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University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, March 28, 1990
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Kansas zaps Wichita at home
By Brent Maycock
Kansan sportswriter
WICHTIA — Kansas rallied and scored three times in the top of the ninth inning, shocking No. 1 Wichita State 6-5 last night at Eck Field.
E. Joseph Zurga/KANSAN
Kansas' Gerry Camara celebrates after his two-run home run.
Kansas reliever Curtis Shaw replaced Steve Renko with men on first and second and nobody on.
Kansas baseball
Shocker designated hitter Scot McCloughan grounded on, and Shaw struck out shortstop Pat Meares and pinch hitter Dou Migribelli, ending the game and picking up his first save of the year.
Kansas coach Dave Bingham said Shaw looked the best he had all season.
"The last couple of weeks I haven't been throwing the ball that well, so it's kind of a turnaround spot for me," Shaw said. "I had some mental attitude problems and I've gotten them straightened out. I'm going to use this as a springboard for the rest of the season."
"Shaw has not pitched with that kind of authority all year," he said. "He really rose to the occasion tonight."
It was the second straight year that the Jayhawks, 11-11 overall, have defeated the Shockers in Wichita. They won the May 4 contest last year 9-6.
"We've been trying to get our kids to play hard for nine innings all year," Bingham said. "We were a little fortunate tonight. We got a couple of breaks and we made a couple of breaks."
Kansas capitalized on a Shocker error and wild pitch in the ninth and handed Wichita State, 19-3, its third
loss of the season.
The Jayhawks trailed 5-3 after eight innings, Kansas catcher Mark Moore led off the ninth with a single to right field off Wichita State reliever Jeff Bluma. Pinch hitter John Wuycheck followed with a single up the middle.
After Shocker reliever Jeff Williams replaced Bluma and struck out Kansas left fielder Mark Hummel, right fielder Denard Stewart drove home Moore with a single to right. Williams then uncorked a wild pitch with JerBblinger at the plate. Wuyche scored from second when Shocker catcher Mike Jones couldn't throw to third on the wild pitch, scampered home when Shocker first baseman Bryant Winslow retrieved the ball but overthrew Williams, who was covering plate.
"We were lucky, a little bit, obviously," Bingham said. "I felt like, win or lose, that was the best game I've been associated with since I've been at the University of Kansas, simply because our kid" played hard, hustled and never did they think they beat."
Kansas had plenty of reason to roll over against the Shockers.
Wichita State loaded the bases in the first inning off Kansas starter Mike Massey. Meares hit a ground ball to KU third baseman Gerry Camara, who tagged third for the second out. But his throw to first skipped past Mike Bard and two Shockers scored.
After adding a run in the fourth and two more in the fifth, Wichita State had a 5-0 lead.
"In the past, I've watched teams at Kansas roll over and die when that took place," Bingham said. "That's
why I'm so pleased with our effort.
It's not so much the win, even though
it's a great win. I'm more pleased
with the way we played. There were
some times when we could have lost
our compass easily."
Instead of losing their compose, the Jayhawks slowly started to climb back into the game.
With two outs and one man on in the sixth inning, Camara belted a 2-2 fastball over the left field fence, his
third home run of the year.
Kansas will play Northern Iowa at
7 p.m. tonight at home.
KANSAS 6, WICHITA STATE 5
Kansas 000 002 103–6 8–2 Wichita State 200 120 100–6 5 2 Massey, McGinniss (4), Renko (7), Shaw (9) and Moore, Plaxion, Fluke (7), Williams (9) and Jones, W-Renko (4,3) L-Williams (1-1) SHaw (1), 2Bw-Bichota State, Hall 2; Kansas, Moore, HRs-Bichota State, Jones (2); Kansas, Camara (3).
Doctors find spots on Randall's lungs
Kansan sportswriter
By Molly Reid
Two spots were found on the lungs of Jayhawk forward Mark Randall by doctors in Denver on Monday. He considered to be life threatening.
Randall said his physician, Mike Iman, told him he was 99.8 percent sure that the spots were a curable funus condition.
"I was relieled to hear it was not serious," Randall said. "He told me the fungus — I can't remember the name, but it's common in the Missouri Valley area."
Randall said Isman and a radiologist examined his X-rays and said the spots appeared more serious on the X-ray because they had calcified.
Two weeks ago, Kakas trainer Mark Cairns discovered one of the spots on Randall's lung X-ray. Cairns was thought to be a benign tumor.
