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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1983
Page
8
The World Series awakens high emotions for players fans and bettors as playoff pressure grows since 1969 with series length and memory of the losing league teams. Baseball’s national mood shifts toward the Series even as division rivals clash in the playoffs.
Browns coach Rutigliano frets over Pruitt rib injury and Pruitt’s replacement while Green gains 48 yards on 17 carries. Sipe strains knee but expected to practice. Whitwell bruised ribs can play. Jets’ Holmes concussion prompts hospital visit. Browns credit strong O line and run defense for victory as they plan waiver move for a back.
John Lee Denny is set to start for the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series opener, ahead of Claude Osteen who signs a contrasting view. Osteen highlights Denny’s improved control and curve, noting his 19 wins and 2.37 ERA as proof of development. Denny credits spring work with Osteen and strength coach Gus Hoefling for a late-season surge. Denny, once temperamental, emphasizes personal growth, responsibility, and a renewed family relationship awaiting this high-stakes moment.
The Orioles and Phillies resemble each other in power and speed with differing bullpen strengths and platoon options. Key players include Schmidt, Diaz, Morgan, Matthews for the Phillies and Murray, Ripken, Roenicke, Lowenstein, Singleton for Baltimore. Starting pitching features Carlton and Denny against Baltimore's McGregor Flanagan and Boddicker. If Ford is limited by injury, Altobelli may deploy Singleton in right as Dwyer and Landrum split left. The outlook favors Baltimore in six or seven games with depth and timely defense noted as deciding factors.
Keystone's Greg Hobson and Bruce Jones named Cats of the Week. Hobson contributed one solo tackle six assists an interception and two forced fumbles with one recovery. Jones led rushing with 19 carries for 133 yards including a 55 yard touchdown.
Elyria High’s fledgling team faced a tough Lakewood squad in the Class AAA sectional, losing 7-1 as two defensive lapses and a late call widened the gap. Elyria’s Scott McIver scored with 2:41 left in the first, while Lakewood’s Alex Figueiredo and James Brown added key goals.
Ohio State coach Earle Bruce predicts a critical test as the Buckeyes visit Illinois, a rising Big Ten foe tied with Michigan at 3-0. Bruce warns of possible midseason struggles for his top-10 team while stressing the importance of beating Illinois to stay in title contention and near the Rose Bowl threshold.
Elyria Catholic topped Clearview 15-5 15-8 as Belinda Petcay served 13 points to pace the offense. Top hitter Sue Kring led the Panthers while Val Holley paced Clearview with nine hits and two kills. JV: Karen Schneider powered a 12 straight point run in game one as Elyria Catholic improved to 13-2 with a 15-4 15-3 triumph.
Elyria Catholic and Elyria split matches in a non conference tennis day. Elyria Catholic improved to 8-4, while Elyria fell to 11-3 and hosts Lorain Catholic next. In volleyball Elyria defeated Southview 9-15 15-11 15-5 led by Hess and Cohagan with solid spikes and aces.
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