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Friday, October 27, 1989 THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS D-5 Green withdraws from Reds job A very tough weekend for SPOUTS TALK Lost An aeles DALLAS GREEN has withdrawn his name from consideration for the job of Cincinnati Reds' manager in 1990, the Reds announced today. Green, former manager of the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies and an ex-Chicago Cubs executive, made his intentions known to Reds general manager BOB QUINN, spokesman JIM FERGUSON said. 4 tabbed for state Hall of Fame Former major-league pitcher RON REED and three veteran coaches will be inducted into the Indiana High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Jan. 26. The coaches are RAY HOWARD, formerly of Jasper: QUENTIN MERKEL of Evansville Memorial: and DON POOLE of Jeffersonville.

Reed is a native of LaPorte. and a fourth crown in six years at the Indiana Sports and Soccer Complex, 1600 W. 16th St. (across from Bush Stadium) this weekend. Carmel (16-0-2) will face Evansville Memorial (11-4-1) in tonight's girls semistate game at 8:30.

Noblesville (11-1-2) plays South Bend Clay (15-3-0) in the opener at 6. In boys action, defending champ Evansville Memorial (13-4-1) meets Westview (16-1-1) tonight at 6. Evansville Reitz (20-2-4) challenges Carmel (14-3-2) at 8:30. In Saturday's title games, the girls finalists will meet at 3:30 p.m., and the boys vie at 5:30. CUBIT and PHIL MAGGIO.

were aware he-was betting on college football games before an anonymous letter arrived at the school I alerting other officials of his activities. Elsewhere in sports A U.S. Immigration judge delayed for at least 30 days a decision on whether to deport former Detroit Red Wings all-star BOB PROBERT, who has had brushes with; the law on drug charges. Upstart DON-' NIE HAMMOND moved two strokes in front-of an elite field in the opening round of the; S450.000 Hilton Head Island (S.C.) tourna-; ment. Hammond's six-under-par 65 put him ahead of second-place GREG NORMAN, who! is two strokes back.

TODAY'S SPORTS BIRTHDAYS DON-NELL THOMPSON (31) of the Colts, former major leaguers PETE VUCKOVICH (37) and RALPH KINER (67), and ex-NFL quarterback KYLE ROTE SR. (61). From staff and wire reports State soccer titles on the knew he bet line QB says coaches Suspended MORRIS says Florida two Carmel will try to retain its girls Indiana High School Soccer Association state title quarterback KYLE assistant coaches, BILL Giants' Reuschel Series: Continued from D-1 At 5:04 (Indianapolis time) the moment the earthquake started Oct. 1 7 there will be a moment of silence for its many victims, the majority of whom were crushed in the Interstate 880 collapse just north of downtown Oakland. And after the Gatlin Brothers sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the starting lineups are introduced, representatives of several public-safety and volunteer agencies involved in the earthquake recovery effort will take part in the first-pitch ceremony.

"I'm sure there will be some real emotion," commissioner Fay Vincent said. "It will be a powerful minute or two." What lies after that remains anybody's guess. Game 3 could mark a new beginning for the Series or the beginning of the end. There is some precedent for teams trailing 2-0 to rally and win. Of the 24 teams that lost their first two games on the road as the Giants did four became world champions.

But no team has rallied from body is telling me this is the time when we're supposed to be off." If the tone of recent workouts is any indication, Mitchell is in a minority. "We're getting back into the swing of things," Giants reliever Craig Lefferts said. "Knowing we're going to play (tonight), it's a good feeling. I think we'll be ready mentally. And 62,000 fans screaming, that will get your blood flowing." Vincent said: "It may not be with the first pitch, but at some point, you'll be able to get excited about the game.

There aren't that many of them left. And it's a long winter." There remain no mixed feelings among the experts about Candlestick Park site of Games 3 and 4 and, if necessary, 5. San Francisco Mayor Art Ag-nos went as far as to say it is the best place to be if another earthquake struck, and Lind reiterated that structural experts have deemed the park safe. Minor cleanup and finishing work was done Thursday, but the stadium received official certification earlier in the week. By STEVE HARVEY Universal Press Syndicate Seldom have Los Angeles sports teams fared so miserably.

Not only did the Trojans, Bruins. Rams and Raiders all fall on their face masks over the weekend, but the Clippers failed to get rid of center Benoit Benjamin, who decided not to defect to Italy as h6 had threatened. Although no L.A. teams sullied the Los Angeles Coliseum, that arena didn't escape ignominy, either. Singer Axl Rose fell off the stage during a concert there.

Meanwhile, a week after Fitchburg (Mass.) State saw its 34-game losing streak end, the University of the District of Columbia put a 25-game streak of misfortune on the line against Livingstone (1-4). "They (Livingstone's players) were doing a lot of jawing before the game," Columbia's Willie Wood Jr. said later. Final score: D.C. 14, Livingstone 10.

