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Bias' death leads to national war on drugs
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) The shocking drug-related death of basketball star Len Bias could have repercussions far beyond the University of Maryland campus. , Members of Congress and sports personalities, including Bias’ coach, Lefty Driesell, have proposed a national “war on drugs,” while renewed proposals for a reevaluation of collegiate athletics have come from across the nation. Calls to a national cocaine hotline increased by more than 40 percent after the Maryland state medical examiner announced Tuesday that Bias, a superbly conditioned 22-year-old athlete, had died of cocaine intoxication less than two days after being drafted by the NBA champion Boston Celtics. One of Bias’ prospective Celtic teammates, Kevin McHale, said the All-American’s death has made him willing to undergo drug testing. And McHale has urged the National Basketball Association Players
Carlton still is available PHILADELPHIA (AP) Carlton is to win the 319th game of his career, he’ll have to do it for a team other than the Philadelphia Phillies. On Wednesday, after 22 seasons 14 with the Phillies and four Cy Young awards, the 41-year-old lefthander was given his unconditional release. Phillies President Bill Giles, nearly in tears on several occasions while making the announcement, said he had tried to talk Carlton into retiring. When Carlton insisted he could still win, Giles reluctantly sent him packing. “He still thinks he can pitch and win. ... But I was convinced that it was not in the best interest of the Phillies for him to continue pitching for us,” Giles said. “The decision was mine,” Giles said. Carlton has won 318 games, 10th on the all-time list and 6th in National League history. But Giles said the veteran left-hander was released because the Phillies felt he can no longer pitch effectively in the major leagues. “It has been 14 memorable and remarkable years,” Giles said.“ The greatest left-handed pitcher in Phillies history and one of the greatest pitchers of all time will no longer be pitching in Philadelphia. “I want to thank Steve for all he’s done for the Phillies and for Philadelphia.” Carlton was not at the news conference, maintaining the stony silence with the media imposed some eight years ago because of alleged references to his personal life by writers. But in a tape played to fans at Veterans Stadium prior to the Phillies’ game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday night, Carlton said he felt he still can pitch. “It’s unfortunate it came down to these circumstances to where it was a difficult decision for Bill Giles to make. I still have goals to accomplish and still can pitch effectively,” he said. Carlton also thanked Giles and wished his teammates luck. “In conclusion, my deepest thanks to you, great fans, in the city of Philadelphia for all the great memories and support you have given me and my family over the last 14 years. Thank you end God bless you.” gpitchinl coach Claude Osteen didn’t eispute Giles’ decision, but said he still had a feeling deep down that left-hander could win some games. “I had hoped that he’d be given to the All-Star break (July 15),” said Osteen. “There is nothing I can do to defend his last five starts. In his last 15 1-3 innings, Carlton has allowed 31 hits, 23 earned runs, walked 15 and struck out 14 with a 13.53 ERA. For the season, Carlton is 4-8 with a 6.18 ERA and has issued 45 walks in 83 innings. Giles described Carlton as unemotional when the president told him of the release. “I think h knew it was coming. He didn’t say a whole lot other than that he could still pitch.” Besides his 318 victories, Carlton’s accomplishments include a National League-record 3,982 strikeouts, second only to Nolan Ryan in major * league history, as well as 55 shutouts, fifth in National League history, and six 20-game seasons. Carlton has made 671 starts, more than anyone else in National League
Association to back a tough testing policy. A criminal investigation of Bias’ death continues, but authorities appear to be stymied until a Prince George’s County grand jury begins taking testimony on July 14. Even then, three key witnesses may be barred from making voluntary appearances before the panel. Arthur Marshall, the county state’s attorney, said that he has rejected, at least for now, offers from lawyers to have the grand jury take testimony from basketball players Terry Long and David Gregg, who reportedly were in the room when Bias was stricken, and former student Brian Tribble, who was with Bias several hours earlier. In an interview Wednesday night, Marshall explained that his rejection is based on a section of Maryland law which grants immunity from prosecution to anyone who testifies before a grand jury probing drugrelated matters.
