Weekend trivia challenge tests sharp recall from fans
A multi question trivia prompts recall across baseball, basketball and bowling. It asks for the team and year of the largest back to back shutouts, the five cities with franchise pairs in early 20th century MLB and their team nicknames, the record holder for consecutive hit appearances, the minimum balls in a complete bowling game, and the Celtics era near misses with rival teams and years.
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Boston Celtics
NBA
Celtics
Bartow’s Blazers Edge Georgia State in Sun Belt Debut
Bartow kept his promise of a competitive first UAB season as his team won 100-81 over Georgia State in a Sun Belt game. Forward duo Daryl Braden and Larry Spicer poured in 51 points to pace the Blazers, in a night that featured several other college results across the nation.
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Gene Bartow
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UAB
Bartow
Georgia State
Daryl Braden
Larry Spicer
Blazers
Memphis State
Valdosta State
Cricket Williams
Jacksonville
University of New Orleans
Wagner
Harvard
Jamie Campaglio
Ron Jones
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Wichita State
South Dakota
Steve Kalechinski
Evan Robinson
Xavier
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
Lonnie Leggette
North Park
South Alabama
Kurt Moore
Weber State
Eastern Washington
George Sims
Eddie Harris
West Texas State
North Texas State
Irvin Kiffin
Ohio State
Angels enter Rod Carew bidding in pursuit of first baseman
California Angels join the bidding war for Minnesota first baseman Rod Carew as the Twins seek a trade before the 1979 season end. Carew may approve trades and reportedly seeks a 3.5 million contract. Angels official Buzzie Bavasi says Carew lists the Angels as his No. 1 option.
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Rod Carew
Twins
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Angels
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Elyria Pioneers face Ray amid lineup woes and injuries
Elyria hockey coach Wally Kaczay prepares for the Western Division clash with Ray at Rocky River amid manpower shortages. Ineligible first line defenseman Jay Loesch and a torn ligament cast for Mike Krupp limit options as Elyria navigates a 2-3 overall mark and 2-2 in league play. Dave Carter to start in goal. defense corps set with Schmidt Roth Kokoski and Rothgery on penalty kill. Smith Brown and Weikel carry scoring load with Kokoski Rothgery Morgan providing secondary pressure.
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Wally Kaczay
Pioneers
Ray
Rocky River
Kaezay
Jay Loesch
Mike Krupp
Kaczay
Western Ohio Power
Bowling Green
Dave Carter
Jeff Schmidt
Mark Roth
Carl Kokoski
Don Rothgery
Rob Smith
Greg Brown
Mark Weikel
Kokoski
Rothgery
Jeff Morgan
Elyria Faces Tough Test at Southview in Wrestling Meet
Elyria High travels to Southview for a 7:30 p.m. duel after a loss to Huron, aiming to edge the Saints who boast top wrestlers like 126-pound Russ Wilhelm and 138-pound Elmer Velez. Elyria seeks seven wins with no pins, after stressing takedowns and scoring.
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Saints
Russ Wilhelm
Elmer Velez
Jose Camacho
Ed Colon
Elyria
Bill Stetler
Stetler
Huron
Elyria Catholics Travel Plan to St Peter Game
Elyria Catholic fans should leave early for Saturday night's basketball game at Mansfield St Peter. Allow at least 90 minutes travel time via Rt 71 South to Rt 30 West, then exit at Jett off Main St, proceed to Park Ave, two blocks, then Mulberry, with the school behind the church.
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Mansfield
Park Ave
Mulberry
Record of college basketball scores from various games
A compilation of scattered scores across multiple conferences and regions including Fairleigh Dickinson 88 Siena 85, Amherst 62, etc. Notable entries include Princeton 38 Fordham 7, Xavier NO 100 Miss Wall 77, and Houston versus Golden State totals with fouls and technicals listed.
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Salem
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Shepherd
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Lamont Chats
Xavier NO
Miss Wall
Parler
Tene
Aliens
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Jones
Golden
Major Money Leaders Across Sports and Racing
A compiled snapshot lists top money winners in tennis, golf, LPGA, NASCAR, PBA bowling, Thoroughbred and Harness racing, plus leading jockeys and trainers. Notable figures include Bjorn Borg, Martina Navratilova, Tom Watson, and Bill Shoemaker, with earnings in the hundreds of thousands to millions across multiple circuits.
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PGA Golf
Tom Watson
Gil Morgan
Andy Bean
Jack Nicklaus
Hubert Green
Lee Trevino
Hale Erwin
Bill Kraizert
Gary Player
Jerry Pate
Nancy Lopez
Pat Bradley
Jane Blalock
JoAnne Carner
Donna & Young
Hollis Stacy
Sandra Post
Sally Little
South Africa
Amy Alcott
Penny Paiz
Australia
ASCAR
Cale Yarborough
Darcell ‘Waltrip
Bobby Allison
Benny Parsons
Richard Petty
Dave Marcis
Lennie Pond
Neil Bennett
David Pearson
Dick Brooks
Mark Roth
Earl Anthony
Marshall Holman
Larry Lah
Nelson Burton Tr
Tommy Hudson
George Pappas
Pete Coul Lure
Steve Caythen
Jeffrey Fell
Laffit Pincay Jr
Eddie Delahoussaye
Jean Cruguet
Fernando Toro
Lake Ridge girls basketball readies returnees lead team
Lake Ridge Academy fields four returning starters led by Adele Straub in her second year. Height and perimeter shooting top assets with a strong defense aiming to improve on 11 6 overall and 2 1 conference. The Royals seek Independent Catholic School association of Western Cleveland membership as schedule shows games against St Joseph Elyria Magnificat and others.
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Lake Ridge Academy
Lake Ridge
Adele Straub
Royals
Independent Catholic School Association of Western Cleveland
Lake Ridge Alumni Basketball Game Scheduled
Lake Ridge Academy announces an alumni basketball game set for December 26 at 3 p.m. Alumni players will reunite with current team members at the Lake Ridge campus gym for a community event.
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Lake Ridge Academy
Elyria High Recreation League Opens 1978-79 Campaign
The Elyria High School Recreation League season begins Tuesday at the Recreation Center on Prospect. Uniforms distributed 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Center. Team rosters list captains and players for TAR HEELS BLUE DEVILS BOILERMAKERS SRUINS WILDCATS WOLF PACK RAZORBACKS with multiple players named.
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Elyria High School Recreation League
Recreation Center
Prospect
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