Glove lore links youth to today’s players and gear
A nostalgia piece on baseball gloves linking youth to modern players. It quotes Angel pitcher Jim Abbott on glove importance and notes pros typically own a dozen gloves, with a favorite called a gamer. Examples include a San Francisco lawyer’s 1950s first baseman mitt and a Long Island educator’s glove, rebuilt by Rawlings. It also mentions Riddell’s five year helmet leasing for schools and cost savings.
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Angel
Jim Abbott
Michael Wilmer
San Francisco
Browns Eye Tackles In NFL Draft Prospect Talk
Browns focus on tackles as Tony Jones and Dan Fike may shift to guard. Kiper rates Whitfield top talent but notes未 potential limits, while Skrepenak and Malamala receive mixed assessments. Browns may need depth at center with Mike Baab uncertainty.
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Virginia
Ray Roberts
Michigan
Greg Skrepenak
Whitfield
Malamala
Skrepenak
Kiper
Mike Baab
Browns
Chris Thome
Ed King
Cleveland
Tony Jones
Dan Fike
Elyria Sends Four to National Swim Meet
Four members of the Elyria YMCA swim team will compete at the national meet in Ft Lauderdale Florida this week. Dominic Giovannazzo Tony Michaels Phil Piskur and Jeff Verhoff will swim the 200 freestyle relay Giovannazzo a freshman at St Ignatius Verhoff a junior at Elyria Catholic Piskur a Lorain Catholic sophomore and Michaels a Oberlin High junior will swim the 50 and the 100 200 yard backstroke events The Elyria team coached by Dave Wessely has had swimmers in this meet every year since 1973 Two others Matt and Beth Schlessman qualified but cannot compete More than 1500 swimmers from across the nation attend the Ft Lauderdale event.
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Elyria Ymca
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Dominic Giovannazzo
Tony Michaels
Phil Piskur
Jeff Verhoff
Giovannazzo
St. Ignatius
Verhoff
Elyria Catholic
Piskur
Lorain Catholic
Michaels
Oberlin High School
Elyria
Dave Wessely
Matt
Beth Schlessman
Wellington Softball Keeps Unbeaten With One-Hitter
Kendra Avery pitched a one-hitter to lift Wellington to a 17-2 victory over Elyria West as the Dukes move to 4-1 overall and 3-0 in Lorain County Conference play. Tina Whacker and Staci Slosier each had three hits. Wellington travels to Black River for a non conference game.
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Slyria
Kendra Avery
Wellington
Lorain County
Elyria West
Tina Whacker
Staci Slosier
Dukes
Black River
Crunch owner seeks new home amid Coliseum dispute
George Hoffman owner of 70 percent of the Cleveland Crunch says the team faces being displaced as the Coliseum prioritizes the Cavaliers and Lumberjacks. He notes the Crunch has second choice in dates per lease but now sits third, risking prime 95 dates. The team plans to host the indoor soccer all star game next February and related college events.
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Cleveland — Crunch
George Hoffman
Hoffman
the Coliseum
CSU
Coliseum
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Lumberjacks
Uaid Chace
Cavs
Crunch
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Chestnut
Dallas
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The
Wellington tops Elyria West in 4-2 LCC clash
Wellington defeated Elyria West 4-2 as 15 strikeouts by the Wolverines could not prevent the loss. Wellington benefited from four misplays and a dropped ball, with three unearned runs boosting the Dukes. Coach Kubuski laments mental mistakes while Larry DeVoe cites patient hitting and a deep roster as keys to the win.
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Wolverines
Tom Kubuski
Dukes
Wellington
Typpel
RBI
Marc Matcham
Larry DeVoe
Nets coach Bill Fitch stands firm amid turmoil and doubt
In a candid profile, Bill Fitch defends his coaching style with the Nets. Former players and observers praise his leadership and insist win totals prove his merit. Despite a rocky season and management skepticism, Fitch remains steadfast, citing integrity and progress as his guiding principles. His daughter Lisa emphasizes his consistency under pressure.
Lumberjacks move playoff game to Richfield Coliseum
The Lumberjacks will host a playoff game at Richfield Coliseum on May 1 against the Kalamazoo Wings who eliminated the Fort Wayne Komets Monday night. The 7 30 p.m. start offers half price admission for 17 and under. Tickets go on sale Wednesday at Ticketmaster locations or by calling 241-5555. The team reached the semifinals by defeating the Milwaukee Admirals four games to one.
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Tilse Isl
Joe Lissegue
Cueberjacks
Cleveland
Richfield Coliseum
Kalamazoo Wings
Fort Wayne Komets
Ticketmaster
Lumberjacks
Milwaukee Admirals
Fitch’s Early Cavs Tenure and Enduring Respect
The Cavs hired Bill Fitch in 1970 to guide a faltering expansion club. The team opened 0-15 and finished 15-67, highlighted by a notorious wrong basket layup incident. Fitch absorbed criticism, kept players loose, and earned respect from veterans like Jim Chones for his toughness and humor.
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Fitch
Cavs
Cleveland
Bill Fitch
Joe Tait
Coe College
Iowa
Jim Chones
Miracle
Richfield
Boston
Boston Marathon Finish Times and Records Updated
Radan posted a time close to 2:22 as a personal best behind the course record of 2:22.43 set by Joan Benoit Samuelson in 1983. Doug Kurtis, 41, of Northfield, Michigan, finished 19th in 2:17.03 on his 125th career Boston, his first in a decade. A record field of 9,625 runners participated, surpassing the 9,412 mark from 1990.
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Doug Kurtis
Northfield
Mich
Boston
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