Elyria Hall of Fame adds five new members
Five more Elyria sports greats will enter the Hall of Fame May 17 at Crystal Springs Beach House on Bagley Road. Wilbur Lank Cowen Hayden Daddy Evans Leroy Johnson Ed Wingard and Jack Yarsa were selected by the Hall of Fame Board from 15 finalists after public nominations. OSU coach Earle Bruce will be the main speaker, succeeding Woody Hayes.
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Lank” Cowen
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Luke Easter remembered as peaceful slugger shot in bank robbery
Former Cleveland Indians star Luke Easter, 63, known for a 477 foot June 1950 Cleveland Stadium homer, was killed outside a Euclid bank while cashing about $40,000 in checks for TRW Inc. union duties. Suspects Pritchett and Thomas face aggravated murder and robbery charges. police recovered about $30,000. Easter later worked as a minor leaguer and coach, famed for fan affection with Rochester Red Wings and Buffalo Bisons.
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Cleveland eyed as site for Holmes Shavers heavyweight bout
Art Modell, owner of the Cleveland Browns and Municipal Stadium, says he wants the September World Boxing Council heavyweight title fight between Larry Holmes and Harrie Shavers in Cleveland. He would offer the stadium with no rental, seek a 15 percent gate share, and push for a 200 mile blackout to attract out of town fans. Modell plans to contact promoter Don King and return to Cleveland next week.
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Blazers crush Cavs as Fitch is ejected by Powers
Portland dominates Cleveland 120-103 behind 64 percent first half shooting. Bill Fitch is ejected after arguing a out of bounds call with referee Richie Powers, while Ramsay praises Portland’s defense and execution. Cleveland heads to Philadelphia next, then Houston, San Antonio, Indiana to close the season.
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