The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 April 1987 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., Aprils, 1987

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Sports

Parker pitches Warriors past Chargers

I By MARK WEINSTEIN ■Sports Editor LIGONIER — Wawasee’s boys’ baseball team evened its record Tuesday afternoon to 1-1 with a come-from-behind 12-5 victory at West Noble. Kevin Parker was the pitching and hitting star for Wawasee as he threw a four-hitter, and col-

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HEADED HOME — Chris Yoder rounds third base and scores after a Warrior grounded out to second. The seventh inning run proved to be meaningless as the Warriors routed West Noble 12-5. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

THE fight was simply Marvelous

What a Marvelous fight. Monday's middleweight championship bout between Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvelous Marvin Hagler lived up to its pre-fight billing. It was THE fight. Prior to the first round, however, Leonard wasn't given much of a chance of dethroning Hagler. Both had outstanding professional records, but Leonard’s lack of boxing was supposedly the glaring difference. Leonard's last fight. May 15. 1984, was a nine-round, unimpressive victory over Kevin Howard.

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But, before 15,366 fans at Caesar’s Palace, and several thousands watching on closed circuit TV — including myself — Leonard BOXED his way past the Hagler. Leonard didn’t hit as hard as Hagler, but he clearly outboxed him — which is the name of the game. Leonard’s early success frustrated Hagler, It wasn’t until the fifth round that Hagler finally landed some powerful punches to the challenger’s head. Still, Hagler was unable to consistently connect with his punches. The outgoing champion connected on 36% of his punches. Leonard managed a 49% accuracy. Hagler grew more frustrated. Finally, the stamina factor — which many thought was an advantage to Hagler — decided the fight. Both fighters were tired by the 12th round. They exhausted a lot of energy in the previous 33 minutes, and * the fight boiled down to the final round. In my opinion, Hagler needed to knock out the challenger in the 12th to win. He didn’t. The winner — Sugar Ray Leonard, by split decision. And it should not have been that close. Leonarc^aJ though winded throughout tire fight, looked like the Leonard of old. He moved, danced, and punched like the former welterweight champion. Fl When will Steve Carlton realize his major league baseball playing days are over? The four-time Cy Young Award winner signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Indians last Friday. What makes Carlton’s signing with the Indians so ridiculous is that he has been released four times in the last year. If he had

lected the game-winning RBI in the_.sixth inning. Parker walked seven while striking out 10 to earn his first victory of the season. Wawasee jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning, thanks to timely hitting and poor West Noble fielding. But the Chargers scored twice in their half of the inning to keep the game close.

ability — wmch he obviously doesn't — he would have remained at one of the previous three teams. Carlton, after -being released by the Phillies late last year, signed with San Francisco. He lasted nearly a month with the Giants before he was released. The sympathetic Chicago White Sox pic'ked Up ‘lefty’ for the remainder of the season. Carlton was cut loose from the Chisox after the season, and the former starter unsuccessfully failed with the Phillies, again, this spring. Thus, the move to Cleveland the mistake on the lake. By the All-Star break, Carlton will no longer wear a Cleveland Indians uniform. The Indians' front office will discover the mistake, once on the lake, was actuallythe signing of Carlton. New England Patriot offensive lineman John Hannah will be the guest speaker at the Syracuse Nazarene Church Sunday morning. Services beginat 10:30a.m. Hannah, in a recent Sports Illustrated article, was named the most valuable offensive lineman in National Football league history. Mail-Journal sports writer Mark Huffman will have a feature story on Hannah next Wednesday. Tinv.Mangas, Wawasee High School’s second leading scorer, was an instrumental part in the South Bend Area team’s 141-112 Sunßurst Classic victory over the All-Metro team. Mangas, although scoring just five points, dished out eight assists and collected a game-high five steals. Michigan City Kogers’ Keir Rogers led the area unit with 31 points, and teammate Keith Gailes added 22. Goshen's Kevin Wilfong chipped in 16 points for the area squad, and Tippecanoe Valley’s Dale Miller finished with 11. Play ball! I That sound, along with the realization that major league baseball started this week, has brought the sports prognosticators out of the woodwork for another season. However, unlike basketball season .when we picked .weekly games, the baseball panel only gets one shot at winning the title. Below are the picks from the four-member panel. Leading off is the basketball champion, and sports editor, Mark Weinstein. The shortstop on the finest Warsaw Class C softball team three years ago is confident his selections will come true in October. Because of personal reasons, I will not state the team that I played for. I’ve been informed not to think, look, or even dream about those players Here’s Weinstein’s selections:

