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S-turtwJUlV 18S TEE TCKffff'gAW 0 7C srsTT (111 1111 mail anay loo change zNew play-by-play iore games may --'1 'Vh' i pAVIDCUMER Writer George Plaster has replaced Bob Jamison as play-by-play announcer on telecasts of Vanderbilt football, with Nashville station WZTV planning to carry as many as four live telecasts this season. Jj The change of announcers was Sitede by Gary DrelspuL general man ager at WZTV, Channel 17. "This isn't meant as anything negative to Bob In any way," Dreispul said, "but we are more comfortable with the type of personality George wilt bring to the telecasts." Dreispul said he had not yet made a decision on whether to retain Norman Jordan, a former Vanderbilt -Pjayer who has served as color com-J on previous WZTV tele Vasts. miiiiraliiitti Nashville shortstop Kevin Pearson tags out Denver's Billy Bates to complete a double-play. Bates was stranded between first and second base in a rundown.

Sounds blast Denver 12-5 on 18 hits man in place, be shown live EE Jamison, who was informed of the change on Thursday, said he was surprised by the move. "I had been led to believe I was going to be baclt," said Jamison, who announces Nashville Sounds baseball games on radio. "The timing of it bothered ma It seems to be coming a little late since football season isnt faraway." Plaster, a Vanderbilt graduate, pre viously served as play-by-play announcer for radio broadcasts of Memphis State football and basketball He returned to Nashville last year. 'This really came out of the clear blue because it was getting a little late in the year for a play-by-play job to open up," Plaster said. 'Tm very excited about the opportunity because of my ties to Vanderbilt" In addition to the year in Memphis, Plaster served as color commentator for four years on Vanderbilt football and basketball radio broadcasts.

Meanwhile, Dreispul said he was hopeful WZTV could carry three or four live telecasts of Vanderbilt games this fall. The station has previously concentrated on late-night replays, with only limited live telecasts during its three previous years of carrying the Commodores' games. "Obviously, there Is much more excitement in watching a game if you don't already know the outcome," Dreispul said. "Rating-wise, live telecasts draw an audience that outnumbers replays about six-to-one. "The costs are the same for doing live games and replays so it's much more desirable for us to carry the games live if we have the opportunity." Most likely, the live telecasts will be limited to out-of-town games in order to avoid the possibility of affecting attendance at Dudley Field, ureispuisaid.

Columbia -9. axes ex-VU star itlkTennessean News Services Former Vanderbilt quarterback Eric Jones thought he had a job in the Canadian Football Leaaue last SpSweekend, making the team as a rookie with the British Columbia U- lions. But lust five days later, Jones found himself on the unemployment line again. Jones was one of 17Dlavers re- T'leased by the British Columbia U- yesterday, a lengthy list which fi also inducted former Tennessee to Tech running back Lorenzo (Chiok- Rivers. The former Southeastern Conference standout had been in a heated -I'19 battle with three other quarterbacks to secure a ob.

He eventually beat out Willie Gilfls, a former star with del Norfolk State, for the final spot but buthe Lions apparently decided to go LfjtWith just two quarterbacks. Lfi Jones had already left the teem and couldn't be reached iui vuimmii. Ikdlivan, Kflrain fought 75 Bare-knuckled bruisers boxed p.4Q0 years ago with Janszen by phone. "They were corroborating each other's he said. "Fry's attitude was he would do anything to try to cut his prison time," Estes said.

Estes also said Fry mentioned the name of Franklin, Ohio, bookmaker Ron Peters. He said Peters was involved In the conspiracy, too. John M. Dowd, special counsel in charge of baseball's investigation of the Cincinnati Reds manager, said he hadn't seen the transcript of Estes' interview yet "but I will and we will see how it squares with everything else," he said. However, Dowd expressed doubts about the conspiracy theory.

"If there was a conspiracy, then someone would have to manufacture the telephone records, the cancelled checks, the taped conversations Someone has to show that there was an agreement" Dowd said. "No one has. I don't buy it" Dowd said information relating to allegations that Rose bet on baseball games continues to "roll in." "There are interviews going on because people are calling saying they have additional information," said Dowd. "Anybody that we learn about that has pertinent information, we want to talk to them," Dowd's comments came one day after Richard Troy, a resident of Sta ten Island, N. was identified as VaL" a New York bookmaker, who allegedly took bets from Rose through Janszen on baseball and the Reds.

