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C M Tina Drabble Junior Golf Foundation Y K by Teri Hunkin Special to Samoa News rnold Palmer once wrote, “Golf is deceptively simple, and endlessly complicated. It satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is, at the same time, rewarding, and maddening — and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind hasA ever invented.” Other sports enthusiasts may argue the last point, citing var- ious games of strength, skill or endurance as “the greatest.” Nev- ertheless, it is in youth where many great athletes are born, and it is up to parents, schools and the community at large to encourage those dreams. Here in American Samoa, we have aspiring young golfers with skills and talents, which are undeniable. Recently, these young athletes were the recipients of generous support from the Tina Drabble Junior Golf Foundation. In support of Junior Golf — President of the Tina Drabble Junior Golfer’s Foundation, Taalolo Chande Lutu-Drabbl, handed and in celebration of Tina’s legacy — the Foundation, which over the check of $3,000 and assorted golf equipment to assist with the 5 junior golfers and their bears her name, has donated money and equipment to American coaches to attend the Galaway World Junior Golfer’s Program in San Diego, California this summer. John Mitchell and Peter Young received it on behalf of the Junior Golfers Association. Samoa’s Junior Golf Association. [photo: Leua Aiono Frost] The formal presentation was held on Monday, May 22 at the Golf Course in Iliili. Board member Alofia Afalava spoke on behalf of members of the Foundation, which include Tina’s par- ents, Tom Drabble and Taalolo Chande Lutu-Drabble, who began the Foundation in her memory. Sandra King-Young and Chris- tinna Lutu-Sanchez also serve on the Foundation board. Leo Young, the talented young son of Sandra and Peter Young, represented the Junior Golfers at the ceremony. The Foundation’s gift, which consisted of golf clubs, bags and a $3,000 check, will go a long way toward helping four Junior Golfers and two coaches participate in the Junior World Golf Competition being held in San Diego this summer. There to accept the donation were volunteer coaches John Mitchell and Peter Young. Mitchell noted that the Association is deeply grateful for the funds, as the San Diego tournament is an expensive one. He told Samoa News that it was due to the actions of professional golf instructor Fuga Tolani Teleso, that American Samoa was given a few slots each year, allowing them to partici- pate in the prestigious competition. The Junior World Golf Competition is an internationally rec- ognized event hosted at Torrey Pines each year, with 15- 17-year- old participants from around the world. Past Junior World Golf Championship winners include Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. C M Woods won division titles there in 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990 Y K and 1991. Another division champion from the Junior World Golf com- petition was American Samoa’s own Tina Drabble. She paved the way with others from American Samoa, such as Angie Langkilde and Frankie Lefiti, who won honors in their age groups. According to Ta’alolo, funds raised from local tournaments have enabled the Foundation to donate thousands of dollars on more than one occasion. Those donations were used for airfare and miscellaneous expenses, giving our Junior Golfers the oppor- tunity to represent the Territory in the San Diego competition. The Foundation has also given $3,000 SAT to help establish a Junior Golf Program in Samoa, with the hope that an inter-island competition between the 2Samoas could be held annually. In 2015, the Foundation spent over $7,000 for a college stu- dent from Tina’s alma mater, New Mexico State University, to live in the Territory for the summer. A senior in NMSU’s Golf Management program, Nicholas (Nick) Andreis gave the Junior Golf Summer Program a real boost that year, with over 60 young people participating throughout the summer under his guidance. (Continued on page B3) Page B2 samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017 Both JPS Vikings Division 1 & 2 lose in playoffs By Leiloa Ese Malala conversion was no good leaving the Wild Cats. same until the fourth quarter when the Samoa News Staff Writer score 6- 0 in Warriors favor. The action didn’t end here. Lions defense intercepted the ball and The Junior Prep Sports (JPS) play- The JPS Vikings still had a lot of Next up was the Division 1 (7th took it all the way for a touchdown, offs started on Wednesday with Divi- time left to comeback with a touch- and 8th graders) JPS Vikings playing which led to the final score, Lions 12 sion 2 (5th and 6th Graders) JPS Vikings down of their own, but their hopes were the Division 1 JPS Lions. It was a fast — Viking 0. playing the JPS Warriors. It was a tough stopped when #17 Toalima Ho-Ching paced, hard-hitting battle from the start The Lions are now heading to next defensive battle with both teams unable intercepted the ball off the Vikings pass with the JPS Lions Running Back #35 week’s JPS Division 1 Championship to score for three quarters. and took it 49 yards to the 1-yard line Sio Lealiifano scoring early on in the game against the winner of the Warriors Finally in the fourth quarter, with with 17 seconds left on the clock. The first quarter making it 6 - 0. and Wild Cats. Thursday night Playoffs less than 2 minutes remaining, QB for Warriors took a knee, time expired and The Vikings had a chance to score will be on next Monday’s Samoa News the JPS Warriors Francis Mauigoa took they now advance to play in next week’s in the second quarter, but their 25-yard issue. Congratulations to both teams the ball 60 yards for the first and only JPS Division 2 Championship game pass attempt for a touchdown was heading to the Championship next Sat- touchdown of the game. The two-point against the winner of the Lions and the incomplete. The score remained the urday, June 3rd. Lamet shines for Padres, Mets lose after pushing back deGrom NEW YORK (AP) — ferent look. He also impressed Dinelson Lamet made a splash manager Andy Green with his for the San Diego Padres on changeup, a pitch Lamet said Thursday night at