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1 The Desert Sun Inside: Football, sports roundupB2 Baseball, tennis B3 Golf, scoreboardB5 19, 1994 TOm Elliott, Sports Editor: 778-4627 SCORES LKIaiirfi to boaft odd THE LEADER: Jeff Hart of Solana Beach tees off on No. 12 in Thursday's third round of the California State Open at The Resort at Indian Wells. Hart shot a 66, Increasing his lead to four shots going Into today's final round at the West Course. 0 CALIFORNIA STATE OPEN: Solana Beach golfer opens up 4-shot lead with third-round 66. -J win," said Hart, the Solana Beach pro who opened a four-shot lead after Thursday's third round of the tournament at the West Course at The Golf Resort at Indian Wells Hart, who opened the day with a one-shot lead, fired a 6-under-par 66 to move to 18-under 198 after 54 holes Doug Duchateau of Eugene, Ore who played with Hart Thursday, rallied late for a 69 to finish at 202 The third member of Thursday 's last group, Tom Silva of Santa Clara, also shot 69 and is alone in third at 203 Hart threatened to make the tournament a one-man show early, playing TEE TIMES: a.m.

for today's final round WHERE: West Course at The Resort at Indian Wells ADMISSION: Free COMMENTARY: Event gives fans look at future PGA Tour players BB the first five holes in 3 under Rut a bogey on the par-3 eighth and some missed putts slowed him a bit "Even though I made the turn at 2 under, it could have been better," he said Hart par red the first four holes on See CAL OPENB5 'A By LARRY BOHANNAN The Desert Sun INDIAN WELLS Jeff Hart trying to make the California State Open into a runaway, but he doesn't think the golf course will let him. "This Is the kind of course where any of those guys can go out and shoot a 63 or a 64. so I can shoot 69 and still not FOOTBALL WXlxhtbWone San Francisco 30, Chut 24 New Enoiind 27, Washington 17 GOLF liletzke shows no signs of layoff in International Bruce Lietzke scorched Castle Pines Golf Club for 18 potnU Thursday to euro the first-4ay lead in the International golf tournament at Castle Rock, Colo. Lietzke's one-eagle, six-birdie, one-bogey round gave him a two-point lead in the modified Stable-ford scoring system over second-place Mike Reid. "I try to go out and think about a score," said lietzke, who shot a 7-under-par 65.

"I don't think about the points. I do know when you make an eagle that It's real good." Lietzke, who spent the summer coaching his 10-year-old son's Little League team, hadn't played competitively since the May 26-29 Southwestern Bell Colonial. CoverageBS Drt photo by Andy Oowptfi Calling his own shots In the ring and out Niners bolt past Chargers 49ERS 30, CHARGERS 24: Travel-weary San Diego gives Niner defense problems, but S.F. backups stage 4th-quarter rally. NFL The Associated Press SAN DIbXXJ The game was decided by third-stnngers no surprise there but San Francisco's first-team defease got a bit of a scare from the San Diego Chargers offense Playing after just f) MHsiHsVMsHBHsHMiHVBiHiiiHHsMMMslsll Elbow injury shelves Alberts for season INDIANAPOLIS Trev Alberts, the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft, is beaded for surgery and is expected to miss the entire season, the Indianapolis Colts announced Thursday.

Surgery to repair a dislocated right elbow Is scheduled Aug. 25 in Los Angeles with team doctor Arthur C. Rettig assisting noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe, the team said. Alberts, winner of the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker following his senior year at Nebraska last season, injured the elbow in the team's first exhibition game on Aug.

