OCR Text |
Show The Salt Lake Tribune SPORTS Sunday, April 27, 1997 —— INVITATION: Bebe USU. 1982 4, South iB8Crain MSU, nb Dek Bewands, BYU, ee From Y. Rolls 22=2:5 mutzstanee y Over Robison sesnes Lace @ TODAY: NFL 13.2. Brandon (CrsJames, Rebs. 1067.5, CuresGooden, BY JOE BAIRD THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Combined NewsServices Robison Invitational handily, eclipsing an 11-team field Runfor Ring usual selves. Hirschi vows a return to form next year. In not played in the post-season since 1993 and have not won a playoff game since 1990. That's taken the edge off their commitmentto excellence. ButAl Davis is loading up for a one-year run in 1997 with the free-agent signings of quarter- back Jeff George, return special- ist Desmond Howard and safety Eric Turner. All were among the top four selections of drafts this decadeandall are playersof accomplishment. @ George, the first overall se- lection of the 1990 draft, was a 4,000-yard passer with the Atlanta Falcons as recently as 1995. @ Howard, the fourth overall selection of the 1992 draft, was the Super Bow! MVP last January after returning a kickoff for a touchdown against the New England Patriots. Turner, the secondoverall selection of the 1991 draft, led the NFL in interceptions with the Cleveland Browns in 1994 and wentto the Pro Bowltwice in the last three seasons. The Raiders ranked eighth in the NFL in both offense and defense last year, butstill finished 7-9. They had difficulties passing the football (ranking 23rd) and stopping the run (ranking 15th). Davis hopes George can fix the aerial problem andtop draft pick Darrell Russell helps overcome the defensive deficiency. Georgehas one of the best arms in the business, which should allow the Raiders to resurrecttheir vertical stretch passing game. Jeff Hostetler, who started at quarterback for the Raiders the last four years, was best suited throwing timing routes under- atless than full speed because of hamstring problems, and distance standout Fikre Wondafrash is bothered by an Achilles injury. Hurdling star Kyle Grossarth left school (but ran unattached Saturday), further depleting the BYU r: at's left: a handful of seniors, two handfuls of juniors and a boatload of returned missionaries andfr¢ “There are some goo kids here,” Said Hirschi, “but they're going to needtime to develop.” The Cougar mendid deliver some highlights Saturday. Junior Marek Samseli won thetriple jump (50-5) and soph2-3 in the 100 meters in respective times of 10.56 and 10.67, behind the unattached Robert Esmie (10.48). Sophomore Clayton Patch finished fourth in the 400, in what Hirschi called an encouragingtime of 47.09 — justoff the winning mark of 47.74 by Weber State’s Randy Wheeler. That was enough to help the Cougars to the men’s team title, with 130.5 points. MontanaState was second (99) and IdahoState third (98.5). Meanwhile, the BYU womencontinueto clean up. The Cougarspiled up 2i1 ee saigney in & what coach oe Poole termed a — performance. Montana State (68) Tnished second; Idaho State (54) wasthird. “Wedid everything we were supposedto do,” said Poole. “We had some good marks, but nothingreally sparkling.” Tiffany Lott's weekendfit into that category. BYU's ju- nior hurdler, who owns the world indoor record in the 55 meters, set a 100 hurdles personal best in Friday's trials with a 12.72. Saturday, Lott went gunning for the NCAA recordof 12.4. Instead, she clipped just aboutevery hurdle and finishedi 21. “T felt good,” said Lott. “But I ran too hard andstarted With the signing of free agent Chris Dalman to a three-year, $3 million contract, the 49ers put the finishing touches on their offensive line. The team’s starting