Banner Graphic, Volume 16, Number 290, Greencastle, Putnam County, 17 July 1986 — Page 9
Despite good record, Expos' chances slim
By The Associated Press The Montreal Expos start the * second half of the major-league baseball season with the fifth-best record in the game. But 18 other teams have a better chance at least mathematically of winning a division title. ; Blame that on the New York Mets, ' who barring a collapse commensurate with those of the 1951 Brooklyn Dodgers and 1978 Boston ; Red Sox, will relegate the Expos to ' the role of spectators when post- . season play begins in October. ! Montreal’s 46-38 record is sur- ’ passed only by those of the Mets, ! Boston, the California Angels and l the New York Yankees. But MonI treal Manager Buck Rodgers is not * optimistic, and it would be hard to ' blame him. ‘ “We’re not in a good position. It’s J going to take a complete collapse by l the Mets for us to catch them,” said * Rodgers, whose team hosts Atlanta I tonight as the season resumes following the three-day All-Star ‘ break. I New York’s 59-25 first-halfrecord ! is a fact of life for Montreal, second 'in the National League East, 13 *. games behind. I The Expos’ task is far more disI ficult than that of the injury-riddled I Los Angeles Dodgers, last in the NL *. West, but just eight games behind I the front-running San Francisco I Giants. ; That should be food for thought for | the Dodgers, who are hearing words of encouragement from Manager ; Tom Lasorda. “I’ve told them about the 1914 Miracle Braves who went from last to first,” said Lasorda, whose Dodgers are awaiting the return of injured players such as Pedro Guerrero, Franklin Stubbs, Bill Madlock and Mike Scioscia. The NL West is easily the most competitive division in the game this season. Everybody thinks they have chance to win, including fourth-place Atlanta, which has lost nine of 10 games. San Francisco leads Houston by one game, with San Diego three back. Atlanta is ahead of Cincinnati by a percentage point, six games off the pace: So, the Mets’ opponent in the NL playoffs should remain a mystery
Parker may move to 1 st
CINCINNATI (AP) -Reds outfielder Dave Parker, who knocked in one run with a single to right for the National League All-Star team Tuesday night, has been working out regularly at first base on the belief that he may move there in the late years of his big-league career. The American League won the game 3-2 at Houston. The Cincinnati Reds open a 12game home stand tonight starting with the Philadelphia Phillies. Parker, a former two-time National League batting champion who turned 35 last month, says he doesn’t know when management might want him to make the switch to first base. “I’m just basically preparing myself,” Parker said in Houston. “I think I’m at the midway point of my career and there’s
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for some time to come. All the New Yorkers need to do is guard against overconfidence. The Mets’ start was built on a productive offense, tight defense and outstanding pitching. Starters Sid Fernandez, Bob Ojeda, Dwight Gooden and Ron Darling have a combined record of 41-10. Aside from Montreal and the Mets, the NL East is playing out the string. The so-called dog days of August have been a reality for some time for Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis and Pittsburgh. In the American League West, California and Texas are hooked up in a tight race. The Angels, who host Toronto tonight, lead the Rangers by IV 2 games. California has reason to believe the reactivation of pitchers Donnie Moore and John Candelaria will bolster its staff. The Angels have prospered due in part to the contribution of rookie Wally Joyner. He has already hit 20 home runs and driven in 72 runs. Chicago is third in the AL West, 7V2 games back, followed by Kansas City, Seattle, Minnesota and Oakland. “Pitching, just one word, pitching, that’s the reason we’re in first place,” Boston Manager John McNamara said. The Red Sox’ Roger Clemens has been the best in the game this season, posting a 15-2 record in the first half. Clemens started 14-0, including a record 20 strikeouts in a game ag inst Seattle. But Boston, which acquired veteran right-hander Tom Seaver last month, must guard against a slump with Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd’s availability an unkonwn factor. T e troubled right-hander, 11-6 in the first half, is under an indefinite suspension following a run-in with police. The Yankees seven games back and the rest of the AL East, have been chasing the Red Sox since May. With a potent offense, the Red Sox look like a good bet to win their first divisional crown since 1975. But New York can’t be taken lightly. I 1978, the Yankees came from 14% games back in July to win a one-game playoff at Fenway Park. After a 17-8 start, the Cleveland Indians have slipped a bit to their present third-place position.
going to be some changes made. First base is a great possibility.” Some have already suggested that Parker should immediately be moved to first base to succeed Reds player-manager Pete Rose, 45. Rose last September became the all-time career hit leader in the big leagues but has had an offyear at the plate in 1986. Parker said he is not necessarily planning on being a first baseman in 1987. “It could happen. It all depends on what’s decided by the front office, how they’re going to deal with all this young talent. I could be in another uniform, who knows?” he asked. “As an outfielder in middle age, you start thinking about adding another position. I’m at the age where I’d like to play for four or five more years. If I do have to go to first base, I don’t want it to be a surprise for me.”
