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drunk on death boat Driver Crews only one By Ike Flores ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER 66 Those were good, honest, solid men. It doesnt alter the fact one way or the other. Those guys are still dead. The hurt is still there. And I think enough is enough.

9 9 MIKE HARGROVE Indians manager Second baseman Carlos Baerga spoke of the questions raised about drinking and driving. "Thats something that everyone has to think about," he said. It happened to Tim, it can happen to anybody. Cooper was asked what possible charges could have been filed if the operator of the boat had survived the crash. "Thats a what-if question that did not occur," Cooper said.

"We do have laws that would cover it. It would be held manslaughter if that did occur with alcohol. Edwards said the findings were reviewed by the state attorney in Lake County, who agreed no charges would be filed. Autopsies conducted in Orange and Lake counties determined the cause of death for Crews and Olin was "blunt force trauma to the head. The nature and location of the injuries indicated they did not see the See Injuries, Page B-2 speed of about 65 mph.

Edwards said Tuesday it was impossible to determine maximum speed. Olins blood-alcohol content was placed at 0.02 percent and Ojedas at 0.006 percent, indicating they had considerably less to drink than Crews. "Those were good, honest, solid men," Indians manager Mike Hargrove said. It doesnt alter the fact one way or the other. Those guys are still dead.

The hurt is still there. And I think enough is enough." Hargrove met with the team in the dugout Tuesday after the Indians fight-filled 6-5 loss to Cincinnati in Winter Haven to update the players on the investigation. To me it doesnt change a thing," first baseman Paul Sorrento said. They were a big part of the family. No matter, we still feel for the family.

I still love him as much as before. It doesnt change anything. rector for the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, called the matter an alcohol-related accident." He added the commission does "not anticipate filing any charges. Edwards cited three factors investigators considered in this kind of accident: "careless operation, maintaining a vessel within the speeds consistent with safety and (the lack of) a designated lookout, someone who can be utilized to help look for structures such as this." Edwards and Lt. Bruce Cooper, in charge of the probe into the March 22 accident on Little Lake Nellie, said evidence indicated the 18-foot bass boat with 150-horsepower motor was traveling at more than 25 mph in the dark at about 7:30 p.m.

EST. But "the exact speed at the time of the crash is unknown," said Edwards. Investigators earlier said there were indications the boat was going near top ORLANDO, Fla. Cleveland Indians itcher Tim Crews was legally drunk when is speeding boat crashed into a dock on a darkened lake, killing himself and teammate Steve Olin and injuring Bob Ojeda, investigators said Tuesday. Crews had a blood-alconol content of 0.14 percent, surpassing the 0.10 mark considered intoxication under Florida law.

Neither Olin nor Ojeda was deemed legally drunk. Medical Examiner Thomas Hegert of Orange County said a 0.14 reading could be the equivalent of six to seven beers in a person the stature of Crews (6-foot, 195 pounds), but the effects vary considerably in each person." Col. Bob Edwards, law enforcement di ims shade Bulls on East mission ASSOCIATED PRESS seconds left, but Johnson drove for an uncontested layup for a 110-107 lead. Jordan missed a 3-point try in the final 10 seconds that would have tied the game. Ceballos led Phoenix with 27 points, while Scottie Pippen had 19 for Chicago.

The Suns dominated with their inside game in the first quarter as 12 of their first 15 baskets came from inside three feet. They opened their biggest lead of the first half, 29-15, when Ceballos sank a free throw at 3:25. Phoenix shot 63 percent in the opening quarter, compared to 41 percent for Chicago. The Bulls turned things around in the second quarter by hitting 65 percent, paced by Jordans 13 points. They rallied within a point at 51-50 when Jordan sank a 17-foot jumper with 2:30 left, but Ceballos then scored 8 of the Suns last 14 points in the half, giving them a 65-58 advantage at intermission.