The game remained tight, although the Warriors pushed a single run across in the fifth. But the Chargers came back to grab their first lead of the day in their half of the fifth. West Noble pushed three runs across the plate in the fifth, thanks to a pair of walks, and a sun-aided single. Still, the Warriors never gave up. In the top of the sixth, Wawasee mounted its comeback effort. Wawasee’s leadoff hitter started with a single. After stealing second, with ease, the Warrior attempted to swipe third base. This time it didn’t work. However, with two outs, Matt Koble, pinch hitting, laced a line shot single to center. Chris Yoder, who finished the game with four hits, followed with another basehit. The Warriors preceded to load the bases before Parker cleared the bases with a towering ground rule double off the left field fence.

Wawasee softball set for exciting season

SYRACUSE — Varsity softball may be rookie sport at Wawasee High School, but head coach Mark Timpe doesn’t expect his team to play like rookies. “We should be a very competitive team.’’ said Timpe, prior to the Warriors’ scheduled first game. “We have some very talented players on this team.’’ ( The Warriors were scheduled tot open Thursday, April 2, against Tippecanoe Valley. Inclement weather, however, postponed the game. Now, Wawasee hopes to open its 1987 season Tuesday, April 14, against North Wood.

MARK WEINSTEIN NATIONAL LEAGUE E AST — l.St. Louis I.Houston 2. New York 2.Los Angeles 3. Philadelphia 3.Atlanta 4. Montreal 4.Cincinnati 5. Chicago s.San Diego 6. Pittsburgh 6.San Fran. AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST WEST 1. York I.Chicago 2. 2.Texas 3. Cleveland 3.California 4-Boston 4.Kansas City S.Tiw-onto s.Minnesota GJjljjwaukee 6.Oakland 7. Baltimore 7.Seattle X X\ ■ ’"tjti HOWARD HULL Howard Hull, assistant superintendent at Wawasee Community Schools, bats second in our parade of experts. Hull is an avid Chicago Cubs fan, but you would never-know that by his selections in the National League East. For a change, Hull is going with his head, not heart, when he picks Philadelphia to the division. Below are Hull’s predictions: NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST WEST 1. Philadelphia 1. Houston 2. New York 2.Cincinnati 3 St. Louis 3.Los Angeles 4. Chicago 4.Atlanta 5. Montreal s.San Diego 6. 6.San Fran. AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST WEST I.Boston I.Oakland 2 New York 2.California 3. Cleveland 3.Texas 4. Baltimore 4.Chicago 5. Toronto s.Seattle 6. Milwaukee 6.Minnesota 7. Detroit 7.Kansas City

Dan Wuthrich pushed the final two runs across with a sharp single to right. “We didn’t play very well,” said Wawasee’s interim head coach, Neal Frantz. “We made a lot of mistakes, especially defensively.” Frantz was substituting for head coach Scott Siler, who became a father one day earlier. Wawasee added three “insurance runs in its final at bat to secure the victory. Besides Yoder’s four-hit performance, the Warriors received a two-hit effort from Koble, and a pair of hits by Parker. Koble was injured in the first inning when a throw from the catcher hit him in the side of the helmet. Koble was attempting to steal third base. He walked off the field in his own power, but was obviously shaken up. The Warriors return to action Monday, April 13, with East Noble. *.

Perhaps the most talented player on the squad is Lai Reed. The Wawasee centerfielder blends solid defensive skills with an explosive bat, offensively, to the Warriors' attack. But, the Warriors have more punch than Reed’s stick in their lineup. “We shouldnl have too much trouble hitting arid scoring runs,” admitted Timpe. "The girls have looked good so far, and we're expecting that to carry over throughout the season." Bobi Stookey, Heidi Brower, and Rhonda Stookey also should produce at the plate. Still, the Warriors are lacking

Before moving on to Carla Gaff's hilarious selections. I must add a footnote to some of Hull's predictions. Hull, as you noticed, picked Philadelphia in the National League East because ol the Phillies' abilitv to sign Lance Parrish —a former Detroit catcher. However, in the American League Erst. Hull shuns the Tigers' chances at a winning season because of some thoughtless beliefs. Here's an example to how silly Hull's picks are. In the American League West, the former Wawasee High School principal selected Oakland to win the division. Why? Because two former Cubs -- Ron Cey and Dennis Eckersley. Hull thinks the two will have outstanding years for the A s. just like they did in their first year with the Cub s . Atonal: CARLA GAFF Gaff, our third panel member, should be known as Carla Goof by the wSy she made her selections. Gaff, by her own admission, knows very little about baseball However, the former North Wood athlete is intelligent when it comes to track, volleyball, and football. Anyway, I desired a female’s touch to this space, and no person was more suited than Gaff Below are her selections: NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST WEST 1. Chicago I.Cincinnati 2. Pittsburgh 2.San Fran. 3.St. Louis 3.San Diego 4. Montreal 4. Los Angeles 5. Philadelphia 5. Atlanta 6. York 6;Houston AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST WEST 1. Detroit 1. Chicago 2. Cleveland 2.Kansas City 3Baltimore 3.Oakland 4. Toronto 4. Minnesota 5. Boston s.Seattle 6. Milwaukee 6.Texas 7. New York 7.California