Cairns said the 6-foot-9 forward was examined after complaining of chest tightness before the NCAA Tournament. The pain was caused by too many elbows to his chest, but he was able to keep the small spherical spot. Cairns said,
"He was worried about the possibility of heart problems, but the problem was not at all related to his heart," Cairns said. "We were 99 percent sure that it was a benign tumor. It had no effect on his playing. He had no pain and no problems breathing."
Randall said all the attention surrounding the death of Hank Gathers made him more concerned about the chest tightness he was experiencing.
Gathers, former starting center for Loyola Marymount, died during a game March 4 because of a heart condition.
Randall said Isman would not give him medication but would watch his condition closely.
"It's just going to be there," Randall said. "It's not going to do anything. That really relieved my mind."
Randall will receive another diagnosis tomorrow. He was told he probably would be able to avoid surgery.
Randall already had planned to fly home Sunday with his brother, David, to see his family and Isman.
He visited a physician in Lawrence before heading home, but after conferring with his parents, Randall and Jennifer from his family doctor in Denver.
"It was not because the physicians here weren't capable," Cairns said.
"Mark decided to go home and be with his family."
Basketball coach Roy Williams said Randall called him yesterday morning to tell him of the positive diagnoses.
Recruiters looking for a few big men
Randall said while he was home this weekend he hoped to watch teammate Kevin Pritchard compete in the All-Star game during the Final Four of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Jeff Gueldner also will compete in the NCAA three-point shooting contest.
"They think it's okay," he said. "They're 98.8 percent sure."
Williams said he was optimistic about Randall's health after speaking with him.
Rv Molly Reid
Kansan sportswriter
With just 2½ weeks left until the college basketball signing period ends and two scholarships still to offer, the Kansas basketball coaches are working hard to fill some possible holes in next year's roster.
Recruiting
Along with the loss of four seniors, the Jayhawks may lose Mekke Markkanen. The 6-10 center has not decided whether to stay at Kansas to complete his final year of eligibility or return to Jvaskyla, Finland.
"I think he's enjoyed it," Coach Roy Williams said. "It'll be a difficult decision for him to come back. It's easy for him to go home, see his family, sign a (pro) contract and make a lot of money."
Williams said that Markkanen's departure would make no difference; the Jayhawks remain in dire need of a big man.
"If we had our druthers, it'd be a big guy," he said. "We're looking at both high school and junior college, but you have to look more at junior-college kids this time of year because there aren't that many high school kids out there."
The Jahwaks already have signed two players for the 1990 season. During the fall early signing period, 6-foot-8 Pat Richey of Lee's Summit, Rock, Ark, signed letters of intent to attend Kansas.
Richey averaged 22.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists on the season for Lee's Summit. Richey's performance during the Lee's Summit's 26-3 season earned him positions on the All-Conference, All-Metro and All-District teams as well as the All-State team for the second time.
Scott also was named on Arkansas' All-Conference and All-Metro teams and All-State Super Team, leading his Little Rock Central team to a 21-9 record. He averaged 23.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks a game this year.
Senior Chris Lindley from Missouri's Raytown High School also had signed with Kansas, but the 6-8 forward lost his foot in a train accident January. Chancellor Buddy Burchard an academic scholarship, making Lindley's basketball scholarship available again.
Kansas also has received an oral commitment from 6-8 student Steve Woodberry of Wichita South High School. Williams said he had confidence that Woodberry would fulfill his verbal contract.
Williams and other coaches still trying to recruit were grounded after a two-week recruiting period ended Friday. Beginning April 4, they will be allowed 17 more days to recruit. The spring signing period begins April 11 and ends May 15.
Kansas' progress during the past recruiting periods have had a positive effect on possibilities.
Bingham basketball coach George Sluga said Roberts had not yet decided on a school, but Kansas was
One possibility is 6-7, 217-pound
in Bingham High in
South Jordan, Utah
'We're looking at both high school and junior college, but you have to look more at junior-college kids this time of year because there aren't that many high school kids out there.'
Roy Williams
a final contestant along with Utah
"It's going to come down to the heat of the election day." Sluga said. "Really, none of us know because Kenneth doesn't know."
Roberts was named Most Valuable Player two consecutive years and helped his team establish a 61-9 record during his three years on the squad. With his help, Bingham won the state title twice.
Roberts shot 74 percent from the field his senior year, averaging 25.9 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.1 blocks.
Sluga said Roberts was a talented leaper and passer, labeling his court savvy as his biggest asset.
