The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, January 20, 1995, Page 6, Image 6

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Sports Look Baseball ENDICOTT, N.Y. (AP) ? Ron Luciano, a former umpire who brought great showmanship to the job, was found dead Wednesday in the garage of his home. He was 57. An AL umpire for 11 years, Luciano worked die 1974 World Series and the AL championships in 1971, 1975 and 1978. He later worked as a television commentator for NBC and wrote two books, "The Umpire "The "We don't. (Located in Prof* Visa/I Voted the Be mm mm mm ? ? ? ? ? ? ? mm ? ? m\ua Located in 5 Points a ? Strikes Back" and "Stnke 'IWo." College Football LARCHMONT, N.Y. (AP) ? Paul Robeson, an All-America selection at Rutgers in 1917 and '18 who became famous as a singer and movie star, will be posthumously inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Robeson, blacklisted on Broadway after 1945 as a Communist sympathizer, will be inducted Dec. 12 along with 12 others, including running back Jim Brown of Syracuse and coach Frank Rush of Arizona State. Also selected were Chris Burford of Stanford, Tommy Casanova of 1SU, Jake Gibbs of Mississippi, Rich Glover of Nebraska, James Grabowski of Illinois, Jim Martin of Notre Dame, Dennis Onkotz of Penn State, Rick Redman of Washington, Billy Sims of Oklahoma and Mike Singletary of Baylor. Pro Football NEW YORK (AP) ? The NFL has set a special meeting for Feb. 16 in Dallas to discuss the Los Angeles Rams' move to St. Louis. League spokesman Greg Aiello said it has not been decided whether the league will vote on the move during the meeting. Owners had been scheduled to vote during the annual spring meetings March 12-17 in Phoenix. Approval is required from 23 of the league's 30 owners. LOS ANGELES (AP) - One day after announcing their intention to move to St. Louis, the Los Angeles Rams said quarterback Chris Miller will be one of six players made available in the expansion draft. Miller, 29, signed a three-year contract worth $9 million after the 1993 season. SEATTLE (AP) ? Mike Frier, the Seattle tackle paralyzed from the waist down in a Dec 1 car wreck, was released from Overlake Hospital Medical Center and sent to the University of Washington Medical Center's rehabilitation unit. I SklGlo w Levi b - LdUIC Woolrich & ( \ s Ladies' and M< \ /^r Cotton Turtlen( fc> $7 A D LH.SI U1 U1C MJ just sell bikes, Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 5 Points next to Peaches Financing Available sssional Service on all bran Mastercard/Discover Accepi st Bike Shop by The State r SSOFI 9 Tune-I ? next to Peaches 25^ i KIII nKiiig SAN DIEGO (AP) ? Pact 95's Young America edged Dennis Conner's Stars & Stripes by 18 seconds to improve to 3-0 in the America's Cup defender series. In the challenger series, Team New Zealand beat oneAustralia. ves & Jackets 1/2 Hiking boots Tents, packs < Polar fleece - i _ /? i VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) ? After working out for several weeks with his former coach in Moscow, Pavel Bure rejoined the Vancouver Canucks after agreeing to allow lawyers to sort out a contract dispute. College Basketball LAS VEGAS (AP) ? Doctors have advised UNLV coach Tim Grgurich to spend six weeks away from the game to battle exhaustion that has been building since he took over the troubled Rebels program in November. Grgurich has been sidelined since Jan. 6 and spent a week undergoing tests at a California hospital for symptoms related to exhaustion. ^ Boxing LAS VEGAS (AP)?George Foreman's first defense of his heavyweight titles could come in the same ring where he won them by stopping Michael Moorer. Promoter Bob Arum met with MGM Grand hotel officials to try and reach agreement on an April 22 fight between Foreman and Axel Schub of Germany. The bout was originally scheduled for the Superdome in New Orleans. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) ? Calgary quarterback Doug Flutie, the CFL's most valuable player the last four seasons, signed a five-year, multimillion-dollar contract with the Stamneders. NHL NEW YORK (AP) ? Stressing the NHL has "a lot of healing to do," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he will not discipline Chicago defenseman Chris Chelios for his threatening comments before the lockout. Chelios had made remarks regarding the safety of Bettman and his family, suggesting a crazed fan or player might attack the commissioner. Chelios called his conduct "inexcusable" and thanked Bettman for his leniency. USC aqut RYAN WILSON Sports Editor The USC men and women's swimming and diving teams will take a break from their SEC