The case is on hold for two more weeks while a federal judge in Columbus, Ohio, decides whether a state or federal court should decide Rose's lawsuit against baseball commissioner A. Baiiett Glamatti. Rose is attempting to keep Glamatti from ruling on the evidence. Meanwhile, according to the Associated Press, friends and former associates of Janszen's have given another newspaper, the Cincinnati Post, sharply contrasting descriptions. "I trust him.

He comes from a good family," said Mike Dinkelacker, a high school friend of Janszen's. Mike Currin, who played football with Janszen at Elder High School in Cincinnati and later worked with him as a bouncer at a night spot, said Janszen is capable of violence ei in Nashville, Tn. COINS, Nellie (Morean) Jones- wednesday, July 5, 1989 at Baptist Hospital. Survived by two daughters, Janell Brown, Decelia Coins; one sister, Mae Clara Williams of Lafayette, five grandchildren; one great grandson; a dear friend, Yourl Bass and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation with the family Sunday evening, July 9, 1989 from 7-8 p.m.

Funeral services immediately following conducted by Rev. Ray Jackson, Sr. Interment Monday, July 10, 1989 at 11 a.m. at Beech Grove Cemetery. H.

PRESTON SCALES ft SONS DIRECTORS, Murfreesboro, 893-1313 JORDAN, Eloise Expired Wednes day, July 5, 1989 at Memorial Hospital. Survivors Include aunt, Mrs. Elenora McGowan, Columbia, Mrs. Sharnell (Don) Ryder, New Rochelle, N.Y nephew, Ernest (Trudo) Gant, Nashville, several other nieces, nephews and cousins, all of Columbia and Nashville, TN. Visitation with the family Sunday, July 9 from 6 until 7 p.m.

Funeral to begin at 7 p.m., Greater Bethel AME Church, 1300 South St, Rev. H.L. Wilson, Officiant. Interment Monday, July 10, 11 a.m., Rosemont Cemetery, Columbia-(Maury TN. Service entrusted to PATTON BROTHERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS SOLOMON, Mr.

Jesse Kohn- July 5, 1989 in Atlanta, GA. Survived by wife, Eva Rae Lipinsky Solomon; daughter, Jan Bozeman, Marietta, GA, Barbara Siegal, Birmingham, AL; two grandchildren. Graveside services 11 a.m. Sunday in Temple Cemetery conducted by Rabbi Stephen Fuchs. Pallbearers (Honorary-k Carl Goldstein, Jack Kuhn, Gilbert Fox, Ed Feld, Stanley Lynn, Morris Lipinsky, Carl Gross.

Active: Don Siegal, John Bozeman, Gus Kuhn III, Brian Siegal, Gilbert Fox HI, Jeffrey Kuhn, frvin Kuhn, Billy Kuhn, Stephen Small. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer Caregivers, 2409 Hillsboro Nashville, TN 37212. MARSHALL--DONNELLY ft COMBS, 327-1111. Lyles, Tn. WARREN, James Barry Age 23.

1983 graduate of Hickman County High School Thursday July 6, 1989 in a Nashville Hospital. Survivors include father ft step-mother, Delmer ft Nettie Carolyn Warren of Lyles; mother ft step-father, Carl ft Dorothy Hode of Nunley, Tn; Eandmother, Mn. Lillie Martin of rles; grandfather. Mr. Tommy Warren of Lyles; step-brothers, Wayne Hodge of Nunley and Tony Brewer, Jr.

of Lyles; two step-sisters, Mrs. Jackie Herald of Dickson and Mrs. Sharon Pershke of Ala- bama; his fiancee, Ms. Kristy Bradley of Lyles. His remains are in the care of the Taylor Funeral Home, Dickson, where funeral services will be conducted Saturday July 8, 1989 at 3 p.m.

with Bill McDonald officiating. Interment In the Wrigley Cemetery. Services under the direction otlne TAYLOR FUNERAL HOMElfiSagTn. 446-2808. rih)Q)li4 Robert Johnson Start The superstitious Lucchesi let his pitching coach work the rest of the game from the third base coaching box, while he masterminded from the steps of the dugout Keith Brown will be on the mound for Nashville when Oklahoma City comes to town on Bat Night The right-hander is 6-7 with a 4.52 ERA.

