Garvey earns praise amid hero debate in sports world
Column questions the bias in sports media toward anti heroes while praising Steve Garvey as a model athlete. The piece contrasts public images of players like Staubach Walton Namath with Garvey, arguing for respect for clean, family oriented stars.
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Don Sutton
Steve Garvey
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Roger Staubach
Goodie Two Shoes
Bill Waltons
Joe Namaths
Sutton
American League Boxes Attendance at Thoroughbred Tracks 1977
The total attendance at thoroughbred racing tracks in the United States in 1977 was 50,571,908.
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United States
Major League Standings and Wednesday Night Games
Major League standings note varied records. Tonight’s schedule includes Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, St Louis at Houston with Rick Porcello? Portrayed pitcher. Philadelphia at San Diego with Owchinko. Montreal at New York. San Francisco at Montreal. Chicago at Atlanta. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. St Louis at Houston. Montreal at Los Angeles. Philadelphia at San Diego. night games listed with uncertain phrasing.
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Bowling notices and openings for local leagues
The Rosemarys Babies league at Center Ridge bowls Thursdays at 12 30 p m and will meet Aug 31 at 11 a m with openings for new bowlers contact Lorie Scherer at 227 7534 All Cardi Home League members are urged to attend a Thursday meeting at Cardi Lanes 8 p m Pee Wee Bantam leagues form at Elyria Bowling Center for boys and girls up to 11 years old starting Sept 9 at 10 a m and 1 p m for more information contact Lee at 322-2790 Instructions will also be provided
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Saints rely on underclassmen for better defense this season
Southview aims for a winning record behind a youthful roster with nine lettermen and many sophomores and juniors. The team joins Elyria Catholic Elyria West and Lorain Catholic in a growing area conference. Coach Chuck Bryant expects improved defense but notes inexperience remains a hurdle.
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Southview
Elyria Catholic
Elyria West
Lorain Catholic
Chuck Bryant
Saints face tough schedule amid reshuffled roster
The article details major NFL roster moves across teams with trades and injuries, highlighting the Saints as Bryant aims to navigate inexperience. It notes outgoing names like Barber ton and Akron St. Vincent, and lists upcoming opponents such as Elyria Catholic, Lorain High, Admiral King, Hoban, and Kent Roosevelt as Southview prepares for a demanding schedule.
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Southview
John Marshall
Last Out Escapes Red Sox In Slugfest With Mariners
Red Sox edge Mariners 10-9 after three late runs in bottom of the ninth in a game marked by 16 extra-base hits. Jim Rice hit his 34th homer as Boston maintained a 7.5 game margin over the Yankees in the AL East while other scores: Royals beat White Sox 3-2, Rangers 11, Blue Jays 3, Brewers 10, Tigers 1, Orioles 7, A’s 3. Yankees beat Angels 4-1.
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Wellington star Dan Brinker commits to Hiram College
Dan Brinker a three year Wellington starter, accepts a general scholarship to Hiram College to compete in basketball and track. He served as tri captain, earned second team all league and county, honorable mention in all district, and ranks among Wellington’s top 10 scorers. In track he won the Lakeland high jump title, placed second in sectionals, and qualified for state with six feet two inches.
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Dan Brinker
Wellington
Hiram College
Brinker
Lakeland
Sanker Defends Elyria Club Championship Title
Dr. Ron Sanker successfully defended his Elyria County Club championship title by beating Paul Minnich 6 5. Sanker led after the morning 18 holes with a 70 and closed out on the 13th hole of the afternoon round to seal the 36 hole win.
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Elyria
Paul Minnich
Sanker
Minnich
Americans dominate world swimming titles in Berlin
The United States won 23 golds and set eight world records at the FINA championships. East Germany, led by Barbara Krause who secured the lone German gold, struggled as the Americans led in points 473 to 204 over the Soviet Union. Greg Louganis claimed the men's platform title with 844.11 points, while David McCagg won the 100m freestyle.
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James Montgomery
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Wis
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Nick Nevid
Joe Bottom
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Soviet Union
Polish Fishermen Meet Tonight At Local Club
An officers meeting for the Polish Fishermen's Club is set for 7 30 p m today in the lower half of the United Polish Club Lorain. A regular membership gathering at the University of Georgia will be held Friday with Carolyn Lehr head women's basketball coach and administrative assistant in attendance at the same venue.
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Lorain
University OF Georgia
Carolyn Lehr
Bay City Bays Line Rebuild Faces Tough Fresh Start
Bay coaches focus on a stronger line and improved handling as they enter the Southwestern Conference season. Optimism remains high despite recognizing the conference’s difficulty, with a schedule featuring multiple road tests and key matchups against league rivals.
Reds owners, managers fault noted in slump
Bench condemns blame, saying all are to blame as the team slips below .500 with only five more runs than opponents in a 12 game stretch. Anderson calls this his best managing job in nine years amid injuries and a weak offense. Wagner cites long-term contracts as a factor, insisting nine players must perform to end the skid.
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