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Show 6B Friday, December 10, 1993 Standard-Examiner SPORTS Defense now matters to Nuggets guard SCOREBOARD __ © Standard-Examiner staff and wire services SEPERATE After 16 games, Denver Nuggets point guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf ranked among the NBAleaders in scoring, free-throw percentage and steals. Steals? Even Abdul-Raufs apologists usually give him an “F™ for his “D”. But in the past three years, he has reconstructed his body, lifestyle and religious beliefs, so why not a little nuance like defense? And whystop there? Nuggets general manager Bernie Bicker- will be televised on PSN Cable. That ranks him in the top 20 in the league, a stunning statistic for a player whose defense always was offensive to purists. And, at his current pace, he'll finish the season with more than 130. Abdul-Rauf had 81 steals last season. He also had 187 turnovers, giving him a turnover-to-steal ratio of more than 2-1. Abdul-Rauf's ratio this season is nearly I-1, a level only 15 percent of NBA players attained last season. Such players as Utah's All-Star guard, John Stock- ton. “Like Stockton and those guys, he’s starting to read, he’s taking some passes off dribbles, playing passing lanes, knowing what other point guards want to do,” Bicker- staff said he has been “amazed” at Abdul-Rauf’s sudden drive to trigger the fast break with long, — outlet pas- @ ON THEAIR: Tonight's game ee abgul-Rauf Defense, passing, court awareness — Abdul-Rauf is determined to become a complete player and complete his rebuilding project. “| just want to keep getting better, in all parts of my game,” said Abdul-Rauf. “I'm trying to be more aggressive on defense, and it seems more things are coming myway.” Going into tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz, Abdul-Rauf leads the Nuggets in steals with 25. staff said. “He’s working on defense, not just surrendering. He’s more in tune defensively, period. “What amazed me... is how he’s advancing the ball ahead to his teammates. It gives our guys a chance to go one-on-one rather and those guys, and they'd break you down one-on-one because the defense was moving, too. “I’m really impressed with that. If he does that... “Butit’s early,” Bickerstaff warnAbdul-Raufs confidence has kept pace with his achievements. After a brief practice, he was asked if he would “like to have a part of Stockton’s game.” Abdul-Rauf shot back: “I have a> When Stockton was described as a great defender, Abdul-Raufreplied: “Against me, they're all average.” Then Abdul-Rauf paused, shook his head, and said: “I’ve been watching too many Muhammad Ali (tapes), man.” While Abdul-Rauf is Denver's leader this season, the focus in tonight’s game with Utahwill likely be on forward LaPhonso Ellis, particularly when he goes up against than — if you dribble the ball all Utah’s Tom Ellis and blows to the gameat the the way down — a one-on-three league disciplined both players. situation. “He’s gotten the ball to them on the wing, and that gave them the chance to break people down. That’s one of the great things Portland used to do. They used to get the ball up quick to Clyde Drexler Chambers. Chambers exchanged head 10 days ago in a Delta Center, and the Chambers was vilified in the Denver locker room after the game for an elbow to the head thatleft Ellis unconscious, but he felt vindicated when the league gave both players the same punishment — one-game suspensions without pay PRCA RODEO Utah Jazz @ TONIGHT: wadii Utah at Denver, ran ALT @ TV-RADIO: PSN Cable; KISN 570 AM, KSOS 800 AM. @ UTAH RECORD: 13-5. @ DENVER RECORD: 8-8. @ SEASON SERIES: Jazz lead, 1-0. @ NOTEBOOK: Tom Chambers’ first basket tonight will move him into 25th place on the NBA's all-time scoringlist. The Jazz forward has scored 18,830 points in his career, which be- gan in 1981 with the San Diego Clippers and has also included stops in Seattle (1983-88) and Phoenix (1988-93). and $5,000 fines. Replays showed Ellis hit Cham- bers with a forearm to the back of the head before Chambers retaliated with an elbow of his own. “I wouldn’t have looked forward to going over there if they hadn't found that he-hit-me-first stuff,” Chambers said. The Jazz expect to be shorthanded tonight, with guard Jeff Malone missing the trip. Malone remained in Salt Lake City to be with his pregnant wife, who was hospitalized with complications. NATIONAL FINALS RODEO LAS VEGAS (AP) — Thursday’s seventh go-round results in the $2.7 million PRCA National Finals Rodeo being held in the Thomas & Mack Center: Bareback riding—1. Robin Burwash, Oko- toks, Alberta, 80 points, $12,002; 2. (tie) Ty Murray, Stepheville, Texas; Chuck Logue, Decatur, Texas; Brian Hawk, Euless, Texas, 76, $6,001. Steer wrestling — 1. Steve Duhon, Opelousas, La., 4.3 seconds, $12,002; 2. Mike Smith, Jerome, idaho, 4.6, $9,002; 3. Brad Gleason, Ennis, Mont., 4.7, $6,001; 4. Todd Fox, Marbie Falls, Texas, 5.4, $3,001. Team roping-1. Bobby Hurley, Ceres, Calif., and Allen Bach, Merced, Calif., 4.9, $7,502; 2. (tie) Tee Woolman, Liano, Texas, and Rich Skelton, Liano, Texas; Liddon Cowden, Merced, Calif., and Cody Cowden, Mer- ced, Calif., 5.6, $4,689; 4. Jake Barnes, Chadier, Ariz., and Clay O’Brien Cooper, Gilbert, Ariz., 8.3, $1,876. Saddle bronc riding— 1. Billy Etbauer, Ree Heights, $.D., 80, $12,002; 2. (tie) Butch Smait, Dubois, idaho; Tom Reeves, Stephenville, Texas, 77, $7,501; 4. Rod Hay, Mayerthorpe, The Associated Press Houston, Seattle and Atlanta are still flying high as befits their nicknames. All three strengthened their claim as the NBA’s hottest team on Thursday night. The Rockets beat Miami 115-109 in overtime to improve their league-best record to 18-1; the SuperSonics crushed Dallas 125-93, giving them a 16-1 mark and six consecutive victories; and the Hawks tripped San Antonio 105-95 to match their club record with 12 straight wins. NBA ROUNDUP Houston came the closest to be- ing derailed, as Vernon Maxwell beat the regulation buzzer with a 30-foot desperation shot that forced the overtime. “Ive been lucky, very lucky. When I get home, I'm goingto fall on my knees,” Houston coach Ru- dy Tomjanovich said. The Rockets, who got 28 points and 16 rebounds from Hakeem Olajuwon, 25 points from Mario Elie and 23 from Otis Thorpe, scored the first nine points of overtime. “We had them and let them get away,” said Miami’s Glen Rice, who scored a season-high 40 points, but missed a free throwthat would have given the Heat a four-point lead with 3.1 seconds left in regulation. “We had the game in our grasp if I had madethe free throw. It was incredible that Maxwell hit that shot.” Seattle had the easiest time, handing Dallas its 14th consecutive loss and keeping the Mavericks winless in nine home games. The Sonics took control byouts- coring Dallas 37-18 in the second NBA, Canadastill can’t agree TORONTO(AP) — Officials from the NBAandthe Canadian government havediscussed Ontario’s sports lottery, which the league is against because it allows state-sponsored gambling on its games. Attorney Larry Bertuzzi, representing the province of Ontario, and Russel Granik, the million over the next four years to keep. the lankyleft-hander in Seattle. ‘ The deal was day. Johnson, 30, who made § $2,625,000 and led the majors in strikeouts last Johnson season, gets a $1.1 million signing bonus, $3 million in 1994, $4.15 