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Show The Thxmderbird Major leagues spark spring fever OK, OK, so the seasons already started. We need a break. Weve assembled three experts to handicap the major leagues 1984 races. Doug Christensen, managing editor of The Thunderbird, is a relative rookie, having come around to the sport only over the past couple of years. He likes the Braves and the Jays. Mark Wright, who serves as SUSCs controller, is a management. 6. NEW YORK: Give them another year and theyll be out. N.L. WEST LOS ANGELES: Give em credit, theyve got it: power, speed and pitching usually. 2. SAN DIEGO: Will top three other good teams for second place as Goose will do it. 3. SAN FRANCISCO: 1 feel very good about the Giants. Pitching is a bit suspeq, though. 4. ATLANTA Mounds will fall and watch for slumps from big bat boys. Prediction: Torre to make early exit. 5. HOUSTON: Kids are maturing and could pull the Astros higher. 6. CINCINNATI: Forget it. Theres no Red machine. A.L WEST CHICAGO: Another runaway. Theyre too strong in every facet. 2. CALIFORNIA Pitching will surprise everyone. 3. OAKLAND: Will be good, but they have to play Chi and Cal too 1. often. 4. KANSAS CITY: Its been a long fall, a long way back. Not this year. 5. TEXAS: Defense is great, pitching OK: little else to draw from. 6. SEATTLE: The Ms should thank Calvin Griffith, all that will keep them out of the cellar. 7. MINNESOTA Just keep getting weaker. Press box food is best in A.L., though. PERSONALS I "" Hey woman, glad you're back! Im jazzed about getting into the horse scene with you. Watch out for my little problem. The druggie. TR Maybe alone cant whip you. But watch out when the women pull together. You will be one hurtin' unit. Be prepared for pain. CE RSA Pardon me. didn't know you were so touchy. Forget the prayer for lost souls, just keep up the good work. Bob, congradulations on your new position, Mr. Governor! Way to go! Circle K will never be the same. When's the party? Skip Manz A-Ellene I'm not watching you. This is no joke. An Admirer Porsche Applications are now being taken for resident spiritual advisor 1984-8Mut be patient, long suffering, have a set of knees and knew how to great spell sucks. here are a few fringe benefits, such as a wonderful weekend with Nh' free food and stimulating conversation.' softball pitcher on the In her four starts at pitcher she is undefeated-Great job Becky, you're fantastic. team. . ' HOYLE INSURANCE James Hoyle, agent, Terry Hoyle, agent 164 West Center, Cedar City , Mens athlete of the week Stuart Adams is this week's male athlete of the week. Stuart recently won the medalist honors at the Spectrum Classic Golf Tournament. A senior from Vacaville.Calif. Stu is one of the leaders on SUSC's golf squad. Congratulations Stuart. 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Dear ISA; We, the CCR (The Rebels) send our dearest regards to you at this time as you are mourning over the assassination of many of your team members including Pat, Marty, Peggy, and your beloved but losing leader, Ed Wilson (how we'll all miss him! But he was warned). Paul, consider this your I n Dinner Includes; Drink, Vegetables, Hot Roll, Potatoe, and your choice of delicious Homemade Soup or Salad E l Classified out of here! Cheryl Ron, Get the D-- 3 Manz Im replying to your ad. Look for mates. love to ski in yellow. Im 57 love tall, thin, blond men and and peanut butter and jam too. AK To the track star in Jun. Better luck at your next meet. We missed you at the dance. Skaggs Becky Peterson is this week's female athlete of the week. Becky is a third baseman and League. His favorites are the Giants and the Angels. L any Baker, director of publications here, is a former member of the Baseball Writers of America and covered the California Angels full time for a living in 1974. He likes the Halos and the Cardinals. Vuckovichs loss a major blow. 5. CLEVELAND: Yes, thats right. Surprise of the year. 6. BOSTON: A few greats, but as a team, Bosox dont rate. 7. NEW YORK: 1 dont feel at all bad about picking them last. Page 11 Womens athlete of the week lifelong baseball fan who even takes vacation often in the spring to trek to Arizona for the Cactus CHRISTENSEN A.L EAST N.L. EAST 1. TORONTO: Hurt by bullpen last year, expea Lamp to help. Solid 1. PITTSBURGH: Balance, even lacking great power, should do it. all. it and That 2. MONTREAL: Dawson, Raines, Carter, Rogers. says hitting. 