He will be opposed by Mark Pet-kovzek, who has lost his only decision and owns a 20.25 ERA. Lefty Chris Hammond is scheduled to get the ball tomorrow, with Luis Vasquez pitching Monday. All teams in the league will take a two-day holiday for the All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday. Nashville will have three participants Skeeter Barnes, Scotti Madison and Annstrong In the game. Madison is scheduled to start at first base for the National League squad.

Nashville was represented in the All-Star Game by third baseman Marty Brown and pitcher Hugh Kemp. Death Notices PHILLIPS, Mr. Ezra Thursday July 6, 1989 at a local hospital. survived oy tour aaugnters, live sons, other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements to be announced, k.

uakuimisk suin FUNERAL SERVICE, K. Gardner, Manager-Director. GRIMES, Lawrence Age 69 years. maay, juiy 7, iaa. survived oy wife, Mrs.

Earlene Davis Grimes; daughters, Mrs. Brenda Knight, Mrs. Patricia Roden and Mrs. Ann Henderson; sons, Bill and Lyvoid Grimes; eighteen grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Clara D.

Parvin, Chicago, ILL Remains are at the Buena Vista Funeral Home, 3634 Clarksville where services will be Monday at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Jack Batson. Active Pallbearers: Friends. Interment Spring Hill Cemetery.

BUENA VISTA FUNERAL HOME, Bratten Son Directors, 254-7511 Smyrna, Tn. HARRISON, Mrs. Martha Freeman- Age 62. July 6, 1989. Survived by one daughter, Vicki Risinger Jones of Murfreesboro; one son, Leon-Freeman of Nashville; one sister, Margaret Hodges of Donelson; six grandchildren.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Woodfin Cha- SL Smyrna. Interment National metery, Madison. Visitation with the family 4 p.m. til 8 p.m.

Sunday. WOODFIN'S, Smyrna Castilian Springs, Tn. HAYNES, Edd P. Age 88. July 7, 1989 at Sumner Memorial Hos- Eltal.

Survived by wife, Mrs. Launa arper Haynes, Castilian Springs; sons, Edd P. Haynes, Gallatin, Maddln Haynes, Portland, Robert C. Haynes, Hendersonville; daughters, Mrs. Georgia Smith, Gallatin, Mrs.

Linda Wells, Castilian Springs; brother, Joe D. Haynes, Castilian Springs; sister, Mrs. Susie Sloan, Gallatin; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 9, 1989 at 2 o'clock p.m. at the Newby Funeral Home Chanel with Bro.

Dale Flowers officiating. Interment Crestview Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers: Glen Haynes, Jeff Haynes, Vince Haynes, Terry Hay nes, waiter Haynes, Kicky Keen. Visitation with the family wiU be Saturday, July 8, 1989 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. NEWBY FUNERAL HOME, 452-3370 HENDERSON, Roberta July 7, 1989.

(Formerly of Louisville, Ky.) Survived by nephew, LA. Henderson; niece, Frances Green; many other relatives and friends. Family visitation Sunday, July 10, 1989 from 3-5 p.m. at Lewis-Smith ft Wright, 2500 Clarksville Hwy. Funeral services in Louisville, KY, Tuesday, July 12, 1989 at 11 a.m., toner Mem.

AME Zion Church, Rev. James Tutt officiating. G.C, Williams Funeral Home, Louisville, KY. in charge. Arrangements bv LEWIS-SMITH ft WRIGHT, Richard A.

Lewis, Direc -C OS enth. The victory was marred by a first-inning injury to Whitey Richardson, who was hit on the right temple by a foul ball off the bat of DarryiHamti-Ion while walking in the dugout Richardson, who has been sidelined with a strained Achlllies tendon received in Wednesday's game when he collided with Skeeter Barnes while chasing a fly ball, was taken to Baptist Hospital. It was determined he had received a head bruise and minor concussion and would stay overnight for observation. Manager Prank Lucchesi rode in the ambulance with Richardson and didn't return until the fourth Inning. In his absence, Rippelmeyer assumed Lucchesi's duties.

