Force reaches MISL semifinals with 3-2 series win over Blast
Cleveland Force defeated the Baltimore Blast 5-1 to win the best-of-five quarterfinal series three games to two, ending Baltimore’s six-year semifinal streak. Kai Haaskivi and Peter Ward provided key goals as Dennis Mepham scored twice, including a short-handed strike. The win sends Cleveland to a semifinal showdown with Minnesota at the Coliseum.
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Mepham and Johns spark Cleveland Force to MISL win
Cleveland Force beat Baltimore 5-1 to win the MISL quarterfinal series 3-2. Dennis Mepham scored twice and had an assist while PJ Johns earned his second straight victory after starting in goal Friday. Johns faced 20 shots Sunday and made 19 saves.
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Holmes: No more chasing ghosts and boxing crooks
Scripps Howard reports Larry Holmes, after a split decision loss to Michael Spinks, says he will retire at 36 but may pursue reform in boxing from outside the ring. He vows to target con artists and reform pay structures, aiming to leave a legacy beyond fights and challenge promoters and managers.
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Andota and Cleveland Clash in MISL Playoff Semifinals
MISL division semifinal series schedules released with doubleheader dates. Minnesota faces Cleveland in a best of five format starting Friday April 25 with game times listed and potential game five if needed.
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Indians in debt beyond eleven million says Plain Dealer
The Cleveland Indians carried more than 11.5 million in debt at the end of the 1985 fiscal year, including about 6.2 million in bank loans, with at least 4 million in guaranteed deferred salaries through 2016. Assets were about 4.6 million, and the team posted losses for the 17th straight year. The estate of F J ONeill remains majority owner, with sale pursued to keep the club in Cleveland. Sunday's game with Detroit was rained out at Tiger Stadium after a 62 minute delay.
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Mackey Named Coach of Year by Columbus Dispatch
Kevin Mackey of Cleveland State was named Ohio college basketball coach of the year by the Columbus Dispatch after guiding the Vikings to a 29-4 regular season and a deep NCAA regional run. He beat Akron’s Larry Huggins, who won the Ohio Valley Conference title.
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