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University Daily Kansan/Thursday, September 12, 1991
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Tyson booked; rape trial set
Boxer calls charges ridiculous
The Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS — Boxer Mike Tyson yesterday maintained his innocence after he was booked and fingerprinted and a judge set a date for his trial on a charge that he raped a teenage beauty contestant.
The former heavyweight champion said he was confused and dismayed by the allegations. But he predicted a jury would vindicate him when he won on trump well after his Nov. 8 schedule against champion Evander Hyfield.
Tyson, 25, is acused of forcing an 18-year-old contestant in the Miss Black America Pagenat to have sex with him in an Indianapolis hotel July 19.
Tyson said that both he and the woman knew what happened in the hotel room and that he thought he was innocent.
He called his accuser by name during a news conference after his court appearance.
Tyson called the charges, which carry maximum penalties of 63 years, totally ridiculous.
"I didn't hurt no one," Tyson said.
"I'm extremely worried about the situation, but I know I'm innocent."
David Hennessy, an attorney for the woman, said, "If Tison said that he and the victim both were in that room and (both) know that he's totally innocent, my response is that the victim and Mr. Tison both testified before the grand jury and Mr. Tison was indicted."
During a five-minute court proceeding, Marion Superior Court Judge Patricia J. Gifford read Tyson the charges of rage, two counts of criminal deviate conduct and one count of confinement.
The judge entered a preliminary plea of innocence and scheduled a trial for Jan. 27.
Tyson was fingerprinted and booked at the county jail before posting $30,000 bail. The process took less than an hour.
Tyson is guaranteed $15 million for the Las Vegas fight.
Outside the courthouse, a group of Guardian Angels picketed, urging Tyson not to fight while the charges are pending.
Later, Tyson and his promoter, Don King, held a news conference dominated by King's allegations of financial support by Tyson's former managers.
Tyson said he wanted to focus on his taut bout against Holfyfield and then worry about the trial. He admitted, the rumors had been distracted by the rush of events.
"I can't focus my attention," he said.
"It's bad enough to have that hanging over me.
The fight comes first. After the fight, then we can takecare of the trial, and I tell
King said Tyson's celebrity status had made him a target for sensational allegations.
Pecota helps lead Royals past West-leading Twins
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Maybe Kansas City's $13 million investment in Mark Davis won't all disappear down nathrale.
He hasn't turned into the premier relief ace the Royals envisioned when they signed him away from San Diego following his National League Cy Young season of 1989. If his 2-record, third straight home win didn't prove that, then his dismal, injury-plagued getaway this season sure did.
But the amiable left-hander, who had been a successful starter earlier in his career, seemed to hit his stride during a rehabilitation stint this summer and was now as a starter, as he went 4. Back in Kabul, he continued to do well as a spot-starter while Jeff Montgomery held down the short relief job.
Then last night, battling one of the major leagues' hottest pitchers and
teams, Davis threw five innings of six- hit ball as the Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins and Twins Van Tanani 4-1.
It was the fifth straight victory for Davis (5-1), and the first loss for Tapian (14-8) in 10 decisions dating back to June 27.
As a starter, Davis is 2-0 with one no-decision. He has said repeatedly that he's willing to tackle any role assigned him. And manager Hal Mcale announced last night that role may be as a starter.
Joel Johnson relieved Davis at the start of the sixth and gave up just one hit while recording four strikeouts in five pitches. The team pitched the ninth for his 28th save.
Tapani gave up a two-run home run to Bill Pecota in the second, then Jim Elsenheim made it 4-1 in the sixth with a fourth-inning homer. Tapani and台基10-game streak.
It was only the second time this month that the Western Division-leading Twins lost.
Volleyball scoring changes give players new challenge
By Jeff Kobs
Kansan Sportswriter
Fast and furious fifth games are leaving volleyball fans giddy and coaches grazy.
Kansas coach Frankie Albitz said the new tempo of the games had forced some coaches to alter their game plan.
The Jayhawks won the Kansas Invitational last week, beating Nevada-Reno 15-8 in the game.
"I've elected not to at this point," she said.
And who should she be?
