University Daily Kansan / Wednesdav. June 29, 1988 Sports 13 Local tennis tourney nets pros Pro tourney exciting for tennis buffs By Jill M. John Kansan sportswriter For the second consecutive year, Lawrence tennis enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy professional tennis. A segment of the United States Tennis Association Pro Satellite tournaments is being held again this summer in Lawrence. The Classic, which opens Friday morning at Robinson Center, offers professional level tennis, said Mainline tournament coordinator Scott Perelman. Last year's second place finisher, Grant Chang, competed at Wimbledon the third time. "There is no doubt that this tournament is a stepping stone," said Perelman, who is also the Kansas men's tennis coach. "A player can surface at this level and go on to do really well; just look at Chang." High quality players make the tournament a prestigious event and exciting to watch. Perelman said. "This is a great opportunity for people in Lawrence to come out and see the best 10 days of tennis that'll be played in the region all year." Perelman said. "This is a major sporting event and I guarantee that those who do come out and watch will come back." The tournament, which was called the Rock Chalk Tennis Classic last year, is sponsored by Mainline Printing and Dinwiddie Chevrolet, who contributed about $15,000. The tournament offers $12,500 in prize money. The winner will earn $1,375 and each finisher slightly less. Perelman brought this segment of the USTA tournament to Lawrence as a community service. Neither Perelman nor the University will profit from the tournament. The Mainline tournament in Lakeland, FL, led our USTA seeding held this summer. Players are ranked by circuit points collected from their finishes in the first three tournaments. The top 48 point-getters are then invited to participate in the final Master's tournament at Lake Ozarks, Mo. "T This is a great opportunity for people in Lawrence to come out and see the best 10 days of tennis that'll be played in the region all year. ' -- Scott Perelman Tournament coordinator The Master's is important because it is the only tournament where the Association of Tennis Professionals points, which determine a player's world ranking, are awarded. Perealm said that the Mainline tournament had invited players with rankings between 350 and 900 to fill the ton,48 seeds in the tournament. Porelman expects 200 players to compete for the remaining 16 open The main draw of 64 participants begins. The tournament finals will be July. The tournament is free to the public through July 8, and admission for the final two days is $10 for a two-day pass or $6 for a single day. The tournament also includes doubles play, although no open spots are available. All 32 spots are by invitation only. KU players expect tough competition By Linda Gaumpitz Kansan sportswriter Though it's not Centre Court at Wimbledon, Lawrence's Mainline Tennis Classic will offer KU tennis players Craig Wildey, Jeff Gross and Chris Walker a shot at professional competition. The 2nd annual Classic opens Friday at Robinson Center. "The overall environment at the tournament will be very competitive, with players from 19 foreign countries and 32 states coming to play," said Scott Perelman, tournament coach. "I'd like to see my players do well. They're not just in it for experience, they're in it to win." The three players already have advanced to the tournament's main draw, beginning Tuesday. Gross and Walker received wild card berths from Perelman they advanced to last summer he appeared in last summer's main draw. Last summer Wildey advanced to the main draw, but was defeated in the first round. Gross, who also competed last summer, lost in the qualifying matches. Walker will be meeting in the Classic for the first time. Wildey, a Spring Lake, Mich. Wildey, a Spring Lake, Mich. and ranked 894th in the course. "If I'm serving well, then I should do "ill," Wildey said. "This is an important week for me, because I've been working and coaching, on top of trying to get ready for the tournament. I've got to go out playing with a lot of confidence." Walker, who played on an Austrian circuit two years ago with Wildey, said that he was looking forward to competing. "Matches are matches," said Walker, a Grand Rapids, Mich., junior. "The tournament will just give us the experience and knowledge." But it'll be a tough tournament. There will be no weak players." Most of the competitors will be aspiring young professionals, Perelman said. He expected about 200 competitors in Friday's qualifying matches for the 16 available spots in the main draw. Main draw competition starts Tuesday. Gross, an Overland Park sophomore, said, "Last year, I was a little bit intimidated, but that experience will help me out this year. Going into high school, my parents' game have improved both physically and mentally, which is a good sign." "I played in the Open as a warm-up for the Mainline Classic, to see what I needed to work on," Gross said. "I had to improve on my serve and volley." Gross