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B2 GETTYSBURG TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY29, FASTBREAKS and wire Frazier in Lincoln hospital LINCOLN, Neb Former Nebraska quarterback Tommie Frazier, who led the Cornhuskers to a national championship at the Fiesta Bowl last month, is in the hospital. Suzanne McMasters, spokeswoman ut Bryan Memorial Hospital, confirmed Wednesday that Frazier had been admitted but would not disclose details. Officials at Bryan on Monday had denied that Frazier was hospitalized there. The Omaha World-Herald quoted Frazier's mother, Priscilla Frazier. as saying her 3on was undergoing tests to determine If another blood clot had formed in his right leg.

Frazier ii.s admitted to Bryan on Monday for a sinus infection that worsened dunng a weekend autograph session in Norfolk, Mrs. Frazier said. She called the hospitalization was a precaution "He almost passed out," she told the World-Herald. They to make sure it didn't turn into pneumonia Frazier, the runnerup to Ohio State's Eddie George in last year's Hnsman Trophy voting, had blood-clot problems during his junior season. Anticoagulant medication dissolved a riot behind his right knee but the clot later reformed.

Frazier missed seven games, but returned to play the 1995 Orange Bowl and lead Nebraska to the first of two consecutive national titles Professional scouts have projected Frazier as a defensive back, but he has said he wants to play is a quarterback. The Associated Press attempted to reach Mrs. Frazier at her home in Palmetto, and Dr. Deepak Gangahar, the Lincoln surgeon who operated on Fiazier's leg in 1994 Calls were not immediately returned. BASKETBALL BARKLEY FINED FOR ABSENCE NEW YORK Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were fined $10,000 each by the NBA for failing to show up for a media availability day on the Friday before the NBA All- Star game San Antonio Jordan and Barkley reportedly were off playing golf at the time, either in Las Vegas or Phoenix.

"He has a lot of pressures that are maybe unique, hut the rules, are the rules, and he'll get fined," deputy commissioner Russ Granik said at the time about Jordan, who received a similar fine in 1993 for missing the obligatory session ShaquilJe O'Neal, who remained only a short time at the session, was not fined. Nor was Hukeem Olajuwon, who said ait line problems were the reason he failed to attend REFS BOYCOTTING TOURNEY WILMINGTON, Del Black varsity basketball officials who referee games in New Castle County are boycotting this year's state tournaments because they say they have been historically barred from officiating late-round games. The referees say the problem lies the selection process The referees aie members of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials Board No 11, which represents leferees in New Castle County and Cecil County, Md. About 10 referees are participating in the boycott The board uses a merit system to determine which referees officiate major games The referees arp ranked annually by votes from coaches and referees, with each group receiving equal weight The black officials allege they receive far fewer votes from their peers than from coaches, which reduces their overall ranking "They don't vote on ability. They vote on some other criteria," saul Donald Patton, a referee for 14 years.

"There is no objectivity when it comes to black officials on the board The boycotting referees have proposed a rotation system that would ensure a cross-section of representation for all games Such a rotation system was also recommended last year by a committee of the Delaware Secondary School Athletic Association Bob Depcw, DSSAA executive director, said the recommendations may be considered this spring Meanwhile, Paul Reynolds, president of the basketball officials board, said replacement referees will be chosen from the remaining list of those available for the tournament. BASEBALL PICK UP SECOND BASEMAN GARCIA P1TTSBUKGH The Pittsburgh Pirates signed second baseman Carlos Garcia Wednesday to a one-year contract extension worth $2 4 million. Garna, a converted shortstop and an all-star in 1994, batted .294 last season in 104 games and had six home runs and f0 RBIs In six seasons with Pittsburgh, he has batted .277 with 24 home runs und 130 RBI in 381 games HP will make $1.35 million in a previously signed deal for this year and said he will make $2 4 million in 1997 The extension includes $300,000 in performance bonuses that could increiisu his two-year pay to $3 75 million. "I'm very happy about this," Garcia said. "I'd like to spend my whole career in Pittsburgh I like (manager) Jim Leyland, the coaches, the city and the fans.

