Pro basketball leagues agree on merger
The NBA and ABA announce a merger agreement after years of bidding wars, with Congress expected to decide the merger. Commissioner Walter Kennedy predicts possible approval within a year, while counsel for the NBA Players Association doubts Congressional support and anticipates legal fights continuing.
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Elyria tennis team reaches quarterfinals at Oberlin sectional
Elyria High advanced three of its four entries to the Class AAA Sectional quarterfinals at Oberlin in a morning round that set up further action toward the Parma District Tournament. Notable results include doubles winners Randy Gainer and Bob Messaros and top seeds Rakestraw Maurakas advancing, while Mike Dumke was eliminated. Coach Jim Rakestraw praised the squad’s performance amid the tight schedule and challenging upsets.
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Wellington Oberlin advance to district tennis tournament
Wellington doubles team Mick Cameron and Terry Davies defeat Mike Edwards and Tom McMahon 6-1 6-2 to reach Akron Class AAA District Tournament while Oberlin's Terry Smith wins singles 6-0 7-5 over Terry Kelly of Lorain Catholic at the Oberlin College sectional. Six schools took part in the sectional with play continuing today.
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Tolan reinjured, surgery scheduled
Cincinnati AP report notes Bobby Tolan Reds center fielder reinjured the heel of his right foot while running at Dover Stadium in Los Angeles. He is tentatively set for surgery today and would return May 14 if activated, with team doctor awaiting full assessment of injury.
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Avon captures Inland title with ninth track crown
Avon High won its ninth Inland Conference track championship at Oberlin led by relay wins setting two conference records. Bob Clack and Rosy Price starred in sprints with multiple double wins. Firelands's Jerry Born and Dave Nash also claimed pair of titles as Buckeye finished second and other teams followed.
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Avon Eagles win first sectional baseball title in school history
Westlake Avon High claims its first sectional baseball crown behind Pete Wimmer's no hitter and Rick Fox's late clutch hit. Elyria JV dominates track with seven firsts led by Ike Maxwell and Fred Jones as Doug Sharpnack posts sub five minute mile. Marty Yankot's Avon upsets Brookside 2 1 to reach West District play. Fox's two RBIs seal game.
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Ridgeville hosts Hot Stove tryouts for 15 to 17 year olds
North Ridgeville Hot Stove League plans tryouts at Palmer Field tomorrow at 3 30 p m for Class B players aged 15 17. Ranger Coach Jim Manley grants high school players permission to participate. eligibility requires not turning 17 before September 1.
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