Most embarrassed team in the nation? Livingstone, we presume. THE RANKINGS Last Loss L.A. teams 5 setbacks 6. LSU (1-5) 21-27, Kentucky 7. Oklahoma (5-2) 609 yards 8.

A.P.'s top 25 (15-7-3) 9. Tennessee (5-1) 123.7 yards 10. Arz. St. (3-3-1) 7-27, Oregon 11.

Houston QB Andre Ware (minus 4 yards rushing against SMU); Calling all Mildcats (Arizona, Kansas State, Kentucky, Northwestern) (10-16); 16. singer Axl Rose (0-1); 17. Nebraska coach Tom Osborne (still complaining about the turf at Missouri after the Corn-huskers' 50-7 victory); 18. Livingstone (1-5); 19. idle; 20.

Cal State-Zsa Zsa (minus 3 days). Yielded 609 yards to Iowa State, most in Oklahoma history. Ninth in conference in yards passing per game (123.7). QUOTE BOOK: Hawaii coach Bob Wagner, on his team's 31-16 loss to Colorado State: "It's not like they rolled us up, rolled us over and kicked our okole." (Okole is Hawai-, ian for derriere.) COMEDOWN OF THE WEEK (29 points): Air Force, an 11 -point fa- vorite, lost 9-27 to TCU. THE PROS If Dancing Bears coach Mike Ditka offers you any tips on stocks to buy, pay attention.

This man obviously can foresee the future. When Chicago fell to Houston two weekends ago, Ditka raised the question of whether the Bears were capable of winning another game this season. "I don't think we are," he And just to prove him correct, the Bears went right out and got beat up by' Cleveland 7-27 on Monday. Chicago couldn't stop the rushing game of such Browns as QB Bernie Kosar, who gained 1 yard to hike his 4 Vi-year total to 75. Chicago, which has now suffered three consecutive setbacks for the first time ever under Ditka, is 4-3.

going on 4-12. Elsewhere, Blooper of the Week award went to Seattle center Grant Feasel, who fouled up a field-goal attempt by snapping the ball too soon. It bounced off the helmet of holder Jeff Kemp. Officials in the instant-replay booth ruled that the ball was short of the end zone and off to the right. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers were back in the pits after a 0-28 loss to Houston.

Rookie running back Tim Wor-ley complained that the team's running game suffered because, "Any little mistake we make, they (the coaching staff) panic and we've gotten out of our game Perhaps they should go back to the suggestion of last year by QB Bubby Brister and punt on first down. THE RANKINGS SWOON CONFERENCE Streak 3 2 1. Chicago (4-3) 2. L.A. Rams (5-2) DOGHOUSE CONFERENCE Attendance 1.

Atlanta 33,894 2. Philadelphia 42,620 3. San Diego 44,201 QB-FOR-A-DAY CONFERENCE Last Outing 1. Grogan (0-1) lost 2. Flutie (1-2) idle 3.

Eason (1-2) idle New England Patriots are only member. QUOTE BOOK: Los Angeles Coliseum spectator Greg Horbachevski, gazing at one end zone, where the Rolling Stones were performing in concert: "Guess I picked the wrong time to get seats on the 50-yard line." NAME- GAME: Pittsburgh coach Chuck Noll was listed as "Chuck Knoll" on the roster sheets given to reporters for Sunday's game against Houston. Two years ago, Oilers coach Jerry Glanville who had been feuding with Noll was introduced at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Stadium as "Gary Grand-view." AUTO RACING Dick Mittman Ices Johannson pumped up for foe injured "We're finally at a point where we can put the question of the safety of Candlestick Park and the impact of the earthquake behind us," Lind said. "Our investigation was to ensure the stadium was as safe as it was last Tuesday, and everyone confirmed that to be the case." Scripps Howard News Service NFL, NBA, Baseball and College Sportswear Open Saturday P.M. 32nd Shadeland Behind Drexel MFXAI A DPMnnPiFni GOlfGb LAS VEGAS S.H15 CI3CUS SH0WCLU3 20 BEAUTIFUL TALENTED LADIES MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL FREE HOT DOGS 7 P.M.

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All three needed only five games to clinch. Have the Athletics lost the momentum they built by steam-rolling the Giants 5-0 and 5-1 in Games 1 and Will the Giants be able to capitalize upon a handful of key players overcoming nagging ries? Injuries indeed. Pitcher Rick Reuschel has been scratched from Game 4 because he was hit with a line drive during batting practice. Don Robinson will start instead. Can either team recapture the proper emotional pitch? It depends on whom you ask.

"You can't play any better than they were playing," Giants manager Roger Craig said. "They had a great playoff, and they may keep it going. But now we're home, and maybe that will be a difference. 1 know we're loose out there right now." But Giants left fielder Kevin Mitchell offered a rebuttal. "It feels like I've missed too much time," he said.

