Slapnicka Dies at 93. Hall of Fame Ties to Feller
Cy Slapnicka, Indians general manager 1936–1941, died in Cedar Rapids at 93 after a fall. He scouted for Cleveland 1928–1936 and helped sign Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller. earlier pitched for Chicago 1911 and Pittsburgh 1918, compiling a 161–73 innings record.
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Cy Slapnicka
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Slapnicka
Cleveland Indians
Bob Feller
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Edward Bennet Williams
Baltimore Orioles
Williams
Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
Willams
Orioles
Baltimore
Rick Williams
Montreal Expos
Benson tops men keglers in Elyria Bowling Center action
Elyria Bowling Center Home league featured top keglers as Ray Benson posted 664 and Jim Moran III 645. Benson’s games were 237 193 and 234 while Moran’s were 204 244 and 197. Jim Potter added 636 and Roy Shamblin 635, with Tom Springborn 243 a standout. Ed Speckhart achieved a noted 624 with a 208 triplicate, among other high games by Randy.
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Kelgers
Ray Benson
Jim Moran III
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Moran
Ford
Rebroan Lanes
Jim Potter
Roy Shamblin
Tom Springborn
Redman
Ed Speckhart
Speckhart
Randy
Mevlak
Gordon Carpenter
Duke Moore
Neal Horwedel
Lou Flatt
Jim Loos
Upson Downs
Aim Moran
Oat
Hoy Shamabin
Gaz
Jon Flatt
Brad Smith
Norn Ingold
Doe Hlanco
Walker Leads Scoring Fight Amid Conference Races
Elyria Catholic star John Walker sits second with 106 points, trailing leader Ron Brant by two. Brant, who has a slim two point edge, dominates Inland Conference scoring as regional rivals jockey for position across Lakeland, Buckeye, and Southern circuits. Berry edges Mey for third as Brown eyes head-to-head clash in two weeks.
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John Walker
Ron Brant
Walker
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Brant
Buckeye
Avon
David Schafer
Berea
Jack Berry
Berry
Vermilion
Jeff Mey
Gary Risdon
Lorain
Mey
Risdon
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Whitehead
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Edison
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Barry
Midpark
Jeff Brown
Brown
Ran Brant
Ackeye
F.C
Jack Ker
Erm
Jary Risde
Loran
Dean Wunderle
Bruns
Dave Schafer
Avon Ut
Ted Patrick
Alan Young
Elk Riv
Ie Corky Field
Mid
Park
Wally Armour
Rick Maroney
Kirby Wasler
Erie
West
Ruck Swingle
Lorain Catholic Rallies Past Elyria in Prep Tennis
Elyria-Lorain Catholic tops Elyria 3-2 as Lee Anne Cirell from Lorain Catholic wins No 3 singles in a 2-6 7-5 7-5 marathon. Cirell defeats Bobbi Jackson to help finish season 9-2. Elyria moves to 16-3. Singles results include Spuika, Kosash, Carell, and doubles teams Forthofer-Simko and Yanick-Smith.
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Elyria-Lorain Catholic
Lee Anne Cirell
Lorain Catholic
Elyria
Cirell
Bobbi Jackson
Spartans
Kathy Spuika
Leyte
Margie Mulholland
Lisa Kosash
Nancy Bowman
Lee Jane Carell
Michele Caltins
Sarah Singer
Lisa Forthofer
Amta Simko
Linda Yanick
Ternie Smith
Cher
Batista
Janet Tubbs
Elyria Catholic claims ECC title with big football win and golf crown
Fullback John Walker led Elyria Catholic to a 50-0 football victory over Lorain Catholic clinching the Erie Coast Conference title. Walker scored 32 points with five TDs and 199 first half yards. Teammate Scott Diedrick added six tackles and eight assists. The Panthers sit 7-1 and have outscored ECC foes 124-0 while not allowing a score in 19 quarters. In golf, Elyria Catholic beat Lorain Catholic 164-176 in a playoff to capture the ECC golf title. The Panthers finished 13-5 overall for the season, led by Lou Elbert and Jon Ashyk.
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John Walker
Scott Diedrick
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria Catholic
Panthers
Lorain Catholic
Walker
Jerry McHugh
Diedrick
Pheasant
Bob Guinta
Lou Elbert
Elyna Catholic
Spartans
Elyna Country Club
Guinta
Elbert
Emerald Valley
Elyria West
Forest Hills
Jon Ashyk
Wally Meter
Tim Talbot
al Valatka
John Fitzpatrick
Meter
Haswell Starred in Loss to New London for Black River
Norm Haswell, senior half back and defensive back, starred for Black River in a 20-14 defeat by New London. He intercepted two passes, total six for the season, made six solo tackles and five assists, rushed 22 yards and caught four passes for 56 yards.
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Norm Haswell
Black River
New London
Haswell
Longshot winners boost Northfield Big Triples
Northfield report notes D D Lang won opening Big Triple as expected while two longshots produced a $1,509 payoff on 1-6-7. The final Big Triple paid $1,900.50 with Swingin King leading, Timely Heels and Hershys Delight close behind in a photo finish.
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George Verban
C-T
D D Lang
Tip
Marshall Boy
Andy Thistle
Swingin King
Timely
Hershys Delight
Garand Key
Sly Fox
Deci
Sion
Frank
Perfecta
Nadian
Jammy
Timely Heels
Hersheys Delight
Amherst holds off Firelands in nonconference volleyball
Amherst, led by Michelle Wykoop with 12 points and four kills, defeated Firelands 15-11 15-6 to improve to 13-2. Firelands drops to 2-10 and heads to Elyria Catholic in sectional action. Amherst reserves won 13-15 15-11 15-4.
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Firelands
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Wykoop
Clearview
Firelands Falls
Elyria Catholic
Indians finish season with solid team-wide improvement
Indians posted a 38-28 mark in the final two months under manager Dave Garcia after he replaced Jeff Torborg on July 23. Manning contributed 30, while Cleveland runners were thrown out 90 times. The organization overall finished above .500 for the first time in 15 years, with Tacoma Tags 74-73, Chattanooga Lookouts 75-69, Waterloo Indians 81-54, and Batavia Trojans 37-34.
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Cleveland
Dave Garcia
Jeff Torborg
Indians
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Chattanooga Lookouts
Waterloo Indians
Batavia Trojans
Bowling Standings and Top Performers From League Night
A detailed roll of team standings across multiple leagues including Stoneys, Monday Team, Rosemarrys Gals, L.A. Teachers, INVACARE COUPLES, KINGS & QUEENS, and others. Highlights list top single games and series such as Lou Flatt 252 and 83, Peggy McGuire 209, and Ray Simmons 582.
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Local Bowling League Action Highlights Top Scores
Felicia Vavzincak rolled a season best 664 in the Brunswick Business Women's league with 223 260 223. Charlotte Roig led nearby with 585 in Slone's Dog and Suds, and Maxine Cain posted 578. Betty Moore and Mary Marsh followed with 576 and 551 respectively. Alice Nicola recorded a 130 in the triplicate.
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Brunswick Business
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Slone
Maxine Cain
Betty Moore
Mary Marsh
Alice Nicola
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