Sports
University Daily Kansan / Tuesday, September 26, 1989
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Buffaloes remember teammate
The Associated Press
BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado quarterback Sal Aunese, who died Saturday of inoperable stomach cancer after a six-month battle, was praised for his fighting spirit by his coach, the governor and teammates at an emotional memorial service yesterday.
About 2,000 people jammed the 1½-hour service at Colorado's Mackay Auditorium to say goodbye to the team that's started quarterback last season.
"His humility and his courage are something we will always remember," said Colorado coach Bill Snyder. "He was the first time about Aureose's death.
Aunese, 21, died Saturday night at University Hospital in Denver. Doctors first diagnosed him as having inoperable stomach cancer March 30, and Aunese had held up well under chemotherapy treatment, treatment, and chemotherapy team. But by midsummer, the disease had begun to get the upperhand.
Many in the audience welt openly as McCartney praised the team of doctors who tried to help as Aunese's voice broke as he looked directly at the rest of his team seated in the first three rows.
"Perhaps never in recent history has a young man allowed a group of guys to love him like you did," McCartney said.
McCartney also acknowledged publicly for the first time that Aumese had fathered a son by McCartney's 19-year-old daughter, Kristin. McCartney expressed admiration for his daughter, who sat in the second row with the 6-month-old baby, Timothy.
"You could have had an abortion," he said. "You could have gone away to have the child to avoid the shame. You're going to raise that little guy."
Gov. Roy Romer, who interrupted a visit elsewhere in the state to attend the service, expressed sympathy for Aunese's family and his teammates. The team has dedicated the 1998 season to Aunese.
School President Gordon Gee lauded Aunese as someone who faced his cancer battle head-on.
Sal Aunese
"His indomitable spirit shone through despite his troubles," Gee said. "That's just the kind of guy he was."
Aunese's family, along with Kristin McCartney, then filed on-stage and surrounded the casket. A private memorial service for his former teammates, coaches and family was held earlier yesterday.
At a news conference following the service, McCartney said the university would decide whether to retire Aunese's football jersey.
"The subject is definitely worthy of discussion," he said.
Confined to a wheelchair and with an oxygen bottle close at hand during the past month, Aunese watched his teammates roll up three impressive victories and reach No. 6 in the playoffs. On Wednesday, the Buffaloes moved to No. 5 in the poll, their highest ranking in more than a decade.
Aunese's teammates all wear his name and his No. 8 pinned to the left sleeves of their playing jerseys "towback" Michael Pritchard said.
After his death, moment-of-silence observances in Aumes's honor were held at the Denver Broncos-Los Angeles Raiders game in Denver and at the San Diego Chargers-Kansas City Chiefs game in San Diego. Chargers owner Alex Spanos had been active in raising funds on behalf of Aumes's family during the cancer battle.
Aunese had guided Colorado's attack, rushing for 1,009 yards and passing for 1,526 in two seasons. He had been declared ineligible to play in 1868 because he failed to meet the requirements of NCAA Proposition 48.
Four games into the 1987 season, Aumese became the starting quarterback, and he held the position through the 1988 season. He set a school record by throwing 92 straight passes without an interception.
Born Slasau Pepa Aunese on May 8, 1968, in San Diego, he is survived by his parents; three brothers and sisters; two uncle and aunt, Calif., in addition to his son.
A private funeral service is scheduled Monday in San Diego.
Softball team changes losing attitude
Coach, players dissatisfied with play; errors snowball after early victories
Kansan sportswriter
Sitting down before yesterday's practice to talk about last weekend's thirdplace finish in the Cornhusker Invitational, softball coach Kalum Haack discovered that his players were playing as he was with their play on the field.
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"What I think isn't always the way that they think," Haack said. "So I sit them down and find out the way they feel.
"Even after our third-place victory, the girls were putting their pants on. They were to just look at them, you would not have figured that they had won."
Third baseman Jennifer Frost said, "We didn't come out hungry enough to win. We always want to
In pool play, the Jayhawks posted victories against Wichita State 1-0, and Creighton, 3-2. Their only loss in a series was defeat by 10-9 defeat by Kearney State College
win, and we never want to lose. But we didn't do anything about it."
"We played poor, poor defense," Haack said. "Anybody can beat you if you play as badly as we did."
"Last week, we were never pushed," Haack said of the Jayhawks' first-place finish in the Creighton tournament.
"We didn't handle the pressure very well, and our errors just snowballed." he said.
