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The Beacon Journal Tuesday, May 2, 1989 BASEBALL STANDINGS BOX SCORES American National American NEW YORK 3, ATLANTA 1 CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ATLANTA Chicago's Reuss stops Milwaukee on 4-hit shutout MILWAUKEE CHICAGO abrhbi at hoi abrhbi 4 13 0 NEW YORK abrhbi Dvkslra cf 4 10 0 HJohnson 36 4 0 I I Hernndz lb 4 0 0 0 Slrawbry rf 4 0 0 0 4 12 0 Guillen ss EWilrm3b Baines rf Gallghr cf Kitiledh Caldern If CMrlnz lb Manrig 2b Karkovic 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 40 10 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 3010 30 10 30 10 3 0 0 0 2000 3 100 2 100 4 12 3 4 120 4 0 10 3 111 3 0 11 Molltof 36 Sheffild st Younl cf Deerrf Br eggs dh Mever lb Surhoff FelderH Ganlnr 2b Totals 4 1 2 0 Estl Pel. GB 110 Streak Baltimore 12 12 .500 5-5 Won 1 New York 12 12 .500 6-4 Won 4 Boston 11 12 .478 Vz 4-6 Won 1 Cleveland 10 13 .435 1Vi 5-5 Won 1 Milwaukee 10 13 .435 1 4-6 Lost 4 Detroit 8 14 .364 3 5-5 Won 1 Toronto 9 16 .360 3 3-7 Lost 3 Weil Pet. GB L10 Streak Texas 17 6 .739 6-4 Lost 1 Oakland 18 8 .692 8-2 Lost 1 Kansas City 16 8 .667 Yi 8-2 Won 3 California 15 10 .600 3 6-4 Won 5 Minnesota 10 13 .435 6 3-7 Won 2 Seattle 11 15 .423 74 5-5 Lost 1 Chicago 9 16 .360 9 3-7 Won 1 MRevnld If Teutel2b GCarter liter ss Ganl 3b LSmilhH Perry lb DaMrph cf Thomas st DJamesrf JDavis Tredwy 2b ZSmith Evans oh Glavine or Boever Totals 4 0 11 4 0 2 1 3 0 10 3 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 110 2 0 0 0 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 I 4 1 3 0 2 0 10 0 0 Gooden McDowell 0 0 0 0 79 10 Totals 33 0 4 0 Associated Presa 000 000 000-0 030 030 00x-4 Milwaukee Chicago ROUNDUP 3131? Totals 001 ON 200-3 000 000 010-1 New York Atlanta E-Younl, EWilliams. DP-Mil. 3.

LOB Mil. 5, Chi.4. 2B- Mever, Surhoff. HR Kiltie (31. S-EWilliams.

MJwaufcee IP ER BB SO 5 5 4 I 110 1 Higuera 0-1 41-3 Knudson 32-3 Chicago Reuss 3-2 2.12. A 7,675. 4 0 0 0 3 Gooden. DP NY 2, All I. LOB NY 4, Atl.

6 2B-HJohnson, McReynolds. SB-McRevnoWt (4), Ganl (3). S-Gooden 2, LSmim. New York IP ER BB SO Gooden 5-0 7 4 112 2 McDowells, 4 2 0 0 0 0 1 Atlanta ZSmimL.M I 7 3 3 0 7 Boever 1 1 0 0 0 1 Gooden faced 3 baiters in 8th. BK Gooden 2.

PB-GCarler. 2:26. AH.854. CINCINNATI 19, MONTREAL 4" BOSTON 13, MINNESOTA a Monday' raaultt Kansas City at New York, rain Chicago 6, Milwaukee 0 Boston 13. Minnesota 6 Cleveland 11, Texa 1 Detroit at Seattle, late Only games scheduled Today's garnet Kansas Cilv (Leibrandt 2-2) at New York (John -3), 7:30 p.m.

California (Finlev 3-2) al Baltimore (Baulisla 2-2), 7:35 P.m. Oakland (Welch 3-2) al Toronto (S'ieO 2-0), 7:35 p.m. Boston (Dooson 2-1) al Minnesota (Toliver t-1), Bfl5 Ml. Milwaukee (Bosio 4-0) al Chicago (King 1-3), 8 30 p.m. Cleveland (Swindell 2-0) at Tens! (Mover 3-0), 8 35 PJH Detroit (Hudson 0-1) al Seattle (Dunne 0-1), 10:05 p.m.

