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12-Hawail Tribune Herald, Friday, January 28, 1994 Tough two UHH's Russ Harper puts up a tough shot against Alaska Fairbanks during a recent Pac West Conference basketball game at Hilo Civic. The Vulcans won 98-93. UHH (11-6 overall) plays at Hawaii Pacific University on Monday night in Honolulu, not Sunday as earlier reported. The Vulcans then host Eastern Montana (Friday, Feb. 4) and Grand Canyon (Feb.

5). -T-H photo by William ing KILO Martin in finale Standings MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Todd Martin undermined Stefan Edberg's serveand-volley game today, winning three tiebreakers to set up an all-American final at the Australian Open. Martin, seeded ninth and playing in his first Grand Slam semifinal, defeated the fourthseeded Swede 3-6, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-4) in 3 hours, 50 minutes. In Sunday's championship match, Martin will face the winner of the semifinal between top-seeded Pete Sampras and two-time defending champion Jim Courier. Though Martin converted only four of his 17 break points against Edberg, he was at his best in the tiebreakers.

"I returned really well, especially in streaks," he said. "That's sometimes the best way to do it." Edberg, whose right knee was treated early in the match for a minor tendon strain, was overwhelmed at times by the power of Martin's backhand returns. "I played a decent match," said Edberg, a two-time Australian Open champion. "I think I could have served a little better today. He did put pressure on me by returning well.

He took chances and did well on the big points." Martin, whose best previous Grand Slam performance before this was the quarterfinals at last summer's Wimbledon, got stronger as the match went along. He missed several passing shots, by inches in the first set, Australian Open when Edberg used lobs to strand the American at the net. Those passing shots, however, began hitting during the second set. Martin led the second set 5-3, but lost three straight games before capturing the 12th game and the tiebreaker. Edberg saved three set points in the third-set tiebreaker, including one easy putaway at the net that Martin slammed way long.

But Martin prevailed on his fourth set point, passing Edberg with a forehand shot and punching the air in triumph. Martin also won the fourth set in a tiebreaker, though it took four match points to finish off Edberg. On the final point, he slammed an ace down the middle, then hit a ball high into the stands and raised his arms in triumph. Until then, the 23-year-old from Lansing, never varied from his mild-mannered ways. He apologized after almost hitting a ballboy with a shot, and lifted his finger to his mouth to quiet a spectator who yelled happily after an Edberg double-fault.

Yesterday, Gabriela Sabatini stood helplessly at the back of the court as drop shots landed just on her side of the net. She lunged in vain for angled crosscourt shots that skipped by her for winners. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario came late in the match when she turned her back to the net after hitting a ball out. National Basketball Association At A Glance By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pet. GB New York 28 .718 New Jersey 18.

.450 Miami 18 .462 10 Boston 19 .452 Orlando 25 .610 Washington 14 .350 Philadelphia 17 .425 SUNCHSECentral Division Atlanta 28 10 .737 Chicago 28 12 .700 Charlotte 22 .537 Cleveland 20 20 ,500 Indiana 16 23 .410 Milwaukee 12 28 .300 17 Detroit .231 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division Pct. GB Houston 31 9 .775 San Antonio 28 .667 Utah Denver 19 27 21 15 .643 .475 Sual Minnesota 14 25 .359 Dallas 2 39 .049 Pacific Division Seattle 31 .795 Phoenix 27 12 .692 Golden State 22 16 .579 Portland 24 16 .600 LA Clippers 14 25 359 17. LA Lakers 13 26 .333 18 Sacramento 12 28 300 Yesterday's Games Washington 98, Dallas 95 Cleveland 100, Chicago 84 Houston 113, Sacramento 97 Denver 113, Indiana 106 Seattle 102, New Jersey 92 New York 103, LA Clippers 101 Today's Games Phoenix at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Orlando, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Charlotte, 7:30 p.m.

Golden State at Utah, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Detroit at LA Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Tomorrow's Games Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Orlando at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Indiana at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Atlanta at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Detroit at Denver, 9 p.m. New York at Seattle, 10 p.m. Minnesota at LA Clippers, 10:30 p.m. New Jersey at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Sunday's Games Phoenix at Boston, 12:30 p.m.

