Show Page 8 — Thn Herald Journal Logan Utah Friday August 28 1996 ( Kuchar Garcia Mac names keeps passing big collide at amateur ST LOUIS (AP) — While he chases ROCHESTER NY (AP) — Roger Maris' home run record Mark McGwire's name keeps getting linked with baseball’s greatest sluggers let down Spain and Europe if he doesn't win” Kuchar said It's not that big yet We’re just two kids going at it’ It'i Europe vs USA all over again — minus the patriotic fervor To defend his US Amateur The St Louis Cardinals first baseman Garcia knocked out Danny golf tide Matt Kuchar had to get Green of Jackson Tran 3 and 2 to reach the final eight Kuchar’s college —" at past British Amateur champion Sergio “El Nino” Garcia in today's pivotal quarterfinal match The Spanish star who won the British Amateur in June and is 19-- 0 in match play this year is sure of one thing: “If I don't play my best I'm not going to beat him” Kuchar ended both his match-pla- y elimination matches Thursday on the 13th hole “It is my lucky number — it's funny that it's worked out this way" he sad after crushing Bert Atkinson of Charleston SC 6 and 5 Earlier he beat Matthew Sagbo of Clearwater Flabby (he same margin Kuchar doesn't expect the tussle with Garcia to be lopsided “Most likely it will be a great battle" he said “I'm guessing Georgia Tech Bryce Molder beat Puerto Rico’s Mauricio Muniz In the other quarterfinals Sean Knapp of Oakmont Pa takes on Tom McKnight of Galax Vs and Bill Lunde of Henderson Nev faces Landry Mahan of Richardson Texas Kuchar has played just 37 holes in his three matches has never fallen behind and thinks he's improving with each outing “This year things are really clicking' the Lake May Fla hole” said “I from do feel United States lost the Ryder Cup more confident I feel like Fm playing a little better than last yeacA Garcia is aiming for a rare dou- course in 1993 Kuchar said the ic duel won’t cany any extra weight “I don't think I’m going to let down the United Stales if I don't win I don't think he’s going to ble Just four players have won the British and US amateur titles in the same year — Harold Hilton in 1911 Robert T Jones Jr in 1930 W Lawson Little Jr in both 1934 and 1933 and Robert B Dickson in 1967 to the last Although mindful that the to Europe on Oak Hill's East trans-Atlant- The latest link to the past came Wednestwo-ru- n day night when he hit a home run off Florida Marlins rookie Justin Speier That made McGwire only the third playerii NL history to hit that many b and the first since Ralph a 309-fo- pled on three birdies on the back nine to oust Andy Miller son of 1973 US Open champion Johnny Miller 4 and 3 Moider's next opponent is Hank Kuehne of McKinley Texas who it’s going longer than 13 It should be very even all the way leads the mqjor leagues with 34 home runs and it seems like every one is some sort of milestone Willie Mays Ken Griffey Jr die refer- - ot in 1949 ifa lmnt l nfhit milfStWM? McGwire didn't know what to make of it 1 “Almost every home run I do something and I'm not aware of it” he said “Obviously it’s a thrill but to have a real concrete answer I'd probably have to answer it in a few horns But I won't see you guys” That's been the McGwire mantra all sea- - McGwire said claiming to be unaware of the record “Anytime you get mentioned with a Hall of Famer like that Brown Continued from Page 6 verbal He is still Demario Brown but his responsibilities are greater now” Wted as a team by in Smithfield softball seeking teams The Smithfield softball is also in need of eight teams to play league in two-pitc-h on Wednesday nights from Sept 9 to Oct 7 The fee u $160 and interested parties should contact Bruce Allen at 363-3709 Academy triathlon Sports The Marlins will be Sports Academy hosting a triathlon Saturday Aug 29 at 7 am at the Sports Academy ami Racquet Club The triathlon consists of a 5--K run bike course and a 300-yar- d swim Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each categoAll proceeds go towards ry Each participant will receive a free the Sports Academy Marlins swim team For more information please contact the Sports Academy at 16-mi- le irt his Brown is looking forward to the challenge of being aleader “I’m impressed wife fee leader- ship and the work ethic he shows” USU head coach Dave Arslanian said “He's as good a running back as I've had the opportunity to be around” During his career he has mark nine eclipsed the 100-yar-d times in fee last 12 games He is averaging 33 yards per carry during his career at USU and is fifth on fee career rushing TD list wife 18 Labor Day and fall baseball “Demario is fee premier The Rocky Mountain School of Baseball will conclude its 1998 son with an open Labor Day Tournament Sept 4 5 and 7 in Farming-to- n and Bountiful There will be six age divisions: 9-II 12 13 14 and 13-year olds The fell season will begin Sept 12 and conclude Oct 17 The league will consist of teams along the Wasatch Front playing doubleheaoers 11 12 13 14 on Saturday There will be seven age divisions: 9-6 For a brochure or more information call Dennis at and 8 10 16 i 10 at-ba- single-seas- home run on record with his 18th relegating die likes of Richie Allen (1970) Ted Simmons (1979) Jack dark (1987) and Ron Gant (1996) to also-ra- n status — On June 30 he tied Reggie Jackson’s 1969 record for homers before die All-St- ar break with No 37 a 472-fo-ot