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Volume 79, No. 109 ©SS 2020 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 50¢/Free to Deployed Areas Over half a Sally swamps Gulf Coast Marine tank company joins Army Guard

BY CHAD GARLAND Stars and Stripes Over three-dozen former Marine Corps tank company members became soldiers last weekend, after their prior unit disbanded under a broader plan to redesign the service for more agile naval warfare. The Marines, dressed in that service’s digital camouflage, gathered Sunday at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho, where ‘ Marines they raised make their right hands and be- excellent came Idaho Soldiers. Army Nation- ’ al Guards- Brig. Gen. men, an Farin Schwartz online photo Idaho Army and caption National Guard showed. All 39 of those transferring were reservists who’d served in Company C, 4th Tank Battalion, which disbanded a month earlier, the Idaho Army National Guard said in a statement. Ten more from the company joined other states’ Na- PHOTOS BY GERALD HERBERT/AP tional Guard units, it said. A tank company typically has about 80 Above: Floodwaters move on the street Wednesday in downtown Pensacola, Fla. Hurricane Sally made landfall Wednesday near Gulf Marines. Shores, Ala., as a Category 2 storm. Below: People use flashlights as they walk in search of their vehicle in Pensacola. “We tried to match their Ma- rine skill sets to an Army military occupational specialty as Hurricane unleashes flooding after much as possible,” said Brig. Gen. Farin Schwartz, commander of making landfall as Category 2 storm the Idaho Army National Guard. “We’ll continue to pay them spe- Associated Press cial attention for the foreseeable mph, or about as fast as a per- future to ensure their transition son can walk, the storm made PENSACOLA, Fla. — Hur- is as smooth as possible.” landfall at 4:45 a.m. close to ricane Sally lumbered ashore Most were tankers, maintain- Gulf Shores, Ala., battering the near the Florida-Alabama line ers or other support personnel, metropolitan areas of Mobile, Wednesday with 105 mph winds the statement said. About one- Ala., and Pensacola, Fla., which and rain measured in feet, not third switched to the Guard ei- have a combined population of inches, swamping homes and ther to continue working on or in almost 1 million. trapping people in high water tanks, or to remain in the local Emergency crews plucked as it crept inland for what could area, said 1st Sgt. Craig Wilcox, a people from flooded homes. In be a long, slow and disastrous Marine quoted in the statement. Escambia County, which in- drenching across the Deep The Marine Corps tank compa- cludes Pensacola, more than 40 South. ny operated M1A1 Abrams main Moving at an agonizing 3 SEE STORM ON PAGE 9 battle tanks, which the service SEE TANKS ON PAGE 7 PAGE 2 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Thursday, September 17, 2020 BUSINESS/WEATHER EXCHANGE RATES Report blasts Boeing, FAA for crashes, seeks reforms Military rates Switzerland (Franc)...... 0.9075 Euro costs (Sept. 17) ...... $1.16 Thailand (Baht) ...... 31.09 Dollar buys (Sept. 17)...... €0.8216 Turkey (Lira) ...... 7.5039 Associated Press ernment oversight, design flaws rent regulatory system is funda- British pound (Sept. 17) ...... $1.27 (Military exchange rates are those Japanese yen (Sept. 17) ...... 103.00 available to customers at military banking A House committee issued and a lack of action at Boeing de- mentally flawed and needs to be South Korean won (Sept. 17) ...... 1,149.00 facilities in the country of issuance Commercial rates for Japan, South Korea, Germany, the a scathing report Wednesday spite knowing about problems. repaired,” the staff wrote in the Bahrain (Dinar) ...... 0.3770 Netherlands and the United Kingdom. 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BY SETH ROBSON the threats that we face,” Adm. quarters here, we have the ability Air Base in western Tokyo, Dal- Stars and Stripes Charles Richard, commander of to quickly expand,” he said. “We ton added. U.S. Strategic Command, told re- can receive units from any part “Integration is always the SAGAMI GENERAL DEPOT, porters Monday at the Pentagon. of the world and integrate them goal,” he said. “Being able to get a Japan — The Army could send “China now has the capability … here on Honshu or anywhere in common air picture between the missile defense units from all over to directly threaten our homeland Japan.” different joint and bilateral ser- the world to Japan to safeguard from a ballistic missile subma- U.S. air defense forces in Japan vices. Integrating electronically allied forces in a contingency, ac- rine. That’s a pretty watershed work closely with their Japanese is fairly easy for us because we cording to the commander of an moment.” counterparts. have been doing it for years.” air defense unit near Tokyo. Missiles are becoming more of Japan has two tiers of missile Some of the bases where air de- The 38th Air Defense Artillery a threat globally, Dalton said. defense: Aegis destroyers ca- fense artillerymen serve in Japan Brigade, which reactivated at Sa- “It’s cost effective for the threat are remote and spartan. gami General Depot in Kanagawa pable of tracking and bringing “Think Afghan [forward oper- prefecture in October 2018, over- to make a bunch of ballistic mis- down incoming missiles, and an sees air and missile defense units Col. Matthew Dalton siles and it is expensive for us to undisclosed number of Patriot ating bases),” Dalton said of radar on mainland Japan, Okinawa and shoot them down,” he said. launchers operated throughout sites at Kyogamisaki, near Kyoto, Guam, said Col. Matthew Dalton, Japan and tested an interconti- Dalton’s brigade oversees Pa- the country by the Japan Air Self- and Shariki, south of Misawa. 46, of Portland, Conn. nental ballistic missile that ex- triot missile defense units at Defense Force. Making missile defense work “There are two main missions,” perts believed to be capable of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, and A plan to procure the Aegis in Japan means regular exercises he said in an interview Monday at striking the U.S. mainland. a Terminal High Altitude Area Ashore missile defense system with local forces, Dalton said. his headquarters. “The defense of The same year, Google Earth Defense, or THAAD, battery at was scuttled in June by the Japa- “We have to constantly work Japan and homeland defense.” images revealed that China, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. nese government due to concerns together and rehearse and prac- The threat of Chinese and North which has a vast arsenal of mis- However, the brigade could ex- about where rocket boosters tice,” he said, adding that the Korean missiles is an ever-pres- siles, was firing them at targets pand to command and control as might fall, Defense Minister Taro most effective training involves ent concern for U.S. command- configured to look like U.S. bases many as six battalions, each with Kono said at the time. multiple service branches from ers in the Far East. As recently in Japan. several missile defense batteries, The U.S. Army’s air defense ar- the U.S. and Japanese militaries. as 2017, the North Koreans fired “I get apprehensive that we are if necessary. tillerymen often work at Japan’s [email protected] a ballistic missile over northern not fully conscious as a nation of “Because we have the head- Air Defense Command on Yokota Twitter: @SethRobson1 Report: US seeking drone strikes against al-Shabab in Kenya

Stars and Stripes spokesman Col. Chris Karns said in a statement sent to Stars and The U.S. military is seeking Stripes. “We will continue to ac- permission to strike terrorist tively place pressure on their net- targets inside Kenya, a partner work and work with partners to country where three Americans prevent their spread.” were killed earlier this year after The request for new strike au- their base came under attack by thorities requires the approval of insurgents, the New York Times Defense Secretary Mark Esper reported. and the White House, the Times U.S. Africa Command wants to reported. If approved, strikes be able to carry out drone strikes could be authorized either in against al-Shabab, an al-Qaida defense of U.S. and partnered linked group that is based in Kenyan forces or to launch an neighboring Somalia, from where offensive strike to preempt an it launches occasional attacks attack. in eastern Kenya, the Times re- The proposal comes eight ported Tuesday, citing unnamed months after militants stormed government sources. the Manda Bay Airfield in coast- CHRISTOPHER RUANO/U.S. Air Force AFRICOM declined to com- al Kenya, killing one U.S. soldier U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, addresses U.S. military ment Wednesday but said al- and two American contractors. service members at Camp Simba, Kenya, in February. The U.S. wants permission to strike terrorists in Shabab is a threat to the region Immediately after the attack, Kenya, where three Americans were killed by al-Shabab earlier this year. and “the most capable terrorist AFRICOM sent in reinforce- group on the African continent.” ments to secure the compound, “As such, there is a need to raising questions about whether boring Somalia. Libya. four U.S. soldiers dead. To date, apply consistent international there was sufficient force protec- Currently, the U.S. regularly Armed U.S. drones have also AFRICOM has not reported any pressure on the terrorist orga- tion in the area. The facility at carries out airstrikes in Soma- been flying out of Niger since drone strikes conducted inside nization and to monitor their ac- Manda Bay plays a role in sup- lia and launches occasional air an ambush in the West African Niger. tivity and presence,” AFRICOM porting U.S. operations in neigh- attacks against militants inside country by militants in 2017 left [email protected] Fort Bliss soldier shot by military police acted erratically, pointed gun

BY ROSE L. THAYER soldier pointed a handgun at the Police and the soldier fired tary police,” Payne said. dier from the barracks to take Stars and Stripes five military police soldiers who shots, but only the soldier was While Payne confirmed the him off base. The driver did not arrived on scene in the 1st Ar- injured, she said. He is listed in weapon was not government feel safe because of the soldier’s AUSTIN, Texas — A Fort Bliss mored Division’s area of the base, stable condition at a hospital in El property, she did not say how or erratic behavior and asked some- soldier was shot and wounded Lt. Col. Allie Payne, spokeswom- Paso, the city closest to the gates where the soldier obtained the one nearby to call police. early Tuesday morning by mili- an for the division and Fort Bliss, of Fort Bliss. The soldier is an gun. Army policy does not allow When the military police ar- tary police after he pointed a gun said Tuesday afternoon during a infantryman who enlisted nine soldiers living in the barracks to rived, the soldier pointed his gun at them following a confrontation news conference. She did not re- months ago. He arrived at Fort store a weapon there. with a car service driver, officials lease the soldier’s name. Bliss just three weeks ago. The incident began just after at them, Payne said. The num- at the West Texas base said. “We have no idea to the motive “He was not compliant with midnight Tuesday when a driver ber of shots fired is part of the Described as a 20-year-old or what happened beforehand,” the instructions from the private for a private car service, such as a investigation. Hispanic man on his first duty Payne said. “We’ll find that out company driver. He wasn’t com- taxi or ride-share company, drove [email protected] assignment with the Army, the after the ongoing investigation.” pliant with instructions of mili- onto Fort Bliss to pick up the sol- Twitter: @Rose_Lori PAGE 4 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Thursday, September 17, 2020 PACIFIC Munitions containers dumped illegally on Hawaii island coast

BY WYATT OLSON to help determine what happened, day. Contractors perform that Stars and Stripes and if needed, assist in cleanup as work under contracts that “ex- permitted by law,” Borce said. plicitly contain robust environ- FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii The 100,000-acre Army-man- mental protection clauses where — Containers used for shipping aged training area is important to contractors promise to meet and and storing military munitions GRACE NICHOLS/U.S. Air Force the U.S. military, as it is one of the comply with all applicable envi- were illegally dumped near a few areas in the Pacific available ronmental laws and provisions,” An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon is refueled by a Japan Air small town on the northeast coast for land-based live-fire drills. the statement said. of the big island of Hawaii, the Self-Defense Force aircraft during training at Chitose Air Base in The military leases about 23,000 No contractors were identified Army announced in a statement Hokkaido, Japan, on Aug. 25. acres of state land as part of the in the statement. Tuesday. training area, and some Hawai- “Contractors agree to remain “The discarded refuse and re- solely responsible for remedying cyclables found at the site include ians oppose the renewal of that all Federal, State and local envi- Japan is building an military munition storage and lease set for 2029. shipping containers, metal rebar In 2018, a Hawaii judge ordered ronmental and safety violations and vegetable/fruit cans,” the state officials to submit a plan for or noncompliance issues,” the expeditionary air force statement said. monitoring and inspecting ord- statement said. The improperly discarded nance cleanup at the training At Pohakuloa Training Area military waste posed “no immi- area after local residents filed a “we work very hard to reduce and with help of US military nent risk to human health or the lawsuit claiming the Army had recycle solid waste to the greatest environment,” Lt. Col. JR Borce, breached its lease obligations by extent possible,” Borce said. “To BY SETH ROBSON they deploy and operate,” he said. commander of Pohakuloa Train- not properly cleaning up unex- hear that those efforts appear to Stars and Stripes Developing a Japanese expedi- ing Area on Hawaii Island, said ploded ordnance. have been undermined in this tionary force requires changes in in the statement. Training area personnel do not instance is disturbing and abso- YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan policy and equipment, Kosinski “The Army will transparently carry out disposal of large recy- lutely unacceptable.” — Transferring fuel from cargo added. work with the Hawai’i Depart- clable items or scrap material, the planes to jet fighters and guarding [email protected] For example, when the U.S. and ment of Health and local officials Army said in the statement Tues- Twitter: @WyattWOlson spartan airfields are skills honed its allies went into Afghanistan in by the U.S. Air Force over de- 2001, planners hoped to utilize cades of expeditionary warfare. Japanese helicopters. The air- Recent training on Japan’s craft, however, were not config- northern island of Hokkaido of- ured to be easily transportable on Navy seeks comments on proposed Pearl fered a chance to pass on lessons C-17 cargo planes like their U.S. learned to local counterparts counterparts, he said. building their own expeditionary “Doing this is challenging,” he Harbor submarine dry dock replacement skills, 5th Air Force vice com- said, adding that the U.S. military mander Brig. Gen. Leonard Ko- has the experience to help. BY WYATT OLSON sinski told Stars and Stripes on The son of a Marine Corps Stars and Stripes Monday. aviator, Kosinski spent his teen- The U.S. Navy wants the pub- The Japan Self-Defense Forces age years in Iwakuni, Japan, lic to weigh in on a proposed have been transforming their ca- and later studied Japanese in the pabilities in recent years in line country under a military schol- plan to reconstruct a submarine with the government’s reinter- arship. He’s qualified to fly C-17 dry dock at Pearl Harbor Naval pretation of the country’s pacifist and C-5 cargo planes and KC- Shipyard intended to streamline constitution to allow for a more 135 aerial refuelers, and served depot maintenance and better ac- pro-active military. as Japan country director on the commodate future classes of fast- “It’s something you’d think is Joint Staff from 2007 to 2008. attack subs. easy to do, but it’s something we He’s seen plenty of change in The Navy on Tuesday kicked practice a lot,” Kosinski said. “We the way the two militaries have off a 35-day “scoping” process have been working to help devel- interacted over the years. that will identify interests and op Japanese capabilities.” “Twenty years ago, it was just concerns of the community re- During the Hokkaido train- an idea to have this integration, garding the environmental im- ing Aug. 23-28 at Chitose Air but now it’s amazing how much pact statement they will prepare Base, fuel was transferred on the integration we have,” he said. for the project, according to a ground from an Air Force C-130J There will likely be more bi- statement issued Tuesday by the Super Hercules to a Japan Air lateral training on expeditionary Navy. Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter. skills since the U.S. and Japan see Due to the coronavirus pan- A Japanese cargo plane in turn an increasing threat from Beijing, demic, the Navy will not hold U.S. Navy sent fuel to a U.S. Air Force F-16, according to Jeff Kingston, direc- public gatherings to explain the The Navy has proposed rebuilding a submarine dry dock at Pearl Kosinski said. tor of Asian studies at Temple project and instead use two web- The ground refueling tech- University’s Tokyo campus. Harbor Naval Shipyard, shown in the uppermost peninsula in this based platforms. undated photograph of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. nique allows aircraft to operate Japan is particularly concerned A virtual “open house” can be from forward bases during a nat- with Chinese incursions into its viewed at www.PearlHarborDry- all cost of the project at this time, in the environmental impact ural disaster or contingency. It’s a territory in the East China Sea, DockEISOpenHouse.org from method that allies like Australia including the Senkaku Islands, according to Chuck Anthony, a statement, which is scheduled to Sept. 15 through Oct. 19. The spokesman for Joint Base Pearl be completed next summer. The easily synch into and one that the which is administered by Japan public can submit comments on Japanese are learning to do, Ko- but also claimed by China and Harbor-Hickam, which houses Navy expects it will issue a re- the web site. sinski said. Taiwan. the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard cord of decision on the project in A virtual public scoping meet- The Hokkaido training also in- Chinese ships and planes en- and Intermediate Maintenance fall 2022. ing will be held Sept. 29, 4:30 to cluded U.S. and Japanese airmen tered Japanese airspace and wa- Facility. Being considered are whether 6:00 p.m., Hawaii time, during providing airfield security. That’s ters for 100 consecutive days over The improvements aim to re- the dry dock will be covered or which Navy officials will provide something that the United States the summer, Kingston said. duce the time spent servicing uncovered and the location of the a live presentation and conduct has done routinely in places such “Last week, [outgoing Japa- each submarine in dry dock, a production facility in relation to an question-and-answer session. change needed to improve opera- as Iraq and Afghanistan, but not nese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe] the new dry dock. The environmental statement tional readiness, the Navy state- a skill that Japanese airmen prac- broached the subject of develop- The Navy expects the project ing the capacity for preemptive will analyze effects the construc- ment said. tice often, Kosinski said. would be completed in phases, It’s routine for the Japan missile strikes,” he said. “This tion could potentially have on and Other project components in- with the construction of the con- Ground Self-Defense Force, the will encounter opposition both at around the site, including im- clude dredging for turning basins country’s army, to guard airfields. home and in the region, but is a pacts on historic properties, noise and channels, a new waterfront crete dry dock being completed During the training at Chitose, sign of the times as the [govern- levels, traffic, water quality and production facility, new electri- first. however, the airfield perimeter ment] seeks to shed the constitu- marine life. cal substation and demolition of Documents and maps of the was guarded by teams of U.S. and tional constraints on its military The project would upgrade one some existing buildings on the proposed project are at pearlhar- Japanese airmen. forces and security posture.” of the four existing dry docks at shipyard. bordrydockeis.org/#!/documents. “For us, it is practicing, but for [email protected] the shipyard. The Navy is developing a range [email protected] Japan, it is rethinking the way Twitter: @SethRobson1 There is no estimate of the over- of alternatives to be considered Twitter: @WyattWOlson Thursday, September 17, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 5 PACIFIC III MEF sergeant major brings positivity to role

BY MATTHEW M. BURKE ety among service members and Stars and Stripes their families is high following recent coronavirus-related lock- CAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa downs on Okinawa, but discipline — The coronavirus pandemic must be maintained as things curtailed Sgt. Maj. Michael P. begin to open back up and liberty Woods’ plans to meet his fellow is restored. KEONAONA PAULO/U.S. Marine Corps Marines and sailors in Australia, A steady hand, and a dedication Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Woods, left, seen here in 2016 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., took over as Hawaii and Guam after he joined to standards, customs and tactical sergeant major for III Marine Expeditionary Force on Okinawa on Aug. 4 . III Marine Expeditionary Force expertise has become his trade- this summer. mark, Woods said. He saw his in- “I can tell you that I’ve been sit- But the decorated combat vet- fantry unit, the 2nd Battalion, 7th ‘ ting in the front row seat and en- eran said he likes to look on the My mantra has always been to listen, to feel, Marines, through an especially gaged in discussions about race, bright side of things: He’s had more than we speak in the first 60 to 90 days, challenging deployment to the diversity and equality since I was more time to get to know his volatile Helmand province in Af- and what I feel and what I hear [in Okinawa], what in boot camp,” he said. “My plan peers on Okinawa, which he now ghanistan in 2012- 13, he said. is to keep those discussions going calls home. He recently took over They were able to do “some I see, makes me proud to be a Marine. ’ and to make sure they happen to as III MEF’s top enlisted leader phenomenal things on the battle- Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Woodsy from retiring Sgt. Maj. Mario field” while avoiding major pit- III MEF’s new top enlisted leader every extent possible at the low- Marquez. falls like battlefield casualties, est levels, frankly, at all levels, in Woods wants to see the good serious injuries or Marines run- order to get better, because we’re in any situation “and capitalize ning afoul of the Uniform Code of not as good as we can be, or we on the positivity at every turn, no Military Justice. high school in 1992. He began his talion, 6th Marine Regiment and will be, when it comes to this sub- matter how dire the situation is,” “I learned a lot of good lessons career as a tank driver and load- 2nd Marine Division. ject. So, my objective is to do all he told Stars and Stripes during in that battalion, and those les- er. As a tank gunner and later as Woods said his current job is in my power to make sure condi- an interview on Friday. sons I’ve tried to impart on fellow a commander, he participated in that of a generalist in making tions exist to do exactly that.” “I would much rather, as I’m sergeants major as I became a operations across Europe, Africa sure the force is ready, putting at- Woods spoke highly of the latest sure most leaders would, have regimental, a division, a [Marine and the Middle East. tention wherever it is needed. His generation of Marines and said face-to-face interaction with [my] Air-Ground Task Force] sergeant As a tank platoon sergeant, he leadership style is rooted in em- he embraces all of the service’s fellow Marines and sailors, but major and a Marine Forces ser- deployed to Iraq twice and rose powering and building trust with modernization efforts, including virtual is as good as we’re going geant major,” he said. “My man- from private first class to ser- other enlisted leaders through a decision to shed tank battalions to get, and throwing a temper tan- tra has always been to listen, to geant major while serving in the training, education and a mutual over the next decade. trum about it isn’t going to change feel, more than we speak in the 2nd Marine Division. understanding of expectations. “This is a great time to serve in the reality on the ground,” he first 60 to 90 days, and what I feel He deployed to Afghanistan as “We’ve got to keep the relation- III MEF,” he said in a message to said. ship between the leader and the and what I hear [in Okinawa], a first sergeant and a sergeant his Marines during the interview “So the best I can do is manage what I see, makes me proud to be major and to Okinawa under the led warm and engaged,” Woods Friday. “There’s no doubt in my my expectations, modify my be- a Marine.” Unit Deployment Program in said. “We need to exercise our havior the way that we’re asking Woods arrives on Okinawa 2011 with the 31st Marine Expe- equipment as much as possible, mind that you’ll exceed expecta- everyone else to, and I don’t know from Germany and U.S. Marine ditionary Unit. and when conditions allow, be tions no matter the mission you’re if I said this before, but set the ex- Corps Forces Europe and Africa, Woods has also served as ser- willing to take some risks in given, so long as you take care of ample, set the example and do the according to his official Marine geant major for the Special Pur- order to reinforce operational one another, and that’s something best you can, given the situation Corps biography. A native of pose Marine Air-Ground Task readiness.” that you’ll always do.” you’re in.” Kansas City, Mo., he joined the Force Crisis Response-Africa He also hopes to address racial [email protected] Woods said he knows that anxi- Marines at age 17, straight out of 15-2, 3rd Assault Amphibian Bat- issues within the force head on. Twitter: @MatthewMBurke1 Guam reports three virus deaths in less than 24 hours

