The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 April 1987 — Page 8

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., April 29,1987

Sports

Warriors fall to undefeated Lions

| By<MARK WEINSTEIN Sports Editor ll' | , BREMEN — Chris Yoder proJ'ided Wawasee a 2-0 lead in the irst inning with a two-run homer, but Warrior pitching failed to keep Bremen in check as the Lions ,posted a 5-4 Northern Lakes Conference victory Friday. The loss drops the Warriors’ NLC record to 1-2. Wawasee holds a 3-6 overall mark. Bremen, meanwhile, boasts a 6-0 overall slate and 3-0 conference ledger. Wildness was the key to

Wawasee 11 that Goshen Relays

GOSHEN — Northern Lakes Conference faired well in Saturday’s Goshen Relays as host Goshen and Plymouth tied for Class B honors with 80 points. Concord placed fifth, while Wawasee finished 11th in the competition. No individual Warrior won an event, however. Goshen’s Roger Conant won three events for the Redskins. Conant set a Goshen Relay record in the 110 high hurdles with his winning 14.50 time. , The Redskin also won the long jump event with a 21-5 leap, and the high jump (6-8). Wawasee placed no individual in the three events. Although Wawasee failed to win an event, it did enjoy a pair of second place finishes. The Warriors’ sprint relay placed in the runnerup slot with a 45.70 time. Norwell won the third race with a 44.80 time. Wawasee aiso piaceu second in tije 800 relay. Concord won the first race event with a 1:35.0 effort while the Warriors finished

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Bears second-guessed with Harbaugh selection

It is hard to imagine what the Chicago Bears were thinking of when it made University of Michigan quarterback Jim Harbaugh its top draft choice Tuesday. The Bears now have five quarterbacks on their roster. The Bears will obviously have to shop two of their QB’s around. It is hard to imagine having five quarterbacks on an active roster. Anyway, Harbaugh is a good quarterback. He is intelligent, has a strong throwing arm, and is a natural leader. He very well could be a starter for Chicago in a few years'. / ' I would doubt if he steps in next f season, though. \ Harbaugh's statistics entering \ his senior season at Michigan inJ elude 21 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and a .603 pass completion percentage. His longest completion from scrimmage was a 77-yard touchdown pass to John Kolesar in the Wolverines’ 1985 victory over Ohio State. In some people's minds, he was a better college quarterback than

Bremen’s victory. The Lions benefited from eight Wawasee walks, scoring five unearned runs in the process. Kevin Parker was the main contributor to Wawasee’s wildness. The Warrior hurler fell to 2-3 on the season by allowing five walks in 2% innings. Nathan Rhoades relieved Parker and the .kept the Lions off the scoreboard Bremen tied the game in its half of the first, thanks to three walks with two outs. Parker seemed to be in control, getting the first two Lions to bounce out to third. But the plate seemed to move around for Parker, and Bremen

in 1:35.30. The Warriors’ Scot McDowell placed third in the shot put with his 52-5 throw. Greg Farrall of Culver Military Academy won the event with his 55-U 3 /4 throw. Listed below are the complete results from the relays. ’ At Goshen Class A Team Scores — Gary Roosevelt 9k— Elkhart Memorial 72, Fort Wayrte., North 63, Fort Wayne Snider 51, South Bend LaSalle 48, Elkhart Central 46, South Bend Riley 44, Fort Wayne Northrop 44, Fort Wayne Wayne 41, Gary West 30, South Bend Adams 22, South Bend Washington 21, Penn 18, Mishawaka 13, Warsaw 11, South Bend Clay failed to score. Sprint Relay (First Race) —l. F.W. North (James Irby, Darryl Hawkins, Shawn Chapman, Steve Grundy) 44.00 ; 2. Washington 44.30; 3. Elkhart Central 44.40 ; 4. Penn 45.20; 5. F.W. Wayne 45.60, Mishawaka 47.10 Sprint Relay — (Second Race) 1. Gary Roosevelt (Elbe/t Turner, Kirk Torrence, Anthony Smith, Corey Williamson) 43.00 ; 2. Riley 43.30; 3. F.W. Northrop 44.30; 4. Elkhart Memorial 45.00; 5. Gary West 45.60; 6. F.W. Snider 46.40.

