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F2 THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1996 TWISTERS Continued from Page 1 0 -v CISL rules and regulations The Indianapolis Twisters, whose indoor soccer season begins June 14, will be playing the world's most popular game by a different set of rules. "i 1 T7" 1 narper, Longiey ana iuikoc i The recommended dimensions of the playing field are approximately 200 feet long and 85 feet wide. The playing surface consists of a monofilament polypropylene turf surface. Similar to ice hockey, dasher boards topped with Plexiglass surround give Bulls' stars big support the field. goal dimensions width: 14 feet height: 7 feet 6 inches depth: 5 feet The playina field i 0 Both teams begin the game with one goalkeeper and five field players.

With penalties, a team may play two players short but may never play with less than 30l feet. red line center circle crease center circle 1 31 mi Q) halfway line three players and the goalkeeper at one time. Penalties are called for a variety of Infractions and time is served for severe fouls. Substitutions are permitted at any time. Each team's active list will Include 13 professional players.

All 1 3 players will dress for the game. In addition, each team will have a seven-player developmentalalternate list. The ball will be a size four ball, made of leather and weighing 13-15 ounces, 25-26 inches in circumference and inflated to 7-9 lbs. per square inch. 0 Officials will consist of two referees on the field and one assistant referee off the field.

The game will consist of four 15-minute quarters with three-minute breaks between quarters and a 15-minutehalftime. 0 Goals are scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line. 0 A shootout Is awarded when the attacker is prevented from a goal-scoring opportunity by a defender committing a foul in his defensive half of the field. The shootout is taken from the center of the red line. Prior to the shoot then, me and Luc do OK." Kukoc entered the series averaging Just 9.3 points and having made only three of his 36 attempts from 3-point range in the playoffs.

But Wednesday night, he had 18 points including 10 in the fourth quarter, when the Bulls outscored the Sonics 28-13. He made two 3-pointers In the period, including one that led to a four-point play when he was fouled by Shawn Kemp. "I've been waiting for a good game and It happened," Kukoc said. "I hit two 3-pointers. I felt confident." The Bulls needed the contributions of Kukoc, Longiey and Harper because Jordan, Pippen and Rodman weren't at their best.

Jordan had 28 points. But until scoring six points late, when the outcome was already decided, he had only four in the second half. Pippen scored 21 points, but was only 5 of 15 from the floor. And Rodman, In foul trouble for most of the second half, had seven points and 13 rebounds. His main contribution was In keeping his cool when Frank Brickowskl tried to draw a technical foul on him in the second quarter.

Brickowskl ended up getting ejected instead. 72 games because we're a one-man team or a two- or three-man team." Longiey set the tone, with eight points in the opening quarter and 12 in the first half. He finished with 14 points and four blocks. "It was certainly something different to not have 300-pounders In there to battle," said the 7-2 Longiey, who had to play Alonzo Mourning, Patrick Ewing and Sha-qullle O'Neal In the first three rounds. "I had a little more space and I think it showed." Seattle's starting center, Ervin Johnson, played only 9 minutes.

Sam Perkins played most of the game but is mostly an outside player. Harper was 6 of 10 from the floor, added seven assists, five rebounds and two steals. He also helped hold Payton to 6-of-17 shooting. Harper had been averaging 10 points in the playoffs, Pay-ton 22. "I didn't shake Gary up.

I Just played him head-up and tried to make sure I had a hand in his face," Harper said. As for his offense and that of Longiey, he said: "Me and Luc are Just there. We know we've got players who can carry the team. But every now and Chicago's bench cast excels in game in which Jordan, Pippen and Rodman didn't stand out. By Mike Nadel ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO Score one for the supporting cast.

Ron Harper pulled the surprise of the Gary Pay-ton 15-13. Luc Longiey excelled In the first half. And then there was Toni Kukoc, snapping out of a postseason-long slump to carry the Chicago Bulls In the fourth quarter. On a night In which neither Michael Jordan, Scottle Pippen nor Dennis Rodman stood out, the Bulls still gained the advantage In the NBA Finals with a 107-90 opening-game victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night. "I've said all year that If you're wasting all your energy trying to stop Michael Jordan, we've got other talented players who will beat you," backup center- Bill Wennington said.

"We didn't win 1 mark i f-35 feet- diameter touchline 3 feet from wall shootout Twisters, who he guarantees will provide fast-paced action In a Sport loaded with laser-quick rlco-ehets. "We will be an offensive team," said Espinoza. "Everybody (In the CISL) plays defensively, but we play offense. It will be fun to watch the Twisters." il One player who promises to fall into this category is 5-6, 139-pound midfielder Luis Mariano Bollella, who, if this past weekend was any indication, certainly will net his share of goals this season. In the process, Bollella could become the franchise's first marquee player.

