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Left-handers Tanana, Langston among first to file for free agency Byrd brothers box for USA interceptions in the first half. "If Craig had been healthy Saturday, I probably would have lifted Gino in the second quarter to let him calm down and see things from a different perspective," said coach Dennis Erickson (no relation). "And if Craig is 100 percent healthy and can execute the offense, he'll start this week against East Carolina." BOWLING: Leanne Barrette, trying for her third title of the year, advanced from seventh to first place after three rounds of the LPBT Tempe (Ariz.) Open, 27 pins ahead of Carol Norman. Barrette's 18-game pinfall was 3,987, Norman's 3,960. Detroit bowlers were third and fourth: Cheryl Daniels with 3,953 and Aleta Sill with 3,943.

TENNIS: Aaron Krickstein of Grosse Pointe Woods defeated Mikael Pern-fors, 6-1, 6-3, in the first round of the Paris Open. Krickstein is No. 8 on the Association of Tennis Professionals rankings released Monday with $417,913 in winnings. Tigers pitcher Frank Tanana was among 18 players to file for free agency Monday. But another left-hander, Montreal's Mark Langston, is the biggest plum to be picked so far.

Monday was the first filing day; 99 more players are eligible and have until Nov. 17 to file. i The Expos acquired Langston from Seattle on May 25, gambling he could bring them a National League East title. He was 12-9 with a 2.39 ERA, but Montreal finished fourth. Langston, who made $1.3 million this season, reportedly wants at least $3 million a year.

The first player to file was Boston first baseman Nick Esasky. Other notables to follow were Montreal outfielder Hubie Brooks, Minnesota pitchers Jeff Reardon and Shane Rawley and Cleveland first baseman Pete O'Brien. Complete list, Page 6D. Two players who would have been eligible for free agency had their options for 1990 exercised Monday: Toronto's George Bell at $2.1 million and Montreal's Tom Foley at $335,000. League East August A.

Busch III was elected chairman of the board, Fred L. Kuhlmann president and chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals. August A. Busch who died Sept.

29, had held the titles. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Mississippi defensive back Roy Lee (Chuckie) Mullins remained in critical condition following five hours of spinal surgery at Memphis, and doctors said it was unlikely he will regain the use of his arms and legs. Mullins, 20, was paralyzed from the shoulders down when he collided with a Vanderbilt receiver Saturday and suffered a broken neck. Dr. Clarence Watridge said Mullins suffered four fractured vertebrae.

Watridge and Dr. Marvin Leventhal operated on Mullins to realign his spine and fuse the broken vertebrae. Miami (Fla.) quarterback Craig Erickson, sidelined since suffering a broken knuckle on his throwing hand a month ago, may return Saturday. The Hurricanes (6-1) dropped from No. 2 to No.

7 after a 24-10 loss to No. 6 Florida State, in which freshman Gino Torretta threw four Five Michigan boxers will represent the U.S. against the Soviet Union in the Heavyweight Invitational, Friday in Spokane, and Nov. 6 in Atlanta. The competition, with 10-man teams competing in each city, is in the top six weight classes (147 pounds through over-201).

The Spokane squad includes: Chris Byrd of Flint (156 pounds) and Mike Suski of Flushing (165). Byrd's brother, Pat Byrd (147), will box at Atlanta, along with 178-pounders Derrell Banks of Detroit and Eugene Gill of Flint. BASKETBALL: The Michigan State women's team will play an intrasquad scrimmage at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Detroit King High. The Spartans feature former King ali-stater Marline Ferguson, a No.

3 QB? MSU's Miller hoping it's meant to be Oakland fans rally around their Athletics MORE BASEBALL Baltimore's Jeff Bal-lard, the American League's winning-est left-hander last season, underwent surgery to remove a bone spur and bone chip in the elbow of his pitching arm. Ballard, 18-8 with a 3.43 ERA, is expected to recover well in advance of spring training next February. The operation, performed by club orthopedic physician Charles Silberstein, was a follow-up procedure to an operation to remove bone chips earlier this month. One player eligible for free agency, Toronto outfielder Mookie Wilson, wants a two-year deal from the Blue Jays. "The epitome would be three years but it depends on the numbers," said his agent, Richie Bry.

"It could be two years with an option for a third year with a buyout clause. But it definitely has to be two years." After being acquired from the New York Mets' bench, Wilson batted .298, stole 12 bases and drove in 17 runs, helping Toronto win the American we had to wait so long to be the world champions, but I know it means a great deal to all of us." The players, standing in front of a banner that read, "Oakland's World Serious," spoke briefly to the crowd: First baseman Mark McGwire: "You're looking at the best team in the world We dominated." Reliever Dennis Eckersley, who is from nearby Fremont: "I've played for the best team I've ever played for." Plans for a more traditional parade and ceremony at City Hall were canceled. Many of the buildings along the planned route are still too dangerous to enter, and City Hall is so badly damaged it may never open. at San Francisco. A mile from the site of the earthquake's worst disaster, the Oakland Athletics and 4,000 fans celebrated their World Series victory with a somewhat subdued rally Monday.

