Barons Pay Dispute Shows Limits of Big Salary Mindset
A Guthrie era column argues that the Cleveland Barons plight and inflated player pay reveal a dangerous inflation in professional sports salaries. It notes teams struggle financially while big contracts attract scrutiny and may depress franchise values, urging restraint without enslaving athletes.
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Tus
Tony Dorsett
Reggie Jackson
Yankees
Thurman Munson
Disneyland
Medina girls lead Lakeland race with strong league effort
Medina sits atop the Lakeland conference at 7-1 overall, aiming to expand its lead as rivals like Oberlin and Midview clash with implied title implications. The schedule includes a Wednesday game at Wellington and a Thursday Bay versus Westlake/Olmsted Falls slate, with several makeups and cross-division contests surrounding the race.
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Oberlin
Lakeland
Indians
Wellington
Dukes
North Padgeviile
Amherst
Rangers
Midwew
Whch
Clearview
Wellington Domight
Midview
Medina
Sailors of Vermilion
Jess Amherst
Comets
Clearven
Brookside
Avon Lake and Several High School Games Schedule
A busy set of high school basketball matchups is listed across multiple venues. Avon Lake faces Rocky River at 6 30, Strongsville plays Midview at 8 15, and Elyria Catholic meets Olmsted Falls at 6 30 with Avon vs Brooklyn at 8 30.
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Avon Lake
Rocky River
Strongsville
Midview
Elytia
Basketball Playoff Brackets Narrow to Columbus Trailing Districts
Area teams chart a complex March path to Columbus with multiple district and regional matchups set at Lincoln West Ashland and nearby sites. Key games include Admiral King Lorain vs Cloverleaf Westlake winners, Elyria St Jude’s late surge, Avon Lake and North Olmsted contenders, and a string of district finals leading to Bowling Green and Ashland College districts.
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New London-Western Reserve
Ashland District
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Admiral King-Lorain
Cloverleaf-Westlake
Brunswick-Southview
Ig Amherst-Elyna
Admiral King Dreter
Ashland College
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Sandusky St . Mary
New London
Lorain Cathole
Olmsted Falls
Avon Brookis
Firelands
Wellington
Elyna West
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Elyna
Sanousey
Cawanoga Heights
Lutheran West
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Nedma
Warmneilie
Weptlake
North Gimme
Indepandance
Rogby Hiver
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Avon
Furien Lake Drie
Guaterence
Coal Niemiec
Shaner Heaphrts
Cheveland
Lakewind
Admiral King Stat Renney
Mike Niemiec
Als
Getst
Lorain County
Avon faces Lutheran West in pivotal Inland Conference clash
Avon, the defending Inland Conference champion, hosts state ranked Lutheran West as both teams seek a crucial win. Avon sits at 4-9 while Lutheran West stands strong, aiming to assert control over the title with a Tuesday night showdown.
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Avon
Lutheran West
Avon Eagles
Columbia
Keystone
Wildcats
Firelands
South Amherst
Cavaliers
Firelands Gais
Buckeye
Bucks
Owens leads 43rd 600 series in area bowling meet
Shirley Owens bowled a 614 series to headline the weekend bowling, with games of 224 201 and 189. Barbara Burke and Edith Spencer posted strong scores, while Lou Hicks led the Rainbow Couples with 550. Shirely Owens also starred in local league action.
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Barbara Burke
Edith Spencer
Lou Hicks
Rainbow
Judy Adams
Stoney
Purtzer Captures LA Open With Final Round Breakthrough
Tom Purtzer overcame a three stroke lead and bogeys to defeat Lanny Wadkins by one at the Los Angeles Open. Purtzer finished 72 for a 273 total to win $40,000. Wadkins earned $22,900 and Fuzzy Zoeller finished third with 276. The event closed the winter tour and starts the Invernee Classic in Lauderhill next Thursday.
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Jerry McGee
Jerry Pate
Larry Nelson
Ken Sull
Tom Kite
Purtzer
Phoenix
Ariz
Lanny Wadkins
Des Moines
Iowa
Bob Gilder
Arizona State
Wadkins
U.S
Purwer
Fuzzy Zoeller
Craig Stadler
Lauderhill
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Thursay
Oberlin Opens Ohio Conference Tournament Action
Oberlin visits Mount Union in the North opening round as defending champion and 10-12 overall, while Baldwin Wallace hosts Heidelberg in the South. Kenyon, Ohio Northern, and Mount Union chase third with Ada and Muskingum also featured. rounds shift through Otterbein and Wooster as the bracket unfolds.
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Wooster
Ohio Athletic Conference
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Mount Union
Ohio Northern
Kenyon
Ada
Baldwin Wallace
Heidelberg
SCOTS
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Baldwin-Wallace Heidelberg
Tigers
Capital
Obio Wessey
All-Division Cagers Named in Ohio Conference
Wittenberg star Rick White and Tim Appleton of Pittsburgh headline the all-divisional selection as Ohio Conference honors span North and South squads. Northern picks include Mark Henschen and Dave Long, with notable contributions from Bradley Longberry and Napoleon Allen among others.
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Wittenberg
Rick White
Kenyon
Tim Appleton
Ohio
White
Athens
Appleton
Pittsburgh
Greg Seay
Tipp City
Marvin Smailey
Muskingums
Otterbein
Ed Williams
Capital
Napoleon Allen
Ricky Lee
Muskingum
Pete Liptrap
OAC
Norwalk Wins Northern Ohio League Wrestling Title
Norwalk's wrestlers piled up 181 percent to clinch the Northern Ohio League championship on Saturday. Bellevue placed second, with Galion third. Willard, Shelby, Columbian, and Upper Sandusky followed. Norwalk produced individual champions Kevin Wetzel 106, Chris Bonck 126, Jeff Schaffer 132, Mark Hester 138, Pat Broan 145, and heavyweight Mark Lane.
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Shelby
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Kevin Wetzel
Chris Bonck
Jeff Schaffer
Mark Hester
Pat Broan
Mark Lane
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