you need to support your plants. CRW (concrete reinforced wire) rolled into a cicular cage is the method of choice. doa search here.
The cone things from the box store are not too good. You need to give yor plants some kind of support!

Thanks for the suggestions and the link! I think my biggest question is do people normally remove the first early tomatoes from immature plants?
I have seen hints of that practice here and there, but no definitive reasoning.
What, if any, besides the prevention of breakage of my plants, (which I have staked by the way), is there for doing that?

It was as I walked out to stake them that I found the broken plant...I knew better than to wait so long, but had to purchase the supplies...and I am on a dime-sized (husband-controlled) budget...so it waited until I was able. THE COST = One (1) tomato plant.

I would let them be. I let almost all of my plants sprawl,mulching thick with pine needle.Sure, I lost a few brances here and there,but the cost behind supporting plants can be expensive. The tomato plant has a mind of its own. To me, there is a reason those tomatoes are there in the first place. In my opinion, alot of the techniques and practices derived by humans are questionable in regards to actual results. Plants however,for whatever reason, stay firm and consistent.

Take care,
Travis