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C4 TIMES-ADVOCATE, Escondido, Thursday, August 24, 1989 NASCAR driver was a victim of AIDS Chargors otes ing AIDS at the Cleveland Clinic in 1986, Dodson said. Richmond kept his illness secret and recovered enough to continue racing. Dodson said. In the spring of 1987, he won two straight NASCAR races. But complications from the disease forced him to drop out of a race later that year, and in February 1988, NASCAR suspended Richmond when a drug test showed he used banned substances.

A subsequent test showed the substances were contained in over-the-counter medications. They are going through their own nightmare right now in dealing with their sons death, Dodson said. The added publicity was making their ordeal much worse. The Palm Beach Post had reported that Richmond, who was 34, had AIDS, and speculation had been growing about how he contracted the disease. Dodson said Richmond's parents wanted people to know the truth.

Richmond's best year on the NASCAR circuit was in 1986, hen he won seven races and finished third in the Winston Cup standings. Then he caught pneumonia and was diagnosed as hav deficiency syndrome, Dodson said during a news conference Wednesday. He contracted AIDS from heterosexual contact. He absolutely did not get AIDS through homosexual activity, intravenous drug use or a blood transfusion. Richmond, who died Aug.

13, had no idea who gave him the disease, Dodson said. Theres no way of knowing ho that woman was," Dodson said. Tim was a celebrity with a lot of charisma a handsome guy. He naturally attracted a lot of worn- ft en. Richmonds parents didnt attend the news conference.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) NASCAR driver Tim Richmond led the kind of freewheeling life that people might expect of a successful racer. Ultimately, that lifestyle betrayed him, and led to his death. The cause of Richmonds death in West Palm Beach was officially listed as natural. But after spending three years helping their son in a secret battle against AIDS, Richmonds parents decided to disclose that he had the disease so that some good can come of it, Dr.

David W. Dodson said. Tim Richmond died of complications due to acquired immune Carl Lewis gets share of world record in relay What do you want? Its a world record, isnt it?" American athletes had a banner day in Koblenz, winning the 100, 400, 800, 400 hurdles, 400 relay and high jump in mens events. American women took the 800, 400 relay and high jump. In a thrilling duel in the mens 100, Mark Witherspoon of the United States finished just .01 seconds ahead of second-place Hobson Da Silva of Brazil, cloc king a time of 10.16.

1:20.26 set by a USC team. Lewis had forecast his fleet-footed team would shatter the record, and the 15,000 cheering fans packed into Koblenzs tiny Ober-werth Stadium were clearly behind them. We are absolutely delighted, the 28-year-old Lewis said. Everett rocketed into the lead at the start, handing off to Burrell, who has the worlds fastest time in the 100 this year. Heard then took over, keeping a good pace for the next 200 meters.

There was a sloppy handoff between Heard and Lewis, but Lewis turned on the power and blasted across the finish with the record. When the feat was done, Lewis was swarmed by fans congratulating him. But Lewis told reporters the glory deserves to be split four ways. Its a world record. But its our record, not mine, he said.

He also shrugged off the bad handoff. KOBLENZ, West Germany (AP) Olympic champion Carl Lewis came to Koblenz with three swift American teammates and a hunch they could make history. He was right. Lewis, Danny Everett, LeRoy Burrell and Floyd Heard broke the 11 -year-old world record in the 800-meter relay during the Koblenz international track and field meet on Wednesday. They clocked a time of 1:19.38, shaving a good chunk off mark of call, he mentioned it first thing after the game.

I was a little disappointed that we get 160 players together to play a football game and it comes down to an officials call. That kind of upsets me. But if that guy was holding, I guess he should have thrown the flag. But I dont know how he could see it in all that mass of bodies. For the third game in a row, the defense quietly turned in another fine job.

This time, the Chargers shut down the 49ers offense, limiting them to just 281 yards and one offensive touchdown. The defense has allowed only three offensive touchdowns in the preseason. Cornerback Gill Byrd played well, picking off two Steve Young passes that set up both Chargers touchdowns. We need to have more consistency, said Byrd. We were able to score on both turnovers, so that just shows what you can do.

Said defensive coordinator Ron Lynn: I think were progressing in the direction we want to go. But Im disappointed in the one touchdown that we gave up tonight. The Chargers special teams had a disastrous evening in what has been a lackluster preseason for the unit. Consider Wednesday nights mistakes: Surrendered a 90-yard kickoff return by Terrence Flagler that put the Niners ahead 14-0. Two missed field goals, including one from 27 yards by Vince Abbott.