right guard last season, Dalman,27, is expected to take over for Jesse Sapolu at center. Sapolu was waived earlier this yearto clear salary-cap room. Dalman's signing completes an offensive-line overhaul — the group includes two new members (right guard Kevin Gogan,a free agent, and right tackle Kirk spots, Oflast year's starters, only left guard Ray Brown will stay ut “We had several options, but this is the one that happened and it’s fine,” offensive-line coach Three athletes set state Class 5-A satinyGee tt recordsto highlightactionat the 40th things.” Dalman, who started all 18 james (including the playoffs) jast season, has experience at center — playing two games therein 1994 in place of injured Bart Oates Dalman’s signing had been ex- pected since late last week when the club moved closer to a deal that pays Dalman an $800,000 signing bonus, $200,000 this year and $1 million in 1998 and 1999. Though he was unrestricted, free to sign with the club of his choice, Dalman madeit clear he wanted toreturn to the 49ers. = 1, Juin, Smith, 26.7%, 2, Ky on WSU, 244 3See Wiliams, 23.80. 5, Joe soRobo,ttc 2374 arn Seay son, unattached, 6M It wasan action fight from the outset, with the two going toe-totoe on several occasions. Foreman had said before the fight that the day anybody stood up to him in the ring, he would quit. The 31-year-old Savarese stood up to him,but fell short in his bid to remain unbeaten. uth the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have ceased negotiations. “If you knew about it as a worker and [your employer] said these things behind your back, you wouldn’t want to work there any more. My integrity means more to me that,” he said. Judge Barbara Perez scored it 115-112 and Shafeeq Rashada scored it 118-110 for Foreman. Judge Al De Vito favored Savarese 114-113. The Associated Press scoredit 115-112 for Foreman. There were no knockdowns, but Savarese’s left eye was eut and badly swollen. He also was penalized a point for a low biow in the 11th round. Foreman began to take charge of the fight in the eighth round with left jabs and left hooks. On the AP card, Big George won the last five rounds. Savarese landed several good body shots and head blows and had the better of several ex- BOWLING Tim Criss captured the second title of his career and the second in four weeks by defeating Steve Jaros 236-225 at the PBA’s Greater Sebring Spentin Florida. HOCKEY Geoff Sanderson scored two goals and had anassist to help Canada crush Norway 7-0 on the opening day of the World Championship at Turku, Finland, while the defending champion Czech Republic toppped Germany 2-1. a BASEBALL In the first shakeup of the New York Yankees’ bullpen this sea- changesearly in the fight. son, David Weathers has been While Savarese continued to be smacking the hurdles.I tried too hard. I screwed up.” Lott wentonto finish third in the shot put (47-154) and third in the 100 meters (11.74). Teammate Windy Jorgen- sen took secondin the 100 (11.66), behind the unattached Tara Perry (11.59). Elsewhere, Marsha Mark and Cougarsoccerstar Shauna Rohbockqualified provisionally for the NCAAs in the heptathlon, Kristel Berendsen went 43-1% to win thetriple jump and Amy Cox threw the discus 152-1%, finishing fourth, Girls sae eBlog88 atti ol konfe 10 hardes — i, scree Flint, Davis, 1454.2, Troy 100 — ‘Smith, West Jordan, 15.07, 2, silacyona i 1 i ldmeet Saturday or tockaod broke “GeeeteSmeeht "SRI 4183, EM, TitProve, 4. Ty eRieere ‘iewmont's Trent Hooper broke the record in the boys 800 meters, running 1 minute, 53.39 seconds. The old mark was 1:53.50 by Bingham’s Jeff Hopkinsonlast season. American Fork’s Lindsay Argyle dashed the girls 3200 mark of 1:06.36 as she wonin 10:58.20. And Mountain View's Daniel Arrhenius increased his own mark in the Davis, 98.9.9, Troy Pino, West Jordan 40.11 100 — 1, Renn Thompson, Clearfield, 1144. 