Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU

BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications

4-27-1987

The BG News April 27, 1987

Bowling Green State University

Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news

Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News April 27, 1987" (1987). BG News (Student Newspaper). 4658. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/4658

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU.

Monday. April 27, 1987 1 (& I One Free I Item! I I Inside One free item on any order I One coupon per order I Summer ball in BG pg. 3 Expires 6-1-87 I Fast. Free Delivery I Indians plan pow-wow pg. 4 Good a! iGiaicons iis:eo s I ,J Dempsey stabilizes Tribe pg. 4 "1 Detroit Mud Hens? pg. 7 Purchase 2 - 2 item I I Reds go Krogering' pg. 10 pizzas for only I I Daniels dreamin' pg. 10 I SC50 I Tigers in the hunt pg 14. Fast Free Delivery I 6 Good at locations hsied I Evans not over-the-hill pg. 14. E«pnes 6 1 87 I Staff J Editor Ron Fritz 1 Purchase 2 • 12" • 2 item I Copy Editors Judi Kopp, Beth Gilbert. Kevin Hammer. pizzas for only I Julianne Bell and Beth Murphy I Reporters Dennis Cisco. Al Franco. I Tom Skernlvitz and Matt Winlceljohn I I Photographers Rob Upton. Pete Fellman $Q50 Brad Phalin I I Special thanks to Bob Bortel. Nancy Nelson. Ian Stubbs. Matt Mowat. 8 Fast Free Delivery the BG News production and advertising staffs and the , . : .1' loi ,i! '."s sv I the and the . J 1 Cover illustration by Matt Mowat 30 minute I I guarantee I if you' p zza does no! I arrive A 'rim 30 m nules Oresenl th.S coupon to I the dnver re S3.00 oft I your order Major League Base- Fast. Free Delivery' I ball recognized the Good at locations isteo I 40th anniversary ol lackie Robinson's No coupon necessary I breaking the color J barrier by putting his number on second Daily Specials - base in every home . Here, Cleve- Monday Madness - Wild Wednesday land's Andre Thorn- 2-12"-3 item pizzas 14"-1 item pizza ton carries the bag to for only $8.75 for only $5.00 second base. Terrific Tuesday - Thick Thursday • 12" pepperoni pizza 12" extra thick crust, for only $4.25 pepperoni and cheese for only $5.00 1616 E Wooster 352-1539 Bowling Green, Ohio photo/Brad Phalin Monday. April 27, 1987

Summer college league debuts in BG

by Dennis Ci*co for that reason you have to shoot 0 down a lot of towns," Henschen "You beat the drum, pointed . "Massilion (Ohio) was You hold the phone, really excited, but to have a team on The sun came out today; the east side of the state would be a bit Bom again, there's new treat Lakes too expensive because of travel. grass on the field..." SUUMiACOilfOlAff . I *',.'( INC "We have to consider expansion, lusl like John Fogerly boasts in his but right now we have to through the song, "Conlerfield," there will be first season," he added. more new grass on the fields of local completed one year of college and Pepsi was the key." The season starts either on June 13 ballparks in the form of a new summer still have one more year of college to The six teams in the league include or 14 for the six teams. Each of the collegiate baseball league. complete. Bowling Green, Toledo, Cincinnati, teams will play a 42-game schedule, The Great Lakes Summer Colle- The league has been sanctioned by Columbus, Lima and Muncie. The along with an All-Star contest on July giate Baseball League, once an idea the National Collegiate Athletic Asso- BG Breeze will be playing all of its 13 at the Columbus Clippers stadium. of Gary Henschen and with help from ciation, along with being sponsored home games at Bowling Green High The next afternoon, the all-stars from Lou Laslo, is now a reality. The six- by , through School, while the Toledo Ail-Ameri- the GLSCBL will play two-games at team league begins its season in mid- the efforts of the NCAA. can will play its home games at Wrigley Field in against an June and will last until August. Another key player in the league is Lucas County Stadium and the Uni- all-star team from the Central Illinois "It started last April when I ap- Pepsi Cola. The company has given versity of Toledo. Collegiate League. proached Lou with the idea of putting the GLSCBL about $70,000 to help According to both Henschen and Each team is permitted three play- a league together. We started to form the teams afford uniforms, wooden Laslo (president), finding the cities ers representing the same school. The at the end of May and then we bats and other types of equipment. and sites for the teams was a long team is responsible for finding the incorporated," league commissioner "Without them (Pepsi), it would process. They contacted about 40 players jobs (28 hours a week) and Henschen said. "There was no place have been almost impossible for this cities that would be a possible home housing, however the athletes do not for the college player to play in this to go," Henschen explained. "This is for a team, but the problems of either have to accept employment. area in the summer." the first time a collegiate league has being too far away or not having an At least four Bowling Green State And the league is just for that — ever been sanctioned by the NCAA adequate field arose. University baseball players will be the college player. To be eligible for without being evaluated. I think the "The key criteria was the facility. In playing in the GLSCBL. Mike Hayes the GLSCBL, players must have fact that we got the sponsorship from some areas, that was impossible, so D See Summer, page 6.

