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jl iinc3'nuvutaic Saturday, December 14, 1985 OtiSBSssaaes Major league trading heavier than expected SAN DIEGO (AP) Joaquin Andujar, John Denny and Britt Burns were dealt, and Carlton Fisk and Don Baylor may soon be. Not bad for a week of baseball winter meetings that were supposed to be slow in the trade market. Seattle and Detroit made the final transaction, announcing late Thursday night that third base-man Darnell Coles had been sent to the Tigers for a minor-league pitcher. In all, there were 13 deals involving 28 players in the meetings that ended Thursday, two more trades and three more players than exchanged places last year. We got what we wanted, said Philadelphia Phillies President Bill Giles, whose team made two deals.

The Phillies came looking for a leadoff hitter and a reliever, and wound up with two of each. They sent Denny, a former Cy Young Award winner, to Cincinnati for outfielder Gary Redus and pitcher Tom Hume, and traded All-Star catcher Ozzie Virgil to Atlanta for fleet center fielder Milt Thompson and Steve Bedrosian. The brisk trading, along with several deals that were discussed here and may be hatched later, far overshadowed the business agenda. Commissioner Peter Ueberroth met with the owners and talked about expansion and relocation, the drug situation and the designated hitter. Nothing was decided on any of those matters, although Ueberroth did announce the owners had unanimously approved the sale of the Pittsburgh Pirates to a group of local businesses.

One thing the baseball fraternity did do was set up a bloodmobile for Roger Maris, who is critically ill with cancer in a Houston hospital. The bloodmobile was positioned at the hotel where the winter meetings were held, in hopes of getting either the rare A-negative blood Maris has or getting other blood types that could be sent to hospitals in return for A-negative. Nine pints of blood were donated, including one by San Diego Padres Manager Dick Williams, a former teammate of Maris. In the past, the end of the meetings marked the deadline for interleague trading. But that rule was changed this year, and teams are free to deal without waivers through July 31, which led to speculation that few swaps would take place here.

But that was not the case, as Gary Roenicke, Steve Yeager, Ed Vande Berg and Mike Heath were among those who got traded. There was, however, virtually no movement in the free-agent market. Agents for Kirk Gibson and Donnie Moore, the two biggest names available this winter, said neither had a single inquiry. There have been charges by agents that owners are in collusion and are collectively staying away from each others free agents. I expected it to be tough.

I didnt think there would be a slew of clubs throwing money at our feet, said Moores agent, Peter Rose. But the reaction from the clubs Ive spoken to is that they dont need any help. The only significant free agent who signed during the week was Tom Paciorek, a reserve infielder-outfielder, who got a one-year $200,000 contract from the Texas Rangers. Several teams filled needs during the meetings, especially the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers had been looking for a left-handed reliever ever since Steve Howe was let go last season because of drug problems, and Los Angeles got what it wanted in Seattles Vande Berg.

The Dodgers traded away veteran catcher Yeager to get the reliever. Oakland, which wanted a starting pitcher, acquired Andujar, the only pitcher who has won 20 games in each of the last two seasons. The As sent Heath, a catcher the Cardinals coveted, and young pitcher Tim Conroy to get Andujar, who has a $1.2 million salary and a 10-day suspension at the start of next season for his antics in Game 7 of the 1985 World Series. We get everything related to last year. We get the suspension, Oakland General Manager Sandy Alderson said.

One team that did not make any moves was the Padres and its general manager, Trader Jack McKeon. This was the first time in six years that McKeon did not make a trade during the meetings. He spent every day trying to work something out, but usually wound up alone around the hotels pool and palm trees. Jets face must-win against Bears By Lesley Visser Knight Hidder News Service EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -Its being billed as Super Bowl XX, but truth is, even if the New York Jets beat the Chicago Bears Saturday, it wont guarantee them a spot in the playoffs.