Hopefully, this is a step toward keeping me here for a long time The Pirates signed six of their players to two-year contracts since the und of lust season Garcia, left-handed pitcher Denny Neagle, first baseman Jell King, left fielder Al Martin, right fielder Orlando Merced and infielder Nelson Liriano. The team also signed free agent outfielder Mike Kingery and third baseman Charlie Hayes. Just before spring training, an ownership group led by California businessman Kevin McClatchy received approval to buy the Learn. "I think everyone is feeling optimistic about the new own ership," Garcia said "It seems like they want to keep this team together and let us grow like a family." Also Wednesday, the Pirates withdrew right-hander Steve Parris from his scheduled exhibition start Thursday against Minnesota Parris, who has pain in his throwing shoulder, underwent medical tests Tuesday The results of the exam won't be in until Thursday. Right-hander Esteban Loaiza will start against the Twins LOCALLY AYSO ANNOUNCES TRYOUTS The Fairfield AYSO is inviting all registered children to try out for the U-10 travel select team.

Children born after June 31, 19fl5 or before Dec. 1987 can attend a try-out for the team, which is called the Sidekicks Try-outs will be held at the Fairfield High Schoo gymnasium from 4 to 6 p.m. March 3. If you have any questions, contact Ray Kelso at 642-6178 or Ed Enriquez at 338-0819. ADAMS HOLDING UMP SCHOOL The Eastern Adams Little League will hold a Little League umpire school from 1-30 to 4 p.m beginning March 3 at the East Berlin Area Community Center.

The school runs four weeks and will he taught by a Little League umpire consultant. The cost is $5 and a test is given for those wanting to be certified. Contact Jerry Alwine at 259-7200 or, Tom Becker a 259-9289, for more information. Scoreboard WRESTLING District III First Round Wrestling Pairings AA 103 Shawn McClune (Lampeter Strasburg) 19-10 vs Robert Cross (Mlllereburg) 17-7 Andy Beitler (Brandywine Heights) 31-1 vs. Dan Heckert (Northeastern) 23-4 Dwayne Hare (Hanover) 23-7 vs.

Man Langdon (Wyomissmg) 22-3 Seth Thomas (Susquenita) 19-8 vs Doug Crabb (Milton Hershey) 1016 Derek Sola (Conrad Woisor) 22-1 vs Jake Kotzman (West York) 20-8. Nick Rlckcrt (Upper Dauphin) 2010 vs Frank Lami (Hershey) 16-12 Ryan McFadden (Cocalico) 23 6 vs Jared Husler (Junlala) 14-6. Scon Bonn (Boiling Springs) 27-2 vs Ryan Freese (Schuykill Valley) 22-10 112 pounds Ricky Stonebreaker (Boiling Springs) 22-6 vs John Kulp (Susquenita) 9-17 Jim Millisock (Oley Valley) 24-2 vs Gary Brubaker (Columbia) 5-1 Carl Jones (Donegal) 21-5 vs Ian Beitler (Brandywine Heights) 24-11. Brian Peiffer (Upper Dauphin) 209 vs Dully Rlggs Catholic) 18-10 Chong Moua (Cocalico) 25-2 vs Chad Haley (Conrad Weiser) 15-5 Addin Long (Hanover) 21-6 vs Solh Baluch (Halifax) 21-8, OJ Wise (Easl Pennsboro) 13-10 vs Matt Goode (Greencaslte-Anlnm) 23-5 Jake Stork (Schuykill Vr.lloy) 30-0 vs Daryl Nolt (Pequa Valley) 12-12 119 pounds Nate Ammann (Brandywine Heights) 29-2 vs Ed Hbaiu (Millon Hershey) 12-14 Trevor Hood (East Pennsboro) 13-9 vs Ryan Black (Northeastern) 20-8. Brad Groover (York Suburban) 21-4 vs Jon Clay (Newport) 15-13.

