Tyrone Daily Herald from Tyrone, Pennsylvania • Page 4

Page Four Tyrone Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 1, 1987 UPI Grid Ratings: BIG BUCK CONTEST WINNKRS show off their opening day kill at the Tyrone Sportsmen's Club last night! Twenty-four members displayed deer in the annual opening-day contest, one of the largest number in recent years. Included were some real trophies as local hunters shared in a Pennsylvania state record opening-day kill (3,900 buck). The Tyrone Sportsman's "lucky hunters" among the more than a score entering this year's contest in photo above (1 to r) included Bob Mertiff (most points), 19-point with 20-inch rack spread; George DelBaggio (junior winner), Paul Wirtner (widest rack spread), 125.5-lb., 7-pt. with rack spread; Barb Dewald (women's division winner), Jim Weston (Ion? and Frank Cannistraci (heaviest), 9-pt. with 19-inch rack.

Record Opening-Day. 3900 Deer Bagged; Five Hunters Die i (longest spike), 103.5-lb., 11-inch spike; By ANNK MCGRAW HARRISBURG, Pa. (UPI) At least five hunters died from shooting accidents or heart attacks during the opening day of Pennsylvania's antlered deer hunting season, in which a firstday record 3,900 deer were bagged, authorities said. The deaths Monday set a grim tone for the remainder of the 13-day season that state Game Commission officials say could attract more than 1 million hunters. Two of the deaths came in shooting accidents and three by apparent heart attack, officials said.

James Sitar, 37, of the Pittsburgh suburb of Blawnox, died of a gunshot wound to the chest at 7:30 a.m. Monday while hunting in Donegal Township near Claysville, Washington County, state police said. Sitar was about 200 feet from the road when shot, the Washington County coroner's office. He was wearing the bright orange clothing required by law, state police said. The victim was apparently shot by another hunter, state police said.

The hunter who fired the shot was not identified. A second man died of gunshot wounds he received about 9:20 a.m., said James Sickenberger, a law enforcement officer with the Game Commission. William Durst, 54, of Salisbury, was shot on state gamelands in Larimer Township, Somerset County, Sickenberger said. A second hunter, who was not named, shot at a deer and the bullet ricocheted, hitting the victim, the officer said. Sickenberger said no charges would be filed.

In the third incident, police said Charles Andrusky, 72, of Nemacolin, Greene County, died of an apparent heart attack. Greene County Coroner Gregory Rohanna said Andrusky was stricken while hunting with his son and friends in Whitely Township about four miles from Waynesburg. Andrusky was found by hunters about 10a.m. and pronounced dead at 11:20 a.m., Rohanna said. A second hunter, James Caursen 55, of Harrisville, was hunting with his son when he collapsed in Irwin Township, Venango County, and died of an apparent heart attack at 10:10 a.m., state police said.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. State troopers in Somerset County said another hunter died about 10:30 a.m. of a heart attack, but they could not provide any further details. Theodore Godshall, a spokesman Just Enjoying A Bo Jackson Explodes, Raiders Whip Seattle By DKNNIS ANSTINK SEATTLE (UPI) After producing the 13th best singlegame rushing performance in NFL history, Bo Jackson said football will remain just a hobby and baseball is still his No. 1 sport.

Jackson, the 1985 Heisman Trophy winner who spurned pro football for a year to play baseball with the Kansas City Royals, proved Monday night during the Los Angeles Raiders' 37-14 win over the Seattle Seahawks he has the talent to be a dominating runner. The rookie from Auburn, playing in only his fifth NFL game, rushed for 221 yards on 18 carries. He flashed his speed on a 91-yard TD run, the longest in Raiders' history, in the second quarter that put the Raiders ahead 21-7. When asked if the public and the NFL didn't deserve to have him give football his full attention for 16 games a year, he said: "I can't let the public make my decision for me. If I started to do that, then it wouldn't be Bo.

"For now, I like that way things are," said Jackson, who was celebrating his 25th birthday. Los Angeles Coach Tom Flores, whose team improved to 4-7 and broke a seven-game losing streak, is just happy'to have Jackson on his team. "I'm sure glad Bo chose to play with us and accept the challenge," said Flores. "He is the fast guy on our team since Cliff Branch, and he weighs 230 pounds. He turns the corner and he's gone.

Impressive isn't it?" Said Seattle Coach Chuck Knox: TAHS Wrestling 'Open House' Slated Sunday The Tyrone Area Wrestling Boosters will hold the annual Golden Eagles wrestling 'open house' on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the high school gym at 1 p.m. Head wrestling coach Tony Yaniello and his staff and Golden Eagles wrestlers will be available for photos by family, friends and others at that time, and Yaniello will present a few comments on his team and the upcoming season. "Bo Jackson is just a great football player. He was just awesome.