Stars and Stripes ment released Tuesday. “She was man tested positive for the coro- rero said in one of the statements. cept for essential activities such swabbed upon arrival and her re- navirus after being hospitalized “The virus may be cruel, but it as food shopping, medical care or The Guam governor’s office sults came back positive.” Sept. 3, according to yet another is not stronger than the love we commuting to and from work. said three people died of the coro- At approximately 3 p.m., a 45- statement. have for each other. Our island The island has been under a navirus Tuesday, bringing the year-old female died at Guam As of Wednesday evening, must remain committed to pro- “Pandemic Condition of Readi- U.S. territory’s pandemic death Memorial Hospital, a separate Guam had recorded 2,013 coro- tecting each other and keeping ness 1” since Aug. 15. That order, toll to 28. statement said. She tested posi- navirus infections. Of those, 261 each other safe. That is the only which is set to expire Sept. 30, At about 1:30 a.m., a 65-year-old tive for the illness after arriving have been U.S. service members. way we can get through this.” shutters nonessential businesses; woman with “underlying health at the hospital on Aug. 17. “I know these announcements Guam is under a stay-at-home forces schools to use virtual in- conditions” was pronounced dead Another Guam Memorial Hos- have taken their toll on us all, but order until noon Friday that di- struction; prohibits most public upon arrival at Guam Regional pital patient was lost less than I want you to know that you are rects “all persons” on the island gatherings, and closes parks and Medical City, according to a state- two hours later. The 84-year-old not alone,” Gov. Lou Leon Guer- to remain in their residences, ex- beaches to most visitors. PAGE 6 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Thursday, September 17, 2020 MILITARY Advocates push for burn pit benefits for vets

BY STEVE BEYNON long away from becoming law Stars and Stripes and said every member of Con- gress will be lobbied to back it. WASHINGTON — Comedian “Our veterans cannot afford to Jon Stewart joined lawmakers wait decades … like they had to and advocates Tuesday on Capi- with Agent Orange,” Ruiz said, tol Hill to help draw attention to underscoring presumptive ben- legislation designed to compen- efits as the only course of action sate and care for veterans suffer- given the difficult burden for vet- ing from illnesses linked to toxic erans to navigate linking their burn pits in combat zones. illnesses from breathing in toxic Stewart, who was a fierce advo- fumes. cate for getting benefits for first Under the proposal, veterans responders in the 9/11 terror- could obtain the medical benefits ist attacks, is shifting his focus for burn pit exposure if they re- to the millions of veterans who ceived a campaign medal for de- have been exposed to toxic burn ployment to one of the missions pits overseas in what some have considered part of the Global War called this generation’s Agent on Terror, Gulf War or served Orange. on active duty on or after Aug. Stewart, the former host of 2, 1990, and spent a minimum “The Daily Show,” Rep. Raul of 15 or more cumulative days Ruiz, D-Calif., Sen. Kirsten Gil- in one of the following countries/ librand, D-N.Y., and former VA territories: Afghanistan, Bah- Secretary David Shulkin are rain, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, pushing for legislation that would Chad, Diego Garcia, Djibouti, streamline the process of obtain- Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, ing VA benefits for burn pit and toxic exposure, potentially open- Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, ing up disability compensation to Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Mali, Niger, roughly 3.5 million veterans. Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Phil- “We thought it was done,” ippines, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ta- Stewart said during a news con- CARLOS BONGIOANNI/Stars and Stripes jikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, United ference. “But it turns out that Comedian Jon Stewart speaks in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday as he and other the warfighters who were sent Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and advocates lobby for legislation that would provide benefits to veterans of the U.S. military who were Yemen. to prosecute the battle, based on exposed to toxins from burn pits while deployed at overseas locations. the attacks on 9/11, now suffer “To put it simply, the bill says the same injuries and illnesses that if you were there, you are States frequently used burn pits. the VA published Friday by the participated in classified mustard covered. Plain and simple,” Gil- that the first responders suffered Through the 1990s and the National Academic of Sciences, gas experiments and Vietnam from.” librand said. “This bill applies post-9/11 wars, the military used Engineering, and Medicine found War veterans exposed to Agent common sense and common de- The Presumptive Benefits for open-air pits to burn garbage, jet that there is insufficient evidence Orange. “That’s simply wrong, cency to a very broken process.” War Fighters Exposed to Burn fuel, paint, medical waste, plastics to determine whether U.S. troops’ and showing we have a backward The presumptive conditions Pits and Other Toxins Act of — and in the cases of some small exposure to burn pits in combat system.” covered would include: asthma 2020 was introduced by Ruiz in combat outposts, human waste. zones is directly linked to re- The Defense Department the House and Gillibrand in the Veterans contracting cancers, spiratory issues, and stated that moved away from burn pits amid that was diagnosed after service Senate, and aims to remove the respiratory issues and lung dis- there needs to be further studies a whirlwind of lawsuits and claims in a country or territory listed, burden of proof from a veteran to eases at a young age have largely on the matter. from post-9/11 veterans that they cancer of any type, chronic show that he or she served near blamed exposure to toxic fumes But Shulkin said Tuesday that were getting sick at a young age. bronchitis, chronic obstructive one of the estimated 230 burn pits for the illnesses. The VA has con- the VA should move toward giv- The military now mostly uses pulmonary disease, constrictive across Iraq and Afghanistan. tended, however, that there is not ing veterans the benefit of the clean-burning incinerators in bronchiolitis or obliterative bron- Linking illnesses to burn pits sufficient evidence to support doubt. conflict regions. But the Penta- chiolitis, emphysema, granulo- can be a difficult task for a vet- those claims. The agency also “What we’re doing now is mak- gon’s policy makes allowances matous disease, interstitial lung eran. Under the measure, the vet- has said that if burn pit care was ing our veterans wait,” Shulkin in areas where burn pits are the disease, lymphoma, pleuritis, pul- eran would only have to submit expanded, the volume of patients said, likening delaying care for only feasible way of getting rid of monary fibrosis and sarcoidosis. proof that he or she served in one would create enormous costs. burn pit victims to delayed care waste. [email protected] of 33 countries where the United A new report sponsored by for World War II veterans who Stewart urged that the bill is Twitter: @StevenBeynon Proposed Arlington burial change would exclude more service members

BY CAITLIN M. KENNEY the active use of the cemetery. the process to change the regula- The proposed rule also states es to hypothetical eligibility dur- Stars and Stripes Arlington National Cemetery tion regarding burial eligibility. “without other eligibility,” such ing the comment period.” is expected to run out of space The rule would allow for about as being awarded those specific The largest groups which will WASHINGTON — Active-duty for new burials by 2055 despite 700 new in-ground burials and medals, veterans and service be impacted by the new proposed service members who die from two recent expansion project s. 1,950 above-ground burials an- members who served on ac- rule are retired veterans who an incident that was not in sup- In fiscal year 2019, there were nually at the cemetery for eligible tive duty for at least two years receive military retired pay and port of combat operations would 3,691 new graves at the cemetery, service members, veterans and and “performed armed-conflict service members who are eligible no longer be eligible for burial according to the register notice. family members. The public com- service” are still eligible for to retire and are entitled to retired at Arlington National Cemetery That year’s National Defense Au- ment period on the proposed rule above-ground inurnment at the pay on the date of their death, ac- under a new proposed rule posted thorization Act included instruc- is open through Nov. 16. cemetery. If they do not meet cording to the notice. They are Tuesday to the Federal Register. tions for the Army secretary to Service members who are these criteria, they are no longer now eligible for in-ground burial The current burial eligibility and inurnment in a columbarium, states that any service member develop new criteria for burial killed in action or whose death eligible for above-ground inurn- but the new change would only who dies while on active duty at Arlington — restrictions that “results from preparations or op- ment unless they served honor- can have an in-ground burial at would allow it to remain an active erations related to combat” would ably during an armed conflict allow for above-ground inurn- the cemetery or be inurned in a cemetery for the next 150 years. be eligible for in-ground burials, prior to July 27, 1953. ment unless they meet another columbarium. According to the The Department of the Army according to the proposal. Active-duty service members eligibility. About 1,900 people Federal Register notice, recent oversees cemetery operations. Veterans and service members who do not die in combat, such in this category will remain eli- trends show that about 43 service “Changes to eligibility at Ar- are still eligible for in-ground and as in a training accident, could gible annually for above-ground members are buried annually lington National Cemetery will above-ground burials if they have still be eligible for burial at the inurnment. at Arlington National Cemetery preserve this national symbol and served in combat and received cemetery, depending on their About 1,000 gravesites at Ar- who died on active duty “neither shrine as an active burial ground one of the following decorations: specific circumstances. Barbara lington National Cemetery are as the result of armed conflict for current and future genera- the Medal of Honor, Distin- Lewandrowski, a spokeswoman also being set aside for current service nor from preparations or tions of military service mem- guished Service Cross (Air Force for Arlington National Cemetery, and future Medal of Honor recip- operations related to combat.” bers,” the register notice states. or Navy), Distinguished Service however, wrote Tuesday in an ients, according to the notice. The new proposed rule is part of The proposed rule is posted to Medal, Silver Star or Purple email that cemetery officials [email protected] several changes meant to extend the Federal Register as part of Heart. “may not provide direct respons- Twitter: @caitlinmkenney Thursday, September 17, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 7 MILITARY Squadron of F-35s at RAF Lakenheath seeking a new name

BY JENNIFER H. SVAN @48FighterWing. Stars and Stripes “It’s a rare opportunity for an individual or individuals to leave The 48th Fighter Wing is asking their mark on Air Force history,” for help naming the new squad- Plew said. ron of F-35A Lightning II fighter Submissions will be accepted jets that will arrive at RAF Lak- until Friday at noon, local time in enheath next year, saying “Thun- England, which is eight hours be- dervarks” just doesn’t cut it for hind Kadena Air Base in Japan, the 5th-generation plane. two hours behind Mihail Kogal- “Thundervarks” was the name niceanu Air Base in Romania, given to the 495th Tactical Fight- an hour behind Ramstein in Ger- er Squadron which flew F-111 many, and five hours ahead of the Aardvarks out of Lakenheath in U.S. East Coast. England during the Cold War. “The new squadron leadership The F-35s will be part of the 495th will have a large say, if not the final Fighter Squadron, which the wing BECKY VANSHUR/Idaho Army National Guard say, in deciding on the name,” said is reactivating next year. 48th Fighter Wing spokeswoman More than three dozen former Marine reservists enlisted in the Idaho Army National Guard on Sunday at Aardvark means “earthpig” in Maj. Sybil Taunton. Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho. Afrikaans, and the name was re- Construction began last year to portedly given to the storied F-111 prepare Lakenheath to be the first because the nose of the medium- permanent U.S. F-35 campus in range interdictor and tactical at- Europe. The squadron is expect- Tanks: Marine Corps looking to become tack aircraft reminded someone of an aardvark’s appendage. ed to be reactivated in summer of “We’re looking for an updated 2021, with the first F-35s arriving name for an updated airframe,” next fall, officials said. lighter and more agile for naval warfare said Master Sgt. Matthew Plew, Eventually, there will be two a 48th Fighter Wing spokesman. full F-35 squadrons at Laken- heath, Taunton said. The 495th FROM FRONT PAGE enforcement units, while slashing The influx of former Marine “‘Thundervarks’ doesn’t really will be the first, with about 24 other cannon artillery, infantry tankers into the Idaho Army have the same stick” for an F-35 began shipping to logistics hubs aircraft and approximately 50 and manned aviation units. National Guard boosted its total squadron. to be stored, demilitarized, re- personnel within the squadron, The service, which also plans The wing put out a call Tues- tired from service or sold to other strength by more than 1%, Sun- and another 600 or so associated to trim its strength numbers by day on social media for aviation branches earlier this year. day’s statement said. with its aircraft maintenance The Idaho National Guard’s about 12,000 over the next de- “Marines make excellent enthusiasts in Lakenheath’s community, in Suffolk, England, to unit, Taunton said. 116th Brigade Combat Team op- cade, will instead invest in light Soldiers,” Schwartz said in the suggest names for the squadron. It will be the fourth fighter erates updated M1A2s. armored reconnaissance units, statement. “They each have the Within 24 hours, over 100 submis- squadron at the U.K. base. The As the Corps began divesting drone squadrons and rocket ar- potential to make an immediate sions had come in, Plew said. 493rd “Grim Reapers” fly the F- its three tank battalions in a new tillery, among other changes impact to their new unit and have Name suggestions are not lim- 15C Eagle, while the 492nd “Mad- 10-year force restructuring ef- meant to reshape the service to already proven to be successful hatters” and 494th “Panthers” be lighter and faster for naval ited to people living near Lak- fort, some 800 Marines in tank- in the military.” operate F-15E Strike Eagles. engagements. enheath. Anyone can propose a related job fields were given the name by emailing the wing at option to switch jobs and units Company C, which was formed [email protected] [email protected] Twitter: @chadgarland [email protected], or tweeting to Twitter: @stripesktown in the Corps, transfer to a new on July 22, 1942, had been based branch or, in the case of those at Gowen Field, the state’s Na- with at least 15 years of service, tional Guard base, before its Aug. retire early. 14 deactivation. Staff Sgt. Kyle Dycus switched The company fought in the Pa- to the Guard to stay close to fam- cific theater during World War ily. After initially wanting to stay II and in the Korean War. It re- in the tank community, he chose turned to Boise as a rifle compa- to try “a more real-world option ny in 1954, a statement said, and for my future,” and switched to was designated a tank company information technology. in 1962. It saw action during Des- “I am looking at this from a pos- ert Storm and extensive combat itive aspect and I am thankful for in Iraq in 2005, a statement last this new opportunity,” Dycus said month said. in the Guard statement. “Change A small number of Marines will can often be a good thing.” remain at Gowen Field until a de- Marine Commandant Gen. cision is made about future units David Berger announced in to be assigned to the site, officials March that in order to prepare said, and they will continue to for adversaries like China, Rus- host the annual Toys for Tots pro- sia, Iran and others, the Marine gram and conduct funeral honors Corps would close its tank and law for Marine veterans. PAGE 8 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Thursday, September 17, 2020 NATION Bill would make it easier for troops to end leases

BY STEVE BEYNON their leases early due to sudden Stars and Stripes military orders could put a burden on some troops deploying WASHINGTON — Sen. Eliza- overseas or to training events beth Warren, D-Mass., said she where mail service isn’t easily would introduce a bill Wednes- day alongside a bipartisan group available. It could also be difficult of senators that aims to make it on families who have to move to a easier for service members to ter- new base on short notice. minate residential and car leases “This is especially important for military families who must as the coronavirus pandemic has KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AP put a tight squeeze on renters move homes regularly, and as across the country. we’ve learned from the ongoing A research associate transfers medium to cells in the laboratory at Imperial College in London. In a The Modernizing Notice of [coronavirus] pandemic, the flex- report to Congress the Defense Department sketched out plans for a vaccination campaign to begin gradually and eventually ramping up to reach any American who wants a shot. Lease Terminations for Service- ibility of using e-documents in- members Act would allow active stead of paper saves time, money, duty, reservists and National and allows for socially distant Guard troops to break leases elec- transactions,” Sen. Rob Portman, Feds outline plan to make virus tronically, including by email, if R-Ohio, a cosponsor of the bill, they are deployed, reassigned to said in a statement. a new base, or sent to a long train- Nothing else would change vaccine available free to all in US ing event. in the SCRA under Warren’s “Our service members and BY RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR protecting health workers, other essential employ- measure. Under the law, service their families make incredible Associated Press ees, and people in vulnerable groups. A second and members still have to pay the fol- sacrifices to keep our country third phase would expand vaccination to the entire lowing month’s rent if they termi- safe, so we should take every op- WASHINGTON — The federal government out- population. nate the lease. For example, if a portunity to make it easier for lined a sweeping plan Wednesday to make vaccines The vaccine itself will be free of charge, thanks soldier terminates their lease on for COVID-19 available for free to all Americans, them to manage major financial to billions of dollars in taxpayer funding approved assuming a safe and effective shot is established transactions like residential and Sept. 18, they still owe rent on by Congress and allocated by the Trump adminis- car leases,” Warren said in a Oct. 1 and the lease is suspend- and widely accepted though polls show skepticism remains across America. tration. The goal is that patients won’t be separately statement. ed Oct. 31. If a service member charged for administration of their shots, and offi- Troops who are called to duty In a report to Congress and an accompanying pays month-to-month, the lease is cials say they are working to ensure that’s the case for at least 90 days are allowed to “playbook” for states and localities, federal health ended 30 days after the landlord for all Medicare recipients and uninsured people as break leases under the Service- agencies and the Defense Department sketched out was noticed. If a service member well those covered by insurance at their jobs. members Civil Relief Act, which complex plans for a vaccination campaign to begin is killed on duty, the spouse can gradually in January or even later this year, eventu- States and local communities will need to de- was passed in 2003 before the in- terminate the lease within one ternet became a primary means ally ramping up to reach any American who wants a vise precise plans for receiving and locally distrib- year of the death. of communicating. However, ser- shot. The Pentagon is involved with the distribution uting vaccines, some of which will require special The measure is also backed vice members technically have of vaccines, but civilian health workers would be the handling such as refrigeration or freezing. States to deliver written notices that by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R- ones giving shots. and cities have a month to submit plans. they intend to break a lease and Tenn., Jon Tester, D-Mont., John The campaign is “much larger in scope and com- A massive information technology effort will the law does not explicitly permit Boozman, R-Ark., and Jack Reed, plexity than seasonal influenza or other previous be needed to track who is getting which vaccines electronic notification. D-R.I. outbreak-related vaccination responses,” says the and when, and the key challenge involves getting playbook for states from the Centers for Disease Beyond the pandemic, not al- [email protected] multiple public and private databases to link with Control and Prevention. lowing service members to end Twitter: @StevenBeynon each other. Although President Donald Trump asserted Tues- Some of the broad components of the federal plan day in an ABC News town hall that a vaccine could have already been discussed, but Wednesday’s re- be three to four weeks away, officials made it clear ports attempt to put the key details into a compre- to reporters on a call Wednesday that widespread hensive framework. ‘ This is especially important for military availability would take months. Among the highlights of the plan: But the whole enterprise is facing public skepti- families who must move homes regularly For most vaccines, people will need two doses, cism. Only about half of Americans said they’d get 21 to 28 days apart. Double-dose vaccines will have vaccinated in an Associated Press poll taken in May. … the flexibility of using e-documents to come from the same drugmaker. There could be Of those who said they wouldn’t get vaccinated, the instead of paper saves time, money, and several vaccines from different manufacturers ap- overwhelming majority said they were worried proved and available. about safety. allows for socially distant transactions. ’ Vaccination of the U.S. population won’t be Since the poll, questions have only mounted about Sen. Rob Portman a sprint but a marathon. Initially there may be a whether the government is trying to rush treatments R-Ohio limited supply of vaccines, and the focus will be on and vaccines to help Trump’s reelection chances. US charges 5 Chinese citizens in global hacking campaign

BY ERIC TUCKER The five defendants remain fu- cused hackers of working with They say it resembled other hack- he said was a failure by Beijing to Associated Press gitives, but prosecutors say two the Chinese government to target ing schemes by China that are disrupt hacking crimes. Malaysian businessmen accused firms developing vaccines for the carried out at the behest of the “We know the Chinese authori- WASHINGTON — The Justice of conspiring with the alleged coronavirus and stealing hun- government, or at least with its ties to be at least as able as the Department has charged five Chi- hackers to profit off the attacks on dreds of millions of dollars worth approval. law enforcement authorities here nese citizens with hacks targeting video game companies were ar- of intellectual property and trade One of the five defendants told and in like-minded states to en- more than 100 companies and in- rested in that country this week secrets from companies across a colleague that he was very close force laws against computer institutions in the United States and and face extradition proceedings. the world. to the Chinese Ministry of State trusions. But they choose not to,” elsewhere, including social media The indictments announced Officials say the hacking Security and would be protected Rosen said. and video game companies as Wednesday are part of a broader scheme was wide-ranging and “unless something very big hap- There was no immediate re- well as universities and telecom- effort by the Trump administra- targeted various business sectors pens,” said Deputy Attorney Gen- sponse Wednesday to an email munications providers, officials tion to call out cybercrimes by and academia and was carried eral Jeffrey Rosen, who criticized seeking comment from the Chi- said Wednesday. China. In July, prosecutors ac- out by a group known as APT41. the Chinese government for what nese Embassy in Washington. Thursday, September 17, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 9 NATION Wildfire resources run thin Storm: ‘It’s not common that you start measuring rainfall in Associated Press Justin Silvera came off the fire lines in Northern California after feet,’ Alabama forecaster says a grueling 36 straight days bat- tling wildfires and evacuating FROM FRONT PAGE and called for assistance,” Dau- residents ahead of the flames. were rescued, including a fam- phin Island Mayor Jeff Collier Before that, he and his crew had ily of four found in a tree, Sheriff said by phone. He said no one was worked for 20 days, followed by a David Morgan said. injured. three-day break. He estimated thousands more In Orange Beach, Ala., winds Silvera, a 43-year-old battalion will need to flee rising waters in blew out the walls in one corner chief with Cal Fire, California’s the coming days. County officials of a condominium building, ex- state firefighting agency, said he’s urged residents to stick to text posing the interiors of condos on lost track of the blazes he’s fought messages for contacting family at least five floors, video posted this year. He and his crew have and friends to keep cellphone ser- online showed. Other images sometimes been on duty for 64 vice open for 911 calls. showed boats shoved onshore by hours at a stretch, their only rest “There are entire communities storm surge. coming in 20-minute catnaps. that we’re going to have to evacu- At least 50 people in Orange “I’ve been at this 23 years, and ate,” Morgan said. “It’s going to Beach were rescued from flood- by far this is the worst I’ve seen,” be a tremendous operation over ed homes and taken to shelters, Silvera said before bunking down the next several days.” Mayor Tony Kennon said. at a motel for 24 hours. After The storm collapsed a section “We got a few people that we working in Santa Cruz County, of the Three Mile Bridge across just haven’t been able to get to be- his next assignment was to head Pensacola Bay, the sheriff said, cause the water is so high,” Ken- north to attack wildfires near the and crews struggled to stop a non said. “But they are safe in Oregon border. barge that had broken loose from their home, as soon as the water His exhaustion reflects the situ- drifting into a nearby bridge that recedes, we will rescue them.” ation up and down the West Coast is part of Interstate 10. Officials In downtown Pensacola, water fire lines: This year’s blazes have closed I-10, which runs parallel to rushed down some streets like taxed the human, mechanical and the Gulf Coast, in hard-hit areas river rapids, forming whitecaps financial resources of the nation’s of both Florida and Alabama. as it slapped against buildings wildfire fighting forces to an ex- More than 2 feet of rain was and rose above the tires on cars. traordinary degree. And half of recorded near Naval Air Station Before sunrise, water was up the fire season is yet to come. Pensacola, and nearly 3 feet of to the doors of Jordan Muse’s car Heat, drought and a strategic de- water covered streets in down- outside the Pensacola hotel where cision to attack the flames early town Pensacola, the National her family took shelter after fleeing their mobile home. The power combined with the coronavirus NOAH BERGER/AP Weather Service reported. to put a historically heavy burden “It’s not common that you start failed early in the morning, mak- on fire teams. Mobile homes and cars destroyed by the Almeda Fire line the Bear measuring rainfall in feet,” said ing it too stuffy to sleep. Her “There’s never enough re- Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday . This year’s West Coast forecaster David Eversole in Mo- 8-year-old son played with toys sources,“ said Silvera, one of blazes have taxed the human, mechanical and financial resources of bile. “Sally’s moving so slowly, so underneath the hotel room desk nearly 17,000 firefighters in Cali- the nation’s wildfire fighting forces to an extraordinary degree. it just keeps pounding and pound- as Muse peered out the window, fornia. “Typically with Cal Fire ing and pounding the area with watching rain fly by in sheets. we’re able to attack — air tank- behavior, “you can’t say for sure to minimize large concentrations tropical rain and just powerful “The power trucks are the only ers, choppers, dozers. We’re good having more resources would of firefighters by extinguishing winds. It’s just a nightmare.” ones above water, and they’re the at doing that. But these conditions make a difference,” said Carrie blazes quickly. The storm knocked out power biggest,” Muse said. “I can’t be- in the field, the drought, the wind, Bilbao, a spokesperson for the Fighting the flames from the to about a half-million homes and lieve it got so bad. That’s why we this stuff is just taking off. We National Interagency Fire Center air was key to the strategy, with businesses. came here.” can’t contain one before another in Boise, Idaho. 35 air tankers and 200 helicop- It was the second hurricane Sally blew ashore as a Cat- erupts.” Andy Stahl, a forester who ters being used, Forest Service to hit the Gulf Coast in less than egory 2 storm but weakened to Washington State Forester runs Forest Service Employees spokesperson Kaari Carpenter three weeks and the latest blow in a still-dangerous Category 1, George Geissler sa id fire crews for Environmental Ethics, an said. Yet by Aug. 30, following one of the busiest hurricane sea- with winds of 80 mph, by mid- have been summoned from at advocacy group in Oregon, said the deaths of some firefighters, sons ever recorded, so frenetic morning. It was moving to the least nine states and other coun- it would have been impossible to including four aviators, and sev- that forecasters have nearly run northeast at 5 mph. Forecasters tries, including Canada and Is- stop some of the most destruc- eral close calls, fire officials in through the alphabet of storm warned that heavy rain will con- rael. Hundreds of agreements for tive blazes. But Stahl contends Boise warned that long-term fa- names with 2 ½ months still to go. tinue into Thursday as the storm agencies to offer mutual assis- the damage could have been less tigue was setting in. They called At the start of the week, Sally was moves inland over Alabama and tance have been maxed out at the if government agencies were not for a “tactical pause” so fire com- one of a record-tying five storms into central Georgia. federal, state and local levels . so keen to put out every blaze. By manders could reinforce safe churning simultaneously in the National Hurricane Center “We know that there’s re- stamping out smaller fires and practices. Atlantic, strung out like charms forecaster Stacy Stewart said the ally nothing left in the bucket,” those that ignite during wetter Cal Fire’s roughly 8,000 per- on a bracelet. rain will be “catastrophic and Geissler said. “Our sister agen- months, Stahl said officials have sonnel have been fighting blazes Like the West Coast wildfires , life-threatening” over portions of cies to the south in California and allowed fuels to build up, setting from the Oregon border to the the onslaught of hurricanes has the Gulf Coast. Forecasters pre- Oregon are really struggling.” the stage for bigger fires during Mexico border, repeatedly bounc- focused attention on climate dicted 10 to 20 inches of rain, with Demand for firefighting re- times of drought and hot, windy ing from blaze to blaze, said Tim change. Scientists say it is caus- up to 35 inches in some spots . sources has been high since weather. Edwards, president of the union ing slower, rainier, more power- President Donald Trump is- mid-August, when fire officials That’s been exacerbated this for Cal Fire, the nation’s second ful and more destructive storms. sued emergency declarations for bumped the national prepared- year by the coronavirus pandem- largest firefighting agency. An emergency crew rescued parts of Florida, Alabama, Missis- ness level to critical, meaning at ic, which prompted U.S. Forest “We’re battle-hardened, but two people on Dauphin Island, sippi and Louisiana. White House least 80% of crews were already Service Chief Vickie Christian- it seems year after year, it gets Ala., after the hurricane ripped press secretary Kayleigh McEna- committed to fighting fires, and sen to issue a directive in June to tougher, and at some point in time the roof off their home and the rest ny said on Fox News Channel that there were few personnel and fight all fires aggressively, revers- we won’t be able to cope. We’ll of the house began to crumble. Trump was in contact with the little equipment to spare. ing a decades-long trend of allow- reach a breaking point,” said Ed- “As things started to peel off states’ governors and ready to Because of the extreme fire ing some to burn. The idea was wards, a 25-year veteran. and fall apart, they got scared help “in every way possible.” PAGE 10 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Thursday, September 17, 2020 VIRUS OUTBREAK ROUNDUP Doubts persist as NYC begins its hybrid school year

