Knight on kids and culture shaping high school sports
Indiana coach Bob Knight argues that today’s youth are unchanged. society and parents shift. The piece cites declines in civility, media influence, and cuts to high school programs, urging community support and discipline in sports as a remedy.
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Bob Knight
Indiana
Knight
NFL
NBA
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Midview
Hughes
LCC
Bill Albright
Paul Brown
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Brown
Massillion
Lorain teen denied football due to eligibility issues
Lorain’s James, an African American student who never joined a football squad, is described by Admiral King coach King as physically gifted yet hindered by four school transfers and proficiency test hurdles. Counselors note behavior and attendance challenges but praise his athletic potential and personal character.
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James
Lorain
Lorain High
Harrison
Admiral King
Southview
Avon Edges Elyria Catholic In Zone Defense Turnaround
Elyria Catholic erased an early Avon run by switching from 1 2 2 to man to man, limiting the Eagles after Janet Hovanitz hit four 3s. Zaborniak led with 18 points, Samek added 14, while Hovanitz finished 16 for Avon as EC improved to 1 1. The Panthers prepare for Wellington and Holy Name while EC hosts Columbia next.
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Zabornisk
Samek
Avon
Marty Yonkof
Elyria Catholic
Eagles
Janet Hovanitz
Hovanitz
Connie Rummel
Rummel
Jennifer Sieg
Cathy Geletka
Jessica Hughley
Jenny Krinks
Panthers
Wellington
Holy Name
The
Columbia
Dicken Griese share All Big 10 QB honors
PARK RIDGE IL AP Coaches and writers disagreed on the Big 10 top quarterback naming Billy Dicken Purdue by coaches and Brian Griese Michigan by media. Michigan led with seven first team picks by coaches and eight by the media while others like Enis Katzenmoyer Woodson Ray and more also earned spots across lists.
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Park Ridge
Billy Dicken
Purdue
Brian Griese
Michigan
Wolverines
Curtis Enis
Penn State
Tavian Banks
Iowa
Brian Alford
Andy Katzenmoyer
Ohio State
Charles Woodson
Marcus Ray
Enis
Katzenmoyer
Rangers stay unbeaten with win over Wellington Dukes
North Ridgeville Rangers improved to 2-0 by defeating Wellington Dukes 52-40. The Dukes stayed close at 21-19 at halftime before the Rangers exploded for 20 third-quarter points. Stephanie Bishop led with 15 points and Melissa Kuhl added 12.
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Wellington
North Ridgeville Rangers
Wellington Dukes
Dukes
Rangers
Stephanie Bishop
Melissa Kuhl
Fryman Fits In As Indians Land A Power Hitters
Indians general manager John Hart says Fryman is a gamer who will lift the club with a vocal fiery presence. Fryman compares himself to Matt Williams, noting his own 20 to 25 homer range and clutch hitting while expressing enthusiasm for Jacobs Field and Cleveland as his new home.
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Indians
John Hart
Matt Williams
Matt
Fryman
Indians pick up Jackson's option for 1999 season
The Cleveland Indians exercised Mike Jackson's 1999 option to retain the right handed reliever through next season. Jackson, 25, posted a 3.24 ERA in 71 games and 0.68 ERA in 13 playoff appearances, earning a career high 15 saves in 17 chances while filling the closer role earlier in the year. He will earn $2 million in 1999 and $22 million in the final year.
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Indians
Mike Jackson
Tribe
Jackson
Jose Mesa
Elyria schools face low black athletic participation problem
Elyria and Lorain leaders discuss a decline in black participation across football and other activities. Drug money and single parent households are cited as major factors, though some see signs of change. Coaches push outreach, eighth grade recruitment, and broader programs to reengage minority athletes.
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Notre Dame
Lou Holtz
Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria
Mayne
Tim Johnson
Elyria High
The
Pioneers
Oberlin High
Johnson
Lorain High
Donald Church
Ashland University
Church
Lorain
Ashland
Sandusky
Cook
Terry King
Gary Huff
Rod Moore
Lincoln University
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