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Show 82 DAILY ‘ a oc Nelson, Picard elected to Hall of Fame ietee HERALD | eo 6pm. eS Gail Miler Field from Vietnam War veteran to three-time major champion,finally got his due Wednesday when he was elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame. “Of all the awards, nothing can top this,” Nelson said. Nelson was elected on the PGA Tour ballot by get- day working from the law office of attorney Rebert Ekstrand, who represents dozens of uncharged lacrosse players. Nextel Cup pole qualifying 6:30/p.m. SPD Golf Asian Open 7am. ice PGA, Houston Open 2 p.m. USA the courtroom, has said he still hopes to link a third man to the alleged attack. He did not return calls Wednesday seeking comment about thateffort, or 5 p.m. ESPN2 about peace by Durham police Tuesday night of 7 p.m. 960 AM District Attorney Mike Nifong, who has not granted interviews in weeks and said Tuesday he planned to make no comments about the case outside Major League Baseball ting 65 percentof the vote, the minimum required. Hewill be inducted Oct. 30 at the World Golf Vil- Tampa Bay at Boston eein St. Augustine,Fla., along with the late Henry Picard, selected through the veteran's category; and Vijay Singh, who deferred his induction after being elected last year. That will bring.membership in the Hall of Fame to 112. But he was passed overas U.S.captain the last four times, with the PGA of America opting for Tom Lehman for this year's matches. “This honoris so far greater than that,” Nelson said, “I don't relate the two things. This has to do with my career. The Ryder Cup captain has to do with three or four people deciding who doesthat for the year.” Picard, who died in 1997, won 26 times on the PGA Tour,including the 1938 Masters and the 1939 PGA Championship. Helater became a teacher, with Hall of Famer Beth Daniel amonghis pupils. Noonewaselectedfrom the International ballot, with Jumbo Ozaki heading the list with 46 percent of the vote. Aninductee from the Lifetime Achievement category is expected later this spring. College Football Seligmann’s and Finnerty’s dorm rooms. Radio Road Racing Baseball TCU at BYU Nelson's election came in his 11th year on the PGA Tour ballot, and in many respects,it was overdue. He won the PGA Championship twice and the 1983 U.S. Open at Oakmont,joining Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson andSeveBallesteros as the only playersto’ capture three majorsin the 1980s. Nelson played on three Ryder Cup teams,posting a 9-3-1 record and becoming the only playerto go 5-0 in a Ryder Cup. Armstrong preparing to run N.Y. marathon ROME,Ga. — Look out, New York. Lance is ready finished herplaying career at Utah State, where she played in 17 games starting 16. Dixonoriginally started hercollegiate career at BYU whereshe competed in 24 of25 gamesas a freshman,tallying two torun. Lance Armstrong told The Associated Press on goals and twoassists. Dixon also played at BYU in 2000 and '04 before transferring to Utah State. She served an LDS church mission to Johannesburg, South Africa, from Juneof '02 to Decemberof'03. , Dixon holds a'U.S. Soccer Federation D coaching license and she has also been asked to be onthe state ODPcoaching staff. In her final year at Utah State she did an internship with the Aggie coaching staff doing individual training with goal keepers. June 5-9, World Cup Academy, 9 a.m, to noondaily for youth 8-12, 1-4 p.m. daily for youth 13-18. Early ae registration (before May21)is $90. After May sexual assault accused him of raping her in his campus apartment April 9. Walkertold police he had consensual sex with the woman. The Cache County attorney’sofficefiled a formal charge against Walker on Wednesday. He was for misdemeanorpossession of marijuana. Officers respondingto a call about the smell of marijuana went to the room of Utah State receiver Dionte’ Holloway and found a small amountof the drug in the room, Utah Statepolice Lt. Shane Sessions said. Officers had seen Walker leaving the room and wentto his room after speaking with Holloway Walker also smelled of marijuana and was cited, Ses- sions said. Neitherplayer was takeninto custody Utah State coach Brent Guy issued a statement Wednesday saying Walker and Holloway had been dismissed from the team for unspecified team rules passes for 653 yards andsix touchdowns and had 96 carries for 328 yards. Holloway caught10 passes for 194 yards in six gameslast fall. Local Colleges Wolverines hire assistant coach UVSC soccer coach Brent Anderson has hired Rachelle Dixonhashis assistant coach. Dixonjust ther going to be dismissed by the D.A.or gototrial.” Cotter represents Collin Finnerty, who along with fellow sophomore Reade Seligmann was indicted Monday oncharges