Indians Struggle as May Standings Set Tone for Summer
Memorial Day shifts spotlight to standings as the Cleveland Indians battle for a cellar spot with Washington. Hitting slumps sap hope despite good pitching, while stars like Vada Pinson and Ken Harrelson are noted. Elsewhere, Baltimore leads the East, California fades, and a four team battle looms in the National East.
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Brunet’s surprise homer helps Washington end nine-game skid
Washington pitcher George Brunet belts a rare three-run homer amid a 7-3 win over Cleveland. He doubles to spark the upset, ending a nine-game losing streak as Ted Williams’ Senators pull away with Ed Stroud’s bases-loaded double. Indians manager Alvin Dark notes Hand’s rough outing but says he’ll rebound.
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Elyria Decathlon entrants include Mac Thomas and teammates
Elyria athletes enter the Decathlon with Mac Thomas making his second appearance after a third place finish. Dave Piros, son of Joseph and Yolanda Piros, is a sophomore from Elyria High aiming for Ohio State. Rick Kuhns, Buckeye Conference high jump champion and school record holder at 6'6 1/4", plans to attend Baldwin Wallace College.
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Brookside High decathlon hopeful Skusa aims for pole vault
Brookside High football co captain Tom Skusa, 18, 5 10, 170 pounds, seeks top marks in most decathlon events with a specialty in pole vault. He did not run track last year but earned a letter in football.
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Wellington teen Tom Lee fields Decathlon entry
Fifteen year old Tom Lee of Wellington becomes the second official entrant in the Decathlon sponsored by The Chronicle- Telegraph and the Elyria Jaycees. The Wellington High School junior competes in the 440 yard dash mile relay and pole vault aiming to gain experience for next year and college athletics.
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Jane Ryan Leads in Lorain County Women’s Golf Tourney
Jane Ryan wins low net with 36 at Ponderosa Pines LaGrange where Lorain County District Women's Golf Association held its Flag Tournament. Cora Fortman is runner up with 9 holes. various Class A to D gross honors earned by Sylvia Sholle Cora Fortman DeLaurice Cooke Lois Kirkpatrick Arretta Hook and others. Next event is an 18 hole Scotch on June 4 at Creekwood Golf Club Columbia Station for two person teams.
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Rangers overpower Avon in non conference win
North Ridgeville defeated Avon 72 to win a non conference baseball game as Bob Johnson pitched five scoreless innings. North Ridgeville improves to 12 7 with eight straight wins.
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Wellington Athletes Dominate Decathlon Entries
Sophomore John Williams and junior Neal Workman, both Wellington area students, enter this year’s decathlon. Williams, 5 feet 11, 147 pounds, is strong in hurdle events and cites sports competition. Workman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Workman, excels in discus and shot put and earned CT honor roll in discus last two years.
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Midview Clinches Golf Win Over Clearview In Conference Match
Midview defeated Clearview 542 to 342 at Elyria Country Club. Midview improved to 13-2 overall and 11-2 in the conference behind solid scores from Burgess Mahl and Kuntz. Clearview’s Balogh and Mihalic each won halves as the Middies posted 182 total strokes to Clearview’s 199.
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Local Little League action with multiple six inning finishes
Abex edged Lysaght 4 3 as Larry Wyszynski earned the win with 15 strikeouts. Local 880 beat Les Drage 5 1 with Gary Siglin fanning 12. Other games featured Empire Springs over Sadro Curtis 3 2 on Tim Harrah and Sadro Curtis beating Empire Springs 3 2 with Mark Romantic collecting three hits.
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Casabella Places Fourth in Firestone Pro-Am
Casabella, a pro at Elyria Country Club, finished fourth in the Wade Wallace Pro-Am on Firestone North. He shot 74 on a water laden layout behind 70 by Bobby Nichols and 71 by Bernie Haas and 73 by Bob Wallace.
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