The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 April 1987 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., April 15,1987

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Sports

Jamiel, Landis lead Warriors past Westview

I By MARK WEINSTEIN Sports Editor SYRACUSE — Wawasee's girls’ track team opened the 1987 season victoriously Monday afternoon with its 69-49 triumph over Westview. Steph Jamiel and Shelly Landis, both triple winners, paced the Warrior attack. Jamiel was., victorious in the 100-yard hurdles, 300-meter hurdles, and high jump. Landis claimed Victories in the 100-meter dash, 400-meter run, and assisted in the 1600-meter relay team. “I am really pleased with our effort,” said Wawasee head coach'Janet Dunno. “We performed very well, considering all of the injuries we have. ” Jamiel was one of the Wawasee athletes that was injured. However, that didn’t hinder her effectiveness. “I Was a little surprised in how well Steph did in the hurdles,” said Dunno. “She had to take off from the wrong foot, but she still didwell.”

Future NFL Hall of Famer finds answers through Christ

I By MARK HUFFMAN Sports Writer Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart. — Psalms 73:1 RSV When John Hannah’s 6-2, 270-pound frame enters a room people’s heads turn, but when he begins to speak it's his heart that they notice. A 13-year veteran of the National Football League, the former left guard for the New England Patriots has been spreading God’s word since becoming a Christian during the off-season in 1974. 'Some things happened during the year that weren’t making me very happy, then my roommate told me a lot of things about the life and death of Jesus Christ,” Hannah remembers, adding, "What impressed me is the horrible deaths most of the apostles suffered because they said Jesus died and rose again,” ■ The growing celebrity also began to realize that he was losing control of his life, and in April of 1974, he received Jesus Christ. "I went to the Lord andjgave Him my life,” Hannah says of the moment his image was uplifted. ’ Christianity is needed in football — just as it’s needed in everyone's life,” he says, noting, “I would like to see religion taken out of the game — religion is just do's and don’ts’, while Christianity is a relationship with God.” Speaking at the Wawasee Community Church of the Nazarene Sunday morning, April 12, Hannah relived the events that led him to Christianity. ‘‘When the opportunity presents itself I like to talk about it,” he says, adding, "With Jesus in my life it became possible to turn the negatives into positives.” Several positives have been a part of the offensive stalwart’s NFL career, with) nine Pro Bowl appearances givingmroof of his abilities. ''F..F ‘ ‘The week before the votes (for Pro Bowl inclusion) were east

Tigers teach White Sox lesson over weekend

You can’t judge a book by a chapter. The Chicago White Sox should learn this lesson. Last weekend, while visiting Chicago's Comiskey Park, the Public Address announcer at Comiskey referred to the old stadium as ‘The Palace of Major league Baseball*. By the way the White Sox played last weekend — against Detroit — I wonder if he meant ‘a place where major league- baseball used to be played*. Over the weekend the Sox dropped all three games to the Tigers. I viewed the final two games, and in each contest the White Sox lookfed terrible. Detroit defeated Chicago 11-4 in the opener Friday afternoon. Then, Saturday and Sunday, the Tigers pounded out a pair of 7-1 victories The Tigers were never seriously threatened in any of the three games. Maybe Chicago’s poor showing was-the result of the Tigers’ play. But remember, Detroit had the worst record in spring training this year.

The opening event set the tone to the meet. The Warriors swept Westview, with Amy Barton and Krissy Eisenhour finishing behind Jamiel. But the Warriors didn’t stop after the first event. Landis, in the 100-meter dash, easily outdistanced a pair of Westview girls. Landis won the event with a 13.3 clocking. Jennifer Titus, a double winner for the Warriors, kept Wawasee’s victory parade moving with an impressive 1600-meter victory. Titus ran the race in 6:23.7, easily ahead of Westview’s pair of Fisher girls. Shelly Fisher placed second, while Nicole Fisher was third. From there, the Warriors’ first place barrage slowed down. Westview captured the long jump, 400 relay, and shot put before, the Warriors to return to the top spot. It was Landis that halted Westview’s momentum. She nipped teammate Eisenhour in the 400-mater rufi in the event, finishing with a 1:05.1 time. Eisenhour placed second with a