schedule with today's meet against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at the Natatorium in the Sol Blatt P. E. Center. The No. 17 Lady Gamecocks (6-2) will compete at 2 p.m. ill utuci games r i maj liiguv, it o Chicago at Detroit, Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, Chicago at Detroit, Calgary at Winnipeg, Anaheim at Edmonton, Dallas at Vancouver, St. Louis at San Jose and Toronto at Los Angeles. Sabres coach John Muckler knows his team will walk into an emotional setting but doesn't think it will faze his veteran team. "We're pretty mature," Muckler said. "I would like to think we can handle a situation like that." The Rangers have requested that the Sabres not sit on the bench during the pregame ceremonies, Muckler said. "I really think ifs out of courtesy," Muckler said. T havent talked to (Rangers Register with Selective Service, it's quick, it's easy, and it's the Law! ' ' ' ?1 ; Price! & camping gear s & Mens lolumbia Sportswear New Shipment ?ks Ski Bibs $1995 Ladies' & Men's Sk Wr est" we ride them" 254-9797) ids ted Newspaper Lip 1-9797 expires 2/28/95 with the No. 23 men (3-5) following at 4:30 p.m. NCSUs women are 4-5, and ^6m^narea^ ^ CALKINS freestylers in the 200m and 500m events, with Kerry Fraas leading in the shorter 100m and 50m events. The duo t* r% t T\ T l A n or oiacey ueijaney ana Ann uoggins handle the distance events of500m and 1,000m. The 200m backstroke and 200IM leading tandem is Michelle McCarthy and Jessica Nixon, with Sara Henninger Teams scramb] The Associated Press If s just another road game for the Buffalo Sabres. Ifs not just another home opener for the New York Rangers. For the first time since 1940, the Rangers will have a Stanley Cup banner to hang in Madison Square Garden Friday night. The Rangers-Sabres game is one of nine on opening night as the NHL?after a three-month delay ? finally gets the season started following the settlement of its contract dispute with the players. t?*i?? Gainey said. 11 we could reverse the outcome of that game, that could get our season off to a good start." The Stars have positioned themselves for a stronger run this time with the acquisition of defenseman Kevin Hatcher. He was obtained Wednesday from Dispo: includes 715 Gervais Street GGLA m mum /nm^ WS/'WM/ rirw* A ii^ai WEnAUZEIJ. expires 2/28/95 Jay Telford, Rod Bierman and Jonathon Relberg. Chris Robinson leads USC in the 200m butterfly, with Charles Girdlestone and Greg Schuch headlining the 200m backstroke and 200m breaststroke, respectively. Carolina's best relay teams are comprised of Phillips, Ek, Dan Freddino and Mark Dicus in the 200m medley, and Freddino, Ek, Higson and Bill Ellinger in the 200m freestyle relay. Le for last-secom general manager) Neil Smith yet, but 1 P*r? *-vl frt V? All** T\1 QVA1KJ AA x in planning iv nayv vui pujvio vn uiw * bench. We want to watch the ceremonies, too." I The Rangers will feature many of ] the same players who helped them win the Cup last season, including captain Mark Messier. Messier, still trying to < settle his contract dispute with man- i agement, said he would be at the Garden to help raise the banner. The Sabres, meanwhile, might be missing one of their top players, center Pat LaFontaine, who is still suffering the aftereffects of surgery on his right knee. He will be examined before the game to see if he can play. In Vancouver, the Stars hope to redeem themselves against a team that knocked them out of the playoffs en route to the Stanley Cup Finals. For that reason, the game might hold more importance for the Stars than the Canucks, according to Dallas coach Bob Gainey. "That's where our season ended," itics ready and Kristen Grant leading in the 200m breaststroke. The Lady Gamecocks' leading 400m relay teams are comprised of McCarthy, Henninger, Nixon and Fraas in the medley, with Calkins, Goggins, events is Dan PHILLIPS Phillips, Mike Ek and Greg Higson, while the 200m, 500m and 1,000m freestyle events are led by to tame The Top 25 in the Associated Press college swimming and diving poll. Gamecock Sports. Becau more than a fan, you're a 777-7182 Give the s Give! Amer: lll|||:ill South c : ON ClfcKVy m Your USC ID and ( Full Year Supply of sable Contacts For 5 eye exam and follow u 799-2020 Hours: Monda f NT 4 preeUwith bicycle Gainey said he hopes to give Hatcher some playing time Friday night in Vancouver. "There are certain times when a highJoin the Teai Gamecock Sports needs \ We're looking for high en outgoing individuals. If you have what it takes, p phone. It could be your s ticket to the fast paced ne business. 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