Pressure on Tiant in pivotal Red Sox East showdown
Boston right-hander Luis Tiant faces Detroit in a decisive AL East clash as the season nears a critical juncture. The Red Sox seek leadership from Tiant after a controversial previous game, while Detroit and key hitters Kaline and Rodriguez pace the Tigers’ offense.
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Perry's pitches spark talk about the spitball
Gaylord Perry, 34, facing scrutiny in the American League, is described by ex-teammates Dick Dietz and Jose Pagan as a fierce competitor with moving pitches. Dietz cites the spitball as a historic taboo, while Pagan notes critics claim the pitch is effective but hard to prove. Both players suggest others may mislabel legitimate movement as a spitball, and Perry remains a controversial figure in Cleveland.
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Ohio State Freshman Archie Griffin Named Big Ten Player of Week
Archie Griffin, a freshman tailback for Ohio State, earned the Big Ten offensive player of the week after rushing 239 yards on 27 carries in a 20 14 victory over North Carolina. Griffin did not appear on Ohio State’s two deep lineup card.
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Elyria Catholic Hosts Film Night and Panther Club Meeting
Elyria Catholic will show game films of the Elyria Catholic Cleveland Catholic matchup tonight at 7 p.m. Coach Tom McCartney will host. A Panther Club meeting follows at 8:15 with Hank Janowicz discussing rule interpretations and play oddities, then a short business session.
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Blass Elbow Status Questioned For Pirates Push
The Chronicle Telegram reports Seve Blass may be ready for the Pirates in the National League playoffs after an elbow injury from a Grive hit. Blass left Sunday's game with what the team called two thirds speed, while Tony Baril and Bill Virden aided the Pirates as they chased a victory.
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Eagles suffer loss as Tose and Johnson shine on road
Eagles fall in Philadelphia to rivals as Ron Johnson outplays Eagles owner with four touchdowns on Snead passes and a late performance by Harold Jackson. Giants overcome Elyria's defense led by Jack Sito and Jeff Sears who earn weekly honors.
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No Fluke Win Says Barton After Elyria Victory
Pioneer coach Bill Barton said Elyria High’s 10 to 25 win over Marion wasn’t a fluke. He noted Marion’s limited Oliver and praised Elyria’s defense while stressing Admiral King’s prior win over Fremont Ross shows the Lorain rival will be tough Friday.
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Area basketball scoring leaders kept by rain soaked action
Rain and mud limit scoring as area leaders remain led by Oliver with 38 points. Kings and Firelands players top various conferences with modest gains from teammates. changes occur as Amherst, Ridgeville, and North Ridgeville drop or rise in the tally.
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