Dennis McKnight had three poor snaps at long snapper. One high snap made it difficult for Steve DeLine to get off the possible game-tying 53-yard field goal. There were actually a few bright spots for the Chargers special teams. Napoleon McCallum recovered a fumbled punt, and Dana Brinson picked up 40 yards on four punt returns. Dot to dot: Plan free agent running back Timmy Smith finally played in a game and rushed for 56 yards on 13 carries The Chargers only managed 304 yards in total offense Wide receiver Darren Flutie helped his cause with five catches for 56 yards and one touchdown 49er quarterback Steve Young showed his versatility by rushing for 56 yards on four carries to lead all rushers.

Holding call bursts bubble for olliver By Kevin Scattareggia Times Advocate Spoctsvvnier SAN FRANCISCO In one brief moment, the Chargers went from quiet confidence to sheer frustration. The team was on the move late in Wednesdays game against the San Francisco 49ers with rookie quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver at the helm. Trailing 17-14 and faced fourth-and-1 from the 49ers 28-yard line, the Chargers turned to rookie running back Marion Butts. i The 6-foot-l, 248-pound back slammed ahead for three yards and an apparent first down with three minutes left. But, late in the play, a penalty flag flew in the direction of offensive line.

Holding, offense, said referee Pat Haggarty. But when he later announced the culprit, his microphone went out. The guilty party was never revealed on what TV replays suggested was a questionable call. When Steve DeLine came in after the penalty and missed a 53-vard field goal, the play became very important. But who was called for holding? Look at the play-by-play (sheet).

It will tell you, said irritated Chargers Coach Dan Henning. Im not going to. Inquiries of the offensive linemen produced similar responses, until Dan Rosado, that is. Were you called for holding, Dan? Yes, he admitted. I'm down on my hands and knees.

Im scrambling to get up and get to a linebacker on an extra-effort thing, and he throws the flag on me. I dont mean to say Im completely innocent of holding, but maybe its a minority thing. Maybe he doesnt like Puerto Ricans, said Rosado, a Puerto Rico native. Then I stand on the sidelines and see our defensive linemen just get their jerseys ripped off on every play, he continued. And hes going to call something like on fourth-and-one? Its (bleep).

Henning was so upset by the Flus more uolue and more features for less. MERCURY TOPAZ NISSAN STANZA 4-DOOR TOYOTA CAMRYDX 4-DOOR GS 4-DOOR field position under McMahon, but the one excellent opportunity they did have was wasted. After a short punt and Dana Brinsons 18-yard return, the Chargers took over at San Franciscos 47. Short passes and the running of Timmy Smith moved the ball to the 10. But after two Smith runs netted two yards, McMahons third-down pass to tight end Joe Caravello only went for five yards.

On came incumbent placekicker Vince Abbott to attempt a 27-yard field goal. Abbott, however, hooked it wide left. Later, a McMahon mistake cost the Chargers. A horribly thrown balloon ball by McMahon, intended for Brinson, was easily picked off by free safety Ronnie Lott, who returned it 28 yards to the San Diego 21. The Niners eventually scored on third-and-goal from the 2 when reserve quarterback Steve Young found tight end Wesley Walls all alone in the back of the end zone for a 7-0 lead at halftime.

San Francisco went up 14-0 when Terrence Flagler returned the second-half kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown. Flagler field the ball at the 10, slipped, then got up and broke free down the right sidelines. We might have had a couple of people in there who thought when your knee is down, the play is over, said Henning. Chargers Continued from page Cl With the ball pushed back to the 38, Henning sent out placekicker Steve DeLine for a 53-yard field goal attempt that would have tied the score at 17. The kick landed about five yards short.

San Francisco (3-1) ran out the remaining time. The loss dropped the Chargers to 1-2. I said last week I dont know if were as good as shutting out the Bears for 33i quarters (a 24-7 win) or as bad as the Dallas game (a 20-3 loss), said Henning. This one, we kind of played in between against a good football team." But the Chargers struggled offensively in the first half under McMahon. The team managed only 121 total yards with McMahon completing six of 12 passes for 30 yards.

He finished the game 7-for-12 for 26 yards with one interception that set up the 49ers first touchdown. The offensive line gave me a lot of time, said McMahon, who played the first half and the first series of the second half. I just didnt throw the football well. Right now. Im just worried about learning the plays and being comfortable with the offense.

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