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Show Page 02 THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, I'tah, Tuesday, December 5, 1995 Clips ,, ;. .? ,. " ,s v t j ,;.,. "fcwf NOTABLE QUOTE "It's like when you go in for heart surgery you don't wan! a replacement doctor. We shouldn't have replacement refs at this level." Boston's Dee Brown on the settlement of the referee lockout. . Hoyasplay under control ; LANDOVER, Md. (AP) Allen Iverson is learning some discipline, and that's a frightening thought for Big East coaches preparing to face Georgetown. The sophomore guard, whose tendency to show off has caused the Georgetown offense to sputter at times this season, calmed his almost game down and was sixth-ranke- d in the unstoppable 83-5- 2 victory over Rutgers Hoyas' on Monday night. Until the game was well in hand, Iverson and his teammates moves. shunned the highlight-filThe result: Iverson had only one turnover, the team had a season-loII. and the game's result was never in doubt. In other words, coach John Thompson's message of is finally getting through. "Everybody likes to put a little style in their play," said Iverson, who had five steals and scored 18 of his 21 points in the first half. "But coach Thompson tells us that sometimes the things we do are not necessary. I think we've been getting a little better at it, but some things just come out." In the only other games involving ranked teams Monday night, it we". No. 14 Utah 86, Drake 50; No. 18 Duke 84, South Carolina State 64; and No. 21 Illinois 82. Kansas State 56. CONTEST WINNER Bill Vest is the winner of the DaiHerald's weekly football contest. He missed oniy one game in the final week of the contest. He wins gift certificates from Park's Sportsman and World Wide Photo plus two tickets to a BYU basketball game. He also is a finalist in the contest and has a chance to win a trip for two to San Diego and tickets to the Holiday Bowl from Mur-doc- k Travel. ly HONORS Uff , :i -- r m w ,r ; Fresno State guard Kendric Brooks, who scored 77 points in three games last week, on Monday was named Western Athletic Conference player of the week. Brooks of New Orleans had 28 points against CS Northridge. 27 against Maine and 22 against Princeton. In the three games. Brooks shot 5 percent from the field, including 3 of 25 from range, and 14 of 18 from the line. He also had nine steals and five assists. U$ ' IV.- - - s if ii 8 . 5 - - rt t - i'. f ii ' " '' "1 .4- ', " iW !, 4 "' self-contr- BASEBALL Paul Molitor is expected to join his hometown Minnesota Twins rather than take a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that would have led him to the front office, newspapers reported today. The Twins and Molitor's agent. Ron r, Simon, hoped to complete a $4 million deal today, the Star Tribune and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. "I'm not going to deny it." Twins general manager Terry Ryan said. "I thought we could have something (Monday). I would hope it will be (today)." Syracuse University's Otto the Orange, in danger of being squeezed out by a wolf, has been saved by Chancellor Kenneth Shaw. Shaw rejected a committee's recommendation to adopt the wolf as the new mascot, while keeping orange as the official color. "Though some might say we sacrifice a more powerful image with this decision. I believe that, with the orange, we retain a unique position in collegiate athletics." Shaw wrote in his memo announcing the decision. BASKETBALL Eastern Michigan and San Francisco State played the second half of their basketball game in Ypsilan-t- i. Mich., in an empty arena after protesters demanding an end to police brutality converged on the court for an hour. Officials were about to start the second half of Monday night's game when the protesters streamed onto the court at Bowen Field House. Campus police refused to say whether anyone w as arrested. The arena was cleared of approximately 1.300 spectators before play resumed. The Eastern Michigan won 111-6decision to clear the arena "was in the best interests of ensuring the safety of everyone at the game." university president William Shel-to- n said in a w ritten statement. The protest apparently stemmed from the Nov. 7 arrest of a black student who had scuffled with a white university" police officer at a residence hall. The Lady lies downed Southern Utah 70-4- 6 Monday night in women's basketball action in Salt Lake City. Guard Julie Krommen-hoek- . VA AC player of the week effort last week, after a was held to just seven points for the Utes. but center Amber McEwen picked up the slack and scored 18 for Utah. Utah improved to 4-- 1 on the season and is No. 28 in the Top 25 poll released today. 