MINNESOTA ibrhbi 5 12 0 4 110 3 0 10 CINCINNATI MONTREAL abrhbi abrhbi BOSTON Bom 3b Kulcher If Barrett 2b Burks cf Greenwl If Romero 3b Rice dh Evans rf Esaskv lb Reedss abrhbi 30 1 5 1000 42 10 5 2 2 0 3 2 2 2 1000 6 1 1 2 5 2 2 2 5 2 2 2 5 2 4 0 4 0 0 0 Gladden If Newmn 2b Puckelt cf Moses cf Larkin lb Gaeitl 3b Laudner Bush rf Harper Dwver dh Raines If Foley 2b 5 110 4 120 5 2 2 3 Galarrg lb Daniels If Collins If Sabo3b Larkin ss LHarrlt ss EDavIs cf 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4444 4 13 1 0 0 0 0 3012 110 1 5 113 2 0 0 1 10 10 4 0 10 4 0 0 0 4 13 1 3 110 411 i Brooks rf 40 10 4 111 Wallach 3b DMarlnz cf 4 1 2 1 Hetkelh 0 0 0 0 Ceronec Totals Gagne ss Totals Sunday's results New York 5, Chicago Minnesota 2, Cleveland 1 Kansas Cilv 2, Milwaukee 0 Texas 2, Boston 1 California Toronto 0, (11) Detroit 7, Oakland 2 Baltimore 4, Seattle 3 Wednesday's games Detroit al Seattle, 4:35 p.m. California al Baltimore, 7 35 pm. Kan. City at Cleveland, 7:35 p.m. Oakland al Toronto, 7:35 m.

Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8 05 P.m. Boston at Chicaso, 8 30 m. New York at Texas, 8:35 pm. oooo 42 13 15 13 Winnghm cf 0 1 0 0 Benzlnger lb 3 1 I I Dibble 0 0 0 0 Youngbld ph 0 1 0 0 Charlton 10 0 0 3 0 11 Hudler 2b Sanlovn Owen ss Perez Boston Minnesota 703 120 000-13 300 001 002- 6 4 0 0 0 2010 McGaffgn 0 0 6 0 Aldrele cf 10 0 0 -Gagne, Wavne. DP-Min.

I. LOB-Bos. 14, Min. 7. 28 Rice, Boggs, Reed, Esasky, Puckelt.

3B Evans. HR Larkin (1), Dwver (1). SB-Greenwell (4), Barrett National 5 2 3 5 4353 4 I 10 2010 1001 2 2 2 0 44 1921 17 ONeill rf Reedc Oester 2b Mahler Griffey ph Trillo lb Totals Should fans boo or not? Continued from page Dl now when they have been given more from this team than they -have ever had before? Add to the fact that Daugherty is a good person, a caring person "with a solid work ethic and one who gets tremendous respect from his teammates and from others around the NBA, and it makes you wonder. Just as It made you wonder a few years ago when a 290-pound backup center named Melvin was cheered because he was fat, because he didn't care and because he let his team down because he wouldn't get in shape, f' If fans were to boo anyone, it should have been Turpin, or a player who won't even 90 feet to first base when he hits a fly ball or some guy who gets busted buying cocaine. Yet when New York Mets pitcher Dwlght Gooden got out of jehabilitation, he received a standing ovation from the Shea Stadium faithful.

Anyone who would applaud a Turpin or a Gooden, but boo a Daugherty needs to spend some time in a rubber room or at least take a good, long look in the mir-Tor and ask, "Where are my values?" Part of it is that most of the people booing probably haven't suffered with the Cavs. They are new to the team and the NBA. To them, the attraction isn't basketball, it's winning. Suddenly, the Coliseum has become chic. There also is the "other guy syndrome." Fans usually want the backup quarterback to play or they want the backup center or the second-string catcher.

The other guy has to be better than the starter. Well, most guys start because they are better and they give their team the best chance of winning. If the Cavaliers are to go anywhere in the playoffs, it will be because Daugherty returns to his 9-rebound form and because Tree Rollins continues to do his wonderful Nate Thurmond imitation as the backup center. Rollins alone can't do it and Rollins is the first to tell you that. It should be understood that the booing is not the reason Daugherty has bombed in the playoffs.

That is Daugherty's fault and he needs to dig deep and show some of the character for which he is known. But fans can make this situation better or worse and those who revel in Brad Bashing have done little to help. (2), Burks (4), SF Boggs, Gaem, Moses. Boston IP ER BB SO Toteh 34 411 4 7 4 4 1 2 7 2 0 2 4 2 2 Cincinnati Montreal 000 300 444-19 300 030 000- 4 Bovd 2-1 Smilhson Minnesota AAndeson 4-2 Berenguer Cook 1-347711 22-3 5 3 3 2 1 1 2-3 2 3 3 7 2 4 1-3 2 0 0 1 2 Jerry Reuss pitched like he did when he was a lot younger. "It reminded me of my best years In the early '80s.