NIFTY 50's SALE TUE Thru SAT STOP DOWNTOWN THIS WEEKEND FOR THE INSTANT SOCK HOP & CLASSIC CAR SHOW SWIMWEAR RUNNING SHORTS 25% to 50% STOPS REPLAY OFF 20% OFF NIKE WINDBREAKERS TIGHTS reg. •24." 20% OFF NOW$1995 ALL VARSITY, WOOLS ON A NYLON QUILTED LARGE SELECTION SCH00LJACKETS Of SHOES: Tennis. running, softbal, SAVE 20% aerobic, SgoH up to $20.00 FALCON HOUSE A DOWNTOWN B.G. fcdf 140 E. WOOSTER 352-3610 f M-F10to9 SAT10-5* SUN12-4 \ SOFTBALL & BASEBALL UNIFORMS SEW-ON LETTERING (INCL. GREEK) Free Delivery FALCON HOUSE 352-3610 176 E. Woofter 352-4600 0: Monday. April 27, 1987 Tribe uprising may be paper thin

perstown. However, the last two years by Ron Fritz 'You don't become good by doing it on paper. Last year haven't been very spectacular. He CLEVELAND - All the major we did it on the held. That's where we have to win it this has a combined 10-22 mark over the publications predict the Indians will year — not on paper." past two seasons. be contenders lor the American Lefty is another League East this season. — addition in the . After a 1-5 , The Sporting season with L.A. last year, the 28- News, . . .the list year-old is expected to middle seems endless. season," the 45-year-old Corrales 4.54 ERA. He was also selected to the and short relief. But championships aren't won on said. "We're a better ballclub. We've A.L. All-Star team. hasn't pitched lor two paper, they're won on the field. At added pitching and we have Cory Another veteran not expected to seasons due to an elbow injury, but is press time, Cleveland was still read- Snyder from the start of the season." "knuckle" under is 48-year-old Phil expected to add middle relief, as is ing its press clippings — it's deep in The Indians may have added pitch- Niekro. Last seasonhe was 11-11 with Doug Jones, who was promoted from the basement of the A.L. East. ing, but the additions aren't going 4.32 ERA. He has 311 career victories Maine. make the rest oi the A.L. -and- and the veteran knucklebalier is as- Rich Yett is another right-hander "You don't become good by doing hide. In fact, hitters should be licking sured a spot in the Hall of Fame. expected to contribute as a long it on paper," said Tribe - their chops when they face the Tribe, The starting rotation is rounded out reliever and part-time starter. Joe Carter. "Last year we which had 4.58 average by a pair of young southpaws. Ernie Camacho is back as the did it on the field. That's where we last season. , 22, was the Indians' Indians' . After missing 1985 have to win it this year — not on The ace of the staff last season was first pick in the 1986 amateur draft. In with a shoulder injury, Camacho paper. knucklebalier . The nine starts last year, Swindell was 5-2 saved 20 games lor Cleveland last "It's a long season," he said. "We righthander, who was a reclamation with a 4.23 ERA. Scott Bailes, 25, was season. have to take it one game at a time." project by the Tribe, finished 16-12 10-10 with seven saves a year ago. "I really believe we have a stronger , in his fifth with a 3.57 ERA. He led the A.L. in The bullpen is where Cleveland staff this year," said pitching coach season at the Indians' helm after complete games with 17. supposedly made its improvement. Jack Aker. "Our middle relief pitch- guiding Cleveland to an 84-78 mark Back from last year is 32-year-old After the Tribe broke spring train- ing is better and our starting rotation last year, said his team is even better righthander Ken Schrom. Last sea- ing, they signed veteran lefthander is solid." than last year. son, Schrom had his best year in the . Carlton, 42, is another The Indians' offense should run on "We're a little more confident this major leagues. He was 14-7 with a player with a spot reserved in Coo- D See Tribe, page 7. Dempsey provides stability

by Ron Friti CLEVELAND-At 6-foot-0, 180 pounds, can't compare size-wise with many of the in baseball. However, he is considered by far the biggest addition to the Indians in 1987.

And the main reason is defense. Behind the plate, he stands tall among his peers. Last year, he lin- ished fourth among catchers in field- ing percentage. He is expected to shore up a posi- tion that the Indians have notoriously been weak at. Last season, rookie committed a major- league leading 20 errors. He is now in the minors.