rain-soaked he’s been working on, as well as Citi Field. his composure. For the New York Mets, the “I expected to see a little season is teetering dangerously more emotion out of him,” close to becoming a wash. Green said. “He was relaxed all Lamet overpowered the Mets day.” in his major league debut, New Brad Hand allowed a run, York’s Rafael Montero labored but got the save by escaping a on short notice and the Padres jam in the ninth for the second held on for a 4-3 win. straight night. Scattered showers soaked He got his first save of the Queens all day, and thun- season Wednesday. derstorms were forecast for Jay Bruce popped out in foul midgame, although heavy rain territory with a runner at first to never came. end it. Mets manager Terry Collins New York had runners reach pushed back scheduled starter base in each of the final five Jacob deGrom to try avoiding innings, including two on and an abbreviated outing, instead two outs in the sixth and seventh telling Montero around 3:45 innings, but left-hander Ryan p.m. that he’d start the 7:10 p.m. Buchter evaded both jams. San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet delivers a pitch during the first inning of a contest. The Mets have lost eight of baseball game against the New York Mets Thursday, May 25, 2017, in New York. Montero (0-4) allowed two their past 11 games and are well (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) runs during a 45-pitch first back in the NL East at 19-26. inning, including a bases-loaded Even red-hot Conforto had a walk to Matt Szczur. Montero miserable night. threw 87 pitches over three The leadoff hitter had struck innings, giving up three runs, out in five straight at-bats, five hits and three walks. His including four on Thursday, ERA rose to 8.24. before singling to right off Hand “He was in constant trouble,” in the ninth inning. Collins said. “The first inning, The left fielder also lost sight just fortunate we limited the of a pop fly during the third $90 damage to what he did.” inning, covering his head while $80 2016 Toyota Corolla Daily Rate 2013 Hyundai Sonata Daily Rate Lamet (1-0) began his day by the ball dropped about 30 feet Automatic (Red Car) Automatic (White Car) striking out Michael Conforto away just inside the foul line. on three fastballs — the last at Hunter Renfroe ended up 98 mph — and cruised through with a double and later scored five innings of one-run ball. on Szczur’s single. 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Junior`… joining the ranks of the Ladies Following her death, her Continued from page B1 Professional Golf Association parents Tom Drabble and Additionally, according to herself, Tina continued to dis- Ta’alolo Chande Lutu Drabble Ta’alolo, golf clubs, bags and tinguish herself on the links. established the foundation to range balls have been pur- In 2007, a year after she was carry forth her legacy and her chased for the Junior Golfers. diagnosed with cancer, Tina love of the game. Dedicated The Foundation has also spon- was selected to be American to supporting and promoting sored teams for tournaments Samoa’s flag carrier in the 2007 golf among the youth, the Tina organized by other charitable South Pacific Games in Apia, Drabble Junior Golf Founda- organizations in the Territory, Samoa, where she culminated tion was created in 2013. such as the Lions Club, Rotary, her career by winning the Indi- With monies raised, it has Shriners, Hope House and vidual Gold Medal for Amer- been able to donate funds to the American Samoa Cancer ican Samoa. help the Junior Golfers partici- Coalition. She continues on in the his- pate in the World Junior Golf TINA DRABBLE & HER tory books as the only Amer- Competition, where Tina won LEGACY ican Samoan female to attain several awards in every cat- A beloved daughter of membership in the LPGA, and egory over the years. American Samoa, Christine her life and achievements were Although she lost her six- “Tina” Michelle Drabble- entered into the Congressional year battle with melanoma McCormack, entered the world record in July 2012 by then cancer in July 2012, Tina’s of golf at the tender age of nine Congressman Faleomavaega life continues to inspire young years old, and wound up in the Eni Hunkin. athletes in the game she loved. history books of the Territory A Fono Concurrent Resolu- She will be remembered each before she passed away in 2012 tion regarding Tina was also year through the Foundation set at just 41 years of age. entered into the legislative up to support Junior Golf, and The cancer, which took her records of the Territory. American Samoa’s 5th Annual life, never dampened her spirit, Tina Drabble’s life con- Memorial Golf Tournament, though, and all the way to the tinues to be an inspiration to sponsored by the Junior Golf Vaha Tua of Vaiala Tongan in action against Vaitogi United end, it was her wish to give young golfers, and as one of Association, will be held on on Match Day 3 of the 2017 FFAS Futsal Tournament at Samoana back to the island community in American Samoa’s iconic ath- July 15 this year. High School’s gym in Utulei on Saturday, May 20, 2017. which she was lovingly raised. [FFAS MEDIA/Brian Vitolio] She was an honor student who had learned the game of CHANNEL * (E) English Subtitles golf from her uncle Fuga Tolani Teleso, and her first foray in the * (L)-Live Programming/News world of competitive golf came * (R)-Rerun early. She was just 10 when she represented the Territory in the 47 Junior Golf World Competi- tion in San Diego, where she placed 2nd in World and 1st in International. The following years would see her representing American Samoa as the flag carrier for the Territory in the 15-17 age group, where she won 2nd and 3rd place world trophies. To these honors she added an additional 4th place and two 1st place International trophies in Junior Golf. After high school, Tina was accepted at Stanford, Brigham Young University, and New Mexico state due to her sterling four year, 4.0 aca- demic record. She chose New Mexico State for its exceptional golf program, and was captain of her golf team while at the home of the Aggies. In 1985, she became a member of American Samoa’s Team at the South Pacific Mini-Games held in the Cook Islands, where her team took the gold. Two years later, at the age of 15, she participated in another gold-winning Amer- ican Samoa team, this time at the South Pacific Games held in New Caledonia. That same year, 1987, she also won the Individual Silver Medal. Not content to rest, Tina went on to win the Fiji Ladies Open in Suva and the Fiji Ladies Classic at Deuba three years in a row: 1989, 1990 and 1991. She was the youngest *Note: If you need this Schedule, e-mail
