Bosworth antics called out as overplayed trend
The piece criticizes Oklahoma linebacker Brian Bosworth and the rise of outrageous athlete behavior as a national fad. It links his antics to a wider pattern across sports from Mark Gastineau to Cassius Clay and warns the trend risks devaluing sport and integrity while acknowledging the entertainment value of colorful players.
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Brian Bosworth
Oklahoma
Sports Illustrated
Jim McMahon
Bosworth
McMahon
England
Bears
Jets
Mark Gastineau
Gastineau
Joe Namath
Cassius Clay
Jack Armstrong
Elyria Pioneers Tie Ashland 3-3 In Key Soccer Match
Elyria High Pioneers share goals with Ashland in a 3-3 high school soccer draw after leading 2-0 and 3-1. John Mugford scored twice including a 27th minute strike and a late penalty, while Ashland rallied with two breakaway goals to force the tie.
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Elyria
Elyria High
Ashland
John Mugford
Scott Melver
Pioneers
McIver
Vermilion
Southview
Admiral King
Spring Valley School
King
Elyria-King
Lakewood St. Ed’s
Elyria Catholic Players of the Week Cory Hodge and Dan Kelley
Lys Lorain area honors Corey Hodge and Dan Kelley as Elyria Catholic players of the week in the win over the Vermilion foe. Hodge rushed 114 yards with a 54 yard TD. Kelley had seven tackles and two sacks. Midview also honors four players from the Vermilion victory with Burgess Acklin Berry and Jackson noted. Dorsett NFL record 99 yard kickoff return against Minnesota cited.
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Cory Hodge
Dan Kelley
Elyria Catholic
Hodge
Kelley
Midview
Vermilion
Eric Burgess
Scott Ackin
Becky Berry
Bob Jackson
Burgess
Acklin
Berry
Jackson
Tony Dorsett
Dallas Cowboys
Minnesota
Brookside and Oberlin win openers in AA volleyball tourney
Brookside defeats Olmsted Falls 15 11 15 11 as Colette McSheffery scores 10. Oberlin beats Luthern West 15 6 11 15 15 10 led by Racehi Hill with three kills and six blocks. Brookside faces Elyria Catholic. Oberlin meets Erieview Catholic. Olmsted Falls ends 1 13. Luthern West 3 12.
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John McDermott
C—T
Oberlin
Brookside
Cardinals
Olmsted Falls
Indians
Luthern West
Colette McSheffery
Cardinal
Sandy Blask
Bulldogs
Olmsted
Blask
Elyria Catholic
Racehi Hill
Stacy Lake
Roz Hill
Brenda Friend
West
Lutheran West
Stacy
Erieview Catholic
Elyria Duo Share Buckeye Conference Volleyball MVP
Elyria high school volleyball players Jennifer Bender and Monica Taylor shared the Buckeye Conference MVP honor after the Marion tournament. Coach Carol Russo earned co Coach of the Year as Elyria claimed the regular season title with a 6 0 league record.
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Buckeye
Elyria
Jennifer Bender
Monica Taylor
Marion
Carol Russo
Bender
Pioneers
Area teams drop from AP top 10 amid regional notes
The Associated Press ranking shows Avon at No 13 in Class AA with a 7-0 fall record while undefeated Midpark sits 16th in Class AAA. Berea follows at 18th after a Friday loss to Brecksville, and Clearview is 21st in Class A. Jefferson in Class A leads among front runners with regional players earning All Buckeye honors including Tierney Payne and Elyria’s co captains.
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Associated Press
Avon
Eagles
Midpark
Berea
Brecksville
Clearview
Canton McKinley
Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education
Delphos
Jefferson
Elyria High Players of the Week Shine in Weekend Loss
Defensive back Corey Williams and tight end Eric Bush earned Elyria High weekly honors after a 19 Sandusky setback. Williams logged three solo tackles including a key TD-saving stop, two assists, blocked an extra point and punt for 41-yard avg. Bush had three receptions for 46 yards. In Elyria Wests 21-8 win over Firelands, Shannon Clark rushed twice for 103 yards and Shawn Quinn contributed seven tackles as Wolverine of the Week finalists.
