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Show Park City by SENA TAYLOR Record staff writer Park City and the Utah Sports Foundation will play host to the 1989 U.S. National Cycling Championships Cham-pionships July 11-20, when an estimated 700 national caliber bikers participate in the U.S. Cycling Federation's premier road racing events for men and women. Racing will begin July 12 and 14 with individual and team time trials outside of Coalville, then continue on the weekend of July 15-16 with the Subaru Criterium at the Park City Resort Center. The races will finish July 18 and 20 with road races in the Solamere area of Deer Valley Resort. in ii ... ..... . .... .... ; ;'- ' ' TIDBIT5 . iParkRecordThurslay,JuIy6l?39PageB1 , . . ' . North by DAN PAMBIANCO Record staff writer Something was wrong with this picture. School had let out a couple of weeks ago, July was a mere day away, but it didn't seem to matter to the crowd at Dozier Field. They were geared up for high school football. foot-ball. The players on the field didn't seem to mind the warm, unfootball-like unfootball-like conditions either, putting on a display equal to their billing as all-stars all-stars in the third annual 1A-2A game benefiting Multiple Sclerosis. The South squad proved to be more in the mode, however, scoring a 17-0 win over the North unit led by Park City High School coach Bob Burns. "For two days of practice with players coming out of different systems, I thought the game was well played on both sides," said - Burns: "It was a just a case of them being a little bit bigger, a little bit stronger than us, and our inability to finesse them." The opening series of downs didn't indicate what was to come as the North unit had little trouble stopping the South and forcing a punt. Taking over at their own 26-yard-line with Park City's Russ Mathews calling the signals, the North players steadily steadi-ly advanced the ball toward mid-field. - v y '"-HT 4 . - - ' - .- . - - . .'1. .' v fS.,"Jrmkv If II ; mm r- i Jl - r" ' ... . .- - -. - A young runner in Tuesday's ed over $1500 for local cnariues. .... to host Utah's largest cycling event July Verena Rasmussen of the Utah Sports Foundation said the races will be "the largest cycling event in Utah's history," drawing members of the U.S. National Team and the USCF's new Team USA, which includes future Olympic hopefuls. The races wre especially important im-portant to top USA riders because road race champions will earn an automatic berth on the USA team which will compete in the 1989 World Cycling Championships in France in August. Local professional bicyclist Tom Noaker is urging Utahns to support the event. "The people of Park City and Salt Lake should take advantage of the opportunity opportuni-ty to come out and watch national caliber riders perform, to have a drops All The mini-drive was aborted, however, when the first of several miscues occured. Justin Rino, Mathews Miner teammate and backfield mate as well, fumbled the ball at the North 44 following a hard hit. The South recovered and took only three plays to turn the opportunity into points when San Juan's Jimmy Ray bounced outside from his backfield position, scampering 30 yards for the touchdown. A failed conversion kick into a strong, gusting wind left the score at 6-0 with five minutes remaining in the opening open-ing quarter. Back on offense, Burns' North squad found the going increasingly difficult, advancing the ball a lone yard before being forced to punt. Another error added to the uphill struggle when the snap from center soared over punter Doug Cook's head. Cook, from Wasatch High School, finally covered the ball in the endzone, but was trapped there for a safety that pushed the margin to 8-0 South. "That's pretty common for a game like this," said Burns. "We were a little rusty in some areas, but that's to be expected. Every kid went out there and played hard and did an excellent job." The South mounted another drive late in the first half after taking over the ball following another North X1 - ; "5 ,T ' " : - ' iKv.' ' - . J! f f L 1 A VV Mountain Run sprints to the finish. The Mountain Run rais first-hand view of what bike racing rac-ing is all about. This is an important impor-tant event for these people," he said, noting that the criterium will be covered by the Turner Broadcasting network as part of its Olympic Gold Series. Park City was a previous USCF event site when it hosted two junior national prestige stage races in 1987 and 1988, and a masters national event in 1987. "We are fortunate to host the national championships," said Chamber-Bureau Executive Director Russ Veenema. "With the growth of bicycling throughout Utah and the country, this event gives us the opportunity opportuni-ty to showcase Park City as a bicycling capital and year-round recreational area." - Star game to South, 1 7 : C- . ' .. V.. -V.