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8 The Montana Standard, Butte, Tuesday. June 19, 1990 Attractions 9 Standard 3 "You never know if you'll ever have the opportunity again. And for a while, I thought that an opportunity was all it was." Hale Irwin after becoming only the fifth golfer ever to win the U.S. Open three times. Soccer report Irwin claims third U.

title 1 -'V I The two men, who completed the regulation 72 holes tied at 280, remained that way after playing another 18 holes, each in 74, two over par but a respectable score in winds that gusted to 35 mph. They continued the playoff on the first hole, the sixth time they played it in competition this week and the second time on Monday. Donald got his second shot about 30 feet from the flag. Irwin, now the winner of 18 titles in a 22-year career, stuck his in about 8 feet from the wind-whipped flag. After Donald missed, Irwin rolled his home and scored his first victory in five seasons.

But Donald, winner of only one title in an 11-season tour career, hooked his short -driver into the left rough. He ran his approach into the left-front bunker, then blasted out about 15 feet short of the cup. Irwin two-putted for par from about 25 feet and Donald then stepped up to the most important putt of his life. He makes it for par and wins the U.S. Open.

He misses it, and the playoff continues, now under sudden-death format. He missed it. And Irwin had a second had to come from behind to do it. Some ragged action in the middle of the round and some poor results from wood shots played from deep rough enabled Donald to move to a two-stroke lead after 12 holes. It stayed that way until Irwin threw his approach in about six feet from the cup and made birdie on the lBth hole statistically the toughest on the Medinah Country Club No.

3 course. That cut it to one. They halved the 17th with pars and went to the 18th with the gritty Donald hanging on to that slender lead. bless him. I almost wish he had won." Irwin said.

"'I had to keep pecking away. Not a great day, but 1 had to stay right there." Ray Floyd was the oldest previous winner when he won at 44 in 1986. Irwin's drawn-out triumph, the longest playoff since 1946, went ith previous Open triumphs in 1974 and 1979 and made him the fifth three-time winner of this tournament. Willie Anderson. Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus each won four U.S.

Open crowns. Irwin, now occupied with a golf course architecture business and a-part-time player on the PGA Tour, AP Laserphoto HALE IRWIN reacts after sinking his U.S. Open tournament-win-ning-birdie putt Sluggers launch shots By Bruce Sayler Standard Sports Writer the 10-2 won-lost record and ninth-best-in-the-nation 1.59 earned run average for McNeese State this spring, was honored as such in the Southland Conference. Right-hander Matt Whiteside was honored similarly and also chosen All-Conference first team and "Most Valuable Player" of the American South Conference while starring for Arkansas State. And, Tyrone Washington was a two-time All-Conference pick and 1988 "Pitcher of the Year" while hurling for Southern University in the Southwest Athletic Conference before playing at Port Charlotte in the Gulf Coast League last year.

Burrows is still awaiting word on the birth of his child, which is wife is expecting any day in Lake Charles, La. Developments will determine whether he will pitch the Wednesday night opener as planned. The Copper Kings received word Monday that another 1990 Rangers draftee was to join their staff later in the night. Chris Gies, a righthander from Philadelphia plucked out of Seminole (Okla.) Junior College and signed by the Rangers was reportedly on his way. third year as major-league affiliate of the Butte club.

Mercado starred at NCAA Division III national champion Eastern Connecticut State and Blevins parked 28 dingers past spring for Southwestern Louisiana. Others finding the outfield fence within their ranges included catcher Marty Posey, a draftee from Tu-lane; infielderoutfielder Miguel Castellano, a second-year pro promoted from Port Charlotte of the Gulf Coast League; first baseman Brian Mouton, another promoted from Port Charlotte, and outfielder Rusty Greer, a draftee and two-time NAIA Ail-American from the University of Montevallo in Alabama. Outstanding team speed is being projected by Copper Kings managerial and coaching staff members as being the major attribute of this year's club, but pitching is also promising with another arm being due in camp late Monday. Three members of the Butte mound corps were chosen "Pitcher-of-the-Year" in their respective college conferences before being drafted by the Rangers. Left-hander Terry Burrows, he of Home-run displays by catcher Greg Blevins and third baseman Brian Mercado during Butte Copper COPPER KINGS BASEBALL Kings batting practice Monday hyped interest among observers in the Alumni Coliseum stands.