upper-dec- k shot off the Kansas City Royals' Glendon Reach Asked about the significance McG- wire had a answer: “I don't three-wor-d Pressed for more he offered: “It really doesn't matter” — In July he became the fastest player to reach 40 homers in both games (90) and (281) zooming ahead of Maris' pace in 1961 And with his 44th n he also broke the team run record by Mize that had stood since 194a — Last week McGwire became the first player to have three consecutive seasons when he homered in both ends of a at-ba- ts The first big name to be linked with ball’s greatest modern-da- y slugger this son was Mays On April 4 McGwire tied Mays' 1971 record for consecutive home run games to open the season with four "Well I'm glad I’m in the company with him" Valloy briefs 30-hom-er w Busch Stadium run- N Again the victim was poor Ruth who had seasons in 1920-2- 1 consecutive and 1927-2- 8 — TWo days later on Aug 22 McGwire set a major league record with 162 homers over three consecutive seasons Ruth who hit 161 from 1926-2- 8 again took a back seat The rest of the way there's no shortage of mileposts No 33 would be the most in the NL since Hack Wilson hit 36 in 193a No 36 would tie Wilson's NL record No 37 would break it No 38 would match his output from last season and tie him again wife Hank Greenberg and Jimmie Foxx for thud on the season list No 39 would put him behind only Maris and Ruth No 60 would tie Ruth's 1927 record which stood for 34 years before Maris came akmg and hit 61 in 1961 Everybody it seems is rooting for him to come through in the Cardinals' final 29 games “I can't imagine anybody being strong as he is emotionally” Marlins manager Jim Ley land said “I’ve watched his concentration and dedication and it is unbelievable what this man is doing “I want him to break it” Of course McGwire is taking it one long ball at a time it’s an honot” — On May 8 he put Ruth in his rear-vieminor hitting his 20th home run to become the fastest player in major league history to reach 400 homers McGwire got there in — 128 fester than Ruth 4726 ts McGwire set a record j of home runs before June 1 with No 23 breakfog fee mark set by Griffey last year — On June 3 he made a mockery of the er single-seaso- “I hear it from everybody” McGwire h a sto thi hit yo sai dn loi an in Q th 4 1 an m h tit a w b w said “Let’s just have fun You guys in the media and all of America let's see what er doubleheader at New York because the coaches wanted to see fee other backs in action “Sitting wu hard" Brown said "At first I was upset and wanted to get out there but I realize what fee coaches were doing” He also missed last Saturday’s n scrimmage wife a sore hip promised Brown “will be ready to go” for the aeason opener Sept 5 against Utah There wouldn't be a big push to find a back up for Brown had Melvin Blue stuck around Blue filled in for Brown during his iqjury and found plenty of playing time after that rushing for 741 yards (feud most in fee Big West) and nine TDs But he transferred to Cal State North-ridfor his senior year The running back spot also took two more blows this sum- Eric-so- ge Sophomore Thmnr Johnson rushed for 2 son was ruled academically inel- ning back in the conference if not the entire west or anywhere as far as I'm concerned" Ericson igible Senior transfer Marcelle Williams diagnosed with said “He is very very good What else can I say” Brown had to min most of the scrimmages during spring offense is n one-bac- k offense but we are going to (day two three and even four running backs throughout the course of decisions on whoi is going to ired- shirt and who is not If Emmett or any other freshman can help us win on Saturday then they are going to be on the field For a true freshman he is doing really well He is physically mature can fee year” Ericson said “We are still making our decision on who they will be” Redshirt freshman John 192) will be one of than Roberts led all rushers in last Saturday’s scrimmage wife 49 yards on 10 carries and scored twice He was also the top n ning back during spring drills “The competition level is high Roberts (3-i- a block big guys and haa good instincts running fee ball” Despite losing three starting offensive linemen from a year between the running backs ago Brown feels the Aggie behind Demario we’re making offense will be just fine in 98 “This unit plays together as a each other better” Roberts said “I’m looking forward to team" Brown sauL “Last year we had too many individuals’ up into that No 2 not" John Roberts has been very Ericson is pleased with the consistent” Ericson said “John entire running back squad Roberts is going to play a lot of Brown Roberts and Solosabal football for ns this year" didn’t miss a workout this sumJunior college transfers Damon mer with strength coach Kim Moore 1 Sword Moore was also in Logan 207) and Joe Soios-ab1 most of the summer 209) will add depth “We like to talk about our tunFreshman Emmett White could also see some playing time ning backs as the physical leaden “Damon is improving a great of fee team” Ericson said They dad” Ericson sud “He hurt his may cany the ball five plays in a wrist in spring which slowed row and take poundingl When him down Hewill help us they are not carrying Ibu ball “Joe is physically our they will have to block a big player In the light room he strong linebacker or defensive 1 al (3-1- (3-1- tremendous