In a formula more complicated than finding the murderer in Clue, the Jets (10-4) will pack for postseason play only if certain things occur. Take a deep breath now. The Jets will win the AFC East if they finish with a better record than New England and Miami; if they win their final two games to finish 12-4 and Miami wins its final two games to Finish 12-4; or if they tie Miami at 11-5 for first place, ahead of 10-6 New England. If the Jets beat Chicago Saturday and Cleveland next week (and Miami beats New England Monday night), the Jets will win the whole cookie jar, based on a 12-4 record, 6-2 in the division and 9-3 in the conference. OK so far? The Jets will lose the AFC East if they finish with a worse record than Miami or New England; lose their last two games; or finish tied with New England at 12-4 (based on the division record).

In other words, said Jet defensive end Barry Bennett, we have to win. What Bennett put so succinctly will be much more difficult to accomplish. The Bears have the NFLs top-rated defense, having limited opponents to a league-low 260.7 yards a game. They are No. 1 in run defense (84-yard average) and third in pass defense (176.7-yard average).

Opposing quarterbacks have completed a meager 47.7 percent of their passes against the Bears and have been sacked 54 times. These Monsters of the Midway have allowed only 24 second-half points in the last 11 games. Offensively, the Bears (13-1) have Walter Payton, whos run for more than 100 yards in nine straight games, and Jim McMahon, the second-rated quarterback in the NFC, who has recovered from shoulder tendinitis. McMahon looked a little wobbly last week in his first start in a month, but he has confidence behind him and standout center Jay Hilgenberg in front of him. And then, of course, there is William Perry.

Please dont be so hopelessly bourgeois as to call him The Refrigerator; that was his old name. The 310-pound defensive tackle cum running back has some new monikers to describe his charm. Like The Plump Lump of Dump, the Fat Jack of Sack and The Tube of Goo Who Runs for Two. One writer in New York calculated that at his current rate, Perry would break Paytons all-time NFL rushing record in the year 3826. The Jets do have a few items in their favor.

This game means more to them. For all the Bears talent and success, motivation cant be as high since theyve already clinched the NFC Central, plus home-field advantage for two play-off games. Coach Mike Ditka tried to tell his team that those who limp into the playoffs usually limp out of them, but New York has the emotional edge in this one. In addition to motivation, the Please see Jets, page B4 NFL all-time leading receiver Charlie Joiner keeps rolling along at Manuel CemcerosThe Times Advocate the age of 38. man Joiner rollin along Cleveland forces Sockers back to .500 RICHFIELD.

Ohio (AP) -Craig Allen scored a goal to snap a 2-2 tie early in the third quarter and goalkeeper Chris Vaccaro preserved the lead with several difficult saves as the Cleveland Force edged the San Diego Sockers 3-2 in a Major Indoor Soccer League game before a crowd of 8,039 Friday night. With 3:28 gone in the third quarter, Allen took a pass from Pat Er-coli and drilled the game-winning goal from the top of the penalty arc into the net just to the right of San Diego goalkeeper Jim Gorsek. Al That ol keeps By Bob Gaines Times Advocate Sportswnter SAN DIEGO Charlie Joiner figured he could play three or four seasons of professional football. That was 18 years ago. I never thought Id go this far, said Joiner.

Back then, three or four years was the average length of time for a pro football player. I thought Id play a few years, then use my degree from Grambling to get into something else. I just didnt know the things then that I do now. With two games remaining in his 17th season, pro football's all-time leading receiver may still have a few playing years in his pocket. I think retirement all the time, he said while preparing for his 223rd NFL game this Sunday against the Eagles.

My body wont let me play forever. And I guess your mind will eventually wander to other challenges and objectives. And you have to wonder if the coaches will want you back. I am 38 years old. They may think Im too old to do the job.

You never Cal Bowl lege scorer in the nation with 19 touchdowns, mostly in short-yard-age situations. But the quarterbacks have attracted most of the attention because of their career statistics. McClures career passing yardage left him just 299 yards short of the National Collegiate Athletic Association record set by Doug Flutie of Boston College in 1984. And Sweeney, son of Fresno State coach Jim Sweeney, has passed for 8,260 yards in three seasons, so he needs just 2,320 yards next year as a senior to break Flu-ties record. Bowl games do not count toward individual career records.

