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Jst ED D2 THE HARTFORD COURANT: Saturday, April 11, 1987 A SPORTING LOOK Main events By Tom Yantz On the air BASKETBALL Lishness signs on at UConn for '87-88 University of Connecticut women's basketball Coach Geno Auricmma announced the signings of two high school players to National Letters of Intent for the 1987-88 academic year: 5-11 guardforward Laura Lishness from Bristol Eastern High School; and 6-1 forward Kerry Bascom from Epping Middle High School in Epping, NH. BASEBALL Today Saturday Blue Jays at Red Sox, 1 p.m., m. WNLC (1510). WTIC (1080) Yankees at Royals, 2:30 p.m., WPOP (1410) Braves at Mets, 3:30 p.m., O'JXBXSOS. WNTY (990), WPSR (1270) Sunday Blue Jays at Red Sox, 1 p.m., WNLC (1510), WTIC (1080) Braves at Mets, 1:30 p.m..

WTBS, WNTY (990), WSPR (1270) Yankees at Royals, 2:30 p.m., WPOP (1410) There's speed inthatthar Britsoxlineup Today I Sun Mon Tuea Wed Thur Fri Quebec Quoboc Quobec Quebec 7:35 pm 7:35 pm 7:35 pm 7:35 pm If noc. if nec, rwrrnn New York Indiana Chicago 1 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm H.lj.HA'.p ii ni Toronto Toronto Texas Toxas Toxas Toronto Toronto 1:05 pm 1:05 pm 1:05 pm 1:05 pm 1:05 pm 7:35 pm 3:35 pm -gag- i K.C. K.G. Clevo. Clove.

Clove. K.C. 2:35 pm 2:35 pm 1 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Atlanta Atlanta Phila. Phila. Phila.

St.Louis 3:30 pm 1:35 pm 7:35 pm 7:35 pm 7:35 pm 8:35 pm M.JuMiuMj- i Albany Albany Albany Pitt. Pitt. 7 pm 2 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm Surely, there must have been some mistake. But wasn't there a commodity seldom seen in the Red Sox organization displayed Friday at Beehive Field in New Britain? Speed, the ability to steal bases, rattle opponents, boost an offense and solidify a leaky defense, was indeed evident at the Double-A New Britain Red Sox inaugural home HOCKEY Today NHL Playoffs Whalers atNordiques, 7:30 p.m., SportsChannel, WTIC (1080), WSPR (1270), WLAD (800), WNLC (1510), WNLK (1350), WLYQ-FM (95.9). WSNG (610).

WILI (1400), WLIS (1420) Canadiens at Bruins, 7:05 p.m., NESN Flyers at Rangers, 8:30 p.m., ESPN Sunday Whalers at Nordiques, 7:30 p.m., SportsChannel, WTIC (1080), WSPR (1 270), WLAD (800), WNLC (1510), WNLK (1350), WLYQ-FM (95.9), WSNG (610). WILI (1400). WLIS (1420) Flyers at Rangers, 7:30 p.m., ESPN Canadiens at Bruins, 7:05 p.m., NESN TODAY'S NEWS Jacksonville sets sights on Falcons Officials in Jacksonville, trying to lure an NFL team, have offered the Atlanta Falcons what they believe is a deal that could bring the team an extra $7 million a year in the Gator Bowl. Bobby Clarke, Ed Giacomin and Jacques Laperrierc have been elected to the NHL Hall of Fame. BASKETBALL Today CBA Championship series, 3 p.m., ESPN Sunday Knicks at Celtics, 1 p.m., SportsChannel, WKHT (1230) High School McDonald's All-America Game, 2 p.m., SieKSXS) workout.

"Speed is underrated, and I think Boston has to realize it can help your offense andyour defense," said center fielder Brady Anderson, who stole 44 bases last year at Class A Winter Haven, GOLF Today The Masters, 3:30 p.m., BQXBCD Sunday The Masters, 3:30 p.m., SK3XB ANDERSON HOME GAMES SHADED TENNIS Today Family Circle Cup, 1 p.m., 0GS Sunday World Championships, 12:30 p.m., OQXBCD Family Circle Cup, 2:30 p.m., 0(8038)8 said he is appointing a committee to look into possible violations in the recruiting of basketball player Lloyd Daniels. The alleged recruiting violations were detailed in a March 22 story in Newsday. The story contended that Daniels was given cash and that the university violated NCAA regulations in his recruitment. from hours of extra hitting. After takjng his swings Friday, Anderson picked up his glove and, like a frisky colt, bounded toward the outfield.

