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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1980
Page
9
Jerry Rombach provides a concise sports column previewing local teams, upcoming events, and notable performances with a focus on community teams and notable athletes.
The writer weighs both sides of the 1980 Olympic boycott, noting sport fans’ mixed emotions, concerns of Russian politics, and the potential for propaganda gains. He argues for continuing athletic exchange as better than confrontation, while condemning Russia’s invasion of Afghanistan and urging anger at its leaders rather than American athletes.
Elyria Catholic Panthers beat Brookside 8-1 in the Class AA sectional opener. Pitcher Mitch Boehm earned the win with nine strikeouts, while Jeff Schmitz fueled the offense with power including a triple. Brookside P Randy Lee took the loss as Elyria Catholic clubs Avon next.
George Foster starred for Cincinnati, rapping five hits including a first inning single and a fifth inning homer to power the Reds to a 6-5 victory over Houston. The veteran outfielder again served as the decisive force, live from the Texas League matchup night.
Olmsted Falls fell from a 6-2 lead as Elyria West rallied with a five run sixth. Falls answered with two eighth inning runs off no hits to force a final score of 8-7 in the Class AA sectional tournament. Falls meets the Benedictine-Central Catholic winner May 5.
Elyria Force opened American Amateur Soccer League play with a 3 0 win over Bay United. All three goals came in the second half. Rod Mugford opened scoring with an assist from Bill Mannarelli, who then scored unassisted. Jon Felton finished the scoring, with James Mahone assisting.
RICHFIELD AP Stepien will have to wait for formal NBA approval before joining Cavaliers board or taking a management role. The board deferred action Monday. Mileti remains club president and Hrovat stays as general manager until the purchase is approved.
Sherborn resident Rodgers captures his fourth Boston Marathon amid near 80 degree heat. He describes hitting the wall after mile 15, credits cheering crowds for keeping him going, and notes the Olympic boycott as a disappointment. Only DeMar and Cote have won Boston more than four times.
MLB triumphs highlighted by Foster's power backing Mike LaCoss in a third straight win. Pirates beat Expos 7-1 behind Candelaria six-hitter, Mets shut out Phillies 3-0 with Burris and Allen, Dodgers beat Giants 4-3 on two Cey and Smith homers. Rangers top Tigers 3-2 as Matlack shines. Blue Jays stop Royals 7-1. Red Sox 9-8 over White Sox with Evans clutch double. Yankees 3-2 over Orioles as Ruppert Jones delivers rbi. A's 4-2 Mariners with Newman two-run double in ninth for seventh straight win.
Officials review potential discrepancies in the marathon results as controversy swirls over the women's winner. Ruiz faces scrutiny while rivals Gareau and Lyons describe surprising finishes. Cloney vows a thorough investigation with film review, delaying a final ruling by one to two weeks.
Elyria High School has named football coach Terry Dean as faculty manager in a city wide overhaul of the athletic department. The change shifts duties toward scheduling budgeting and day to day operations, effectively making him Elyria Highs athletic director while Schrock coordinates the two high schools and junior highs.
The Elyria Church Softball League holds an organizational meeting tonight at 7 at Lorain County Community College Room 227B College Center Building. Area churches intending to enter a team must be represented. League officers will be elected. Entry fees rosters and rules explained. Call Jim Tomsip at 365-0530 for info.
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