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Show Page HERALD, Provo, Utah, Sunday, August 22, 10-- THE r T 1982 k i Timps Claim Beehive Title i By ROGER PLOTHOW . Herald Correspondent Provo Timps capped a season Saturday history-makinwinover Smithfield to with a claim the Beehive Baseball League crown for the sixth straight year. The Timps won 35 games without a loss, including 16 by shutout, to become the first team in Beehive League history to go undefeated. Smithfield gave Provo its closest game of the season Tuesday, sending the game into extra innings before The g 12-- 2 m bowing J.J. BRUCE BROCKBANK Saturday was a ditterent story, however, as the Timps pushed eight runs across in the second inning, highlighted by a Nathan Hyde grand slam, to turn the game into a yawner Steve Nielsen went six innings on the hill for Provo, giving up four hits and one earned run. Smithfield may have made its most serious mistake before the game began. The Blue Sox' manager failed to start Bob Kaiser, the pitcher who handcuffed most of the Provo lineup on Tuesday, recording 14 strikeouts along the way. He didn't appear until the sixth inning, after the damage had been done. The Timps jumped to a 0 lead in the first inning on RBI by Kelly Sheperd and Bryan Nash. Gil Hodges hit a homer for Smithfield, his second in as many games against the Timps, in the second inning to close the But the Blue Sox gap to never came any closer. MATULICH Old, New Cougars Win Thalman Golf By DICK HARMON Herald Sports Writer Keith Former BYU Clearwater teamed with new Cougar recruit Steve Schneiter to win the Diamond Flight low best ball in the Sixth Annual Karl Thalman Jewelers Best Ball Tournament at Riverside Country Club Saturday. And in the Ruby Flight, Doug Swend-se- n teammed with Dick Dexter for top gross honors. In Diamond Flight, the father-socombination of Jack and Kean Ridd (pro at Timpanogos) finished third at n 131. In Diamond net, Bruce Brockbank Sr., teammed with former BYU golfer J.J. Matulich for a 116 to bea Scott and Steve Thomas, in at 119. In third place net were Steve Watts and John Bowen at 121. Bob Allan and Tod Belliston were fourth in at 122. For the high handicappers in Ruby Flight, top gross finishers behind at Clearwater and Schneiter's best Swendsen-Dexte- r balls totaled 20 under par 124 to included Ken Brereton par one-ov- outdistance former teammate and assistant Riverside pro Tom Costello and Larry DeMartini by five strokes in the Diamond flight for scratch and low handicappers. Costello edged Clearwater for low individual gross honors with a 131. Clearwater had 136 total and is headed for the California Open. Behind Costello and Clearwater in individual gross were John Evans, now of St. George, and touring PGA vetle eran Jim Nelford at 137. 145 and Eli Gordin (148) who tied for second with the team of Art Witt and Peter Van Tim Anderson singled with two men on to score the first Provo run in the second. Len Tsuhako followed with a bases-loade- d single one batter later to score two more. Following a walk to Gary Cooper to load the bases again, Hyde lined a shot over the centerfield fence to clear the bases. The Timps weren't through in the inning, however, as Greg Hales and Ed Kent hit consecutive doubles to send the eighth run of the inning .toss the Orman. Ruby Flight net winners were Witt and Van Orman at 116, one stroke better than two teams tied for second with 117: Swendsen-Dexte- r and Jerald Dixon and Milt Jones. For strictly net scoring, J.J. Matulich took top individual honors with a 120 to edge Craig Snyder and Art Witt both with 125s. Dick Dexter was fourth at 126. In 1980, Augustyniak was a free agent released by New Orleans on the last cut but that didn't discourage him. The 231 pound running back impressed the Jets' coaching staff last year with his rugged style and solid pass blocking. He went from a free agent with a slim chance of making the club to No. 1 on the depth chart by the fourth regular season game. However, after playing in 10 games starting eight of them Augustyniak suffered a severe rib injury. A broken rib had caused bleeding in his pleural cavity, threatening his life. After spending a week in a New England hospital and being placed on injured reserve Nov. 18, he could only hope for a full recovery and the 1982 season. "It (the injury) bothered me after a month," Augustyniak admitted. "I started to run slowly to get my strength back and my pulse rate flew to 180. After five minutes I lay down on the bench and I thought I was really hurt. I was out of shape. . "This team has a lot of potential but we have to stay away from injuries. I guess you have to play with pain. I'm fortunate it was a rib and healed. If it was a knee, I might still be hobbling. BYU Correspondent Construction sites are no place for women reporte 3 who wear open-toe- d shoes and ask s, loopy questions even if the site hapens to be the town's pampered daii;. BYU's stadium expansion project is progressing at a madcap pace with the Sept. 25 deadline looming precariously near. Tempers are running about as high as the tallest press box. They've had one accidental death, a inherent in any construcfew goof-up- s tion job, and neighbors complaining about the welding that never relents. Lady reporters just aggravate. They're as all the rest of about as those gawkers who fall Into holes and are generally a nuisance. "There really have been a lot of gawkers around," admitted Bob Patty, project engineer, who seemed none too pleased about the gawker