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'Tuesday, April 18, 1989 Page SB The Russians are coming to professional boxing MALL Th Aaaociatod Prua Jk i Falcigno said the boxers will be signed to individual two-year contracts, but will be paid by Soviet ities. Once a fighter is under contract, "if they don't want to fight, they can go home," Falcingo said. "They can't jump As for Momentums agreement with Sovintersport and the Soviet Boxing Federation, Falcigno said, "There is a confidentiality clause in the contract, but I can say it is for 10 years, world-wide, exclusive and a joint venture." Roman Dacyshn, executive vice president of the Intercan, the North American agent for Soviet sports, said Momentum was selected after 30 to 35 proposals were considered. After each proposal was looked at, "we flipped a coin," Dacyshn said, drawing laughter. Falcigno said among those submitting proposals were promoters Don King and Bob Arum and Shelly Finkel, who manages several fighters.

Falcigno said Momentum would have full authority and responsiblity to operate and manage the joint venture, which will be based iff New York and incorporate the management, merchandising, sponsorship and endorsement rights to the Soviet fighters. He also said he hopes to showcase the boxers on all forms of television, including televising their bouts to the Soviet Union, where eventually some of their fights will be held. NEW YORK The first group of six Soviet boxers toon will train and fight as pros under a 10-year contract betweem Momentum Enterprises the Soviet Boxing Federation and Sovintersport, which is responsible for the commercialization of Soviet sport. Currently, there is a Soviet player in the NHL and there has been talk about Soviets playing the NBA. There also are professional cyclists in the U.S.S.R.

The Soviet Union is a leading amateur boxing power. "We hope to get a fight in this year or very early next year, but we might wait and have all six fight on the same card," Louis Falcigno, president of Momentum said at news conference also attended by Victor Galaev, director-general of Sovinterpsort, and officials of the Soviet Boxing Federation. The first group of Soviet boxers will come here by October, although two could arrive in June, according to Falcigno. They will train in the New York area under American trainers, although the group will be accompanied by a Soviet trainer. As for the selection Falcigno said, "The Soviets will offer fights.

We will probably concentrate on higher weights 150 pounds and up." One Soviet boxer he expressed interest in is Alexander Miroshnlchenko, a super heavyweight, who was outpointed by American Riddick Bowe in the Olympics at Seoul. Think of a kitten. Now think of a cute, cuddly, playful kitten that's just the perfect pet for your children. Which image is more inviting? Which copy would convince you to call about the kitten? Ads that tell are ads that sell. Whether you're selling kittens or cars, camping gear or guitars, if your ad says more, it'll sell more.

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David Isom chipped in a pair of hits with Brad McFall adding a double. "We left an awful lot of people on base," Jacksonville coach Rusty Burroughs said. Jacksonville is now 10-8 and will travel to Wellborn today for a 3:30 p.m. game. SOFTBALL White Plains 8, Anniston 7 Crystal Doss, Kay Doss, Angie Moore and Robye Ford all turned in 2-for-3 performances in leading the Lady Wildcats to a narrow win over the Lady Bulldogs.

Kelly Roberts was the winning pitcher. Wellborn 3, Munford 1 Jennifer Thrasher was the winning pitcher as the Lady Panthers improved their record to 12-2 by stopping the Lady Lions. Shelley Tyree was the losing pitcher. Stephanie Thrasher was 2-for-2 and DeShay Williams was 2-for-3 in leading the Lady Panthers' offensive attack. Munford was led by Wendy Stephens with a 2-for-3 showing.

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Avoid exaggerations and stick simply to the facts. Honesty is absolutely the best policy! Canseco From Page 1B ('" playing time, occurred during a "spring-training game when he swung at a pitch and missed. Because of the injury, Canseco's membership in the 40-40 club won't be renewed this season. He said Monday he can't realistically hope to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases again this season as he did last season, but he believes that his statistics will still keep him in fairly exclusive company. "If I miss six weeks, I think I can still join the 30-30 club," Canseco said.

"If I can do that and drive in 100 runs, I will still consider it a good season. Most guys hope to put up those numbers in one entire season, and I'm hoping to do that even after missing a month and a half." Last season, Canseco became the first player in major-league history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases. He hit .307 with 42 home runs, 124 RBI and 40 stolen bases and became the first AL player in 15 years to be voted MVP unanimously by the Baseball Writers Association of America. But Canseco hasn't been thinking about any postseason awards this year. He faces rehabilitation of the weakened wrist for a week to 10 days after the cast is removed and won't begin hitting baseballs off a tee until about seven days into his rehabilitation.