In the Kearney game, Kansas committed 10 errors.
Frost, who was disappointed with her play at the plate, said that after being knocked out, he asked for help.
started to play a little more cautiously.
"We tried to play extra carefully not to make another mistake," she said. "You can't play like that."
The errors may have occurred because the Jayhawks did not have a great week of practices. Haack said.
Coming out of pool play 2-1, the Jayhawks were seeded first in the four-team bracket. Their first opponent was Nebraska
It took extra innings for the Cornbushers to gain a 2-1 advantage and the victory. Pitcher Roanna Brazier, who scored 30 cortes during pool play, took the loss.
Falling to the loser's bracket, Kansas played Western Illinois for third place. With the score tied, Brazier relieved freshman pitcher Jill Bailey and picked up the victory 10-8.
Haack wasn't entirely dissatisfied with his team's performance during the weekend, though.
Haack said he felt comfortable and confident about his young team.
"One positive thing was that we were able to come back after giving up so many runs," he said.
"If we play to our potential, no one I have seen so far can beat us," he said.
Kansas will play its first home games of the fall season next Saturday. The Jayhawks will play Washin in a doubleheader at 3 p.m.
Washburn returns next Sunday along with Allen County Community College to play the Jayhawks in a round-robin tournament. Games should begin around 9 a.m., Haack said.
Bengals blast Browns 21-14
The Associated Press
CINCINNATI -- Boomer Esiason threw three touchdown passes and Jim Skow led a second-half defensive surge as the Cincinnati Bengals crowds 21-14 last night, loss Cleveland its first loss of the season.
Esiason, who had just three touchdown passes in nine previous games against the Brown's, matched that output. He had second-quarter scoring tisses of 8 and 16 yards to tight end Rodney Holman, then hit James Brooks with a 19-yarder 5:05 into the second half, putting the Bengals ahead for good.
But it took two late goal-line stands by the Bengals to win it. The second stand ended at the 3 with 1:41 remaining when corner-back Eric Thomas knocked down a fourth-down pass.
Surgery keeps Browns fullback out
CLEVELAND — Fullback Kevin Mack, who becomes eligible on Oct. 1 to return from a drug suspension, underwent surgery on his left knee yesterday at the Cleveland Clinic and is expected to remain out of action until the Browns meet Pittsburgh on Oct. 15.
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Team spokesman Kevin Byrne said a physician removed a loose particle above Mack's left kneecap. A small tear in cartilage
within the knee joint caused the particle to break loose.
Skow, meanwhile, was credited with 2½ shucks on Cleveland's first two possessions of the second half, giving Cincinnati good field possession both times. He also dumped Tim Manoa for no gain on a fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 9 with 7:52 left.
The first time Skow got a sack, the Bengals capitalized, going 49 yards in six plays. The drive was capped by Eslason's scoring pass to Brooks. Esiason finished with 14 completions in 20 attempts for 104 yards, plus 34 rushing on
But during a workout Wednesday, Mack noticed swelling and heard a clicking in his left knee. A physician examined Mack's knee and said he needed the surgery.
Red Cross claims KU defensive back
five carries.
But it didn't matter, as the defense almost completely shut down Cleveland, sacking Kosar sixrows and holding the Scribbles without a first down in both the first and third quarters.
On the drive after the second Skow sack, Jim Gallery, who later missed a 44-yard, missed a 48-yard field-goal attempt.
Kosar, who threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, finished with 15 completions in 23 attempts for 203 vards.
It was the 11th straight home victory for the Bengals, now tied with the Browns for first in the AC Central at 2-1. They got 78
yards rushing from rookie Eric Ball, replacing injured Ickey Woods.
The Bengals had the ball for all but 3:22 of the first quarter but couldn't score.
Then the teams scored four straight touchdowns on four straight possessions.
Cincinnati started it, scoring 2:19 into the second period on an 8-yard pass to Holman. It came at the end of a 49-yard, five-play drive that featured a 31-yard pass from Eslason to Tim McGee. The score came one play after an illegal-motion penalty negated a 4-yard touchdown pass to Eddie Brown.
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He is getting along better than expected, said Doug Vance, sports information director. "We will know Wednesday on his status," he said.
Deral Boykin, who came out of the game Saturday against the Baylor Bears after he twisted his ankle, stood on the sidelines during yesterday's practice with a red cross on his jersey.
Lineman Smith Holland, who injured his knee and started practicing at full speed two weeks ago, is still making progress.