sitting across from him. "I mean they see an open Rate and think they can jog through the site. Or a guy will bring his family and never they'll all start running around mind that there are cranes swinging holes in the overhead, eight-foo- t ground, and unstable areas In the well-like- (10-5-- -- wt ? )l i j ; 'lit Dinnis I'allerson Pholo Steve Nielsen lets fly as he mows down another Blue Sox batter. tdfe Sacramento Smokies during a n doubleheader. allowing a baserunner in his inning of relief. The win capped a dream season for the Timps, who wreaked havoc against Beehive compe-tio- n and took a pair of exhibition d wins from the final two batters. Anderson and Tsuhako had three hits each for Provo. Anderson also scored three times and had three RBI. Kaiser was the only effective Smithfield pitcher, striking out two and not mid-seaso- Smithfield 010 100 0- -2 4 2 Provo 280 020 12 11 4 Chambers. Panfloff i2). Kaiser 16) and Howell; Nielsen. Nebeker i7i and Sheperd. Tsuhako (7). S. Sheperd. Hales. Kent. P. S; Hyde. Anderson. highly-regarde- Wants Winner, Not Records Payton - LAKE FOREST, 111. ( UPi ) Among n the accomplishments of Walter Payton's stellar, seven-yea- r NFL career is his streak of 101 consecutive games played and 95 consecutive professional starts. It might be different if Payton played any other position than halfback, where the battering from defensive linemen 5 pounds heavier than he is has caused even the best runners in the game to miss action due to injuries. The feat is probably even more significant because Payton has played that the Chicago Bears on a team with a critics say is heavy empljasis on the running of the least-know- 50-7- Last year, the punishment nearly caught up with Payton. who freely admits it was his most trying year. "I was more bumped and bruised last year than at any time in my career," Payton said. "It was a rough physical year for me." Payton suffered a hyperextension of his right knee last October but ironically, sustained the mishap at home when he dove on stairs to prevent his son from falling down. But he did bruise his knee in the fourth quarter of a Nov. 8 game against Kansas City. He saw limited action in the final two games of the campaign due to a painful thigh bruise. "Hopefully, that's behind me. One thing I can guarantee you, I'll be ready this season," Payton says. Payton has always been cognizant of the limited life span of pro running backs. He has maintained he would not play for more than nine or 10 seasons, contract he indicating the three-yea- r signed last year probably will be his last. Payton begins the season fourth on e the rushing list with 9,608 1.222 of those gained during last yards. season. The year's injury-plague- d rushing total last year was his lowest since his rookie season in 1975. With fayton s yardage .'own last season, the Bears tumbled into the NFC Central Division cellar with a mark. The critics who blame the Bears' woes on relying too much on Payton can point with some accuracy to the problems the Bears have had on the offensive line. Payton does express optimistism about the hiring of new Coach Mike Ditka, who has refrained from saying how much he plans to use Payton during 1982. The usually quiet, Payton was mildly critical of how he was used during 1981 under former Coach Neill Armstrong. "I think Coach Ditka knows that I'm able to rush 25 times or so per game," Payton said. "That's what I'm here for. They might as well use me." Payton also might benefit from a promise by Ditka to take advantage of the passing plays in the Bears' playbook. Payton has always been considered an excellent receiver. Last year, he caught 41 passes for 379 yards and two touchdowns. He caught 50 passes in 1978 for 480 yards. "If that's how they want to use me, d fine. I'm not worried about getting games or a certain number of carries." Payton said. "I know our passing is going to be inwoved with (James) 6-- soft-spoke- n all-tim- Payton has gained those yards in just seven seasons. Franco Harris of Pittsburgh, who is immediately ahead of Payton. has played 10 years while O.J. Simpson, second on the list, played 11. and Jim Brown, the leader at 12.312. played nine. "I'm not really concerned with any records or moving up on any list." Payton said. "I want to have a good 100-yar- season, contribute. Whether it's 1.000 yards or 100 yards, as long as we're winning." Scott back from Canada and (quarterback) Vince (Evans) back with more experience." Payton's salary is among the tops in the NFL. Reports indicate he makes anywhere between $250,000 and $450,000. Hence, a possible strike by the NFL Players Association to try to guarantee 55 percent of revenues would on the surface not seem to affect Payton. But the former Jackson State running back insists he is committed to the union and will strike should one take place. "I don't think there will be a strike, however," Payton says. "I don't think it will get the far. But I'm a member of the union and I won't work if there is a strike." Payton has said if there is a strike he would go to Alaska and "hunt Kodiak bears." Until the labor situation is resolved, Payton continues to train for the season opener against Detroit Sept. 12. He doesn't relish the drills in the August heat under Ditka. two-a-da- y "It never gets any better. This is my eighth training camp," Payton smiled, "and I don't like it any better than I did when I was a rookie." m - Stadium Construction Site No Place for Snoopy woman By GAIL NEWBOLD reral 6-- 3 1 v &tm& doubled