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Show Page 6 THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Thursday, November 15. 1979 Ingredients for Greatness jl3f J O .Cl - BYU-Uta- Tilt Could Be Classic h The Brigham Young I'tah game Saturday has all the ingredients of a great collegiate confrontation - a bowl bid. the conference title, an unbeaten and nationally - ranked team against the underdog, revenge, the rivalry, a sellout crowd, and a worldwide broadcast. The BYU Cougars are ranked 10th nationally and leading the nation's major college teams in passing, while Utah has oniy a record going into the 54th annual Ute - Cougar meeting. in Western Athletic But Utah is Conference play, to BYU's record. So the Utes still have a chance to win this year's WAC title and the host spot in the Holiday Bowl, if they can beat the Cougars and BYU defeats San Diego State Nov 17. The 33.000-sea- t BYU Stadium is 9-- 0 6--5 1 0 already sold out for the annual rematch which will be broadcast on the Armed Forces' worldwide radio network. But BYU coach La Veil Edwards says,'' There will be thousands of seats on the grass hill behind the north end zone, so w?'re going to try to get as many people into the game as we can." "This is a great rivalry," Edwards said. "But we haven't had to sav anything to our players. Thev still remember our loss a"t Utah last - 23-2- 2 year." "We went into that 1978 game with the WAC title already wrapped up So maybe we weren't as sharp as we could have been. But we're ready this time. We have to win this one and then beat San Diego State, and that's what we plan to do." Edwards added. "Anything less would be a disappointment ." BYU has been led all season bv senior quarterback Marc Wilson - ranked No. 1 in the nation in total offense and fourth in passing. He's already thrown for 3.068 vards this year and 24 touchdowns, and needs only about one completion against Utah to join just four other major college quarterbacks with at least 7.000 career yards in both passing and total offense. Utah was the top rushing offense in the WAC. But Ute coach Wayne Howard says both running backs Tony Lindsay and Lewis Walker have minor injuries and may see only limited action Saturday afternoon. Howard says, if his team is to upset BYU, "we'll have to avoid both a lot of penalties and turnovers. You can't have either against them and survive.'' 1 1 "One of the things they do better than any other team we've seen is to score immediately after they force a turnover. That's exactly what happened in their last two games when the scores were close. They get an interception, score, and that's' it." Howard also said his team will have to control the ball on the ground, to limit BYU's scoring opportunities. "If they get the ball enough, they're going to score a lot of touchdowns." t 'lay' ii Utah and BYU have one other chance to sneak into the WAC title, if Texas-E- l Paso can upset San Diego State this Saturday. The Utes onlv conference loss is to the Aztecs. So, if SDS loses to UTEP. that would knock the Aztecs out of the WAC race and leave it open to either BYU or Utah. 1 ) " 2 8 Hartt Wixom Cache Valley Fish One Smart Hombre Rumors of that 34 lb. brown trout in Utah's Blacksmith Fork River have intrigued me for several years. This fall, as I did last year, I took several dedicated brown trout fishermen along in an effort to locate the legendary fish. I'd like to report that one of us caught this legendary giant, had him stuffed, proceeded to report it in all the major outdoor magazines how we did it, posed for fishing lure commercials, and that we were the envy of the nation's Salmo trutta addicts. Alas, not so. Dr. Gar Workman, Utah State University biologist who has electro-shocke- d and weighed this fish in the upper Blacksmith Fork River southeast of Logan, said this monster remained in the same brush-strew- n riffle for years. But, even though we located that precise riffle (relatively easy to find because it was near a certain picnic ground! ) it had changed from the lair it once was. Gravel and silt has filled in around the base of the uprooted tree