Indians reach pennant, face Braves in World Series
The Cleveland Indians defeated the Seattle Mariners 4 0 to win the American League pennant for the first time since 1954 and advance to a World Series matchup with the Atlanta Braves. Mike Hargrove leads the celebrating club as Dre Hershiser is expected to start Game 1 with Greg Maddux opposing for Atlanta.
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the Chronicle
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Randy Johnson
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Atlanta
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Kenny Lofton
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Dre Hershiser
Cy Young
Boston Braves
Indians Reach World Series Sparks Elyria Party Night
Downtown Elyria celebrated the Cleveland Indians clinching a World Series berth after 41 years. Fans poured into Broad Street streets and local venues, with Tom Smith recalling tense nerves and postgame revelry at American Legion Post 12. Moran’s Tavern and Elyria Bowling Center hosted about 100 fans who watched the game.
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American Legion Post 12
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Moran
Ex-Elyrians seized in slaying in Georgia
Ex Elyria residents Taborn and Thomas were arrested in Toronto on murder charges for killing Deidre Stewart 26 in Marietta Georgia. Stewart allegedly confronted them about stolen goods and mail. Her body was found buried under trash in a shed behind a residence.
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Elyria
Georgia
Michael James Taborn
Makeba Thomas
Toronto
Deidre Stewart
Life College School of Chiropractic
Marietta
Stewart
Lorain County
Ohio
David Sides
Sides
Taborn
Thomas
Indians staff mows down Seattle in blowout
Indians blank Seattle as coaches and players celebrate a dominant victory. Martinez selects Pena to handle catching duties as fans revel in a bright moment for the Tribe. Jones eyes next challenge against the team.
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Dangerous chocolate draws keen eye of law
Elyria police investigated a box marked dangerous goods delivered to Elyria Municipal Court for Referee Pete Henderson. The courier reportedly left the package when Henderson was away, and the bold warning concealed the return address and sender details.
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