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20—MANCHESTER HERALD, Tuesday, November 6,1990 Reynolds, Barnes face ban from the 1992 Olympics WEDNESDAY LONDON (AP) — Facing a possible two-year suspen metabolites of the banned substance methyli'*ctosicrone, sion that could prevent him from competing in the 1992 .. There is no room for steroids or and a second analysis carried out on Sept. 25, 1990, con Olympics, Butch Reynolds, the world record-holder in firmed their presence. the 400 meters, deni^ he has ever used steroids and said drug abuse in my life___People who LOCAL NEWS INSIDE “The case was then investigated by the lAAF doping drug tests that turned up positive “cannot be medically know Butch Reynolds know that I have al commission, who confirmed the positive result. ■ Democrat incumbents were jubilant. supported." ways been one of the strongest proponents “On Oct. 24, the lAAF informed TAC of the result of IHanrlipalpr Reynolds and Randy Barnes, the world record-holder the second test and requested TAC to note the suspension in the shot put, were suspended by the International of random year-round drug testing. of the athlete in accordance with lAAF rule 59 and to ■ GOP saw little reason for rejoicing. Amateur Athletic Federation for testing positive for offer the athlete an opportunity of a hearing in accord steroids. “I have taken drug tests five times over ance with the rules and procedures of the lAAF. What's The lAAF, track and field’s world governing body, on the past 10 months. Believe me, the results ‘TAC confirmed that this has been done and the date ■ Herbst trounces Bunnell in 35th. Monday said that both athletes have been offered a hear of this hearing is expected to be fixed shortly.” ... are completely inconsistent with my News ing by The Athletics Congress, the U.S. national govern Reynolds, the lAAF said, “was tested on Aug. 12, ■ Andover, Hebron follow state trend. ing body. history and, to my knowledge, cannot be 1990, at the Herculis meeting in Monte Carlo ... where If the suspensions are upheld, Reynolds and Barnes he came third in the 400 meters. Nov. 7,1990 face two-year bans. Suspensions of that duration, man supported medically. “The Paris laboratory revealed metabolites of the datory for a first offense under lAAF rules governing “I am confident that my innocence will harmed substance nandrolone, and a second analysis car Local/Regional Section, Page 7. drug use, would keep them out of next year’s World be proved without a reason for doubt.” ried out on Oct. 12,1990, confirmed their presence. Championships at Tokyo as well as the 1992 Summer “On Oct. 17, the lAAF informed TAC of the result of Olympics at Barcelona. — Butch Reynolds the second test and, similar to the case (of Barnes), TAC Gulf at a Glance The lAAF said recent tests confirmed that Reynolds have confirmed to the lAAF that Harry Reynolds has iVbur Hometown Newspaper Voted 1990 New England Newspaper of the Year Newsstand Price: 35 Cents Here, at a glance, are the tested positive for nandrolone and Barnes for methyltes- been suspended and offered a hearing, the date of which latest developments in the Per tosterone. Both substances are steroids. is shortly to be confirmed.” sian Gulf crisis: “I’ve been instructed not to comment,” Barnes said sistent with my history and, to my knowledge, cannot be Reynolds set the 4(X)-meter record of 43.29 seconds in ■ Secretary of State James A. from his parents’ South Charleston, W.Va., home. supported medically. Zurich, Switzerland, two years ago and Barnes set the Baker ni, on a week-long mis “When it’s time ... I’ll make a statement, but right now “I am confident that my innocence will be proved shot put mark of 75 feet, lO^M inches last May 20 in Los V sion sounding out allies on their it’s not time.” without a reason for doubt.” Angeles. willingness to go to war, was to Reynolds, however, issued a statement claiming the The Bear roars as Weicker wins big Reynolds said he was “greatly disturbed by how these Under drug testing titles, an athlete’s urine sample is meet with "Rukey’s leaders in positive test results were “the result of some fallacy in false allegations may affect” his reputation. divided into ‘A’ and ‘B’ samples. If the ‘A’ sample is does not take office until January he Ankara today. The Chinese the drug testing system,” adding, “I have never used Pete Cava, an Indianapolis-based spokesman for TAC, positive, the ‘B’ is tested with the athlete or a repre By BRIAN M. TROTTA will begin the process of forming his foreign minister indicated to steroids.” said the organization had planned to issue a statement sentative entitled to be present. Manchester Herald inner circle of advisors