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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1998
Page
2
The NFL Oilers secure their first preseason victory by defeating the Atlanta Falcons. Horton grabs a share of the British senior leaderboard as the B lines move on to page five for detailed standings.
Baseball fans recall Vic Raschi’s four hit shutout of the Indians and a vivid 1948 pennant race. The piece notes Raschi’s standout prime from 1948 to 1953, with a 132-66 career mark and 106 complete games, arguing his Hall of Fame case. It contrasts past levels of competition with modern divisions and personal memories.
In St Petersburg Dwight Gooden pitched in his hometown as the Indians defeated the Devil Rays 5-1. Jose Thome broke a bone in his right hand on a seventh inning pitch and will miss four to six weeks, likely returning for the playoffs. Richie Sexson was optioned to Buffalo to replace him and manager Mike Hargrove said Sexson would get a regular role as the lineup adjusts.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Chad Ogea is placed on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in the middle finger of his throwing hand. The move, retroactive to July 30, is his third injured list stint this season. Ogea has started seven games, posting a 4-2 record and 5.59 ERA. The Indians also optioned infielder-outfielder Richie Sexson to Buffalo.
In Athens the United States rallied to beat Italy 80 77 in the World Basketball Championship quarterfinals. Rudy Tomjanovich soared to celebrate a late 3 point miss by Carlton Myers, lifting a team that trailed by seven with five minutes left to a dramatic win.
The ESPN USA Today coaches poll places Ohio State atop the pre season ranking as Michigan holds the AP lead based on 1997 results. Marcus Ray of Michigan notes the rivalry remains heated with the November 21 showdown in Columbus looming and both teams eye strong November runs.
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