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Sunday Chat with former NCAA champion, Olympic team wrestler Greg Wojciechowski
Without dispute, former wrestling great Greg “Wojo” Wojciechowski is one of the best handful of athletes ever produced by the University of Toledo, or by the city itself. Born to parents Richard and Elaine Wojciechowski in 1951, Greg was a protege of local wrestling icons Dick Torio, Joe Scalzo, and UT coach Dick Wilson while working out as a youth at Torio’s health club. He won back-to-back heavyweight state wrestling championships with unbeaten seasons for Whitmer High School in 1967 and ’68. Because of his three trusted mentors, Wojciechowski chose to wrestle at UT when he could have gone to any program in the country. He posted a 55-2 career record in three seasons for Wilson’s Rockets, reaching the NCAA heavyweight finals each year, winning the national championship as a junior in 1971, and ending as runner-up in 1970 and 1972. Between 1969 and 1979 he also won eight freestyle national AAU championships and five Greco-Roman titles.
Cardinal Stritch suspends varsity football for 2024-25 school year
Cardinal Stritch has announced it will not have traditional varsity football for the 2024-2025 school year. Bill Berry, the school’s president/head of school, said in a news release July 9 that the difficult decision was announced with a “heavy heart.”. “The athletic department and coaches have been working...
2024 Dana Open final results: Prize money payout, LPGA Tour leaderboard and how much each golfer won
SYLVANIA, OH - JULY 21: Chanettee Wannasaen, of Thailand, smiles as she poses for photographs while holding the tournament trophy during the awards ceremony following the final round of the LPGA Dana Open on July 21, 2024 at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Pain, joy, and thousands of dollars: Get to know the new era of club volleyball
Hitting the road is a regular part of life for the Rodriguez family from Oregon. “You come home and you look at the bank account sometimes, and you’re like, ‘Man. But it was a fun weekend,’” said David Rodriguez, the father of 18-year-old Adella and 17-year-old Hayden. The travel — and expenses related to it — aren’t vacations. Instead, this plays out at the end of many two-day trips to national club volleyball tournaments in which the daughters play. Adella and Hayden have played on the Toledo Volleyball Club’s travel teams for the past eight years or so. And several times a year, Rodriguez and his wife will join their girls on trips to Florida, Missouri, Maryland, or wherever else the tournament might take them. Their daughters bring their laptops to do homework on the flights or between matches, but they work to enjoy the rare unscheduled moments on the road.
Briggs: Emotional Leyland crushes Hall of Fame speech, 'from the sandlots of Perrysburg to ... Cooperstown'
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — “From the sandlots of Perrysburg, a jewel of a town in northwest Ohio to grow up in, to a … stage in Cooperstown … ” On a perfect day in a perfect setting, that’s how Jim Leyland began the story of his baseball life Sunday in his Hall of Fame induction speech, and he could not have felt more blessed. Or humbled. OK, maybe that second part isn’t true.
MAC football media day: Toledo's culture has Rockets poised for another run at MAC title
CANTON — Culture, according to Toledo head coach Jason Candle, is what you tolerate and what you celebrate. For the Rockets, that means avoiding off-field transgressions, building a passionate locker room environment, and winning frequently. Talent and coaching get most of the credit after victories, but the truth is that UT’s wins are manufactured in the months before August. “It starts with the guys up top, and they have to invest in the younger guys,” senior safety Maxen Hook said. “And when you have people that learn that at a young age, they usually try to carry it on and pass it along.” Quinyon Mitchell lived, breathed, and espoused the Toledo culture. A constant theme in conversations with recruits is relationships. Staff continuity has allowed the program ethos that Candle preaches to flourish.
