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Show SPORTS PailySHerald TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 SPORTS EDITOR Damell Dickson - 344-2555 - ddicksan@heraicextra.com “Let me start by telling you this: | have-never used steroids. Period. | don't know how to say it any more clearly than that. Never.” Rafael Palmeiro, Baltimore Orioles hitter before a congressional committee on March 17 Orioles’ Palmeiro suspended 10 days for violating steroids policy Renal onaldBlum PRESS itive for the drugs,he insisted that ingesting them was an accident. “When testified in front of Con- NEW YORK — Rafael Palmeiro ere now Ga | eeeee poked his finger inthe air for emunder oath and told the truth,” he phasis and raised his voice with all said during a telephone conference the indignation of a man falsely call Monday. “Today I am telling accuse the truth again that I did not do _ “Lhave never used steroids. Pe_this intentionally or knowingly.” riod,” he told a congressional The 40-year-old Palmeiro became in March. the seventh player to fail a test On Monday,nearly five months under the toughened major league later, the Baltimore slugger policy that took effect in March, 's -profile criticized by Congress as not Payertobe suspended 10days for being stringent enough. using steroids. On July 15, Palmeiro joined Hank While he didn’t deny testing pos- Aaron, Willie Mays and Eddie thesteroids policy. AP file photo Fans golf with the stars at the Champions Challenge Cae 3,000 hits and 500 homers. Baseball get ey sieSa makes no would not say when the positive Rie who is currently in ninth place on the alltime home test occurred. Without giving specifics, the four-time All-Star left the impression that the banned substance was contained in a supplement that was not prescribed. Hesaid it was an “embarrassing situation” and still did not know what caused the positivetest. ate woe nie mA yess when I went in front of and! testified and I told the truth?” he said. “Why would I do this during a season whereI was going to I'm not a crazy person.” elected to the Hall of Fame were ed. “Really, that's not for me to determine,” he said. “| hope that people look at my whole career and appreciatethatI've given everything thatI've got. ... 1 respect the Hall of Fame,andif they think thatI'm worthy enough,I would be See PALMEIRO, C3 PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME A walk down memory lane Jason Franchuk DAILY HERALD On hole No.5, pro golfer Jim Furyk entertained a Japanese businessman witha tale of time spent in Tokyo. One hole ahead, comedian Bill Murray wasn't telling stories as much as jokes Monday morning. He'd get on anyone and everyone at Thanksgiving Point, where he joined a star-studded Champions Challengefield as one ofits biggest draws. Depending on how manytickets were bought-and-whena fan could'vefollowed, learned and laughed all day with Murray, Furyk, Jack Nicklaus or others for between $3 and $15. Playing with the celebrities, however,is significantly morecostly. Andthe chances are based on having a lot more contacts than the guy at the ticket window. “This is awesome,” Shawn Freeman said as he toured around the course with Murray fornine holes really lucky to be in this group.” Yes, and no, Freeman, who used to workin Utah but is now based in Austin, Texas, was one of 144 amateur golfers of varying abilities to be paired with show-business stars, athletes or golfers. Eventtitle sponsor Nokia chipped in an average of $30,000 tofill out eachof its 20 allotted foursomes. Other groups and corporations split the remaining spots, presumably at cheaper rates to be with lesser knownpros. Tournamentdirector Ken Leister and Nokia officials were hesitant to explain how and why various participants were placed with the professionals. Some wereNokia employees and others were valued clients. Let's just say Freeman and the other Murray-menweren't there because oftheir talents on the course. Not that they cared. See CHALLENGE, C2 AssociatedPressfile photo Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino looks for an openreceiver during second quarteraction in Miamiagainstthe Indianapolis Colts,in this Nov. 10, 1996, photo. Marino surpassedthe 50,000-yard mark in completed passes. FormerDolphins quarterback Marinoto be inducted in Hall of Fame Steven Wine THE ASSOCIATED PRESS [AMI — Asa player, Dan Marino never ae much for discussing the No. 13 always conversation about his recor reer ing games and seasons as a distraction from che games and seasons to come.Reflection could wait. Now,five years into-retirement, Marinois ready to reminisce. This weekendwill be all about memories and achievements as Marinoenters the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with Steve Young, Benny Friedman and Fritz Pollard. “It's a greattimein your life, when you think about all the things that you were able to accomplish,” Marino said.“It's a little bit over- whelming to think that in all the years of the NFL, 80-someyears,I'm oneof the few guysthat’s going to be in the Hall of Fame.That's pretty special.” In his prime with the Miami Dolphins, Marinoalwayswas reluctant to ratehis feats or help put them in perspective. The most prolific passer in NFL history preferred to let his 61,361 yards passing, 420 touch- Owiz fall to Rockies Making the team Seniors EmmaTohara,left, and CamiBrimhallbattle for . possession andtheir place on the team during scrimmages.on Monday. Provo High's first game is scheduled for Aug. 12 against Spanish Fork. Eee ers in Neil K. Warner on Mondaynight to put a damper DAILY HERALD. on the night for the 2,352 fans on hand to watch Orem open up If only the Orem Owlz could a three-game homestand with chase Casper starting Sa.nek pitcher Chaz Roe fro allowed just two the game and get to ROCKIES 7 hits overfive innings t's bullpen, then Owlz 4 and allowed Casperto maybe Orem could rally. wine on ‘on Orem for an But after Casper closer Andrew oe lead, but Oremstill hadits Johnston retired the Owlz in order in the ninth to recordhis 10th oteOwk trailed 7-3 in the save of the year, the Owlz must ighth when Dallas Morris led have ree neree tothe f the inning with a double, but wasn't a good idea. Mark Trumbo hit a groundball Rockies used five pitchers, that hit Morris, who was who combined to strike out nine —_to third,for the out, Brett Orem batters and scatter seven hits as Casper beat the Owlz 7-4 See OWLZ, C2 WWW.HERALDEXTRA.COM ~ CALL 375-5103 TO SUBSCRIBE downthrowsand37 fourth-quarter comebacksdothetalking. But nowthat Marino's willing to wax nostalgic, we learnthat his favorite pass — amongthe 8,358 he threw — cameona trick play Amongthe 242 gameshe played, he singles out a Mondaynight victory 20 years agoagainst the Chicago See MARINO, C5 Orem's Stephen Marek pitches in Monday night's game against Casper. The Owlz lost to the Rockies, 4, MARIO RUIZ Dally Héraic |