Delightful Kiss Wins Ohio Derby in Stunning Rally
Delightful Kiss, ridden by Weebram Sanchez, overcame a seventh-place start to win the Ohio Derby at 25-1 in 1 49.36. Trainer Anderson praised Sanchez despite language barriers, noting the rider’s faith and timing as the key factors in the dramatic late move past Forty Grams and Starbase.
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Park
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Forty Grams
Starbase
Praline
Puerto Rico
Cowtown Cat
John Velasquez
Pete
Craig Wheeler
Hobeau Farms
Churchill Downs
Economics 101 meets the Thistledown scene and legends
A vivid look at racetrack culture and betting lore at Thistledown. Jockey Jane Magrell returns to win after a severe spill at Mountaineer Park, while veteran trainer Pete Anderson reflects on a long career and a bid in the Ohio Derby.
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Heaven's Boy
Pete Anderson
Anderson
Delightful Kiss
Storms cancel Lorain and Sandusky speedways shows
Storms washed out events forced cancellations at Lorain County Speedway and Sandusky Speedway. The Midwest Modified Association rescheduled Saturday’s show for Saturday August 25. Tickets remain valid for the June 30 Sandusky show or the August 25 event.
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Division 1 state softball final Hudson prevails
Hudson defeats Elyria in the Division 1 state softball final with a 4 to 0 score as Elyria struggles to find power and hits. The matchup highlights Hudson pitching and defense securing the championship.
Elyria Falls 4-0 as Hudson Wins State Softball Final
Elyria High's bid for the Division I state softball title ends with a 4-0 loss to Hudson. Megan Bashak started and exited early after a tough first inning, while Tess Sito relieved and held the Explorers to two hits. Andrea Nagy contributed two hits and strong defense, but Elyria could not score in the final.
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Elyria High
Elyria
Tess Sito
North Canton
Pioneers
Hudson
Megan Bashak
Beth Cinadr
Purdue University
Lindsey Bartos
Mandy Krutzler
Bartos
Mindy Meredith
Elizabeth Stokes
Bashak
Ken Fenik
Andrea Nagy
Cheers
Sito’s
Mason
Nal
Sito
Fenik
Explorers
Teas
Nagy
Katey McCandless
McCandless
Kristin Sito
Meredith
Jen Bower
Katlin Rakotci
Cincinnati Sycamore
Tess
Purdue
Sitos grand rally echoes family ties at Brookside Park
Julia Sito, in her mid 80s, visited Brookside Park to watch two of her grand softball players, Elyria's Kristin Sito and Tess Sito, in the Division 1 state final. The elder Sito last attended 36 years ago as a rare family spectator while cousin Tess led as first-team All-Ohio. The crowd reached about 1,200 for the final, with Elyria losing 2-0 to North Canton Hoover.
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Julia Sito
Brookside Park
Kristin Sito
Elyria
Tess Sito
Pioneers
Sito
Brookside
Jan Sito
Elyria High
Southview
Elyria Catholic
OHSAA
North Canton Hoover
Mason
Pioneers fall short in state final after late rally
Elyria loses 2-1 to Hudson in a state final, producing eight infield flies and no runs after the first inning. Tess Sito shines in relief, Brittany Nagy and Kristin Sito highlight Elyria offense, while Hudson seals the win with early double plays and late leads.
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Bob
Railbird) Roberts
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Durin News
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Roger Negin
Chronicle-Telegram
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Chroniclet.com
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The
Weather Cooperates
Wilson Murray
Keystone
Malinkey
Cinadr
Krutzler
Pickerington Central
Stolarski
Associated Press
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Bbso Bashak
Sp Mare
Merch Andrea
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