"Rick has to come in and take photo/Brad Phalin charge behind the plate," said Cleve- Indians' first baseman- led the team with a .326 average last year. He's swinging land manager Pat Corrales. "And I D See Dempsey, page 6. Monday. April 27. 1987 :0

Photos by Brad Phalin

•-

Top right: Tribe manager Pat Corrales needs his team to realize the rest of the is no laughing matter. Top: Shortstop has the Indians pointed in the right direction. Above: These '' will be hanging in Qogperstovfri. before too long. Right: Even a brushback pitch can't knock Cory Shyder off his feet. ®: Monday. April 27, 1987 Summer Dempsey D Continued from page 3. G Continued from page 4. "Rick loves to play the game. He will definitely help the and Eric Moraw will suit up for the have every confidence that he can. Indians. He always seems to come up with the big hits. BG squad, while Joe Simi and Chris He will only make our pitching that He's very determined." Fugitt will wear the uniforms of the much stronger." Columbus AU-Americans. For Dempsey, just getting a chance — Scott McGregor Graduate assistant baseball coach to prove he can play alter having Gregg Beemer said that participating surgery to remove bone chips in his McGregor, a veteran of 13 major they are now contenders in the A.L. in a summer league is a big asset to elbow. The didn't league seasons said Dempsey still has East. Dempsey couldn't be happier to the BG program. give the 37-year-old receiver the what it takes to play. "We think that anytime we have a opportunity. "Rick loves to play the game," be a member of the Tribe. kid play in the summer league, it will On February 6, he signed as a free McGregor said. "He will definitely "It feels awfully good," he said. "I help our team. It's a really good agent with the Tribe. help the Indians. He always seems to feel real comfortable. In February, I experience," Beemer offered. "The "Things didn't work the way they come up with the big hits. He's very wasn't too sure, but after spring train- good thing about it being in Bowling should have," Dempsey said. "I know determined. ing I really fit in well here. I'm glad to Green is that if a player needs to take I still have a few more years left in the "I'm happy for him; he deserves the be here. classes, they can and they don't have game. I want to prove I can still play." chance to play." to worry about transferring the cred- A former teammate of Dempsey's While the Indians were once "Everything I could want in a base- its. with the Orioles and Yankees, Scott scorned in the American League. ball team is here," Dempsey said. With the inception of the GLSCBL "This is a team with unlimited poten- as a summer collegiate league, it joins tial and they are a greatt bunch of seven other summer leagues in the guys." nation. Other teams included in the are Central Illinois Collegiate While Dempsey's offensive num- League, the Cape Cod Baseball bers aren't overpowering — .208, 13 League, the Jayhawk Baseball HRs and 29 RBI — he realizes he isn't League, the Northeast Collegiate in Cleveland for his offense. League, the Atlantic Collegiate League, the Valley League and the "Pat (Corrales) has told me what San Diego Baseball Association. All my role is and I'm willing to do eight teams are sanctioned by the anything to help the team win," he NCAA and MLB. said. "I'll handle the staff as best I "Everyone seems to be behind us. can." The college coaches are all excited and the pro scouts are really ex- In addition, Corrlaes said Dempsey cited," Henschen said. "We have gices the team another leader. good, quality players coming...I "When he steps on the field you think it (league) will get stronger as photo/Brad Phalin know Rick is a leader," he said. "We the years go on." Rick Dempsey chats with a former teammate of his with the Baltimore Orioles, have loe Carter who leads the team "...So put me in coach, . Dempsey is smiling at the chance to prove his former team wrong on and off the field; Rick leads by I'm ready to play, today, by not signing him. example." ...I can be centerfield." MAKE YOUR BREAK I MARK'S I TO DEHTLEY'S! I MEDIUM 2 ITEM PIZZA I I ONLY $5.00 I I Call 352-3551 for Bowling Green's Quality Pizza I

FOR ALL OF YOUR ON AND OFF CAMPUS fc,JUUU s. SEE US AT . . . pARTY NEED y'i Saloon, wis """now o youv deserve a break and B»n"#y Bentley's in the Holiday Inn, has just the risht BALLREICH'S deals for you. Monday through Saturday enjoy special drinks at special POTATO CHIPS prices! And, don't forget the Bentley's Happy Hour, every night from 4-9 pm 112 Wasrnngton St. featuring our famous Sip n Dip! Make Bowling Green, OH 43402 your break a "Bentley's break!" Res: 354-8003 Bentley's in the Holiday Inn-Bowling Green TIFFIN: (419) 447-1814 1550 E. Wooster St. • Bowling Green. OH 43402 • 352-5211

...::.;.: :...■.'...,=.' i»*/ pnH Monday. April 27. 1987 Toledo has Tigers by the tail

