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Show MPS p)(g Wednesday, July 7, 1993 University of Utah Page Eight Grant and Wilson both go in second round of draft; Jazz get bigger BY MATT OTT Chronicle Sports Editor Everyone knew that NBA Draft Day 1993 was going to be a big one for the state of Utah, but no one knew it was going to be this big. How big was it for the Utah Jazz? Well, the Jazz have two brand-neas of last Wednesday. First, the Jazz obtained center Felton Spencer from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for w ot Mike Brown. Then, with the No. 18 pick in the first round, the Jazz selected center Luther Wright from Seton Hall. "We acquired 14 feet of center today," said Scott Layden, Utah Jazz director of playerpersonnel. The Jazz and Layden didn't think that Wright would be available at No. 18, but did say if he was there, they'd "gobble him up." And they did. As far as the SpencerBrown deal goes, that was something that has been in the works since just before the trading deadline in late February. Brown was traded straight up for Spencer, who was a lottery pick out of the University of Intramural Update co-re- Chronicle Intramural Writer Summer quarter intramural activities include the creep, crawl and croke club event, softball, outdoor tennis, c basketball, sand court volleyball, soccer, the Vinnie Open Golf Classic and the moonlight Louisville just three years ago. Spencer's numbers have gone down in each of his three seasons in Minnesota, presumably due to injuries to his eye, groin and ankle. But Spencer claims the injuries are all healed up and he's excited about playing in golf scramble. July 9 is the entry deadline for the creep, crawl and croke won 17 games in Minnesota last year," Spencer which is a biking, running, walking andor swimming said at a press conference at the Salt Lake International Airport Monday. "The Jazz) won 47 here and everybody was about to fall over because it was a bad season. I'm excited about it. It's a good feeling to be around a winner." The Jazz have Spencer under 1996-9- event. There' is no competition, as participants set their own pace. Participants can do any combination of swimming, biking, running or walking with miles being tallied every California. ..er.. Arizona Dreamin': When NBA Vice. President of Operations Rod Thorn announced that "With the 54th and final pick in the 1992 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns select. ..Brian Wilson," the first Days of competition will be Monday through Thursday and a round-robi- n league schedule will be followed by an elimi- nation tournament, unless teams have been dropped from league play following two forfeits. Outdoor basketball leagues "will be offered Monday through Thursday at 5 and 6 t p.m., followed by a round robin league schedule and an elimination tournament. All teams will be eligible for , : the tournament unless they have been dropped from competition following two forfeits. Schedules will be available for team captains to pick up on July 13 after 2 p.m. Action begins on July 14 on the outdoor field by the residence halls. There will not be an entry fee this quarter but a $5 refundable forfeit deposit is required. Any individual or team forfeiting one game will not be eligible for a refund. All matches should be played on the university outdoor courts. Tournaments will require that players contact their opponent and play a minimum of four matches by August 3. An elimination tournament will then take place to thing that went through most people's minds was any number of the Beach Boys' greatest hits. But when Thorn added "of Utah" to that statement, there's little doubt that everyone in the land of Zion retorted back at their televisions: "That's Byron, Byron!" Regardless of how they pronounced his name, the fact of the matter is that Wilson's chances of finding a home in the NBA got a little better. crown a champion. July 12 is the entry deadline some draft experts and scouts, now that Wilson will be playing for Phoenix's team in the Rocky Mountain Revue which will be held in the Delta Center in late Julyearly August. Joining Wilson will be former U. star Josh Grant, who was selected with the No. 43 pick by the Denver Nuggets before before being traded to Golden State for their No. 34 pick. Grant had been listed as going as early as the late first round by but the forward slipped to the middle of the second round, some say because of his age (he'll be 26 in one month) and because of doubts about his surgically-repaire- d knee. Grant will undoubtedly be looked upon as Golden State's "other" draft pick, after the Warriors traded up to snag Chris Webber, the No. 1 pick. , . Entry forms must include a $5 team entry fee in addition to a $5 refundable forfeit deposit. Any team that forfeits a game will not be eligible for the refund. July 13 is the entry deadline for sand court volleyball and teams will choose between c leagues on Tuesday and Thursday at 5 and 6 p.m. July 9. The Clippers and Jazz had both contacted Wilson about playing for their rookie summer league squads, but it appears Byron Wilson Monday. When they accomplish a predetermined amount of miles, they will receive an award and become an official member of the club. Tennis singles and doubles entry forms must be turned into the intramural office on 7 season. not Brian. tition. co-re- Utah. "We contract through the c for the softball leagues and outdoor basketball compe- BY DAVE HOSICK co-re- and ; -2 men's competition Wednesday at 5 and 6 p.m. July 13 is also the last day to submit entry forms and fees for the soccer leagues and action will take place Monday through Thursday at 5 and 6 p.m. on the ' HPER-We- ' soccer field. Men's leagues will take place on Monday and Wednesday at st c and 6 p.m. and the competition happens Tuesday and Thursday at 5 and 6 p.m. Action begins July 15 on the HPER-Wesoccer field and schedules will be available for 5 co-re- st pick-u- p July 14 after 2 p.m. Vinnie Open Golf Classic action will take place July 29 through Aug. 1 and participants will play 18 holes on the golf university