Pancho Carter Narrowly Edges Clashing Indy Crash
Indianapolis AP report details Duane Pancho Carter Jr recovering after a spectacular single car crash during a three hour practice session at the speedway. His car wreck left him with a torn back muscle but doctors cleared him to race Sunday in a patched up backup machine. Carter aims to start sixth row behind pole sitter A J Foyt.
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Wilson named fourth head coach of Crusaders in Cleveland
Johnny Wilson has been appointed as the Cleveland Crusaders fourth head coach after a press conference at the Marriott Inn. He inherits a fragile franchise amid past coaching instability and disbandment fears, bringing NHL coaching experience and a plan to assess players during training camp.
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Lorain Boy Wins National Guessing Contest for Run
Lorain ten year old Artie Schmidt won ten thousand dollars in cash after guessing the timing of baseball’s millionth run. He submitted forty entries and tied with eighty others for May 4, then won in a random drawing. The ceremony occurred in Cicero near Chicago with Bob Watson present.
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Jets win Namath but lose Anthony bid in Jets tale
Jets and Namath draw attention as Joe Namath remains with New York while Anthony Davis saga unfolds. The piece critiques WFL offers, NFL financials, and the Anthony Davis contract details, noting Jets’ reluctance to bid high and the broader league risks. It contrasts potential payoffs with dubious franchise finance and public skepticism.
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Carrol Rosenbloom
Joey Baby
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New World Football League
Old World Football League
Davis
New York
Anthony Davis
Aladdin
Firelands star Vincer signs Youngstown State aid
Firelands High basketball center Robin Vincer will attend Youngstown State University on an athletic scholarship. As Falcons’ starter for two seasons he helped win two conference titles and two sectional crowns while averaging 20.8 points and 16.2 rebounds this past year. Coach Keith Sooy notes his coachability and potential as a freshman starter in Youngstown State’s double post offense.
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Colonels win ABA crown as Gilmore dominates
Kentucky's Artis Gilmore starved the Pacers with 28 points and a league record 31 rebounds as the Colonels captured their first post season championship in eight years. Hubie Brown credited for defense and team cohesion, Dampier lauds coaching as Colonels finish 22 of last 25.
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Cobb and Fortner Named All-American by Coach and Athlete
Coach and Athlete Magazine selected Greg Cobb of Olmsted Falls and Larry Fortner of Clearview to its 100 man high school All-America basketball team, highlighting their prep standout seasons.
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Greg Cobb
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Larry Fortner
Elyria teams win bowling titles in county finals
Lorain County bowling championship at Cardi Anes Bowling Center saw The Bowling Center All-Stars win the actual division crown by five pins 2691 to 2686 over Andorka Lanes Lorain. Moose Sports Commission captured the handicap title 2872 to 2722 over Neidling's Lorain.
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