Rich Raps Another Ooh Aah HR Home Run Legend
A nostalgic look at famous long drives and the lore of tape measure homers. The piece cites Richie Allen and Willie Mays blasts, reports by publicists like Arthur E Patterson, and witnesses whose tall tales sparked debates about distance and atmospheric conditions.
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Elyria hosts first round of Cleveland District Two Man Best Ball
Elyria Country Club opens the Cleveland District Golf Association Two Man Best Ball Championship with the first round on Thursday June 29 at 7:45 am. Teams include Tam-A-Rac’s Al Solams and Joe Carlone and Elyria’s Minnich Hudnut. Final 18 holes at Brookside Canton next Thursday.
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Softball action highlights Grafton State Farm win
Grafton State Farm defeated Bernies 14 to 5 in slow pitch. L Thomas had five hits and Mullins and Shattuck homered for Grafton State Farm with Thomas and Leonard also contributing multiple hits. Shattuck was the winning pitcher. In the second game EZ Inn beat Bowling Center 11 to 7 as Lee Peden earned the win and Howard Coleman and Gary Morris each had three hits.
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National League Soccer Results and Camp News
Soccer results from Tuesday show Baltimore 2 Pittsburgh 2 and multiple Tuesday games including New York at Philadelphia Atlanta at Los Angeles. Philadelphia reports Marin Butch Erwin invited to 76ers camp after college season.
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Northfield Park Tuesday results and prices
Northfield Park racing results show a string of finishes led by First-Flint Hills at 23.20 and True Mite at 3.80 with times around 2 11.1. Second-Victorious Dud paid 11.60 and 4.80 while Third My Best Fick 5. and Tammie Jean paid 3.40 and 2.60. Last race details include Daily double 119.80 attendance 3 227 handle 143 897 and Thursday selections list multiple entrants with purse totals for each race.
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Tal's Beverage blanked Elyria American Legion in 1-0 win
Tal's Bev pitchers limited Elyria American Legion to three singles as George Bown worked all nine innings for a 1-0 decision. Angel Valenti tripled but an Elyria error produced the lone run in the fifth with two outs.
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