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Show WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001 THE SUMMER UTAH CHRONICLE 11 Can Lucas Cavs Hope Jazz Player Charged With Rape Lead Team to Playoffs not immediately known. Stevenson is accused of having sex with the girl during a visit to Fresno in the past six weeks, Mitchell said. She didn't have any other details. FRESNO, Calif.-U- tah Jazz rookie DeShawn Stevenson has been charged with raping a girl, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Stevenson, a guard who went from high school directly to the NBA last year, was charged last week in Fresno Superior Court, chief deputy district attorney Liz Mitchell said. The Stevenson, a Fresno native who went to Washington Union High School in nearby Easton, faces up to three years in state prison if convicted. His whereabouts Tuesday were warrant was issued Monday A for Stevenson's arrest, the Fresno County Sheriff's Department said. The Jazz would not comment and Stevenson's lawyer, Richard Berman, did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press requesting comment, "I didn't even know he played basketball," Mitchell said. "I have no" idea what he was doing in Fresno." This is the second time Steven- son has run into legal troubles since he was drafted in the first round by Utah last year. was drafted, t On the night he Stevenson was involved in a brawl at a basketball game in neighboring high-scho- ail-st- ol ar Clovis. Stevenson, who did not play in the game, said he was jumped by five men June 28 after signing autographs. He pleaded innocent to charges of fighting in a public place. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ipken to Retire After Season Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr. will retire at the to spend more time with his family and season this end of teach youngsters how to play the game that's been "my BALTIMORE major-leagu- whole life." "The last couple of years I've been noticing that I miss being away from home," the Baltimore Orioles' third baseman said Tuesday at a news conference at Camden Yards. "I miss my kids' activities and it seems like the passion I was getting into other things." Injuries were not a factor, said Ripken, who has been plagued by back problems in recent seasons. "I'm as healthy now as at any time," he said. "It feels good to come to a decision not forced but really from your feelings." The Most Valuable Player, Ripken, a two-tim- e said it was the start of another phase in his career, one that will include more time with his children, Rachel and Ryan. "I don't see this as an ending so much. I'm not stopping something. I'm just moving on," he said. "The reality is that players can't play forever," he said. Ripken holds the major league record for consecutive games, playing in 2,632 from May 30, 1982, to Sept. 20, 1998, when he voluntarily ended the streak At the time, Ripken said he chose to sit down because he feared his Iron Man run was a distraction to the Orioles. His passion for the team he grew up rooting for, and the one his father once managed and coached, also played a role in Ripken's decision to retire after his 21st season, all with Baltimore. "The Orioles have been my whole life," he said. He was reduced to a part-tim- e role this year because of the team's transition toward youth. All Star whose 345 home runs as a Ripken is an record. He is hitting .210 with shortstop are a major-leagu- e four homers and 25 runs batted in. "I tried to love every minute I was on the field," Ripken said. "I accomplished what my skill set and my determination and my ability allowed me to do." 18-ti- Ripken agonized over the decision, which he initially arrived at weeks ago. But he delayed making an announcement, just in case he changed his mind. A few more weeks of bench time, in addition to his failure to lift his average over .220, solidified his conviction. "Going into the season, I didn't know. I had to play it out and see where it would end up," Ripken said. "The last couple of weeks it just dawned on me." Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's seemingly unbreakable record of 2,130 consecutive games on Sept 6, 1995. In the days leading to that day, he was honored in baseball cities throughout the country. When he broke the record, the celebration became a national event Ripken spoke this spring about his disdain for a possible CH CLASS ON Y I F I E D S Chronicle reserves the right to deny or edit classified advertisements on the basis ot good taste and propriety. Rates are as follows: words 0 $5.00day, $20.00week (5 days), words $7.00day, $28.00week. ONLINE ADS: Online eds are $0.45 per word per day, or If a print ad Is placed, more than the print ad. 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"Yankee history is very rich," he said. By 9 a.m., 75 people were in line at Camden Yards, hoping to buy tickets for Ripken's final home game. At 9:30 a.m., an announcement over the public address system alerted those in line that tickets for the final two games at Camden Yards tickets were completely sold out. Only standing-rooremained. Fans, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for Ripken's m longevity. "I guess it was not unexpected," said Bob Hahm of Westminster. "What he did for baseball is truly amazing." Hahm, stopped on the street in Annapolis, where he works, said he was not saddened by the news. "This is one of those things in life. Life goes on," Hahm said. e organizaRipken has said he wants to run a the has become Michael similar the to Jordan tion, way NBAs Wizards. the of and owner Washington president part In his hometown of Aberdeen, Ripken has financed a e stadium, a complex that includes a 5,500-sehalls six baseball and baseball academy, dormitories, dining e fields modeled after past and present stadiums. "I have a big interest in teaching baseball," Ripken said. "Baseball's in my blood. I see this as a beginning, an oppormajor-leagu- at 5 speed, AC, CD, teal NANNY part-tim- e for summer. 