High School Players Face Pro Pressure in 1950s Tales
A fragmented reminiscence discusses how young players in the 1950s felt intimidation by professional athletes. The speaker notes a mix of fear and defiance, highlighting the blurred line between youth bravado and real threat in sporting culture.
Midview's Stacey Signs with Cubs in Major League Path
Elyria native Stacey, a 1985 Midview High School graduate, will report to Chicago Cubs spring training in Mesa Arizona after signing his contract late February. A left handed batter who played at CSU and in the Central Illinois Collegiate League, he set a league three homer game record and rose through the Columbus Great Lakes League before joining the Cubs. Stacey credits his father and CSU coaches for his development and plans winter weight work and daily batting practice.
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Medina Makes MLB Debut With Indians In Home Series
Cleveland Indians bring prized rookie Luis Medina into the lineup for a home series against the Chicago White Sox. Manager Doc Edwards notes the tough jump to the majors while fans anticipate strong impact as the club aims to finish near .500 after a long road trip.
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Elyria Pioneers Host Midpark in Season Opener
Elyria High under first year head coach Jeff Riesen opens the season hosting Midpark. Kickoff at 7:30. Riesen praises patience with new program as Kevin Jones wins QB spot and Ivan Overall earns fullback role amid a veteran offensive line.
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EC opens with Parma Padua in season opener at John Marshall
Elyria Catholic and Parma Padua meet in a season opener at John Marshall High School after both sides lost heavily to graduation. Coach Bill Groomes emphasizes solid special teams and minimal mistakes as keys to a potentially close game against Padua with 7:30 p.m. kickoff and focus on defense and kicking game.
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EC grid directions to John Marshall Field stadium
Athletic Director Mark McGuire directed EC fans to take 1 480 east to I 71 north to W 150th turn left two lights to Emery then right to W 143rd St turn left toward Itland or Viola then right to the stadium An alternate route uses Rt 2 1 90 east to Bunts Rd exit in Lakewood Ga then Bunts 140th to the school on the right
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