The status of three other players also will be determined tomorrow. Injured in the Kent State game, linebacker Lance Fluschabarth missed the Baylor trip with a sprained knee. Guard Scott Inwalle missed the game because of a neck injury.
Sports briefs
1. Notre Dame (57) 3-0-0
2. Miami, Fla. (3) 3-0-0
3. Nebraska 3-0-0
4. Auburn 2-0-0
5. Colorado 3-0-0
6. Michigan 1-1-0
7. Clemson 4-0-0
8. Arkansas 2-0-0
9. West Virginia 4-0-0
10. Pittsburgh 3-0-0
11. Southern Cal 2-1-0
12. Tennessee 3-0-0
13. Alabama 2-0-0
14. Houston 2-0-0
15. N. Carolina St. 4-0-0
16. Oklahoma 2-1-0
17. Arizona 3-1-0
18. Syracuse 2-1-0
19. Washington St. 4-0-0
20. Illinois 2-1-0
21. Washington 2-1-0
22. Texas A&M 2-1-0
23. Georgia 2-0-0
24. Air Force 4-0-0
25. Florida State 2-2-0
First-place votes in parentheses
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SURGERY FOR ELLISON: Pervis Ellison, picked No. 1 overall in June's NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings, will undergo arthroscopic surgery tomorrow to remove bone spurs from his right foot and ankle.
The spurs resulted from an injury suffered a few weeks ago when Ellison, still unsigned, was playing basketball in Louisville, said Kings spokesman Julie Fle.
Fie said that the bone spurs on the top of Ellison's ankle and foot were not as severe as the heel spurs that required Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird to undergo surgery and miss most of the 1988-89 season.
Ellison, a 6-foot-10 forward from Louisville, will be able to begin limited running and basketball drills
in about four weeks. Full recovery is expected within six to eight weeks, Fle said.
HARRIS BACK: Milwaukee coach Del Harris signed a three-year contract extension through the 1992-93 season and was named vice president of basketball operations, the club announced yesterday.
Harris' current three-year contract, signed in June 1987, would have been at the end of the upcoming season financial terms were not revealed.
Minna Wilson, who burst into the ring last week and whacked her son's opponent over the head with one of her high-heeled shoes, has been told
Harris, 52, took over as Bucks coach on June 4, 1987 after Don Nelson resigned. In his two seasons, the Bucks are 91-73 with a 5-9 playoff record.
British boxing officials are investigating how Minna Wilson, 62, managed to clamber past rows of spectators, squeeze past security officials into the ring, and end her son's bout three by clutching Steve McCarthy.
Bucks owner Herb Kohl, a U.S. senator, said the contract would one day allow Harris to move into the front office. But he said present expectations were for Harris to continue coaching.
The incident occurred last Thursday at the Guildhall in Southampton. Wilson and McCarthy were fighting for the right to stay in contention for a shot at the British light heavyweight title, held by Tom Collins. Minna Wilson's shoe. The blow opened up a gaping wound that required hospital treatment.
Harris coached the Houston Rockets from 1979 to 1983. He joined the Bucks as a scout in 1983 and then became Nelson's top assistant in 1986.
MOM BARRED: The shoe-wielding mom of British boxer Tony Wilson has been barred by her son from throwing any more knockout blows.
"I've banned her from watching me again," Wilson, a light heavyweight, said.
to keep away from future fights.
Cubs miss chance to tie in NL East
MONTREAL -- Chicago missed a chance to clinch a tie for the National League East championship last night when pinch-hitter Jim Dwyer singled with one out in the 10th inning to give the Montreal Expos a 4-3 victory against the Cubs.
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The Cubs, who have a magic number of two, could clinch the division tonight if they beat the Expos and the Cardinals lose to the Pirates.
Scott Sanderson, 11-8, came on to pitch the 10th inning for the Cubs and Mike Aldrete led off with a single. Rex Hudler pinch ran and stole second, and the Cubs intentionally walked Andres Galarraq. Mitch Williams relieved after a sacrifice by rookie Marquis Grissom moved the runners up.
Andre Dawson hit two home runs for the Cubs, including a controversial one inside the park in the seventh, giving Chicago a 3-2 lead.
With the infield and outfield playing in, Dwyer lined a single to right field on a 1-2 pitch, scoring the winning run. Tim Burke, 9,3, pitched 1 2/3 innings for the victory.
Pirates 4. Cardinals 2
PITTSBURGH — Barry Bonds hit a two-run home run and Benny Distefano and Mike LaValliere hit consecutive home runs in the second inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2.