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Farrell said. “His return to us You can’t replicate it any- will give us a definite boost but where else. that’s not to de-emphasize he Price allowed nine runs — needs to go out and perform.” New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson (28) stands behind quarterback Drew Brees six earned — and 12 hits in Farrell hopes Price’s return (9) during NFL football practice in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Derick E. Hingle) 5 2/3 innings during a pair of has a trickle-down impact. injury rehabilitation starts at “It’s not based solely on Triple-A Pawtucket. He struck the name on the back of his out eight and walked two. jersey,” Farrell said. “Hope- Saints exploring “A lot of pitches, in a fully it allows us to even out short amount of time. I think some of the performances possibilities for newly that is more of a test to being within the rotation.” acquired Peterson METAIRIE, La. (AP) — seasons. He caught several said. “That trait of wanting the Adrian Peterson is learning passes at practice — not just ball is obviously a healthy one. what it’s like to play in an screens, but a few balls thrown And we’ll make sure each week offense that won’t feature him. farther downfield, along the we put a plan together and uti- Then again, this is exactly sideline. lize the strengths of what those FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 file photo, Boston Red what arguably the greatest run- Just how serious coach guys do well. And look, it’s a Sox pitcher David Price throws a live batting session at a spring ning back of his generation Sean Payton is about making long season.” training baseball workout in Fort Myers, Fla. signed up for when he agreed Peterson a regular receiving It remains to be seen how (AP Photo/David Goldman, File) to play with the New Orleans threat isn’t clear, but the Saints effectively Peterson, at 32, can Saints and prolific passer Drew do have a history of running summon the form of his prime, ticed with black No. 96 decals “He was just here for the draft Brees. backs contributing regularly in when his combination of power, on their gold helmets to honor weekend. All of us are devas- “I think he’s looking for- the passing game in Payton’s speed, agility and instincts Hall of Fame defensive tackle tated, that would be the way ward to that,” Saints fullback offense, starting with Reggie seemed to set him apart. Cortez Kennedy, who died to describe it,” Payton said. John Kuhn said after Thurs- Bush in 2006 and continuing But Peterson has said that earlier this week. Kennedy ... Outside linebacker Hau’oli day’s voluntary offseason prac- with Pierre Thomas, Darren does not believe it’s fair to had a close relationship with Kikaha, who is trying to come tice, the first with veterans that Sproles and Ingram. lower expectations for him Saints general manager Mickey back from a third tear of his left has been open to media this off- Payton said Peterson looks simply because conventional Loomis and served in an unof- anterior crucial ligament, par- season. “Not to put words in his “comfortable catching the ball wisdom that running backs tend ficial advisory role to the club. ticipated in drills. mouth, but everybody in here, in space ... much the same way to decline sharply after 30, par- especially on the offensive side, you’d expect Mark or any of ticularly if they’ve had a couple realizes that the more weapons those backs to have a variety of significant injuries. that we have, the more explo- things that they can do.” Payton appears ready to Employment Opportunity sive we can be. “Now, as we get closer into give Peterson the benefit of DDW Beach Cafe looking to hire hard working, trustworthy “It’s a situation, I think, the season, you begin to hone in the doubt. After all, Peterson where we all look around and on how you want to deploy cer- not only has compiled seven and loyal employees for the servicing of customers. Positions say, ‘If we all have success as tain people,” Payton continued. seasons with 1,000-plus yards available for cashier & wait staff. Experience is not necessary, a group, we’ll all have success “But he made a few catches rushing, but also rushed for but a good attitude and a happy personality is required. All individually,’” Kuhn continued. today that looked pretty good.” more than 2,000 yards in 2012, legal work documents must be in order. Please call our office “That can prolong careers. That Peterson did not speak with one season after reconstructive can create accolades. That can reporters. 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NU’UULI: (684) 699-7168/1231 FAGATOGO: (684) 633-2239 FAX: (684) 699-7175 largely recovered from knee a conference call after signing “So I would agree with him, and abductor injuries that side- with New Orleans last month not only (because of) his skill AVAILABLE IN STORE AT lined him most of last season. that he liked the vision Payton set, but his physical ability He participated vigorously in had for him in an offensive and the way he trains and his AFFORDABLE PRICES the entirety of Thursday’s non- scheme that has rarely featured athleticism.” contact practice. Other than a a single workhorse running Kuhn has seen Peterson fumbled a handoff exchange back. up close many times, having with backup quarterback Chase “I know what type of offense played eight years for Green Daniel, he had few missteps and New Orleans runs,” Peterson Bay. Peterson spent all of his saw perhaps more action that he said then. “I knew what I was previous seasons with Min- otherwise might have because getting myself into and I am nesota, in same division as the incumbent starting running comfortable with that.” Packers. back Mark Ingram was held out Payton didn’t sound con- “He looks the same way he for unspecified reasons. cerned about finding ways for looked when I was watching The Saints seem inclined to Peterson and Ingram to co-exist him from the other sideline,” explore whether Peterson might and also alluded to the fact that Kuhn said. “I’m just excited be more of a factor as a receiver running backs play a position to see him in the same team out of the backfield than he has that is relatively prone to injury. colors.” been during his first 10 NFL “We’ll figure it out,” Payton Notes: The Saints prac- BUSINESS HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm • Sat 8am-1pm CLOSED SUNDAY Page B6 samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017
