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tl I TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC Colgate has repeatedly refused to play Delaware during the regular college football season, but they'll meet in the Division l-AA playoffs. Story in GAMEPLAN '82 on 4D. FRIDAY DECEMBER 3, 1982 ROCHESTER NEW YORK SECTION 2D SPORTSCOPE 4D GAMEPLAN '82 5D COLLEGES 6D HIGH SCHOOLS 8D STOCKS 10D BUSINESSS Democrat and (flitoniri NHL QUEBEC 3, BOSTON 3 -WASHINGTON 5. PITTSBURGH 4 MINNESOTA AT ST. LOUIS NBA DALLAS 110, GOLDEN ST.

100 PORTLAND AT UTAH PHILADELPHIA AT PHOENIX NFL San Francisco at LA Rams DAILY DOUBLE AQUEDUCT: Early, Untamed and Omas Josh paid late, Patella and Yawn Its Dawn paid $84.00. BATAVIA: Market's Mirage and Legal Eyes paid $218.40 SPORTS QUIZ Name the three colleges that have had back-to-back Heisman Trophy winners? ANSWER 2D 'i Ul ft Q-J rv GI1EG D0ECK Mdtols well irefiyirim WDDigs year's manager at Class AA Charlotte, will join the Wings as a pitching coach. Nichols, speaking by phone from his home in Dodge City, confirmed his return. Before last season, Nichols made it clear that his long-range organizational goals are administrative. Since no top-level administrative positions have opened up in the Baltimore chain, Nichols accepted another assignment to Rochester.

"It's a situation, I guess, where the only alternative I had, other than accepting something more menial, was to come back to Rochester," Nichols said, "I don't want to regress to any degree, so this looks like the avenue to take." Nichols guided the Wings to a 72-68 regular season record, good for a fourth-place finish behind Richmond, Columbus and ft A Kin Higley Democrat and Chronicle inn. i i u.i. ii Announcement set for shareholders' meeting on Dec. 18 By John Kolomic Democrat and Chronicle Lance Nichols is coming back for a second season as manager of the Rochester Red Wings. "He's definitely coming back," Wings co-General Manager Bob Goughan said yesterday.

"The announcement will be made officially at the (Dec. 18) shareholders' meeting." Goughan added that Coach Tom Chisra also will return and that Mark Wiley, last Kevin 1 JltltZaJMt 'ywyiww''JiM Rod Tidewater. The Wings eventually lost to the Tides in the Governors' Cup finals, three games to none. Nichols said his primary goals for the Wings in 1983 are to "beef up the pitching, maintain the long ball and come up with a set double-play combination." Since it's a cinch Rick Jones will play shortstop for the Wings, Nichols apparently made it clear that the second base job is not necessarily up for grabs between Vic Rodriguez and Jesus Alfaro. Nichols hinted that deals could be forthcoming at the winter meetings in Hawaii.

Goughan and Assistant GM Pat Brown left Rochester this morning to join co-GM Bill Terlecky in Hawaii The winter meetings open today with a gathering of ftetd HoHmann Democrat and son forward Larry Lawrence and guart' Wayne Abrams. Another familiar face, from the championship season of 80-81, is guard-forward Al Smith. The other seven players are new. "This team has good rapport, and they're far more intelligent than any team I've ever had," said Panaggio. "They've got good rapport with each other, too.

I've really enjoyed being with them so far." Panaggio's starting lineup against Lancaster tomorrow night (8:05 start) will be led by veteran point guard Willie Smith, the CBA's Most Valuable Player two seasons ago when he was with the Montana Golden Nuggets. Al Smith, who at Tl IRNI TO PAGE 3D ft National Association (minor league) presi dents On Monday, major-league teams can draft players off minor-league renters. Goughan thinks the Wings may lose left-handed reliever Craig Minetto and that a longshot possibility exists that a major-league club could take a chance on left-handed-hitting first baseman Dan Logan Two formats for a minor-league World ries will be discussed a modified round robin and a triple elimination. If the Series becomes a reality, Goughan thinks Interna-' tional League playoffs may be altered (pennant winner vs. runner-up?) to speed up the league-by-league playoff process Goughan adamantly is opposed to the proposal that minor-league representatives in the TURN TO PAGE 5D Garvey has offer from San Diego Padres say they are ready to make deal Associated Press SAN DIEGO The San Diego Padres made their first formal contract proposal for free agent first baseman Steve Garvey yes- terday and Padres President Ballard Smith said afterward, "We're ready to make a deal today." Smith and Garvey's agent, Jerry Kap- stein, met for more than an hour in San Diego to go over the proposal, and the Padres president said he's hopeful negotiations will resume before the weekend.

