Freisleben earns first AL win for Indians in 5-2 victory
Cleveland beats Seattle 5-2 as Dave Freisleben allows three hits and six walks over 5 2/3 innings. Andre Thornton drives in three runs including his 19th homer, Sid Monge seals with a save. Jim Colborn takes the loss for the Mariners.
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Seattle
UPI
Cleveland
Dave Freisleben
Freisleben
Indians
Torborg
Jim Colborn
Kansas City
Jim
Mariner
Dar
Andre Thornton
Sid Monge
Thornton
Monge
Browns Camp Scenes Highlight Rutigliano and Matthews
Cleveland Browns coach Sam Rutigliano rallies rookies at Kent State camp while first year draft pick Clay Matthews showcases his pace during drills. In game action, Cleveland gains the lead with two fourth inning runs as Ted Cox singles and Kuiper drives in runners after a balk by Colborn, with Seattle tying the score on Stinson’s walk and Cruz’s single.
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Cleveland Browns
Sam Rutigliano
Kent State University
Clay Mathews
University of Southern California
UPI
Cleveland
Ted Cox
Duane Kuiper
Colborn
Kuiper
Thornton
Mariners
Bob Stinson
Julio Cruz
Craig Reynolds
Browns seek contract talks as camp opens at Kent
Cleveland Browns enter two a day workouts at Kent State with rookies and free agents as four veterans remain unsigned. GM Pete Hadhazy confirms ongoing negotiations with kicker Don Cockcroft cornerback Ron Bolton safety Tony Peters and receiver Ricky Feacher while Cockcroft says talks are near closure. Coach Sam Rutigliano leads 46 players in first practices as 37 veterans prepare to report for 45 roster spots.
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KENT
UPI
Cleveland Browns
Kent State University
Cleveland
Pete Hadhazy
Don Cockcroft
Ron Bolton
Tony Eters
Ricky Feacher
Hayes sees Ohio State as contender with 14 returnees
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says the 1978 Buckeyes will be a strong team with 14 returning regulars split evenly between offense and defense. He notes good speed, depth, and an unsettled starting lineup while highlighting key players at quarterback tailback and tight end and predicting improvements in the upcoming fall drills.
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Hayes
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Woody Hayes
Columbus
UPI
Jimmy Moore
Ron Barwig
Bill Jaco
Barwig
Jaco
Kelton Dansler
Paul Ross
Dansler
Falling Oaks Swim Team Loses to Dorchester
Dorchester defeated Falling Oaks 283 to 165 at Akron. Local placers included nine and 10 year olds Susan Andres Kelly Collins Billy Wardle Kristy Brewer Rich Wilson and Katie Flynn. Older groups featured Greg Skelton John Skelton Kim Norris Dana Felice Mike Boggan Denise Wharton John McDonald Kristy Jones Sharon Swingle Jim Skelton Flip Brewer Laura Chmielewski Tim Kirkham Debbie Smith Mary Kay Doyle and Melanie Schwartz-miller.
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Akron
Falling Oaks
Dorchester
Susan Andres
Kelly Collins
Billy Wardle
Kristy Brewer
Rich
John McDonald
Kristy Jones
Sharon Swingle
Jim Skelton
Flip Brewer
Laura Chmielewski
Tim Kirkham
Debbie Smith
Mary Kay Doyle
Melanie Schwartzmiller
Black River Dates Athlete Physicals at Cloverleaf Junior High
Sullivan township announces physicals for Black River boys and girls at Cloverleaf Junior High on July 27. Boys grades eight to 12 at 10 a.m. and girls eight to 12 at 1 30 p.m. Bring a parent signed physical card and urine sample. No exams for athletes with casts or crutches.