Associated Press But virus cases in San Diego County have trended higher re- NEW YORK — New York City’s cently and now are above state- already delayed school year was wide averages and health officials scheduled to start remotely are trying to figure out why. Wednesday in a soft opening that “Our commitment is to work will serve as a prologue to the re- with San Diego and any other turn of students to physical class- county that is starting to see some rooms next week. increase in their numbers,” Dr. Even as more than 1 million Mark Ghaly, California’s health kids remotely return to class, it’s and human services secretary, an open question whether the city said during a weekly briefing. can pull off the hybrid learning “We don’t yet have enough evi- system Mayor Bill de Blasio an- dence that it can be attributed to CHRIS PIZZELLO/AP nounced in July. the businesses that have already Unions representing teach- begun to increase their opera- CycleBar employee Torrie Meliska, right, takes the temperature of cyclist Ariana Doughty before a ers and principals in the nation’s tions in San Diego, although we’re fitness class held outside CycleBar on Tuesday in Culver City, Calif. California fitness centers have filed a largest public school district say closely looking at that.“ lawsuit alleging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus unfairly schools still don’t have the teach- Ghaly said another factor target the industry and are demanding they be allowed to reopen. ers or the coronavirus safety might be a series of virus cases 19 positivity rates and has topped at the Big Moose Inn in Milli- “We have seen a strong adop- measures that are needed, but de reported at San Diego State Uni- 1,200 dead. While she implores Blasio, a Democrat, has insisted versity. The school has reported nocket is linked to more than 175 tion of our policies and regula- that the school year will start as nearly 650 cases among students residents to wear masks while confirmed cases of the virus, the tions,” Choi said in the release. planned with three days of online since August and has suspended indoors when social distancing Maine Center for Disease Control “Unfortunately, a few students orientation this week. in-person instruction. isn’t possible, she has said not ev- and Prevention said Tuesday. have violated these policies and Students begin returning to eryone believes they’re effective Maine authorities have identi- violated the trust of their fellow their physical classrooms Monday Illinois and frequently is photographed at fied overlaps between the wed- community members.” for the first time since March . crowded events without a mask. ding reception and outbreaks The reopening comes as an av- CHICAGO — Chicago officials Reynolds’ argument against elsewhere in the state. Maine Pennsylvania erage of around 240 people a day cautioned city residents Tuesday a mandate boils down to three health officials said an outbreak are still being diagnosed with the about travel to Wisconsin, citing points: a mask requirement can’t at a Madison rehabilitation center, HARRISBURG — The Penn- coronavirus in New York City, a recent COVID-19 spike in Illi- be enforced, other factors are to which is the site of six of the seven sylvania House on Tuesday one of only a few large U.S. cit- blame for rising virus cases and nois’ neighbor to the north. deaths, is connected to the wed- passed a bill that would prevent ies attempting to start the school people should have the freedom The Chicago Department of ding because an employee of the governors from applying their year with students in physical Public Health stopped short of to make their own choices. facility lives in the same house- disease control powers to shut classrooms. adding Wisconsin to a travel ad- hold as a person who attended. down gatherings at churches or Under de Blasio’s plan, the ma- visory list. There are 16 states Kansas jority of students will be in their on the list, including Utah, which Missouri other houses of worship. schools between one and three was announced Tuesday. City of- WICHITA — Wichita area The chamber voted 149 to 53 days a week and home learning ficials said with some exceptions, health officials are cracking O’FALLON — With more than for the proposal, which the Dem- on screens the rest of the time. Chicago residents who travel to down on face masks and bar cur- 1,300 of its students infected with ocratic leader called a solution in About 42% of families have re- the states must quarantine for fews to stem the spread of the the coronavirus, the University search of a problem. All Republi- quested online-only instruction. two weeks upon return. Visitors coronavirus. of Missouri in Columbia said cans voted for it, while Democrats Teachers and administrators from those states are expected to Sedgwick County health officer Tuesday that two students were were split fairly evenly. are still working furiously to quarantine while in Chicago. Dr. Garold Minns made compli- expelled and three others sus- The bill would amend the state’s ance mandatory in a new emer- prepare for the physical return Wisconsin was on Chicago’s list pended for violating rules meant Religious Freedom Protection gency public health order that of students to classrooms. And in July and removed the following to slow the virus’ spread. Act to ban governors from using there is still sparring going on took effect Tuesday . The Wichita month when cases dropped. On A news release said the sanc- disaster response and disease between city officials and unions Sunday, Wisconsin reported its Eagle reports that the order runs tions were necessary because of prevention powers to infringe on over safety precautions and staff- highest one-day case count with through Oct. 21. flagrant violations of rules and anyone’s ability to assemble for ing levels. 1,582 new confirmed COVID-19 The health order has required regulations that require students worship or to travel to their place The city plans to do random cases and a 21% positive test rate. face masks, an 11 p.m. curfew who test positive for the COVID- of worship. testing of students and staff for the The overall seven-day average for on bars and a 15-person limit 19 virus to isolate themselves and on mass gatherings. But previ- Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and virus starting Oct. 1. The mayor positive tests that week was 14% comply with social distancing ous versions of the order said said Monday that a COVID-19 Meanwhile, Illinois reported requirements. authorities under him have not that while it was lawful, compli- “situation room” would be set up 1,466 new confirmed cases of University System President restricted religious gatherings ance was voluntary. The update to respond swiftly to school coro- COVID-19 on Tuesday and 20 and MU Chancellor Mun Choi during the coronavirus pandem- removed wording that the order navirus cases. additional deaths. Illinois’ seven- said the university has repeat- ic. Instead, he asked religious “cannot be enforced through day average of positive tests is edly stressed the importance of leaders to protect their congre- criminal charges, fines, or civil California 3.6%. Overall, Illinois has re- COVID-19 policies and regula- gants. Wolf’s stay-at-home order penalties.” ported 264,210 cases and 8,332 effectively exempted religious SACRAMENTO — Califor- Minns signed the order Mon- tions aimed at keeping students, deaths. activity but strongly discouraged nia’s coronavirus infection rate day, as Kansas health officials faculty, staff and the community has reached its lowest level since Iowa reported 1,513 newly confirmed safe. gatherings. the early days of the pandemic cases of COVID-19 statewide over but San Diego County, the state’s DES MOINES — Plenty of the weekend, for a total of 49,899 second-largest, is seeing an up- Republican governors initially across the state. tick that could shut down some rejected mask mandates, but recently reopened businesses. few have held to their skepticism Maine California’s seven-day positivi- amid soaring coronavirus cases ty rate — comparing infections to with the tenacity of Iowa Gov. PORTLAND — At least seven the overall number of virus tests Kim Reynolds. people have died in connection to conducted — was 3.3% on Tues- Reynolds scoffs at calls for a a coronavirus outbreak that con- day, according to state data. The statewide mask order, calling tinues to sicken people in Maine average number of daily cases them “feel-good” actions, and following a wedding reception has been falling for weeks and the refuses to let city officials en- held over the summer that violat- most recent seven-day figure was force local mandates, even as the ed state virus guidelines, public 3,157, a 27% drop from the previ- small, largely rural state main- health authorities said. ous week. tains one of the highest COVID- The August wedding reception Thursday, September 17, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 11 AMERICAN ROUNDUP Sheriff: Fleeing suspect leaves winning ticket

CANTON — A suspect GA in Georgia left his good luck behind when he abandoned a winning lottery ticket while fleeing sheriff’s deputies. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said the man had a Georgia Lottery scratch game card worth $100 when he ran away during a traffic stop on Interstate 75. The man, who was not identified, was later taken into custody, sheriff’s spokesman Capt. Jay Baker told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Baker said the man was a pas- senger in a vehicle that was pulled over for a tag violation, and he ran into the woods. The lottery ticket was in a backpack that also had methamphetamine, according to Baker. The man can have the lottery ticket back, but the sheriff’s office said it will keep the drugs. Police: Woman died in elevator accident

BOSTON — A woman MA killed in an elevator accident at a Boston apartment building earlier this week has been identified as a French lec- turer at Boston University. Carrie O’Connor, 38, died of traumatic asphyxia and the man- ner was determined to be acci- dental, police said Tuesday. Neighbors say O’Connor was trying to move a box on Monday WAYNE PARRY/AP evening when the elevator in the building in the city’s Allston neighborhood malfunctioned. Heading out to sea She was pronounced dead at the scene. A second person was taken Tabitha, a 168-pound loggerhead turtle, crawls from her transport crate toward the ocean in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., after being released to the hospital suffering from Tuesday by Sea Turtle Recovery, a volunteer group that rescues sick or injured turtles, nurses them back to health and returns them to the shock. ocean. Tabitha was stranded in Cape May, N.J., on June 27, 2019, where she was near death with numerous illnesses and an injury that O’Connor joined Boston Uni- most likely came from being struck by a large boat. versity’s Romance Studies De- partment last year. upriver. THE CENSUS Officials warn of LI Officials: Sub sent vulgar The initiative seeks to restore the rayed bean mussel, which has The amount of counterfeit cash the U.S. Sound water infections messages to students not been found in Kentucky wa- Customs and Border Protection said it seized ters in more than 40 years. The HARTFORD — Con- along North Dakota’s border with Canada. The CT necticut health officials PINCKARD — An Ala- mussels were moved from the $3.6M agency initially targeted a commercial cargo of are warning of a rise in infections AL bama substitute teacher Allegheny River in Pennsylvania toy guns making its way through the Pembina was arrested and accused of because of a tar spill, the Depart- stemming from the exposure to Port of Entry. Officers found the shipment contained 36,000 fake $100 bills. bacteria in Long Island Sound. sending inappropriate messages ment of Fish and Wildlife said. The agency will destroy the counterfeit cash. to students, authorities said. Four patients in August and Darius Salter, 21, was charged one in July were diagnosed with Man charged in standoff relatively rare Vibrio vulnificus with two counts of possession pressions. Emergency workers of obscene matter, news outlets at Arrowhead Stadium 911 dispatcher saves infections, according to the state transported the man to the hos- Department of Public Health. reported. 2 lives in 1 shift pital . He was expected to make a Dale County Chief Deputy KANSAS CITY — A Those infections can lead to se- 33-year-old Kansas full recovery. rious illness that could result in Mason Bynum said Salter worked MO BUNNELL — A 21- City, Kan., man was charged with hospitalization or limb amputa- at South Dale Middle School and year-old dispatcher for three felonies for his alleged role FL Hiker seeking help for tion, the department said. Dale County High School. the Flagler County Sheriff’s Of- in a daylong standoff at Arrow- All of the cases involved people School administrators imme- fice helped save two lives in the boyfriend found dead head Stadium. who had pre-existing wounds or diately removed Salter from the span of an hour during a recent Joshua D. Newton was charged sustained a wound and were then classroom. Investigators found 12-hour shift. DAWSONVILLE — A with making a terrorist threat, exposed to brackish water. multiple victims. hiker seeking help for armed criminal action and un- The News-Journal reported that GA Bynum said all inappropri- her injured boyfriend was found lawful use of a weapon, The Kan- the shift started when McKenzie Woman charged with ate communication between dead at the bottom of falls along a sas City Star reported. Davis took a call from a frantic Salter and the victims were done mother whose 6-month-old child trail in the north Georgia moun- stealing lottery tickets electronically. Court records show police found a Facebook page under Newton’s wasn’t breathing. tains, news outlets reported. SIOUX CITY — A Sioux name and a post threatening to go Davis calmed the woman down The two were hiking at Co- River stocked with City woman was charged to the stadium and murder people, and described how to adminis- chrans Falls when the man in- IA with stealing scratch tickets from endangered mussels the newspaper reported. ter CPR to the infant. After a full jured himself, Dawson County her work and redeeming the tick- A Kansas City Royals grounds- round of CPR, the baby began Fire Chief Danny Thompson told ets for herself. FRANKFORT — The keeper told police he was working breathing and was transported to reporters, according to the Atlan- KY Kentucky Department when a man pulled out two hand- a children’s hospital. ta Journal-Constitution. KCAU-TV reported that Ricki of Fish and Wildlife Resources guns and started shooting. A little over an hour later, the Rescuers found the man, and he Shear, 19, was charged with 21 stocked about 2,400 endangered The Kansas City Royals’ game switchboard lit up again and Davis was taken to a hospital with head, counts of forgery or theft of a lot- freshwater mussels into the against the Pittsburgh Pirates answered another call. back and knee injuries. He said tery ticket. Green River. was delayed about half an hour A woman said that her 71-year- his girlfriend had gone for help. She is accused of stealing 94 A statement from the agency because of the standoff but was old husband was in a swimming Search crews discovered her scratch tickets while working as said about half were placed into played after the arrest. pool and not breathing. body a short time later. a clerk for Transit General Store. the river within Mammoth Cave Police said they found two load- Davis again gave instructions Authorities have not said Court documents say she re- National Park earlier this month ed semi-automatic handguns, a and counted aloud while the fam- how she died, according to the deemed 21 of them for $195. and the other half were placed Beretta and a Glock 17 on Newton. ily took turns performing com- newspaper. From wire reports PAGE 12 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Thursday, September 17, 2020 NATION Trump denies minimizing virus, casts doubts on mask usage

Associated Press Trump sought to counter his age again and a Black pastor who admission to journalist Bob questioned Trump’s campaign PHILADELPHIA — Field- Woodward that he was deliber- motto to “Make America Great ing compelling questions about ately “playing it down” when dis- Again.” voters’ real-world problems, cussing the threat of COVID-19 to “When has America been great PATRICK SEMANSKY/AP President Donald Trump denied Americans earlier this year. De- for African Americans in the during a televised town hall that Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe spite audio of his comments being ghetto of America?” the pastor he had played down the threat Biden speaks with reporters before boarding a plane at Tampa released, Trump said: “Yeah, asked. of the coronavirus earlier this International Airport in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday year, although there is an audio well, I didn’t downplay it. I actu- Asked about what he was doing recording of him stating he did ally, in many ways, I up-played it, to address protests against racial just that. in terms of action. injustice, Trump lamented a “lack Biden courts Latino Trump, in what could well be “My action was very strong,” of respect” and the absence of a preview of his performance in Trump added. “I’m not looking to “retribution” for those who clash the presidential debates less than be dishonest. I don’t want people with or carry out attacks against voters in first trip to two weeks away, cast doubt on the to panic.” police officers. Trump on Sun- widely accepted scientific conclu- Trump also insisted he was not day called for the death penalty sions of his own administration wrong when he praised China’s for the individual who shot and Fla. as Dem nominee strongly urging the use of face response to the virus in January critically injured two Los Ange- coverings and seemed to bat away and February, saying he trusted les Sheriff’s Department deputies Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader. over the weekend. Associated Press the suggestion that the nation has Latinos in the same poll in 2016 racial inequities. “He told me that it was under Trump has been unusually — and Trump won Florida by KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Joe “Well, I hope there’s not a race control, that everything was mum on his debate preparations about 1 percentage point. Biden made his first trip to Flori- problem,” Trump said Tuesday and it turned out to be not true,” ahead of the first debate, set to To regain lost ground, Biden da as the Democratic presidential when asked about his campaign Trump said, take place in Cleveland. On Tues- made the case Tuesday night that nominee with an urgent mission rhetoric seeming to ignore the Trump also suggested the day, he told Fox News that he to boost support among Latinos he would be a better president for historical injustices carried out virus would disappear without believes his day job is the best who could decide the election in Hispanics than Trump, touting against Black Americans. a vaccine, claiming the nation practice for his three scheduled one of the nation’s fiercest battle- his commitment to immigration Face-to-face with everyday vot- would develop a herd immunity showdowns with Biden. ground states. reform and a new plan to support ers for the first time in months, with time, but he didn’t mention “Well, I sort of prepare every “More than any other time, the Puerto Rico’s economy. Trump was defensive but resisted the lives that would be lost along day by just doing what I’m doing,” Hispanic community, Latino com- “Donald Trump has failed the agitation as he was pressed on his the way. Trump said. He noted that he had munity holds in the palm of their Hispanic community time and administration’s response to the “It’s going to be herd-devel- been in California on Monday hand the destiny of this country,” time again, and that’s not a se- COVID-19 pandemic and why he oped, and that’s going to happen. and had been to other states be- Biden said Tuesday during a cret,” Biden said. “Whether it’s doesn’t more aggressively pro- That will all happen,” Trump fore that to make the point that Hispanic Heritage Month kick- in his heinous act of separating mote the use of masks to reduce said. “But with a vaccine, I think he’s getting out and about more off event in Kissimmee. “You children from their families at the spread of the disease. it will go away very quickly.” than Biden. can decide the direction of this our border, or his repeated at- “There are people that don’t He concluded by praising his One person likely to study the country.” tacks on Dreamers, or his neglect think masks are good,” Trump own handling the virus, saying replay is Biden. Returning from a A win for Biden in Florida of the people of Puerto Rico after said, though his own Centers for it had enhanced the reputation of long day of campaigning in Flor- would dramatically narrow Hurricane Maria, or his repeated Disease Control and Prevention some governors and that “we’ve ida, Biden said at his plane that Trump’s path to reelection. But in failures to make sure essential strongly urges their use. made a lot of people look good he was preparing for the debates a state where elections are often workers have the personal pro- The event, hosted by ABC that shouldn’t look good, to be mostly by going back through decided by a percentage point, tective equipment they need.” News’ George Stephanopoulos, honest with you.” what Trump has said in the past. there are mounting concerns that Still, Hispanic voters in Florida was a warmup of sorts before The questions from uncommit- But he suggested he had yet to ini- Biden may be slipping, particu- tend to be somewhat more Re- Trump faces Democratic nomi- ted voters were pointed and poi- tiate mock debates, saying he was larly with the state’s influential publican-leaning than Hispanic nee Joe Biden in the first presi- gnant: a diabetic man who said unaware who would play the role Latino voters. voters nationwide because of the dential debate on Sept. 29. Taped he felt he’d been thrown “under of Trump in his preparations. An NBC-Marist poll released state’s Cuban American popula- at the National Constitution Cen- the bus” by mishandling of the Trump, in the Fox interview, last week found Latinos in the tion. Nationally, little public poll- ter in Philadelphia, it featured coronavirus pandemic, a Black lowered expectations for his state about evenly divided being is available to measure the Trump taking questions from an woman with a disease that left Democratic opponent’s perfor- tween Biden and Trump. Demo- opinions of Latino voters this year audience of just 21 voters to com- her uninsurable until the Obama mance, judging Biden “a disas- crat Hillary Clinton led Trump and whether they differ from four ply with state and local coronavi- health care law came along who is ter” and “grossly incompetent” in by a 59% to 36% margin among years ago. rus regulations. worried that she could lose cover- the primary debates. Thursday, September 17, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 13 WORLD Yoshihide Suga named China’s 3rd carrier takes shape Japan’s prime minister BY GERRY SHIH its deck — the biggest question year to be fitted out, Chinese Associated Press The Washington Post mark over current Chinese car- state media reported this week as rier technology. The USS Gerald similar photos surfaced on Chi- TOKYO — Japan’s Parliament TAIPEI, Taiwan — Shipbuild- R. Ford, commissioned in 2017, nese blogs and generated excite- elected Yoshihide Suga as prime ers in Shanghai have laid out was the first carrier to include ment among military hardware minister Wednesday, replacing the hull of China’s first modern the cutting-edge feature. enthusiasts. The hawkish Global long-serving leader Shinzo Abe aircraft carrier, which could be Still, “the Chinese are showing Times newspaper said the photos with his right-hand man. launched into the water in the tremendous capability of design- showed the carrier’s construc- Keeping his usual straight face, coming months as it enters the ing and fitting out vessels,” Fun- tion appeared to be progressing Suga bowed deeply several times latter phases of construction, ac- aiole said. “It’s moving along on “smoothly” and cited an unnamed when the results were announced cording to new satellite images pace. It’s impressive the process military expert as saying it would as his fellow ruling party lawmak- and state media reports. they’re going through to position “likely” include electromagnetic ers applauded in Parliament’s High-resolution photos recent- lower house, the more powerful themselves at the forefront of car- catapults. ly obtained by the Center for Stra- rier technology.” Over the weekend, a well- of the two chambers where he has tegic and International Studies a seat. He was also confirmed in The progress of China’s third known scholar affiliated with the (CSIS), a non-partisan think tank the upper house. carrier has been of intense inter- Chinese navy, Li Jie, told a forum in Washington, show for the first Suga, who was chief Cabinet est in rival capitals as well as in- in Beijing that China was plan- SHINJI KITA, KYODO NEWS/AP time sections of the carrier being secretary and the top govern- side China, where it is seen as a ning not only a third but also a assembled in the open at a dry ment spokesman under Abe, se- Yoshihide Suga arrives at the tangible symbol of the country’s fourth carrier group, Caixin, a fi- lected a Cabinet that is a mix of prime minister’s office in Tokyo dock at the sprawling Jiangnan development into a global power nancial news magazine, reported. fresh faces and current or former on Wednesday . shipyard. The vessel, which will boasting a modern, world-class Most international scholars esti- ministers. They were to hold their be China’s third carrier but the military. China has commissioned mate that China intends to build first meeting later Wednesday. was official that as a lawmaker, first to be equipped with modern two carriers in the past decade: out a fleet of at least six carriers. Suga has stressed his back- he will support Suga’s govern- technology, is likely to be larger the Liaoning was a retrofit of an The U.S. Navy has 11 nuclear- ground as a farmer’s son and a ment and he thanked the people than the previous two that were old Soviet model and the second, powered carriers in service and self-made politician in promising for their understanding and their based on outdated Soviet designs. the Shandong, was Chinese-built plans to introduce several more. to serve the interests of ordinary strong support for Suga. At the waterline, the new ship but mostly a reverse-engineered Collin Koh, an expert on the people and rural communities. “I devoted my body and soul for will be about 1,000 feet long and copy of the Liaoning. The Shan- People’s Liberation Army Navy He has said he will pursue Abe’s the economic recovery and diplo- 130 feet wide, the photos show. dong entered service in Decem- at the S. Rajaratnam School of In- unfinished policies and that his macy to protect Japan’s national Matthew Funaiole, a researcher ber and the third carrier likely ternational Studies in Singapore, priorities will be fighting the interest every single day since we at the CSIS ChinaPower project, won’t be combat-ready until 2023, said there is still a lively debate in coronavirus and turning around returned to power,” Abe told re- said it is not yet clear from the im- Funaiole said. China over the utility of carriers an economy battered by the porters at the prime minister’s of- ages whether the new carrier will After the hull of the third car- in modern warfare and how they pandemic. fice before heading into his final have an electromagnetic catapult rier is sealed, it could be put into would stack up against the threat Abe said before the change Cabinet meeting. to efficiently sling fighter jets off water as soon as the end of this posed by U.S. submarines. PAGE 14 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Thursday, September 17, 2020 FACES Emmy predictions for an unpredictable year

