11 year old upsets at Lorain County Tennis Tourney
In the Oberlin College event, 11 year old Jessica Williams upset defending champion Celeste McCombe of the University of Akron 7 6 4 6 3 in women’s singles. Other notable results include Dave Binder and Sam Kincaid advancing in men’s singles with several three set matches and upcoming quarterfinals and semifinals scheduled.
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Adnan Harris
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Jim Gray
Chris Brooks
Tim Herrick
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Steve Sonker
Zeke Fitzpatrick
Dave Stark
Bill Mates
Shawn Huck
Doug Staker
Jam Gray
Matt Phillips
Sam Kincaid
Frank Hartman
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Slaughter Hall of Fame status debated amid old Robinson era baggage
The letter column discusses Enos Slaughter as the lone .300 lifetime hitter not in the Hall of Fame, alleging bias tied to remembered incidents with Jackie Robinson. Slaughter defends his stats, says threats to boycott never happened, and notes support from other players including Larry Doby.
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Baseball Hall of Fame
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Little Rock
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A. Slaughter
Jackie Robinson
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Fall softball league forms in Elyria at West Park
Elyria announces an adult co rec softball league at West Park from Sept 4 to about Oct 12 sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Games on Tuesdays and Thursdays use a 14 inch ball. Entry fees vary by ASA sanction. Meetings Aug 6 and 13 at 7 pm at the Elyria Recreation Center. Rosters and fees due Aug 20 at Hilltop Park Office. Call 365 7101 for details.
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Prospett Street
Football rules meeting set for August 7 in Elyria
The Ohio High School Athletic Association will hold a football rules interpretation meeting on August 7 at 7 p.m. at Lorain County Community College in Room ST 101 of the Science Tech Building.
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Ohio High School Athletic Association
Lorain County Community College
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Science Tech
Gott Ends Drought With Norwalk Raceway Super Stock Win
Wellington drag racer Dave Gott broke a two month slump by winning Super Stock Eliminator at Norwalk Raceway Park with a 14.98 second run at 88 mph over Brian Prater. Gott’s wife Sue won Pro Eliminator at Dragway 42. In other action North Ridgeville’s Bob Fermon narrowly lost the Super Pro final to John Mathias as Mathias ran 9.67 on an 11.29 run. Dennis Breckenridge, Suffield, kept his Pro Eliminator lead by defeating Russ Simmons, while Lee Hoover of Valley City earned his first Stock Eliminator win. Bob Lowe of Toledo topped Pro Bike, beating Don Stokes of Fremont.
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Don Stokes
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Norwalk Tennis Tourney Sept. Dates Announced
The Norwalk Tennis Association to hold its second tournament of the season August 18 and 19 at Norwalk Junior High School. Play runs 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily in single elimination with no age divisions. Events include men and women singles doubles and mixed doubles. Entry is 7 dollars for one event and 2 dollars for each additional event. Bring a new can of balls per event. winner receives the unopened can. Registration deadline August 14. send checks to Eric Simmons 1 East League Street Apartment C Norwalk 44857 and include name age sex phone and events. For more information contact Eric Simmons at (419) 663-2227.
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Lorin County Community College
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Softball Tournaments and Entry Details Across Regions
Slow pitch softball tournaments listed with varying classes and entry fees. Events include New London ASA Class C Aug 10 12 with $90 entry. Brunswick ASA Class B Women at Neura Park with $85. Spencer ASA Class B with $85 and Aug 30 draw. Amherst 454 Class with $73. Wellington 17-19 with various terms. entries require draws and contact numbers for organizers including Vickie Stalat, Char Bauer, and Joh Gonzales.
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Neura Park
Char Bauer
Wellington
Amherst
Paul Sims
Enunner Joh Gonzales
Elyria
Fall leagues at West Park start Sept 4 in adult softball
The fall season at West Park runs Sept 4 to about Oct 12 sponsored by the Hlyna Paths and Recreation Departement with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays using a 14 inch softball. Amateur entry is $175. Mayfield golfers Chuck Gartner and Jim Grace tied for third in a Mayfield MC event. Gary Robison and Corky Kline won with 64. Oberlin conditioning for varsity football candidates set at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday behind the high school. Elyria Softball Association rosters due Aug 20. entry fees and roster rules detailed. Hilltop Park pro notes and park improvement proceeds. Pro/am fall league info via Fad Knapp at 647-3843 by Aug 27.
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Mayfield
Chuck Gartner
Avon Oaks
Jim Grace
Northern Ohio Professional Golfers Association
Mayfield Country Club
Gary Robison
Firestone
Corky Kline
Pent Recreation Board
Knapp
St Jude to Start 7th 8th Grade Football Practice
Elyria St Jude announces seventh and eighth grade football practice begins Wednesday at 5 30 pm on Elyria Catholic practice field. Eligible boys include St Jude members and those from St Agnes Elyria St Mary Avon and Holy Trinity Avon. Bring shorts T shirt gym shoes. For info contact Jim Tomsic or Gary Crane.
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Gary Crane
Elyria City Swimming Championships Begin Wednesday
Elyria hosts the annual city meet at North Park pool starting at 1 p.m. for ages 7 to 18. Registration opens at 4:30 p.m. Entrants compete for top five awards, with free admission.
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Maiolo makes eagle on par four at Indian Hollow
Hank Maiolo eagled the 350 yard No 3 hole at Indian Hollow on Sunday using a 1 iron and a 9 iron. The shot was witnessed by his son Bob Maiolo Bud Tobias and Pete Case.
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Indian Hollow
Bob Maiolo
Bud Tobias
Pete Case
Vitevitz Leads Sam's Lanes Summi Men's League Scores
Vitevitz rolled 254 and 641 in the Sam's Lanes Summi Men's League on Monday. Fortin also posted digits with a 213 and 613 in the same league, while GM tab and Fortin 41 and 425 are noted in the summary.
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Sam's Lanes
Bill Fortin
Deadline set for Lorain junior golf tourney at Brentwood
The Lorain County District Golf Association invites entries for a Saturday junior tournament at Brentwood Golf Club. The Wednesday deadline includes an entry fee of 2 dollars and three age groups 9 to 11 12 to 14 and 15 to 17. Ages 9 to 14 play nine holes while 15 to 17 compete over 18 holes.
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Lorain County District Golf Association
Brentwood Golf Club
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