by Tom Skernivitz skipper need make handle the brunt of the catching The city of Toledo has always stood a mere phone call to Toledo General duties for the Hens although Toledo tall when it comes to supporting major Manager Gene Cook. In a couple may add other catchers during the league baseball's Detroit Tigers. hours, Mud Hens Don Heinkel season because of the Tigers' current With only an hour's drive separat- or German Rivera overload at the spot. ing the two cities, cheering for the could arrive in Detroit via a hop, skip Tigers has easily become a seasonal and jump up 1-75. Third baseman Rivera cranked 14 pastime in the northwest Ohio city. Detroit's quality is not the same as it home runs and 84 RBI's while batting Toledoans have grown up listening was in 1984 when it won the World .298 at Nashville last season. Short- to radio announcer . Thus, Anderson may request stop saw action for the describe the heroics of former Detroit relief from Cook's Mud Hens more Tigers at the end of the 1986 season greats like , and than a few times this season. and may get the call again this sea- . Currently, heroes like years. Several of the Mud Hens, who are son. , and Jack The Mud Hens ended a nine-year managed by former major leaguer and Tim Morris garner as much summer-time affiliation with the Twins and Tiger , lead the way Tolman combined for 12 homers and attention as the town's quasi-bally- on Oci 9, 1986, when they signed a for promotion to the big leagues. 124 RBI at Nashville last season. Scott hooed Portside night life. working agreement with the Tigers. Steve Searcy, a left-handed start- Lusader hit 11 round-trippers and Tiger stars have essentially become Toledo had also served as Detroit's ing pitcher, racked up an 11-6 record knocked in 59 runs at Glen Falls in household names in the "Glass City." farm club from 1967 through 1973 and 3.30 E.R.A. at Glen Falls, De- 1986. But now Toledoans will not have for before the asso- troit's AA club. Heinkel, a right- History favors the Detroit—Toledo a player to hit the "Motor City" scene ciated with the Mud Hens in 1974. hander, hurled his way to a 5-2 mark affiliation. The Mud Hens' won their before they idolize him. Detroit's stars The Detroit—Toledo connection and 2.73 E.R.A. at Nashville, the only playoff championship in 1967 of tomorrow are sitting right in Tole- will not only boost attendance figures Tigers' former AAA club. and their only pennant in 1968, both do's backyard. at Lucas County Stadium, but will Major-league veteran Bill Laskey years while in the Tigers' chain. The Mud Hens, Toledo's profes- allow the Tigers to obtain a quick fix adds experience to the young Hens' sional baseball team for over 90 from its AAA farm team at any time. pitching staff. The former San Fran- Mud Hens' games begin at 7 p.m. years, now represent the Tigers as a If discovers he cannot cisco pitcher and Toledo native went Monday thru Saturday (6:30 p.m. for AAA farm club and will attempt to recuperate from elbow surgery or 5-5 with a 3.43 E.R.A. in the Giants' doubleheaders), 2 p.m. on Sundays supply their parent team with quality continues to commit an farm system last season. in April and May and 6: p.m. on young ballplayers in the upcoming every other game for the Tigers, Ray Palicios and Jeff Ransom will Sundays in June through September.

Tribe runs (10). He committed just 19 er- D Continued from page 4. rors, compared to 36 two years ago. automatic. Tony Bemazard "Cleveland has the potential to set career highs in almost every offen- score a lot of runs," said Baltimore's sive category while playing steady first-year manager Cal Ripken Sr. defense. "They've assembled one of the best Third baseman Brook Jacoby rep- offenses in recent memory. resented Cleveland in the All-Star "It all depends how their pitching game last year while posting a .288 and defense come through." batting average with 17 homers and Led by A.L. runs-batted-in leader 80 RBI. Carter, with 121, the offense is po- At first base is Pat Tabler, who led tent. Carter hit .302 with 29 home the team with a .326 average last runs in addition to his RBI total. season. He will also platoon with Carter can also play all three at designated hitter. positions and first base. He also stole The biggest improvement defensi- 29 bases. vely will be the addition of 14-year Snyder is possibly the next super- veteran Rick Dempsey behind the star of the game. In just 103 games plate. Acquired as a free agent from last year as a rookie, he hit .272 with Baltimore in February, Dempsey 24 homers and 69 RBI. Although he is ranked fourth among catchers in technically the Tribe's starting right- fielding. He also hit 13 homers. fielder, he will also see time at third Off the bench, Corrales has base and shortstop as the team's Chris Bando, and outfielders unhlity man. Otis Nixon, Carmen Castillo and Joining them in the outfield is Bret Dave Gallagher. Butler, who is currently on the dis- Corrales said despite carrying just abled list with a broken finger. Last 24 pitchers, including 11 pitchers, his year he hit .278 and led the majors team will do fine. with 14 triples. "Last year we carried Eddie Wil- Mel Hall will also see considerable liams and he never played," Corrales time in the outfield against right- said. "We'll be fine." handed ptiching. He hit .296 with 18 He said the team has to play re- HRs and 77 RBI. laxed and take one game at a time. photo/Brad Phalin Shortstop Julio Franco is coming "We have the talent to win it," he Earl Varley, of Cleveland, has been an Indians' fan since 1928. After viewing £.' off a season where he set career bests said, "But we have to play loose and morB,ihai> 2p,^ejar^/?f.4h». Tribe's npnnrnq, —| JMJI—li »at>!> «A^cited in batting average (.310) and home not get uptight." about the Indians as most major publications are. 0: Monday. April 27, 1987

photo/Brad Phalin Even the umpires had lo clean up their act in preparation for the season.

