Commercial sponsors hijack sports and threaten integrity
An opinion piece denounces living billboards in sports with names on hats, shoes, jackets, and event titles. It cites Miller Lite and Virginia Slims branding at major events, asks where the line should be drawn, and warns of outcomes like manipulated results if profits drive decisions. The piece also notes Elyria Catholic grad Bob Stang thriving at Case Western Reserve and Bret Lambdin attending an Ohio University wrestling clinic.
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Virginia Slims
Danny Sullivan
Associated Press
Elyria Catholic
Bob Stang
Case Western Reserve
Boh
Stang
Oilers announce Ted Green leaves for private business
Edmonton Oilers confirm assistant coach Ted Green has departed to pursue private business interests. Philadelphia Flyers designate Paul Holmgren as new assistant coach. College Fathleigh Dickinson reports Stan Wright resigns as athletic director, with Barbara Leshinsky named interim athletic director.
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Edmonton Oilers
Ted Green
Philadelphia Flyers
Paul Holmgren
Fathleigh —Dickinson
Stan Wright
Barbara Leshinsky
Borje Latming
Toronto Maple Leafs
San Antonio Gunslingers
Jay Sigel
United States
Pine Valley
Great Britain and Ireland
Bob Lewis Jr
Warren
Ohio
Clark Burroughs
Boxing cards in Irvine and Hollywood prompt wide welterweights
Disjointed boxing report notes bouts in Irvine and Hollywood with fighters from California and Utah. Mentions Sean Manning Ireland Bert Lee and several weight classes in a fragmented schedule.
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Mieeday
Inglewood
Cald
JB Willamson
Lon Angelzs
Jammy
Valley
Calif
Wiener
Hollywood
Chris Schwenke
Salt Lake Oty
Milburn Lights Baton Rouge Festival Start
Rod Milburn touched the Olympic flame to a brass cauldron in Baton Rouge framing a jazz filled opening for the National Sports Festival. The official ceremony is set for Friday at LSU Tiger Stadium with a 76,000 seat capacity.
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Rod Milburn
Baton Rouge
LSU
Tiger Stadium
Lindsey Nelson
Green Bay Packer
Paul Hornung
Turner Broadcast System
U.S
Tel Aviv
Israel
Amateurs clash in PBA Austin Open after fourth round
In Texas on Monday the bowling field reached the fourth round of the Pro Bowling Association Austin Open. Matches spotlight Amistar Amis and top totals from Mt Obony Beach, Guppy Troup of Neptune, Bit Bellery of Englewood, Gary Skidmore of Albuquerque, Matt Baker of Garden Grove, and Dave Ferraro of Kingston with strong scores and move toward match play.
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Texas
Amorathe
Women golfers advance from Hinsdale qualify round
Amateur golf US Women s Championship qualifiers held at Hinsdale Golf Club list scores for competitors. Names include Lisa Sedoba from Plantation Florida Pat Milton Canton Ohio TanE Kang Plyria Diana Schwab Kettering Ohio Ardes Peoria Marie Kirby Sioux Falls Marianne Mortis Middletown and others with rounds ranging from 36 to 47 over par 72.
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U.S
Hinsdale
US Omens
Findlay
Lisa Sedoba
Norwalk Raceway Park Moto X Results July 19
Reading lists riders and results from Norwalk Raceway Park with numerous riders from Ridgeville Shelby Parma and nearby towns competing in 125A 250 classes. Open and ATC events feature riders like Joe Hart Avon Lake Todd Williams Fremont and Kim Harris Wellington with multiple sponsors and locations noted.
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Orwalk Raceway Park
Pee Wee Jamin Balas
Ridgeville
Karl Warkner
Tye Howard
Shelby
Scott Prahl
Parma
Mim
Jason Halas
Bully Chapman
Tiros Mint
Jon Agin
Zanesowice
Walt Wlodarsky
Berlin Huts
Mike Cain
Cardington
Hick
Terry Dellman
Amherst
Art Jackson
N Hidgevilley
Jahn
Green Springs
Chip Overmytur
Fremont
DJ Heberlein
Medina
Bob Hassel
Avon
West tops Akron Kenmore to move toward district final
Elyria West Senior All-Stars defeated Akron Kenmore 13 to 7 to reach the district finals in a double elimination event. Todd Strebel powered the win with a 425 foot homer and 3 hits as West advances to face Elyria North at North Recreation Park tonight.
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Elyria West
West
Akron Kenmore
North Recreation Park
Elyria North
Todd Strebel
Strebel
Akron
Travis Bush
Darrell Powell
James Qualls
Qualls
Becker’s tough manager cautions on Boris Becker
Iverson with a strong warning tone, Ion Tiriac escorts Boris Becker to exit after halting a press session. He asserts the prodigy could be the greatest if managed properly, while questions about Becker remain unanswered and journalists are denied further remarks.
