OHSAA chief upbeat as football playoffs expand
Ohio High School Athletic Association commissioner Richard Armstrong projects growth and stability amid court battles over eligibility. He notes football playoffs expanding to 80 teams over four weeks at Ohio Stadium, with dates set for November finals. A survey on four class basketball and stricter academic standards may follow, while a push for school sportsmanship murals aims to boost conduct statewide.
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Browns trim roster as Whitwell may join injured list
Browns release nine players reducing to 61, including veterans Wade Manning and Thomas Brown. Mike Whitwell to be placed on injured list after knee surgery. Browns shift to Baldwin Wallace facility in Berea as workouts resume ahead of Thursday’s exhibition vs Eagles.
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Padres roar past Mets in home win at Jack Murphy Stadium
The Padres defeated the Mets 3-1 behind strong pitching from Eric Shaw and Rich Gossage at Jack Murphy Stadium. The win stretched San Diego’s NL West lead to nine games over Atlanta as New York dropped four back in the NL East.
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Old Guard lifts pro tour as Trevino seeks comeback
The final rounds centered on Trevino, Player and Wadkins with a storm delaying play and fans watching a dramatic veteran comeback. Nicklaus aimed for a record sixth PGA Championship and a 20th major, while Zoeller faced a back issue that may keep him from the field. The event marked a high point for the World Series of Golf with a $126 000 first prize and a $700 000 purse across 42 players in a CBS broadcast era.
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Lewis Leads Team of Olympians at Budapest Grand Prix
Carl Lewis headline the Budapest Grand Prix as he wins the 100 meters in 10.05 seconds, leading a field including boycott nations. The meet, featuring Olympic athletes and boycotting bloc competitors, drew 300 plus athletes from 37 nations and highlighted performances similar to Olympic marks.
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Steelers Waive Harris as NFL Teams Trim Rosters
Harris sits and waits for any offer after being waived as NFL teams began rosters cuts. The Steelers released six others including running back Henry Odom and safety Greg Best amid a flurry of trades and cuts across Denver Green Bay Cincinnati San Francisco and other clubs.
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