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1C Mets clobber Expos2C a Light work at Wrigley Field2C Devils upend lslanders4C Sports editor: William K. Brophy, 252-6170 Wisconsin State Journal Friday. April 8, 1988 Tw to Vkos feirs ilecodl By Larry Dorman The leader board 69 Larry Nelson, 35-34; Robert Wrenn, 33-36. 71 Mark Calcavecchia, 38-33; Bernhard Langer, 35-36; Sandy Lyle. 35-36; Don Pooley, 37-34.

72 Ben Crenshaw, 38-34; Gary Koch, 34-38; Tom Watson, 38-34. 73 Seve Ballesteros, 35-38; Chip Beck, 38-35; Gary Hallberg, 37-36; Andy Bean, 37-36; David Frost 37-36; Tom Kite, 35-38; Ken Brown, 35-38; Davis Love III, 35-38. Complete results In the Scoreboard, 5C i ''t 'j who led the world in money earnings last year, shot himself an 81 and stormed off the course. Greg Norman shot a 77, Mark McCumber and Joey Sindelar shot 79s, Raymond Floyd 80 and Keith Clearwater 82. Any time 20 players in the Masters shoot 80 and over, it's a pretty good indicator that it was a long day for just about everybody.

The winds were so ill Thursday, that even Nicklaus who has played in every Masters since 1959 felt he was playing a different golf course than he has known all these years. "These may have been the most difficult conditions I've ever seen here," said Nicklaus, who shot 75, including four three-putt greens. At least Nicklaus didn't four-putt which Ballesteros did at the 16th. Ballesteros was coming off a bogey at the 15th, where he had pulled his tee shot After coming out of woods with white flecks of dogwood on his red sweater, he went to the 16th and hit a 6-iron tee shot about 35 feet below the hole, which was back right, on a steep ridge. Ballesteros ran his 35-footer 3 feet past, and then? "I miss the hole," he said.

"Then I miss the hole again. Then I make it It was very easy to four-putt" By contrast it was easy for Nelson to one-putt He was firing tracers at the pins, somehow. He tapped in from 5 inches away at the second hole, hit a 3-iron 6 feet from the hole at three, a 7-iron to 10 feet at the treacherous 12th, a pitching wedge to 2 feet at 14 and a 9-iron to 2 feet at the 17th for his five birdies. His only bogeys were at the fourth and 11th. "I wasn't trying to do anything funny," said Nelson, who won the Professional Golfers' Association Championship last year using roughly the same tack.

"I just tried to ignore the conditions and hit my shots." Not a bad approach when all around are being tossed like drunken sailors on 10-foot seas. Wrenn was similarly disposed, though he hardly knocked it as close as Nelson. His birdies on the front were from 8 feet at the first, and two putts from 75 feet at the second. He birdied the eighth from 15 feet the 15th from 3 feet and the 18th from 8 feet He had bogeys on the 11th and 14th. "I was starting to get numb out there," said Wrenn.

Andy North of Madison was in a group of 11 golfers at 74. He tees off at 11:43 a.m. today and is paired with Bob Tway, who also is at 74. Knight-Ridder News Service AUGUSTA, Ga. Chaos reigned in the first round of the Masters Thursday.

A cold wind swirled through the Georgia pines, dried out the already ice-slick greens and turned some of the best golfers in the world into pitiful wrecks. Golf balls moved of their own accord on the greens. Some were blown by winds that gusted to 30 mph and others slid down slopes that were slicker than a waterslide. Players walked to their balls on tne green like they were inspecting a pit viper. They were afraid to ground their putters for fear a ball would blow back and cost them a penalty stroke.

Seve Ballesteros FOUR-PUTTED the par-3 16th. It was, in short, a beautiful mine field here at Au-GUST-a. Welcome to the Masters of disasters. In what might rank as some of the best golf of their careers, Larry Nelson and Robert Wrenn somehow played Augusta National in a mere 69 strokes, 3 under par. That gave them a two-shot lead over the foursome of Mark Calcavecchia, Bernhard Langer, Sandy Lyle and Don Pooley.

More on that later. First, the body count Because, as Jack Nicklaus said, a player couldn't win the tournament Thursday but he sure as heck could lose it Examples? Lee hacked and slashed his way to an 81, his worst round here in 61 trips around. Hell be out of town by sundown tonight Ian Woosnam, the Welshman Bernhard langer missed his putt for birdie on first hole. APLaserphoto Bsi mogGuv be 2-v Bill v- Brophy Sports editor By Andy Baggot mzy us S3 mf tV Rain stops Brewers BALTIMORE (AP) -Thursday night's American League game between the Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers was rained out No makeup date was set The Brewers are scheduled to start a three-game series tonight in New York. Juan Nieves, 14-8 last season, will pitch for the Brewers.