A Green Bay A player dribbles the ball as two PanSa opponents converge on him during Match Day 3 of the 2017 FFAS Futsal Tournament at Samoana High School’s gym in Utulei on Saturday, May 20, 2017. [FFAS MEDIA/Brian Vitolio] Intense race for top two spots in Futsal groups By FFAS MEDIA/Brian Vitolio scenarios to fall into place for timu Youth with eight as well, It is an intense race for the them, such as a win against Green Bay B at No. 7 with six top two spots in both pools of PanSa and possible tie between and Vaitogi United in eighth the 2017 FFAS Futsal Tourna- the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds. place with one point. ment after Match Day 3 results Utulei Youth will claim the In Round 5 games last Sat- from Saturday, May 20, at top spot if they win their final urday, it was Jets 1 1, Lion Heart Samoana High School’s gym- match against the Jets 2 to B 0; Pago Youth 2 6, Green Bay nasium in Utulei. maintain. B 3; Vaiala Tongan 1, Vaitogi The top two teams from The final round will be United 1 and a double forfeit each pool will advance to the played on Saturday and the for Ilaoa & To’omata and Tapu- Championship bracket, and it is playoffs scheduled for the timu Youth. In Round 6 games, a clouded race with five teams Memorial Day holiday on it was Vaiala Tongan 3, Lion in both Pools 1 and 2 having Monday, May 29. Heart B 1, Ilaoa & To’omata 5, at least a mathematical shot at POOL 2 Pago Youth 2 0, Green Bay B 3, earning one of the four slots Vaiala Tongan took the Vaitogi United 1 and Taputimu in the group that will deter- top spot away from the Jets 1 Youth 4, Jets 1 3. Jets 1 and mine American Samoa’s futsal after the latest rounds in Pool Ilaoa & To’omata will battle champions. 2 with 13 points, followed by for one of the top two spots this POOL 1 the latter with 12, while Ilaoa coming Saturday, while Vaiala In Round 5 games last & To’omata sits at third with Tongan hopes to maintain Tafuna Jets 1’s Harry Matau holds off Lion Heart B’s Char- Saturday, Lion Heart A beat 10. Lion Heart B is fourth with it’s No. 1 position with a win maney Faatupuinati on Match Day 3 of the 2017 FFAS Futsal Tafuna Jets 2 4-1, while in eight points, followed by Tapu- against Pago Youth 2. Tournament at Samoana High School’s gym in Utulei on Sat- other results it was Green Bay urday, May 20, 2017. [FFAS MEDIA/Brian Vitolio] A 3, Pago Youth 1 by forfeit; Utulei Youth 7, Black Roses 2 and Royal Puma 3, PanSa 0 by forfeit. In Round 6 results, it was Royal Puma 3, Lion Heart A 1; Pago Youth 1 1 Utulei Youth 0; Green Bay A 3 PanSa 3 and Tafuna Jets 2 2, Black Roses 1. Utulei Youth is ahead of Pago Youth 1, and Royal Puma by a point with 13 to the latter two’s 12. Lion Heart A is fourth with 11, followed by Green Bay A (seven), Black Roses (four), and PanSa (one). Pago Youth 1 holds the goals differential tiebreaker against Royal Puma with an 11-6 edge. This Saturday, the coveted top two spots will be contested Bryman Levaula of Tafuna Jets 2 tries heatedly between Pago Youth 1 to control the ball against Lion Heart A’s and Royal Puma as both teams Jordan Leilua on Match Day 3 of the 2017 face one another. Lion Heart Green Bay B’s goalkeeper in action against Pago Youth 2 on Match Day 3 of the 2017 FFAS Futsal Tournament at Samoana High A is in play for one of the two FFAS Futsal Tournament at Samoana High School’s gym in Utulei on Saturday, May School’s gym in Utulei on Saturday, May 20, spots also, but needs several 20, 2017. [FFAS MEDIA/Brian Vitolio] 2017. [FFAS MEDIA/Brian Vitolio] samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017 Page B7 Red Sox win 4th straight, 6-2 over Rangers
BOSTON (AP) — There’s Elvis Andrus homered and something about Boston Red Nomar Mazara had two hits Sox pitchers and 20-strikeout and an RBI for Texas, which games. has lost four of five overall and There have been six major 15 of 21 on the road. league games with that many “The sweep is surprising,” strikeouts and the Red Sox made Andrus said. “But that’s the the list for the third time, fan- beauty of baseball, I guess. ning that many Texas Rangers You cannot take any team for for a 6-2 victory Thursday night granted. Even when you feel and a sweep of the three-game you’re playing at your best, series. stuff like this can happen.” Five Boston pitchers com- Andrew Benintendi and bined on the 20 strikeouts with Mitch Moreland had RBI sin- starter Drew Pomeranz getting gles in the first inning as Boston 11 in six innings and closer got to Rangers starter Nick Craig Kimbrel getting four in Martinez (1-3) early. the ninth when the leadoff batter Bogaerts hit a two-run homer reached on a wild pitch strike in the third to put Boston ahead three. Boston’s Roger Clemens 4-0. Despite finishing with 21 twice reached 20 strikeouts by home runs last year, Bogaerts himself. needed 46 games to connect for “His stuff is nasty. What he the first time this season. is doing right now I have never “Good to get one over the seen anything like that,” Red wall and get it out of the way,” Sox reliever Matt Barnes said Bogaerts said. of Kimbrel. Mike Napoli struck out four Kimbrel has retired 53 of the times while Pete Kozma and last 56 batters he has faced and Andrus went down three times right-handed hitters are on an each. Every Ranger starter 0-for-41 streak. struck out at least once. Xander Bogaerts and Deven “Pomeranz was throwing Marrero hit their first home runs well,” Rangers catcher Jona- Boston Red Sox’s Deven Marrero, right, celebrates with teammate Christian Vazquez after of the season helping Boston to than Lucroy said. “Obviously knocking him in on a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the its fourth straight win. their bullpen came in and threw Texas Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) “A lot has been made about well also and they played better our home run totals or lack than we did overall tonight.” thereof,” Red Sox manager Marrero homered in the that stretch. will play in extended spring last two rehab starts. ... 