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Business Classified ads The Oshkosh Northwestern Tuesday, March 21, 1989 son Sports iPost-se ends for Badgers party I'm thrilled to death to beat who we thought was the best team in the NIT field, playing at their place in a sea of (Wisconsin) red. Rich Grawer, St. Louis coach 3- i MADISON (AP) Charles Newberry and the rest of his St. Louis teammates felt snubbed when the National Invitation Tournament picked Wisconsin to host their second-round game, jj The snub began to sting a little more Monday night when St. touis trailed Wisconsin by 15 joints early in the second half With a red and white sea of Jiadger fans flooding the UW Fieldhouse with noise, i But that was when Newberry, a lanky 6-foot-2 guard, began taking control of things.

He combined with Roland Gray for 2Cr second-half points and tontrolled the floor game to rally the Billikins to a 73-68 win that advances them into the NIT quarterfinals. "This is easily the biggest win of 51-47 on a 10-foot jumper by Jackson. St. Louis responded with a 14-4 run to take a 61-55 lead on a basket by Vincent Smith. St.

Louis held Jones to just two free throws in the closing 10 minutes to fend off any late comeback by the Badgers. Jeff Luechtefeld sank six straight free throws in the closing minute to seal the win. Gray finished with 17 points and eight rebounds while Luechtefeld chipped in 13 points for St. Louis. The Billikens' leading regular season scorer, Anthony Bonner, was held to 9 points.

The Badgers missed seven free throws and committed several turnovers late in the game. Wisconsin Coach Steve Yoder blamed his team's sloppy passing my life," said Newberry, who finished with 17 points. "We had a lot to prove coming in here. "We expected to get (to host) one more and maybe we felt like the NIT didn't want us to win this thing," he said. "We wanted to show them it was a motivating factor." St.

Louis (25-9) played with plenty of motivation after scoring only 16 points in the first 20 minutes. The Billikins exploded for 57 second-half points, shooting 69 percent from the floor and sinking 15 of 16 free throws. "I'm thrilled to death to beat who we thought was the best team in the NIT field, playing at their place in a sea of (Wisconsin) red," St. Louis Coach Rich Grawer said. But the win over Wisconsin, which finished 18-12, did not start promisingly for Grawer's squad.

St. Louis shot only 35 percent in the first half and was outmuscled by the Badgers. Danny Jones, who scored 24 points, and Trent Jackson, who finished with 15, led an early surge that gave Wisconsin a 28-16 1 "i 'J A 'S and poor concentration for the second-half collapse. "Our guys just passed them the ball and said 'Here it Yoder said. "To end the season this way it stings.

"To finish 18-12 is not a disgrace, but it's always tough to lose your last game at home," he said.i The loss ended the Wisconsin careers of Jackson, Tom Molaski and Darin Schubring, who had guided the team to its first postseason tournament appearance in 42 years. "We feel we kind of let the fans down. They were great," said Molaski, who finished with 8 points. "It's hard to lose your last game, but only two teams in the country don't." Rose could be suspended for gambling PLANT CITY, Fla. (AP) -4 Pete Rose is being investigated by major league baseball ovetj "serious allegations" that, ac cording to a source, could result in a suspension for the Cincinnati Reds manager.

Rose's gambling reportedly is the subject of the investigation, revealed Monday in a statement by Commissioner Peter Uebe: rroth and Commissioner-elect A. Bartlett Giamatti. "The office of the commissioner, which was founded to preserve the integrity of the game, has for several months been conducting a full inquiry into serious allegations involving Mr. Pete Rose," the statement said. The statement made no mention of any possible action against Rose, noting major league baseball's investigation isn't completed But a baseball source, who asked not to be identified, said a suspension is a possibility.

Rose and Reds general manager Murray Cook declined comment on the investigation. Rose, normally outspoken, answered all questions about the investigation with "no then apologized. "Sorry. I know you're just tr ying to do your job," Rose told reporters in his office. "I appre ciate that.

