Tuesday's Sports Memories
JUNE 11
1974
Bedford graduate Fred Lowe wins his fifth national weightlifting title.
Rod Cranson and Ron Cyphers of Milan named to All-Southeastern Conference baseball team.
1984
Erie Mason’s Yvonne Laderach repeats as state champion in shot-put.
John Britton resigns as Dundee boys basketball coach.
More: Humble approach helps Mason's Sweeney soar to three school records
1994
Laurie Caraccio hits for the cycle in Monroe recreation softball.
Kirk Gibson smacks two home runs, drives in seven runs in Detroit Tiger victory.
2004
Emily Davis scores in overtime to give Jefferson’s girls soccer team a 1-0 District win.
Stephanie Miller and Allison Grant of Airport named Huron League softball MVPs.
2014
Airport, SMCC, Whiteford softball teams eliminated in Regional tournaments.
Summerfield golfer Wyatt Spalding to play for Owens Community College.
2023
Jamie LaRocca, who has coach track and field at Summerfield and Whiteford, announces his retirement.
Monroe High graduate Mike Batwinas joins coaching staff for Southeast Michigan Red Storm semi-pro football team.
JUNE 4
1974
Jim Kordupel racks up four hits, four RBI as Milan wins first District baseball title.
Airport’s Bob Jones leads Monroe County Region baseball with .406 batting average.
1984
Kim Wohlgamuth logs four hits, including three triples, in Monroe softball win.
Milan’s Anjer DeLaine second in 200 meters in Ann Arbor Meet of Champions.
More: Payne, Costlow find new outlet for athletic talents on track team
1994
Marlon Martin blasts two home runs and drives in 8 runs in a Monroe recreation softball game.
Junior Felix racks up four hits in Detroit Tiger win.
2004
Erie Mason’s Dustin Meissner to swim at Olivet College.
Winning pitcher Kevin Laderach has three hits for Erie Mason in baseball win over Dundee.
2014
Ida’s baseball and softball teams both clinch LCAA championships.
KC Thornton of Trinity Lutheran wins long jump at Michigan Lutheran State Track and Field Meet.
2023
Rylie Greggo tosses one-hitter as New Boston Huron claims District softball title.
Summerfield’s Eli Van Huysen takes medalist honors in Division 4 boys golf Regional.
MAY 28
1974
Glen Reed pitches one-hit shutout for Summerfield in baseball District.
Lisa Wellner of St. Mary Academy voted top girls athlete as Mason Track and Field Invitational.
1984
Milan pitcher Beth Armstrong makes All-Southeastern Conference softball team.
Tom Salow of Monroe High voted Region baseball Player of the Year.
More: Soccer, baseball, softball teams begin state tournaments in districts
1994
Detroit Tiger outfielder Kirk Gibson celebrates 37th birthday with two homers.
Jim Leyritz hits game-winning homer for New York Yankees.
2004
Airport claims fifth consecutive Huron League softball championship.
Jake Gust hurls no-hitter with 12 strikeouts for Whiteford baseball team.
2014
Emily Tubbs of Monroe to dive for Eastern Michigan.
Alex Logan goes 3-for-3 to lead Airport softball past Jefferson in pre-District game.
2023
A goal by exchange student Chiara Bruno caps a District soccer victory by Monroe.
New Boston Huron wraps up Huron League titles in baseball and softball.
MAY 21
1974
Flat Rock's John Martin pitches ninth victory of season for baseball team.
Mickey Schmidt of Monroe finishes second in Mid-American Conference tennis at No. 2 singles for University of Toledo.
1984
Andria Swan hurls two-hitter for Airport softball team.
Dave Schankin pitches 5-0 shutout for Summerfield baseball squad.
More: SMCC girls, Whiteford boys take track and field regional championships
1994
Tony Phillips and Lou Whitaker combine for eight hits and five RBI in Detroit Tiger victory.
Ida graduate Tonya Weaver sets Adrian College softball record with 34 RBI for season.
2004
Andrea Howe records fourth hat trick of the season for Milan girls socccer team.
Jay Jondro of Monroe resigns after six seasons as Hillsdale College softball coach.
2014
Monroe’s Dani Bastianelli to play soccer at Cleary University.
Tyler Page and Steven Georgic log three hits each as Airport baseball tops Flat Rock 12-9.
2023
Rylie Sulewski is Regional champ at No. 4 singles for Gibraltar Carlson’s girls tennis team.
Jefferson’s Carter McCalister sets school records in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters in winning two Regional track and field titles.