His speed was something. Awesome." On the 91-yard run down the left sideline, Jackson reached the corner quicker than any of the Seattle defenders except safety Eugene Robinson. Jackson shed Robinson with a power move and he roared away from the rest of the Seahawks. "I saw the defender (Robinson) had the angle on me," Jackson said, "so I just threw my head back and ran as fast as I could." The Raiders improved their NFL-best record in Monday night games to 25-5-1. It was also the Raiders' first victory in their last six games in Seattle.

The Seahawks, 7-4, dropped into third place in the AFC West, behind 8-2 San Diego and 7-3-1 Denver. The Raiders rushed for 356 yards on 50 carries as Marcus Allen added 76 yards on 18 carries. Marc Wilson threw for 159 yards, completing 11 of 18 attempts for two touchdowns. Seattle quarterback Dave Krieg completed 17 of 31 passes for 170 yards and two touchdowns. He had two interceptions and was sacked four times.

Seattle's Steve Largent, who had two catches for 25 yards, has now caught at least one pass in an NFL-record 148 games. He has 11,841 career receiving yards, overtaking Don Maynard to move into second on the all-time list behind Charlie Joiner The Raiders broke a 7-7 tie with a 20-point second quarter. Jackson climaxed a 60-yard drive with a 14-yard scoring pass from Wilson, putting Los Angeles ahead 14-7. Jackson and safety Kenny Easley collided at the Easley falling and Jackson catching the pass in the end zone. Ruben Rodriguez's 63-yard punt put the Raiders at their own 5 on the next series, but Jackson's 91-yard run quickly put the visitors ahead 21-7.

The Raiders added a pair of Chris Bahr field goals, from 23 and 47 i yards, for a 27-7 halftime lead. Jackson's 42-yard run fueled another long drive by the Raiders early in the third quarter. He ended the 75-yard march with a 2-yard run, giving the Raiders a 34-7 lead with 11:30 left in the period. Buffalo Indianapolis NcwYorkJcts Miami NcwRngland Cleveland Houston Pittsburgh Cincinnati SanDiego Denver Seattle LARaidcrs KansasCity Kast 1. Pel.

PF PA 650 .545 208238 650 .545 244 191 650 .545 252 223 560 .455 264 252 560 .455 221 225 Cenlral 740 .636 302 176 650 .545 257 274 650 .545 223231 380 .273 190 243 West 830 .727 212220 7 3 1 .682 283223 740 .636 280218 470 .364 237222 290 .182 172 308 National Conference Washington Dallas Philadelphia St. Louis NewYorkGiants Chicago Minnesota GrecnBay TampaBay Detroit SanFrancisco NcwOrlcana LARams Atlanta Kasl Pet. PF PA 830 .727 273201 560 .455 260266 560 .455 252295 560 .455 271 275 380 .273 193248 Cenlral 920 .818 299 180 740 .636 261 248 4 6 1 .409 193214 470 .364 222241 290 .182 189307 West 920 .818 312234 830 .727 280 191 470 .364 226268 290 .182 164 328 for the Game Commission, said the 3,900 deer killed exceeded the record of 3,700 killed during the first day last year. There were a record 150,000 deer killed during the 1986 season. Godshall said he didn't expect hunters to break that record, although they should do well.

Record rainfalls in some areas over the weekend left hunters tracking their prey in wet, muddy conditions Monday. Russ Jordan of the National Weather Service said the weather would remain cloudy and cool throughout the state Tuesday with a chance for snow flurries in the northern and western parts of the state. "We had a lot of rain (Sunday). I imagine that put the small streams up and if people don't have good boots, they will probably get their feet wet," he said. Hoffman said hunters prefer a light tracking snow, but that the rain would "help to keep the noise down in the woods." For the first time, hunters in a four-county area near Philadelphia can receive special "bonus deer" licenses this year that will enable them to snag a second deer, the spokesman said.

Jackson ran 25 yards later in the third quarter to set up Bahr's 23-yard field goal with 5:19 remaining. The Seahawks finally ended the Raiders' run of 37 straight points when Krieg hit Mike Tice on a 3-yard pass play with five seconds left in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 37-14. Both teams had scored on long drives for a 7-7 score entering the second quarter. After linebacker Fredd Young recovered a Jackson fumble, the Seahawks marched 64 yards on nine plays to grab a 7-0 lead with 5:33 in the quarter. Paul Skansi caught a 17-yard pass from Krieg on third-and-2 for a first down at the Raiders 39 and, six plays later, Krieg threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Daryl Turner, who had beaten Ron Fellows over the middle.

