The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 12, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 March 1986 — Page 8

u THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., March 19,1986

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Sports

Wawasee takes third —

Rinker's effor

By DAVE STRAUB Sports Editor After a third place sectional performance, Raeni Rinker thought she could do better in the uneven bars when regionals came around last Saturday.

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She did. Her 9:05 performance not only inspired the crowd, but it earned Rinker a blue ribbon and a qualifying spot in the state championships at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis this coming Saturday. Rinker’s winning routine also

highlights regional

sparked Wawasee to a third place finish in regional competition, which was held at home. Merrillville won the meet with 103.35 points. Valparaiso followed with 100.1. C Wawasee scored 91.65 points, edging out Chesterton (91.1) for third. “The difference was my flip between bars,” said Rinker. “I kept the same routine as I did at sectionals. If I fall once, there goes my routine.” “We all knew she was capable of doing what she did today,” said Wawasee Coach Tracy Sumpter. “Her problem is that she puts a lot of pressure on herself. But she prepares herself very well for competition.” “Everybody supported me,” added Rinker. “And I just want to thank my family for their support, especially my dad.” Enjoyed Good Season While Rinker’s season continues one more week, her teammates are done for the year. It was a good year, however.

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KEEPING BALANCED — Julie Schmahl works on her form in the balance beam. (Photo by Dave Straub) 4

Comment

By Pete Fritehle ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — The Cincinnati Reds, training at nearby Tampa, are expecting big things in 1986. with Pete Rose managing and additional pitching.

And, as mentioned earlier in this column, the Reds just might be playing Sparky Anderson’s team of the past seven years, the

Wawasee won 12 of 13 meets, added a sectional championship and its only regular season loss came to Homestead, the state’s topranked gymnastics team. “I’m just satisfied that we even got here,” Sumpter said after mentioning that Wawasee was able to qualify all its gymnasts for regionals. “I knew the competition would be tough, but we weren’t really sure how we were going to do as a team. As it turned out, we didn’t hit as a team today.” A former Wawasee gymnastics star, Sumpter added “It was fun to go from being a part of the team when I was a gymnast here, and then coaching it. Just coming back and teaching them what I know and then seeing them put it to use was a new experience for me.” Wawasee Gymnastics Regional Team Scores Merrillville 103.35, Valparaiso 100.1, Wawasee 91.65, Chesterton 91.1, Elkhart Memorial 60.3, Crown Point 48.45, Michigan City

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Detroit Tigers, if they reach the Series. Whether they do or not, the Reds play the Tigers in what could possibly be a preview of the 1986 World Series twice next month. On the 17th, the Reds travel to Detroit for an exhibition game. On the 28th, the Tigers travel to Cincinnati for a second exhibition. That’s partly a result of the love of Ohio (and Ohio State) by president Jim Campbell of the Tigers. Campbell was bom at Huron and was himself a standout high school athlete in three sports in high school. He played three years of baseball at Ohio State, after serving three years during the war in the U.S. Navy’s aviation branch.

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Elston 31.7, Warsaw 31.45, Munster 16.85, Highland 14.2, Concord 6.25. Summary Os Events VAULT —l. Jeanine Kierzkowski (MER); 9.4.2. Jill Moore (MUN); 9.35. 3. Denise Vazquez (MER); 9.2. 4. Kim Ursta (CHES); 9.0. UNEVEN BARS —l. Raeni Rinker (W); 9.05. 2. Pam Gulstrom (MCEL); 8.75. 3. Jeanine Kierzkowski (MER); 8.7.4. Beth Bakaitis (CHES); 8.7. BALANCE BEAM —l. Jennifer Stout (VAL); 8.95. 2. Dawn DeMan (VAL); 8.6. 3. Denise Vazques (MER); 8.45. 4. Amy Schack (CRP); 8.3. FLOOR EXERCISE —l. Amy Schack (CRP); 9.2. 2. Jeanine Kierzkowski (MER); 9.15. 3. Amy Roberts (MER); 9.0. 4. Kara Perkins (CHES); 8.7. ALL-AROUND —l. Denise Vazquez (MER); 34.55. 2. Amy Schack (CRP); 34.25. 3. Jeanine Kierzkowski (MER); 33.70. 4. Jennifer Stout (VAL); 33.65. Warriors ready to compete at Culver By DAVE STRAUB Sports Editor Being confined to the gym can get boring after a few weeks. With only some outside practices and an eagerness for competition, the Wawasee boys’ track team will get a chance to run outdoors in the Culver Invitational this Friday at 5:45 p.m. The Warriors will be competing against Culver Military, Plymouth, Goshen (last year’s winner), Bremen and Churubusco. “Culver is sort of a fun meet for us,” said Coach Jerry Minton. “It’s only a 120-yard track which makes it unusual. The distance men sure don’t like it.” About 40 runners have reported to camp and as of now, Minton is not sure how good Wawasee can be. “A lot of lettermen have come back faster, stronger and probably better,” he said. “But we still have to see how good we can be. From what I have seen, we’re doing okay at this point.” Perhaps the most pleasant surprise for Minton is that he has “an awful good crop of freshmen.” In all, 17 frosh are out for the team, and some will eventually work their way into varsity events, according to Minton. Yet, the Warriors feature solid upperclassmen to carry the load. Wawasee’s top sprinters include Mike Meek and Tim Mangas. Middle distance runners (400-800 meters) include Jeremy Corson, Troy Boyer, Troy Minton and Carl Rouch. These four will also do some distance running (especially the mile). Freshman Jeff Carey will run the 2-mile races. Steve Galegor is Wawasee’s top hurdler (300-meter lows, 110-meter highs) while field events candidates include Steve Sturgill and Scott McDowell (shot put); Jay Rhodes (discus); Todd McCullough (pole vault) and Gary Stuckman (long jump). In addition, Ron Gerber, Rich Karst, Price Pounds and Basil Bonner will see plenty of action in relay races. “After the Culver meet, we’re going to have over a week to prepare for the South Bend Classic,” said Minton. “We’re looking forward to going to Notre Dame. By then, we should be ready to go full tilt.” Last weekend, Minton took 12 team members to a meet at Purdue University. “It was a good thing for them,” he said. “Some of these guys have been working out all winter and were hungry for some competition.” New thought? Former CIA Director Stansfield Turner recommended that the intelligence organizations in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps be disbanded and their activities centered in the Defense Intelligence Agency.

