Three straight overtime games push state tourney rarity
In 1975 the state basketball tournament featured three consecutive overtimes including two in title games, the first such run since 1958 and one of only 28 overtimes across 34 tournaments. Canton McKinley and Middletown each appeared in three overtimes, with Akron U closing spring practice and notes on players and anecdotes following.
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Columbus North
Midland
Rawson
Middletown
Toledo Macomber
Kent Roosevelt
Latin
Ayersville
Gratis
Elyria
Findlay
Canton McKinley
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Celtics, Bullets regroup forces in playoff finals
The Celtics and Bullets prepared for the next game in their best-of-seven Eastern Division final with renewed focus. Coach Tom Heinsohn stressed improving effort after a loss, while K C Jones urged his club to play better as Washington held a 1-0 edge in the series. Chicago and Golden State also faced a Western finals game as players offered candid assessments of the opener.
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Tom Heinsohn
Golden State Warriors
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Bulls
Killebrew's homer lifts Royals past Wood and Sox
Harmon Killebrew drove in the go ahead run with a fourth inning homer and Kansas City beat Chicago 7 5 as Wood struggled on the mound. Fred Patek Amos Otis and Terry Forster worked key plays to widen the Royals lead while Jorge Orta added a two run shot for Chicago.
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Amos Otis
Terry Forster
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John Mayberry
Hal Mctae
Royals
Jorge Orta
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Babe Ruth
Minnesota Twins
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Kansas City Royals
Jack McKeon
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Major League results and key NL games recap
National League Houston edged San Diego 7 2 in a game highlighted by McIntosh and Kendall. New York beat Cleveland 6 2 with Ellis driving a homer and Bonds part of the Los Angeles plate work. Detroit mounted a 5 3 win over Baltimore with May and Rodriguez contributing. Baltimore’s defense faltered in late innings. Chicago defeated the City’s Wood Forster and Downing with Busby and Martinez aiding in relief. Killebrew and Orta hit home runs as Chicago capitalized on late miscues.
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Baltimore
New York
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Atlanta
Houston
San Diego
Major League leaders Nat onal League Cey LA and Win
A compact record highlights Nat Cey leading in the National and American Leagues with notable showings for the Los Angeles club and a key win. The brief notes top batting and pitching leaders across the two circuits and marks a pivotal game outcome.
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Girls program starts locally with nine area chapters
Ohio State Girls Fast Pitch Association debuts this year with nine area chapters represented. Meetings in Lordstown set for Sunday at 2 p.m. The association, started by Hot Stove League men, offers four divisions for ages 8 to 18 and plans district and state tournaments in August. Local teams and organizers listed with contact names and numbers for Lorain Medina area chapters.
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Grafton Town Hall
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Carole Smith
Lorain Co-Medina Co
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Dick Davis
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Barbara Koleski
Ridgeville
Bernadine Mowery
Litchfield
Maxine Morgan
Sheffield
Dean Keller
Oberlin
Trazim
Lucy Costenzo
Amherst
Edwin Belza
Wellington
Injury sidelines Warriors guard Phil Smith in playoff game
Oakland based report says Golden State guard Phil Smith will miss Wednesdays game two of the Western Conference semifinal with Chicago due to a scratched cornea in his left eye suffered during a scramble for a loose ball in the 107 89 opener. A team spokesman expects him ready for game three next Sunday. The Warriors held a light workout and reviewed game one film Monday.
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Royals split Lacrosse games on weekend road trip
Lake Ridge Academy split a pair of lacrosse games in Michigan. They beat Lanse Creuse 4 1 with two goals by Jeff Csonka assisted by Mark Gwiazdowsky, while Cranbrook defeated them 7 2 as Gwiazdowsky scored both Lake Ridge goals. Lake Ridge, now 3 3, travels to Miami Valley Saturday.
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Spartan coach deems credit card story very unfair
Michigan State football Coach Dennis Stolz calls a report that a player used an alumni booster credit card to buy clothes "very unfair" as NCAA probes recruit practices. Officials stay silent under Wharton gag order while Stolz notes the upcoming season could be strong despite the cloud of investigation.
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Johnson Curry set for $2500 winner take all rematch
Walter Johnson and Wild Bill Curry will clash in a $2500 rematch at Elyria Catholic High on May 10 with no disqualifications. Johnson, a Browns defensive tackle, won Sunday when Curry was disqualified. The McGuire Brothers pinned Man Mountain Dean and Robert Wills in the second main event. Betty Jay missed her women’s bout with Betty Starr after a car accident, scrapping the scheduled match.
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Umpires Meeting Aimed at Softball and Baseball Work
Prospective umpires are invited to attend Thursday night at 4 at the Recreation Center. The session targets those seeking umpiring work in both softball and baseball for the coming season.
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PGA and LPGA Pro Am Set for Lawson Open at Weymouth
Northern Ohio PGA members join LPGA in a $50,000 Lawson's Open at Weymouth Valley June 10 to 15. June 11 pro am includes 48 PGA pros with one woman pro and 144 amateurs in a five player scramble. $1,000 prize fund plus $600 to CDGA Caddy Fund. Amateur entry $350, field limited to 144.
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Professional Golfers Association
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Medina County Charities
Cleveland District Golf Association
Ohio
Wolf
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Chagrin Valley Country Club
Pros chase cash while amateurs seek big golf trips
In a mixed sports capsule, pros hunt for a $1,000 prize pot while amateurs compete for two grand prizes two all expenses paid Hilton Head golf trips for four days. One trip awarded to a woman and one to a man for nearest to the pin on the par 3 12th. Additional prizes include a Hammond organ plus over $4,500 in golf gear and season passes to the Yankee Tournament. Roy White highlighted as a noted outfielder. Manny Trillo named NL Player of the Week after a 16 RBI week. Kuo Chi Hsiong led after three rounds of a $143,335 international golf event in Nagoya.
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Australian tennis star Evonne Goolagong to wed in Sydney
A British newspaper reported Evonne Goolagong will marry 25 year old Englishman Roger Cawley in Sydney next January. The London Evening Standard said Cawley, a former junior tennis player, would become business manager for his future wife who is 23.
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Pro-Am Entry Instructions for Medina County Charities
Entries should be sent to Medina County Charities Inc. PO Box 374 Medina Ohio 44256. Include a check made out to Medina County Charities. For more information contact tournament headquarters in Medina at 1216 723 3104.
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Pro sports playoffs bracket and results snapshot
NBA Conference Finals recap notes Washington leads after Boston at Washington and Golden State at Chicago games. ABA Division Finals show Kentucky defeating St Louis 123 103 with no further schedule. MHL semifinals Montreaal Buffalo tied 1 0 while WHA semifinals Minnesota at Quebec and San Diego at Houston Houston leads 24 in the series.
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Moses to Padres in Mets trade recall Webb from Tidewater
The New York Mets assigned catcher Jerry Moses to the San Diego Padres on Monday and said they will recall right handed pitcher Hank Webb from the Tidewater club in the International League. Moses is a former Indian.
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