was always ‘pins and needles’ time,” he laughs. Other highlights include being named the league’s outstanding • lineman, although the two-time winner gains more satisfaction from team goals that were met. “Beating the Miami Dolphins in Miami in 1985 was real satisfying,” he says. “We had never beaten the Dolphins in Miami and to beat them while they were defending AFC ( American Football Conference) Champions was quite a thrill.” The first two minutes of the Georgia native’s final game with the Patriots, the 1985 Super Bowl, also generates warm feelings; although the remainder of the game, a 46-10 drubbing by the Chicago Bears, is best forgotterr. The game was also shrouded by a reporter’s claim that Patriot players had used drugs during the season, accounting for the poor Super Bowl showing. “The reporter just had a personal vendetta to settle,” Hannah reveals. “He went through rumored stories from past years and came up with a false story during the Super Bowl.” According to Hannah, the whole team, with the exception of one or two players, voted to have drug tests throughout the year. “Raymond Berry (Patriots' coach) heard rumors about a few players involved with drugs the previous’year so he told everyone if they tested positive they would have to attend counseling, which would be kept confidential.” “I’d say our team was 99.99 percent clean, Hannah added. ” Nevertheless, rumors leaked, and reporter Ron Borges became recognized for his story about , drug use among the AFC Champions. Such media hype has become commonplace to the 36 year-old farm boy turned city slicker, who once was hurt by a reader’s parody of the 23rd Psalm published by The Boston Globe after he held out for a new contract in 1977. The parody poked at his deep religious, convictions, stating, “He restoreth my Greed. He (Continued on page 9)

Perhaps I shouldn’t bad mouth the Sox, since they’ve only played six games this year. And, I felt last week they would challenge for the western division crown. They.still might, and if they do, that will show the weakness of the division. On The Mark MARK JP WEINSTEIN a F ’ L y F7 Anyway, against Detroit, Chicago did not hit the ball well, and when they did, hits were meaningless. The Tigers, meanwhile, collected several hits in the series, many at key times. Defensively, Wtpte Sox fans are becoming frustrated withjhe teams inability to make "the plays. A play in the final game of the series proved one caller on the Jim Fregosi show correct.

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EASY VICTORY — Wawasee's Steph Jamiel, middle, leaps over a hurdle en route to an easy 100-yard hurdle victory Monday against Westview. Amy Barton, far right.

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MJ Dear Mr. Weinstein, I am a former Wawasee student (class of 1985) and I read your sports column every week. Lately, I have come to

While listening to the show on my drive to the stadium Sunday, a listener asked Fregosi why the White Sox don’t do a better job of backing up throws. Fregosi flatly denied that as a possibility and suggested the White Sox perform that role well. In' the two games, Chicago allowed Detroit runners to advance an extra base because it didn’t back up a throw from the outfield. Chet Lemon moved from second to third when Gary Redus’ throw eluded Ozzie Guillen. In the series finale, Lou Whitaker moved to third — from second — when Redus’ throw home washT" cutoff, and no player backed up the play. Those plays clearly defined why the White Sox are losing. However, once the Sox start making the right defensive plays, get a little better starting pitching, and get Harold Baines' offense back into the lineup, Chicago will start winning again. Don’t be surprised if the White Sox challenge for the western division title. □ While I’m on the subject of

Mardfe Coy won the 800-meter run, Titus was victorious in the 3/00-meter run, and Wawasee’s ' 1600-meter relay team defeated Westview.

solve some opinions that you may or may not be interested in. Why not have an article on the Wawasee Lacrosse ClubJ It was started in 1984 <and has been growing ever since. We’ve been written about by” the Associated Press, and Wall Street Journal, but never, really, by the MailJournal. I know it’s not your fault, but there are a lot of students participating in the sport with a lot of enthusiasm. There is even talk of a three state conference being initiated this year.