I was very consistent. I concentrated on keeping the ball down," he said Monday night after he pitched a 4-hitter for his 39th career shutout, leading the White Sox past the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 in Chicago. The Brewers, scoreless in 26 consecutive innings and losers of four in a row, hit 18 groundouts, including nine to shortstop Ozzie Guillen. "We had timely hitting, excellent defense and the pitcher threw strikes," the 39-year-old Reuss said. "You can't lose games with a combination like that." Reuss (3-2) struck out three and walked none.

It was his first shutout since June 21, 1987, against Kansas City when he was with California. "We haven't scored in 25 innings," Milwaukee manager Tom Treblehorn said. "We have to string some hits together. It's a combination of good pitchers and us not hitting well." Teddy Higuera made his first start of the season for Milwaukee. Higuera, 16-9 last year, had surgery on Jan.

20 for a herniated disc. He made 77 pitches, gave up five runs and seven hits, walked four and struck out one. "Location was his problem," Treblehorn said. "It's a good positive thing to have him back. We wish we could have scored some runs for him." Chicago, which snapped a 3-game losing streak, scored three runs in the second.

Dave Gallagher walked and Ivan Calderon singled one out later. With two outs, Fred Manrique hit a run-scoring single and Calderon scored when center fielder Robin Yount threw the ball away attempting to throw him out at third. Ron Kar-kovice followed with an RBI sin- Wavne East Pet. GB L10 Streak St. Louis 13 9 .591 8-2 Won 5 New York 12 10 .545 1 8-2 Lost 1 Montreal 13 11 .542 1 5-5 Won 3 Chicago 12 11 .522 1 4-6 Won 1 Philadelphia 11 12 .478 2Vz 4-6 Lost 1 Pittsburgh 10 14 .417 4 4-6 Won 1 Wee! Pet.

GB L10 Streak Cincinnati 14 9 .609 5-5 Won 2 San Diego 14 12 .538 1Vz 6-4 Lost 1 San Fran. 12 12 .500 2 3-7 Lost 1 Los Angeles 11 13 .458 3 5-5 Lost 4 Houston 11 14 .440 34 6-4 Won 1 Atlanta 10 16 .385 5 2-8 Lost 6 gle. Ozzie Guillen singled in the fifth and Higuera walked Harold Baines, the last batter he faced. Mark Knudson relieved and Ron Kittle hit his third homer of the season. Kittle said his theory was "keep plugging away and good things will happen." "It's tough to get into an offensive groove In weather like this," Kittle said of the 40-degree temperatures.

"All you can do Is try to get comfortable and keep plugging away." In other games: Red Sox 13, Twine 6 Wade Boggs drove In live runs, Including two during a 7-run first Inning to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. Boggs, who entered the game with just seven hits In his last 41 at-bats, had just one hit, but drove In runs on a sacrifice fly, a groundout, and a bases-loaded walk In addition to his 2-run first-Inning double. Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd (2-1) allowed four runs over seven Innings to get the victory, his sixth in a row against Minnesota. He gave up four runs, seven hits, struck out two and walked one. Mete 3, Brave 1 Dwight Gooden allowed six hits in 7-plus innings to improve to 5-0 as the New York Mets beat Atlanta, sending the Braves to their seventh consecutive loss.

Gooden struck out two and walked two as he Improved his lifetime record to 96-35, a .733 winning percentage. Gooden slightly turned his left ankle In the seventh inning while trying to Held a slow roller, causing a slight delay while he had It taped In the dugout. It was the seventh victory in eight games for the Mets, who had a 6-game winning streak snapped at Houston on Sunday. Rede 19, Expo 6 Paul O'Neill drove in five runs, and Jeff Reed had five hits as the visiting Cincinnati Reds routed Montreal, the most runs ever scored against the Expos. The Reds had 21 hits, the most since they had 20 in 12-10 victory against the New York Mets on May 6, 1980.

It was the most runs for the Reds since Sept. 15, 1987, when Cincinnati beat Atlanta 21-6. The 19 runs given up by Montreal topped the previous club record, set In a 17-5 loss to Houston Aug. 17, 1972. Second baseman Tom Foley was Montreal's fourth pitcher.

He allowed a 2-run homer to Reed in the eighth inning and then got Ron Oester to ground out to end the inning. HBP-Gegne by Smilhson. Brooks, Mahler. DP Mon. 1.

LOB-Cin. 7, Mon. 4. 2B-Ralnes, Reed, DaMarlinez, Oester, Sabo, ONeill. HR Galarraga (4), ONeill (4), Reed (2).

