Oberlin High Sets 26-Game Basketball Streak Record
Oberlin High captured its 26th consecutive boys basketball win at North Ridgeville, rewriting area history and surpassing earlier county streaks. Coach Bob Walsh and assistant Ed Dolmar earned praise for building a powerhouse, while Elyria Catholic’s 26 straight football wins echo the odd county standard. Todd Brubaker’s late clutch play against Admiral King highlighted resilience and "never quit" spirit.
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UCLA
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Ohio
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Middletown
West Holmes
South Amherst
Lorain Catholic
Elyria High
Lorain
Clearview
Indians
Bob Walsh
Walsh
Ed Dolmar
Bob
Elyria Catholic
Elyria
Todd Brubaker
Admiral King
Todd
Brubaker
Gainey Returns Sparks Canadiens Rally Over Flames
Montreal captain Bob Gainey returned from a 28 game knee injury to spark a 5-3 win over Calgary. He addressed the team at intermission as Montreal surged for three periods, extending their lead to top the Adams Division with 32 points.
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Forum
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Calgary
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Brian Bradley
Joel Otto
Claude Lemieux
Paul Reinhart
Brian Hayward
Stephane Richer
Guy Carbonneau
Flames
Rejean Lemelin
Boston Bruins
Quebec Nordiques
Edmonton
Purdue Dominates Wichita State in Non-conference Victory
Purdue used three scoring bursts and stifling defense to beat Wichita State 77-61. Melvin McCants led the Boilermakers with 20 points as Eddie Fogler praised Purdue's pressure before noting his team's poor shooting and fouling issues.
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Lou Henson
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Georgetown
David Robinson
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Upstate
Carrier Dome
Josh Wexler
Sherman Douglas
Orangemen
Jim Boeheim
Free throws lift Miami of Ohio past William and Mary
In Williamsburg Virginia Eddie Schilling and Tom Staker each made two late free throws to seal a 60-57 win for Miami of Ohio over William and Mary. Freshman trimill Haywood led the Redskins with 19 points and six rebounds.
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Associated Press
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Ohio
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Trout
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Tom Bock
Paul “Snoopy
Graham
Athens
Bobcats
Ueberroth frames baseballs fiscal responsibility at meeting
Ueberroth urged fiscal responsibility as the game faces a chill free agent market and expansion debates. He cited 20 plus of 26 teams losing money and criticized lavish salaries for inactive players while urging financial soundness before expansion. He urged stadium control by baseball and highlighted Jackie Robinson’s 40th anniversary.
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Knight-Ridder
Hollywood
Fla
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George Steinbrenner
New York Yankees
Ted Turner
Atlanta
Marge Schott
Cincinnati
Ewing Kauffman
Kansas City
Bill Cosby
Robinson
Destiny at Caesars Promises Hagler Leonard Super Fight
Promoters Bob Arum and Caesars Palace plan a 15 300 seat outdoor arena for the April 6 12 round bout. Top ticket price 700 with Hagler set to earn 12 million and Leonard 11 million as hype meets banked money. Leonard two fights in 62 months, Hagler off Mugabi win last March, ages near 31 and 33. Fight hoped to be memorable despite potential fading peak.
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Las Vegas
Nev
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Sugar Ray Leonard
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Hagler
Kevin Howard
John “the Beast
Mugabi
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