INSIDE: AL UNL Detroit 6. Indians 5 Pittsburgh 4, New York 3 (15) SOCCER INDEX GOLF Boston 2-5, Baltimore 1-6 Pitt. at New York, 2nd game RYDER CUP Golf Milwaukee 6. New. York 2 Cincinnati 8, Atlanta 0 Player pairings Vikings turn NFL California at Kansas City.
8:35 Roundups, Page 4-E. often are key to sophom*ore Baseball 3, Texas at Oakland, 10:05 Colleges in Ryder Cup goalkeeper For the record Page 2-E -Page 10-E Outdoors THE PLAIN DEALER SPORTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER LN 27, Getting a break Lloyd's of London helps alleviate Browns' losses By MARY KAY CABOT PLAIN DEALER REPORTER 1 The Browns' rash of injuries this season has been costly to the team in more ways than one. Some of the Browns' highest-paid players are out of commission for extended periods of time, including linebacker Mike Johnson (broken foot), who makes about $47,058 a week during the season, and cornerback Raymond Clayborn (fractured fibula) who makes about $41,176 a week. Salaries are divided over the 17 weeks of the regular season. But don't feel too bad for Browns Amodio cleared at Kent Explanation is accepted By BOB DOLGAN PLAIN DEALER REPORTER Kent State officials are satisfied that Athletic Director Paul Amodio did nothing wrong in the media guide controversy.
Anita Herington, executive assistant to the 1 university president, talked to Amodio by telephone yesterday and said she believed his explanation. For years, Kent State media guides have carried the information that Amodio starred in the Canadian Football League in the mid-1950s, leading the league in scoring and being selected All-CFL. It came to light this week that Amodio did not play in the CFL, but in a lesser Canadian league, the Ontario Rugby Football Union. "We're satisfied his resume is accurate," said Herington. "The resume says he played pro football in Canada.
He doesn't know where the statement about the CFL came from." Asked why Amodio did not correct the media guide statement, Hering. ton said: "'He said he never read it, and I believe him. Paul is not the kind of person who seeks attention. He is more concerned with the program. It's not his style to read about himself." Herington said she notified Kent President Carol Cartwright of her findings and that Cartwright agreed.
Earlier, Amodio removed his name from consideration for the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame. "I withdraw my nomination," he said in a press release. "The questioning of my honor and integrity has caused embarrassment to my family and the university I appreciate the support of all those individuals on the selection committee who thought I was worthy of the nomination." The Hall of Fame nominated Amodio for the honor in August. Induction was to be in October, but that came into doubt because of the controversy over the inaccurate media guide information. President Art Modell.
The team's injured players are insured through Lloyd's of London. For the fifth straight season, the Browns have a policy with the famous insurance company that pays the weekly salary of any player who's out with an injury. But if it sounds almost too good to be true, there's a catch. The annual premium and the deductible are stratospheric. Because of a confidentiality clause in the policy, the Browns declined to reveal the figures.
But an NFL source estimated the premium to be anywhere from $250,000 to $400,000, and the deductible to be about $750,000. health The policy is similar to a standard dropped like toy soldiers. By the end insurance policy. the the of the season, Bernie Kosar, Gary policy holder pays Danielson, Mike Pagel and Don the insurance company covers the Strock had all missed action. rest of the cost.
"Of course, quarterbacks are usuwe "Even wouldn't in a bad meet year such as this, ally among the highest-paid players the deductible on the team," Bailey said. until season," about said Jim midway through the This year, with million-dollar playBailey, Browns ers such as safety Eric Turner executive vice president of adminis- sidelined, you'd think the Browns tration we and legal. "This is not a pol- would have already met their deductis icy make money on. What it does ible. But there's another small catch.
level out the injury costs from year Weekly paychecks are based on base to year. salary and do not include incentives "Some years, we haven't reached and bonuses. the deductible at all. Other years, Therefore, Turner, who makes an such claims." as 1988, we did recover some average of $1.5 million a year, including his $3 million signing bonus, has In 1988, Cleveland quarterbacks a base salary of about $250,000 this 7 3 AP Carlos Baerga is called out at second base by umpire 6-5 loss to the Tigers. Detroit's Tony Phillips made Chuck Meriwether in the fifth inning of the Indians' the tag.
SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK: 5 Battle of unbeatens key to LCC By BOB HILL Clearview, which was fortunate to de- Avon Lake can take a big step toward PLAIN DEALER REPORTER feat Brookside last week. The Clip- winning a second straight SWC pers have looked very beatable the championship. The Shoremen Two questions concerning two of last two weeks. Their defense was played well in defeating Rocky River the Lorain County Conference's lead- pushed around two weeks ago by Lo- last week, but might need to be even ing football teams could be deter- rain Catholic and their offense was better against Falls. The Bulldogs demined tonight.
grounded last week by Brookside. feated Amherst last week as Justin 1. How good is Avon? Clearview is ranked No. 2 in the Beasley rushed 23 times for 156 2. Better yet, is Clearview as good, state in Division IV.
