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3 Se(D)ir4 Section Green Bay Press-Gazette Saturday, November 12, 1988 Classified ads C-5 Death notices C-4 Crossword puzzle C-p I Vikimigs owiCade due to public protest that they had acquired Cade, the were a lot of people and agencies planning on vehemently protesting." The argument that Cade had paid his debt to society and deserved another chance doesn't ply to many cases of sexual assault, Halper maintained. "The problem is that the punishment for sexual assault doesn't fit the crime, so it's pretty subjective to say they've paid their dues Halper said. "When it comes to sexual assault, the victim's healing doesn't take place in three or fouf years (it) goes on much longer. second chance will have to be elsewhere. It's not going to be in Minnesota." Cade, 26, served 15 months of a.

two-year sentence for second-degree sexual assault. The crime was committed when he was a member of the Packers. Lynn acknowledged that he hadn't expected the public protests when he decided to claim Cade. "I think I misjudged a certain segment of this community that responded to this," Lynn said. "The response was probably 99 percent in the negative.

I didn't want to see this escalate (with) By Karren Mills Associated Press EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings, citing overwhelming negative public reaction that could hurt the team, Friday released defensive back Mossy Cade just three days after claiming him on waivers from the Green Bay Packers. "I still believe that a person who has committed a crime and has gone through the judicial system deserves a second chance," Vikings General Manager Mike Lynn said at a news conference. "But that "I think it's showing responsibility, that, yes, they have a public trust in this," said Nancy Biele of the coalition. "I think they're saying they will bow to public pressure." Judy Halper, director of the Rape and Sexual Assault Center in Minneapolis, said she was relieved that Cade won't be playing for the Vikings.

"Considering that their move earlier in the week was incredibly insensitive, their decision to let him go is a relief to sexual assault victims everywhere," Halper said. "Had they kept him, I know there pickets around this facility, pickets around the stadium. "This is a non-football type situation. When the community responds in this way, you've got to consider the community." Lynn said he told Cade earlier Friday in a short telephone conversation that he was being released. "I think he was disappointed," Lynn said.

Cade, who lives in Memphis, could not be reached for comment. His attorney, Randy Rueckert, did not return phone calls placed to his Chicago office. In announcing earlier this week Vikings said they would place him on the reserve list and not ask the NFL to reinstate him for the 1988 season. Cade had asked the NFL for the right to play this season, but the league didn't honor his request. He last played in 1986.

The Minnesota Coalition of Sexual Assault Services, an organization of rape crisis centers throughout the state that had been preparing to stage protests about the Vikings' decision to claim Cade, expressed relief that team management had done an about-face. ucphy's interceptions piling up umm 11 mij wm Jiy Strong safety interceptions Mark Murphy has the most interceptions by a Packers strong safety since 1962: Ditka may stay on sideline Sunday Associated Press Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka, who is recovering from a mild heart attack, might be on the sideline for Sunday's game against Washington a move his doctor said Friday might not be wise. Ditka announced Thursday he planned to attend the game, but would observe from the RFK Stadium press box and not play a major coaching role. But on Friday, team officials said the coach likely would be closer to the action. "There's a very good chance he'll (Ditka) be on the sidelines, but he'll be doing low-keyed coaching," said Bears spokesman John' Bos-, trom.

"He's not taking the role of head coach." Said Dr. Jay Alexander, Ditka's cardiologist: "This is not good idea. I think he's got to remember Pro football notebook Year Player Int 1962 Hank Gremminqer 5 1963 Hank Gremminoer 3 1 964 Tom Brown 1 1965 Tom Brown 3 1966 Tom Brown 4 1967 Tom Brown 1 1968 Tom Brown 4 1969 Doug Hart 3 1970 Doug Hart 3 1971 Doug Hart 2 1972 Al Matthews 2 1973 Al Matthews 2 1974 Al Matthews 3 1975 Al Matthews 2 1976 Steve Luke 2 1977 Steve Luke 4 1978 Steve Luke 2 1979 Steve Luke 1 1980 Steve Luke 1 1981 Mark Murphy 3 1982 Johnnie Gray 1 1983 Mark Murphy 0 1984 Mark MurDhv 1 1985 Mark Murphy 2 1986 Tiger Greene 2 1987 Mark Murphy 0 1988 Mark Murphv 5 By Bob McGinn Press-Gazette Mark Murphy has spent most of his life fighting stereotypes, so perhaps his rise to the top of the NFC in interceptions shouldn't be that surprising. The book on Murphy for most of his nine-year career with the Green Bay Packers was good against the run, fair against the pass. And if you judge pass coverage on number of interceptions, it was an accurate assessment.

