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The Beacon Journal 5 Tuesday, August 7, 1990 Politics, economics putting Goodwill Games in jeopardy GOODWILL GAMES By Phil Hersh Chicago Tribune Seattle Are the Goodwill Games an International sporting event whose time has come and gone? The answer is probably yes, unless Goodwill Games founder Ted Turner moves the next edition from their planned 1994 sites in Leningrad and Moscow to the Middle East. The dramatic changes in the world's political climate since Turner persuaded Soviet officials to cooperate on the first Goodwill Games in 1986 have reduced the need to use sports as a medium for superpower detente. These second Goodwill Games badly lacked the competitive tension that has always been provided by the U.S.-Soviet rivalry. To attract more attention and serve his lofty peacemaking purposes, Turner needed to have North Korea against South Korea, Israel against Syria, Rus-: sia against Lithuania, and Iraq against everyone. HI will was, ironically, an important missing ingredient from the 1990 Good-will Games, which ended Sunday.

rhetoric barely caused a ripple of reaction or animosity. Despite Turner Broadcasting System's best attempts to mix Cold War competitive antagonism in a warm and fuzzy atmosphere, the Goodwill Games proved more festive than competitive. In major sports like track and basketball, Turner did not achieve its goal of "Uniting the World's Best." In only 13 of 42 track-and-field events were the performances of 1986 bettered. The competition in many sports was well below the levels of Moscow in 1986. Six world records were set in Moscow, just two in Seattle.

The ambiance during the 17-day event was much closer to the low-pressure feeling of the domestic U.S. Olympic Festival than the electricity of major international events. And the U.S. Olympic Committee is considering inviting foreign athletes to enliven its future sports festivals, which would water down the impact of the Goodwill Games even more. A decision on the Goodwill Games' future will be made by the TBS board of directors by October, according to Paul Beckham, president of Goodwill Games a subsidiary of TBS.

Twelve members of the 15-person board must approve continuing through 1994. TBS reported losses of $26 million on the 1986 Goodwill Games, and 1990 losses have been estimated between $26 million and $40 million. Some board members may decide it would be better to have profitable movies fill the 86 hours of programming provided by the Goodwill Games. "The intangible value is far and beyond the revenues from movies," Beckham said. "For years, Ted has been able to see value in things others saw no value in." The prime example is Cable News Network, a big loser for six years after Turner started it, now a cash cow for the entire TBS operation.

"I think the Games have performed extremely well," Turner said at a weekend press conference. "Yes, we did lose some money, but in my opinion, it is a reasonable down payment toward an event which will grow in stature and at some point in the future will break even. "Our ratings did not meet our estimates, but neither did the ratings of the most recent winter and summer Olym pics meet the estimates of ABC and NBC." Over the first 14 days, the Goodwill Games ratings have averaged 2.5 overall and 2.7 (prime time), or between 1.18 million and 1.27 million TV households. Those are below the 5 ratings promised advertisers, which will lead Turner to give rebates, discounts or "make-good" commercials. Despite these problems, Turner officials say that interest in hosting the 1998 Goodwill Games has been shown by Indianapolis, Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham, N.C., Knoxville, Toronto, Montreal and two cities in China.

Officials of the Soviet State Committee for Physical Culture and Sport (Cos-komsport) say they would try to find alternate sponsors for the 1994 Goodwill Games if Turner withdraws its support. But the International Olympic Committee already is pressuring its members, particularly the United States, to lessen involvement with the Goodwill Games. The IOC sees the Goodwill Games as competition for sponsorship dollars, especially in 1994, when there will also be the first Winter Olympics of the new "between-year" cycle. i Ted Turner The defection of Soviet hockey player Sergei Federov, the mugging of an East German boxer by local street toughs, and the Cubans' "socialism or death" Perkins happy to be a Laker AA Tribe's victory boosts confidence Associated Press Inglewood, Calif. Sam Perkins and the Los Angeles Lakers both find themselves at a crossroads this year, and each feels comfortable they can do the other some good.

