Jordan wins fifth MVP award in confident stride
Michael Jordan claimed his fifth NBA Most Valuable Player award, beating Karl Malone 92 to 20 in first place votes as Bill Russell praised his longevity and excellence. The Bulls star led Chicago to a 62 20 mark despite Scottie Pippen's 35 game absence, signaling potential retirement amid lingering doubts.
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Panthers rout Holy Name as Hollahan stars at bat
Elyria Catholic battered Holy Name 14-0 in five innings as Ken Hollahan went 3-for-4 with two doubles three runs and four RBIs. Brandon Rodgers added 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs while Randy Deeks hit a homer and drove in three. Dustin Woods and Jonathan Smart added two hits each in the NC League blowout.
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Perko's three run blast lifts Rockets over Bay Shoremen
Dan Rich struggled as John Perko belted a three run homer in the fifth, boosting Avon Lake to a 5 1 lead. Perko drove in four runs, with Jared Treadway and Marty McGann adding two hits each. Bay advances to face Rocky River in the SWC district final, while Avon Lake exits the tournament trail. Bay beat Avon Lake earlier, and the teams split the two meetings this season. Avon Lake coach Clif Zunis said the Shoremen did not play up to capability and failed to adjust to Rich’s pitching.
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Griffith vs Reed set for May 29 at Gray's Armory
Lorain welterweight Mike Griffith will return May 29 in Cleveland in a feature bout against Gerald Reed of West Virginia at Gray's Armory. Griffith, 185 pro fights with seven knockouts, has never been stopped. Manager trainer Tom Gray promotes. tickets $25, contact Gray at 277-8847 or Griffith's father Carl at 949-8764.
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Brick wins first Association title at Eagle Creek
Norton Brick of Elyria raced to the season opening title in Norwalk at Eagle Creek Golf Club, shooting four under par with a closing eagle. He edged Joe Skupski of Strongsville, who carded 70 to take second and $465. Other area players earning money included Don Hershey Avon Lake 71 Jeff Hung Westlake 72 Don Olson Westlake 73 Jim Couch Graton 74 Glyn Price Bay Village 74 Allen Freeman Westlake 75 Greg Kaye Sheffield Lake 7 and Jerry Fisher Amherst Ta.
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Greg Kaye
Sheffield Lake
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Local golf tourney results and upcoming date at Legends of Massillon
Twenty other local golfers finished out of the money. The next tourney is May 24 at Legends of Massillon. Call 216-556-0578 to enter. Karl-who set a track record in the qualifier at 718.2 won the feature Sunday in the Sandusky Speedway Truck Division races. Bill McGrill was runner up and Oliver Allen took third. In other races Tami Ripple took first, beating Jeff and John Karl. Bill McGrill won a head race over Tim Arnold and Todd Schaffer with John Karl second ahead of Nick Delado and Oliver Allen.
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Nagy Leads In Fencing Qualifiers For Nationals
Tom Nagy head coach of On Target Fencing Team in North Ridgeville won the Men's Foil Qualifying Tournament in Cleveland to earn a trip to the Summer National Championships in Austin. Ricky Rivera of Cleveland also qualified by finishing second in Men's. Angela Sierra of St Augustine Academy Lakewood was second in Women's Sabre and Nagy placed second in Men's Sabre.
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One area golfer still alive for Open
Bob Barto of Avon’s West Pines Range was among 11 qualifiers at Madison Country Club for the U S Open Sectional next week. He tied for fifth with a 36 86 72 while top qualifier John Talbot of Lisbon shot 83 6 34 70, advancing to sectional play in Cincinnati or Johnstown Pa with prospects to reach the U S Open at San Francisco’s Olympic Club June 18 20.
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Grambley rises to Hall of Fame amid career highs and highs
Grambley, a 6-3 guard who starred at BC, led the 1977-78 Panthers to a 22-2 season and a top AP ranking. He recalled clutch free throws to win a regional berth, later excelling at Kilgore and Sam Houston State before moving to Arizona as a car dealer owner. He cherishes strong friendships born on the court and looks forward to his Hall of Fame induction in Scottsdale where he now resides with his wife and son.
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Jazz rally to even series as Morris sparks fourth quarter
Utah moves within one win of the Lakers after a decisive fourth-quarter run led by Chris Morris off the bench. Hornacek credits experience and confidence in John Stockton and Karl Malone. The best-of-seven series now heads to Friday at the Forum in Inglewood.
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Jazz 99 Lakers 95 in Utah comeback win
In a hard fought NBA game the Utah Jazz edged the Los Angeles Lakers 99 to 95. Stars Fox and Starks lead Utah with key baskets while Van Exel Bryant and O Neill pace LA with scoring bursts and late pressure.
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Beran blast yields Falcons 2 1 win over Vermilion
Firelands wins 2-1 in 10 innings as Rachel Beran hits leadoff homer in bottom of 10th. Vermilion led 1-0 until Firelands tied with a run on Ashley Danahao’s sacrifice fly, then Beran’s homer decided it. Vermilion’s Megan Meyer took the loss. Beran and Cobb each had hits for Firelands.
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Pioneers sweep Shaw in mercy-rule doubleheader
Elyria defeated Shaw in both games of a Lake Erie League doubleheader, mercy-ruled after three innings and two innings. Amy McMillan hit a homer, Sarah Tomanek belted two triples, and Heather Brady and Kum Latten added triples as Elyria improves to 146 92 LEL and hosts Lakewood next.
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