The Cleveland Browns took care of the Chicago Bears in what was a typical 4th preseason game 13 to 10 on a last second field goal by Phil Dawsosn.

Colt McCoy looked better at quarterback and the defense did a nice job in holding the Bears to 10 points.

Boxing Returns to Cleveland with “Battle in the Ballroom”
10+ Great Bouts, Including a Women’s Title Bout and 3 Feature Bouts.


WHAT: Live Amateur Boxing
WHEN: Sat. May 8, 2010
WHERE: “Historic” Slovenian Nat’l Ballroom
(6417 St. Clair Ave. / Cleveland, OH 44103)


Cleveland, OH – April 15, 2010 - Boxing returns to Cleveland with “BATTLE IN THE BALLROOM”, on Saturday, May 8 at the “Historic” Slovenian Nat’l Ballroom. 10+ great bouts, including a women’s title bout and 3 feature bouts, are scheduled.

The West Side Boxing Club, in association with Kincaid-Godhard Promotions, is bringing old-school boxing back to the fans, showcasing hungry fighters in action-packed, competitive bouts. The West Side Boxing Club’s trio of Golden Glove champions will be in action at “BATTLE IN THE BALLROOM”.

Fan favorite, Brian “THE KOREAN BRAWLER” Park (West Side BC/Lakewood) takes on an opponent TBD in a 152-pound scrap. Park, the 2008 Golden Glove champion, is returning after a year off.

2-time Golden Glove champion, Greg Gilbert (West Side BC/Sandusky) takes on an opponent TBD. Gilbert has earned a reputation for his toughness and bringing his exciting “all-action” style to the ring.

And Golden Glove champ Derrick Moss (West Side BC/Cleveland) takes on an opponent TBD in a 132-pound bout. Moss is leaving the amateur’s to pursue his trade in the professional ranks after this bout.

In an “OHIO WOMEN’S LT. WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP” bout, Jessica Eye (Strong Style MMA/Independence) puts her undefeated fight record on the line. Eye, the 2009 National Amateur Women’s MMA champion, takes on accomplished boxer Lauren Cooney (PAL Thurogood/Cleveland).

An exciting undercard featuring other top regional talent is scheduled, including: Heavyweight Jason Chisar, featherweight Eve Santiago, middleweight Matt Brown, and lightweight Ashley Barnett.

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Boxing Returns to Cleveland with “War at the Armory”
10+ Great Bouts, Featuring Cleveland’s Top Amateur Golden Glove Champions.


WHAT: Live Amateur Boxing
WHEN: Sat. Jan. 16, 2010
WHERE: Brook Park Armory
(6225 Engle Rd., Brook Park, OH)


Cleveland, OH - January 4, 2010 - Boxing returns to Cleveland with “WAR AT THE ARMORY”, on Saturday, January 16 at the Brook Park Armory. 10+ great bouts, featuring Cleveland’s top amateur Golden Glove champions, are scheduled.

The West Side Boxing Club, in association with Kincaid Godhard Promotions, is bringing old-school boxing back to the fans, showcasing hungry fighters in action-packed, competitive bouts. The West Side Boxing Club’s trio of Golden Glove Champions will be in action at “WAR AT THE ARMORY”.

2-time Golden Glove champion, Greg Gilbert (West Side BC/Sandusky) will meet Jack Winterich (Yuriy Vereshchagin/Cleveland) in a 130-pound scrap. Golden Glove champion, and fan favorite, Brian “The Korean Brawler” Park (West Side BC/Lakewood) takes on an opponent TBD in a 152-pound bout. And Golden Glove champion Derrick Moss (West Side BC/Cleveland) will battle it out with Lucien Clinkscale (Downtown BC/Youngstown) in a 135-pound bout.

Fight fans will see a #1 ranked boxer in action, when Terrell Gausha (MLK Premier BC/Cleveland) meets up with Ryan Forbes (Empire BC/Cleveland) in a 175-pound, all-local bout. Gausha, a 3-time Golden Glove champ and 2009 USA Boxing national champ, is ranked #1 in the nation by USA Boxing.

In a special attraction local bout, popular MMA fighter and Brook Park’s own, Ray Halasz (Strongstyle MMA/Brook Park) takes on Matthew Fox (Raul Torres/Cleveland) in a 185-pound bout.

An exciting undercard featuring other top regional talent is scheduled, including a High School boxing championship bout between Trey Hughley (Hard Knocks BC/Euclid High School) and Darren Rivera (Downtown BC/Youngstown High School) in a 175-pound bout.

Doors on the evening of the event will open at 6:30PM with the first bell at 7:30PM. The Brook Park Armory is located at 6225 Engle Rd. (OH-291) in Brook Park, Ohio.