Richard Dotson, 11-12 last season with the Chicago White Sox, will pitch for the Yankees. BUT) Sports reporter BALTIMORE If that was indeed the real Chris Bosio Wednesday night the Milwaukee Brewers can erase one more entry on their somewhat abbreviated list of question marks. "When he gets all his stuff together he can totally overmatch a club," Brewers' pitching coach Chuck Hartenstein said. "He has that good of stuff. "There are very few people who are able to do that You see a lot of good pitchers come along that have one or two outstanding pitches, and he's got as many as four." Bosio only used two fastball and sinker Wednesday, but they were enough to keep the Baltimore Orioles off balance en route to a 3-1 complete-game victory.

Bosio allowed five hits, did not walk a batter and struck out three. The right-hander also has a devious changeup and hard-breaking slider. There are those within the organization who insist Bosio, who just turned 26, possesses a better arsenal than Teddy Higuera, the Brewers' ace. In one word, catcher B.J. Surhoff calls Bosio's deliveries "nasty." In the Brewers' preseason prospectus, starting pitching is one of the primary concerns.

If Milwaukee is to improve on its surprising 91-71 record and third-place finish in the American League East Division last season, Bosio is one of those who must produce. A relief specialist in the minors, Bosio began the 1987 season in the bullpen as a short reliever, then moved to middle relief before getting a shot in the starting rotation. i if "i He got stronger as the season wore on, finishing with an 11-8 record and 5.24 earned run average. His best effort was a two-hitter in a 1-0 victory over Minnesota. Over the winter, Bosio lifted weights, lost weight and worked on improving his technique to keep base-runners honest.

He went into spring training in Arizona ready, willing and able, but experienced some rocky beginnings. He was shelled in his first two starts, including a nine-run, four-inning outing against Oakland. At one point, Bosio had an 0-2 record and ERA over 17. Following the Oakland game, the team left for a weekend trip to Palm Springs, and Yuma, Hartenstein sent Bosio to the Brewers' minor-league facility in Peoria, for his workouts. It was an innocent request, according to Hartenstein.

"I looked at it as doing him a favor," the coach said. "Instead of 'minor leagues" got Chris Bosio's attention. State Journal file photo taking him along he wasn't going to The words Turn to Page 5, Col. 1 Scott Cepicky looked more like a right fielder than a punter on Thursday. His sleeves were rolled up.

His Wisconsin baseball cap was flicked back to allow the warm sun to caress his face. "People talk to me about the Bo Jackson syndrome," Cepicky said. "I'm not like Bo Jackson atalLI just want a chance to play one sport in the pros." Most people remember Cepicky as the free-spirited punter who was known to kick with both feet during moments of crisis at Camp Randall Stadium. But he has also made a name for himself in the more low-profile spring sport of basebalL A check of the record books shows the left-handed-hitting outfielder as Wisconsin's leading career home-run hitter. While his credentials are admirable, they are not overwhelming and Cepicky is uncertain what hell be doing this summer.

"What I'd like to do," he said, "is play right field for the Cubs and punt for the Bears." What hell settle for is a chance to show he can play one professional sport. Despite a forgettable senior year, Cepicky punted well enough for three years at Wisconsin that he may be taken late in the National Football League draft later this month. After auditioning for the Cincinnati Bengals last week, Cepicky figures, at worst, he'll get invited to try out for a pro football team. Cepicky has had such a monster year in baseball that he may also have a pro future there. With scouts flocking to Guy Lowman Field to see left-handed pitcher Tom Fischer, a probable No.

1 draft choice in the free-agent draft Cepicky has had the chance to open some eyes. "If he keeps hitting the ball like he has," Badger coach Steve Land said, "he can't help but get noticed." The easy-going pace of baseball seems to better fit Cepicky's personality. VI get satisfactions from both sports," he said. "Baseball is such a laid-back sport You come out here, roll your sleeves up, enjoy the sun and takes your swings. You do that in football and you get yelled at "There is nothing like hitting a home run.

I love to hit the long ball, to humiliate the pitcher. "But I like the instant pressure of ootbalL You play baseball for seven innings and maybe once you come up and have to get a hit In football, every time you go on the field to punt you have to make a good punt" That didn't happen every football game last fall As well as baseball has gone for The Free Spirit of St Louis, Cepicky said football was "depressing." Muskies start season 1988 r.ladison Huskies roster Pitchers many questions By Roy Hinz No. Player Ht. Wt. BT 1987 Club W-L ERA 29 Rob Alexander 4-1 205 RR Freeogent 23 Bruce Arola 185 RR Freeagent 16 Pedro Boez 6-1 170 RR Med ford 0-1 3.32 Modison 2-1 1.97 22 Nasusel Cabrera 6-2 170 RR Medford 4-4 4.42 26 Felix Caraballo 6-1 IBS RR Medford 1-2 3.19 Modesto 2-0 0.96 12 JlmCorroll 5-11 175 RR Modison 8-5 2.70 Huntsville 04 2.25 24 Jim Chenevey 6-2 195 RL Medford 0-2 5.03 36 Will Schock 6-3 190 RR Medford 1-1 5.14 34 Bob Stocker 6-1 220 RR Madison 4-7 4.19 14 Pat Wernig 6-1 186 LL Medford 1-0 2.25 Modesto 1-4 4.99 Scott Cepicky He was out of shape and out of sorts with his third football coach in four years.

