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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1972
Page
6
Brunswick dominates Columbia 81 to 45 as Jim Kazee leads with a 40-7 shot put and Harvey Baisden tops pole vault at 10-6. Blue Devils also sweep relays and finish strong in sprints and distance events. Chippewa Conference meet looms with Central Catholic next.
Rutter Krupka Hadlock and Chalkey led a series of events including high jump 5 8 and 200 meter relay. Krupka Kristek Kohler and Kalasek posted top times in sprints while Brunswicks squad anchored by Potter and Morris claimed the 880 relay in 1 40.5 and the mile relay in 4 10.
Cloverleaf hosted Buckeye and handed them a 6-3 defeat. Steve Union opened with a solo homer in the first inning to give Buckeye a 1-0 edge before the Colts began their comeback. The article notes Buckeye pressed to tie in the bottom of the first inning.
Cleveland drills feature new rookies at Fleming Field as coach Nick Skorich evaluates conditioning and learning pace. Notables include Ron Keller 5:39 mile, Tom Darden 4.7 in the 40, Lester Sims adding weight to reach 250, and Billy Lefear fastest 40 yard sprinter seeking a seatback role.
Black River’s golf team improved to 83-1 by routing Edison 9-0 at Norwalk Elks Country Club. Bruce Smith was medalist with 44 over Ken Delamater 47. Ed Roberts beat Dennis Boosa 57-47. Randy Johnson edged Rob Johnson 51-50. Terry Taylor 46 over Chuck McConnel 52. Junior team 7-2. next meet vs Highland at Knollbrook.
Medina High plans a Spring Sports Awards Program at the city park by the pool on May 22. The recreation period for boys runs 4 30 to 5 45 p m with a 6 p m potluck picnic and a 7 p m awards ceremony. Parents are invited.
Medina beat Avon Lake 11 1/2 to 1 in the Southwestern Conference at Wedgewood. Dave Marcey earned medalist honors with 40, while Mark Breece edged Daryl Promey for Medina’s only Avon Lake win. Final match results list individual head‑to‑head scores.
Idaho State University head coach Ed Cavanaugh resigned after four seasons to join the Buffalo Bills as an assistant coach. Cavanaugh posted a 20-19 record over his tenure.
Today Highland plays Cloverleaf and N Olmsted meets Medina. River faces Keystone, Northwestern vs Buckeye, Brunswick against Shaker Heights in a district game. Tomorrow Keystone meets Highland at 4, Wadsworth hosts Kenmore, and a track schedule lists Cloverleaf Brunswick and Wadsworth at Chippewa with conference meets at Wad sworth River vs Firelands at Mapleton Medina vs Southwestern at Westlake.
The Cleveland Indians host the New York Yankees as Steve Hargan is expected to start for Cleveland against Mike Kekich for New York. Cleveland sits one game ahead of Detroit in the American League standings after an idle day.
Baseball standings show New York leading the NL East at 18 7 with Philadelphia 15 10 and Montreal 13 12. West notes Los Angeles 17 10 and Houston 15 10 with San Diego 12 15. Monday results include New York over Montreal 5 3 and Chicago blanking St. Louis 0. Tonight’s games feature Morton vs Seaver in New York and other cross divisional matchups with several doubleheaders and late-evening starts.
The Brunswick Recreation Board announces a six week course of free golf instruction for older teens and adults taught by pro John Madden. Lessons run six weeks with 12 sessions each Monday and Thursday at Golfer's Inn on W 130th Street beginning June 12 with two 2 hour sessions at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. per week.
Summary of multiple MLB games with runs, pitchers, and key homers including Clemens, Kelly, and Mangual. Notable scores feature St. Louis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Baltimore, Texas, Minnesota, Oakland, and California with various win margins and relief appearances.
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