1. nt Orlando's Anfernee Hardaway. who led the Magic to its best winning percentage month in franchise history, won NBA Player of the Month honors for November. Even w ith All-Stcenter Shaquille O'Neal injured and unable to play, the Magic had a 13-- 2 record for November. Hardaway averaged 27 points. 6.5 assists and 5.8 rebounds. from He shot .510 on the field and .792 on from the free throw line. ar l28-of-2- 5l 133-of-1- FOOTBALL AP Photo 5-- iil cl a la 1 in Las Vegas Monday. 1" 4P For Dan LAS VEGAS (AP) Mortensen, a disqualification in Sunday night's S3 million National Finals Rodeo may have even been a blessing in disguise if he doesn't agree w ith the penalty. On Monday, the saddle bronc rider came back with an in the ride to win the Thomas & Mack Center to jump into first place in the w orld standings w ith 5105.197. "They said I slapped the horse, but 1 don't believe I did." said Mortensen. of Manhattan. Mont. "I went back and looked at the tape and couldn't see it happen. "But sometimes you get to worrying about the average a little too much and stop being aggressive. This was. I wasn't thinking about the average." Prior to Monday's ride, he was definitely thinking about his draw. No Angel of the Growney Brothers Rodeo Company. The horse was one of the roughest of the roughest pen at the NFR. "1 hadn't been on him before, but I'd seen him." Mortensen said. 'T wasn't too happy to have drawn go-rou- 80-poi- nt go-rou- Bigg to. him. There were probably two or three others I'd have rather drawn. "But I had a good time on him and the horses I'd hav e rather been on bucked their riders." In fact, seven of the 15 horses in bucked their Monday's rider. Glen O'Neill, an Australian who now lives in Mayeithorpe, Alberta, finished second at 77. go-rou- Etbauer of Goodwell. Steve Dollarhide of Wikieup. Ariz., and Denny Hay of Mayeithorpe. Alberta, tied for Robert Okla.: third w ith 76s. Mortensen entered the NFR second in the world standings and has been in the money in three of four to claim the lead from Tom Reeves of Stephenville. Texas. "I said the first night that the lead will probably change hands nine times before it's over." Mortensen said. "Now. there's six left and I say the lead will change hands six more times. But the only one that counts is that sixth one." Jerome Davis of Archdale. N.C., rode his fourth straight bull at the NFR and won for the second brace arai free agent attention By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer The agent for Mark Grace and Craig Biggio his negotiathe of pace expects tions to quicken. "We're going through the process, talking to a lot of people today, seeing if we can narrow it down." Barry Axelrod said Monday. The New York Mets have expressed interest in Biggio. as have Colorado. San Diego and St. Louis. The Cardinals are said to have made a multiyear offer and general manager Walt Jocketty and manager Tony La Russa met w ith Biggio last week. "It's important for him to go to a place where the team is going to NEW YORK be competitive." Jocketty was quoted as saying by the St. Louis "I think he would enjoy playing here. He's a guy who would be very important to our program. Now. we'll just see w hat happens." Grace may want to return to the Chicago Cubs, but Yankees general manager Bob Watson has said he may make an offer. Watson has denied rumors that he has agreed to acquire first baseman Tino Martinez from the Seattle Mariners. Seattle general manager Woody Woodward said he broke off talks Sunday after five 2-- 1, in a isauise for Montana cowboy BR Orleans, and nearly cost the Hoyas a victory Saturday night at West Virginia. It was a different story Monday 0 Big night, and the Hoyas (6-never were East) challenged by the Scarlet Knights (2-"I'm trying to make them understand that I like dunks and highlight films as much as anybody in the game," Thompson said. "But when you start playing against teams in West Virginia going into overtime, you'll wish you had some of those baskets you may have blown in trying to throw lobs or behind-the-bac- k passes. "Allen did a great job of setting the tone," Thompson said. "He is so good, he tries to do things without the help of other people, but that's his way." No. 18 Duke 84, South Carolina St. 64 Greg Newton scored 21 points and Jeff Capel added 19 as the Blue Devils (5-pulled away from a 42-3- 2 halftime lead. Chris Collins added 18 points Duke. No. 21 