said that by bypassing the qualifying matches would give players a better opportunity to do well in the main draw. Perelem said, "It's definitely important to the players to participate in something like this. I encourage my players to get out and play." Wildey said, "Anyone who plays could win. If a player had to go through the qualifying matches, it could either help or hurt him. He may have been given a seat or may have had a chance to get accustomed to the courts here at KU. I hope it's really hot, because I've become used to it." Spoonhour finalist for Kansas post By the Kansan staff Southwest Missouri State coach Charlie Spoonhou is a finalist for the vacant Kansas men's basketball coaching job, the Springfield Leader-Press reported today. Southwest Missouri State athletic director Bill Rowe told the Leader-Press that Kansas athletic director Bob Frederick had contacted him yesterday and told him Spoonhour of the final three or four candidates. "He didn't say 'two,' but he didn't say 'five' ever," Rowe said. Frederick said a new coach could be hired by the weekend. He estimated that 25 to 30 applicants expressed interest in the job. The deadline for applications was Monday. Frederick said three to five finalists would be determined at a search committee meeting last night. How many would not release the names of candidates. "I think it's an impressive list," Frederick said. Earlier, Frederick had set a July 10 target date for hiring a new coach. He was asked if the accelerated team would be able to sign one of the top two candidates. "I hope so," Frederick said. "I'm confident we will be able to sign the candidate we want." Frederick said the names of candi- lors imported by the media were general. Some of the coaches mentioned include Duke coach Mike Krzeyzewski, Ohio State coach Gary Williams, West Virginia coach Gale Catlett and former Kansas assistant coach Bob Hill. Most coaching candidates earn far less than Brown did at KU By the Kansan staff Royals ab r h rbi Stillwell ss 4 1 0 0 Wilson cf 4 0 1 0 Brett b 4 0 0 0 Tartabult rf 2 2 0 0 Seitzber 3 1 2 0 Buchner db 2 1 0 0 White sb 2 0 1 1 Tabler rf 3 0 0 0 Macfarlane c 3 0 0 0 Totals 28 3 4 3 The new Kansas men's basketball coach could be moving into a new tax bracket. Athletic director Bob Frederick said that Brown's base salary was $79,000 in 1987-88 and would have increased to $85,000 in 1988-89. Brown's total earnings, including revenue from his summer basketball camp, shoe contract and television and radio shows, were reported to be between $300,000 and $500,000. Most reported candidates for the job earned far less than Larry Brown, according to newspaper estimates. The Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer and Cleveland Plain-Dearer indicated that Ohio State coach Gary Williams had an $80,000 base salary. Their estimates of his total salary ranged from $145,000 to more than $200,000. The Durham Morning Herald, Greensboro News & Record and Scoreboard The only coach mentioned in the search who was in Brown's league financially was Kentucky coach Eddie Sutton. Sutton had a base salary of $80,000 and a total salary of about $500,000 in 1887, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. Frederick said that he was prepared to offer more than Brown's 187 salary to the new coach. Raleigh Times estimated Duke coach Mike Kryzewski's base salary was between $75,000 and $80,000. The newspapers estimated his total salary in 1988 was between $110,000 and $150,000. Williams added his name yesterday to the list of rumored candidates who have issued statements indicating they were not interested in the presidential race. Eddie Sutton, Purdue coach Gene Keady, Wichita State coach Eddie "I think that we will," Frederick said. "That's something that doesn't come up until we agree with somebody. We will be competitive with other top schools in the country." Southwest Missouri State coach Charlie Spoonhour's base salary was $67,500 and his total salary was about $100,000, according to the Springfield Leader-Press. "With some inclusions and some exclusions, that's in the ballpark," Frederick said. White Sox 4, Royals 3 White Sox ab r b h rbi Redus lf 3 0 0 0 Lyons 3b 3 0 0 0 Baines dh 4 0 1 0 Walker 1b 4 1 1 1 Passa rf 4 2 2 2 Boston cf 4 0 0 0 Gillers 3 0 1 0 Manrique 2b 4 1 1 0 Karkovice v 4 0 1 1 Totals 33 4 7 4 Chicago 000 111 010 — 4 Kansas City 010 200 000 — 3 "The Kansas athletic director has contacted me and asked for permission to talk to him," Jones said. "And Garcia had drawn his name from Gerald." Fogler and Georgia Tech coach Bobby Cremins. Ohio state athletic director Jim Jones said Williams had taken his name out of the running. Asked when Williams had made the decision, Jones said, "I believe it was sometime today (Tuesday). I was concerned that my basket was basket off this morning." *m* — Long (3-3), L — Garber (0-4), S Thingen (15)晋, RBIG徒 - G Walker E- Garber, DP — Kansas City, C) Chicago LOR Garber, PA — Chicago, C) Chicago MU — Manquue, HR — Pagana (6), Seitzer (4), G Walker (4), SB — Karkovice (4), A — 2,300, T — 2:28 Frederick said an executive search firm had been hired to make preliminary contact with some coaches and to find out background information on some candidates. The committee would then discuss the candidate. "We have to make an effort to protect the confidentiality of the candidate and their schools," Frederick said. "And we have to make an effort to protect our institution also." The timing of Coach Larry Brown's departure from Kansas for the San Antonio Spurs was one reason for the committee's secrecy, Frederick said. He said increasing media interest in the selection process at major colleges was another factor. All finalists do not have to be interviewed before the job is offered. "sound vobably" first person we interview, "Frederick said." "We're in a real fishbowl hiring in the middle of summer like this," Frederick said. "The disadvantages outweigh the advantages." He said that there were two drawbacks when big-name coaches were reported to be interested in an open coaching job. "Number one, the people at his school will know he is not happy there," she said. Dave Niebergall/KANSAN Mike K舟itz of Overland Park and James Parrot of Kansas City, Mo. pedal side-by-side during the bike leg of the Jackie Johnson Memorial Triathlon held Sunday morning at Lone Star Lake. The event was the Kansas State Championship, sanctioned by the Triathlon Federation. The men's division was won by Mike Farr of Lincoln, Neb., and the women's division was taken by Andrea Ray-Smith of Leawood. KANSAN file photo Royals Report Monday: Rovals 2, White Sox 1 Royals 2, White Sox 1 Frank White hit a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning and made a game-saving play from second base in the ninth inning, preserving Kansas City's 2-1 victory over Chicago Monday night. After Mike Macfarlane's throw to second was low, White threw out Mike Woodard at the plate to record the game's final out. Ungo 001 000 000—1 4 2 Kansas City 000 000 11x—2 6 0 Gubica, Gleaton (E) and Maclariane; Reuss and Salas. W-Gubica (11-5). L-Reuss (6-4). S-Gleaton (E), L-Elyons, Salas. 28s-Brett. HR-F. White (6). Sunday: Mariners 8, Royals 0 Mariners 8, Royals 0 Seattle backed up Bill Swift's six-hitter with five home runs and defeated Kansas City 8-0 Sunday. The shutout was the second in the three-game series for the Mariners and the seventh loss in nine games for the Royals. Kansas City 000 000 000—0 6 11 Seattle 100 213 8—11 11 Leibrandt, Montgomery (6) Quirk and Vale, W-Switch (6-4), L-Leibrandt (3-10), E-Selitzer, Vale, 2B5-Presley, HR-Quinones 2 (8), Hengel (2), Vale (6), G. Wilson (3). Saturday: Rovals 7, Mariners 3 The Royals scored five runs on only one hit in the ninth inning to beat Seattle 7-3 Saturday night. The Mariners committed three errors and balked in a run in the inning that gave Kansas City the victory. Kansas City Seattle 002 000 005 — 7 8 0 000 010 011 — 3 7 3 Saberman, Gleaton (7), Farr (9) and Macfarlane; Langston, Schooler (9), Scurry (9) and Bradley, W-Saberman (10-6); L-Langton (5-8); Lange, Balboni 2, 28s-Stillwell 2, 18s Friday: Mariners 7, Royals 0 Seattle's Mike Moore pitched a four-hit shutout to defeat Kansas City 7-0 Friday night. Rey Quinones, Jim Presley and Mickey Brantley all hit home runs for the Mariners. Mariners 7. Rovals 0 Kansas City 000 000 000-4 1 4 Seattle 103 300 000-7 7 0 Bannister, Quisenberry (4), Garber (7), Montgomery (8) and MacFarlane, Moore and Valle W-Moore (4-6), L-Bannister (7-6), E-Seltzer, 2Bb-Stillwell, HRs-Quinones (3), Presley (7) Wednesday: White Sox 5, Royals 4 Pinch hitter Mark Salas singled home Daryl Boston in the bottom of the ninth inning and gave Chicago a 5-4 victory over Kansas City Wednesday night. The loss was the Royals fifth in six games after winning 13 of 14. White Sox 5, Royals 4 Kansas City 021 100 000-4 14 10 Chicago 300 000 011-5 10 0 Anderson, Farr (8) and Maclarean and Quirk, Long, Horton (5), Thigpen (8) and Karkade, WTWhigen (4-5), L-Farr (2-1), E-Lyons, 28s-Maclarean 2, Tabler, Paines, Raines, 28s-Boston. ON DECK Today Royals vs. White Sox 7:35 p.m. Royals Stadium Fridav Royals vs. Red Sox 7:35 p.m. Royals Stadium Saturday Royals vs. Red Sox 7:05 p.m. Royals Stadium Sunday Royals vs. Red Sox 1:35 p.m. Royals Stadium Monday Royals vs. Red Sox 7:05 p.m. Royals Stadium Tuesdav Royals vs. Brewers 7:35 p.m. Royals Stadium Major League Standings American League East Wick L Pct. GB Detroit 46 L 28 .622 New York 43 31 .581 3 Cleveland 41 35 .539 6 Boston 38 34 .528 7 x Milleaukea 37 38 .428 9 Toronto 38 40 .487 10 Baltimore 28 54 .289 25 West W L. Pct. GB x Oakland 47 28 .627 x Minnesota 41 32 .562 Kansas City 39 37 .613 x Texas 35 39 .473 Chicago 34 40 .459 x California 33 42 .440 x Seattle 30 42 .395 14 National League East W L Pct. GB New York 47 28 627 Pittsburgh 43 33 567 Chicago 41 34 546 San Francisco 31 34 547 x Montreal 36 39 473 Philadelphia 33 39 473 11/3 West W 4 L Pct. GB Los Angeles 43 L 31 .581 Houston 40 35 .533 3/12 San Francisco 38 31 .503 3/12 Miami 34 37 .453 1/9 San Diego 33 44 .429 11/16 Atlanta 26 47 .356 11/16 x — late games not included