Mark Archer (top row at right) is the man who calls the shots for the Alexander's Masonry softball team that participates in the Greencastle girls' senior division. His team members are from left, front row: Pat Archer, Michelle Archer, Kim
Cosell testifies 'like it is'
NEW YORK (AP) With a “I’m telling it like it is” performance worthy of his most newsworthy moments on the air, Howard Cosell has wound up the USFL’s case in its $1.69 billion antitrust suit against the NFL. After 20 days of testimony from 22 witnesses over seven weeks, the fledgling league on Wednesday rested its case with the jury of five women and one man. The NFL case now begins with Chet Simmons, the former USFL commissioner as the first witness. But for spectacle, Simmons will have to go far to top Cosell, who spent 3V2 hours on the witness stand Wednesday with a performance peppered with references to subjects ranging from the Iran hostage crisis to the old “Kukla, Fran and Ollie” puppet show. It was an appearance that had the packed courtroom in a
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HOWARD COSELL Speaks on USFL's behalf
Pirates to hold tryout camp in Columbus
PITTSBURGH, Pa. ~ The Pittsburgh Pirates will conduct a tryout camp at Lincoln Park in Columbus, Ind. on July 3 at 9 a.m. PLAYERS 16 TO 22 years of age are invited to attend. All players must bring their complete uniform, including shoes, glove, and personal gear. Players are responsible for their own expenses, if any, with the understanding that reasonable ex-
When he called for the grand jury investigation, Marshall also suggested that the panel look into a possible pervasive drug problem among Maryland athletes. To that end, the state’s attorney said he would subpoena the university’s athletic leaders, including Driesell, Athletic Director Dick Dull, football coach Bobby Ross, and Chris Weller, coach of the women’s basketball team. A presentation will be made to the grand jury on Tuesday, but Marshall said no witnesses would be called until the week beginning July 14. Police have not been able to interview Long, Gregg and Tribble, the New York Times reported in today’s editions. Police say they have been told the three were in a dormitory with Bias early last Thursday in the hours before he died. “They’re the three key people, and so far they’ve refused to come forward to talk to us,” the newspaper quoted Cpl. Bruce Gentile of the
Lewis, Trish Robinson, Heather Robinson. Back row: Assistant coach Denny Glenn, Sue Renshen, Crystal Aubrey, Dina Corbin, Angie Archer, Jennie Lancaster, Archer. Not pictured are Amie Linvilleand Susie Tharp.
continuous uproar. During his direct testimony, Cosell contradicted several points made earlier by ABC witnesses, including a statement by Roone Arledge, the head of ABC News and Sports, who testified that Rozelle had never expressed his displeasure over the contract the network gave the USFL for its start. And while he said he was disinterestd, Cosell said at one point, “I’m here to help these people,” referring to the USFL. He also said under cross-examination that Donald Trump, the owner of the New Jersey Generals, had offered him a chance to buy into the USFL team.
But that was overshadowed by the spectacle of Cosell himself and of his sparring with NFL attorney Frank Rothman, who once represented him. When he finished, U.S. District Judge Peter K. Leisure remarked to him: “Thank you very much, Mr. Cosell, we enjoyed having you with us.” Throughout his time on the stand, the first 39 minutes of which Cosell spent talking about himself, the spectators were treated to a show that was as much “Cosell on Cosell” the title of one of his books as it was an antitrust trial. The words, the phrases, the intonation, were all right from the television set and his amplified words could be heard well down the hallways outside the courtroom. At various times, he referred to the Iran hostage crisis, his bodes, President Reagan, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Johnny Carson, Walter Cronkite, Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, singer Michael Jackson’s crosscountry tour, fight promoter Don King, “Kukla, Fran and Ollie” and the time early in his career when he “was going locker room to locker room with a 40-pound tape recorder on my back.”
penses will be reimbursed should that player be signed to a Pittsburgh Organization Contract. American Legion players must have and bring with them, written permission from their Legion coach or the Legion post commander, in order to participate in this workout. If your name has been selected by another organization in the Baseball Free Agent Draft, you may not participate.
Prince George’s County Police as saying. William Cahill, a Baltimore lawyer representing Tribble, told the newspaper he had advised his client to remain silent. “I think he made the 911 call to get the ambulance,” Cahill said when asked if his client was in the room when Bias lapsed into unconsciousness. Alan Goldstein, a College Park lawyer retained by Long and Gregg, would not say if he had advised his clients to remain silent. “I don’t have any clients under indictment or in jail,” Goldstein told the newspaper. “The next move is up to the state’s attorney.” Meantime, Maryland’s state commissioner of higher education has called for an independent commission to “look into the extent of the drug problem” on campus, and “if there is one, to deal with it.” Commissioner Sheldon H. Knorr proposed that the commission,
Later, he ran down a roster of the 1969 New York Jets: “No. 12, Joe Willie Namath; No. 32, from Maryland State, Emerson Boozer; No 83, the wide receiver from Texas, George Sauer Jr....” At one point, he interrupted himself, telling Rothman, “this is irrelevant, Mr. Rothman, but it’s colorful” and at another he suggested that he had pursued a story “like no other journalist ever has.” Later, after one long dissertation, Rothman told Cosell: “I’m not as smart as you, sir” to which Cosell replied: “Well, Frank, we learned that long ago.”