across Smith-fieid- 's final run in the fourth, and Anderson finished Provo's homer in scoring with a two-ru- n the fifth. Nielsen, who had picked up Tuesday's win in relief, registered seven strikeouts this time out. Scott Nebeker pitched the final inning and struck out the F But I don't think about it. It was a freak thing and I don't think it will happen again." What Augustyniak is thinking about, though, is the fierce competition for the starting fullback job this season. Despite his impressive performance last year, he feels he has to prove himself all over again. "I was thinking about the other guys and I wasn't playing well," said Augustyniak. who was the Jets' third leading rusher last season. "Now I've improved. There's great competition here but I'm worrying about myself. We all have a chance to prove ourselves. The "all" refers to Dwayne Crutchfield, Tom Newton and Marion Barber. Crutchfield, the 1982 No. 3 draft pick from Iowa State, is 240 and has looked sharp in camp. He is strong and fast with good hands. Some have compared his style to Houston's Earl Campbell. Barber, a 1981 No. 2 pick from Minnesota, sat out last year with a head injury suffered in training camp. He is and 230 pounds and was the most productive running back in Minnesota history. Newton, a free agent from California in his sixth season, is a strong blocker and runner who began the 1981 season as the No. 1 fullback until Augustyniak dislodged him by the fourth game. "This team has a lot of potential and there's nothing to stand in the way of us going all the way," Augustyniak said. "We got a taste of what it's like to win and make the playoffs 1 in 1981) and in New York, the people are behind you." ' - yKi r?v. Must Prove Self Again - - 2-- Jets' Running Back All N.Y. (UPI) HEMPSTEAD, Mike Augustyniak wanted to do last year was make the New York Jets' roster. This year he's aiming for a starting job and a championship. "My first goal is winning and going to the Super Bowl," Augustyniak said. "My own goal is being the No. 1 fullback. People say, 'Look, you were a free agent last year and now you want to be No. 1.' I say, 'If I wanted to be No. 2, 1 wouldn't be here.'" - JrL d stands." The place is like Jim McMahon catching a pass and running his guts out to make a touchdown. Layton Construction has g? to make that touchdown. Excitement is running high both among the workers themselves and the townspeople. "From the Inception of the concept, to the architect and on down the line, we've all been pressured to get the job : done in a hurry," said Patty. "But everyone's done an excellent job with no major problems occurring. Layton Construction is a high quality bunch of r un U JK people." Scowling reluctantly Patty watched me head towards the rickety elevator, hard hat in position. "You write something nice 'cause this company is really working hard to get this thing done on deadline," said laborer Jim Cloward. The lurching cage elevator stopped several stories above the ground to where a cluster of drywallers sat sprawled, taking break number two. "I think things have gone pretty well with no more than the usual amount of oroblems normal for any quick project like this." reflected drywaller Paul Nelson. "I think it's been kind ot exciting to work on this project." "It's certainly different " said one. to which several others nodded in agreement. "It's like working in a horizontal elevator shaft narrow and long." Did they think the job was "quick and dirty"? "Yeah, there's been lots of dirt and some of these guys are pretty quick, too " leered one, skirting the question. "In fact. I've never worked with a dirtier bunch of guys." All joking aside they reluctantly admitted the job was no different from any other they'd been on. and no corners were being cut. Electrician Reed Woodruff explained that in the construction business most jobs have a time limit, so working under pressure is nothing new. Will Layton make the deadline? .i . 'j4 00 i - - V- 1 ' - -- r AX Vkji He doesn't figure being in a hurry will affect the quality of the work being done one iota. "In fact " he said, "a professional craftsman usually does his best when working at a good speed. You get this rhythm going." - , - H m "Hope so," he said without a pause in his work. "Oh I suppose there will be lots of little odds and ends to work on after Sept. 25 but that's normal." A peek into one of the loges revealed accoustical tile applicator Edsel Nelson rhythmically pasting tiles on the ceiling. Far below him huge sprinklers spurted lazily across the fresh green turf of the playing field. "I've got quite a view up here." he said happily. xii: !4 t -- .rJl.v' . A ' "" . , -- a k . v'. in sheet of glass begins trip to top of BYU Stadium. (iill Nfbold Plwlo Down the elevator with the glaziers, and I was ready to shoot some pictures and head back to the car. Project superintendent L.O. Dansie surprised me on my way out and belligerently demanded I leave the site and leave It fast. Refusing my request to take some pictures before I left, he scrambled into the office threatening to call OSHA and have me fined for shoes, and threatenwearing open-toe- d ing a call to BYU security to have me thrown out. Quickly I shot off a few pictures before Dansie strode angrily out of the office yelling that security was on its way. I barely made it off the site with my camera Intact and nothing bruised except my ego. As I said before, construction sites are no place for lady reporters. You won't see this one back until Sept. 25. |