trunk where this brown lived, and was sometimes spotted on a warm winter afternoon feeding in the shallows. Now, the shallows are far too trout throughout the vicinity, and possibly a few 3 lb. brown trout as well. Dr. Workman took great care not to harm the fish when handling and weighing, but after returning it to native haunts, "allowed" local experts to catch him, if they could. They couldn't. lb. Logan Along with a 36 River brown which no one could catch in 1937 when it took up visible residence at the tail end of the First Dam Reservoir (mouth of Logan Canyon) it makes you wonder just how many other gargantuan browns live in the likes of the lower Provo, or upper Weber, or middle Duchesne. Like a stealthy mountain lion, one could be near, but totally unknown, so wary and careful is a trophy brown trdut. Some day the Behemoth of Blacksmith Fork may turn up in someone's creel. I think not. The fish is already pushing, according to previous scale samples, some 7 years, and that is about as long as any brown trout anywhere are known to abide. I have to doff my wader tops to him; he's one "smart" hombre, eluding perhaps 10,000 anglers in his lifetime. A dozen times that many lures andor baits must have drifted past his jaws. Think of it! To the knowledge realize the nation's most Utah's muzzleloaders enjoyed a beautiful opening day for deer Saturday, with the entire state open to the Mountain Men and their one-shwonders. But, many were concerned about one thing: They were allowed no extra permits (like the archers and control permit hunters), having to forego their regular season tag to get in on this quest. In other words, they couldn't take a deer in the season just past, and still 20-pl- Logan-Blacksmi- fly, and caddis nymphs, temperature, By KAYLENE NELSEN . Herald Correspondent SALT LAKE Provo and American Fork were both winners in the consolation bracket of the 3A state tournament Wednesday and met each other today at 4:45 p.m. at the University of Utah P.E. Complex. Provo is out for revenge on the Cavemen, one of two teams that beat the Bulldogs this season. In the winner's side of the 3A tournament, Timpview lost to Murray in two 2 The Thunder-bird- s and games, had serious serving problems but were generally just outplayed by the Murray team. Orem toppled Roy in the second night of the 4A tournament, 15-- 7 and The girls put more consistency in their play, eliminating many of the mistakes that cost the Tigers the win Tuesday. The team was digging well, picking up almost everything Roy's power ace Caroline Smith could hit at them. Orem, in turn, was doing a lot of hitting themselves. The Tigers were pitted against Weber at 4:45 p.m. today to decide who goes home in fourth place. Weber beat Cottonwood Wednesday night. The - 15-1- 15-- 4. 15-1- 2. two, along with Orem, were the top ranked teams from the three regions but all fell into the consolation bracket the opening night, something none were predicted to do, and now have no chance at the top spot in the state. Provo hit the first of two grudge matches Wednesday when they steamrolied past Cedar in a pair of 3 games. Cedar was the only other school, besides the Cavemen, to beat the Bulldogs in Region 6 action. So Provo was out to settle a score Wednesday and did just that. The Bulldogs have been hampered throughout the tournament with sick and injured players. Karen Nielsen and Karalee Stokes, both sick with bad colds, have gotten worse each day but have been determined to continue. To conserve her strength, Nielsen was taken off the setting function Wednesday and just did hitting for the team. Stokes, top server, has also suffered with tendonitis in her serving elbow and finally had to drop out. Debbie Longwell, a sophomore, came in to take her place and did a good job of keeping things together. Provo's other big hitter, Kathy 15-- 108-9- 69-6- 12-- 6 they've got much as at Obviously, give was enough and hopefully it will be again Thursday. in Region 6 play, lost the opening night of the tournament to fall into the consolation bracket and now vies with Provo for the fifth place spot. American Fork