"It just came down to what I wanted, and I wanted to go where I'm best suited," Perkins said Monday after signing a contract with the Lakers. No terms were announced, but it's believed Perkins will earn as much as $3 million per year. The Lakers said the contract was a multi-year deal, but didn't say for how many years. Perkins, 29, played six seasons for the Dallas Mavericks after they made him the fourth overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft. A 6-foot-9, 257-pounder, Perkins averaged 15.9 points and 7.5 rebounds while playing in 76 games for the Mavericks last season.

In six NBA seasons, Perkins has averaged 14.4 points and 8.0 rebounds, and made 47.7 percent of his field-goal attempts and 81.4 percent of his free throws. Perkins was a teammate of starting Lakers forward James Worthy at North Carolina, and a co-captain of the gold medal-winning 1984 U.S. Olympic team. "This is probably my last contract, in a sense," Perkins said. "So I thought I would get the most out of basketball by being with an organization that has a winning tradition and on a level where they can be competitive.

"I didn't want to start all over with another team that was building for another four or five years, because I'll be old and gray by then in the NBA sense." Sam Perkins HORSE RACING Cavs are denying yet another rumor MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES "Pitching is our strength. If it holds up, we'll be OK, especially playing at home." As to who might step fa, for Lewis, Bolek has been encouraged by the play of center fielder Bernie Tatis and first baseman Darren Epley. Tatis, pronounced Ta-tees, has been a blaze since coming to the Tribe from the Texas Rangers' organization in June. I In only 41 games, the leadoff man is batting .299 with four homers, three triples, six doubles, 23 runs batted in and has stolen 18 bases. Epley, meanwhile, had hit safely in 12 games with three doubles until going 0-for-3 Monday.

The Tribe, however, had to scratch for everything to nudge Albany-Colonie, despite Nagys fine effort. The Yankees led 1-0 thr ough four innings, scoring an unearned run in the second on wild pitch and fielder's choice, Canton-Akron evened itffiHhe fifth on. Jim CJrajtjnd Lindsay Foster and an error' on Tatis' hard-smash which second baseman Pat Kelly couldn'r ham die; -iobm zblcrt And they won it in the sixth on singles by Al Liebert and Laverne Jackson, a walk which loaded the bases, and another walk to Orsag which plated the deciding run! Nagy struck out three and walked only one. He had lost two straight on the road following his return from a brief stint in the majors with the parent club, Continued from page Bl the regular season title might be another thing." Bolek agrees. He also likes the way the schedule stacks up but is worried because the Tribe went 4-8 on it's recent 11-day road trip.

That blew a 3-game league lead it had built in its last stand at friendly Munson. "In 10 of those 12 road we held leads into the sixth inning but we couldn't protect 'em," said Bolek. The manager also is concerned how the club will react after shortstop Mark Lewis' promotion to Class AAA Colorado Springs. Lewis was leading the Indians in batting home runs (10) and runs batted in (62) when moved up Aug. 1.

The Indians are 2-4 since his departure. "It's a tough situation for us but it's our primary job to develop players. I'm happy for Mark," said Bolek "He'd raised his play to the heights that he deserved the promotion. "Some of the other guys are going to have to step up and be counted now," said Bolek. "We've had a lot of roster changes lately but, fortunately, the personality of the team hasn't changed.

"Really," he said, "this hasn't been the type of team that has relied on one player." Leg injury ends season TODAY Post time 7 pm Too Many Steps 121 Psvcking 121 1st 2,000, mdn 3-445Y0, SVrf. King's Jest 115 Roval Matsadoon 115 Total Sham 121 Wads Of Worth 121 Hake's Sake 118 Axe To Grind 110 Tire Busier 121 Hark A Hawk 115 Impressive Mount 115 Prince Who 115 Arts Fellow 115 6th 2,100, 3YO up, 5f. Laddie Bee 121 Extended Speed 115 Native Tutasi 115 Pleasant House 115 Nalivr Contingent 121 International Week 116 Mast The Game 115 Legendary Bob 115 Poppa Bill 115 Monkey Business 118 Rent Receipt 115 mdn 3-4-5YO, ImlWvds. Ridgeway Boy 115 Olympic Tan 115 Hart Win 115 D.J. Livi 115 3YO up, U.

