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Show 0 University of Utah Page Eight The MdU season never-endin- g Wednesday, July Driver Davey Allison dead 33 U,1 0IlE3l7lro SOON?: SO The Washington Bullets have at age 32 d draft signed their Calbert Cheaney, to a pick, r, $18 million contract the 1993 Cheaney, Associated Press and Sports Illustrated College Player of the Year, became the first of first-roun- six-yea- BY SHAV GLICK Los Angeles Times the 11 lottery picks of the For the second time injgs than four months, NASCAR lost one of its most prominent drivers when Davey Allison died early Tuesday morning of injuries he had suffered in a heli- 1993 draft to sign a contract copter crash Monday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway. Allison never regained consciousness after the accident and was pronounced dead of massive head injuries at 7 a.m. in the Carraway Methodist , ed no time in signing Cheaney, who was also the sixth pick this year. "No one wanted to relive what we went through with Medical Center at Birmingham, Ala. Alan Kulwicki, who won the Winston Cup stock car championship last year after a tense battle with Allison and Bill Elliott, was killed April 1 Gugliotta last year," said Bullets General Manager John Nash. "Calbert's representative Mike Higgins) recognized the value of reaching an when a small plane in which he was flying crashed in a agreement and getting his field near Bristol, Tenn. "We fly so much, between races, player in camp." personal appearances and testing, that it's a wonder it hasn't happened v Y i o -- National Richard Esquinas, an admit- ted compulsive gambler, to discuss his claims that Michael Jordan is a. compulsive gambler who lost $1.25 million in golf wagers to him in 1991. The meeting is the first step in what may become an extensive investigation into gambling and unsavory associates of NBA players. Esquinas was accompanied s by attorney Robert Costello ?, who said Esquinas was ques tioned about the claims h made in his book and about areas not covered in the book. Farmer, who was hospitalized with broken ribs and collarbone, told non-sto- p since about mid-Septemb- But as of last night, Trepanier's long, hard season of gymnastics finally came to a conclusion. Trepanier, by virtue of finishing 5th at the World University Games trials in Salt Lake City last May 1, competed in the In the team finals, the U.S. took second to the Ukraine. Trepanier helped propel the U.S. team, which led going into the final event, by hitting both her routines on the uneven bars and the floor exercise. The U.S. also took second two years ago their highest finish ever and by no strange coincidence, Trepanier was a member of that team as well. The World University Games are the second largest international athletic competition in the behind only the Olympics. Over 5,000 athletes world, from over 100 countries compete in the 12 different events. The individual event finals, which Trepanier qualified for on BYDAVEHOSICK Chronicle Intramural Writer le Outdoor activities scheduled for the remainder of July include a rafting trip in Desolation Canyon and Rafting in Cataract Canyon. are the dates for the July 7 Desolation Canyon rafting trip and participants will trek down the Green River and the excitement builds each day as the rapids get bigger, the water wilder and the canyon narrower. All participants must be able to swim and the estimated cost of the p meettrip will be $150. The at will be 6 held Tuesday p.m. in ing the Outdoor Program shop. All Outdoor Recreation and Rental Program offerings are "cooperative adventures" with the trip costs shared equally by all participants. The final 22-2- pre-tri- pre-outi- pre-tri- 581-734- y outdoor equipment may be rented from the Outdoor High-qualit- Costello said the lawyers agreed not to discuss those , . areas with the media. "Jt looks like they intend to do' a thorough investigation and let the chips fall where they may," Costello said. -- Newsday THEY SAW TP. There has been much debate in basket-:- ! ball circles around the state of Utah concerning the Utah . Jazz' recent moves. On draft day, the Jazz trad- bars, were held late Tuesday was an addiction to Davey." ed forwardcenter Mike Brown to the Minnesota able at press time. Hueytown, where Davey lived with his wife, Liz, and their two small Umberwolves for night and results were not avail- MattOtt Intramural Update cost may vary depending upon how many people sign up. Trip sizes are limited and registration is on a first come, first serve basis. A deposit is required when signing and attendance is mandatory at up the