Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 June 1996 — Page 23

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Reese hampered, not half-stepphr

By STEVE THOMAS Staff Writer Forced to shrink a potential triple into a double, Indianapolis Indians shortstop Pokey Reese limped into second base after slamming a base hit into the left-center field gap, June 3 against the visiting Iowa Cubs. The high-ranking Cincinnati Reds TripleA prospect practically walked to third base moments later on a Kevin Foster wild pitch. Reese, whose left leg was enveloped in a protective brace, was clearly hampered. But the infielder was not — in decrepit yet appropriate vernacular—half-steppin’. < “I think,” Indians Manager Dave Miley said, “when you watch (Reese) play, it doesn’t look like he’s running very well because he’s got that bulky brace on. It’s not the knee so much as the brace he’s forced to

wear. It’s going to take him a while to get

used to that brace.”

Reese, with a double off the Cubs’ righthander, had hit safely in six of his first seven games since his May 28 return from the

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disabled list.

Recovery from a strained knee ligament, double play, suffered in the first week of the American Reese, a native of Columbia, S.C., has Association season, has hindered Reese’s been more concerned about his hitting than speed on the base paths. But his approach to any other aspect of his game. Reese said he playing baseball has remained uiftestrained. has been working hard at restoring his "I’m trying as hard as I can,” Reese said, - hitter’s timing, refusing to allow his layoff to adding he has experienced moderate sore- become an excuse for a slow restart, ness. “I want to play, so I got to wear (the "I’ll get it going here, soon,” Reese said, brace). The brace is going to slow me down. u It’ll take time, but I got to bear with it ” But the knee is fine.” The 3-11,180-pound infielder has been Reese, who turned 23 on Monday, suf- pushing himself slowly, but as steadily as fered the injury April 7 when baserunner Dan possible, back to his familiar performance Cholowsky, then of the host Louisville plateau. Redbirds, slid into second base to break up a

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Golf oudng to help JAWS program By JIM NELSON Programs for Mays Chemical Co. “The Mays Chemical Golf Out- compromised,” she added. Staff Writer Inc., sponsors of the golf outing for ing, along with other sponsor ac- Hardy says she hopes the golf the JAWS program, says this year’s tivities, play an integral part of the outing will be around to help the Imagine playing golf and win- event will be better than last, and maintenance of the JAWS pro- JAWS program for years to come, ning a trip for two to Acapulco or the raffle for the airline tickets is gram,” Hardy said. “This program Jackson says much of the forPuertoRico. just a part of that improvement. allows inner-city youth the oppor- matofthegolfoutingwillbefaThat’s exactly what participants “The support has been expanded tunity to begin learning profes- miliar to both experienced and bein the second annual golf outing to to people like American Airlines sional skills through a paid intern- ginning golfers, benefit the Journalism and Writing and Coca Cola,” Jackson said, ship at The Indianapolis Recorder ’The format this year will be all Seminars (JAWS) program will “We’ll have a more diverse group and gain experience in the field of scramble play. Registration is at 7 have a chance to do as a result of of participants.” journalism. a.m., the rules briefing at 7:43 and their participation Friday, Jflhe 14 Tysha Hardy, coordinator of the “Without the aid of the Mays shotgun start at 8 a.m.,” Jackson at Coffin Golf Course. JAWS program says the outing will Chemical Golf Outing and other said. According to Marie Jackson, help more students take part in the sponsor’s activities, the goals and manager of Chemical Management program. objectives of the program may be Yoatli temis lessons avaiaMe at area parks

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The Bulls—best of all Ume?

By JAMES M. KEOUGH JR. Sports Writer The Chicago Bulls have emerged as the best team in the National Basketball Association this season. In fact, some have argued this is one of the best teams in the history of professional basketball. The record-setting 72 wins the team posted supports this notion. As well as the ease in which the Bulls waltzed through the playoffs. However, can this team legitimately lay claim to being the best team of all time? What about the 1983 Philadelphia 76ers? Or the great Los Angeles Laker teams throughout 1980s? How about those legendary Boston Celtic teams which battled the Lakers and Sixers through the 1960s, ’70s and’80s. Let’s not forget about the Detroit Pistons. The physical style of (day that characterized this championshipteam has changed the face of the NBA forever. If it were possiMe to bridge the gap between the past and the present and the Bulls met up with several of these former champions, who would emerge victorious? Let’s take a closer look. What if the 1983 Lakers were to square off against this year’s Bulls. This contest would present some interesting match-ups. First of all, Lac Loqgjey vs. Kareem AbdulJabbar. WeU, I think it is safe to assume that Abdul-Jabbar would sky-hook Longley into tomorrow. How about Dennis Rodman vs. Kurt Rambis. Neither is much of a threat offensively, but Rodman

