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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1990
Page
6
Reader Jerry Rombach invites laughs with old and new sport jokes including a talking dog gag and Ruth versus DiMaggio punchline. He notes this summer need for lighter sports humor amid grim headlines and asks readers to send in more jokes to Chronicle-Telegram.
Arkansas moves toward resignation from the Southwest Conference effective June 30 1991. The Cotton Bowl may become an open bowl if the conference cannot retain strong members. Arkansas has hosted the Cotton Bowl for the past two years and the decision hinges on trustees vote Wednesday.
Jari Kurri of the Edmonton Oilers signs a two year contract to play for the Milan Devils in Italy possibly becoming the highest paid European hockey player. The move follows his five Stanley Cup wins with Edmonton and marks a major international chapter in his career.
Cleveland Browns battle injuries and contract holdouts nine days into training camp at Lakeland Community College. Linebackers Clay Matthews Mike Johnson and David Grayson remain out as rookies McGrew and Jones suffer new injuries. Coach Bud Carson laments short roster with Canton Hall of Fame Game looming.
A jumble of 7:30 p.m. and later game times lists Cincinnati Bengals waiving players, Dolphins signing guards, Vikings, Cardinals, Chargers, and 49ers activity. Also notes retirement announcements and coaching hires across multiple leagues and teams with scattered dates and contract details.
Fetioe De Jesus of Irvine California defeats Jorge Palomares of San Bernardino California in a lightweights matchup at the Goodwill Games held in Irvine. The bout featured strong exchanges and an official scoring that favored De Jesus.
Browns coach Bud Carson expects rookie fullback halfback Hoard to back up both Eric Metcalf and Kevin Mack with versatility. Heard, 22, says he plans to work hard to make up for time lost during holdout, and Carson says he will see extensive action Saturday against the Chicago Bears in Canton.
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