Asher Wertley (Hershey) 20-4 vs Enc Werley (Schuykill Valley) 13-12 Jeremy Reck (Hanover) 28-2 vs Aaron Baluch (Halitai) 23 5 Adam Klngsborough (Cocalico) 19-12 vs Andy Strause (Olpy Valley) 16-10 Aaron Deminger (Muhlenberg) 20-7 vs James Phipps (Lampeter- Strasburg) 19-3 Steve Fullon (Susquenila) 25-4 vs Todd Plaits (West York) 12-C 125 pounds Joih Wickard (Boiling Springs) 26-3 vs Cory Kunkle (Schuykill Valley) 12-21 Nik Long (Northern Lebanon) 2112 vs Donnie Goshom (Juniala) 15 12 Joey Owen (Suquenlta) 19-11 vs Andy Dobish (Lampeter-Slrasburg) 25-7. Jen Reese (Oley Valley) 21-1 vs Hunter Lamparter (West York) lyler Comp (East Pennsborc' 2b- 3 vs Clint Becker (Cocalico) 12-11 Howard Kressley (Brandywine Heights,) 24-4 vs Derek Donnelly (Delone Catholic) 24-5 Chad Rlnehart (Blglervills) 23-4 vs Jett Rusak (Muhlenberg) 20-3 Scon Rupp (Columbia) 22-4 Vb Mike Perkins (Halifax) 16 12 130 pounds Greg Hershey (Cocalico) vs Brad Hansen (Bilinq Springs) 16-9 Steve Soltysik (Schuykill Valley) 21-12 vs Joe Schoedel (Newport) 19-8 Mark Miller (East Pennsboro) 166 vs Dan Hallman (Brandywine Heighls) 22-9 Jess Dowell (Bermudian Springs) 27-0 vs Mdll Obor (Donegal) 17-11 Eric Knudson (Wyomissmg) 1 vs Simon Cameron (F.asl Juniata) 14-15 Mike Yakum (Northern Lebanon) 19-12 vs. Brad Zeigler (Hanover) 235 Chad Luckenbaugh (West York) 26-1 ickenbaugh (West York) John Enciu (Milton Hershey) 20-6 Jason Fulton (Susquenita) 28-1 vs 13S Chad Miller (Brandywine Heights) 25-8 vs Mike Cunkle (Newpon) 1014. Brandon Luckenbaugh (West York) 25-3 vs Joe Foster (Millon Hershey) 17-11. Todd Sapngler (Donegal) 14-6 Joe Weaver (Hanover) 22-9 Tim Martz (East Pcnnsboro) 26-0 vs Joe Kelch (Kutztown) 10-7.