million in 1995, $5.75 million in 1996 and $6 million in 1997. There is a club option for 1998 worth $6 million with a $250,000 buyout. The Mariners could have lost Johnson as a free agent after the 1994 season. They got plenty of advice from their fans, who took a liking to Johnson when heled the majors with 308 strikeouts and posted a 19-8 record. Those fans sent the Mariners a message, and Johnson heard them, too. “I'd be walking around town and people said that they would hold off on buying tickets until they found out what my status was,” Johnson said. “I think I did some pretty exciting things last year that would make people come out and watch me pitch. The fans have seen a lot of players come and go here, and I think they’re kind of tired of that.” Johnson said he believes his best seasons are ahead of him. He'd like to play three to four years after this contract expires. He knows he can make a lot of moneyif he pitches like he did in 1993. In addition to his salary, Johnson can earn bonuses of $50,000 for making the All-Star team, $200,000 for winning the Cy The franchise was granted five weeks ago to a group headed by 33-year-old restaurateur John Bitove Jr. Bertuzzi said the Toronto ownership was anxious to get the matter resolved. without resolving the issue. said. “Finally, we got a chance to meet each other face-to-face,” The league has awarded a franchise to Toronto for the 1995-96 season, but under the condition of the elimination of NBA games from the Pro Line lottery, a popular Ontario bet- ling operation that generated $210 million in revenues for the province last year. “We've made it clear we wouldn’t put a franchise in Toronto under the current situa- quarter, giving them a 61-45 halftime lead that they extended to 9571 after three periods. “They blitzed us,” Mavericks coach Quinn Buckner = said. “They're a championship-quality team.” Seattle coach George Karl went to a small lineup early in the second quarter, and the Sonics’ defensive pressure forced nine turnovers in “A delay is not helpful,” he Bertuzzi said. “One good thing that came out of it, I think, was that each side understands the other better. It's a difficult issue.” “Weagreed to get back togeth- er again at a later date,” Granik said. “We didn’t set a time, but we know whereto find each oth- er. second quarter. The Mavericks got 20 points each from Derek Harper and Jim Jackson, but Jamal Mashburn, the team’s No. | draft choice and top scorer, went 1|-for-9 from the field and finished with two points. Dominique Wilkins scored 23 points and AndrewLanga season- high 20, but it was the Hawks’ improved defense that carried them tc the period. Seattle converted 15-of- victory over San Antonio, 20 shots in the quarter. Knicks 94, Warriors 81 Kendall Gill finished with 23 points, Gary Payton 22 and Ricky Pierce 20 for the Sonics. All three players scored eight in the pivotal Young Award, $100,000 for being selected World Series MVP, $50,000 for being selected League Championship Series MVP, $25,000 for being selected Division Series MVP and $50,000 for winning a Gold Glove. He has a notrade clause for the contract’s first year. It was not an easy decision for the Mariners, who say theylost $15 million last season. “I think this confirms this fran- agreed to Thurs- he said, “but it has potential.” NBA’s deputy commissioner, met for two hours Wednesday Mariners decide they can’t afford to lose Johnson SEATTLE (AP) — TheSeattle Mariners decided they couldn’t afford to lose Randy Johnson’s 99 mph fastball, so they decided to spend $20.25F 4 tion,” Granik said. “I think right now we havea seriousissue. “I’m notsureit’s a crisis yet,” chise’s ownership’s commitment,” Armstrong