Elyria Coach Dickerson to resign after 19 years
Elyria High School basketball coach John Dickerson will resign at tonight's board meeting ending a 19 year coaching career. He led Elyria to three winning seasons and a 15-9 mark last year after rebuilding a struggling program. Dickerson cited personal reasons and interest in school administration, noting gratitude for colleagues and players.
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Richardson's overtime heroics give 76ers 111 109 win
Clint Richardson scored all seven Philadelphia points in overtime lifting the 76ers over the Bucks 111 109 in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals. Maurice Cheeks led Philly with 26. Kareem Abdul Jabbar starred for the Lakers in the West semis win over the Spurs 119 107.
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Records tumble at inaugural Owens Classic
In blustery Ohio Stadium conditions the Jesse Owens Track and Field Classic saw at least eighteen Ohio State records fall as top athletes from the U S and Canada competed. Tom Byers and Stephanie Hightower led the exploits with Byers clocking 3 57 15 in the mile and Hightower posting 13 38 in the 100 meter hurdles, while Carl Lewis won the men s 100 in 10 26 amid strong competition from Jeff Phillips.
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White Sox self destruct as Indians seize power game
The Cleveland Indians routed the Chicago White Sox 13-6 after Chicago committed six errors and four wild pitches. Julio Franco drove in three with five doubles and a home run amid strong winds, while Franco declared a .300 average goal as Ferraro praised his run production potential.
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