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Guetterman traded C-2 Major League Baseball C-3 Manley to Rough Riders i Blade-Citizen Wednesday, June 10, 1992 i I 4 I i i Walters proves he has right stuff i Rookies hitting lifts Padres By John Schlegel rau'-'vwww mgr.Tiagtiu.ivt't.rui Staff Writer PADRES UPDATE Padres 5, Houston 4 STEVE SCHOLFIELD SAN DIEGO Dan Walters doesnt expect to replace a threetime All-Star, although in the long run he might have to do just that Walters knows he cant fill the gear of Padres catcher Benito Santiago, although in the short run he must Ask Walters about the last nine days of his 25-year-old life, and hell try to shrug it off. Since being called up from the minors after Santiago suffered a broken finger May 30, Walters has had to adjust to the big leagues while filling in for one of the games best at his position. Im not really concerning myself with Benny, Walters said. Hes the best, no doubt about it All I can do is do my job. On Tuesday night Walters did more than that He hit a triple and his first major-league home run to push the Padres to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Houston Astros before 15,749 fans at Jack Murphy Stadium.

The come-from-behind effort marked the 18th time in 31 victories the Padres have overtaken their opponents lead and won. Reliever Pat Clements (2-0) was awarded the victory after pitching a spotless eighth and Mike Maddux earned his first save. Astros reliever Joe Boever (1-3) took the loss. But this night belonged to Walters. Just ask Jimmy Jones, the pitcher who gave up Walters homer.

It was a good pitch and he hit it TODAYS GAME: Houston at Padres. 1 05 PITCHING MATCHUP: Butch Henry (1-4) vs. Craig Lefferts (6-4). TV: None RADIO: KFMB 760 RECORD: 31-27 (Second place) well, Jones said. You cant take that away from him.

This was his night The site for the biggest game of Walters career is just a few miles from his home in Santee, where he went to Santana High, graduating in 1984. His parents were on hand to see Walters place a sinker from Jones into the left-field bleachers in the fifth. The old man got to see it Walters said. Im sure hes pretty happy about it Did Walters look up in the stands to check how his parents reacted? I could never admit to that, Walters said, holding back a grim Walters first homer made it a 4-2 Astros lead and came one inning after Fred McGriff got the Padres on the board with his 13th homer of the season, his first since May 24. Walters then further contributed to the Padres comeback in the seventh.

After Darrin Jackson had reached on an infield single, Walters slapped the ball to right field. Chris Jones, whod just been insert- See Padres, Page C-2 Gary Sheffield tries to throw out Houstons Craig Biggio on a bunt attempt Staff Photo Scott Varloy in third inning. Biggio was safe. BLADE-CITIZEN FEMALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Blazers wont win without Porters rules Portland guard a key to success Flanagan bets house on marathon You can denounce San Diego Marathon promoter Lynn Flanagan for not paying her bills, but you cant say she isnt trying. Flanagan, who operates In Motion, a company that puts on running events, has fallen on hard times.

She took over the San Diego Marathon two years ago in an effort to save what was once one of the premier running events in the country. Hassles with city officials prompted the move of the marathon from San Diego to a course that ran through Oceanside and Carlsbad two years ago. Last year, it ran exclusively in Carlsbad. And what does Flanagan have to show for her efforts? Shes $100,000 in debt and has lost her home in the process. She said that 90 percent of the vendors and athletes from last years race have not been paid although the men's and womens race winners did receive new cars worth approximately $21,000 apiece.

What they havent received is the $1,000 prize money they expected to get Ive lost my home because of this, said Flanagan who related that a bank foreclosed on her Cardiff home last month. Despite the many setbacks, Flanagan feels the San Diego Marathon can be a success. Whats more, she hilly intends to make sure everyone is paid. She said she wouldn't be going through all the financial troubles if she didnt think that way. Ive been in business for a long time and Im an honest person, she said.

If we can just hang on and get through this marathon, they will all be paid." Flanagan, who has been the race director of this event for seven years, said that the reason the event has not been a financial success is because of the lack of proper marketing. She feels that problem is solved as she prepares for the next marathon, which will be run in Carlsbad on Jan. 24 Remember, if Flanagan had not decided to take on the project there would be no marathon here. She found an ally here in the city of Carlsbad, which is used to putting on world-class running events such as the Carlsbad 5000. Granted, the marathon is not of the same stature as the 5000, but there is potential for growth.

But first things first This is a make or break year for the marathon, Flanagan said. I firmly believe this marathon can make it I feel it could be one of the top 10 in the country." When Flanagan learned last year that the event would lose money, she had to make some tough decisions. I had two options, she said. I could file for bankruptcy, but I didn't want to do that I feel I have a moral responsibility to do it Or, I could try and raise money through investors who see the value of the marathon. She says there are investors interested, which is one reason why she is moving forward.