offirst-degree rape, sexual offense and kidnapping. Each posted $400,000 bond after their pre-dawnarrests early Tuesday, and both werereleased within hours. Schoolofficials have declined to say whetherit planstodisciplineeither of the players, although they have notedthe university has historically suspended students charged with a felony. Cotter said Wednesdaythat Finnerty, of Garden City, N.Y., has left Durham,although he wouldn’t Ma STER.STROKES = ul a 1 \ c u Path Drill Golers in swing who suffer frony an out path can quickly get a {permanent correction with the fob | lowing drill on the target line. Placea ¢am a lingephate water hte 1S «aches : tonight at Larry H. Miller Park. The Horned Frogs,(22-16 overall, 9-1 Mountain West) take on the Cougars(15-20, 34) tonight at 7 p.m. The two teams haveplayedoncethis year, with TCUwinning 94 at the Preseasons MWCTournament TCU's pitch- ROUNDUP a) Federer, who has never reached the semifinals at MonteCarlo,is preparing for next month's French Bickerstaff contemplates stepping down as coach CHARLOTTE,N.C. — Charlotte coach Bernie Bickerstaff acknowledged before the Bobcats’ season finale against Philadelphia on Wednesdaynight that he’s seriously considering stepping down as coach to becomethe team’s full-time general manager. Bickerstaff has held bothroles since he was hired by the expansion team three years ago. The Bobcats went 18-64 in their inaugural season, and were 25-56 before the gameagainst the 76ers. Asked if that would be his final game as coach, Bickerstaff appeared torn. “I would be wrong if I said I hadn't thought about it,” Bickerstaff said. “There's been some thought that this could be the last game. Butit's not that big an issue to me becauseit’s not that important.” Bickerstaff said he'll makea final decision after the season when he's calmed downemotionally. e Mort ISON, PiOwe sett forfor NBA draft THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SPOKANE,Wash. — GonzagaAll-America A great day for Adam, a great day for our basketball program andme person- ally,” Few said. “It's the right decision because he behingthe ball) Using a 5 or 6 iron hit some practice balls (ott a tee) without hittingthe bor: declared for the NBA draft Wednesd: Ms his andhis family went about ittheright war t's what get line. This drill works well because if you revert back to. your old) outside-in swing you'll instantly know at when. vou knock the bottle over. Miss the ottle and youwill imme- The6-foot-8 floppyhaired, mustachioed forward, who led DivisionI in scoring last season at 28.1 - points per game,is a diabet- eemore: powerful beil : 2 KeithLyford So Top 100 Teacher (js satedby Golf Magazine! bap his future health prospects was factorin his decision. “It's a great process so far.It’s been fun,Dut T've decided to try to take my game tothe next level and diately see a. stra : 4 in San Diego. BYU/UVSC ers average Federer humbled Alberto Martin of Spain 6-0, 6-1 in 46 minutes, while Nadal beat Jean-Rene Lisnard of Monaco6-4,6-1 to extend his yearlong winning streak on clay to 38 matches. Forward Adam Morrison tle on either thebackswing or follow-through: You'll feel what iv ts ike to deliver the club to the ball fromthe insideinsteadof across thetar The league-leading TCU Horned Frogs, whosepitching staff leads the nation in strikeouts,will play a three-game series against BYU beginning MONTECARLO,Monaco — Top-ranked Roger Federer and defending champion Rafael Nadalcruised into the third roundof the Monte Carlo Masters with straight set wins Wednesday.GuillermoCoria,a finalist the last three years, had to save four match points NBA TCU baseball; Ul I SC SO Federer, Nadal ease into third round players charged DURHAM, N.C. — Anattorneyfor one of two Duke University lacrosse players charged with rapinga stripper at a team party on Wednesday strongly rejected anysort of deal with prosecutors, roclaiming again his client's innocence. “| don’t think there is any chancein hell that there will be a guilty plea,” attorneyBill Cottersaid, “I can't Posters, schedules and baseball cards will be autographed during the session following the game. , Marshall Kay had three 28strikeouts apse TCU is scheduled to start Jake Arrieta (8-3, 2.38 ERA)against BYU’s Mitch Woolf (0-1, 9.00) in tonight's game, There willbe a fireworks show following the baseball game. Arrieta averages 10.7 strikeouts a game, whileteammates Brad Furnish andSamDemel, average 12.0 and 11.7 strikeouts, respectively. Furnish (3-5, 4.01) is scheduled to pitch against BYU'sJesse Craig (3-5, 3.43) in Friday’s game, which also begins at 7 p.m. andwill be televised on B : Saturday'sfinale starts at 1 p.m. Saturdayis Father/Son Dayat the Park for fathers and sons to bringtheir ball and gloves toplay a short