Like A Oiplomt 121 Maz's Homer 115 Sherrill 115 Maravan 115 Roidelaire 114 R. Ricci 121 Sleppin Stephen 115 Diplomalc Bonnie 115 Bamboo Bee 121 Indiscretions 121 Ohwhatfailh 121 Arebel Buck 109 Estrella Pass 115 Secret Doctor 115 Rock A Bell 115 d-3YO up, 61. Masked Murder 109 Slumpage 118 Shy Fire 118 3YO up, 5VW. Fort Relic 118 Belter Living 118 Mean Action 118 Forever In Front 116 San Fernndo Fred 118 Cardiff 118 Iron River 110 Ironhead 115 Bold Chant 118 Royal Hong Kong 121 Fast And Real 121 King Slutz 115 Sonny's Biscuit 111 Eastern Dream 113 Brandishing 118 Edisto Flash 115 Downwilh Thedevll 118 Caesar's Moment 113 3YO up, lmi.70yds. Bob's Bond 121 Memo Type 118 a-Powertui Blue 115 Sea Recital 115 Par Breaker 121 Maiestic Cross 118 Chicaza 115 Poker Dice 115 3YO up, 6f.

a-Rondando 115 Rulhie's Bullet 118 Supermonkey 118 Aloha Linda 118 Enomis King 115 Cash Or Charger 118 Bovita 118 Toast To Riddle 121 Sartfell 115 Gem's Solitaire 121 a-Fio Rita Rose 118 a-Coupled. Mary Jennifer 118 Recent Gal 118 Chief Decisin 118 a-Mounlain Mood 118 3YO up, lmMOvds. a-Couoled Ellies Anoel 1,5 Sell Me A Dream 115 3YO up, ImLWyds. Free Trade 115 Costarica 111 Dancing Spats 115 Lying Angel 118 Kaltia Maria 115 Shalis 115' Sipstraw 118 F. Harry G.

118 Katie's Flash 121 Lighter 110 Waddy Pevtony 115 Alba Dain 115 Bouncing Brenda 118 Ovacion 115 ill'' tiWilllIlli MOUNTAINEER RESULTS EASTERN LEAGUE Standings 1- Lucky L.S. 18.20, 7.20, 4.B0; Banner Family 5.00, 3.20; Night Sailor 3.20 Perfecta (8-9) paid 150.60. 2- Rockin Shirl 10.40, 5.20, 2.80; Don't Say 7.20, 4.60; I'm A Movin 2.60 Daily Double (8-7) paid S141.20. Perfecta (7-6) paid J86.80. 3- The Queenincarnale 4.20, 3.60, 3.00; Ladv Anisette 6 80, 7.40; Maiden Dancer 5.60 Perfecta (6-8) pid $29.00.

1st Half Tri Superfecta (6-8-7) paid S34.60. 4- Legend Dearie 12.80, 6.60, 5.40; All Wonderful 6.00, 5.00; Exclusive Ring 5.00 Perfecta (2-7) paid $146.60. Trifecta (2-7-1) paid 1973.00. 5- Naughty Red Neck 25.40, 11.60, 6.80; Cops Do 4.80, 5.00; Make Paul Happy 7.00 Perfecta (3-6) paid 1136.80. Trifecta (3-6-10) paid S550.40.

2nd Half Tri Super. No Winners. Carryover: 1100,000 Guaranteed. 6 Cel Thee Behind Me 6.20, 3.60, 3.00; The Great Hur 3.20, 2.80; Urableu 3.00 Perfecta (6-2) paid $18.60. Trifecta (6-2-1) paid $56.20.

7 Viloresi 7.20, 4.20, 3.60; Sevastopol's Bonus 7.20, 6.60; Scudo 5.80 Perfecta (6-4) paid $32.60. Trifecta (6-4-5) paid $164.80. 8 Fast Service 20.20, 10.40, 4.60; Kelly's Knight 8.80, 6.20; Founding Father 6.20 Perfecta (4-6) paid $113.00. Trifecta (4-6-7) paid $1,243.40. 9 Gold Sonnet 29.40, 15.60, 7.60; Show Spirit 5.00, 6.80; Great Babe 6.60 Perfecta (6-4) paid $136.40.

Trifecta (6-4-3) paid $1,684.20. 10 Shrill 12.40, 7.00, 9.00 Lucky Chucky 8.20, 4.80; Supreme Joy 4.40 Perfecta (10-4) paid $82.80. Superfecta (10-4-9-8) paid $1,161.00. Attendance 1,582. Handle $178,551.