Chicago sports, never have I seen one sports town dominate another like Detroit did Chicago last weekend. In seven professional games (four hockey and three baseball) Detroiters went to the closet, took out the broom, and swept,the men from the Windy City. The Detroit Red Wings advanced in the National Hockey League’s playoffs with four convincing victories over the Blackhawks. Meanwhile, the Tigers were taking their first series frustrations out on the White Sox. Detroit dropped two out of three games to New York in the seasonopening series. But in Chicago, the Tigers dominated every phase of the game. They outpitched the Sox. collected more timely hits, and played better defense than Chicago All three ingredients resulted in Detroit’s three-game sweep Perhaps Chicago should be known as the city of losers, presently associated with Cleveland. The Northern Ohio ci ty, presently, has two losing franchises in operation — Indians

Ironically, -Jamiel, in the high jump, attempted Wawasee’s school record of 5-5. Her attempt at the record failed, Jiowever, when she cleared the bar, but her

finished second in the event, while Krissy Eisenhour, far left, was third. Jamiel won the event with a 15.7 effort (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

Wawasee, Parker drop 3-0 decision

SYRACUSE — Kevin Parker pitched well enough to win Monday afternoon, however, Wawasee hitters failed to support the six-hit pitching as the Warriors dropped a 3-0 decision to East Noble. Parker, 1-2 on the season, was hampered by four Wawasee errors in the field. In all, the Wawasee hurler only allowed one earned run. Still, the single run held up as John Owen and Ben Vanßyn combined on a one-hit shutbut. The Warriors' only hit, st Scott Baker third|mning single, proved harmless for the Knights. “I thought we would hit better.” said a disappointed Scott Siler. “We also made too many errors in the field.” The game was scoreless until East Noble pushed across the game-winning run in the third. Chad Barnett opened the inning by reaching base on an error. After being sacrificed to second.

My father, Colonel G. Thorpe Mitchell, would be a good source to talk with and interview. The program is doing a good job despite its little fan fare. I am presently a starter on the West Point - Junior Varsity team (the varsity is, ranked 11th in the nation). My point is, that this program is making a lasting imprint into lives outside of high school. Some students who may be able to help you are Mike Neterer, Gary Harris, and Anthony Clarke. They all can be contacted at the school.

(1-6), and Cavaliers (29-50). Chicago, meanwhile, boasts the White Sox’s 2-4 record and another losing season by the Blackhawks. Only the Cubs (3-3), and Bulls (40-40) have winning records — and that’s marginable. Maybe Chicago should be known as the ‘mistake on the Lake’ ' ! I Several weeks ago, Myron Dickerson was rumored to be heading to Hammond Gavit as, head football coach. That never materialized and Dickerson remained at Wawasee. However, another Wawasee football coach, Rob Hanson, will take over the reigns of the Class 3A football program beginning next year. —.... Hanson, a physical education instructor at North Webster, was hired as Hammond Gavit’s head football coach this week. Hanson will remain in the Wawasee School system throughout the end of the present school year. Richard Long, President of the Board of Directors for the Palace

heels toppled the bar to the ground. Jamiel, by season’s end, is expected to break the 5-5 high jump record.

Barnett scored on Corey Glass’ single. The Knights increased their lead by two runs in the fifth. Barnett, again, opened the inning with a Texas league single to right. The productive Knight was sacrificed to second, then came home on Glass’ RBI double. Glass scored on an East Noble sacrifice fly. Owen gave up the lone Wawasee hit through his five innings of work on the mound. Vanßyn, a freshman, pitched the final two innings and failed to allow a Wawasee hit. Parker scattered six East No-’ ble hits, struck out five, and walked one. "He threw very well,’,' insisted Siler of Parker.. “We just didn't give him much support — in the field and at the plate." The Warriors' next action is scheduled for Thursday with Columbia City.

I liked your stand on the students standing up during the sectional basketball game. Here at West Point, we stand throughout the entire football games, and no one ever complains. Thank you for your time. I hope to see a Lacrosse article soon. Sincerely. Brad Mitchell for your information. Brad, the day before your letter came, I received a Lacrosse article which is in today's newspaper. Thank you for your interest, and hope to hear from you again.