-...': " in ii A. 1SV North Coach Bob Burns consults with Park City Miners All Star wide receiver, Larry Winterer. fumble, this time on it's own 22-yard-line. But the march proceded to be a backward one, with a series of penalties and failed plays pushing the ball back to the 32. Just as it appeared the North would emerge from the situation with no further damage, the South quarterback, Ladd Shumway of San Juan, found Ray wide open down the left sidelines. The big wide receiver waltzed into the endzone, and after an attempted conversion pass fell incomplete in-complete the scoreboard read 14-0 - ir -V'l - O I , Chrt Eiwiitwrg l ' v. ffwiiflfc """"' " ' ' Noaker said the championship events are bid on by prospective host cities each year, but the USCF was not pleased with recent re-cent applicants, and subsequently subsequent-ly asked the Utah Sports Foundation Founda-tion if Park City could be the host site. Site selection is based on accommodations, ac-commodations, course selection, and town support for special events. "I think it's certainly a credit to the Chamber which has been involved in special events, and a credit to all the local volunteers who support the events, because that is what really runs the events," said Noaker. "It's the nuts and bolts organization that really makes these events happen." hap-pen." While Noaker noted that "the 1 r. ,J n , ... - SKJ J vn f If ;."- .-9 r. A 1 jrt " . . . e 1 Chris Eiaenberg heading into the lockerroom at the break. In the third quarter South kicker Alan Boardman of Kanab showed why he earned all-star status, as well as a football scholarship to B YU next fall. A 38-yard field goal into that same strong wind completed the scoring. Earlier in the contest, Boardman had put a pair of kickoffs into the endzone for touchbacks, also heading into the breeze. The North's best sequence of the game came after Boardman's boot, James wins Mountain Run by CHRIS EISENBERG Record staff writer Sunny skies and temperatures hovering in the low 70's made for perfect running conditions as close to 400 competitors turned out Tuesday Tues-day for Park City's annual July 4th Mountain Run. Industrial Supply's Phil Thompson, Thomp-son, co-race director, noted the turnout tur-nout was great and the race went smoothly. "Everything was perfect. This was as nice a day as we've ever had." When the starting gun sounded slightly after 8 a.m., runners and race walkers spanning half a century cen-tury in age took off over the 3.1-mile course. Competitors traveled out of the Park City Resort Center, through Thaynes Canyon, and back up Park Avenue to finish at the base of the ski area. Jumping out to an early lead was Criss James of Murray. At 27 years old, James set a quick pace. Turning the corner from Thaynes Canyon onto on-to Hwy 224, James held a sizeable lead over the nearest racer. James, winner of the 1987 St. George Marathon, James finished this year's Mountain Run in first place as well. His brisk time of 15:54 was over a minute ahead of second place. Despite his win, James was a bit disappointed. Noting a lack of serious competition may have caused caus-ed his pace to lag, James said his time was pretty slow. "The competetion was a drop from years past. Most of them are good runners, they're just in high school. It's hard for them to compete." com-pete." Reflecting on his performance, James added, "I wasn't really pushed." push-ed." Clocked at 17:00, Brek Grover placed a distant second overall for the men. Mike Gardella's attempt to capture second fell short. His 17:05 .finish was just seconds behind Grover's. USCF has made some good inroads" in-roads" to making special events successful, he said "the real credit has to go to the people who get out and do all the things to make it happen." Race organizers are calling upon the aid of about 300 volunteers who are needed to work in a number of different areas, including registration, course set-up, concessions, medical services and security. All