Associated Press Cox, “Succession”; Steve Carell, “The Morn- in a bar (“Cheers”) or the afterlife. ing Show.” Will win: Levy. He’s playing tipulated: “Watchmen” will win the Emmy Award for best limited series and Re- Elber – Should win: Porter. His victory new notes in his longstanding, gina King, its indomitable center, will be honored at Sunday’s largely virtual cer- last year, as the first openly gay man to finely tuned comedic partner- emony hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. be honored as best drama actor, was ship with co-star Catherine Most everything else about the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards is a question S both historic and artistic. He deserves O’Hara, and it will pay off. mark, including how smoothly the pandemic-constrained telecast (AFN-Atlantic and Pa- it again. Will win: Strong. His emotional Kennedy – Should win: cific; check local listings) will unfold.. tapdance as the wannabe heir is worthy, Anderson. He has never won The potential for glitches will provide suspense, but so will the honors. With the coro- but I’ll use my caveat chit here: He and an acting Emmy for “black- navirus turning so many of us into morose shut-ins, the small screen’s wealth of shows Cox could split the “Succession” vote, ish,” and that’s not cool. His and performances has provided a key distraction. giving gear-shifting Carell an opening. Strong blustery, stubborn and yet TV academy voters have a chance to reward the best of the best and to recognize Kennedy Should win: change. The streaming-induced growth of content opened doors to more trophy-worthy – Carell and entirely sweet patriarch is at Bateman both showed, again, that in the center of the show. Will projects from those too often ignored, including people of color and women. win: Against that backdrop, Associated Press Television Writer Lynn addition to having huge comedy chops, Levy. He simply has the Elber and AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy offer their they are also excellent dramatic actors. most expressive eyebrows predictions in the top categories — but accept zero blame for I give the edge to Carell, who adds a on TV. virtual office-pool betting losses. ferociousness to his disgraced character. Actress, comedy series Will win: Strong. His hangdog, needy nominees: Christina Apple- Drama series nominees: “Better Call Saul”; “The Crown”; and slightly dim bro role on “Succes- gate, “Dead to Me”; Rachel “Killing Eve”; “The Handmaid’s Tale”; “The Mandalorian”; sion” is exactly what we need right Brosnahan, “The Marvelous “Ozark”; “Stranger Things”; “Succession.” now. Mrs. Maisel”; Linda Cardel- Actress, drama series nominees: Elber – Should win: “Ozark.” Like the much-honored Linney lini, “Dead to Me”; Catherine “Breaking Bad,” this morality play is woven out of family Jennifer Aniston, “The Morn- O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek”; Issa dysfunction and brutal criminality, masterfully written ing Show”; Olivia Colman, “The Rae, “Insecure”; Tracee Ellis and acted. Will win: “Succession.” A brassy, sexy power Crown”; Jodie Comer, “Killing Ross, “black-ish.” struggle that has the scope Emmy voters expect from a top Eve”; Laura Linney, “Ozark”; Elber – Should win: O’Hara. drama, with bonus points for the au courant media empire Sandra Oh, “Killing Eve”; Zendaya, As I said last year, although setting. “Euphoria.” no one listened, her “delec- Kennedy – Should win: “The Crown.” There’s simply Elber – Should win: tably self-absorbed, absurd been no dip in service from this historical drama, with the Linney. An actor of Moira” stands atop a Mount writing and acting consistently superb. Last season was quirky, impeccable subtlety Rushmore of her inventive ranging from Prince Charles awkwardly learning Welsh to the gets to sink her teeth portrayals. Will win: O’Hara. way it handled the disaster at a coal-mining town. I bow. into a deeply flawed Resistance is futile, Emmy, Will win: “Succession.” Think of this show as our American character. Lucky us. Levy despite perhaps the strongest version of “The Crown,” except we do our successions noisily Will win: Linney. She of all fields this year. You and arrogantly and the Brits do it by blood and far more lost out last year to belong to her. elegantly. Comer, but this season Kennedy – Should win: Rae. Comedy series nominees: “Curb Your Enthusiasm”; of “Ozark” was her The HBO comedy’s creator “Dead to Me”; “The Good Place”; “Insecure”; “The showcase and she’ll and star’s work on “Insecure” Kominsky Method”; “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”; “Schitt’s prevail despite an needs to be celebrated. Will Creek”; “What We Do in the Shadows.” impressive field that win: O’Hara. Like it was said Elber – Should win: “Schitt’s Creek.” It’s silly, loving includes Aniston in before, resistance is futile. and open-minded. Can’t we all use that good medicine an against-type role. Limited series nominees: now? Will win: “Schitt’s Creek.” No way I would have Kennedy – Should “Little Fires Everywhere”; “Mrs. said so before last year’s surprise (and far worthier) win: Zendaya. America”; “Unbelievable”; “Fleabag” victory, but Emmy voters have a soft spot for Zendaya. Zendaya. O’Hara “Unorthodox”; “Watchmen.” idiosyncrasy. In “Euphoria,” she Elber – Should win: Kennedy – Should win: “Schitt’s Creek,” but not is remarkable. Will “Watchmen.” An ambitious enthusiastically. Will win: “Schitt’s Creek.” In a weak win: Linney. One of the most interpretation of a highly regarded graphic novel, category this year with lots of one-trick ponies and underappreciated actors one prescient in its connection with today’s bleak repetitive skits, this fish-out-of-water show is the only working today. zeitgeist. Will win: “Watchmen.” While second- one really beloved by voters. Not necessarily for its Actor, comedy series wave feminist history “Mrs. America” is worthy content, mind you. nominees: Anthony Ander- competition, the daring and currency of “Watch- Actor, drama series nominees: Jason Bate- son, “black-ish”; Don Cheadle, men” is insurmountable. man, “Ozark”; Sterling K. Brown, “This is Us”; Billy “Black Monday”; Ted Danson, Kennedy – Should win: “Watchmen” — bold, Porter, “Pose”; Jeremy Strong, “Succession”; Brian “The Good Place”; Michael Doug- complex storytelling. But it may be a little too las, “The Kominsky Method”; enigmatic for a mainstream audience. A warning Eugene Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”; was that it earned not even a single Golden Regina King is pictured in a scene Ramy Youssef, “Ramy.” Globe nod. Will win: “Watchmen,” though “Little from “Watchmen.” The series is Elber – Should win: Danson. Fires Everywhere,” in a surprise, could pull it nominated for 26 Emmy Awards, Dying is easy, comedy is hard out. That show ruthlessly explored class, race, including outstanding limited series. — except to this effortless mas- privilege and separated families — how very, HBO/AP ter of the sitcom, whether based very 2020. Madonna biopic to be co-written, directed by – Madonna

From wire reports me alive. There are Cardi B files for divorce She is seeking primary custody of their so many untold and 2-year-old daughter, Kulture, and wants A biopic about Madonna has found a inspiring stories, and from fellow rapper Offset Offset, real name Kiari Cephus, to pay uniquely qualified director: Madonna who better to tell it Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B filed child support and for her legal expenses. herself. than me? It’s essen- a divorce petition in Atlanta on Tuesday Universal Pictures announced Tuesday tial to share the roller Other news that the studio is developing an untitled coaster ride of my life after nearly three years of marriage to film about the pop star that Madonna will with my voice and Migos rapper Offset, according to a Fulton Chadwick Boseman was buried Sept. direct and co-write with “Juno” scribe Dia- vision.” County court filing reviewed by the Los 3 in Belton, S.C., about 11 miles from his blo Cody. Madonna said she wants the film Madonna The film will be pro- Angeles Times. hometown of Anderson, according to a to convey “the incredible journey that life duced by Amy Pascal, A hearing is scheduled for Nov. 4. death certificate obtained by The Associ- has taken me on as an artist, a musician, a the former Sony Pictures chief who pro- Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis ated Press. The “Black Panther” star died dancer — a human being, trying to make duced “A League of their Own,” the 1992 Almanzar, 27, stated she is currently sepa- in Los Angeles on Aug. 28. The immediate her way in this world.” film co-starring Madonna. rated from her husband, the marriage is cause was listed as multiple organ failure, “The focus of this film will always be Madonna, 62, previously directed the “irretrievably broken” and “there are no with the underlying cause of colon cancer, music,” said Madonna in a statement. 2008 British drama “Filth and Wisdom” prospects for a reconciliation,” People and which his family said he had been diag- “Music has kept me going and art has kept and the 2011 period drama “W.E.” TMZ reported. nosed with four years earlier. He was 43. Thursday, September 17, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 15 PAGE 16 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Thursday, September 17, 2020 OPINION Max D. Lederer Jr., Publisher Lt. Col. Marci Hoffman, Europe commander In this election, the military has our backs Lt. Col. Richard McClintic, Pacific commander Caroline E. Miller, Europe Business Operations BY DAVID IGNATIUS Joshua M. Lashbrook, Pacific Chief of Staff over the past month. phy protested to his superiors, Wolf reiter- Washington Post Writers Group First, take a look at the article published ated on July 8 that the intelligence about in Foreign Affairs on Aug. 25 by Gen. Russia should be “held” because it “made EDITORIAL WASHINGTON Paul M. Nakasone, the Cyber Command the President look bad,” according to the s evidence grows that the Trump chief, and Michael Sulmeyer, his senior complaint. Terry Leonard, Editor administration is pressuring in- [email protected] adviser. They wrote that Cyber Command Murphy was dumped after allegations telligence agencies to tailor their has expanded the “hunt forward” strategy that DHS had improperly gathered in- Senior Managing Editor Robert H. Reid, reporting for political purposes, that “disrupted a concerted effort to un- formation about peaceful protesters in [email protected] A the U.S. military is providing an unexpect- dermine the midterm elections” in 2018. Portland, Ore., and elsewhere. But his Tina Croley, Managing Editor for Content ed and powerful line of defense. They pledged: “Together with its partners, complaint suggests that he was a political [email protected] President Donald Trump has tried to Cyber Command is doing all of this and fall guy. Murphy said in the complaint that suppress discussion of Russia’s meddling Managing Editor for Presentation more for the 2020 elections.” he wasn’t aware of any such surveillance Sean Moores, on his behalf in the 2016 election and again [email protected] Nakasone bluntly told a House commit- actions, and that he would have refused to in 2020. He has fired two directors of na- tee in March that Russia’s “willingness to authorize them — but that Wolf told him Joe Gromelski, Managing Editor for Digital tional intelligence who disagreed about launch destructive cyber operations and his reassignment “would be politically [email protected] it. And a whistleblower complaint alleges pervasive influence campaigns … remains good for Mr. Wolf.” that his allies tried to stifle reporting the top concern when it comes to the 2020 Wolf has rejected the whistleblower’s BUREAU STAFF about Russia this year at the Department elections.” allegations. “We’ve been very clear about of Homeland Security. Measuring Cyber Command’s success is making sure that we call out Russia,” he Europe/Mideast But there’s a backstop: The U.S. Cyber impossible. We don’t know what the Rus- told Fox News. It’s true that DHS has main- Erik Slavin, Europe & Mideast Bureau Chief Command is quietly pushing ahead with [email protected] sians or others are planning this year, or tained a strong election security program +49(0)631.3615.9350; DSN (314)583.9350 the effort it began two years ago to “defend whether they’ve been deterred. But the — supervised by Christopher C. Krebs, forward” against Russian influence opera- public commitment by Nakasone, who has head of its Cybersecurity and Infrastruc- Pacific tions — which means getting inside Rus- Aaron Kidd, Pacific Bureau Chief strong backing from Gen. Mark A. Mil- ture Security Agency — which maintains [email protected] sian cybernetworks to detect and disrupt ley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, close contact with Cyber Command. But +81.42.552.2511 ext. 88380; DSN (315)227.7380 attacks. should give the public some confidence in Wolf’s behavior undermines confidence in Cyber Command’s operations against the integrity of our election system. In the DHS’ political independence. Washington Russia in recent months have been “very end, this public trust is the key ingredient. Trump’s campaign of denial on Russian Joseph Cacchioli, Washington Bureau Chief [email protected] aggressive and very effective,” said one Now look at a second document, dis- activities has been relentless. He fired Di- (+1)(202)886-0033 defense official — to the point that they’ve closed Sept. 8 by the House Intelligence rector of National Intelligence Dan Coats Brian Bowers, Assistant Managing Editor, News disoriented some Russian operations plan- Committee about alleged political interfer- and his successor, Joseph Maguire. His [email protected] ners. Thanks to these efforts, it will be ence at DHS. It’s a whistleblower complaint appointees sought to prevent intelligence “virtually impossible” for the Russians or from Brian Murphy, the DHS official who agencies from providing public briefings CIRCULATION anyone else to penetrate voting systems in oversaw intelligence and analysis until he about Russian meddling. It’s unnerving Mideast the roughly 8,000 jurisdictions around the was fired in August. In the blur of news that Trump remains so protective of the Robert Reismann, Mideast Circulation Manager country, the defense official said. this month, Murphy’s complaint hasn’t re- Kremlin, to this day. [email protected] When it comes to the Russian election ceived the attention it deserves. With fewer than 50 days until the elec- [email protected] DSN (314)583-9111 threat, Washington is a tale of two cities. Murphy charged that in mid-May this tion, what safeguard does America have Military commanders are doing their jobs year, DHS acting Secretary Chad Wolf against foreign adversaries who would Europe independently and professionally. Political instructed him “to cease providing intel- exploit our current divisions? The best Karen Lewis, Community Engagement Manager appointees in civilian agencies appear to be ligence assessments on the threat of Rus- protection is a responsible electorate. But [email protected] [email protected] more susceptible to White House pressure. sian interference in the United States, and it’s reassuring that our military — which +49(0)631.3615.9090; DSN (314)583.9090 For a vivid illustration of the difference, instead start reporting on interference swears its oath to the Constitution, not to compare two documents that emerged activities by China and Iran.” When Mur- any individual — has our backs. Pacific Mari Mori, [email protected] +81-3 6385.3171; DSN (315)227.7333 CONTACT US Vets deserve proper info from DOD to avoid GI Bill debt Washington tel: (+1)202.886.0003 BY ANIELA SZYMANSKI already been approved. He had every rea- vise him or her that he or she will not be 633 3rd St. NW, Suite 116, Washington, DC 20001-3050 Special to Stars and Stripes son to trust DOD would inform him if he entitled to transfer the Post-9/11 GI Bill. was doing something wrong. At least in the case of the veterans who Reader letters he COVID-19 pandemic has been Although VA announced debt collection have come to us for help, the Navy and [email protected] harsh on veterans, especially those would be suspended during the pandemic, other DOD officials are not ensuring ser- Additional contacts who owe a debt to the Department VA will start collecting the debt after the vicemembers receive proper advice about stripes.com/contactus Tof Veterans Affairs. According to temporary suspension ends, placing James separation dates and the impact that leav- a Government Accountability Office re- OMBUDSMAN and his wife in a financial bind. ing too soon has on their transferred GI port, 1 in 4 GI Bill students experiences a And James is not alone. Bill benefits. Furthermore, the service debt with VA. Even worse, VA debts are too Ernie Gates Albert discovered he unexpectedly branches are not updating their person- often not accurate or fair. Imagine how it owed VA $100,000. His father retired be- nel systems to reflect the additional four- feels for veterans who owe a debt to VA that The Stars and Stripes ombudsman protects the free flow fore completing his additional four-year year obligation a member incurs once they of news and information, reporting any attempts by the is not their fault? obligation after transferring his GI Bill, transfer their benefit. military or other authorities to undermine the newspaper’s When bureaucratic negligence results independence. The ombudsman also responds to concerns but Albert had already graduated. Another DOD can easily fix this problem by up- in a veteran owing the government money, and questions from readers, and monitors coverage for fair- veteran we are helping owes over $36,000 dating its personnel systems to ensure that ness, accuracy, timeliness and balance. The ombudsman especially during a global pandemic that is for the same reason. welcomes comments from readers, and can be contacted both the military and the servicemember leading to economic hardship, it creates a by email at [email protected], or by phone at Surprisingly, VA is not to blame. Al- clearly know the exact date when the mem- 202.886.0003. nightmare scenario. though VA is charged with collecting this ber satisfies their four-year payback after Consider the case of James, one of many debt, the problem originates with DOD. transferring their GI Bill benefits. veterans my organization, Veterans Edu- These debts are owed by veterans who Stars and Stripes (USPS 0417900) is published week- Service personnel offices are the key cation Success, gives free legal services transferred their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits days (except Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) for 50 cents Monday to the solution. They should add a step in through Thursday and for $1 on Friday by Pacific Stars and to each year. James, a Navy veteran, was to a dependent, usually a spouse or child, Stripes, Unit 45002, APO AP 96301-5002. Periodicals which the personnel office handling the shocked that he received a bill from VA for and agreed to stay in the armed forces for postage paid at San Francisco, CA, Postmaster: Send additional service agreement changes address changes to Pacific Stars and Stripes, Unit 45002, nearly $60,000. It was the entire tuition four additional years. Yet DOD allowed APO AP 96301-5002. bill for his wife’s degree, which she earned them to separate before completing their the servicemember’s separation date to This newspaper is authorized by the Department of accurately reflect the additional service Defense for members of the military services overseas. using his transferred entitlement. four years without warning them of the However, the contents of Stars and Stripes are unofficial, It turns out he had retired one weekend financial consequences. Separating before time needed. This would ensure that the and are not to be considered as the official views of, or servicemember and the military both ac- endorsed by, the U.S. government. As a DOD newspaper, too early and thereby failed to satisfy the completing the additional four-year obliga- Stars and Stripes may be distributed through official chan- four-year obligation to be eligible to trans- tion means that any GI Bill benefits used knowledge the new retirement date in the nels and use appropriated funds for distribution to remote online personnel records. The service- locations where overseas DOD personnel are located. fer the GI Bill. His wife attended college by the dependent must be paid back to VA. The appearance of advertising in this publication does using his GI Bill while he was still serv- Some of these debts, like the ones member can appropriately plan his or her not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense ing. It was not until after he retired that retirement and avoid massive debts to VA. or Stars and Stripes of the products or services advertised. mentioned above, are avoidable. Federal Products or services advertised shall be made available for the mistake in his retirement date was regulations make clear it is the military’s This is an easy fix, one that would ensure purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, discovered. responsibility to check dates carefully be- both the servicemember and DOD have a religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor His retirement went through the normal fore a service member separates to avoid clear understanding of a servicemember’s of the purchaser, user or patron. approval process. No one in the Depart- these types of issues. separation date and avoid debilitating GI © Stars and Stripes 2020 ment of Defense told him that his retire- For example, Navy regulations state that Bill debt during a national pandemic. ment date was going to disqualify him if a sailor is retiring before the four-year Aniela Szymanski is senior director for Legal Affairs stripes.com from transferring the GI Bill. His wife had obligation is completed, the Navy must ad- and Military Policy at Veterans Education Success. Thursday, September 17, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 17 OPINION COVID-19’s silver lining has a green hue to it

