Gerald Gaines The Greatest Oberlin Athlete Remembered
Gerald Gaines is hailed as Oberlin's greatest athlete after his death, with a hometown tribute detailing his high school basketball dominance in 1925 to 1927, his state championships, and later tennis success. The piece notes racial barriers, compares eras, and calls for a sports hall plaque in his honor.
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Cavs rally past Hawks in overtime thriller
Elyria night action saw the Cavs erase an eight point halftime deficit to beat the Hawks 75 72 in overtime. Dave Adelsberg 16 Johnny Willis 14 and Greg Roch 13 led the Cavs while Greg Rogers top scored for the Hawks with 21. Roy Craighead led the Blazers with 27 in a 65 52 win over the Sixers. The All Star lineup features players from Cavaliers Hawks Knicks Lakers Blazers and Sixers with Rosters finalized for Wednesday night showcase.
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Browns owner Art Modell hip replacement planned
Browns owner Art Modell announced a hip replacement set for February 2 at the Cleveland Clinic while expressing optimism about his team's progress. He praised newcomers Marc Bavaro and Picatie, noted rookies Bill Johnson and Gerald Dixon debuting, and outlined plans for training camp ending soon.
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Rice seeks $16 million deal from 49ers
In a sprawling negotiation, Jerry Rice demands $16 million over four years from the San Francisco 49ers. Owner Edward DeBartolo Jr signals a season-long holdout possibility, while team president Carmen Policy negotiates with Rice’s agent. The gap is reported near $1.5 million as Philadelphia’s Andre Waters pushes for roughly $775,000 with the Eagles amid a separate trade demand.
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Vermilion Sailors face rebuilding with young lineup
Vermilion coach Ralph Mayer says the Sailors are reloading after graduating eight players, with a quick, hardworking squad and competition for every position. He notes two returning linemen Shuster and Grote and a host of new candidates on both offense and defense as the Erie Shore Conference race looms.
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