University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, July 5. 1989 Sports 9 Two '89 grads look to NBA as free agents Milt Newton Newton to try out at 10 teams' camps by Gary Patton Kansan sportswriter Even though he wasn't picked in last week's NBA draft, 1989 KU graduate Milk Newton thinks he still has to play. He plays playing pro basketball next season. He was not one of the 54 players chosen during the two-round draft June 27, but he said he had been invited to 10 teams to come as a free agent to their summer rookie tryout camps. Newton's busy summer heats up next week when he heads to the Seattle Supersonics camp, July 10-14, of three camps he plans to attend. "If you do well in camp, you can leave with a contract," Newton said Friday. "Several teams have told me that if I come in and work hard and play well, there is no reason I can't make their roster." "Seattle is full of guard though," said the 6-foot-4 Newton, whose quickness and leaping ability allowed him to play both small forward and big guard at KU. "I'm really just using Seattle as a tune-up." After Seattle, Newton's next tryout is at the Miami Heat camp July 20-28. Even though Miami's draft choices included All-America forward Glen Rice of Michigan and guard Sherman Douglas of Syracuse, said he liked his chances of making the team as a shooting guard. From conversations between Coach Roy Williams and Miami coach Billy Cunningham, Newton said he thought there was one open spot left on the Heat's roster. He expected 15-20 other rookies at camp competing to make the team. Barry goes to NY, then tryouts Without a break, Newton will fly to Los Angeles for the Lakers camp. July 29 through Aug. 14. "The thing about camps is that nothing is set," said Newton, a four-year letterman and 1988-1989 team co-captain. "Whoever looks the best has a shot at making the team. I'll just try and look my best." "I would really like to play with Magic Johnson," he said. "I. A has already told me that they like the way I play and run the ball," said Newton, who led the 1988-1989 game with points per game scoring average. After a few days reflecting on the draft, Newton said he was happy with the results. by Gary Patton "I was hoping to get drafted just as a pride thing." Newton said. "In but a way, I was glad not to get picked. As a draft choice, you go to one team and try to get the team that team. As a free agent, I can look at by three or four teams." Newton is not particular about which NBA team he plays for during his rookie season. Kansan sportswriter Scooter Barry doesn't complain about getting passed over in the pro draft. "I'll just be going from my room to a gym," Newton said. "Nothing else is on my mind. At this point in time, nothing seems too tough. I'll be ready." Newton said he wasn't too concerned about the rigors of his tryout schedule. After all, he has an NBA Hall-of-Famer as his agent. He has a television commentator as his public relations man. And this summer, he has at least three shots to make an NBA team. Barry, a 1989 University of Kansas graduate, has taken his basketball game on the road with some help from the man and agent, father Rick Barry. M He left Lawrence Monday for New York City, where he expects to sharpen his skills before heading to three NBA tryouts camps. He said he would be playing in New York's West Fourth Street League, nationally recognized as one of the country's most competitive playground leagues. My defense is something I take a lot of pride in. But I also have to show the teams I can shoot. I guess I got into a bad habit at school by not always looking for the shot first, by passing the ball off when I had opportunities to shoot.' That is exactly the attitude he said he'll need when he arrives in the Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics camps, which run back-to-back from mid-July to Aug. 1. Scooter Barry "I'll be playing basketball to make you sick," Barry said Sunday, day taking a break from packing his gear at the gym. "I will give me a good, aggressive attitude." "I want to hit as many rookie camps as I can," said Barrry, a 6-foot-grape and 3-foot-high man who will be the right place at the time it tolls to a roar on a team. Barry, co-captain of the 1983-1988 team, defined his potential professional role as being similar to his role as a starter in his final season at KU. "I think I can be a consistent, heady player who can distribute the ball well and get the ball to the right player." Barry said. "I can be a spark plug by playing hard, hustling and playing tough defense." Barry compared his potential NBA role to that of Darnell Valentine, a 1978-1981 KU guard now playing as a reserve for the Cavalier Candidates. "I would love to be in a position like Darrell," Barry said. "He comes off the bench and plays aggressively, but he is also defensive. Heum and it gains his tough defense." ever spoke with them.' "I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth." Barry said, referring to his father's free advertising. "But I know you have an interest in me before my father Barry said it didn't hurt matters much to have had his father traveling across the country broadcasting and talking to coaches about him. Barry, with a 3.5 points per game career scoring average, said he would concentrate on shooting more in the pro