Archive for May, 2010
Tribe explodes in 9th, beats Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) – Austin Kearns taught rookie closer Alfredo Simon a harsh lesson: Mistakes get hit hard. Kearns hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Simon in an eight-run ninth inning and the Cleveland Indians rallied for an 8-2 victory over Baltimore on Saturday night, ending the Orioles’ season-high three-game winning streak. “Just like any at-bat, [...]
Commentary: Russell Branyan starting to find his swing
This and that from the land of the Wahoos: Don’t look now, but Russell Branyan appears to have located his power stroke. The Russ Bus hit three home runs in two games last week after failing to go deep since returning from the disabled list. It’s a positive sign for the Indians, who rank near [...]
College softball: CSU drops pair, falls short of NCAA regionals
CLEVELAND – After chasing disaster for two days in a row, Cleveland State’s softball team finally caught it Saturday afternoon at Viking Field. CSU, the Horizon League’s regular-season champion, needed only one victory over Wright State to nail down the league tournament title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I regionals. Indeed, the [...]
The Preakness: Jockey switch brings Lookin At Lucky a win
BALTIMORE – Change of jockeys, change of fortune. Five years ago, Martin Garcia was working in a deli making sandwiches. He couldn’t name even one of the Triple Crown races. But the 25-year-old jockey stole one of them Saturday, giving trainer Bob Baffert a Preakness win with a trouble-free ride. Garcia beat veteran Calvin Borel, [...]
Will he stay or will he go? Cavs might no longer be LeBron’s best chance to win a title
INDEPENDENCE – Free agency doesn’t begin until July 1, but the pendulum appears to have already swung considerably in regards to the Cavaliers’ chances of keeping LeBron James. There’s no way of knowing for sure, but what once appeared to be about a 75 to 85 percent chance of James staying in Cleveland now seems [...]
Cavs notes: Contrary to reports, Brown still the coach … for now
INDEPENDENCE – Despite several reports to the contrary, Cavaliers coach Mike Brown has not been fired – yet. A day after his team was eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, owner Dan Gilbert said Friday at Cleveland Clinic Courts that a decision on Brown’s future, as well as that of general [...]
Starter brings relief: Keystone’s Sittinger shuts down Elyria Catholic in debut as reliever
PENFIELD – Brandyn Sittinger was taken aback when called on to pitch with two runners on base and no one out in the fourth inning and his team ahead 3-1. Sittinger had two reasons for feeling that way. One reason was he thought Caleb Schillace, Keystone’s starting pitcher, wasn’t doing badly. “I thought Caleb had [...]
Avon Lake boys just keep winning: Shoremen hold off Berea to capture SWC title
BEREA – Winning remains contagious at Avon Lake. The Shoremen turned the trick Friday at Baldwin-Wallace College for the fifth time this season, holding off Berea to win their third Southwestern Conference title since 2000. It was back-and-forth the entire way. Avon Lake won only three events versus Berea’s five wins, but the Shoremen amassed [...]
Masterson loses 10 straight as Orioles beat Indians
BALTIMORE – Jeremy Guthrie received ample offensive and defensive support. Justin Masterson was left to ponder another fruitless outing. Guthrie allowed two singles in eight innings, Miguel Tejada drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles extended Masterson’s losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. “Guthrie was good. He [...]
Several unhappy Browns expected to miss OTAs
A few familiar faces will likely be missing when the Browns hold their first full-squad practices of the offseason Monday through Wednesday. The organized team activities are one of a number of signs that the season is approaching. They’re also a chance for players unhappy with their contract situations to make a visible protest by [...]
Thomas Jama is new Clearview superintendent
SHEFFIELD TWP. — His hometown advantage likely tipped the scales for Clearview High School Principal Tom Jama, who was named the district’s next superintendent. Clearview school board members unanimously approved a two-year contract for Jama, effective Aug. 1, on Friday morning. He will succeed Superintendent Rick Buckosh, who is retiring from the district July 31. [...]
Man sues mom, says she took his prize horse
ELYRIA — An Avon Lake man sued his mother Friday, asking a county judge to declare that he is the owner of an 8-year-old horse, whose ownership he contends was illegally transferred to his mother. Matthew Emrich, 19, wrote in the lawsuit that the horse, named No Question, I’m Good, was purchased for him in [...]
CORRECTION: May 15, 2010
The man facing charges for allegedly trying to run down two North Ridgeville police officers at a car dealership is Jeffrey Phillips. A headline in Friday’s Chronicle was incorrect.
