Free agency shifts power and skylines in pro sports
The author weighs why stars like Herschel Walker Elvan Bryant and Tom Spencer chose the USFL over NFL amid free agency. He argues money status and media glamour influence choices, warns of long term impact on parity and fan interest, and suggests teams resist casual bids by directing talent through established drafts.
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NFL
Herschel Walker
Elvan Bryant
Tom Spencer
United States Football League
Walker
Spencer
USFL
Curt Flood
Cardinals
John Elway
Baltimore
West Coast
Hollywood
National Football League
USF
Glee
Gene Autry
George Steinbrenner
Elway
Cleveland
Seattle
Texas
Pooer
Clevelands
Baltimores
Seattles
Denver
Ted Turner
Barker
Phillies
Pete Rose
Reds
Cincinnati
Browns rotate quarterbacks after costly mistakes
Browns coach Rutigliano cited poor judgment by Brian Sipe in a recent game against Green Bay. Interceptions and misreads plagued the offense as Cleveland weighs starting Sipe against Tampa Bay. The team plans to name the starter later in the week while continuing quarterback rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipe
Browns
Tom Cousineau
Packers
Bobby Jones
Tim Lewis
Jones
Brian
Rutigliano
Rutighiano
Tampa Bay
Bucs
Tickets on sale for EC contest in Lorain
Elyria Catholic hosts Fostoria in a state playoff battle of unbeatens at 7:30 at George Daniel Stadium in Lorain. EC sells tickets 8:30 to 2:30 through Thursday and 8:30 to noon Friday, plus Wednesday night 6 to 7:30 for day-locked fans. Tickets cost 3.50 with 12.5 percent rebate on presales. gate price is 4. A Friday pep rally runs 1:50 to 2:30 at the school.
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Elyria
Elyria Catholic
Fostoria
Lorain
George Daniel
Dodgers weigh draft risk as free agency shifts focus
Dodgers and other clubs increasingly rely on farm systems amid a trend toward free-agent reentry and reduced draft activity. Darrell Evans tops a list of selections while many clubs chose five or fewer players. the era’s compensation rules influence team strategies and player interest.
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Elway
Len Barker
Manny Trillo
al Campanis
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
New York Yankees
Darrell Evans
San Francisco Giants
Texas Rangers
Seattle
Toronto
Pittsburgh
Yankees
Murray Cook
Baltimore Orioles
Cook
Tekulve
Wilcox
Tom Underwood
Oakland
Doug Bair
Detroit
Dennis Lamp
White Sox
Trilio
Ruppert Jones
San Diego
Trilo
Jones
NEW Oak
Parenthess
New York Mets
Minnnesota
McKinney Captures 1983 Area Scoring Championship
Elyria Catholic's Al McKinney topped the area scoring list with 148 points after a five touchdown game, finishing strong in the final three weeks to win the Erie Coast Conference title. Gary Larkins settled for second with 138, while Bob Atkinson tied for third with 120. The top ten includes Bob Werner, Ray Bolin, John Kolesar, Paul Schillinger, Skip McNeil, Tim Foor, Brian Schneider, and Shannon Wolfe across several conferences.
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Elyria Catholic
al McKinney
McKinney
Midview
Gary Larkins
Brian Schneider
Jets
Larkins
Lakeland Con
Lorain Catholic
Bob Atkinson
Atkinson
Avon
Bob Werner
Werner
North Ridgeville
Ray Bolin
Bolin
Avon Lake
Paul Schillinger
Berea
Skip McNeil
Braves
Firelands
Tim Foor
Foor
TD NP
Bob Werner Avon
Ridge
John Kolesar West
Fire
Shannon Wolfe
Bucke
Mike Ditton
Robbie Robinson
Trace Steele
Chris
Jomich
EC Erie CO ST
Brew
Frank Owens
Jeff Springer Edis
Mike eKenzie
Shannon Wolte
Sueber Monrne
Skip McNeil Berea
Jim Reardon Breck
Gary Clift Bruns
Tom Tupa Breck
Elyria
Furst
Garter Kc
Ely West
Jim Nagy
Jarn Molnar
Todd Tarney
Dave
Connor
Keith Rybarczyk
Ed Gawik
Jim Owens
Ron Traut
Tommie McGhee
Tim Green
Mike Lappy
Carl Nash
Kevin Williams
Bob Leshnak
Chris Smith
Eam
Greg Mesaros
Tim Weekley
Jeff Ambrosio
Rob Gandolfo
Paul Yeager
Individuat
Chris Taylor
Ambrosio
Tommy McGhee
Tracy Moody
Ihe
Sim Molnar
Tom Patterson
Bran Schneider
Harrison Jackson
Steve Wakie
Don Harns
Royce Lamar
Dave Kroll
Melvin Nelson
Gary Plas
Bruce Keener
Michael Taylor
Bob Leshnoh
Shane Clard
Dave O'Connor
Kelly Rice
Ene Garretson
Mike Lappey Tram
P Gindelsperger
Todd Tamey
Brad Hoagland
Dan Nagy
Gary Schuler
Darrin Burt
Passrog
Marvin Murphy
Elyria C. Catholic
Ed Gawhk
Hartson Jackson
Mike Grissom
Rab Lechnak
Darrin Surt
Tim Anderson
Jim Molnar
Tom Higgins
Pop Mahone
Mare Hopkins
Chico Smith
Aay Green
Theron Lynch
Tim Coy
Terry Davia
Seaitachley
Bob Frantz
Slovak singles bowling classic keeps leaders steady
In the 26th Annual American Slovak Homes Singles Classic the top positions hold. Ron Dalesandro Blairsville Pa leads handicap with 1,397 while Don Madar Smithton Pa tops actual with 1,338. Mel Bowen Niles moves to third in handicap with 1,385 as Jerry Faragher Lorain sits third in actual with 1,300 and Jim Mongiardo Elyria tied for fourth.