Prior to the game, the Bulls activated Trent Tucker and placed Darrell Walker on the injured list Tuesday with a muscle strain in his lower back. Walker, who has played in 26 games since joining the team and See Knicks, Page B-4 CHICAGO The Phoenix Suns, still on a mission to prove they can beat the best teams in the East, overcame a 44-point performance from Michael Jordan to beat the Chicago Bulls 113-109 Tuesday night. The loss snapped Chicagos six-game winning streak, and it was the fifth straight win for the Suns, who improved their road mark to 23-11, best in the NBA. Cedric Ceballos, Charles Barkley and Kevin Johnson combined for 76 points for Phoenix. The Suns encountered criticism earlier this season for its 0-4 record vs.

Chicago, Cleveland and New York, but since then has defeated the Knicks and the Bulls. Phoenix led throughout the first three quarters and early in the fourth, but the Bulls tied it 92-92 on Scott Williams layup with 9:05 left. Jordan gave the Bulls their only lead of the game, 102-100, on a driving layup at 5:08. Johnson, who had 23 points, scored to tie the game and then fed Barkley for an alley-oop that gave the Suns a 104-102 lead with 3:59 left. Barkley, who had 26 points, scored again on a 7-foot turn around jumper to make it 106-102 with 2:22 left, and added a pair of free throws with 1:49 left to extend the lead to six.

The Bulls got a free throw from Horace Grant, a basket by Pippen and two free throws from Jordan to cut the deficit to 108-107 with 31 Red Barons outfielder Cary Williams fouls off pitch during spring training batting practice at the Carpenter Complex in Clearwater, Fla. (Staff Colorphoto by Johnson Bachman) Fisher defends his Wolverines Disappointed Williams knows numbers game despite criticism from Chaney By Larry Holeva TRIBUNE SPORTS WRITER CLEARWATER, Fla. Cary Williams didnt necessarily like standing in Jim Fregosis office hearing of a surreptitious move which pulled him off the Phillies roster. But, he understood every part of it. It was a numbers thing, Williams said Tuesday at the Carpenter Complex.

You understand things like this happen in baseball. Larry Andersen is healthy and has earned a spot in the bullpen. In order to clear room for Andersen on the roster, someone had to go. Its as much a part of the game as the hit-and-run and suicide squeeze play. Williams name was the one pulled off the roster to open a spot.

After witnessing a long line of roster loopholes last season, when the Phillies overloaded the extended disabled list to keep intact their basic roster, Williams said he was disappointed. Still, he realizes the direct solution to beat this numbers game and earn a spot back on the big-league teams blueprint: put up some big numbers of his own. You see times where teams have to move a guy to make room for someone else, he said. I was disappointed about it but understood things like this happen. The only way they dont is if you go out and have a big year.

Williams has something to prove this season. He admits to being a man on a mission dressed in minor-league colors. -Its not like Im going out to prove that they did something wrong. Thats not it, he said. I want to go out and put together a solid season, with some consistency.

A year ago, Williams treaded new waters in spring training. He had By Jesse Washington ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER ANN ARBOR, Mich. Every play needs a villain. In the Final Four, Michigan is it. The unmatched talent of Michigans five sophomore starters has made them easy targets for criticism all season.

Add their flamboyant playing style and playground-bred habit of talking trash, and the bad-guy storyline is complete. Im a little surprised, Michigan coach Steve Fisher said Tuesdiay. (The image) has kind of come and gone. After the Duke game (Dec. 5) it kind of died off.

Now, for whatever reason, it has re-emerged on a national level. I dont need to defend our kids. Ive had national people as well as officials tell us our kids have been terrific, in addition to their 30 wins. You ask coaches in the Big Ten, I think eight, nine, maybe all 11 of them would say positive things about our kids. Not about their ability, but about our kids.

Temple coach John Chaney had nothing positive to say about Michigan (304) after the Wolverines beat the Owls 77-72 in the West Regional final. I will not comment, he said when asked how Michigan would fare against Kentucky (30-3) in Saturdays semifinal in New Orleans. It might express a bigger problem I have with Michigan. Later, Chaney said: When I see taunting and all kinds of gyrations, I dont like it. I dont like coaches who allow it to happen." Fisher was reluctant to discuss Chaneys accusations, but staunchly defended his team.

