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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1986
Page
2
The Harrison area paper, published every Wednesday at 307 Harrison Ave, enters its 62nd year of reporting local news in Harrison Ohio 45030. It showcases community events, notices, and updates from the region.
A condensed community column recalls births including Denise Ann at Fort Hamilton Hospital on February 12 and Denise Ann’s sister, Debra Kay, in the same era. It notes a February 13 birth weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce and a February 12 birth at Fort Hamilton Hospital, plus a wedding notice for Clyde E. Eckel.
Harrison upset Taylor 68 to 65 in overtime to snap a winless start. Tim Roever scored 35 and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the Wildcats, while Tony Pepper added 17 points in overtime and Steve Voorhees tied the game at 61-61 at the end of regulation.
The Sun and 6th grade girls league posted week five results with high scorers Avinne Overton 16 for Stars, Loralee Baum 20 for Jazz, Steph Webster 14 for Suns, JoAnn Muller 13 for Pacers, Angie Brock 14 for CAVS, Stacey Sparks 3 for Sands, April Bolton 12 for Nets, and Rebecca Radcliffe 14 for Bullets. The league reports strong fan turnout and noticeable player improvement this season.
S Meadows goes 3-10, H McMullen 3-10, R Jellison 5-10, D Sabatelli 4-5-10, M Henghold 2-7 in a compact scoring showcase highlighting key performances and reduced rosters.
The Harrison Jr. Baseball League lists three signups at Lakes Sports on February 15 22 and March 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eligible players must be six before September 1 1986 and not yet 17. A $15 registration fee per player is required, with shirt fittings for all attendees.
The Harrison Girls Softball Assoc announces finals signup on February 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for girls in grades 2 through 12, with a new instructional team for 2nd graders. Fees are 12 for one girl, 22 for two, and up to 30 for three or more. Umpires ages 14 and older, plus adults, may sign up at the same time.
Karen Roell has been offered a full scholarship at the University of Cincinnati per coach Kathy Swink. Georgia Tech and Pittsburg also show interest as Roell weighs engineering and basketball, while being named Player of the Year and Honorary Captain of the all league team. Greenhills and Hughes battle for first with 9-1 marks, and Taft, Taylor, and other local players amp up the Western Metro race.
Rockdale United Methodist edged First Christian 53 52 to end a 14 game winless streak spanning two seasons. Art Fox led early, injured an ankle in the second half as Billy Jordan and Donnie Ballard sparked late, Ballard scoring 10 and Jordan 13, including the decisive free throws. Dan Renbarger scored 20 for First Christian, while CHUMS defeated St John the Baptist 60 33 in the earlier game. Next week three games scheduled at Harrison Jr High with CHUMS and others.
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