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Show pageA8 Friday, Afuv 16, 997 1 Davis County Clipper Jazz rest and relax while waiting to play Houston or Seattle Sonics Ranch Hendricks Spurts Writer hile neither as easy nor as as rabid Ians expected, the I tah Jazz nonetheless eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers Monday to move into the Western Conlerence g linals the strongest position in they've ever enjoyed Now they're asking "who's next The Jazz through the tirst two rounds ol the play oil s have plaved just one game (and one overtime period) beyond the minimum, they still have home court advantage and have plenty ot rest before they 11 the meeting ot the final senes winner semi- - Houston Seattle Houston might have clinched a spot in the conlerence finals Tuesday but lor an impressive win by the Somes in Houston II Houston won in Seattle Thursday, the conference finals will begin Saturday afternoon in the Delta Center However, if Seattle forces a seventh game, the first game ot the conference finals will be Monday night Either way the Jazz will face a team with more games played and less rest and preparation time than themselves in the first of what will be a battle ot teams very familiar with each other The Jazz first made the play oils in 1984 and have been back each ot the 14 years since making it to the finals four times, an average ot nearly once every three seasons The Jazz are playing their fourth conference final series in the last six years and have met both Houston and Seattle in previous finals Houston won 4- -1 in 1994 against a Utah team which had spent itself subduing an inspired Denver team Seattle needed a full seven games to finally eliminate the Jazz with a four point win in Seattle last June Semifinal Game 5 Monday. Stay 12 Jazz 98. I os Angeles Lakers 9.1(014 The Jazz seemed in control Fish for free on June 7 Fishing waters throughout Utah should see plenty of anglers Saturday, June 7, as the Division of Wildlife Resources marks Free one basket and Elden Campbell hit a pair ot free throws for their four points Meanwhile, the Jazz scored of the contest early in the third period with a 13 point lead. 66-- 5 3. bui then went six minutes and IS seconds without scoring a point, and the Lakeis pulled to within a basket ot the lead The Jazz still held a three point lead. 7471, with 6 34 to go in the game, but two free throws and a layup by Shaquille 63' Neal gave L A its first lead since the first quaner. S3 M) However the Lakers were no more able to maintain the ndv antage than the Jazz had been An incredible running lump shot by Brvon Russell tied the score and a John Stockton layup offset a basket bv Jerome kersey to keep the score knotted with about 40 seconds let! in the game The Lakers had a chance to put the game away at the 35 9 mark, but Greg Ostertug made the defensive play ot the game with a marvelous block of a Lddie Jones layup attempt to preserve the tie. ith about 14 seconds to go Karl Malone missed a lump shot and Ostenag grabbed the rebound, but rather than clearing the ball to set up a play. Ostertag tried to go back up with a 'ho: and Nick an Exel took the bull away In a pattern ot w ha: w js to come. Laker coach Del! Ha-'- -' e'ected to turn to IS year old rookie Kobe Bryant tor the last she; ot regulation. but Bryant s .hot came up short and Malone grabbed the rebound as the horn sounded The Jazz had trouble scoring in overtime, but fortunately for them, the Lakers had even more trouble Specifically Bryant had trouble In the five minute extra frame the player of the Laker's future put up three attempts and while they looked to be on line, they all came up woefully short He did get Fishing Day in Lltah. People will not need a fishing license to fish in the state that day. All other regulations found in the 1997 Utah Fishing Proclamation will in effect. Locations where smiles and fish are sure to mix June 7 will be FTurmont Park in Salt Lake City, and Wasatch State Park near Midway, where children will have a chance to catch trout planted in ponds at the parks, using skills learned that day in nine points, six coming front Malone who hit two buskets and two free throws, two tree throws coming from Russell and a single tree throw made by Stoskion Absent tor the game's final drama was Robert Horry who took himself out of the game with 8 51 to go in the third bv try ing to land a punch to Jeff Homacek's lace while referee Hugh Evans looked on O'Neal also exited the contest with about a minute and a half to go in regulation with his sixth foul He finished the game with 23 points. 13 rebounds and five assists, but didn't dominate the Jazz centers as hed been able to against Portland's big men In fact. Ostertag did a Division-sponsore- shots and 10 rebounds "1 thought our guys as well as we van plav ing 38 percent." said in the game played about while shootLaker coach Dell Harris If Robert (Horry) doesn't get thrown, it Shaquille hadn't gotten thrown it. if. if .." Game highlights: Jazz Shooting Fg'7 44 4r. Ft'T 81 f , 3 ptcF 30 8 80 6FE. 3 pt'T 2 1.1 4 Rebounds- 43 Assists 14 Steals' 7. Blocked shots: 6. Turnovers 7. Points. Van Exel 26. O'Neal 23, Jones 11. Bryant 11, Kersey 10 Rebounds- O'Neal O'Neal 13 Assists: 5. Steals- Van Exel 3 Blocked shots. Campbell 3 Playoff record Jazz win senes, 4 Playoff highlights. Sources at 1 - . the NBA office have reportedly confirmed that Karl Malone has, indeed, been voted the league's Most Valuable Player edging out Michael Jordan. The official announcement is expected Sunday with the presentation of the award planned for Monday night at the Delta Center 723-657- 9; 425-354- 7; 836-285- Those who visit one of the 538-471- hatcheries can pick up a free Sport Fishes Of Utah poster," Douglass said. The poster shows 24 of Utahs most popular game fish and provides information about them. For more information about Free Fishing Day contact Douglass at or your regional (801) Division office. 