BY DAVID VON DREHLE taurant meals. When they weren’t meeting The Washington Post with clients, they were gathered together in the conference rooms of their well-ap- f I ask: What’s the connection be- pointed offices. tween the COVID-19 pandemic and The COVID Crash has smashed those the wildfires raging up and down the stone tablets. Using digital-conferencing IWest Coast, you might answer: They technologies such as Zoom, professional are two phenomena that make it difficult to services firms have largely been able to breathe. Or, they are two of a burgeoning continue their work without staff leaving number of omens that portend the End of home. The experience is better in some Days. Or, they are two problems awaiting ways, worse in others. But it is unquestion- magical solutions promised by America’s ably cheaper and consumes far less fuel. best president ever, Donald Trump, who Given the savings to their bottom lines, says the coronavirus will soon “wash over” and the virtuous green aura of reduced much like “the sniffles,” while the fires emissions, these firms will have no in- ebb on a suddenly cooling Earth — “just centive to get back to the old ways. Post- watch.” pandemic (whenever that is), businesses I think there is a more substantive link- will travel less, book fewer hotel rooms age, one likely to drive lasting changes to and rental cars, summon fewer Ubers the way we live and work. and Lyfts, expense fewer meals and lease Contrary to what the president says, the smaller offices. Western wildfires are not purely a mat- A recent survey by the consulting giant ter of too many trees falling unheeded in McKinsey & Co. found that 80% of busi- too many forests and not enough raking nesses believe the structure and “cadence” of dead leaves. The blazes are consuming KEITH SRAKOCIC/AP of travel and meetings will be permanently fuel parched by two decades of drought — altered by COVID-19. Three out of four decades that were the warmest on record, Patrons ride the historic “Thunderbolt” roller coaster at Kennywood Park in West businesses will rely more on technology to thanks to climate change. Mifflin, Pa., last month. Some theme parks that saw their seasons interrupted by the perform “core processes.” Majorities be- Climate is a fantastically complex sys- coronavirus crisis reduced their operating days, closed early for the year, or both. lieve their corporate cultures will change tem. Yet the basic fact of man-made global and that employees will need different warming, illustrated in the lurid oranges But as The New York Times noted when oxide emissions could fall by an extraordi- skills to thrive. and sickly grays of the wildfires, has be- the moguls dispersed: “Missing, though, nary 8% to 10% this year compared with No individual business could have safely come so clear to so many that the gathered was a clear answer to the question of what 2019’s, thanks to the COVID Crash. The made these changes alone. Imagine tell- titans of the World Economic Forum made exactly they would do.” pain of this economic disruption is felt ing potential clients that their services it their exclusive topic at Davos, Switzer- Enter COVID-19. around the world. But the crash has been would be provided remotely, with limited land, earlier this year. The coronavirus was just breaking out an eye-opener for climate-conscious busi- face time, while competitors were offering Leaders of the world’s largest corpora- as these grand commitments were voiced nesses seeking to substantially cut their near-constant hand-holding? But the virus tions and wealthiest investors committed in the Swiss Alps, but within weeks the fossil-fuel consumption. instituted these cuts all at once across en- to make atmospheric carbon levels cen- pandemic had shut down the global econ- Consider the ecosystem of lucrative entire industries. tral to their decision-making. Bold mark- omy. The streets of major cities, normally terprises known as “professional services” The new economy will have big losers ers were laid down. Microsoft promised jammed with carbon-puffing vehicles, firms. These are lawyers, accountants, — hotels, airlines and expense-account to reduce its carbon footprint to zero and were deserted. The skies, normally crowd- bankers, consultants, architects, engi- restaurants come to mind. But there will to mitigate all the emissions the company ed with carbon-spewing aircraft, fell quiet. neers, marketers and so on — white-collar be winners, too, including all those CEOs has ever produced. BlackRock, the world’s Office towers and hotels, normally packed workers who hire themselves out to help in designer ski parkas at Davos, who prom- largest institutional investor, said climate with people switching on lights, clicking other institutions achieve their goals. Until ised to go green without realizing they change would be central to every future al- through channels and powering up coffee March, it was almost unquestioned law, as would need a pandemic to help them do it. location. A group catalyzed by Salesforce makers, were suddenly as empty as the if carved on stone tablets, that these pro- David Von Drehle is a Washington Post columnist. founder and chief executive Marc Benioff tombs at Giza. fessionals must do their work on airplanes, He is the author of “Rise to Greatness: Abraham pledged to plant 1 trillion trees. Experts estimate that global carbon-di- in meeting rooms, at hotels and over res- Lincoln and America’s Most Perilous Year.” Nobody wants vaccine trials to fail, but they might

BY PETER G. LURIE Phase 3 trials are not some regulatory trative, not exhaustive. We relied only on To estimate the likelihood of product Special to The Washington Post hurdle erected by obstinate “deep state” publicly available information and includ- success, researchers have used indus- bureaucrats. They are in fact essential to ed only the most clear-cut cases, though try data to track compounds that entered o hear President Donald Trump assessing a product’s safety and effective- many more could have been included. into human testing in the past several tell it, we’re on a glide path to an ness — and have for almost 60 years. In these 22 case studies, 14 featured decades. Such studies typically estimate effective vaccine for COVID-19. Like many other medical products, vac- Phase 3 studies that failed to confirm prod- that only 10% to 14% of such compounds T“We’re going to have a vaccine cines are tested in three phrases, starting uct effectiveness hinted at in Phase 2, one are ultimately approved. Those that make in a matter of weeks,” he said Tuesday on with a Phase 1 study involving 20 to 80 identified a safety issue and seven could it to Phase 3 have an approximately 50% “Fox & Friends.” “It could be four weeks, it healthy subjects that assesses how the body not confirm either safety or effectiveness. chance of being approved. could be eight weeks.” Less rosy estimates metabolizes the vaccine and ensures it is Phase 3 studies for two products actually The public discourse seems to assume of vaccine availability share the same not extremely toxic. If that test is success- demonstrated that they caused a higher that all or most of the COVID-19 products basic assumption: At least one of the vac- ful, the sponsor may move on to Phase 2, rate of the condition they were designed to undergoing Phase 3 testing will work. But, cines currently in clinical trials will prove typically a non-randomized study (or stud- prevent. if past is prologue, there is a chance that to be effective and safe. ies) that begins to explore the effective- Five of these 22 were for vaccines; four some or maybe even all will not prove ef- But if that assumption proves faulty ness of the product over a range of doses failed to demonstrate efficacy in their fective and safe. (and here’s hoping it doesn’t), all bets are and also assesses short-term side effects. Phase 3 trials, while the fifth failed to In the midst of a pandemic, it remains off. There would then simply be no way to A Phase 3 study may begin after that, typi- prove either safety or efficacy. appropriate to prepare for the possibility estimate when a successful trial might be cally a randomized controlled trial, which Of course, each disease and each vaccine that a vaccine will succeed by preparing completed and a vaccine available. in the case of COVID-19 vaccines will in- is unique. The case study most relevant to plans to administer the product and ramp- Make no mistake, we desperately need volve about 30,000 patients and determine our current predicament was a vaccine for ing up production, as the administration a vaccine to help end this pandemic. And definitively whether the vaccine is safe and the sexually transmitted disease herpes has done. But what we shouldn’t be doing we are all rooting for the success of these effective enough for widespread use. type 2. Two Phase 2 studies for this vac- is ramping up public expectation that an vaccine candidates. But, the recent experi- Nine vaccines are in Phase 3, and dozens cine showed that patients developed anti- effective vaccine is imminent. ence of the pharmaceutical company As- are in some phase of human testing, but body responses similar to those in patients We will soon learn the outcome of these trials. In the meantime, let’s prepare mem- traZeneca has shown that things can go what is the likelihood that they will work? who acquired herpes naturally — much bers of the public for the possibility that awry quickly. The company announced last Perhaps not as high as some might think. like the antibody responses recently dem- they may have to continue the social dis- week that it was placing its Phase 3 vaccine In the waning days of the previous ad- onstrated in Phase 1 and 2 studies of sev- tancing and mask-wearing that, when rig- trial on hold after a patient possibly devel- ministration, a team I led at the Food and eral candidate COVID-19 vaccines. But in orously practiced, have been so effective in oped a serious vaccine complication called Drug Administration released a report two Phase 3 trials for the herpes vaccine this pandemic. transverse myelitis. AstraZeneca has since including 22 detailed case studies of prod- involving almost 2,400 patients, the vacci- announced that it will partially resume its ucts in which promising Phase 2 results nated groups acquired herpes at the same Peter G. Lurie is president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest and former associate trial, without providing much detail; nev- were not confirmed by subsequent Phase 3 rate as the placebo groups, and the product commissioner for public health strategy and ertheless, the episode is a reminder that testing. We intended these cases to be illus- was abandoned. analysis at the Food and Drug Administration. PAGE 18 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Thursday, September 17, 2020 SCOREBOARD/NHL PLAYOFFS

Sports Deals Tennis Tuesday’s transactions Italian Open on AFN BASEBALL Tuesday American League At Foro Italico BOSTON RED SOX — Placed LHP Kyle Rome Hart on the 45-day IL. Recalled RHP Tan- Purse: $3,465,045 Go to the American Forces ner Houck from alternate training site. Surface: Red clay Placed RHP Andrew Tiggs on 10-day IL Men’s Singles Network website for the most retroactive to Sept. 21. Round of 64 CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Activated LHP Andrey Rublev (9), Russia, def. Fac- up-to-date TV schedules. Jace Fry from the 10-day IL. Optioned undo Bagnis, Argentina, 6-4, 6-4. myafn.net LHP Bernado Flores Jr. to alternate train- John Millman, Australia, def. Joao ing site. Sousa, Portugal, 7-5, 7-6 (2). CLEVELAND INDIANS — Placed 2B Ce- Federico Coria, Argentina, def. Jan- sar Hernandez on the paternity list. Re- Lennard Struff, Germany, 6-1, 7-6 (5). called SS Yu Chang from alternate train- Dominik Koepfer, Germany, def. Alex Pro football ing site. de Minaur, Australia, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6). Pedro Martinez, Spain, def. Sam Quer- DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned C Gray- rey, United States, 6-3, 7-6 (3). son Greiner to alternate training site. Dusan Lajovic, Serbia, def. Alejandro NFL Recalled C Eric Haase from alternate Davidovich Fokina, Spain, 6-4, 6-4. training site. Placed 2B Jonathan Schoop AMERICAN CONFERENCE Denis Shapovalov (12), Canada, def. on the 10-day IL retroactive to Sept. 13. Guido Pella, Argentina, 6-2, 6-3. East Activated 3B Niko Goodrum from the 10- W L T Pct PF PA Salvatore Caruso, Italy, def. Tennys day IL. Sandgren, United States, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4). Buffalo 1 0 0 1.000 27 17 NEW YORK YANKEES — Activated RHP New England 1 0 0 1.000 21 11 Yoshihito Nishioka, Japan, def. Miomir Jonathan Loaisiga, OF Giancarlo Stan- Kecmanovic, Serbia, 6-4, 6-1. Miami 0 1 0 .000 11 21 ton and INF Gio Urshela from the 10-day N.Y. Jets 0 1 0 .000 17 27 Marco Cecchinato, Italy, def. Kyle Ed- IL. Optioned INF Mike Ford and INF/OF mund, Britain, 3-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2. South Miguel Andujar to alternate training Milos Raonic (13), Canada, def. Adrian Jacksonville 1 0 0 1.000 27 20 site. Mannarino, France, 7-6 (3), 6-2. Tennessee 1 0 0 1.000 16 14 HOUSTON ASTROS — Activated INF Lorenzo Musetti, Italy, def. Stan Houston 0 1 0 .000 20 34 Jose Altuve from the 10-day IL. Optioned Wawrinka (10), Switzerland, 6-0, 7-6 (2). Indianapolis 0 1 0 .000 20 27 RHP Humberto Castellanos to the alter- Women’s Singles North nate training site. Round of 64 Baltimore 1 0 0 1.000 38 6 NEW YORK YANKEES — Activated OF Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, Pittsburgh 1 0 0 1.000 26 16 Giancarlo Stanton and 3B Gio Urshela def. Angelique Kerber (15), Germany, 6- Cincinnati 0 1 0 .000 13 16 from the 10-day IL. 3, 6-1. Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 6 38 OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Optioned RHP Marketa Vondrousova (12), Czech Re- West James Kaprielian to alternate training public, def. Misaki Doi, Japan, 6-1, 4-6, Kansas City 1 0 0 1.000 34 20 site. 6-4. L.A. Chargers 1 0 0 1.000 16 13 SEATTLE MARINERS — Activated RHP Arantxa Rus, Netherlands, def. Iga Las Vegas 1 0 0 1.000 34 30 Brandon Brennan from the 45-day IL. Swiatek, Poland, 7-6 (5), 6-3. Denver 0 1 0 .000 14 16 Irina-Camelia Begu, Romania, def. NATIONAL CONFERENCE Optioned RHP Seth Frankoff to alternate training site. Designated RHP Jimmy Ya- Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Italy, 6-2, 6-2. /AP East cabonis for assignment. Polona Hercog, Slovenia, def. Kaja Ju- JASON FRANSON, THE CANADIAN PRESS W L T Pct PF PA TAMPA BAY RAYS — Activated RHP van, Slovenia, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1. Washington 1 0 0 1.000 27 17 Oliver Drake from the 10-day IL. Placed Anett Kontaveit (14), Estonia, def. Car- New York Islanders right wing Jordan Eberle, bottom, scores Dallas 0 1 0 .000 17 20 oline Garcia, France, 6-3, 7-6 (1). N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 16 26 1B Ji-Man Choi on the 10-day IL. TEXAS RANGERS — Activated OF Wil- Yulia Putintseva, Kazakhstan, def. Re- Tuesday on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy Philadelphia 0 1 0 .000 17 27 lie Calhoun from the 10-day IL. Recalled becca Peterson, Sweden, 6-2, 6-4. during the second overtime of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference South RHP Demarcus Evans from the alternate Coco Gauff, United States, def. Ons Ja- New Orleans 1 0 0 1.000 34 23 beur, Tunisia, 6-4, 6-3. finals in Edmonton, Alberta. The Lightning lead the series 3-2. Atlanta 0 1 0 .000 25 38 training site. Designated RHP Luis Gar- Daria Kasatkina, Russia, def. Vera Carolina 0 1 0 .000 30 34 cia for assignment. Optioned OF Scott Zvonareva, Russia, 6-2, 6-2. Tampa Bay 0 1 0 .000 23 34 Heineman to alternate training site. Garbine Muguruza (9), Spain, def. North Signed INF Austin Romine to a minor Sloane Stephens, United States, 6-3, 6-3. Chicago 1 0 0 1.000 27 23 league contract. Svetlana Kuznetsova, Russia, def. Ber- Green Bay 1 0 0 1.000 43 34 TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Optioned C narda Pera, United States, 3-6, 7-6 (3), Detroit 0 1 0 .000 23 27 Caleb Joseph to alternate training site. 6-3. Minnesota 0 1 0 .000 34 43 Traded RHP Justin Miller to the Cincin- West nati Reds in exchange for international Arizona 1 0 0 1.000 24 20 cap space. Isles win in 2OT, L.A. Rams 1 0 0 1.000 20 17 National League Pro soccer Seattle 1 0 0 1.000 38 25 ATLANTA BRAVES — Recalled RHP Jas- San Francisco 0 1 0 .000 20 24 seel De La Cruz from alternate training Thursday, Sept. 10 site. Optioned RHP Touki Toussaint to al- Kansas City 34, Houston 20 ternate training site. MLS Sunday, Sept. 13 CINCINNATI REDS — Recalled OF Aris- tides Aquino from alternate training site. EASTERN CONFERENCE Green Bay 43, Minnesota 34 W L T Pts GF GA Jacksonville 27, Indianapolis 20 Selected the contract of RHP R.J. Alaniz from alternate training site. Designated Columbus 7 1 3 24 18 4 Las Vegas 34, Carolina 30 Philadelphia 6 2 3 21 17 10 force sixth game OF Nick Williams for assignment. Placed Buffalo 27, N.Y. Jets 17 Toronto FC 6 2 3 21 18 12 Seattle 38, Atlanta 25 RHP Jose De Leon on the 10-day IL. Placed 3B Eugenio Suarez on the paternity list. Orlando City 5 2 4 19 19 13 Washington 27, Philadelphia 17 Montreal 5 4 1 16 16 13 Associated Press New England 21, Miami 11 LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Activated INF Justin Turner from the 10-day IL. Op- New York City FC 5 5 1 16 10 9 Baltimore 38, Cleveland 6 New England 3 3 5 14 10 11 NHL scoreboard Chicago 27, Detroit 23 tioned RHP Josh Sborz to alternate train- EDMONTON, Alberta — Is- L.A. Chargers 16, Cincinnati 13 ing site. New York 4 5 2 14 9 13 Arizona 24, San Francisco 20 MIAMI MARLINS — Activated INF Sean Nashville SC 3 4 3 12 9 11 landers forward Jordan Eberle Atlanta 3 6 2 11 11 15 New Orleans 34, Tampa Bay 23 Rodriguez from the 60-day IL. Placed 2B knew exactly what to do upon L.A. Rams 20, Dallas 17 Isan Diaz on the 60-day IL. D.C. United 2 5 4 10 9 15 Stanley Cup playoffs Monday, Sept. 14 MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned Chicago 2 6 3 9 11 18 seeing teammate and captain Pittsburgh 26, N.Y. Giants 16 RHP Justin Topa to alternate training Cincinnati 2 6 3 9 7 17 (Best-of-seven; x-if necessary) Tennessee 16, Denver 14 site. Inter Miami CF 2 7 2 8 9 14 Anders Lee pounce on the loose (Seeding in parentheses) Thursday’s game PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed 1B WESTERN CONFERENCE puck once Tampa Bay’s Kevin CONFERENCE FINALS Cincinnati at Cleveland Rhys Hoskins on the 10-day IL. Designat- W L T Pts GF GA At Edmonton, Alberta Sunday’s games ed 2B Ronald Torreyes for assignment. Sporting KC 6 3 2 20 21 15 Shattenkirk whiffed on his shot EASTERN CONFERENCE Jacksonville at Tennessee Activated OF Roman Quinn from the 7- Seattle 5 2 3 18 23 10 (2) Tampa Bay 3, (6) N.Y. Islanders 2 N.Y. Giants at Chicago day IL. Recalled LHP Garrett Cleavinger Minnesota United 5 4 2 17 21 17 from the right point. Tampa Bay 8, N.Y. Islanders 2 Detroit at Green Bay from alternate training site. Los Angeles FC 4 4 3 15 25 24 Eberle raced up the middle, Tampa Bay 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 Carolina at Tampa Bay PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Optioned RHP LA Galaxy 4 3 3 15 16 15 N.Y. Islanders 5, Tampa Bay 3 Buffalo at Miami Cody Ponce and OF Jason Martin to al- Portland 4 4 2 14 18 22 drove to the net and converted Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Islanders 1 San Francisco at N.Y. Jets ternate training site. Recalled RHP Blake Houston 3 3 5 14 18 17 Lee’s pass to cap a two-on-one Tuesday: N.Y. Islanders 2, Tampa Bay L.A. Rams at Philadelphia Cederlind from the alternate training Real Salt Lake 3 3 5 14 16 19 1, 2OT Atlanta at Dallas site. FC Dallas 3 2 4 13 12 9 break and keep the Islanders’ Thursday: Game 6 (AFN-Sports2, 2 Denver at Pittsburgh ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned RHP Colorado 3 3 4 13 17 16 a.m. Friday CET; 9 a.m. Friday JKT) Minnesota at Indianapolis Daniel Ponce de Leon to alternate train- San Jose 2 4 4 10 15 26 playoff hopes alive. The goal, x-Saturday: Game 7 Washington at Arizona ing site. Vancouver 3 7 0 9 12 22 scored 12:30 into the second WESTERN CONFERENCE Baltimore at Houston WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Placed Note: Three points for victory, one (3) Dallas 4, (1) Vegas 1 Kansas City at L.A. Chargers RHP Tanner Rainey on the 10-day IL. Re- point for tie. overtime, sealed a 2-1 win over Dallas 1, Vegas 0 New England at Seattle called RHP Aaron Barrett from the alter- Wednesday’s games the Lightning in Game 5 of their Vegas 3, Dallas 0 Monday’s game nate training site. Colorado at FC Dallas Dallas 3, Vegas 2, OT New Orleans at Las Vegas FOOTBALL Montreal at Vancouver Eastern Conference final series Dallas 2, Vegas 1 National Football League Portland at San Jose Dallas 3, Vegas 2, OT ATLANTA FALCONS — Waived T Timon Friday’s game Tuesday night. Parris. Released CB Josh Hawkins from Los Angeles FC at Seattle “Things happen quick out there. College football the practice squad. Tuesday CINCINNATI BENGALS — Placed G You’ve got to react. You see the Xavier Su’a-Filo on the IR. Waived CB NWSL fanned shot. You see Leesy poke Islanders 2, Lightning 1 (2OT) Torry McTyler. Claimed K Austin Seibert N.Y. Islanders 1 0 0 0—2 Schedule off waivers. Placed DE Amani Bledsoe on W L T Pts GF GA North Carolina 1 0 0 3 4 3 it by,” said Eberle, who scored his Tampa Bay 0 1 0 0—1 Friday’s game the active roster. 1, N.Y. Islanders, Pulock SOUTH DALLAS COWBOYS — Placed TE Blake Sky Blue FC 1 0 0 3 2 1 second winner of the postseason. First Period— Houston at Memphis (1-0) Jarwin, LB Leighton Vander Esch and OL Washington 1 1 0 3 3 3 2 (Leddy, Barzal), 15:41 (pp). Campbell (0-1) at Coastal Carolina (1-0) Cam Erving on the IR. Signed CB Brandon Reign FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 “You’ve played this game a long Second Period—2, Tampa Bay, Hed- Saturday’s games Carr. Orlando 0 0 0 0 0 0 time, you know when you have man 8 (Coleman, Schenn), 4:00. EAST DETROIT LIONS — Placed CB Justin Portland 0 0 0 0 0 0 Second Overtime—3, N.Y. Islanders, Syracuse (0-1) at Pittsburgh (1-0) Coleman on the IR. Signed DE Kareem Utah 0 0 0 0 0 0 odd-man rushes and an opportu- Eberle 5 (Lee), 12:30. Appalachian St. (1-0) at Marshall (1-0) Martin to the practice squad. Released Houston 0 1 0 0 3 4 nity is about to come. Leesy made Shots on Goal—N.Y. Islanders 5-6-5-4- BYU (1-0) at Army (2-0), ccd. DE Jonathan Wynn. Chicago 0 1 0 0 1 2 4—24. Tampa Bay 9-6-10-4-8—37. SOUTH HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed TE Pha- Note: Three points for victory, one a heck of a play to get the puck Power-play opportunities—N.Y. Is- Boston College at Duke (0-1) raoh Brown. point for tie. landers 1 of 3; Tampa Bay 0 of 3. Louisiana-Lafayette (1-0) at Georgia St. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS — Waived S Dal- Saturday’s game over to me.” Goalies—N.Y. Islanders, Varlamov 11- Liberty at W. Kentucky (0-1) lin Leavitt. Orlando at North Carolina The sixth-seeded Islanders 4-2 (37 shots-36 saves). Tampa Bay, Vasi- Navy (0-1) at Tulane (1-0) LOS ANGELES CHARGERS — Placed LB Sunday’s games levskiy 13-4-1 (24-22). UCF at Georgia Tech (1-0) Drue Tranquill on the IR. Placed LB As- Sky Blue FC at Chicago cut the second-seeded Lightning T—3:47. FAU at Georgia Southern (1-0) mar Bilal to the active roster. Utah at Portland Charlotte (0-1) at North Carolina (1-0) series lead to 3-2, with Game 6 The Citadel (0-1) at Clemson (1-0) NEW YORK JETS — Signed RB Kalen Troy at Middle Tennessee (0-1) Ballage. scheduled for Thursday night. Louisiana Tech at Southern Miss. (0-1) PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Placed DE The winner will advance to the Virginia at Virginia Tech Vinny Curry on the IR. Added G Sua Ope- Pro basketball into the pile of players mobbing Miami (1-0) at Louisville (1-0) ta to the active roster. Signed TE Jordan Stanley Cup Final and face West Eberle. Texas State (0-2) at Louisiana-Monroe Franks to the practice squad. Signed G champion Dallas, which eliminat- (0-1) Jamon Brown. WNBA playoffs The goal came off the Light- Wake Forest (0-1) at NC State TENNESSEE TITANS — Waived WR ed Vegas in five games on Mon- ning winning a faceoff to the left MIDWEST Cody Hollister. Added OLB Tuzar Skipper Seeding in parentheses Austin Peay (0-2) at Cincinnati to the practice squad. Removed OLB Ja- All games played at Bradenton, Fla. day night. of the Islanders net. The puck South Florida (1-0) at Notre Dame (1-0) mal Davis from the practice squad. First Round Islanders defenseman Ryan SOUTHWEST HOCKEY Tuesday’s games was drawn back to Shattenkirk, Tulsa at Oklahoma St. National Hockey League (7) Connecticut 94, (6) Chicago 81 Pulock also scored and Semyon who fanned on the shot. It drib- Baylor at Houston NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Loaned F Fa- (5) Phoenix 85, (8) Washington 84 Stephen F. Austin (0-1) at UTSA (1-0) bian Zetterlund to HC Vita Hasten (Hock- Second Round Varlamov capped a 36-save out- bled to Lee, who banked the puck SMU (1-0) at North Texas (1-0) eyAllsvenskan). Thursday’s games ing by skating the length of the off the sideboards to get around Cent. Arkansas (1-1) at Arkansas St. (1-1) WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Named Pe- (5) Phoenix vs. (4) Minnesota Abilene Christian at UTEP (1-1) ter Laviolette head coach. (7) Connecticut vs. (3) Los Angeles ice and making a head-first dive Shattenkirk. Thursday, September 17, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 19 COLLEGE FOOTBALL/NFL Big Ten votes to start football in October

