Archive for May 7th, 2008
Dellucci homers off Chamberlain to lift Indians past Yankees
NEW YORK — Turns out Joba Chamberlain is not untouchable. Pinch hitter David Dellucci stunned the New York Yankees with a go-ahead homer off Chamberlain, and the Cleveland Indians rallied for a 5-3 victory Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series. “I was just kind of out of whack […]
One stranger terrorizes her — but others save her
NEW RUSSIA TWP. — A 43-year-old Carlisle Township woman with a gunshot wound clung to the inside of an open car trunk Tuesday as her abductor barreled down a country road at speeds estimated at 100 mph.
The woman, whose name has not yet been released, continued to fight for her life […]
Indians notes: Victor Martinez sits with stiff neck
NEW YORK — Victor Martinez was pulled from the Cleveland Indians’ lineup Tuesday night because of a stiff neck. The decision was made during batting practice before the opener of a three-game series against the New York Yankees. Martinez, an All-Star catcher, was replaced by backup Kelly Shoppach, who batted eighth. Jhonny Peralta […]
Teachers offered buyouts
ELYRIA — Veteran teachers have a chance at a $30,000 buyout if they’ll retire early.
The Elyria Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to wave a golden carrot in front of the district’s highest-paid teachers in hopes of saving some green. The deal will pay $6,000 per year through […]
Local trainers say no cruelty in Derby tragedy
Despite the traumatic deaths of two Triple Crown horses in the past three years, including that of filly Eight Belles following her impressive second-place finish in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, a track veteran and a noted equine veterinarian said they don’t think the jockey or the horse’s trainer or owners are to blame.
“I’ve been […]
H.S. Softball: Brittany Stone pitches Midview past North Ridgeville
EATON TWP. — Brittany Stone was a rock for Midview High’s softball team Tuesday afternoon. The junior right-hander pitched and batted the Middies to a 1-0 West Shore Conference win over North Ridgeville. In the pitcher’s circle, she mowed the Rangers down inning after inning, giving up just a first-inning single while striking […]