Free returns lift Cavs past Spurs in late rally
Richfield game details Cleveland Cavs overcome double digit deficits for a 124-114 win over San Antonio at the Coliseum. George Karl's squad leaned on World Free returning from a pulled calf to spark a decisive late run. Free scored 31 points in 40 minutes, converting a three point play and aiding a final stretch that froze San Antonio’s comeback bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Herrick
C-T
Richfield
Cavs
San Antonio
Coliseum
Detroit
Washington
World Free
Cleveland
Free
Roy Hinson
Hinson
Mike
AL Riebield
Johnson
Gilmore
Vioulens
EU Robertson
Greenwood
Fo Wilkins
Walliams
Ditip
Sundvold
Lee LO Tinson
Bi Parpit
Bagley
Breg
Ol Jones
Shelton
UAW
kJonnson
la Pogue
West
Minnefield
Brewer
Antonio An
Poin Godly
Robertson
Sjohnson Robertson Bagh
San Antonia
Roburtson
Ueveland
Finson
Jonny
Bam Antony
Cleve
Fous San Antonia
Trotnna
Ieeland
Karl
Fitasimmons
George
Alvin Robertson
Cleveland State stretches win streak with 76 68 victory over Eastern Illinois
Clinton Smith led Cleveland State with 13 points while Clinton Ransey and Steve Corbin added 11 each as CSU improved to 23 3 overall and 12 1 in the AMCU. The Vikings rallied from a slow start in the second half to seize a 42 42 tie and pulled away late. Jon Collins led Eastern Illinois with 20 points, while Jay Taylor scored 16. The crowd of 3 689 filled Woodling in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Clinton Smith
Clinton Ransey
Steve Corbin
Cleveland State
Eastern Illinois
Eastern Ilinois
Paul Stewart
Vikings
Jansey
Jon Collins
Jay Taylor
Woodhing
Illinois
Vance
Duckworth
Crook
Taylor
West
Cleveland ST
Flansey
Smith
Mudd
McFadden
Bryant
Hood
Corbin
Stewart
Sallers
Crawford
Eillimos
Aft
Whnors
Whnow
Cleveland SL
Nimus
Einoench
Kansas Tops Oklahoma in Gridiron Showdown
In a clash of ranked teams, No. 2 Kansas defeats No. 14 Oklahoma to preserve its top standing. The game showcased strong offense from Kansas and stout defense from Oklahoma, with key plays shaping the late momentum and final margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Oklahoma
Duke
Infante aims to sharpen Browns air attack as new coordinator
Cleveland hires former Bengals quarterback coach Infante to install his offense and bolster a passing game led by Byner and Mach after a solid but injury plagued 1985 season. He replaces Joe Pendry as offensive coordinator with Marty Schottenheimer backing the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Indy Infante
Cincinnati Bengals
Browns
Infante
Joh Infante
Jacksonville Bulls
Gang
Denver Gold
Denver
Doug Spedding
Darrel Mouse Davis
Jacksonville
Kevin Mach
Earnest Byner
Clevelands
San Francisco 49Ers
Buffalo Bills
Marty Schottenheimer
Joe Pendry
Steve Crosby
Schottenheimer
Florida
New York Giants
Bengals
Cincinnati
Lindy
Schottenhemmer
Giants
Bengal
Schrom Sees Twins 1983 Echo in 1986 Indians Potentials
Tucson AP Ken Schrom argues the Cleveland Indians resemble the 1983 Minnesota Twins as he seeks a rebound season after a 9 12 record. He notes the offense can score while pitching must improve and targets 30 to 35 starts this year. Heaton and Schrom compete for opening day duties with Oelhers and Smith in the mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Ariz
Ken Schrom
Minnesota Twins
Schrom
Cleveland Indians
Twins
Indians
Muller
Bryan Oelhers
Roy Smith
Ramon Romero
Cleveland
Pat Corrales
Romero
Joe Klein
Klein
Metrodome
Neal Heaton
Schrom Heaton
Schroms
Balimore
West Lutheran West ready for a thriller
The Brooklyn semifinal spotlight features Lutheran West and Elyria West in a high stakes Class AA district matchup as Lutheran West eyes perfection at 21 0 while Elyria West aims to defend its title against Wellington and Cleveland Central Catholic in a Brooklyn High School evening doubleheader. Coach Tom Kubuski calls for peak play as his Wolverines seek late season momentum and Coach Karen Wittrock expresses confidence in her Longhorns defense as they anticipate a tough, evenly matched showdown with Inland Conference champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Cudlin
Brooklyn
Brooklyn High School
Lutheran West
Elynn West Wall
Wellington
Cleveland Central Catholic
Longhorns
Ohio
Associated Press
Wolverines
Longhorn
Karen Witttrock
Tve
Wittrock
Beachwood
Laurel
Padua
1986 AP boys basketball poll champions Barberton Bexley Wehrle
In Columbus the 1986 Associated Press boys state poll crowned Barberton, Bexley and Columbus Wehrle champions. Barberton coach Jack Greynolds called the season the hardest to coach as his Magics posted a 19 1 regular record to win Class AAA amid a tight race with other top teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Barberton
Bexley
Prep poll leads AA champion Bexley and Class A top Wehrlein
In statewide balloting by sports writers and broadcasters Bexley is the AA champion at 20-0 and Wehrlein sits 19-1 in Class A. Area teams perform well with Southview seventh, Admiral King eighth, Bay Village tied for 20th in Class AAA. Oberlin fifth, Wellington 12th, Fairelands 24th in Class AA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexley
Wehrlein
Southview
Admiral King
Bay Village
Oberlin
Wellington
Fairelands
Also Mentioned on This Page
CSU Nets
Lindy Infante
Fame
Gary Danielson
Danielson
Bernie Kosar
Miami
Minnesota
Bert Blyleven
Lehram
Ray Miller
Miller
Tucson
Wolverine
Tom Kubuski
Prep Poll