Miller (Delone Catholic) 20-2 vs Andy Arnold (Lampelcr- Strasburg) 3-7 Yonn Barnck (Susquenita) vs Tory Landry (Conrad Weiser) 131 Chris James (Schuykill Valley) 14-14 vs. Jeromy Tapper (Upper Dauphin) 11-3 Justin Carpenter 24-6 Tim OSbaugh (Greencaslle- Anlnin) 22-8 140 pounds Jesse Fry (Susquenila) 10-13 vs Jason Thiry (Cocalico) 13-15 Brian Rhode (Kut2lown) 21-3 vs. Nathan Bath (York Suburban) 22-6 Mike Ridge (Greencaslle-Anlnm) 22-8 vs Marshall Feasler (Wyomlsslng) 20-7 Jesse Bomgardncr (Northern Lebanon) 158 vs Brnd Lelersky (Easl Pennsboro) 4 8 Joe Henson (Hanover) 30-0 vs Josh Hess (Con'ad Weiser) 10-14 Toby Yorks (East Juniata) 18-9 vs Keith Ulmer (Lampeter- Slrasburg) 24-5 Josh Boger (Anville-Cleona) 21-7 vs Mark EUweiler (Halifax) 18-9 Bob Gallagher (Brandywine Heights) 27-5 vs. Andy Amspacher (Blglervllle) 14-18 145 pounds Josh Hcnson (Hanover) 30-0 vs Miko Hunter (Camp Hill) 16-7 Chns Inch (Northern Lebanon) Keilh Kline (Kulzlown) 188 Jason Donaldson (Wyomissmg) 20-7 vs Ken Stetanow (Lampeter- Strasburg) 16-9. Matt Stoak (Susquenila) 18-9 vs Jesse Hessong (Greencastle- Antnm) 8-7 Brynn Schaller (Brandywine Heighls) 19-10 vs Steve Tnckelt (Cocalico) 13-16 Ryon Cooper (Easlern York) 17-4 vs Clark Smilh (Newport) 6-2 Clare Puce (Eatl 17-8 vs Matt Good (Boiling Springs) 228 Josh Wpidman (Hershey) 23-3 vs Neil Trimble (Conrad Wesier) 915 152 pounds Chris Tnckett (Cocalico) 16-14 vs Sasha Kolesnik (Oley Valley) 1711 Ben Mmchhofl (Upper Dauohm) 23-4 vs Dave Nunemaker (Greencaslle-Anlnm)21-4 Dan (Delone Catholic) 234 vs Matt Imeb (Juniald) 20-8 Shawn Becker (Sihuykdl Valley) 25 8 vs Nagle (Horshoy) 11-15 Brian Pltzer (Blglervllle) 27-1 vs Hams Slrokotl (East Ppnnsboro) 16-12 Jon Osterslock (Kutztown) 21-6 vs "Isaac Wallzer (Northern Lebanon)19-12 Travis Cooper (Millon Hershey) 13-4 vs Jason Nichols (Reerwood) 16-8 Adam Dimm (East Juniala) 22-b vs Juslm Wilkms (West York) 20-6 160 pounds Andy Cunningham (Biandywiiie Heights) 6 vi Kory Saylor (Eastern York) 18 5 Lance Oellif) (Anvillp-Clpona) 19 9vs Jason Tolbert (Susqupnita) 1D- 14 Lddie Smith (Juniata) 1b-10 vs Seth byler (Pequea Valley) 20-8 Chad Masemer (Littlestown) 22-0 vs Eric Keppley (Conrad Weiser) Adam Truitt (Easl Juniald) 23-4 vs Mike Schneider (Lampeler- Slrasburg) 18 12 Tyke Conover (Hanover) 28 2 vs Scott Eisenhuth (Wyomissmg) 16 9 Adam Fegley (Schuykill Valley) 17-14 vs Steve Splcer (Delone Catholic) 19-11 Justin Newkam (Heishey) 22-2 vs Adam Belmonl (Newport) 9-19 171 pounds Price (Bermudum Springs) 16-10 vs Reeves Barnhouse (Hershey) 18-10 Mike McToague (Schuykill Valley) 25-9 vs Mason Hcun (Susquenita) 170-10 Man Mornson (Juniata) 10-15 vs Joe Pieller (Kumown) 18-11 Josh Rapp (Donegal) 22-4 vs Jeremiah Reichert (Hanover) 14-9 Tony Moten (Conrad Weiser) 200 vs Benm Reichert (East Juniala) 15-13 Josh Boyer (Delorw Catholic) 24-5 vs Jason Zahm (Lampeter- Slrasburg) 14-12.