course. Preferred tee-otimes should be submitted with entry forms and each contestant must play with at least one other person to verify scores. There is a $3 individual entry fee (includes green fees) in addition to a $5 refundable forfeit deposit. ff Any individual that does not show up will not be eligible for the refund, and all forfeit deposits not picked up by June 30, 1994 will not be refunded. Aug. 4 is the entry deadline for the moonlight golf scramble and tournament action will take place Aug. 6 at 9:30 p.m. Competition will consist of nine holes on the university golf course and lighted pins will be provided.. Each person drives from the tee. The team decides which bail has the advantage and both players then hit from that spot. The same rules apply with putting. Each team must use both participants' drive at least four times. It is illegal to e a light on the ball while hitting. For more information, call the Intramural Office at 3797 between 8 a.m. and 5 . , top-shin- p.m. Monday through Friday. There was some speculation that Grant would end up with Don Nelson's Warriors because of Nelson's association with that Jimmy Soto had also been extended an invitation by the Jazz to participate in their rookie Utah Head Coach Rick Majerus. d So, for you University of Utah fans who thought that Majerus coached under Nelson with the Milwaukee Bucks as an assistant during the 1986-8- 7 season. One other Utah player will likely be participating in the Rocky Mountain Revue as well. Before the draft, Layden said camp. die-har- you wouldn't ever get to see Jimmy, Byron and Josh play together in the same gym again, worry no more. It looks like it's going to be a Runnin' Ute reunion in the Delta Center come August. 'Chronicle' rookie hands outs midseason baseball awards Atlanta can win only if they begin to hit consistently. St. BY PATRICK SHELTRA Chronicle Sports Writer the major league baseball season reaches its unofficial halfway point with the All-StAs ar Game in Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 13, there is not a whole lot that has gone as planned by baseball prognosticators. What can be counted on in the second half of the season is the most wide-ope- n pennant race in American League history and potential runaways in the National League. The only team in the AL without a realistic shot at their division is Milwaukee, who is 13.5 games back. Even Cleveland, a team that hits just as well as Detroit, has a shot, but has not had the pitching the Tigers have enjoyed. In the NL, Philadelphia and San Francisco claim sizable mar. gins of seven games over St. Louis and Atlanta, respectively. Mariners fan giddy with pennant fever. (Just wanted to make that clear.) " Johnson, however, is the next Nolan Ryan. He may not pitch until he is 46, but he is the pre- Louis, on the other hand, would need some unfortunate injury to happen to the Phillies because I don't think this team will fall. Their hitting was underrated in the beginning of the season and the pitching has surprised everyone. , Here are my mid-seaso- mier strikeout pitcher in baseKs in 129 and d innings pitched and a 10-- 4 record and 2.85 ERA, he has proven worthy to all Ryan ball. With 157 two-thir- n awards winners: AL MVP Ken Griffey Jr., comparisons. Seattle. The Mariners are (can you believe it!!) in a pennant race and with Dave Fleming, Chris Bosio and Edgar Martinez on the shelf for much of the season. Griffey is the main reason why the M's are where they are. In addition to his .313 BA, 21 home runs and 54 RBIs, he has played his outfield position perfectly, committing no errors this year. Honorable mentions are John Olerud, Toronto and Cecil - Fielder, Detroit. AL CY YOUNG Randy Johnson, Seattle. Let me offer this disclaimer first 1 am not a . Honorable mentions are Jack McDowell, Chicago; and Jimmy Key, New York. AL SURPRISE PLAYER Greg Vaughn, Milwaukee. Long, regarded as good powerno average hitter, he is hitting .302 with 18 home runs and 63 RBIs for the otherwise weak-hittin- g Brewers. If he was playing for a: pennant contender, he would be a MVP candidate. Honorable mentions are Mo Vaughn, Boston, and David Wells, Detroit. NL MVP Barry Bonds, San " Francisco. Not since Reggie Jackson has a free agent signing paid off so well. The Triple Crown chaser has 22 home runs, 60 RBIs and a .349 batting average. There is not a player in the league that is in Bonds' class .as a hitter. Honorable mentions are Lenny of waste outside of nuclear dumping grounds, but you have to feel for Anthony Young, who is not as bad a pitcher as his record indicates. Anyone willing to disagree with me on this one, Dykstra and John Kruk, please give me a call. . . What is Philadelphia. happening in San Diego is a NL CY YOUNG John Burkett, shame. Look for Fred McGriff to San Francisco. I don't have a be unloaded at bargain price particular interest in the Giants . before the trade deadline ... The either, but you can't ignore Florida Marlins are only a power Burkett's numbers. He is 13-- 2 hitter and a starting pitcher or e and has a 3.14 ERA for the two away from contending next Giants. Can you imagine year in the NL East. Getting Gary what the people in St. Petersburg Sheffield was a giant step formust feel? ward for them ... Jeffery NL SURPRISE PLAYER Rick Hammonds of Baltimore made first-plac- Wilkins, Chicago. The Cubs receiver was so far under the Mendoza line in May that you had to wonder if they protected the wrong catcher in the expan- sion draft (Joe Girardi was selected by the Rockies). But he has turned up the jets and is hitting. 309 with 16 home runs and catcher in just might be the best ' the NL. ALSO ... The New York Mets , have to be the biggest collection his debut for the Orioles last week, becoming the first player from last year's draft to make it to the majors. He will be a superstar in this league ... The injury Jose Canseco suffered while pitching an inning in a game in which Texas was being blown-ou- t will guarantee that no will be doing anything like that soon. If heads haven't rolled yet in Texas for that stunt, they should be soon. non-pitch- er |