next week. Baker on Idesday that Beijing The statement said; today, “not necessarily alMut this. My only response If the ‘B’ also is positive, the athlete is entitled to a SIMSBURY — The Bear roared But those jobs would not be would not stand in the way of "... There is no room for steroids or drug abuse in my right now is, ‘No comment.’” hearing. If the ‘B’ is negative, the athlete is exonerated. Th« AsMclatsd Pna* any U.N. vote authorizing a Tliesday as Lowell Weicker and his meted out under the old patronage life. ... People who know Butch Reynolds know that I The lAAF statement said: Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson recently finished a S U S P E N D E D — Shot putter Randy Barnes of military strike to force Iraq out have always been one of the strongest proponents of ran “Randy Barnes was tested on Aug. 7, 1990, at the two-year suspension after testing positive for use of Connecticut I ^ y scored a resound system, Weicker said. The jobs the U.S. was suspended by the International ing victory to become only the would be awarded to those who are r of Kuwait, U.S. officials said. dom year-round drug testing. Malmo meeting in Sweden ... where he won the shot put steroids following his victory in the 1(X) meters in the ■ The Iraqi News Agency Amateur Atheltic Federation for using second independent governor in the best qualified, rather than those with “I have taken drug tests five times over the past 10 event. 1988 Olympics at Seoul. He was stripped of his world said 77 Japanese nationals state’s history. the most political service. months. Believe me, the results ... are completely incon- “The Huddinge Laboratory in Sweden revealed record and gold medal. steroids. He will appeal the ban. would be freed in response to an With 99 percent of the precincts Weicker said he thinks he will be it it" appeal from former Japanese reporting, Weicker won 40 percent able to work with the legislature Prime Minister Yasuhiro of the votes cast in the election. even though he is not a member of Nakasone. Japan’s Foreign Min Weicker’s opponents. Republican either of the two parties in charge istry put the number at 78. INA John Rowland and Democrat Bruce there. “They’re going to do the same also said that 20 Italians, five Morrison garnered 38 and 21 per job that we’re going to do, and that’s serve the state of Connec Swedes, two Germans, two Por SCOREBOARD cent of the vote respectively. tuguese and two Australians In Manchester, Weicker won ticut.” ‘n would be allowed to leave. served by Sheppard (delay of game), 1020; MoodusO nearly twice as many voles as either Avice Meehan, Weicker’s media AP College Top 25 poll Wesley, Bos (holding), 1204; Galley, Bos (trip Tuesday's games ■ Former West German Lewis Mills at Woodstock Academy of his major party opponents. director, said the victory is one to Football Th« Top Twsnty Fiva taama In tha Associatad ping). 1724. Basketball Scholastic Chancellor Willy Brandt met Press 1990 oolla^ football poll, with first-place Third Period-4, Boston, Neely 8 (Jarmey, Coginchaug at Old Lyme When the three-term former savor in light of the predictions that votes In parentheses, records through Nov. 3, Weimar), 19:46. Penalty— Nilaa Bos (slashing), Housatonic Regional-Falls Villaga at ToUarxl Tuesday in Baghdad with Ger senator arrived at his election night had been made for Weicker. total points based on 25 points for a first-place 90S. Northwestern Regional-Winstod at Avon <4 man hostages, and was to meet NFL standings vote through one point liir a 25th-placs vote, Overtime— 5, Boston, B.Sweeney 2 (Nealy, NBA standings MHSJV football RHAM-Hebron at Ellington headquarters early this morning, Republican State Chairman O Z3 arvi last week's rankings: Burridga), 3.'30. Penalties— None. EASTERN CONFERENCE The Manchester High junior varsity football Bolton at Rocky Hill Richard “Foley said that Lowell with Iraqi Resident Saddam AMERCAN CONFERENCE Northwest Catholic-West Hartford at Weston Weicker told supporters that his vic 30 I” Eata Record Fte Pvs Shots on goal— Boston 8-12-6-2— 28. Now Atlantic Division crushed Enfield, 50-0. Lamont Davis scored Hussein today. Former Danish \brk 10-7-8-4— 29. Putoam at Bacon Academy-Colchesler. tory was one for decency in politics. Weicker would peak in April. He W L T Pet PF RA 1. Notre Dame (37) 7-1-0 1,456 2 W L Pet GB three touchdowns for Manchester while Louis Prime Minister Anker Jorgensen Power-play Opportunities— Boston 0 of 4; — Buffalo 7 1 0 .875 229 136 2. Wbshington (13) 8-1-0 1,403 7 Boston 2 0 1.000 Laguardla, Jon Keeler, Steve Downham and CIAC volleyball results “I hope we sent a message that didn’t; he’s peaking in November,” > m 7 1 0 .875 175 93 3.