3B John Farrell said. “Tonight was eighth off Alex Claudio. Boston swept Texas for the training games in Arizona the Pablo Sandoval is 3 for 13 in the first of what should be many Martinez gave up four runs first time at Fenway Park since next three days after being four rehab games. more.” in five innings and is winless in 2008. Since 2009, Texas has sidelined all season with a calf UP NEXT: Pomeranz (4-3), who tied four starts against Boston with the best winning percentage strain. Rangers: Will send RHP his career high with the 11 a 6.46 ERA. at Fenway Park in the major Red Sox: 2B Dustin Pedroia A.J. Griffin (4-1) in the opener strikeouts, made it as far as six Andrus cut Boston’s lead to leagues at .600. was removed from the game at Toronto. innings for the third time this 4-1 in the fourth inning with STRIKING SUCCESS after five innings for precau- Red Sox: LHP Eduardo season and beat Texas for the the homer, snapping an 0-for-9 Pomeranz recorded his tionary reasons due to left knee Rodriguez (3-1) looks to win first time in nine career outings. drought. 500th career strikeout when he pain. He is listed as day to day. his fourth straight decision “Felt lost for a couple of Moreland tied his career whiffed Napoli for the final out ... LHP David Price will make when they entertain Seattle on starts and wasn’t satisfied,” said high by driving in at least one of the fourth inning, his eighth his season debut Monday in Friday. Pomeranz, who gave up four run for the sixth straight game of the game. Chicago against the White Sox hits and walked one. “Tonight I and extended his hitting streak TRAINER’S ROOM despite surrendering six earned felt more like last year.” to seven games, batting .393 in Rangers: 3B Adrian Beltre runs in 5 2/3 innings over his Page B8 samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017 Panthers LB Kuechly won’t change style after 2nd concussio CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) and the soldout crowd in silence. going forward.” — Panthers linebacker Luke After Kuechly was helped Teammate Ryan Kalil said Kuechly has no plans to alter on to a cart, almost every player he knew Kuechly was frus- his aggressive style of play fol- on both sidelines came up to trated last season when Rivera lowing a second concussion last wish him well. Kuechly seemed wouldn’t let him play. November, one that tugged at oblivious to it all, the tears But Kalil said he has the the emotions of a national TV streaming down his cheek as he utmost respect for the Panthers audience when he was carted off stared ahead blankly. To those medical staff, a group headed the field sobbing uncontrollably. watching on TV, it was a close- by longtime NFL head athletic The 2014 NFL Defensive up reminder of the violent nature trainer Ryan Vermillion. Player of the Year still doesn’t of the sport and the mystery that Kalil said the culture in Car- like talking about that fright- still surrounds concussions. olina has always been putting ening Thursday night game, and Even after being cleared by the welfare of the player first, is clearly itching to put concus- independent doctors, Panthers something he has seen time and sion talk behind him and prove coach Ron Rivera decided to time again during his 10 seasons to doubters he’ll be just fine this keep Kuechly out for the final with the Panthers. C M coming season. three games of the season. “I don’t know how it is Y K He said it’s time to move on. Kuechly strongly disagreed around the rest of the league “You don’t play the game with Rivera’s decision at the but this is a group that sincerely and think about getting hurt time, but there was little he cares about the health of its ath- because that slows you down could do. letes,” Kalil said. “This percep- and increases the likelihood Rivera said if the Panthers tion is it’s about trying to rush of getting hurt,” Kuechly said had been in playoff conten- players out there. But that’s not Carolina Panthers’ Luke Kuechly (59) directs the defense Thursday as sweat dripped from tion he might have considered the case because it’s not benefi- during the NFL football team’s organized team activity in Char- his brow following a morning allowing his defensive leader cial to the team. The quicker you lotte, N.C., Thursday, May 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) OTA practice session. “You just to play. But with Carolina run- rush a guy out, the more sus- go out there and play.” ning out of bodies and heading ceptible he is (to suffer another Oher did not participate in yet, but he’s running around Kuechly, 26, spent three toward a 6-10 finish, he played concussion). So it is in the best OTAs this week and Rivera with his teammates and making weeks in the NFL’s concussion it conservative. interest of the individual and the said Thursday and wouldn’t say plays like he always has. When protocol last year following a “There’s some medical sci- team that that guy is healed first. when he expects him back on it comes time for real games, collision with Saints running ence that says even though a The best way do that is to rest.” the field. The Panthers drafted Kuechly said little will change back Tim Hightower. Hightow- guy is cleared the longer you Kalil pointed to Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton in his approach to tackling ball er’s helmet hit Kuechly’s face- wait sometimes the better,” offensive tackle Michael Oher, in the second round out of carriers or sacking quarterbacks. mask and chest a split-second Rivera said Thursday. “All I who still hasn’t cleared the NFL Western Michigan as an insur- “I have never been a big before teammate Thomas Davis did was follow what the doc- protocol eight months after sus- ance policy. lead-with-my-head tackle guy,” collided with Kuechly’s head tors were telling me, and make taining a concussion. For Kuechly, it is back to Kuechly said. “I just try to get from behind, leaving the three- a decision I thought was best Oher hasn’t been pushed to business as usual. them how I can get them and get time All-Pro gasping for breath for the young man and the team get back on the field. The Panthers aren’t in pads them on the ground.”