rumbled past Davis Wednesday to finally get to Provo. Boxing Card Produces Top Scraps j The Orem Police Athletic League held its first big boxing card ever in the Steelworkers Union Hall last night and the program produced some excellent battles. The Orem PAL took over from Stan's Gub this year and last night's fights lured young boxers from around the state with local fighters grabbing their share of victories. L c 3 1 - The New York NEW YORK (UPI) Yankees announced Wednesday that the deal in which they acquired Eric Soderholm from the Texas Rangers has been approved by baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. The deal for Soderholm, who batted .261 with 10 homers and 53 RBI in 1979 and is expected to be a designated hitter and backup third baseman to Graig Nettles next season, was placed in inJeopardy when the Rangers of the names posadvertently released sible minor league players involved. A spokesman for the Yankees said Kuhn has notified the Yankees and deal Rangers that he has approved thestate--nen- t. hin suggested they nuke a joint That statement said Soderholm as been acquired by the Yankees "in exchange for a cash consideration and a player or players to be named later." - Dan Roundfield ATLANTA (UPI) scored 20 of his 30 points in the second half and grabbed 14 rebounds Wednesday night to spark the Atlanta Hawks to 7 a victory over the Utah Jazz. 2 with was trailing Atlanta, 6:21 remaining in the third quarter when it ran off an 18-- 5 string to build an 4 lead going into the fourth period. Roundfield scored 12 while Eddie Johnson added 10 in the quarter. The Jazz drew within American Fork, undefeated J witcbM tye of Dr.. Richard Steadman, physician for the U.S. Ski Team in Lake Tahoe. Mahre has been skiing in Austria and New Zealand and ald bii leg Is doing well and hopes to have great year on slopes. (UPI Telephoto) 96-9- 3 with 3 :44 remaining in the game when Pete Maravich hit two free throws but the Hawks then outscored Utah over remaining 3' minutes. was led by Adrian Dantley Utah, with 28 and Ben Poquette 15. For Atlanta, Johnson had 20 points and Tom 12-- 4 McMillen even rookie Ordinarily, any player would be happy sensation Larry Bird and with a game, especially if his team won. But he wasn't. "It 108-9- 7 ping, we didn't stop hustling. We showed if we're down seven or nine, we can win. But we just got in too deep a hole." Bob McAdoo led Detroit, which has not won a game this year with a game-hig- h 28 points. John Long and Bob Lanier added 23 and fueled the Detroit was a bad game." Bird said Wednesday describing the night, Boston Celtics' victory over the Detroit Pistons. "No one played up to his ability," continued Bird, who was as guilty as g seven anyone else with a turnovers. "I think the team, and myself, both learned a lot." after three periods, Boston led, but in NBA fashion, the game grew interesting in the final 12 minutes, with Detroit trailing by just four with 24 seconds to play. "I'm very happy with our effort." said interim Detroit Coach Richie since taking over from Adubato, Dick Vitale. "We didn't stop scrap 115-11- 1 team-leadin- 91-6- 8, comeback. fourth-quart- Cedric Maxwell scored 20 points for Boston, Rick Robey 16, Nate Archibald 13, M.L. Carr 11, and Dave Cowens and Chris Ford 10 each. In other games, Atlanta defeated Utah, Washington hammered Houston clobbered Chicago, Golden State, Phoenix nipped Indiana, and Seattle whipped Milwaukee, 108-9- 118-10- 133-9- 104-10- 0; 136-11- 15. Bullets 118, Bulls 105 Bobby Dandridge scored and grabbed 30 points rebounds to lift Washington to victory. The Bullets scored the first 13 points of the final quarter to break the game open. Rockets 133, Warriors 92 Calvin Murphy scored 20 points and triggered a firstquarter burst and 10 Dwight Jones and Moees Malone combined for 37 points to lead Houston to its fifth straight victory. Purvis Short hit 16 points for Golden State. Suns 104, Pacers 100 Phoenix came from 15 points down midway in the first half and a seven-poideficit early in the fourth quarter to claim its third straight victory. James Edwards with 23 points topped