Crazy Salary Debates Highlight Sports Riches
The piece lists massive contracts for Steven Young, Earvin Johnson, Dave Winfield, Wayne Gretzky, Larry Bird, Gary Carter, Moses Malone and George Foster, then critiques the one billion dollar mindset. It shifts to Elyria Hall of Fame supporters, inviting $5 donations for a Friends page, and recalls past fundraising efforts. It ends with local Little League notes and Indians opening day ticket offers and incentives.
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Steven Young
Los Angeles
Iexpress
Earvin Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers
Dave Winfield
New York Yankees
Wayne Gretzky
Edmonton Oilers
Larry Bird
Boston Celtics
Gary Carter
Montreal Expos
Moses Malone
Philadelphia 76Ers
George Foster
New York Mets
Young
Los Angeles Express
Elyria
Friends
Friends of Elyria
Sports Hall of Fame
Jerry Rombach
Hall of Fame Friends
P.O
Ohio
Tom and
Mary Smith
Mrs
Tom Smith
Hall of Fame
Jack Byam
Elyria City Hall
Rattay Leaves Elyria Catholic for Euclid Coach Role
Jim Rattay accepts the head football coaching post at Euclid High School after eight years at Elyria Catholic, citing a mix of better pay and benefits plus the chance to build a winning program. He leaves Elyria Catholic with a 78-73 record, a 38-game unbeaten streak, and a legacy of state titles and all state players. He plans to start a staff, emphasize character and faith, and bring Elyria Catholic methods to Euclid.
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Roger Negin
Elyria
Elyria Catholic
Jim Rattay
Rattay
Euclid High School
Euclid
St. Joseph High School
Knights of Columbus
Lorain County
Panthers
Cincinnati
Wyoming
Akron St. Vincent St. Mary
Brookfield
Marcus Marek
UPI
Panther
Mike Sheck
J.B. Thomas
X'S
O’s
Fostoria
Tim Coy
Urbana
Bob Leshnak
Greg Mesares
Reuss Surprises With Arm Strength In Dodgers Win
Jerry Reuss, returning from elbow surgery, allowed seven hits in 7 2/3 innings, with four strikeouts and no walks. The Dodgers snapped a three game skid 4-2 over the Cubs as Mike Scioscia drove in the go ahead runs and Reuss declared his velocity was good if not at peak.
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LOS Angeles
Chicago Cubs
Jerry Reuss
Jim Frey
Reuss
Dodgers
Frey
Cincinnati
Montreal
Mike Scioscia
Sciascia
Mike Marshall
Bill Russell
Steve Sax
Terry Whitfield
Reds
Expos
Nick Esasky
Duane Walker
Bill
A's Clinch Comeback Win Over Blue Jays 4-3
Oakland's Steve Boros recalls late-season grit as Carney Lansford belts a two run homer in the eighth to lift the A's past Toronto 4-3. Damasio Garcia error helps Jays, Caudill earns first Oakland saves while Bell homers for Toronto. Boros notes confidence from comeback wins as Caudill thrives early in Oakland run.
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Oakland
Cahf
Toronto Blue Jays
Oakland A
Steve Boros
Jeads
Damaso Garcia
Blue Jays
Lansford
Toronto
Jim Clancy
Bobby Cox
Anaheim
Roy Lee Jackson
Jim Acker
Reggie Jackson
Doug DeCinces
California Angels
Garcia
George Bell
Bill Caudill
Caudill
Seattle
Two longshots set up big trifecta payoff at Northfield
Two longshots trailed a 10 length winner to yield a 1595.10 payoff on the 5-1-8 trifecta. Golden Trophy clocked 2 04 as Happy's Jam and Pat Attorney followed. Sly Andy upset in the seventh race.
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George Verban
C—T
Northfield
Golden Trophy
Happy’s Jam
Pat Attorney
Aries Dexter
Mitey
Flower
Fire Lance
Dapper Woodsman
Winnie
Conrad's
Clea
Sly Andy
Fritz Cracker
Gene Volo
Sly
Champ
Wellington Dukes edge Elyria West in non conference tennis
Wellington swept both doubles matches and earned a 3-2 victory over Elyria West. Tim Bodnarsk defeated Mersaros in straight sets, while Doug Kasubinski beat Wond 6-3 6-4. Clevenger defeated Shays 6-2 6-3. In doubles, McKean Brinker beat Mesxaros Shelton 6-2 6-2, Matcham Hansel defeated Fildred Blair 1-0 6-1.
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Wellington-Elyria West
Wellington
Dukes
Elyria West
Wolverines
Tim Bodnarsk
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Elyria Sports Hall of Fame
Friends of the Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame Society
Geoff Poyle
Ed Hansen
Elyria North
Nick Schmittle
Hansen
Schmittle
Midview
Poyle
Cleveland Indians
Buffalo
Elyria St. Jude
Elyria St. Mary
St. Jude
Yeager
Baumbick
Deidrick
Cubs
Tom Niedenfuebr
Gullickson
Esasky
Walker
Pete Rose
Jeff Russell
Tom Hume
Homer
Jays Blue
Boros
RBI
Carney
Ernie Whitt
Bell
Don McKirgan
Bear Bottom
Abe
Dexter
Don Irvine Jr
Conrad
Super T
Hey Tax Day
Sunny Brook
Jerry Ross Sr
Gallant
Matt
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