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Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, Indiana, Wednesday, August 17, 1988 Page 13 Digest Little League WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio (AP) Wabash, scored three runs in the second inning of a 7-4 victory over Joliet, 111., in Monday's opening game of the Little League Central Region tournament. In the second game, Tulsa, rallied to defeat Hamilton, Ohio, 7-5. The winner of the double-elimination tournament will advance to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, next week. Wabash catcher Josh Long led off the second with a walk and scored on a wild pitch by pitcher Joe Guzman. After striking out Brian Tyo, Guzman gave up another wild pitch and yielded a passed ball to clear the bases and give the Indiana team a 7-3 Hamilton faces Joliet tonight, with the loser to be eliminated and the winner advancing to a game later tonight against Harper Woods, which drew a first-round bye.

The championship game will be played Saturday. U.S. Cyclists HOUSTON (AP) -Bobby Livingston earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic cycling team by capturing the national championship in the men's time trial at the Alkek Velodrome. Livingston, of Riverdale, was timed in a track record Leonard Harvey Nitz, attempting to become the first U.S.

cyclist to make four Olympic teams, finished second in 1:07.06. Davis Leaves COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Clarissa Davis, an All-America forward from the University of Texas, withdrew from the U.S. women's Olympic basketball team because of an injured knee, the American Basketball Association-USA announced. Davis injured her left knee in a game against Rutgers last December and missed the rest of the season.

She decided to try for the Olympic team although her doctors had told her the injury wouldn't be completely healed for another three months. ATP 1st Round Mats Wilander and third-seeded Jimmy Connors advanced to the second round, but three other seeded players were beaten in the first round of the $602,500 Association of Tennis Professionals Championship. Connors defeated Dan Cassidy 6-4, 6-1 on center court before three-time champion Wilander beat Andrew Castle, Not as fortunate among seeded players were No. 5 MiloslavMecirof Czechoslovakia, a (8-6) loser to Joey Rive; No. 7 Guillermo Perez-Roldan of Argentina, who lost (7-2) to Carl Limberger of Australia, and No.

8 Jones Svensson of Sweden, a 6-2, 7-5 loser to Michael Chang. Other seeds in action No. 6 Brad Gilbert and No. 10 Andrei Chesnokov of the Soviet. Union both advanced.

Agassi Rolling LIVINGSTON, N.J. (AP)Top-seeded Andre Agassi, seeking his sixth tournament title this year, beat Mexico's Eduardo Velez and Simon Youl of Australia upset third-seed Paul Annacone in first-round play of the $125,000 Mennen Cup tennis championship. Agassi needed only 50 minutes to beat Valez while Youl dumped Annacone Clemens Hurt BOSTON (AP) League Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox will miss a scheduled start for the first time in three years because of a muscle strain in his back. Clemens, 15-8, said Tuesday that he will skip a scheduled appearance against Oakland at Fenway Park on Friday night. Kimball Says Yes To Diving Trials INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Bruce Kimball says competing in the U.S.

Olympic diving trials will help him cope with the grief he feels about an auto accident that left two Florida teen-agers dead and six injured. "If I were in the workforce, I would go back to work. For me, diving is my work and at times my job and, therefore, a means for me to cope with each day," Kimball said during a news conference Tuesday. The 1984 Olympic silver med- alist held back tears and tried to calm his shaking hands as he read a statement explaining why he would compete despite five felony charges pending against him from the Aug. 1 traffic accident in Brandon, Fla.

"I've come to Indianapolis with the feeling that I will compete in these Olympic trials and will attempt to do the very best I can under the circumstances," said Kimball, flanked by a security guard, his attorneys, family, friends and teammates. "I've dedicated 21 years of my life to the sport of diving. I've made incredible sacrifices to achieve the level of excellence which I've pursued, and I hold a strong bond of commitment towards the people who have encouraged me, supported me and, most importantly, instilled a Bruce Kimball piece of themselves inside of me," he said. "I cannot disappoint my family, friends and teammates by giving up on myself." Barb McLaughlin, assistant executive director for U.S. Diving declined comment on KimbalFs decision Tuesday.

