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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1982
Page
8
Opening Day at the Stadium arrives as spring lags, with the author arguing for a longer season yet celebrates baseball’s enduring appeal. He compares eras, notes the sport’s pace and strategy, and stresses the enduring connection between fans, players, and the game amid lingering cold.
Milwaukee Brewers President Bud Selig announced the home opener against the Indians was moved to Wednesday due to a 6 inch snow and cold, with forecasts improving to the mid 80s. Manager Buck Rodgers and GM Harry Dalton stressed a focused, confident approach as the team eyes a strong season.
Islanders open the playoff quest at Nassau Coliseum against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a Patrick Division best-of-five series. The new intradivision format pairs top and lower seeds in the early rounds, with winners advancing to conference finals and finally the Cup final. The Canuck Montreal Canadiens among rivals is seen as the team with the best shot to end New York’s streak.
Opening day at Riverfront Stadium drew 51 864 fans as snow delayed the Cubs Reds game before an eight inning finish. Keith Moreland and Bump Wills homered for the Cubs with Moreland driving in the winning run while Doug Bird worked seven innings. Wills praised the new Cubs regime as exciting and rebuilding efforts showed promise.
Ohio State coach Earle Bruce enters spring drills without a clear quarterback. Mike Tomczak leads a competitive battle with Brent Offenbecher Tim Stephens Scott Woolf Walt Norley and Jim Karsatos as top contenders. Key backs Vaughn Broadnax Tim Spencer and Jimmy Gayle return to support the new passer while eight defensive starters bring experience. The team opens spring practices in Columbus with an intrasquad game set for April 30 and ends with the Red White game on May 8 at Ohio Stadium.
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