Thrilling district battles loom at Elyria and Admiral King
The district tournament races are shaping up with strong odds in both Class AA at Elyria and the big-school bracket at Admiral King. Predictions favor King edging Lorain by three, Midview upsetting Brunswick by two, and Olmsted Falls over Oberlin by eight, while Firelands seeks an upset path despite depth questions.
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King
Bay
Midview
Brunswick
Middies
Lorain
Olmsted Falls
Oberlin
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Firelands By & the Panthers
Firelands
Bill Szabo
Falcons
Bowling Green
Napoleon
Perrysburg
Willard
Admirals
Steelmen
Panthers
Bulldogs
Lorain Catholic
Indians
Falls
Brookside
Free throw shooting decides game in Canton clash
In a tight Canton Class A District opener, Clearview fell 79-78 to Youngstown North as the Bulldogs shot 25 free throws to the Clippers 11. Coach Bob Walsh lamented officiating, claiming two striped shirts influenced the outcome and criticized calls in the second half. Youngstown North adjusted to zone defense and benefited from early one and one opportunities, sealing a 19-4 Lakeland Conference season for the Bulldogs.
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Clearview
Clippers
Youngstown North
Bob Walsh
Bulldogs
Walsh
Youngstown
George Burich
Burnct
Tracy Richardson
Richardson
Mark Madere
King Lorain rivalry set for district semifinal clash
Lorain Steelmen, 17 5, unbeaten in 10 of 11, meet Admiral King Admirals, 18 3, riding a six game win streak, in a toss up district semifinal at Admiral King High. Regular season split favored Lorain 64 60, Hartman and Melendez key for Lorain, Suttles adds boost for King.
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Admiral King High
Lorain Steelmen
Admiral King Admirals
King
Numero Une
Steelmen
Admirals
Mitch Gillam
Dale Reichert
Baynes leads with 33 as North nips Clearview in late rally
Henry Baynes scored 33 and drew a three point play to keep Clearview ahead late. North battled back, forcing a turnover and missed bomb as Crum grabbed the rebound for the winning endgame. Tony Wilson led Clearview with 21 points and 20 rebounds.
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Henry Baynes
Clearview
Ray Leeper
Baynes
North Press
Triggerman Hawks
North
Ken Tate
Crum
Tony Wilson
Clear View
Clippers
Tracy Richardson
Bulldogs
Ron Carter
Medina Gloves Boxing Show Planned at Medina High School
The 4th annual Medina Morning Kiwanis Golden Gloves Boxing Show will be held March 22 at 8 p.m. at Medina High School. Olympic gold medalist Pete Rademacher is the fight coordinator. Proceeds go to Medina Morning Kiwanis supported charities. Tickets cost 3 dollars 50 cents and are sold at Hale's Restaurant Ganim's Family Restaurant or at the door.
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Medina Morning Kiwanis
Medina High School
Pete Rademacher
Hale’s
Ganim
Medina
Betting favorite returns at Painesville Raceway meet
Northfield news notes Painesville Raceway reinstating two-dollar daily double on March 20 after a mid-January 1978 halt. Big Triple shifts in race six, while race ten remains unchanged. Perfectas remain in seven other races amid a night of chalk and long-shot payoffs including a $259.20 exacta and a $488.40 perfecta.
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Painesville Raceway
St. Patrick’s
Ohio
Eileen Adios
Knight Count
Drummers Luck
Deans Girl
Christine Dancer
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Frank Mutler
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Rick) Melendez
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Lake Ave
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Fuse
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Flash
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Perfecta
Frisco Blaze
Harry Mulligan
Mablean Mast
Painter Whiz
Taffy May Cross
Wilb Er Susanna
Deans
Luck
Liar Russ
Christane Dancer
Protoboy
Sunny Chris
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Fredie Boy
Timely Heels
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