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Lansing State Journal Sports Editor Jeff Rivers: 377-1071 Classified SPORTS LOCKER AL Lachemann resigns California Angels manager says he can't motivate his players, so he steps down. Page 3C When will Mitchell sign? Detroit Lions quarterback says he wants a long-term deal done before upcoming season starts. Page 5C Index Digest 2C Baseball 3C Bike notes 4C Olympics 4C Tuesday results: Rangers 4, Tigers 2 Red Sox 3, Blue Jays 2 Yankees 9, White Sox 2 Orioles 13, Brewers 3 Royals 9, Athletics 2 Twins vs. Angels (n) Indians vs. Mariners (n) Complete coverage, Page 3C m.ll.l jumiMimjauil jiuiuuh Farewell: Marcel Lachemann speaks to the media after resigning Tuesday.

Wednesday August 7, 199p NL Tuesday's results: Cubs 3, Mets 0 Reds 3, Giants 2 Dodgers 3, Pirates 1 Braves 10, Phillies 4 Padres 1, Cardinals 0 Expos 7, Astros 5 Marlins vs. Rockies (n) Complete coverage, Page 3C 9 rl irate irvmni ffiEil 1 earn Jack Ebling As Irvin's two gold teeth glistened in Spartan Stadium, he encouraged every newcomer and sprayed the rookies with water-bottle techniques only a south Floridian could master. "That's just the way I am," he said Tuesday afternoon. "I'll always say something or show some spirit. I just want to do what I can to help us win.

I'm a real sore loser." How Irvin would know that is anyone's guess. He said his teams lost a total of one game in his four varsity football seasons. And he talked with equal Swell on wheels pride about a state championship in basketball. "I'm a competitor," Irvin said. "If you match me up against Michael Jordan, I'm going to give it everything I have." That confidence was on display this summer, when he was often seen with MSU basketball freshman Mateen Cleaves and football prospect Robaire Smith in Jenison Field House.

Since Jordan wasn't available and Cleaves was recuperating from an injury, Irvin's tales of hoop heroics went largely and loudly unchallenged. "I sat down with Mateen as soon as I got here, and something clicked right off the bat," he said. "We talked about the things we want to accomplish here But we have to play a game of one-on-one before we graduate." Notice that Irvin said "graduate" and not "go pro." If that seems strange these days Please see IRVIN, 4C MSU freshman runner more concerned with cool and northern cold EAST LANSING Sedrick Irvin can handle the heat. What he wants is to conquer the cold and always be cool. With temperatures pushing 90 degrees, Michigan State's top football recruit is more concerned with carrying the ball on numbing November afternoons.

That's why Irvin has carried pieces of ice in his hands in an effort to get used to that feeling. If those props became puddles faster than he ever said "No" to a school, they melted at roughly the pace of most strangers when met with the freshman's fresh personality. Monday evening, after smiling through his sprint test, the All-America running back from Miami High showed equal potential as a cheerleader and trainer. CHRIS HOLMESLansing State Journa WHiite hopes for a recharge Ready to run: MSU freshman Sedrick Irvin runs the football during Tuesday's practice. be this year," said White after gaining 39 yards on five carries in a 23-22 exhibition win over the Detroit Lions last Friday.

"I'm just trying to make the team. Whatever my role is, I'm willing to contribute. "If I'm given the chance I think I'm ready for a rebirth in my career. I just want to play hard whether this is my last chance or not." White speaks softly and modestly. However, when his days at Michigan State are brought up, his eyes light up.

"I'm loyal to Michigan State," said White, who will complete his degree in commurucations after he's done with football. "I can't be anything but thankful for everything that has happend for me. "I keep in good touch with my old teammates. I recently ran into Har-lon Barnett and Dixon Edwards who are up with Minnesota now. And I saw Tony Mandarich a little while ago.

It's a reunion when we get together. We talk about the old days." White spends his offseasons in Florida, fishing and jet skiing with his family, which includes two daughters and a son. His 4,887 career rushing yards are still an MSU record. He was an All-America in 1985 and 1987. When he ran for 2,066 yards his sophomore year, Bo Jackson, an Auburn senior, won the Heisman Trophy with less impressive statistics.

"I always felt bad that he didn't get the Heisman," said George Pedes, who was White's coach at MSU. "He's a great guy, he never smoked or drank. He's been good with his money. And he's been good to his mother. He bought her a new home and he remodeled her old home, which he lives in now down in Florida." Former MSU star looks to regain form with his new team By Larry Lage For the Lansing State Journal PONTIAC Being 30 years old isn't bad.

Unless you make a living dashing down sidelines and dodging 300-pound men. Lorenzo White, who begins his ninth year in the NFL, has already more than doubled the length of the average NFL running back's career. The former Michigan State star is playing with the New Orleans Saints, his third team in White three years. White has run for 4,242 yards, 11th among active players, and he hopes he'll be wearing a Saints jersey when he gains 758 more yards. "I would love to get to the 5,000 mark," said White, who needs eight catches to reach 200 receptions.