"Jim Ballweg and I were on our way back from the hospital and were listening to the radio," said Lucchesi. "I told him we ought to keep driving around, that they were doing all right without us." rounds Boy had appeared at numerous 5 borfng exhibitions in Boston and New York and became famous tor his bull-Hke rushes and hammering iists. At 23, he won the "ieavy weight title of trie world" In 1032 from Paddy Ryan hi only hts 1 1th fight. Jake Kilrain, bom John Joseph tGtiton Feb. fi, 1859, In Green Point.

to Irish stock, was four months younger than John He began fighting as a 20-year-rid and ma krwwn Ua his and taughnesa- DeapKanhe d.Rerent lifestyles the press had played upon pro-moting their fight wSuCivan the hard-drinking carouser; KHrajn the devoted family man the two became fast friend9. Kilrain would serve as a paitbearer at Buaivw's funeral in 1918. Sultivan, who had turned to the vaudevBe ctrcutt, married and retired his 300-pound phis girth to Mas8acrwsclt3 form, died of a heart ettaUc Feb. 2 at the age of IM He refused to go qtietly Info the gentta nJghl PyriarnH had to be used to dig his grave because of the frozen ground. ''It was just as John would have had it," Kilrain said.

Kilralrt died of diabetes just before Christmas, 1937, at the age of 78. He worked his final years aa a night watchman at a Quincy, Mass, eMpyard. He died In 1918 of a heart attack at 59. KUrain, who Uved through the Depression as a nlgM watchman, died in 1937, one of his favorite phrases being, "I liked John Sullivan." There are no special plans here this weekend. The fight has faded.

Richburg is now Just an area of dwellings near HattJesburg, not even on state maps. The Sulllvan-Kilrain Truck Stop on Route 11 went out of business when the interstate was built The only sounds you hear at the site of me ring are crickets, wind through me pecan trees and the rum ble of trucks from Interstate 59. Down the road, Lucy Carter sits and hopes one day to put up a sign on the exact site. LET THEM KNOW Yl THINKING (Lnuna's THINKING OF THEM FLOWERS mi Ooaa 120.00 ill UZUZ 0. CtMtcwdshonotM on onoo (xrtrt THETENNESSEAN for CONVENIENT CALL 254-566! HOME DELIVERY K37 PJk three-run homer to Joe Mitchell in the sixth.

In running his record to 10-5, Armstrong who rejoined the Sounds yesterday after a brief callup by Cincinnati, gave up eight hits and struck out five in pitching his 10th complete game. Although Denver committed seven errors, 10 of the Sounds' runs were earned. "It's hard to believe," said vice president George Dyce, looking on from the pressbox. "A team making seven errors and all but two of the 12 runs scored by the opposition earned. That's one for the book." Denver led briefly when it scored in the third inning.

However, the Sounds came back with three in their share of the inning, then racked starting and losing pitcher Randy Veres for five more on six hits in the fourth, two in the sixth and two in the sev Miss. (GNS) When naming the top fighter of tt 20th Century, many come to mind: A8. RoWrwon, Marciano, Uuis, Tyson, Frazter, Moore, Dompsey. No, name the top fighter of the 198i Century. John Lawrence SuM van may Ije the only to come to mind.

Even though boxing In the 1800 was not the popular, generally ao- 7 oepted sport of today. Sullivan, thti last of the bare-knuckle brawtersi, dominated the world between the ropes as no fighter has since. He may have been America's first mass culture Hewasborntolriflhemioreesin Boston's Roxbury district Oct. 12. 1358.

His father, Michbal. was a pi mfnutive 5-foot-2 laborer with a nasty temper. His mother, Cat he-rine, dwarfed her husband, weigh Ingiaopounds. Pteturea of the Infant John show the huge hands, jutting ears and dark-eyed glare that would be-' come famous in later yeara Before hts first birthday, he la said to have given an aunt a black i eywriite8itt5jgonjeflap By the lima he readied 17, the young man's fancy had turned toward the ring. Suiilvan carried nearfy 200 pounds on his 5-10 frame.

He was an outgoing sort, but quick to anger and had engaged In many a brawl. His strength was Intlmldat-s frig: He often hoisted kegs of flour. nails or beer to show oft his power. By 1880, the "Boston Strong She still lives In the same house, a half-mile away from For years, father John Andrew Carter told the kids of the day the great fight came to town. "Papa kept that fight alive until the day he died," she said, The epilogue of the fight was not an entirely pleasant one.

State officials finally caught up with and arrested both men. Sullivan was convicted of prize fighting but had assault charges dropped by the jury, which included six men who had been at the fight He never spent a day in prison, but was fined $500. Kilrain was acquitted of prizefighting but convicted of assault odd, since he was the loser but served his time In a special work program under the care of good or Charles Rich. Sullivan did not defend his title again for three years, and by then hard living had ruined him. Jim Cor-bett knocked him out In 21 rounds.