The Copper Kings begin defense of the Pioneer League Southern Division baseball championship they've won the past two seasons on Wednesday night when they open their 1990 campaign against the Gate City Pioneers of Pocatello, Idaho. Game time is 7 o'clock at Alumni Coliseum. Power potential had been a source of worry among Copper Kings fans frequenting club practice sessions until Monday. Mercado clubbed at least five 10 rows and deeper into the left-center field stands in the 420-450-foot range. Blevins also whacked some monstrous shots.

Both are picks from this year's baseball draft by the Texas Rangers, who are entering their AP Laserphoto CHICAGO WHITE SOX shortstop Ozzie Guillen grimaces as California Angels baserunner Dave Winfield slides into second base safely during the third inning of Monday night's game in Chicago's Comiskey Park. Robinson and Ed Nunez as the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 7-2 Monday night. OAKLAND bi beat the slumping Chicago Cubs 5-1 Monday night. It was Owen's 60th straight game this season without an error, tying Kevin Elster, who set the record in 1988 for the New York Mets. Elster holds the major-league mark for consecutive errorless games by a shortstop, 88.

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Irwin, who made up two shots on Donald over the last three holes of the scheduled 18-hoIe playoff, tied Donald on the 18th with a par-4 and forced the continuation of the playoff under a sudden-death format. It only went one more hole. Irwin's 8-foot birdie putt sent him leaping into the air. a three-time winner in this event and, at 45, the oldest man to win the American national championship. "Mike gave me a chance.

God Coolbaugh chills Twins ARLINGTON AP Rookie Scott Coolbaugh, recalled from the minors hours earlier, keyed a five-run second inning with a two-run AMERICAN LEAGUE single and Charlie Hough pitched a four-hitter Monday night as the Texas Rangers beat Minnesota 7-1, the Twins' 10th loss in 11 games. Coolbaugh was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace third baseman Steve Buechele, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with recurring soreness in his right wrist. MINNESOTA TEXAS ab bi ab bi Gladden If 3 0 0 0 Pettis cf 4 2 2 1 Mack cf 0 0 0 0 Coolbqh 3b 4 0 2 2 Newmn 3b 4 0 0 0 Franco 2b 4 0 11 Puckett ct 3 0 0 0 Sierra rf 4 0 0 0 Castillo rt 0 0 0 0 Espy rt 0 0 0 0 Hrbek lb 3 0 0 0 Incvql.a II 4 12 0 Harper 4 10 0 Baines dh 12 0 0 Larkin dh 4 0 3 0 JoRussI lb 2 0 1 0 Manrtq 2b 3 0 0 1 Dqhrly lb 2 0 11 Moses rf 4 0 10 Stanley 4 12 1 Gaqne ss 3 0 0 0 Kunkel ss 4 111 Totals 3114 1 Totals 33 7 12 7 Minnesota 000 0001 Texas 050 no oox-7 -Coolbaugh DP Minnesota 3 LOB -Minnesota 7, Texas 6 2B Dauqherty, Incavi glia. Larkin HR-Pettis (3). SB Hrbek (2).

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1 Orioles 7, Red Sox 2 BALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles stopped their five-game skid and snapped Roger Clemens' seven-game winning streak Monday night, chasing him in the second inning and beating the Boston Red Sox 7-2. ER BB SO key. it-- Walker. IP Chicaoo BALTIMORE ab bi bi I 0 SFinley If Deverex cf 0 I 2 5 1 1 5 I 0 3 I 1 0 0 0 Millign Ib Tettlelon I 1 BOSTON ab Boggt 3b 4 JoReed 2b 4 Greenwl If 4 Evans dh 4 Burks cf 4 Pena 4 Quintan Ib 3 Romlne rf 4 Rivera ss 3 Totals 34 2 I I 1 0 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 3 1 4 2 4 I Orsulak rl CRipkn ss Walker dh Hulett 3b BRipkn 2b Totals Hrkey L.5 3 7 5 4 4.3 3 Nune; 1 2 1 1 1.1 Montreal DeMrtine; W.5 4 9 4 I I I 5 HBP Galarraga by Harkey. PB -Girardi Dodgers 5, Astros 2 LOS ANGELES (AP) Kal Daniels hit a two-run double and Eddie Murray followed with a triple, highlighting a four-run third inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded out 14 hits while beating the Houston Astros 5-2 Monday night.

