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D2 THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL MEMPHIS MONDAY NOVEMBER 7 1994 Vicario tips Navratilova for win at Oakland For the first half of the match Martina Navratilova recaptured the serve-and-volley dominance of her youth For the second half she seemed like a Russia falling 54 to Torpedo Yaroslavl at Russia The all-star team looked to be totally in control when San Jose forward Sergei Makarov and Buffalo Sabres star Alexander Mogilny scored in the first period for a 3-1 lead Hockey's international governing BRIEFLY played in her 239th career final Sanchez Vicario who made repeated unforced errors off her forehand in the first set found her range and tie couple breakers and fell 1-6 7-6 (75) 7-6 (7- gwj hitting passing shots 3) Sunday to Arantxa Sanchez Vicario 1 think I was even and very calm helped me come in the final of the Bank of the West and I think that vice in the sixth game of the first set and twice more in the second set Equestrian sports Flanders winner of the Cup Juvenile Fillies Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville Ky underwent surgery Sunday for a fractured right front foot A spokesman at the Rudd Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington Ky said Flanders was operated on for a fracture of the cannon bone and a smaller fracture of the sesamoid bone Trainer Wayne Lukas could not be reached for comment The Thoroughbred Racing Associations proposed Sunday to increase accident benefits for riders by more than 25 percent The offer would increase medical and surgical coverage $50000 to from the current $50000 to $62500 Leslie Fishback of Versailles Ky won the 61st Rolex-Maday National Championship for the ASPCA Horsemanship Classes at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford NJ Fish-back edged out her best friend Courtney Donaldson of Katonah NY after arldeoff Auto racing Damon Hill beat Michael Schumacher in a driving rainstorm Sunday to win the Japanese Grand Prix at Su-zuka and force a showdown in Ade-laid Australia next weekend for the Formula One championship A victory would have made Schumacher the first German ever to win the season title Instead the Briton is a point away from the lead with the 3365econd victory in his Wllliams-Renault Hockey A Russian dream team of National Hockey League players lost the second game of its charity exhibition tour of rope players Miscellany Gerald Norris 16 of New Hanover High died Saturday while competing in a state cross country regional meet in Lumberton NG possibly from heart failure Lumberton police Lt: Classic at Oakland Calif nice to be able to play great tennis I just wish I could finish it Navratilova said I play tennis like this I know I retire too Navratilova who twice served for the match was up by a set and leading 4-1 in the second set But Sanchez Vicario the No 2 player in the world rallied to force a tie-breaker and did the same after trailing S3 in the third set The topeeeded Sanchez Vicario has now won 21 straight matches and is chasing Steffi Graf for the top spot in womens tennis Narvatilova a fivetime winner of the tournament she said a great win beating Martina on this (fast) Tennis Andre Agassi climbed to No 2 in the world by winning the Paris Open with a 6-3 6-3 4-6 7-5 victory over Marc Rotset in the final It was fifth win of 1994 and 24th of his career He began the year 24th and dropped to No 32 before he won in February following a five-month injury layoff Katarina Maleeva of Bulgaria tame the powerful serve of Brenda Schultz for a 6-3 6-3 victory in the final of the Bell Challenge at Quebec Maleeva broke Schultzs thundering ser Leon Oxendine said Stacey Karlos-ld-half goal gaveLock Haven (153) its second NCAA Division 2 field hockey national title in three years with a 2-1 win over Bloomsburg (16-3-2) at Lock Haven Pa Compiled by Steve Gaither from our press services move weekly disability payments for up to 104 weeks from $100 to $125 and jump payments for accidental death and dismemberment from $5000 to $25000 The TRA contract with the Jockey's Guild expires Dec 31 msm Foreman delivers shot for the ages trmL 3 ANALYSIS i- 1 Pm i it" 'I A' JH- dZ I mi Former Celtics coach Rod Auerbach know how to got his attention with fines PEOPLE By Tim Kawakaml Los Angeles Times LAS VEGAS They sifted through history Sunday with a dap of thunder still echoing in their ears What has George Foreman wrought? Nothing less than a moment the sports world will forever use as a historical flashpoint according to many who witnessed his startling one-punch 10th-round knockout of Michael Moorer Saturday night Twenty years ago Foreman was the victim of Muhammad All making his own mark on history