She said earlier, however, that the sanctioning body has no rule that would disqualify Kimball because of the charges and that "the judicial system will have to run its course." Kimball's attorneys, Frank Quesada and Lee Fugate of Clearwater, said they do not expect the case to reach the courtroom before the Olympics are over because of the large number of witnesses expected to testify. "It's unlikely we'll be ready to go to trial before December, at best, "Fugate said. Kimball could face up to 45 years in prison if convicted of the two counts of driving under the influence-manslaughter and three counts of driving under the influence with serious personal injuries that were filed against him Monday in Tampa, authorities said. Some residents of the Tampa suburb of Brandon were upset Tuesday about Kimball's decision to try for a spot on the Olympic team. "If he really dives, it will show me that he doesn't care.

I don't know how he could even go to Indianapolis," said 19-year-old Steve Chesser, who suffered minor injuries when Kimball's car crashed into a crowd at a teen-age hangout in Brandon. Robert Bedell, whose 19- year-old son Robbie was killed in the crash, was stunned by the announcement. "He doesn't represent Olympic caliber. I can't imagine they would let such a person represent the United States," he said from his home. Bedell said he would try to stop Kimball from competing.

"I'll pursue it through the U.S. Olympic Committee, but I don't know how just yet," he said. During the news conference on the Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis campus, where the diving trials are scheduled today through Sunday, members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving also spoke out against Kimball. As he left the room, Kathryn Owen of the Hamilton County chapter of MADD shouted, "Go home, Bruce." "People are not going to tolerate this," she said later, adding that protests are likely during the diving trials. Mrs.

Owen, whose teen-age daughter was killed by a drunken driver three years ago, contended Kimball came to Indianapolis because he thought his problems would be "swept under the rug" here. "I wanted him and his attorneys to know the people of Indiana agree with the people of Florida that we don't want him to compete in the Summer Olympics," she said, adding that she does not believe Kimball has the right to put the United States "up to ridicule" during the competition in Seoul. Veteran University of Texas diving coach Mike Brown took a different stand, saying: "The system that we in this country is, you're innocent until proven otherwise. He hasn't had his day in court." Kimball, who followed his attorneys' request that he not answer questions, said he did not make a statement before Tuesday because he has teen emotionally devastated and didn't know what to say. He stressed in a quavering voice that he felt grief and remorse and wanted to express his "deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims of this tragedy." Kimball also said he was in Indianapolis for three reasons: to help him get from one day to the next, "to reinforce the feelings of love and friendship" he's shared with his fellow divers, and to "face up to what lies in front" of him.

"I've dealt with a tremendous amount of adversity in my life. I've experienced enough to know that a person doesn't give up," he said. "I don't give up and I won't give up. I'm not sure I could live with myself do." Cardinals, Dodgers Swap Tudor's Arm, Guerrero's Bat ST. LOUIS (AP) John Tudor says Pedro Guerrero will have a chance to earn the $6.2 million the beleaguered St.

Louis Cardinals will pay him the next three years. "He's a big power hitter, and that's what 'we' need right now the Cardinals need right now," Tudor said Tuesday after St. Louis traded his pitching arm to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Guerrero's bat. "1 knew it could happen. We were struggling to score runs, and they needed to do something." Guerrero, who reportedly had been seeking a three-year contract worth $5.5 million to succeed one paying him $1.72 million for 1988, fared better than that.

"It's a bit low," St. Louis general manager Dal Maxvill said of that sum compared with what Guerrero agreed to. "He was earning $1.72 (annually). You're not going to pay yesterday's prices." Guerrero, 32, will be paid $1.7 million by the Cardinals in 1989, followed by $1.95 million in 1990 and $2.15 million in 1991. In addition, he will receive a $400,000 bonus.

"Basically, it's a premier pitcher for a premier hitter," St. Louis manager Whitey Herzog said of an exchange the Cardinals hope will revive an offense averaging only 3.5 runs a game. "We're looking for a premier hitter. We can't continue to go the way we're going. We've played (118) ballgames; 65 times L.A.