Lotzar joined him, and the two engaged in races from the left-field foul line to center field. And there was no mistake. The Red Sox if not in Boston do indeed have some speed in their minor league system. BOWLING Today Showboat Open, 3 p.m.. (BO(B03 MOTORSPORTS Today NASCAR Grand National, 1 p.m., ESPN Sunday Valleydale 500, 1 p.m., ESPN Phoenix 200, 4 p.m., OOfflfSiS Grand Prix ol Brazil, 4 p.m., ESPN AREA WATCH Calling all Hartford baseball collectors Northeast Magazine wants to present a piece on Hartford's professional baseball history, and would like to accompany the story with photos and other memorabilia.

Northeast is seeking programs, scorecards, photographs, pennants maybe even baseball trading cards and uniforms of Hartford's many old boys of summer: starting with the Hartford Dark Blues, one of the original National League teams in the 1870s, to the city's last minor league club, the Hartford Chiefs, who left after the 1952 season. Perhaps, someone even has a grandstand seat or two from the old Bulkeley Stadium. Northeast Magazine, of course, will handle all items with the utmost care, and return them promptly. Anyone who might have any Hartford professional baseball memorabilia or who knows someone who does, should call Mike Gray at Northeast Magazine at 241-3700 or 1-800-524-4242. The Easter Seal Society of Connecticut will be beneficiary of $25 for each goal scored by the Connecticut Valley Lacrosse Club at its home games this season.

The United Bank of Hartford and the North American Holding Corp. of East Hartford are financial backers of the venture. Contributions also will be made for each CVLC goal during its exhibition tour in Australia in June. The CVLC, which is seeking financial support for its Australia trip, will play its home opener Sunday against the Suffolk BOXING Today Marvin Hagler vs. Ray Leonard, 8 p.m., HBO Sunday Marvin Hagler vs.

Ray Leonard, 6:30 p.m., HBO Fla. "If you can steal a base, beat out a chopper or keep out of a double play, it will help your team. And if you can cut down balls in the gap, you can really help your pitchers." Was this a Red Sox player talking, or a member of another past Sox team of a different color, named the "Go-Go" Sox. Those 1959 Chicago White Sox were renowned for their speed and ability to generate runs with few hits. This year's New Britain club may possess those same skills.

In addition to Anderson, New Britain has some other swift men from Winter Haven. Outfielder Greg Lolzar stole 42 bases, second baseman Angel Gonzalez stole 30 and shortstop Chris Moritz stole 21. Anderson, 23, the team's reigning stolen base champion, also batted .318, hit 12 homers and drove in 87 runs. New Britain Manager Dave Holt said Anderson's best talent is his defense. "Brady is right there with Ellis Burks (center fielder at Triple-A Pawtucket, R.I.," Holt said.

"He's capable of playing defensively in the majors today." But Anderson probably won't get to Boston this year to play in Fenway Park, better suited to home runs than stolen bases, because he needs more work to be a consistent hitter. "Being a good defensive player has come naturally, so I spend more time on my hitting," said Anderson, whose palms have layers of calluses BOXING Hearns postures for Sugar Ray bout The manager for World Boxing Council light-heavyweight champion Thomas Hearns says negotiations are under way for a Hearns' rematch with Sugar Ray Leonard in September. According to Hearns' manager, Emanuel Steward, Hearns and Leonard would be guaranteed $15 million each for the bout. Leonard made a guaranteed $11 million from his fight Monday with Marvelous Marvin Hagler. COLLEGES SMU throws in towel on 1988 season Southern Methodist University will scrap its limited 1988 football season in the wake of NCAA sanctions against the school for improper payments to athletes, officials announced.

In a statement, SMU interim President William B. Stallcup Jr. said the school should be able to return to full participation in the Southwest Conference in 1989. University of Nevada-Las Vegas President Robert Maxson HORSE RACING Today Alabama Derby, 5 p.m., ESPN MISCELLANEOUS Today Sportstalk with Frank Deford, 7 p.m., Correction Quote (N.Y.) Lacrosse Club at 2 p.m. at Loomis-Chaffee School in Windsor.

Those interested in participating in Sunday's third annual Newington Classic Road Race 3-mile and 8-kilometer runs can call 667-3135 for information The Hartford Wanderers rugby team will play the Albany Knickerbockers in the first round of the national championships today in Albany, N.Y. Coventry pitcher Rhett Gibbs' name was misspelled in Friday's scholastic roundup. Also, the South Windsor-Enfield baseball game was erroneously included in the roundup. The game was not played. I owe him $100 now because I told him I never thought he'd stay four years with Bobby Knight.

Michael Jordan on a bet he made with Indiana's Stove Allord. his teammate on the Olympic team Hew Britain Manager Holt piloting on an even keel Following the Britsox Tickets: Prices at Beehive Field in New Britain remain the same. All box seats are general admission is $3 for adults, $1.50 for senior citizens and 99 for those 16 and younger. Groups of 20 or more can save $1 on adult general admission and 49 cents cn children's general admission. Call 224-8383.