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REGIONAL WINNER — After receiving her first place ribbon, Wawasee’s Raeni Rinker (center) takes her spot during the awards ceremony following regional competition. Rinker will advanceHo state competition next week. (Photo by Dave Straub)

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HANGING ON — In the final stage of her routine, Raeni Rinker finishes an excellent performance in the uneven bars. She scored a 9.05, good for first place in regional competition. (Photo by Dave Straub)

Regional basketball scores

Anderson Anderson 69, Kokomo 60 Noblesville77, Wes Del 67 Anderson 57, Noblesvilless Columbus Bloomington South 80, Center Grove Shelbyville 82, Columbus East 50 Shelbyville 70, Bloomington South 50 Elkhart Concord 49, LaVille4s Warsaw 46, Westview 37 Concord 57, Warsaw 55, OT

Golf clinic planned

The Continuing Education Department at Wawasee High School is pleased to announce that a golf clinic will be held for those who wish to improve their game. Jim Atwood, a golf professional at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, will instruct a series of four golf lessons, which are set for April 15, 17, 22 and 24. Lesson times will begin at 7 p.m. and will conclude at 8:30. Class size will be limited. Those interested should call the Continuing Education office at 457-3147, extension 202, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Proceeds

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from course costs will go towards the Wawasee golf teams. Instruction will include the use of video cameras and other teaching aids. Emphasis will focus on the one’s self understanding of the swing and what one must do to be a better player. Atwood, who taught private and group sessions for 24 years, promises a fast-paced action package complete with new ideas and a better understanding of the game. Registrations for the course are accepted on a first pay basis, before April 4.

Globetrotters to play at Fort Wayne The Harlem Globetrotters will display their unique basketball talents when they visit the Fort Wayne Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, April 10. Featured will be the first woman ever to play for the team, Lynette Woodard. . > Woodard, who was captain of the 1984 Gold Metal Olympic Women’s basketball team, is also the most prolific scorer in womens’ basketball.history. She scored 3,649 points at the University of Kansas, surpassing even the records of Jo Jo White and Wilt Chamberlain. Celebrating their 60th season, the Globetrotters have introduced basketball to the world in 101 countries. The team began as barnstormers in the Midwest in 1927 and graduated to become the world’s best known and most beloved hoopsters. Leading this year’s line-up will be Forward Billy Ray Hobley, Lou Dunbar, Clyde “The Glide” Austin, Twiggy Sanders and Woodard. Tickets go on sale March 17 at the Coliseum box office. To purchase them, send check or money order and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Harlem Globetrotters, Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, Ind., 46805. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Crown Point 63, East Chicago Roosevelt 62, OT Gary Wallace 70, Andrean 68 Gary Wallace 67, Crown Point 56 Indianapolis Warren Central 66, Indianapolis Ben Davis 64 Indianapolis Broad Rippel 69, Indianapolis Howe 59 Warren Central 78, -Indianapolis Broad Rippel 70 Lafayette Twin Lakes6o, Attica 54 Lafayette Jeff 89, Hanover Central 56 Lafayette Jeff 56, Twin Lakes 54 Marion Huntington North 72, South Adams 54 Marion 85, Logansport 64 Marion 57, Huntington North 54 Michigan City Mishawaka 55, North Judson 54 Michigan City Rogers 65, Valparaiso 53 Michigan City Rogers 94, Mishawaka 85 New Castle New Castle 61, Yorktown 48 Greensburg 66, Mt. Vernon (Hancock) 63 New Castle 68, Greensburg 66 Richmond South Dearborn 47, East Central 44, OT Connersville69, Richmond 68,20 Ts Connersville 61, South Dearborn 40 Seymour Jennings Co. 73, Clarksville 63 Floyd Central 70„ Austin 54 Floyd Central 70, Jennings Co. 63 Terre Haute Terre Haute North 56, South Ver million 43 Bloomfield 67, South Putnam 58 Bloomfield 57, Terre Haute NOrth 44 Washington Southridge 71, Springs Valley 60 Loogootee 64, North Harrison 48 Southridge 59, Loogootee 46