Illinois 82, of discussions. The status of the Yankees' talks with third baseman Wade Boggs also is unclear. Boggs is expected days but Watson on Sunday to denied night reports that a deal had been completed. n, Fred McGriff. another first baseman who Watson expressed interest in. agreed Saturday to return to the Atlanta Braves for $20.5 million over four years. McGriff gets a SI million signing bonus, $4.5 million in 1996 and S5 million in each of the following three seasons. He can earn an additional S250.000 bonus each year if he makes 550 plate appearances. e Paul Molitor. another free agent, w as said to be close to an contract agreement on a two-yewith the Minnesota Twins. Molitor grew up in St. Paul and played at the University of Minnesota. Meanwhile, union head Donald Fehr said the players' association might need additional time before it is ready to respond to the new proposal made by ow ners. Players discussed the offer last week during their annual board meeting in Aventura. Fla. "The more we look at it. the clearer it is that it will take some substantial evaluation." Fehr said. Fehr is unsure whether the union will have a response for owners before the holiday break. big-nam- ar 2, time with an 88 on Skoal Swamp Rat. Davis has won S24.411 and leads the world standincs with $86,959. "He was a great bull," Davis said. "I'd seen him go earlier this year and he bucked good. With two 84s earlier in the round, I knew I had to bear dow n." Tuff Hedeman of Morgan Hill, Texas, and Terry West of Henryet-ta- . Okla., tied for second w ith 84s. In bareback riding, Lance Crump of Cooper. Texas, won his in four nights second with an 80. Crump has won S24.076 at the NFR and has moved from 13th to sixth overall. Clint Corey of Kennevvick, Wash., was second in the round with a 79 and Larry Sandvick of Kaycee, Wyo., was third w ith a 78. Team ropers Bobby Hurley of Ceres. Calif., and Allen Bach of Toltec, Ariz., won for the second time in four with a 4.5 second run. Steve Purcella of Hereford. Texas, and Steve North-co- tt of Odessa. Texas, w ere second in 4.9 seconds. Codv Ohl of Orchard, Texas. won the calf roping with a 7.8 second run for his third straight night in the money. Ohl has won $25,340 at the NFR to jump from 10th to fourth in the world standings. Joe Beaver, who leads the standings with $117,495, finished second in calf roping at 8.2 seconds. Ricky Canton of Cleveland, Texas, was third at 8.3. In steer wrestling. Brad Gleason of Ennis. Mont., won the round at 3.9 seconds, the fastest NFR time this year. Rod Lyman of Lolo, Mont., was second in 4.7 seconds and Birch Negaard of Buffalo, S.D., was third in 5 seconds. Vana Beissinger of Ocala, Fla., and Donna Napier of Spiro, Okla., tied for first in barrel racing, both with 14.26 second runs. Kay LIONS: receiv ing yards in 1966 and pushing Mitchell p;;st Gary Daniel-son'- s go-rou- Blandford of Stockdale, Texas, as third at 14.33. In the first night of the Wranger bullfighting, Loyd Ketchum of Miles City. Mont., scored an 81 to win the round. Donny Sparks of Texarkana. Texas, was second at 80 and tw in brother Ronny Sparks, also of Texarkana. w as third at 79. w record of 3.223 passins than our record show ed. "We're just staying together. We want to w in this for ourselves." The Lions' sense of purpose was evident from the start. Four times they held the Bears to three plays and a punt. The Lions on their first and went fourth possessions, but in between. Mitchell scorched the Bears' injury-riddle- d defensive secondary. three-and-o- On the next series the Bears, held Sanders to no gain on his first two runs, loosened up their w ho defense, and Sanders quickly NETS: to Brett Perriman. Mitchell completed the drive with a short throw to Moore on the right side of the field, and Moore did the rest, breaking Minefield's tackle and running through an attempted tackle by free safety Mark Carrier on his w ay to a 46-ya- rd touchdown. (Continued from Page Dl) some great things for the club," Reed said. Keeping with the haj theme. Nets vice president Michael Rowe said. "I think what you'll find we've done is we added three team players, three good people, to the Nets organization." Bradley had been dubbed a bust ly after two seasons-plu- s with Philadelphia, where he showed some promise, finishing last season with 13 double-doublin his final 17 games and averaging 16.4 points and 1 .8 rebounds. Iii '94, Bradley was a second-teapick. "He runs the floor pretty fast es 1 The play broke two Lions season records pushing Moore past Pat Studstill's record of 1.266 (4-0- full-cou- rt at halftime. nois, w hich led 45-2- 8 Elliot Hatcher led the Wildcats (3-with 13 points. 