"If I can, good. If I don't, I still had a good career." The Saints signed MSU's all-time leading rusher to a one-year contract after he carried the ball 62 times for 163 yards with the Cleveland Browns last season. He spent his first seven seasons with Houston. White is three years removed from his top season. The Hollywood, native made the Pro Bowl in 1992 after gaining 1,226 yards, fifth-best in the league.

"I don't know what my role will Tiger watch Tuesday's result: Texas 4, Detroit 2. Detroit is 38-74, games out of first. Today's game: Texas (Pav-lik 12-5) at Detroit (B. Williams 3-8), 7:05 p.m. TV: PASS Radio: WJR 760-AM, WWSJ 1580-AM GOLF Kangas, Slobodnik reach match play LINCOLN, Neb.

Former MSU golfer Jenn Kangas and MSU women's golf assistant coach Stacy Slobodnik qualified for match play in the U.S Women's Amateur on Tuesday. Slobodnik fired a two-day total of 151 and Kangas qualified with a 153 at Firethorn Golf Course. Former MSU golfer Julie Campbell missed the cut with a 164. Match play includes 64 golfers. See pairings, Page 2C.

SOCCER CASL holds weekend tryouts The Capital Area Soccer League will be holding tryouts this weekend for the CA Stooshers, a spring under-17 boys premier team. Tryouts are at Boughton Field in Grand Ledge. Saturday's tryouts will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

to 3 p.m. Sunday's tryout will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Interested players must be born on or after Aug. 1, 1979 to be eligible.

For more information, call TNT soccer at 349-4443. SOFTBALL League looking for co-ed teams The Lansing Parks and Recreation Department is looking for teams in its Thursday night co-ed fall softball league. The league begins Aug. 29 and runs through Oct. 3.

For more information, call 483-4039. JOURNAL JEOPARDY Today's question: Buick Open champ Justin Leonard won the 1992 U.S. Amateur and 1994 NCAA Championship. Where did he play his college golf? Call 485-5463 and press 9017 to answer the question. Leave a spelling of your name, your hometown and phone number.

The first caller with the correct answer will appear in the following day's paper. Monday's answer: Before David Reid won the Olympic gold medal Sunday in the 156-pound weight class, Michael Spinks was the last American middleweight to win the gold. Spinks won gold in 1976 in Montreal. Tom DuByne Haslett Lugnuf watch Tuesday's result: Fort Wayne 9, Lansing 5. The Lugnuts are 21-24, 4 games out of first.

Today's game: Lansing at Fort Wayne, 8 p.m. Radio: WJIM 1240-AM See story, page 3C t. 4 4 He s- nffi if trnmi m--T)- iii hm -linn, CHRIS HOLMESLansing State Journal Winning form: Alan Randt of Lansing races to the Grand Champion Award Sunday at the 70th annual Jack Pine Motorcycle Race near Moorestown, northwest of Houghton Lake. JVlLotocfoss matiraess Rivals take their i i ss iMm'k Cycle riders rev up the fun Lansing-area riders had a great time and some great rides at the 70th annual Jack Pine motorycle race held recently near Moorestown, west of Houghton Lake. Alan Randt of Lansing, riding a KTM bike, was the overall Grand Champion.

Riders from Holt, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Mason, Fowlerville, St. Johns, Wil-liamston, Portland, Charlotte, Eagle, Howell and Lansing participated. The Jack Pine race is sponsored by the Lansing Motorcycle Club. tiooDs overseas Menk, Marowelli will polish their skills in Danish pro league By Chris Baldwin For the Lansing State Journal Eric Menk and Tom Marowelli have waged a personal duel of "Can you top this?" for years. They have matched baskets and elbow scrapes in high school gyms across mid-Michigan and college gyms across the state.

Now, the rivalry will cross thousands of miles and an ocean. Menk, a former Charlotte High star, and Marowelli, a former Wa-verly standout, are both preparing for their rookie season in the Danish Professional League. Menk signed a one-year contract to play for the city of Odense's team. Marowelli signed a one-year deal to play for De Herley, a team based in Copenhagen. Training camp begins later this month.

The season starts in late September. "We've been trying to beat each other for years," Marowelli said. "When I've beat his team, whether it was Charlotte or Lake Superior State, it was always a big deal. "We're not best friends or anything, but we respect each other's games. It's kind of cool we both ended up over there and the rivalry will continue." Marowelli played for Oakland University last season, while Menk launched jump shots for Lake Superior State.

Those two teams shared the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference crown. Menk won GLIAC Player of the Year honors. Marowelli took the award the year before as a junior. "I can't shake the guy," Menk said, laughing. "It seems like we're always going against each other for first place, the scoring title, whatever.

It's been that way since high school." The 6-foot-7 Menk and the 6-6 Marowelli are both expected to play shooting guardsmall forward in the Please see HOOPS, 4C Mill I. Jim IHi i L.i njuuujiumn i mil ii I lu 1 11.1 ii i i III i jf It -v Race day: Virginia Hunt (above) of the Lansing Motorcycle Club checks in riders before the race. Fowlerville's Michael Hubert (left, front) and Dennis Gale of Hart leave the starting line behind. i rfi tm i in iin ii fi I i i ri.