BY RALPH D. RUSSO er teams must halt practice or California and Oregon to begin Associated Press play. The earliest an athlete will preparing for a football season. be able to return to game compe- Meanwhile, the three other Big Ten is going to give fall tition would be 21 days following Power Five conferences forged football a shot after all. a COVID-19 positive diagnosis. ahead. Games have started, with Less than five weeks after “Everyone associated with the the Big 12 and Atlantic Coast pushing football and other fall Big Ten should be very proud of Conference kicking off last week. sports to spring in the name of the groundbreaking steps that The Southeastern Conference is player safety during the pandem- are now being taken to better scheduled to start playing games ic, the conference changed course protect the health and safety of Sept. 26. Wednesday and said it plans to the student-athletes and sur- “We’re excited and we can’t begin its season the weekend of rounding communities,” said Dr. wait to get started,” Michigan Oct. 23-24. Jim Borchers, team physician for State linebacker Antjuan Sim- Each team will play eight Ohio State. mons said. games in eight weeks and the The Big Ten will take a bow, In Nebraska, eight players had conference championship game filed a lawsuit against the Big JACOB HANNAH, LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR/AP but the conference has been bat- will be held Dec. 19 — if all goes tered for a month. Ten over its decision to postpone. well. That should give the Big Ten The Big Ten logo is painted on the field at Memorial Stadium in First-year commissioner Kevin Glen Snodgrass, father of one of an opportunity to compete for the Lincoln, Neb. The Big Ten plans to begin its season Oct. 23-24. Warren was the main target, the players, Garrett Snodgrass, national championship. criticized for a lack of communi- was teaching a class at York (Ne- The Big Ten said its Council of Smith said. “That’s all behind us. The emergence of daily rapid- cation within the conference and braska) High School when he re- Presidents and Chancellors voted What’s beautiful is that we have response COVID-19 testing, not not providing enough information ceived word of the reversal. unanimously Tuesday to re- a process and protocols in place available when university presi- to back the initial decision. “This is what a lot of people start sports. The vote last month that’s based on science and based dents and chancellors decided The Big Ten postponed on Aug. have been fighting pretty hard was 11-3 to postpone, with Ohio on lessons learned since Aug. to pull the plug on the season, 11, indicating it would try to make for,” he said. “I can’t say enough State, Iowa and Nebraska voting 11.” helped trigger a re-vote. The Big up the season in the spring. about those eight boys and what against. The decision to play came after Ten said it will begin daily anti- The Pac-12 followed the Big they had the courage to do. They “We’re in a better place, re- sharp pressure from coaches, gen testing of its athletes, coaches Ten in postponing. Pac-12 Com- worked their entire lives to get gardless of how we got here or players, parents and even Presi- and staff on Sept. 30. missioner Larry Scott released where they are, and they just how painful it was during the time dent Donald Trump, all of them Team positivity rates and pop- a statement Tuesday saying the wanted to play.” we waited to get this moment,” pushing for a Big Ten football ulation positivity rate thresholds conference has not been given AP Sports Writers Larry Lage and Eric Ohio State athletic director Gene season. will be used to determine wheth- the go-ahead by state officials in Olson contributed. Jets put RB NFL leaders Mayfield-OBJ still not Bell on IR AFC NFC Quarterbacks Quarterbacks clicking for Browns Att Com Yds TD Int Att Com Yds TD Int BY DENNIS WASZAK JR. Rivers, Ind 46 36 363 1 2 Ryan, Atl 54 37 450 2 1 Associated Press Allen, Buf 46 33 312 2 0 Rodgers, GB 44 32 364 4 0 BY TOM WITHERS Jackson, Bal 25 20 275 3 0 Wilson, Sea 35 31 322 4 0 Giants, and his lack of cohesion Watson, Hou 32 20 253 1 1 Stafford, Det 42 24 297 1 1 Associated Press with Mayfield is unnerving for a NEW YORK — The New York Tannehill, Ten 43 29 249 2 0 Jones, NYG 41 26 279 2 2 Browns team looking to rebound Jets will face the defending NFC Carr, Las 30 22 239 1 0 Goff, LAR 31 20 275 0 1 Roethlisberger, Pit 32 21 229 3 0 Bridgewater, Car 34 22 270 1 0 CLEVELAND — Same team, from a 6-10 mess. champion San Francisco 49ers Lock, Den 33 22 216 1 0 Wentz, Phi 42 24 270 2 2 same offense, same huddle. Dif- Mayfield said getting the ball to without Le’Veon Bell. Darnold, NYJ 35 21 215 1 1 Prescott, Dal 39 25 266 1 0 Mahomes, KC 32 24 211 3 0 Cousins, Min 25 19 259 2 1 ferent pages. Beckham is always a priority, but The star running back was Rushers Rushers Baker Mayfield and Odell it can’t be a force feeding. placed on injured reserve Tues- Att Yds Avg LG TD Att Yds Avg LG TD Edw.-Helaire, KC 25 138 5.5 27t 1 Elliott, Dal 22 96 4.4 14 1 Beckham Jr. still aren’t con- “It has to come naturally,” said day with a hamstring injury. Bell Henry, Ten 31 116 3.7 13 0 McCaffrey, Car 23 96 4.2 15 2 Snell, Pit 19 113 5.9 30 0 Peterson, Det 14 93 6.6 21 0 necting the way the Cleveland Mayfield, who passed for just 189 was hurt in the second quarter Jacobs, Las 25 93 3.7 14 3 K.Murray, Ari 13 91 7.0 25 1 Browns planned, and it’s becom- yards in the loss. “Obviously, you of the Jets’ season-opening 27-17 Ekeler, LAC 19 84 4.4 13 0 Brown, LAR 18 79 4.4 12 2 Gordon, Den 15 78 5.2 25 1 Jones, GB 16 66 4.1 15 1 ing a concern. game plan and you scheme up loss at Buffalo on Sunday. Da.Johnson, Hou 11 77 7.0 19t 1 Jones, TB 17 66 3.9 21 0 Sure, it was only one game, but He will miss at least the next Newton, NE 15 75 5.0 12 2 Montgomery, Chi 13 64 4.9 10 0 things to get the ball in your play- Hunt, Cle 13 72 5.5 22 0 Drake, Ari 16 60 3.8 11 1 Cleveland’s quarterback and star makers’ hands, but when it comes three games, and be eligible to Receivers Receivers receiver struggled to find any return in Week 5. No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD to game time, they are going to Crowder, NYJ 7 115 16.4 69t 1 J.Jones, Atl 9 157 17.4 44 0 chemistry in Sunday’s 38-6 loss The team signed running back give us certain looks that might Fuller, Hou 8 112 14.0 31 0 Adams, GB 14 156 11.1 40 2 to the Baltimore Ravens. Kalen Ballage to the active roster M.Brown, Bal 5 101 20.2 47 0 Hopkins, Ari 14 151 10.8 33 0 take that away. C.Davis, Ten 7 101 14.4 23 0 Ridley, Atl 9 130 14.4 22 2 “Kind of just toss it up as a mul- “We had a couple plays for him after a trade for him on Aug. 27 fell Diggs, Buf 8 86 10.8 22 0 Anderson, Car 6 115 19.2 75t 1 ligan,” Beckham said, using the through three days later when he Watkins, KC 7 82 11.7 19 1 Gage, Atl 9 114 12.7 24 0 early on, and the Ravens did a Fant, Den 5 81 16.2 31 1 Thielen, Min 6 110 18.3 37t 2 golf term for a do-over. “You have failed his physical with the Jets. Henry, LAC 5 73 14.6 33 0 Woods, LAR 6 105 17.5 31 0 good job of taking that away so 15 other games, 15 other opportu- New York had sent a conditional Campbell, Ind 6 71 11.8 21 0 Slayton, NYG 6 102 17.0 41t 2 we had to go through the reads Brown, Buf 6 70 11.7 20 1 Goedert, Phi 8 101 12.6 34t 1 nities. Just keep moving.” seventh-round pick to Miami for Punters Punters and get the ball into other guys’ No Yds Lg Avg No Yds Lg Avg Trouble is, Mayfield and Beck- hands.” Ballage, who played one season Huber, Cin 6 330 70 55.0 Johnston, Phi 5 268 62 53.6 under coach Adam Gase with the Kern, Ten 4 204 66 51.0 Fox, Det 4 197 55 49.3 ham aren’t always moving in the In running backs Nick Chubb Haack, Mia 3 152 58 50.7 Dickson, Sea 4 191 53 47.8 same direction. and Kareem Hunt along with Dolphins. Long, LAC 5 244 63 48.8 Lee, Ari 4 191 53 47.8 With Bell sidelined, 37-year-old Martin, Den 5 232 56 46.4 Hekker, LAR 3 142 58 47.3 In Browns coach Kevin Stefan- wide receiver Jarvis Landry, Mann, NYJ 6 278 58 46.3 Pinion, TB 5 236 59 47.2 ski’s debut at Baltimore, Beck- Mayfield has plenty of good op- Frank Gore was the team’s only Punt Returners Punt Returners healthy running back on the ac- No Yds Avg Long TD No Yds Avg Long TD ham was targeted 10 times by tions to choose from. But Beck- Renfrow, Las 2 37 18.5 27 0 Harris, NO 4 59 14.8 18 0 Mayfield, but finished with just tive roster. Josh Adams was el- Erickson, Cin 2 29 14.5 22 0 Cooper, Car 2 29 14.5 19 0 ham, who is healthy after dealing evated from the practice squad Roberts, Buf 5 69 13.8 23 0 Peppers, NYG 3 39 13.0 20 0 three receptions for 22 yards with a core muscle injury last Proche, Bal 2 26 13.0 17 0 Taylor, SF 2 21 10.5 12 0 and played against the Bills. He’s Spencer, Den 2 16 8.0 9 0 Kirk, Ari 2 8 4.0 8 0 — the second-lowest output in 76 year, has the ability to score from Kickoff Returners Kickoff Returners career NFL games for the three- anywhere on the field, so it’s un- likely to be elevated again this No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD week. As part of this year’s rules Dulin, Ind 2 66 33.0 41 0 Patterson, Chi 3 110 36.7 45 0 time Pro Bowler. derstandable why the third-year Duvernay, Bal 2 64 32.0 38 0 Agnew, Det 2 66 33.0 35 0 Beckham also had a face-mask- QB wants to get him the ball. changes, players can be elevated Claybrooks, Jac 2 50 25.0 39 0 Osborn, Min 2 64 32.0 38 0 twice from a team’s practice Carter, Hou 3 66 22.0 23 0 Cooper, Car 4 109 27.3 38 0 ing penalty, he nullified a catch Therein lies one of the prob- Scoring Scoring by stepping out of bounds and had lems. On Sunday, the Browns squad and returned without pass- Touchdowns Touchdowns ing through waivers. TD Rush Rec Ret Pts TD Rush Rec Ret Pts a game-swinging drop on a third- went from not throwing Beck- Jacobs, Las 3 3 0 0 18 Adams, GB 2 0 2 0 12 Rookie fourth-rounder Andrews, Bal 2 0 2 0 12 Barber, Was 2 2 0 0 12 down play in the second quarter ham’s way to looking for him too La’Mical Perine has been side- Dobbins, Bal 2 2 0 0 12 Brown, LAR 2 2 0 0 12 when the Browns were driving much as it appeared there was a Hines, Ind 2 1 1 0 12 Carson, Sea 2 0 2 0 12 lined the past few weeks with an Newton, NE 2 2 0 0 12 Cook, Min 2 2 0 0 12 and still in the game. concerted effort after halftime to ankle injury, and it’s uncertain Smith-Schuster, Pit 2 0 2 0 12 Elliott, Dal 2 1 1 0 12 And, of course, because he’s get No. 13 more involved in the 27 tied 1 1 0 0 6 McCaffrey, Car 2 2 0 0 12 if he’ll be healthy enough to play Kicking Ridley, Atl 2 0 2 0 12 OBJ, TV cameras were trained game plan. Sunday in the home opener. PAT FG LG Pts Slayton, NYG 2 0 2 0 12 on him to capture some moments Beckham said the only way Badgley, LAC 1-1 3-4 43 10 Thielen, Min 2 0 2 0 12 Ballage ran for 191 yards on Butker, KC 4-4 2-2 29 10 Kicking of outward frustration. to fix things is through practice Carlson, Las 4-4 2-2 54 10 PAT FG LG Pts The performance was similar reps, and those are in short sup- 36 carries — a 5.3 yard average Bass, Buf 3-3 2-4 22 9 Crosby, GB 5-5 2-2 43 11 — and a touchdown, along with Lambo, Jac 3-3 2-2 50 9 Prater, Det 2-2 3-4 44 11 to several last season, Beckham’s ply this week with a Thursday Blankenship, Ind 2-2 2-3 38 8 Lutz, NO 4-4 2-2 29 10 nine catches for 56 yards in 2018 Boswell, Pit 2-3 2-2 41 8 Slye, Car 1-2 3-3 47 10 first in Cleveland after a block- night game against the Cincinnati while playing in Gase’s offense. Tucker, Bal 5-5 1-1 41 8 Hopkins, Was 3-3 2-3 40 9 buster trade from the New York Bengals. 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American League Diamondbacks 9, Angels 8 Astros 4, Rangers 1 East Division Arizona Los Angeles Texas Houston W L Pct GB ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi Tampa Bay 31 17 .646 — Rojas 2b 5 0 0 0 Fletcher 2b 5 1 3 1 Taveras cf 4 0 0 0 Springer cf 4 2 1 1 New York 27 21 .563 4 P.Smith dh 4 1 1 1 Walsh 1b 5 2 3 3 Calhoun dh 4 0 0 0 Altuve 2b 3 1 0 0 Toronto 26 21 .553 4A Walker 1b 3 2 1 0 Trout cf 4 0 1 0 Kner-Flfa 3b 4 0 1 0 Brantley dh 3 0 1 0 Baltimore 21 27 .438 10 Calhoun rf 5 2 3 5 Rendon 3b 5 1 1 1 Gallo rf 4 0 0 0 Brgman 3b 3 0 2 2 Boston 18 31 .367 13A Escobar 3b 4 0 0 0 Pujols dh 4 0 0 0 Solak lf 3 1 1 0 Tucker lf 4 0 1 0 Central Division Peralta lf 4 1 2 1 Upton lf 4 1 1 2 Odor 2b 3 0 1 0 Gurriel 1b 4 0 1 0 Chicago 32 16 .667 — Ahmed ss 4 0 0 0 Stassi c 4 0 1 0 Tejeda ss 3 0 0 0 Correa ss 2 0 0 0 Minnesota 30 20 .600 3 Varsho cf 4 1 1 1 Ward rf 4 1 1 0 Guzman 1b 3 0 1 1 Myfld ph-ss 1 0 0 0 Cleveland 26 22 .542 6 Kelly c 4 2 3 1 Smmons ss 3 2 2 1 Huff c 3 0 0 0 Reddick rf 4 0 1 0 Detroit 21 26 .447 10A Totals 37 9 11 9 Totals 38 8 13 8 Mldnado c 4 1 2 1 Kansas City 20 29 .408 12A Arizona 223 100 010—9 Totals 31 1 4 1 Totals 32 4 9 4 West Division Los Angeles 001 052 000—8 Texas 000 010 000—1 Oakland 30 19 .612 — E—Calhoun (0). DP—Arizona 1, Los Houston 100 000 21x—4 Houston 24 24 .500 5A Angeles 0. LOB—Arizona 4, Los Angeles E—Huff (1). DP—Texas 1, Houston 0. Seattle 22 26 .458 7A 6. 2B—Kelly 2 (4), Walker (17), Walsh 2 LOB—Texas 3, Houston 9. 