Decathlon memories shape Lorain County Oldtimers meet
Jerry Rombach recalls the 40th anniversary of D-Day and the Lorain County Decathlon tradition. He shares vivid memories of athletes like Mike Diewald and Tim Johnson, the 1966 winner, plus moments from the 1980 pole vault and a father cheering his wife and children. The day’s finale includes the Decathlon Oldtimers and Pentathlon with action starting at 4 p.m.
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Elyria
Oldtimer Maxwell
Old-timers Enjoy Fun Wind Swept Lorain County Decathlon
In a windy Lorain County Decathlon at Midview High, old-timers join high schoolers in five events. Kyle Cooley and Michael Long lead early, despite weather and pole vault challenges. Cooley, a 1980 CT Elyria Jaycees Decathlon winner, finishes with 2 548 points while Long tops midway but weather curtails his vault.
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Midview
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Thomas Letiecki
Lorain
Indians fall as Farr stymies Tribe. Murphy hero for A’s
In a tense 10th inning, Murphy shines for the A’s while Farr challenges the Indians with a sharp breaking ball and changing speeds. Henderson and Davis steal bases and Vukovich leads with two hits as Toronto and others win in the American League.
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Tribe
Higgins Leads Day One in Five Remaining Events
Larkins faces tough rivals from Elyria and Vermilion as Scott Ashley and Sean Masin push for the final standings. Ashley posts strong sprints while Masin menaces with a 112-11 javelin and 81-2 discus. Gubeno wins discus 134-0 and 132-8 javelin. Traut adds long jump and shot put potential.
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First day results in Decathlon meet with multiple events
Readable portions show Decathlon results including Sean Garman Avon and Scott Ashley Elyria in sprints, Sean Masin Vermilion vaults and a delayed final jump due to raid, Discus led by Chris Gubeno Elyria and Eric Densmore, Javelin led by Ron Traut Elyria Catholic and Michael Higgins Avon with a new record of 160-1, Old-Timers 100 and Pole Vault dominated by Michael Long Midview, many entries show incomplete events due to rain or delays.
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Elyria
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Midview
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Vermilion
Ron Traut
Elyria Catholic
Pat Archer
Keystone
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Jim Korma
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Phil Ebel
Sean Gormin
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Gai Larkins
Chris Gubeno
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Elyria Athodie
Bill Ball
Balt Ball
Mike Blaser
Lyria Catholic
Scott Chrey
Jim Keema
Ian Gorman
Steve Korma
Byyria Catholic
Kyle Cooley
Amherst
Vaughn Shores
Elyr
Michael Saunders
Firelands
James Maxwell
Columbia
Steve Kozma
Decathion Decathletes Flag Top Performances At Midway
Mike Long leads the oldtimers at the midway point but trails his 1980 top by 200 points after solid marks in the 100m and 440m. Steve Kozma posted 11.4 in the 100m and 53.3 in the 400m, while Tim Johnson, a 1966 veteran, totals 1,857 points. Oberlin coaches Bill Jordan and Frank Abrams ran a javelin clinic as local colleges supplied equipment.
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Frank Abrams
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Lorain County Community College
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Worthy Shines as Lakers Tie Series With Celtics
James Worthy, a 6 foot 9 forward, dazzles with athletic drives and dunks as the Lakers hold a 2-1 series lead over the Celtics. Coach Pat Riley calls him a league standout, comparing him to four Magic Johnson, after Worthy returned strong from a leg injury that sidelined him last season.
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