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Lorain
Mel Bowen
Niles
Ron Dalesandro
Blairsville
Don Madar
Smithton
Ron Smith
Flyrna
Jerry Faragher
Don Madar Smithton
Mel Bowen Niles
Ron Smuth
Elyria
Frank Lovato
Yukon
Dan Madar
Two share pin honors in Monday bowling leagues
Rick Frederick and Jim Moran III shared area pin honors with 66 percent in Mondor Bowling Center’s Monday Men's Handicap at Center Ridge. Frederick rolled 200 232 235 for a 667 series while Moran posted 242 222 203. Other top scores include Ron C. Graham 267 in Handicap, Ray Benson 251, Scott Voiney 645, John Shreve and Brad Borowy with 659s, and Kevin Minnich 257/658 in Wellington Strikeout Lanes Monday Night.
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Rick Frederick
Jim Moran III
Center Ridge
Frederick
Moran
Bowling Center
Ron C. Graham
Ray Benson
Scott Voiney
John Shreve
Brad Borowy
Stoney
Borowy
Shreve
Kevin Minnich
Wellington
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Tribe
Minne
Thees Ptheers
Expos
John McHale
McHale
Seattle Manners
Warren Cromartie
Gene Richards
Ruppert Joes
Frank LaCorte
Lary Sorensen
Dan Schateeder
Rachie Hebner
Elias Sosa
Dan Ford
Boos Cabell
Dave Parker
Cleveland Indians
Rach
Goise) Gossage
Julio Cruz
Doug Baw
Steve Henderson
Denny Lamp
Kent Tekulve
Wsce
Chicago Cubs
Kent Tenulve
Dale Murray
Derrel Thomas Dennes Walling
Milt Welcox
Auforma
Uahland Aw Ruch Gossage
Ket Tekuls
Vetar Gamble
Lars Sorensen
Jerry Kousman
San Francisco Gusts
Tarren Cromartie
Joe Graz
Dennis Salling
Dan Setham
de iii Lamp
Enos Cabell Wi Wilcox
Keely Brego Padres Hoch Gossage
Kent Tekulis
Darrel
Evans
Lary Soveraen
Ettis Thomas
Wnartie
Oka
Bestou Red Sox
Warren
Ro Coamabie
Montreal
Benois Walling
Terret Thamar Hire
Fag Siminoes
Jer Kowa Mill Silcos
Dennis Wail
Dan Fo d
Milwaukee Brewers
Oscar Gambe
Kerr Thomas
Houses
Astros
Ertel Thomas
Enos
Trento Blue Jays
Gussage
Kem Tehulsy
Dean Lauip
Dan Schatzeder
Wilt Wali
Lary Somasen
Istry Koosman
Gsene Gamble
Darrell Transist
Ailgaia Braver
Rich Gussage
Kent Tekulse
Darrell Feans
Pioladetptus
Kent Frank Latort
Tehule
Schatzeder
Jerry Koosman
Treat Tigers Narre
Angeles Dodgers
Feans
Dennis Wallin
Uw Schatzeder
Numer Orioles
Juin Graz
Oscar Lexwi
Foch Gossage
Amo
Ference
Westlake
John Kolesar
Duane Western
Kolesar
B.C
Western Reserve
Wolfe
Edison
Jeff Springer
Buckeye
Sandusky
Tracey Steele
Findlay
Mike Dillon
Jim Mongiardo
Club Ark Fredenck
Rae
Glover
Ieee Fes
Makaker
Elyria West
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