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Scary Transylvanian
Boris Becker
Tinae
Tire
Becker
Tiriac
Das Wunderkind
Tinac
Hey Sport Dominates Ohio Sires Stakes Trot with Track-Record Push
Hey Sport driven by Bull Irvine wins Northfield Ohio Sires Stakes trotting race. The roan colt marks a new mark and sits at sixth straight win in 2004 and eighth straight this year, coming close to the track record in a high‑stakes event.
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George Verban
C-T
Northfield
Hey Sport
Bull Irvine
Lavestore Harry
Rome
Falcons sign Fralic as Dorsett Strock rule changes loom
Falcons reach agreement with Bill Fralic the No.2 pick in the 1985 NFL draft after talks with the high school standout and wrestler. Dorsett misses camp, Strock unsigned, Dolphins add more holdouts. 49ers Jerry Rice set to sign a five year deal to join camp in Rocklin California. Bengals Wade reports for camp as a free agent. Giants Adams signs four straight one year deals and reports to camp. Packers cut Winckler and Mayo while Knickrehm joins from Tampa Bay. Selmon evaluates surgery and retirement plans after injury.
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Atlanta Falcons
Bill Fralic
University of Pittsburgh
Falcons
World Wrestling Federation
Dallas Cowboys
Tony Dorsett
Dorsett
Los Angeles
Wilt Stewart
Stewart
Miami Dolphins
Don Strock
Dolphins
Strock
SAN Francisco 43Ers
Jerry Rice
San Francisco 49Ers
Rocklin
Calif
49Ers
Cincinnati Bengals
Mike Wade
Bengals
NEW York Giants
George Adams
Green Bay Packers
Bob Winckler
Wisconsin
Bill Mayo
Tennessee
Gene Knickrehm
Utah
Knickrehm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lee Roy Selmon
NFL and USFL Team Signings and Releases Snapshot
NFL clubs announce multiple signings across positions including Bill Frac Bob Winckler Gene Knickrehm and Jame Kimmel with Rams Williams and Eagles Cunningham among others. Steelers Tom Pixon departs Cardinal Lance Smith Novacek join Cardinals. USFL SA Gunslingers release all 46 players due to overdue payroll checks.
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National Football League
Atlanta Falcon
Bill Frac
Green Bay Packers
Cal Bob Winckler
Bill Mayo
Gene Knickrehm
LOS Angeles Rangers
Jame Kimmel
LOS Angeles Rams
Kevin Williams
NEW England Patriots
Gerard Phelan
NEW York Jets
Doug Allen
Bill Wallace
Troy Benson
NEW York Giants
George Adams
John Four
Uteuarterback
Philadelphia Eagles
Randall
Lally-Fiedler wins qualifier in North Ridgeville
Lally-Fiedler Chevrolet of Maple Heights won the United States Slowpitch Softball Association Class 1D qualifier at North Ridgeville earning a trip to Parkersburg West Virginia. They stayed undefeated in the winner's bracket, lost 11 10 to Dimatri DAKS Parma, then won the championship 3 0. The state tournament in Cincinnati will include Dimatri DAKS and Paponetti's with the remaining spots allotted to fourth through sixth place teams. The Aug 23 4 state tourney date is set.
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West
Kenmore
North
Jim Klingshirn
Steve Yerley
Klingshirn
Jeff Neugebaur
Yearley
North Ridgeville
Lally-Fiedler Chevrolet
Maple Heights
Parkersburg
United States
Dimatri-Daks
Parma
Lally-Fiedler
Dimatr'i
Paponettis of
Brookpark
Cincinnati
Sweet Creme Donut Shop of
Elyria
Paponetti's
Smittie's
Elyna
Red Onion of
Brunswick
Church League Playoff Opens Elyria Showdown
St Jude's faces Pilgrim United Church of Christ in a best of three series to decide Elyria's church softball title. Play begins tonight on Diamond Two at South Park Recreation with two games at 6 15. If needed a third game will follow.
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Elyria
St Jude's
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
Elyna Church
South Park Recreao
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Fargo
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University of Southern California
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Martin Jane
Laura Gildemeister
Lisa Bender
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Houston
Mike DePalmer
Knoxville
Tenn
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Jake LaMotta
Ring Magazine
Jose Napoles
Manuel Ortiz
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al Brown
Tom Jackling
Young Stribling
Lord Lonsdale
London
National Sporting Club
Prince Mohammed
World Boxing Council
Forum
Schwenke
Norwalk Raceway
Matt Carandang
Barberton
St. Jude’s
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Cote
Jamey Qualls
Lanung
Solmcki
Steve Stroup
Todd Steebel
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Dennis Gerhardinger
Hoy Hines
Brian Rosenkatler
Laning
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Stolmicks
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Genovese
Molaicki
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Kenmore Joo
Matt Caran
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Jim Klingstitn
Slese Vearley
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