Henderson and Thomas spark dramatic Milwaukee win
Rickey Henderson swiped his 118th base tying Lou Brock but Gorman Thomas stole the show with two homers and six RBIs as the Brewers beat Oakland 10-8. Robin Yount contributed two doubles and a triple, while Mike Caldwell pitched well for Milwaukee.
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Unfamiliar Faces in Eagles Defense Stir Coaching Worries
The Philadelphia Eagles face new defensive linemen this season, worrying coach Dick Vermeil about team chemistry as they prepare for a preseason game in Atlanta. Veterans Claude Humphrey and Charlie Johnson have left, Ken Clarke and Leonard Mitchell see most early action, with Carl Hairston and Dennis Harrison as holdovers.
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Nicklaus struggles as Firestone tests players at WSOG
Jack Nicklaus shoots a one over par 71 to sit two behind lead as he bids for a WSOG spot from the top 15 money list. In bowling, Ellis Capers and Rick Prosser shine in local leagues with high games and series while Nicklaus laments a costly 16th hole.
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Castelli tops Morning Lazy Birds with 248 to 586
Pat Castelli led women's bowling Thursday with a 248 586 in the Morning Lazy Birds League. Karen Powell posted a 224 game in the Ten Pin Aces at Center Ridge on Wednesday.
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Indians face Twins in tense weekend showdown
Cleveland manager Dave Garcia discusses job pressure as the Indians sit 61-61, hoping to bounce back after Blyleven’s season ending injury. Injuries to John Denny and Rick Waits plague rotation while Garcia weighs using Waits again and adjusting Denny’s workload amid a storm of scrutiny.
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Midview High Seeks Varsity Wrestling Coach
Midview High is seeking a varsity wrestling coach. Interested applicants should contact Athletic Director Ed Adelsberg at 748-2121. Job posting appears in local help wanted notices.
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Local sports coverage dropped by WOBL for next school year
Reader notes WOBL radio will not cover Lorain County high schools including Firelands South Amherst Wellington Canton Findlay on road games or regular season events. He laments loss of local notoriety and credits Mike Snyder and Steve French as top sportscasters while urging parents and administrators to respond.
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Fairways and Greens Rally in Local Golf Outing
Fairways Benko s Golf defeats Suno s Pizza 49 26 New Era best Goodspeeds Furniture 54 31 Pinebrook Golf Club tops Roy Jones Insurance 57 25 Loram Modern Pattern over Zims Cafe 54 34 Industrial Poll Control 56 0 Special Events Closest 9 in 2 shots Benko Jum Kokai Bob Szabados winners include Bat Willams Larry McChin tock Prank Cosentino Law Sores Bob Williams Jim Kokai Geoff Kazmierzak tied for low gross with 37 Jim Kokai low net 30 Red Division standings list Benko s Golf Driving Range 363 Industrial Pollution Control 350 Pinebrook Golf Club 344 Roy Jones Insurance 260 Goodspeeds Furniture 215 Black Division Bono s Pizna 384 Lorain Modern 310 New Era 300 Zim s Cafe 273 Knights of Columbus 774 results of Aug 25 outing show scores and standings with low gross and low net honors noted.
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Youth signups for Elyria Rec leagues this weekend
Elyria Parks and Recreation invites youth to register for soccer and flag football at Hilltop Park and the Recreation Center. Fees are 7 dollars for residents and 10 for non residents, includes a T shirt. Soccer runs 9 to 10 30 a m and flag football 11 to 12 30 p m on Saturday.
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Firelands to host Western Reserve in grid preview
Firelands High meets Western Reserve in a football preview at 8 p m Saturday at Firelands Stadium. Admission is one dollar.
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