A native of Argentina, Bollella, fete of the Mexico franchise, scored four goals and chalked up in assist in the Twisters' 7-6 loss to Sacramento in an exhibition Saturday. In another tune up, Sunday's 8-5 setback to Seattle, Bollella had two assists. Others playing well were defender and Indiana University product Matt Coyer (two goals, one assist), forward Juan Carlos Reza ((me goal, two assists) and Jose' Luis Rojano (two goals). The Twisters' current roster features 10 players who played in the CISL in 1995, including five ex-Mexico Toros (Bollella, Reza, Rojano, Alejandro Moreno Apari-clo and Arturo Velazco). Many others, however, continue to learn the vast differences between playing outdoors on a 110-yard-by-75-yard grass surface and the claustrophobic atmosphere of what's essentially a hockey rink oh Astroturf.

I "It was different," admitted midfielder Matt Black-bourne, who played at the University of Evansville, alluding to his fjrst taste of Indoor soccer over the weekend. "It was more mental than anything else, but It's something you have to go through. "It's a great atmosphere when you're In a tight arena like that. It definitely favors the home team." "The first games were very, mark penalty arch 15-foot free kick corner mark goal Jine mark out, the penalized player must be in the penalty box. Players will line up on the halfway line, with the defending team lining up inside the center circle and the attacking team lined up behind the center line and outside the circle.

Once the referee blows his whistle, play is live Fouls not resulting in a shootout and not worthy of a time penalty shall result in a free kick awarded to the offended team at the top of the penalty arch. Source: CISL Rulebook Staff Graphic NBA Finals provides evidence of basketball's worldwide appeal playoff berth, anything short of a postseason appearance might be labeled a disaster. "You're always looking not to be embarrassed with an expansion team, but Rodney Is looking for very good things," said Black-bourne. "If we don't make the playoffs, I'd definitely be very good for us. It's a good sign because we played strong," said Espinoza.

"Yes, it was tough because it's a big transition from outdoors to indoors, but these players will work hard to get our franchise to the top." How soon that will be remains to be seen. Considering eight of the CISL's 11 teams qualify for a NBA FINALS NOTEBOOK BASEBALL Continued from Page 1 funding from Inland Mortgage Corp. It hopes to raise more money next year to provide the gear to more leagues, some of which have expressed interest in using the equipment. Still, Warner said, the cost is relative. "It's definitely not outrageous," Warner said, "especially once you consider the price you would pay if your child was injured by a pitched ball." also trusts her son's judgment.

"I think you have to leave it up to each Individual child," she said. "My son is very athletic, and he's comfortable with his helmet. At a younger age, I would say yes (to protective gear)." The biggest roadblock in making the equipment standard is cost. Face guards are about $10 and $26 apiece, according to Indianapolis Sports in Fishers. Indiana Prevent Blindness paid for the face guards in the six leagues with don't think anything that has So with safety can mess a game up," he said.

"If you left It up to trje parents, most would say, eah, wear Sears has a 12-year-old $en who plays In the Indiana Little League and does not rear a face guard with his helmet, osars worries about injuries but TRIBE Continued from Page 1 By Mark Montieth STAFF WRITER CHICAGO Basketball's continued emergence as a global sport Is evident by both the participants and the press corps In this year's NBA Finals. Three players from foreign countries Luc Long-ley (Australia), Toni Kukoc (Croatia), Bill Wennington (Canada) will play for Chicago and another, Detlef Schrempf (Germany) will play for Seattle. Those four were among 25 foreign players on active rosters at the end of the regular season. The finals will be broadcast in 40 languages to 169 countries, reaching a potential audience of 600 million homes. Of the nearly 1,500 media credentials Issued, more than 200 went to foreign Journalists representing 34 countries.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Del Harris, a Plalnfleld native, will work as a commentator for ESPN's Spanish-language broadcast. Harris learned Spanish while coaching in Puerto Rico from 1969-75. Longiey said he has received more than 20 well-wishing faxes at home from his native country. "Apparently my dad has been handing out the number to my fax line," he said, smiling. Longiey, by the way, was asked if he could accommodate another foreign visitor, Princess Diana, who is In Chicago this week, with tickets to the games In the United Center.