A limited number of tickets for “WAR AT THE ARMORY”, starting at $15, can be purchased through the Kincaid Godhard Promotions box office at 440-223-7409 or online at http://www.ProBoxingOhio.com.


West Side Boxing Club is a nonprofit 501C tax-exempt club that works with underprivileged teens and young adults to use boxing as a tool to build character, enrich social development, and gain athletic achievements.

OSU vs USC Through the Years
09/10/2009

By Ben Brown, an OSU senior majoring in journalism

The Ohio State and USC football programs have combined for 13 BCS bowl berths in the last seven years, 14 Heisman Trophies and 16 National Championships. Yet Buckeyes coached by legends like Woody Hayes, John Cooper, and Jim Tressel have battled Trojans and coaches like John McKay, John Robinson, and Pete Carroll just 22 times. Entering Saturday's game in Columbus, USC leads the all-time series with a 12-9-1 record but OSU is 4-3 at home.

The Trojans won four out of the seven Rose Bowl games against the Buckeyes but nine out of the 15 regular season matchups have gone to the home side. The winning team averages 25.3 points per game against the losing team's average of 8.6, but this 16.7 point average margin of victory does not mean there haven't been some close ones. With round 23 just hours away, here's a look at the scorecards for the previous heavyweight bouts.

1937 @ Los Angeles
USC 13 - Ohio State 12
-OSU misses fourth-quarter PAT kick to lose the first game.

1938 @ Columbus
USC 14 - Ohio State 7
-OSU attendance: 62,778

1941 @ Los Angeles
Ohio State 33 - USC 0
-Head coach Paul Brown hands USC its first shutout loss in 11 seasons

1942 @ Columbus
Ohio State 28 - USC 12
-Top-ranked Buckeyes score 28 straight points and finishes season with first National Championship

1947 @ Columbus
USC 32 - Ohio State 0
-Wes Fesler's first season as OSU coach

1948 @ Columbus
Ohio State 20 - USC 0
-OSU returns the shutout favor in front of 75,102

1949 @ Los Angeles
USC 13 - Ohio State 13
-Only tie in series - USC misses a PAT, OSU has a PAT blocked
-OSU dominates statistically (407 yards to 194 yards)

1955 @ Rose Bowl
Ohio State 20 - USC 7
-Top-ranked Buckeyes beat 17th-ranked Trojans in torrential rain
-OSU jumps out to 14-0 lead en route to its second National Championship

1959 @ Los Angeles
USC 17 - Ohio State 0
-11th-ranked Trojans beat 14th-ranked Buckeyes in special Friday night game

1960 @ Columbus
Ohio State 20 - USC 0
-9th-ranked Buckeyes pick off four passes, hold Trojans to 69 yards rushing

1963 @ Los Angeles
USC 32 - Ohio State 3
-4th-ranked Buckeyes throw more interceptions (4) than completions (3)
-Worst loss in first 13 years of Woody Hayes' career

1964 @ Columbus
Ohio State 17 - USC 0
-2nd-ranked Buckeyes win before 84,315 fans

1969 @ Rose Bowl
Ohio State 27 - USC 16
-First Rose Bowl matching unbeaten teams
-O.J. Simpson runs for 171 yards and a TD on 28 carries
-Top-ranked Buckeyes overcome 10-0 deficit to beat 2nd-ranked Trojans and win National Championship

1973 @ Rose Bowl
USC 42 - Ohio State 17
-Top-ranked Trojans beat 3rd-ranked Buckeyes to win National Championship
-42 points most allowed by Woody Hayes at that point

1974 @ Rose Bowl
Ohio State 42 - USC 21
-4th-ranked Buckeyes score final 28 points to beat 7th-ranked Trojans
-Archie Griffin runs for 149 yards and a TD on 22 carries
-"This is the greatest victory I've ever had or we've ever had," Hayes says
-Ohio State's last win against USC

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Pro Boxing Returns to Cleveland with “Brawl at the Hall”
8+ Great Bouts, Including 3 Feature Bouts and 2 Big Undercard Bouts Already Signed


WHAT: Pro Boxing
WHEN: Sat. Sept. 26, 2009
WHERE: St. Clarence Hall
(30106 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, OH)


Cleveland, OH - August 20, 2009 - Pro boxing returns to Cleveland with ”BRAWL AT THE HALL”, on Saturday, September 26th at the St. Clarence Hall. 8+ great bouts, including 3 feature bouts and 2 big undercard bouts are already signed. “BRAWL AT THE HALL” is presented by Kincaid Godhard Promotions, in association with the West Side Boxing Club and http://www.ProBoxingOhio.com.

“This is our second pro show in the last year in Cleveland and we’re thrilled to be back at the St. Clarence Hall. We’re planning an exciting event around an evening of professional boxing.” Said Kincaid.