Saturday night donning the old velour red trunks he wore when All rope-a-doped him to shocking defeat Foreman dosed the circle at 45 becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history was something that all of you who follow the sport will never said Bob Arum Foreman's promoter go down in history comparable to when All knocked George down in Zaire 20 years No matter what his future holds all that mattered Sunday was the short twisting right hand Foreman trailing on all scorecards fired into r's chin was the most significant punch landed in heavyweight history" said veteran boxing observer and trainer Gil Clancy Said trainer Lou Duva who is associated with camp: only thing I can compare it to in my 50 years of boxing was when Rocky Marciano was losing in the 13th and he needed to win and he knocked out Jersey Joe Walcot (in 1952) was the right hand heard the world And this was all of Angelo Dundee who was trainer 20 years ago and has worked corner for three years said he was never concerned with repeat-edpounding on face But before the 10th he told Foreman only have nine minutes left and losing on the scorecards you better knock this kid out quick" In the Moorer corner trainer Teddy Atlas was clearly concerned that his 26-year-old fighter was leaving himself open to what Atlas called sneaky right But moments after absorbing a Jnj Auerbach preaches Celtics glory days AP When Georgs Foreman sent Michael Moorer to the canvas in the 10th boxing history was made From Our couple of rights early in the round Moorer was raked with a glancing left then the bomb that gave Foreman the 68th knockout of his career Sunday Arum said if Foreman wants to continue fighting no guarantee Tommy Morrison would be a natural to be the first challenger because Morrison defeated Foreman 17 months ago: And Arum said a Foreman-Mike Tson bout would be "the light to end all i i i i i MEMPHIS vs HIGH FIVE The Old South Meeting House in Boston once hosted fiery debates among first patriots This time it was a Boston Celtic legend who brought down the house Red Auerbach who 30 years ago coached the Celtics to nine NBA championships including eight in a row brought laughter and good memories to pews full of fans could give you the angle on how to gain the competitive edge in one said Auerbach reflecting on a 35 year career that made him the most successful coach in NBA history he said Former Germantown golfer lifts UAB to win to laughter While 1 i the during a 50-mlnute scrimmage as the University of Memphis Lady Tigers prepared for a Nov 14 exhibition basketball game against a Russian all-star team' Matthews a 511 forward scored 28 points while Allen a 5 9 guard-forward scored a team-best 33 points chief Charles Grantham thinks he knows why labor conflicts are plaguing baseball hockey and his game basketball International expansion that's why you see such interest in the fixing of labor said Grantham who helped preserve the 1994-95 season by joining NBA commissioner David Stem in a joint no-lockout no-strike announcement five billion potential customers outside the US that's profit if (owners) can get their costs That is often done via a salary cap which was implemented in the NBA in 1983 Because management wants to keep lt in place and Grantham is seeking to abolish it the league and its players are starting the season without a collective-bargaining agreement Opposition to a salary cap prompted major league baseball players to go on strike in August eventually wiping out the season and hockey owners locked out their players in early October because they refuse to consider cap proposals Quotable Doug Flutie 59 quarterback who has had a successful career in the Canadian Football League on his time in the NFL: "I was winning but I flashy enough for them or big enough In the NFL it you know put in a guy who is 64 lose but look good WHEN WHERE: Today at 7:30 pm Tha Pyramid LAST MEETBM: High Flva 95 of 92 TICKETS: Univaralty of Mamphla athletic department officials say 1000 will ba avadabla today boginning at 10 am at Tha Pyramid box offloo and Tlckotmastor locations For Information cal Tha Pyramid ticket offlca at 526-5177 or Tlckatmastar at 525-1515 Surcharges apply to Tlckotmastor purchases but not to tickets purchased at tha box offlca SHUTTLE BUSES: Tha Memphis Area Transit Authority wM again operate Its Tiger baaketbal shuttles from tha following locations: 1 hour and 15 mkiutaa bofero ttpotf Raleigh 8prtngs Mall Central Hardware (EMa Presley) HaHo 8tadlum Poplar Plaza and Laurafemod Shopping Cantor 1 hour and 80 minutae bofero Oped Gormantown VNago Square and tha Market on Poplar In ColllaryWe 8ingle-game prices are $5 round-trip fission onus cost fiSO NOTABLES: Tha gams wll not bo televised