Fifth games have taken on a new look because of a new NCAA rule that awards points differently
Albizt said the purpose of the rule was to speed up the education, especially for schools whose games are played.
"It turns the game into a very pressure packed situation," she said.
Senior Adrian Powell said she liked playing in the rally point game.
"It's really nerve-racking, but a good crowd pleaser," she said.
The fans like it and the players like it," Ablitz said. "The only people I know who don't like it are
Kansas may find itself involved in more of the new, fast-paced fifth games this weekend when the Jayhawks host the Jayhawk Classic, the second tournament in a row at Allen Field House.
The Jayhawks will open play in the round-robin tournament at 3 p.m. tomorrow against Western Kentucky. That night at 8 the Jayhawks will face Portland. The 'Hawks will take on Evansville at 2 p.m. Saturday and then resume action at 7 against intrastate rival Wichita State.
"I don't know these teams very well. I do know Portland has beat Colorado and Colorado has done well."
"We will have to serve and pass very well. The rest of our game looks pretty good."
Kansas is coming off a six game winning streak, including last week's tournament victory at Allen
"I've never known when winning hurts you," Albitz said. "I think the wins gave them a little confidence. Things are easier when you're successful."
Powell said she expected this week's tournament to be tougher than the last one.
It's fun to play a good team. They bring your level of play up," she said.
"We cann't get carried away with the win last week, but we need to concentrate on what we need to do with it."
Albitz said she was pleased with the way the season was progressing.
"Senior leadership is holding up really well.
The team is even flirting with getting a little cocker, but
the other girls are more comfortable.
Kansas has avoided any serious injuries so far this year, however starter Mary Beth Bella suffered a twisted ankle against Nevada-Reno in last week's tournament and is questionable for this week's games.
In an afternoon practice, Tracie Walt, Lincoln, Neb., freshman, comes up a bit short on a block.
KU football team sets goal for best start since 1985
By David Mitchell
Kansan Sportswriter
After winning its season opener at Toledo 30-7 Saturday, the Kansas football team is looking to open a season a 2-4 mark for the first time since 1985.
The Jayhawks will play the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at 1 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
In 1989 the Golden Hurricane was 6-6 and earned a bid to the Independence Bowl. However, last year Tulsa lost 8 during an injury-planned season.
In December 1989, days before Tuasa's scheduled bowl date, starting wide receiver Dan Bitson was so severely injured in a car accident that doctors thought the All-American might never walk again.
In the third game last season, starting quarterback T.J. Rubley suffered a season-ending injury.
This fall both are back with Tulsa.
However, after starting the season
2.0- Tusa Coach Dade Damer might be
Glen Mason
feeling deia vu.
In Tulsa's 13-victory against Oklahoma State on Saturday, starting junior Ron Jackson and Jackson senior starting senior linebacker Mike White suffaced ankle
Tuila's second-string tailback, junior Charlie Hughley, was the team's leading rusher last season with 700 yards.
However, Kansas coach Glen Mason said that the Golden Hurricane had enough depth to up make for their losses.
the team's leading tackler last season Both are questionable for this weekend.
"Jackson is a fine tailback." Mason said. "I don't think they'll change much. They've got more than one tailback, I promise you that."
"Chad Fette is definitely out. He'll be in a hinge brace for a number of weeks."
After losing sophomore tight end Pete Vang, who broke his finger, junior Chad Fette suffered a knee injury in the season opener at Toledo. A gang both had startling experience with the team said that Fette may be reshuffled.
Dwayne Chandler is No. 1 on the depth chart at tight end. The injuries will give added playing time to the team. Willford and junior John Stallman.
Senior free safety Doug Terry said that watching tapes of the Tuila-Oklahoma State game opened the team's eyes to the Hurricane's level of talent.
The Hawks are dealing with injury problems of their own.
"Chad Fette is definitely out," Mason said. "He'll be in a hinge brace for a number of weeks."
Men's tennis team optimistic despite loss of All-Americans
By Steve Hudson
Special to the Kansan
Kansas men's tennis coach Scott Perelman coordinated the annual walk-on tournament Sept. 8, but did not keep anyone for the team.