the over-rated Vinny Testaverde. Harbaugh did more for the University of Michigan than Testaverde did for Miami. His statistics speak for themselves. On The Mark MARK WEINSTEIN ■ \ ■ Prior to the start of the present major league baseball -season many experts felt the New York Mets would repeat in the National League East. They still may, but the Mets better beware of the surprising St. Louis Cardinals. Both teams have suffered injury problems during the first 16 games of the season. Some of New York’s were preventable* namely Dwight Gooden’s pro-

loaded the bases. Parker walked in onc Bremen run, then an error brought in the final tally in the inning. The Lions added a single run in the second, and a pair in the third , to take.command. ' _ ._i However, Wawasee mounted a comeback attempt in the fifth. Chris Cotton opened the inning by reaching base on a Bremen error. After Jay Koontz advanced Cotton to second with a single, Matt Koble brought Cotton in with a sharp single. On Koble’s RBI single, Koontz

1600 —l. Matt Ronzone (Elkhart Memorial) 4:22.60; 2. Sam Froese (Elkhart Central) 4:23.000; 3. James Kruse (F.W. Wayne) 4:23.40; Darryl Green (F.W. Northrop) 4:26.50, 5. Carl Stoker (F.W. Wayne) 4:27.80; 6. Willie Graham (Elkhart Memorial) 4:29.30. Djscus — l. Tony Leuenberger (F.W. Snider) 162-7; 2. Eric Gall (Elkhart Central) 150-11; 3 Troy Williams (Riley) 145-8; 4. Paul Fowler (Mishawaka) 144-2; 5. Jim Steinhagen (Mishawaka) 136-11. High Jump — l. Anthony Nave (Elkhart Memorial) 6-B'2; 2. Mark Jenkins (Gary West) 6-7; 3. Jimmy Beckett (LaSalle) 6-5; 4. Tom Guthrie (F.W. Snider) 64; 5. Terry Smith (Gary Roosevelt) 6-4, 6. Terrill Greer (F.W. Snider) 6-2. Pole Vault — l. Bobjjhank (F.W North) 15-6; 2. Troy Hanni (F.W. North) 13-6; 3. Bennie Shaw (Elkhart Memorial) 13-6; 4. Chad Glock (F.W. Snider) 13-6; 5. Jim Disch (F.W. Nor throp) 12-10, 6. D.J. V,ohs (Penn) 12-0. Long Jump — l. Bruce Leverette (F.W. Wayne) 22-2'2; 2. Solomon Emerson (F.W. Snider) 21-7'/2;37“Kirk Torrence (Gary Roosevelt) 21-514; 4. Mark Murdock (F.W. North) 21-3, 5. Mark Jenkins (Gary West) 21-3; 6.

blem with drugs. But the Cardinals have once again been the subject of some freak accidents. If these type of accidents continue to the Cards, the mishaps may be renamed ‘Cardinal Injuries’. The most recent Cardinal Injury happened two weeks ago in St. Louis. John Tudor, St. Louis’ ace pitcher, was run into by New York’s backup catcher Barry Lyons — while sitting in the Cardinals’ dugout — and fractured his leg. Tudor will miss, at least, three months of the season. Also gone from the Cardinals’ everyday lineup are Tommy Herr and Tony Pena. Herr pulled a groin muscle and Pena broke a finger. Without a doubt, the rash list of injuries will enhance Whitey Herzog’s managing skills. If Herzog can keep the Cardinals close, he should be voted Manager of the Year. Still, with all the injuries — freak and normal — the Cardinals continue to play respectable baseball. They have played so well, the Cardinals find

was cut down at third, ending any other potential score. But Wawasee didn’t quit in the fifth. The Warriors, in their final at bat, put two runners in scoring position, and Yoder at bat. But the senior secondbaseman flew out to end the game. Koble was the lone Warrior collecting more than one hit. The freshman had two singles on the day. Scott Baker and Cotton each ripped doubles for the Warriors. Wawasee’s next 1 action is scheduled for Wednesday with North Wood.

Darryl Hawkins (F.W: North) 21-2'/z, 800 Relay (First Race) — l. Riley (Roy White, Reggie White, Aaron Moore, Robert Stokes) 1:31.30; 2. F.W. Northrop ,1:31.30; 3. Adams 1:32.50; 4. F.W. Snider 1:34.40; 5. Washington 1:35.40; 6. Warsaw 1:36.60. 800 Relay (Second Race) —l. LaSalle (Mitchell Greene, Jerry Price, Anthony Robinson, Raymond Griffin) 1:33.10; 2. F.W. North 1:34.00; 3. Elkhart Memorial 1:34.50; 4. Elkhart Central 1:36.90; 5. Mishawaka 1:40.70. 110 High Hurdles — l. Elbert Turner (Continued on page 9)

Brooks signs with IPFW

SYRACUSE - Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne landed one of the premier players from the Northern Lakes Conference Tuesday evening when Wawasee’s Kelly Brooks signed a letter of intent to play for the Mastadons. Brooks, in choosing IPFW, narrowed her choices from The University of Indianapolis, Huntington, and IPFW. She selected the latter on its academic accomplishments and fine athletic programs. “I think it is a great opportunity for Kelly,” insisted Wawasee’s girls’ basketball coach Dale Brannock. “I think she will mature and will be happy there. I am happy for her.” At IPFW, Brooks is expected to major in Business/Marketing. Brooks’ basketball accomplishments compliment her academic skills. She presently