SB-Brooks (2), Sabo (4), Galarraga (4), Wallach (2), DaM-artinez (4). S-Perez. SF Davis 2. TRIBE DATA IP ER BB SO 6 11 4 5 I 5 1 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 3 Cincinnati Mahier 3-3 Dibble Charlton Montreal Perez 0-3 McGaffigan Heskeln CLEVELAND II, TEXAS I 41-3 10 7 7 1 4 1 4 2 2 0 0 11-3 4 9 9 5 2 1-311100 CLEVELAND abrhbi Foley McDowell It 4 2 12 4 12 4 HBP-Folev by Mahler. WP-Perez, Heskelh.

BK-Heskelh. TEXAS abrhbi Esovcf 40 10 Fletcher js 3 0 0 0 Palmeiro lb 4 0 0 0 Sierra rf 4 0 10 Franco 2b 2 0 2 0 Incaviglia 3 0 0 0 Petralli 4 0 0 0 Buechete 3b 3 1 I 0 Leach oh 10 0 0 Stone dh 4 0 11 Totals 32 1 i 1 Browne 2b Carter cf POBrien lb Snvder ri DCIark dh Medina dh Jacoby 3b Allanson MINORS 30 12 3 0 0 0 3 111 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 2 3 1 5 110 3 4 2 0 Monday'! results Houston at Philadelphia, tain Cincinnati 19, Montreal 6 New York 3, Atlanta 1 Pittsburgh at Los Angeles, late St. Louis at San Diego, late Chicago at San Francisco, late Today's games Cincinnati (Armstrong 0-0) al Montreal (Johnson 0-3), 7:35 p.m. Houston iRhoden 0-2) al Philadelphia (Youmans 1-2), 7:35 p.m. New York (Oieda 0-3) al Atlanta (P Smith 0-3), 7 40 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Heaton 0-21 al Los Angetes (Hershiser 3-2), 10:05 p.m. St. Louis (Terry 3-1) al San Diego (Whitson 3-2), 10:05 P.m. Chicago (Maddux 1-3) al San Francisco (Garrells 2-1), 1035 pjti. Class AAA Fermin ss Totals 34 11 II 10 Cleveland Texas 012 010 232-11 000 010 000- 1 E-Palmelro.

DP Cle. Tex. I. LOB Cle. 10, Tex.

8 2B-Carter, Browne. 3B Jacoby, Stone. SB-OMcOowell (3), Esov (14). S-Browne. SF-Carler, Browne.

Sunday's results Montreal 9, Atlanta 6 Cincinnati 5, Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 11, San Fran. I Louis 4, Los Angeles 3 Chicago 7, San Diego 3 Houston 7, New York 6 Wednesday's games Houston al Montreal, 705 pm. Cincinnati at New York, 7:35 pm. Philadelphia al AHanta, 7 40 pm. St.

Louis at Los 10 05 m. Chicago at San Diego, 1005 0 m. PiltsOurgh al San 10:35 m. IP ER BB SO 51-3 4 1 1 4 2 0 0 32-3 2 0 0 Cleveland Yell 2-2 Atherton 2 Texas BWifl f. 3-1 Rogers DHalt BWitt faced 2 batters In 7th.

WP-fiog- NOTEBOOK TRIPLE A ALLIANCE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Eastern Division Pet. GB Indianapolis (Expi) 14 6 .727 Buffalo Pirate) 13 9 .591 3 Nashville (Reds) 12 10 Mi 4 Louisville (Cards) 10 14 .417 7 Western Dtvltion Okie City (Rangrs) 12 13 .480 Omaha (Royals) 11 12 .478 Denver (Brewers) 9 14 J9I 2 Iowa (Cubs) 9 14 J91 2 INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE Eastern Division Pet. CB Syracuse (Blue Jvs) 17 5 .773 Rochester (Orioles) 14 I .434 3 Scrantn-WB (Phils) 5 15 ,250 11 Pawluckel (Red Sx) 4 IS .211 1M Western Division Tidewater (Mets) 15 6 .714 Richmond (Braves) 13 8 419 2 Columbus (Yankes) 11 II J00 4'4 Toledo (Tigers) 5 14 .238 10 PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Northern Division Pet GB Vancouver (Chi Sox) 14 7 .467 Tecoma (Athletics) 14 9 .609 1 Portland (Twins) 10 13 .435 5 Edmonton (Angels) 9 13 .409 S'i Calgary (Mariners) 6 17 .261 9 Southern Division Albuauerou IDdgrs) 16 7 .696 Colo. Springs (Mdns) 12 7 432 2 Las Vegas (Padres) 12 II .572 4 Phoenix (Giants) II 13 .458 5'i Tucson (Astros) I IS I Class AA SOUTHERN LEAGUE Eastern Division Tribe's O'Brien is just visiting now By Sheldon Ocker Beacon Journal staff writer AUTO RACING GB 2Vi 5V ROSE UPDATE Pete Roae says there are no plans lor him to meet with Commissioner A. Bartlett Glamattl when the Reds go to New York lor a 2-game series with the Mets Wednesday.

