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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1985
Page
3
A new book The High School Football Player by William Wilkie and his son outlines how to prepare freshmen for recruitment. It covers target academics, weight lifting, diet, and realistic size and speed benchmarks for college players, stressing strong study habits alongside athletic excellence.
Chicago reliever Rick Sutcliffe, 8-7, placed on the 21 day disabled list amid a trio of hamstring, adductor, and shoulder injuries. President Dallas Green indicated Sutcliffe is likely out for the season after struggling with left leg pain during a Sunday bid against the Dodgers.
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins was arrested in Reston Virginia on a drunk in public charge with co defendant Stuart Miller of Arlington. The same report notes a Bradford England court ruled a stadium fire that killed 56 was misadventure due to burning tobacco. Indy car veteran Mario Andretti will miss a race day after surgery for a fractured collar bone following the Michigan 500.
Fragmented race card data shows numerous horses with speeds and bets such as Quinella payments and Time figures. Names like Osbourne Cervantes, Nic Breeze, and Almahurst appear amid odds and payouts, but details are incomplete and fragmented.
Elyria North Major team wins 2-1 over Boardman in a sectional baseball game. Dax Bramwell hit a two run homer in the third to give North a 2-0 lead. John Schneider pitched six strong innings in a tense finish as Boardman failed to score after loading the bases.
A flurry of NFL and MLB moves includes Falcons releasing several players, Bills naming Dick Jauron as assistant, Packers cutting McDowell, Chiefs signing Art Still, Giants releasing multiple backs and linebackers, and Expos signing Mike Ahearne. Mets send Well Latham to Tidewater. North leads Boardman in a key playoff game with a chance to advance to Portsmouth.
Elyria St Marys CYO football conditioning starts Thursday Aug 1 at McKinley School field north of Princeton and Sherman. Boys in grades 5-6 and 7-8 should report at 5 30 p m for one hour sessions. Wear gym shoes shorts and T shirtsOfficials Chuck Hoagland and Joe Gluvna can provide details.
The article reports veteran holdouts including Marvin Powell and Tony Dorsett seeking new contracts or negotiations. It notes Dorsett’s tax issues and potential camp fines, Cowboys waivers of Darryl Ursery, and Riggins headlines from a Washington Post report. Falcons and 49ers cut players. Oilers linebacker Gregg Bingham requests a trade amid irreconcilable differences with coach Campbell.
Eyewitness claims Larry Bird struck Nick Harris after a scuffle outside Chelsea's amid Celtics playoff run. Police record shows no arrest. Chelsea's officials deny incident. Bird's hand injury likely from on court play, not the alleged altercation.
Mundas and Thomas hit two homers for Seattle as they defeat Minnesota 6 2 in a high scoring game. Garman Thomas drove in three runs while Seattle's offense secure the lead early and hold on for the victory.
St Jude's conditioning for boys in seventh and eighth grade begins at the Elyria Catholic practice field Thursday at 5 30 p.m. Practice runs 5 30 to 7. Eligible students from Elyria St Agnes Avon St Mary Sheffield St Teresa and Avon Holy Trinity should report with shorts t shirt and football shoes. For more information call Coach Jim Tomsic at 365 0530.
Pine Valley, designed by George Crump near Clementon New Jersey, is described as brutally exacting with dense woods and vast traps. The 1914 1921 openings, 34 perfect shots 36 putts, and the 8 under par 64 by Bob Lewis Jr. in 1981 are noted, along with the course's treacherous, seaside-like character and storied record history.
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