Black Hawks Aim To Top Canadiens In Cup Opener
Chicago faces Montreal in the Stanley Cup final opening game as the Hawks, Western Division champions, seek their first Cup since 1961. Goalie Tony Esposito starts every minute, with Pit Martin doubtful due to a knee injury and possible lineup tweaks if he cannot play.
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Chicago
Chicago Black Hawks
Montreal Canadiens
Canadiens
Hawks
New York Rangers
Montreal
Boston
Minnesota
Bobby Hull
Tony Esposito
New York
Tolan’s Recovery Lifts Reds Sparky Anderson
Cincinnati outfielder Bobby Tolan, sidelined by injury, shows improving mobility and running on the sidelines, promising renewed spark for manager Sparky Anderson and the Reds. Anderson notes Tolan’s running getting better daily as the team awaits his return.
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LOS Angeles
Cincinnati
Bobby Tolan
Sparky Anderson
Anderson
Reds
Local pros shine in Elyria Country Club tourney
Cleveland golfers dominated the Cleve land PGA event at Elyria Country Club with Hans Merrell winning 200 and a even par round. Charlie Smith finished two back with 74 as Rich Casabella and Kevin Bergenroth tied for third with 75. Bill Durniak Frank Wharton and George Bellino shot 75 to tie for third. Bill King 76 and Jack Peck 79.
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Cleveland
Elyria Country Club
Charlie Smith
Forest Hills
Hans Merrell
Rich Casabella
Avon Oaks
Kevin Bergenroth
Bill Durniak
Frank Wharton
George Bellino
Bill King
Jack Peck
Lorain County Club
Elyria Catholic Defeats Southview In League Match
Elyria Catholic beat Southview 54 to 42 at Elyria Country Club. Individual wins included Larry Rodak and Dave Hunt for Elyria Catholic, with Bob Noll and Tom Stetson earning points. Southview's Bill Hoak won two points against Jim Madhock, while Lee Olejko claimed a point and a half from Jim Ketch. The Panthers remain in sectional contention. the Reds in baseball face absence of Tolan as they trail in the West Division.
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Larry Rodak
Chris Heilman
Dave Hunt
Scott Freigenbaum
Bob Noll
Rick Ferrell
Tom Stetson
Dave Heyer
Elyria Catholic
Southview
Bill Hoak
Jim Madhock
Lee Olejko
Jim Ketch
Spartan 9 routs Avon in 15-0 rout
Lorain Catholic dominated Avon as Tom Elwell struck out 12 and held the Eagles to 12 safeties. Kurt Sutak belted a fifth inning grand slam, while Elwell, Mike Tully and Roman Lubinecky each had two hits. Sherill endured the loss with seven strikeouts. Catholic improves to 6-2 as they prepare for tournament play at West Salem against Black River.
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Lorain
Lorain Catholic
Avon
Tom Elwell
Hagles
Spartans
Elwell
Randy Sherill
Kurt Sutak
Mike Tully
Roman Lubinecky
Sherill
Eagles
Catholic
West Salem
Black River
Randy Sherrill
Kurt Stuak
Sabol
Elswell
Tully
R. Lubinecky
Diebold
Repkol
Florest
Cecil
M. Lubinecky
Schwartz
Fox
Highland Opens Class AA Sectional With 13-2 Win
Highland defeated Akron St Vincent 13 to 2 in the Class AA Sectional Baseball Tournament opener at Mallet Creek. The Highlanders jumped to an early lead and cruised to the victory behind strong hitting and solid pitching.
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Mallet Creek — Highland
Akron St Vincent
Amherst Booster Club Meeting Notice
The Amherst Booster Club will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p.m in the high school lobby. Parents and coaches are asked to attend.
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Amherst Booster Club
Rauscher halts Midview shutout in Elyria golf duel
Brookside's Bill Rauscher kept the Cardinals from a clean sheet as Midview defeated Brookside 81-193 at Elyria Country Club. Medalist Bob Burgess led Midview with 41 strokes, helping the 5-4-1 team set a low 178.
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Brookside
Bill Rauscher
Cardinals
Midview
Mike Weber
Elyria Country Club
Bob Burgess
Cleveland
Oberlin
Westlake blanks River in sectional baseball to reach finals
Westlake defeated River 6-0 to advance to the Lorain Class AAA sectional bracket final. The Demons must beat North Olmsted by May 15 for a Lorain District berth. Eagle opponents Admiral King were eliminated in the first round.