2, Brad "ii Carts145.3.ei artes.oti 11.0 son Orem, 1087 4, Jason Kukabiko, Orem, 1471. Wiki ee Inviied 200 — 1, Rod Wilkerson, Orem, 21.76. 2, Jed Patton, Cottonwood, 22:30. 3, Renn Thompson, Clearfield, 22.44 cateshtatomcatareSigh nT? lain wo {Rennhompr,Carel 876,2, Mich Pye Se own 200%2 irda Jane Wats, Davis, 45, ayKear9 ‘Open 100 — 1, Michaela Miller, Pine View. 1320. 2, Annette Ten, ghar SE ey Serres AFo ‘Busenbark, Bear River, 1229. 3 ‘a Nice. Began, 1285, sehenLaon Ti 3" AgPr. in an fe hear as earns Bip Newia. 7 ten 1 Meg Ct, Her,0.482, Li So Hon ehnatn Sooners Rear$8.0, 2, Alla Aan Car hy S071 5. geMacre a ines Soeeeeern oeen! stadetclice rrhenius earned coaches’its awards as ERRATSTREA"| 4 “RAGEE— maommmawanguane Hs Dan Vase, ‘Nieo , Highlnd, 843 82 boys discus, throwing it 196 feet, 3 Bingham. 20153 theArrhenius’ best of the‘cffort day. is second best on LinTepoogsLBEloeAvnerrene{2608. “avdeI Lae VyMi ieS188 2, Lt ‘Open 3200 Jones, Bountiful, 958 65, 2, Matt Curtis, Benson, Min. View, 5:22.72. 3, Genny Powell, Weber, §:26 7 Utah's all-classifications list. “I was throwing terribly,” he said. “1 just wasn't with it.” He’stood sec- 3, Adam Lefwn, Orem, 201.74 (Cedar, 229 60. 3, Teme Lovendabl, Buxgham.2:90.10. igh, 1001.68 8, Kran Satie, Bean,ELEte aries, 2ILSt'SheeCortsOnn TRIGA tas, Bingam. 94780 3, Neh Rab, Pro, ie tare“aie Am Fork, 108820. 2;Ro Oye ely ~ 1, Dove, M00 2, Hunter, 400.8, Ana, PRfms, Ker ely Poa, winning effort, Arrhenius designated for assignment, meaning the team has 10 days to trade busy in the second half of the match, Foreman blocked many him, attempt to assign him out- punches with his arms and gloves while raking Savarese with that wicked left hand. “Tonight I had to box,”the 253pound Foremansaid. “I don’t like right to the minorsor request unconditional release waivers. oO TENNIS Belgium’s Sabine Appelmans upset top-seeded Slovakian Karina Habsudova6-2, 6-4 in a semifinal of the Budapest Ladies Open clay-court tournament in Hungary. Second-seed Amanda Coetzer of South Africa defeated Henrieta Nagyova of Slovakia 6-7 (57), 6-1, 6-0... . Alex Corretja df Spain wore down Fabrice Santoro to gain his second clay-court final to box with these guys. I like knockouts.” Foreman certainly tried for a knockout and landed several thunderous punches, but the 230pound Savarese never appeared close to going down. “I don't understand how he ting him with,” Foreman said. “I don’t know where he got the strength.” Savarese complained that he was bothered by his swollen left eye. “T fought my best,” said Savarese, who had won his first 36 fights. ‘Georgeis a crafty guy. He hit mein thefirst roundin the eye and I couldn't see after that.” o John Force (Funny Car), Warren BASKETBALL A prosecutor in West La- Johnson (Pro Stock) and Matt Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are the top qualifiers headinginto today’s final eliminations in the NHRA Pennzoil Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie, Va. outpointing Switzerland’s fayette, Ind., agreed to delay the court appearance of Purdue GOLF Greg Norman shot a 4-under- par 68 andtook a one-stroke lead at the Spanish Open in Madrid af- ter the third round. — Falke We ey Seem 2,Mandy “I knew [Box Elder's] Vickie Tams wouldn't be here and wanted to take FOOTBALL Chris Buckhalter, former Southern Mississippi star running back, was being sought by Jack- Petaaoe bag te Bop Sy armas bode 4 neo 8.5, son, Miss., police in connection meer 3 {stypen er race, advantage ofit,” Smith