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THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1993 E3 1 y-yk Hamilton selects two new cage coaches LeMond's future in doubt lor University player spent two seasons as freshman boys basketball coach at Hamilton Southeastern. Familiarity with the Royals' system was definitely a feather In Habegger's cap. "When Greg left (to go to East-side), he stayed in touch and with our school's growth I think he could see all the potential of being part of our program," said Hamilton Southeastern principal Rich Hogue. "He's one of those rare individuals who instills all the right things in young men. We were Impressed with his ability to not only communicate with the students, but with the community in general." Girls coach named as well The school board also confirmed Monday that Scott Wels, 33, has been named girls basketball coach, replacing Barb Brouwer.

Weis comes to Hamilton Southeastern from East Central High School, where he's coached the boys squad and held the title of athletic airector for the past five years. Habegger named as boys mentor; Weis will direct girls program. By Mike Beas STAR STAFF WRITER While searching for a new boys basketball coach, the Hamilton Southeastern School Corp. went through the standard procedure of trying to locate the candidate who would be the best possible fit. In 27-year-old Greg Habegger, the answer was in their backyard the whole time.

Habegger, an assistant last winter for then-coach Stan Daugh-erty. was confirmed as the Royals' new coach Monday evening at a school board meeting. "Obviously, I'm very, excited about the said Habegger. "I do recognize there are a lot of expectations here with the school's growth, but I wouldn't have it any other way." Habegger's previous head coaching experience came during the 1991-92 season when he directed Eastside High School north of Fort Wayne to a 3-17 record. Prior to that, the one-time Tay- CKEANEY Continued from Page 1 agent after next season and should command a salary In the $3 million per-year range.

There is a chance Nash Is bluffing and covets Duke point guard Bobby Hurley, the only player Sacramento, at No. 7, is talking about. Bullets point guard Michael Adams is being shopped. The Kings, too, like Cheaney. Were he available, there's a good chance the Kings would take him and be in position to deal Cheaney, Walt Williams, Lionel Simmons or Mitch Richmond.

In preliminary discussions, the Kings wouldn't consider swapping the pick for Schrempf. But they, I 7 If .6 Allergy forces cycling star to pass up famed Tour de France. By Salvatore Zanca ASSOCIATED PRESS Paris Greg LeMond made cycling history. Now his career may be history. The three-time Tour de France champion won't even make it to the starting line this year because of an energy-sapping allergy the latest in a series of mishaps and failures that have plagued LeMond the past three years and raised questions about his future as a top cyclist.

This season, the 32-year-old American has displayed none of the form that helped him win cycling's most prestigious race in 1986, 1989 and 1990. LeMond has provided some of the greatest thrills at the Tour de France, including the breathtaking final time trial in 1989 when he edged Frenchman Laurent Fig-non by 8 seconds, the closest finish in the Tour's history. Later that year, he won the cycling World Championship for the second lime, and the following year he won his third Tour de France. But it's been downhill since then. In 1991, LeMond suffered from an infection and finished seventh in the Tour.

Last year, he complained of exhaustion and dropped out in the Alps. After the race, he took some time off from cycling. LeMond vowed to come back strong this year. He set up base at his second home in Belgium, brought his family from Minnesota and commuted to races. But, he admitted, "When you get older, other things become more important in your life.

Cycling is not the No. 1 priority to a cyclist who has a wife and kids." A try at a low-key race in southern France found him gasping, 39 minutes behind, after the first climb. That caused him to return to Belgium for further tests. "We knew from the first tests that Greg suffers from a chronic weakness and doesn't recuperate from his efforts," said his team director, Roger Legeay. There was a time when LeMond could ride in top form, day after day, while other cyclists would falter at least once.

It's hard to reconcile those memories with the cyclist who struggled up a mountain last July, far behind the main group. Mond slowly coasted to a stop, tried to avoid pursuing photographers, and escaped to the safety of his team car, looking exhausted and beaten. At the tlmp It sppmpd his rareer might be over. Now, it may be. plays up to the Centre Court crowd following his 7-5, 7-6, 7-6 Krajicek.

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If Cheaney somehow slips to the Bucks, look for Walsh's phone to light up Wednesday night. The Bucks, with Todd Day and Blue Edwards as swingmen, need an enforcer and missed getting Davis by one pick in 1991. "That might be an intriguing name," Bucks personnel director Lee Rose said of Davis. As for Timberwolves trade bait, former Pacer Chuck Person, again, is available and has a buyout clause he can exercise after next season. The Pacers have discussed bringing him back.

Minnesota GM McCloskey said he expects Person, who is drawing little interest around the league, to be with the team next season. ews6901 '3991. LOCAL STATE-WIDE SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY CALL MasterPage Metro Centre et WE BUY USED PAGERS 8-R- 7 NORTH 846-4000 SOUTH 889-4800 FIREWORKS ADULT CHILD $6.00 $5.00 ITJIDC CALL HOW i Don't Settle For Less Than 1 00! CENTER STAGE: Andre Agassi win over power-hitting Richard AGASSI Continued from Page 1 er. Hasta la I got the hell off the court." Sampras acknowledged he was annoyed over a crowd that had cheered rudely when he double-faulted or made mistakes. Sampras also was upset that the inflamed tendon in his right shoulder, which nearly knocked him out before the tournament started, flared up again and required pills and treatment during the match.

"It kind of builds up inside you, and it was a pretty tense moment," said Sampras, who expects to be in shape to play Wednesday against Agassi. "I don't see what the big deal is. I won a pretty emotional match in the third set, and 1 was excited I won." The other high men's seeds also won, including No. 2 Stefan Ed-berg and No. 3 Jim Courier.

