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Show The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Fifteen Thursday, January 16. 1992 Swimmer Aumann proves hard work pays off J- Sportscene GIANTS KNOW THE WAY TO SAN JOSE: The San Francisco Giants agreed in principle to move the team '50 miles south to San Jose. According to the proposal, the city of San Jose Brad Mortimer Chronicle Sports Writer would provide $155 million which would go towards acquiring the real estate and building a new 48,000 seat stadium. The Giants would chip in $ 30 million and cover any additional costs. If the plan is approved by voters this June, the new ballpark would be scheduled to open for use during the As he leads the drills for the sprint swimmers, Jim Aumann 's strokes are long and powerful and yet possess a finesse that is truly characteristic of a world class swimmer. And to hear him talk, one can't help but feel Jim's low key confidence that he calmly portrays. 1996 season. MCENROE VS. BECKER SET: 3-- 6, 6-- 4, 6-- Boris Becker. In order to beat Becker, McEnroe said, "I have to play my best tennis and get a little bit of luck as well." McEnroe has not beaten Becker in his last six tries since 1985. HURRICANE HOOPS ON THE RISE: As the University of Miami's football team flourished throughout the 80's, the Hurricane basketball program suffered. That could be changing as the Hurricanes upset No. 17 St. John's Tuesday night in Miami, It was the Hurricanes first Big East win of the year and probably the team's biggest win since Rick Barry left in 1965. E COACHES GET PROMOTIONS: Former U. head football coaches Jim Fassel and Ton Lovat were named as offensive 45-4- 2. EX-UT- coordinators for NFL teams. record in the Lovat had a 5-- with the Utes but is mid-197- well-respect- v Such is the style that has come to identify one of the John McEnroe defeated Andrei 3 to move Cherkasov on to a highly anticipated match with 7-- 5, - 0s ed in the NFL and will be the Green Bay Packers' OC. Fassel steps in as the New York Giants' offensive boss. v 'STARS AND STRIPES' LOSES FIRST RACE: Dennis Conner, four-tim- e champion as skipper of 'Stars and Stripes,' lost the first race of the America's Cup competition on Tuesday. Conner and his crew lost to Defiant , captained by Buddy Melges, by one minute, 34 seconds. The two boats are fighting for the right to defend the cup against foreign challengers in May. University of Utah swimming's most valuable of personnel. What's so fascinating about Jim Aumann is that his story is a one of those true to life iv athletic struggles where true grit and determination has payed off and taken Jim from swimming obscurity to world class prowess. Assistant Peter Coach Axelson agrees: "Over his four years here at the U. Jim has improved time and time again, and now he has the best chance of anybody here at qualifying for the NCAA finals in March." You see, Jim didn't set out to become the world's fastest 50, 100, 200, and relay freestyler. In fact, as he went through high school, at Judge Memorial in Salt Lake City, Jim didn't even competitively swim. "I used to swim a lot as a kid," recalls Aumann, "but as I got older, I just lost interest and didn't swim at all except for exercise." As Jim graduated from high school and began attending the U., the idea of swimming came back into focus and he decided to try out for the swimming team. "I hadn't planned to swim at all before college, and I barely made the team as a states Aumann. "I couldn't even swim fast enough to make qualifying walk-on,- " 3 ottotuaimoTOAcMSiM Utah swimmer Jim Aumann has constantly improved in his years on the U. swim team. Now his hard work is paying off as he is one of the toughest sprint swimmers in the WAC. times in the WAC my first year." He humbly admits. The interesting part about all of this is that you wouldn't know even swimming hardships just to look at him. Jim stands at a modest 6 feet 4 inches and has arms that easily length of his complement the made-for-the He a has legs. body that has improved every year since joining the Ute squad his water-typ- e freshman year. Men's Charlie co-capta- for him in just four years," Stevens went on to say. Teammate, Tom Thorum, admirably agreed, "He's a great guy, and we all think he is going to have an incredible year." all-arou- nd In spite of all of the new found recognition and stature to which Aumann has graciously earned, his objective and stalwart remains unencumbered with his humble of trademark confidence. are Stevens, has watched Aumann throughout his career as a Ute: "Jim has gone from a simple age group swimmer to world class quality," says Stevens of although perhaps a little lofty," remarks Aumann, "I want to qualify for the NCAA finals in all my events, the 50, 100, 200, ethic have paid off enormously important, because they're the team." his colleague. "His positive attitude and incredible work "My goals simple and relays which are also for One must realize that in order to qualify for even one event, he or she must be within the top eight swimmers in the nation. But if anyone can do it, Aumann has the talent and the incredible drive to get there. Aumann's ultimate goal is perhaps most worthy of note: "I want to eventually be in the top 25 in the world in sprint swimming," he calmly states, as if it were a simple hop, skip, and jump. However, truly outstanding in whatever the cause, and Jim's quality is that he gives his all when you give 100 and more, the returns are surely within reach. Lady Ute tankers host BYU The Lady Ute swim team will continue its season as they go head to head with the Lady Cougars of Brigham Young at the Ute Natatorium tonight at 6 p.m.. The Lady Utes are up for a tough test as they will have to take on the defending WAC champs in the Lady Cougars. The Utah women have struggled and to date have not triumphed in a dual meet. Hopes are high though as the team prepares for the meet. Noted Coach Jim Wilson, "Yeah, we've struggled. But we're not complaining and we're going to continue to give everything we've got until that blessed day comes." While the Lady Utes are continuing to try and come up some with winning combinations, several swimmers have sparked some winning trends. Maria Petersen, Eva Hjelm, and Mollie McDonald are leading the women swimmers and many expect that thej will eventually lead the team to victory. Brad Mortimer Domino's Knows YotiTI Enjoy These Football Specials. 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