Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for April 27th, 2008
Victor means victory for Indians: Martinez gets first walk-off hit as Tribe beats Yankees in ninth
CLEVELAND — It was a day of firsts for the Indians that ended with their second regular-season victory over the Yankees in two years. With Jeremy Sowers making his first start of the year Saturday, Cleveland turned back New York 4-3 on Victor Martinez’s first career walk-off hit, which, in turn, gave Japanese reliever [...]
Elyria Softball Classic: Tess Sito’s monstrous day helps Pioneers get their title back
ELYRIA — Her coach referred to her as “Clutchzilla,” a colorful equating of Tess Sito’s ability to perform on a level as large as movie monster “Godzilla.” Picking up on the metaphor in praise of Elyria’s junior pitcher-slugger, someone added, “The next thing she’s going to do is tear down Tokyo.” [...]
Elyria Sports Hall of Fame … Peggy Fortune Yetman: Ex-Baldwin-Wallace star distance runner still competing
Let’s get something straight: You can’t keep up with Peggy Fortune Yetman, so don’t bother trying. Don’t believe it? OK, then try running the Boston Marathon three months after delivering your second child. Oh, and seven months after that, try competing in an Ironman triathlon event. You know about [...]
Tribe notes: Westbrook to be out at least four weeks with rib cage injury
CLEVELAND — The Indians have set a timetable for Jake Westbrook’s return, with the right-hander expected to miss at least four weeks due to a strained intercostal (rib cage) muscle. Westbrook landed on the disabled list after sustaining the injury in his last start — April 19 in Minnesota. It was the [...]
Chris Assenheimer: Indians have to stabilize their bullpen
It must seem a lot like 2006 for Indians manager Eric Wedge where his bullpen is concerned. That was the year Wedge could turn to few members of his relief corps without it blowing up in his face — the pen’s pitiful performance playing a large part in the team’s overall lack of success. [...]
Ohio man guilty in theft-to-order ring
YOUNGSTOWN — A man accused of being the leader of a sophisticated theft ring stretching from Cleveland to western Pennsylvania in the Rust Belt region pleaded guilty and faces up to 10 years in prison.
Bobby Mock, 39, of Youngstown, helped lead a ring that burglarized businesses and homes throughout the region and [...]
Woman honored by national YWCA
ELYRIA — For Jeanine Donaldson, executive director of the Elyria YWCA, receiving the National YWCA Sojourner Truth Award is like being recognized for simply breathing.
Those were the first words she said she uttered after taking the stage in Washington, D.C., earlier this month to receive the honor, presented to a woman who has exemplified outstanding [...]
Elyria/Elyria Township Notebook: April 27, 2008
Unsung heroes sought Do you know a woman who has exhibited great compassion for others or her community? Do you wish there was a way to honor her, as well as let the whole world know who this unsung hero is?
The Community Foundation of Lorain County and Lorain County Community College have [...]
Cavaliers staying loose for Game 4 despite blowout loss in Game 3
WASHINGTON — Cavaliers coach Mike Brown borrowed a line Saturday from Tom Bennett, his coach at Mesa Community College: “One hiccup does not mean indigestion.” The Cavaliers definitely had a hiccup in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series against the Washington Wizards. After all, their 108-72 loss Thursday was the worst in franchise playoff [...]
Browns Draft 2008: GM Phil Savage still OK with a slow first day
BEREA — One by one, the names of the best NFL prospects for 2008 were pulled off the giant draft board hanging in Browns headquarters. Yet there were no big announcements, no one holding up a pristine No. 1 Browns jersey. No trades, no news, no new players. Just a boring Saturday watching [...]