.556 -r. SO .550 52 .536 31 55 .505 5' 56 .500 6 il 13' 65 17 Albany (Yankees) Canton-Akron (Indians) London (Tisers) Hagerstown (Orioles) Harrisburg (Pirates) New Britain (Red Sox) Reading (Phillies) WIHiamsport (Mariners) Continued from page Bl told friends as much. But Monday, the Lakers also signed unrestricted free-agent forward Sam Perkins to a long-term deal worth about $3 million annually. Perkins and Williams are similar players, both about 6-11 with long arms. Perkins will put the Lakers right near the new $11.8 million salary cap.

In order to either make a bid or eventually trade for Williams, the Lakers would have to part with several of their high-paid players to create room on the salary cap. The rumored deal also is greatly lopsided in favor of the Lakers. Williams is a bigger and more versatile player than Green. Scott has had a series of serious hamstring injuries that have slowed him considerably. One source said the Lakers talked to the Cavs about Ehlo, but that Embry told the Lakers that 6-7 guard wasn't going anywhere.

In other words, this appears to be just another bogus rumor, especially since the signing of Perkins virtually negates any chance of the Lakers being able to pay Williams. Meanwhile, the Cavs are keeping in contact with Williams' agent, Mark Bartelstein. The Cavs reportedly have offered Williams a 5-year, $13.5 million deal that will enable Williams to become an unrestricted free agent after two or three years if certain criteria or met. Or, it can be a full 5-year deal. This offer is open to Williams.

His agent continues to shop around the NBA in hopes of finding someone to give Williams a whopping offer sheet. Of course, the Cavs have the right to match any offer Williams receives, and they probably will do just that. "We've had some serious talks with several teams about John," said Bartelstein. "It's hard to say if something will happen soon or not, but we are talking to a lot of people." CHUCKY BROWN wants to go on the record as saying that he's not trying to leave the Cavaliers, nor is he "hung up on money." Brown reacted to a story in Sunday's Beacon Journal that monoay resuns Albany at Canton-Akron, latt Hagerstown at New Britain, late WiHiamsport at Harrisburg, late London at Reading, late Today's James Albany at Canton-Akron Hagerstown at New Britain WiHiamsport at Harrisburg London al Reading Tuesday's games Albany at Canton-Akron Hagerstown al New Britain WiHiamsport at Harrisburg London at Reading SARATOGA RESULTS Wayne Embry can't trade free agents said he should worry more about improving his skills than a new contract. The forward filed a document with the NBA office claiming he received an invalid qualifying offer.

If that is the case, he would be considered an unrestricted rather than a restricted free agent. "That's just technical stuff between my agent and the Cavs," said Brown. "It wasn't supposed to come out in public. I want to keep playing in Cleveland. I know that I'm a young player and that I haven't established myself.

Believe me, I know that I have a lot of work to do on by game." The 6-8 Brown, 22, averaged 7.3 points last season. He started 33 games. He had surgery in May to repair a stress fracture in his right foot and hopes to get the green light from doctors next week to begin running. "I'm not demanding anything and I'm not in position to demand anything," said Brown. "I don't care what anyone says.

I'm working hard and doing what is right." NOTEBOOK The Cavs' LA Summer League team lost two of its first three games. A problem is that Dallas was only supposed to send three or four players to be combined with the Cavs, but the Mavs sent six, meaning the team has 14 players. "That's ust too many," Cavs player personnel director Gary Fltzaimmona said from Los Angeles. "Guys aren't getting enough minutes." Derrick Chlevou played two games, shot a miserable 10-for-33 and now is out with back spasms. for Kovach A stress fracture to the right shin has cut short pitcher Ty Ko-vach's season, but the Cleveland Indians farmhand expects 'no long-term problems.

The right-hander from St. Vin-cent-St. Mary High was 12-3 with a 2.56 earned-run average for the Indians' Class A Kinston team and is considered one of the better pitching prospects in the Tribe system. "I started getting some pain in my right lower shin," Kovach said. "At first we thought it was shin splints.