said. “Since they took over on July 1, 1992, theysaid they wanted to retain the key players. They signed Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez. They brought in Lou Piniella and Chris Bosio.” Seattle, which almost traded Johnson during the season because it feared he wouldn’t sign a multiyear deal, is seeking to trim its 1993 payroll of $33.3 million to $28 million-$29 million. Johnson became the first left-hander with 300 strikeouts since Steve Carlton fanned 310 for Philadelphia in 1972. Johnson’s 308 strikeouts broke the previous club record of 262, set by Mark Langston in 1987. Owen’s an Angel The California Angels acquired veteran shortstop Spike Owen from the New York Yankees on Thursday in for minor league pitcher ~ Jose Musset. Owen, 32, hit .234 with two homers and 20 RBIs in 103 games with the Yankees last season. Before joining the Yankees as a free agent on Dec. 3, 1992, he played for Seattle, Boston and Montreal. Owen, expected to back up Gary DiSarcina, has a career batting average of .243 in 1,330 games over 10-plus big-league seasons. Owen will be paid $1 million next season and $3.25 million in 1995, and the Yankees will give the Angels a substantial sum to cover _ part of the salary. New York improvedits road record to 7-2, holding Golden State to 37 percent shooting. John Starks scored 27 points and Patrick Ewing had 20 points and 17 rebounds for the Knicks despite missing six minutes in the first pean with a ‘ayperextended left nee. Suns 114, Bullets 95 Charles Barkley scored 15 of his 22 points as Phoenix opened a 3615 lead over Washington after the first quarter, and Kevin Johnson set a team record with 10 steals. Johnson also had 17 points and 13 assists. He broke a mark of nine steals that Johnny High set against the Bullets on Jan. 28, 1981. DannyAinge scored 20 points for Phoenix, which won its fourth straight game and improved to 7-0 at home. Calbert Cheaney’s 17 points paced the Bullets, who lost their sixth in a row. Pacers 111, Magic 105 Indiana used depth to offset a career-high 49 points by Orlando’s Shaquille O’Neal. Reggie Miller led eight Pacers in double figures with 23 points, and the Indiana reserves outscored the Magic’s backup players 41-18. The Pacers connected on 40-of50 free throws as they won for only the third time in nine home games. O’Neal hit 17-of-25 shots, including nine first-half dunks. Only _a 52.9 percent free-throw shooter, ,he made 15-of-18 at the line. Homets 95, Cavaliers 93 If you’ve always wanted to cross-country ski, ski jump, telemark ski or alpine race, now is your chance. ; On Saturday, the Utah Winter Games and the Utah Sports Authority will sponsor free, introductory clinics all Utah residents. — The cross-country class begins at noon at White Pine Touring in Park City. Classic style will be taught for advanced orproficient skiers from noon to 1:30 p.m. Skating style will be taught from 2 to 3:30 p.m. To reserve equipment, call 649-8701. : The telemark clinic will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Solitude Ski Resort. Skiers should be at least beginner alpine or nordic skiers. Learn to soar through the air ar the Utah Winter Sports Park ski jumping facility. Three classes are offered from 9-11 a.m., noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Participants must have their own alpine skis and helmet (biking, climbing, kayaking, etc.) ; The alpine racing clinic is set for | to 3 p.m. at Solitude Ski Resort. There is no charge for the clinic, but skiers must buya lift ticket. The Utah Winter Gamesget under way Jan. | and run through Jan. 23. Entry forms are available at major grocery and sporting goods stores and at First Security Banks. For more information,call (800) 959-UTAH or (801) 975-4515. Dixie’s Cook selected top J.C. player ST. GEORGE — The National Junior College Athletic Association has named Dixie College sophomore quarterback Roger Cook as the 1993 Player of the Year in the NJCAA. _ Cook, who played at Carbon High School in Price before serving an LDS Church mission, led the Rebels to an 8-3 record this season and a berth in the Dixie Rotary Bowl. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Cook threw for 2,501 yards and 18 touchdowns during the season. “Roger is a fine player and outstanding individual,” said Dixie coach Greg Croshaw. “It’s a tremendous accomplishmentfor not only Roger, but the offensive players and coaches.” It is the second time that a Dixie player has won the award. Kalin Hall, who now plays for Brigham Young University, won the honor in 1991. Five Utah volleyball players honored Three Brigham Young University volleyball players and one each from the University of Utah and Utah State earned postseason honors this week from the NCAA. Michelle Fellows, Charlene Fiaputa and Tumua Matu’u from BYUwere eached named to the NCAA Division I All-West Region first team. BYU is currently participating in the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, Utah’s Mikki Kane-Barton was: namedto the All- West second team, and Utah State’s Marie Motil was named to the All-Northwest second team. — Standard-Examiner staff GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Friday’s scores after the first round of the $165,000 Australian Ladies Masters golf championship played over the par-73, 6,087-yard Royal Pines resort course: Muffin Spencer-Deviin, United States Laura Davies, Engiand Li Wen-lin, Taiwan Jane Crafter, Australia Susan Daniels, Australia Cindy Figg-Currier, United States Eveiyn Oriey, Switzerland Jan Higgins, New Zealand Karrie Webb, Australia Corinne Dibnah, Australia Leigh Ann Mills, United States Liselotte Neumann, Sweden Karine Espinasse, France Michelle Scerri, Australia Sarah Gautrey, Australia Also 69" 6s 70 70 71 7 71 71 — 72 72 72 72 72 Dale Reid, Scotland Janet Soulsby, England Maria Bertiskoid, Sweden 74 74 74 dress, Texas; Tod Slone, Canyon Lake, Texas, 8.4, $4,501. Women’s barrel racing—1. Twila Haller, Phoenix, 14.38, $7,502; 2. Lanita Powers, Guthrie, Okla., 14.39, $5,627; 3. Kristie Peterson, Elbert, Colo., 14.41, $3,751; 4. Deb Mohon, Giadewater, Texas, 14.42, $1,876. Bui! riding — 1. Daryi Mills, Pink Mountain, Kris Tschetter, United States Jennifer Wyatt, Canada Federica Dassu, Italy Kristal Parker, United States Diane Barnard, England 74 75 76 77 77 N.M., 8.1, $9,002; 3. (tie) Roy Cooper, Chil- British Columbia, 86, $12,002; 2. Glen Keeley, Nanton, Alberta, 85, $9,002; 3. Charlies Samp- son, Casa Grande, Ariz., 84, $6,001; 4. (tie) Aaron Semas, Auburn, Calif.; Adam Carrillo, El Paso, Texas, 82, $1,500. (WEDNESDAY’S SIXTH GO-ROUND RESULTS) Bareback riding — 1. D.J. Johnson, Hutchinson, Kan., 79, $12,002; 2. (tie) Marvin Garrett, Belle Fourche, S.D.; Lance Crump, Cooper, Texas, 78, $7,501; 4. (tie) Deb Greenough, Red Lodge, Mont.; Ty Murray, Stephenville, Tex- $1,000. Steer wrestling — 1. Doug Houston, Tucson, Ariz., 3.9, $12,002; 2. (tie) Steve Duhon, Opelousas, La.; Rod Lyman, Lolo, Mont., 4.1, $7,501; 4. (tie) Mike Smith, Jerome, idaho; Todd Fox, Marbie Falls, Texas, 4.2, $1,500. Team roping — 1. (tie) Bobby Hurley, Ceres, Calif., and Allen Bach, Merced, Calif.; Matt Tyler, Corsicana, Texas, and Steve Northcott, Odessa, Texas, 5.1, $6,564; 3. Mike Boothe, Paso Robies, Calif., and Brent Lockett, Ballico, Calif., 5.2, $3,751; 4. Kevin Stewart, Gien Rose, Texas, and Jacky Stephenson, Charlotte, Texas, 5.4, $1,876. Saddie