Sophistication Alters Racing Scene in Medina
A look back to 1887 when Lady Wallace won a $100 three heat trot at Medina, contrasted with a 1970s Medina County Fair build toward a $4,000 pursed program. The piece traces harness racing’s growth from informal challenges to planned night races led by Paul Swagler, highlighting Killbuck Mary and Thimble as past Honey Bee stars and Ohio legends.
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Medina
Lady Wallace
Wallace
Medina County
Medina Half Mile
Paul Swagler
Medina County Fair
Dick Buxton
Killbuck Mary
Ohio
Yonkers
N.Y
Thimble
Ohio Harness Horsemen
Indians recall hurler Steve Dunning from Portland
The Cleveland Indians bring up pitcher Steve Dunning from the Portland farm club to replace Vince Colbert who goes to Erie. Dunning had a 4-7 record at Portland. Colbert appeared in 19 games for the Indians with a 1-7 mark and a 4.50 ERA.
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Cleveland
UPI
Cleveland Indians
Steve Dunning
Portland
Vince Colbert
Dunning
Colbert
The
Indians
Lantern Tops Pfeifle Again in Medina League Battle
The Lantern defeated Pfeifle Undertakers 8 to 5 in Medina. Harrington earned his second win against eight losses, allowing six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks. Pfeifle scored all five runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by Dave Kerestly’s two-run triple.
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Medina
Harrington
Pfeifle
Dave Kerestly
Lou Yovanovich
Jerry May
Stier
Kyle Harrington
Kiene
Undertakers
Larry McDivitt
Bates
Winchell
Baratta
John Clevidence
Ken Aukerman
Perry
Royals
Indians
Graig Nettles
Chris Chambliss
Cleveland
John Lowenstein
Dick Drago
Nettles
Chambliss
Lowenstein
Ray Fosse
Frank Duffy
Duffy
Ed Kirkpatrick
Perry Wins For Tribe Again In Pitching Duel
Gaylord Perry earned his 16th win of the season with a 6-1 victory for the Cleveland Indians over the Kansas City Royals. He pitched superbly and contributed two RBIs with two singles, adding nine putouts. Perry’s win ties him with Mickey.
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Kansas City
UPI
Gaylord Perry
Cleveland Indians
Perry
Kansas City Royals
Mickey
Buckeye Wins 11th In E League Over Hinckley 9-2
Buckeye’s Stove League Class B team improved to 11-1 with a 9-2 road victory over Hinckley behind Jim Garvin who allowed six hits and fanned 11. Mike Culp and Tom Kruse each doubled twice, Kruse driving in four while Culp had none.
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Buckeye
Hinckley
Jim Garvin
Buck
Mike Culp
Tom Kruse
Scott Uhas
Kruse
Culp
Indians' Perry An All-Star
Gaylord Perry of Cleveland was named to the American League All-Star team along with eight other pitchers. It will be his third All-Star appearance, after being traded from the Giants last winter and previously playing for the National League in 1969 and 1970. Earl Weaver announced the selections from Baltimore as the AL manager.
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Boston
UPI
Gaylord Perry
Cleveland
Perry
Indians
San Francisco Giants
Earl Weaver
Baltimore Orioles
Atlanta
Carter's Posts 12 6 Ponytail League Win
In Medina Ponytail League action Carter's Home Improvement turned 18 hits into 12 runs to beat Gerspacher 12 6. Marsha Smith earned the win with nine hits allowed and three walks.Deyling sisters, Marco, Gallagher and Popovic led at the plate with multiple hits. Judy Baker took the loss for Gerspacher's after allowing 18 hits.
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Medina—Carter
Gerspacher
Medina Ponytail
Marsha Smith
Debbie Deyling
Pam Deyling
Cheri Marco
Kathy Gallagher
Loretta Popovic
Marilyn Deyling
Kathy McClaning
Joan Randolph
Brenda Savage
Judy Baker
Jackie Robinson Faces Trials with Cheerful Resolve
Jackie Robinson endures health setbacks including limited vision from diabetes while maintaining optimism and family support. He recalls tragedy and honors from the U.S. Virgin Islands government for aiding black athletes, with praise from Joe Black, Bobby Thomson, Ralph Branca and others as he keeps a positive outlook.
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Rachel
Jackie Robinson
Dodger
U.S. Virgin Islands
Joe Black
Bobby Thomson
Ralph Branca
Sandy Amoros
Valmy Thomas
Clyde Sukeforth
Buck Leonard
Black
Thomas
Baseball schedules and old manager Mason Robinson remarks
A rundown of games across the league shows Minnesota Oakland New York and Boston matches with times and records. The article includes veteran manager Robinson reflecting on past offers including Montreal in 1955 and stating he no longer wishes to manage due to other problems.
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Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Montreal
Philadelphia
West Cincinnati
Houston
Los Angeles
Atlanta
San Fran
San Diego
Cincinnati
Pitt
Night St
Jerry Lewis Wins 7-1 In Brunswick Softball League
Jerry Lewis Cinema beat Medina County Bank 7-1 led by homers from John Hassel and Keith Kraft. Don Johnson went 3-for-3, Wayne Fisher added two hits, and Ron Akins was the winning pitcher while Al Tomly and Ray Hood had two safeties for the Bankers. Tom McFadden took the loss.
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Brunswick
Jerry Lewis
Medina County Bank
John Hassel
Keith Kraft
Don Johnson
Wayne Fisher
Ron Akins
al Tomly
Ray Hood
Tom McFadden
Fish Trucking
JayCees
Broncos linebacker Plen Underwood retires from pro football
Plen Underwood a 30 year old linebacker and University of Texas graduate announced his retirement Tuesday. He has played for the New York Giants and the Houston Oilers before joining the Denver Broncos.
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Houston
UPI
Plen Underwood
Denver Broncos
Underwood
University of Texas
New York Giants
Houston Oilers
Broncos
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Medina, O
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Otcher
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Bob Bates
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Guy Konyha
Konyha
Ed Clark
Lolich
Detroit
Cookie Rojas
Bobby Knoop
Kirkpatrick
Steve Horley
Carters
Wie GB Savings Deposit Carters Home
Gerspachers Crum & Chester National Disposer
Stop & Go
Old Phoenix Bank
Medina Supply
Milton Richman
Gil Hodges
Roy Campanella
Robinson
Goodrich Associates Construction Co
Roger Kahn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Frank Robinson
Jim Gilliam
Alston Howard
Willie Mays
Irine Banks
Minnesota
Woodson
Ryerson
California
May
Oakland
Holtzman
Texas Broberg
Milwaukee
York Peterson
Pattin
Peters
New York Gentry Downing
Baltimore
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Texas
Cleve
Kaw City
Balt
Night Oak
Edwards Middle School
Ken Podsiadlo
Tom May
Dave Thomas
Anthony Ferrel
David Fraser
Brian Coughlin
Bob Wheeler
Keith Moody
Howard Thomas
Recreation Department
Jack Slattery
Sue Whitmyer
Bill’s Beverage
Independent Steel
Gary Dilley
Fish
Jack Huff
Bill Weaver
Roger Walter
Doug Michalske
al Bauhof
Bill’s
Jerry Gabriel
Steve Nemeth
Joe Briscar
Independent
Todd Bialowas
Steelers
Rich Kiesel
Eagles Gold
Leohr’s Plymouth
Nick’s Grill
Red Fox
Albright’s Locks
Lodi
Menahsa Container
GB Friendly Shell
Miracle Water
Eagles Green
VFW
Riverby
Moose
Fashion Warehouse
GB Simmons-Hausted
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