by WLMT-TV (Channel 30) Tiger forward Michael Wilton returned to practice attar mlaslng Satur-daya scrimmage because of a stomach vkua Ha la expected to play Tigers coach Larry Finch said ho may uae a variety of lineups because High Five la a small quick team that Hess to spread the defense High Five guard Rod Hannibal played last season for Long Beach State scoring nine points In the ASars' 80-58 victory over the Tigers In Anaheim Calf Tigers defensive Cedric Henderson ought to gat his first serious test of the season From Our Press 8ervteM Former Germantown High If standout Zac Courtenay led ibama-Birmingham to the Trojan Classic team title Sunday by winning the individual championship in Dothan Ala Courtenay shot 216 for three rounds one shot better than Ole Thad Hudgens Ole Mias which led by 11 strokes heading into the final round finished second with an 891 three strokes behind the Blazers The Rebs shot 309 Sunday after shooting a tourney-low 280 in the second round University of Memphis's top golfer was Clint Clement at 228 In another event: LADY TIGERS PREPARE: Junior Keeta Matthews and sophomore Kitty Allen both had outstanding performances Sunday CASH FLOW FINANCING SOLUTIONS We Buy Business Invoices 1 MAZON ASSOCIATES INC "Sonring SluafeaM and InduoSy Slnco 197S' 1-800-442-2740 Delias Texai Celtics spent most of his speech telling his audience i locker room pranks and comical road trips he began by saying that professional sports have been spoiled by exorbitant salaries the athlete has no loyalty Auerbach said He also criticized owners for giving in to salary demands Auerbach once forbade players to eat pancakes on the day of a game only to find Sam Jones eating flapjacks just before playing said be So he says I might as well finish And I that's $5 a bite' Auerbach said NBA union leader cites world market NBA Players Association going against 8-7 forward Jeff Clifton of Arkansas State (268 ppg) High Five 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MOTOROLA FUR NEC Easy To Use Compact 20 hours standby 100 minutes talk time 2 antennae MEMPHIS vs HIGH FIVE AMERICA: It may ba early November but It's already time tar college basketball Tha University of Memphis tunes up tor tha regular season with a 7:30 pm exhibition against High Five America at The Pyramid NEW YORK GIANTS vs DALLAS COWBOYS: Dallaa (7-1) has won 11 conaecutlva games against NFC East foes including tour straight against Giants (3-5) so there Is not much reason to believe that streak will and at Texas Stadium at 8 pm Attar a 3-0 start tha Giants have lost five In a row Tha Cowboys the thlrd-highest scoring team must ba concerned about tha health of QB Troy Aik man whose chin has become a speed bag for NFL defenders Preview on D4 OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY vs CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY: man's basketball team finished 24-8 last season and was second In the Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference but this year could be a different story With nine freshmen on the roster tha Buca may struggle early They will have a good first exam In Ouachita Baptist which beat CBU 89-75 last season at Arkadelptila Ark Tha Buca will have to get big games from Junior awkigman Michael Douglas and last season's leading acorer Randy Engal Television FOOTBALL New York Giants at Dallas WHBQ (13) 8 pm Radio BASKETBALL High Five America at Memphis WGKX-FM (106) 6:55 pm WUMR-FM (92) 7:15 pm FOOTBALL New York Giants at Dallas WREC-AM (60) 8 pm Sports InfoLine numbers WEDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE I I I I I I I I i I I I I 'll I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I 1 I il I 1 I I I 1 I I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 1 I 1 I 1 I i I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 From Page D1 Tigers players regarding who started and who did not not getting into this thing about who's Finch said about chemistry this year: the best five guys at playing together not starting that matters what you do when out Newsom seems Ideally suited to a sixth-man role because of his ability to play the shooting guard and small forward positions as well as the power spot he will fill most often With no big men in reserve solution when Wright and Vaughn tire or encounter foul trouble will be to move Newsom or Wilson insin Finch admired the way Boston Celtics coaches in the 1960s and 70s used Hall-of-Famer John Havllcek to play a number of positions off the bench and generally provide a lift to his teammates upon entering a game high school I basically played big guard on offense and center on Newsom said has been with me all of I 18 18 Holes! 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