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HR Burks (9) SB sunley ioi. si- ER BB SO 6 3 2 3 I 0 1 0 0 0 0 Tettleton. IP Boston Clemens 3 I 2 3 JeReed 5 13 Bolton- I Baltimore DJohnson W.6 4 9 Following are thumbnails on 1990 Butte Copper Kings baseball team members according to material available through Monday: PITCHERS RODNEY BUSHA 6-1, 165 pound, right hander, 21 years old, from Atlilla, Ala. 1990 Rangers draftee from University of North Alabama. Played baseball and basketball at Sardis High School in Boaz, and baseball at Calhoun (Ala.) Junior College in Decatur, before transferring to North Alabama in Florence.

Hobbies are fishing and hunting. He and wife, Christy, have 14-month-old daughter, Nicole. JOSE CAR DONA 6-0, 170-pound right hander, 19 years old, from La Gualra, Venezuela. Signed as a free agent by the Rangers in February of 1989 and pitched in the Dominican Summer League last season. Plays baseball during the winter season in Venezuela.

Had been participating in Rangers' extended spring training under Copper Kings Manager Bump Wills at Port Charlotte, this year until being assigned to Butte. Brother, Isbel, is In Toronto Blue Jays organization. STEVE DREYER 6 3, 175 pound right hander, 20 years old, from Cedar Falls, Iowa. 1990 Rangers draftee from University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Played semi-pro ball in Adel, Iowa, last summer; Cousin is married to Ron Tingley, who plays In California Angels organization.

DANNY PATTERSON 6-0, 167 pound right-hander, 19 years old, from Rosemead, Calif. 1989 Rangers draftee from Cerrltos, Junior College. Signed by Copper Kings pitching coach Len Strelitz. Hobbies are archery and swimming. STEVE RAMHARTER 6-1.

182 pound left hander, 22 years old, from Sioux Falls, S.D. 1990 Rangers draftee from Rice University in Houston. Lettered in baseball, football, basketball and track at Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls. Played baseball at Murray State Junior College In Tishomingo, before transferring to Rice from which he graduated this spring with degrees In psychology and human performance and health science. Was an outfielder in college, but being converted to a pitcher.

Played semipro ball last summer in Alaska. BRIAN SCHEETZ 6 2, 185-pound righthander, 22 years old, from Gladstone, Mo. 1989 48th-round Rangers draftee from University of Illinois-Chicago. Lettered in baseball, soccer and basketball at Oak Park High School in Kansas City, then attended William Jewell College in Liberty, before transferring to Illinois-Chicago where he was roommate of 1989 Butte Copper King Jim Clinton. Graduated with degree in radiotelevision broadcasting.

Played in Port Charlotte, last summer for Rangers' Gulf Coast League team where he was 0 0 with a 1.29 earned run average in 7 innings. Had been participating in Rangers' extended spring training at Port. Charlotte under Copper Kings Manager Bump Wills this year until being assigned to Butte. Hobby Is photography. ANDY WATSON 6-0, 175 pound right hander, 21 years old, from St.

Louis. 1990 Rangers draftee from Crowder Junior College in Neosho, Mo. Lettered in baseball and basketball at Vashon High School in St. Louis. Holds an associate degree.

During offseason helps coach a high school baseball team. Has played semipro ball in the Midwest and lists hobbies as fishing, biking, boxing and basketball. Is related to St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith. TIM WELLS 6-1, 170 pound right hander, 22 years old, from Herculaneum, Mo.

1990 Rangers draftee from Southwest Missouri State University. Lettered In baseball and basketball at Herculaneum High, then pitched for Mineral Area Junior College in Flat River, before transferring to Southwest Missouri State in Springfield. Plans to finish architecture degree requirements during offseason. Played semipro ball in St. Louis and has been on baseball teams that won six Missouri state championships at various levels during the 1980s.

