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A fJ CLASSIFIED ADS Pages 7-14 TUESDAY, JUNE 29,1993 The Indianapolis Star er belated Mr. Basketball choice "Obviously they thought he was better than me." Having worked with Fuller on a day-to-day basis the last two weeks, Hammel not only understood, but admired Fuller's initial reaction. "I really think it's great the way he reacted," said Hammel. "The whole week we didn't have a Mr. Basketball.

We stressed the team. Kojak didn't want the other play- ers on the team to think he was hogging the show." All-Star teammate Randy Za- drawn the honor from Wilkerson last week, pending a review announced he was awarding the coveted No. 1 Jersey to 5-7 Anderson guard Kojak Fuller, who had previously lost the Mr. Basketball race to Wilkerson by two votes in a statewide poll of coaches and media. Wilkerson's telegram, dated 11:32 a.m.

Monday, read: "Dear Mr. Aikman: "1 am withdrawing my honor as Indiana's Mr. Basketball. This is the highest honor a basketball player can receive in Indiana. My actions of this past week are a disappointment to my supporters and myself.

"I have not met their full expectations. I feel that there is someone else other than myself who is more worthy of this award. I Anderson guard will receive No. 1 jersey that IU-bound Sherron Wilkerson relinquished. By Mike Beas STAR STAFF WRITER For two weeks, the 1993 Indiana Boys All-Star basketball team's exploits read like a bestseller.

There was controversy, suspense, heartbreak and eventual triumph. But nothing compares to the final chapter. Monday morning, Mr. Basketball Sherron Wilkerson wired AH-Star Game Director Patrick Aik-man of The Indianapolis Star to say he was relinquishing his title. In turn, Alkman who had with therefore am relinquishing my title as Mr.

Basketball." Alkman issued a statement Monday afternoon which read: "I think (Sherron's decision) was a very sensible and difficult thing for him to do. I believe it's a good first step toward the rehabilitation of his basketball reputation in the state of Indiana. I sincerely wish him well in the future. "Maurice 'Kojak' Fuller, who finished second in the Mr. Basketball balloting by two votes behind Sherron and who paced the Indiana team to a 107-89 victory against favored Kentucky Saturday night, will become Indiana's 1993 Mr.

Basketball. His No. 1 jersey will be on its way to him in the near future." Fuller, who scored 23 points in Saturday's victory, was unavailable for comment late Monday evening. But Indiana All-Star coach Jim Hammel of Lafayette Jeff High School, who had earlier discussed the matter with the high-scoring Anderson guard, Indicated Fuller would gladly and proudly represent the Hoosler State as Mr. Basketball.

Helping cement Fuller's decision to accept the belated honor was his heart-to-heart telephone discussion with Hammel. Moments prior to Hammel's call, Fuller, when contacted by The Star, wasn't exactly in an acceptance-speech mood. "I didn't really want to accept it because if they (the coaches and media who vote for Mr. Basketball) didn't want to give it to me the first time, I sure don't want it just because Wilkerson quit," said Fuller, his voice full of pride. Iff KU -1 ii 1 J1 'i 1 I Star Staff Photo Patrick Schneider NEW NO.

1: Anderson's Kojak Fuller was reluctant early about being a substitute choice for Mr. Basketball. Youthlinks fete moving experience Bill Benner The Indiana Sports Corp. honored Special Olym- 5 JSC 1 pics founders Eu- inn aim vjaignn Shriver and UCLA coaching legend John Wooden with its Pathfinder Awards for service to youth at the annual Youthlinks Banquet Sunday night at Market Square Arena. Eunice Shriver, speaking on behalf of her husband, delivered a brief but moving acceptance speech, offering a powerful testimonial for Special Olympics and the positive impact the program has had on the lives of the mentally and physically disabled.

Shriver's comments were underscored by the presence on the dais of Shannon Lamb, an Indiana Special Olympian who has excelled as a figure skater and personifies the enriching experiences Special Olympics offers. Wooden, the Master from Martinsville long before he became the Wizard of Westwood, was escorted to the dais by former Bruins Denny Crum, Gail Goodrich, Walt Hazzard, Gary Cunningham, East Chicago's Pete Trgovlch and South Bend's Mike Warren. Cunningham provided a wonderful testimonial to the gentleman coach, noting that Wooden never used profanity when he addressed his players, but when he uttered something like, "Dadburnit," they knew they were In trouble. My, how times have changed. Wooden, 82, spoke extemporaneously and with characteristic humility, giving all credit for his success to his players.

He concluded by saying how proud he was to be a Hoosler, and there was little doubt in the audience that the feeling was mutual. Speaking of humility, Indianapolis Water Co. president Jim Morris emceed the banquet and was his usual eloquent, emotional self. Morris provided a rare public glimpse of a private man who has done so much to spearhead the city's amateur sports movement while making sure the benefits of such have been available to all citizens, especially youth. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention two other special moments.

One came when Morris presented former Sports Corp. chairman Michael Browning a special Pathfinder Award. Like Morris, Browning was one of the primary motivators behind the city's incursion Into amateur I chary of Anderson Highland thinks the No. 1 Jersey is finally where it belonged all along. "There's no stopping Kojak and when he's on, you're in trouble," said Zachary.