When the Packers took the field at Tampa Bay last month, their veteran strong safety had only six interceptions in an 88-game career, including 65 starts. His last theft had come in the 10th week of 1985. "But I never let it discourage me," said Murphy. Vinny Testaverde's second-quarter pass was intended for tight end Ron Hall deep down the middle. Murphy made a split-second decision to go for the ball, not the hit.

The pass flicked off Hall's fingertips to Murphy for the interception. Often interceptions are the residue of luck, as was the case a week later when Doug Flutie's deflected pass went to Murphy. Then there are the interceptions that require talent and instincts, the big plays that separate average defensive backs from good ones. That would describe Murphy's three interceptions in the past two games. At Buffalo, Murphy made a diving snag of an overthrown long ball from Jim Kelly.

Last week at Atlanta, he held his zone for a late-developing route to materialize and stepped in front a receiver for the interception. Then in the fourth quarter Murphy covered a lot of ground in a two-deep zone and made a leaping interception on a long pass in the end zone. "I thought I played good in the past but I didn't have any interceptions," said Murphy. "All of a sudden I have five. It's a nice feeling." Not only do the five interceptions tie Murphy with cornerback Scott Case of Atlanta and cornerback Tim McKyer of San Francisco for the NFC lead.

They also: Give Murphy a share of the intercep- tion lead among NFL strong safeties with Seattle's Paul Moyer, who also has five. Give Murphy the most interceptions by a Packers strong safety since 1962, when Hank Gremminger had five. The last time the club's strong safety had more was 1957, Please see MurphyC-4 Press-Gazette file photo Overcoming stereotypes: Green Bay Packers safety Mark Murphy, shown here tackling Ottis Anderson, is proving he can play the pass as well as the run. Ezra Johnson to start for Colts Sunday that he had a heart attack (Nov. 2).

It's a little quicker than I would want him to come back, but Mike's going to do what Mike's going to do." Alexander said being on the sideline would not have a major effect on Ditka's recovery, but said he had hoped the coach would allow more time for recovery before returning to his duties. Ditka, 49, did not ask advice before deciding to stay on the sideline. Ditka apparently decided to stay on the sidelines after learning he would have to climb 50 stairs to get to his seat, Bostrom said. "That's hard on a person who's just had a heart attack," he 'said. On Friday, two days after being released from a hospital, Ditkawas on the practice field with the pears at their training center in Lake Forest.

Philadelphia confirmed that guard Ron Solt, acquired in a trade with Indianapolis five will have surgery performed oh his battered knees. That will put him out of action until training camp next July. Dr. Richard Steadman of Lake Tahoe, concurred with opin- ions given previously by Dr. Vincent DiStefaho, the Eagles' tieam physician, and Dr.

Robert Kerlan, "the physician for the Los Angeles Rams. Steadman will operate Monday on Solt's left knee, the more seriously injured. If the left knee responds favorably, Steadman iwill perform surgery on Solt's right knee, possibly in about six weeks. Packers notebook right end, is out with a groin injury. Another backup end, Harvey Armstrong, has a hip injury.

This will be the first start for Johnson, who has three sacks, two forced fumbles and seven solo tackles as a designated pass rusher. "He's still a force as a pass rusher," said Davis. "He looks pretty damn quick to me on film. I'm impressed. "He's got a lot of savvy about him, too.

He's got about four or five different things that he does." There won't be any surprises between Ruettgers and Johnson. It was' Johnson who introduced Ruettgers to an NFL speed rusher during his rookie training camp in 1985. "It was somewhere between teammate and friend," Ruettgers said of his relationship with Johnson. "We worked with each other every day and he really helped me out a lot." Ruettgers says Johnson probably plays better on the artificial turf at the Hoosier Dome, but he isn't selling him short on grass or in any phase of the game. "He still has quickness upfield but he goes underneath, too," said Ruettgers.