Dana Open introduces children, especially girls, to the game of golf
As the Dana Open returned to the Toledo area, children in the area had the chance to see some of the best players in the world compete up close. For these children, the tournament often presents their first exposure to the sport. Nick Myers, the head pro at host courts Highland Meadows, explained that access to the players can be critical for newcomers to the game. “I think it’s great for kids, because the players are so accessible, and the LPGA especially, they’re out walking with them not behind ropes,” he said. “The LPGA does a great job with getting little kids closer to players, and the interaction is much better than I would see at bigger tournaments, particularly the men’s tour, they don’t get as close. There’s definitely more of a relationship thing.”
Saints rack up hits while beating Mud Hens
The St. Paul Saints notched 19 hits on Saturday night in Toledo during their 11-3 victory against the Mud Hens. All nine batters had a hit, and seven had a multi-hit. St. Paul started the scoring with a single to right from Wynton Bernard that turned into a score on a triple from Anthony Prato. Toledo had two runs in the second inning, then waited while the Saints pushed their lead to 10-2. In the ninth, both teams added a run.
Comets have another great showing at AAU duals
In 2018 and ’19, the Genoa wrestlers won four state championships — two in the dual team tournament; and two in the individual tournament. Now, Bob Bergman’s crew is building again in the hopes of returning to the summit of one of Ohio’s most popular and competitive sports.
Saints restart with 8-6 win in Toledo thanks to offensive output
After their four-day break, the St. Paul Saints returned to play with an 8-6 win in Toledo, Ohio on Friday. The Sa7ints entered the International League break with six straight losses but snapped the streak with a big offensive night. Randy Dobnak (8-5) pitched five innings, allowing two runs on...
Chanettee Wannasaen extends lead heading into final round of Dana Open
SYLVANIA, Ohio — The 40th annual LPGA Dana Open is now down to its final 18 holes. Although the leader didn't change after Round 3, her margin did. For the 3rd consecutive day, Chanettee Wannasaen finished her round in the 60s. With help from six birdies on Saturday (66) the 20-year-old from Thailand sits in prime position for her 2nd career victory.
Hendel: Pro-Ams, gatherings highlight Dana Open week
GREAT golf and fun are at the 40th anniversary DANA Open at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, which ends Sunday. The tournament, which hosts some of the greatest women golfers in the world, is among the longest-running LPGA tournaments. LEADING up to the Ladies Professional Golf Association tournament were Pro-Ams including the Kickoff and KeyBank events and the Toledo Community Foundation Putting Pro-Am all at Highland Meadows. The Hylant Pro-Am, where there was a Richard Hylant Trophy, and the Dana Pro-Am were at Inverness Club. Many community men and women who played in the Pro-Ams had fun stories to share. THERE was also the 19th Hole gala presented by O-I and Hollywood Casino Toledo at the casino, which I covered in my Thursday column.
Dana Open comes to Highland Meadows for 35th time
It’s a milestone year for the Dana Open, as the LPGA event celebrates its 40th anniversary and status as the second-longest-running non-major championship. This is also the 35th playing at Highland Meadows, the Sylvania golf club that has grown synonymous with the Jamie Farr-turned-Marathon Classic-turned-Dana Open, hosting many of the tournament’s greatest moments. “Highland Meadows membership, it is a great partnership,” Dana Open tournament director Judd Silverman said. “As successful partnerships go, both parties understand each other’s needs, and we’ve always been able to work it out. I just couldn’t be more appreciative of the support that the club has provided the tournament through the years. I think it’s been a win-win situation, and no partnership is going to last that long if it’s not.” The Jamie Farr Toledo Classic began in 1984 at Glengarry Country Club (now Stone Oak), where it remained until moving to Highland Meadows in 1989. A burned-down clubhouse and Glengarry’s sale to Cavalear Corporation factored into the course change. The marriage has been positive for both sides, evidenced by the length. One tournament at a single course for more than three decades on the LPGA Tour is unheard of.
jobe and relievers no hitter
Jobe went 6 not hit innings,, and the bullpen guys kept it up for the 3 inning for Erie. I assume the staff will post a complete report about it. I seem to remember a few years ago Manning, Faedo and Mize all had complete game no hitters for Erie. hence the optimism about our young pitchers. My memory may be incorrect about this.
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