Westfield Center resident Parker Hewit makes an iron shot during the 2007 Westfield Junior PGA Championship.Andrew Dolph | Staff Photographer

WESTFIELD TWP. –— More than 25 colleges sought the services of Parker Hewit, but in the end the Cloverleaf senior went with the most natural fit: Bowling Green.
Hewit, a three-time All-Gazette selection in golf, chose […]

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BEREA — Tuesday turned out to be a good morning for most Browns veterans, as they were given the option of skipping practice. 
For some non-rookies occupying lower spots on the depth chart, however, it was not a delightful day.
Linebackers Chaun Thompson, David McMillan, Clifton Smith and Jason Short, running back Jerome Harrison, wide receiver Joshua […]

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BEREA — Wide receiver Steve Sanders may not have a long NFL career, but he’s making the most of his time with the Browns. 
Sanders brought the football team from his alma mater, Cleveland East High, to watch his current squad practice on Tuesday morning.
The second-year pro also gave each member of the Blue Bombers his […]

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DETROIT — Detroit’s Jair Jurrjens threw the first pitch in the opener of a pivotal three-game Central Division showdown between the Indians and Tigers at 7:06 p.m. Tuesday night. 
It took exactly one hour and plenty of fruitless trips to the plate for the first hit to arrive.
In a game dominated by pitching, the Tigers, ironically […]

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By Ho Hoffman 
WESTFIELD TWP. —  Cloverleaf’s girls soccer team initiated the new turf at Gene Clark Stadium in grand style Tuesday night, racing to an easy 3-0 win over visiting North Canton Hoover in the non-league season opener for both teams.
“The new field is great,” said Rachel Gokey, who had two assists. “Your passing […]

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Billy Sheridan, who died recently at the age of 75, was only 16 when he knew how he wanted to spend the rest of his life.
Actually, that’s not unusual. Many people know what they want to do at an early age. Pilot, doctor, ballerina, pro basketball player. That’s why they call it a dream.
But Billy […]

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HINCKLEY TWP. — Wadsworth’s girls golf team evened its Suburban League record with a 14-stroke victory over Highland on Tuesday, winning 220-234 at par-36 Hinckley Hills Golf Course.
Sam Lackey took home medalist honors for the Grizzlies by firing a 11-over 47, while Megan Toddy helped Wadsworth’s cause by carding a 50.
Top honors for the Hornets […]

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DETROIT — Cliff Lee’s got the name, but Aaron Laffey will get the nod. With the Indians needing a fifth starter for the first time in a while on Saturday, Cleveland manager Eric Wedge said Tuesday the team will go with the unheralded Laffey over the more experienced Lee against the Royals in Kansas City.
Lee was […]

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Wadsworth’s David Sansonetti goes up for a header as Akron Firestone’s Dominic Moore looks on.Andrew Dolph | Staff Photographer

WADSWORTH — A well-rounded team game and strong play in the midfield led the Wadsworth boys soccer team to a 4-0 win against Akron Firestone in the non-league season opener for both teams.
The Grizzlies (1-0) […]

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MEDINA — Boni Fernandes and Adam Wozolek both knew their wedding day wouldn’t be about just them, but rather a reflection of their families, friends and neighbors who all played a part in their lives.
That was part of the reason the couple, who got married in June, decided to have two ceremonies: a traditional Catholic […]

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