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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1981
Page
9
Maury Allen popular series sparks fan talk about baseball legends. The weekend quiz tests eight correct answers including switch hitters Mantle and Rose, home run leaders, 1918 strikeout champ, and a Cleveland Indian batter holding major club records.
The Hackney School Boys Soccer Club from England visits North Olmsted High School Field for an exhibition against NOSO 16 and under as part of a three city Northeastern Ohio tour. Hackney’s David Kerslake captains the English School Boy’s Select Team.
Vikings players carry banners On Strike and join protesters outside the practice field before their first 198 season training camp. Fred McNeill state players representative says they will cross the line but stand with strikers for a few minutes and accept supporter buttons.
The NFLPA backs strikers as players face travel and practice demands at Mankato with a preseason looming. Bears add veterans Watts and Earl before new signings. Kubin signs with Washington, Todd and Nelson inked. Parker and Marren request release. Yankowski granted free agency. Cowboys cut Jim Morrison.
A chaotic timeline tracks a major league baseball strike from June through August, with federal mediation, owner and player negotiations, and multiple failed talks. The period includes attempts to set free agent compensation, a $50 million stake insurance plan, and U.S. government involvement, culminating in a settlement on August 9 after an all-star break. The season resumes August 10 in Cleveland.
The Cleveland Force named Paul Garofalo public relations director and Scott Wolstein outlined the 1981-1982 radio and TV schedule. WJW-850 AM will air all 44 games, Preview will show 12 home games, and WKYC Channel 3 will host a doubleheader debut on Nov 22 against the New Memphis Americans. Negotiations with WUAB channel 43 cover away games, with up to 13 telecasts and possible cable games depending on Ted Stepien's network. Bert Wolstein announced a half interest buy in Four Seasons Racquet Club, the Force training facility and shop. Bob Shemory was named director of youth development. he previously coached at Kent State.
Lorain area squads advance in multiple classes to state semifinals and finals this weekend at Butler Rodman Park. Beal and Amherst AC lead Class D, facing non area clubs if they win. Class B semifinals include North Ridgeville Dairy Queer and Lorain UPC, with Class E and F G H champions from local regions awaiting Saturday action.
The Elyria West 13-year-old All-Stars travel to Boardman for a 2 pm doubleheader in a double elimination state tournament. West advanced by routing Akron Kenmore in the district championship game.
Promoter Don King promotes Roberto Duran’s August 9 comeback to Cleveland Public Hall by staging a public workout in Terminal Tower. About 500 spectators watched Duran, weighing 161 pounds, train as he aims to reach 154 for his junior middleweight bout against Nino Gonzalez. Gonzalez defeated sparring partner Gil Rosario, while King urged crowd support to sell out tickets.
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Ted Stepien plans a deal to erase 4.5 million owed to Nationwide Advertising and raise his share to 82.01 percent. The proxy pegged fiscal 1981 losses at 3.95 million, double 1980, due to weak attendance and high costs.
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