dailydaily newsnews 8 The Goodland Daily News / Thursday, September 19, 2002 sports Rockies lose control in ninth By John Mossman The Associated Press DENVER — One night, the St. Louis Cardinals score seven runs in the eighth inning to win. The next night, they score five runs in the ninth to win again. Combining drama and inevitability, the Cardinals are closing in on their second pennant in three seasons. Scott Rolen homered twice, includ- ing a tiebreaking two-run shot in the ninth, as the Cardinals beat the Colo- rado Rockies 8-5 Wednesday night and cut their magic number for clinching the NL Central to four. St. Louis had five homers and three doubles, remaining 7 1/2 games ahead of second-place Houston in the divi- sion. The Goodland Cowboys (above) formed at the line of scrimmage Wednesday at the high school’s practice Rolen’s second homer, his 27th, trig- field. A player (right) was taken down during a practice play. The team plays St. Francis at 6:30 p.m. Friday at gered the five-run ninth. Cowboy Stadium. Photos by Doug Stephens/The Goodland Daily News “We’re taking care of business here,” manager Tony La Russa said. “You don’t worry about what the other club (Houston) is doing. We are in first place, and we are in charge.” Cowboys take on Indians Rolen agreed. “We have a nice offensive club, and By Sharon Corcoran lately we’ve been stepping up in big The Goodland Daily News situations. Jimmy (Edmonds) draws a Coming off of a big win against the Freshman play on junior varsity big walk to start the ninth, and we go Holcomb Longhorns last Friday, the The Goodland Cowboys’ fresh- also reduced the money needed for from there. We’re getting good at-bats Goodland Cowboys face the St. man football season was canceled transportation for games, Diehl when we need them.” Francis Indians at 6:30 p.m. Friday at this year, but the freshman will get said. With many Kansas schools St. Louis had only three hits — all Cowboy Stadium. to play in junior varsity games to facing budget cuts this year, solo homers — until the ninth. Jim The Cowboys lost their first game to gain experience. Goodland is no exception. Edmonds led off with a walk off Jus- the Indians in Hoxie 26-14 but took the Coach Tony Diehl said canceling The 17 freshmen who don’t get a tin Speier (5-1), Rolen homered and first drive of the game for a touchdown the freshman games was due to a lot of playing time in varsity games pinch-hitter Ivan Cruz followed with last week in a 39-0 win against combination of the team being on the will get it in junior varsity, he said. a solo shot, the second time the Cardi- Holcomb. borderline of not having enough “The development of younger nals hit consecutive homers in the The Cowboys out-played the Long- players and having to cut two players is still a priority,” Diehl said. game. horns in every aspect except passing, coaches due to budget cuts. “If JV is not enough for that, we will Edgar Renteria doubled and scored finishing with 335 offensive yards to Canceling the freshman season make adjustments.” on Mike Matheny’s double, and Holcomb’s -13. Fernando Vina added a run-scoring The 2A St. Francis team, having won double. their first two games this season and are not the same team that lost nine Diehl said, the coaches began review- “We are playing hard, we just are not having gone to sub-state last year, will games last year. ing game tapes preparing for St. matching up well late,” Rockies man- be a formidable foe even though After taking the opening drive for a Francis. And they have had all week to ager Clint Hurdle said. “(Denny) Stark Goodland is a 4A school. Last week touchdown for the second week in a practice. Kicking, punting and returns gave us a good effort. Everything against South Park High School in row, Diehl said, the guys sensed they was a major topic in practice this week. worked well until the ninth inning. Fairplay, Colo., the Indians had 397 were a better team. “We’ve certainly go to get better on That’s why we play nine.” yards rushing and 60 yards passing to The Cowboys didn’t let up, even in special teams,” Diehl said. The game was delayed 79 minutes South Park’s 160 yards rushing and 73 a rain-soaked third quarter, and ran Penalties have also gotten the Cow- by rain in the top of the third. The rain, yards passing. right over the Longhorns. And the boys in trouble, especially against which began two hours before the The Cowboys go in with momentum coaches wasted no time in getting Hoxie, as Goodland had two touch- game, and 50-degree temperatures from last week’s game and confidence, ready for St. Francis. downs called back on penalties in the contributed to the Rockies’ lowest at- Coach Tony Diehl said, realizing they Immediately after last