World Series memories and football notes by Doug Clarke
Doug Clarke reflects on timing and the World Series weekend from a Pleasantville bar. He notes the series with sound off, dissects announcers, and recalls Giants and Angels lore, Barry Bonds, Dusty Baker, and Roy Rogers. He muses on post season formats and nearChicago baseball politics, ending with a Browns recap.
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Eric Wedge Named 39th Indians Manager
Former minor league star Eric Wedge is named the Indians 39th manager after five seasons in the organization. He led Buffalo to a 178-108 mark in two years, was 2002 minor league manager of the year, and guided Kinston to the 1999 playoffs while Akron Rems. He becomes the youngest MLB manager since Bobby Valentine in 1985.
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Wedge Named Indians Manager In Surprising Move
Cleveland chose Eric Wedge over Joe Skinner and Fredi Gonzalez for a two year deal near 1 million per season. The 34 year old becomes the youngest MLB manager, replacing Charlie Manuel and taking over a team eyeing Jim Thome's free agent status while rebuilding with a mix of veterans and youth. Skinner will stay on as third base coach as Wedge outlines an aggressive, high energy leadership style.
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Skinner to stay with Indians as third base coach in 2003
Joel Skinner will not manage the Cleveland Indians next year but will serve as third base coach under Eric Wedge in 2003. Skinner accepted a staff position after losing the manager’s job, citing a long tenure with the organization and a strong working relationship with Wedge.
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AP crowns prep poll champions in Ohio high school football
Warren Harding leads Division 1 with 333 points as the AP crown returns for Harding, Solon, Brunswick, and St Ignatius shift in the final rankings. Coldwater tops Division IV while Avond Lake ties for 14th, and Louisville advances to Division I after week six. Buchtel and Newark Licking Valley claim new top-three spots in Division II. Willard and Richmond Edison crack the Division II top 10, replacing Steubenville and Beaver.
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Pickerington girls basketball coach suspended four games
Pickerington High School coach Dave Butcher, 47, suspended for four games after admitted drinking beer on out-of-state trips and facing accusations of misconduct and inappropriate contact. Investigation found improper alcohol use. program changes include open practices and no out-of-state trips. District cites safety and supervision improvements.
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