"Until they get proposals from all the clubs, we won't be in a position for serious negotiations," Smith said. When asked how he thought Garvey and Kapstein perceived the Padres offer, Smith said, "Until I know what they want, it's hard for me to speculate." But Smith added that he thinks the Padres have a good chance to sign the 33-year-old slugger. "I think San Diego is the best place for him and for that reason I remain optimistic," he said. Garvey, a 12-year National League veteran, became a free agent after he failed to come to terms with his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. He reportedly is seeking a five-year con-, tract worth $7.5 million.

Mavericks defeat Warriors, 110-100, Aguirre hits 27 Associated Press DALLAS Mark Aguirre scored 27 points and three other Dallas players scored 20 or more as the Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors, 110-100, last night in a National Basketball Association game. It was the eighth consecutive road loss for the Warriors, who also have lost eight of their last nine games and have fallen to 5-12 for the season. The Mavericks (8-7) never trailed after taking a 54-53 lead late in the second quarter but had to overcome a 40-point performance by Golden State's Purvis Short, who has scored 80 points in his last two games. The Warriors World Free, the NBA's sixth leading scorer, did not play because of pulled hamstring he suffered Tuesday night in Golden State's 110-98 win over Phoenix. And Joe Barry Carroll, who scored 30 points for the Warriors, had to leave the game with a twisted left ankle with 9:49 to play.

Carroll had 20 first-half points, including a stuff shot that gave Golden State a 51-48 lead with 3:34 to play in the half. Dallas' Kelvin Ransey scored 20 and i teammate Rolando Blackman contributed 22. Maverick Coach Dick Motta, the voice of experience in the in-experienced franchise, said the victorywas nice, but "I'm not buying my tickets for the playoffs yet." The Mavericks coach was happy with the performance of his third-year team, which won its eighth game against seven losses this vear. "I'm pleased with this club. It's one heck of a start," said Motta.

onship double-header that will be shown in the United States on pay-per-view television and on closed-circuit TV at 150 locations. The fight won't be shown on pay or closed-circuit TV in Rochester. 1. In the first half of the double-header, Wilfredo Gomez is favored to retain the WBC super bantamweight title against Lupe Pintor, who holds the WBC bantamweight championship. That fight is scheduled to start about 10 p.m.

Benitez and Hearns have spent lot of time this week answering questions about Leonard, who was undisputed welterweight" champion until he retired recently, and TURN TO PAGE 2D ESPN airing DeJesus bout on Jan. 6 Overheard around town: At last, Pablo DeJesus has resurfaced. Mysteriously inactive since he scored a unanimous decision over Tony Suero last June 30 in Syracuse, the Rochester middleweight is scheduled to step back in the ring Jan. 6 on ESPN. DeJesus' tentative opponent on the na-tbnally-televised card from the Sands Hotel and Casino is Marciano Bernard! According to Top Rank, the promoters of the card, Bernardi is 22-8-1 with 16 knockouts.

This is the same Bernardi who two years ago lost a split decision to Tony Simpson. Simpson is currently the No. 1 middleweight contender. The main event of the night will feature ESPN's heavyweight champion James Broad against Mike Kornanicki. DeJesus, the self -proclaimed Genesee Flash, took what looked like a major step in his young professional career when he deci-sioned Suero back in June.

The victory was no fluke. Suero has come back and is now one of the hottest fights in his weight class. But after the victory, DeJesus disappeared from the boxing scene and hasn't fought since. Family problems and a mild dispute with his new manager, Tony Graziano, apparently set back his boxing career. At one stage early in the fall, there were reports that DeJesus was even seriously considering retirement, Graziano said yesterday that DeJesus was "sick a number of times." But now, he added, "he's back in shape and looking very impressive.

You're going to see some" great things from him. He's straightened things around." -v. DeJesus is 4-0, with three second-round knockout victories. His appearance on ESPN will be the second for a Rochester-area fighter in three month In October, Geneva junior middleweight Rocky Fratto headlined an ESPN The bout was supposed to be a major catalyst in Fratto's career; instead, it turned into major disappointment In losing a 10-round decision to Scan Mannion, Fratto looked passive and uninspired. While damaging to his career, the loss may have served a longer-range purpose, because Fratto has since left Geneva, abandoned his training camp in Syracuse and set up in Villand, N.J., where better sparring partners are available.