week’s game, season-opener. tendance (25,330) in their history. Ben Petrick had two solo homers and a double for the Rockies. Pinch-hitter Ross Gload also hit a bases-empty PUBLICPUBLIC AUCTIONAUCTION homer. Chiefs’ Warfield Rolen had his second multihomer PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION FOR game this season and the 12th of his ELMER CARPENTER & OTHERS career. Tino Martinez and Renteria hit solo shots for the Cardinals. embarrassed by loss Date: Saturday, September 28, 2002 Rick White (4-6) pitched a scoreless KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Get- A second-year starter, Warfield and Time: 10:00 am CST (doors open at 8 a.m. day of sale) eighth, and Steve Kline finished for his ting embarrassed in front of 79,000 first-year starting cornerback William sixth save. Auction Location: National Guard Armory, Colby, KS people is no fun at all. Bartee are both off to a shaky begin- And those were just the spectators he ning to the season. Preview items between 5-7 p.m. CST Friday, September 27, 2002 knew about. As he lay on the Arrow- In the opener at Cleveland, backup HOUSEHOLD/KITCHEN Hampton’s head Stadium turf watching Patrick quarterback Kelly Holcomb passed for meal machine, Misc. crystal dishes, Trash cans, Garden cart, Lots of rakes, Kirby Generation 3 vacuum w/at- Johnson churn 79 yards to the end more than 300 yards. Jacksonville’s Misc. Christmas decorations, Material, shovels, pitchforks, mops, squeegee, tachments, 3 - Electrolux canister vacu- Pool stick etc, Some garden furniture, Water cans, zone, Eric Warfield could only guess Mark Brunell burned them for 320, ums, 2 - Regina broom vacs, Exercise FURNITURE Tomato cages, Wheelbarrow, Assorted foot injured at how many millions would witness including the team-record 79-yarder in bike, Dirt Devil car vac w/attachments, Full sized bed / bedroom set 5 drawer flower pots DENVER (AP) — Colorado his humiliation on television. the fourth quarter. Card tables & chairs, 2 drawer file cabi- dresser, Wooden desk, Hope chest, Roll SHOP It’s said one thing a defensive back Warfield’s confidence, he insists, net, Folding trays, Several lamps, Rockies left-hander Mike Hampton away bed, Wooden cabinet w/glass 3 - metal shelving units, Metal en- in the NFL needs is a poor memory. has not been dented. Clocks, Small mantel clock, Fake will miss his second straight start on doors, Glass top coffee table, Coffee closed cabinet, 6' metal step ladder, 6’ Warfield could use a good case of am- “I’m not bothered at all. My confi- plants & flowers, Small clothes ham- Friday because of a strained ligament table w/radio built-in, End tables wooden step ladder, Metal extension per, Electric heater, Fans, Crutches, in his right foot. nesia. He wasn’t the only man who dence has not dropped,” he said. “I still Couch, 2 - rocker, Wooden glider ladder, 2 - metal step stools, Small Indoor / Outdoor carpeting, Walker, Hampton (7-15) missed a start last failed in Kansas City’s 23-16 loss to feel comfortable going up against any- rocker, Several magazine racks, 2 - wooden step stool, Craftsman tool box Foot massager, Foot fixer foot ma- Saturday and subsequently aggravated Jacksonville on Sunday but he’s the body I’ve got to cover.” wooden stools, What Knot shelf, Gun - bottom on rollers & top tool chest, chine/massager, Irons & ironing board, one fans are pointing a finger at. In the first two games, the Chiefs rack, Hall tree, 2 - JVC stereo cabinets, Loads of tools, Tons of nuts, bolts, the injury, and he hasn’t sufficiently Misc. pictures, Drying rack, Coolers, “I made a stupid attempt to try to have had only one sack and not a single Metal dinette table w/chairs, Small screws, etc., Pop rivet gun, Shopmate recovered to take the mound Friday in Boombox and radios, Tripod for knock a ball down when I probably interception. Ironically, the two go metal drop leaf table, Misc., wooden grinder, Porter-Cable drill, Skil recip- the opening game of a three-game se- camcorder, Several suitcases, Manual should have just made a tackle,” hand-in-hand. Better coverage down chairs, 2 - Radio Shack 13" color tele- rocating saw, Plomb wrenches, Atlas ries against Arizona. typewriter, Kiln for doll making, Por- visions, Sears 9" black & white televi- drill press, Air compressor, Air bomb, Randy Flores, claimed off waivers Warfield said Wednesday as the Chiefs field would give the defensive line time celain doll heads & body parts, Lots of sion, Maytag stackable washer & dryer, Hand saws, Lots of extension cords, from the Texas Rangers on July 18, will (1-1) prepared for Sunday’s game at to rush the passer. And more pressure records, Shoe shine kits, Label makers, 3 shelf rolling tray . Chains, Snow chains, Come