"I would think that's the furthest thing from the truth," Rose said. "I've been given no indication it's going to happen. Based on what I've been told, I know a couple of people who are going to be interviewed by the commissioner's people Thursday. If they're being interviewed, I don't know why I would be In the commissioner's office." Rose, stricken by the flu, remained at his hotel room Monday night when the Reds played the Expos In Montreal. He was examined by Dr.

Robert Broderlck, the Expos team physician, who determined that he had chest congestion and a high fever. He recommended rest tor Rose, who turned the team over to coach Tommy Helme. AL HONORS GRIFFEY Rookie Ken Griffey Jr. of the Mariners has been named American League player of the week after hitting .600 for the period ending April 30. Griffey, 19, was a unanimous choice for the award after hitting sately in all six games.

He tied a club record with eight consecutive hits and another club mark with 1 1 hits in four games. NL HONORS RAINES Tim Ralnee of the Expos has been named National League player of the week. Raines drove in 10 runs and scored six during the week. He hit .438 in Montreal's five games. TRANSACTIONS The Brewers activated pitcher Teddy Hlguera from the 15-day disabled list and sent pitcher Ray Krawczyk to Triple-A Denver.

Higuera had been sidelined since the start of the season while recovering from back surgery. The Angels recalled right-handed pitcher Rich Monteleone from Trlple-A Edmonton and demoted second baseman Mark McLemore. Pitcher Jeff Parrett of the Phillies was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a broken right hand. Parrett, whose placement was backdated to Saturday, will be eligible again May 14. Compiled from wire report! member." O'Brien left tickets for almost 30 friends and paid for all of them.

"I just didn't want to hound people for tickets," he said. "It was easier just to buy them." It was refreshing to hear O'Brien say he was not treating Monday's night's encounter with the Rangers as just another game. "Absolutely not," O'Brien said. "I want to have some good games here. That's part of the whole deal of coming back." Pet Orlando (Twins) 16 7 .696 Jacksonville (Exps) 14 10 .583 Greenville (Braves) 12 12 .500 Charlotte (Cubs) 11 12 .478 Columbus (Astros) 11 13 .458 Western Division Brmnghm (Wht Sx) 18 6 .750 Hunlsvllle (Alhltcs) 12 12 .500 Memphis (Royals) 9 14 J91 Knoxville (Blu Jvt) 9 IS J7S Chattanooga (Reds) 4 17 J6I TEXAS LEAGUE Eastern Division Pet 9 1IV GB ers 2.

PB-PetralH. 3:14. A 30,192. Scoring INDIANS SECOND Witt pitching. O'Brien popped out, Snvder singled.

Clark slrucli out. Jacoby tripled 10 score Snyder. Allanson struck out. Cleveland 1, Texas 0. INDIANS THIRD Fermin walked.

McDowell reached on an error by Palmeiro at first, Fermin moving 10 third. Browne grounded out lo score Fermin, McDowell taking second McDowell stole third. Carter doubled lo score McDowell. O'Brien grounded out, Carter taking third. Snyder flied out Cleveland 3, Texas 0.

INDIANS FIFTH Fermin tingled. McDowell walked. Browne sacrificed Fermin lo third, McDowell to second. Carter's sacrifice fry scored Fermin, McDowell taking third. O'Brien walked.

Snyder popped out. Cleveland 4, Texas 0. RANGERS FIFTH Yett pitching. Petralli Hied out. Buechele singled and scored on Stone's triple.

Espy flied out. Fletcher grounded out. Cleveland 4, Texas INDIANS SEVENTH Fermin tingled. McDowell walked. Rogers relieved Wilt.

Fermin look third, McDowell took second on a passed ball. Browne's sacrifict fry scored Fermin, McDowell taking third. Carter was walked Intentionally. O'Brien slruck out. McDowell scored on a wild pitch, Carter taking second.

Snyder walked. Medina baited for Clark and slruck out Cleveland 4, Texas 1. INDIANS EIGHTH Jacoby tingled and slopped at second on Allanson't infield hit. Fermin grounded out. Jacobv look third, Allanson took second on a wild Pitch.