It wasn't just the right move, it was the only move if Fratto is going to revive his boxing career. The loss was Fratto's second of his 29-fight career. Graziano, who also manages Fratto, said he is working on a late January or early February NABF title defense for Fratto, possibly against Tony Ayala. "I'm shooting for a fight against Ayala," Graziano said. "I was supposed to hear from his people this week." Ayala recently knocked out Carlos Her-rera of Argentina.

The Ayala camp, however, apparently is also awaiting the results of the WBA junior middleweight title fight between champion Davey Moore and Gary Guiden. Nobody Asked, But: Why doesn't Syracuse Coach Jim Boe-heirn go for broke this season and build his offense around Leo Rautins? Rautins is unquestionably one of the finest talents in the Big East; at 6-foot-8, and a guard, he's got NBA credentials. There's little question that this Syracuse team, while competitive, is not of George- town or Villanova fiber. The Orangemen lack the big center. But that weakness might be hidden if Boeheim decided to go with his best hand Rautins.

The senior from Canada is one of the mo6t remarkable shooters and passers in the conference. Trouble is, he does too much passing and not enough shooting in the current Syracuse setup. He's averaging just 11 shots a game. Boeheim's system currently is built around his three seniors Rautins, Erich Santifer and Tony Bruin. That's fine.

The Orangemen don't figure to be embarrassed depending on all three. It would be a gamble, but if Rautins were made the fulcrum of the offense, Syracuse the-darkhorse might weU surprise even Georgetown and Villanova in the Big East race this season. If the offense were geared around Rautins taking 20 to 25 shots a game, the pressure certainly would be eased on the outmanned centers, Andre Hawkins and Sean Kerins. For this SU team to even hope to challenge for the Big East title, Rautins has to average more than 20 points. And he's capable, if given the Greg Boeck is the Democrat and Chronicle sports columnist.

Rochester Zeniths' Coach Mauro Panaggio is a man of many season, he'll probably reveal his intensity, as he has in the emotions. In the 1982-83 Continental Basketball Association past. It's made him a big winner before, and likely will again. Panaggio: 'Best group we've ever had' Higley Democrat and Chronicle PLAYER PROFILES 3D ZENITHS' SCHEDULE 3D DRUCKER ON THE MOVE 3D Division. The Lightning, coached by former National Basketball Association star Cazzie Russell, also eliminate the Zeniths from the playoffs, three games to one.

"I felt after last season we wouldn't do as well with the same players we had," Panaggio said. He may have been dissatisfied because his previous team in 1980-81 won the league championship with an awesome 34-6 regular-season record and swept through the playoffs, winning eight games and losing one. Only two players return from last sea For most other players, the production would be adequate. But for Mongrain and Sauve, the statistics are quite ordinary. They should be averaging at least a point a game.

Their problems began four days before the season on Oct 6, when both players were sent down to Rochester from the parent Buffalo Sabres. "They're having a tough time making mental adjustments," Amerks Coach Mike Keen'an said. "They had a letdown after being sent down. It was an emotional and psychological letdown." Keenan has played Mongrain and Sauve with several wings and talked with them on several occasions. "I've seen signs of improvement from both," he said.

"I know the TURN TO PAGE 5D Only 2 players return, Zs: still seem strong By Joe Robbins Democrat and Chronicle Mauro Panaggio has a good feeling about his 1982-83 Rochester Zeniths basketball team. "This is, I think, the best group we've etfer had here," the president, coach and. general manager of the Continental Basketball Association team said last night. His team opensits season tomorrow night at the War Memorial. Panaggio said he "deliberately cleared house" after last season's team finished 29-17, second to Lancaster in the Eastern Sub-par scoring plagues Amerks Mongrain, Sauve By Michael Lewis Democrat and Chronicle They were supposed to be centers of attention for the Rochester Americans, but Bob Mongrain and Jean-Francois Sauve have been receiving the wrong kind of attention this American Hockey League season.

Mongrain: 25 games, six goals and 10 assists. 1 Sauve: 25 games, seven goals and 15 assists. Hearns favored to take WBC title Gomez-Pintor on undercard; bouts won't be shown locally Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Wilfred Benitez and Thomas Hearns, with losses to Sugar Ray Leonard in their past and possible fights with Marvelous Marvin Hagler in their future, battle one another tonight At stake in the scheduled 15-round bout in the Superdome is Benitez World Boxing Council super welterweight championship. Hearns is a slight favorite to win his second world title from an opponent, who is one of only six men to win three world titles. The bout is the second part of a champi.