sai Flint won the high hurdles in 14.54 and the intermediates in 38.71, “It's clicking better,” he said. “I'm pleased = 1, Batfe Choarnos, ‘Davida, Northridge, 911.3, Ange Kapp, Ne with myhigh times but my intermediates aren't where I want to be. I hope I can dobetter.” Another solid performance came from Clearfield's Jason Murray. He threw the javelin 208-4, one of the longest marks in that eventin several ‘ears, “ft didn't feellike it went that far,” Murray said. “Everything just felt good today. I figured it was around 200 until I saw my family over there first 20 or so entrants from around cheering. It was kind of exciting when I found out howfarit w: Perfect weather allowed athletes to produce several other state bests in addition to those mentioned. ie meet was not scored so there were no team champions. The format featured an open division, with the alfield of the top sevenin each event. While the meet pr rily drew 5-A athletes, a handfulof 3-A and 4-A participants came. Amongthebestofthat group was Cedar City’s Robyn Truman, who won the invitational 800 in 2:22.26. the state welcomed,andan invitation- Track Double-Winners Earn MVP Honors OGDEN — Woods Cross hurdler Lonny Winegar, Box Elder sprinter Andrea Jeppsen and Spanish Fork distance runner Teresa Rice earned MVP honorsin the two-day Ogden Invitational, Fifteen Class 4-A schools competed in the track and field meet. Spanish Fork thrived in the field with 142.5 points to Judge's 82, Ben Lomond was the boys winnerwith 105 points to Woods Cross’93. Individually, Winegar won both hurdles races and was second in the 200, while Jeppsen took the girls 100 and 200 and Rice won convincingly in the 800 and the 1600. ie Team scores 1 Spanish Pork 142.5, Judge AX. Hon Rider 74 4, Dew Lamond 64 6 Lagan 8, 6 Woods Crom 54.7, Open 99. Foenat Gro3, Twa918 Rare. Dinas = Tite feet, Spann Pork 1164 2 Kami ree, Op 1. Saran Et ype 14 Pr ab Mati Spanish Port, orbs) hs ash Pt 11004 2 Rr Cap bell Spaish Pork, 110-954. 2 Jueyor Supe, Open, 100. & Metis Marion, Shy View. 10% Lang Jump ~ | Darwey. punish Pork. BA. 2 Dobe Dg, HOT1 Spence, PemaantCrewe. 16904 4 Gurr, Wonds Crom, 1000 = 1, Barorer Heth Jig, L1NT-O2 2. Dagny Congr, Seip 1198.48 Rey Dep, Pm re, 12120. 4 Fly Stewart Cova, HEA 190 hordes ~ 1, Rriaane Allen, Spanish Pork, 1848. 2, Mi hele Dest, Lagat, 1072.3, Sat Jena, en Loto, 16.8, 4. Marte Jorgensen, Langan, 1722 196|, Andre Joppwen a Fier, 12.08. 2. Krista Conse Toowle, 121. 3, Halley Norman, Bax Kier, 13.09. 4, Autumn ae war 490 relay — 1, Wo Hider, 48.7.2, Lagan, 4047.2, Open, 51.08. 4 Woods Crom, 5183. 400 — 1, Kati Siddowey, Wo ds Crom, 58.34. 2. Maurers er Lg 1 Sut, i Lend, 4 nla ha om Pet hot pt Tr Span Pek, 3148 2, Me tan, Spanish Pork 1, Tera Rie,nh ot 1 ne Se ant ER3 tage agen le Semae ble Ti Mas rp Lape, 4.2. phe Me Wo Com64 5, Law Aa tty, Tipe, 104 Torn Daas, Woods Crom. 48 relay — 1, Jie, 42492, tew Lamont, 42.0.9 Don ier, 09041 Oph, 420 1600 — 1, Term Wie, faith Pork, 100.812, Dagny Die st Joh 4147.2 Ca Reel, Ben Lad F218 4. Swamer Bal, Jodie, 92783 — Aad epee i, 368, Heeoe 1, AstumaSpence, Peanot Crore, 2683.4 Hatey Spanish Fork, 4.08 0 4. em Loum, 404 8 ten | fen Lem 108.2. Wee Crome 9.2 hoe Kb4. hy Veet. 8. Sah Pr 6 Oph 1. Tape 8 Vag. Orr Thaw Kath en We, 908 ie Ster. yal ohhLape Pe Otympun, 44.04. 4 Kyle ' WisSeahPrt. 