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Little League roundup: Elyria North takes fourth at state
Elyria North’s Senior All-Stars dropped a 3-2 decision to Ironton on Tuesday and were eliminated from the state tournament in Englewood. “It was a well-played game by both teams,” North manager Todd Brubaker said. “We lost our very first game of the state tournament and came back to take fourth place. That’s a real […]
Luxembourg’s Schleck retains Tour de France lead
JAUSIERS, France — Frank Schleck of Luxembourg kept the yellow jersey in the Tour de France on Tuesday, with riders pushing themselves through the Alps as the race left Italy and returned to France. French rider Cyril Dessel won the 16th stage for his first stage victory in this race. He led a […]
Akron Racers give U.S. softball team a scare
AKRON — The U.S. Olympic softball team needed a tough test before leaving for China. Angela Tincher and her teammates made sure they got one.
Tincher, the Virginia Tech star who pitched a no-hitter against the world’s best team in March, gave up just one run in her three innings […]
Power splurge: Indians blast three home runs, defeat Angels for seventh win in their last eight games
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Cleveland Indians gave the AL West-leading Los Angeles Angels an impressive power display, even with Victor Martinez and Travis Hafner out of the lineup. Andy Marte and Casey Blake homered against All-Star Ervin Santana on Monday night and Jhonny Peralta went deep against reliever Justin Speier, leading the Indians […]
Football: Avon Lake lineman Schneid to play at Central Michigan, likes family atmosphere
As befits a future criminal justice major, Adam Schneid persuasively presented his case for orally committing to Central Michigan. “I made my decision two weeks ago Thursday,” said the Avon Lake senior. “The coaching staff is great there. They’ve made Central Michigan a dominating force in the MAC (Mid-American Conference). “They have a […]
Birdies aplenty: Former Elyria Catholic star Alexa Porter has one bad hole, shoots 74 in women’s state amateur
ELYRIA — Led by former Elyria Catholic star Alexa Porter’s 1-over-par 74, three area women qualified for the Championship Flight of the 85th Women’s Ohio Amateur Championship, which got under way Monday at Elyria Country Club. Katie Gallagher of Olmsted Falls, who had a 76, and Mary Lynn Sertich of Avon Lake, who shot […]