High school gridiron previews signal strong 1981 season
C-T sports notes 1981 prep football opens Sept 4 with two a day practices. Last year Clearview tied Lakeland with Vermilion then fell 21-20 in overtime to Mogadore in the Class A playoffs. Elyria High slipped to 3-7 while Elyria Catholic went 9-1 in the Erie Coast Conference.
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C T kicks off football season with season preview
The Chronicle-Telegram begins high school football coverage with a season preview, Camp Capsule analysis on Page B-5, and last year standings on Page B-10. It previews daily team features until Sept. 4 and outlines upcoming major football editions. The report highlights Elyria West, Vermilion, Wellington, Avon, and area conference races.
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Indians glad to see Brewers leave
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cleveland Indians 8 to 5 as Cecil Cooper piled up four hits four runs scored and an RBI in a series standout. Cooper upped his average to .300 while Cooper and the Brewers handed Cleveland a late-season setback and left town with optimism.
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Pruitt Aims Higher As Browns Rely On Ground Game
Cleveland Browns fullback Mike Pruitt, rising from two 1,000 yard seasons and Pro Bowl invites, targets 1,500 rushing yards in 1981. He notes progress as a receiver with 63 catches last season, while Cleveland emphasizes a strong ground attack to balance Brian Sipe’s passing.
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White Sox players eyed to throw Oakland series for playoff path
A Tribune survey reveals seven White Sox starters and several pitchers discussing throwing a four game set in Oakland to reach the AL West playoff. Manager Tony LaRussa said he would likely order losses if that earned them a postseason berth. The report notes owners split the season after a players strike and required a playoff.
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Tribune survey shows White Sox could boost Royals or A's in second-half chase while holding a strong overall lead. Most players would throw games to help Oakland for a World Series, with only two saying they wouldn’t, and several NL and AL scores follow, including Expos over Pirates and Yankees over Tigers.
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