Hobbies are golf, huriting and fishing. MATT WHITESIDE 6-0, 185-pound right-hander, 21 years old, from Charleston, Mo. 1990 Rangers draftee from Arkansas State University. Lettered In baseball, football and basketball at Charleston High before going to Arkansas State in Jonesboro where was named American South Conference Most Valuable Player this past spring and was a unanimous selection to the All-Conference first team. Played semipro ball in Memphis.

Is close to fulfilling physical education degree requirements. Hobbies are fishing, swimming, tanning at the beach and exercising with weights. CATCHERS GREG BLEVINS 6 3, 215 pound right-handed hitter, 21 years old, from Choctaw, Okla. 1990 Rangers draftee from University of Southwestern Louisiana. Lettered in baseball and football at Choctaw High before going to Northeast Oklahoma Junior College In Miami, where he hit a 3-run homer that put his team into the finals of the national Junior College World Series.

Then, transferred to Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette and hit 28 home runs this iaai summer. MARTY POSEY 6 2, 205 pound left handed hitter, 21 years old, from Panama City, Fla. 1990 Rangers draftee from Tulane University. Had been drafted previously, but not signed, by the Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Lettered in baseball, football and basketball at Mosley High School in Panama City and then went to Gulf Coast Junior College in Panama City before transferring to Tulane where he was teammate of 1989 Copper Kings pitcher Joe Eischen.

Was selected for high school all-star game in 1987 and for college all-star game In 1989. Also played in Busch Challenge all-star classic held in New Orleans Superdome. Has played two years of semipro ball and is nearing degree 'requirements in business management. Hobbies are fishing, water and snow skiing and horseback riding. VICTOR REYES 6-1V4, 185 -pound right handed hitter, 20 years old, from Guayamilla, Puerto Rico.

49th-round 1989 Rangers draftee from InterAmerican University in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Played in Port Charlotte, Fla. for Rangers' Gulf Coast League team last season where he batted .080 in 25 at bats. Had been participating in Rangers' extended spring training under Copper Kings Manager Bump Wills at Port Charlotte this year before being assigned to Butte. INFIELDERS MIGUEL CASTELLANO 6-1, 187 pound right-handed hitter, 20 years old, from Zulla, Venezuela.

Signed by Rangers as a free agent In October of 1988. Can play first, third and outfield. Played at Port Charlotte, for Rangers' Gulf Coast League team last season where he batted .247 with 26 RBI In 215 at bats and led league in stolen bases with 19. Had been participating in Rangers' extended spring training at Port Charlotte under Copper Kings Manager Bump Wills this year before being assigned to Butte. TODD GUGGIANA 6 0, 180 pound left handed hitter.

21 years old, from Cerritos, Calif. 1990 Rangers draftee from California State University at Long Beach. Plays third base and catcher. Lettered in baseball and football at Artesia High School in Lakewood, before going to Cerritos Junior College in Norwalk, and then transferring to Long Beach State where he played in the 1989 College World Series. Is a liberal arts major and was signed by Copper Kings pitching coach Len Strelitz.

Played semipro ball In California. Works in offseason for a paper distibutor. Hobby is golf. Cousin Rod Windes plays in Houston Astros organization. PAUL MATACHUN 5-10, 170-pound left -handed hitter, 21 years old, from Lawrence, Mass.

1990 Rangers draftee from Eastern Connecticut State University. Plays second, third and short. Lettered in baseball, soccer, cross country and basketball at Lawrence High before going to Eastern Connecticut State in Willimantic where he teamed with fellow Copper King Brian Mercado to help win the 1990 NCAA Division III College World Series championship this spring. Played semipro ball in Boston and hobbies are golf and basketball. BRIAN MERCADO 6 2, 210-pound right-handed hitter, 20 years old, from New London, Conn.

1990 Rangers draftee from Eastern Connecticut State University. Plays third base. Teamed with fellow Copper King Paul Matachun to help Eastern Connecticut State of Willimantic win the 1990 NCAA Division III College World Series championship this spring and also played on New London American Legion teams that qualified for the national American Legion World Series two years in a row. Hobbies are pool, basketball and bowling. BRIAN MOUTON- 6 3, 230-pound right handed hitter, 19 years old, from Oakland, Calif.