I iced it and took some ultrasound (therapy). But it wouldn't go away." About 10 days ago, Kovach was examined at Cleveland Clinic and a stress fracture was discovered. "The doctors put me in an air cast and told me to rest for a few weeks," he said. "I'm going to be examined on Aug. 9.

If everything is all right, then I'll go down to Canton (the Indians' Class AA franchise) and start throwing in the bullpen just to get my arm in shape. "My goal is to be ready to pitch in the Instructional League (in November)." Kovach, 22, said that he never had shin splints or a stress fracture before and doctors believe that rest should take care of the situation. Exacta (7-1) paid $54.80. 6 For Really 8.00, 4.20, 3.20; Garemma 6.40, 4.20; Lord March 4.20. Exacta (5-4) paid $55.00.

7 Perfect Coin 7.40, 3.40, 2.80; Mrs. K. 3.00, 2.60; Le Famo 2.80. Pick Three (7-5-7) paid $132.00. 8 Maiesty's Time 7.20, 3.80, 2.40; Candid Cameron 2.60, 2.10; Applebred 2.20.

Instant Double (7-6) paid $78.40. Pick Six (12-2-7-5-7-6) No winners. 5 wins paid $1,838. (17 Tickets). Carryover $160,142.06.

9 Natures Best 8.60, 4.80, 4.00; Cherokee Beauty 13.00, 6.80; Speedwell 4.60. Daily Double (6-12) paid $81.20. Exacta (12-3) paid $128.40. Triple (12-3-7) paid $811.00. Attendance 14,050.

Handle $2,268,475.60. 1- Nofear 7.80, 4.60, 3.20; Maftazad 17.00, 8.90; Olgia-ta 3.80. Exacta (3-5) paid $217.20. 2- Sweel Plea 23.80, 9.60, 4.60; Fashion Model 6.60, 4.20; Sassy Madame 3.20. Daily Double (3-9) paid $96.20.

Exacta (9-7) paid $205.20. Quinella (7-9) paid $94.00. 3- Such A Dilemma 31.60, 12.40, 4.80; Great Scott 13.80, 6.00; dh-Deleclive Greer 3.80; dh-Grayson And Grohn 2.40. dh-dead heat for third. Exacta (12-3) paid $439.60.

4- Serape 7.20, 5.80, 4.00; Cozzinla 15.00, 8.60; Quick Glance 6.80. Exacta (2-7) paid $168.20. Quinella (2-7) paid $102.20. 5- French Quill 5.00, 3.60, 2.80; Social Sam 7.80, 4.40; Bactia 4.40. NORTHFIELD RESULTS Housing Sales new housing starts interest rates mortgage banks If you own a home, if I you're planning to buy, planning to build or planning to borrow you owe it to yourself to find out what's new in the only local news medium with your interests in mindr 1 Business Extra every Monday and the daily business pages in The Beacon Journal.

Pick up a copy at a convenient newsstand or coin box or have The Beacon Journal delivered to your home or office. FIRST-Pace, $1,300, 1 Mile. Time: 2:05.3. Sherry Baby (G.Waple) 23.80 9.60 5.00 Jc Heidi (D.Harmon) 3.80 2.80 Cowboys Treasure (G.Bookmyer) 4.20 Also: True Mala, Sharosie, A Little Magic, Hello Nita, Gritty Yankee. Quinella (1-2) paid $31.20.

SECOND-Pace, $1,500, 1 Mile. Time: 2:03.3 Styles Success (DS.Miller) 10.20 6.00 5.20 Rain Shelter (R.Crawford) 5.60 4.00 Dab Of Magic (R.Steck) 8.60 Also: A Prince, Normandy Court, Mean A Pop-pin, Bo Knows Winning, Our Lady Di, Downwyn Tempo. Perfecta (8-4) paid $71.00. Big Triple (8-4-7) paid $1,465.80. Daily Double (1-8) paid $300.00 THIRD Pace, $1,500, 1 Mile.

Time: 2:04.2. Fair Reflection (R.Steck) 11.60 4.40 3.60 Anne (DO) 3.60 2.80 Duesenberg (R.Eidens) 4.60 Also: Hose Nose, Lotus Blossum, Atf, Rosie's 8am-bina, Springwood Ellwood. Perfecta (4-7) paid $39.60. FOURTH Pace, $1,500, 1 Mile. Time: 2:04.2 Magical Music (R.Fisher) 10.40 4.40 3.60 Fonehome Bluegrass (MSahely) 6.20 3.60 Bright Eved Lit (D.O) 3.60 Also: Jerry Lee's First, Mr Sweet Sixteen, Meanit, Energizer Bret, Buslout Buzzin, Frontpage Falcon.

