Black River Pirates loaded for Firelands return season
Firelands contenders face a rebuilt Black River squad after eight starters left. The Pirates bring 12 lettermen led by Jim Fokey and Matt Pfeiffer and return quarterback Steve Trzcinski. Coach Matt Stoll aims to defend the conference title with a 5 3 defense and a heavy, experienced lineup despite tackles graduating. Schedule includes Northwestern, Mapleton, St. Paul, and Western Reserve.
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Bando rests as Indians rely on knuckleballers
Cleveland notes Chris Bando rests after catching Tom Candiotti and Phil Niekro on back to back starts. He describes the mental drain of handling knuckleballs and the need to stay focused. The Indians face Boston and Toronto in upcoming series as minor leaguer Mike Poehl is diagnosed with a bone spur and out for season.
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Cleveland Clinic
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Jack Kay Jr
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Bailesky Wins County Amateur With Steady Play
Jim Bailesky birdied the 15th to spark a comeback in the county amateur. He recovered after a tense finish to win, with Hourtet and Fisher close behind in a multi-class field. Reichbaum claimed Class AA, McKnight led Class A, and Jones topped Class B after a playoff.
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Jeff Eschen
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Lou Elbert
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Tony Krecic
Nelson Morales
Las Matus
Dan Foppiano
Glenn Leonard
Jim Criss
Earl Burgess
Steve Pittman
Tribe routs Red Sox as Wills shines in late sun
Pitcher Wills battled knuckleball and shadow to hold Boston. Greenwell and Butler misread the sun as a ground rule double produced a key run. Carter hit his 21st homer off Al Nipper, Franco and Bernazar added runs, extending the lead to 5-1 after Armas’ solo shot. Indians improve to 64-61, off day followed by Toronto series.
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Don Shula targets Buddy Ryan in NFL sparring
Monday and Sunday headlines sit atop a crowded sports capsule. Don Shula heatedly responded to Buddy Ryan mentioning alleged NFL rule bending by the Dolphins. The exchange spotlighted coaching tempers as teams gear up for the season's final stretch.
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Vermilion Sailors eye comeback after vet losses
Vermilion high school football faces a backfield overhaul after graduation decimated the Sailors lineup. Coach Ralph Mayer stays optimistic, predicting early inexperience but strong returning players and a undefeated jayvee, plus a flexible multi formation offense and solid defense up front. The schedule leans home heavy in a tough independent year before joining a conference.
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Ralph Mayer
Mayer
Jayvee
Jeff Weaver
Mark Haber
Mike Jones
Don Mosley
Randy Knavel
Alan Hobrook
Erie Shores
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