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Bo Jackson, Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Auburn, tips his baseball cap to the crowd at Royals' Stadium in Kansas City after being introduced as the newest member of the club. Jackson turned down a $7-million offer to
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operating independently of the grand jury, be appointed by the university’s board of regents and requested that university president John S. Toll have the investigation completed within six months. Driesell, appearing at a congressional news conference Wednesday, insisted there was no drug problem in Maryland’s athletic program, surmising that Bias was a first-time user. “Leonard died for a purpose,”
At Wimbledon
Lendl wins easily to advance to 3rd round
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) From time to time, Ivan Lendl will argue with a line judge or even get testy with an opponent. But watch out when he gets mad at himself. On a beautiful summer afternoon, the sky robin’s-egg blue above the emerald green of Wimbledon’s grass, Lendl was breezing along at far from full speed against Marcel Freeman, an American ranked 81st in the world. Lendl had the first two sets in hand. He had just broken Freeman’s serve for a 2-1 lead in the third set. His second victory in less than 24 hours and a berth in the third round of the men’s singles were within reach. And then something snapped. Freeman sent a forehand passing shot down the line. Lendl, the top seed from Czechoslovakia, leaned toward the ball, then pulled back. The shot stayed in and Freeman was back on serve and tied 2-2. Lendl stared at the spot where the ball landed, raised his racket over his head and brought it rapidly toward the turf, stopping just above the ground. It was Freeman who felt the impact. Suddenly playing with fire, Lendl broke Freeman in the fifth and seventh games to complete a 6-3,6-2, 6-2 victory. “You’ve got to be ready mentally for it. After two sets, it’s not over,” Lendl said. “You’ve got to be able to concentrate a little longer and try to keep it that way, even when you’re winning 6-3,6-2. Lendl almost sounded as if he were one of the six seeded players to be upset Wednesday, rather than a straight-set winner.
play pro football with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to play baseball, his heart's choice. He will make about $200,000 a year playing in the Royals' organization. Tampa Bay picked Jackson first in the NFL Draft earlier this year. (AP laserphoto)
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Driesell said, “and I believe that purpose was to bring attention to this committee and the world that cocaine is a killer.” Driesell said he would join with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Red Auerbach, president of the Celtics, in a “major summit meeting” on drugs with university presidents, sports coaches and athletic leaders. Auerbach and Jackson said they would push for mandatory drug testing for all professional and collegiate athletes.
Fading out on the tournaments’ tnird day were eighth-seeded Anders Jarryd of Sweden, 14th-seeded Martin Jaite of Argentina and 16thseeded Johan Kriek of the United States among the men, and sixthseeded Kathy Rinaldi, 12th-seeded Stephanie Rehe and 13th-seeded Barbara Potter of the United States among the women. Jarryd was so angered by his 3-6, 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 loss to South Africa’s Eddie Edwards that he threw his racket, striking a teen-age spectator. Officials fined the Swede SI,OOO for the outburst. He was the third of last year’s men’s semifinalists to be eliminated in the first three days this year. Earlier victims were Americans Jimmy Connors and Kevin Curren. Seeds advancing included men’s No. 6 Joakim Nystrom and No. 13 Mikael Pemfors, both of Sweden, and No. 10 Tim Mayotte and No. 12 Brad Gilbert, both of the United States; and women’s No. 4 Claudia Kohde-Kilsch of West Germany, No. 8 Manuela Maleeva of Bulgaria, No. 9 Zina Garrison of the United States, No. 10 Gabriela Sabatini of Argentina, No. 11 Carling Bassett of Canada and No. 15 Catarina Lindqvist of Sweden. Pemfors, a two-time U.S. college champion at the University of Georgia, had little trouble beating American Mike DePalmer 2-6, 6-4,6-4, 7-5 in a match rained out on Monday, suspended by darkness Tuesday and hurriedly inserted on the Centre Court schedule Wednesday.
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