C M Y K samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017 Page B9 Hamilton finds quicksand sign as Reds’ game washed out CLEVELAND (AP) — A Francona said when asked how day after scoring the go-ahead Chisenhall got hurt. “I don’t run from first base on a ninth- think he does either. The first inning single, Cincinnati’s Billy time he really said anything was Hamilton arrived at Progressive yesterday. He felt groggy.” Field and saw a quicksand sign Reds: RHP Tim Adleman, had been placed on his locker- slated to start Friday at Phila- C M room chair along with a bag of delphia, allowed a career-high drying agent used on infields. six runs over 4 2/3 innings in Y K Cleveland’s front office his last start against Colorado already had tweeted a photo of on May 20. his welcome. Indians: RHP Mike Clev- “I saw that on social media,” inger, scheduled to start Fri- Hamilton said. “I think it’s day’s series opener against pretty cool, to be honest with Kansas City, made his longest you. Quicksand can stop any- start in the majors on May 20 at body. That’s the first time any Houston, tossing seven score- Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Wandy Peralta warms up in the rain after an interleague baseball team has ever done something less innings while striking out a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians was postponed, Thursday, May 25, like that.” career-high eight. 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Hamilton leads the major leagues with 23 stolen bases, but he didn’t get to swipe any Thursday. The Reds’ game at the Indians was postponed because of rain and rescheduled for July 24 at 7:10 p.m. Hamilton beat out a relay throw to avoid a game-ending double play on Wednesday night — a video review was needed — then came home on Zack Cozart’s two-run, two-out single in Cincinnati’s 4-3 win. Hamilton doesn’t actually expect opponents to turn infield dirt to goo. “Dirt is just dirt,” he said. “I don’t think anyone does that because that would also slow down their guys who could steal bases. But I joke about that in Chicago (at Wrigley Field), when I see their grounds crew with the hoses. I tell them, ‘That’s more than enough water.’ Now, in the minor leagues, I think some teams did do that to try and slow me down.” Hamilton has been caught stealing three times, including by Indians catcher Yan Gomes on Tuesday night. “He has game-changing speed,” Indians manager Terry C M Francona said. “He can disrupt a game so much.” Y K The Reds won two of three this week against their Ohio rival. Both teams pushed back their scheduled starting pitchers a day. MAKING MOVES Cincinnati claimed RHP Jake Buchanan off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and placed LHP Amir Garrett on the 10-day DL with right hip inflammation). Garrett is 3-3 with a 6.00 ERA in eight starts. 1B-OF Peter O’Brien, who was playing for Triple-A Louisville, was designated for assignment. TRAINER’S ROOM Indians: OF Lonnie Chisen- hall, who missed games Tuesday and Wednesday, was put on the seven-day concus- sion DL. “We don’t know,” Page B10 samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017
FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2009, file photo Louisville coach Rick Pitino, left, talks with guard Andre McGee during the first half of an NCAA college men’s basketball game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. A grand jury declined to indict an escort and former Louisville men’s basketball staffer in a sex scandal that engulfed the program. The Jefferson County grand jury decided Thursday, May 25, 2017, there wasn’t enough evidence for charges of prostitution and unlawful transactions with a minor against Katina Powell and Andre McGee. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond, File) No indictment for escort, staffer in Louisville sex scandal LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — difficult days, and I don’t want McGee left Louisville in A Kentucky grand jury declined to relive any of those hours.” 2014 to become an assistant to indict an escort and former On Thursday, the Attor- coach at Missouri-Kansas City, Louisville men’s basketball ney’s Office recommended no which placed him on adminis- staffer in a sex scandal that charges for Powell or McGee, trative leave when the allega- engulfed the program. and the grand jury agreed. tions surfaced. He eventually The Jefferson County grand “Everything we thought resigned from UMKC a couple jury decided Thursday there initially based upon the book of weeks later to fight the “false wasn’t enough evidence for certainly raised concerns and allegations” against him. charges of prostitution and needed to be reviewed, but just The Commonwealth Attor- unlawful transactions with a did not pan out,” Common- ney’s office release said that minor against Katina Powell wealth’s Attorney Tom Wine authorities were originally con- and Andre McGee. said in the news conference. cerned that Powell had used Powell wrote in a book pub- Powell’s lawyer, Larry underage girls — including lished in 2015 that McGee, a Wilder of Jeffersonville, her daughters — to entertain staffer under coach Rick Pitino, Indiana, praised Wine’s office recruits before determining that had hired her to provide dancers for thoroughly examining the none were used. The investiga- to perform sex acts for Cardinal evidence instead of rushing to tion then shifted toward charges recruits and players from 2010- judgment in the case that drew of prostitution, unlawful trans- 2014. “Under Kentucky law, a lot of scrutiny to his client and actions with a minor and other we can’t prosecute someone the community. charges, the attorney wrote. just based on their statements,” “A prosecutor of lesser char- All of the women identi- prosecutor Christie Foster said acter might have tried to ramrod fied in the book denied having in a news conference. “We