Our kids have been criticized for not playing with emotion, for playing bored, Fisher said. But we dont gyrate and point fingers to taunt We dont. Ironically, it was Chaney who was accused of misconduct during Sundays game. Chaney was heard cursing Fisher when the Michigan coach screamed for an intentional foul after Chris Webber was knocked to the floor on a drive. I dont think I have to defend the behavior of our team, Fisher said.

I do think I have to defend their safety. In the last game there were some blatant fouls that could have affected that. It was a definite thought process or game plan for Temple not to be intimidated. As a result of that, it led to Chris Webber may drive, but hes not going to get a good shot, I dont care what I have to do. Chaney was called for a technical with 1:49 left and Michigan leading 67-62.

An NCAA postgame report said the technical was assessed for profanity and unsportsmanlike conduct. Chaney said he was talking to one of his players. Michigans five sophomore starters are, in many respects, trapped in a no-win situation. They are criticized for being too flamboyant. See Wolverines, Page B-4 just stepped into Triple-A and was eager to test his talent against the top competition in the minor leagues.

There was a certain sense of eagerness tainted with a tad of apprehension. And even though Williams endured his roughest season as a pro player, he enters this season with a much brighter outlook. Sec Williams, Page B-5 Abbott ready to return to work as shock of demotion wears off Phillies make Daulton highest-paid backstop ASSOCIATED PRESS By Larry Holeva, tribune sports writer CLEARWATER, Fla. Darren Daulton became the highest-paid catcher in baseball on Tuesday, agreeing to an $18.5 million, four-year extension through the 1997 season. Daulton will make $2.25 million in 1993, the final season of a three-year deal worth $6 75 million guaranteed.

The new contract gives the Phillies a 1998 option at $5 million with a $500,000 buyout Darren has overcome a lot of adversity to become without question the best catcher in baseball," Phillies president Bill Giles said, alluding to the six operations the catcher has had on his left knee. To me hes a great example of what hard work and determination can accomplish whether it is in sports or life. This new contract enables Darren to complete his career as a Phillie. Mike Schmidt placed all of his career (18 years) with the Phillies and Darren will be the second. Benito Santiago is the highest-paid catcher this season, earning $3.4 million as part of a $7 2 million, two-year deal.

Daulton, 31, had his best season in 1992, hitting .270 with 27 home runs and a league-leading 109 RBIs. He was selected to the NL All-Star team. Most of all, Abbott tried to grasp the fact that come Opening Day, hell be in ScrantonWilkes-Barre, pitching against the Ramon Caraballos and Tony Tarascos of the world while someone else will be with the Phillies in Houston. I did a lot in the offseason to be ready and help that club, Abbott said Tuesday. To see it all go unrewarded, and thats how I look at it.

frustrating. Abbott joins Cliff Brantley, Brad Brink and Mike Williams in the Triple-A starting rotation. There is a strong possibility that Pat Combs will join that rotation and give the Red Barons three first-round draft picks as starters in addition to Brink and Abbott. Once the shock of being back in the minors wears off completely, Abbott said he will try to pick up See Abbott, Page B-5 CLEARWATER, Fla. SAID he entered a time warp the moment manager Jim Fregosi told him to trade in his big-league jersey for one with RED BARONS scrolled across the chest.

I really dont even know how long we talked after he told me, Kyle Abbott said Tuesday after running laps around Carpenter Complex with the other pitchers. For me, time just stopped when he told me. Abbott, demoted 17 hours earlier with catcher Mike Lieberthal and shortstop Kevin Stocker, wasted little time in getting back to work Tuesday. i He talked at length with Triple-A pitching coach Jim Wright. He shagged balls in the outfield during batting practice.

He ran at least a dozen laps..