Sportscope marks 22nd year with memories and Midwest wins
The column reflects on its 22nd year and the enduring appeal of sports discussion. It notes Steele's Sports 10 day Midwest tour yielding two invitational titles, plus Minnesota and Michigan tournament highlights, MVP Craig Elliott with 17 homers, and key players sidelined by injuries. The piece also urges reader engagement through letters to Readers Sportscope, stressing sports as fun yet serious.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Sportecope
Missouri
Memory Lane
Indians
Ohio State
Grafton
Steele's Sports
Midwest
Steele’s
Brooklyn Center
Minn
Howard’s
Western Steel
Denver
N.C
Canton
Mich
Miller Medical
Waterloo
Iowa
Coors
Michigan
Minnesota
Elite
Gordon
Craig Elliott
Mike Macenko
Charles Wright
Mike Bolen
Doug Roberson
Greg Whitlock
Greg Fuhrman
Sports Department
Wagner Sign Wins Fifth in Elyria Big League Clash
Wagner Sign edged Kohlmyer Sports 3-2 as Dave Newman delivered a two run double in the eighth inning and Paul Pruoty sacrificed home, lifting Wagner Sign to 5-1. Steve Strasko earned the win with six hits allowed, four walks, and eight strikeouts. Newman and Strasko had two hits each for Wagner Sign, while Dan Harrell and Keith Krugman each had two for Kohlmyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Dave Newman
Paul Pruoty
Wagner
Kohlmyer
Steve Strasko
Newman
Strasko
Dan Harrell
Keith Krugman
Area Fairways Mixed 2 Best Ball Results and Standings
Elyria Country Club hosts mixed two best ball with players Poletunow, Sargis, Nickson, Harrison, Cameron, Field, Dettore, Howley, Kaplake, Noy, Lyon, McLaughlin, Resar, Alspaugh, O Uleinicke, Milton, Haiem, Friend, Smith, Acklin, Beaton, Robey. scores listed. Firestone set for July 21. Amber leads City Golf League with scores. league standings show Higgins Pharmacy and local teams atop or near the table with many clubs and sponsors represented.
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Elyria Country Club
Homer
J Zale
Poletunow
Sargis
A Nickson
J Harrison
I Cameron
M Field
J Lance
F Dettore
E Howley
Kaplake
Noy
F Poletunow
Lyon c
McLaughlin
T Resear
J Alspaugh
O Uleinicke
Milton
A Haiem
P. Friend
D Smith
M Acklin
Steven OW
McGiven
Temas
Melatira
Honeyman
Henderson
R Vacchio
T Kelly
Kavings
Pirat
Maerf Cary
Firestone Country Club
Amber
City Golf League
Kerstheiar
Readers ask who is the front runner in baseball lore
A fan letter blasts the front runner question addressing Brett Butler and past heartbreaks. It recalls grand slams, key players, and famous losses while demanding accountability, action, and consistency from the team and its stars. The piece rails against past disappointments and pleads for real on-field grit.
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Richett
Kansas City
Tum
Rocky
Roger Maris
Yankees
Nettles
Chambliss
Siebert
Tiant
Wilcox
Tommy John
Sam McDowell
Herb Score
Midview trio to play in Lorain County All-Star Game
Tim O'Connor Steve Franks and Ron Pawlas will represent Midview High School in the Fifth Annual Lorain County All-Star Football Game on July 12 at Vermilion High School. East team coached by Jim Hollenbacker, kickoff 8 38 p m, tickets 3 dollars with proceeds to the American Cancer Society.
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Tim O'Connor
Steve Franks
Ron Pawlas
Midview High School
Lorain County
Vermilion High School
American Cancer Society
Midview
Jim Hollenbacker
O'Connor
Franks
Pawlus
Ambitious Connie wins big at Northfield trot card
Ambitious Connie led early, won by three quarters of a length in Monday’s opening trot at Northfield for Lorain owner Kenneth L Butkiewicz. The event helped generate a $1,560.40 Big Triple payoff with a 9 4 Pure Image 4th race trifecta. Cameron Bay posted a lifetime best 2 02.4 in a winning trifecta payoff of $378. Jasper Jilley was second with Shalayly narrowly beating BT Apollo in a photo finish. Five racing cards are planned this week including a fireworks night and a SuperBet jackpot expected above $25,000.