QuineM (2-3) paid $29.20. First Half of Tri-Super (2- 3-1) paid $92.80. FIFTH-Pace, $2,500, 1 Mile. Time: 21.4 Swift Count (M.Sahely) 8.20 3.20 2.60 Weft Tailored (J.Adamsky) 3.20 2.40 Lucasta (R.Eidens) 2.80 Also: A Cruisin Tree, Dollar Destroyer, Svd's Mann, Mountaineer, Shes My Style, Wintree. Perfecta (4-7) paid $23.20.

Bit Triple (4-7-9) paid $128.10. SIXTH-Pace, $3,000, CI, $1,300, 1 Mile. Time: 2:03.4 Flat Suzie (R.Fisher) 440 3.20 2.20 Dodad (T.Loy) 4.00 2.80 Pawnbroker (Ro.Miller) 2.80 Also: Captain Jamer, High Flying Gal, Country One, Mike Wassilvn Craig's Mary Wen, Saman-tha Short. Perfecta (2-4) paid $21.80. Bit Triple (2-4-1) paid $85.80.

Tri-Super (2-3-1-2-4-1-3) 2 winners, paid $5,729.00 Malinowski new coach for Eagles LEADERS Jockeys Mrrts 1st 2nd 3rd 2,183,476 1,867,352 1,865,661 937 179 133 12 Mandella Arnold II Hollendrfr Attfield Howard McGaughy 241 S3 35 45 192 37 37 28 542 142 103 70 154 39 16 17 113 29 22 11 72 26 14 11 Horses Srs 1st 2nd 3rd 165 115 123 122 89 59 792 459 920 nowski said. "Mike played a lot of people last year, so many of our young players have some experience. "We had pretty strong freshman and sophomore teams last year. How we approach the game this season will depend on what kind of personnel we have. Well still run and concentrate heavily on rebounding and defense.

"I don't know how much different we are going to be, but I hope our tradition for winning doesn't change." Cuyahoga Falls High and the University of Akron, is considered a good teacher of the Xs and Os, too. He helped coach some of the Eagles' premier players Jimmy Gooden, Grady Mateen and Eric Glenn. But he expects his first year as a head coach to be a little more difficult The Eagles, who lost to Garfield in the City Series championship game on Eric Bryant's 50-footer at the buzzer, lost nine players to graduation. "I learned from the best coaches in the business," Mali Continued from page Dl Eagles' system and style as he does. Malinowski, 38, began his tenure with Central-Hower as a statistician for former Eagles coach Joe Siegferth in 1976.

He has been on a staff that has advanced to the five state semifinals and won the 1986 Class AAA state championship. A former accountant, Malinowski will continue to teach marketing at the school. And Malinowski, a graduate of 244 177 138 1,672,098 1,653,936 1,651,179 Purses $2,129,650 2.104.049 HI 91 73 Stevens Santos Perrel Day McCarron Cordero Delahossy Valenzuel Smith Davis 9 6 2 0 556 729 792 872 998 1 2 Purses $7,826,952 6,958,569 6,714,648 6,213,797 5,113,324 5,029,593 4,867,726 4,723,239 4.675.624 4,127,659 Purses $8,995,052 3,511,775 3,196,388 2,982.538 143 124 105 134 114 132 150 112 132 129 137 108 117 92 2 2 3 Call 996-3600 or 1-80O-777-2442 The Beacon Journal 788 1 1 2 0 1 3 I 1 I 1 1,060,800 1.042,356 714,735 700.700 665,250 573,572 Criminal Type Unbridled RuMmann Summer Squall Thirty Six Red Stemlen Opening Verse Charon Izvesita Flying Cntrmtl Trainers Starrs 1st 2nd 3rd 753 152 117 89 248 36 26 30 207 32 31 26 271 45 30 30 551.551 Lukas Wf.ttnghm Nafioer McAnaty 553,600 I.