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Corey Williams
Eric Bush
Elyria High
Sandusky
Williams
Bush
Jeniors
Shannon Clark
Shawn Quinn
Elyria West
Firelands
Wolverine
Clark
Quine Turoed
Keys Sabo Fritz lead Jalowiec Open three man scramble
In Brentwood Golf Course play, the Jalowiec Open three man scramble drew over 180 competitors. Grant Keys, Bill Sabo and Frank Fritz won the 65 and over division with a 65 score, topping the old timers field and securing strong playoff showings from other teams in classes AA and A.
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Grafton
Brentwood
Grant Keys
Bill Sabo
Frank Fritz
Auwer
Cortes
Talsark
T Zaicheck
Hyla
Traxal
Tempte
J Brietic
F Weaver
Attczak
EK Fattee
Tim Blance
Freak Fritz
Dee Kratchee
Weis
Exme Seegenmad
Jokmoon
Smith
Jobe
Bousek Shoots Hole-in-One at Carlisle Golf Club
Jeff Bousek of LaGrange aced the 145 yard 17th hole at Carlisle Golf Club on Sunday with an 8 iron. His regular partners Joe Chobody and Larry Thurmond witnessed the shot.
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Carlisle
Jeff Bousek
LaGrange
Sunday Bousek
Joe Chobody
Larry Thurmond
Castelli captures area bowling honors with 597 series
Castelli mades a 597 in the Center Ridge Ladies Classic to lead a set of high scores. Judy Kovacs posted 596 with 180 189 227 and Laune Reitlinger 591 with 191 224 181. Kathy Huddleston 568 and Shelly Hinkley topped 244 in the Business Women’s League while Ruth Demyan added a 224 in the Triple 8 Classic.
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Pat Castelli
Monday Castelli
Center Ridge
Judy Kovacs
Laune Reitlinger
Marie Yancey
Kathy Huddleston
Shelly Hinkley
Stoney’s
Rainbow Lanes
Ruth Demyan
Bowling Center
Buckeyes game at Purdue shifts to night under lights
Ohio State prepares for a 7 15 p.m. kickoff at Purdue, the lone night game of the season on natural grass. Coach Earle Bruce notes similar practice on grass and turf, while injuries to Scott Leach and William White loom. Ohio State seeks a fourth straight win after a 24 22 upset of Indiana and aims to curb turnovers. Buckeye safety Greg Rogan faces misdemeanor charges after an alleged assault on a police officer.
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Columbus
Ohio State Buckeyes
Buckeyes
Purdue
Wtbs-Tv
Ohio State
Earle Bruce
Bruce
Scott Leach
William White
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana
Big Ten
Boilermakers
BUCKS
Greg Rogan
Rogan
Daniel Adair
Franklin Couny
Keystone Cops Win Lorain County Class AAA Golf Title
Keystone wins the inaugural Lorain County Class AAA League golf championship at Sweetbriar with 329 strokes, edging Avon by eight. Tom Berdles of Avon earns medalist honors with 73. Keystone's Jordan leads four players within six strokes. Brookside, Elyria West, and Wellington follow as Firelands, Clearview, and Oberlin did not compete.
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Avon Lake
Keystone
Lorain County
Wildcats
Sweetbriar
Avon
Brookside
Elyria West
Wellington
Firelands
Clearview
Oberlin
Tom Berdes
Jason Jordan
Dave Askew
Tony Davis
Bob Koviak
Dan Williams
Mark Gawlik
Andy Novotny
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Susan Barnhill
Findlay
Kate Millett
Suzanne Row
Debbie Taylor
Payne
Anne Brown
Chris Nagy
Lorain
Raquel Rutherford
Micki Stevens
Jeanie Graylak
Cathy Baker
Russo
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Keys
Sabo
Fritz
Jalowiec Open
Bamners
Wabrew
Yates
Withrow
Eilson
Hense
Alan
D. Berges
Larry Adolph
Roviak
Abbott
Maks
Nata
Bob Vandermark
Joe Criss
Roballa
Bousek
Castelli
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Kriey
Keystone Cops
Jon Jordan
Tomy Davis
Tom Berdles
Scott Wells
Ed Pi
Jeff Miller
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Dave Anderson
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Roger Kohl
Mike Rath
Mike Rewmage
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