No. 4 Boris Becker and No. 6 Michael Stich former champions and the administration will not move from Hall of Fame offices until after the first Brickyard 400 NASCAR Winston Cup stock car race Aug. 6. "Our fulltime Speedway staff has simply outgrown the square footage we have available," said IMS President Tony George, who participated in the groundbreaking with his mother, IMS chair eighth pick in Wednesday's draft.

I still don't know why Davis couldn't slide into the middle for the Pacers, freeing up Rik Smlts as trade material. Coming off that Knlcks series, Smits' marketability never has been higher, yet I hear Larry Brown concurs with Donnie Walsh that Smits is an absolute keeper. We'll see If Brownie still feels that way in January. If the Pacers sit tight and Cincinnati point guard Nick Van Exel Is their choice, they could do worse. Van Exel isn't a great shooter, but is a tenacious defender who could bring the kind of nasty attitude the Pacers have in short supply.

Also, remember that Vern Fleming is in the twilight of his career and George McCloud is a bust at point guard, so it is a position that needs attention. Collegians can't keep up Thosej who still think U.S. colle Equity Loans to 100 Lowest Rates Aggressive Service Fast Closing Associated Press the first serve, I did have to guess. But a couple of times he took a little off It. Then you have to make sure you make him pay for It, so he feels pressure to get the big one In." No moment was more critical than when it was Krajicek's turn to serve twice with a 5-4 lead in the second-set tiebreaker.

If Krajicek had won those two points, he would have evened the match. Krajicek served and volleyed, as always, and hit an apparent winner, a forehand volley that curled low toward the doubles box with i Agassi across the court near the baseline. Somehow, Agassi not only reached the ball but walloped a running forehand pass down the line from off the court. Krajicek look stunned and the crowd roared. At the end of the match, Agassi pumped his fists, shook hands, blew kisses to the crowd, then went to the middle of the court for a long, deep bow.

He didn't share the stage with Streisand this time, but hinted he might soon. "1 want to keep everybody in suspense," he said. U.S. women qualify for world tourney Associated Press Sao Paulo, Brazil The United States, Canada, Brazil and Cuba all advanced Monday to next year's women's basketball World Championships. The United States, which beat Mexico 97-54, and Brazil, which downed Cuba 98-88, finished preliminary play In the Americas qualifying tournament undefeated In three games.

The semifinal round begins Wednesday with Cuba meeting the United States and BrazH facing Canada. Ruthie Bolton of Auburn led the United States against Mexico (1-2) with 19 points. Lisa Leslie of Southern Cal added 16 and Jennifer Azzi of Stanford had 13. Indianapolis native Linda Godby had four points. The United States plays Canada on Thursday and Brazil on Friday.

The gold-medal game Is Sunday. players from the seventh-place Olympics squad. The Pacers' Det-lef Schrempf played on the German team In Barcelona but not on the team that beat the touring Americans. Sports The Sports Department is responsible for all local and national sports-related news. If you wish to discuss a story or make a suggestion, call the telephone numbers listed here after 2 p.m., weekdays.

If you are a coach or other person reporting a score or event results, please call 633-9180 after 4:30 p.m. Sports Editor GlenKemery 633-9182 Assistant Sports Editor PatMcKee 633-9182 Toll free (800)669-7827 i German compatriots also won to set up a meeting in the quarters. Germany's other star, four-time champion Steffi Graf, advanced 6-1, 6-4 against American qualifier Meredith McGrath, and No. 2 Martina Navratilova also won easily. No.

3 Arantxa Sanchez Vicarlo was weakened by stomach problems and became the highest ranked player to lose so far, falling to No. 15 Helena Sukova 6-3, 6-4. It was all rather routine, though, compared with Agassi's' show on Centre Court against a dangerous player. Krajicek, seeded Just behind the No. 8 Agassi, is one of the hardest servers in the game.

Agassi has perhaps the best return of serve. Krajicek served 23 aces, but Agassi chose his spots to attack and broke him at key moments. "When a guy can hit a first serve 125 miles per hour, really there Isn't much you can do except hope it's near your racket," said Agassi, who survived 37 aces In the final last year against Goran Ivanisevic. "That's what I was doing. When he cranked up man Marl Hulman George.

"With the addition of another race next year, the opening of the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course and allowing for continued growth, I'm sure this new structure will be put to good use," George added. Construction costs were not announced. gians are capable of winning the Olympic gold medal in men's basketball should take note of Team USA's recent tour of Europe, The American squad, consisting entirely of U.S. college players including such standouts as North Carolina's Eric Montross, Georgia Tech's Travis Best and James Forrest, Cal's Jason Kidd, UConn's Donyell Marshall and Vanderbilt's Billy McCaffrey finished with a 3-2 record. Team USA defeated national teams from Belgium; Italy and the Netherlands.

But against two teams made up primarily of players from last year's Olympics Spain and Germany the U.S. lost, 85-83 to Spain in overtime and 86-85 to Germany. Spain had eight players from last year's Olympic team, which finished ninth In the competition at Barcelona. Germany had eight PAST MEETS FUTURE: A rendering of the new IMS administration building, next to Gate 1. 1 l'l 'JULY BASEBALL and AT BUSH STADIUM AN INDIANAPOLIS TRADITION Join the Indians on Saturday, JULY 3rd at beautiful Bush Stadium when they battle the BUFFALO BISON in 9 innings of exciting baseball.

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