• DUDLEY « ASICS TIGER » CONVERSE « DON JOY » CUFF KEEN « WILSON • NEWLOVE NOW OPEN RENTALS GREAT LUES SPORTING GOODS 128 W. WOOSTER PI. 354-5555 You can't miss with our For Mil Your Sporting Boons noons summer housing rentals! FREE BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL WITH THE PURCHASE Of ANY GLOVE IN STOCK WITH THIS COUPON, DP. J-M7

ASICS TIGER • CONVERSE • DON JOY • CLIFF KEEN • DUDLEY • ASICS TIGER You can't afford to strike out with your summer housing. But with Newlove Rentals, you can on a homerun every time. Our summer housing makes for high BGSU BASEBALL !! quality, enjoyable living. Also special low summer rotes are available from Newlove Rentals, GOOD LUCK IN FINISHING making this one pitch you can't UP A SUCCESSFUL SEASON I afford to missl

STOP BY OUR OFFICE TODAY. IBORDEN) BORDEN ONC. COLUMBUS, OHIO 328 S. MAIN 352-5620 IS.'

h':.v- Howarcl's dub H 210 N. Main No Cover

'■■•■I L •'•V«E

A ,M E ,T E.R.T' 'I«N ' .N Monday. April 27, 1987 <& Ready to paint the N.L. "Red9

Through April 21, when this issue not likely to challenge for the Cy primarily a set-up man last year, went by Matt Winkel John left for press, the Reds were leading Young Award as fill-in starters. 10-3 with a 3.24 ERA and 14 saves. CINCINNATI — The people in the the league in homeruns and were And is trying to bounce The Reds, like the Big Red Machine dairy department at Krogers might second in stolen bases. back from off-season shoulder sur- of the 70's, may need only middle-of- want to start playing the Ohio lottery. On paper, the Reds have as sym- gery. Soto, who started the 1983 and the-road pitching to challenge for the They're probably going to need to metric a balance between lumber and 1984 All-Star games, said he wants to division title. increase their cash flow this summer. legs as any team in the National pay off a few debts. A revitalized offense can take The dairy department at Krogers League, maybe the Major Leagues. "It hurt me greatly when I was credit for such a boast. pays (or the fireworks that explode But the strength of the Reds' start- unable to contribute the last couple Uniforms that were five years ago over Riverfront Stadium after Reds' ing rotation is a matter of conjecture. years when the team was doing so filled with a tired, crestfallen, listless, home runs and victories. is off to a good start well," Soto said. "I can still pitch and approach to the game, are now filled And while Kroger will continue to with a 3-0 record, a complete-game I want to prove that to everyone." with athletes affected by the conta- supply the gunpowder and smoke for shutout and an ERA of 2.19. Gullick- Last Tuesday, Soto gave the San gious pomposity of the ever-confident the sky over Riverfront, the Reds will son had a 15-12 record last year when Diego Padres one earned run in six Rose. apparently supply enough of thunder he was named in his first start since surgery. Left fielder Kal Daniels said the and lightning on the field to cost pitcher-of-the-month in August. The Cincinnati bullpen appears as prevailing attitude in the Cincinnati Kroger a tidy sum. After Gullickson, the Reds' starters stable as the starting rotation is shaky. clubhouse is one of comfortable Manager is looking for- are facing a number of questions. Frank Williams, acquired through smugness. ward to an exciting season. won eight consecutive a with San Francisco, was 3-1 "We know what we are capable of "This team is going to score a lot of games as a starter from last August 22 with a 1.20 ERA in 36 games last year doing. Now we have to prove it to runs. We will have a lot of big innings to this April 19. as a rookie with the Giants. other teams and you guys (press)," this year," Rose said. "Any starter on A slow starter, Lefty Rob Murphy was 6-0 with a Daniels said. "With this club, we this team is capable of having a big started 1986 with an 0-3 record and a 0.72 ERA in 34 games as a Cincinnati don't even all have to be at out best to night at any time. We have no real 6.08 ERA. rookie. win, a different person can win it weaknesses offensively. We have at He then went 14-10 the rest of the Last year, southpaw John Franco every night." least five guys capable of hitting 20 year with a 2.53 ERA. saved 29 games with an ERA of 2.94 Twenty-four-year old home runs." Guy Hoffman and Bill Landrum are in 74 games while , D See Reds, page 12. ;v '*w?«"^k.«-~*y,v.*£ v < v. i^-'f Daniels not overshadowed hasn't surprised me. I've hit some decent home by Matt Winkeljohn runs everywhere I've been." Playing second fiddle might bother most Daniels early power has surprised many of people. Playing third fiddle in a three-man those who are seeing him for the lirst time, outfield might make a lot of men want to jump perhaps because of his build. Although he is 5- out of their skin. Sharing the role of third star in 11, Daniels appears shorter by virtue of his that same outfield might threaten a person's stocky, 185-pound build and short legs. sanity. Reds' manager Pete Rose is not one of those But, as the saying goes, Cincinnati Reds' left surprised. fielder Kal Daniels is not like most people. "Kal's a lot bigger than you think. He's got a , the veteran in the Reds' outfield, good, hard swing. There's a lot of pop in that and a two-time winner of the National League bat. And he goes with the pitch well. batting title, said Daniels is a cut above the rest. Daniels and righthanded-hitting Tracy lones platoon in left field. Sharing playing time with "Kal Daniels was born to hit .300. He's got that lones in the shadow of Parker and nice, short, compact swing," the 1978 NL MVP might bother most players, no matter what age. said. "He goes with the ball well, he's tough to Guess again. strike out, and he has good power. Not to "The competition helps our lineup. I don't mention the fact once he gets on base, he can worry about playing, I worry about winning," run a pitcher blind." the said. Parker was not just spitting in the wind when Daniels said he wastes no time dreaming of talking about Daniels. bigger things, the Warner Robins, Ga., native is Last year, Daniels hit .320 in 74 games with the already living a dream. Reds and .371 in 74 games with the AAA Denver "While growing up my idol was Reggie lack- Zephyrs. He also combined for 27 stolen bases son and he still is," Daniels said. "All my life, all and 14 home runs. I wanted to do was play in the Major Leagues. It's Through this April 21, Daniels was 10th in the all I dreamed about." league in hitting and tied for the league lead Despite a lifetime spent dreaming about big with five home runs. Three of those long balls leagues, Daniels employs a selfless approach to were opposite-field shots. When asked if he was a game he considers it a privilege to play. surprised by his power to the opposite field, Daniels was modest, but confident. "I want to play 10 years. Even if I'm still photo/Rob Upton "I knew I could do it. I just hit the ball where competitive," Daniels said. "I don't want to drag . Kal.Daniels is living his dream — he'* pla-lnij in the they throw it, and they've been pitching me anything out too long. I just want to get in, make Major Leagues. outside," the 23-year old said. "My power so far a name for myself, and get out." Monday. April 27, 1987 :®