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Sullivan
Black River
Cloverleaf Junior High
Burbank's Storm Wins at Dragway 42 in Superstock Ride
Ron Storm of Burbank takes first in superstock at Dragway 42 with a 12.33 in a Dodge. Sam Ayers of Northfield wins stock class with 15.00 in a Plymouth. Amherst’s John Albert tops run tuff in 10.41 on a Camero. Street winner Sandy Matty of Marshallville clocks 17.01. Bike winner Terry Reed of Mansfield posts 11.29 on a Kawasaki.
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West Salem
Burbank
Ron Storm
Sam Ayers
Northfield
Plymouth
Amherst
John Albert
Sandy
Matty
Marshallville
Terry Reed
Mansfield
Golf pro medal: Sifford wins. Grieve takes second
Mike Grieve of Wedgewood Country Club carded a one over par 73 to finish second at the Northern Ohio PGA pro medal tournament behind Charlie Sifford of Sleepy Hollow Golf Course Brecksville. Sifford shot 34 on the front and 37 on the back to win.
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Cleveland
Wedgewood Country Club
Mike Grieve
Grieve
Charlie Sifford
Sleepy Hollows
Brecksville
Sifford
Baseball and football roster moves across major teams
Houston called Vern Ruhle from Charleston IL to join the majors. New York Yanks activated Catfish Hunter and sent Damaso Garcia to Tacoma. St Louis optioned John Urrea to Springfield II. Dallas waived four defensive backs and a center as free agents. New York Jets claimed safety Steve Jackson on waivers from Oakland.
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Houston
Vern Ruhle
Charleston
New York Yanks
Catfish Hunter
Damaso Garcia
Tacoma
St. Louis
John Urrea
Springfield
Dallas
Tim Abney
Russel Swilley
Biff Madon
Jim Pier
New York Jets
Steve Jackson
Oakland
Five E crews alive in Grafton district playoffs
Cloverleaf Big E, Seville Medina A, Brunswick and Wadsworth remain in Hot Stove E district action at Grafton. Ennemoser starred for Cloverleaf with a 7-4 win over Vermilion, driving in two runs and collecting a double and a single. Cloverleaf meets Fairview boosters at 3 p.m. Saturday. Seville beat North Ridgeville 7-5 and faces Mueller Tire at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Medina A had a first round bye and meets Brunswick at 10 a.m. Saturday, while Wadsworth faces Wellington at 12:30 p.m. All games at Grafton fields.
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Grafton
Medina County
Cloverleaf Big E
Seville
Medina A
Brunswick
Wadsworth
Mark Ennemoser
Ennemoser
Big E
Vermilion
Cloverleaf
Randy Massie
Fairview Booster
North Ridgeville
Mueller Tire
Wellington
Grafton Fields
Pro Baseball Standings Feature Night Games Across The League
A rundown of Wednesday games across the majors with Texas visiting Kansas City, Baltimore at Chicago, New York at Minnesota, Boston at Milwaukee, Cleveland at California, Detroit at Oakland, and Toronto at Seattle. The report notes standings shifts and notable performances from the night contests.
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Kansas City
Baltimore
Chicago
New York
Minnesota
Boston
Milwaukee
Cleveland
California
Detroit
Oakland
Toronto
Seattle
West
N.Y
Ellis
McGregor
Wood
Augustine
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Montreal
Cincinnati
San Francisco
St. Louis
Houston
Phila
Montefusco
Roberts
Dues
Seaver
Los Angeles
Sutton
Candelaria
Koosman
Atlanta
Niekro
San Diego
Rasmussen
Vuckovich
Longborg
Richard
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Thornin
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Browns
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Hadhazy
Rutigiano
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Rod Gerald
Greg Castignola
Mike Strahine
Ron Springs
Paul Campbell
Ric Volley
Joel Payton
Doug Daley
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Hicks
Tim Vogler
Ken Fritz
Ernie Andria
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Joe Robinson
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Tim Brown
Byron Cato
Gary Dulin
Mark Sullivan
Todd Bell
Tom Cousineau
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Tony Megaro
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Tom Blinco
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Vince Skillings
Ray Ellis
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