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Baseball Major League Baseball At A Glance By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L. Pet. GB Boston 56 31 .644 New York 50 39 .562 7 Cleveland 46 39 .541 9 Baltimore 46 41 .529 10 Toronto 47 43 .522 IOVi Detroit 43 44 .494 13 Milwaukee 41 45 .477 14 l /i West Division California 48 39 .552 Texas 47 41 .534 114 Chicago 40 46 .465 7Vi Kansas City 40 48 .455 BVi Seattle 39 51 .433 1014 Minnesota 37 51 .420 11V4 Oakland 34 56 .378 1514 Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Game American League 3, National League 2 Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled Thursday’s Games CHICAGO (Dotson 7-8) at New York (Kasmussen 10-2), (n) Texas (Correa 6-7) at Detroit (Terrell 7- (n) Minnesota (Viola 9-7) at Baltimore (Dixon 8-7), (n) Cleveland (Candiotti 8-6) at Kansas City (Saberhagen 4-10), (n) Boston (Seaver 4-7) at Seattle (Langston 9-6), (n) Toronto (Key 8-6) at California (Sutton 8- (n) Only games scheduled Friday’s Games Chicago at New York, (n) Texas at Detroit, (n) Minnesota at Baltimore, (n) Cleveland at Kansas City, (n) Boston at Seattle, (n) Milwaukee at Oakland, (n) Toronto at California, (n) NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W. L. Pet. GB New York 59 25 .702 Montreal 46 38 .548 13 Philadelphia 42 43 .494 17V4 Chicago 36 48 .429 23 St. Louis 36 50 .419 24 Pittsburgh 35 50 .412 24V4 West Division San Francisco 48 40 .545 Houston 47 41 .534 1 San Diego 45 43 .511 3 Atlanta 42 46 .477 6 Cincinnati 40 .44 .476 6 Los Angeles 40 48 .455 8 Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Game American League 3, National League 2 Wednesday's Games No games scheduled TTiursday's Games San Francisco (Blue 6-4) at Chicago (Lynch 1-0) Atlanta (Mahler 10-8) at Montreal (Youmans 9-5), (n) San Diego (McCullers 4-3) at Pittsburgh (Rhoden 9-5), (n) Philadelphia (K.Gross 6-7) at Cincinnati (Welsh 3-3), (n) Los Angeles (Hershiser 8-6) at St. Louis, (Tudor 6-5), (n) New York (Ojeda 10-2) at Houston (Ryan 06), (n) Friday’s Games San Francisco at Chicago Atlanta at Montreal, (n) San Diego at Pittsburgh, (n) Philadelphia at Cincinnati, (n) New York at Houston, (n) Los Angeles at St. Louis, (n) American Association At A Glance By The Associated Press Wednesday’s Games Omaha 5, Nashville 3 lowa 4, Louisville 3, 10 innings Indianapolis 6, Oklahoma City 1 Buffalo 5, Denver 1
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Thursday’s Games Omaha at Nashville lowa at Louisville Oklahoma City at Indianapolis Denver at Buffalo Basketball By The Associated Press Schedule of 1986 pre-season exhibition games for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association: Oct. 9—San Antonio, at Norman, Okla. Oct. 11 —San Antonio, at Topeka, Kan. Oct. 15 Houston, at Indianapolis Oct. 18 Milwaukee, at Des Moines, lowa Oct. 20 New Jersey, at Fort Wayne Oct. 22 Boston, at Terre Haute Oct. 25 Milwaukee, at Connersville Oct. 26 Chicago, at Gary Transactions BASEBALL American League MILW UKEE BREWERS—Signed Gorman Thomas, designated hitter, for the remainder of the season NEW YORK YANKEES—Activated Joe Niekro, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Outrighted Alfonso Pulido, pitcher, to Columbus of the International League. TEXAS RANGERS—Signed Pat Garman, third baseman, and assigned him to Sarasota of the Gulf Coast League. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS—Named Dick Helm and Brian Winters assistant coaches. DENVER NUGGETS-Signed Mark Alarie, forward. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS-Released free agents Greg Grissom, Joe Dawson, Luster Goodwin, Brad Wright, Bucky Chavez, Orlando Phillips, Steve Kenilvort and Darren Tillis. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS-Cut forward Gary Williamson and guards Tony Hampton, Don James, Mark Owen and Randy Schiff. FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS-Waived Aill Grant, center. CHICAGO BEARS—Signed A 1 Harris, defensive end, Lew Barnes and Jeff Powell, wide receivers. CLEVELAND BROWNS—Signed Darrol Ray, safety. DETROIT LIONS —Signed Doug Hollie, defensive end, Jim Reichwein, offensive guard, Don Snyder, offensive tackle, Stan Baker, wide receiver, and Ron Zell Brewer, fullback. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Signed Steve Wright, offensive lineman. LOS ANGELES RAMS—Signed Elbert Watts, cornerback. MIAMI DOLPHINS-Signed Jeff Wickersham, quarterback, and John Stuart, offensive tackle. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS-Signed Brent Williams, defensive end. NEW ORLEANS SAlNTS—Waived Rob Bennett, tackle. Signed Kelvin Edwards, wide receiver, and Keith Stanberry, safety. NEW YORK JETS—Signed Rogers Alexander and Carl Carr, linebackers, and Vince Amoia, running back. NEW YORK GlANTS—Signed Ron Brown and Solomon Miller, wide receivers, Steve Cisowski, tackle, Jim Luebbers, defensive end, and Jerry Kimmel, linebacker. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Announced that Norman Braman has reached an agreement to buy out co-owner Ed Liebowitz, making him the sole owner of the club. Named Harry Gamble president and chief operating officer. Signed Junior Tautalatsi and Bobby Howard, running backs, to two-year contracts. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Signed Charlie Baker, linebacker. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Signed Tom Rathman, fullback, to a four-year contract, and Ernest Evans, safety. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Signed Paul McDonald and David Norrie, quarterbacks, Eddie Anderson, safety, Don Fairbanks and Alonzo Mitz, defensive ends, Paul Mils, running back, John McVeigh, linebacker, and Michael Black, offensive tackle. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS-Signed Kevin Walker, defensive back, Mike Crawford running back, Ben Reed, defensive end, and Tommy Barnhardt, punte. WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Signed Wesley Williams, running back.
Jury rules U.S. fighter should be reinstated
MOSCOW (AP) A boxing jury ruled today that American fighter Harvey Richards, disqualified from the Goodwill Games by a Soviet referee, should be reinstated. However, the ruling by the fourman jury of the competition, consisting of Pat Duffy, a manager of the U.S. team, and three Soviets, was only a preliminary decision. The final verdict will be made later by the International Amateur Boxing Association, headed by its president, Col. Don Hull of the United States. Richards was at the boxing arena to find out the decision, but when it was not made final, he retreated to his hotel room, without speaking to the media. The jury’s decision overturned the ruling by referee Yuri Frolov to disqualify Richards, a light heavyweight from Springfield, 111., for a low blow during his quarterfinal fight against Nils Hausgaard Madsen of Denmark on Tuesday. If Richards is reinstated by the lABA, he would box in a semifinal tonight. In making the decision, the jury looked at official tapes of the bout and films provided by the Turner Broadcasting System, sponsor of the Games. “The tapes showed he (Madsen) was fouled, but that’s not a factor now,” Duffy said. “The jury decided the action of the referee was premature.” While Richards’ fate remained undecided, Madsen’s was clear. Duffy said that Madsen had retired from the competition, “by virtue of medical reason.” On Wednesday, Richards, 22, said he had lost his will to fight.
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After the disqualification, the American team filed a five-part protest to the lABA, claiming that the rules were not properly applied and that both fighters were ready to continue, said Omar Greene, the other manager of the U.S. team. Meanwhile, the Soviet Union increased its lead in the gold medals race, winning five of six golds awarded Wednesday and increasing its total to 71 golds and 160 medals overall. The United States collected one gold, for a total of 35 and 105 medals overall. Greene said that while Richards’ blow against Madsen may have been low, the American fighter should not have been disqualified unless his opponent was incapacitated or the blow was ruled intentional. “I think he got confused,” Greene said of the referee’s decision. Madsen said after the controversial call that he was ready to continue fighting when the referee stopped the bout. American boxing Coach Roosevelt Sanders said he was “upset and dismayed” by the disqualification. With Richards out of the tournament, the United States still had 10 boxers remaining in the competition. The team suffered a sharp setback before the games when the Pentagon refused to let nine military fighters compete. Caroline Kuhlman of the University of Southern California became the only American gold medalist Wednesday by defeating coutrywoman Beverly Bowes 6-4, 7-5 for the women’s singles tennis title. In men’s tennis, the Soviet Union’s Andrei Chesnokov captured the gold,
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