bronc riding—1. Dan Mortensen, Manhattan, Mont., 81, $12,002; 2. Ty Murray, Stephenville, Texas, 80, $9,002; 3. Rod Hay, Mayerthorpe, Alberta, 77, $6,001; 4. (tie) Craig Latham, Texhoma, Texas; Butch Small, Dubois, idaho; Red Lemmei, Mud Butte, S.D., 75, $1,000. Calf roping— 1. (tie) Brent Lewis, Pinon, N.M.; Troy Pruitt, Minatare, Neb., 7.7, $10,502; 3. Roy Cooper, Childress, Texas, 8.2, $6,001; 4. Shawn McMullan, Iraan, Texas, 8.5, $3,001. Women’s barrei racing — 1. Kristie Peterson, Elbert, Colo., 14.05, $7,502; 2. (tie) Charlotte Schmidt, Cut Bank, Mont.; Susie Seppaia, Gillette, Wyo., 14.26, $4,689; 4. Sharon Kobold, Big Horn, Wyo., 14.29, $1,876. Bull riding — 1. Ted Nuce, Escalon, Calif., 87, $12,002; 2. Adam Carrillo, El Paso, Texas, 83, $9,002; 3. (tie) Jerome Davis, Archdale, N.C.; Brent Thurman, Austin, Texas; Pat Yancey, Dallas, 78, $3,001. AVERAGE LEADERS (AFTER SEVEN ROUNDS) Bareback riding—1. Robin Burwash, Okotoks, Alberta, 544; 2. Ty Murray, Stephenville, Texas, 542; 3. Brian Hawk, Euless, Texas, 537; 4. Bill Boyd, Olds, Alberta, 534. Steer wrestling — 1. Steve Duhon, Opelousas, La., 35.0; 2. Todd Fox, Marble Falis, Texas, 38.4; 3. Ote Berry, Checotah, Okla., 42.9; 4. Mike Sanders, Morris, Okla., 45.8. Team roping — 1. Tee Wooiman, Liano, Tex- as, and Rich Skelton, Llano, Texas, 64.0; 2. Liddon Cowden, Merced, Calif., and Cody Cowden, Merced, Calif., 65.3; 3. Mike Boothe, Paso Robles, Calif., and Brent Lockett, Ballico, Calif., 65.4; 4. Jake Barnes, Chandler, Ariz., and Clay O’Brien Cooper, Gilbert, Ariz., 71.4. Saddle bronc riding—1. Tom Reeves, Stephenville, Texas, 515; 2. Craig Latham, Texhoma, Texas, 462; 3. (tie) Dan Mortensen, Manhattan, Mont.; Derek Clark, 448. Calf roping — 1. Troy Pruitt, Minatare, Neb., 68.3; 2. Shawn McMullan, Iraan, Texas, 68.4; 3. Herbert Theriot, Poplarville, Miss., 69.7; 4. Mike Arnold, Murrieta, Calif., 69.8. Women’s barrel racing — 1. Kristie Peterson, Elbert, Colo., 100.49; 2. Twila Haller, Phoenix, 100.75; 3. Charlotte Schmidt, Cut Bank, Mont., eas 4. Lanita Powers, Guthrie, Okla., 51. Bull riding — 1. Daryl Mills, Pink Mountain, Idaho, $84,100; 2. Steve Duhon, Opelousas, La., $81,344; 3. Lee Laskosky, Viking, Alberta, $72,792; 4, Rod Lyman, Lolo, Mont., $67,256. Team roping — 1. Tee Woolman, Liano, Texas, and Rich Skelton, Liano, Texas, $74,360; 3. Charies Pogue, Ringling, Okla., $64,447; 4. Bobby Hurley, Ceres, Calif., $64,352. Saddie bronc riding—1. Dan Mortensen, Manhattan, Mont., $117,206; 2. Craig Latham, Texhoma, Texas, $110,709; 3. Rod Hay, Mayerthorpe, Alberta, $91,116; 4. Billy Etbauer, Ree Heights, S.D., $83,689. Calf roping— 1. Brent Lewis, Pinon, N.M., $95,426; 2. Joe Beaver, Huntsville, Texas, $89,683; 3. Shawn McMullan, iraan, Texas, sete 4. Mike Arnoid, Murrieta, Calif., Women’s barrel racing — 1. Charmayne Rodman, Gait, Calif., $81,666; 2. Kristie Peterson, Elbert, Colo., $77,181; 3. Deb Mohon, Gladewater, Texas, $70,838; 4. Twila Haller, Phoenix, $64,259. Bull riding—1. Ty Murray, Stephenville, Texas, $94,054; 2. Ted Nuce, Escaion, Calif., $80,936; 3. Dary! Mills, Pink Mountain, British Columbia, $80,456; 4. Tuff Hedeman, Bowie, Texas, $78,802. Wrangler bulifight — 1. Ronny Sparks, Texarkana, Texas, $37,519; 2. Dwayne Hargo, Placerville, Calif., $33,729; 3. Rob Smets, Moriarty, N.M., $32,867; 4. Loyd Ketchum, Miles City, Mont., $26,833; §. Greg Rumohr, Cleburne, Texas, $26,337; 6. Don Yates, Phoenix, $17,469. VOLLEYBALL NCAA WOMEN’S DIVISION | VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Thursday‘s resutts Mideast Regional At Minneapolis Penn State 3, Colorado 2 (9-15, 16-14, 16-18, 15-8, 15-7). Notre Dame 3, Minnesota 2 (15-9, 11-15, 15-13, 11-15, 15-13). Friday’s