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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1981
Page
6
Avon Lake reports Olmsted Falls clinched AA District title and a Massillon trip. Coach Dale Sherman praises Canfield or Springfield Local as next opponents while noting Ineman’s double team and four players in double figures. Wittrock’s Lutheran West team emphasizes rebounding and defense as the Longhorns face a tough next test.
Lakewood defeats Admiral King 56 to 44 in girls basketball as Lakewood overturns a tight first half, outscoring King 16–0 in the third quarter and finishing strong at the free throw line. Webber led rebounds with 14, Lakewood improves to 21-3 and advances to Sandusky regionals. King ends 17-6.
Lakewood, led by 5-10 senior Koz with 19 points, slowed Admirals King offense to spark a 58-44 comeback win for the top-seeded Rangers at North Ridgeville High School. Coach Marc Lewis praised patient ball movement and Koz's clutch scoring, while King coach Paul Biber cited Lakewood’s accurate shooting and foul trouble.
In camp the Cleveland Indians feature a deep staff led by righties Eric Wilkins, Steve Narleski, Nate Puryear, Bobby Cuellar, and Gordy Glaser plus non rosters Larry White John Bohnet and Rob Pietroburgo. Glaser impressed in the first intrasquad game with six batters faced and a sharp sinker while Cuellar worked two scoreless innings despite bases loaded threats.
Lutheran West cut the Bulldogs’ lead to 10 and earned a standing ovation as the crowd urged a comeback. The veteran coach praised her team for never quitting while acknowledging Olmsted Falls’ strong squad and high hopes for a title run.
Class AAA action at Admiral King features Midview versus Avon Lake for the boys title in Bracket Four with an 8 p.m. tip. Elyria hosts a doubleheader in Class AA with a 6:30 opener Elyria Catholic versus Brookside and a 9 p.m. finale, while Buckeye hosts Holy Name and Cuyahoga Heights faces South Amherst in Class A. In girls play, South Amherst meets Berkshire at Kent in Class A district action. Lakewood defeated Admiral King 69 to 52 in the Class AAA girls district final, Lakewood shooting 18 of 26 from the line for 69 percent. Admiral King forced 71 shots to Lakewood’s 35 but hit only 29 percent, while Lakewood converted 19 of 34. Lakewood ranked 17th in the state in the final UPI poll and finished third in the Lake Erie League. King won Buckeye East and was runner-up in the Buckeye Conference. Final North Ridgeville city baseball and softball registrations set for today 7–9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at City Hall with fees $10 per player and family cap $25. signups cover boys in multiple class levels, girls in Pony Tail divisions, and a 17 years old and under boys slow pitch option.
In a crowded Bellevue gym, open class winners include Melvin Kirks TKOing Ganih Saponary at 163 pounds and Cleveland Bennet stopping Alan Smith at 185. Novice fights feature Randy Fazekas unanimous over Mark Eggers and Rick Wret defeating Dennis Rivas. other bouts end in TKOs or decisions as boxers advance to Cleveland District action.
Ohio State and Purdue traded blows in a 86-86 double overtime finish as Major and Williams led the Buckeyes. Williams became OSU's all time leading scorer with 24 points, while Keady criticized a non called goaltend on Smith. Williams and the Buckeyes close the regular season with Iowa ahead.
Collectors gather for the deltiologist monthly event at 124 Winckles St on Elyria's east side. Dealers display postcards with topics like city scenes parks and Santa images. Open 10 AM to 4 PM with stamps and philatelic supplies available tomorrow.
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