The rest of the big-man list is filled by junior college players with the
Roberts also is talented in the classroom, scoring a 27 on the ACT and topping a 3.3 grade point average. Shuara said.
Slaga said Roberts would try to make his decision by April 12.
"There is no problem with the style of Kansas," Sluga said, "It's just the distance. But I don't know a young man who could ask for more."
exception of 6-8 power forward Cortez Barnes of Wichita Heights High School.
Kansas has shown interest in 6-9 center David Johanning from Hutchinson Junior College, 6-8 power forward Von Bennett of Northeastern Oklahoma Junior College and 6-5 small forward Herbert Jones from Butler County Community College in El Dorado.
Possibilities for the guard position include 5-10 Billy Law and 6-2 Val Barnes from Butter Junior College, and 7-9 Dumbar Huth School in Chicago.
Woods is a four-year starter for Dunbair credited with appointments to the All-City team three times, the All-Star team four times, and he was named one of the top five guards in Illinois this year.
Woods averaged 17 points, 2.5 rebounds, 9 assists and 3.5 steals for the season.
Dunbar coach Fate Mickel said Woods was a good three-point and perimeter shooter. Woods' only drawback is that he has not yet passed the ACT and will not make a decision until after the next test in April.
Woods must also decide if he wants to sit out his first major-college basketball season as a proposition 48 player. Mikel said.
Woods has also been recruited by Indiana, Nebraska, Colorado, Arizona State and Iowa State.
Two other scholarships offered by the Jayhawks will be filled by junior forward Alonzo Jamison and freshman guard Todd Alexander, who were not on scholarship this season.
Brazier will pitch against Creighton
By Paul Augerl
Kansan sportswriter
Experience gives Creighton softball coach Mary Higgins an uneasy feeling about seeing Kansas pitcher Roana Brazer start the first game of today's doubleheader.
Kansas softball
"I sure can't wait for Roanna Brazer to graduate," Higgins said yesterday. "It seems like she has been going to Kansas for 10 years. She makes Kansas tougher when she pitches."
Kansas plays Creighton at 2 p.m.
today at Jayhawk Field. The Jayhawks are 15-11 in their series history against Creighton.
Kansas coach Kalum Haack said he would not hesitate to have Brazier, 11-2, pitch in the second game. The Jayhawks, 16-12, need to take advantage of injuries that Haack said have marred the Bluejays' season. Creighton is 14-10.
they started the season ranked eighth in the country, so I know they are a good ballcub. "Haack said. "They are a good overall team that hits the ball well. They are the type of team that, if you make a mistake against them, you are going to lose."
Lorrie McGill. Creighton's center fielder and leading hitter, has been sidelined for the season because of a knee injury. Shortstop Kelly Wilkins is recovering from rotator cuff surgery and will be used only as a pinch runner.
"We have been struggling without those two," Higgins said. "We are getting better each weekend because each game is a constant challenge without them."
Brazier's record gives Higgins a legitimate reason to worry. Brazier has given up 25 runs in 88 innings for a 1.27 earned run average. She has pitched 10 complete games.
In recent seasons, the Jayhawks and the Bluejays have played close games against each other. The last five meetings have been decided by one run. Kansas edged Creighton 3-2 last fall.
Last week, Kansas swept a doubleheader against Friends University, 10-0 and 14-0. The Jayhawks had 26 hits and stole eight bases. Haack said the Jayhawks would continue their aggressive running attack.
"A lot of teams don't run the bases like we do." Haack said. The Jayhawks have stolen 56 bases in 59 attempts. Shortstop and lead-off hitter Christy Arburn leads the team with 21 stolen bases.
K-State Lady Cats hire Drake basketball coach
By Paul Augerl
Kansan sportswriter
Griffin, who led the Wildcats last season to a 20-7 record as interim coach, took charge of the women's program after former coach Matilda Mossman resigned in December.
Susan Yow was hired yesterday as coach of the Kansas State women's basketball team, replacing interim coach Gave Griffin.
"She is a very diverse and outgoing person who brings to the job a great family tradition in women's basketball," said Steve Miller, Kansas State athletic director. "We are looking to her and her strong ties to take K-State to the national level."
The 35-year-old Yow has been women's basketball coach at Drake for the past four seasons, during which she compiled a 51.58 record.
Yow coached at East Tennessee State, where she had a record of 118-92. She served as an assistant on the 1988 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team to her sister Kay Yow, who is the women's coach at North Carolina.
experience and coached an Olympic gold-medal team. Plus, she is a great teacher and educator."
