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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1981
Page
3
The Cavaliers crowd of about 10 500 cheered late as Cleveland edged the Bulls in a tense finale at Richfield Coliseum. Despite a bright, cheerful arena, fan interest remains fragile due to ownership issues and mixed pro basketball feelings impacting attendance and long term support.
Sports column laments Ohio State football loss after leading by 10 in the final minutes as the Buckeyes may miss a Rose Bowl bid. It notes the Buckeyes' vulnerable defense despite an improved offense and mentions local high school wins by Olmsted Falls and Elyria West as bright notes.
Buffalo Bills suffer a 27 to 14 defeat at Dallas as Joe Ferguson admits a bad throw and Tony Dorsett scores early in the second half. Dallas builds on a first half interception and a late passing TD to seal the win in front of 62,583 fans.
Georgia remains No 1 for a second week in the Miller Ratings though its hold is tenuous. Clemson and Pittsburgh draw most support as undefeated contenders, while Pitt faces Army Temple and Penn State before bowls. Key matchups loom including Southern Cal UCLA Michigan Ohio State and Pitt Penn State.
Elyria Catholic and Bellevue will clash at Lorain's George Daniel Stadium Friday night at 7 30 in a Division I regional final playoff football game. The site was chosen by the Ohio High School Athletic Association to use a neutral field after complaints about home-field adequacy. Elyria Catholic coach Jim Rattay accepted the decision, stating the state determined the venue and there was no arguing.
The top seven teams are identical in both wire service polls with Pittsburgh ranked first. Clemson second, followed by Southern Cal, Georgia, Penn State, Alabama, and Nebraska. SMU, Arizona State and Texas fill AP top ten. UPI lists Michigan, Texas and Southern Mississippi in positions eight to ten.
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