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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1998
Page
3
Albert Belle belted his first home run in 45 at bats lifting the Chicago White Sox to a victory. The shot energized the lineup and secured the win behind solid pitching and timely hitting.
A columnist argues the Tiger Woods phenomenon has ended unofficially after the Masters. He notes Woods transitions from icon to ordinary contender over four Augusta days, predicting future wins will be seen as routine rather than historic, and golf returning to its traditional, more ordinary audience.
Lorain hosts the sectional baseball event with Jerry Rombach leading local coverage as teams compete for advancement. In golf, Nicklaus shares a senior PGA Tour lead, highlighting a strong showing on the circuit.
Johnny Benson, a veteran NASCAR driver, is highlighted for his career trajectory, notable races, and current standings. The piece surveys his early years, key sponsors, and recent results while noting his plans for upcoming events and potential title aspirations. The profile emphasizes Benson's persistence and role within the competitive circuit.
Indians outfielder Brian Giles, after a rough 1996 and a 1997 season with Berroa, opened 1998 on a tear. In 12 games he hit .429 with 5 home runs and 9 hits, leading the club in on base and power as manager Mike Hargrove noted Giles has changed his approach to putting the bat on the ball.
The Boston Red Sox ride a string of late wins as Martinez is set to start, hoping an off day and Thursday’s rest will ease overworked relievers. Boston sits 6-0 on this homestand and 9-5 overall, with starters going deep in three of four seven inning efforts.
Boston pitchers faced long first innings as rookie Brian Rose threw 101 pitches in five frames in a 43 win over Oakland. Kerrigan stressed reducing first inning pitches to keep starters in the seventh. Henry, Rose, and Martinez weighed in on early struggles and learning from rough openings. Rose cited his minor league success and vowed to improve by avoiding early mistakes.
The Celtics feature multiple Kentucky connections including head coach Rick Pitino and assistants Jim O'Brien and two video coordinators from Pitino's Kentucky staff. Four Kentucky alumni play for Boston including Antoine Walker and Reggie Hanson with Winston Bennett formerly on Pitino's Boston staff.
North Ridgeville coach Dave Dudik resigns after 23 years directing girls basketball and protests the school board eliminating the Biddy Basket program. Dudik, 51, previously led the boys team to 189-156 in 17 seasons, returned for two more, then led girls to a 44-43 record over four years.
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