4 1, Tyler Gost, Sky View, 124.2 Jahe Jobasoa, teed0 ed ara 14 Br Cube, Timpriew,U6 _ High — |, ran Ctteman, WoodsCrom, 164.2, Kevin ard Loy Wie,WasCram 18.08 2. ‘en Lemond, 15.621 otf Owen, By View, 18:63 4 Tyler Shaw, Box ide, 1632 100-— |, Niet Brow, Dox Kier, 11.372, Tory MeMabon,Sky View, 11.403, Aaron Meyaat Otynpan, 1.64 4 Jonny Wom, Word Crom, 1 .63 Led, 4.0, 2, Da Wher, 4.063, Sky with the fatal throat slashing of a bartender. . . . Ex-running back Robert Newhouse is the Dallas Cowboys’director of player assistance and development, having the daily responsibility of coordinating all player assistance pro- Warr Sky View. 19 2, Law Sn Pork, o HORSE RACING The Derby Trial measured pretty high on this Richter Scale. No.1, to be exact. Richter Scale, the horse with the shakin’ and quakin’ name, really started to rumble at the quarter pole and won the mile-long Derby Trial by five lengths over favored Tra- falger on opening day Saturdayat Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Precocity was third, another 1% lengths back in third and a nose in front of fourth-place Partner's Hero. Richter Scale returned $12.80, $5.60 and $4.40. ‘Trafalger, a gelding, paid $4.20 and $3, and Precocity was $4.60 for show. Manti Sweeps South Summit MANTI — The Manti ‘Templars swept a Region 12 baseball doubleheader from the South Sum- mit Wildcats Saturday 71 and 13-2, In the first game, Kurt Keisel pitched a two-hitter, had two doubles to ete east bis) Oddly, there was only| ; one homerun andonetriple on the day. “Garrison Ludlow had two hits in the openerfor ‘There is a 10-run rule Juab, and Chet Jackson in Utah prep baseball, threw a two-hitter, scored twice, Connor Thompson but no 15-run “slaugh- Grantee 63) ter”rule as in softball, so dab 0-1) went 4-for-4 in the night must be cap to drivein three runs and also scored three played regardless of the score runs. oon et te HAT Bit 08 Jer WP @, XIN. 3-0 Andersen), Rartheb foraclr Metiog 16R-2%4 1 Maher, Woods Crom, 150-00. 4, Herponl then Khter, A ders (Baad North Summit 1-0 GUNNISON — Host Gunnison exploded for a total of 30 hits and 48 runs as they swept a dow. Dleheader from North Summit in Region 12 on Saturday. In the second game, Gunnison's Blair Cottonwood 5 Davis 4 cLenerakes Cottonwood gotallfive of its hits in a five-run Juab 3-5 Saturday. Gunnison 14-34 ore emia Crt 990882 Jah wr Mea Ce 0412Ry Lag, Pema SALA Tee a Lap = 1 Open YEHh 4.8 3 Lanaed S478 & Moan Crt gave Juab a 5-4 victory over Grantsville on Saturday. three times and got three The Wasps won the hits in the 18-run first first game of the ee inning. 11 doubleheader,too,3: drive in two runs and 1, ad tunhyView 0017 3 Osy SrmaThapine. 20404 Jd Nowra New Lamond 204 M8 Marcelo Rios of Chile captured the other spotin thefinal, grinding out a 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) victory over another Specs Carlos Moya. Stefan Angehrn in Zurich, Switzerland. time, freshman Michael Robinson on a shoplifting charge so that he can accompany the team to Europe next month. er. in three tournaments by beating the Frenchman 6-4, 6-4 in the Monte Carlo Open in Monaco. AUTO RACING Two fans — Archie Vause, 29, and Amy Suggs, 24, both of Columbia, S.C. — died, apparently of carbon monoxide poisoning, early Saturday after trying to heat their tent with a lantern while sleeping on therainyinfield at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeed. . . Gary Scelzi (Top Fuel), a BOXING Germany's Ralf Rocchigiani successfully defended his WBO cruiserweighttitle for the sixth Smith’s times were 15.07 and 45.67 seconds. She edged Jane Watts of Davis by two one-hundredthsin the long- events and wonthe girls competition intelligent, he's aware and he likes to make calls and run hemp dae BYU, 57.2 ish, 5 %. 3, Amanda HopS24 ly Hl Souder 5 Joanna Wilson, 554. 