5. He had injured the same elbow last sea More NFLB2 WRIGHT TIME: Alexander Wngtit makes bid for spot on Raider roster or some other team's -Saturday night agam6t Rams PATS RALLY: New England scores 24 points 4th quarter to overtake Redskins. 27 1 7 TONIGHT: Jim Everett makes his home debut with Saints against Green Bay NUMBERS 'N SUCH: 49ers-Chargers stats Preseason standings, schedule three days of practice, the jet lagged Char gers Jumped to a 24-16 lead over the 49ers Thursday night San Francisco finally rallied to a 3024 win when third-stnnger Bill Musgrave threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Darrick Owens with 1 40 left "We'd like to be further 49ers coach George Seifert said of the defense. "1 can't say I'm particularly surprised since we haven't scrimmaged much I thought (the Chargers) pretty much son but recovered in time to play against Florida State in the Orange Bowl. More NFLB2 Desert Sun photo by Doug Parti Meldrick Taylor throws a punch while sparring this week during training at the Palm Springs Riviera Resort.

Taylor managing just fine without manager NBA dominated their of-fense against our The 49ers (2-1) scored 14 points in the last 15 05, including two field goals by rookie Doug Brien that cut San Diego's 24-16 lead to 24-22. San Francisco finally broke through on a nine-play, 54-yard drive in the closing minutes. On third-and-2, Musgrave rolled right and found Owens, who signed as a free agent, in the right side of the end zone. Chargers rookie cornerback Damion Lyons fell down on the play. Musgrave threw a two-point conversion pass to Owens.

The Chargers (0-4) played well early despite having just three days to prepare. They returned home Sunday night from a 10-day trip that included a 31-3 loss to Houston in San Antonio and a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants in Berlin, Germany "Even walking into the locker room today, a lot of guys were just mentally and physically drained," quarterback Stan Humphries said. "For them to step it up and play like they did tonight is a lot of credit to them." Humphries threw two touchdown passes and Gale Gilbert another as San Diego built its 8-point lead. Dexter Carter. San Francisco's kickoff returner and backup running back, sustained a torn ligament in his right knee on a first-quarter return and will be out for the season.

Seifert said. WBA welterweight titles) and felt he had outgrown the need for a manager. "All you need a manager for is to have somebody to get you the right fights, get you the championship," Taylor says. "I'd been to that stage already. When you first start out, you need a manager to get you started the right way and get you into the prime positions.

Get you a name. I already had a name. I had already won championships. "I didn't need anybody to manage me and say they were going to get me a title fight. I already knew I was championship See TAYL0RB4 By BILL PLUNKETT The Desert Sun PALM SPRINGS When Meldrick Taylor steps into the ring, he has to be his own man.

When Meldrick Taylor steps out of the ring, he chooses to be his own maa "I got rid of my manager (in 1992) and I just didn't pick up a new manager," says Taylor who is training at the Palm Springs Riviera Resort in preparation for his Sept. 17 super lightweight title bout with Julio Cesar Chavez in Las Vegas. "I just said I'm not going to give 20 or 30 percent to a manager for what? I'll WORKOUTS: Taylor's training sessions open to public, 2-4 p.m. weekdays, Oleander Room, Palm Springs Riviera Resort MORE BOXING: Famed heavyweight Jack Sharkey diesB4 manage myself and let my attorney be my adviser." The youngest champion in Olympic boxing history when he struck gold at age 17 in 1984, Taylor had already won two world championships as a professional (the IBF junior welterweight and McHale moves up in Wolves' front office MINNEAPOLIS Former Boston Celtics player Kevin McHale, a one-time star at Minnesota, was named Thursday as assistant general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The announcement came one day after coach Sidney Lowe and two assistants were fired as part of new owner Glen Taylor's housecleaning.

McHale, 36, joined the team last year as a broadcaster and special assistant after 13 seasons with the Celtics. 1 In other NBA news Thursday: The Los Angeles Lakers announced the hiring of former player Kurt Rambis as a special assistant coach. Rambis' duties will include special assignment coaching and scouting as well as Involvement with community relations. Center Yinka Dare signed a Guarded optimism voiced as baseball talks are planned By RONALD BLUM The Associated Press NEW YORK Federal mediators convinced baseball owners to come to the bargaining table and said Thursday that talks to end the strike will resume next week. A five-man delegation of owners, including some from large, medium and small markets, will go the talks along with Richard Ravitch, management's negotiator since bargaining began 19 months ago.