I wouldnt put myself though this if I didn't think it would succeed, she said. Had Flanagan filed for Chapter 11, she probably would have her See Scholfield, Page C-5 Ashley Hanson has a 4.36 grade Staff Photo Hayne Palmour point average and will attend the University of North Carolina. A self-starter on and off field By Jesse Bar kin LA Daily News PORTLAND, Ore. Call them the Porter Rules. Asked to explain how the Chicago Bulls could limit Portland Trail Blazers point guard Terry Porter to just seven shots and seven points in Sundays 94-84 triumph in Game 3 of the NBA final, Chicago guard John Paxson made it clear that it certainly wasn't anything he did by himself.

TV: 6 pm, Channel 39. Im trying to get away from a me-versus-Terry thing. Its not a one-on-one matchup. If it was. Im sure he could do some damage, said Paxson, whose Bulls take a 2-1 lead into tonights Game 4 at Memorial Coliseum.

A win tonight would give the Bulls a commanding lead in their best-of-seven series. Paxsons job Sunday was to stay up close so Porter wouldnt bury the jumper, whether he had the ball or not Older and admittedly slower, Paxson then relied on help from the likes of Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant and Bill Cartwright It was up to his teammates to close down the driving lanes and step out on pick and rolls near the top of the key jobs made particularly easy because the Blazers forgot to move without the ball in Game 3. Paxson definitely is not allowing me to come off picks and even their big guys are stepping out so theyre really gearing in on that Porter said. Hes just not leaving See Porter, Page C-4 i i I 4 i By Kathleen Sauer Staff Writer SAN DIEGO It was 18 years ago today that Arlene Hanson labored for nine hours to give birth to her first child, Ashley Janelle Hanson. While Arlene was busy undertaking the physical task of giving birth, her husband Greg was out in the hospital hallway on a pay phone frantically attempting to dictate a graduate school paper which was due that evening.

It was in this atmosphere of physical and cerebral pressure on June 10, 1974 that Ashley Hanson was bom in Trenton, Mich. Now a senior at Torrey Pines PREVIOUSWINNERS 1991 Sarah Dolka, Carlsbad 1990 Lain Hom, Torrey Pines 1989 Chris Engor. Vista 1988 Claudia Simon, San Dieguito 1 987 Amy Halsath, El Camno 1 986 Jenny Lawranca, Vista 1985-Lara Dlcus, Vista 1984 Kristy SakteL FaDbrook 1 983 Dsbbis Dunbar, FaHbrook High, she can look back upon her birth as a particularly auspicious beginning to a life in which she has successfully combined both physical and academic endeavors. Named All-CIF first team in field hockey and soccer, as well 10 weeks as earning varsity letters in track, gymnastics and cross country, Hanson has also found time to hit the books. The result? A 4.36 grade point average and a partial athletic scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

She will graduate next week 22nd in a class of 459 students. And she has proven throughout her four years as a Falcon that she can handle virtually any obstacle placed in her path. I cant remember running away from a challenge, she said. Instead, once Hanson sets her sights on something, she wont be See Scholar, Page C-5 Pat Valenzuela and Best Pal come back after 1891 Pacific Classic. Portlands Terry Porter was held to seven points Sunday.

is expected when all 28 major league teams vote today. Yamauchi, who is contributing $75 million to the purchasing group, agreed to give up almost total control of the team in order to gain approval. Commissioner Fay Vincent said Yamauchis power will be limited to decisions involving the relocation or sale of the franchise. He has the power to approve certain transactions in the realm See Mariners, Tage C-2 Best Pal may be out Mariners sale set for approval today By Kevin Modesti LA Daily News INGLEWOOD Best Pals climb to the top of the thoroughbred career-earnings ladder will be interrupted for as long as 2' months by an injury to the geldings right foreleg. Americas top-ranked racehorse will miss the $1 million Hollywood Gold Cup on at Hollywood Park June 27.

And trainer Gary Jones offered only a little bitty slim chance the 4-year-old will be able to defend his title in the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar on Aug. 30. Jones said X-rays Tuesday revealed that Best Pal popped a splint meaning he ruptured the covering of the bone behind the shinbone. The injury is comparable to shin splints in human runners. At best, Jones said, the horses activity will be limited to walking for six weeks.

At worst, hell be out of training for 21, months. Best Pal, the two-time Del Mar horse of the meet, will be treated, in part, by firing the shin inserting hot iron needles through the skin to stimulate blood flow. If it becomes obvious that Best Pal wont make the Pacific Classic, Jones said, hell get an even longer rest The Pacific Classic has been the top priority for Jones. John Mabee who owns Best Pal with his wife, Betty is chairman of the board of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. But racing observers have proclaimed another goal for Best Pal: breaking 1987 Kentucky Derby winner Alyshebas career-earnings record of $6,679,242.

Best Pal, with 12 victories in 23 starts, has earned $3,430,695, putting him 11th on the all-time list but first among active racehorses. Because hes a gelding and thus not a candidate to be retired early for breeding he could race for several more years. The No. 2 See Best Pal, Page C-4 NEW YORK (AP) Japanese investors were given virtual approval Tuesday to purchase their first major league sports team in die United States, a move that follows their acquisitions of American real estate, golf courses and movie studios. A committee of baseball owners voted unanimously to approve the sale of the Seattle Mariners to a group headed by Hiroshi Yamauchi, chairman of Nintendo Co.

Ltd. of Kyoto. Final approval of the $125 million deal I I.