O'Haver single beats Concord

DUNLAP — Dan O’Haver singled with two outs in the seventh inning Monday, scoring Chris Cotton for second, as Wawasee squeaked out a 3-2 Northern Lakes' Conference victory at Concorcf. Concord took a 2-0 in the fourth on a two-run single by Dave Stiver. Wawasee bounced back with single runs in the fifth and sixth innings to tie the game. Thai set the stage for O'Haver’s heroics.

Bremen runs past Warriors

SYRACUSE — Bremen won six individual events Thursday to hand Wawasee a 66-52 Northern Lakes Conference girls’ track defeat. The opening running event seemed tft,depict the way the day woulctgO for the Warriors. Steph Jamiel, undefeated in the 100 hardies, false started and was disqualified for the event. Wawasee’s Amy Barton won

themselves in first place, one game ahead of New York and Chicago. One would wonder if the Cardinals can keep up this pace — without three of their stars. They show no signs of letting up as the fourth week of the season begins. Meanwhile, the Mets seem destined to finish in the middle of the pack this season. The team appears to be racked with controversy, strife, and ineffective pitching. New York’s pitching staff is bottom in the National League. The Mets own a 4.82 earned run average, compared to San Francisco’s league-leading 3.25. I’m not even sure Gooden will make a major difference once, or if, he returns. Illustrating New York’s„pro- T blems, the Mets — during 1986 World Championship season — won 12 of their 18 gafties with St. Louis. One year later, the battered and bruised Cardinals have taken fiye-of-six from the defending champions. What makes the Cardinals season so enjoyable is the way they are winning. Little-used

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EARLY TROUBLE — Kevin Parker delivers a first-inning pitch to the plate at Bremen Friday. Parker experienced control problems,

holds a 3.4 grade point avSrage at Wawasee. ■ On the court her senior season, Brooks averaged 11.2 points, 2.6 blocks, and 8.4 rebounds a contest, Her 2.6 block shot average (50 blocks) enabled her to set a new Wawasee blocked shot record. "They (IPFW) see a lot of in her, and so do I,” ad“ded Brannock. "They play a good schedule and I expect her to gain strength and really blossom.” Brooks becomes the first Warrior this season to sign with a college. However. Ann Vitaniemi is expected to attend Purdue University,, majoring in elementary education. Heidi Brower will attend Vincennes University and major in some form of recreational management. , Neither Vitaniemi or Brower plan on playing basketball in college.

Mike Vandiepenbos pitched the complete game victory for Wawasee. He struck out five and walked three in the win. Nathan Rhoades, Todd Roberts, and Cotton ripped doubles for the Warriors. Matt Koble, Chris Yoder, and O'Haver each collected singles in the contest. With the win. Wawasee improves to 4-8 overall, and 2-2 in the NEC. Concord falls to 3-8, and 1-3 in conference play.

the event, while Krissy Eisenhur placed second for the Warrir rs.'However, Bremen’s Beth Feldman earned the third position, largely due to Jamiel's felsestart. Both Jamiel and Barton were double winners for Wawasee. Angie Kistler and Wawasee’s 1600 meter relay team were the only winners for Wawasee.

Jose Oquendo and Steve Lake have filled in admirably. Oquendo, a lifetime .234 hitter is batting .423. Lake is hitting .341 — well above his .221 lifetime statistic. St. Louis may fall by the wayside as the season . progresses, but, for the moment, the Cardinals are playing respectable baseball. The Mets, well, they are just showing up. □ While on the subject, the Arrferican League East Detroit Tigers are having their problems. The only thing, they are supposed to this season. , Detroit, playing under .500 for most of the season, recently domoted Kirk Gibson and Willie Hernandez (rehabilitation) to its Class AAA Toledo club. Both -Tigers have been injured much of '‘the season, which helps explain the Tigers’ slow start. They are eligible to come off the disabled list May 5. , Still, I don’t think Detroit — with Gibson and Hernandez — will challenge for the divisional crown. This year clearly belongs to the Bronx Bombers. The National Basketball

i® a " " SSS»t ■ . JWT• ■ >3l E* V 4 SIGNS WITH IPFW — Kelly Brooks, middle, daughter of Jim and Margi Brooks, Milford, signs her national letter of intent Tuesday evening at Wawasee High School. Watching Brooks sign the letter are her parents, left, and Wawasee girls’ head basketball coach Dale Brannock. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