Instead of going to a parade, the players took a ferry boat to the rally at Jack London Square, near the collapsed section of Interstate 880, where 39 of the 63 fatalities occurred. The A's completed a sweep of the San Francisco Giants Saturday in a series delayed 10 days because of the earthquake. "The longer you have to wait for something, the more it means to you," said Oakland manager Tony La Russa. "Nobody likes the reason sophomore, and freshman Sheronda Mayo of Cass Tech. MSU will play at 7 p.m.

Nov. 8 at Flint Beecher. Two former Flint players are Spartans: Marto Williams (Beecher) and Taralsa Wills (Northwestern) PREP FOOTBALL: The Class playoff game between Detroit DePorres and Onst-ed, both 9-0, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Detroit Benedictine. SOCCER: Bob Pletrantonlo scored the winning goal as the Mt.

Clemens Booters defeated Southfield Iraqul, 2-1, In the Michigan Soccer Association Cup final at Memorial Stadium In Mt. Clemens Sunday. It was the first state senior championship for the Booters, making their fourth appearance in the final. They will represent Michigan In the national championships next May in Rockford, lU. The Booters' first goal came when Iraqul's Mazln Antoun put the ball into his own net.

Aiia Youslt scored Iraqul's goal. for the Jim Thorpe Award given annually to the nation's top defensive back and MSU's Harlon Barnett is the magazine's third-rated defender. He ranks behind Mark Carrier of Southern Cal and Michigan's Tripp Welborne. Barnett flashed a big smile when Perles and sports information director Ken Hoffman gave him the news. Barnett, a strong candidate for-MSU's most valuable player award, is fourth on the team in tackles behind Percy Snow, Dixon Edwards and Carina Ttmtrina until AP, Hp has twn interceptions, one for a 35-yard touch- down against Miami five tackles behind the line of scrimmage, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a pass deflection.

A-TRAIN COMING: Since rushing for 126 yards and a touchdown his freshman season against the Spartans, Heisman Trophy candidate Anthony Thomp-: son of Indiana has been stymied by MSU. He gained 23 yards in 10 carries as a sophomore, 34 yards in nine carries as a junior. Indiana trailed badly in the last two games, passing 28 times in a -27-3 loss two years ago and 32 times last season in a 38-12 loss at Blooming-ton. We got ahead early, and they weren't able to grind the ball," Perles said. "He's capable of doing that.

He's a gutty player. He steps over people and can cut back from side to side. The score has had a lot to do with our success. They weren't in a position to grind it out." THE LEADER IN STEEL SHOT GUN SAFES GUN SMITHING SERVICE BLACK POWDER SUPPLIES THE POLLS AP First-place votes In parentheses: SCHOOL REC PTS PVS 1. Notre Dame (58) 8-0-0 1,498 1 J.

Colorado (2) 8-0-0 1,432 3 3. Nebraska 8-0-0 4 4. Michigan 6-1-0 1,312 5 5. Alabama 7-0-0 1,260 6 t. Florida SI.

4-2-0 1,159 9 7. Miami (Fla.) 6-1-0 1,114 2 8. Illinois 6-1-0 1,083 6 9. Southern Cal 6-2-0 1,038 10 10. Tennessee 6-1-0 927 11 11.

Arkansas 6-1-0 912 13 12. Auburn 5-2-0 711 16 13. West Vlrolnla 6-1-1 694 15 14. Pittsburgh 5-1-1 653 7 15. Arizona 6-2-0 638 17 16.

Penn Stale 5-2-0 525 14 17. Houston 5-2-0 460 12 18. N. Carolina St. 7-1-0 457 20 19.

Florida 6-1-0 449 19 20. Texas A8.M 6-2-0 437 21 21. Clemson 7-2-0 412 22 22. Texas 4-2-0 286 24 23. Brlgham Young 6-2-0 113 18 24.

Virginia 7-2-0 112 25. Fresno St. 8-0-0 91 Other receiving voles: Hawaii 64, Washington St. 64, Mississippi 49, Washington 37, Ohio St. 36, Michigan St.

29, Oklahoma 21, South Carolina 18, Texas Tech 12, Arliona St. 9, Air Force 8, Georgia 7, Duke 5, Oregon 1, Syracuse 1. UPI SCHOOL REC PTS PVS 1. Notre Dame (47) 8-0 733 1 2. Colorado (2) 8-0 678 3 3.

Nebraska (1) 8-0 659 4 4. Alabama 7-0 652 5 5. Florida SI. 6-2 491 8 6. Miami (Fla.) 6-1 469 2 7.

Michigan 6-1 431 6 8. Illinois 6-1 363 9 9. Southern Cal 6-2 319 10 10. Tennessee 6-1 310 12 11. Arkansas 6-1 280 11 12.

West Virginia 6-1-1 102 14 13. Auburn 5-2 94 15 14. Pittsburgh 5-1-1 93 7 15. N.C. State 7-1 82 17 16.

