University Daily Kansan / Thursday, May 2, 1991
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Lady golfers unhappy with Big Eight efforts
Kansan soortswriter
Bv Lana Smith
Kansas golfer Laura Myers ours
bounced Oklahoma's Big Eight Conference tournament victory in Columbia, Mo., to experience.
Oklahoma won the tournament with a three-round total of 943
Kansas finished in fourth place with a score of 981.
Myers said the Sooners, with depth, from their three seniors, were better able to handle the pressure of the tournament because the three had more tournament experience than other players.
However, she said the competition at the tournament was no surprise to the Jayhawks.
Golf
She said the Jayhawks game just did not go as well as they had hoped it would.
"I was very disappointed with my performance," Myers said. "I didn't play a good short game. I didn't chip me very well, and that hurt my score."
Myers finished the tournament in 13th place with a three-round total of 243.
KU freshman Holly Reynolds said she was disappointed with her individual performance.
"Finishing the last two rounds, the 17th and 18th, really got me," Rey-
hole safe.
Reynolds said that the first nine holes were wide open and that the last nine were tight.
nolds said.
But the course was not the only thing that frustrated Reynolds.
She said the weather was another aggravating force that inhibited her playing.
Monday, the winds gusted 15-30 mph in Columbia, Mo.
"My patience grew thin because we were in such strong winds," Reynolds said.
Reynolds' total score was 246. She was ranked 16th at the end of the tournament.
Kansas sophomore Cathy Reinbeck said that the winds during the 36
holes the teams played on the first day frustrated her but that she was surprised she played better on the ball when the winds were their strongest.
She said Kansas juniors Laura Martin and Shelly Triplett also played well on the last 18.
Reinbeck said she put pressure on herself at the tournament because she would look at the scores, and think she had to score lower.
("Triplet") turned around in the
west possible wind and shot a 75"
Royal
"I kept telling myself, 'It's the Big Eight. I’ve got to help my team,' Reimbeck said. 'You forget about being out there and playing your own
She said she wished her course management skills had been sharper during the tournament because that added to the pressure.
game."
Reinbeck said that making a bad decision resulted in a bad shot and the victim lost their life.
Triplette, who led the Jayhawks in scoring with 237, said that if she could go back to the tournament, she would be more patient.
"On the last day I did well on the first five, and then I stumbled a little bit," Triplett said. "I wish I could go back, and when I stumbled I could shake it off and keep going, instead of letting it get to me."
Triplett was ranked ninth in the
tournament. She said that she knew the Sooners would be tough but that she did not think they were any better than Kansas.
"They played well," Triplett said
"But another week, maybe we would
have won. That's just the way it is
with golf."
She said the course was difficult because recent rain and the fast winds made it longer.
"On the scorecard, it looked like a short course, which would have been to our advantage." Triplett said. "I never cared about it for because the ground was so soft."
Still, Triplett said it would be hard to blame the weather for the Jayhawks' performance.
NCAA committees agree three-point arc will stay
The Associated Press
KANAS CITY, Mo. — Following what one member said was aggressive debate, the men's and women's NCAA basketball committees voted yesterday to keep the three-point arc at 19 feet, 9 inches.
In addition, the men's committee ended two days of meetings by agreeing to continue with the 10th-foul, two-shot rule.
But, in a change that is sure to be hailed by defensive-mindled coaches, the committees decreed that the shot clock – 45 seconds for men, 30 for women – no longer will be reset when an attempted shot leaves a hand. Instead, it will be reset only when the ball touches the run.
Hank Nichols, secretary-rules editor for the men's basketball rules committee, said the NCAA would seek to get non-Division I programs, such as junior college and Division II and III schools, to experiment with the longer three-point arc and a wider free-throw lane.
"There was a lot of aggressive debate." Nichols said at a news conference. "The men's committee
Nichols declined to reveal the vote of the 12-man committee to keep the three-point circle where it was, instead of confirming with international rules.
felt that there were a couple of factors underlying the decision to stay with the current distance
"One factor was that the shooting percentage for three-point shots has continued to decrease every year that the line has been in place," he said. "Also, while there are more three-point attempts, the balance between those and two-point attempts is reasonable."
"Basically, we feel the game is in good shape, and if it not broken, why fix it?" said Marcy Weston, its chief executive of the women's rules committee.
Both committees debated moving the three-point arc out nine inches — from 19 feet, 9 inches to 20 feet, 6 inches.
The three-point shot was put in for the 1986-87 season. According to NCAA statistics, three-point accuracy has declined each season as defenses devote more attention to it. The three-point accuracy was 38.4 percent in 1987, but was 36.1 percent this past season.