2B—Brantley Los Angeles 20 29 .408 10 (4), Rendon (8), Ward (2), Simmons (6), (15), Maldonado (4). HR—Springer (10), Texas 17 31 .354 12A Fletcher (10). HR—Calhoun 2 (11), Varsho Maldonado (5). SB—Reddick (1), Guzman (3), Kelly (4), Peralta (4), Walsh (6), Upton (1). National League (6). SF—P.Smith (1). IP H R ER BB SO IP H R ER BB SO Texas East Division Cody 3 4 1 1 2 1 W L Pct GB Arizona King 1C 2 0 0 1 2 Atlanta 29 20 .592 — Bumgarner 5B 13 8 8 1 2 B C Martin 1 0 0 0 0 1 JOSE JUAREZ/AP Miami 24 22 .522 3A Guerra 0 0 0 0 1 Goody L,0-1 0 1 2 2 2 0 Philadelphia 24 23 .511 4 Mella W,1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Hernandez 1 1 0 0 0 0 New York 21 27 .438 7A Rondon H,6 1 0 0 0 1 1 Herget 1 1 1 1 0 3 Detroit Tigers first baseman Jeimer Candelario, right, is Washington 17 29 .370 10A Crichton S,2-4 1 0 0 0 0 0 Houston congratulated by Isaac Paredes after scoring a run. Candelario went Central Division Los Angeles Urquidy W,1-1 7 3 1 1 0 7 Chicago 29 20 .592 — Teheran 2 3 4 4 1 0 Raley H,5 1 0 0 0 0 1 3-for-5 in his team’s 6-0 win Tuesday over the Kansas City Royals. St. Louis 21 22 .488 5 Milner 1 3 3 3 1 2 A Pressly S,10-13 1 1 0 0 0 1 Cincinnati 24 26 .480 5 Bedrosian 2B 3 1 1 0 1 Goody pitched to 3 batters in the 7th. Milwaukee 22 25 .468 6 Mayers 1C 0 0 0 0 2 WP—Cody, Martin. T—3:00. Tigers 6, Royals 0 Rays 6, Nationals 1 Pittsburgh 14 33 .298 14 Andriese L,2-3 1 1 1 1 0 1 West Division Buttrey 1 1 0 0 0 1 Kansas City Detroit Washington Tampa Bay W L Pct GB HBP—Bumgarner (Trout). T—3:06. White Sox 6, Twins 2 ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi Los Angeles 34 15 .694 — Minnesota Chicago Merrifield rf 5 0 2 0 Reyes cf 5 0 0 0 Eaton rf 4 0 0 0 Meadows lf 5 1 1 0 San Diego 32 18 .640 2A ab r h bi ab r h bi Mndesi ss 4 0 0 0 Castro ss 5 2 3 1 Turner ss 4 0 0 0 B.Lowe 2b 5 0 1 0 San Francisco 23 24 .489 10 Dodgers 3, Padres 1 Perez c 4 0 2 0 Cabrera dh 2 1 2 1 Kepler rf 4 0 0 0 Andrsn ss 5 2 3 1 Soto lf 4 1 1 0 Brsseau 3b 4 1 2 0 Colorado 22 25 .468 11 Los Angeles San Diego Franco dh 2 0 0 0 Hill pr-dh 0 0 0 0 Cabrera 1b 4 0 0 0 Tstsugo dh 3 1 0 0 Arizona 18 31 .367 16 Dnaldson 3b 3 0 0 0 Mncada 3b 5 0 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Polanco ss 3 0 0 0 Grandal dh 3 1 0 0 Dozier 1b 3 0 0 0 Cndlrio 1b 5 2 3 0 Suzuki c 2 0 1 1 Margot rf 4 1 2 1 Tuesday’s games Betts rf 4 1 2 0 Grisham cf 4 0 1 1 Cruz dh 3 0 1 0 Abreu 1b 4 1 3 0 Olivares lf 4 0 0 0 Gdrum 2b 4 1 2 1 Thames dh 3 0 0 0 N.Lowe 1b 3 1 2 2 Boston 2, Miami 0 Seager ss 4 0 0 0 Tatis Jr. ss 4 0 0 0 Adrnz ph-dh 1 0 0 0 Jimenez lf 4 0 1 1 Gutierrez 3b 3 0 0 0 Bonifacio lf 3 0 2 2 Noll ph 1 0 1 0 Adames ss 4 0 0 0 Tampa Bay 6, Washington 1 Turner dh 4 1 3 1 Mchado 3b 4 0 1 0 Rosario lf 3 0 0 0 Dyson lf 0 0 0 0 Heath ph 1 0 0 0 Romine c 3 0 1 1 Kieboom 3b 3 0 2 0 Kiermaier cf 3 1 2 2 N.Y. Yankees 20, Toronto 6 Smith c 4 0 1 0 Mreland 1b 4 0 1 0 Sano 1b 4 0 0 0 McCann c 3 2 2 2 Starling cf 3 0 0 0 Paredes 3b 4 0 1 0 Garcia 2b 4 0 2 0 Smith c 4 0 1 1 Atlanta 5, Baltimore 1 Bellinger 1b 4 0 1 1 Mateo pr 0 0 0 0 Blnknhrn 2b 3 0 1 0 Robert cf 4 0 1 2 O’Hearn ph 1 0 0 0 Cameron rf 4 0 0 0 Robles cf 2 0 0 0 Detroit 6, Kansas City 0 Taylor 2b 4 0 1 0 Nola c 3 0 0 0 Buxton cf 4 2 2 1 Engel rf 4 0 2 0 Lopez 2b 2 0 1 0 Hrnandz ph 1 0 0 0 Houston 4, Texas 1 Pollock cf 3 0 0 0 Almonte pr 0 0 0 0 Jeffers c 3 0 0 1 Madrgal 2b 3 0 0 0 Totals 32 0 5 0 Totals 35 6 14 6 Totals 32 1 7 1 Totals 35 6 11 6 Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 2 Pederson lf 2 0 0 0 Myers rf 4 0 1 0 Totals 31 2 4 2 Totals 35 6 12 6 Kansas City 000 000 000—0 Washington 000 001 000—1 Colorado 3, Oakland 1 Hndez ph-lf 2 0 0 0 Crnwrth 2b 4 0 0 0 Minnesota 001 010 000—2 Detroit 302 001 00x—6 Tampa Bay 020 040 00x—6 Chicago Cubs 6, Cleveland 5 Rios 3b 3 1 1 1 Profar lf 3 1 2 0 Chicago 103 001 10x—6 DP—Kansas City 2, Detroit 0. LOB— E—Cabrera (1). DP—Washington 1, Arizona 9, L.A. Angels 8 Garcia dh 2 0 0 0 E—Polanco (2). DP—Minnesota 1, Chi- Kansas City 10, Detroit 11. 2B—Merrifield Tampa Bay 1. LOB—Washington 8, Tam- Milwaukee 18, St. Louis 3 Totals 34 3 9 3 Totals 32 1 6 1 cago 0. LOB—Minnesota 6, Chicago 8. (11), Perez (9), Paredes (3), Cabrera (4). pa Bay 9. 2B—Soto (11). HR—N.Lowe (3). Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 1 Los Angeles 101 010 000—3 2B—Blankenhorn (1), McCann (3). HR— HR—Cabrera (6), Castro (4). SB—Merri- SB—Brosseau (1), N.Lowe (1), Kiermaier Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Mets 1 Buxton (9), Anderson (8), McCann (6). field (8). SF—Romine (1). (7), Meadows (2), Margot (12). S—Robles San Diego 001 000 000—1 SB—Robert 2 (8). L.A. Dodgers 3, San Diego 1 DP—Los Angeles 0, San Diego 1. LOB— IP H R ER BB SO (1). San Francisco at Seattle, ppd. Los Angeles 5, San Diego 6. 2B—Myers IP H R ER BB SO Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO Wednesday’s games (12), Profar (4). HR—Rios (4). S—Garcia Minnesota B Washington at Tampa Bay Junis L,0-2 2 7 5 5 1 2 Washington (3). Dobnak L,6-4 4B 8 4 4 1 4 Newberry 1C 0 0 0 1 2 Oakland at Colorado C Sanchez L,2-5 4B 7 6 6 1 4 IP H R ER BB SO Clippard 1 1 1 1 0 1 Zuber 1 1 0 0 2 3 Boston at Miami Alcala 2 3 1 1 0 2 Braymer 1 2 0 0 1 3 Harvey C 3 1 1 0 2 Barrett 1C 2 0 0 1 1 Toronto at N.Y. Yankees Los Angeles B Kansas City at Detroit Gonsolin W,1-1 7 4 1 1 0 2 Chicago Adams 1 2 0 0 0 2 Harper 1 0 0 0 0 0 Dunning W,2-0 7 3 2 1 2 7 Zimmer 1 1 0 0 1 1 Atlanta at Baltimore Ferguson H,5 B 0 0 0 0 1 B Tampa Bay C Fry 1 0 0 0 1 4 Detroit Minnesota at Chicago White Sox Treinen H,8 0 0 0 0 1 Foster C 1 0 0 0 0 Curtiss 1B 0 0 0 1 1 Texas at Houston Jansen S,11-13 1 2 0 0 1 2 Boyd W,2-6 5C 2 0 0 4 5 C HBP—Dobnak 2 (Madrigal,McCann), B Yarbrough W,1-3 5 5 1 1 0 5 Cleveland at Chicago Cubs San Diego Dunning (Blankenhorn). WP—Dun- Cisnero 1 1 0 0 1 3 Loup 1 0 0 0 0 0 Arizona at L.A. Angels Davies L,7-3 6 8 3 3 1 5 ning(3). T—3:04. Farmer 1 1 0 0 0 1 Sherriff B 2 0 0 1 0 San Francisco at Seattle Hill 1 1 0 0 0 0 Garcia 1 1 0 0 0 0 Anderson S,5-5 C 0 0 0 0 2 San Francisco at Seattle, ppd., 2nd Pagan 1 0 0 0 0 2 T—3:27. Braymer pitched to 2 batters in the game Stammen 1 0 0 0 0 2 Brewers 18, Cardinals 3 6th. HBP—Yarbrough (Suzuki), Sanchez L.A. Dodgers at San Diego T—2:59. St. Louis Milwaukee Braves 5, Orioles 1 (Brosseau). T—3:08. St. Louis at Milwaukee ab r h bi ab r h bi Atlanta Baltimore St. Louis at Milwaukee Rockies 3, Athletics 1 Edman 2b 4 1 2 0 Garcia cf 3 1 1 1 Red Sox 2, Marlins 0 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati DeJong ss 4 0 1 1 Tylor ph-cf 3 1 2 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia Oakland Colorado Gldschdt 1b 2 0 1 2 Yelich lf 4 3 3 1 Acna Jr. cf-rf 3 1 0 0 Mullins cf 4 1 1 0 Boston Miami Thursday’s games ab r h bi ab r h bi Thomas rf 1 0 0 0 Urias 3b 0 0 0 0 Freeman 1b 5 1 3 2 Iglesias ss 4 0 2 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi Boston (Eovaldi 2-2) at Miami (Urena La Stella 3b 4 0 1 0 Tapia lf 4 0 1 0 Ravelo rf-1b 4 0 0 0 Braun rf 2 2 1 2 Ozuna dh 4 1 2 1 Stewart rf 4 0 0 0 0-1) Verdugo rf 5 0 1 0 Dckerson lf 4 0 2 0 Semien ss 4 0 1 0 Story ss 3 0 1 0 B.Miller dh 4 0 1 0 Gamel pr-rf 1 1 0 0 d’Arnaud c 4 0 2 0 Mntcstle 1b 3 0 0 0 Devers 3b 4 1 1 0 Marte cf 4 0 0 0 Minnesota (Maeda 5-1) at Chicago Grossman lf 4 0 0 0 Blckmon rf 4 0 0 0 Molina c 3 0 0 0 Vlbach dh 4 3 3 4 Swanson ss 4 0 1 1 Severino c 3 0 1 0 White Sox (TBD) Markakis rf 4 0 1 0 Nunez dh 3 0 0 0 Bogaerts ss 4 1 2 0 Aguilar 1b 4 0 0 0 Olson 1b 4 0 0 0 Arenado 3b 3 1 1 0 Wieters c 1 0 1 0 Hiura 2b 4 1 1 4 Martinez dh 3 0 0 0 Joyce rf 3 0 0 0 Arizona (Young 2-3) at L.A. Angels Canha rf 4 0 0 0 Pillar cf 3 0 1 0 Crpenter 3b 4 0 0 0 Gyorko 1b 3 1 1 1 Inciarte cf 1 0 0 0 Ruiz 3b 3 0 0 0 (Canning 0-3) O’Neill lf 3 1 0 0 Sgard 3b-lf 1 0 1 0 Duvall lf 5 1 1 1 Alberto 2b 3 0 0 0 Vazquez c 3 0 1 1 Andrson 3b 4 0 1 0 Lamb dh 3 1 1 0 M.Kemp dh 4 0 0 0 Bradley cf 4 0 1 1 Cooper dh 3 0 1 0 San Francisco (Anderson 2-3) at Se- Laureano cf 3 0 2 0 Fuentes 1b 2 1 2 1 Bader cf 4 1 1 0 Ptrsn 3b-1b 2 2 0 1 Riley 3b 4 0 2 0 Hays lf 3 0 0 0 attle (Margevicius 1-3) Heim c 3 0 0 0 E.Diaz c 3 1 1 2 Arcia ss 5 1 1 0 Albies 2b 4 1 1 0 Dalbec 1b 4 0 1 0 Rojas ss 2 0 0 0 Tampa Bay (TBD) at Baltimore (TBD) T.Kemp 2b 2 0 1 1 Hmpson 2b 3 0 1 0 Narvaez c 4 2 1 2 Totals 38 5 13 5 Totals 30 1 4 1 Arroyo 2b 2 0 0 0 Chshlm 2b 3 0 0 0 Baltimore (TBD) at Tampa Bay (TBD) Totals 31 1 6 1 Totals 29 3 8 3 Totals 34 3 7 3 Totals 36 18 15 17 Atlanta 001 100 003—5 Munoz lf 4 0 0 0 Alfaro c 3 0 0 0 Toronto (TBD) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka Oakland 010 000 000—1 St. Louis 100 010 100— 3 Baltimore 000 000 001—1 Totals 33 2 7 2 Totals 30 0 4 0 2-2) Colorado 000 021 00x—3 Milwaukee 202 760 10x—18 DP—Atlanta 1, Baltimore 0. LOB—At- Boston 000 001 010—2 Cleveland (Bieber 7-1) at Detroit E—Semien (6). DP—Oakland 0, Colo- E—Molina (4), Thomas (1). DP—St. lanta 11, Baltimore 2. 2B—Markakis (13), Miami 000 000 000—0 (TBD) rado 1. LOB—Oakland 5, Colorado 6. 2B— Louis 2, Milwaukee 0. LOB—St. Louis 8, Albies (4), Freeman 2 (18), Iglesias (14), E—Hoyt (1). DP—Boston 0, Miami 1. Texas (Lyles 1-4) at Houston (Valdez Lamb (2), T.Kemp (4), Fuentes (5). HR— Milwaukee 4. 2B—Goldschmidt (9), Vo- Mullins (3). HR—Duvall (15). SF—Swan- LOB—Boston 8, Miami 6. 2B—Bradley Jr. 3-3) E.Diaz (1). SF—T.Kemp (2), Fuentes (2). gelbach (2), Taylor (4), Sogard (3). HR— son (1). (9), Devers (13), Anderson (7). Yelich (10), Braun (5), Hiura (12), Vogel- N.Y. Mets (Lugo 2-3) at Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO IP H R ER BB SO IP H R ER BB SO (Nola 5-3) bach (1). SF—Gyorko (1), Peterson (1). Oakland Atlanta Boston St. Louis (TBD) at Pittsburgh (Brault Manaea L,4-3 5C 7 3 3 1 7 IP H R ER BB SO Houck W,1-0 5 2 0 0 3 7 0-3) B St. Louis Ynoa 4 2 0 0 0 5 Petit 1 1 0 0 0 2 O’Day W,4-0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Covey H,1 2 0 0 0 0 2 L.A. Dodgers (TBD) at Colorado (TBD) Trivino 1 0 0 0 2 1 Flaherty L,3-2 3 8 9 9 2 6 Brasier H,8 1 1 0 0 0 1 Woodford 1B 3 5 5 3 1 Smith H,4 1 0 0 0 0 1 Colorado C Martin H,4 1 1 0 0 0 0 Barnes S,7-10 1 1 0 0 0 1 Senzatela W,4-2 9 6 1 1 1 3 Kaminsky 1 3 2 2 0 Tuesday Crismatt 3 3 1 1 0 2 Greene H,8 1 0 0 0 0 1 Miami WP—Trivino. T—2:41. Melancon 1 1 1 1 0 1 Alcantara L,2-2 6 5 1 1 2 5 Cubs 6, Indians 5 Milwaukee Baltimore Bleier 1 1 1 0 0 0 Anderson W,3-3 6 5 2 2 2 3 B Cleveland Chicago Yankees 20, Blue Jays 6 Black 1 1 1 1 2 1 Eshlman L,3-1 3B 6 2 2 1 4 Hoyt 1 0 0 1 1 C Stanek C 0 0 0 0 2 ab r h bi ab r h bi Toronto New York Knebel 2 1 0 0 0 6 Fry 0 0 0 1 0 Lakins Sr. 1 1 0 0 1 1 Quezada 1 0 0 0 1 1 Lindor ss 4 1 3 4 Happ cf-lf 5 1 2 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Flaherty pitched to 5 batters in the Freeman 2b 4 0 0 0 Bryant 3b 3 3 1 1 4th. T—3:09. Sulser 2 2 0 0 0 1 Bleier pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. Biggio 3b 5 0 0 0 LeMahu 2b 6 3 4 5 Ramirez 3b 5 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 4 0 3 1 Wojciechowski 2 4 3 3 1 0 T—3:05. Bichette ss 5 0 2 1 Voit 1b 5 2 3 5 WP—Melancon, Fry. T—2:57. Santana 1b 3 0 0 0 Cntrras dh 3 0 2 1 Shaw 1b 3 0 0 0 Kratz 1b 0 0 0 0 Phillies 4, Mets 1 Reyes dh 4 0 0 0 Schwber lf 4 0 0 0 Grichuk cf 3 0 0 0 Hicks cf 4 1 1 1 NL Leaders Naquin rf 4 0 4 0 Hmilton cf 0 0 0 0 Davis cf 1 0 1 0 Tchman cf 1 0 0 0 New York Philadelphia Reds 4, Pirates 1 R.Perez c 3 0 0 0 Maybin ph 0 0 0 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi BATTING—F.Freeman, Atlanta, .352; Gurrero dh 5 2 3 1 Stanton dh 4 0 0 0 Soto, Washington, .350; Solano, San Leon ph-c 1 0 0 0 Baez ss 3 2 1 1 Gurriel Jr. lf 4 2 3 2 Hshk ph-dh 1 0 0 0 Nimmo cf 5 1 2 1 McCthn dh 4 0 0 0 Pittsburgh Cincinnati Naylor lf 3 2 1 0 Heyward rf 3 0 0 0 Panik 2b 3 1 1 1 Urshela 3b 4 3 3 0 Conforto rf 4 0 1 0 Harper rf 4 0 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Francisco, .349; Conforto, New York, DeShields cf 4 2 3 0 Kipnis 2b 4 0 2 0 Kirk c 4 0 1 0 Etrda pr-3b 1 1 0 0 Davis 3b 5 0 2 0 Bohm 1b 4 1 1 0 Gonzalez ss 4 0 1 0 Akiyama lf 4 0 2 0 .341; T.Turner, Washington, .340; McNeil, Hoerner 2b 0 0 0 0 Fisher rf 4 1 0 1 Frazier rf 3 4 2 2 Smith 1b 4 0 1 0 Grgrius ss 4 1 2 2 Reynolds lf 3 0 0 0 Cstllnos rf 4 1 2 0 New York, .331; Do.Smith, New York, .331; Caratini c 4 0 0 0 Gardner lf 4 2 1 1 Cano 2b 3 0 1 0 Segura 3b 3 1 0 0 Hayes 3b 4 1 1 0 Aquino rf 0 0 0 0 Blackmon, Colorado, .326; Ozuna, Atlan- Totals 35 5 11 4 Totals 33 6 11 5 Sanchez c 4 2 1 4 Alonso dh 4 0 0 0 Kingery 2b 3 1 1 0 Moran 1b 4 0 1 1 Votto 1b 3 1 0 0 ta, .321; Cronenworth, San Diego, .319. Cleveland 002 010 002—5 Wade ss 4 2 1 2 McNeil lf 4 0 3 0 Knapp c 2 0 1 0 Bell dh 3 0 1 0 Winker dh 4 1 0 0 PITCHING—Darvish, Chicago, 7-2; Da- Chicago 010 020 111—6 Totals 37 6 11 6 Totals 41 20 16 20 Gimenez ss 3 0 1 0 Garlick lf 1 0 0 0 Polanco rf 3 0 0 0 Mstkas 3b 3 0 0 1 vies, San Diego, 7-3; Fried, Atlanta, 6-0; E—Leon (5), Bryant (4). DP—Cleveland Toronto 010 200 003— 6 Ramos c 3 0 0 0 Hsley ph-lf 2 0 1 2 Tucker cf 4 0 1 0 Goodwin cf 2 0 0 1 Baragar, San Francisco, 5-1; Kershaw, Los 0, Chicago 3. LOB—Cleveland 7, Chicago New York 075 401 21x—20 Gillorme ph 1 0 0 0 Quinn cf 3 0 0 0 Riddle 2b 3 0 0 0 Galvis 2b 3 0 1 1 Angeles, 5-2; Aa.Nola, Philadelphia, 5-3; 10. 2B—Naylor (1), Lindor (11), DeShields E—Fisher (1). DP—Toronto 0, New York Totals 36 1 11 1 Totals 30 4 6 4 Newman ph 1 0 0 0 Garcia ss 3 0 0 0 Mills, Chicago, 5-3; S.Gray, Cincinnati, 2 (3), Naquin (8), Happ (11), Rizzo (5). 1. LOB—Toronto 8, New York 6. 2B—Guer- New York 000 010 000—1 Stallings c 3 0 0 0 Barnhart c 3 1 1 1 5-3; Hendricks, Chicago, 5-4; Wheeler, HR—Lindor (8), Baez (7). SB—Lindor (4). rero Jr. (10), Panik (6), Bichette (5), Ur- Philadelphia 000 220 00x—4 Philadelphia, 4-0; O’Day, Atlanta, 4-0. E—Nimmo (2), Kingery (4). DP—New Totals 32 1 5 1 Totals 29 4 6 4 SF—Contreras (2). shela 2 (9), LeMahieu 2 (6), Frazier (6). Pittsburgh 000 100 000—1 HR—Guerrero Jr. (7), Gurriel Jr. (8), Voit 2 York 0, Philadelphia 2. LOB—New York IP H R ER BB SO (18), Hicks (5), Sanchez (8), Estrada (1), 12, Philadelphia 4. 2B—Kingery (2). HR— Cincinnati 310 000 00x—4 AL Leaders LeMahieu (7). Nimmo (7), Gregorius (8). LOB—Pittsburgh 7, Cincinnati 4. 2B— Cleveland Hayes (2), Gonzalez (12), Castellanos (9). BATTING—T.Anderson, Chicago, .377; Carrasco 6 8 3 3 1 5 IP H R ER BB SO IP H R ER BB SO HR—Barnhart (4). SF—Goodwin (1). LeMahieu, New York, .363; Candelario, Karinchak 1 2 1 1 1 1 Detroit, .333; J.Abreu, Chicago, .328; Toronto New York IP H R ER BB SO Maton 1 0 1 0 0 2 C Porcello L,1-5 6 6 4 4 2 5 Cruz, Minnesota, .323; Kiner-Falefa, B Walker L,1-1 1 6 7 1 0 2 O.Perez L,1-1 1 1 1 1 0 Yamaguchi 1B 2 7 7 4 2 Wilson 1 0 0 0 0 0 Pittsburgh Texas, .319; D.Fletcher, Los Angeles, .308; Wittgren 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kay 2 4 2 2 2 3 Diaz 1 0 0 0 0 3 Musgrove L,0-5 5 6 4 4 1 8 T.Hernandez, Toronto, .308; Verdugo, Chicago Giles 1 1 1 1 0 1 Philadelphia Cederlind 1 0 0 0 0 0 Boston, .308; E.Jimenez, Chicago, .306. Darvish 7 9 3 3 1 7 Borucki 1 2 2 2 0 1 Arrieta W,4-4 5B 8 1 1 1 4 Holland 2 0 0 0 0 1 PITCHING—Bieber, Cleveland, 7-1; Wick H,5 1 1 0 0 1 1 Espinal 1 1 1 1 1 0 Romero H,4 2 1 0 0 0 2 Cincinnati Lynn, Texas, 6-2; Gonzales, Seattle, 6- Jeffress W,4-1 1 1 2 2 2 0 New York Hunter H,8 C 1 0 0 0 0 Lorenzen W,2-1 5 4 1 1 0 6 2; Keuchel, Chicago, 6-2; Dobnak, Min- Wittgren pitched to 2 batters in the Garcia W,2-1 7 6 3 3 2 6 Neris S,4-7 1 1 0 0 1 2 Antone H,1 1 0 0 0 1 1 nesota, 6-4; Maeda, Minnesota, 5-1; 9th. HBP—Carrasco (Rizzo), Maton King 2 5 3 3 2 1 Romero pitched to 2 batters in the Sims H,4 2 1 0 0 0 1 J.Hernandez, Texas, 5-1; Bundy, Los An- (Baez), Wittgren 2 (Contreras,Maybin). HBP—Yamaguchi 2 (Sanchez,Wade). 8th. HBP—Arrieta (Gimenez), Romero Garrett S,1-2 1 0 0 0 2 1 geles, 5-2; Cease, Chicago, 5-2; Fiers, T—3:17. WP—Walker, Yamaguchi. T—3:12. (Smith). WP—Arrieta. T—2:58. HBP—Musgrove (Moustakas). T—2:40. Oakland, 5-2. Thursday, September 17, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 21 MLB Texas ‘bubble’ will host World Series First MLB Fall Classic at one site since 1944