five Indiana players in double figures. Sonics 136, Bucks 117 Dennis Johnson scored a game-hig- h 27 points, including 16 in the first half, to lead Seattle to its second triumph over the Midwest Division leaders in 10 days. Golden Eagles Win By R.C. ROBERG SALT LAKE CITY Doug Palazzari scored a pair of goals and Neil Labatte added three assists as the Golden Eagles skated to a 4 win over the Ft. Worth Texans Wednesday night in a Central Hockey League game. k Palazzari's effort outshadowed a off the blade of Ft. Worth center Don Ashby. Ashby also picked up an assist to go with his three goal perfor- - hat-tric- mance. The Golden Eagles fell behind with less than six minutes gone in the opening period, when Ft. Worth's Andy hit a slapshot passed the outShane Ford thrilled the home crowd Spruce stretched glove of Eagle's goalie Doug David with a unanimous decision over Grant. Johnson of WAYC, Ogden; Rod Bob Crawford got the equalizer back Washburn, decisioned Johnny Salazar, for the Golden Eagles, the goal coming Salt Lake PAL; Jesse Pino, decisioned on Salt Lake's second power play of the and Mike Salt Lake's Robby Montoya, Salt Lake hadn't scored a power period. Sanchez scored a TKO over Tommy play goal in 16 previous tries. Segura, Salt Lake, in 1:39 of the second Palazzari scored his first goal of the round for Orem's PAL victories. night early in the second period to break a 1 deadlock. Other Salt Lake In the otlier bouts, Joey Lopez, Salt scored in the period were by Tony goals Lake, gained a split decision over Wade Currie and Bob Murdock, which gave Salt Stan Banks, PAL; Orem Ford, Golden Eagles a 1 edge. the Leo Lake, beat Tony Trujillo, YBD; Ashby beat Grant on a rebound shot Garcia, Lee's Club, edged Ray Wifor his first score of the night. He had Moses WAYC, Adamez, lliams, YBD; assisted on the earlier goal by Spruce. scored a TKO over Orem PAL boxer Palazzari's goal at 4:59 of the third Nick Flores in the second; Larry Digil, eventually proved to be the winperiod YBD, had a TKO in 1:50 of the second Palazzari ner. pushed a rebound shot over Anthony Sanchez, WAYC; Joe Mora, WAYC, beat Eddie Arriano, YBD; Mike Dummer, YBD, beat Kevin Reed, Seanes; Raymond Casey, prison, edged Dan Dean, Orem PAL; Danny Aguilar, WAYC, decisioned Del BYU's soccer team, fresh from its Howell, Lee's Club; Scott Ochoa, Salt Lake, TKO'd the prison's Tcny first road wins this year, will go back Anderson, 1:31 of the second; Mike on the road Friday for its final game of Barnes of WAYC lost to Kent Burri'll. the fall season. Coach Jim Dusara will take his club prison; Salt Lake's Tonny Archeletta beat Orem PAL boxer Dale Allerton, to Pocatello for a 6 p.m. game against and Garcia, YBD, beat Manual Idaho State in the but in BYU's overall record is Lee's. Lopez, 0 4-- OLYMPIC HOPEFUL Phil Mahre, right, who came close to bringing home the World Cup tl-tie earlier this year, had his hnpM dahl when h? hrok? h!f leg during World Cup comgetltion in March. Here Mahre works out on exercise machine under I"''" with Atlanta. The Hawks Steve Hawes (10) tries to stop play but Dantley put ball back up for 2 points. Trips Jazz, Jarman, has continued to play witj a very painful sprain. Coach Mary Visker said the senior goes into a whirlpool three times a day and is wrapped tightly so there has been no swelling. Visker says she usually tries to take five or six days to bring an injured sprain back into play but the state tournament has kept the girl playing continually. Provo played the same sort of game against Cedar at the state tournament as they did in region but this time the Bulldogs kept with the pressure and did not let up in the second game, a mistake that cost them the victory earlier this year. "I tell them to give it all and right now that's not as other times," Visker said. the best the team could ,liiry As Atlanta go muzzleloading, as could all other hunters. Another point: why did they have to buy the permit by Oct. 19, before the regular season even opened? Hardly seems fair. acid-alkali- balance, security. Why are they not taken today? Dewatering, stream and lakeside construction, angling