"He'll take what yougive him if you're not technically sound. "I've run blocked against him and he can be stout when he wants to be. When think you've got him on the run he can shed you. I don't think you can take him lightly oh the running Please see PackersC-4 By Bob McGinn Press-Gazette Eleven months ago the Green Bay Packers thought defensive end Ezra Johnson was washed up. They don't now.

Johnson will start at right end for the Indianapolis Colts Sunday against his former team in Lambeau Field. His former team expects him to be sky high. "I would assume," said Charlie Dayis, the Packers' offensive line coach. "A lot of things would indicate that he would be." More than one of Johnson's ex-teammates said privately Friday that the Packers still could use him. Forrest Gregg and Tom Braatz made the decision to relinquish rights to Johnson" and his $440,000 salary for 1989 only a short time before Gregg left for Southern Methodist University.

Coach Lindy Infante unsuccessfully tried to re-sign Johnson before he signed with the Colts. "I can't tell you how the Green Bay Packers (defensive) coaches would view him and I don't know if he'd fit their scheme," said left tackle Ken Ruettgers, who will block Johnson. "But there's no doubt he's helping the Colts." Johnson, 33, had three sacks in six games during an injury-riddled final season for Green Bay in 1987. The Packers have only four sacks from their defensive linemen in 10 games; Jon Hand, the Colts' No. 1 ft Ezra Johnson First start for Colts Manning, Clippers agree: on 5-year, $1 0 million deal Clippers' representatives and Manning's agent, Ron Grinker of Cincinnati.

Transcripts of the contract were being sent across the country Friday, KNBC-TV reported. Fred Roggin of KNBC reported that the deal came about after the NBA got involved in the Both sides compromised in their demands, Roggin said. Roggin quoted sources as saying the deal is worth more than, the five-year, $10 million pact that the Clippers had previously offered. Part of that offer called for $2.3 million to be deferred, but Roggin said the Clippers have agreed not to defer any of the money." LOS ANGELES (AP) Danny Manning, the first selection in last summer's NBA draft, has agreed in principle to a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers that will pay him more than jlO million over five years. Manning will be in uniform tonight when the Clippers host the Phoenix Suns in Los Angeles' home opener, a team spokesman said Friday.

Neither Coach Gene Shue nor General Manager Elgin Baylor were immediately available for comment. A press conference was planned today. Negotiations were conducted over the telephone Friday between St.Norbert hockey team loses opener Press-Gazette Lake Forest scored two goals in the final five minutes to defeat St. I Norbert College 6-4 in a college hockey game at the De Pere Ice Recreation Center Friday night. It was the season opener of St.

Norbert 's first varsity hockey season. The teams play again tonight in Lake Forest, 111. St. Norbert tied the game 4-4 with 15:02 left in the third period when Sean Johnstone put in a rebound of a Don Rigali shot. The pair skated in alone on goalie Steve Collins.

But Doug Bowman scored from inside the left faceoff circle with 4:37 remaining to put Lake Forest up 5-4, and Dan Slavin added an -unassisted goal with 2:24 left. Lake Forest took a 3-1 lead in the first period and St. Norbert cut the lead to 4-3 in the second. Todd i Pawlicki scored for Green Knights in the first and Tim Hodgeman and Bruce Henderson had second-peri-! od goals for St. St.

Norbert goalie Chris LaPata had 39 saves. Collins made 29 saves. 'Inside: Curtis Strange still leads the Nabisco Championship golf tournamentC-2 Wisconsin gets another shot at victory No. 1 against Minnesota todayC-2 The Detroit Pistons defeat the Boston Celtics in Boston C-3 0 The Chicago Blackhawks get an overtime victory against the Winnipeg JetsC-3 Press-Gazette photo by Joan E. Gutheridge Goal-oriented: St.

Norbert defenseman match at the De Pere Ice Recreation Center. Dave Pietrzak tries to elude forward Dennis The game was the first in varsity competition Moran of Lake Forest during Friday night's for the Green Knights..