Wawasee slips past Redskins

GOSHEN — Wawasee spotted Goshen girls’ softball team a sj« run lead in the first two innings of their high school softball game Tuesday. But, the Warriors, behind some clutch ’ hitting, came-from-behind to edge the Redskins 11-10 at Shanklin Park. WithAhey win, Wawasee improve o its season record to 2-3. The Redskins, early, benefited from Michelle Coy’s wildness and poor Warrior fielding. zGoshen scored its six runs oirthree hits, four walks, and five errors. However, Wawasee’s offense exploded for four runs in the third, and five in the sixth to pull out the win. In between Wawasee’s multiple-run innings, the Warriors mounted a pair of runs. Trailing 10-6 entering the sixth,

Association plans on expanding into three southern pities and one northern community within the next five years. Cities gaining an NBA franchise are Miami, Orlando, Charlotte, N.C,>’ and Min neapolis. Team names include The Charlotte Spirit; Minnesota Timberwolves; Orlando Magic; and Miami Heat. Charlotte and Miami will begin competition in the 1988-89 season while Minneapolis and Orla > will enter the league one ye r later. A roving divisional format will allow the new clubs to have participation in all present NBA cities. □ New Paris’ Summer volleyball league is presently accepting teams for its co-ed league. The league will be divided into three divisions: ‘A’ playing on Mondays, ‘B’ on Wednesday, and ‘C’ on Tuesday. Games begin at 6 and 7 p.m. Entry fee is $35.00 per team. Registration ends Thursday, May 7.« If interested in joining, contact Jean Burtsfield (831-4626).

which consequently cost the Warriors the game. Bremen came-from-behind to edge the Warriors 5-4. (PHoto by Mark Weinstein)

...Wawasee sent 11 batters to the mate. /Jennifer Brumbaugh and Lai /Reed started the Warrior rally wjth back-to-back walks opening the frame. After Rhonda Stookey collected her second hit of the day, j loading the bases, consecutive walks to Bobi Stookey and Stacey Lent forced two runs home. Goshen’s Dawn Johns appeared to getting out of further trouble when Heidi Brower and Shadow Newcomber made consecutive outs. But the hurler lost Her control, again. ‘ A walk to Lee Rodeffer brought in a run, then, Teresa West doubled off the centerfielders glove to bring in two, including the gamewipner. Coy, in going the distance for Wawasee, picked up her — and

Tony Meek was the lone wrestler from the Wawasee wrestling club to win at Elkhart Central’s sectional. Meek won his 95-pound midget weight class while Justin Daugherty finished second in the 55-pound midget class. Robert Jones failed to place for Wawasee. □ The National Football League draft can be very interesting to watch, even if football is not of an interest. The draft was held Tuesday morning, live on ESPN. As the draft began, teams attempted to jockey for a better Some teams traded up in the draft, others down. Perhaps the most interesting maneuver — that I witnessed — was Cleveland’s trade with San Diego. The Chargers owned the fifth pick overall, Cleveland the 24th. The Browns swapped their first round pick, and linebacker Chip Banks — who they three years ago traded, then picked up on waivers — to the Chargers for the fifth pick. The crafty jnove netted the Browns another linebacker. To me, it seemed like a worthless

the teams — secopd win of the season. She scattered eight hits in the victory. Wawasee returns to compete tion with Northern Lakes Conference schools Friday at North Wood. Warriors start 2-0 GOSHEN — Wawasee’s boys' golf team moved their Northern Lakes Conference record to 2-0 Tuesday afternoon with a convincing 165-172-185 victories over North Wood and Goshen. Dave O’Neal registered Wawasee’s low score in the conference opener with a 39. Derek Smith added a 40, while Darin Atwood, John Nemeth, and Doug Nigbor each finished with a 43. The Warriors open their home schedule Thursday afternoon by hosting Manchester.

move. Perhaps it will work out. though, for Cleveland. □ At this point in the season, it doesn’t look like Wawasee will win its first-ever Northern Lakes Conference All-Sports championship in 1987. The Warriors, entering the spring sports, held a slim lead over Warsaw in the race for the title. However,’ the Warriors have stumbled lately in baseball, and track. Only Rudy Cesco’s golf squad remains untested. The Warrior golfers opened the conference schedule Tuesday afternoon in Goshen. □ Finally, former Wawasee head basketball coach John Wysong is expected to join Grace College’s men’s basketball coaching staff full-time next fall. Wysong served as a volunteer assistant last season under Jim Kessler. Wysong’s appointment by the Grace Athletic Department was created when Jeff Kowatch resigned to enter graduate school at the University of Southern California. Wysong’s strengths include teaching fundamentals, sound defense, and recruiting