of Sports announced Tuesday afternoon that Bob Knight will be the 1987 Mermaid Festival’s King of Sports. Knight recently guided the Indiana Hoosiers to the NCAA national basketball title. Winners in the tournament of Knights will receive a scholarship to the college of their choice. The reward will be given to a student from Wawasee and Warsaw High School’s in the Knight’s name. Tickets to the Indiana Pacers' first playoff game will go on sale to the general public Wednesday, April 15, at 10 a.m. The tickets, priced at $22, sls and SB, will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Market Square Arena box office, or by calling (317) 297-5151. There is a maximum of 12 tickets per order. The Pacers will be making their first appearance in the NBA □layoffs since 1981. The exact date, time and opponent for the Pacers’ first game will not be determined until the conclusion of the NBA s regular season. Tickets for the first game are the only ones available to the

Wawasee 69 Westview 49 100 Hurdles — Ist, Jamiel, Wawasee 15.7; 2nd, Barton, Wawasee 16.46; 3rd, Eisenhour, Wawasee

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general public at this time. An announcement concerning other possible playoff games in Indianapolis will be made at a later da(,e. Wawasee golf tickets will go on sale Monday, April 20, according to Wawasee head football coach Myron Dickerson. The 100 tickets are good for 18 holes of golf at Maxwelton, South Shore, and Big Boulder. A fourth round of golf can be played at the course of your choice. The fundraisingL,method is to assist Wawasee’s v%rsity football program. The Plymouth summer basketball league will begin its 12th season of basketball June 20. This league, sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, has become the premiere summer league in the Midwest. Top-rated high school, college, and professional players participate each year. A men’s and women’s league will be offered, both playing an eight game regular season followed by divisional and league tournaments.

100 m Dash — Ist, Landis, Wawasee 13.3; 2nd, Yoder, Westview .13.47; 3rd, Hons, Westview 1600 M — Ist, Titus, Wawasee 6:23.7; 2nd, Fisher, S, Westview 6:49; 3rd, Fisher, N, Westview Long Jump — Ist, Baird, Westview 14’3”; 2nd, Gunn, J, Wawasee 13’lOMs”; 3rd, Kistler, Westview z - 400 Relay —/Ist, Westview 56.9; 2nd, Wawasee 56:93 Shot Put — Ist, Marks, Westview 31’1”; 2nd, Fisher, Westview 27’5”, 3rd, Eisenhour, Wawasee 400 m Run — Ist, Landis, Wawasee l:05.r; 2nd, Eisenhour, Wawasee 1:05:36 ; 3rd, Hans, Westview 300 m Hurdles — Ist, Jamiel, Wawasee 55.3; 2nd, Bontrager, Westview 57:02 ; 3rd, Sponseller, Wawasee Discus — Ist, Marks, Westview 81’5”; 2nd, Barton, Wawasee 73’10”; 3rd, Parr, Wawasee 800 M Run — Ist, Coy, Wawasee 2:58:7; 2nd, Byler* Westview 2:59:05; 3rd, Helmuth, Westview 200M Dash — Ist, Yoder, Westview 29.3; 2nd, Lange, Wawasee 29:94;, 3rd, Barton, Wawasee 3200 M Run — Ist, Titus, Wawasee 14:43:9; 2nd, Fisher, N, Westview 16:52:28 ; 3rd, Byler, Wawasee 1600 M Relay — Ist, Wawasee 4:44.5; 2nd, Westview; 3rd, Wawasee High Jump — Ist, Jamiel, Wawasee 5’2”; 2nd, Gunn, J, Wawasee 4'10”; 3rd, Fisher, N, Westview

Teams or individuals interested in registering for the league should call Mike Riffle or Jo Cimoeh at Midwest Sports (219-936-7529). Anyone interested in sponsoring a team, or officiating, should call, or write, to PSBL Midwest Sports Center, P.O. Box 25, Donaldson, Ind., 46513. Enrollment is limited and acceptance to the league will be on a first come basis. In a surprise move, Homer Drew, head basketball coach at Bethel College since 1976, has accepted the Athletic Director’s position at Indiana UniversitySouth Bend. Drew will also serve as men’s basketball coach. While at Bethel, Drew’s teams averaged 23 wins a season and qualified for the NAIA playoffs during each of the last 11 years. However, no Drew coached Bethel team won a Mid Central Conference championship. Tri-State University and Grace College have dominated the MCC crown. Tri-State, however, pulled out of league play in 1981 and Grace has won the conference title every year (6) since.