"To be honest, I think he should have gotten It in the first place." 3 rt- i player and Britain's last hope, Andrew Foster. But In contrast to Agassi's deliriously happy departure, Sampras stormed off in a rage at the British fans packing Court 14, cursing them or shouting sarcastically, depending on whom one asked. "I said, 'Thank you very much, and God bless Sampras claimed. "You know, 'See you lat- See AGASSI Page 3 is adding building grandstands that face the first turn of the track, said IMS spokesman Bob Walters. "The real main gate Is the four-lane tunnel to the east that goes under the short chute between Turns 1 and 2," iWalters said.

It surfaces in the infield at the entrance to the current museum, which also houses most Speedway administrative offices. The Gate 1 entrance, with its arch bearing the lettering, "Indianapolis Motor Speedway," is one of the most recognized exterior pictures of the track. Walters said there will be an Identifying arch at the corner to preserve the traditional front door look, but It will be reconstructed to blend Into the new building, and will face south on 16th Street. The former museum building will be razed beginning July 6. Safety and credentials staff mem-See SPEEDWAY Page 3 RACKET MAGIC: No, Stefan Edberg is not levitating his racket.

Agassi uses Centre Associated Press It slipped from his grip when he fell during his straight-sets win over Richard Matuszewski. Court as stage at Wimbledon i -A" t'ih', 4 bowing and blowing kisses to the wildly cheering crowd. Agassi did not have his actress pal Barbra at courtside as promised everyone from the photographers to the royal guests was looking but he'll have his not-so-friendly pal, top-seeded Pete Sampras, across the net In the quarterfinals. Sampras, sore-shouldered again and short-tempered for a change, had an easier time winning, 6-1, 6-2, 7-6 (8-6), against a lesser Speedway new office structure to replace old museum at Gate 1 By Howard M. Smulevitz STAR STAFF WRITER The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Is getting another facelift.

A administration building will replace the former Speedway museum built in 1956. Since 1976, when a new Hall of Fame was erected In the Infield, the former museum at Gate 1 housed safety and credentials offices. Ground-breaking for the new builldng was Monday. Construc-' tion equipment was ready to begin work on the site, but rain held up the actual start. "Gate 1 was the old main way into the track at the northeast corner of 16th Street and Georgetown entering behind the Stunning play and the search for his "friend" keep eyes on defending champ.

By Steve Wilstein ASSOCIATED PRESS Wimbledon, England Barbra Streisand had it right and Andre Agassi really is the Zen master of tennis. Pacers could still deal for Cheaney court. He played "In the moment," as Streisand once said, and psyched out killer-server Richard Krajicek to win 7-5, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (10-8) and pass a crucial test Monday In defense of his Wimbledon title. Krajicek performed like a one-trick pony serve and volley, serve and volley and when it worked he was superb. But Agassi was more of a circus show horse, doing It all, staying back, coming in, attacking, reacting and finally IU star Calbert Cheaney may stay in Indiana as a pro if the Pacers trade up in Wednesday's NBA draft clalist, was with the Bullets for seven seasons.

In 1985-86, he was an assistant and scout for the Pacers. Before joining Kevin Loughery in Chicago, Blair worked under Brown with the New Jersey Nets, becoming interim head coach when Brown resigned late in the 1982-83 season. Bullets coach Wes Unseld's draft preference Is Wake Forest power forward Rodney Rogers. Nash sees Cheaney as a natural small forward with the capability of playing some off-guard. "He's a perfect fit," said Nash, rating Cheaney a more complete player than Rider and Rogers; Pacer forward Detlef Schrempf remains In high demand and the player the Pacers would most likely trade for Cheaney.

Schrempf can become an unrestricted free See CHEANEY Page 3 IF Wimbledon TODAY'S TV COVERAGE 4 p.m., HBO; 6:30 p.m., highlights, HBO; 11:35 p.m., highlights, WTHR-13. Zoning in amid the giddy atmosphere of Centre Court, wind and gossip swirling all around, Agassi ran down seemingly unreachable balls and hit winners from off the trumpeted four underclassmen coming out and to teams drafting for a specific need. Nash confirmed Monday that he would take Cheaney. He would prefer Nevada-Las Vegas shooting guard J.R. Rider, but the Timberwolves are expected to take him.

The Bullets did bid farewell to assistant coach Bill Blair, who has agreed to a two-year contract with the Pacers, according to sources. Pacers president Donnie Walsh was unavailable for comment. Blair, also unavailable, was In Indianapolis Monday night. Joining Gar Heard as the second addition to Larry Brown's staff, Blair leaves the Pacers with one opening. Randy Wittman stands a good chance of being retained, but he has been given permission to seek a position with fellow former IU star Qulnn Buck-ner In Dallas.

Blair, noted as a defensive spe- Bullets assistant Bill Blair expected to become Larry Brown's newest aide. By Dan Dunkin STAR STAFF WRITER Sources have said since before the 1992-93 season ended that the Indiana Pacers are gunning for Indiana University star Calbert Cheaney. Heading into Wednesday's NBA draft, Washington general manager John Nash holds all the Bullets. To get Cheaney, the Pacers, holding the 14th pick, apparently will have to get Washington's No. 6 pick or revisit "Trader Jack" McCloskey's outpost In Minnesota for No.

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