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Minneapolis Star and Tribune Nov. 16,1986 HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? AN INVITATION If you have high blood pressure, you may be eligible to participate in a study designed to control your blood pressure evaluate a new-medication. Complete medical evaluation, medications and follow-up visits are at no charge. Location: Abbott Northwestern Hospital Medical Of flee Bldg. Time: Appointments available 1 am RSVP: Call Marl for more information 9am-2pm Vikings-Giants game a family feud for Martin brothers ibling rivals 1 tXlJli By Steve Aschburner Staff Writer Either way, George Martin Sr.

wins. "I offered my dad a bass boat if we make it to the playoffs," said Doug Martin, defensive end for the Vikings. Well, big brother? "I promised Dad that if we made it to the playoffs Doug would buy him a bass said George Martin defensive end for the New York Giants. A Doug Martin rr lvrC Ml iM il rf -I'm -4i Vv it 41 I Mils I Chalk one up for age and experience in a sibling rivalry that heats up, really, for the first time in years when the Martin brothers' respective teams meet at noon today in the Metrodome in an important NFL game. Not only will it be the first meeting of the two teams since 1976, it will be the first game ever with both Doug and George Martin on the field.

As opponents or as teammates. "With our age difference, we didn't do that much together," said George Martin, 33, a 12-year veteran and senior member of the Giants. "It was sort of like 'Leave it to He t- was always around, and I was always trying to get rid of him." Today, it will be George's teammates on the New York offensive line trying to shoo away Doug, 29, a seven-year veteran of the Vikings. vice versa. It's not likely to be an easy job for either side, but at least they know what to expect.

All week long, George and Doug portrayed each other in practice. Tim Irwin, the Vikings right tackle who will see George most often today, planned to get some tips from little brother. "I haven't talked to Doug yet, but I will. They've been on different teams for 12 years, but the first thing I noticed on the films was i their moves are very Coach Bill Parcells of the Giants called them twins, and it's true the Martins do have a lot in common. They play the same position.

They went to college in the same conference, the Pacific-10 George to Oregon, Doug to Washington. They both are having great years, Doug finally playing healthy and George finally playing full time after several seasons as a designated pass rusher. Even their statistics are similar: Doug has six sacks, three more than George, but each has 33 tackles. Still, there are differences. George, at 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds, is an inch shorter and 10 pounds lighter than Doug.

He's older, of course, and he probably has gotten more out of his 1 ability when you consider that he was an llth-round draft pick in 1975. Doug was the Vikings' No. 1 pick in 1980, the ninth player selected. a lot more forthright. He's an individual who doesn't bite his tongue, while I'm more of a diplomat," said George, who's more of a talker, too.

"Doug was always the physical brute, the athlete of the family. I was more finesse." Associated Press George Martin had Joe Montana under wraps during a 1985 game. what he has inside him. There's more intestinal fortitude inside George," the high school coach said. "Doug had more natural ability." Doug also had a reputation to uphold.

George would occasionally take Doug along to practice, but because of their age difference, they never played on the same team. Still, the Armijo High fans who watched Doug play remembered his big brother. "I always had a lot of pressure on me, 'cause everyone talked about my brother," Doug said. "But I'd watched him too, and it made me a better player." Too heavy as a youngster "His nickname was 'Fat said George Doug lost some weight between his sophomore and junior years in high school, sprouted up and became an outstanding player. Said Fuller "He was a dominating force on the football field.

He was bigger, and we always knew be had the potential to be a great one." Fuller's teams also did better with Doug than with George, and the younger Martin attracted more attention from the college recruiters. He went to Washington, a more legitimate football school, continued to improve and ended up a first-round pick. George Martin Said George: "I was delighted for him. I was glad that he wouldn't have to go through everything that I had to to make it up here." Doug, no doubt out of brotherly love, returned the praise. If he was the better player, George clearly was the harder worker, Doug said.

"The Giants know they got a steal in 1975 when they picked him." Because both brothers have been busy at this time of year, and because they live in different parts of the country in the off-season Doug near Seattle, George in New Jersey they haven't kept in touch as much as they would like. But last night, George had dinner with Doug, Audrey and nephews Kyle and Kory. And today, they'll get to see each other play at the same time. George said he hoped both had big days, but Doug didn't know if that was possible. "I don't think I'll be in the position of hoping he does well at all, younger brother said.

"These games are too important now." That's only going to make it tougher for George who'll be watching from the stands in a wardrobe of purple and gold, blue and red. "You'll get some idea of the position he's in when you see what he's wearing," George said. fields again passes to lead Minnesota over Wisconsin 21-14. "I'll never forget the locker room," he said. "It was probably the quietest winning locker room ever.

We had a great team that year, but we were not going to get a chance to play in the Rose Bowl against Southern Cal and O.J. Simpson. "About 10 minutes into the third quarter, Julius Perlt, with than magnificent voice of his, had announced that Indiana had beaten Purdue (those two teams and Minnesota tied for the league title with 6-1 records, but the Hoosiers went to Pasadena because they had never gone before). Right after that, we had a big fight on the field. A lot of it probably had to do with our frustration." If there's an athlete you'd like rediscovered, write to Where have they gone? Minneapolis Star and Tribune, Sports Department, 425 Portland Minneapolis, Minn.