can’t an indictment,” Wilder told The sexual contact with recruits prosecute Miss Powell just Associated Press. “He didn’t, or being paid for sex acts, the based on this book. We have and that says a lot about his statement said. Though recruits to have sufficient corroborating character and professionalism.” revealed instances of sexual evidence to present to a jury, Louisville has self-imposed contact with unknown women, and in this case we just didn’t its own penalties, including a the statement added, none were feel that we have that.” postseason ban in 2015-16 and able to identify of them or con- The announcement by reductions in scholarships and firm that “McGee or anyone the Commonwealth’s Attor- recruiting visits by coaches. else” had paid them. ney’s Office comes as the Athletics spokesman Kenny Wine also acknowledged that school awaits discipline that is Klein said the school had no all of the recruits involved were expected to be handed down by comment on the grand jury’s at least 16 years old, the legal the NCAA in early June. Pitino decision. age of consent in Kentucky. has denied knowledge of the Several investigations were Wine added that while the activities described in Powell’s launched after the October 2015 NCAA can show there were book and recently answered publication of Powell’s book violations, his office had to be the NCAA’s allegation that he “Breaking Cardinal Rules: Bas- able to show proof beyond a failed to monitor McGee. ketball and the Escort Queen.” reasonable doubt. The attor- On Tuesday the coach Powell wrote that McGee had ney’s office ultimately decided declined to discuss his hearing paid her $10,000 for 22 shows there wasn’t enough corrobo- with the NCAA that he from 2010-14 at the team’s rating evidence to recommend described as “one of the most Billy Minardi Hall dormitory. charges. samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017 Page B11 Marisnick homers in 8th to lift Astros past Tigers, 7-6 HOUSTON (AP) — Jake able to make adjustments to any Marisnick wouldn’t acknowl- type of pitcher so we can score edge whether he thought his some runs,” Correa said. “It’s tiebreaking home run in the really important.” bottom of the eighth inning Correa returned from two- had ended the game. His team- game absence (illness) to hit his mates, however, were teasing seventh homer of the season, him in the clubhouse after the a two-run shot off Verlander game about a nearly humiliating that pulled Houston to 3-2. One premature celebration while he batter later, Gonzalez homered Houston Astros’ Jake Marisnick (6) celebrates his go-ahead solo home run off relief pitcher Alex was rounding the bases. to right field with Evan Gattis Wilson (30) with George Springer during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 25, “I don’t know what you’re aboard to put the Astros ahead. 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) talking about,” Marisnick said Centeno capped the scoring in Detroit took an early lead in a sense of calmness on the team five stitches, on the 10-day dis- with a grin when asked about it. the inning with a solo shot to the second after Upton singled when his presence is needed.” abled list. “No comment.” left center. to score J.D. Martinez. Mar- GOING YARD Astros: C Brian McCann Either way, Marisnick hit “I let those guys elevate the tinez extended the lead to 2-0 The Astros matched their passed a concussion test Houston’s fourth homer of the balls on a night when the ball in the fourth with a homer off a season high with four homers, Wednesday and expects to play game to lift the Astros to a 7-6 was flying pretty good,” Ver- curveball from Mike Fiers that a feat they have accomplished Saturday, when he is eligible to victory over the Detroit Tigers lander said. “It sucks when we he sent 430 feet onto the train four times this season. The return from the seven-day con- on Thursday night. score that many runs. It would tracks in left center. Yankees and Orioles are the cussion disabled list. ... RHP The Tigers tied it 6-6 in the have been nice for us to come Fiers allowed four runs on only other teams with four Collin McHugh (elbow) threw top of the eighth when Jose back and win that game. I 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings. games of four homers this off of a mound for the first time Iglesias doubled off reliever thought we had a good chance. The Tigers led 3-0 after Igle- season. Houston had only two in his rehab on Thursday. Luke Gregerson (2-1) to drive It starts and ends with me.” sias’ RBI double in the fourth such games in 2016. UP NEXT in Andrew Romine. It marked just the second scored Alex Avila before the TRAINER’S ROOM Tigers: RHP Buck Farmer Marisnick’s homer to deep time in Verlander’s career Astros took over the lead in the Tigers: C James McCann was recalled from Triple-A center off Detroit reliever Alex where he allowed three home fourth. exited the game in the fourth Toledo to start the first game of Wilson (1-2) gave Houston the runs in a single inning. He “You hate to lose a lead and inning after getting hit by Detroit’s doubleheader against lead back. Ken Giles got the allowed six runs and nine hits then you battle back and ulti- a pitch on the left hand. the White Sox on Friday. last three outs for his 13th save while walking four and striking mately, lose the game — it’s a McCann’s pinkie appeared to Farmer is 0-6 with a 6.84 ERA as the Astros won three of four out three in 5 2/3 innings. little frustrating,” Tigers man- be bleeding as he walked off in 32 career appearances for from the Tigers. Justin Upton’s RBI single ager Brad Ausmus said. the field. Avila, who injured his Detroit. LHP Matt Boyd (2-4) Carlos Correa, Marwin in the fifth pulled the Tigers CLEANUP HITTER own hand on a catcher’s inter- will start the second game. Gonzalez and Juan Centeno all within one, before Gattis’ run- Astros manager A.J. Hinch ference play on Wednesday, Astros: RHP Joe Musgrove homered off Justin Verlander in scoring double in the bottom of said it was nice to get cleanup entered the game for McCann. (3-4) will make his 10th start Houston’s five-run fourth that the inning extended Houston’s hitter Correa back in the lineup. Detroit recalled C John Hicks this season, having