Ex-Indian great Keltner dies at 75 rememberered star
Former Cleveland Indians star Ken Keltner, a Milwaukee native who played 13 major league seasons from 1937 to 1950, died at 75. He helped rob Joe DiMaggio of hits on July 17, 1941 and earned seven AL All Star selections while contributing to Cleveland's 1948 World Series win.
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Ken Keltner remembered as Indians icon and World Series bridge
The Milwaukee native who starred for Cleveland died Thursday in Milwaukee. He helped halt Joe DiMaggio in 1941 with two crucial third-base plays and belted a decisive three-run homer in a one game playoff versus Boston, fueling the Tribe to the World Series during Cleveland’s glory era under Oscar Vitt and Bill Veeck.
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Cavs stay perfect at home with 134 107 rout of Hawks
Cleveland remains undefeated at 8 0 at home after a 134 107 win over Atlanta in front of 11 429 at the Coliseum. Larry Nance led with 26 points, Brad Daugherty 20 points and 15 rebounds as the Cavs bench fueled a 57 point contribution while Terrell Brandon impressed after entering for Mark Price early in the first.
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Browns seek to block bar TV over blackout threat
The Cleveland Browns threaten legal action to stop area bars from showing Sunday's game against Houston via satellite, citing 23 000 unsold tickets and a league blackout. Browns officials send letters warning of copyright violations if bars televise the game. Cornerback Stephen Braggs is listed as probable with the flu.
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Griffiths Fight Called Off At The Paramount
Boxing card at The Paramount in Madison Square Garden with Hector Camacho not appearing due to a promoter dispute. Camacho was slated to face Carl Griffith of Sheffield Lake in a junior welterweight bout but promotion disagreements led to cancellation with no replacement yet. The undercard includes Dar rin Van Horn defending the IBF super middleweight title against Ivan Barkley.
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Oberlin to honor Gilbert before Thiel game tonight
Oberlin College will salute Elyria native and former NCAA Division III Player of the Year Ann Gilbert before tonight’s home men’s basketball game against Thiel. Gilbert, 5-foot-5 guard, led the nation in scoring in 1990, averaged 30 points a game last season, and set a 61-point single game Division III record against Allegheny.
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