Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for June, 2007
Bam! Francisco wins it : Indians 2, Devil Rays 1
First career HR saves Tribe in 9th
CLEVELAND — As timing goes, Ben Francisco was perfect Friday night at Jacobs Field. With the game tied in the ninth inning of his first career big league start, Francisco launched a towering solo home run to left field that gave the Indians a 2-1 victory over [...]
Rallies don’t stymie Wedge : Tribe Notes
CLEVELAND — Indians manager Eric Wedge has no explanation for his team’s propensity for comeback victories this season, mostly because he doesn’t think there is one. “I think it’s just a product of baseball,” said Wedge, whose team entered Friday with 23 comeback wins, which was tied with Philadelphia for the major [...]
Ignoring the Indians is a true travesty
It’s probably the best-kept secret this side of which legislative branch, if any, The Shadow known as Dick Cheney (a.k.a, Vice) actually operates under. We’re talking about the Cleveland Indians, who have been toiling in relative anonymity — not just in the Central Division, but within the confines of their own city. [...]
Blazer fans cheer Oden
Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Brand new Trail Blazers center Greg Oden quickly got a feel for life in Portland — it rained. The 7-foot center out of Ohio State, wearing a black T-shirt emblazoned with his last name, was introduced Friday to Blazers fans [...]
Exciting? No, but Cavs take correct route
Looks like the Cavaliers will have to survive without Rodney Stuckey, Nick Young, Sean Williams, Jared Dudley or Morris Almond. This is not a bad thing, folks. Unless we’re talking about someone like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Hakeem Olajuwon or, maybe, Greg Oden, [...]
Boyfriend cited for handing over keys
Sheffield police use ‘wrongful entrustment’ charge in woman’s DUI
SHEFFIELD — The boyfriend of Kristina Fretter, who escaped a drunken driving charge in March when she agreed not to sue police over using a Taser on her while she was handcuffed, has been charged with wrongful entrustment for allowing Fretter to drive his truck when he [...]
Amherst district seeks renewal levy
AMHERST — Residents in the Amherst school district will be asked to approve a renewal levy on the November ballot. Superintendent Bob Boynton said renewing the 2-mill permanent improvement levy, originally passed in 1983, will not result in an increase of taxes for residents. If the levy is approved, the money [...]
TrueNorth festival postponed
AVON LAKE — A poor turnout at last year’s “ArtsFest” hosted by TrueNorth Cultural Arts Center in Avon Lake may have led to the city pulling its funds and effectively postponing this weekend’s annual event. Avon Lake chipped in more than $3,000 in the past by picking up the tab for various [...]
Dial ‘i’ for phone
Apple’s cell phone draws crowds here and nationwide
ELYRIA — Erik Escuro was willing to be late to his own birthday party Friday night. That’s because the soon-to-be 19-year-old figured his lateness could be easily explained when he showed up with a way cool present … for himself. [...]
Mourners pay respects to slain mom
Joe Milicia The Associated Press NORTH CANTON — Hundreds of candles flickered outside the house of a slain pregnant woman Friday night as community members gathered for a vigil to remember the single mother and her unborn daughter. Authorities say Jessie Davis, 26, was killed by her police officer [...]