"If something happens, when it happens, I'll talk about it then." Cook said he hadn't asked Rosd lead at the half. But then St. Louis capitalized on the Badgers' missed foul shots and turnovers midway through the second half to cut Wisconsin's lead to 43-41 on a 3-point goal by Newberry with 11:26 left. Wisconsin increased the lead to Monday Badgers Ground-level view watch a loose ball roll away during second-round NIT basketball action Danny Jones of Wisconsin (right) and Anthony Bonner of St. Louis University West girls track down second place Nielson to lead Red men football Northwestern staff RIPON Bob Nielson of Wartburg College in Iowa has been named Ripon College head football coach, President William R.

Stott, Jr. has announced. Nielson will replace Doug Bradley, who resigned as the Redmen's head coach earlier this year. Nielson will also be a part-time associate professor of physical education and coordinator of athletic recruiting. Nielson has been assistant football coach at Wartburg since 1981 and defensive coordinator since 1987.

He is also director of admission there, developing and implementing the overall marketing and student recruitment plan. While Nielson coached at Wartburg, the Knights achieved a 50-26 overall record, their most successful eight-year period in football. The school participated in NCAA Division HI national playoffs, won two Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships and took three second-place finishes in the IIAC during that time. Nielson, a Wartburg College graduate, earned a masters in physical education from the University of Northern Iowa in December. Other positions Nielson has held at Wartburg include: admissions representative, director of financial aid, associate director of admissions and director of athletic recruitment.

Douglas Northrop, Ripon's dean of faculty, said, "We are very excited to have attracted such a talented and promising young coach to Ripon. Everyone who met Bob is sure that he will contribute to the continuing development of the athletic program and the college." Toronto's Jekse Barfield hit I If '3 the 220-yard dash with a personal indoor best of 28.0. "I was happy with my performance," said Suhm. "Both times were the best of the year for me and what I was basically looking to do at this meet was to drop my times." Suhm also took part in West's 880 relay team that finished second with a time of 1:54.9. Cindy Demski, Cindy Pahlow and Brandi Whitney also ran on the team.

D.C Everest won the event with a time of 1:52.8. "(Suhm) has a good team attitude and she is a little stronger then she was last year and a little quicker," said West Coach Bob Meronk. "She is always a peppy kind of person and even if things don't go her way she still is a good team person and she peps up the rest of the team. She always tries her hardest, is good talent and competes to her best. She really leads by example." While Meronk may not have been surprised by Suhm's efforts Monday, he was unsuspecting of his team's finish.

"I was a little bit surprised with our second-place finish," said Meronk. "We did a nice job and this is the most points that we ever scored at this meet. Please turn to Track Page 22 By JOHN KIEFER of the Northwestern Strong support and a positive attitude are the keys to a winning team according to Oshkosh West senior Mindy Suhm. And it was strong team support that led the Indians to a second place finish at the 11th Class A girls Titan Invitational track and field meet at the Kolf Sports Center Monday night. Oshkosh West totaled 44 points, 10 behind first-place Appleton East.

Neenah finished tied with Oregon for fourth with 30 points and Oshkosh North finished with 14 points, good for 11th place in the 28-team field. "The one thing that I like about track is that everyone is always pulling for one another," said Suhm. "Not every team has the type of relationship that we have on our team. Everyone is friends when we are on the track no matter what and we all cheer for each other." Suhm, who has competed at the WIAA state track meet the last two years, tied a school record in the 60-yard dash Monday when she finished second in 7.5 seconds. Michelle Carbiener of Appleton East won the event with a time of 7.2.

Suhm also finished second to Carbiener (27.3) in AP in Madison. St. Louis ended the season with a 73-68 victory. Northwestern photo by Di ck Meyer Mindy Suhm takes off in 220 AL East forecast 1. Toronto Blue Javs 2.

Detroit Tigers 3. Milwaukee Brewers 4. Boston Red Sox 5. New York Yankees 6. Cleveland Indians 7.

Baltimore Orioles Series to Canada. DETROIT TIGERS Alan Trammell (.311) and Lou Whitaker (.275) again are in the middle. Keith Moreland and Chris Brown, acquired from San Diego for Terrell, should help with offense at the corners. Jeff Robinson held opponents to a .197 batting average, lowest among AL starters, and was 13-6. He seems to have recovered from circulation problems that finished him six weeks early.