matches (Times MST) South Regional At Austin, Texas Georgia (29-5) vs. Florida (31-3), 5 p.m. Duke (30-2) at Texas (30-2), 7 p.m. Northwest Regionai At Long Beach, Calif. U. of the Pacific (21-9) vs. Hawaii (18-10), 7 p.m. 5 Ohio State (24-5) at Long Beach State (28-2), p.m. West Regional At Los Angeles Stanford (22-6) at UCLA (29-1), 7 p.m. Arizona (20-10) vs. Brigham Young (27-2), 9 p.m. io Mideast Regional Final Notre Dame (27-7) vs. Penn State (29-4), 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s matches South Regional At Austin, Texas Texas-Duke winner vs. Georgia-Florida Jane Hill, Engiand Karina Orum, Denmark 73 73 Sarah Nicklin, Engiand 74 Laree Sugg, United States 7? NCAA FOOTBALL COLLEGE BOWL PAYOUTS Per-team payoffs for this 1993 football bow! games. eee Alamo Bowl, San Antonio, $700,000. Aloha Bowl, Honolulu, $750,000. Carauest Bowl, Miami, $1 million. Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Fia., $2.5 million. Copper Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., $700,000. Cotton Bowl, Dallas, $3 million. Fiesta Bowl, Tempe, Ariz., $3 million. Freedom Bowl, Anaheim, Calif., $650,000. Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla., $1.5 million. Hall of Fame Bowl, Tampa, Fla., $1 million. Holiday Bowl, San Diego, $1.7 million. oe Bowl, Shreveport, -ta., John Hancock, El Paso, Texas, $1.1 million. Las Vegas Bowi, Las Vegas, $228,000. Liberty Bowl, Memphis, Tenn., $1 million. Orange Bowl, Miami, $4.2 million. Peach Bowl, Atlanta, $1.125 million. Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif., $6.5 million: Sugar Bow!, New Orleans, $4.15 million. TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL DEC. 9 New York Yankees— Traded Spike Owen; shortstop, and an undisclosed amount of cash to the California Angels for Jose Musset, pitch- er. Seattle Mariners — Agreed to terms with — Johnson, pitcher, on a four-year conract. Cincinnati Reds— Announced that Dofiny Scott will return as manager of Billings of the Pioneer League. Named Billy Maxwell trainer of Billings. Colorado Rockies — Agreed to terms with Herm Winningham, outfielder, on a minorleague contract. BASKETBALL DEC. 9 Continental Basketball Association — Suspended Buck Johnson, Wichita Falis Texans forward, for failure to abide by the league’s substance abuse policy. Fargo Fever (CBA) —Signed Chris Collier, forward. Oklahoma City Cavairy (CBA) — Signed Ter* ... ry Catiedge and Lorenzo Charles, forwards. Placed Terry Faggins, guard-forward, on the injured reservelist. DEC. 7 Los Angeles Lakers— Waived Trevor WilSon, forward. Miami Heat — Activated Grant Long, forward, from the injuredlist. Waived Gary Alexander, forward. Fort Wayne Fury (CBA) — Signed Ray Tolbert, forward. Hartford Helicats (CBA) — Traded the rights to Rafael Addison, forward, a 1994 fourthround draft choice and future considerations to the Rochester Renegades for the rights to Mark Wade Quad City Thunder (CBA) — Signed Lamont Strothers, guard, Placed Dirkk Surles, guard, on injured reserve. Yakima Sun Kings (CBA) — Traded Patrick Eddie, center, to the Rochester Renegades for the rights to Eric Johnson, guard. Signed Roo- sevelt Wallace, forward. Placed Sam Mack, guard-forward, on injured reserve. FOOTBALL DEC. 9 NFL — Named George Young, New York Giants general manager, and Don Shula, Miami Dolphins coach, co-chairmen of the Competition Committee. Kansas City Chiefs — Signed Bruce Pickens, defensive back. ; New Orleans Saints—Re-signed Tommie Sowers, tight end. Pittsburgh Steelers — Placed Richard Shelton, cornerback, on injured reserve. Signed Alan Haller, cornerback. DEC. 7 Green Bay Packers — Re-signed TunchIlkin, offensive tackle. DEC. 6 Detroit Lions — Fired Dan