Featured at “BRAWL AT THE HALL”, will be undefeated, heavyweight prospect, Jason “BIG DADDY” Massie from Cleveland’s West Side Boxing Club. The well known and controversial Elecia “MEGA” Battle will take part in a Women’s lt. heavyweight bout. And the professional debut of sensational, middleweight prospect, the “FIGHTING PRIDE OF LORAIN” Wilkins Santiago.

Heavyweight phenom Stipe Miocic (2009 Golden Gloves National Semifinalist) will take part in a special attraction amateur bout.

The stacked undercard already has 2 big bouts signed for “BRAWL AT THE HALL”.

Lebron James scores with no time left to give the Cleveland Cavs a 1 point victory over the Orlando Magic. In a very close game, or at least in the final minutes, the Cavs did have a 20+ point lead at one time, the Cavs came from behind with 1 second left. James took a quick pass from Mo Williams and hit a 3 pointer to win the game and tie the series 1 - 1. The next game is in Orlando Sunday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Mike Browns was named NBA coach of the year.

Brown joined the Cavaliers after spending two seasons as the associate head coach of the Indiana Pacers. Brown is widely regarded as a defensive specialist. He helped lead Indiana to consecutive playoff appearances including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2004.

Prior to his time with the Pacers, Brown was an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs for three seasons, including the 2003 World Championship season. While with the Spurs, Brown’s teams won at least 58 games each season. He also was the head coach for the Spurs’ summer league teams in Boston and Salt Lake City.

William J. (Bill) Powell of East Canton, Ohio, who overcame racial barriers to become the only African-American to design, build, own and operate a golf course while pioneering diversity in the game, has been named the recipient of the 2009 PGA Distinguished Service Award. Powell, 92, and a PGA Life Member, will be honored in conjunction with the 91st PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn. The award presentation will be conducted Aug. 12, in downtown Minneapolis. The PGA Distinguished Service Award is the Association’s highest annual honor. “William Powell’s dream to build a golf course where players regardless of the color of their skin would be welcome was a task that he met under great duress, hardship and personal sacrifice,” said PGA of America President Jim Remy. “Yet, Mr. Powell displayed exceptional courage, grace and the finest character while persevering toward his goal of opening Clearview Golf Club. “He and his family represent the best in our sport and what it means to treat one’s neighbor with dignity and respect. The PGA of America is extremely proud to be presenting Mr. Powell, a legend in our time, with the 2009 PGA Distinguished Award.” Powell is the father of PGA and LPGA Professional Renee Powell, the 2003 PGA First Lady of Golf and the second African-American to compete on the LPGA Tour. Renee is the PGA head professional at Clearview Golf Club in East Canton, Ohio, where she is joined by her brother, Larry, a member of the Golf Course Superintendents of America. In September 1946, while denied a G.I. Loan despite serving honorably in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Bill Powell received the financial backing of two black physicians in nearby Canton and Massillon, Ohio, to begin building a public golf course. Powell added his own part of the necessary capital after his brother, Berry, took out a loan on his home. Powell’s dream took fruit in April 1948, with nine holes opening for play on the former dairy farmland. A decade later, Powell bought out his partners and added an additional 52 acres for a second nine holes. The complete 18-hole layout was opened for play in 1978. Powell’s family, including his late wife, Marcella; eldest son, Billy (now deceased); daughter Renee; son Larry and a close friend, the late Euley Green, formed the workforce that prepared and polished Clearview. Today, Clearview Golf Club is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Powell once described Clearview, a 130-acre property, as “America’s Course . . . a course where the only color that matters is the color of the greens.” “This is quite an honor, and it is something I savor due to so many good people in The PGA that made it happen,” said Powell. “I am so humbled to have people think this way of me. I have had so many special things happen to me, I believe, because golf sees no color. It is a game that brings out the best in people and it is vital to young people. Golf means nothing but good. If you can get young people in the game, then they are good for all their lives.” Powell said that he believes that when Clearview Golf Club opened for play in 1948, it truly represented “America’s First Tee.”

The road to the NBA finals in the East has to go through Cleveland.

LeBron James had 27 points and 10 assists, Wally Szczerbiak scored a season-high 18 and the Cavaliers beat the struggling Philadelphia 76ers 102-92 Friday night to clinch the No. 1 playoff seed and home-court advantage in the conference.

No team has played better at home this season than the Cavs. They're 38-1 at Quicken Loans Arena, with the only loss coming against the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 8. Cleveland (64-15) entered with a half-game lead over the Lakers for the best record in the league.

Andre Iguodala led Philadelphia with 26. The Sixers (40-39) have lost four straight since clinching a playoff berth. They came in one game behind Miami for fifth place in the East.

Andre Miller and Lou Williams each had 17 for Philadelphia, and Mo Williams had 18 for the Cavs.