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CONTACT HITTER — Wawasee’s Chris Conkling makes contact with the baseball during the Warriors’ 12-5 victory at West Noble Tuesday. The Warrior third baseman grounded out to second on the play.

game experience. That ingredient. which is something Warsaw and Concord both have, could spell the difference in this year's conference race. "Warsaw and Concord should be very good this year," admitted Timpe, although he said he hasn’t seen either team play. "They

Elkhart Central pounds Wawasee

SYRACUSE - After two delays, Wawasee's boys' baseball team opened its 1987 baseball season. However. Elkhart Central proved to be too powerful as

As you can tell by Gaff's selec (ions, her knowledge about baseball is limited It appears to me. the only wise selections she made were in the American League. \ to win the East — I nope — .and Chicago to wi n the w-es-i er n flag. MARK HUFFMAN Our cleanup hitter in the column is Mark Huffman. The Ball State University graduate has some interesting observations concerning the present baseball campaign. NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST WEST l.New York I.Cincinnati 2.St. Louis 2.Los Angeles 3. Philadelphia 3.Houston 4. Chicago 4.San Fran. 5. Montreal s.San Diego 6. Pittsburgh 6.Atlanta AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST WEST 1. Cleveland I.California 2. New York 2.Texas 3. Toronto 3.Chicago 4. Boston 4.Oakland 5. Detroit s.Kansas City 6. Milwaukee 6.Minnesota 7. 7,Seattle In other selections, Weinstein says that New York will win-the American League pennant this season, and, eventually, win the World Series. The sports editor believes St. Louis will win the National League pennant. Hull, meanwhile, believes Boston and Houston will match up in this year’s World Series classic? Unlike last year, Boston will win the grand prize. Gaff, although serious when selecting her winners, thinks Detroit and Cincinnati will meet in the World Series — what a tough situation for Sparky Anderson fans. Anyway, the Big Red machine, according to Gaff, will win the seven-game series. Finally, Huffman, another Cincinnati fan, predicts an all-Ohio World Series. Huffman looks for a close series, but the Indians will falter and Cincinnati will win its first championship since Anderson was fired.

both play good schedules, but we should be able to compete with them At least I hope we can.” Timpe feels Wawasee’s offense and defense should be able to stay with teams in the of the NLC. But, he’s worried about pitching. The Warriors have seven pit-

the Blue Blazers ripped the Warriors 10-2 Saturday afternoon. With the loss, Wawasee drops to 0-1 on the campaign. Despite the loss. Wawasee's Kevin Parker and Chris Yoder turned in exceptional performances. Parker pitched into the fifth inning but suffered the loss. Yoder, meanwhile, collected three hits, including a pair of doubles to highlight the Warriors' offensive attack. As a team. Wawasee managed just six hits in the frigid weather.

Mahler three-hitter stops Phillies

ATLANTA — Rick Mahler ran his scoreless streak to 34 innings in season openers Tuesday as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-Q at Fulton County Stadium. Ken Oberkfell had three hits, including a two-run double that broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning. Mahler helped his own cause with another two-run double in the Braves' four-run eighth. Elsewhere, Houston rallied for four runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in the Astrodome. Trailing 4-2 in the eighth, Houston benefited from two Matt Young wild pitches in the eighth.

