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Show The Daily Utah Chronicle. Wednesday, January Page Six 18, 1978 Ute runners place second Wrestling Utes drop 35-- 8 decision to Portland State by JOHN HASBROUCK Chronicle staff The Wrestling Utes were outpowered and Portland outclassed by a tough-as-naiState squad in action Tuesday evening in as the coastal matmen HPER devastated the Utes in all but two categories, ls 1, 35-- 8. Utah was all but humiliated going into the last two matches, when senior Lee Austin stuck to Charlie Brown like white on rice to lighten the grim mood and pin him in less than two periods of play. Zane Calderwood ended his match with a draw in the heavyweight division, combining with Austin to give Utah a total of eight points. Austin, the "blond tornado," jumped to a 0 lead before chasing his freshman foe out of bounds in what was the start of a onesided match. Austin dominated the entire time, with the exception of a momentary two point reversal. The bout was ended half way through the 2-- second period oi action, as Austin worked his foe into a three quarter nelson, flipping him on his back for the pin. "I was really psyched going into the match," said Austin, drowsy from medication due to a nasty cold. Utah's Richard Hernandez saw a 3 lead deficit in the last ten seconds turn into a second round. He eventually of the State's Terry Portland succumbed to 5-- 8-- 5 Gerding's two point takedown and three point reversal in the second round was enough for the victory in the 18 pound class. Ute Kevin Huber was outclassed by Terry Farley 17-- 2 in the 126 pound weight division. The feisty Huber fought off four pins from the nearfall position in his match. Portland State's Chris Clouser struck for three takedowns in the third period defeating Cliff Stocks 18-The Wrestling Utes' next match will b against Southern Utah State on January 19 at Cedar City. Gerding 16-- 7. 9. Maj. Jerry Prinster, USMC. Prinster said that the Utes have a good possibility of taking the Intermountain Shooter's League Title if Jeppson and team leader Jeff Arbogast continue to shoot well. The next match for the team is this weekend when the team travels to Laramie for a meet at the University of Wyoming. "Perspectives in Business" presents ALMA GYGI President Commercial Construction Co. President Gygi Enterprises TOMORROW! Everyone Welcomed ed bv B.S.G. 12:00 Noon Mark H. Green Hall Business Lecture Bldg. LD.S.S.A. r ' f'4 Freshman distance runner Kevin Glastonbury won the mile in 4:20.6 and took second in the half mile, which Carlston said was particularly remarkable considering the high altitude in Colorado Springs. Other first place winners were Roy Martin in the shotput, Doud Debevetz in the pole dash and vault, Barka Sy in the d dash. Doug Parrell in the relay. 60-ya- rd The Utes took eight first places in 16 300-yar- 1 Ute rifle team wins meet The Ute Rifle Team won its only home match of the season last weekend. Montana State, currently leading the field in the Intermountain Shooters League took second place, followed by Idaho State and Weber State. Utah stands in second place in the league, and is now threatening Montana for the number one spot, according to coach events, including a double win by standout hurdler Roland Soloman. Adama Fall and Mark Robinson turned in impressive performances in the 440 yard dash, taking first and second places respectively. The Ute track team placed second in a triangular meet hosted by the Air Force Academy last weekend. Air Force won the meet with 68.5 points, the Utes followed with 66.5 and the Big Green Track Club, runners from Colorado State University finished with 38. Ute coach Pete Carlston said the team made an extremely strong showing and would have won the meet if not for a questionable call of a false start which disqualified Utah from the mile relay. Utah led the meet going into the final event, the iw jim smedley Ban Baker from basketball now! Kareem Abdul-Jabba- r did it and he was fined $5,000. Kermit Washington did it and he was fined $10,000 plus suspended for at least 60 days. Now in our own Western Athletic with fists clenched and cocked ready for action. The referees restrained him. Minutes later Williams fouled another CSU player by grabbing him before he shot. The foul was not malicious as Earl patted the guy on the back and the CSU player patted Earl on the butt. He realized the Utes had to foul and was not upset by the foul. Then one of the ugliest incidents this writer has ever seen in college basketball Conference (WAC), Colorado State University's (CSU) Al "Bubba" Baker did it. matter of fact, he did it twice. If WAC Commissioner Stan Bates makes the correct decision, Baker will be suspended. Baker disregarded any code of ethics for the game of basketball and struck an opposing player. When a man, no, let's say boy, because a man would have thought before acting, throws his 250 or so pounds behind a punch, someone is going to get hurt. Baker is either too immature to play or can only play the game with violence. He should be stopped. Baker should not be allowed to take the floor in a basketball game again. Next time his childish temper flares, he may hurt someone instead of just stunning them like he did Greg Deane. Collegiate basketball does not need a hothead like Baker. Most certainly the WAC does not need a street brawler like Baker in the league. But what triggered Baker's violent reaction? In the closing minutes of the first half he was guarded by Deane. Baker moved to his right in anticipation of a pass. Deane moved with him and denied him the ball. Baker then forearmed Deane in the chin. Two seconds later he shoved Greg. Then the big fellow, obviously frustrated because he was too slow to shake Deane, hit Greg squarely with a forearm sending him to the ground. Baker was immediately ejected. One would think this was enough action for Baker; but he wasn't through yet. In the waning moments of the game, Utah was losing by six points. CSU went into a e and the only chance the Utes had at winning was to foul the Rams and hope they couldn't connect on the freethrows. Earl Williams tripped Ron Gold and Gold, in the Baker fashion, came at Earl As a occurred. Gold ran up to Williams from the other side of the court and slugged him. The CSU bench emptied onto the court. Buster Matheney went over to the crowd gathering near Williams and Jeff Judkins. The Rams' Larry Paige sprang from the bench and grazed Buster with a right. Then Baker, who already had been ejected for fighting, "was going to show them who's boss." He threw a vicious right at Buster missing by inches. Possibly angered further by missing Buster, Baker moved to his left and searched for another victim. He found Judkins and while grabbing Judkin's jersey with his left hand, he sent a punishing right to his jaw. Nice, huh? When the referees finally got things settled down Baker was still on the sideline looking like a cornered boxer, crouched, poised and ready for action. "The punching incidents at the end of the CSU game were cheap shots," said Ute head coach Jerry Pimm. "It's unfortunate they had to physically beat us as well as beat us on the scoreboard." This wildman Baker should be kept off the court. Commissioner Bates must make an example of him to let the league know such actions won't be tolerated. If anyone is interested in voicing their objections to the WAC offices, call the Chronicle sports desk at Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the correct address and phone number. 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