County Decathlon moves to Midview High for June event
Lorain County Decathlon and Pentathlon shift from Ely Stadium to Midview High on Capel Road near Route 82 57 for June 6 7 8. The event, with 10 Olympic style events including a new javelin addition, draws top local athletes like Elyria Catholic’s Mike Blaser and Admiral King’s Kim Walton. Deadline June 2. entry limited to 35 boys and 25 girls. registration via C T sports department or area coaches. Former Elyria High coach Bob Slager returns as meet manager since 1966.
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Sixers seize edge in NBA final showdown
Philadelphia defeats Los Angeles 113 107 in Game 1 as Marc Iavaroni steps up for the undermanned Sixers. He dunks Kareem Abdul Jabbar, plays 26 minutes, and says he learned from Kurt Rambis how a hard nosed role player contributes to a contending team.
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Cuban outfielder Garbey admits fixing games for family
Evansville Triplets outfielder Barbara Garbey, a Cuban national team alumnus, said he took money to fix six or seven Havana games in 1978 to feed his family. He spoke to The Miami Herald and remains unsigned on details, while Tigers officials say the case is for the commissioner to decide. He cited dire Cuba-era wages and his need to support his daughter.
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Nicklaus Faces Memorial Challenge At Muirfield Village
Dublin Ohio ed Sneed says Experience rules as Memorial Tournament opens with 103 players at Muirfield Village. Sam Snead calls the course the hardest second shot layout in America and notes it favors seasoned pros. Nicklaus himself expects the better players to rise as the event unfolds.
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Angels erupt for 9-0 win over Indians in sunlit rout
California Angels snap 10 game funk with 14 hit attack led by Doug DeCinces four hits and Rod Carew three hits to top Cleveland 9-0. Daryl Sconiers belts a three run homer in the fourth as Bruce Kison goes the distance for his fifth straight win. The victory places California in a share of the AL West lead with Texas.
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