Wilson moved the Raiders 88 yards on six plays, hitting James Lofton with a 46-yard scoring pass with 2:33 left in the quarter to even the score. American Conference Miami Stay On Course Monday's Result LA Raiders 37, Seattle 14 Mertiff. 130' rack DelBaggio, 125 10 pt. White 103 7 pt. -John Light 93 7 pt.

Light 106 7 pt. Mitkowski, 110 8 pt. Tennis lOl'-i pt. Sollenberger, 119 8 pt. Smith, 107 spike Dillon 107 8 pt.

-Chuck Little, 3 pt. Dewald, 6 pt. -Jim Weston, 103' spike Hunter, 14 pt. -Scott Walk, 116 Opt. Wirtner, 125' 7 20 in.

rack Weaver, 127 8 pt. Kstright, 6 pt. 122 5 pt. Sharer, 136' 8 pt. -Jim Waite.

106 8 pt. Cannistraci, 127 9 pt. Cannistraci, 96 8 pt. Dixon, 121 7 pt. -Alan Walls.

1400 Cameron Tyrone -5-point. --Jason Walls, RD 4, Box 422, Tyrone 7- point. Applications Being Accepted For Game Conservation Officer Trainees The Pennsylvania Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for the 20th class of game conservation officer trainees. Applications will be accepted through December 11, 1987. A candidate must be at least 21 years of age, must have graduated from a high school or have an equivalent certification, have a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license, be a Pennsylvania resident of good moral character, and be willing to reside in any part of the state to which assigned.

The testing process consists of a written exam, an oral exam and an agility test to evaluate the applicant's physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position. Classes begin next June, with graduation in March, 1989. Trainees must live at the Game Commission training school in Harrisburg during the nine months. Included in the curriculum are subjects such as wildlife management, public relations, laws governing game and fish, legal procedure, animal and bird identification, criminal law, firearms training, unarmed self-defense, habitat management practices, etc. In addition to the academic training, trainees are assigned to work with field personnel during periods of peak activity.

After graduation, all who complete the course will be assigned duties as wildlife conservation officers. Applications for the 20th class are available from the Civil Service Commission, local offices of the State Job Service, and the Game Commission's Harrisburg and regional field offices. 1988 Fishing Licenses Go On Sate December 7 The Pennsylvania Fish Commission has announced that 1988 fishing license will go on sale statewide Dec. 7. An excellent Christmas present for the angler in your family, a 1988 fishing license will be required Jan.

1, and will be current through Dec. 31, 1988. The license allows the angler 12 months of fishing for all species according to the rules and regulations governing fishing in the Commonwealth. Resident licenses remain $12, resident senior are available for $2 (age 65 and up) and resident senior lifetime are $10 (65 and up). Nonresident are $20 (16 and older) and 7- day tourist are $15.

A 50-cent issuing agent fee is added to each license. According to the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, licenses can be obtained at any of the 1700 issuing agents throughout the state, county treasurers offices, or Fish Commission regional offices. Baseball Bill Bergesch, fired last month as Cincinnati Reds general manager, is the latest candidate for the GM post of the Houston Astros. Others being considered are Lee Thomas, the St. Louis Cardinals' director of player development, and Bill Wood, the Astros' acting general manager.

By JOKI, SHERMAN UPI Sports Writer NEW YORK (UPI) Oklahoma and Miami, headed for a Jan. 1 clash in the Orange Bowl, retained the top two spots in the college football rankings in voting today by the United Press International Board of Coaches. The Sopners held the No. 1 spot for the 13th time in 14weeks by collecting 743 of a possible 750 points and 44 of 50 first-place voles. Miami was No.

2 for the second week with 701 points and five No. votes. Oklahoma, 11-0, has completed its regular season while the Hurricanes, 10-0, conclude their season Saturday at home against No. 9 South Carolina. If Miami beats the Gamecocks, it will almost certainly stay No.

2 behind Oklahoma, which would make the winner of the Orange Bowl the national champion. Houston Must Forfeit Grid Win Over Owls HOUSTON (UPI) The University of Houston will forfeit its 37-7 football victory over because strong safety Randy Thornton was academically ineligible at the time of the Nov. 14 contest. Houston athletic director Rudy Davalos, who earlier denied published reports that Thornton played while ineligible, said Sunday that at the time of the Temple game, Thornton was taking less than the 12-hour class minimum required by the NCAA and thus was ineligible. Southwest Conference officials also are reviewing Thornton's status for Houston's Nov.

7 (iO-40 win over the University of Texas. If Houston forfeits that game, Texas would share the SWC title with Texas But the Aggies would remain in the Cotton Bowl because they defeated Texas 20-13 Thanksgiving night. University of Houston officials maintain Thornton was eligible for the Texas game. Houston announced Nov. 19 that Thornton would not compete in the final two games of the becuase he was not carrying the minimum number of class hours required.

