University Daily Kansan / Friday, October 26, 1990
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Sports
Douglas' reign ends with Holyfield jab
The Associated Press
LAS VEGAS — James "Buster" Douglas' reign as heavyweight champion, which opened with a win against Johnny Durdman with shocking suddenness last night.
A crashing right hand to the nose by Evander Holfield dropped the conqueror of Mike Tyson on his back, where he was counted out at 1:10 of the third round before a roaring crowd of about 16,000 at the Mirage.
"I was hoping he wouldn't get up." Holyfield said. "I hit him with a good punch."
Nevertheless, the glory of Tokyo now is covered by what some fight veterans called a curtain of disgrace, and boxing has its third undisputed heavyweight champion in eight months.
"He could have gotten up," said Eddie Futch, who trains Ridick Bowe, a second-round knockout winner on the undercard, and who also trained Joe Freiizer and Larry O'Neill. Not to Maybe he has his own reasons.
"He caught me with a good shot. By the time I tried to pick up the
count, it was over. If I could have gotten up, I would have," the 30-year-old Douglas said. "I came to fight and I fought to the best of my ability. It didn't work out. I have no regrets. I just'll try to work over this."
Whatever happens, there's no doubt Douglas is on the brink of a boxing sunset
He barely moved after falling on his back, although he did rub his nose.
In his stunning upset over Tyson, Douglas had gotten up from a one-hit flare and knocked out Tyson in the 10th, and there was controversy about whether he should have been removed.
count. A tong count wouldn't have helped him last night.
The one-punch KO may have surprised many in the crowd, but it didn't surprise the new champion.
"I knew I had the power to knock out anyone," said the 28-year-old Hollyfield, who entered the fight as the favorite but was labeled by critics as a manufactured heavyweight. "I know that you're coming in out guys before I knocked out
him.
"I trained very hard with both weight and flexibility training," said Hollyfield, who used two strength coaches, a conditioning coach and a flexibility coach as well as boxing trainer George Benton.
Douglas, who weighed 213½ lb. he beat Tyson, caused a stir when he weighed in at 246 for his first defense against the Lakers as questioned and so was his desire.
"What Buster Douglas did was disgraceful," Futch said. "That he allowed himself to get into such poor
condition, it was atrocious.''
William Berliner, who examined Douglas after the fight, described him as "just sad, quietly sad" and compared him to the fact that he was overweight."
Douglas, however, said that was no problem.
"I felt good, I was comfortable with the weight," he insisted. "I put on bulk, but my conditioning was good."
Kansas to face K-State
Jayhawks will try for second victory
1 p.m., Oct. 27, at Memorial Stadium
The article said that the team's claim to fame, besides being winless since 1986, was that it was "America's most hapless team."
By Rob Wheat Kansan sportswriter
Football
About the only national coverage featuring the Kansas State football program last year was an article in Sports Illustrated titled "Futility U."
K-State coach Bill Snyder, the fourth head coach hired in five years, said he knew he was in for a major rebuilding job at a school where players thought that winning football games in Manhattan was impossible.
"There is only one school in the nation that has lost 500 games." Snyder said a year ago. "This is it, and I to get coach it. We will be as good as we can be. We will not be 0-11."
Last season, the Wildcats quieted some of the criticism when they broke their losing streak with a victory against North Texas Now. the national attention they are getting has been tested in highlighting their turnabout.
Game
The Wildcats will be looking to continue their road to respectability tomorrow as they take on Kansas on the Jawahars Homecoming Day.
Kansas Jayhawks
Coach Glen Mason 1-5-
Conference 0-2-
Kansas State's offensive attack is led by quarterback Carl Straw, who passed for 228 yards last week against Missouri. Straw has gained a
If K-State wins, it will be the team's second Big Eight Conference victory of the season. They defeated Oklahoma in September weeks ago and now boast a 43 record.
WR- 85 Kerry Dragoon, 6-10, 175, Jr.