camps. "They need guards and they need a role player like me," Barry said. "My defense is something I take a lot of pride in," said Barry, who tied with Kevin Pritchard for the 1988-1989 team lead with 47 steals. "But I also have to show the teams I can shoot at and get wins." He never always looking for the shot first, by passing the ball off when he had opportunities to shoot. He said he was not disappointed about not being invited to camp by former KU coach Larry Brown, now coach of the San Antonio Spurs. Barry, who led last year's squad with 155 assists, said his father thought his best chance was with the Maxgricks. "I don't hold it against him (Brown)." Barry said. "I'm more of a role player. His team needs impact players." Scooter Barry 'Fortysomething' team with a KU connection plays city basketball by Gwendolyn Parrett Kansan sportswriter Most people think of a prime time television show when they hear of "thirtysomething," but how many ever heard of "forty something?" Several Lawrence residents, including five men associated with the University of Kansas, make up one of seven Lawrence Parks and Baseball teams, named "fortsomethings" for the average age of its players. The five team members associated with KU are, Neal Becker, assistant professor of economics; Frank Bartell, electronic media coordina- tion; Jeffrey Brayan, Arlyan Humbley, graduate student; and Dick Lapsley, graduate student. "We just show up for the games," he said. "Most of us play regularly at the noon hour at Robinson. Most of our team is involved in that group and come two or three times a week." Koch said that the team, which plays Wednesday nights, does not practice regularly. VVE just show up for the games. Most of us play regularly at the noon hour at Robinson. Most of our team is involved in that group and come two or three times a week.' Paul Koch associate professor of business M, The team has a record of 1-2, with five games remaining in the season. "I think we do pretty well, but there are some pretty good players on the other teams," Koch said. "I expect to do better than 500." This is the first year that Lawrence Parks and Recreation has offered summer basketball. Bob Stancill, adult sports supervisor, said that it was possible to have summer leagues now because the new Holcomb Recreation Center had air conditioning. Jackson hits two homers; Royals win The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. — Bo Jackson homered twice to give him 20 home runs and 20 steals at the season's midway point as the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 10.1 last night Matt Young, 0-2, gave up four runs and five hits and walked five in three-plus innings. He was made the first start following ebow surgery. Bret Saberhagen, 8-4, won his fifth consecutive decision, allowing five hits in seven innings and striking out a season-high 11. He has not lost since May 19 at Detroit and is in 13-4 in games he has started. Oakland has lost nine consecutive times when either Matt Young or Curt Young has started. The two have had 10 games with a 5.68 earned run average. Frank White and Willie Wilson hit RI singles in the second to give Kansas City a 2-1 lead. The Royals added three runs in the first game Brett Bressly's sacrifice fly and Jackson's two run homer off Jim Corsi. Royals Report ON DECK Today Royals vs. Athletics 9:05 p.m.Oakland Coliseum Thursday Royals vs. Athletics 2:15 p.m. Oakland Coliseum Friday Royals vs. White Sox 7:35 p.m. Royals Stadium Saturday Royals vs. White Sox 7:05 p.m. Royals Stadium Sundav Royals vs. White Sox 1:35 p.m. Royals Stadium Monday through Thursday All Star Game Break American League East W 4 L 46 Pct. GB Baltimore 40 34 37 64 % New York 40 32 45 64 % Minneapolis 40 31 48 72 % Boston 40 31 48 72 % Cleveland 38 43 46 89 % Toronto 38 43 46 89 % Houston 38 41 39 85 % Montreal 38 41 39 85 % West W L Pct Pot GB Oakland 50 31 60.1 California 48 46 9.2 California City 48 46 56.4 Texas 46 37 45 4 Minnesota 41 41 7.6 Seattle 41 43 10.1 Georgia 32 52 11.8 National League East W 46 L 17 Pct. GB — Montreal 46 37 532 — New York 42 37 532 2 — Chicago 42 38 532 2 — Indiana 40 38 513 3 — Pittsburgh 35 43 490 8½ Philadelphia 35 43 609 16 West W 4 W L Pct. GB San Francisco 48 34 568 --- Houston 47 36 566 1/6 Cincinnati 43 36 524 1/6 San Diego 43 36 524 8/9 Los Angeles 39 43 476 9 Atlanta 39 43 476 14 Falbo quits tournament for classes Kansan sportswriter Iano, a 1989 All-American from Kansas, withdrew at 3:30 p.m. Monday from the Mainline Classic tennis tournament in Lawrence — the day before the 64-man main draw started. by Gwendolyn Parrett Kenyan sportswriter It was a mutual decision between John Falho and Scott Perelman. Perelman, Kansas tennis coach and director of the tournament, said that summer school was the reason for Falbo's withdrawal. "He's really gotten behind in his summer school," Perelman said. "And he needs to focus his attention on that. He's got five or six hours of summer school and he's way behind." Falco could lose his NCAA eligibility if he stays behind in his class work. Perelman said. The other two Kansas players participate in the tournament, Rafael Rangel and Jeff Gross, lost yesterday in opening round matches. Rangel lost to Joe Blake, of Kansas City, Mo. 67-6, 1-6. Gross lost to Stephen Enochs, of Greensboro, N.C., 62-4, 60-