Indians and Browns Dominate Reader’s Long Shot Wishes
A reader lists hopes for a power hitter and bullpen ace to boost the Indians, plus return to the majors for Brennan, a big star for Cleveland, a strong Browns draft, Coliseum access, Cavs stability, and a revival of NHL hockey in Cleveland.
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No-questions-asked reward for Johnny Bench jewelry theft
Authorities offer a $500 reward for the return of $16,000 in jewelry stolen from Johnny Bench in Tucson during a TV shoot. The haul includes Bench's 1976 World Series ring. Police say the theft occurred Friday while an episode was being filmed.
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Otterbein blasts Baldwin-Wallace 84 78 to tighten OAC race
Otterbein College hit 70 percent in the second half to topple Baldwin-Wallace 84 78 in Berea. The Cardinals rise to 9 2 in the OAC and 17 5 overall. B W drops to 7 4 in conference and 15 7 overall. Otterbein hosts Marietta while Baldwin Wallace visits Ohio Wesleyan.
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Celtics rally past Lakers as Maxwell silences critics
Cedric Maxwell scored 27 points including 11 in the fourth to lift Boston over Los Angeles 108-103, avenging last week's loss while Bird added 12 in a tight finish. Magic Johnson tallied 19 for the Lakers, Kareem Abdul Jabbar 21, and Bill Fitch commented on the gritty, hard-played contest. Other NBA results: Spurs beat Sonics 114-94, Mavericks 111 Nets 109, 76ers 117 Knicks 105, Warriors 103 Kings 93, Pacers 197 Trail Blazers 91.
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Islanders chase win record as streak hits 12
The New York Islanders crushed the Hartford Whalers 9 1 to extend their winning streak to 12 games. Clark Gillies led with two goals and two assists on a line with Brent and Duane Sutter. The run trails the 1929 30 Bruins, as Montreal clings to 11 straight.
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Oberlin Comes Close in Owning Hard-Fought OAC Loss
Oberlin nearly snags a win as Wooster edges the Yeomen 50-48 in an Ohio Athletic Conference game. Chris Thomas scored 16 for Wooster, while Terry Stallings tipped in a shot and later drew an intentional foul. Oberlin ends 1-21 overall, 9-11 in the OAC, with two remaining games.
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North Olmsted Bantams rout Garfield in hockey clash
In a Cleveland Suburban Ice Hockey League game North Olmsted Bantams dominated Garfield Heights 12-1. Paul Kovac led with seven points, five goals, while Rob Petre added three goals and Joe Zele four assists. Other contributors included Tom Jones, Paul Gardner, Charlie Bourgogne, Todd McMillan, Mike Janowiek, Troy Gray, Doug Kovach, Will Smith, and goalie Jim Poorman with eight saves.
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Amherst Softball League Seeks Two Teams for New Season
The Amherst Men's Slow Pitch Softball League needs two teams for the upcoming season, one in the upper division and one in the lower division. Interested teams should call Gary Sweet in Elyria at 327-8562 before Feb. 17.
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Olmsted Falls Wins 35 19 Over North Olmsted In SWC Meet
Olmsted Falls three straight pins late lifted them to a 35 19 victory at North Olmsted. Pins by Bary Baehmke Bruce Herald and Fred Spann keyed the comeback as OF improves to 11 3 overall 5 2 in SWC while North Olmsted slips to 4 7 2 5. Both squads ready for the SWC Tournament Friday and Saturday.
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