Left: Centerfielder Eric Davis has the skills and potential to be one ol the best ever in the game. Below: This banner shows how Cincinnati feels about its Reds.

tk

Above: brings a solid glove and strong arm to his shortstop postion. Right: Manager Pete Rose has the Reds making their move — upward. Photos by Rob Upton

- • - ■•>.■ • ••- ,■'• ■>:•" IOJ ■■■ M *. itl u >v«M>9 ,:i . Monday. April 27. 1987

Reds D Continued liom page 10. who hit a combined 13 home runs last year at When this issue went to the printer, the Reds Eric Davis was benched after a slow start. When he Denver and Cincinnati, doesn't have an overpow- were 10-4 after their first 14 games as they had won was re-inserted into the starting lineup in mid-June, ering arm, but covers a lot of ground. three of the their first four games with the Astros. the 24-year-old hit .297 with 23 home runs, 60 Shortstop Kurt Stillwell, 21, already recognized Cincinnti's mix of youthful exuberance, veteran RBI's, 63 stolen bases and 78 runs scored - in only as a defensive specialist, hit two home runs in a experience, speed and power has fans in the 93 games. series against Houston as a substitute while Larkin's Queen City bubbling. Daniels hit .326 for Cincinnati last year in 74 hypereztended knee healed. But, again, the game is not played on paper. games and .371 in 42 games at AAA Denver. And gold-glove third baseman Buddy Bell, who That same youth may not yet be mature enough to , a right-handed hitter, and Daniels used a super second half to finish with a .278 turn the corner, the veterans could slack off, and have been platooning in left field, but after Jones batting average, a career-high 20 home runs, and the starting pitching may be anything from boon to filled in for an ailing Davis against the Astros April 75 runs batted in, continues to sparkle at third. boondoggle. 19, Parker hinted that may indeed soon change. Catcher Bo Diaz hit .272 last year with 59 RBI's Nonetheless, telling any of that to a Reds fans will "You got a kid like Davis who may be the best, and is consistent if unexciting behind the plate. likely be difficult and then a guy like Tracy comes in and fills in for Speaking of unexciting, first base remains a This city is full of people acting like the proud him," Parker said "And the guy doubles off the problem where (with two double- parents of a new bouncing baby. wall, hits a mammoth and makes a surgery knees), and 38-year-old Dave Concepcion There may indeed be a re-birth on the Ohio River highlight-film to save at least one run. You alternate. this summer. At face value, the team's metamor- gotta want to see him in the lineup." Switch-hitting is holding onto his phosis looks complete. The Cincinnati Reds, like Jones, who hit .349 last year, may not have to wait position at second base. the fireworks over Riverfront Stadium, seem to until next year for a spot to open up. Rose may The Reds finished 10 games behind the Houston have come out of their cocoon like a butterfly in full move the 36-year old Parker to first base this year. Astros last year. Chiefly responsible for the margin color. The is no slouch either. was the team's 6-19 start and a 4-14 record against Time will show how far that butterfly will fly. Former Olympic-team infielder , 22, Houston. Catch the Fever — Preferred Properties Co. 835 High St. - Rental Office Phone: 352-9378 Available tor tall rentals: Piedmont*** High St. 650 Sixth St. 707 Sixth St. 818 Seventh St. Our apartments feature two bedrooms, carpeted, gas heat, laundry areas in each building, lots of closet space, IV2 baths. Cherrywood Health Spa All resident* will be granted membership to the Health Spa. The faculty features Hydro Spa Whirlpool, Shower Massage, Indoor Heated Pool, Metos Sauna, Woodsy Owl says Complete Exercise facilities and Equipment. Stash Your Trash Stop in and see our listings for summer rentals!