"She wouldn't want my seats," Longiey said. "They're terrible." CBA fever catch It Both head coaches, one assistant coach and two players in the finals honed their skills in the Continental Basketball Association. Chicago coach Phil Jackson produced a 117-90 (.565) record with the Albany Patroons, winning a league title in 1984. Seattle's George Karl was 176-66 (.727) with Albany and Montana Golden Nuggets. He coached the Patroons to a 50-6 record (.893) In 1990-91.

Jackson, the only coach In NBACBA history to win a championship In each league, recalled earlier this week the first time he saw Karl coach. "It was In Great Falls, Montana in 1983 in the CBA finals," said Jackson, whose team had been eliminated. "George was dressed in a powder, blue tuxedo with a ruffled shirt and a bow tie." Karl, on the other hand, recalled a day In 1989, when he was out of the NBA. He showed up at the, Bulls' camp to watch practice, hoping to pick up a few ideas. "Phil made me sit outside and watch through the glass," he said.

"That honked me off." Seattle assistant coach Terry Stotts, a Blooming- ton native, played In the CBA for Karl' In Montana, and worked as an assistant coach in Albany and Fort Wayne. Seattle guard Vincent Askew was the CBA's Most; Valuable Player for the 1989-90 and 1990-91 sons as a member of the Patroons. Askew, the MVP of the 1991 CBA All-Star game, averaged 24.4 8.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists In 109 games those two seasons. Seattle's Stephen Scheffler, a Purdue graduate played 41 games for the Quad City Thunder in 92, averaging 14.9 points and 7.5 rebounds. Coming up big? Seattle's Shawn Kemp claims to thrive upon the pressure posed by a championship series.

"I enjoy big games," the Sonics forward said. the best time to play. It doesn't get any, better than this." The last time Kemp played for a championship' was as a member of the Concord High School that played Muncie Central for the 1988 Indiana state high school title. Kemp played well, contributing 23 points and 13-rebounds, but his team lost 76-53. Kemp said after Tuesday's practice at the United Center that he no longer reflects on that game.

"Nah, not anymore," he said. "It's gone with the wind now." Get one, just don't wear it Chicago backup guard Steve Kerr was not a mem- 1 ber of the Bulls' three NBA title teams from 1991-93, so he doesn't have a championship ring. And he's only seen glimpses of the one worn by coach Phil Jackson. "Those aren't things you wear. They're things you keep in a desk unless you want to look like Liberace or something," Kerr said.

"I haven't seen any guys sporting them. It's not the most attractive thing, but it's certainly something I want." may have been my biggest problem in the past but I've been working on it, and it has improved." In his last three starts, Luebbers has walked just four batters in 21 innings. Belk has been similarly hot. He was 5 of 8 in the doubleheader and extended his hitting streak to 13 games. Since April 30, he has hit safely in 28 of 33 games and raised his average from .208 to .284.

In the last 18 games, he has seven home runs. "I'm Just lucky," said Belk. "Everybody gets hot at certain times, and this is Just my time." Tribe notes In the opener, the Indians were 1 of 10 with runners in scoring position. Starter Mike Remlinger (0-1) took the loss In the second game, Luebbers and reliever He began to regain his control for Miley last season in Chattanooga and, despite the string of defeats, was off to a respectable statt this season (3-5, 3.63 ERA) Wrjen summoned to Triple A. i "It's always nice to get the first 6rie," Luebbers said.

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Payton 6-17 1-4 13, Perkins 5-14 1-1 14, McMillan CM) 0-0 0, Askew 1-4 2-2 5, Bnckowski CM) CM) 0, Wingate CM) 2-2 2. Snow CM) CM) 0. Totals 27-66 31-36 90. CHICAGO (107) Pippen 5-15 8-9 21, Rodman 3-6 1-2 7, Longiey 5-12 4-5 14, Harper 6-10 2-2 15, Jordan 9-18 9-10 28, Ken 0-5 CM) 0, Kukoc 7-13 2-3 16. Brown 0-1 CM) 0, Wennington 2-2 CM) 4, Buechler 0-4 0-00, Salley CM) CM) 0.

Totals 37-86 26J1 107. Son 30 21 U- 90 Chicago 24 19 26 26-107 Three-point goals Seattle 5-16 (Perking 3-5, Schrempf 1-2, Askew 1-3. Hawkins 0-3, Peyton 0-3), Chicago 7-26 (Pippen 34, Kukoc 2-5, Harper 1-3, Jordan 1-4, Kerr 0-3, Buechler 0-3). Fouled out Kemp. Rebounds Seattle 50 (Payton 10).

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