BY RONALD BLUM Associated Press DID YOU KNOW ?

NEW YORK — The World Se- First-round, best-of-three matchups ries will be played entirely at the in a postseason expanded from 10 Texas Rangers’ new ballpark to 16 teams this year will be held in Arlington, Texas, and Major entirely at the higher-seeded clubs. League Baseball hopes fans can attend. The final eight teams will shift to The Division Series, League bubble environments, with the Championship Series and World American League Championship Series all will be part of a bubble Series held at San Diego’s Petco MATT SLOCUM/AP designed to minimize exposure Park, and the NLCS at Globe Life to the coronavirus, which limited Field in Arlington, Texas. The World Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius reacts after hitting a two-run home run off New York Mets the regular season to a 60-game pitcher Rick Porcello during the fifth inning of the Phillies’ 4-1 win Tuesday in Philadelphia. Series will also be held at Globe schedule for each club and caused Life Field, which has a retractable 45 postponements. roof. Roundup This will be the first World Series played entirely at one site SOURCE: Associated Press since 1944, when the Cardinals beat the Browns 4-2 at Sports- matchups in a postseason ex- man’s Park in St. Louis, where panded from 10 to 16 teams this Phillies down Mets behind both teams shared the field. year will be held entirely at the “The elimination of travel is ob- higher-seeded clubs. The final viously a positive because it cuts eight teams will shift to bubble exposure,” baseball Commis- environments. Gregorius’ homer, Arrieta sioner Rob Manfred said. “Less “The agreement attempts to interaction outside with the group balance players’ experiences and that you’re looking to protect is a concerns while making the ac- Associated Press out Wil Myers and rookie Jake five-plus scoreless innings and huge positive. It’s all about what commodations necessary to best Cronenworth recorded his 11th giving up just two hits. ensure a safe, healthy and suc- PHILADELPHIA — Jake Ar- the risk of interacting with the save in 13 chances. Braves 5, Orioles 1: Adam cessful conclusion to the 2020 rieta pitched effectively into the community is.” Justin Turner had three singles season,” union head Tony Clark sixth inning before leaving with Duvall tied a team record with While MLB was pleased with in his return from the injured list, an injury, Didi Gregorius hit a his 10th homer in September, and the players’ response to protocols said in a statement. including an RBI hit in the first two-run homer and the Philadel- Atlanta used six pitchers to win at during the regular season, the The World Series will be at off Zach Davies (7-3), who had his phia Phillies beat the New York Baltimore. bubble was preferred for the lat- Globe Life Field in Arlington, a Mets 4-1 Tuesday night. career-high streak of five straight Freddie Freeman had three ter stages of the postseason, when retractable roof stadium with ar- The scuffling Mets played victories snapped. hits, including a pair of RBI dou- there is little time available for tificial turf that opened this year their first game since billionaire Red Sox 2, Marlins 0: Tanner bles, to help the Braves bounce rescheduling. adjacent to the Rangers’ old ball- hedge fund manager Steve Cohen Houck gave up just two singles back from a 14-1 drubbing by After playing the entire regu- park. Texas is last in the AL West agreed to buy the team from the over five innings to win his major Baltimore a night earlier. lar season in empty ballparks, at 17-30 entering Tuesday, with Wilpon and Katz families. The league debut, pitching Boston to a Brewers 18, Cardinals 3: MLB hopes to be allowed to have little chance of advancing to the agreement was announced Mon- win at Miami. Christian Yelich broke out of his about 25% capacity for postsea- postseason. day and the deal is subject to the Houck, the first-round draft slump with a home run and three son games at Arlington, where “That stinks, to think we approval of Major League Base- pick of the Red Sox in 2017, struck hits, Ryan Braun also went deep total capacity is about 40,000. wouldn’t be the first team to play ball owners. out seven and walked three on 86 and host Milwaukee routed St. Manfred views the neutral-site a postseason game here,” Rang- Arrieta (4-4) allowed one run pitches. Matt Barnes earned his Louis. World Series as a one-off, along ers manager Chris Woodward on Brandon Nimmo’s homer and seventh save. Keston Hiura and Daniel Vo- with other innovations for 2020 said. “We’ve got to play better, 1 Reds 4, Pirates 1: Tucker that’s the bottom line. If we want eight hits in 5 ⁄3 innings. But he gelbach also homered for the that included runners at second walked off the mound, grabbing Barnhart hit a home run and Brian Brewers. to start extra innings and seven- to be a championship team, we’ve the back of his right leg, after hit- Goodwin prevented one with a Astros 4, Rangers 1: George inning doubleheaders. got to play like one.” ting Andres Gimenez with a pitch leaping catch as host Cincinnati Springer and Martin Maldonado “It’s not something that we’re The American League Cham- extended its winning streak to a to load the bases. JoJo Romero en- homered, Alex Bregman hit a contemplating as a permanent pionship Series will be at San Di- season-high four games with a ego’s Petco Park, and the NLCS tered and retired Wilson Ramos go-ahead two-run single in the change,” he said. win over Pittsburgh. at Globe Life. on a double-play grounder. seventh inning and Houston got a Off days were eliminated for Michael Lorenzen (2-1) looked The AL Division Series will be Yankees 20, Blue Jays 6: Luke needed win over visiting Texas. the Division Series and League sharp in a spot start. Lorenzen at San Diego and Los Angeles’ Voit and Aaron Hicks homered to White Sox 6, Twins 2: Dane Championship Series, which made his first 2020 start. He al- Dodger Stadium, and the NL Di- key a seven-run second-inning Dunning pitched seven effec- will stress pitching depth among lowed one run and four hits in starting rotations and bullpens. vision Series at Globe Life and burst made possible when right tive innings, Luis Robert had a five innings with no walks and six “It tells you the talent of the Houston’s Minute Maid Park. fielder Derek Fisher misplayed key two-run single and Chicago strikeouts. Amir Garrett pitched whole team, and it’s what we do MLB has not made any deter- a pair of flyballs, and host New strengthened its hold on the York rocketed past Toronto into the ninth for his first save. for 162 games,” Philadelphia Phil- minations on whether spectators AL Central by topping visiting second place in the AL East with Rays 6, Nationals 1: Ryan lies manager Joe Girardi said. will be allowed but is hopeful Minnesota. a blowout that extended its win- Yarbrough stopped a personal “There might be a little bit more some percentage of seats can be Cubs 6, Indians 5: Willson ning streak to six. 16-game winless streak, Nate offense just because of that.” filled in Texas. Contreras and Cameron May- Voit homered twice, raising his Lowe homered and AL East- No off days may impact teams’ “In the view of our infectious major league-leading total to 18, leading Tampa Bay beat visiting bin were plunked by consecutive decisions on how many pitchers disease experts, the biggest risk and had five RBIs for the Yan- Washington. pitches from Cleveland reliever to carry for postseason series. of exposure for players and staff kees. Gary Sanchez hit a three- Yarbrough (1-3) followed open- Nick Wittgren in the ninth inning, “It will probably affect every- is contact with family members run homer off Anthony Kay and er John Curtiss in the second forcing home the winning run for one’s pitching staff. It probably and friends who have been ex- Clint Frazier had a two-run shot inning and gave up one run and host Chicago. depends on the depth of your posed to COVID-19 in their com- 2 against Ryan Borucki. five hits over 5 ⁄3 innings for his Rockies 3, Athletics 1: An- bullpen,” Houston Astros man- munities,” Deputy Commissioner Dodgers 3, Padres 1: Tony first win since Aug 11, 2019, at tonio Senzatela pitched the first ager Dusty Baker said. “Every Dan Halem wrote in a memo sent Gonsolin quieted opposing bats Seattle. complete game of his career and game is important during that to teams Monday night. “Nearly for seven innings, Edwin Rios Tigers 6, Royals 0: Miguel Elias Diaz hit a two-run homer to streak. You might have to carry all of the positive test results that homered and Los Angeles earned Cabrera hit a homer and a double lead host Colorado over Oakland. an extra pitcher when you ordi- have been reported for players a road win to snap San Diego’s to help host Detroit beat Kansas Diamondbacks 9, Angels 8: narily wouldn’t have because you and staff in the last month can be eight-game winning streak. City. David Peralta hit a tiebreaking see off days as a rest day.” traced back to contact with an in- Kenley Jansen made it inter- Matthew Boyd (2-6) bounced homer in the eighth inning, and The two traditional off days fected family member, domestic esting in the ninth, loading the back from a rough outing with a visiting Arizona blew a seven-run were kept for the World Series. partner, or friend outside of club bases with one out before striking strong performance, throwing lead before rallying for the win. First-round best-of-three facilities.” PAGE 22 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Thursday, September 17, 2020 US OPEN

Phil Mickelson and Kenneth Ferrie are shown on the ninth green during the final round of the U.S. Open at Winged Chase: Course Foot Golf Club on June 18, 2006 in Mamaroneck, N.Y. PHOTOS BY MORRY GASH/AP generally viewed among toughest

FROM BACK PAGE He returned a few weeks ago for a practice round with Justin Thomas and while the course was soft, Woods thought it was ready that day for the U.S. Open. His opinion didn’t change when he arrived over the weekend. “I think it’s right up there next to Oak- mont and I think Carnoustie as far as just sheer difficulty without even doing anything to it,” Woods said. He is 18-over par in the six rounds he has played at Winged Foot (including the 1997 PGA Champion- ship), 6 over in his one appearance at Oak- ‘ I’m not mont (runner-up) and going into 3 over in his 12 rounds at Carnoustie for the this week British Open. scared of “Those three golf Winged courses, they can host major championships Foot. It is without ever doing probably anything to them,” he said. “This one or the hardest Oakmont is either one golf course or two.” I’ve ever Having the U.S. The scene of the disaster Open in Septem- played. ... ber for the first time But that since 1913, a move forced by golf being being said, Mickelson back at location of his spectacular 2006 crash shut down for three I can’t play months because of the tentative. COVID-19 pandemic, ’ BY DOUG FERGUSON allows for cooler tem- Justin Thomas Associated Press peratures and better Golfer, referring control of the greens to the course hether it was at Winged Foot and their wild con- on which the where Phil Mickelson lost his tours at Winged Foot, U.S. open is best chance to win the U.S. along with a sub-air being played WOpen is up for debate. system. The pandemic It certainly was the most memorable, if also means no spectators, which means no not spectacular. foot traffic by 40,000 people to trample the A tee shot off the hospitality tent that long, lush blades of grass. caromed into yellow grass that had been No wonder Rahm said he would be sur- trampled by a week’s worth of spectators. prised if anyone broke par, and if they did, A 3-iron that struck a tree. A shot that would win by a large margin. started between hospitality chalets and Woods played nine holes Tuesday with trees and hooked only far enough to catch Thomas, and they’ll be spending even more a buried lie in the bunker left of the green. time together later in the week. They are An explosion shot that raced off the green in the same group for the second straight into 6 inches of rough. major. A double bogey, turning his one-shot Thomas loved Winged Foot when he lead into another runner-up finish. played it during his scouting trip late last Mickelson crouched on the green when month. He raved about the difficulty and his hopes were gone, head in his hands. “I used a word rarely heard at U.S. Opens am such an idiot,” he said later, an endear- — fun. ing example of how for all his miscues, no “It’s a different kind of fun,” Thomas one owns it like Mickelson. said, alluding to the value of par. He returns to Winged Foot 14 years He also doesn’t see any way the USGA later, still missing the final piece of a ca- can make it more of a test than it needs to reer Grand Slam, more realistic than ever. be, unless the greens get too firm and fast “I would like to at least be competitive and the pins are on slopes. and give myself a reasonable chance,” “We’ve never played a course that’s got- he said Saturday at the Safeway Open, Australia’s Geoff Ogilvy, left, and Mickelson talk on the 18th green after Ogilvy was ten away from us because it’s too hard of a his final tuneup for a U.S. Open that has presented the winner’s trophy. Mickelson finished tied for second. course tee to green,” he said. “It’s because been moved to September. “I drove it very it’s been poorly set up.” poorly all week at Winged Foot in ’06 and Open. baggage at the U.S. Open and has since As for the fun? It’s all about accepting my short game was phenomenal. It was the Colin Montgomerie also made double added to it. that it won’t be easy. That goes back to best short-game week of my career. I need bogey on the 18th hole and finished one Winged Foot was his fourth silver medal Jack Nicklaus often saying he could rule to strike it better.” shot behind, and he was in the middle of at the U.S. Open. He picked up another in out players at the U.S. Open by listening to He thought back to Harding Park last the fairway, 172 yards away with a 7-iron 2009 at Bethpage Black, and perhaps his how much they complain. month at the PGA Championship where he in his hand and the most repeatable swing biggest opportunity was at Merion in 2013, “You just have to embrace it. Otherwise, thought he hit the ball well, only to struggle in golf. He chunked it so badly that Mont- when he twice made bogey with a wedge in it’s going to eat you alive,” Thomas said. on the greens. gomerie was heard saying, “What kind of his hand, from the tee box at the par-3 13th “I’m not going into this week scared of “If I put it together, I think I can be com- shot was that?” and from the fairway on the 15th. Winged Foot. It is probably the hardest golf petitive,” he said. “And that’s what I would Jim Furyk earlier had a 5-foot par putt “This was my best chance of all of them,” course I’ve ever played. ... But that being like to do is have one or more good chances on the last hole that he looked at from every Mickelson said that day. “It really hurts.” said, I can’t play tentative. I can’t only try at it.” direction before missing, leaving him one In all but two of those six runner-up fin- to make pars. If I have a scoring club, I Mickelson wasn’t the only player who shot behind. ishes, the U.S. Open was remembered as need to try to make a birdie. But then if I regrets the final hour of that 2006 U.S. But this was Mickelson, who already had much for Mickelson as the guy who won. get in trouble, I just need to get out.” Thursday, September 17, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 23 NBA Nuggets’ rally stuns Clippers Denver making comebacks a habit

Associated Press biggest moment,” said Malone, who turned 49 on Tuesday. “You LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. find out a lot about people in these — Nikola Jokic picked out two moments. Man, did we pass the birthday presents for his coach. character test or what?” He just didn’t know which one he would be wrapping. Even more history: The Nug- “Before the game I told him, gets are the third team in the U.S. ‘Coach, I’m going to give you a re- major pro sports to rally from a ally good present — I’m going to pair of 3-1 deficits in the same get you home or I’m going to get playoffs, joining the 1985 Kansas you to the conference finals,’ ” the City Royals and 2003 Minnesota Denver Nuggets center said. Wild. Michael Malone was thrilled Denver will face LeBron James with the present he received. and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Denver’s dynamic duo of Jamal conference finals. They’ll be the MARK J. TERRILL/AP Murray and Jokic led another underdogs, of course. That’s fine stunning turnaround as the Nug- with Murray. The Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, bottom left, and Jae Crowder, second from left, look on as Bam “It’s fun to silence everybody,” Adebayo blocks a shot attempt by the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum during the closing seconds of gets advanced to the Western said Murray, who scored 25 in the overtime in the Heat’s 117-114 win Tuesday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Conference finals for the first time since 2009. first half. Murray scored 40 points, Jokic They certainly quieted the had a triple-double by the third noise around the Clippers, who Starting block: Adebayo’s effort quarter and Denver again over- hoped the additions of Kawhi came a double-digit deficit to Leonard and Paul George would shock the Los Angeles Clippers lead them to their first-ever con- 104-89 in Game 7 on Tuesday ference finals — and beyond. But preserves Game 1 win for Heat night. LA’s stars fell flat. Denver became the first team Leonard finished with 14 points in NBA history to rally from a 3- on 6-for-22 shooting, while George Associated Press ‘ 1 series deficit twice in the same had 10 points on 4-for-16 shooting. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Bam. That seals the game for us. postseason. The team beat Utah The Clippers fell to 0-8 all-time in — Jayson Tatum thought he had Jimmy’ Butler in Game 7 in the first round. games where they could clinch a “Those guys stepped up on the trip to the conference finals. a dunk to tie the game. Miami heat forward, on a game-saving block by Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo had other ideas — and in the biggest moment of Scoreboard his young NBA career, Miami’s that. Score, he does that. Come up ishing with 12 points, 11 rebounds All-Star big man more than rose with a huge defensive stop, block, and nine assists. He would have to the occasion. he does that. He’s a huge part to been the second-youngest play- Playoffs Tuesday Jimmy Butler’s three-point play our winning. I’ve been saying er in the last 40 years to have a All games in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Nuggets 104, Clippers 89 with 12 seconds left put Miami CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS it all year long and I’ll repeat it postseason triple-double, one day DENVER — Grant 5-10 2-2 14, Millsap ahead for good, Adebayo finished again.” (Best-of-seven) 2-6 0-0 6, Jokic 5-13 6-6 16, Harris 6-11 0-0 older than Magic Johnson was Eastern Conference 14, Murray 15-26 4-4 40, Bates-Diop 0-0 0- it off with a stunning rejection of Kemba Walker’s basket with when he got his first. Miami 4, Milwaukee 1 0 0, Craig 3-6 0-0 6, Dozier 0-0 0-0 0, Porter Tatum at the rim on the ensuing 23.2 seconds left in overtime Miami 115, Milwaukee 104 Jr. 0-2 2-2 2, Plumlee 0-0 1-2 1, Daniels 0-0 Johnson weighed in postgame Miami 116, Milwaukee 114 0-0 0, Morris 2-3 0-0 5. Totals 38-77 15-16 Boston possession, and the Heat put the Celtics up by one, be- on Twitter, lauding Miami. Miami 115, Milwaukee 100 104. struck first in the Eastern Con- Milwaukee 118, Miami 115, OT L.A. CLIPPERS —Leonard 6-22 0-0 14, fore Butler muscled his way to “Bam Adebayo’s block on Jay- Miami 103, Milwaukee 94 Morris Sr. 2-9 2-2 7, Zubac 3-5 0-0 6, Bev- ference finals with a 117-114 win the rim for a score while getting son Tatum’s dunk attempt was Boston 4, Toronto 3 erley 4-7 2-2 11, George 4-16 0-1 10, Mann in Game 1 on Tuesday night. Boston 112, Toronto 94 0-0 0-0 0, Green 4-7 2-2 11, Harrell 7-10 6-9 fouled by Tatum. Boston went to the best defensive play I’ve seen Boston 102, Toronto 99 20, Jackson 0-2 0-0 0, McGruder 0-0 0-0 0, “When you have great compe- Tatum on the ensuing possession, ever in the playoffs!!!!” Johnson Toronto 104, Boston 103 Shamet 1-1 0-0 3, Williams 3-11 0-0 7. To- tition like this, you just have to only to watch him get denied by Toronto 100, Boston 93 tals 34-90 12-16 89. tweeted. Boston 111, Toronto 89 Denver 24 30 28 22—104 make plays that you can’t even L.A. Clippers 24 32 18 15— 89 Adebayo. Boston led 85-71 early in the Toronto 125, Boston 122 really explain,” Miami coach Boston 92, Toronto 87 Three-Point Goals—Denver 13-37 (Mur- “He made a great play,” Tatum fourth and kept the lead for almost ray 6-13, Millsap 2-4, Grant 2-6, Harris 2- Erik Spoelstra said. “And that said. “That’s all it is. ... Can’t do Western Conference 6, Porter Jr. 0-2, Jokic 0-4), L.A. Clippers all of the final period — until But- L.A. Lakers 4, Houston 1 9-35 (Leonard 2-7, George 2-11, Beverley was Bam tonight.” anything about it.” Houston 112, L.A. Lakers 97 1-2, Green 1-3, Williams 1-4, Morris Sr. ler connected on a three-pointer The Heat were down by 13 in Tatum scored 30 points for the L.A. Lakers 117, Houston 109 1-6). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Den- with 22 seconds left for a 106-105 L.A. Lakers 112, Houston 102 ver 53 (Jokic 22), L.A. Clippers 37 (Green, the opening minutes, down by 14 Celtics, Marcus Smart had 26 L.A. Lakers 110, Houston 100 Leonard, Morris Sr. 6). Assists—Denver Miami edge. in the final quarter and felt like a points, Walker had 19 and Jaylen L.A. Lakers 119, Houston 96 22 (Jokic 13), L.A. Clippers 21 (Beverley, The Celtics tied it before the Denver 4, L.A. Clippers 3 Leonard, Williams 6). Total Fouls—Den- bad call took the lead from them Brown added 17. Boston had been L.A. Clippers 120, Denver 97 ver 20, L.A. Clippers 20. clock even started again. Derrick in the final seconds. They found 156-1 since the shot-clock era Denver 110, L.A. Clippers 101 Jones Jr. was called for an away- L.A. Clippers 113, Denver 107 Heat 117, Celtics 114 (OT) a way in overtime, improving to started 65 years ago — winners L.A. Clippers 96, Denver 85 an NBA-best 9-1 so far in these of 92 straight — when leading by from-the-play foul while Miami Denver 111, L.A. Clippers 105 MIAMI — Butler 7-14 4-6 20, Crowder Denver 111, L.A. Clippers 98 7-11 3-5 22, Adebayo 5-12 8-11 18, Dragic playoffs. 12 or more points going into the defended the inbounds pass, a 11-19 4-4 29, Robinson 2-7 0-0 6, Olynyk 1- call where the Heat argued to no Tuesday: Denver 104, L.A. Clippers 89 3 2-2 4, Iguodala 1-3 0-0 3, Jones Jr. 0-1 0-0 Goran Dragic scored 29 points, fourth quarter of a playoff game. CONFERENCE FINALS 0, Herro 5-10 0-0 12, Nunn 1-5 0-0 3. Totals Jae Crowder scored 22, Butler “Got to make better decisions,” avail that he got shoved instead. (Best-of-seven; x-if necessary) 40-85 21-28 117. Eastern Conference BOSTON — Brown 6-14 2-2 17, Tatum had 20 and Adebayo had 18. But Walker said. Tatum went to the line, tied the Miami 1, Boston 0 10-24 6-6 30, Theis 2-3 0-0 4, Smart 9-18 even after a night when Butler Celtics coach Brad Stevens game with the free throw, and Tuesday: Miami 117, Boston 114, OT 2-3 26, Walker 6-19 6-7 19, Ojeleye 1-2 0-0 Thursday: Game 2 2, Williams 1-2 0-0 3, Williams III 1-1 0-0 made a go-ahead three-pointer tipped his cap to Adebayo Boston all of a sudden went from Saturday: Game 3 2, Wanamaker 3-5 5-5 11. Totals 39-88 21- late in regulation and had the go- afterward. needing a score to being able to Monday, Sept. 21: Game 4 23 114. x-Wednesday, Sept. 23: Game 5 Miami 18 37 16 35 11—117 ahead-for-good points again in “He is a tremendous defender,” run out the clock. x-Friday, Sept. 25: Game 6 Boston 26 29 28 23 8—114 overtime, he pointed at Adebayo Stevens said. “We’re going to have Tatum’s three-point try at the x-Sunday, Sept. 27: Game 7 Three-Point Goals—Miami 16-36 Western Conference (Crowder 5-9, Dragic 3-6, Butler 2-3, Her- for his favorite moment. to figure out, again, better ways to end of regulation was short, and ro 2-5, Robinson 2-7, Iguodala 1-2, Nunn L.A. Lakers vs. Denver 1-4), Boston 15-42 (Smart 6-13, Tatum “Bam. That seals the game attack, especially late. I thought to overtime they went. Friday: Game 1 4-12, Brown 3-4, Williams 1-2, Walker 1- for us,” Butler said. “I love how we really moved it at times, then “Made a hell of a block,” Ade- Saturday: Game 2 9). Fouled Out—Miami None, Boston 1 Tuesday, Sept. 22: Game 3 (Theis). Rebounds—Miami 41 (Herro 11), he does any and everything that we did get stagnant.” bayo said. “That doesn’t dictate Thursday, Sept. 24: Game 4 Boston 37 (Tatum 14). Assists—Miami 32 the series, though. We’re only up x-Saturday, Sept. 26: Game 5 (Adebayo, Herro 9), Boston 24 (Walker, you ask him to do. I really do. You Miami’s Tyler Herro was one x-Monday, Sept. 28: Game 6 Wanamaker 6). Total Fouls—Miami 23, ask him to pass the ball, he does assist shy of a triple-double — fin- 1-0.” x-Wednesday, Sept. 30: Game 7 Boston 25. S TARS AND STRIPES Thursday, September 17, 2020 F3HIJKLM Reversing course Big Ten decides to play football SPORTS starting next month » Page 19

TheUS OPEN chase As Woods gets older, pursuit of another major gets harder

BY DOUG FERGUSON reputation as being a brute even without Associated Press the USGA grooming it for the toughest test in golf. MAMARONECK, N.Y. Jon Rahm doesn’t expect anyone under he older he gets, the more dif- par by the end of the week. ficult it gets for Tiger Woods. Defending champion Gary Woodland He is one victory away from arrived over the weekend and was chip- setting the PGA Tour career ping around the green when his caddie record, and it’s been that way tossed golf balls in his direction. Tsince January. “We lost a ball for about five minutes Every major he plays this year is a and it was right in front of me,” Woodland chance to tie the mark for the most titles. said. “We didn’t find it until we stepped He missed out on a fifth PGA Champion- on it. The golf ball can disappear pretty ship victory last month. He goes for No. quickly.” 4 in the U.S. Open this week at Winged He at least was heartened to hear that Foot. He gets a shot at a sixth green jacket volunteer marshals were being brought in at the Masters in November. for the practice rounds. There is no gal- “I think it gets harder to win as we lery to direct, only tee shots to locate. all age,” Woods responded to a query “The practice rounds would have been about records getting harder to achieve 10 hours out here trying to find golf balls,” the closer a player gets to them. “I think Woodland said. that when you’re in your prime, in your None of this is news for Woods, one of peak years, you have to take advantage 15 players who played in the 2006 U.S. of those opportunities so then when you Open at Winged Foot, the first major get to the all-time marks, you have that that he missed the cut as a pro. It was a opportunity.” month after his father died, and Woods It doesn’t figure to get any easier at said Tuesday in retrospect that he spent Tiger Woods walks the third fairway during a practice round Winged Foot. more time grieving than preparing and it Wednesday at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Two days before the start of the 120th showed that week. U.S. Open — and sixth at Winged Foot The U.S. Open begins Thursday at Winged Food. — the course already is living up to its SEE CHASE ON PAGE 22 JOHN MINCHILLO / AP

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