New York at Portland, 10:30 p.m. 'Bows no longer on TV Notice something while looking for the Rainbows on KHNLTV? That's right. They're not there anymore. Starting tonight, all University of Hawaii sports will be on KFVE-TV, an independent Honolulu station operating in conjunction with TV (FOX-13). Jones Spacelink of Hawaii is carrying KFVE on its channel 5, causing the move of WTBS to cable channel 13 and bumping the Home Shopping Network to channel 37.

KFVE (nicknamed Home Team 5) will feature exclusive TV coverage of Rainbow sports, FAMILY- From Page 11 summer league ball, he's improved his play. and filled out lot," Tam said. "He looks like he he got bigger "If he hits, he'll be all right." Unlike Napuunoa and Mattson, Ahu and Tam played together rather than against each other while growing up. "Since we were small, 5 or 6 years old, we've played together," Ahu said. Said Tam: "This is the first time I've really played against him.

We've been on the same IRVIN- From Page 11 you don't need any extra motivation," he said, rubbing his hands together gleefully. "The game tells you everything. You play this game because it's a chance to make history. "I know a lot of guys in the NFL and how many times do you get a chance to play in this game? Not many have had a chance to play in it let alone a chance to talk about winning." Irvin is wearing sunglasses, and even though you can't see his eyes, you can feel them sparkle. Irvin was a first-round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 1988.

He came out of the University of Miami brash and proud. He was good, and he knew it. So did Florida State and Oklahoma. In Miami's 1987 national collegiate championship season under Jimmy Johnson, Irvin made the plays that brought home the trophy. He caught touchdown passes of 26 and 73 yards in the fourth quarter to beat No.

2 Florida State. In the Orange Bowl, Irvin caught the game-winning touchdown to beat Oklahoma. Tom liked what he saw and decided to draft Irvin in the first round despite his Miami moxie. Playing for Landry was not idea of a good time. I scored a touchdown he'd give me a nod was it," Irvin said.

"Now I score a touchdown and Jimmy gives there's a big and meelebratica Once I got into a scrape on the field. Coach Landry told me, "We're paying you a lot of money for your 99 Irvin has thrived under Johnson's hard-working but relaxed atmosphere. "I like to be brash and bold and it's not bragging if you back it up," Irvin said. "Jimmy lets us be ourselves if we win." Irvin's work habits and big play ability have won Johnson over. Even though Irvin was the Cowboys first pick, Johnson made the comment that Bennie Blades, who also was on the Miami team, was a better receiver.

Lacking speed, Irvin has survived by running perfect routes, taking hard hits and making the big play. "My work makes me confident," Irvin said. "I work, work, work, then I do it over again. I do it so much I don't have to think. It's automatic." Irvin constantly harps on quarterback Troy Aikman to get him the ball.

"I've heard him say, 'I can make the play' a million times in the huddle," Aikman said. "I know he can. But when he's being double-covered it can be difficult to get him the ball." Irvin has a street-tough attitude on the field. "I look at the guy lined up. across from me and I think my mother," Irvin said.

"I say, 'He is trying to stop from taking care of my It can't get any more personal than that." College Basketball Top 25 Fared By The Associated Press How the top 25 teams in The Associated Press college basketball poll fared yesterday: 1. UCLA (14-0) beat Stanford 69-65. Next: vs. California at Oakland Coliseum, Sunday. 2.

Duke (14-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 18 Maryland, tomorrow. 3.

Kansas (18-2) did not play. Next: Colorado, tomorrow. 4. North Carolina (16-3) did not play. Next: VS.

Wake Forest, Sunday. 5. Arkansas (13-2) did not play. Next: at Tennessee, tomorrow. 6.

Connecticut (17-1) did not play. Next: at Pittsburgh, tomorrow. 7. Purdue (16-2) lost to Penn State 71-68. Next: at No.

17 Minnesota, tomorrow. 8. Massachusetts (15-3) lost to Cincinnati 76-74. Next: vs. Rhode Island, Sunday.

9. Kentucky (15-3) did not play. Next: at Auburn, Sunday. 10. Temple (12-2) did not play.

Next: George Washington, tomorrow. 11. Indiana (12-3) did not play. Next: at Illinois, Sunday. 12.