"1 just feel sort of bad all over. I don't feel right at the plate. Maybe my for Salt Lake, which is affiliated with the Stanley Cup-champion Calgary Flames. EJecause the Flames' lineup appeared so strongly set for this season and perhaps for years to come, Johannson decided to pursue other options. He contacted several National Hockey League and European teams, then signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Black-hawks, who became affiliated with the Ice last June.

"I think I was a good player for Calgary, but they have a very talented team," said Johannson. "You would read the papers every day and find they had given up one goal. left on good terms "1 appreciate the way Calgary treated me and I left on good terms, but I'm 25 and if I'm going to make it to the NHL. it has to be this year." Johannson, who was reared in Rochester. played college hockey at the University of Wisconsin, then competed in West Germany a year before Joining the U.S.

team for the 1988 Olympics, thinks he has "a fresh outlook" with the Ice. "Offensively I've had a little bit of a slow start (no goals, two assists in five games)," he said. "I've had my chances to score, but haven't put the puck in the net." Johannson is centering a line that also includes Mike McNeill and Mike Peluso. "I think we'll get better every game," said Johannson. lie and his linemates will get tested by the Golden Eagles, third In the West Division (3-1-3).

Indianapolis Is tied for fourth In the West (1-2-2). "I'm looking forward to this game," said Johannson. "I have a lot of friends on the Salt Lake team. It Is a pretty skilled club. Everybody here knows that and it's going to be a challenge." Johannson said he wouldn't have signed with Just any NHL team.

One of the reasons he picked Chicago was because of his close ties with Indianapolis. "My mother (Marietta) was born here and still has a twin sister living in Carmel (Marilyn Albright)," said Johannson. "I've also got cousins and a grandmother living here. "It's nice to get good home cooking at my aunt's house. The car Just seems to head there about 6 p.m." DICK DENNY CART reorganization should give more power to owners ian: mum-mi 7dm- pm Sat 10am-3pm Sun Noon-5pm Credit card charge of three hundred dollars if CelMar days ot receiot ot ohone No dealers, must maintain Indy Cellular One network only.

'20 H. Newly a CWVrrf The Indianapolis News Jim Johannson is overdue on scoring his first goal for the Indianapolis Ice. He would like nothing better than to do It against his former team. Salt Lake, tonight at the Fairgrounds Coliseum "I wouldn't mind getting it against my old team and remind them I can still play the game," said Johannson after practice Thursday. In the 1988-89 International Hockey League season, Johannson had 35 goals and 40 assists is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which has yet to announce its rules for 1990.

The Speedway, according to Simon, wants to do what is best for racing and not be led by any one faction. He said the Speedway has delayed Its announcement "for a lot of things to come out from underneath the woodwork." Simon, who in 1990 will campaign Scott Brayton all year and add Finnish driver Tero Palm-roth at the Speedway, said the 500-Mile Race takes up 50 to 60 percent of his marketing program. What happens at Indy, he said, predicates the team's success or failure through the remainder of the season. He Is certain the Speedway will leave the rules intact. "I think the Speedway wants to make sure that they carry forth with the best possible rules that will keep the safety and at the same time keep the enthusiasm and the excitement and the cost down," Simon said.

"That's a pretty hard pill to swallow." Glidden quickest BOB GLIDDEN of White-land was the leading qualifier In the pro stock division of the NHRA finals at Pomona. set an event record by racing in 7.342 seconds. RICK MAST won his second pole position of the season, taking (he top spot for Sunday's 250-lap Busch Grand National portion of the Winston Classic NASCAR triple-header at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. Mast's Bulck went 91.624 mph. I CArMMTi CAA rHJAIM! 1 II Save big on sharp new ORGEON cutting chains for chainsaws.

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"The whole purpose of the I CART organization in the begin- nlng was to let the car owners have a say In what was happen-; Ing, which wasn't happening I with the United States Auto Club." I Simon indicated that the situ-; atlon had arrived where the car owners would depart a meeting i believing something would be done one way, then the CART board would vote to go In the opposite direction. Originally, the meeting was planned for Laguna Seca, on the final race weekend, but the owners were too wrapped up In the competition to put their 1 minds on other Issues. Simon 9ald chairman John Frasco has submitted his reslg- nation. The owners thought "here was a co4fllct of Interest Take advantage of a great deal. Put a tough new OREGON chain on your chainsaw.

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nice Job for us and I think his resignation was well-timed." The possibility exists that a "commissioner" will be named to replace Frasco. Simon Indicated tliat CART needs someone to advance the association and the entire racing program, but not someone like NASCAR's Bill France. "(France) has done a nice job, but it is more like a dictatorship," Simon said. John Caponlgro, formerly. a member of Frasco's law firm, was named CART president last spring.

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