would clearly have the edge from a defensive and rebounding standpoint. Let’s look at the Byron Scott vs. Ron Harper matchup. Both are roll players, but Scott was clearly mote of a consistent performer. While Scott was a streak shooter, he was generally on more often than not. Now for the marquee matchups. How about Scottie Pippen vs. James Worthy? Both players are models of versatility. Both are explosive scorers from anywhere on the court. However, Worthy was dearly a more dominant rebounder while Pippen would be the stronger defensive player. Both players are critical to the success of their respective teams. This one is a toss up. How about comparing two legends of the game. Earvin “Magic” Johnson is arguably the best team player the NBA has ever known, while Michael Jordan is arguably the best overall player of all time. Magic could take over a game by creating tempo, breaking down defensive with dribble penetration and magician-like passing. He had an uncanny ability to identify what the Lakers needed, offensively or defensively, and providing it at critical stages of the game. Additionally, he played virtually every position and had the innate ability to make other players around him perform at a championship level. Jordan, who possesses athletic ability seldom seen in any sport, can take over a game at will and can beat you all by himself. He is obviously a prolific scorer and can also dominate a game defensive^ He demand perfection from himself as well as others around him.

Children between the ages of 7-18 of all skill levels will have the opportunity to learn tennis and have a lot of fon if they sign up for the United States Tennis Association's National Junior Tennis League of Indianapolis program. The program runs from June 12 until Aug. 7, Monday through Friday. Participants will attend a 1 hour session twice a week between the hours of 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Racquets and balls are provided and the fee for the 8-week program is $20 at most sites and $3 at other sites. The fee includes a T-shirt. The following locations offer registration

at a reduced rate: Brookside Park, 3500 Brookside Parkway S. Drive Christian Park, 4125 E English Ave. Douglass Park, 1425 E 25th St. South Wayne Junior High, 4901 W. Gadsden Watkins Park, 2360 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive Oxford Terrace Park, 2800 E. 30th. St. Gardner Park, 6900 E. 46th Arsenal Park, 46th and Arsenal Riverside Park, 3600 N. White River Parkway Drive W. Mozel Sanders Park, 1300 N. Delmont The following locations offer registration at the regular rate: ,

Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair Gustafson Park, 3110 Moller Road Perry Park, 415 E. Stop 11 Road Tarkington Park, 45 W. 40th St. Decatur Central High School, 5251 Kentucky Ave. Beech Grove High School, 5330 E. Hornet Ave. New Augusta Public Academy Fulton Junior High, 7320 W. 10th Broad Ripple Park, 1450 Broad Ripple Ave. Sahm Park, 6800 E. 91st Street, Fishers Garfield Park, 2450 Shelby ^ Juan Solomon Park, 6100 Grandview Drive Rhodius Park, 1001 S. Belmont Broadway Park, 61st and Broadway Green Park, 16th and Franklin

IWisters ready to strike Indy

Recorder Staff Report The Indianapolis Twisters will kick off their inaugural season in the Continental Indoor Soccer League with their first home at 7:30 p.m. next Friday, June 21 at Market Square Arena. The opponent will be the Washington Wartbogs, one of 12 teams competing in the CISL. All of the opening night excitement will be preceded by a Twisters Block Party from 5 to 7 p.m. at the City Market, located at Market and Ohio Streets. The first 5,000 fans will receive a commemorative pin celebrating the opening of the Twisters first campaign in Indianapolis and for those fans hmM* to attend the gp"***. Twisters games will bebroad-

Twisters will open their season this weekend with a road game against the Detroit Neon on Friday, June 14. at 6:30 p.m. The Twisters will compete in the CISL’s East Division along with the Dallas Sidekicks, Detroit Neon, Houston Hotshots, Montenay La Raza and the Washington Warthogs. The teams competing in the West Division include the Anaheim Splash, the Arizona Sandsharks, the Portland Pride, the Sacramento Knights, the San Diego Sockers and the Seattle SeaDogs. The regular season will consist of 28 games and the top two teams from each division, along with four wild card teams will make the playoffs.

JMior Hoppers wia 6ns Macfcer The m ambers of the 3hortrldjn MKkfta School Junior Hoppnri won first place In their category at teat weekends Cue Meeker 3 on 3 Tournament Members of the teem Include front Dale Fletcher, Reggie Dodson, Jr and beck row WHHe Gamble and Fans Hughes. (Recorder photo by Jim Wright)