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THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC Friday, August 20, 1982 OTJ A if -NvV By Bob Cohn Republic Staff The Baltimore Colts will not shed their familiar blue and white uniforms in favor of maroon and gold Saturday night at Sun Devil Stadium. A silly notion, true. But not totally wacky because nine players on the Colts' roster, in addition to head coach Frank Kush, previously wore Arizona State's colors. Sticklers for detail might also note that Colts defensive end Cleveland Crosby played at University of Arizona. And with the additional presence of Colts assistant coach Richard Mann, a former ASU assistant under Kush, Colts assistant Bob Valesente, a former Uof A assistant, and Falcons rookie running back Gerald Riggs, another ASU product, Big Brother between Baltimore and Atlanta could well be renamed the Reunion Bowl.

The ASU connection on the Colts did not happen by chance. Only one of the former Sun Devils, cornerback Kim Anderson, is a holdover from last season. The rest are new; they became Colts after Kush was hired last January. Quarterback Mike Pagel (fourth round) and guard Tony Loia (eighth) were drafted on Kush's recommendation. The others linebacker Gary Padjen, receiver Bernard Henry, linebacker Ben Apuna, tight end Henry Pollard and defensive linemen Joe Peters and Tom Allen were signed as free agents.

Crosby, the former Wildcat, also is a free agent. All except Pollard, who suffered a dislocated shoulder in a scrimmage three weeks ago, are expected to play against the Falcons. Pagel and Padjen will start Pagel was the only high draft choice in the group, and, after the trade of quarterback Bert Jones, was given a reasonably good chance at making the team. But the others had no such guarantee. "When they were youngsters they played for me, and they asked for an opportunity," Kush said, speaking of most of the free agents.

"You never know what their chances are. They were good football players in college, and they still have it in their minds they want to play pro football. "This will get it out of their system, one way or the other." So far, the big surprise seems to be Padjen, who was drafted and subsequently cut by Dallas in 1980 and then also missed with the Redskins. He will start for the Colts at inside linebacker. But if one is familiar with the tenets of Frank Kush, then Padjen's success might not be as unexpected as it appears.

Padjen, if nothing else, is a Kush-type player. Translation: Modest ability, loves to hit. "I know I'd be playing someplace, because I have it in my blood," Padjen said. "I'm a diehard guy, and I give whatever it takes. You have to be tough.

There's no free lunch here." Padjen, 6-foot-2, 240 pounds, completed his education at ASU after failing with the Colts, G4 Frank Kush a Bob ykYi Hurt Gura, Royals blank Chicago Republic Sports Wires KANSAS CITY, Mo. Frank White singled home one run and scored another Thursday night, and Larry Gura got his 100th career victory as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox, 3-0. Gura (15-8), who scattered five hits before departing after seven innings with a slight groin pull, ran his string of consecutive scoreless innings to 17. Gura, a former Arizona State pitcher, and Chicago's LaMarr Hoyt entered the game tied with Detroit's Jack Morris for the American League lead in victories. Gura is the American League's first 15-game winner.

Dan Quisenberry hurled the final two innings and recorded his 27th save as the Royals improved their home record to 42-16, the best in the major leagues. A dispute arose between White Sox Manager Tony LaRussa and White, who challenged LaRussa to "try and intimidate me." LaRussa was angry after Kansas City's Hal McRae, who was hit by a pitch in the first inning, barreled into White Sox second baseman Tony Bernazard on a forceout. McRae lowered his shoulder and barreled into Bernazard in a play more reminiscent of football than baseball while Bernazard was throwing to first for a double play. "All he's doing is painting a bull's-eye on his second baseman," LaRussa said later. "And I don't think Frank White is going to appreciate that.

But we're going to play however they want to play, aggressive or petty." White said LaRussa stood on the top step of the dugout and pointed at him in a threatening manner during the game. "When I see a man do that, that's not very professional," White said. "He can't intimidate me. I can take a lick. I can give a lick too." Sun Devil starters can't feel secure CAMP TONTOZONA To become competitive, a football team needs competition within the team.

That, Arizona State has. Coaches' eyes brighten at the meager respect shown incumbent starters. Five of last year's starters either have lost their positions or are in serious danger of doing so. In addition, six other positions are up for grabs. The coaches take such delight in the unsettled situation that a suspicious person might wonder if they deliberately set out to make the old hands feel uneasy.