MAY 14
1974
Glenn Reed of Summerfield is Region's top baseball hitter with .465 average.
Sue Brey scores 16¼ points in Airport track and field win.
1984
Jim Mistiatis of Jefferson voted Most Valuable Player as Bears win MAECO baseball title.
Tina Knaggs of Whiteford named Most Valuable Player of Bedford Softball Invitational.
Big stage Ellie Sieler, Aly VanBrandt battle in Big Ten softball tourney finals
1994
Anne Foster tosses no-hitter for Monroe softball team.
Greg Gohr strikes out 10 in Toledo Mud Hens victory.
2004
David Thomas, Matt Wszelaki and Thomas Lieto homer in SMCC baseball win.
Stephanie Miller has 17-1 pitching record for Airport softball team.
2014
Lake Erie Monarchs collegiate summer baseball league team to play home games in Flat Rock.
Josh Golkiewicz wins 100 and 200 meters and runs on two winning relays for Summerfield track and field.
2023
Monroe and Ida boys golf teams both shoot their low round of the season.
Alana Aulph goes 4-for-4 in Monroe softball win over Ida.
MAY 7
1974
Airport's Gary VanHouten fans 13 in pitching 12-1 baseball win.
Bob Blackburn takes long jump and both sprints in Gibraltar Carlson track and field win.
1984
Lana Nabozny pitches two-hitter for Dundee softball team.
Sophomore Julie Dusa scores 16¼ points for Summerfield track and field team.
More: Milan graduate Michael Furtney invited to camp by two NFL teams
1994
Rachel Bilan shoots 40 as SMCC girls golf team improves to 7-0.
John Daly leads BellSouth Classic after two rounds.
2004
Andrea Howe has three goals and an assist in Milan's 4-0 soccer win.
Airport softball team is 6-0 in Huron League and 18-1 overall after edging St. Mary Catholic Central 3-2.
2014
Kristen Drabek of SMCC drives in three runs in final college game as Madonna softball finishes 39-10.
Alec Mahalak of Monroe drafted by Youngstown of United States Hockey League.
2023
Teddy Gault wins high jump, long jump and both hurdles in Summerfield boys track and field win.
Aiden Coury is medalist as Monroe boys golf team in SEC tri-meet.
APRIL 30
1974
Flat Rock takes 8-7 softball win on Madonna Mangin's RBI single.
Lerrin LaGrow pitches 2-1 win for Detroit Tigers.
1984
Bernard King scores 44 points as New York Knicks eliminate Detroit Pistons from NBA playoffs.
Mike Mercier of Milan hurls 2-1 baseball win.
More: Ex-Erie Mason basketball stars Liedel, Sweeney join forces again at Kalamazoo Valley
1994
Emily Marlow of Airport to play volleyball at Madonna University.
Robert Nietubicz records hole-in-one at Raisin River Golf Course.
2004
Monroe High graduate Mark Graham signs free-agent football contract with the Buffalo Bills.
Nook Logan collects three hits and steals his 10th base for Toledo Mud Hens.
2014
SMCC girls tennis sweeps doubles in 6-2 win over Airport.
Alexa White goes 3-for-3 with four RBI as New Boston Huron softball runs record to 9-0.
2023
Riley DeSarbo reaches 100 career goals for SMCC lacrosse team.
Dundee’s Isaak Rubley sweeps 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meters in Sand Creek Hinsdale Invitational.
APRIL 23
1974
Jerry Lucas to retire after 11 NBA seasons.American Basketball Association's Utah franchise drafts high school star Moses Malone.
1984
Stacey Wylie leads Ida softball team to fifth straight win.Whiteford graduate and softball player Traci Knaggs has 4.0 grade-point average for University of Toledo.
More: Summerfield grad Derek Clark off to great start at West Virginia University baseball
1994
Detroit Lions sign journeyman quarterback Dave Krieg as backup to starter Scott Mitchell.SMCC golfer Rachel Bilan takes medalist honors at Jefferson Invitational.
2004
Ryan Sontag throws no-hitter with 16 strikeouts in 7-0 Jefferson baseball win.Seth Farrah gets hat trick for Monroe IceHawks Mini-Mite hockey team.
2014
Scott McCormick delivers key two-run triple as Airport baseball runs record to 14-0.
Marabeth Lewis of Monroe playing for Toledo Reign women’s professional football team.
2023
RaeAnn Drummonds goes 3-for-3 as Airport softball hands Jefferson its first loss after nine wins.
Blake Blugosielski scores five times as Bedford lacrosse tops SMCC 13-12.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Tuesday's Sports Memories