48th-round 1988 Rangers draftee from Laney Junior College. Plays first base. Lettered in baseball, basketball and football at Hayward (Calif.) High School before going to Laney J.C. in Oakland. Played at Port Charlotte, for Rangers' Gulf Coast League team last summer where he batted .213 with 17 RBI in 183 at Had been participating in Rangers' extended spring training at Port Charlotte under Copper Kings Manager Bump Wills this year before being assigned to Butte.

Has year-old son, Brian. Hobby is playing video games. OUTFIELDERS RUSTY GREER 6-0, 190 poupd left handed hitter, 21 years old, from Albertvllle, Ala. T990 Rangers draftee from University of Montevallo, Ala. Lettered in baseball and basketball at Albertville High before going to Montevallo.

where he was a two-time NAIA All American and was chosen to play on a Team USA college all-star squad that toured overseas. Played semipro ball in Springfield, III. MALVIN MATOS 6 2, 180 pound right handed hitter, 20 years old, from Zulla, Venezuela. Signed by Rangers in February of 1989 as a free agent. Played at Port Charlotte, last season with Rangers' Gulf Coast League team where he batted .254 with 10 RBI in 134 at bats.

Had been participating in Rangers' extended spring training at Port Charlotte under Copper Kings Manager Bump Wills this year until being assigned to Butte. 1 3 1 1 3 1 3 7 1 3 2 3 Gullickson L.4 5 Schtzdr Darwin Agosto Los Angeles Belcher W.5 4 Gott JHowell S.3 WP-Belcher, Gott Giants extend winning streak SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Trevor Wilson baffled San Diego for the second time in a week and red-hot NATIONAL IEAGUEA Matt Williams hit his 14th homer as the surging San Francisco Giants beat San Diego 2-1 Monday night for their 16th victory in 17 games this month. It was also the Giants' ninth straight victory, their longest winning streak since taking 10 in a row in 1982. San Francisco improved to 35-30. SAN FRAN a bi 0 0 SEATTLE ab bi Reynlds 2b 5 2 3 0 SAN DIEGO ab TGwynn rf 4 Roberts II 3 Alomar 2b 4 JCarter cf 4 JaClark Ib 2 Tmpltn ss 4 Cora pr 0 Pglrulo 3b 4 Parent 2 Whttson 1 Lynn ph 1 GHarrisp 0 Totals 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 bi 0 Butler cf Leach rf Kingery rf WCIark lb Mitchell II MWims 3b Riles 2b RThmp 2b Kennedy Uribe ss TWilson Brantley Totals 3 4 I 1 4 5 0 2 0 Briley rf 4 0 11 A Davis dh Leonard If 4 0 KANSAS CITY ab Seitzer 3b 4 Stillwell ss 4 Trtabll rf 4 BJcksn cf 3 Perry Ib 3 WWilson If 4 abler dh 4 Macfarln 4 White 2b 4 Totals 34 I I 0 0 5 1 4 Griffey cf EMrtnj 3b Bradley Cochrn lb Giles ss Totals U.S.

Attorney clears Thomas DETROIT (AP) U.S. Attorney Stephen Markman affirmed on Monday that Detroit Pistons guard Isiah Thomas is not the target of a gambling investigation or federal criminal charges. "While I am not, of course, able to describe the details of any grand jury investigation, given the prominence of Thomas and the attention that this matter has received, I would like to clarify the record as best I can at this time," Markman said. He said Thomas initiated contact with the FBI after a story about the gambling investigation was aired Friday, and he said Thomas has fully cooperated in the ongoing investigation. The report, based on anonymous sources, said checks made out to Thomas were cashed at a grocery store owned by a man being investigated for money laundering.

The Pistons celebrated its second NBA championship in as many years with a parade and rally Monday in downtown Detroit attended by "an estimated 200,000 fans. 0J 1 2 San Diego 000 000 0101 San Francisco 100 000 lOx 2 -Parent DP San Francisco 1. LOB San Diego 6. San Francisco 3. 2B Leach.

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