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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1998
Page
6
Brad Friedel of Bay Village will start in goal for the United States in Thursday’s World Cup tune up against Yugoslavia in Nantes France. The U S squad has already suffered two losses and cannot advance to the second round.
Friedel sat out the U S losses to Germany and Iran while Yugoslavia aims to outscore Germany for Group F top spot. Coach Sampson faces uncertain future after a two and out World Cup showing. Rothenberg vows post-tournament assessment amid disappointment.
Norway pulled off a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brazil, leveling the group in a late rally and earning a controversial penalty. Chile joined Brazil and Italy in advancing from Group B after a 1-1 tie with Cameroon, while Italy beat Austria 2-1 to claim the group. Morocco’s 3-0 win over Scotland wasn’t enough to progress, as Norway advanced. In Lens, police named Markus Warnecke as an attacker in a hospitalised officer incident, while Tunisia coach Henry Kasperczak was fired after elimination.
In Marseille Brazil led via a Bebeto header before Flo, in the 88th minute, ran through a long pass to beat Taffarel from 12 yards. He then drew a call for a penalty from Esse Baharmast, and Rekdal converted the winner as Norway edged toward a late comeback. Italy’s attack also impressed against Austria with Vieri, Del Piero and Baggio scoring as substitutes.
In Santiago Chile moved ahead for the first time since hosting the 1962 World Cup as Cameroon, playing with nine men after two ejections, pushed back in a heated second half. Salaheddine Bassir scored in the 22nd and 47th minutes with Abdelfilil Hadda adding a strike, and Bassir added a third near the end sealing the win.
Michelle Dukeman advanced to the girls singles final after her sister Laura lost in the semifinals to Molly DiFilippo 6-4 6-2. Michelle defeated Janet Morrison 6-0 6-2. In boys action, Matt Brinda beat Sean Hicks 6-1 6-0 to reach the semifinal, with Brinda ready to face Nate Kaib Thursday. Nick Brinda edged Matt Zvosec 7-5 4-6 6-3 in boys 16 and under, while Sean Hicks beat Eric Rosso 6-0 6-4 and Jacob Linden won by forfeit over Matt Holtwick.
Iran's government will pay each player a 7000 bonus after their 2-1 victory over the United States in Lyon, on top of a 1500 loss award from the first World Cup match. The win sparked celebrations in Tehran as tensions with the U S loom large.
In Lens after Germany versus Yugoslavia violence left a police officer in a coma. Two Germans Markus Warnecke and Steffen Elschner were placed under formal investigation, while 93 Germans and three French were detained. The officer Daniel Nivel remained in serious condition in Lille hospital.
Bi Bart partners may total seven or eight with Elyria auto magnate Alan Spitzer owning 10 to 20 percent. Spitzer runs 35 dealerships across 25 locations and backs a Lorain marina and gambling casino. Wolstein hires Mike McCormack to build the team, with Browns legends Jim Brown and Dick Schafrath in his group. Dick Jacobs’ status unclear as NFL owners weigh succession and Jeff Jacobs shows limited Browns interest.
A New York mystery man, Milstein, faces local skepticism over his stadium plans and ownership bid. He will name Cleveland partners, including two CEOs, at a Ritz-Carlton press conference while ex Browns stars Warfield and Hill are already tied to his group. Local reaction focuses on a New York attitude and past Baltimore move ties.
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