/CJ "P r\ prrin CAPITAL TIMES lA(/ (jF\JI\ 1 IJ November 4, 1991 Hrbek "pulls" contoversy into series Mike Givler Capital Times Staff Well, it finally happened. A World Series was played that was exciting and everyone came out a winner. The Cardiac Classic, as it was called, due to the fact that the Braves and the Twins finished last in their respective divisions last year, had game-winning homers, collisions at the plate, and may be best known for its controversy. The controversy I am speaking of deals with Kent Hrbek and Ron Gant at first base. The play had Hrbek tag Gant out after Gant over ran the bag; however, in the replay it looked as though Hrbek pulled Gant off first. THE TWINS VISITED the White House last week, and even President Bush didn’t want to touch this play. Bush said, "I refuse to comment on Hrbek's play at first with Ronnie Gant. However, Barbara says Kent would be useful around the House with the heavy lifting." Soccer, from page 11 the nets. A whistle was blown in the stands which the Lions believed had come from an official. The Lions picked up the ball with their hands, however play was not blown dead and the Lions were called for a foul. Misericordia was awarded a direct kick at the Lion net and they put a shot past the keeper, a goal that was also disputed because the Lions believed it had gone off the hands of a Misericordia player. Ashley had mixed emotions about the game, but liked the Lions' chances had the game gone into overtime. Ashley started all of his seniors, so he would have had fresh legs going into the extra period. "We had good chances and we outplayed them,” Ashley said. "We put two good halves together." THE AMERICAN INDIANS also added controversy to the series by objecting to the Atlanta "chop". The indians picketed in front of both stadiums and even grabbed tomahawks from Atlanta fans. With this situation getting into the Givler's Travels spotlight, I guess we can expect to find people who want to "save the sea creatures" at UNLV basketball games as well as at Florida sporting events. DEION SANDERS IS CREDITED for starting the "chop” because when he was introduced on opening day in Atlanta, the fans did the tomahawk chop to signify his playing days at Florida State. So, the chop originated at FSU, but the other day I heard someone say, "Did you see they're doing the chop at Florida Ashley was also very pleased with the play of mid-fielders Steve Houser, Gary Dinmore, Eric Dermota, Butler and Lee. He said the give-and-go passing worked well. "Our mid-field play was the best of the season," Ashley said. "We did what we were working on all year." Ashley later reflected on the season by saying he was very pleased with the hard work and the effort that the players gave him. He added that he was fairly satisfied with the season even though the Lions didn't reach their pre-season goal of making the playoffs. " Out defense improved and our offense was well-balanced which made it tough for other teams to defend," Ashley said. He added that the 1992 team already looks promising. State now, too?" LET ME "GIV" YOU a trivia question. Nine Division I schools have "Tigers" for their nickname. How many can you name? LONG BEACH STATE not only got hammered 42-14 by Fresno State, but during the game the San Diego Chicken brought out a Long Beach State dummy and kicked it around. A Long Beach State player, unaware of what it was, kicked the dummy himself, further embarrassing his team. THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS recently signed Glenn "Doc" Rivers to a contract The Clippers are known for their jinx on players early in the season. In the last couple of years, Danny Manning, Ken Norman and Gary Grant have all gone down with injuries that have cut their season short. I guess this year the Clippers wanted a "doctor" in the house if an injury should arise. WILT CHAMBERLAND RECENTLY wrote his autobiography and was on Lady Lions gain experience in winless '9l spiker season Mike Givler Capital Times Staff The women's volleyball team at Penn State Harrisburg recently completed their season 0-10 (3-29 in games), but coach David Hume said the record shouldn't be the only thing that is used to measure the team's success. "We had four girls who were on the court with no experience," Hume said. "After this season, they gained the experience that should make them competitive next year." The four girls that Hume spoke of are Rachel Acri, Lori Craig, Stacey Simmers and Cris Vaughn. Hume added that these four players, who are the only returning players, are already preparing for next year. "They will work as a unit in the off season and are planning to compete in a couple of tournaments," Hume said. Hume also said that the four players are very committed and are lifting weights for endurance and to prevent injuries during ©yg©(uili ID)@©dlO®@ Submit answers to the Capital Times office in W-341 by Nov. 22. Include your name, address, phone and major. Prize for most correct answers: 1991 Stadium Club wax pack 1. Most times a member of the 30-30 club (HRs and a teals, season). 2. Only member of the 40-40 club (HRs and steala, season). 3. Only member of the 40-700 dub (pitching victories and HRs, career). 4. Only member of the 4000-1 dub (hits and tax evasion convictions). 5. Only member of the 30-1 dub (single season pitching victories and career drug smuggling convictions). 6. Only member of the 100-1 dub (RBI and nlghta spent at Madonna's). 7. Only member of the 50-1 dub (consecutive game hitting streak and felled marriages to Marilyn Monroe). B,Only member of the 4100-1 dub (hits and timesadmftfarf betting on own team). 9. Only member of the 5,000,000-1 club (single season salary and times elected from playoff game for abusive language). "Good Morning, America" talking about it. He said the book tells about some of the experiences he had with over 20,000 women, all of with whom he. was intimate. So maybe he scored MORE than 100 in Hershey. THE MINNESOTA NORTH STARS have changed their uniforms. They now have black sweaters with green numbers for their away jerseys, which makes them look like a big mint chocolate bar. The change in uniforms have also given them the coveted distinction of being the worst-dressed hockey team in the NHL, surpassing the Vancouver Canucks. ANSWER TO THE TRIVIA QUESTION. Auburn, Clemson, Grambling State, Jackson State, Louisiana State, Memphis State, Missouri, Pacific and Texas Southern are all nicknamed the Tigers. UNTIL NEXT ISSUE...May all your jumpers hit nothing but the bottom of the net. next year’s slate. Hume added that captain Cindy Carlson and returning player Barbara Streeter showed a lot of leadership and helped the squad learn to play together near the end of the year. "The girls played as a team early in the games," Hume said, "but then inexperience would kick in and the girls would lose their confidence." Hume also said that first-year senior players Brenda Forwood and Cari Adams also showed a great willingness to learn. Despite the winless season, Hume said the girls shouldn't be discouraged. "The team should be proud and hold their heads high," Hume said. "The ladies did a fine job of not giving up." The best example of this was when the team lost to second place Misericordia in the last game of the season by a narrow margin of 15-12. Hume said that he saw tremendous improvement in the team and added that he is anxious for next season and expects a good year.
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