5 30 p m Collog basketball. M :h gan at LSU (ESPN) at Rockcs (KJZ2 Chan( p m NBA. nel 14. TNT, KISN 570 AMI bawatbaii, Utah Stata at 7pm Co"g HALEY: Jaf BYU (KSL 1160 AM NHL. Sha'U at Avalanche (PSP) v Jackson (USA Boning 7 30 p m Coi'pg basketball. Missouri at 7pm 7pm (Continued from Page Dl) Cyl Arkansas (ESPN) Wednesday nam Gull, (ESPN) Golf. Richard Km Celebrity Classic Korea Clastic (ESPN) I He can play the outfield, bat lead off, dance, rap and hawk athletic shoes. Maybe Sanders can play defensive end. too. It may be coming to that at Valley Ranch. The croupier hasn't asked Jerry Jones to hand over his dice just yet. but he looked after Monday to be getting aw fully close. Kevin B. Blackistone is a sports columnist for the Dallas Morning New s. Write to him at: Dallas Morning News. Communications Center, Dallas, Texas 75265. 1) became effective with runs of 10 yards and 14 yards. A pass interference against cornerback Jeremy Lincoln and short throws to Perriman and tight end David Sloan set up Mitchell's second TD pass of the first a to Morton. quarter four-yard- er and can probably clog the middle," guard Kenny Anderson said after Monday's two-howorkout. "I've always been a Shawn Bradley fan," rookie Ed O'Ban-no- n said. ur ut Mitchell started throwing to Moore, taking advantage of Bears cornerback Kevin Miniefield. for completions of six. 12 and 14 yards before completing a Kansas St. 56 Illini rode the ) momentum of the win over Duke, some good shooting (48 percent) and aggressive pressure to the easy home win. Jerry Hester had 16 points for IlliThe 19-ya- rd yards in 1980. (Continued from Page Dl) 1) m ie Centerforward Jayson Williams said Bradley should take a load off him. "He can run north and south and in one game he grabbed 22 rebounds," Williams said. "He's so big, I guess every (shot) you put up there, he's going to have a good chance to grab." Williams, one of Coleman's best friends on the team, stands by the trade. "I think just getting rid of Derrick was addition by subtraction," Williams said. "I love Derrick, but he didn't want to be here. I know he's not happy in Philadelphia, but I've got nothing to do with that." Celtics scrap for win BOSTON (AP) and 14 rebounds for Miami, but got it done." The Boston Celtics badly needed a win, and the Celtics got 27 points from Kevin Willis had 17 points and Dino Radja and 20 from Dee 15 rebounds for the Heat, who had they literally fought hard to get it. The Celtics, losers of four of Brow n to w in just their second in won five straight. five and coming off a loss five home games. Nuggets 85, Pistons 82 : Boston rallied to tie the game in to Washington, needed double Bryant Stith had 22 points, overtime before beating Miami the closing seconds of regulation including four free throws down 0 Dikembe and stretch, Monday night. The game and the first overtime before the Brow n's layup w ith 2:32 to play in Mutombo added 15 points, nine was marred by a second-quartthe second overtime gave them the rebounds and nine blocked shots fight between Boston's Pervis Ellias the Nuggets won without leadson and Miami's Kurt Thomas that lead for good. "This is a monster win for us. ing scorer Mahmoud Abdul-Rauhad police and security personnel Abdul-Rauseparating players and keeping We fought hard in this ballgame," averaging 20.9 said. M.L. "We points, did not attend the gailie Carr Celtics coach fans off the court. In Monday night's only other needed this win because we've lost because of synso many close ones. It took us to drome after colliding with MinNBA game. Denver beat Detroit midnight to do it. but they play nesota's Tom Gugliotta on SaturAlonzo Mourning had 36 points together and stayed together and day. He is considered 28-poi- nt 121-12- lbasday 1pm Bareback rider Marvin Garrett of Belle Fourche, S.D., rides for 74 points during the National Finals Rodeo Post-Dispatc- Former Orem High quarterback Gary Crow ton w as named head coach at Louisiana Tech Monday. He replaces Joe Raymond Pearce. who w as fired after the team went 6 this year. Crowton was the Bulldogs' offensive coordinator last season after spending 1994 at Georgia Tech. Crowton played at Snow College and Colorado State in the mid '70s and began his coaching career as an assistant at Snow. Georgetown's careless contributed to slow starts against visiting underdogs such as Colgate and Southern of New ball-handli- two-yea- COLLEGE ol er f. f, 85-8- 2. day-to-da- y. |