The loss was only the second in the last nine games for the Cardinals and dropped them 4% games behind the first-place Cubs.
Jose DeLeon, 16-2, lost for the first time since Aug. 10. He allowed four earned runs, all on home runs, in five innings. He had allowed four earned runs in his last 37% innings entering last night's game.
DETROIT — The Toronto Blue Jays snapped a two-game skid and remained in first place in the American League East by defeating the Detroit Tigers for the ninth consecutive time as Tony Fernandes hit a two-run home run in a 2-4 victory.
The Blue Jays and Orioles close out the regular season with three games in Toronto this weekend. The team eliminated third-place Milwaukee.
Blue Jays 2, Tigers 0
Jimmy Key, 13-14, in one of his
strongest starts, allowed six hits with nine strikeouts and no walks in seven innings, only the third time in the last 16 games a Toronto starter has won. Tom Henk yielded one hit and struck out three in the final two innings for his 18th save.
Detroit rookie Brian DuBois, 9-4, gave up only four hits in seven innings but one of them cost him the game.
Phillies 2. Mets 1
NEW YORK — The New York Met's pennant chase finished in failure as they lost to the Philadelphia Philies 2-1 on Tom Herr's eighth-inning home run and were eliminated from the National League East race.
Louisiana violations
HAMMOND, La. — Southeastern Louisiana's men's basketball program, suspended earlier this year for financial problems, was placed on five years probation yesterday by the NCAA for repeated rules violations.
The Associated Press
The NCAA added tight restrictions on the program if the university reinstates basketball next year. A team of 16 would be called for resumption of the sport.
The NCAA found that the university had paid security deposits for a player's apartment, loaned $200 to a player, arranged summer employment for a player at above-average pay, provided car transportation to a player, gave recruits entertainment money, and offered recruits sneakers and free travel between home and the school.
"The committee determined that the violations constituted intentional major violations of NCAA legislation that were designed to secure recruiting and competitive advantages, which became more serious because of the lack of institutional controls," the NCAA said.
No players can be signed during this academic year and only seven basketball scholarships can be given for 1900-01.
Lawrence kids back KU sports
By Dan Perkins
Kansan spotswriter
Nine-year-old Amy Hill is excited about the Kansas-Oklahoma football game this weekend.
Dale Peterson, Lawrence resident, started the group in hopes of getting area school children involved in Kansas athletics.
Hill, a student at St. John's Elementary School, is one of 305 area school children, grades one through three, and the new "Kids for Kansas" program.
Peterson said that his goal was to get 1,000 children involved this year.
"It's similar to the "KUFF program" the University had in the 1950s and 60s," Peterson said. He said that program had an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 children who sat in the north bowl of the stadium.
"We were hoping to have about 500 kids by now, but we just started about three and a half weeks ago," Peterson said.
One of those involved in the KUFF program in the 1960s was Patty Hill, Amy's mother.
"A lot of us friends used to go together to the games," Patty Hill said. "I think that is a big part of the children wanting to be involved."
Patty Hill's interest has apparently spread to her daughter.
Peterson stressed that the "Kids for Kansas" program was not just to support the football program.
"I think it will be a lot of fun." Amy Hill said. "I like the cheerleaders."
"We're not only going to be involved in football, basketball and baseball, but also with the band and the cheerleaders," Peterson said.
Peterson said the program members would meet for a pregame rally from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at lot 90 (east of Allen Field House) before leaving on buses to the stadium.
He said the cheerleaders were even working on a special cheer for the children in the program.
In addition to the remaining home football games, Peterson hopes the "Kids for Kansas" program will attend other athletic contests.
"We're hoping it will continue into the basketball season and Coach (Dave) Bingham has already shown interest in it for the baseball season." Peterson said.
He said that during the basketball season, the children probably would only be able to attend games during the University's winter break because of the limited space in Allen Field House.
Missouri's Stewart wins against cancer
The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri basketball coach Norm Stewart, who missed a third of last season after surgery for colon cancer, has been given the approval of his doctor to return to coaching this season.
Stewart underwent extensive tests last week at Columbia Regional Hospital that showed his body was free of the cancer and the seven ulcers that plagued him in February, according to his personal physician, Jay Ward.
"Everyway we did went
"entirely well," Ward said. "It was
well."
Stewart, whose collapse on an airplane Feb. 9 triggered the discovery of cancer, has gained almost all of the weight he lost during his recovery, Ward said.