"It's a positive sign," union head Donald Fehr said cautiously. "I don't teams, and that it is really a four-way negotiation among the union and factions of large-, medium- and small-market owners who are unable to reach a new revenue-sharing agreement without a salary cap. "The fact that owners are participating doesn't make it easy to reach a solution," Fehr said. "It makes it less difficult." Even while expressing a little optimism, Fehr said the union was prepared for a long strike. "I think the players are settled in," he said.

know if anyone should be optimistic. It depends on whether there's a change of substance along with it" The strike, baseball's second-longest in terms of canceled games, completed its first week Thursday, wiping out 12 more games to raise the total to 86. Ravitch, hired three years ago with the mission of getting a salary cap for teams, had maintained the decision to keep owners away from the table was made by owners themselves. But last week, George Stelnbrenner of the New York Yankees and Jerry tions at this point," Ravitch said. The sides haven't met formally since the strike started last Friday.

Fehr said the union wanted to resume talks this week but said management told the union it wouldn't be ready until next Tuesday or Wednesday. "I detect no sense of urgency on the part of Dick Ravitch. None. Zero," Fehr said. The union has maintained that it would be impossible to make a deal without the presence of owners.

Fehr says players are caught In a dispute between large- and small-market BASEBALL INSIDE: Minor leagues trying to benefit from majors' absence Players losing $4.4 million per day NotesB3 McMorris of the Colorado Rockies said, owners should join the talks. "I think It's a healthy sign and one which will advance the negotia multiyear contract with the New Jersey Nets reportedly worth $9 million to $10 million over 5-6 years. The 7-foot-l, 265-pounder left George Washington University after his sophomore year and was the 14th pick overall in the June draft "t- Wlre reports PRESS HQ All the latest news from tracks, Ryan pitches exercise Nolan.Ryan lobbed an easy one at America on Thursday, challenging everyone to get at least 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise every day. "The point is that it doesn't matter at what age or what stage you are In life, you can get active," the 47-year-old retired pitcher said at a news conference to promote a new booklet, "The Nolan Ryan Fitness Guide." The booklet is a manual of simple exercise routines and advice designed by Ryan, in his first year of retirement after a record 27 years in the majors. It is being printed and distributed in cooperation with the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the Department of Health and Human Services and is free.

Jordan back in action tonight Michael Jordan, who has hot played for the Birmingham; Barons since injuring his left shoulder last Friday night, has been given the go-ahead to play in tonight's home game against Jacksonville. Barons manager Terry Francona said Jordan would see some, action tonight but did not specify if he would start The former Chicago Bulls star, hitting .192 wih two homers and 44 RBI in 396 at bats for the Chicago White Sox affiliate in the Southern League, sustained a strained rotator cuff and sprained shoulder capsule diving for a ball. Wire reports Deion, Dolphins meet media Free' agent Delon Sanders will meet with Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula and hold a news conference Saturday before attending the team's exhibition game against Tampa Bay, 'Tve met him before, but I'd like the opportunity to sit down and talk with him a little bit," Shula said Thursday. "We'll find out about his interest and go from there." A multiyear contract offer could be forthcoming this weekend. Dolphins director of media relations Harvey Green said there will be no announcement at Sanders' news "Everybody in the world is going to want to talk to him, and this is a way to do it in an organized fashion" Greene said, TODAY FRIDAY Tennis: Volvo International, 10 a.m., ESPN Golf: PGA International, noon, ESPN Pro football: NFL exhibition Green Bay at New Orleans, 5 1 p.m., channel 1 1 Boxing: Junior middleweights Lonnie Beasley vs.

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The Desert Sun Information Center 1 95cnpr mlnuto Desert Sun Sports Hotline -All the laM on local sports SANDERS RYAN a native of Fort Myers, has also expressed an interest in playing for the San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. He'll visit Kansas City on Monday. "'J.