McDowell grounded out, Jacoby scoring, Allanson taking third. Browne doubled to score Allanson. Carter was intentionally walked. O'Brien walked to load the bases. Snyder walked lo score Browne.

Medina slruck out Cleveland Texas 1. INDIANS NINTH Hall pitching. Jacoby walked. Allanson filed out. Fermin walked.

McDowell singled to score Jacoby, Fermin moving lo third Browne beat oui an infield hit lo score Fermin, McDowell taking second. Carter filed out end McDowell was called out for leaving second base loo soon. Cleveland It, Texas I. Comparison (Through 23 games) RECORD '89 Overall 10 13 '89 Home 3 7 '89 Road 7 6 '88 Overall 16 7 '88 Home 9 6 '88 Road 7 2 HOME ATTENDANCE '89 through 10 dates 134,107 '89 average 13,411 '88 through 10 dates 131,006 '68 average 13,101 8CHEDULE Next home game Wednesday vs. Kansas City Royals, 7:35 p.m.

Tulsa Rangen) 14 I Ml Jackson (Mels) II 13 .458 Shreveoorl (Giants) II 13 .458 Arkansas (Cards) 10 14 .417 i 4 Western Division Midland (Angels) 14 7 .696 El Paso (Brewers) 11 12 .478 Wichita (Padres) II 12 .478 San Anloni (Ddgrs) 14 J33 Class A Arlington, Texas The first thing Pete O'Brien noticed was the mileage. "I didn't realize it was such a long walk," said the Indians first baseman, referring to the distance between the visitors clubhouse and the visitors dugout at Arlington Stadium. O'Brien had only set foot in the enemy locker room once before Monday. "I went looking for Walt Terrell," O'Brien said. "It was when he was with the Tigers, at least a couple of few years ago.

So this definitely is different for me." Until the winter meetings In December, O'Brien was a genuine Rangers hero, a rare breed In North Texas. But O'Brien landed in Cleveland when he was dealt away for Julio Franco, Oddibe McDowell and Jerry Browne. Now, O'Brien was coming home for the first time. He and his family own a house here, but they couldn't stay the night there because another family is house-sitting. Instead, the O'Briens stayed in Cleveland's headquarters hotel, just like other out-of-town players.

"But we did visit the house today," O'Brien said. "I wanted to see if my oldest daughter remembered her room. She's only 19 months old, but she did re CALIFORNIA LEAGUE Northern Division GB 4 PCt 13 9 .591 13 9 .591 9 14 .391 7 IS .318 6 17 San Jose (Giants) Stockton (Brwrs) Salinas (Co-op) Reno (Co-op) Modesto (Athletics) LEADERS NOTEBOOK The photographers from GO never seem to be around when you need them. Monday night's umpiring crew made Its entrance wearing blue Texas Rangers T-shirts, Rangers caps and khaki trousers. First-base umpire Tim Welke and third-base ump John Shulock also added another fashion touch with their blue-and-whlte sneakers.

The umps' unllorms didn't arrive from Seattle until alter the game began. During the action they slipped Into regulation nylon wlndbreakers and caps. The Rangers posted the best April record In their history (17-5) and set a club attendance mark lor the month, 330,740 for 1 1 dates. Cory 8nydf broke an 0-for-16 skid with an single In the first Inning. The Indians will play an exhibition game Monday against their Dou-ble-A affiliate at Canton then fly to Kansas City after the contest.

Sunday farm report: Colorado Springs and Vancouver were snowed out of their scheduled game. Klnston beat Frederick 6-1 In the completion of a suspended game, Rudy Seanex (5 IP, 1 R) getting the win and Tony Scaglkm the save. Alex Ferran was 3-for-4 with two RBI. The regularly scheduled game was rained out. Racing star doesn't like his image Continued from page Dl finishes last season in Roger Penske's PC17Chevrolet, placed third in the season-opening race at Phoenix In the new-and-im-proved Penske PC18 behind teammate Rick Mears and runner-up Al Unser Jr.

Despite a relatively good showing, Sullivan experienced a rough ride. Sullivan was having handling problems. When Mears made his final pit stop on lap 157, Sullivan moved to the lead and remained there until Mears was able to chase him down on lap 184. Mears led the rest of the way. Sullivan had to pit once more for fuel and Mears wound up beating Unser to the finish line by one lap.

"We probably played it way too conservatively on the last lap when we stopped for fuel," Sullivan said. "The car ran well, except when we had a light fuel load. When it was light, I got caught up in the traffic." If Sullivan is to repeat as points champion, he must fend off Mears, Unser Mario Andretti and Medina native Bobby Rahal, who won back-to-back CART PPG titles in 1986-87. Nearly every racing team has redesigned or modified their engines In hopes of challenging Penke's PC18 Cherolet. "The way the CART championship is set up, you have to run well everywhere," Sullivan said.