Ticket prices for the Eastern League All-Star Game, at Beehive Field June 29, are set by the league. The prices are: $5 for box seats, $4 for adult general admission and $2 general admission for senior citizens and children. Directions to Beehive Field: From I-84: Pick up Route 72 East. Proceed on Route 72 to Ellis Street exit, turn left off exit, left at the first light onto South Main Street, and Willow Brook Park is down on the right. From 1-91: Pick up Route 72 West in Cromwell.

As you come into New Britain, bear left onto Route 372 toward Kensington. Take first exit on right (South Main StreetWillow Brook Park exit). Park is right in front of you. Britsox on the radio: Middletown station WCNX (1 150 AM) will broadcast at least 35 games for the third year. Bill Glynn will handle the play-by-play.

By MICHAEL ARACE Courant Staff Writer It's Thursday afternoon, and Dave Holt, the new manager of the Double-A New Britain Red Sox, has justarrived at his new summer home. Holt stands in front of the Beehive Field clubhouse, catching a few peeks of the Central Connecticut-University of Maine game in front of him, and answers questions about himself, talking about his baseball priorities. "This game can bring you to your knees awful quick," said Holt, whose Britsox open the season tonight at 7 p.m. against the Albany Yankees at Beehive Field. "I've seen guys have the greatest game in the world one day, and play the worst game in the world the next," Holt said.

"No matter how good or bad you did the day before, you still have to go out the next dayland begin all over again. "The main thing you want a professional baseball player to learn is consistency, and that's what I try to teach," Holt said. "Professional baseball is full of heroes one day, and goats the next. If you learn to be consistent emotionally, you have a better chance to succeed." That is the regimented side of Holt's baseball life, ahdliis demeanor matches this side. He's a blue-eyed, 5-foot-10, 175-pound former minor league catcher-first baseman who speaks softly, but in a steady, even tone, measuring each word before it leaves his mouth.

1 Holt seems well, consistent. He is not, however, one-dimensional. It's Thursday night at the New Britain Elks Club. ThVdinner portion of Welcome Red Sox Night finishes: with vanilla ice cream, and Holt steps to the podium in front of 150 people to introduce his team. He begins, "I'm glad to see there's still some people left in New England.

Last week, I thought they were all down in Florida. Matter of fact, I saw a bumper sticker in Winter Haven that said, 'Last one out "of New England, please turn out the Laughter ensues. Then another crack by Holt, and niore laughter. This man is funny. 1'Kiddingly, I'd say I'm just the opposite of 1985 New Britain manager and current Pawtucket skip-perl Ed Nottle," Holt said earlier.

"Ed is outgoing, talkative; he likes to have a good time with his players. I'm more laid back, I guess." Holt has worked the fall instructional league with Nottle, and has learned from him. Holt, 29, has crammed a whole lot of learning into the last few years. Holt began as a player-coach for Manager Rac Slider's 1983 Eastern League champion Britsox, a team featuring Roger Clemens, Al Nipper, Marc Sullivan and Steve Lyons. A year later, at the tender age of 26, Holt was managing the Class A Winter Haven Red Sox in the Florida State League.

"It was a surprise getting the Winter Haven job," Holt said. "I knew I wanted to get into managing sometime. I guess I was just in the right place at the right time." Winter Haven finished 70-74 his first year, then 71-68. In 1986, Holt's team improved to 80-76, winning the Central Division title by 26 games. In the 12-team league, Winter Haven was first with a .276 batting JULY 12 3 4 WILL WILL WILL WILL 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 WILL WILL READ READ READ READ HAR 12 13 14 15 16 17 18(2) HAR HAR VT VT READ READ 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 READ READ PITT PITT WILL WILL WILL 26 27 28 29 30 31 PITT PITT ALB ALB PITT PITT AUGUST 1 PITT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PITT ALB ALB VT VT G.F.

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HARR HARR HARR 28 29 ALL 30 HARR STAR WILL David A. Smith Special to The Courant Professional baseball is full of heroes one day, and goats the next. If you learn to be consistent emotionally, you have a better chance to succeed. Dave Holt average, 58 home runs and 54 triples, second with 240 stolen bases and third with a 3.25 ERA. Now, still tender at 29, Holt is in Double-A.

"No question, this is a good spot for me to be in," Holt said. "I have no timetable on anything, I'm just trying to get these guys to do the best they can. That's my job, no matter what level. The timetable will take care of itself anyway, as long as I keep doing my job." Which brings us back to the two sides of Dave Holt: the consistent, and the unexpectedly funny. "I kid about Ed Nottle a lot," Holt said, "but he gets a lot out of his players.

There comes a time to get down and go to work, and he recognizes that. Maybe some of that has rubbed off on me: combine an easy atmosphere with a work ethic and consistency. That's the way I want to be." HOME GAMES SHADED Doubleheaders Monday-Saturday (all season), 5:55 p.m. Sundays (all season), 1 p.m. ALL STAR Eastern League All-Star Game at New Britain, 7:30 p.m.

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