"We will aggressively seek out participants for experimentation," Nichols said. "I do not think anyone connected with the national championship tournament would be interested in making the experiment since it would cause them a big change when they went back to the old
distance during the national tournament.
"But we have people in junior colleges and possibly Division II and III where they do not have the national championship consideration," he said. "We will talk to them, this is going to be an annual debate."
Nichols said there was less debate about keeping the rule awarding two shots after a team gets 10 personal fouls in each half.
"The idea is to reduce the 'profit' gained by the defensive team by violating the rules and fouling." Nichols said.
Nichols said both committees, meeting jointly for the first time, discussed the problem of rough play in the low post position.
"We are going to provide officials with more specific guidelines in calling fouls for rough play," Nichols said.
The women's committee voted to bring its fight rule in line with a change the men made last year and act anyone who fights during a game.
Both committees also decided that dead-ball technical faults would count toward both the five-foul disqualification for players and the seven-foul number for bonus free-throw attempts.
A's Henderson steals the record
The Associated Press
Henderson ran his way into the record book in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees, set to start his final vibration for baseball's new steal king.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Ricky Henderson' finally slipped Lou Brock's record, diving head first into history yesterday for career steal No. 939.
"Lou Brock was a great base-stealer; but today I'm the greatest of all time," the Athletics "star said to Coach 36,139 in the Oakland Coliseum.
Henderson ran into the record books with amazing speed. He set the record in 1,154 attempts in 12 seasons, while Brock needed 1,245 attempts over 19 years. It took TY Cobb 24 years to set the old American record of 402 stolen bases that Henderson surpassed last May 29.
Henderson's historic steal came in the fourth inning with Tim Leary pitching and Matt Nokes catching. Henderson immediately pulled up the base, held it above the head in his left hand and pumped his left fist in celebration.
"When I felt my hand on the base,
it was a dream come true." Henderson said after Oakland's 7-4 victory. "All that work and dedication paid off."
Brock then came on the field as fans gave Henderson a standing ovation. Henderson's Oakland teammates stood and applauded on the top step of the dugout. The Yankees, the team that traded Henderson back to the Athletics in 1989, just stood around.
“It’s always been said that competition among men is one of the oldest practices known to man.” Brock said. “Today, you might be the greatest competitor that ever ran the bases, and I congratulate you. You are a legend in your own time. Congratulations.”
Henderson, with a big grin on his face, then addressed the fans.
He thanked everyone, from the fans to his mother, family and loved ones to former managers, including rebellion and the late Billy Martin.
Henderson, whose pursuit of the record was delayed by a stint on the disabled list earlier in the season.
"Took a long time, huh?" Henderson said.
walked in the first inning, but was thrown out by Nokes as he tried to steal second.
In the fourth, he reached on a grounder that went through shortstop Alvaro Espinoza's legs for an error. took second on an infield single by Dave Henderson, remained there for Jose Canseco's flyout and took off for third on a 1-0 pitch with Harold Baines batting.
He was greeted with a bug by three base coach Rene Lachmann, then received embraces from his mother, Bobbie Henderson, Brock, Lou Brock Jr. and Oakland manager Tony La Russa. Dave Stewart, Henderson's friend since childhood, then gave him a bear hug.
"I really wanted to get it over," he said of the first attempt. "I was putting too much pressure on myself. I wasn't really getting a good push off."
Henderson has led the majors in steals five times and topped the AL in steals 10 times.
Henderson set the single-season standard for steals with 130 in 1982, breaking Brock's mark of 118 in 1974.
It was the 216th steal of third base for Henderson.
Hold it right there!
Julie Jacobson/KANSAN
Joe Bosco, Lawrence junior, builds his biceps on incline dumbbell curls with 35-pound weights. Bosco, who has been lifting weights since he was a high school sophomore, said he works out five times a week for one to one-and-a-half hours, building for size and not strength.
Ryan pitches his seventh no-hitter
The Associated Press
ARLINGTON, Texas — His head hurt, his back hurt, his heel hurt and his middle finger hurt.
Then sickly 44-year old Nolan Ryan hurt the Toronto Blue Jays last night with the most overwhelming of his seven career nohitters in a quarter-century big-league career
Ryan's 3-0 victory for the Texas Rangers was accomplished with 96 mph fastballs, 86 mph changeups and 80 mph curves. He
struck out 16 and walked only two in cutting down the major league's best-hitting team.
