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November 27,1984 Page 10
The University Daily KANSAN
Health was key to Steiner's race
By CHRIS LAZZARINO Sports Writer
KU cross country runner Brent Steiner went into the NCAA cross country meet last week expecting to do well under one condition.
However, the condition was one Steiner had found difficult to control throughout his career — competing while healthy.
"By the way I had been running all year, I felt I could achieve my goal of being an All-American, which meant I had to be one of the top 25 American inmates." Stemer said yesterday. "I was proud I felt all right, I could be in the top 15."
"I felt that if I was at my best, I could be in the top five and maybe be right up there. I wasn't 100 percent, but I was feeling the best I had for three weeks, so I knew I would run all right."
Steiner did come through with a seventh place finish and an All-America ranking, which didn't sur-
runs many people who had seen him run this year. But for many of the coaches who had known Steiner and been aware of his three-year battle
'I felt that if I was at my best, I could be in the top five and maybe be right up there. I wasn't 100 percent, but I was feeling the best I had for three weeks, so I knew I would run all right.'
Brent Steiner
SKI Steiner KU cross country runner
with injuries, Steiner's strong finish was a bit of a surprise.
"It was funny, a lot of coaches didn't know what to expect," Steiner said. "Most of them asked me whether I was going to All
American and I just said yes. But I had thoughts of finishing in the top 10. No one knew how I would run, but I knew I would run a good race."
One of the obstacles that Steiner thought could get in the way of his finishing with the leaders was having to compete with experienced foreign students. That wasn't appropriate for American schools. That wasn't much of a problem, however.
"There were fewer foreigners than I expected." Steiner said. "That was probably due to a number of reasons. One reason may have been that the rule that went into effect four years ago that took one year of eligibility for each year the athlete is over 20 may have taken effect.
"Also, some may be going into road racing to make money once they get to America. Texas El-Paso, which usually wins nationals, wasn't there because the coach got in trouble for setting up a trust fund for runners. That team is all foreign runners and they were all declared inelegible."
Now that Steiner has made it through his most successful cross country season of injury, he is out to be a top outdoor distance runner.
He said that he would compete in indoor track this winter but that his goal was to do well nationally in the outdoor 10,000 meter race.
"I plan on competing in indoor track and do well." Steiner said, "but I am not going to train specifically for indoor. I am going to concentrate on the outdoor season and make sure I don't get hurt. I just rise my calves on the track today and already my calves and shins are sore."
Steiner said the team was training on the track in the Anshutz Sports Pavilion.
"They say that track is softer than the one in Allen Field House, but I not sure yet." Steiner said. "I have never had problems with my shins and I am better on the first day. I guess I just have gradually work into indoor track."
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Oakland A's designated hitter Dave Kingman is shown taking a swing in a game during the 1984 baseball season. Kingman, who had 35 home runs and 118 RBI, was named the American League Comeback Player of the Year yesterday.
By United Press International
NEW YORK — Dave Kingman, who had 35 homers and 118 RBI for the Oakland A's last season after they picked him up for the bargain price of $40,000, was named the United Press International Comeback Player of the Year in the American League yesterday.
Kingman, who is a free agent, received 14 of a possible 26 votes, easily outdistancing Cleveland pitcher Bert Blyleven, who had five wins in pitching. Mike Witt and Kansas pitcher Moldie Willie Wilson drew two votes anew.
The balloting was conducted of UPI baseball correspondents from each major league city.
The New York Mets released Kingman last year even though they would have to pay his $635,000 salary. Kingman then caught on with the A's and delivered the power that had him than one of the best sluggers in hosebelt.
and am looking forward to an excellent year next season with whoever I'm playing for." Kingman said through his agent Jack Childers
Kingman, 35, has played for eight major league teams, twice leading the league in home runs. He entered a season with 356 career home runs.
Like most sluggers, though, he strikes out often, and his glove is not as strong as his bat. When the Mets acquired Kelvin Hernandez during the 1983 season, it cut down on Kingman's playing time. He hit only 13 homers with 29 RBI, and the Mets jet him go.
Picked up by the A's, Kingman began launching his patented high drives.
"If you look at his at bat performance in 1983, you'll see his performance was not that poor," said Oakland vice president Sandy Anderson. "We decided to give him the opportunity to hit on a daily basis."
UPI names Kingman AL comeback player
"You have to be surprised when a paper ties the team RBI record and hits a home run."
"I feel very honored by the award
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The Jets took their second lead at 10-7 on a 39-yard field goal by Leahy. They moved from their 20 to the Miami 13 primarily on a 39-yard run over the right side by McNeil. But O'Brien threw three incompleitions from the Miami 13, leading to the kick.
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"It was not something I decide this morning or yesterday. But it was something I thought about for a long time.
The Dolphins, who had already clinched the AFC championship and a playoff berth, improved to 12.3 in their effort to secure the home win. Venture throughout playsoffs, they suffered their fifth straight loss.
"I made my own decision in this," said the right winger who finished his career with 518 regular-season goals. "I was not pushed into it."
The 36 passes equated the mark held by George Blanda and YA. Beldt Marino has three regular season left in which to break the record.
By United Press International
MIAMI — Dan Marino tossed four touchdown passes last night, tying the National Football League season record of 36, and leading the Miami Dolphins to a 28-17 victory over the New York Jets.
Canadians general manager Serge Savard and club president Ronald Corey both said that Lafleur would remain in the Canadians organization. Corey said Lafleur would remain as president of the two would meet after Christmas to decide his role within the organization.
Lafleur said he had not beer pushed into making the decision but had decided to give up the game after consultation with his family.
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