along, Super Bowl champion New England. on the quarterback from the defensive Lots of misc. crafts, Misc. books, Af- start in Hampton’s spot this week. Vic- ANTIQUES / COLLECTIBLES Floor jack, Creeper, Dolley, Shop “But that game’s over with and I’ve line would give the defensive backs ghans, blankets, pillows, Needlework, tor Santos started in place of Hampton Vintage car pictures, 2 - Hull vases booms, Clamps, Oil cans, Flood lights, got to move on from there.” more opportunity for interceptions. linens, Jewelry, Fireplace tools, Lots of last week. (great shape), Glass double boiler, Anvil, Cinder blocks Hurdle said he was hopeful that fishing poles, Fishing gear, fish net, Glass coffee pot, Old metal toys, Lionel Hampton would make one more start Lifejackets, Powermaster BB gun, train, track, controller, etc., Marbles, before the season ends. Actress plea bargains spousal abuse Whirlpool microwave (like new), Miniature log cabin house, Old canning The Rockies also will shut down LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — tually be dropped. Misc. china dishes, Montgomery Ward jars, Metal picnic basket freezer 10.1 c.f., Cookbooks, Lots of right-hander Aaron Cook, one of their Actress Tawny Kitaen agreed Wednes- The bargain also requires Kitaen, 40, YARD GARDEN LUNCH WILL day to a plea bargain on spousal abuse to avoid contact with her husband and pots and pans, Corningware baking Several lawn chairs, Lots of hoses & top pitching prospects who has gone 2- dishes, Lots of misc. utensils, 1 with a 4.54 ERA in five starts. and battery charges alleging she at- to return to court in December for a sprinklers, Snow fence, 2 - gas weed Westbend 30 cup coffeemaker, 2 - table eaters, Toro electric weed eater, Black BE SERVED Cook pitched at least six innings and tacked her husband, St. Louis Cardi- progress report. top indoor grills, Cookie jar, Seal a allowed three or fewer runs in each of nals pitcher Chuck Finley. “She’s not admitting any guilt,” said & Decker lawn edger, Snow blower, his first four starts. He allowed four Under the deal, Kitaen, who ap- Kitaen’s attorney, Blair Berk. runs in four innings Tuesday night but peared in such movies as “Bachelor Orange County Superior Court Auction Conducted By: did not figure in the decision of an 11- Party” and “California Girls,” did not Judge Pamela Iles ordered Kitaen to TNT Auction ¥ Jones Auction 4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. admit guilt but agreed to enter a spou- make a $500 donation to a battered- Goodland, Colby, & Jennings, KS sal battery counseling program. If she women’s shelter, pay $400 in court This year, Cook made 14 starts at Homeland Real Estate completes the program and other con- costs, see only one doctor and not to Double-A Carolina and 10 more at Check our web site for late additions and details about our upcoming auctions: Triple-A Colorado Springs before be- ditions of the deal, the case could even- change doctors without approval. ing promoted to the Rockies on Aug. www.goodlandnet.com/tntauction 9. Auctioneers' Notes: This is another great opportunity to purchase furniture, antiques, shop tools and equipment, yard and garden tools, “He’s up to 195 innings,” Hurdle bowling results household and kitchen items that are in good to excellent condition. Plan to attend another fine auction hosted by TNT Auction & Jones Auction. said. “Enough. He’s had a full season, Wednesday Night Men’s Scratch Classic Standings: Bowladium Lanes 67, 13; Sigco 55, Terms of Sale: Driver License required. Cash or negotiable check day of sale. No Exceptions. Nothing removed until settled for. Not and he’s done well. I think there’s a lot League 25; Basgall Construction 48 1/2, 31 1/2; ProLine 44, responsible for items after sold. Announcements sale day take precedence over printed material. Not responsible for accidents. of fatigue setting in right now. We’re Sept. 18 36; L&M Steel 44, 36; Weber Kennels 43, 37; Witzel going to shut him down.” Sigco over Witzel & Rhea 15-5 & Rhea 43, 37; Fitzgibbon’s 34 1/2, 45 1/2; Sunflower Tom Harrison, Auctioneer Bob Jones, Auctioneer Tom Simpson, Auctioneer L&M Steel over ProLine 12-8 Satellite 15, 65; Team No. Ten 6, 74. Hurdle said Cook, 23, will remain Basgall Construction over Sunflower Satellite 14 (785) 899-3060 Work (785) 678-2637 (785) 443-1153 Work with the team the rest of the season but 1/2-5 1/2 Sherman (785) 465-9015 Home Jennings, KS (785) 462-3709 Home won’t pitch again, even in relief. Bowladium Lanes over Fitzgibbon’s 16-4 1203 Main Ð Phone 899-6103 Cook has pitched 35 2/3 innings with Weber Kennels over Team No. Ten 19-1 Tonight 7:00 www.goodlandnet.com/movies the Rockies. 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