Nebraska Huskers May Forfeit Opener Over NCAA Suspensions
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne said the Cornhuskers may forfeit their opener with Florida State after the NCAA suspended 53 players for one game and seven for two games over misuse of complimentary tickets. With top players out, Nebraska could field only inexperienced backups, risking national embarrassment on ABC TV. An appeal and possible district court action were discussed as Nebraska seeks a stay and decision by Monday.
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OHS Hosts Friday Soap Scrimmages at OHS Gym and Stadium
Ottawa High plans soap scrimmages with volleyball at 5 p.m. in the OHS gym and football at 6 p.m. at Steve Grogan Stadium. After the scrimmage, a free watermelon feed will be held in the OHS parking lot, and Cyclone Booster Club memberships will be sold.
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So Does The Rest Of The TRL Has Big Shoes To Fill
Central Heights faces a transition year after losing key players from the 1985 volleyball squad. Coach Louise Williams aims to gauge early in-season progress as CH returns seniors Stock Hutchison and Wiederholt plus other upperclassmen while juggling two open starting spots. The team, practicing with 30 players, opens with home matches against Williamsburg and Uniontown, defending league champion Williamsburg boasting a 30 4 record.
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Falcons star Gerald Riggs ends holdout
Running back Gerald Riggs returns to Falcons camp after a 43 day holdout over pay. He sought renegotiation but talks failed. Atlanta withdrew a 2.41 million deal and fined 1,000 dollars per day while offering a 450,000 dollar signing bonus.
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Rookie Seitzer Wins Royals Debut With 10th Inning RBI
Kevin Seitzer, a 24-year-old rookie outfielder, drove in the winning run in the Royals 2-1 10th inning victory over the White Sox. Balboni tied the game in the ninth with a double, snapping a 31-inning scoreless drought against Chicago. Seitzer moved to third earlier, reliever Bud Black earned the win. Bo Jackson debuted earlier in the week and went 1-for-3 Monday.
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Royals and Cardinals Attendance Still Draw Large Crowds
Royals and Cardinals fans pack parks as attendance nears 2.3 to 2.5 million for KC and St Louis, driven by last season’s World Series magic. Royals executives note high water marks near 2.3 million. months with weaker turnout require strategic efforts to grow numbers. Cardinals ticketing and season sales remain strong, with 2.49 to 2.51 million projected in final home games and previous year record attendance of 2,662,000.
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Chiefs Give Coffman A Look
Kansas City Chiefs examined tight end Paul Coffman a former Kansas State star released by Green Bay after eight seasons. Coffman, three time Pro Bowler, aims to prove he can play in the NFL as he negotiates with the Chiefs alongside other teams.
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