ability end So they need to be fee physical leaders of die team” “We haven ’t made any hard 17-1- 13-1- (433)733-366- 2 Stangs Weekly Aggie athlete TV show Channel 12 will air a weekly TV show called “Meeting the Challenge" which will run every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 9 am and then at 3 pm and will spotlight a USU athlete or coach On Tues- day and Thursday the show which is hosted by Shane Buck will air at 7 pm and then at 10 pm “Skill-wis- e Mountain Crest is very tough" he said “They’re by far the strongest team we’ve played Preston hosting BMX racing Practice at the Preston BMX track located at the Industrial Park day on 8th West is Thursday from 6-- 9 pm Race days are Friday at 7 pm The inexpensive sport continues to grow across the nation to be a part 9 of it or just for more information cadi die track at (208) Mercury Houston was 1 against “I think we all had really good looks at the basket I know I did For some reason we couldn't throw a pea in the ocean tonight” Michele Timms had nine points 3-- Smithfield City will be accepting registrations for a fell youth bas ketball league from Aug 17 through Sept 3 Fees are $10 per player and is open to boys and giris in glides 6 The six game season will start mid Sept For more info call Curt at 363-383-- 80 Fall softball at Bridgerland Park A men's open division will be offered on Tuesday nights at Bridgerland Park with a e guarantee — two each night Home run rule is four plus and entry fees are $233 The deadline is Sept 3 and games start Sept 8 For more info call 730-987-7 Adult Fall basketball league to begin Registration for fall basketball leagues continues through Sept 3 and play begins Sept 14 The league consists of a six game schedule and cost is $143 per team Monday’s are Six Foot and Under Tuesday VAmerican Wednes-day's-Opand Saturday’s-Indu-s trial (nights Thursday have already changed once and could change again depending on interest) For more info call Larry Jacobsen at 732-36- Wall netted the Cats' second be worried about why we kept than to 34 points” 832-372- Smithfield fall basketball league Sky View 2 Fremont 1 At Plain City the Bobcats got goals from Mickey Folsom and Melissa Wall and survived a strong second half push by the hosts to improve to 3--0 on the season Folsom’s goal came unassisted in fee game's sixth minute while and five assists including the pass to Gillom for fee final! ket and Michelle Griffiths had tand 11 rebounds and rebounding turned the tide for the Mercury although Cooper was of a different mind “Absolutely nothing that the Phoenix Mercury did was the reason we played as we did” Cooper said “They should be worried about their offense they should The Comets shot only 32 percent to the Mercury’s 34 percent and Phoenix had a 41-3- 2 edge in rebounds 21-1- 6 in fee first half when they came from eight points down to lead 9 at halftime after Timms hit four jumpers — one a — without a miss during a 13-- 8 run that allowed the Mercury to catch up In fee second half Lamb hit a juniper to send Houston to a 5 lead wife 7:44 left In fee final 4:43 there were three more lead changes and two ties “It wu a war out there” Mercury forward Bridget Pettis said “You can tell this wu a championship game because everyone wu playing 100 percent” 33-2- 12-fo- ot 46-4- en hard sa Foster for their clutch performances Bonneville 5 Logan 1 At Washington Harare Raqnel Ellis scored the Grizzlies’ lone goal as Logan lost its second on straight game and fell to the year With the win Bonneville (3-remained tied wife Mountain Crest and Sky View at dm top of the Region 4 standings push” midway through the final period “We got a little rattled when the hard push but we and were able to with-sa-id 1- -2 0) Now Knock About 37 Off Costs Closing nXjln Qedit save with USU Community Union's half percent ortg-Incrtlon lee and tower closing f costs (fee more you borrow the I I more you save Y Most other lenders have a lull one purem boosting their costs about 37 higher them fee QecUt Union's (based on a survey of $130000 borrowed at 5 leading area lenders the half percent origination fee applies to loans of 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Punt Pass and Kick in Logan gled out defenders Kelly Fowas-ni- k Sydnee Parkinson and Melis- Seven different Bobcats have now recorded goals on the yeat The Silver'Wolves (Q-3-) scored their lone goal during what SV head coach Jim Maples termed “a £F 31 Mortgage Closing Cost Comparison? Origination ‘ sass Fto $1300 350 49 436 86 40 IBapart 12-1- Fall youth basketball iSsfe' $660 ago feoffee Willow Park will host the annual Punt Pass and Kick competition for ages 5 and on Saturday Oct 3 at 10 am Players may register at the event For more info call Tom Weyerts at 750-987-7 8-- 11 score off an assist from Lyndy Goodsell 17 minutes later M 1W 75 leagues A six game schedule will begin Sept 19 for the youth basketball leagues this fall Three different age coups are offered and coaches need to be at a meeting Sept 12 at 12 am where rules rotten and schedules will be distributed Volunteer coaches are needed The participation fee is $20 per person and registration starts Aug 10 goes through the 29th For more info call the Logan Parks and Rec Center at 730-987-7 n0 !!!!!!!69 !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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