volunteers will receive an event t-shirt, and can work three-to three-to four-hour shifts daily from July Ju-ly 11-20. "An event of this magnitude is a major undertaking," Rasmussen said. "But it's a great opportunity to show cyclists from around the USA how Utahns can "It was just a case of them being a little bit bigger, a little bit stronger than us, and our inability to finesse them." when starting from it's own 16, the home unit advanced the ball to the 28. South Summit's Jason Freestone electrified the crowd with a 40-yard scamper down the left sidelines off a draw play, only to have the advance cancelled by an illegal block penal- Undetered by the setback, North quarterback Mathews came back with a pass to Grant's Jason Sparks, hooking up over the middle for a 19-yard gain. The drive ended a moment mo-ment later, however, when the ball was jarred out of the hands of For the women, Celsa Bowman, 23, ran a hard, fast race. Bowman was pleased with her 17:38 time. "It was a good course with some nice hills," said Bowman. Adding sarcastically, sar-castically, "I really liked finishing uphill." This was Bowman's second consecutive con-secutive Mountain Run. A year of additional training was evident. Bowman's time was almost 30 seconds faster than her time last year. Trailing Lynette Peterson for a good portion of the race, Bowman admited Peterson was hard to catch. By the finish, however, Bowman had slipped past Peterson. She went on to finish first as Peterson dropped to third. The difference may have been in the stride. Peterson was not able to hold onto the lead, said Bowman, because of her pace. "She started out a bit too fast," concluded Bowman. Kelly Watkins finished almost a full minute behind Bowman. Watkins' time of 18:43 was good enough for second place. Crossing the line at 19:05, Peterson grabed third place and rounded out the field for the top women overall. As in years past, proceeds raised from the race will be split among local charities. Thompson estimated over $1500 will be distributed. This year's money will be divided between the Park City Ski Education Foundation and the building fund for the Park City Community Church. Bob Marsh, director of the PCSEF, said the funds will be greatly great-ly appreciated. The donation will help pay the salaries of teachers involved in-volved in a new summer school program. pro-gram. High school-age Ski Team members will now have the opportunity oppor-tunity to take 9th and llth grade English during the summer. Noted Marsh, "This program will help take the pressure off team members in the winter, by doing work in the summer." The Mountain Run is scheduled to continue next year. 1 1-20 work together to produce a successful suc-cessful national event." Schedule of Events July 11 Registration for individual in-dividual time trials, 4 to 7 p.m. July 12 Individual time trials (Coalville) July 13 Rest day. Registration for four-man time trials, 4 to 7 July 15 Criterium heats (Park City Resort Center). July 16 Criterium (Park City Resort Center). July 17 Rest day. Registration for road race (men), 4 to 7 p.m. July 18 Road race heats (men, Deer Valley and Solamere loop) . July 19 Rest day. Registration for road race (women) . July 20 Road race (men and women, Deer Valley and Solamere loop). - 0 Bob Burns Sparks during a running play. The teams traded possession throughout the fourth quarter as most of the players on each squad saw time on the field. Despite the loss, Burns took solace in the experience ex-perience the mid-summer matchup offered. "It was a neat opportunity for me to coach these kids one more time," he said. "I've enjoyed working with them for three years, and it was good to work with them again before they go on to bigger things." Male Racers Time Overall Criss James 15:54 Brek Grover 17:00 MikeGardella 17:05 Age 12 and under Michael Navatowicz 21 : 32 David James 23:26 Erik Vernon 24:30 Age 13-15 Brek Grover 17:00 Mike Evans 17:42 Mike James 18:16 Age 16-19 Mark Bunker 17:30 Curtis Lindsey 17:53 Greg Factor 18:22 Age 20-24 Reese Kidman 17:40 Thomas Mecham 18 : 09 Louis Johnson 18:46 Age 25-29 Criss James 15:54 MikeGardella 17:07 Larry Pond 18:44 Age 30-34 PeteHaraden 17:14 DaleBohm 17:35 Randy Hartman 17:38 Age 35-39 Briant Badger 18:01 GaryEchert 19:59 Ed Masters 20:17 Age 40-44 JodyPond 18:49 JohnCaslquist 19:06 Chuck James 19:24 Age 4549 Ed More 19:28 David Hanscom 20 : 11 Burk Smith 20:38 see RESULTS on B2 |