Louisville (15-2) beat Virginia Tech 74-63. Next: at Virginia Commonwealth, tomorrow. 13. Arizona (15-3) beat Oregon 98-86. Next: vs.

Oregon State, tomorrow, 14. Syracuse (12-3) did not play. Next: vs. Villanova, tomorrow. 15.

Michigan (12-4) did not play. Next: vs. No. 16 Wisconsin, tomorrow. 16.

Wisconsin (13-2) did not play. Next: 1 No. 15 Michigan, tomorrow. 17. Minnesota (13-5) did not play.

Next: vs. No. 7 Purdue, tomorrow. 18. Maryland (12-3) did not play.

Next: at No. 2 Duke, tomorrow. 19. West Virginia (13-2) did not play. Next: at St.

Bonaventure, tomorrow. 20. Alabama-Birmingham (15-2) did not play. Next: at Dayton, Sunday. 21.

Georgia Tech (11-6) did not play. Next: vs. Florida State, tomorrow. 22. Marquette (11-5) did not play.

Next: Memphis State, tomorrow. 23. Saint Louis (15-1) did not play. Next: Missouri-Kansas City, tomorrow. 24.

Missouri (14-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 3 Kansas, Monday. 25.

New Mexico State (15-1) beat San Jose State 60-59. Next: at Pacific, tomorrow. Sports report Vikings beat Kohala in soccer David Yanazaki kicked four goals, Chris Aguiar two and Nathan Cook and Buddy Betts one apiece to lead Hilo High School to an 8-0 win over the host Cowboys in Big Island Interscholastic Federation boys soccer Wednesday in Kohala. With the win, the Vikings improved to 6-0-3. The Cowboys slipped to 2-6-2.

In the girls match, Hilo defeated Kohala 11-0 behind four goals from Katrina Crabb and two: each from Leyson Hopkins and Channel Espaniola. Keala Andersen, Andrea Aguiar and Leia DeMello also had solo goals for the Vikings. Hilo goalie Konane Buck recorded the shutout. BIIF action continues tomorrow with Hilo at Konawaena, Parker at Waiakea, Honokaa at Ka'u, Kohala at HPA and St. Joseph at Pahoa.

HI-PAL boxing season to open The 1994 boxing season will begin at 7 p.m. today with the first day of the HI-PAL Invitational Boxing Tournament at Kanakaole Tennis Stadium. Action continues tomorrow night at 7:30. Fifteen bouts are scheduled each night. Hilo's Mike Pondella will battle an Oahu fight in tonight's main event while Bay City BC's Justin Mason and Hawaii International BC's John Lopez will meet, in the main event tomorrow night.

Clubs from the Big Island, Maui and Oahu are participating. Admission is by donation. For more information, call officer Daryl Fernandez at the HI-PAL Office at 961-2220. tourney change The Boys and Girls Club of Hilo has rescheduled its Bronco Baseball Tournament for Feb. 25-27.

There will be no games scheduled for Feb. 11-13. Eight teams in each division are being sought. All games will be played at the Boys and Girls Club fields. Interested teams are asked to contact Roy Luis or Marvin Enos at 961-5536 by Feb.

17. ProSports senior cage league ProSports is now accepting applications from players wishing to participate in the 3rd annual Senior Basketball League. All players for the 1994 league will be placed in a draft and selected by the team coaches. There is an application fee of $10 per player and applications may be picked up at Mail With Us located next to Fiasco's or by contacting Randy Apele at 959-6431. The league will be played at Hilo Armory and run from March through May.

Deadline for applications is Feb. 18. ProSports cage tourney results Bad Influence captured the open division and Hawaiian Magic defeated the Blues 76-66 1 to win the division of the 3rd annual ProSports Open Basketball Tournament held Jan. 20-23 at Hilo Armory. Malu Motta of Bad Influence was named MVP of the open division and joined on the all-star team by most outstanding player Rob Norby of Flyers, Ben Pana of Bad Influence, Scotty Wong of Mo's Magic, and Randy Apele and Lua Suifanua of Hawaiian Magic.

