Elyria High wins state wrestling title in dominant fashion
Elyria High’s Pioneers claimed Ohio Class AAA state honors with Ricky Lewis defending the 126 pound title and Larry Beal placing high at 155. Coach Bill Pierson celebrated a 74-13-3 career mark and a 124-18-3 dual record since wrestling began at the school. Over 200 attended the banquet at Masonic Temple as the team swept championships in state, Buckeye Conference, and Pioneer Invitational.
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Indians Crush A’s 11 to 5 as Orange Ball Divides Opinion
Cleveland hitters and pitchers dismissed Oakland owner Charles Finley’s colored ball idea after an 11-5 win in Arizona. George Hendrick slammed three homers, Gaylord Perry complained the ball was slick, and Charlie Spikes noted red stitching hindered him. Ken _Aspronte_ Monte credited the win and said players disliked the orange ball. John Lowenstein, claiming color blindness, said white balls are easiest to hit.
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Lakers Open Playoffs With Coin Toss For Bucks Mock Playoff
Los Angeles begins defense of the NBA title at home against Chicago after a coin flip kept Milwaukee as top seed and Golden State as the other playoff foe. The Bulls face the Lakers while Golden State travels to Milwaukee in the night’s new matchups. ABA action sees Carolina host New York Nets and Virginia visit Kentucky.
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Elyria faces rebuilding tennis year under coach Rakestraw
Elyria High coach Jim Rakestraw oversees 30 candidates for the Pioneers tennis season, the largest turnout in six years, with only two veterans and five seniors. top players include Dumke and Miller, while a strong sophomore group is ready to fill gaps. The team schedules 21 matches including Buckeye Conference and Northeastern Ohio Tennis League play, with Tom Cody as volunteer assistant.
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Jeff Wright
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Steve Myers
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Doug Kemp
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Ted Copeland
Doug Baker
Mark van Auken
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Worthington
Tom Cody
Franklin
Elder Leads Greensboro Open After Bright 64 Start
Lee Elder, seeking Masters qualification, shot seven birdies no bogeys for a seven under 64 to lead the Greater Greensboro Open by one stroke over Doug Sanders Mason Rudolph and Rod Funseth in a record low first round. Elder, 38, hopes to avoid repeating last week's fade after a strong start.
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