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Sports At The Journal Times Friday, July 21 2000 HU page editor: Jerry Karpowicz QB Wuerffel gets another chance Everett angered by suspension umm i opportunity to play ball, which is all I wanted." The former Florida star muddled through three poor seasons with the dismal Saints, unable to beat out Billy Joe Hobert and Billy Joe Tolliver for the starting job. With no teams scrambling to pick him up, Wuerffel tried his luck in NFL Europe with the Rhein Fire this Wuerffel spring. He completed 161 of 260 passes for 2,042 yards and 25 touchdowns for the Fire, who beat the Scottish Claymores in the World Bowl. "If the Packers or another team hadn't come Hasselbeck and Brooks until the preseason's last days, when Mirer was traded to the New York Jets. Now Wuerffel is a stranger in a strange land, where fans crowded against a chain-link fence to watch the first full day of training camp workouts Thursday.

The Packers receive the kind of adoration he hasn't seen since his college days. "From a football standpoint, this is a great mix for me," he said. "I get a chance to learn from Brett and just kind of watch him. "I'll get a chance to see what I can do in the next few weeks. I'm not looking for any miracles.

I just want an opportunity." The Packers claimed guard center Grant Garrett on waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs and placed first-year cornerbacks Evan Howell and Steve Johnson on waivers. Howell failed his physical due to a hamstring injury. practice receptions and receiving touchdowns. He angered management last year with his public criticism of coach Bruce Coslet and the front office. TITANS: A blood clot forced rookie safety Aric Morris into the hospital after he experienced swelling and discomfort in his arm on the first day of training camp.

SCHLICHTER: A Franklin County (Ohio) grand jury indicted former Ohio State and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Art Schlichter on charges he stole a credit card from a suburban Columbus home. Associated Press Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Everett was suspended for 10 games and fined an undisclosed amount Thursday for bumping umpire Ronald Kulpa twice in Saturday's game against the New York Mets. The players' union immediately appealed the suspension, which means Everett can continue to play until a hearing is held by Paul Beeston, baseball's chief operating officer. No date was set for the hearing. Everett was angry over the way the affair was reported in some media accounts.

"They tried to make me out to be a monster," he said. "If you listen to what was said, it's their own opinion, not what you actually see. It's what they wanted everyone else to see." Everett, who is batting .323 and leads the Red Sox with 25 home runs and 72 runs batted in, became furious when Kulpa, umpiring at home plate, drew the inside line of the batter's box with his foot, showing where the hitter could stand. "I would say I didn't do the things people said I did," he said. "I could say some things that could ruffle some feathers, but I'd rather keep that to myself until I state my case." UMPIRES: Baseball has offered to rehire 10 of the 22 umpires it let go last September but only as part of a new labor contract and only if the umps' old union agrees to settle its grievance.

The offer has tentatively been agreed to by the new union, the World Umpires Association, two lawyers familiar with the talks said on the condition they not be identified. The old union, Richie Phillips' Major League Umpires Association, said it hasn't been contacted by baseball or the new union. MLUA lawyer Pat Campbell said the offer falls far short of what his side wants. The 10 umpires who would be rehired under the offer, according to the lawyers, would be Gary Darling, Bob Davidson, Bruce Dreckman, Jim Evans, Tom Hallion, Ed Hickox, Bill Hohn, Sam Holbrook, Paul Nauert and Larry Vanover. Six of the 22 umpires, all over 55, would retire under the plan: Dale Ford, Rich Garcia, Ken Kaiser, Larry McCoy, Frank Pulli, Terry Tata.

The remaining six would be given buyouts, either in a lump sum, or an annuity: Drew Coble, Eric Gregg, Mark Johnson, Greg Kosc, Larry Poncino and Joe West. CUBS: Left-hander Daniel Garibay (2-3, 4.94 ERA) was optioned to Class AAA Iowa, and the Cubs recalled right-hander Kyle Farnsworth. Cubs manager Don Baylor said he will use Farnsworth in a setup role along with Tim Worrell and Todd Van Poppell. DODGERS: Manager Davey Johnson rejoined the team, and said he had been ordered to make some changes in his life due to an irregular heart rhythm. "I can't have any caffeine, I can't drink a couple glasses of wine, I can't chew tobacco," Johnson said He has been placed on fans paying to watch Journal Times news services GREEN BAY Danny Wuerffel is fighting for the chance to hold a clipboard, and that's just fine with him.

The 1996 Heisman Trophy winner is setting small goals as he attempts to make the Green Bay Packers' roster. He's battling established backup Matt Hasselbeck and second-year quarterback Aaron Brooks for the right to watch, clipboard in hand, while Brett Favre plays nearly every down. But it's better than sitting at home, which is what Wuerffel thought he might have to do after the New Orleans Saints dropped him earlier this year. Though he remains committed to a life of community service and religious devotion, Wuerffel also thought he could still play football. "I'm just glad to get another chance," he said.

"Green Bay has given me another Redskins Associated Press The Washington Redskins doled out tens of millions of dollars to add Deion Sanders, Bruce Smith and other stars to a lineup that was already only a botched field goal shy of playing for the NFC championship. On Thursday, the team began asking its fans to help pay the freight, becoming the first team in NFL history to charge admission to its preseason practices at Redskins Park, its new and improved workout facility in northern Virginia. The Redskins are charging $10 for fans over 12. Team officials expected close to a sellout crowd of 7,500, but only about 2,800 turned out despite perfect weather. PANTHERS: The Carolina Panthers received permission from Green Bay to talk with Reggie White.

