Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for June 21st, 2008
Peralta’s double in 10th gives Indians win over Dodgers
Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run double with two out in the 10th inning after the Cleveland bullpen blew a four-run lead for Cliff Lee, and the Indians beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Friday night in their first regular-season meeting at Chavez Ravine.
Cleveland loaded the bases with none out [...]
Jurevicius returned from injuries and took lesser role to help Browns be successful
Joe Jurevicius could’ve gone fishing or hunting. After 10 years and three Super Bowls, he wouldn’t need to apologize for walking away from the NFL. Especially not after three offseason surgeries — the first to clean out his knee and the next two to get rid of a staph infection. But, according to [...]
AFL’s Gladiators could give Cleveland playoff football with win tonight
A 50-yard field boxed in by 32-foot high nets in the end zones, sideline walls that stand 4-feet high and are part of the playing field and eight-player teams where defenses are limited and receivers may go in a forward motion before the snap. Yes, the Arena Football League has brought some variations to [...]
Lorain County baseball players shine in all-star game
CLEVELAND — It’s the dream of almost everyone who grows up in the Cleveland area to play for the Indians and help beat the Yankees. That’s what 19 Lorain County high school baseball players did Friday afternoon, but not in the manner that makes up most people’s fantasies. The Indians, an all-star team [...]
College notes: Martin brothers enjoy OSU success
After defeating Ball State on April 26, the Ohio State men’s volleyball team advanced to the NCAA Final Four. The Buckeyes flew to Irvine, Calif., for the championship. But a second meeting with Big Ten rival Penn State eliminated them from contention. The Buckeyes were outmatched, as Penn State won 30-21, 26-30, 30-22 [...]
Softball notes: Olympic team’s games sold out
So you were thinking of cruisin’ on down to Ashland on Monday to watch the U.S. Olympic team play the Mid-American Conference all-stars. It’s sold out. Nearly 3,800 softball fans will jam picturesque Brookside Park for the exhibition. It is one of more than 60 games scheduled for the U.S. team’s “Bound4Beijing” tour, [...]
Horses: Upfront view at tonight’s Cleveland Classic?
Upfront Hannahsboy, co-owned by Amherst car dealer Ed Mullinax, is one of two 2-1 favorites in tonight’s two-division Cleveland Classic at Northfield Park. With 14 horses entered, the Classic was split in two, with the first event (10th race) going off at 9:45. Post time for the second leg of the Classic (No. 13) [...]
Local motorsports: Sprints invade Ohio
The 26th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will kick off Sunday at Attica Raceway Park. For fans of sprint car racing it just doesn’t get any better — seven tracks in seven days with The O’Reilly All-Star Circuit of Champion sprint cars. Each night will wrap up with 40-lap, $5,000-to-win features — $10,000 [...]
Lorain International Festival Schedule
Sunday Noon-7 p.m. — Shuttle bus tours of the Black River, leaving from landing dock at 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. Cost: $12.
Monday 8 a.m. — Lorain International Association breakfast at DeLuca’s Place in the Park, 6075 Middle Ridge Road, Lorain. This year’s guest speaker is U.S. Magistrate Greg White. Cost: [...]
International Festival salutes armed forces
Alison Dietz The Chronicle-Telegram
LORAIN — The Lorain International Festival is celebrating a different kind of national pride this year by honoring the U.S. armed forces. This still fits in with the international theme.
“Behind every military uniform is an ethnic person,” said Terri Soto, this year’s festival president.
The Lorain International Association, in [...]