UH officials last week said an unidentified member or members of the Houston athletic department attempted to add two physical education classes to Thornton's class load after he was dropped from a speech communications class for excessive absences. Houston officials said students can be admitted to classes after the Nov. 3 university add deadline, but not in cases where the intent is to restore academic eligibility. "A complete examination o.f Randy Thornton's class-'records has revealed that in addition to the two courses added on Nov. 12 being late, they were added incorrectly," Davalos said Sunday.

"(He) therefore was ineligible for the University of Houston vs. Temple University game." Davalos said clerical mistakes in computing the course hours led to the University's reversal from last week. Thornton quit the team in early November, citing personal problems and lack of playing time, but returned and regained his starting position prior to Houston's win over Texas. Davalos said the university has verified that Thornton was eligible when he played in all other football games this season. A victory by the Hurricanes over South Carolina would all but guarantee that No.

3 Florida State and No. 4 Syracuse would no longer have shots at the national title. The Orangemen received the other top vote. To gain consideration for the final No. 1 ranking, the Seminoles, whose lone loss this season was by a point to Miami, need to win the Fiesta Bowl against No.

5 Nebraska, and have Miami lose to South Carolina before beating Oklahoma. The Orangemen, who along with Oklahoma and Miami are the nation's only undefeated teams, have to win the Sugar Bowl against Auburn, and have Miami finish with a loss and a win. "What I think we have to do is get to 12-0," Syracuse Coach Dick MacPherson said when asked if he'd be cheering for South Carolina this weekend. "Nothing else matters. If we get to 12-0, we'll take anything we get.

If we don't get to 12-0 we don't deserve anything. It isn't our style to root for somebody. I wouldn't feel comfortable hoping for someone to take care of someone else. "Right now, I'm very proud to be No. 4.

The next logical step is to be 12-0." Following Nebraska in the rankings was Auburn at No. 6, Louisiana State, Michigan State and South Carolina. Those schools stayed in. their positions from a week ago. No.

10 Oklahoma State climbed two spots, No. 11 UCLA dropped a place and No. 12 Texas shot up three notches following its victory over Texas that gave the Aggies a Cotton Bowl berth as Southwest Conference champion. Clemson stayed put at No. 13, No.

14 Georgia jumped three positions, No. 15 Notre Dame sank four places and No. 16 Southern Cal slipped two spots. No. 17 Tennessee dropped a notch, No.

18 Pittsburgh improved one place and No. 19 Penn State moved down a spot. Indiana and Iowa shared No. 20. The Hoosiers were No.

20 last week and Iowa is the lone new team in the ratings. The 1988 national champion will receive a $32,000 nonathletic scholarship from the Gerrits Foundation and UPI. The coaches vote for 15 teams each with the first-place team receiving 15 points, the second 14, etc. Grid Ratings Copyright 1(187 by UPI MOW YOHK (DPI) The United Press Inlernulionul Kourd of Couches' Top 20 college foolbull rulings, with firsl- pllice voles uml record fn parentheses, loliil points on lit points Tor first pluce, 14 for second, and lust week's ranking: 1. Oklahoma ('141 (11-01 743 1 2.

Miami (5) (10-0) 701 2 3. Florida State (10-11 636 3 4. Syracuse 111 111-0) 583 4 5. Nebraska (10-1) 558 5 6. Auburn (9-1-1) 479 6 7.

Louisiana St. (91-1) 415 7 B. Michigan state (821) 344 8 9. South Carolina (8-2) 317 9 10. Oklahoma State (9-2) 224 12 11.

UCLA (9-2) 21610 12. Texas (9-2) 152 15 13. Clemson (9-2) 130 13 14. Georgia (B-3) 100 17 15. Notre Dame (8-3) 7611 Hi.

Southern Cal (83) 7014 17. Tennessee CJ-2-1) 5316 18. Pittsburgh (8-31 3819 19. Penn State (8-3) 37 18 tie-20. Indiana (8-3) 11120 tie-20.

Iowa (9-3) 19 z-unrunked Others receiving votes: Alabama, Arkansas, Brigham Young, Florida, San Jose State, The national chumpion will receive non-uthletic scholarship from the CJerrils Foundulion und United Press Inlernutional. Note: By agreement with the American Foolbull Couches Association, leums on NCAA conference forbidden to compete in bowl ure ineligible for the Top 20 and nulional chumpionship considerutiun by the UPI Kourd of Coaches. Those teams are Mississippi and Texas Christian. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BEAR HUNTER Tyroner Jim Tangeman, 16th poses with a 320-pound black bear he bagged on Janesville Pike early in the final day of the recently-completed three-day Pa. black bear season..