Studio Wrestling echoes in sports TV debates and USFL risks
Column notes TV's growing control of sports shapes events like the USFL and asks if entertainment prime time will replace true competition. OSU coach Earle Bruce voices concerns about junior signings and academics, while Elyria Legion baseball honors coach Bob Rieth after a 30 year stint and a 1978- era milestone.
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Elyria Merchants sweep Strongsville in doubleheader rout and thriller
Elyria built a 12-0 win in the opener scoring 15 hits led by Mike Treuvel and Chris Check with three apiece while Jon Burger doubled twice. In the nightcap Elyria erased an 8-1 deficit, tying 8-8 in the third and winning 10-9 on Chris Sito RBI single in the eighth. Sito led with four hits two triples while Dan Fischer and Bob Linday added multiple hits. Geoff Schneider earned the win in relief, improving to 8-2 as Elyria moved to 17-8 overall and 9-2 in the second half, one-half game behind Sandusky.
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Jim Dwyer
Baltimore
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Rick Camp
Craig McMurtry
Owens takes dual role with Phils
Paul Owens becomes Phillies field boss after Pat Corrales firing as the team slides behind the Cardinals in the NL East. He pledges to manage through October and fix inconsistent hitting led by stars Schmidt and Morgan in a 6 2 loss to Houston.
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Philadelphia Phillies
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Frank Lucchesi
Mike Schmidt
Gary Matthews
Joe Morgan
von Hayes
Bo Diaz
Blue Jays rise in AL East on Bobby Ball surge
The Blue Jays improved to 52-35 after an 8-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. Manager Bobby Cox deflects the nickname Bobby Ball while Toronto shows solid pitching, clutch hitting, power and defense as it tops the division. Other MLB results include Brewers over Rangers 4-3 in game one, Yankees 4 Twins 2, Red Sox 7 Angels 2, Tigers 4 A’s 2, Orioles 9 Mariners 4, and Braves 7 Mets 4 with Royster keying a late rally.
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Dieken sidelined indefinitely after knee surgery
Browns tackle Doug Dieken underwent arthroscopic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic to repair a fracture in the articular cartilage of his right knee. Team physician Dr. John Bergfeld offered no precise rehab timeline, while coach Sam Rutigliano expected a possible two to three weeks in camp with a chance to play in preseason. Dieken has started 162 straight games in a 13 year career. The Sept. 4 season opener is at home vs. the Minnesota Vikings.
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Burel Eagles First-Ever Eagle at Indian Hollow
Dennis Burel carded his first eagle Sunday at Indian Hollow ninth hole. He used a three wood to reach the green and sank a 20 foot putt to hole out the 465 yard hole. Mn Erikmene Howard Chambers. Seema he.
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Browns hit heat in second day of camp at Lakeland
Browns intense practice at Lakeland Community College ends early as Rutigliano halts drills over reckless pattern work and tackles. He weighs cutting five or six players after Saturday rookie scrimmage with Buffalo Bills, weather and injuries may change that. Sixty six in camp, 42 rookies. bonuses cited for free agents.
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Schafer Faces Challenge as Top Wisconsin Pass Receiver
Schafer, a converted wide receiver now third leading in Wisconsin history, weighs options after training camp. Teammates Gibler and Winslow set passing yardage marks, while John Brown lands on did not report list with a shoulder injury. Schafer aims to finish his degree and considers CFL, USFL or new league if football ends.
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Pittsburgh
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Schafer
Columbia Tabs Verdi Cage Coach Switch
Columbia High School triggers a coaching shake up as Michael Verdi resigns as girls basketball coach to take over the Raiders boys program. He follows Dave Kuhn who stepped down after a 2-11 Inland Conference and 5-16 season.
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Chuck Grimes
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South advances in all star tourney semifinals
Elyria South capitalized on errors by Elyria West to take a 4-0 lead and win 5-2 in the Northern bracket semifinal of the Junior All-Star Tournament. They advance to face Elyria North in the finals, needing two wins. Gary Henry had two hits, Mark Jones earned the win with five innings of relief from Jimmy Piazza, allowing three hits and no runs.
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North
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Elyria West Pulls Off Big Win In Narrow Tilt
In a score by innings recap Elyria West leans on winning pitcher Mark Jones Ip-5 and Jimmy Piazza relief to edge Ely-BBC 1572 Elyria South 680 0002-255. Hitting led by Jackie Woods Paul Alonge Lewis Dunlap Gary Henry with two hits apiece. Losing side features James Qualls Dennis Gerhardinger Calvin Jackson Travis Bush.
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Paul Alonge
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Joe Dallas
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Jim Harding
Dennis Gerhardinger
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Travis Bush
St Mary A outpaces Lorain Church of God 29 to 3 in softball
St Mary A rolled to a 29 3 win over Lorain Church of God after scoring seven runs in the fourth inning. The club, now 13 4, also claimed a forfeit win on Friday as Wirsham, Harlow and Salva led a strong hitting attack while Sherrill and Salling struggled on the mound. In other action Wes Comm Audio beat Elyria Elks 11 9 behind Colemans wining pitching and two hit efforts from Shoberg Shuss and Schroeder Jr.
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