"It went well, "Perelman said. "We had more interest than us in trying out. Even though we have always gotten at least one player from the tournament, we already had 19 guys so I decided not to add anyone else."
This is the largest tennis team the Jayhawks have had. Perelman will be looking for a variety of things to make it a success.
He said leadership was an area to watch.
"We lost three fifth-year seniors from last year's team: Jeff Gross, Chris Walker and Craig Wildey," he said.
Walker and Wildey formed a doubles team that made it to the NCAA Championships. Wildey also qualified in singles. Both were All-Americans.
This year, three seniors will step up to leadership positions.
players.
"We have had a lot of success in the past with the development ofyounger
Perelman, men's tennis coach
Rafael Rangel is a fifty-year senior, Paul Garvin is a senior, and Pat Han is a transfer from Northwestern University. He was a twoyear high half-years at the University of Kansas
Perelman does not underestimate the seniors' importance.
"It will be a very determining factor in how successful we are," he said. "They have an enormous amount of experience."
Perelman said the three seniors, along with junior Charles Fleming, have a good shot at going to Nationalists.
If youth is an indication of promise, the Kansas men's tennis team can expect a very promising 1991-92 season.
Of the team's 19 players, eight are freshmen and four are sophomores.
Perelman does not seem bothered
by this lack of older players.
have a lot of high expectations for this team," he said. "We have had a lot of success in the past with the development, but we have failed, so the cream will rise to the top."
Perealman gives partial credit for
team's efforts to the national
rights movement.
"We finished the year ranked 22nd in the country," Perelman said. "At one point we were ranked 13th. I think this is tremendous amount of interest."
Practice officially will begin Monday, but the Jayhawks already have a good start.
"We have been doing a vigorous weight-training program Tuesdays through Saturdays for a total of eight hours a week." Perelman said.
The Jayhawks will end fall practice Nov. 9 and return to the weight room during the off-season.
"We'll start practicing again on Jan. 3, and our first indoor match will be during the third week of January." Perelman said.
The Associated Press
Fielder hits home run milestone
DETROIT -- Cecil Fielder hit his 40 home run last night, becoming the first major league player in 11 years to hit at least 40 home runs in successive seasons.
Fielder, a member of the Detroit Tigers who had 11 homers in 1968, hit a 202-point pitch from home against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The last player to reach the mark was Mike Schmidt of the Philadelphia Phillies, who hit 45 homers in 1979 and 48 in 1980.
No member of the Detroit Tigers has hit 40 or more in successive years since Hank Greenberg hit 40 in 1987 and 50 in 1988.
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Tailback found guilty of DWI
SEATTLE - Derrick Fenner, start-tail
grip. Derrick Fenner was arrested on
tuesday of Friday while intoxicated
The decision came one week after assistant coach Chick Harris was found guilty of negligence.
Fenner was convicted in a district court in
Redmond, Wash., after being ticketed May 23 on Interstate 4051 Kirkland, Wash., where the Seahawks train.
According to court records, a Washington State Patrol officer spotted him speeding at 75 mph in the wrong lane.
Fenner registered 0.12 and 0.11 on two breath alcohol tests, court records show.
A reading of 0.10 is considered intoxicated under Washington law.
Fenner faces standard DWI penalties of one day in jail, $250 fine and mandatory participation in victims' panel and alcohol-information school.
Coach undergoes tumor treatment
Harris, running back coach for the Seahawks, was convicted of negligent driving Sept. 4. He was stopped May 25 by a trooper who saw him drive 90 mph, record courts show.
Johnson, 60, was resting following the procedure a spokesperson at Presbyterian University.
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Penguins coach Bob Johnson underwent radiation treatment.
Further details were not released at the request of Johnson's family. The Penguins declined to comment.
Johnson, who had a brain tumor surgically removed Aug. 30, received gamma knife treatment yesterday on the second tumor.
Doctors said the 20-ton gamma knife machine shot 201 laser beams of radiation at 85,000 radians per second.
The procedure may cause nausea, but it sores patients the trauma of major surgery.
About 600 procedures have been performed in Sweden and about 20 years ago was developed in Sweden about 20 years ago.