competition, and other reasons. But, you - Roundfield Shines Muzzleloader's Lament renowned brown trout streams, Madison, Big Hole, Gallatin have never yielded a trout anywhere in the pound category! Yet, it has occurred half a dozen times on the drainage. For closers, there is that brown a fly caster took right off the surface of Third Dam Reservoir, upper Logan Canyon, years ago. Why these big fish? A combination of stone, May 16-1- Kuhn Okays Yank Trade UTAH JAZZ forward Adrian Dantley (left), looks surprised as he pulls down a rebound during first half of last night's game Area Volley bailers Win n every several weeks, was decimating stocked rainbow I grew up in Cache Valley, along the Logan and Blacksmith Fork Rivers, learning the lairs of many brown trout up to 17 lbs. Most were two to four pounds. I'm still happy to hook one of those. It's all the more incredible, those larger, when you 80-7- riffle shallow, the silted-ispread too thin, and stream velocity slowed. No longer is it a haven for a large trout. However, in nearby undercut banks and runs, it is posdeep, thicket-line- d sible the Levithian yet stalks unsuspecting minnows and watches for frogs and mice. Most likely, as with many oversized brown trout (if still alive) it will cruise the night water, prowling from sunset to dawn, and hibernating throughout the daylight hours when most fishermen are about. The fish became a legend when USU and state biologists, aware the fish ate its weight perhaps could not. icthyological classes have turned up many other large Logan and Blacksmith Fork browns (the subject of two Field and Stream stories by Oregonlan Ed Park) and abide in abundance in the lower Logan's many sloughes and Stillwater marshes. Yet, they are seldom taken! You may never hook the Behemoth mentioned, but I can promise you an interesting fly fishing challenge in Blacksmith Fork and its two small reservoirs, as well as the lower Logan (latter open year around) on brownies you can see ... but may not catch. These are frustrating, wary critters, sucking flies from the surface over mammoth moss beds, making you forget the cold. You might try it some time. Perhaps your heart will skip a beat as a brown of unknown size strikes your offering. And if you should subdue the Monster himself, well, you will have done Tt) never know. This time of year, it might be mentioned, November, is the time when most of them have been taken. Yes. there are fly hatches out now. Examine them closely, try to match what you see. And wear something warm! Many times you will also have to give big fish big offerings like frogs and mice. what many thousands before you of all Cache Valley anglers and biologists, the fish has never been hooked even once! I might add that Dr. Workman and his "- Y. past Ft. Worth goaltender Bill McKen-zie- . Ashby's second goal came at the mark of the final period. Ashby was able to beat Grant on a which Grant was unable to stop because he was screened on the play. k less Ashby completed the than two minutes later when he took a centering pass and beat Grant from inclose. For Ashby it was his first goals of the year. The win moved the Golden Eagles into a first place tie with Dallas in the CHL's Western Division, each has 16 10:43 hat-tric- points. This was only the second meeting between the two teams this year) the first ended in a tie earlier this year. Salt Lake ended its six game homes-tan- d with five wins and a tie. Palazzari took over the team scoring 4 honors with team leader 17 points. He also is the in goals scored with 9. Currie picked up a goal, his 8th of the year to go with 8 assists for 16 points. The Golden Eagles outshot Ft. Worth Grant had 16 saves in net, while McKenzie turned aside 27 shots. The Golden Eagles now leave on a five game swing and don't return to e Salt Palace ice until Nov. 29 for a set against the Birmingham 32-2- two-gam- Bulls. Soccer Tilt Mini-Dom- the WAC it is Last weekend the Soccer Cats in Boulder and defeated Colorado. in Laramie Both games Wyoming, were played in snowstorms. Dusara's Cats are favored to beat Idaho State in Friday night's finale. |