LT- 77 Chris Perez, 6-26, 858, Jr.
LG- 75 Dan Schmidt, 6-1, 255, Fr.
C- 51 Chip Budele, 6-2, 655, Sr.
GR- 65 Scott Iwainte, 6-2, 690, So.
RT- 74 Kate Loneker, 6-3, 325, Sr.
TE- 87 Craft Haden, 6-4, 235, So.
QB- 18 Kit Hileary, 6-1, 185, So.
FB- 26 Maurice Douglas, 5-10, 190, Jr.
TB- 24 Tony Sardou, 6-5, 180, Jr.
FL- 81 Rob Loirus, 6-0, 200, Jr.
PK- 31 Diankler, 6-0, 220, Fr.
Kansas State Wildcats Coach Billy Snyder 4-3 Conference 1-2
Probable Starters:
Offense
OB- 90 Guy Howard, 6, 33, 25r.
RE- 78 Gary Oals, 6, 120, 27r.
RT- 71 Randa Stubbiebeh, 6, 30, 95r.
LT- 99 Giben Brown, 6, 315, 15s.
LE- 17 Lauie Flachbacht, 6, 4, 265, Jr.
BP- 25 Pat Rogan, 6, 20, 25s.
IBI- 61 Brad Peeber, 6, 220, 20s.
CB- 77 Hassain Bailey, 6, 195, 15s.
SS- 22 Shayle Bowen, 6, 111, 19o.
FS- 14 Paul Friday, 6, 3, 200, 20s.
BT- 60 Tim Hill, 6, 187, 170.
P- 31 Dan Eichloch, 6, 202, 20r.
Probable Starters:
Defense
WR-83 Drumm Hennandez, 6,0,175, KT-
LT-75 Tody Lawine, 6,25,75, SK-
LG-65 Eric Wolford, 6,325,55,
C-72 Queney Neujath, 6,420,260,
RT-66 Doug Grush, 6,325,275,
RT-67 David Gueve, 6,325,275,
TE-66 Russell Campbell, 6,525,45
QB-10 Gail Straw, 6,121,210,
FB-90 Rod Schillman, 6,020,200,
TB-3 Patt Jackson, 5,97,175,
WR-88 Michael Smith, 5,105,155,
PK-18 Tate Wright, 6,10,170.
LE- 59 Joe Kjullen, 6, 5, 25, Soil
LT- 74 Tony Williams, 6, 2, 95, Soil
NT- 78 Evan Simpson, 5, 11, 31, Soil
RT- 60 Steve Mote, 6, 2, 85, Soil
RT- 89 Elijah Alexander, 6, 2, 25, Soil
LB- 44 Brooks Barta, 6, 21, Soil
BL- 16 James Enok Oku, 6, 22, 55
LCB- 5 Price William, 6, 19, 190
SS- 21 Danny Needham, 6, 200, 50
FS- $ CJ J Masters, 6, 1, 200
RB- 233 Roben克林德, 6, 1, 190
P- 9 Chris Coble, 6, 3, 190, Sr
Coverage: The game at Memorial Stadium will be broadcast on KLZR 105.9 FM, KLWN 1320 AM and KJHK 90.7 FM.
Kansas leads the all-time series 59-23-5 and holds a 32-10-2 edge in Lawrence. The Jayhawks have won the past two Governor's Cup meetings, including a 21-16 victory against the Wildcats last year in Manhattan. Kansas has never lost a homecoming game to K-State. Last week, Kansas lost to Colorado 41-10, and K-State lost to Missouri 31-10.
Facts:
total of 1,260 yards through the air this season.
One of Straw's favorite targets is wide receiver Michael Smith, a consensus first team All-Big-Eight player who led the conference in
This season, Smith has 33 catches for 258 yards and is one of the team's three amigas. Receiver Frank Hutcheson and another Pat Jackam are the other amigas.
The three players have combined for an average of 257 yards a game in
total offense and have made up about 52 percent of K-State's offense.