Not bad for an old man in baseball years who told pitching coach Tom House before the game. "My back hurts, my heel hurt and I am being pounded till day I do. I don't good, I feel old today. Watch me."
House watched along with 33,439 fans as Ryan allowed the Blue Jays to hit only eight balls in fair territory.
Ryan said he had never had better stuff during any of his other no-hitters.
The only danger came in the fifth innning, when Manny Lee hit a Texas Leaguer to short center field. Pettis caught off his shotouts.
"I was concerned and the only time I was worried, but I knew Gary had a good chance because he was playing shallow," Ryan said. "It was good to have a gold glover there on that play."
Barkley gets citation for conduct in game
MILWAUKEE — Philadelphia's Charles Barkley, who was fined $10,000 by the NBA for spitting on fans in March, received a police citation for disorderly conduct during a playoff game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Police issued the citation Tuesday for an incident during the Bucks-76ers playoff game Saturday at the Bradley Center. The 76ers won the game 116-112 in overtime.
The Associated Press
The episode occurred between the fourth period and overtime, when cups of water and ice were thrown between fans and the 76ers' huddle. Police cited Barkley for his role in the exchange.
City Attorney Charles Theis said his office would review the incident.
The NBA said it completed its
"We checked to make sure building, players and fans were properly treated and that we know the facts behind the incident," NBA representative Terry Lyons said.
investigation Tuesday
The 76ers said the incident, which they were unaware of until yesterday, was between the police and Barkley.
"Naturally, if you have something like that, it may reflect on the team, but again that's Charles' personal matter and we'd rather not get involved in that." 76ers representative Zek Hill said.
The NBA suspended Barkley for one game March 26 and fined him $10,000 for spitting on fans during the game, loss to the New Jersey Nets.
Barkley's attorney, Glenn Guthrie, said he was unaware of the citation.
Officials ban NFL clothing as precaution against gangs
The Associated Press
Although they don't have a gang problem yet, Loggers Run Middle School in suburban Boca Raton took the step as a precautionary measure, say Harris, representative for Bay Beach County School District, said.
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Officials at a junior high school are confiscating students' Los Angeles Raiders capers and have hanced all clothing with NFL logos to head off the spread of gangs.
The officials are acting out of heightened awareness after lectures from a consultant on gangs, Harris said Tuesday.
The consultant, Joe Melita, an assistant principal at Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale, was hired by the district to prepare for a northern migration of gang activity from Dade and Broward counties.
School District Director or Security Jim Kelly said he was concerned that the Fort Lauderdale-based Zulus and
Latin Kings would migrate as police pressured gang members.
Gang members wear certain clothes, hats and colors to show they are a part of gangs, said Melita, who has informed principals throughout the county since January. NFL garb is a favorite, he said.
But clothes alone don't make gang members, Melia warns. Administrators also should look for other signs of involvement, the more jumping to conulations, he said.
"It's up to administrators to make the call." Melita said. "There is a fine line between bad and gang clothing."
However, the caps also can be disruptive because they can be related to gang activity. Yates said.
Randall Yates, assistant principal at Christa McAuliffe Middle School in suburban Boynton Beach, said he had conficdued Raiders caps throughout the school year because during them violated the dress code.
Sports briefs
Tryouts to be here for Olympic-team handball
An Olympic-team handball tryout will be between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Saturday at Robinson Center.
The team will be chosen by men's head coach Baha Hamil and an assistant coach. The final team will be selected for the Sports Festival in Los Angeles.
Detroit Tigers beat the
Royals, sweep series
Hamil said the tryouts were open to everyone.
"My head dropped because I knew it was gone." Boddicker said after Tettleton and the Detroit Tigers beat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mickey Tetley tested wasn't sure if his eigh-thin shot would clear the fence for a two-run homer, but Mike Doddicker had a sinking feeling the minute the ball met the bat.
Kansas City 6-4 last night for a three-game sweep. "It was a changeup I left over the middle of the plate. I was trying to throw it down and away but it slipped out of my hand and I left it right there for him."
"I didn't know if it was going to be fair or foul, but it just barely got inside the fole pole," said Tettleton. "I was just looking for the ball because Bed has worked me over through the ball. I was just trying to pick up the ball."
Chiefs sign NY Giants rookie Greg Bovsaw
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs have signed first-year defensive back Greg Boysway, the club announced yesterday.
Boyssaw, 24, was a rookie free agent in the New York Giants camp last year and was released before the start of the regular season.
The 6-1, 20-4 pound native of Urbana, Ill., played both cornerback and safety at Illinois.
From staff and wire reports