Canseco will then probably be sent to Huntsville rather than be allowed to step right into his usual spot as Oakland's cleanup hitter. "I'm going to need to get a couple of at-bats and game situations under my belt," Canseco said. "It's OK that I'll get them in Huntsville. I've been there before; it's a nice place." Canseco batted .318, hit 25 home runs and drove in 80 runs in 58 games for Huntsville in 1985 before being promoted to Class AAA Tacoma and eventually to Oakland. "I never thought I would be back there," Canseco said.

"But I guess you never think about getting injured, either." New Auburn head basketball coach Tommy Joe Eagles has added a fourth signee to his rebuilding list with the signing of 6-foot-10 center Brian Baumgartner of Las Vegas. Baumgartner, who averaged 18 points, 11.3 rebounds and five assists a game last season, fills an obvious need for the Tigers who have several holes in the frontcourt to fill, especially with the expected loss of 6-11 junior-to-be Matt Geiger Geiger is expected to transfer. Baumgartner joins Chuck Simms, a 6-8 forward from Decatur, Marcus Ford, a 6-6 swingman from Detroit, and Richard Smith, a 6-7 forward from Pratt, Community College as Eagles' signees. One other player, Roderick Joyce, a 6-4 swingman from Jacksonville, was signed by former coach Sonny Smith in the early signing period. Baumgartner, who carries a 3.8 grade point average, led Bishop Gorman High to.

a 77-19 record during his career, including Class 3A state titles the past two seasons. He wasn't highly recruited until playing in an amateur tournament in Texas following ijis senior season. After the game he received several scholar-siftffers. JSU signs Parker Jacksonville State's basketball team has signed 5-foot-11 forward Melissa Parker of Cleveland, State Junior College. Parker was named Tennessee's JUCO Player of the Year, the Tennessee JUCO Athletic Associations' most valuable player, member of the league's All-Eastern team and the All-Region 7 team A graduate of Brainerd High School in Chattanooga, Parker averaged 20 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.

She blocked 109 shots and connected on 51 percent of her shots from the floor. Tide offense improving Alabama head football coach Bill Curry said Monday the Crimson Tide's offense is making gradual improvement with each practice session. "The offensive line is starting to show a little cohesiveness," Curry said after a 2V4-hour workout in full pads. "We did a little better Saturday, a little better today and we need to get a little better each day. "We'll come out of spring with a decent offensive line, hopefully two." The coach said the team's offense is preparing for the defensive fronts they will face in the upcoming 1989 season.

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"Four years ago she (Samuelson) was a really great runner, but I don't think she's been training enough to be as good as me now," said Kristiansen, the 1986 Boston champion who has won 12 of her 20 marathons. "I was by myself the whole race. I saw no other woman." Mekonnen, 25, had company until he pulled away from his final challenger with IVi miles left in the 26-mile, 385-yard run through eight communities from the town of Hopkinton west of Boston into the shadow of the Boston Public Library near downtown. His winning time was, 2:09:06, well off Rob de Castella's course record of 2:07:51. Juma Ikangaa of the runnerup in 1988 in the closest finish in Boston history, was second again, this time in 2:09:56.

John Treacy of Ireland, with a time of 2:10:24, was third for the second year in a row. Kenya's Ibrahim Hussein, who beat Ikangaa by one second last year, was fourth in 2:12:41. Mekonnen's victory came one day after wins by two other Ethiopians. Beiayneh Dinsamo, who has the world's fastest time of 2.06:50, won the Rotterdam Marathon. 'fill a i-v 0)7 'Boom-Boom' Wheeler dies Former Harlem Globetrotter Sam "Boom-Boom" Wheeler, who was known for his comical antics on the basketball court as well as his service to the young and needy, has died at the age of 64.

Wheeler died Sunday night at Jewish Hospital, according to a hospital spokeswoman. The cause of death was not disclosed immediately by the hospital, and funeral arrangements were pending. Lookouts beat Barons Gregg Lonigro drove in two runs in the sixth inning to lead the Chattanooga Lookouts to a 2-1 Southern League victory Monday over the Birm ingham Barons..