All three defensive linemen return, but only end Jim Jeffcoat seems secure after 10 days of drills. Walt Bowyer, the other starting end, has been forced into a relief role because of strong play by Bryan Caldwell (6-foot-4, 250 pounds). Out last year with academic problems, Caldwell may be the best of the linemen at this point. He has the big-play capacity of Jeffcoat and better technique. Nose guard Mike Langston (6-4, 250) is facing a strong challenge from Mitch Callahan (6-3, 243), who red-shirted last year after transferring from Phoenix College.

"Right now, Mitch is performing better than Langston," said defensive line coach Bob Padilla. Only one position is settled in the offensive front Ron Wetzel has exclusive rights at tight end. It's a soap opera at center, which features the on-again, off-again career of Dan Mackie (6-4, 252). He started in 1980. While struggling with grade problems, he lost his job early last season to Ron Sowers.

Mackie regained the job when Sowers was hurt at midseason. Sowers, ASU's utilityman, has moved to tackle. But the challenge remains for Mackie, this time from Mark Shupe (6-6, 250). C.T. Hewgley, who coaches the fegl Today BASKETBALL PLAYER DIES A Princeton University guard is shot and killed in Los Angeles.

G3. MISL ADDS TWO TEAMS The MISL allows San Jose and Chicago from the NASL to join its roll. G6. Broadcasts Television Football Cincinnati at Green Bay, Ch. 3, 5:30 p.m.

Radio Pro baseball Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, KTAR (620), 4:30 p.m.; KWAO-FM (106.3), Detroit at California, 7:10 p.m.; KSUN (1400), Boston at Oakland, 7:15 p.m. AP Squeezing through Wendell Tyler of the Los Angeles Rams dives across during the the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. Matt Bahr's field goal with second quarter for LA's first touchdown Thursday night against three seconds left gave the Browns a 26-23 victory. Story, G3. Wildcats' shift in backfield has Holland in motion By Lee Shappell Republic SUff CAMP COCHISE Larry Smith had to listen to it from reporters and fans every week: When are you going to play Brian Holland and Vance Johnson at the same time? Smith, in his third year as University of Arizona football coach, said the time finally may have arrived.

Although sophomore Courtney Griffin is playing well at fullback, Holland also began working there Wednesday. Johnson, NCAA long-jump champion and UA's fastest player, seems entrenched at tailback. Holland, a freshman All-America tailback in 1980, and Johnson, a freshman All-America tailback in 1981, alternated at the position last year. Griffin, a sophomore, emerged at fullback during spring drills and is listed first on the depth chart. But Smith said he likes the idea of the speedy Johnson and the quick, strong Holland on the field together.

"Having them both in the backfield is certainly an exciting prospect," Smith said. It also could be a moot point. Holland's eligibility still is in question. He received incompletes in two classes last spring and still has not completed the work. Smith said it might be as late as the week of the Sept.

11 season opener with Oregon State before Holland's eligibility is determined. As a result, Smith said he has to have other backs ready to play in case Holland doesn't make it So, Holland has been working with the second and third teams. But the move to fullback could be a boost to Holland's spirits, because it means he will play more. Holland was mulling the possibility of not playing football this year. He and his wife, Karen Marie, had a daughter in April.

Holland said his thoughts turned to things other than football. The week before camp opened, Holland said, he still had not made up his mind. He had done little work over the summer and had reported to camp out of shape. He was the second-leading rusher on the team in both 1980 (590 yards) and 1981 (577), and he appeared to be the UA back of the future after Hubert Oliver used up his eligibility in 1980. UA, G4 ill! Saints lose title to Raybestos BINGHAMTON, N.

Y. Kathy Arendsen threw a no-hitter and struck out 10 Thursday, leading the Raybestos Brakettes to a 2-0 victory over the Sun City Saints in the title game of the Women's Major Fast-Pitch National Championships. It was 17th title for the Brakettes of Stratford, Conn. Arendson, who finished the season 32-3, issued no walks. Only a second-inning infield error prevented her sixth perfect game of the season.

In the third inning, Sun City pitcher Debbie Doom fielded a grounder by Gina Vechione and threw the ball past first base, and Vechione went all the way to third. After a walk, Diane Schumacher grounded to short, and the play at the plate on Vechione was late. Michele Thomas replaced Doom in the fourth inning. She gave up an earned run in the sixth. Sun City, winner of the National Sports Festival last month, forced a championship game by beating Raybestos, 1-0, in an earlier game Thursday.

It was the Brakettes' only loss of the double-elimination tournament and the only run they gave up in seven games. The Saints got just four hits off Raybestos pitcher Barbara Rein-alda, two by catcher Marilyn Rau, including a game-winning double. Carrying the ball lor UA: Vance Johnson (left) end Brian Holland 5 4- wmsai-.