Last year, the K-State defense was ranked last in the nation, giving up an average of 300 yards rushing per game, even though linebacker Brooks Barta was named Big Eight Defensive Newcomer of the Year.
This season, the Wildcat defense is giving up an average of only 199 yards a game. And it is ranked fifth in the league's defensive defense and second in passing defense.
the team in tackles with 66,including five for a total loss of 10 yards.
But, K State still gave up 498 yards of total offense against Missouri last week.
Barta anchors the defense,leading
Another concern for K-State may be that Kansas is 7-4 against the Wildcats in Homecoming Day games.
Kansas quarterback Chip Hillary will be looking for the school's first Homecoming Day victory since 1984. She'll be second-ranked Oklahoma, he said.
Frank White is cut from Royals roster
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo — The Kansas City Royals paid tribute to Frank White yesterday even as the club offered a contract for the 1991 season.
General Manager Herk Robinson said the Royals had to look to the future.
"We have an obligation to let younger players step forward," he said. "We know skills are such that we need to move in another direction." It's the judgment of professional people that he can't do what he was once able to do.
Robinson praised White for his more than 17 years with the team.
"He has been a fixture in Kansas City," Robinson said. "We could not have enjoyed the success we have without Frank."
White signed with the Royals in 1970. He had a career batting average of .255, with 2,006 hits and 160 home runs. He played in a team record 2.324 games. White was best known for his defensive ability, and
won eight Gold Gloves at second base.
"The biggest thing was that his defense was so phenomenal." Wathan said. "He was one of the best ever to play the game."
Wathan said club officials thought it was time to make a change. He said that although White couldn't be played longer, he could play forever.
Walthan compared White's release with the departure of pitchier Dan Qusenberry and catcher Bo Bone. Earlier this week, the Royals cut anyone this caught more games than anyone in Major League history, 2,225.
"This is one of the toughest because of the length of time," Wathan said. "It's tough for me personally, because I played with Frank. You never get desensitized to something like this."
Men's cross country ranked 2nd in Big 8
By Juli Watkins
Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas men's cross-country team is expected to place second in the Big Eight Championships tomorrow according to a conference coaches' poll.
The coaches conduct a poll each year before the conference meet and usually have been close in their predictions.
Last year they accurately predicted the Kansas men's team's fifth place finish and in 1988, were off to place in the eight-kilometer race.
Kansas coach Gary Schwartz said he thought the estimate was in the ballpark.
"I think it's very realistic," Schwartz said. "It's not a shoe-in. We're going to run like we're capable of running. Iowa State is too dominant to get anything other than a 4-2 victory and we have a very realistic shot at second."
Iowa State, which received unanimous votes for first place, is the defending Big Eight and NCAA champion. Schwartz said he also expected heavy competition from Kansas State.
The Kansas women's team was predicted to place last in the Big Fight
Junior Cathy Palacios said the
See CROSS COUNTRY. p. 12
'Hawks look to keep tourney chances alive
By Chris Oster
Kansan sportswriter
For the third time this season, the Kansas volleyball team will have to pick itself up after consecutive losses when it went 4-10 at 7:30 PM. Oklahoma
The Jayhawks, 12-10 overall and 3-3 in the Big Eight Conference, are fighting to keep their chances for a postseason conference tournament birth as they meet the Sooners, who host the Jayhawks at 2-4 in the conference.
Earlier this season, the Jayhawks carried a two-match conference losing streak into a meeting with Kansas State and beat the Wildcats in four games. Last week, Kansas came home from a 1-3 road trip to Texas to face Missouri and dropped the Tigers in three games.
Two of Kansas' Big Eight victories this season came after losses, when the Jayhaws were in great need of a conference victory.
"They (Kansas) have risen to the occasion so far," Albizt said. "They're winning when they have to, but that's all we're winning later. But that's all we’re winning later."
Coach Frankie Albitz said that Kansas had been fortunate to win its important Big Eight matches.