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George Verban
C-T
Northfield
Connie
Lorain
Kenneth L.butkiewicz
Ben Eggers
Tommy G
Queen of Hearts
Pure Image
Ballet Russe
Buyer's Remorse
Cameron Bay
Jasper Jilley
Shalayly
BT Apollo
Thunderword
Swick
Absolutely Ab
Irvine
Pleasant Ye O'Dwyer
Perfecta
Guptill
Larks Buckaroo
Bookmyer
Rott Flight
Rundgren
Lane
Ig Trie
Myers
Quinella
Matty
Kramp
Trahan Tee Inyer
Nevele Treasure
Fecta
Justin Mark
Merriman
McKirgan
Aprils Flower
Lippiatt
Four Winds
Mike
Smart Creed
Eldens
Kentucky
Hollidaay
Oberlin Rec tops Brunswick in 5-4 win
Oberlin College Rec Center defeated Brunswick 5-4 for its 11-4 season mark. Terry Kil delivered a two out game winning RBI single in the seventh after Bradd Haney reached on a single then moved home on Mark Kenya’s bunt and Dill’s out. Kenya earned the win in relief and Joe Johnson hit a two run homer in the eighth.
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Brunswick
Terry Kilbride
Bradd Haney
Oberlin College Rec Center
Haney
Mark Kenya
Brad Dill
Kilbride
Kenya
Oberlin
Joe Johnson
Forest Hill Leisure Ladies League Thursday Play Chart
The Forest Hill Leisure Ladies League lists players assigned to Thursday games on July 1 from 830 to 900 with teams and pairings including White, S Anielski, C Friend, P Conrad, PLas, J Becker, A McGaughey, M Tracey, Elbert, R Snyder, D Bundetle, M Amulson, Wilbound, T Reimer, S Burver, Coffman, Toghll, B Bucil, M Prebis, Accavallo, McLoda, McClelland, J Mancuso.
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Scott Virkus
Roberson
Bolen
Elliott
Wright
West
Cromco
North
Lorain County Bank
Cty Bank
Rick Hales
Kevin Reddinger
John Schneider
Chris Thompson
Ft Witting
K Hales
Andre McGee
Warren Dolata
Mirk Sheets
Duane Streets
Gerald Fisher
Matt Davis
Thompson
John Sche-der
Cozy Oriental Health Spa
Rorth Ridge Roar - Lorain
Harmon
Geknalder
Hevens
Witney Dalasli
Mark Outland
Denny Thomas Higgins
Pharmacy
Jock Beaton
Tom Robey
Ray Haff
Garland-Misencik
Jesse Swartz
Amherst Sport Shack
Higgins' Pharmacy
Funeral Home
Copy Shoppe
George's Tax Service
IGA Amherst
D'Armour's Hatdog Heaven
Doug's Auto Merchandise
Lorain National Bank
Harry Fier
Amherst Dry Cleaners
Danny Boy's Pizza
Tudy's Restaurant
Amherst Party Shop
Walt Wyvill Marathon
Park Lanes
Lorain County Savings and Trust
Sparkle Market
Atlas Industries
Reader’s Sportscope
Theo
Porte Hot Stove
Jack Resar
Tree Service
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Carlisle
Richard Plas
LaPorte
Jack
Zane
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Lou
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Gaylord Perry
Charlie Spikes
Toronto
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Brett
Jim Kern
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ron Pawlus
Ambon Connie
En S. Mebani
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Ellacott Jason
Commancho Warrior
O'Donnell
Tope
Oberlin Rec
Oberlisaw Fiias
Coleman Kilbride
Varnish Fischer
Salisbury
Duation White
Frantz Laird
Seukwakl Schneider
Rust
Kon Winiarski
Srontaire Boo
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Treud
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Dhil
Flacher
Johnson Laird
Pheasant
Latch Rangerg
Just Pant
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Condime
Hifey
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Johnny's
Baron
Golden Gleam
Kiebehennead
Do'dwyer
Super Action
Ouser Jr
General
MtPleasant
Edwards
College Mat
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Golden Fish
Bye 'S Can
Pattice
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Gorft
Joanne Ranch
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O'Dwyer
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den Abeadale
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Select
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T Farabaugh Noble R Knoll
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M Turcatte
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Ghost
Daemon
Reddy Fashion
E Hamlet
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Cruisen
Fred
Goodyear
Conrad's
Goodyear Eagle
JPON
Moone
Gaway Mall
Elta Dortenth
Monroe
Vermilion
Westpark
Lakewood
Parma
Solon
Parmatown
Norts Olmsted
Esa
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