Racing notes from Lorain County to Norwalk and beyond
A crowded weekend of motorsport action with strong fields at Lorain County Speedway and Norwalk Raceway Park despite sparse stands. Gus Olexen wins the open wheel feature as TR-3 Winston World Nationals builds toward a record weekend at Norwalk while Springnationals unfolds at National Trails Dragway in Columbus with Meyer and Muldowney topping qualifiers. Offshore power boats race in Sandusky Bay as preparations accelerate for Gabriel 400 NASCAR at Michigan and CanAm at Mid-Ohio plus the Cleveland 500 on July 4 with tickets via Ticketron.
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Lorain County Speedway
Gus Olexen
LCS
Norwalk Raceway Park
Columbus
National Trails Dragway
Billy Meyer
Meyer
Michigan
Shirley Muldowney
Connie Kaletta
Lee Shepherd
Gates
NRP
Sandusky Bay
Great Lakes
Assoch
Lake Erie
Huron
Vermilion
Cleveland
Michigan International Speedway
Tim Richmond
Mid-Ohio
Ticketron
Coke Kiwanis Win Big League Games In Thursday Action
Coca Cola defeated Hutman & Sons 8-1 as Todd Sito and Paul Mugford teamed for a three hitter. Kiwanis beat Schlather Insurance 9-3 behind Darrin Burt and Chris Ambrosio two hitters. Wagner Sign edged Kiwanis 7-4 in a prior tilt while Kohlmyer shut out the Brewers 2-0 on Glinnis Wilson’s four hits.
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Coca Cola
Hutman & Sons
Kiwanis
Schlather Insurance
Todd Sito
Paul Mugford
Coke
Darrin Burt
Chris Ambrosio
Wagner Sign
Kohlmyer
Brewers
Glinnis Wilson
Hrbek shines as rookie lead for Twins in rough season
Rookie first baseman Kent Hrbek stands out for the Minnesota Twins, delivering key hits and leadership as they struggle. He has appeared in 49 of 60 games, scored or aided in about one third of the team's runs, with a .655 slugging percentage and four game winning hits including a grand slam against Kansas City to end their eight game run.
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United Press International
Kent Hrbek
Twins
Hrbek
Kansas City
Royals
Minnesota
Gary Ward
Tom
Future bright for state association by OHSAA leader
Ohio High School Athletic Association commissioner Rich ard Armstrong touted the federation as in peak shape after 75 years. He noted 21 court cases since becoming commissioner, eight semesters rule disputes, and no school lawsuits. Elyria Umpires Association awards went to Western Reserve in baseball and Oberlin in softball, with new officers elected.
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Bob Jacob
Lorain
Ohio High School Athletic Association
OHSAA
High School Association
Richard Armstrong
Elyria Umpires Association
DeLuca
Armstrong
Cuyahoga County
Summitt County
Hoover High
North Canton
Western Reserve
Oberlin
Jerry Super
Leland Freeman
Ed Smith
Charlie Shupe
Bob Slager
Heavyweight undercard features Page Berbick Tillis Shavers
In Las Vegas two other major heavyweight bouts and a WBC super bantamweight fight shape the card. Greg Page meets Trevor Berbick, James Tillis faces Harrie Shavers, and Wilfredo Gomez defends his WBC super bantamweight title against Juan Antonio Lopez. Page eyes a chance to prove he can be more than an Ali stereotype. Berbick predicts Page’s downfall, noting Ali’s shadow and Page’s toes. Tillis aims to rebound after a setback to Weaver, with Dundee pledging a different performance. Gomez Lopez bout closes the undercard stakes for a title defense.
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Las Vegas
Nev
UPI
World Boxing Council
Larry Holmes
Gerry Cooney
WBC
Muhammad Ali
Ali
Greg Page
Trevor Berbick
World Boxing Association
James “Quick” Tillis
Harrie Shavers
Louisville
Page
Jimmy Young
George Chaplin
Berbick
Jamaica
Holmes
Tillis
Mike Weaver
Angelo Dundee
Weaver
Wilfredo Gomez
Puerto Rico
Mexico
Juan Antonio Lopez
Hurricanes beat Texas to seize control of College World Series
Miami pitcher Sam Sorce and Dan Smith combined on a five hitter as Miami defeated Texas 2 1 in a College World Series game. Steve Lusby delivered the winning run with a fifth inning two out single and Mickey Williams moved to scoring position on a Texas misplay. Smith worked the final four innings, fanning five and closing out the Longhorns with the tying run at second.
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Brunansky
Jesus Vega
Brewers
Orioles
Milwaukee
Ben Oglivie
Don Money
Senn Sakata
Rick Dempsey
Rich Dauer
Baltimore
Omaha
Neb
UPI
Sam Sorce
Dan Smith
Steve Lusby
Miami
Texas
Hurricanes
Maine
Wichita State
Lusby
Mickey Williams
Williams
Longhorn
Tracy Dophied
Smith
Longhorns
David Denny
C-T
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Linda Cudlin
Cudlin
Nelson Ledges
Steel Cities
Sports Car Club of America
Rt. 305
U.S. 422
Coke, Kiwanis
Tonings
Terry Dickerson
James Strawerman
Jeff Welch
Vic Susak
G Wilson
Robby Johnson
Mike Rodgell
Bruce Clark
Bruce Osborne
Wagner
Neuschaefer
Dave O'Connor
Steve Schmuttle
Carl Harlow
Allen Snowden
Bob Lewis
Dean Neuschaefer
Cedric Lynch
Japles
Lewis
C Harlow
Steve Schmuttler
Bob Cooper
Ambrosi
Bob Hornbeck
Dave Connor
Schlather
Darin Burt
H-O
Cosny
Ben Darrin Foster
Mel Kauffman
Ene Sadows
Dave O'Conner
Pop" Mahone
Bill Kirkendall
Ed Taylor
Garland Williams
Elyria
Hitman & Sons
Craig Crawford
Rogers
Ken Stiner
Allen Ekleberry
Bob King
James Greene
Brian Beckloff
AA Primple
Plyria
Fisher
Stewart
Ving
Yankees
Red Sox
Boston
Dave Righetti
Rich Gossage
White Sox
Angels
Chicago
Steve Kemp
Fred Lynn
California
John Curtis
Padres
Houston Astros
Curtis
Future Bright’ For State Association
Association
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Shavers
Jeff Hearron
Kirk Killingsworth
Milo Choate
Pene Group
Ee Kodak Film Stivoad
Mackating
Rene
Murphy Bros. Body Shop
Broad ST
Lorain County
Magnum
Lake Ave
Elyria Tlyria
Worthera Ono
Teags
Pat
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