Both quarterbacks admitted at a press conference that theyve watched each others progress closely. I think quarterbacks are kind of a fraternity and kind of watch each others statistics throughout the year, McClure said. Sweeney said McClure probably would have broken the record but was set back a little when he was hurt in one game. spirits for the game. And my body feels good.

My legs feel good. I really haven't been injured since I came to San Diego. Combine that with the statistics, zeal, enthusiasm and the fact that I firmly believe this team can make the playoffs next year. Yeah, I have a tendency to want to come back. Joiner credits much of his success to his college coach, Eddie Robinson.

Everybody needs direction somewhere, said Joiner. You have to listen to someone or pick out a role model to follow. Coach Robinson was a great inspiration for me. He prepares his players well. He makes you understand theres a life other than football out there.

Thats why he pushed me and pushed me and pushed me to get my degree in accounting. And I did. Joiner was drafted by the Houston Oilers in 1968. In the early years, he fashioned much of his style after Paul Warfield. Lance Alworth and Otis Taylor.

Theyre the three best Please see Joiner, page B4 Robert Gauthier, The Times Advocate been slowed by injury. Star quarterbacks Where have all the Aztecs gone? Theyve been injured, every one Not considering retirement. know how the people are thinking upstairs. When it does happen, Im prepared to accept it. Hold it, Charlie.

Before you apply for any senior citizen discounts, whats this mumbling about fading into the sunset. OK, Im not thinking about retirement. said Joiner with a grin. I might think about it in January. I guess some people can just play and play.

I think the important thing is to keep your enthusiasm and competitive Point guard Creon Dorsey has len leads the Force with 13 goals this year. Brian Quinn gave the Sockers a 1-0 lead with a first-quarter goal before Cleveland came back to take a 2-1 advantage at halftime on scores by Ali Kazemaini and Carl Valentine. San Diego star Steve Zungul tied the game 2-2 just 33 seconds into the third period, but Allen's goal and the stout work of Vaccaro and the Cleveland defense allowed Cleveland to raise its record to 6-5. The defending champion Sockers fell to 5-5. concluded their football season two Saturdays ago.

They haven't played yet. but the way Gaines players are checking into sick bay, they may be pressed into service. The Aztecs bring their crippled show to the Sports Arena tonight to face USD in their first home game of the year. USD is 4-3. The tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Anthony Watson, the only prominent returner from last years 23-8 team, has been doing what was expected of him. Watson has been averaging 17.4 points a game. But besides the 6-foot-3 senior guard, the Aztecs roster is made up of players who are either injured or inexperienced. Junior Gerald Murray, who this season was to replace Leonard Al- Please see Aztecs, page B4 to highlight FRESNO (AP) The focus is nn the quarterbacks in todays California Bowl which pits Bowling Green and Fresno State in the only postseason college football game matching undefeated teams. But the Falcons Brian McClure, whose 10,280 yards passing is the i second highest in NCAA history, I doesn't think the outcome will revolve only around how well he and Fresno State quarterback Kevin 1 Sweeney perform.

You have to look at other as-, pects of the game, McClure said. I These are two good teams, not just two good quarterbacks. That is true or the Bulldogs wouldnt have achieved a 10-0-1 record in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association and the Falcons an 11-0 mark in the Mid-American Conference. Bowling Green tied for 20th in the latest Associated I Press poll. Both teams depend on solid defenses and running offenses to complement the passers.

Fresno States top runner, James Williams. gained 1,040 yards this season, hile Bowling Greens Bernard White was the top major col- By John Shea Times Advocate Sportswnter SAN DIEGO When everything else fails, become desperate. Smokey Gaines is desperate. The San Diego State basketball coach, who a year earlier had the players to win a berth to the NCAA Tournament, this year will barely have enough players to play in the Aztecs own Holiday Bowl Classic later this month. The Aztecs, who have lost their first five games, are hurting.

But not just in their win-loss record. They're hurting in the trainers room, too. Gaines, possibly fearful that he wouldn't have enough players to field a starting lineup, called on two football players to trade in their cleats for hightops. A week ago. Gaines had only nine healthy players, and six were freshmen.

So he welcomed Doug Aronson and Rob Hawkins, who.