Slaton Shuts Down Indians As Angels Rally To Win
Angels starter Jim Slaton worked 8 2 3 innings allowing seven hits and earning a 7-3 win over Cleveland. Fred Lynn blasted a pair of homers driving in four runs while slugging his 22nd of the season as California pulled within one game of the AL West lead shared by Minnesota and Kansas City.
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Elyria plans lineup changes for Eagles
Elyria High hosts North Olmsted in a non conference football game at Ely Stadium. Elyria reshuffles positions with sophomore Lamar Jackson moving to tailback and senior Melvin Nelson shifting, while junior Chris Gubeno becomes an offensive tackle. Kalinoski leads North Olmsted with a versatile single wing offense and strong rushing and passing metrics as Elyria aims to counter with new alignment and a focus on future seasons.
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Elyria Catholic road test at Chanel in non-conference clash
Defending Division III state champion Elyria Catholic (2-0) travels to Chanel (1-1) for a 7:30 p.m. non-conference game. EC, ranked No. 2 in the AP Class AA poll, leads the series 6-5-1 and seeks to extend a six-game win streak, while Chanel looks to slow EC star players and contain quarterback Sam Gissentaner. Gerald Jones, a 6-foot-5, 320-pound tackle, anchors Chanel’s defense as EC adjusts lineup with Mike Lappi starting at fullback and Paul Yeager focusing more on defense.
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Browns coach decries poor special teams play and effort
Cleveland coach Sam Rutigliano blasted the Browns special teams for poor punt and kick coverage after losses to the Rams and Seahawks. He cited lack of hunger to penetrate the wedge, noting two Rams return specialists racked up yards on seven carries while Dickerson gained 102 yards. He warned players against relying on others and urged collective effort, though he said kickoff returns for Cleveland were acceptable at 15.7 yards per return.
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Wolves face uphill trek against Middies on Friday
Elyria West Wolverines head to Midview in a tough Lakeland Conference clash after a 14-8 loss at Clearview. Midview, also coming off a setback, relies on weight and power, while West seeks breaks and quick scoring to stay competitive.
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