6, Robin DAVIS INVITATIONAL Serafford, a reservelast year) and changes in four of five starting against his fiancee, was ordered to jail for violating probation. ... Rod Woodson wouldn’t tell what was his back stood up with the shots I was hitBY BOB HUDSON SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE said, “I didn’ ‘t evenhitit. It was a very easy throw.” Hooper's record was somewhatsurprising because he has been bothered bya stress fractureall spring. He had spent the past week swimming and biking. West Jordan's Amy Smith and Greg Flint of Davis were recognizedas athletes of the meet, Each won a pair of hurdles events and placed high in an- NINERSFINISH O-LINE Mike Pres: 8 Sawn MeBare 10, 38 Trio of Records Highlight Davis Invite ond at 168-1 after four throws. said. “Our present football team will line up and win.” BYU 4721. 2, Weber omore Allen Gulledge cleared 17feetin the pole vault, tops in the conferencethis spring. Andam and Samseiifinished tempt last season —a far cry from season,” Raiders Coach Joe Bugel Cai, U8‘aT8L & NoahZar yt, Res, 1218. 2. WeberStat, 30.4.4 iestsi In 4, Christine Otte, MSU, $8.47. 2,Jen slain. 5660. 3, Hummel mre Sashis 4 Kim Heron, Arhanes,$8.7 6, Roberta Schriener, Wyoming, 1:00 Tio Coty Pugin BYU. {38722 een10,6 A3Be Wee, WS, (48.29. 4, Lori 48.06. 5, Nikki rate fist6 € Sete fase SU! rea ‘486 of knee surgery; stablemate Felix Andam soldiers on, but neath zone coverages. He ayeragedonly 6.34 yards per pass atthe 9.4 yards per attempt by Ken Stabler when the Raiders won their first Super Bowlin the 1977 Russell was an All-America defensive tackle at Southern Cal and the second overall pick of the 1997 NFL draft by the Raiders. Line him up alongside incumbent Pro Bowler Chester McGlockton, and the Raiders have potentially the best tackle comboin the AFC, “We've had a tremendousoff- ‘WSU,358116 John Hedengren, i decadefor the Raiders. They have eS rcai, ‘Susu SN i 2 2s g winning percentage of 64.1 since 1963 is better than that of peren- ‘nial powers Boston in basketball, Baltimore in baseball and Montreal in hockey. But the 1990s have beena lost Baa (80, s3gs82 BYU, $57.82 3, Fre i geepe they certainly will be the team to watch. The Raiders bill themselves as professional sports’ winningest team. They point out that their With a wink at Father Time and a left hand that took controlof the fight, 48-year-old George Fore- Atlantic City, N.J. with its sheer numbers. And longtime Coach Willard Hirschi figures the Cougars will be plenty competitive at the upcoming WACChampionships. Butthe forlorn look on Hirschi’s face gaveit all away: Thisis the lost season for the BYU men. ued by injuries and inexperience, the Cougars are onlya shell of their the meantime, there’s always the weather. “Tt sure was a beautiful da; e said “T've been waiting 33 years for weather like thi: In other words, there's just not much to crow about. Sprinter Leonard Myles-Mills has been sidelined because Foreman Stops Savarese, Winning a Split Decision man wona 12-roundsplit decision over Lou Savarese on Saturday night at The Convention Center in PROVO — The BYU men’s track team wonSaturday's Raiders Vow To Make a The Oakland Raiders may not be the team to beat in 1997, but _Steeplechave — 1, Rachel Jaten, MSU. 1025S. 2, Jemica Heisr, BYU, 102850. 3 Lynette Jorgensen, UVSC, i03071. 4 Summer ‘Schenck, WSU, 104009,Paula Morrison, tab, 1048.08 6, Arp, Wyoming 1 1800 1, BYU 340.12 2, Adams State MORNING BRIEFING fourth inning as the Colts rallied past Davis 5-4 ina Region 2 baseball game Shawn Andreason and Grantsville 1-4 had douNEPHI — Josh Park Josh inBurkman Cottonwood's big completed his three-hit bles day with an RBI single! inning that brought home John | Pete, Christensen with the win-| gmimesty Sermon. iit i) ant Taye Skew ning runin the bottomof (st J Herkaas (0 ast Bundle! WP Anderson came to bat the seventh inning and! (iewkms o Track ‘Army’ |