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Westlake
Rocky River
Lorain
Demons
North Olmsted
Eagles
Admiral King
Hull shifts in Chicago style as Hull fuels Rangers finale
In New York coverage of the Stanley Cup semi, Bobby Hull ends a goal drought by beating Ed Giacomin as the Hawks prevail 4 2. The article notes Hull adapting from offense to a defensive system, then returning to his scoring touch as Chicago eyes the Canadiens in the finals.
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New York
UPI
Hull
Rangers
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago
Bobby Hull
Mayor Daley
Lou Angotti
Ed Giacomin
Chico Maki
Bobby Orr
Boston
Hawks
Two Bowlers Reach 500 Club In Local League Scores
In North Ridgeville and Center Ridge leagues, Carol Miner joined the 500 club with a 571 series on games of 212 178 and 181 for Team Three to win the Monday Nite Ladies League title. Marilyn Keck had a 202 game. Barb Whalen posted 543 in Sparemakers. Fern Ternes 225 in Kitchen Kop Outs.
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Carol Miner
North Ridgeville Recreation
Marilyn Keck
Team Three
Barb Whalen
Center Ridge
Fern Ternes
Softball notices and league results from West recreation
The Bowling Center fast pitch softball team will practice tonight at 7 30 at West Recreation Diamond One and Thursday at 7 30 on Diamond Two. Les Spike Realty to play a Sunday practice game at 2 p m on diamond three at West Park against Gas light Inn Merchants of Bay Village. Le Dots beat Lays Chips 2 2 Campers 4 0 Mederer Heating 3 1 Night Owls 3 1 Sandy s Abbe Road 3 1 Rouges 2 2 Go Getters 2 2 Top score Jim Hoffman 550 and Jim Wirscham 544 with high games 201 190.
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West Recreation
Les Spike Realty
West Park
Gaslight Inn Merchants of
Bay Village
Les Spike
le Dots
the Campers
Mederer
The
Night Owls
Wise Ones
Sandy
Abbe
Genesee
Rouges
Seres
Jim Hoffman
Jim Wirscham
Shirley Hoffman
Doris Bullins
Kathy Buckman
Jim Wirsham
Char Henry
Bowl league scores and top performances across several clubs
Results show multiple mixed doubles wins led by Carter 255 game and Slasher triumphs 4 0. Top series include Al McWilliam 903 Hank Schneppe 550 and Steve Myers 608 with high games 212 204. Fern Ternes league notes emphasize Ellen Walker 478 and Lea Figueroa 445 with Tank Shop winning Center Ridge title.
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Bob Slusher
Iva Woodzell
Betty Slusher
Ann Ritchie
al McWilliam
Hank Schneppe
Betty Jackson
Tarry Lanes
Terrell’s Union
Sandy's
Patterson Coast
Capt E
Mary Ann's Beauty
Steve Myers
Terrell's Union
George Rose
Patty Lang
Tom Carter
Ellen Walker
Moonshiners League
Fern Ternes
Lea Figueroa
Center Ridge
Mon- Eden Walker
Tarry’s
D. Carpenter
Pfaudler
Tank Shop
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Panthers
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Rauscher
Larry Benko
John Martin
Bob Knudsen
Ted Bill Rausche
Terry Miller
Dan White
Elyria
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Red Barons
Stooges
Purple Penguins
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Hot Wheels
Blue Angels
Mike Mele
Tom Smuth
Karen Everhart
Jeff Smith
Kevin Guttler
Kevin Guettler
Barry Kopp
Greg Arnett
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Misfits
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Slopokes
Twisters
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Skippers
Hustlers
Wayne Lichtenberg
Roger Suprenant
Marie Koons
Bob Edwards
Harry Philips
Jacks & Jills Center Ridge Lanes
Carter
Tarry’s Juniors
N.E.C.L. Couples Center Ridge Lanes
Mel Dunn
Doyle Bryson
Donna Adams
Lass Craig
Chuck West
Ron Graham
Matte Graham
Avtte
Giavere
Edward
Waters
Archer
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Frew
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Aleske
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Elyria, Ohio
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