08 Sep 1998
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1998
Page
1
Richie Sexson of Cleveland tossed his bat and exchanged words with umpire Ted Barnett after a strikeout in the 15-1 defeat to Toronto. The Blue Jays extended their club record to 11 straight wins at SkyDome.
A family member of victims from Swissair Flight 111 tosses a wreath into the Atlantic while investigators report the flight data recorder lacks information about the final minutes. The page notes Forbes top earner and an entertainment teaser, with campus security news from Oberlin College.
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St Louis slugger Mark McGwire hit his 61st home run off Mike Morgan, a 430 foot blast to left in the first inning, tying Roger Maris at the 37 year mark. McGwire celebrated with fist pump and high fives from Mark Grace and Gary Gaetti as he legged out the circuit.
The NFL expansion committee did not eliminate candidates but reports say Cleveland developer Bart Wolstein will be dropped before the owners vote. Groups led by Lerner Milstein and the Dolans remain in the running with others withdrawing.
Pat Geisler reports a giant oak near Midview High School in Eaton Township, about 200 years old and 27 feet around at its base, toppled by 50 to 60 mph winds at 6:30 am. The tree wrecked part of her yard and house as it struck from the west side. No tornadoes were reported in Lorain County.
Cheryl Van Horn, 64, finished a 3000 mile bicycle tour from California to Florida. The Ohio rider joined a Woman Tours cross-country trip for women age 50 and older, part of a group that expanded to a second tour due to demand. She spoke at the Columbia Historical Society about her experiences.
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