Panthers coach George Seifert said the team had been contacted by White's agent. SEAHAWKS: Shaun Alexander, a running back from Alabama who was the 19th player picked in the draft, signed a $6.5 million, five-year contract that included a $3.9 million signing bonus. along, I was satisfied with what I had done," Wuerffel said. "I knew I had given it my best shot and proven I could be a quarterback at the next level." Wuerffel was at peace with his future no matter what occurred. He said he was grateful to have played three seasons in New Orleans because that's where he met his wife, Jessica, and began working closely with Desire Street Ministries, a church group benefiting disadvantaged children.

Wuerffel knew his notoriously average arm wasn't going to get any stronger. He only hoped another team would notice his work ethic. Packers general manager Ron Wolf is fond of challenging Favre's backups, even with two prospects as solid as Hasselbeck and Brooks. Last year, Rick Mirer pushed of Arizona, the 31st pick, to a five-year contract. Also, Kurt Warner, reported to the Super Bowl champion St.

Louis Rams' training camp, a day before the first full-squad workout, without a contract. DOLPHINS: Miami signed Daryl Gardener to a seven-year extension Thursday worth $50 million, making him one of the richest defensive tackles in the NFL. BENGALS: After months of bitter relations, the Bengals worked out a deal and released wide receiver Carl Pickens, who set team records for career GENERAL ADMISSION SENIOR CITIZENS STUDENTS OA IffSmw $yoo $goo $400 Racine Youth Sports Racine United Way Agency Alexander's signing left 6-foot-7, 317-pound offensive tackle Chris Mcintosh of Wisconsin as the only unsigned Seahawks draft choice. Mcintosh was the 22nd player chosen. BRONCOS: Andre Reed, who is second on the NFL's career receiving list, and free agent cor-nerback Terrell Buckley signed contracts.

Reed got a two-year deal worth more than $2 million including incentives, while Buckley got a one-year deal worth up to $1.5 million including incentives. RAVENS: Baltimore reached agreement in principle on a one-year contract with tight end Ben Coates, who has caught 490 passes in nine years and made five Pro Bowls for the New England Patriots. STEELERS: First-round draft pick Plaxico Burress of Michigan State ended his three-day holdout, signing a five-contract that includes a $5.5 million signing bonus and incentives that could push the total value to $14,398. RAMS: St. Louis signed first-round draft pick Trung Canidate Spain in Santander, Spain, somewhat reluctantly leaving his own name off as he yielded to the will of his players.

They had met the night before, and McEnroe asked them whether they thought he should play doubles. Their answer was simple: No. Todd Martin will play the first match today against Albert Costa, and Jan-Michael Gambill will follow against Alex Corretja. The tentative matchup for Saturday's doubles is Vince Spadea and Chris Woodruff against Corretja and Juan Balcells. On Sunday, Martin will play Corretja, and Costa will meet Gambill in the best-of-five-match competition.

Youth Football Final Registration Park High Fieldhouse Saturday, July 22nd 9:00 am 12 noon Marquette recruit Wade to sit out 2000-01 season Mum mm Parents Call Your Coaches Coaches Call Your Players Players Call Your Teammates And Friends Registration Fee $40.00 includes jersey Ages 8 to 14 years old, no high school students BIRTFI CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR NEW REGISTRATION Please Call Racine Youth Sports at 639-9006 For More Information Referees, Volunteer Coaches Needed. Teams also forming in Union Grove, Raymond, Yorkville, Waterford Burlington. Joi Journal Times news services Marquette basketball recruit Dwyane Wade, a 6-foot-2 guard from Oak Lawn, 111., will not be eligible to play during the 2000-2001 season after failing to achieve a qualifying test score. Wade, who averaged 27 points and 11 rebounds a game at Richards High School, will be a partial qualifier. He will be able to use his scholarship, attend classes and practice.

Also, senior-to-be Brian Wardle will be part of a 12-player team to play a series of games against European teams next month. Isiah Thomas was hired by the Indiana Pacers, and like the man he replaced, he starts his first NBA coaching job with no bench experience. Thomas reportedly signed a four-year, $20 million contract. Just as Larry Bird did in 1997, Thomas takes over the Pacers as a Hall of Famer, former Indiana college star and rookie coach. Thomas brings instant recognition and credibility earned through his 13 years as a player in the NBA, 12 as an Ail-Star.

Four years ago, he was selected as one of the league's 50 greatest players. Jason Williams of the Sacramento Kings was suspended for the first five games of next season for failing to comply with his drug treatment plan. The NBA, the Kings and Williams all declined to say what the point guard had done or what drug was involved, citing the confidentiality of the league's antidrug program. Cycling Defending champion Lance Armstrong finished back in the pack but easily kept the overall lead with three days remaining in the Tour de France. Salvatore Commesso of Italy won the 155-mile 18th stage, fending off Alexander Vinokourov of Germany.

Armstrong rode steadily with a large pack of racers as the cyclists crossed Switzerland under sunny skies into the lush green hills of Germany's Black Forest region. Armstrong kept his lead of 5 minutes, 37 seconds over his closest competitor, Jan Ullrich of Germany. Tennis John McEnroe handed In his four-man playing roster for the 'Davis Cup semifinals against the goVrnm. aW OOGGO See a thrilling 45 minute show Check out a team autograph session Get cool AIRWALK stuff! -saw "Wm'vm Saturday, July 22 12 NOON 3pm Rapids Drive Store Only 3520 Ropids Drive.