"You need to get points everywhere. You've got to do well on the short ovals (Detroit, Toronto) as well as the super speedways (Indianapolis, Pocono). "All of us felt we had something to prove after not winning a pole or a race in 1987. Now, we feel we have something to prove by repeating as champion. We need to keep motivated and in-tensed.

No matter what, you always feel you can do better." No one did it better last year than Louisville's favorite playboy, Danny Sullivan. EASTERN LEAGUE Indians experience no trouble in Texas Standings Pet GB Southern Division Riverside (Padres) 16 7 .696 Bakersfleld (Ddgrs) 15 9 .625 I1 Pirn Sorngs (Angls) 13 9 .591 Vlsalla (Twins) II 11 .500 4' San Brnrdn (Mrnrs) 10 13 .435 4 CAROLINA LEAGUE Northern Division Pet GB Frederick (Orioles) 10 10 .500 Lynchburg (Rd Sx) 10 10 .500 Pr. William (Ynks) 9 12 .429 Salem (Pirates) 6 14 J00 4 Southern Drvttlen Durham (Braves) 17 4 .810 Winslon-Salm (CDs) 13 8 .619 4 Klnston (Indians) 10 10 4'1 Peninsula (Co-op) 7 14 .333 10 FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE Western Division Pet GB Sarasota (White Sx) IS I .452 Clearwater (Phlllls) 13 11 .542 SI. Pete (Cardinals) 11 13 .458 41 Charlotte (Rangers) 10 12 .455 Dunedln (Blue Jvs) 9 12 429 Central Division Baseball CtvlRytsI 17 7 .798 Lakeland (Tigers) 13 10 .545 Osceola (Astros) 12 II .522 4vj Winter Hvn (Rd Sx) 3 20 .130 13 i Eastern Dtvltion SI. Lucie (Mels) 14 8 .614 Fort Ladrdl (Ynks) 13 10 .565 Ivt PtmBch(EiPt) 11 9 .550 2 Vero Beach (Ddgrs) 9 11 .450 4 Miami (Indient) 8 14 J33 1 MIDWEST LEAGUE Northern Dtvltion Pet, GB South Bnd (Wht Sx) 14 4 .778 Kenosha (Twins) II 9 .550 4 Rockford (Expos) 11 10 .524 41 Appielon (Royals) 10 10 .500 Wausau (Mariners) 8 8 .500 5 Madison (Athletict) 9 11 .450 4 Betoil (Brewers) 6 13 14 Ivi Southern Division Peoria (Cubs) 16 6 .750 Springfield (Cards) IS 8 452 2' Cedar Rapids (Rds) 11 8 .579 Burllnglon (Braves) 10 II .476 Clinton (Giants) 8 IS .348 Waterloo (Co-op) 7 14 .333 9 Quad City (Angers) 5 16 .238 Wt SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE Northern Division Pel, GB Gaslonla (Rangers) 17 7 .708 Greensboro (Reds) 14 10 .583 3 Spartanbrg (Phils) 17 13 .480 J1 Favelteville (Tigrs) II 14 .440 Ashevllle (Astros) 9 14 .391 7'1 Charlestn.WV (Cbs) 9 14 .391 hi Southern Division Augusta (Pirates) 17 0 .680 Savannah (Cardnls) 12 12 .500 4'i Charlesln.SC (Pdrs) 12 13 .480 Columbia (Mels) 12 13 .480 Sumter (Braves) 12 13 .480 5 Myrtle Beach (Jvs) 9 15 3JS 7'4 American (Through Sunday) BATTING P.

O'Brien, .400 Gruber, .375 A. Davis, Sea 357 E. Williams, Chi 338 Puckett, Min 337 RUNS McGriff, Tor 21 B. Jackson, KC 20 Palmeiro, Tex. 19 BAnderson, Bal 18 Espy, Tex 18 Leonard, Sea.

18 P. O'Brien, II RBI Franco, Tex 23 B. Jackson, KC 20 Leonard, 19 Sierra, 19 Gaetli, II HITS P. CBrten, CJe 32 A. Davis, Sea 30 D.

While, Cal 29 Reynolds, Sea 29 DOUBLES B. Anderson, 9 Barrett, Bos 9 Puckelt, Min 9 TRIPLES P. Bradley, Bal 4 Reynolds, Sea 4 D. While, Cal 3 Slaughl, NY 3 Younl, Mil 3 HOME RUNS B. Jackson, KC 8 Leonard, Sea 7 McGriff, Tor 7 STOLEN BASES Henderson, NY 14 Espy, Tex.

