Kittle Seeks Reserve Role With Indians After Big-Name Past
Ron Kittle, once 1982 rookie of the year with 50 homers, 144 RBI in a season, now battles for a backup outfield spot with Cleveland. He faces competition from Carmen Castillo, John Moses and Dave Clark as Mel Hall, Joe Carter and Cory Snyder start. Kittle, 30, emphasizes hard work and self-competition as he adjusts to a possible trade or release while recovering from past injuries and a neck ailment.
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Cavs make bold swap as Nance arrives amid rough road stretch
The Cavaliers, 28-25 after a Feb 21 Coliseum game, traded three reserves for Larry Nance and Mike Sanders amid a six game road slide. Coach Wilkens and GM Iney discussed adapting offense and lineup while Embry noted practice time remains scarce. Notes list upcoming home games vs Milwaukee and San Antonio and potential signings as Kent Benson is sidelined with an inflamed elbow.
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Elyria Catholic Pre-Sale Tickets For Buckeye Game
Elyria Catholic opens a pre-sale for Thursday's tournament basketball clash with Buckeye at Baldwin Wallace College. Tickets are sold in the athletic office from Wednesday until 6 p.m. and Thursday to 4 p.m., with the school receiving 25 percent of all pre-sale tickets.
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Harper comes through in pinch for Indians over Mariners
In a Cactus League game at Tucson Milt Harper hit a two out single in the 10th to drive in pinch runner Junior Noboa and give Cleveland a 4 3 win over Seattle Brick Smith had put Seattle ahead with a 10th inning two out single off Darrell Akerfelds before the Indians rallied for two runs in the bottom half John Moses and Rod Allen provided the setup before Harper delivered the decisive hit.
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West and Shelby collide in regional semifinal clash
Elyria West coach Tom Kubuski predicts no major changes as his 21-1 Wolverines face 22-2 Shelby at Ashland College in a Division II regional semifinal. West relies on a 1-3-1 zone and the inside-out duo of Mary Taylor and Ann Forbes, while Shelby counters with depth and balanced scoring.
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King and Keystone open district cage action
Admiral King 21 0 ranked second in the state meets Strongsville in Division I action at Midview at 7 p.m. Keystone 20 2 opens Division III at Elyria High against Brooklyn at 7 30. King averages 84.6 points with Walton and Gladden leading scorers. Keystone boosts 78.2 points with Lias and Piasza strong inside.
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