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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1998
Page
2
Mark McGwire connected for his 55th home run of the season sending a ball out of Busch Stadium. The day also featured upsets in the World Nationals, reshaping the motorsports slate on the B4 sports page.
Morgantown, West Virginia awaits a high profile college football matchup with Ohio State fans anticipating a pivotal Friday night showdown. In New Jersey, Toms River celebrates a local sports victory as champions return home to fanfare.
David Duval seals a two stroke victory at the World Series of Golf final at Firestone Country Club. He finished 2-under 68 in the final round, being the only player to break par in every round. Phil Mickelson tied for second with 68, Davis Love III shot 65 for third. Former Akron resident John Cook struggled.
David Duval shoots 269 to edge Phil Mickelson 271 at Firestone South course. Duval earns $405,000, boosting 1998 PGA Tour earnings to a tour-best $2,070,283. After final round 66, Mickelson finished two behind. Duval said, I played quite well.
Richie Sexson delivered a seventh inning grand slam to rally Cleveland past Oakland 9-4, as he rejoined the Indians from Buffalo and boosted his case for more playing time ahead of Jim Thome’s return. Sexson crushed a 1-1 Worrell pitch into left for a game turning shot, noting it felt destined to leave the park. Manager Mike Hargrove praised the rookie’s big hit as a confidence builder while planning to keep Thome in the lineup but finding spots for Sexson.
Berea enters the season with a stronger roster and a new energy after posting a 7-3 record last year under Dave McFarland. Senior tailback Paul Cook leads a backfield with Nick Roth at quarterback and Jim Johncock as a two-way starter. The Braves aim to improve on a 4-3 Pioneer Conference mark and return to prominence after three straight non winning seasons.
Indians face the Athletics at Jacobs Field with Burba (11-9 4.00) opposing Stein (5-7 5.70). Fox Sports Ohio and WEOL 930 AM WTAM 1100 AM provide coverage.
1997 record 7 3 conference Pioneer 4 3 top players Paul Cook tailback and defensive back Alex Stepanovich two way tackle Nick Roth quarterback and defensive back. Fast fact tailback Paul Cook gained 1527 yards last season ranking among top five rushers in school history. Braves dominated Pioneer Conference 1982 92 eight league titles four playoff appearances. Berea faces numbers game with 70 players turning out versus Strongsville and Brunswick which average 100 candidates.
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