13 D. White, Cal II B. Jackson, KC 9 PITCHING Wilt, Tex 3-0, 1.000, 4.50 Ballard, Bal 5-0, 1 000, 1.46 Bannisler, KC 3-0, 1 000, 4.67 Bosio, Mil 4-0, 1 000, 1.37 Mover, Tex 3-0, 1.000, 2.28 Stewart, Oak 5-0, 1 000, 2.79 T. Gordon, KC 4-0, 1.000, 2.66 STRIKEOUTS Ryan, Tex 49 Clemens, Bos 40 Langslon, 39 Swindcl, Cle 29 SAVES Eckersley, I Hernandez, Del 6 D. Jones, Cle 5 Farr, KC 5 Russell, Tex 5.

National (Through Sunday) BATTING -Haves, Phil 382 WCIark, SF 375 Herr, Phil J55 Butler, SF J44 Coleman, St .333 M. Thompson, St J33 RUNS Coleman, 22 Haves, Phil 20 W. Clark, SF 20 G. Davis, Hou 18 L. Smith, 17 R.

Thompson, SF 17 RBI Mitchell, SF 25 Haves, Phil 22 Guerrero, SIL 19 HITS Herr, Phil 33 T. Gwvnn, SD 33 W. Clark, SF 33 Butler, SF 32 DOUBLES Bonds, II Mitchell, SF II Doran, Hou 9 Sabo, Cin TRIPLES Raines, Mnn 4 Coleman, Sl.L 3 HOME RUNS G. Davis, Hou 7 Hayes, Phil. 7 E.

Davis, Cin Mitchell, SF 6 Daulion, Phil 5 Schmidt, Phil Strawberry, NY 5 STOLEN BASES Coleman, Sl.l 12 Nixon, Mon 10 Young, Hou. 9 L. Smith, All I T. Gwynn, SD I PITCHING Dibble, Cin 3-0, 1.000, 3.45 Fernandez, NY 3-0, 1.000, 2.19 Glavine, All 3-0, 1.000, 2.37 Gooden, NY 4-0, 1.000, 2.41 Hesketh.Mon STRIKEOUTS Scott, Hou 31 Sutcliffe, Chi 34 Gooden, NY 33 Hurst, SD 31 P. Smith, All 31 SAVES Ma.

Davis, SO II Franco, Cin I Ml. Williams, Chi. 7 Burke, Mnn, ull 6 Myers, NY 5. Albany (Yankees) 13 4 .745 -London (Tigers) II 7 .611 2' New Britain (Rd Sx) 10 10 .500 4'4 Reading (Philliet) 10 10 .500 i'l Canton-Akron (Indns) 10 .474 Hagerslown (Orlols) 12 .429 4 Harrlsburg (Plrats) 7 11 .389 to Williamsprt (Mrnrs) 7 12 J66 7 Monday's results Albany it Witllamsport, pod rain Canton-Akron at New Britain, ppd, rain Reading at Harrlsburg, rain London al Hagerslown, rain Today's garnet Albany al WiHIamsoorl Canton-Akron at New Britain Reading al Harrlsburg London al Hagerslown Wednesday's games Albany al Willlamsporl Canton-Akron at New Britain Reading al Harrlsburg, 2 London at Hagerslown Atherton aborted the Texas rally by retiring Pete Incaviglia on an Infield pop and Petralli on a weak fly to left. He went on to pitch 3 innings and give up two hits to record his second save of the season.

"That's three times in a row Atherton has done a hell of a job," Edwards said. Bobby Witt (3-1) was charged with his first loss of the season. He gave up six runs, but two of them were unearned. Cleveland's only snafu belonged to McDowell, who was called out for leaving second base too early following Carter's fly ball out in the ninth. Amazingly, McDowell has been caught twice this season for the same offense.

Continued from page Dl same Rangers six days ago, when he was out of the game before it was two innings old, Yett was magnificent. He limited Texas to four hits and a run in 5 innings. The reason Yett couldn't hang around longer is that he walked four. "Richie struggled," Edwards said. "He was all over the strike zone.

But he battled. He's not afraid of anybody." When Yett permitted a 1-out single and a walk in the sixth, Keith Atherton was summoned. At that time, the Rangers trailed only 4-1, so Atherton was not being asked to perform a mop-up role. CALENDAR May 15 Clubs may re-sign players whom they released following the end of the 1988 season. June 5-7 Amateur draft, New York.

June 15 League meetings, Kansas City, Mo. July II All-Star Game, Anaheim, 1:35 P.m. July 23 Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies, Coooerslown, N.Y, Mi4IMIUth.aMI.