55488. TO $1300 Prices Ever" "Over Stocked-MUST SELL" mi HMtkhij HIT NTT i 178 12l 8 417" M3I" i U5I- '1S2" 16 20 24 CM6M 7789 849S CARLSON'S LAKE STATE EQUIPMENT That depends on your definition of "athlete." It was George Martin, oldest son of George and Jane Martin of Fairfield, who made the family's first mark in sports. At Armijo High School, he excelled in both football and basketball. He was president of the student body, too. "George was such a strong basketball player," said Bill Fuller, the brothers' high school football coach.

"He scored something like 27 points a game one year. He played football at about 210 pounds, but got down to 195 for basketball. We weren't even sure he was going to stick with football." George didn't, either, until much later. Recruited by only a few schools, he went to Oregon and played both sports, teaming with former NBA star Lonnie Shelton in basketball. He blossomed in football, though, getting 83 tackles as a senior.

The Giants spent that late-round pick on him, and they haven't regretted it "You'll see. George is the kind who won't really be appreciated until he retires," Parcells said recently. "He's one of the top three or four defensive ends who ever played for this franchise." According to Fuller, George Martin simply made himself into a player. "A lot of it has to be attributed to sets sights He works 80 to 95 hours a week, on commission, during his busy season. No overtime.

"The harder you work, the better you do," Jenke said. "I've found that to be one carryover from sports to the business world." In his spare time, Jenke chauffeurs his boys to hockey games, works around his house and lifts weights, trying to strengthen his knees. He has had five knee operations, four on his left. "Down the road, I'd like to play amateur sports again," he'said. "Probably some Softball, hockey and I love racquetball." Forever, it seems, Jenke sees himself playing several sports.

At Minnesota, he played hockey without ever playing it in high school. His hometown, Owatonna, didn't have hockey or an indoor rink. So he played on youth teams and, later, a senior town team. The Blackhawks unsuccessfully urged Jenke when he was 14 to attend school in St. Catherines, Ontario, the alma mater of Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, etc.

Instead, Jenke stayed home and played several sports. Even when he was playing football fall and spring at Minnesota, he saved summers for baseball and Softball. Jenke batted .420 with 12 homers in one baseball season at Minnesota. But life on the farm in the Boston system was quite different. "Back then Boston had Yaz, the (Tony and Billy) Conigliaros and Reggie Smith and all were still young," Jenke said.

"I don't know why they even drafted me. But since they did, you'd think they would give their No. 1 draft choice every opportunity to fall on his face or show what he can do." Jenke got so frustrated riding the bench in the minors at Louisville, that he once skipped a team flight to see if anybody would notice. Nobody did. Four nights within the next 12 days, we'll have you leav- ing your seat, Minnesota.

Because here come St. Louisj' ,1 New Jersey, Chicago and Toronto-three division rivals. and a team on the improve. All on their way to battle your high scoring North Stars. Pick your best nights.

Stop by Dayton's or the Met Center ticket office. Or call 853-9300 for ticket informal tion, including family section and handicap seating. With three Stanley Cup contenders and the red hot Devils in 12 days, you'll be into the action at the drop of a puck! St. Louis Blues (Early start)' Tuesday, Nov. 18 7:00 The hard hitting Blues haven't forgotten how they'f tripped up the North Stars in last year's Stanley Cup quarter finals.

That's good because neither have we. New Jersey Devils Youth night Saturday3ov.22 7:30 pm You may miss Neal but look out for Aaron. The younger "1 Broten was recently named player-of-the-week and comes to town with a vastly improved supporting cast. AH those 18 and under admitted for XA price. Chicago Black Hawks Wednesday, Nov.

26 7:30 pm Secord, Savard Company are returning for the next-chapter in the NHL's fiercest rivalry. Bolt the windows and lock the door. Toronto Maple Leafs Win Toronto Trip Friday, Nov. 28 7:30 pm Bring a packed suitcase because you and your company ion may be two of ten whisked away to the Radisson Metrodome. Or winners of a trip for two to Toronto for Saturday's return match.

Sponsored by Radisson Noel Jenke By Roman Augustoviz Staff Writer Around midnight one night, Noel Jenke slipped into Memorial Stadium and climbed up to about the 60th row. And sat there. Looking at the field. Thinking. Should he quit football or not.

He was losing sleep, trying to decide whether to knock on coach Murray Warmath's door. At the end of that week in November 1967, the decision was made for him. Tie 1967 Gophers, the last to win a Big Ten title, picked him as their next captain. "That put me in a predicament The other players voted for me and I couldn't let them down," said Jenke, who wanted to play only hockey and baseball his senior season of 1968-69. on several Next, he tried pro Jenke played on the Vikings' special teams in 1971 and then was with Atlanta for one season and Green Bay for three.

"I played behind Wally Hilgenberg, a heck of a linebacker, at Minnesota," he said, "and then behind Greg Bre-zina, an All-Pro, at Atlanta, and Fred Carr, an All-Pro, at Green Bay." If he could relive his. college years, Jenke said he would concentrate on only one or two sports. "I didn't even have time to date," he said. However, Jenke did come close to graduating on time. He needed one additional quarter to get his degree in physical education and health.

"I met my wife that quarter at a Gopher hockey game," he said. His most memorable game, Jenke said, was the Gophers' final football game of 1967. He intercepted three Instead, Jenke earned his third letter in football, his third in hockey and his first in baseball. He was an AH-Big Ten linebacker and an All-Amer- lea right fielder and won the university's conference medal, which each Big Ten school gives its best athlete. In 1969, the Boston Red Sox drafted in the first round (13th overall and the first college player picked); the I QS1 SAVE $1000 YEAR END CLEARANCE SALE "Lowest rv 9 in in dome and Park Ave.

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