He didn't punt well and football coach Don Morton didn't appreciate Cepicky's carefree attitude. Cepicky isn't blaming anyone for his trouble. He has lost 25 pounds since realizing he was "way too heavy for football." "I was out of shape," said Cepicky, who has dropped to 215 pounds on his 6-foot-3 frame. "I let my credentials from my junior year lead me to think I'd have a big senior year. Instead of -working hard, like I did my junior year, I thought everything was going to come to me.

It didn't I learned a valuable lesson that I'm putting into work now if you want something, you have to go out and get it" Cepicky wants to be a pro athlete. He knows he can't do much more to get drafted as as a punter, but he can. influence his chances to get drafted as a right fielder. Cepicky, a .316 hitter last year, has hit seven home runs with 29 RBI and a .368 average. Land says he's a big reason why the Badgers carry a 13-10 record into Saturday's double-header against Northwestern at Guy Lowman Field.

"He's always had major-league power," said Land. "But last year, he was concerned with his average. This year, we've asked to him to concentrate on hitting for power." Cepicky has hit seven home runs in each of his three seasons at Wisconsin. This season, he has 34 games left to improve on his school record of 21 home runs. "He has matured a lot in three years with us and you can tell by watching him he has more confidence this year," Land said.

"He still does some things on the field that makes a coach shudder, like swinging an imaginary bat in right field after a strikeout But without a doubt he's a key player on our team and I think he can play pro baseball, if he wants to." Catchers Left-hander Pat Wernig, who pitched at Class A Modesto last year, will start against the Giants. Righthander Will Schock will pitch Saturday. Right-hander Bob Stocker, a former University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh athlete who has played for the Muskies the last two years, will pitch the home opener against the Beloit Brewers at 2 p.m. Sunday at Warner Park. Jim Chenevey and Felix Cara-ballo complete the rotation.

"We don't have a bunch of hard throwers, but they seem to throw strikes," said Nettles, who has compiled a 214-204 record in three seasons with the Muskies. Jim Carroll returns for a second season with Madison as the top reliever. "Besides Carroll, I don't know how the other relievers are going to fit in," Nettles said. The Muskies may be able to take advantage of the new split-season format First- and second-half champions will make the playoffs in the two-division, 14-team league. No.

Player Ht. Wt. BT 1987 Club HR RBI Avg. 25 PatBritt 6-2 185 RR Modesto 2 39 2.37 32 Frank Masters 6-3 210 RR Madison 2 14 .216 Infielders No. Plover Ht.

Wt! BT 1987 Club HR RBI A vs. 7 Scott Brosius 6-1 185 RR Medford 3 49 .286 35 Fred Hanker 64) 195 RR Madison 1 14 .290 6 Jamie Reiser 5-10 175 RR Madison 0 37 .279 18 DionRevna 6-1 185 i LR Medford 6 24 .282 9 Marteese 6-1 180 RR Medford 0 3 .292 Modesto 1 22 .222 15 MattSluda 6-0 160 RR Freeagent Sports reporter The Madison Muskies open the Midwest League baseball season tonight at Clinton, Iowa, with a team unlike the previous six. There are no high draft choices to drool over. The pitching staff lacks someone with a 90 mph fastball normally a prerequisite. Of the 23 players on the Class A team's roster, 10 were signed as free agents by the Athletics during the two years.

The most noted player, Ozzie Canseco, has been in the minor leagues since 1983. The high number of free agents on the Muskie roster is an indication of how well the parent club has drafted lately. In Oakland's case, not very well There are few hitting stars and only average pitching in the lower minors. That also describes the Muskies of 1988. "I don't have any idea what to think about this team," manager Jim Nettles said.

'A lot will depend on how hard these guys work in practice. It's going to be a challenge this season." Outfielders No. Player Ht. Wt. BT 1987 Club HR RBI Avg.

30 Onie Canseco 6-2 185 RR Madison 11 54 .265 8 David Gavin 6-1 179 Modesto 3 21 .202 21 Chris Gust 64 176 "SR Medford 0 0 .200 Madison 0 17 .256 20 Bob Parry 6-1 185 RR Medford 3 36 265 27 DeMerloHale 6-2 185 RR Freeagent Manager 28 Jim Nettles Pitching Coach 17 Bert Bradley A scouting report on the 1988 Muskies2C.