James Nishimura of Bad Influence was named the outstanding defensive player. In the division, Maurice Janado of Hawaiian Magic was the MVP. Randy Apele of the Blues was named the most outstanding player. They were joined on the all-star team by Gary Ahu of Hawaiian Magic, Greg Esteban of the Blues, Harry Pagan Jr. of Mixed Plate, Dave Motta of No Respect and Nathan Vivieros of ACO's.

Leland Pa of the Blues was named the outstanding defensive player. A total of 20 teams participated in the event. Novice VB tourney on tap A men's and women's novice volleyball tournament will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Hilo Armory, It is limited to five teams in each division. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, Feb.

2. For more information or to enter, call 959-3249. with play-by-play by Jim Leahy. In. addition to UH sports, KFVE's primetime lineup will include movies, local specials and "Star Trek." Leahy acknowledges some viewers may not catch the signal and will be lost in the shuffle; however, the move was made to give UH sports better statewide coverage.

"I think it's really beneficial to the people and university that now everything is live," Leahy said. "We don't have to preempt anything. If something is scheduled at midnight then we'll be there or at 5 p.m. then we'll be there. "In effect, we have given UH teams through Little Leagues and Broncos." Tam, at 5-8 and 185 pounds, and Ahu have different games.

But both are similar in other ways. Despite a difference in size, both run well and are mobile at their positions. "He's going to be a good one," Estrella said. "He will contribute this season. For a catcher, he runs well." Anyway, what's the family athletics its own broadcast channel called Home Team 5." During the UH football season, Jones Spacelink should continue to provide live coverage on cable, Leahy said.

Although there will be more coverage on UH athletics, including road games, Leahy doesn't foresee any UH events televised from the Big Island because of cost. "If it's just one game, I don't know because of the expense," he said. "Shipping over the trucks for one game is too expensive. Unless it's a series, then that's something we'd look at." lineage? Mattson's mother and Napuunoa's mother are sisters while Ahu's dad and Tam's mom are brother-sister. But back to the calendar.

The days on the calendar are being marked down with the dates May 13-15 in sight as the target. And for now, Mattson and Tam will have to watch their cousins on TV that is until they meet again in person. BIIF From Page 11 sophomore Chris Simpson, to Needham led St. Joseph with lead 16-8 at the end of the first 18 points. Ondo finished with quarter.

11 and hustling Jon Chai added The Cardinals rallied behind 10. the scoring of seniors Mike In the junior-varsity 'game, Needham and Louie Ondo to August Dias had 12 points and pull within 25-24 at the inter- Bronson Shelton 11 to lead St. mission. Needham had 15 points Joseph to a 44-32 win over and Ondo nine in the half when HPA. Arnold Akau led the Kano other St.

Joseph player makani with 17 points. scored. Upcoming sked HPA outscored the hosts 8-7 BIIF action continues tonight in the third period before open- with Hilo (5-3) at Waiakea (5-3) ing up the contest in the final in a South Division showdown quarter. The visitors outpointed for first place, Ka'u (2-6) at St. the Cardinals 23-15 during the Joseph, HPA at Laupahoehoe eight-minute span as junior (1-7), Kohala (5-3) at Honokaa Nathaniel Watterson handled the (5-4) and Parker (0-8) at ball and the Kamakani sprinted Konawaena.

to the finish. Tomorrow, Konawaena is at Simpson, a 6-foot-1 forward, Hilo for the Vikings' homecomled HPA with a game-high 23 ing, Laupahoehoe at Waiakea, points. Watterson had 10 points Kohala at Ka'u and Pahoa (2-6) and a steady floor game while at parker. center Mike Shumate (eight In a game Tuesday night that points) and Lindsey turned in wasn't reported, Kohala defeated strong games in the paint. Parker.

The Kamakani defense also JV action turned up the heat in the final JV action begins at 6 p.m. half, holding the high-scoring with the varsity contest at about Needham and Ondo to three and 7:30. two points, respectively, after HPA the intermission. ST. JOE 16 1 3 710 WRESTLING! REBONO The Return presents of the THEATRE 9 SUV3A MUST 37VW33 TICKETS $20 SATURDAY, "CALIFORNIA CALL JAN.

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