Illinois topples Michigan. Buckeyes miss chance at revenge
Illinois handed Michigan a clear defeat in a showcase Big Ten game, dashing Ohio State’s hopes for a conference title and Rose Bowl bid. The piece notes OSU’s injuries, Illinois’ home success, and Buckeye fans’ mixed reaction to the outcome.
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Ilinois
Michigan
Buckeye
Ohio State
Wolverines
Buckeyes
Illinois
Bucks
Illini Osu
Mike Tomczak
Pennsylvanian tops handicap in Slovak Lanes Singles Classic
Ron Dalesandro of Blairsville Pa moved into first in the handicap division with 1 397 pins after five weeks, surpassing Don Madar of Smithton Pa who leads the actual division with 1 338. Ron Smith of Elyria ranks third in handicap with 1 378 as standings show Madar 1 386 Faragher 1 200 Mongiardo Higgin 1 299 in the actual list.
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Lorain
Pennsylvania
Ron Dalesandro
Blairsville
Don Madar
Smithton
Madar
Ron Smith
Elyria
Smithton Pa
Frank Lovat
Yukon
Tom Kozlowski
North Royalton
Jerry Faragher
Dain Mongiardo
Howard Higgins
Belle Vernon
Force prepare for season opener with lineup puzzles
In Warrensville Heights coach Timo Liekoski weighs how to deploy Charlie Greene Peter Millar Drew Ferguson and other newcomers as the Cleveland Force fine tunes for Sundays opener against the Pittsburgh Spirit at the Coliseum. Players acknowledge evolving line combinations and lingering knee and fitness concerns as practice continues.
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Dick Shippy
Knight-Ridder
Warrensville Heights
Cleveland
Force
Sweden
B.K. Haecken
Kai Haaskivi
Timo Liekoski
Pittsburgh Spirit
Liekoski
Fleet Charlie Greene
Peter Millar
Drew Ferguson
Drew
Charlie
Greene
Craig
Allen
Keith
Furphy
Vic
Davidson
Kai
Louis Nandhoff
Papa Bear Halas Dies at 88 After Hall of Fame Run
Hall of Famer George Halas dies at 88 leaving a legacy with the Chicago Bears spanning coach and executive roles. He retired three times, led the 1963 Bears to a 14-10 title over the Giants, and finished with 326 victories, 150 defeats and 30 ties.
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Papa Bear’ Halas
Halas
Bears
George Halas remembered as founder who shaped modern football
The Associated Press reports mourners recall George Halas founder of the NFL and Bears owner coach and innovator who died at 88 in Chicago. His friends investors and players praised his devotion to football noting his lasting impact on the league and sport.
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Midview
Middies
Harold Neiding
Neiding
Pop” Neiding
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Halas
Paddy
Associated Press
George Halas
National Football League
Chicago Bears
NFL
Chicago
Virginia Halas McCaskey
Rich McCaskey
Sid Luckman
Pete Rozelle
Rozelie
Browns
Art Modell
Modells
George
Bill Walsh
San Francisco 49Ers
Walsh
Rudy Custer
Custer
George Allen
Arizona Wranglers
United States Football League
Tom Landry
Dallas Cowboys
Philadelphia
Buddy Ryan
Neill Armstrong
Westlake to host Class A Volleyball Regional
Westlake High School hosts the Class A Regional Volleyball Tournament with Western Reserve facing Newbury at 2 p.m. and Black River meeting Old Fort at 3:30 p.m. The finals are scheduled for 7 p.m. and the winner advances to Columbus. Western Reserve won the Firelands Conference title, a league that includes Black River, and the Riders have been regional runners up the past three years.
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Brooklyn
Columbia
Avon
Olmsted Falls
Buckeye
Fairview
Elyria
Terry Dean
Elyria High
Black River
Westlake
Western Reserve
Westlake High School
Bob Hersman
Newbury
Old Fort
Firelands
Browns weigh options as Cox eyeing return
Browns coach Rutigliano discusses possible activation of kicker Steve Cox from brain surgery as he could reclaim kickoff duties and long field goal attempts. If Cox plays, Jeff Gossett stays punter. Cox’s return would aim to reduce Oiler Carl Roaches’ impact and help generate scoring.
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Steve Cox
Cox
Rutigliano
Matt Bahr
Houtson
Carl Roaches
Bahr
Houston
Roaches
Jeff Gossett
Steve
Elvis Franks
Keith Baldwin
Franks
Giff Nielsen
Mike Whitwell
Steinbrenner weighs Billy Martin return with stars in mind
The Yankees owner contemplates re signing Billy Martin while juggling star players Cassius Kemp Griffey and Gossage. Gossage and Graig Nettles figures loom as contract talks unfold amid talk of leadership and clubhouse issues at Yankee Stadium.
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Steve Kemp
Goose Gossage
Ken Griffey
New York Yankees
Rome
George Steinbrenner
Billy Martin
George
Shakespeare
Billy
Steinbrenner
Martin
Yankee Stadium
Kemp
Griffey
Gossage
Bronx
Graig Nettles
Kapstein
Nettles
Yankees
Yankee
Dave Winfield
Rich Gossage
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Lake Erie (Amateur Association
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Gale Sayers
Sayers
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