Dodgers' manager Tommy Lasorda says farewell to Pedro Guerrero, who was traded for St. Louis' pitcher John Tudor we've had three runs or less. You're not going to win many ballgames hitting that." Herzog said he is not worried about Guerrero's health despite the 59 games the slugger has missed this season with a pinched nerve in his neck. "Pedro's the kind of guy that can carry a ballclub," Herzog said of Guerrero, who has a .298 batting average with only five home runs and 35 runs-batted-in. "He's had some injuries this year, but his history hasn't been that way." Los Angeles, likewise, expressed hope that Tudor will See Trade Page 14 Abbott Breaks Mini-Golf Record Greg Abbott, from Elco Industries, broke Rolling Hills' miniature golf course record Monday, firing a 32 on 18 holes during Corporate Challenge competition.

The previous record was 34. Cole Hardwood, Kent Feeds, Sims Insurance and the Pharos Tribune all had division winners in the miniature golf Division. fl -'H'ardwtobd's Rob Noel carded a 111, the best three- round score of the competition. He won the men's 18-39 age group. Abbott had a three-round total of 112 and Ron Sipes, from Wilson Foods had a 114.

The best women's score was a 123 by Heidi Sims, of Sims Insurance. She won the women's 18-39 division. Abbott gave Elco a win in the Large Division men's 18-39 category and Memorial Hospital had the winner in the women's masters category. The other two Large Division competitions will continue today at 2 p.m. at Rolling Hills.

Bill Tincher holds the lead in the men's master's division with a three-round total of 115. First National Bank's Keller is leading the women's 18-39 divison with a 124, with two players left to play. Volleyball and racquetball competition will get underway tonight at the Y. Corporate Challenge CORPORATE CHALLENGE MINIATURiE GOLF Small Division Men 18-39 1. Noel, Cole Hardwood, 111 2.

Kindenri, Baker's Specialty, 116 4. Murray, 121 Men Masters 1. Gust, Kent Foods, 118 2. Eads, 120 3. Shepler, Logan Lumber, 124 4.

Bjornstad, Baker's Specialty, 126 Women 18-39 1. Sims, Sims Insruance, 123 2. Roller, 125 3. Duddleston, Mart, 131 4. Baker, Consolidated Union, 133 Women Masters 1.

Spencer, Pharos Tribune, 130 2. Schlingolf, 131 3. Snider, 134 4. Turner, Four County, 136 Large Division Men 18-39 I.Abbott, Elco, 112 2. Sipes, Wilsons 114 Small Parts, 116 4.

Lenon, First National Bank, 117 Women Masters 1. Heckard, Memorial Hospital, 133 2. J.C. Davis, Logansport State Hospital, 135 3. Wilson, Switches, 136 (tie) Lambert, Switches, 136 Fisk Hangs Tough; Leads Chisox Win CHICAGO (AP) Hanging tough has been Carlton Fisk's credo throughout his major league career, now in its 18th season.

"It's been my philosophy and way of life," said Fisk after he led the Chicago White Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Fisk led the White Sox attack with a two run homer and an RBI single. Fisk's two run homer in the third with Harold Baines, who walked, was his llth of the season. The homer gives him 315 overall and 295 as a catcher, 18 behind Yogi Berra's league mark. When Fisk steps behind the plate tonight, he will tie an American League record of 1,805 games for an American League catcher held by Wes Ferrell.

"I guess it's my genetics," says Fisk who will be 41 on December 27. "But, I've lived thru what I thought was a career ending injury in 1974, and missed roughly three and a half years of catching because of other injuries," explained Fisk. "After all, White Sox .....5 Blue Jays 4 this might be a kid's game, but for us adults, it's a game for a man." Fisk said Tuesday's 98 degree heat during the game bothered him, and it had an impact on 22-year-old Jack McDowell, 5-8, who won for the first time since July 6. Reliever Bobby Thigpen, making his American League leading 55th appearance, gained his 26th save. "McDowell did not warm up well in the bullpen before the game, and he told me he did not think he had it," recalled Fisk.

"But, I told him that he'll have to battle hard, and he did just that especially after the first inning; when Toronto loaded the bases with nobody out, and got just one run. That was the key." Chicago manager Jim Fregosi called McDowell, "a pitcher who Associated Press White Sox' Dave Gallagher is forced out at second by Toronto's Tony Fernandez.