session goals, Drew Shunway,Tyler Monteath, Dan Cole and Jordan Theurer had twoeach and Josh Austin and Zach Davis scored DBYU/UVSC softball: The UVSC onegoal apiece. softball team hopes to get back Shunwayadded three assists into the win column today when. while Austin, Kay, Mark Prithe Wolverines play BYU at moschand Curtis Salmon had Gail Miller Field at 6 p.m. oneassist each. This is the first meeting between the two schools this sea- _» BYU track: Cougar senior son. UVSC has yet to beat BYU Mandy Kelly Lonsway has been in softball. named the Mountain West ConThe Wolverines (13-29) are ference Men's and Women's comingoff a doubleheader Outdoor Track and Field Athloss at SUU on Tuesday. BYU letes of the Week. (30-14) swept a twinbill at Utah Lonswayset a BYU school State on Tuesday and has eight _recordin the pole vault on her players hitting over .300. wayto the individual title at the Y Invitational in Provolast D BYU lacrosse: BYU beat So-: weekend. Her vault of 13 feet, noma State 13-7 in lacrosseon 5.25 inches is the secondbest in Wednesday afternoon in Provo. MWChistory andthe best this The Cougarsled 7-2 at the season by four inches.It also half, then outscored visiting So- currently ranks eighth in the of catch following the game. noma 6-5 in the secondhalf. nation. No. 7 train to Queens to see Mar- Across town, Johnny Damon is cheered every time he comes to the plate at Yankee Stadium. Hecut his hair and shaved off his beard, buthe'sstill playing suspiciously Attorney: No plea dealfor one of two tell you about (everybody), but my client's case is ei- violations. Walkerplayed in nine gameslastfall as a freshman,starting thelast two. He completed 53 of 76 tinez pitch. Before he signed a $53 million contract with the Mets, they probablydidn’t even know he was nearing a career milestone. Open — the only GrandSlam event he hasn't won. “I've had some fast'games,but that one has to be in the top three,” Federer said. “I warmed up several times, waiting to go on court. OnceI started, I found. myself 6-0 up in 20 minutes.It was incredible. “I couldn't have played anybetter... almost.” Duke Rape Case Shea Stadium. They came to cel- interview. “I've been training some,but I wouldn't call to beat Paul-Henri Mathieu 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4. July 24-28, Advanced Academy, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for girls 14-18. Early bird registration (before July 10, $175. After July 10, $195.for girls ages 14-18. July 31-Aug. 1, Mini-Wolverine FUNdamentals Academy, 9-11 a.m.daily for youth 4-7. Early bird registration (before July 21) $40. Forquestions on this year's UVSC soccer camps, call 801-863-7495. scheduled to appear Thursday in Ist District Court. Walker was also cited by campus police Monday Cougars host 4 p.m.daily, for intermediate and advanced players ages 13-18. Early bird registration (before June 18)is $70. After June 18, $85. edro Martinez was on the mound the other night in New York, which was enough to attract some 13,000 walk-ups to it serious. It’s just something to fill a void in mylife after I quit competing as a professional cyclist.” Armstrong, preparingfor his first marathon, retired from cycling after winning an unprecedented seventh straight Tour de Francelast year, Tennis yearsold. Cost is $30. FAN LOYALTY STRETCHES ONLY SO FAR ebrate win No. 200 for one of the best pitchers in the game. Twoseasons ago, the samefans wouldn't have paid $2 to take the Before committing to becomea full-timecyclist, June 26-27, Goalkeeper/Strikers camp, 9 a.m. to LOGAN — Utah State quarterback Jerod Walker was charged Wednesday with aggravated sexual assault, then kicked off the team laterin the day. Walker,19, was arrested last week after a woman Wednesdaythat he plans to compete in the New York City Marathon on Nov.5. “Wewere looking at the Chicago Marathon,but a conflict arose with the date, and New York seems to fit our schedule better,” Armstrong said in a telephone Armstrong competed in triathlons as a teenager. He indicated he has noplans to run marathons or enter triathlons professionally, at least not at this time. D UVSC summer soccer camps announced: UVSC soccer coach Brent Andersonwill conductDe soccer camps through out the summer. They May12,Skills Camp,from 6-8 p.m. regoii 4-13 21 Utah State quarterback charged with 4pm. whether his client has been ‘Seligmann and his father spent much of Wednes- Television Larry Nelson, overlooked as a Ryder Cup captain and often forgotten despite his remarkable journey —F 2 ne eee lo say ON THE AIR 2 ee, | EES eSy Peony Up senior season for achance to be a lottery pick. Dep way q he wants todoandheis readyforit. He's goingto ic and said uncertainty over ton.But it remains to be Khermycreerasabas- ketball