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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1980
Page
10
Local sports writer Jerry Rombach columns on area teams, schedules, and notable performances. Analysis blends season outlook with player highlights and upcoming matchups for readers following city teams.
A playful weekend quiz asks ten baseball questions covering 1921 Boston Braves second baseman, All-Star game winner, AL and NL leaders, and figures like Reggie Jackson Miguel Dilone and Ben Ogilvie, with garbled OCR style answers mixed in.
Aikens led Kansas City with two hits including a second inning double as Wilcox, Porter, Otis and Hurdle pushed across runs. Splittorff rode hot conditions for seven innings to even his record, Quisenberry saved, while Sparky Anderson noted both starters impressed despite the heat. Tigers scored on Parrish and Wackenfuss in the second and Hebner in the fourth. Other games saw daily AL action with Angels, A's, Brewers, Orioles, Yankees, Twins posting wins.
The WHE All Stars meet Hickory Crest Tavern in a Saturday benefit game for Camp Cheerful in Strongsville. The 2 p.m. kickoff at Columbia Park on Rt 82 in Columbia Station carries a 1.50 dollar adult admission and 0.50 dollar for children ages 4 to 12.
In Franklin Wisconsin Ron Streck shot seven under par 65 to hold a first round lead at the Greater Milwaukee Open where 68 players shattered par 72 in scorching 90 degree heat. Tex Miller Barber, Calvin Peete and Fred Marti at 66 and nine others at 67 followed, while Hale Irwin and Andy North carded 69 in a day marked by hot greens and bold putting, with a handful faltering on the wide Tuckaway layout.
In Chicago outfielder Dave Kingman goes on a 15 day DL while catcher Mike O’Dowd recalled from Wichita of the American Association. New York signs Jody Hamilton from Morehead State and Willy Stargel placed on 15 day DL retroactive to Monday with Vance Law recalled from Portland. San Diego activates pitcher Jones and options Denis Blair to Hawaii. Buffalo signs veteran tackle Ken Jones and releases backer Di Dap Silek Meire, while quarterback Bill moot oma signs Mark Lyles a 225 pound back from Florida State in the 2nd round. New Orleans acquires defensive end Tommy Hart from Chicago Jets and New York Jets signs linebacker Jeff Dham from Boston College.
In the UPI report from Richland Country Club Amy Alcott and Barbara Moxness shared the first round lead at one under par 70. Oberlin’s Vicki Singleton carded 79 while Nancy Lopez-Melton ended at 74 after a rough stretch and Donna Caponi Young and others sat one over with 72s.
Plans completed for Aaron Pryor to challenge Antonio Cervantes for the WBA junior welterweight title on August 2 in Cincinnati. The bout, promoter Sammie Marshall said, would air live on CBS with a 100 mile local blackout.
Miller from Mount Vernon shot a strong 33 on the third round to grab the lead as the Ohio Amateur heads into its final round. He attributed gains to better backside play and improved greens reading amid grain, recovering after three-putt issues and a bogey on the final holes. Moore of Florida matched par, Lewis slipped with a 76 to sit four back, while John Hamarick fired a four under 68 for the best round of the tourney on Sharon course.
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