Lorain County Speedway plea to fans to boost attendance
Promoter Tony Lavall pleads for local auto racing fans to support Lorain County Speedway in South Amherst as attendance remains weak through early season. He warns the track may close without stronger turnout, despite a strong Memorial Day 30 event and competitive divisions.
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South Amherst Oval
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Dan Shullick
LCS
Sandusky
Lorain County Speedway
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ICAR
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Winchester
Roger Heidemar
Ohio
Elyria tops BC first team. Ziemke co-coach of year
Elyria places five on Buckeye Conference first team led by junior Greg Comstock at first base and seniors Andy Volney and Brad Dill among top outfield and infield. Coach Chuck Ziemke named co-coach of the year alongside Chuck Lindsey.
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Elyria
Buckeye
Slavin Wins Top Golf Honor in Lorain County Event
Jean Slavin shot 76 to claim Class A Low Gross in the Lorain County District Women's Golf Association tournament at Brentwood Golf Club. Also winning Low Net honors were Dot Elwood 64 and Pearl Harns, with other top nets listed for Class A and C divisions.
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Jean Slavin
Lorain County
Brentwood Golf Club
Dot Elwood
Pearl Harns
Carel Rissoell
Eae Bisa
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Jan Parrelh
Betty Grace
Tod Low
Sally Am
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Indy drivers speed assault headlines the 66th Indy 500
Indianapolis May 1982 report notes high speeds in Thursday practice for the 66th Indianapolis 500. Front row rivals Rick Mears and Kevin Cogan exceed 200 mph in PC-10s, with Mario Andretti and Gordon Johncock also above 200. Foyt struggles to exceed 170 mph amid car issues. other drivers face engine or chassis problems.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indy
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Roger Penske
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A.J. Foyt
Cit Fillip
Dennis Firestone
Foyt
Midview leads in four-way tie at Amherst regional track meet
At Amherst, Midview Medina Wadsworth and Cleveland John Marshall share a four way tie for the boys lead with 10 points after day one of the Class AAA regional meet. Canton McKinley and Medina lead the girls with 10. John Etzier won the discus 157 3, with other area victors including Samuel Erby long jump 22 232, Roger Wood pole vault 14 0, Travinna Simmons shot put 38 11, Heidi Hoegriese high jump 5 4.
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Wadsworth
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Canton McKinley
Columbus
John Etzier
Samuel Erby
Roger Wood
Travinna Simmons
McKinley
Heidi Hoegriese
Midpark
Admiral King
Strongsville
Southview
Admiral King and Mcpare
Only one area player advances in district
District tennis action at Midpark High and Canton left only one area singles player alive in Class AAA after first rounds. Jim Gray of Admiral King defeated Dave Tracey 6-1 6-1, while others like Scott Russell Elyria and Kirk Preuss Westlake won then lost.
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Middleburg Heights
Canton
Cebula Leads Elyria Teachers Bowling League Standings
Ed Cebula rolled 208 205 211 for 624 to pace Elyria action at Elyria Bowling Center. Dave Masters posted a 258 350 series of 608 in a late report. Bil Sawyer added 607 as top scores highlight the Wednesday action and club standings.
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Center Ridge Lanes
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Betty Moore
Ed Cebula
Elyria Men Teachers League
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Pace Area Action
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Cebula
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Local bowling results and standings from Wednesday night
The league reports Wednesday night scores including Signe Realty 5 2 over Wildwood Coast 4 3 and Goof Offs 4 3. Wildcats posted 34 with Pin Breakers 3 4 and Bit & Miss 2 5. Individual high series listed as Dave Masters 258 and Dave Stone 2174.
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Pinebrook Swingers Golf League Standings and Scores
Summarizes area golf league details with multiple divisions and player results. Lists outstanding performers like Low Gross Jack Crane 36 Low Net Frank Fritz 28 and Low Putts Fritz Jr 15. Notes league standings for three Nine One Five Ten etc and June 2 tee times with numerous player names and entries.
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Jack Gunch
Frank Fritz
John Girman
Fritz Jr
Jake Gurman
Frank Frit
Buck Brown
Stephenson wins first major in Peter Jackson Classic
Montreal golfer Jan Stephenson captured her first LPGA major by making a clutch 12 foot birdie on the 18th hole to edge Nancy Lopez Melton and Pat Bradley. She recalled a partial blackout after the final putt as the gallery roared.
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Montreal
Jan Stephenson
Nancy Lopez- Melton
Pat Bradley
Melynk Takes Solo Lead With Record Birdies
Melynk ripped off five straight birdies from 11 to 15 to set a tournament record but Roger Maltbie surged to a one stroke lead after posting 68 as rain ended. Melynk, still unable to fully straighten his right arm, planned intensive therapy at home this weekend and teased a possible TV interview if Thursday's pace repeats.
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Melynk
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