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Sunday Nite Mixed Doubles Fairmont Homes 79 45 Oswego Washetfe 78 1 2 45'2 Prices Auto Parts 69 55 Coburns & Deans 67 57 Genes Repair Shop 66'2 57' 2 Millers Heating & Air 66 58 Hattields Bait & Tackle 63 61 Dangles 59'2 64'2 Have Computer Will Travel 58'2 65'2 Hibschmans Motors 56 68 ARS Refrigeration 53'2 70'2 Clevengers 51 73 N Webster Marina 50'2 73'2 First Strike 49 75 600 series: C. Wogoman 607, D. Merriman 601 500 series: C. Coburn 521, F. Tanner 548, D. Carpenter 516, J. Wallace 542, M. Clevenger 598, E. Slabaugh 519, J. Byrd 507, S. Rensberger 537 450 series: K. Larimer 466, K. Rensberger _452rC. Simpson 487, L. Hawn 452, K. Pauwels 463 200 games: C. Coburn 200, B. Canfield 202, M. Clevenger 224, C. Wogoman 204, 214, D. Merriman 223 160 games: K. Dean 165, K. Larimer 184, K.'Rensberger 163, C. Simpson 194, 164, L. Hawn 162, E. Slabaugh 168, 192, K. Pauwels 167, 182; G. Byrd 189, B. Means 163, S. Koher 160 County TujsShop 34' 2 13'2 Kurly's Keglers 34'/2 17' 2 Foy's Boat Ser. 32'/2 19' 2 Moore's Shoes 32 20 Miller's Heating 31 21 W Ser. Center 28'/? 23'2 Rinker Boats 26 26 Renegades 22 26 Augsburger's 22 30 Paul's U Lock It 21’ 2 30'2 Lakeside Bait 21 31 Leisure Pools 20 32 Parkers Hybrids 19'2 32'2 Walker Mfg. 16 36 High team game and series: Foy's Boat Ser .- 1130 3119 600 series: E. Coburn 606 500 series. M Zellinger 506, K. Knisley 549, W Williams $39, D Likens 513, G. Lowe 510, M Ganshorn 530. B Coburn 513, J. Kussmaul 512, R Williams 599, P Smith 514, L Sawyer 542, C Senders 514, R. Riggen 509, M. Hawkins 533. T. Smith 554, L Longen baugh 508 200 games: K. Knisley 206, 216, E Coburn 226, M Ganshorn 204, J Kussmaul 213, R Wi 11 iams 240, R R iggen 203

However, the Warriors came up with a five-run sixth inning to defeat the Chargers. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

chers on its roster, but none have varsity experience. Michelle Coy, Jennifer Brumbaugh, Angie Gorman, and Donna Miller are expected to challenge for the top pitching spot on the team. "I’m concerned with our pitching,” said Timpe. “We have good numbers there, but with lit-

Dan Wuthrich added a double for the Warriors. Elkhart Central was in control of the game from the beginning. After a scoreless first inning, the Blazers collected three runs in the second and third innings to break the game open. Mark Blosser, who pitched five innings for Elkhart, gained the win. and helped his own cause offensively. Blosser had three hits, including a pair of doubles.

Franklin Stubbs homered in the ninth for Los Angeles, but Dave Smith saved the game for Houston. At New York. Darryl Strawberry's three-run homer in the first inning lifted the Mets past Pittsburgh 3-2. Bob Ojeda scattered 10 hits during seven innings of work to pick up the win. Jesse Orosco picked up the save by working the final two innings. In Chicago. St. Louis’s Jim Lindeman singled in two runs, and cut down Chicago's Brian Dayett at third base in leading the Cardinals past Chicago 9-3. John Tudor pitched through the fifth inning to gain the win and Bill Dawley, acquired from the

Land O Lakes Ligonier Elks 40 12 American Buildings 39 13 American Legion 35 17 Sea Nymph 34 18 Wawasee Bowl 30 22 Kurley's Keglers 29 23 Werker Bros 28 24 Gusto's Guzzlers 28 24 Cocinero's 26 26 Kimmell Inn 25 27 K of C 25 27 Merchant Metals 24 28 Wawasee Pro Shop 23 29 State Bank of Syracuse 22 30 Doc's Hardware 18 34 Luckey's Tavern 16 36 Captain's Place 14 38 Terry's Asphalt 13 39 High team game Kimmell Inn — 1049 High team series: Ligonier Elks 500 series: C. Summerlot 582, G. Price 535, S. Butt 556, P Wilson 519, T. Ervin 532, J Walton 514, G. Lambright 585, C Lambright 525, T West 529, R Mathew 501, T. Hoover 519, M. Durham 560, M. Clevenger 542, P Flanagan 577, D Hoogenboom 519, G Knisley 535, K. Knisley 520, E. Senart 513, J Gerard 514, D. Obacz 501, T. Cravens 559, D Weaver 502, D. Paternoster 535, W Schwalm 535, R Graff 519, S. Richmond 544, J. Sheets 578, D Smith 535 200 games: D Buhrt 201, D Rigdon 200, J Sheets 211 201, D Smith 208, S. Richmond 210, D. Weaver 200, T. Cravens 211, M. Hoile 2011, P. Flanagan 218, M. Durham 201, T. Hoover 207, G. Lambright 221, T. Ervin 214, P. Wilson 209, S Butt 207, G Price 205, C Summer lot 216 203 Thursday Nite Ladies Louie's 78'z 29'2 Wawasee Bowl 74 34 Jones 71 37 Millers 65 43 Golden Razor 64'2 43'2 Buyrite 61 47 Charger House 60 48 Beacon 59 49 Liberty -54'2 53' 2 Kidds 54 54 Stop Inn 50'2 57'2 S&V General Store 50 .58 Pilchers 49'2 53'2 Lake City Bank II 49 59 Kreager Bros 47 61 Eagles 41’1 66'2 Sandis 39 69 Thornburgs 39 69 Town & Country 37' z 70'2 Lake City Bank I 35'2 72'2 High team game Golden Razor — 864 High team series Louie’S’—2436