John Music (Anville-Cleona) 21-4 vs Devm Bmlord (York Suburban) 23-4 Craig Cangoio'i (Newport) 18-8 vs Mike Sanlarclli (Central Catholic) 19-6 189 pounds Josh Parnsh (Susquenita) 24-7 Enc Hibshman (Pequea Valley) 7-15 Drew Little (Hanover) 26-3 vs Brad Krepps (Schuykill Valley) 1816 Nate Warke (Kutztown) 19-8 vs Mike Wlnkelspecht (Bermudian Springs) 20-9. Tab Muster (Cocalico) 23-4 vs Matt Smilh (Juniala) 16-9 Pelc Orwig (Wyomissmg) 23-1 is Tim Welble (Blglerville) 17-15 Brian Martz (Camp Hill) 16-5 vs Kylp May (Anville Cleond) 13-11. Jackson Ramirez (Milton Hershey) 12-4 vs Glon Brodner (Upper Dauphin) 7-4 Kevin Sanders (Boiling Springs) 25-1 vs Jason Spirko (Twin Valley) 14-11 Hwt. Sam McNair (Susquenita) 22-3 vs Shane Hc-Ha (Conrad Wesier) 12-10 Btenl Orwig (Donegal) 20-7 vs Ben Geoghan (Delone Catholic) 19-9 Chris Unbarger (Hanover) Vb Kylp Andes (Cocalico) 15 2 Mike Levandowski (Wyomissmg) 23-2 vs Ryan Barnes (Newpon) 1214 Tim Jordan (Pequa Valley) 21-2 vs Nate Lmsenbigler (Boiling Sonngs) 5-3 Shannon Schmeer (Schuykill Valley) 19-11 vs Glen Cashman (Easl Pennsboro) 13-14 Beau Tiuilt (East Juniala) 24-3 vb Chris Papil (Twin Valley) 22-3 Enc Lehman (West York) 20-2 vs Sawyer (Millon Hershey) 21-6 NOTE AAA Pairings will appear in Fridays Times BASKETBALL NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pet GB Orlando 41 15 732 New York 32 22 092 8 Marm 27 30 474 14'A New 'Jawy 24 31 436 1614 Wastimglon 2f 31 436 20 36 357 21 Prilaoelptia 11 13 iOI 29 Central Division Ctrago 50 6 803 Indana 36 20 643 14 CISveBnd 32 22 593 17 Atlanta 31 24 564 Dew 28 26 519 21 Charlotte 28 27 509 21 'A Milwaukee 20 34 370 29 loronto 14 40 259 35 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division Pel GB Ulah 37 17 635 San An'onio36 18 667 1 Houston 37 20 649 I 1 23 31 426 14 Denver Dallas Minnesota Vancouver Scant! 18 36 333 19 1C 291 21'i 11 41 212 25 Pacific Division 43 12 782 LA Lite 34 20 629 tfa Phomn 28 27 W) IS Goktcn Si 473 17 Sacramento 24 28 461 1714 Portland 25 32 439 19 CtpflK 18 37 327 25 Tuesday's Gamst Mam 93. New Jersey 90 Cleveland 92, Ooten State 80 Indiana 101.

Portland 87 Charlotte 88. Hlmukee 84 Chicago 120. Minnesota 99 Philadelphia 121, Dallas 115 Houston 105, Toronto 100 LA. Owers 95. San Antonio 90 Lite Not Included Boston 121.

Charbfie116.0T Orlando 116, Mam 112 Atlanta 90. Portland 88 94. Detroit 80 Phoenix 117. Minnesota 93 Washington nl Ulah, (n) LA Lakers al Vancouver, (n) New York at Sacramenlo. (n) Thursday's Games Orlando at New Jersey, 7 30 GoWen State at Indana.

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10 30 How Top 25 Fared How the top loams in The Associated Press' college baskelball po 11 larecl Wednesday 1 Kentucky (23-1) tfd nol piay Nexl vs Salurday 2. Massachusetts (27-1 heal SI Joseph's 68 66. OT Next al No 21 Louisvife, SalunJay 3 Kansas (24-2) did nol play Next nl Oklahoma. Saturday 4 ConncUicut (26-2) beal Rutgers Nexl al Solon Hall, Salurday 5 Purdue (234) did nol play Nexl vs Minnesota, Thursday 6 Vilfcnova (24-4) dd no! pldy Nexl al No 8 Georgetown, Satjrday 7 Cincinnati (21 3) did not play Nexl vs No 14 Memphis. Thursday 8 Georgelown did nol play Nexl vs No 6 Villanova.