"Everyone said how terrible it was when Larry Brown left, but it worked out pretty good (for Kansas)."
Mary Jo Miller, a K-State starting guard, said the team originally was hurt with the administration's decision to replace Griffin.
"We had a close relationship with Coach Griffin," Mary Jo Miller said. "We expected her to be here next year. We are surprised and a little bit hurt.
"But we can't say (the administration) was right or wrong. They felt changes had to be made, and we have to go with that."
Tennis team to begin Big Eight season
"Susan Yow brings to Kansas State a multiple-experience level," Miller said. "She was an all-America player, has 12 years of head-coaching
"I think change is always difficult," he said. "There is a certain degree of safety when you never have change. But I would be surprised if the athletes can't bounce back into the program.
Yow and Griffin could not be reached for comment last night. Both are attending the Final Four of NCAA women's basketball tournament in Knoxville, Tenn.
Steve Miller said the players should adjust to the coaching change.
Kansas women's tennis coach Michael Center was sporting his Big Eight Conference face yesterday morning.
By Paul Augeri
Women's tennis
Kansan sportswriter
"There is a little different atmosphere now," Center said. "The season now reflects upon how you finish in the conference. There is a little more pride on the line."
The Jayahwks, 1-11, begin their Big Eight season at 11:30 a.m. today.
against Kansas State at Alvamar Tennis and Swim Club.
"We obviously struggled with those teams." Center said. "But we gained a lot of experience, and I think we have improved as a team. We have to use the national exposure to peak in time for our conference schedule."
Kansas lost a dual match in the fall to Kansas State in Manhattan 6-3. Eight of the Jayhawks' 11 losses this season come at the rackets of top 25 teams.
In an attempt to pad the singles lineup with added experience, Center will start Stacy Stotts at the No. 2
"She had played at No. 3 last year and she's also a junior," Center said.
"The girls are all pretty equal in height, but they are also interchangeable."
spot. Stotts return to the front of the lineup after playing at No. 6 singles in the Brigham Young Quadrangular last weekend.
Mindy Pelz, Kansas' starter at No. 5 singles, said Stotts would be filling a very demanding position.
"We really need Stacy to step up," Pelz said. "She has been there before. That's a tough position she's playing in. I know, I've been there
Kansas' performance at doubles ultimately led to the Jayhawks '0-3 finish at the BYU Quadrangular. The Jayhawks won only one of 10 doubles matches against Houston and nationally ranked BYU and Utah.
Pelz said the Jayhawks would face their most challenging competitors in April.
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Stotts also will play at No. 3 doubles with Laura Hagemann.
"When we are on the court, we have got to win every match and get as many points as possible," she said.
Kansas to conduct sports festival
The Associated Press
TOPEKA — Gov. Mike Hayden, Lawrence lawmakers and the Lawrence mayor yesterday announced creation of the Sunflower State Games, making Kansas one of more than 40 states that conduct annual amateur sports festivals.
State Sen. Wint Winter Jr., R-Lawrence, and State Rep. Jessie Branson, D-Lawrence, introduced identical resolutions in the Senate and House in support of the games.
Sports briefs
to be July 27-29 in Lawrence.
The state games are styled after the Olympic and Pan American competitions. Amateurs of all ages and skill levels can participate.
Hayden and Secretary of State Bill Graves signed a proclamation sanctioning the games, which will be to a member of the KU-Lawrence Cycle Chukwu. The game will be Lawrence Mayor Bob Schumm. Schumm will read the proclamation at noon tomorrow at Lawrence City Hall.
The goal of the games is to emphasize participation and physical fitness.
Netraksa's competition attracted more than 16,000 participants and Missouri's attracted 11,000 in 1989. Oklahoma also stages similar competitions.
Sponsors of the games are the Governor's Council on Fitness, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Sunflower State Games Inc. and the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau.
ROYALS BEAT TORONTO: Gerald Perry and Danny Tartabull hit solo home runs as the Kansas City Royals beat Toronto 6-3 yesterday in the first game at the Blue Jays' new spring training ballpark in Dunedin, Fla.
American League Cy Young Award winner Bret Saberhagen was the winner, allowing three hits in four innings.
Toronto starter John Caruti pitched to nine batters in three innings, giving up only a leadoff single to Perry and striking out 50.
Perry, Kevin Seitzer and Bill Pecota each had two hits for the Royals.
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