Arizona 6-2 78 16 17. Penn Stale 5-2 55 13 18. Clemson 7-2 34 19 19. (tie) Texas A8.M 6-2 22 -19. (lie) Texas 4-2 22 Others receiving voles: Air Force, Brlgham Young, Florida, Fresno Slate, Hawaii, Ohio State, South Carolina, Texas Tech, Virginia, Washington Stale.

By agreement with the American Football Coaches Association, teams barred from television appearances and postseason play or having lost more than 20 percent of their football scholarships are Ineligible for the Top 20 and national championship consideration by the UPI Board of Coaches. Those schools are Cincinnati, Houston, Memphis Slate, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Seriespeak Atlanta Falcons coach Marion Campbell, reacting to public demands for lineup changes: "I can't control what people say, but I can control my own situation by not discussing it. There are not many things I can control, but that, for damn sure, I can control." By Steve Schroder, from Free Press wires TV Football Spartans, from Page id The top candidate is Miller, who has run opponents' offenses as a scout team player performing the roles of George, Grbac and others. He will get a chance to run MSU's offense this week and possibly make his first trip as a Spartan when the team travels to Indiana.

"We've been on scout team since the first game of the season, so I really don't even know the new plays we've put in," said Miller, from Waterford Kettering. "It feels good to be myself for a change. I have to make the most of this opportunity. I have to push myself now and work on the mental part of my game. Learning and repetitions will be important.

Whoever does the best in practice will probably be the one they take." It will be a preview of coming attractions; Miller, Eyde and Dicker-son likely will battle for the starting job next season, even if Enos returns as a fifth-year senior. "Whatever I have to do to help them I will," Enos said. "They're all smart kids." Also injured is punter Josh Butland (back), who is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game. Wide receiver James Bradley and placekicker John Langeloh are available to punt if Butland can't. "He could be ready, but we're going to practice as if he won't," Perles said.

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ammunition Saturday 12:30 p.m. (WH) College: Michigan State at Indiana. 12:30 College: Central Michigan at Ball State. 12:30 QBD College: Mississippi State at Alabama. 2:30 fJJ College: Nebraska at Colorado.

3:30 College: Illinois at Iowa. 4:00 (USD College: West Virginia at Penn State. 7:30 CUE) College: Florida at Auburn. Bo's ex-aides coaching big games WOLVERINES, from Page ID it," Tomey said. "We still have a ways down the road to get to that, but we'll be excited when it comes." Schembechler has beaten each of his pupils once.

Michigan defeated Tomey and the University of Hawaii in 1986, and defeated the Illini and Trojans last season. Tomey replaced Smith at Arizona last year. "Larry did a nice job here, and I am acquainted with him," Tomey said. "But I actually know John Mackovic better. We've spent time together at spring practice and in coaching circles, and we're really good friends." Tomey was Schembechler's first graduate assistant in 1963, and Mackovic filled that position in 1965.

John Pont hired Tomey before being replaced by Schembechler at Miami. "Bo inherited me and did not like me much at first," Tomey said. "I wanted to coach baseball in the spring, and Bo thought I was a counterfeit football coach. "I met Bo when I was young and very impressionable and learned a lot from him. What I really came away with was how he was tough and yet human.

His players will do anything for him because of those qualities. I owe a great deal to him, but wished I'd beaten him in that game three years ago." Hawaii and U-M were tied, 10-10, after three quarters in Honolulu in '86. But Bob Perryman scored two touchdowns, the second on a 55-yard run, to spark a 27-10 Michigan victory. Would Tomey relish a Rose Bowl rematch with Schembechler? "Whatever," he said, pausing to laugh. "All I'm trying to worry about right now is this week.

Now that's a typical football coach's comment, isn't it?" Tomey left his home on Diamond Head to coach in the high-profile Pac-10. Arizona was 7-4 last year, 6-2 this season. The Wildcats added the power-I formation to the wishbone earlier this season and blew away UCLA, 42-7. They also defeated Oklahoma, but lost to Texas Tech and Oregon. "Dick's done a pretty good job with them," Schembechler said.

Arizona's starting wide receiver is Olatide Ogunfiditimi, who played in four games as a U-M walk-on in 1986-87. He has four catches for 55 yards. "Olatide has a scholarship now," Tomey said. "He's not great, but he's good, and has also made a lot of plays on our kicking teams." NOT AS EASY AS ABC: Big Ten athletic directors waived the clause that limits a team to six appearances on ABC so Michigan-Illinois could be televised. U-M will appear seven times this season, including the regular-season finale against Ohio State.

"I'm not going to make any additional comments on that because I'm a nice guy," said Schembechler, a well-known opponent of late starts. Sunday 1:00 p.m. NFL: Detroit at Houston. 1:00 NFL Indianapolis at Miami. 1:00 NFL: Cleveland at Tampa Bay.

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He was born in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. "Mike got big (6-feet-3, 250 pounds) here and is rather well-proportioned," Schembechler said. "And he's playing well. He's a pleasant surprise." Said Evans: "I don't think anyone in the Big Ten can beat us right now.

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