Salurday 9 Texas Tech (24-1) did nol play Next- vs Saturday 10 Ulah (22-5) dKl nol (Hay Nexl al Gnoham Young, Salurday 11 Arizona (21-5) d1 nol play Next al Washington Slale. Thursday 12 Pein Stole (204) bual Noithweslem 7862 Nexl al Minnesota Saltirday 13 Wnke Forest (19 5) ttKl nol play Nexl al North Carolina Slale, Saturday 14 Memphis (20-5) did no! play Next al No 7 Cincinnati Thursday 15 Syracuse dd not play Nexl vs Notre Dame. Salurday 16 Virginia Tech (204) drf nol play Nexlvs Xavier. Ohw Thursday 17 UCLA did nol rJay Next at Oregon Slale, Thuisddy 18 Georgia ToUi (19-10) beal Florida Slale 83 68 Next Clrmson, Sunday 19 North nol play NexLal Duke, Sunday 20 Iowa (20-7) beal Wsconsm 69-54 Nexl al Oho Stale, Saturday 21 (19 9) losl lo Marouette 80-79, 20T Nexl vs No 2 Massachusetts, Salurday 22 WisOTis nJjrwn Bay (24-2) nol play Nexl vs Loyola. Ill in MCC tournament first lound al Dayton, Ohio.

Satuiday 23 Iowa Slale (19-8) kfcl Kansas Slale 9287. OT Next vs Colorado, Salurday Washington (19-5) dd nol play vs Rhode Island, Thursday Slanlord (17-7) rfd not play Nexl al Calrfomia Sunday HOCKEY 1 i NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division TPU GF GA Rangers 35 17 11 81 223 175 Ftaidd 35 19 7 77 206 173 Pl.ljdclplio 31 18 11 73 209 163 Wdilimujon 29 25 7 S5 174 165 New Jr-ray 8 62 154 147 Tampa Ray 8 180 193 Islanders 18 34 8 44 175 Northeast Division PIBturqh 37 21) 4 70 275 208 Montreal 30 25 7 67 204 193 Bosdxi 27 26 8 62 211 212 luflalrj 26 29 6 58 183 187 Hartord 25 28 7 57 174 193 12 46 3 27 144 230 WKTEBNCONFEBBtCE CwMDMilon TPtt OF GA 45 11 4 94 228 134 Chicago 32 19 11 75 210 161 St 26 24 11 63 166 176 Toronto 25 27 10 60 183 186 Winnpeo. 25 30 4 54 199 210 Oaks 1931 11 49 177211 Pacific DivWon Colorado 35 17 10 80 246 175 Vjncouver 24 24 14 62 225 212 Cakjary 23 28 11 57 179 189 J.T 18 31 15 51 204 236 rimonlon 22 33 7 51 171 234 Anaheim 22 35 5 49 172 204 San Jose 14 42 6 34 193 267 x-dincned playon spot Tuesday's Games wasn.ngtooS.NY RangercS Edmonton 4. Boston 3, OT Detroit. NY Islanders 2 P'ltsburgh 7.

Vancouver 4 Wednesday's Games Lafe Games Not hiduM Edmontai4.Hartlord4,rje Brfab 3. Ottawa 2. OT Boston 3.NY Rangers 1 Toronlo al Winnpey. (n) Tampa Bay al Los Angete. (n) Montreal at Anaheim, (n) Thursday's Games Washington al Ftonda.

7 30 in NY Islanders at Delrrjri. 7 30 Colorado at Cheago, 8 30 Pittsburgh at Calgary, 9 30 SI Loue al Vancouver. 10 30 Friday's Games Winnpeg al Hartlord 7pm PMxMpnia at 7 30 Buflak) at Hangeis. 7 30 Islanders al NTM Jersey. 7 30 Chcago al Cotomdt), 9pm Pittsburgh al Edmonton 9 30 Tampa Bay al San Jose, 10 30 TRANSACTIONS 1 BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS-Agteed to terms with Maximo De Laflosd.

