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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
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"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.