466-392- Randy Hendricks Clipper Sports Writer 538-471- All this could be considered merely a case of "like father, like son. The Buzz parent Minnesota Twins are currently languishing in - Ft1 open daily for public visits, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Three of the hatcheries - Mantua in Box Elder County, and Egan and Loa in Wayne Country - are open by advanced reservation only. Those interested in visiting one of the three hatcheries may make a reservation by calling the following numbers: Mantua Hatchery (801) Egan Hatchery (801) and Loa Hatchery (801) Buzz hover at .500 in win - loss column Rebounds 43 Assists 18 Steals 2. Blocked shots' 9 Turnovers 13 Points: Malone 32, Stockton 24, Russell 22. Rebounds- Malone 20. Ostertag 10. Assists: Stockton 10 Blocked shots: Ostertag 9. Lakers Shooting FgfT 38 6'7f, -- Mammoth Creek, Midway, Springville and Whiterocks - are Inn stores at 2292 S. Highland Dr. in Salt Lake City, or 8925 S. 255 W. in Sandy. For more information contact 7 or Anglers Douglass at Inn at Participants will not need to preregister for the Wasatch Mountain State Park program. For more information contact Park Ranger Dave Stobart at (80 1)654-197Visit a Fish Hatchery Those wanting to see where many of the fish they enjoy catching come from, are encouraged to visit Fishing programs. The Division will host Pathways To Fishing programs at Fairmont Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The park is located at 2245 S. McClelland (1040 E.l. just west of Sugarhouse Angler's Inn store. Pathways To Fishing programs at Wasatch Mountain State Park will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The park is located two miles west of Midway. creditable job with nine blocked Seven of the hatcheries Fountain Green, Glenwood, Kamas, the Fairmont Park program are encouraged to preregister at the Divisions Salt Lake City office, 1594 W. North Temple, or Anglers Pathways To d one of the Divisions 10 fish hatcheries on June 7. The Pathways To Fishing program, which teaches children about fish and how to catch them, takes about 30 minutes to complete, said Phil Douglass, Division aquatics education coordinator. The program is free and open to children under age 14. Fishing rods and reels will be provided or people can bring their own. Those wanting to participate in The Salt Lake Buzz seem to take to the middle ground. Thirty nine games into their Pacific Coast League season, the Buzz have won 19, and lost 20 They're in the middle of the pack in the PCL's the cellar of the American League's Central Division and are six and a half game off the pace. Despite the upheaval, several Jon Shave continues his torrid hitting with a .333 average tied with Stahoviak for third best on the team. Shave has hit safely in 21 of his last 22 games and has more than one hit in 12 of the 21. His 18 game hitting streak earlier this season tied him with Raabe Buzz players are playing well on a for the Buzz Northern Division four games behind leader Edmonton. They consistent basis. baseman Third Pedro Castellano is tied with former Buzzinan Brian Raabe for second For example, the Buzz had a super series against the slumping Las Vegas Stars winning three of four games and outscoring their in the league in batting average at The Buzz' leading home run hitter is Castellano with seven followed by Ryan Radmanovich with six. Castellanos slugging percentage of .615 is easily the club best. Veteran Salt Lake second base-ma- n Mitch Simon is currently third in the league in stolen bases seem determined to lose one game for every game they win. hosts .385. Castellano had a 10 game hitting streak snapped Saturday, but has still hit safely in 15 of his m the process. But Salt 29-1- 3 last 17 games. Lake then lost three of the next with 10. The Buzz host four games this week against Edmonton, and welcome Tucson for a four game set beginning May 20 with a series at Tacoma in between. Salt Lake has 16 home dates in June with 12 of the first 16 games of the month at Franklin Quest Field. Darrin Jacksons .344 average four games to Colorado Springs to level out again. The Buzz did capture a 17-- decision against the Sky Sox in game three of the set, but lost one game by a 13-- count and blew a five run lead in the finale to lose is second best on the team behind Castellano. He had a 13 game streak come to an end on the 6 recent road trip as well. Jackson had eight multiple hit games during the streak and hit his first home run of the year May 8. 1 8-- mark. e v'J,,V 4.' SCIMWiNN If you think spring fever is conta- gious, expose yourself to Schwinn Cycle Madness, A.A.U. Champs The sickest deals This group of players from the Bountiful High area recently won the A A U Spring Fling League for next year's 8th graders The league was made up of 12 area high schools Front row, left John LaFrance, Drop by ever on the best bikes made. 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