Belichick Begins Browns Rookie Mini Camp in Berea
Rookie coach Bill Belichick opens Cleveland Browns rookie mini camp at Baldwin Wallace College in Berea with all 11 draft picks present. Pio Sagapolutele attends after rescheduling exams. 15 to 20 unsigned free agents, including potential fullback George Hemingway, join practice as Accorsi explains the draftable nature of many invites. Chatman Terrill, listed 6-3 and 325 pounds, is on the physically unable to perform list after Fiesta Bowl injury. Belichick emphasizes getting acquainted and starting development. Pagel trade or release anticipated within a week as Accorsi notes one team interest.
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Pio Sagapolutele
San Diego State
Sagapolutele
George Hemingway
Colorado
Ernie Accorsi
Accors
Terrill Chatman
Alabama
Chatman
Matt Stove
Belichick
Ple
Indians reach deal for Mark Lewis to join majors
The Cleveland Indians bought the contract of Mark Lewis from Colorado Springs to join the big leagues. Felix Fermin was placed on the 15 day disabled list with a strained right calf as the move was announced.
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Big League revived in Elyria with late summer play
Elyria resumes Big League baseball for 16 to 18 year olds this summer led by Dan Ternes and John Reising as league president and vice president. With 22 registered and 10 to 12 verbally committed, organizers aim for 48 players to form four teams at North Recreation Park starting June 4, games Tue and Thu, ending late July. Sponsorship and donations sought to cover lights and umpires while players from all four Little Leagues eligible.
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John Reising
Toren
Relsing
North Park
Elyria
Ternes
North Recreation Park
Schlather Insurance
Elyma Truck and Auto Service
Hutman and Sons Builders
Lorain Baseball Star Loses Senior Season After Tax Vote
Lorain voters rejected an income tax measure ending spring sports at the high school. Pitcher Michael Taylor, a lefty with Major League velocity, loses his senior season and jeopardizes a potential path to pro baseball. Coach John Pavlenda urges focus on schoolwork as Taylor grieves the decision and considers options after the levy failure.
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Michael Taylor
Taylor
Kayius
Delmm
Auda King
John Pavlenda
Pavlenda
Lorain Catholic
Brookside
Admiral King
Keystone's Martin Nearly Perfect In No-Hitter
Keystone freshman Sarah Martin struck out 18 Oberlin batters in a 13-0 no hitter, a school record and the third no-hitter for Keystone this year. Teammate Amy Johnson also has a no-hitter this season as part of Keystone's famed freshmen phenom duo. Martin mixed a changeup drop and rise, showing strong control to edge toward a perfect game before two walked batters ended the bid. Coach Dave Leffen praised her location and pitches while noting support from Lorain County Hot Stove program aiding her development.
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Lorain County
Oberlin
Wildcats
Martin
Amy Johnson
Sarah
Alyse Casson
Wendy Leonard
Jenny Accavallo
Leonard
Dave Leffen
Berea names new coach after King resigns
Berea High School basketball coach Jeff King resigns effective immediately. Board appoints Mark Elliott, his assistant for four years, as new coach. Elliott, retired Brook Park Recreation Center director and Baldwin Wallace graduate, will be paid 2263 dollars annually. He cites time commitments as city council duties, teaching, and coaching as the reason.
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Brook Park Recreation Center
Elliott
Midpark High
Baldwin-Wallace
Lege
Berea Braves
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