Alan bmbree. Daron Kirkrprt S'eve Kline Jim Lewis, Atte Lopez, Chad Ogea. Joe Roo Jrtf Sexton, Ihobe and Casey Whtnen.pflchprs. Daman Jackson and Enrique Wilson, 'nfipkters, Einar Diaz, catcher, and Bnan Giles, outfielder, on one-year conlracts MILWAUKEE BREWEHS-Agreed lo term witti Marh Loretld, Gabby Martinez, and Jose Valentin mfieWois, and Mike Potts, pitcher, on one ycjf coiiliacls National League NEW YORK MFTS-Agieed lo lenn wilt Ryan Thompson, outfielder on a one ycai Mid-America League ANDtRSON LAWMEN-Traded the rights to Derek Sutton prtcher, to Brandon of the Prame League lor the nghis to Toby Heard, infifeWfif BASKETBALL NBA-Fined Chicayo Bute 1 guard Michael Jordan and Phoenix Suns' lomvard Charles Baiktey $10 000 men lor (ailing to appear at the NBA All S'ar medw availability session on NEW YORK KNlCKS-Signed Herb Williams. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS-- Signed Lomas Brown, otfensrve lacKle.

lo a three-year con- HOCKEY National Hockey League PHILADELPHIA FLYERS-Sent Aaron Israel goaltender, 10 Jacksonville of ihf ECHL PITTSBURGH PENGUINS-Calied up Brad Lauer. leti wing, from Cleveland ot the IHL 1 CALENDAR Today College Men's Basketball NCAA Div. Ill Playoffs Gettysburg College al Lycommg College. 7 30 Women's Basketball Mount St Mary's al Monmoulh. Cardinals sign Lomas Brown Read Sports BY MEL REISNER Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz Lomas Brown, a Pro Bowl selection in each of the last six seasons with the Detroit Lions, will be counted on to help solve the Arizona Cardinals' pass- protection problem.

Installing Brown at the key left tackle position appears is a major move in new coach Vince Tobin's rebuilding plan. The Cardinals gave up a league-high 55 sacks, including 53 of Dave Kneg, who threw 21 interceptions, also the worst in the NFL. "You need a top-quality left tackle, because that's the blind side of the quarterback," Tobin said Wednesday. "You pay a lot of money lo quarterbacks, and if they get hit on the blind side they could be out of there pretty quick. "Obviously, if you get a good lineman, you can do some things to help other lineman, so I think it really solidified our offense." Brown received a three-year, $9 million contract calling for a $3 million signing bonus and an average annual salary of $2 million.

Brown, 32, an unrestricted free agent after 11 years with the Lions, was making preparations to travel to Arizona and could not be reached for comment. But he told Phoenix radio station KGME that Tobin was making the right moves. "He's going to turn this program around," Brown said. "I think there are some strides we can make this year, and hopefully well keep striding, and the organization can get to where they want to be, because they're making the commitment." When he was hired Feb. 7, Tobin made keeping free agents Eric Swann and Aeneas Williams for the defense and signing an offensive left tackle his top priorities.

Swann, a tackle, was designated as the franchise player, and the Cardinals re-signed Williams, a cornerback, a five-year, $17 million deal on Monday. The Cardinals' offense was 24th in the NFL last season, producing touchdowns in just 1) of 16 games. Most if that was tied to instability along the offensive line, where left guard Duval Love was the only player to start every game SPORTSMEN SPEAKOUT "What is your favorite trout fly, bnit or lure? I low do you fish it successfully?" Call 334-0505 selection Do You Need Tickets? Call Gettysburg Times 334-5202 "One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." -Matthew 4:4 Sponsored by: Boutique Thrift Store (Adams Rescue Mission) Located 4 miles East of Gettysburg Square Rte. 30 Hours; 9-S 334-7502 EWSPAPERl.