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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1981
Page
8
Don Miller projects the Buckeyes win this week with a confident quarterback play outlook. The analysis cites his past accuracy at 75 percent last week and 80 percent for the season, forecasting a strong performance against the upcoming opponent.
Browns running back Charles White, USC Heisman winner and Browns’ 1970 first round pick, fears an awkward homecoming in Anaheim against his former team. Teammate Paul McDonald expects cheers for White, recalling his kingly status at USC.
Cleveland faces Boston in a three game weekend set while lefty Rick Waits may depart as a free agent after the season. John Denny and Sid Monge also loom as potential departures and Toby Harrah may be traded amid a 25 24 campaign. Waits has urged a long term deal but indicated he will test free agency at season end.
WAITS SAID the economics of baseball are on his mind when considering putting his services up for bid He expects a contract between 400000 and 700000 annually as Indians executives Gabe Paul and Phil Seghi weigh rival offers Harrah, an 11 year veteran who has not played on a pennant winner recently, says time is running out and focuses on team performance rather than personal goals He notes the club has struggled with bullpen support while managing pitching and hitters and faults management for the roster needs
United Press International reports the Big Ten title race opens with Michigan seeking a must win at Indiana while Wisconsin’s upset reshapes hopes for the conference. Michigan coach Schembechler warns of the pressure as Ohio State and Michigan sit atop the standings with Iowa opening league play against Northwestern.
Iowa coach Hayden Fry warns Northwestern after back to back upsets over Wisconsin and UCLA, noting injuries and shallow depth. Northwestern has fallen to Arkansas 38-7 and Utah 42-0 as top 20 clashes loom with Oklahoma vs Iowa State and USC at other venues.
No. 2 Penn State hosts Temple while No. 6 North Carolina visits Georgia Tech as 14 point favorite behind Kelvin Bryant who has 25 career rushing touchdowns. Crum notes a need for four straight solid games after a 56-14 BC win and Tech’s Mike Kelley stars at quarterback despite a Tech loss to Florida.
Eagles defend a 4-0 start as they host the Falcons at Veterans Stadium with Atlanta a two point underdog. Leeman Bennett notes tough schedule while Dick Vermeil demands focus after a 36-13 win over the Redskins and injuries to Perry Harrington Hubie Oliver and Mickey Fitzgerald strain the backfield.
Pro football report notes tailback Billy Campfield moved to full back and praised for blocking. Vermeil expects Oliver to play vs Falcons and Wilbert Montgomery to likely play with a pulled hamstring. Sunday games include Cleveland at Los Angeles and Green Bay at the Giants as Rams face Browns in a 2-2 start amid offensive turmoil.
Detroit manager Sparky Anderson remains upbeat as Detroit trails Milwaukee by a half game and must win two of three against the Brewers to finish first. Baltimore’s 5-4 extra-inning victory keeps Boston alive for a possible tie, with a potential one game playoff at Fenway.
A dense listing of televised sports across networks and times for Saturday and Sunday. Notable games include Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams and Notre Dame highlights, plus MLB matchups Indians vs Red Sox and Reds vs Mets. Also boxing cards with Arguello vs Mancini and Hagler vs Hamsho listed for pay per view.
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