He later went bankrupt from a series of failed saloons. But he gave up drinking In 1905, and toward the end of his life he was a national speaker for temperance. KELOPRESTt jcumeit News Strvice RICHBURG, Miss. At the fork of two quiet country roads, only the corn, tomatoes and okra stand guard the site of one of the most violent todays in American sports history. small sign honoring it is three rmiesaway.on But here, among the bugs and 4 4pcua oimj limit ia tyuu uaiiicu jj.jonn l.

auiuvan ana joac -uirain. The heavyweight championship of the world. It went 75 rounds, two hours and 16 minutes, before Sullivan "Un AAA I 1 ass pnze was qui mom ui that would go to partners, partying or gfavine nut nf jail, for the fieht was irfifegaL Civilization was catching up to boxing by July 8, 1889 100 years ago today. The last bare-knuckled title fight in SPJtmerica. a 1 Sullivan's life was as raucous as his career, Including heavy drinking and awarital violence, He refused to face 'J 'Li WINNIPEG, Canada (GNS) This city in western Canada is 1 Ut worlds away from a steamy fcfcste- cUv kWa In tha tor north 93.uanr.nM Tfboxer George McFal is rturalng a broken nana from last sgm.

When raDortor cai'ad McFalt land told him details of the Sullivan Kilrain fight a century sgo In Ri Jv- Kit: i roiSu bnmu Ihn mi frh ilurf Um. mlA i.Ak, In llltd surprising. Georoe McFaH Is JohrtUSuW. van's great grandson "VJben I started boxing (atag someone mentioned his name ndl8aldwho'sttatrihadno i "There were some picture at the cvm that he was on, and I asked tome ot! guys about him They had no tfca, mV-xx. ry tnteroal" tcraii Dcgan to teem eDow ros boxing roots, end now has a cou 1 pi of Sivan's medys, V'rten he ntA an maraj and Men he was th.i' i to ar s'rs lit tp in h'3 a.

-3 became Jdvi SuSivan Jr. rt4 bt Now ha is 7-1 In the cru bfliservw: diasn, and to been lj-son LSi because of H'S iritsf in the rsj-ifiMw-C V-f a Id mu 54 bs: Into the rtrg July 27. black fighters. But he was a wildly popular champion around the world, a man's man in a macho age; boxing's first super star. In 1887, the fans of Boston gave their native son a championship belt of 356 diamonds spelling out his name.

He would one day pawn it in poverty. By 1889, he was an out of shape 30 year-old boxer with a drinking problem, fading abilities, owner of a growing gut but little stomach for further fighting. Richard Kyle Fox, owner of the Police Gazette magazine, thought otherwise. His chosen man was Jake Kilrain, and now was the time to draw Sullivan into the ring to be beaten. A challenge was issued.

With constant prodding and ridicule. Fox smoked out Sullivan, who went on the wagon to train. Besides, he needed the money. The fight was set But where? The nation had turned against bare-knuckles as barbaric. Gloves had become the rule but KUrain's challenge was for bare-knuckles.

On July 7, three trains left New Orleans with fighters, handlers and fans, destination unknown, the promoters keeping it a secret to avoid the authorities. The trains stopped in a small Mississippi mill town named Richburg, 110 miles from New Orleans, so named because the land was owned by a wealthy lumberman, Charles Rich. Rich had the ring built overnight KUrain's timekeeper was Bat Master-son, famed gunfighter. The referee was John Fitzpatrick later to be mayor of New Orleans who, according to Michael Isenberg's book, John Siilu'voTt md His America, bet several hundred dollars on Sullivan. Just after 10 a.m.

on a steamy delta morning, with 3,000 in the audience, the two 30-yearolds glared at one another and began. Sullivan soon was in control to stay. His only crisis was when he became sick to his stomach in the 44th round after his handlers mixed whiskey with his tea between rounds. Kilrain went through a quart of whiskey himself during the fight "Will you draw the fight?" Hlraln asked in the 44th round. "No, you loafer," Sullivan answered.

On and on it went The sun grew hotter, the air more humid. Finally, barely conscious, Kilrain did not come out for the 76th round. It was over, the fight and an era. "We cut our teeth on that fight," Lucy Carter said. "My daddy helped build the ring, and watched the fight And he would always tell us stories." tor, 255-2371 1 I..