meeting. August begins with the Cataract Canyon rafting trip and some of the rapids experienced on this trip are equal to the Grand Canyon. All participants must be able to swim and the estimated cost will be $175. The p will be 27 6 at July p.m. meeting No alcohol or controlled substances are allowed on Outdoor Recreation outings and all participants must have valid health insurance. If you do not, inexpensive coverage may be purchased through the cashier's office in the Student Services Building. Call 4 for more information. "Humpy" Wheeler, president of Charlotte Motor Speedway and a close friend of the Allison family. "It Basketball tives met Monday with Red Farmer, a former racer and crew chief for Allison's Busch Grand National team. World University Games which began July 8 and run through the 18th. Recreation and Rental Program Office. Students with a current University I.D. or faculty, staff, alumni or spouse with a Campus Recreation membership card are eligible to participate. A fee of $2 per item will be charged for more than two items. Equipment returned late will be charged a $2 service fee in addition to the late fee for each day late, if equipment is returned soiled or damaged, a damage fee will be assessed. Equipment may be reserved beginning Monday of the week of checkout by paying the full rental fee. The renter's current University I.D. card must be presented at this time. . The Outdoor Recreation and Rental Program Office is located in building 420 across the street from the Huntsman Center. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the telephone number is Condolences poured in to children, and where Davey's parents, Bobby and Judy Allison, live. His was the second violent death in the Allison family in less than a year. Clifford Allison, Davey's younger brother, was killed in a racing accident last July 19 at Michigan International Raceway. "All of us at NASCAR are shocked and saddened at this tragedy," said Bill France Jr., NASCAR president. "Davey Allison grew up in this sport and, from a small child into adulthood, dedicated his life to it. "Our hearts and prayers go out to Liz and the children, to Bobby and Judy, and to the entire Allison family. We feel like we've lost a son and lost a brother ourselves. This is a tremendous loss, not only for motor sports but for everyone whose lives have been touched by Davey Allison. "He was a great driver. He was a great competitor. Still, I think he will be most remembered as a great husband, a great father and a great friend. We will ell miss him greatly." - Association legal representa- at Talladega when the accident occurred. The only passenger was It's been a longer year than usual for Utah gymnast Aimee Trepanier. While most athletes in college sports get a period to relax, Trepanier has been going The Baltimore Sun MEETS ESQUINAS WITH NBA LAWYERS: before," said one driver, asking that his name not be used. "After Alan died, some of the fellows were saying that the odds were going to catch up with some of the rest of us one of these days. We never thought it would happen this soon. And not to Davey." Allison, 32, who had been flying airplanes for nearly 10 years and helicopters for a little more than a year, was trying to land in the infield the Birmingham News that he yelled at Allison, "Davey, let's get out of here, the motor's still running," but Allison did not reply. "Davey was hanging upside down, but I couldn't undo his seat belts because he'd fall on me. I knocked the glass out and crawled out," Farmer said. Allison bought the helicopter three weeks ago, and a construction crew was at work on his Hueytown, Ala., property, installing a landing pad when the accident occurred. "He loved to fly," said H.A. Last year, the Bullets ran into difficulties while trying to sign their No. 6 pick, Tom Gugliotta, and nearly lost him to a European team. This year, the Bullets wast cen- ot ter Felton Spencer. Then, with the 18th pick in the draft, the Jazz selected Luther Wright of Selon Hall, Here is a taste of what some ch of the national media think about the Jazz draft day moves. "After trading for d center Felton on draft Spencer day, The ot 265-poun- Jazz picked...Luther Wright of Seton Hall. Add that ponder- ous pair to cement-foote- d ' Mark Eaton, 7'4", and the Jazz might as well be called the Dirge." 290-pou- Sports Illustrated And another: "The best thing about Wright is that he takes up space. He could have used another year of seasoning. The Jazz are desperate to replace Mark Eaton at center. The draft-da- y trade for Spencer was wiser than the pick." Tim Povtak, The Sporting News : |