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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1991
Page
13
Columbia freshman Joanna Pietch pitched a four hitter with 14 strikeouts to spark an 11-1 win over Lutheran West in MAC-8 play. Becky Goforth doubled and homered as Columbia improved to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in the conference.
Olmsted Falls rallied in the bottom of the ninth to beat Southwestern Conference foe Westlake 3-2. Cathy Schultz earned the complete game victory for the 5-5 Bulldogs, 3-4 in SWC, with coach Todd Bowers praising timely hits and strong defense.
Vermilion edged Elyria High 3-2 in a tense Erie Shore Conference baseball game at Ely Stadium. Jerry Sapienza scattered two hits after a shaky start, earning a 3-0 record as Vermilion improved to 5-2 and 1-1 in league play, while Elyria dropped to 8-2 and 3-1. Ron Waller delivered the go ahead hit in the seventh, driving in Adam Shuster as Vermilion overcame a disputed sixth inning run and late errors by Elyria.
Kathy Altonen, majoring in exercise and sport science, credits long hours and focus for earning the scholarship and aims to upgrade her uneven bars and other events. Daughter of Firelands football coach Jon Altonen, she recalls starting at age four and rising through Elyria High and club teams to compete in MAC and NCAA regionals, maintaining a 3.4 GPA.
The second day features low hurdles high jump shot put and long jump then the 1600 meter run. Girls start with low hurdles then split into shot put long jump high jump and an 800 meter run. The Decathlon Pentathlon is co sponsored by the Chronicle Telegram and Elyria Jaycees with Bob Slager as meet manager for the 26th time assisted by John Kovacs. Jack Wilhelm, a longtime area track figure, is expected to again run the demanding javelin and help clock races but he was injured in the opening event of the final day when he fell after hitting a hurdle while leading Bird who clinched the title with an 8 5 high jump before the finale. Filiaggi of Elyria won her second straight Pentathlon by scoring wins in four of the five events.
Mark Bird of Amherst overtook Don Pope of North Ridgeville to win the 26th title after moving up from third in 1989. Trailing by nine points at halftime, Pope’s chances faded as Bird surged ahead to secure the championship.
Carl Baker of West Salem North Ridgeville roared to a double victory earning 1200 dollars. He qualified an 1989 Camaro in 8.48 at 168.38 and won the Super 16 feature before defeating Bob Pifer in the Super Pro final. Danny Sullivan in the Chicago Rush jet dragster led top speed with 281.25 mph and 5.66 ET. Colleen Baehr won Street Eliminator and J D Howard took Pro. Bill Swishelm claimed Pro Bike.
The Little League North announces a regular meeting on Wednesday May 1 at 7 am. Finwood Estates hosts the session. All board members and interested individuals are urged to attend.
Elyria West exploded for five runs in the middle innings to beat Avon 8-4 as Bob Lowrey pitched a complete game for the Wolverines who improved to 10-1 overall and 4-0 in the league. Brookside defeated Oberlin 10-1 in a Lorain County Conference game with Jeremy Daley earning his varsity debut win. Daley worked six innings, allowed three hits and fanned 10. Brookside rose to 5-5 overall and 1-3 in the league.
Discontinuing farming due to other business. Auction includes a 1978 John Deere 4630 diesel tractor with cab and rebuilt transmission, a 1983 Buffalo 6 row planter, 1984 buffalo cultivator, 1961 to 1983 farm machinery list, plus trucks and a 26' Owens cabin cruiser. Located 1 mile east of Grafton on Rt 57. Sale notes no small items and no liability for accidents. Opener and owner contact details provided.
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