Sampson Optimistic As U S Soccer Faces Tough Group
Coach Steve Sampson expresses confidence about the U S team advancing beyond the group stage despite changes and injuries. He reshapes a 36 1 formation, drops veterans like Harkes and Balboa, recalls Tab Ramos, and stresses the need for a win or draw against Germany Yugoslavia and Austria to reach the knockout round.
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USA World Cup 98 hopes ride on evolving team play
U S Soccer faces pressure as Rothenberg Ramos and Sampson clash over expectations. Claudio Reyna grows into a Bundesliga starter while training camp drills hint at Project 1998. Keller notes tactics may shift before the World Cup. The team aims for bold play to avoid a disappointing first round exit.
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Mayer Hoch to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Retired Vermilion coach Ralph Mayer and the late Tom Hoch will be enshrined in the Lorain County Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame at the all-star game June 20 at Clearview. Hoch 139-56-3 with 10 playoff teams and a 1978 state runner up. Mayer 101-52 in 13 seasons with Vermilion, four playoff teams. Rosters for the 7:30 p.m. game set, West and East squads listed with coaches and players from area schools.
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Jazz face do or die game as Bulls eyes title
Byron Russell vows readiness as Utah fights to extend its series against Chicago. After two uneven showings and a decisive third loss, the Jazz acknowledge the need to win Game 4 to stave off a sixth Bulls championship in Grant Park, with Chris Morris stressing a must-bounce-back mindset.
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Olinger named new coach for Avon Lake Shoremen
Dave Olinger, 39, took over the Avon Lake Shoremen basketball program after replacing Ron Krye. He met players and parents in a get acquainted session and aims to adapt his system to the team with a possible full court press and multiple formations. Olinger, a former Pitt player and 14 year coach, spoke of community appeal and housing plans as he settles into the Division 1 school.
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American Fitness Center tops Columbia Station for 64 win
American Fitness Center improved to 5-4 in the Cuyahoga County AAA League with a 64 victory over Columbia Station Sunday. Dave Walls fanned 11, allowing six hits over six innings.
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Bead Keystone grad Beckloff to play nose guard at Mount Union
Nicho las Beckloff, Bead Keystone graduate, wins weight class at Parkersburg event sanctioned by the US Powerlifting Federation and will join Mount Union College as nose guard. He earlier set a 575-pound squat in Ohio and earned local all star honors. He also coaches youth baseball and serves as a National Honor Society officer.
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