Now Kansas faces Oklahoma after consecutive home losses to Colorado and Central Missouri State. Albritz, who said she was disappointed with the dayhawks' play against CMSU, the Kansas team to find its pace once again.
"I'm waiting for them to start play again," she said. "We ought to be a little tougher than we have been. We've been saying that for a while, but talk gets cheap. It's got to be a mental thing."
Volleyball
Oklahoma, 10-14 for the season, is paced by freshman hitter Gloria Holcomb, who leads the Sooners in points. Oklahoma roster, five are freshman.
"They are so young," Abitz said. "When you’re that young, you are going to make some mistakes. What we have to do is just ask them if we have to let them make the errors."
"I'm sure they'll play with a lot of confidence," she said. "Being at home, they'll be up for the match. But I still think we'll win."
The Jayhawks have been preparing for the Oklahoma match all week Kansas bypassed preparation for Wednesday night's match with CMSU in order to focus its practice on players who will price in a loss against the Jennies. Tonight the Jayhawks will see if their labors pay dividends.
She said consistency had not been the strength of the Jayhawks this season.
"I don't like it," Albita said. "It's a sign of a mental break. Everyone has to get ready for the match mentally. We have not been doing that."
Tomorrow, Kansas will travel from Norman to Tulsa for a match against the University of Tulsa's Golden Hurricane at 2 p.m.
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"I think we'll pull off another one," she said. "We get up a lot more for Big Eight matches. It's crucial to win this match."
Sophomore Julie Larkin said playing a conference opponent would raise Kansas' level of play.
She said that although the Sooners were young, playing in Oklahoma would give them an advantage.
Willie Zimberoff slaps a puck past goaltender Benjy Schwartz, Northbrook, Ill., freshman, during a practice session of the hockey team.
Hockey club anticipates playing in new league
Bv Derek Simmons
Kansan sportswriter
The KU Hockey Club will test its steel in an exhibition match Tuesday as it prepares for its first season in the States Collegiate Hockey League.
Kansas will play Missouri Western State College at 3:30 p.m. at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri Western State is one of 11 other teams that form the two-division league, which started by Drake University this year.
Club president Jake Anderson said the league was a step in the right direction.
"People have been talking about it for a long time," Anderson said. "But teams in our area of the country were undeveloped.
"Kansas isn't exactly synonymous with hockey."
The club was already playing against many of the teams that joined the league, he said, but the organization will help the club in
"Now maybe we can get some continuity," he said. "And eventually, maybe we can get some recognition at the university level."
The six teams in each division will play every team in their division twice this season.
Anderson. St. Louis senior, said this year's team had a good chance to improve on last year's 14-5 I record, despite the loss of three starters.
Forwards Brian Krenning and Jamie Mrca R graduated, and defenseman Jarred Browning transferred to the University of Massachusetts.
Cleveland said the injury would not discourage him from playing.
Todd Cleveland, Kirkwood, Mo.
juniur, will return to play defenseman after missing most of last season with a separated shoulder.
"He's our enforcer," Anderson said.
Jim Biggs, St. Louis senior, will return at forward
"That kind of thing doesn't happen very often." he said.
Cleveland injured the shoulder in a game against Missouri last fall when he was pushed into the side wall. Kansas won the game 5-4.
Biggs has the ability to score, but
his biggest asset was his size, Anderson said. "He can bang with the best of them."
Wille Zimberoff, Wilmette, Ill. sophomore, also will return at forward.
"He's going to be our production man." Anderson said.
Mark Levine, Glenview, III,
senior, will be the third forward.
"Mark is the smallest guy on the team, but he makes up for it in speed and agility." Anderson said.
Tony Ballo, St. Louis sophomore,
will be the second defenseman,
and Anderson will round out the starting
six as goaltender.
Tuesday's game will be played before a supporter of KU hockey, Kansas City's first-year professional hockey team, the Blades.