627 NANNY WANTED for toddler in the Avenues. Live In Must be kind and reliable. week. Please call 364-082or out. 20-3- 0 hours 627 FOR RENT BEDROOM BASEMENT Oulet, residential Sugarhous neighborhood, excellent responsive landlord, all appliances Included. Washerdryer. Some storage, stay at least a year. References required, security deposit, no smoking, no pets. $425 per month 620 includes utilities. 500-302APARTMENT. AND 2 BEDROOM AND UNFURNISHED. 1 ar THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 328-189- ONE er game. "It would be very special to say goodbye that way," he said. (work); Children ages 8 & 11. Call Rebecca, 366-011- 5 583-250- 9 620 (home). MOTHER'S HELPER. Family In Avenues lookng for a live-i- n Mother's helper. Looking for someone part-tim- e to help with child care, errands, and light housekeeping in exchange for room and board. Time commitment and schedule Is flexible. Please call IMMACULATE front-runn- minor-leagu- All-St- 620 NEEDED 1 All-St- ar CHILD CARE FUN ), part-tim- 969-008- he 136-17- Ripken was American League rookie of the year in 1982 and was selected league MVP in 1983 and 1991. He won a World Series championship with the Orioles in 1983. In 1990, Ripken set a record for shortstops with a .996 fielding percentage, making just three errors in 161 games. He moved to third base in 1997. In 1999, Ripken and Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs were team. selected as the shortstops for baseball's before who games at regularly signs autographs Ripken, home and on the road, has often spoken about his love for fans of the game. They love him back. Despite his poor batting average and e status, Ripken leads all AL third basemen in votgame. ing for the He said he would be henored to play in another Great conditioa white top. 4 new tires. $4850 w 62-10- head-coachi- tunity." AUTOMOTIVE obo. Calll big-na- "I want to try and win now," Lucas said. "This is a second chance for all of us. I want to work with what we have to find a way to win. I feel like we can win together, and there arc some very good pieces already in place." During his previous stints and as an assistant, Lucas has earned a reputation for being both a workaholic and an excellent communicator who relates to his players and brings out the best in them. Lucas, who overcame cocaine addiction and has been sober since 1986, draws from his life experiences to teach his players and connects with them on a more personal level. "He's perfect for Cleveland," said forward Chris Catling, a free agent who played for the Cavs last season and for Lucas in Denver. "John is not afraid of anyone or doing things that some people might find out of the norm. He motivates guys and he knows how to deal with them. "He knows when to be tough and crack the whip, and when to pull back and cut guys some slack. Randy didn't always communicate with guys last year, but you'll find that that won't be a problem with John. He's a player's coach." Lucas was one of the first candidates approached by Paxson, who interviewed the former No. overall draft pick in late April and then brought him to Cleveland last week to meet Gund. Dallas assistant Del Harris was for believed to be the the job before withdrawing his name late last month. That's when the search focused on Lucas, who turned around the Spurs and led them to two playoff appearances. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS major-leagu- NEED OUiCK SALO 91 VW Cabridlet. DISCLAIMER NOTICE-T- farewell tour, but that now appears inevitable. He is defined by his consecutive-game- s streak, but Ripe ken is also one of seven players in history with 3,000 hits (3,107) and 400 home runs (421). Ripken's final chance to play at home would be Sept. 23 against the New York Yankees. The Orioles finish the season Sept 30 at Yankee Stadium. He said he did not realize until Tuesday that his final e game would be in the stadium where Gehrig CLEVELAND John Lucas' career and life have been about second chances, and on Tuesday, he got another shot at being an NBA head coach this time with Cleveland. Lucas, who also coached in San Antonio and Philadelphia before spending the past three seasons as an assistant in Denver, was hired by the Cavaliers exactly two months after the team fired Randy Wittman. "I believe John is the right coach for our team right now," said general manager Jim Paxson. "During my conversations with him over the past few weeks, it became clear that Cleveland is where he wants to be. He was very enthusiastic about our players, and knows we need to add to this but feels we can get better along the way." The Lucas, a point NBA who had to seasons guard for 13 overcome drug addiction, was signed deal worth to a reported three-yea- r between $8 million and $9 million. 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