Henning, offensive coordinator. Green Bay Packers — Waived Darryl! In- gram, tight end. HOCKEY DEC. 9 Anaheim Mighty Ducks — Recalled Jarrod Skaide, center, from San Diego of the Interna- tional Hockey League. Sent Mikhail Shtalen- kov, goaltender, to San Diego on a two-week conditioning assignment. Dallas Stars — Recalled Troy Gamble, goal- . tender, from Kalamazoo of the International Hockey League. Released Duane Joyce, defenseman. : Los Angeles Kings — Recalled Mark Hardy, defenseman, and Dan Currie, ieft wing, from Phoenix of the International Hockey League. Sent Brent Thompson and Dominic Lavoie, defensemen, to Phoenix. New Jersey Devils — Recalled Dave Emma, center, from Albany of the American Hockey League. Huntington Blizzard (ECHL)—Fired Bob Kelly, coach. Named Bob Destocki, executive . vice president, interim coach. Hockey Canada—Named Bob Murdoch coach of Canada’s entry in the Spengier Cup tournament in Davos, Switzerland. DEC. 7 Florida Panthers— Traded Greg Smyth, defenseman, to the Toronto Maple Leafs for _ future considerations. Utica Bulidogs (Colonial Hockey League) — Waived Chris O’Brien, defenseman. Placed Rob Haddock, defenseman, on the injured list retroactive to Dec. 5. Signed Andrew Dickson and Craig Debiois, forwards, and Alan Brown, defenseman. Anaheim Mighty Ducks — Assigned Dawd Williams, defenseman, to San Diego of thein= ternational Hockey League. Announced Myles O'Connor, defenseman, has rejoined the eon. Dallas Stars — Assigned Troy Gamble, goalie, to Kalamazoo of the international Hockey League. ‘ Edmonton Oilers — Acquired Fredrik Olausson, defenseman, and a 1994 seventh-round draft choice from the Winnipeg Jets for a 1994 * third-round draft choice. Florida Panthers — Acquired Geoff Smith, defenseman, from the Edmonton Oilers for 1994 third- and sixth-round draft choices. Hartford Whalers — Recalled igor Chibirev, center, from Springfield of the American Hockey League. winner, 6 p.m. Northwest At Long Beach, Calif. Long Beach State-Ohio State winner vs. Pacific-Hawaii winner, 8:30 p.m. Montreal Canadiens — Signed Mike Keane, right wing, to a three-year contract. New Jersey Devils —Recalied Jason Smith, defenseman, from Albany of the American West Regionai Vancouver Canucks — Recalled Mike Peta, center, from Ottawa of the Ontario Hockey League. ; At Los UCLA-Stanford winner vs. Arizona-Brigham Young winner, 8 p.m. National Dec. 16 At Madison, Wis. West champion vs. Mideast champion Northwest champion vs. South champion National Dec. 18 Semifinal winners, 6:30 p.m. Hockey League. . COLLEGE DEC. 9 Midwestern Collegiate Conference — Announced the addition of Cleveland State, Northern iilinois, Wisconsin-Green Bay, Wisconsin-Milwaukee and WrightState, effective July 1, 1994. AD ae 67 6s. Annika Sorenstam, Sweden Alberta, 76, $3,001. Caif roping — 1. Herbert Theriot, Poplarville, Miss., 8.0, $12,002; 2. Brent Lewis, Pinon, Steer wrestling—1. Mike Smith, Jerome, Free ski clinics offered on Saturday AUSTRALIAN LADIES MASTERS 73 British Columbia, 488; 2. Tuff Hedeman, BowAlonzo Mourning’s 10-foot ie, Texas, 474; 3. Pat Yancey, Dallas, 467; .Jumper at the buzzer gave Char4, Ted Nuce, Escaton, Calif., 417. SCENE .lotte a victory at home over ClevePRCA, WPRA WORLD STANDINGS ,land and snapped the Hornets’ Bareback riding—1. Marvin Garret?, Belle five-game losing streak. : Fourche, S.D., $96,772; 2. Deb Greenough, Red Lodge, Mont., $89,884; 3. Clint Corey, KenneCleveland’s Mark Price led all wick, Wash., $86,391; 4. Lance Crump, Cooscorers with 28 points. per, Texas, $76,690. SPORTS BRIEFS Fi Jane Geddes, United States as; Ken Lensegrav, Rapid City, S.0., 77, Rockets, Sonics, Hawks remain on hot streaks LPGA GOLF te On -* * |