Jack Morris (15-13) is still the top winner of the decade and Frank Tanana and Doyle Alexander each won 14 games. Mike Henneman (9-6, 22 saves, 1798) is the best in the rjYj I I If I rr-nrr to be strongest in weak AL East the particulars of the allegations! and that the Reds aren't conduct ing an investigation of their ownt He said he'll wait for the comJ missioner's office to make its dej cision before taking any action. Rose was summoned to New York last month for what the: commissioner's office termed i meeting to get Rose's advice on" an undisclosed matter. gambling reportedly was a subj ject at the meeting Feb. 20.

Rose later denied a published report that said he bet on college basketball games. He declined td say whether track wagers were; discussed in the meeting with, Ueberroth, Giamatti and othe? baseball executives. "Sure, I go to the racetracks I own a couple of Rose said at the time. "But never patronize race tracks lik some guys, when I'm supposed tc be at the baseball park; only on off-days." bullpen. i Fred Lynn (25 HR at age 36 Gold Glove winner Gary Pettis and Chet Lemon (64 RBI) form art outfield comprised of three cente fielders.

I MILWAUKEE BREWERS Everyone was picking the Brewers this year until injuries to Ted Higuera and Juan Nieves wrecked a pitching staff that lost the league's ERA title to Oakland on the final day of the season. 1 Bill Wegman (13-13), Mike Bii rkbeck (10-8) and Don August (13 7) must take over while Higueri (16-8, 2.45) and Nieves (7-5) heal, The Brewers' bullpen was the most effective in the majors; converting 51 of 58 saves op portunities. Dan Plesac (30 saves), Chuck Crim (AL-high 70 games) and Paul Mirabella (1.65 ERA, stranding 35 of 42 inherited run--ners) were the reasons for the strong relief showing. Robin Yount (.306, 91 RBI, 22 SB) at age 33 is on track for 3,000 career hits and possible election to the Hall of Fame. Molitor (.312) Please turn td AL East Page 23 Jays figure Associated Press The American League East isn't so hot anymore.

Gone are the great teams. Boston won last year with only 89 victories, the fewest ever in a full season for an AL East champion. Gone are some big names, too. First in a series doubles) is a three-time Gold Glove winner at shortstop and Fred McGriffs 34 home runs established him at first base. Kelly Gruber (81 RBI) is solid at third base, but second base remains weak.

Free agent Bob Brenly will platoon with Pat Borders (.273) at catcher. The bench needs improvement. Toronto pinch hitters batted a franchise-low .202 last year. The Blue Jays led the league with 17 shutouts last season. Dave Stieb (16-8) came within one strike of no-hitters in his final two starts.

Left-handers Jimmy Key (12-5 despite elbow trouble), Flanagan (13-13) and Jeff Musselman (4-1) also are in the rotation. John Cerutti (0.98 earned run average after the All-Star break) may fill in for departed free agent Jim Clancy. Tom Henke converted 25 of 29 save opportunities. Duane Ward (9-3, 15 saves) and inconsistent Mark Eichhorn (0-3) are the middle-inning relievers. This year, the Blue Jays hope a new location (the SkyDome opens June 5)" can bring the first World AP 1 8 home runs last season i ri Eddie Murray, Bruce Hurst, Julio Franco, Jack Clark, Walt Terrell, Claudell Washington and Willie Randolph all left, weakening what once was far-and-away baseball's best division.

The Blue Jays are the pick here while the Tigers will find another way to stay close, followed by Milwaukee, Boston, New York, Cleveland and Baltimore. TORONTO BLUE JAYS Manager Jimy Williams won last spring's power struggle with George Bell, but Bell's production dropped (.269, 24 home runs, 97 runs batted in). Jesse Barfield (18 HR) and new leadoff hitter Lloyd Moseby (31 stolen bases) will join Bell in the outfield. Tony Fernandez (.287, 41.