Firelands names new grid coach James Whittington
Firelands High School appoints James Whittington as head football coach replacing Jon Altonen who left for North Ridgeville after guiding the Falcons to two Inland Conference titles in three years. Whittington comes from Bellevue as offensive coordinator and head track coach, previously led Rockford Parkway in 1965 66. He is Ansonia native, Ohio Northern graduate, Indiana University master, and will earn 10461 dollars at Firelands with 730 for football and 770 for driver education.
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Worst game you'll ever see Indians drop to 6-3
Cleveland manager Alvin Dark lamented a 6-3 loss to the Washington Senators calling it one of the worst ballgames. Errors and base-running miscues plagued the Indians while Dick Bosman and Del Unser contributed key Washington plays. Lamb absorbed the loss, Linblad earned the save, and Cleveland faces Alan Foster against Jackie Brown in the next game.
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U S track team trails Russia in Berkeley dual meet
The U S squad trails Russia 54 53 at halftime in the U S Russian track and field meet at Edwards Stadium as Marty Liquori misses action and Borzov wins the 100 in 10.5 seconds. Roberts and Matson lead U S efforts in field events while Russia monopolizes several running events.
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Williamsport area Little Leagues launch tourney play
Williamsport area Little League tournaments begin for Majors ages 9-12 and Seniors 13-15 with elimination rounds starting July 19. Majors open with Avon versus Collinwood at 6 30 p m at Avon while Elyria West plays Elyria East and Elyria North visits New London. Seniors start July 20 as Collinwood meets Elyria South at North’s St Jude Field, with subsequent games through July 29 and into the state and regional rounds leading to the World Series in Williamsport August 23-28.
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Cavaliers sign Bubbles Harris to contract
Cleveland Cavs sign Jim Harris known as Bubbles, former Lorain Admiral King standout and Indiana University student, after a rookie camp showing. Harris drafted 14th by Cleveland, impressed Fitch after 35 minutes in two rookie games vs Philadelphia 76ers with 17 points and five rebounds.
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Underdog Smith Faces Newcombe In Wimbledon Final
United States Army private Stanley Smith and defending champion John Newcombe lead a high stakes men’s final at Wimbledon as Smith seeks an upset to extend a surprise run from the opening day. Goolagong claimed the women’s title with a 6 4 6 1 victory over Margaret Court, while Emerson and Laver won the men’s doubles.
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Elyria City Golf Championship Deadline Approaches
The Elyria City Golf Championship begins July 11 at Cherry Ridge Country Club with an 18 hole qualifying round per division. Elyria and nearby towns residents must enter by July 7 with a $2 fee sent to Kent Kring or via phone at 365-3805.
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