North Ridgeville Fights for Upset in Elyria Sectional
North Ridgeville eyes a second round upset over Elyria High in the Admiral King Class AA Sectional. Coach Errol Jacobs notes improved health and a run of strong play, led by Barry Wilford and Gary Tollett, after near-miss against Admiral King last year.
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Amherst
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Day
Indians Start Spring Training Under Alvin Dark T
Alvin Dark began his first spring as Cleveland Indians manager with a relaxed session in Tucson Arizona. Leon Wagner praised a low pressure environment while Dark set two rules curfew and 100 percent effort. Eight missing players included Lee Maye and Vic Davalillo with Demeter later placed on the restricted list after retirement rumors. Sonny Siebert and Jose Vidal were absent awaiting deals and signing.
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Wakefield Dominates Area Scoring Lead After Strong Night
Wakefield of Avon Lake finished with 22 points in a tournament loss to Lorain to reach 520 points this season, a 78.88 scoring average. Emmett Flynn of Lorain St. Mary’s leads with 531 points, 266 average, while Avon’s Bill Chapman sits third with 25.2. Rucker and Day also rank high as teams chase sectional titles.
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Clearview
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Avon
Bill Chapman
Brookside
Tom Schrock
Middletown Edged by Greenhills in Upset at Oxon
The Associated Press notes the state's top high school teams began tournament play Monday night. Greenhills upset 2nd-ranked Middletown 72 to 71 at Oxon.
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Indians hire Mel Allen to announce televised games this season
Cleveland reports Mel Allen will handle play by play for Indians telecasts on WJIW TV joining Harry Jones as partner. Allen praised Alvin Dark and Willie Mays as top prospects and will join training camp in Tucson after a 26 year Yankees tenure. Also Sonny Siebert signed 1968 Indians contract and will report to spring training.
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Kentucky Clinches SEC Title in 89-57 Rout of Auburn
Kentucky improves to 23rd SEC crown with an 89-57 win over Auburn. Sophomores Issel Pratt and Casey pace the Wildcats, with Issel scoring 21 as Kentucky shoots 51.5 percent and opens a 16-4 run in the second half. Houston cruises past Hardin-Simmons 105-82 as Elvin Hayes pours in 40.
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Buckeyes rally to beat Illinois in Columbus
Ohio State at St. John Arena defeats Illinois 75 just one game behind Purdue and Iowa in the Big Ten standings. Xavier edges Marquette 88 83 in OT while Heidelberg tops Capital 92 90 and Central State beats Bellarmine 74 53 in Louisville.
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Fischer leads Heidelberg past Capital in late thriller
Heidelberg defeats Capital 92-90 in a final seconds battle as Mike Fischer, former Elyria High star, nails a one handed 15 foot field goal. Capital ties with Ira Porterfield on a late free throw, Peal Host earns honors for Capital in the loss. Dennis Ralston tops money list with 99 004 in world tennis earnings.
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South Africa
Tourney semi finals underway in Admiral King Class AA
Tonight doubleheader opens the Admiral King Class AA Sectional with Oberlin vs Bay at 7 p.m. and Lorain vs Westlake at 8:30 p.m. Oberlin edged Midview 52 50 in its opener while Bay beat Amherst 90 66. Lorain defeated Avon Lake. Westlake had a first round bye.
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Admis King School Doors Lockout Sparks Fan Outcry
A letter to the Chronicle Telegram complains about locked doors delaying entry for a 7:15 start at Admiral King High School Gym for a tournament game between Elyria Catholic and Elyria High. The writer cites a dangerous stampede, praised parking staff, and credits referees while praising Elyria Catholic’s performance and hoping for a state title.
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