player,” Morrison said at a campus news conference. Morrison saidhe hada verbal agreement “etched in stone” with Chicago-based agent MarkBartelstein, who also represents former Gonzaga stars Dan Dickau and Blake Stepp, and Bulls guard Jannero Pargo, brother of Gonzaga’s Jeremy Pargo. That agreement means Morrison will not be able to change his mind and return for his senior year. The West Coast Conferwe player of the year, lorrison edged Duke’s uJ. Redick for this year’s national scoring title. He finished second to Redick for the Naismith and John R. Wooden Awards for college basketball's player of the year. Gonzaga coach Mark Few said his staff andteam were “ecstatic” for Morrison. “This truly isa great day. be a great playerat the next level.” * Morrison surpassed the college accomplishments of Gonzaga great John Stock- seen if he can have the same impact on the NBA,as critics have complained about his defense and downplayed his passing and rebounding abilities. Theenodott Mor son can shoot, ing nearly 50 percent ofhis shots, including 43percent of 3-pointers, even with defend_ers hanging all over him. _D Cal's Powe declares for _—_draft: Leon Powereceived positive news about his surgically repaired left knee, and that was exactly what California's star forward needed to finally makea decision about his future. Powedeclared for the NBA draft on Wednesday but does not plan to sign with an agent immediately, giving him the option to return to the Golden Bears for his junior season. “My family and I thought this was the best decision right now, to make myself eligible for the draft without hiring an agent,” Powe said _in a statement released the school. “I want to leave all of my options open.” like the guy who broke Yankee hearts whenhe hit two key home runs — including a grand slam — to help the Red Sox beat New York in Game of the 2004 American League championshipseries. Allis forgiven. And the wounds seem to be healing quickly in Boston,too,over the $52 million signing oftheir centerfielder. “| knowI'll always be remembered for Game7 to help get us to the World Series and I know I’m also going to be remembered for jumpingsides,” Damon said after hissigning. Game7, maybe. But these aren’t yourfather's Red Sox anymore, either. Heck,they're not even your older brother's. Eighteen months after wining the World Series, only 13 of the 51 players who took the field in Red Sox uniforms in 2004 werestill in the organization whenspring training began. Babe Ruth's trade to the Yankees invoked a cursethatlasted for morethan 80 years. Damon's departure,after a brief sputter of ” protest from Red Sox fans, now drawslittle more than a yawn. Even Red Sox fans don't really seem to care whois wearingtheir uniform these days. “Most fans todaydon’t really rememberthe time that when you were a Dodger you were a Dodger forever,”said Robert Passikoff, whoruns Brand Keys, a New York companythat surveys fan loyalty. “You're dealing with the bionic consumerofthe 21st century. These guysrealize that it is a business. They maynotlikeit, but they understandthatthis is how the gameis now played.” Red Sox fans certainly understandit. The revolving door both in and outof Fenway Park in recentyears includesplayerslike Martinez, Damon, Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs, NomarGarciaparra and Manny Ramirez. But ask Boston fans how much they love the Red Sox today, and the answeris the same as when Carl Yastrzemskiand Ted Williams spenttheir entire years in Boston uniforms. Lose a Clemens or Martinez or gain a Ramirez or David Wells,it doesn’t matter as longas the Green Monsterremains in left field and opening day is still in April. In Bostonit’s simply an opportunity to sell new jerseys. Fans there are ranked No. | on the Brand Keys Sports Loyalty Index, an annual survey of 14,000 fans that charts the intensity of a fan’srelationship with his or her team. The Yankees aren't far behind at No.3, while the Mets make the top 10. All have something in common — they have enough money toreload at any time. And that makes aneones to both forgive and isyou lose a popular player it all depends on how manyother popular players a team has that fans can bondto,” Fassikoff said. “If it’s the Red Sox or Yankees, there's a fair roster of guys that people still like.” Surprisingly enough, the YanKees have two home grown prospects who have made careers in the Bronx. Bernie Williams is in his 16th year as a Yankee, and Derek Jeter his 11th. Still, there are so many players Martinez tect the second pitcher to get his 200th win as a Met, but who remembers the first? That would be Orel deepal who sperit a year late career money witht! Mets but probably now wishes he would have been able to celebrate that See DAHLBERG, B4 |