tle experience. We’ll have to wait and see what happens.” So, the 1987 inaugural Wawasee girls' softball season should be interesting. The Warriors have the desire, and some talent. Whether the two are enough for a winning ■season remains to be seen.

Arnie Klahr added a pair of doubles for the Blue Blazers, while Tom Ertel assisted Elkhart's 13-hit attack with another double. Famous Big Ten Indiana University is a distinguished member of one of the nation’s most famed athletic conferences, the Big Ten. IU Bloomington's 18 men’s and women's varsity sport programs gave gained nationwide renown.

White Sox, allowed one hit the rest of the way to garner the save. In the American League, Kent Hrbek's bases-loaded single to the left-center field wall in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Minnesota Twins past the Oakland Athletics 5-4 in the Metrodome. George Frazier, in relief, picked up the win for the Twins. California's Mike Witt pitched a five-hitter and rookie Mark McLemore drove in the gamewinning run Tuesday as the Angels routed the Seattle Mariners 7-1. Seattle’s Mark Langston suffered the loss.

500 series N Spurling 542, H Taylor 517, J Wortinger 509, C Becher 554. C. Nolan 563, B Swihart 563. R Gerrity 564 D Dean 529, K Pauwels 548 450 series and above S. Batesla 471. J Reed 478, L Bobeck 469, M King 455, K Knisley 455, N Anderson 488. S. Keim 490, R White 461. B Noe 480. J. Kausal 488, N Reeve 483, D. Craig 452, P Pollack 455, S Delagrange 460, J Napier 452, E Wogoman 495. B White 491, M Pautf 476, C Shepherd 491. D Skevington 470, J. Mullet 498, C Boyd 480, B Deßolt 453. C Miller 450. K Larimer 476 200 games N Spurling 200 175, C Becher 245, C. Nolan 212 190, B Swihart 221 175, R Gerrity 224 186, K. Pauwels 205 178 170 games and above M King 180 H Taylor 194 188, J Reed 184, L Hawn 171, J Wortinger 199, N. Anderson 196, S. Keim 189, D Reith 171, B N6e 170, J. Kausal 189. N Reeve 1?7» P Pollack 174, K. Dean 183. E Wogoman 181, J Galloway 174, G. Shepherd 171, B White 194, M. Pautf 174, C Shepherd 173, D. Skevington 172, D Funk 170, J Mullet 191, B Deßolt 183, C. Miller 171, D. Dean 198 192, K. Larimer 182 Tues. Aft. Ladies League Arrow Van 71'■j 40'2 Beacon 67 45 Teghtmeyer 64 48 State Bank 63’2 48' 2 Carter P E.H. 62 50 Mastercraft 60 52 La Petite 59 53 Paul s U Lock It 56 56 LiTs Anchor Bar 47'2 64'2 Aunt Verna's Place 46'? 65'2 WaChester 37'? 74'? Ace Pest 37'2 74'.• High team game Paulas U Lock It — 774 High team series: State Bank — 2235 500 series R Gerrity 578 450 series: J Maher 488. B Smith 489, M J Myers 487, E Kirkdorfer 476. B Kline 464. I Kalisik 463, R. Carroll 467, J Hays 460. J Gray 456, S Wolterman 455 200 games R Gerrity 213 160 games: R Gerrity 194 17fTB Gross 172. E Kirkdorfer 185, MJ Myers 189, R McDonough 179, B Ganz 164, 1,. Kalisik 179, J Maher 174, S Wolterman 172, J Hays 167. B Smith 169 164, M Willard 160. J Alfano 164. B Ervin 167 • Cont inued on page 9>