2. BALTIMORE: Always a contender, especially if pitching holds up. 3. ST. LOUIS: Pitching will probably improve, offense is OK, but it 3. DETROIT: Balanced hitting and good defense play, but pitching is wont be enough. look so but and Carlton 3. PHILLIES: Denny problem. many lineup great, 4. MILWAUKEE New manager Lachemann has rebuilding to do: dont changes make this team a dark horse. 4. CHICAGO: Dallas Green has done wonders for this team, but this expea much wallbanging. 5. NEW YORK: Mound has depth, but they blew it when they let the isnt their year. Goose out of the coop. 5. NEW YORK: Offense nearly adequate, pitching drags Mets into 6. CLEVELAND: Expea Corrales to emphasize basics; they need that. oblivion. 7. BOSTON: Even Rice and Boggs wont be enough to pull this team out. N.L. WEST 1. ATLANTA With this offense, all they need is pitching, and A.L. WEST 1. CHICAGO: Unless a front office idiot starts trading talent, this is the performances were a hopeful sign. the in best motivator 2. LOS ANGELES: Tom Lasorda may be the team to watch for a long time. 2. CALIFORNIA Loaded with talent, but injuries and unprediaable sport, and hes got a sound team to motivate. 3. SAN DIEGO: Great potential, but time isnt right. pitching might hurt. 3. OAKLAND: Rejuvenated pen, 4. HOUSTON: Promising youngsters provide early strength, but expect Morgan will do wonders. fade. 4. KANSAS CITY: This fading team still has enough clout. 5. TEXAS: Defense won't do the trick. 5. SAN FRANCISCO: This team is going nowhere fast. 6. MINNESOTA: Until Calvin Griffith retires or comes to grips with free 6. CINCINNATI: Getting better, sure, but better than what? Free agency, forget the Twins. agencys curse on this team hasnt been lifted yet. 7. SEATTLE: Expect Ms to have baseballs worst record again. WRIGHT N.L. WEST A.L. WEST 1. LOS ANGELES: Several young players, Valenzuelas problems and 1. CHICAGO: Excellent pitching, defense, speed. Best bet to repeat. it close. make could 2. CALIFORNIA Aging stars, weak pitching. Loyalty puts them this questionable bullpen 2. SAN FRANCISCO: Additions make Giants and Clark much high. 3. OAKLAND: Could be most improved in majors. Morgan the key? stronger. Need Hammacher, though. Davis to be comeback of the year. 3. ATLANTA Ted Turner has been busy this winter. Theyll miss 4. KANSAS CITY: Brett and Quiz cant do it all. Need outfield, stopper. Niekro and need clutch hitting. 5. SEATTLE: Solid at most positions, lack lineup and mound depth. 6. TEXAS: Made poor trades, lack pitching depth. 4. SAN DIEGO: Garvey, Goose are keys. Dont underestimate a Dick Williams team. 7. MINNESOTA: Unless they spend money, Twins stay in cellar. 5. HOUSTON: Real sleeper. Defense, speed and good pitching staff. A.L. EAST 6. CINCINNATI One good(?) free agent does not a contender make. 1. DETROIT: Sparky Anderson will deliver on promise one year late. N.L. EAST Moms might win Cy Young. 1. ST. LOUIS: Return to 82 Series form with Sutter, defense and speed. 2. BALTIMORE: Two of the best in baseball in Ripken and Murray. 2. MONTREAL: Among the best on paper with Carter, dawson and Pitching will connnue to be strong. 3. MILWAUKEE: Relief pitching is Achilles heel. Hard to name better Raines. Needs pitching depth. 3. CHICAGO: Appears to be most improved in N.L. Matthews is great everyday lineup. addition. Smith among top relievers. 4. TORONTO: Best young pitching staff in baseball. 5. NEW YORK: Will Yogi last the year? Steinbrenner is biggest 4. PITTSBURGH: Lineup remains pitchers nightmare. Pitching, team Bucs. weakness. haunt depth Will pay price for major overhaul. 5. PHILADELPHIA 6. BOSTON: Rice and Boggs can carry any team a long way. 7 CLEVELAND: Theyve traded away too much talent. 6. NEW YORK: Too many weaknesses in pitching and everyday lineup. BAKER A.L. EAST N.L. EAST 1. DETROIT: This is the year Sparky puts it all together to make 1. ST LOUIS: Sutter, Whiteyball will be back in vogue. fail. will Thomas Magnum a happy man. 2. MONTREAL: These guys are very good, but mound corps 2. BALTIMORE: Cant slip too for. Theyve got it all. 3. PITTSBURGH: Watch the pitching staff fall apart. 3. TORONTO: Get better every year, but theres too much above. 4. CHICAGO: Much stronger, but lacks winning spirit. 4. MILWAUKEE: Well see a partial return to form at the plate. On a fast ride to the bottom with bonehead 5. PHILADELPHIA Monday, April 9, 1984 566-340- 1 J |