08 Jul 1998
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1998
Page
1
Brazilian goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel saved penalties to seal a 4-2 shootout win after a 1-1 draw in the World Cup semifinal. The Chronicle reports the dramatic finish and Brazil advancing to the final.
Patrolman Todd Zack faced a jury on multiple charges including rape and sexual battery after rejecting a proposed plea that would have allowed a sentence under three years. Prosecutors argued he preyed on women in custody while his attorney claimed the women sought city favors.
Indians shine as six players join the American League All Stars at Coors Field in Denver. Roberto Alomar and Sandy Alomar Jr. star in the 13 8 victory with MVP Roberto going 3 for 4 including a homer while Sandy drives in a run and tags at the plate. Kenny Lofton Jim Thome Manny Ramirez Omar Vizquel and Bartolo Cotto contribute as AL rallies past the NL.
Lorain County group led by Pauline Leboda discusses circulating petitions to challenge water and sewer rate increases approved by City Council. She notes no strong opposition to the rises but plans a local meeting to gauge residents support for a potential referendum amid concerns about emissions from Nylonge Corp. on Lowell Street.
Elyria High School selects Michael Gillam to become principal, succeeding at Northwood Junior High after a unanimous school board vote. Gillam, 37, says he aims to boost student success and welcomes the high school challenges, noting the post was filled from internal candidates. Superintendent BE Jean Harper confirms the internal posting and team recommendation.
Cleveland Indians owner Richard Jacobs filed an NFL ownership application for the Browns expansion franchise and plans to pay a 150000 dollar fee for bid access. He is 73 and heads the Richard E Jacobs Group, which owns malls offices and hotels. The Plain Dealer cited his comment from a corporate jet and noted the fee is partly refundable if the bid fails.
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