BLOTTER: May 15, 2010
Lorain police Thursday, May 13 8:45 a.m. – 400 block Idaho Ave., “closed” sign stolen from east side Lorain Fire Department. 12:09 p.m. – 1700 block E. 30th St., Donald Hall, 21, of Lorain, charged with possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and walking in roadway. 2:02 p.m. – 300 block W. Ninth St., [...]
AUDIO: Cooks at Hungarian Reformed Church talk about their food-prep process
Ever wonder how much work goes into all the yummy food you eat at Lorain International Festival? For the hard-working people at the Hungarian Reformed Church in Lorain, it’s a large process that starts month in advance of the festival. They get together and devote one day to each of the many, many steps of [...]
Border Patrol takes in man, 4 people still at large after air and land search today
Border patrol agents and law enforcement from several agencies were involved in a search for suspected illegal immigrants in the Amherst and Amherst Township area for much of the day today. One person out of five they were looking for was taken into custody. Andy Patterson, supervisor Border Patrol agent in the Detroit office, said [...]
Princess profiles: Meet Puerto Rican princess Andrea Matos
Name: Andrea Matos Age: 17 Nationality: Puerto Rican Sponsor: Latino Magazine Parents: Darlene Matos, Daniel Matos High school: Clearview High School Costume: “Red and white with red lace. The white represents purity and the red represents the love for the country.” Ethnic roots: Puerto Rican and German Favorite native dish: Pastelillos Favorite book: Twilight series [...]
Gilbert to evaluate performances of Brown, Ferry, make decision on futures in week to 10 days
INDEPENDENCE — Cavaliers coach Mike Brown has not been fired — yet. A day after his team was eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, owner Dan Gilbert said Friday at Cleveland Clinic Courts that a decision on Brown’s future, as well as that of general manager Danny Ferry, will be made [...]
Mary’s Sweet Shop in Lorain to close at end of June
LORAIN — After nearly 35 years in business in downtown Lorain, Mary and Jim Grasso have decided it’s time to take a little time for themselves. They’ll be closing Mary’s Sweet Shop, on East Erie Avenue just east of the Charles Berry bridge, at the end of June. “We retiring. We’re getting too old for [...]
Cavs owner Dan Gilbert calls 2:30 press conference
CLEVELAND — No ring. And, maybe, no King. Now that Cleveland’s NBA championship dreams have vanished, a cold, bitter truth has settled over a franchise and sports-tortured city in need of a hug. A stunning loss to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs has hastened a summer that came quicker than [...]
2 Christopher Columbus ships coming to Lorain next month
Replicas of two of Christopher Columbus’ ships will be visiting Lorain next month. The Pinta and the Nina will arrive Thursday, June 17, at Riverside Park, which is by the Coast Guard station, just north of the Charles Berry Bridge. They’ll be staying until early morning on Monday, June 21. According to a news release [...]
Watchdog group: Cleveland diocese worst at IDing sex abusers
CLEVELAND — A national group that tracks clergy sexual abuse cases says the Cleveland Roman Catholic diocese has the nation’s worst record for identifying suspect priests. BishopAccountability.org on Friday demanded that Bishop Richard Lennon release more names. The group points out that a 2004 report from the diocese said 118 clerics had been accused of [...]
2 people killed by train in Barberton
BARBERTON — Authorities say two people have been killed by a train on tracks near a road crossing in Barberton. Investigator Gary Guenther with the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office says the 45-year-old woman and 53-year-old man were fatally struck just after 10 p.m. Thursday in Barberton, 33 miles south of Cleveland. It’s not clear [...]
Fire destroys massive barn nearly 200 years old
PITTSFIELD TWP. — A fire caused by a lightning strike overnight has completely destroyed a massive, nearly 200-year-old barn and left two Pittsfield Township families with losses easily in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Rachel Park, 24, whose family owns the barn, on Webster Road just east of state Route 58, said lightning struck [...]
Charges dropped against Lorain dad for baby left on balcony
LORAIN — Prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor child endangering charge against a Lorain father whose then-5-month-old daughter was discovered on a balcony in 46-degree weather. Lorain Municipal Court filings said that 24-year-old Duane Ball was “not primarily responsible for child on balcony.” Instead, the responsibility may fall with the baby’s maternal grandmother, who prosecutors are [...]