♦SUBUtfW53 „ Sandwiches & Salads BATTER UP TUESDAY TWOFERS Buy a Footlong and Medium Drink at and Receive a Footlong ■ R.E. MANAGEMENT Free 505CloughB15 352-9302 Tuesday Only Check Our Quality & Prices No Coupon Needed Not Good With Any Other Offer Campus Manor Rockledge Manor Every Tuesday In Thurstin Manor 733-777 Manville April 615 Second St. OFFER GOOD AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION 109 N. Main 352-8391 ...... mum —■———. ■ >••«-»•>-> ■■■■■ ®L Monday, April 27, 1987 Detroit ja mm in' in 'free-for-all'

by Al Franco the hunt, the pitching will have to be very strong. It has been in the past Ted Nugent, the Motor City mad- and it can be again, especially with man, had a hit release in the 1970s the combination oi experience and called "Free ior All." That's exactly •youth. what the Tiger manager Sparky Anderson seems to be this year, a free-for-all. has the utmost confidence in his stall. The baseball team in Nugent's city "No matter which way you cut it, wants a piece of the East, but if pre- pitching is still what wins baseball season predictions take the place oi games," Anderson said. "I believe the activities on the field, the Tigers the Tigers have one ol the stronger won't be seeing the playoils. stalls in the league." It seemed very easy to write off the When you think ol Tiger pitching, Detroit Tigers before the season be- lack Morris immediately comes to gan. With the abundance of quality mind. Alter beginning the season last youth in Cleveland and Toronto and year with a 7-6 record, Morris turned the Yankees' consistency, it was easy it on after the All-Star break and for the sports writers to place the linshed 21-8 with a league high six Tigers in the fourth or fifth slot. shutouts. To compound the problem, the Sparky Anderson said it's a bles- Tigers were faced with stand-out sing to have a pitcher the quality of catcher and ace starter Morris on his ballclub. lack Morris as free agents before the "When you start with a pitcher like season began. Lance departed for the , you've already got an likes of the Philadelphia Phillies, edge on the rest of the league," while Morris remained in orange and Anderson said. "Jack won 20 (games) black. Morris re-negotiated lor $1.85 last year and he's started right where million a year. he left off." Adding injury to insult, Kirk Gib- Morris has started the season 1-1 son, Alan Trammell, lack Morris and with a 0.96 . His Willie Hernandez have all been side- only loss was by the the score ol 2-1 at lined at one time or another this the hands of the powerful New York season. This sounds more like the Yankees. Tigers contingent to the All-Star Sure, Morris, Dan Petry and Walt game, rather than players scratched Terrell will win ballgames and Willie from the line-up. Most notably is Hernandez will get his share ol saves, Gibson who hasn't played a game yet but the Tigers also have to rely on due to a rib injury. some talented youth in starter Jefl Despite the injuries, the Tigers Robinson and reliever Eric King. have managed to win games. Anderson said that King has al- The preseason predictions remain ready proved that he can play in the pure speculation. lust ask the Milwau- major leagues. kee Brewers, who have gotten olf to "We are going to depend on King a the best start in major league history. lot this year," Anderson said. "He The Tigers have also clawed their way benefitted greatly from his experi- photo/Pol* Follman into the thick ol the strongest division ence last year." Veteran Tigers' manager Sparky Anderson is jusl hopping on the chance to in pro baseball. The rest oi the Tigers' staff include contend lor the A.L, East again this year. In order lor the Tigers to remain in D See Tigers, page 15.

by Al Franco DETROIT — Some think the Detroit Tigers first baseman should be in a rocking-chair instead oi rocking out oi stadiums. One person who doesn't think that way. is Tiger manager Sparky Anderson. "Hell probably play every day," said Anderson. "Darrell hit 29 homers ior us (last season). I don't see anyone else who'd come along and do that." Evans not playing Evans, who turns 40 on May 26, continues to talk about baseball like an excited child. "I'm doing what I always wanted to (do)and I enjoy playing out here." He has played nearly two decades on three teams in the major leagues and into rocking chair has accomplished feats that many players only dream about. Evans hit more than 40 home runs in a season twice and has been on a winner. He was a member oi the 1984 World Champion Detriot Tigers. Both the years he hit 40 homers were records oi some sort. In 1973, Evans was a member the Braves squad, the only team to have three players hit over 40 homers. D Saw Evans, page 15. Monday. April 27. 1987 :®

