Akron adds Elyria pair Perkins and Rushinsky to football roster
The University of Akron signed Elyria High defensive back Ira Perkins and Elyria Catholic wing player Mike Rushinsky. Perkins, 6-3 186, starred on defense and as a back, led Elyria with seven interceptions, and contributed punt returns and scoring. Rushinsky, 6-2 180, versatile back who shifted to receiver last season, had 19 catches for 280 yards and six touchdowns, and starred on a 19-1 Panthers basketball team.
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University of Akron
Elyria
Elyria High
Ira Perkins
Elyria Catholic
Mike Rushinsky
Akron
Jim Dennison
Perkins
Pioneer
Jack Beidelman
Buckeye
Lorain
Admiral King
Dennison
Ohio
Bill Barton
Rushinsky
Panthers
Bob Beles
Beles
Mark Straka
Sopho
Cuyahoga Heights Battles Lutheran West In Sectional Final
Cuyahoga Heights meets Lutheran West in the Class A sectional final at North Ridgeville at 7:30 p.m. The Redskins rely on Phil Saunders, a 5-10 sharp shooter who delivered a long range scoring spur last Saturday against Columbia, as the Raiders’ hopes fade.
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Lutheran West
North Ridgeville
Redskins
Phil Saunders
Saunders
Columbia
Raiders
Canton
Willard South Central
Mansfield St. Peter
Bellevue
Elyria Catholic seeks sectional title against North Ridgeville
Elyria Catholic faces North Ridgeville in the sectional final at Elyria High after a season marked by up and down results. Dudik’s Rangers, with a 54 34 win earlier and injuries affecting key players, rely on rebounding and four juniors to counter 6 7 Russ Sherman 6 5 Paul Zemanek and 6 2 Rick Schneider for a shot at Canton district play.
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Elyria Catholic
North Ridgeville
Dave Dudik
Elyria High
Panthers
Rangers
Dudik
Highland
Russ Sherman
Paul Zemanek
Rick Schneider
Sherman
Zemanek
Schneider
Mike Rushinsky
Panther
Bob Guinta
Elyria Elyria Catholic
Baldwin-Wallace
Commodores reach region semifinal in lopsided win
BAY CITY Mich The Lorain County Community College Commodores crushed Highland Lakes 118 71 in the National Junior College Region 12 quarterfinals to reach the semifinals against Genesee at 9 p m They shot 57 percent and held a 62 point second half pace with seven players in double figures Led by John Farris 26 Young 21 Williams 15 and Rick Stanley 10 the Commodores set a school record with 25 wins against 28 games and a 36 assist performance
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Bay City
Mich
Steve Bankson
Lorain County
Commodores
Highland Lakes
Auburn Hills
Genesee
Vincennes
Cuyahoga Metro
Sandusky
Joy
John Farris
Young
George Williams
Moses Young
Farris
Bankson
Williams
Bob Cossey
Bob Martin
Greg Edwards
Alex Frost
LCCC
Matt Scott
Floyd White
Jerry Dillard
Unsigned stars linger as spring training opens
As spring training enters its second official day, 90 major leaguers remain unsigned. Some like Rusty Staub and Tom Bradley have agreed to terms and head for camp. The list includes 59 in the American League with Minnesota leading at 10, and agents cited as a major factor in delayed signings.
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Rusty Staub
New York Mets
Tom Bradley
San Francisco Giants
Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Royals
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Oakland A's
Lee MacPhail
Yankees
LCCC girls beat Metro Community in tuneup for Oberlin
Lorain County Community College defeated Metro Community 44 to 33 at Cuyahoga Metro. Pat McGill grabbed 22 rebounds, Mary DeVinitt scored 17, and McGill added 12 as LCCC built a 12 4 first quarter lead and held the rest of the game. Free throws plagued LCCC, hitting 12 of 37.
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Lorain County Community College
Cuyahoga Metro
Oberlin
Commodore
Linda Rowe
Metro
LCCC
Pat McGill
Commodores
Mary DeVinitt
Knicks capture second half title in Parks league
The Knicks beat the Bucks 80 to 45 to clinch the Parks and Recreation Adult Basketball League second half title. Tom Webb and Bill Samek led with 18 and 16 points. The Bucks and Knicks meet again Tuesday at 7 30 p m for the season championship. Philadelphia Eagles sign No 1 draft pick Jerry Sise to a multi year contract. terms not disclosed.
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Parks and Recreation
Bucks
Tom Webb
Bill Samek
Rick Carr
Jacksmith
Harry James
Gleon Burnett
Rich Rhodes
Tim Graham
Gary Farmer
Larry Hipp
John Howard
Bill Garrett
Kieth Klekota
Tim Browning
Tim Johnson
Bill Gorby
Philadelphia
UPI
Jerry Sisemore
Texas
Philadelphia Eagles
Wait for a call from Indians may keep Alex Johnson at home
Alex Johnson, coming off his worst major league season, waits for Cleveland Indians general manager Phil Seghi to decide if he should report to spring training or be traded. Seghi says there is no signing penalty, while manager Ken Aspromonte wants Johnson at camp as a designated hitter or possible outfielder to challenge for a job.
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Tucson. Ariz
UPI
Alex Johnson
Cleveland Indians
Phil Seghi
Johnson
California
Seghi
Tribe
Ken Aspromonte
John
Aspromonte
Alex
Indians
Center
Attrac
Keel-Haulers Canoeing Club Plans Vermilion River Warmups
The Keel-Haulers canoeing club launches warmups on the Vermilion River on March 11 ahead of a March 25 eight mile race from Bir mingham Park to Mill Hollow Park. The day includes park cleanup sowing of trees along the course and a Chance Creek hot dog roast with Chuck Singer RD 1 Amherst leading general canoe and kayak instruction.
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Vermilion River
Birmingham Park
Mill Hollow Park
Birmingham
Chance Creek
Chuck Singer
RD 1
Amherst
Five Indians still unsigned on first spring day
Cleveland Indians opened spring training in Tucson under sun with five unsigned players including Alex Johnson Ron Lolich Jerry Kenney Rick Manning and Terry Ley. GM Phil Seghi said holdouts will sign and noted Ray Lamb Jack Heidemann and Jack Newman joined. Manager Aspromonte praised additions Spikes and Strom and expressed optimism about improved depth and rotation.
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Ariz
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
Phil Seghi
Alex Johnson
Ron Lolich
Jerry Kenney
Rick Manning
Terry Ley
Ray Lamb
Jack Heidemann
Jack Newman
Denny Riddleberger
Lowell Palmer
Hot Stove League Signups In La Grange This Weekend
The Hot Stove Leagues in La Grange invite signups at the township hall. Sessions run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., and again Saturday March 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Lagrange
la Grange
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