Avon is No. yards and scored two touchdowns. as advertised? Elyria (2-2, 0-0 in Erie Shore Elsewhere, Erie Shore ConferThe teams play tonight at Avon. Conference) at North Ridgeville ence teams Sandusky and Vermilion Both are unbeaten and entering a (3-1, 0-1 in ESC), 7:30: Because each play host to two winless teams from game that could set the tone for the team plays only four conference the North Senate. remainder of the conference season.
games, this game is critical. How Ely- Sandusky, 1-3 and struggling to If Avon wins, the Eagles might be ria recovers from last week's loss to find their offense, is hosting Collinon their way to their first winning Toledo St. John's might determine wood. The Blue Streaks are out of season since 1986 and, possibly, tonight's outcome. Against St.
this year's playoff picture after a John's, the Pioneers gave up a reaching the state semifinals last playoff berth. could If Clearview wins, the 42-yard touchdown pass with 12 sec- year. They do not open conference Clippers run away with their onds to play, then, after a long pass play for another two weeks, when sixth straight conference champion- play. were stopped a foot short of the they'll meet North Ridgeville. ship.
goal line on the last play of the game. Vermilion, which beat North Avon has a balanced attack on 1 Olmsted Falls (3-1, 1-0 in South- Ridgeville in the conference opener offense and an effective defense. western Conference) at Avon Lake for both teams last week. will play Both units must play well against (2-1, 1-0 in SWC), 7:30: With a victory, SEE INJURIES The following are injured players and the approximate amount of onegame check for 1991: LB Mike Johnson (broken foot) $47,058. CB Raymond Clayborn (fractured fibula) $41,176.
CB Mark Harper (Achilles' tendon) $19,411. Thane Gash (neck) $19,117. CB Anthony Blaylock (broken hand) $17,647. IS Eric Turner (stress fracture, femur) $14,705, Mary Kay Cabot season. That means Lloyd's would Browns are to reaching their have to pay him about $14,705 after deductible, but they're estimated to the deductible is met, as opposed to be about halfway there.
the $88,253 they'd have to pay on his In addition to the overall average Bailey salary. wouldn't say how close the deductible, Lloyd's has a one SEE Tigers take out Tribe, 6-5, for 99th loss By PAUL HOYNES PLAIN DEALER REPORTER DETROIT Second baseman Carlos Baerga finally found a baserunner he couldn't jump over last night at Tiger Stadium. Tony Phillips threw himself at Baerga in the seventh inning to break up a potential double play and give Detroit a 6-5 victory over the Indians in front of 9,914 fans. Manager Mike Hargrove and thirdbase coach Rich Dauer were ejected when they argued that Phillips interfered with Baerga on the play. Second-base umpire Chuck Meriwether ruled that Phillips took Baerga out of the play legally.
The Indians entered the bottom of the seventh leading, 5-4. Dave Otto struck out the leadoff hitter, but gave up a single to former Indians catcher Andy Allanson. Johnny Paredes replaced him as a pinch-runner. Otto hit Milt Cuyler with a pitch and walked Phillips to load the bases. Rod Nichols relieved and Alan Trammell sent a bouncer to Jerry Browne at third.
Browne, moving to his left, grabbed the ball and threw to Baerga at second. Baerga stepped on the base for the force, but Phillips didn't slide. Instead, he threw himself at the Indians' second baseman and knocked him off his feet. Baerga has made a habit of jumping over baserunners when he turns the double play since moving to second base, but he never had a chance with Phillips. Paredes and Cuyler scored on the play to give Detroit the victory.
Plate umpire Tim Tschida ejected Hargrove and first-base umpire Dave Phillips threw out Dauer. Bullpen coach Louis Isaac replaced Dauer at third. First-base coach Gordie MacKenzie replaced Hargrove as manager and hitting coach Jose Morales coached first. The Indians finished the season SEE TODAY'S GAME What: Indians (Swindell 9-14) vs. New York (Perez 1-4).
When: 7:35 p.m. Where: Stadium. No TV, WWWE-1100. AP Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox reacts to getting the final out in a 2-1 victory in the first game of a doubleheader in Baltimore. Red Sox, Braves get setbacks FROM WIRE REPORTS The Boston Red Sox split a doubleheader with the Baltimore Orioles yesterday, squandering an opportunity to gain on the idle Toronto Blue Jays in the race for the American League East Division title.
And the Atlanta Braves lost. ground in the National League West with an 8-0 setback to the Cincinnati Reds, falling two games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. The Red Sox won the first game, 2-1, and had a 5-4 lead entering the ninth inning of the second game, but lost, 6-5. Boston remains games behind the Blue Jays: Roundups on Page 4-E. say, 'Ol' Barry sure knows his beef, doesn't He resigned as football coach at Oklahoma in 1989 with three national championships, 12 Big Eight Conference championships and a 157-29-4 record in 16 seasons.
He had once been told by a former school president, "If you win the national championship, the regents won't fire you even if they catch you smoking But in just one month of 1989, one Oklahoma player had been accused of shooting another in the athletic dorm, three players were charged with rape in the same building, and the starting quarterback was busted a SEE Bootlegger's boy Switzer had his fill he take ..) the He bootlegger's boy leaned out of boy back at Crossett, finished his table his at meat but you Stouffer's loaf. can't (You take can yesterday and said he had one more story. "One of my assistant Barry coaches Switzer. said this," "He said BILL LIVINGSTON I could walk buck naked down the main street of Norman, and make cow. If we were winning, people would just SEE 1 r.
AP file BARRY SWITZER: "Some of these kids are just walking time bombs." a.