Tigers D Continued from page 14. Evans will be used as a DH. He batted veteran starter and .241 last year with 29 dingers and 85 relievers Mark Thurmond, Bryan RBI's. Bergman is a defensive stand- Kelly and Nate Snell. Thurmond will out and is usually a late- re- take on the important role of the placement. middle-reliever. His job is to hold Without question the Tigers have down the fort until it is necessary to one of the strongest middle in bring in the stopper. baseball with second baseman Lou The blend of experience and youth Whittaker and shortstop Alan Tram- in pitching should be the Tigers' mell. strong point, but there are eight other After an impressive last season, positions to fill. Darnell Coles will continue at the hot Catching seemed to be the Tigers' corner. Last year, he batted .273 with main concern at the start of the season 20 homers and 86 RBI's. because of the loss of all-world has proven year in catcher Lance Parrish, but it has been and year out that he can fill in in the so far, so good with the advent of infield. When Trammel! was injured, rookie backstopper . Brookens came in and batted .400. He photo/Pete Fellman To say Nokes has been a pleasant can play second base, shortstop or Rookie catcher Matt Nokes could be signing many more autographs for years surprise would be an understatement. third base. to come if he continues his hot start with the Tigers. He is batting .357 with two home runs The outfield has suffered this sea- and six RBI's, and when not catching son because of the injury to right Left field belongs to If the Tigers want to make the he has been used as a designated fielder Kirk Gibson. has who had a disappointing season last media eat their predictions, it seems hitter and at first base. replaced Gibson, but he can't put year in hitting .237. the pitching must shoulder the load Also seeing action behind the plate outthe same numbers as the former John Grubb and Terry Harper will until everyone is healthy. Who are Dwight Lowry, Orlando Merca- Michigan State wide receiver. also see plenty of action in the out- knows? The were doand Mike Heath. again holds the reins field. Grubb comes off an extraordi- picked to finish last by many publica- The first base chores will be split in center field. The quiet, consistent nary year hitting .333 with 13 homers tions and Cleveland Indians were between Darrell Evans and Dave fielder seems to start slow but finish and 51 RBI's, but has yet to get a hit in picked to win it. Right now, the A.L. Bergman. When not playing first, weU. 17 at bats this season. East appears to be a free-for-all. Evans □ Continued from page 14. "I always liked the Milwaukee He was in good company, consid- Braves," Evans said. 'They had a ering the other members were (43) and Henry Aaron (40). great hitting ball club. The one guy I The second time that Evans hit 40 really liked the best was Eddie Mat- homers was a record of a different thews. sort. In 1985, Evans became the "I was real fortunate that he was a oldest player ever to hit 40 homers as coach when I came to Atlanta, and he he did it for the Tigers at age 38. became manager. We became really Even with all his accomplishments, good friends." he said. "It's really Evans hasn't stopped setting goals for strange that you even get to meet a himself. You see, Evans has never had person like that." a batting average above .300 in his 19 In order to play for two decades, years of . While Evans said you have to be hard Don Mattingly and worker. He may have learned these churn .300 seasons out like nothing, traits from his childhood idol. Evans believes he can also achieve "He (Matthews) came in day-after- the mark. day and did his job, hustled and "One thing I'd like to do sometime played hard," Evans said. "You look is hit .300; that's consistency," Evans for people with that caliber, and that's said. "I think I'm capable of doing it, the way you feel about yourself." but things have to fall right." With his hard-work ethic, it's not Evans is off to a good start in his surprising that Evans has always liked quest for .300. At press time, Evans the challenge facing the toughest was batting .270 with a homer and six pitchers in the league. runs batted in, and he said he feels Evans wants to stay in baseball for good about his chances. as long as he can, and has aspirations "I feel real consistent," he said. "I of becoming a manager some day. have a good frame of mind and a lot of "Right now, I'm planning on stay- confidence. ing in the game," Evans said. "I'd like "You go in streaks. You have some to manage somewhere, but since good ones and some bad ones. I think there are only 26 jobs it seems unrea- concentration has a lot to do with listic. Perhaps, I'll coach at a col- hitting. Right now, I think I'm con- lege." centrating well." Before Evans gives something back While growing up, Evans was a to the game, he wants to put more into Milwaukee Braves fan who idolized it. This year his goal is to hit .300, Eddie Matthews. Little did Evans next year it may be to hit 40 homers, photo/Pete Fellman know, ha would become good friends the year after it might be to hit .300 Darrel Evans has his bat pointed In the direction of the .300 mark. with Matthews. again, the year after . . . STUDENT S BX BOOK EXCHANGE OUR BOOK BUY BACK HAS BEGUN!

We pay top prices for used texts. We also pay top wholesale prices for current editions of books no longer being used on campus. Please do not wait until next fall; the demand falls throughout the summer.

The staff at SBX would like to thank the faculty & students of B.G.S.U. for your continued patronage and hope your summer is enjoyable. Don't forget: we 're a wholesaler too. HURRY, DON'T MISS OUT

Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5:30 Sat. 9 - 5 530 E. Wooster

—...