allowed two gave the Astros a 5-3 lead. lead to 6-4. Upton then hom- “When you have the middle from Triple-A Toledo to catch runs or less in three of his last “We have a great team with ered, his ninth, in the seventh of your order together it feels in Friday’s doubleheader and five starts. a lot of talent, and our lineup is to pull Detroit within one again. good,” Hinch said. “You have placed McCann, who needed Odell Beckham and Olivier Vernon miss Giants OTAs EAST RUTHERFORD, what time of year it is for us.” cern to the team,” Jenkins said. N.J. (AP) — The New York Beckham, who had led the “When they get back they are Giants ended their first week Giants in receiving in each going to come in here like they of voluntary organized team of his first three seasons and always do and we will have fun activities missing two of their caught 35 touchdowns, isn’t and continue to practice.” biggest stars — wide receiver breaking any rules by missing Defensive tackle Damon Odell Beckham Jr. and defen- the workouts. However, gen- Harrison emphasized that the sive end Olivier Vernon. eral manager Jerry Reese talked workouts are voluntary. The workout Thursday was to him after last season and told “I’m more than sure OV and third of the week, and Beckham him he had to mature. OBJ are somewhere working missed them all. The team did The 24-year-old catalyst of out just as hard or maybe even not say whether Vernon missed the Giants offense portrayed harder than we are,” Harrison all three, but the veteran who himself in a bad light by taking said. “So I’m confident that signed an $85 million con- a one-day trip to Florida and they’ll come in and will be tract in the offseason last year going out on a boat in the ready.” wasn’t there Thursday, the only week leading up to the Giants’ Veteran receiver Brandon day workouts were open to the playoff loss to Green Bay. Marshall, who left the Jets media. Not only did the trip put him to sign with the Giants in the The only other player under the microscope, it was offseason, said that Beckham missing was third-year defen- magnified when Beckham had a won’t have any problem being sive end Owa Odighizuwa, bad game in a one-sided loss to in shape. who hinted since the end of last the Packers. Teammates didn’t “He is probably the best season that he may take time seem concerned with Beckham athlete that I have ever seen,” away from football. missing the workouts. Marshall said. “I mean he can “It’s a time to build funda- Cornnerback Janoris Jen- kick a soccer ball, he can kick mentals, communication, chem- kins said deciding whether to a football, he can throw a base- istry, and trust. So you want all attending the workouts is an ball, he can hit a baseball. I am your players here, especially individual choice. not saying that I am envious, New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the great ones,” coach Ben “Those guys are very tal- but dang I wish I could be him. center, runs a drill with his players during the team’s organized McAdoo said. “They facilitate ented and we know that this is a He has cool hair, he just signed team activities at its NFL football training facility, Thursday, May a lot of those things for you. But business and they are out there the biggest shoe deal in football 25, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) you coach who is here, that’s working and it is not a big con- history.” Page B12 samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017 FRENCH OPEN ‘17: 30 is the new 25 in men’s tennis right now HOWARD FENDRICH, symbolized coming change. AP Tennis Writer Zverev was the first man born The very top of men’s tennis in the 1990s to win a Masters has never been this old. 1000 title, the youngest champ For the first time in the his- since Djokovic about a decade tory of the ATP computer rank- ago. ings, which date to the early That title also pushed Zverev 1970s, the men sitting at Nos. into the top 10, making him the 1-5 are all 30 or older, the latest youngest member since Juan sign that the current crop of stars Martin del Potro in 2008. FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 file photo, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has enviable staying power. “It’s nice ... for the tour, as directs his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Oak- It’s also the latest reason well, to have a few younger land, Calif. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is not yet ready to return to the bench as the to wonder when a new face guys, few younger girls, as well, franchise prepares for its third straight trip to the NBA Finals. General manager Bob Myers made will emerge among the elite, to be able to play at the top,” the announcement Thursday, May 25, 2017 though didn’t rule out Kerr coming back at some point because there eventually will said Zverev, who is German. if he somehow is healthy enough to do so. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) come a point — yes, there really “As I said many times, unfor- will — when the group that was tunately for tennis and unfortu- once known as the Big 3, then nately for the spectators, the top came to be called the Big 4, and four cannot play forever. So it’s now is considered by some to good that younger players are Warriors coach Steve be a Big 5, is no longer running starting to get through.” the sport. So then the question With the French Open becomes: Why has it taken so starting Sunday, No. 1 Andy long? Murray, No. 2 Novak Djokovic, Why does someone such as Kerr not yet ready to No. 3 Stan Wawrinka and No. former player and coach Brad 4 Rafael Nadal (No. 5 Roger Gilbert, now an ESPN com- Federer is skipping Paris) all mentator, say, “Today’s 30 is have designs on another major like 25 used to be,” as he did trophy. But could someone this week? Why have these return to bench such as Alexander Zverev, who 30-somethings had such staying OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) to 12-0 this postseason. Myers a two-year odyssey,” Myers just turned 20 last month, or power? And why is it taking so — Steve Kerr is involved in noted that “just having him in said. “He’s never tried to sugar- the supremely talented — and long for newcomers to make a just about everything but the the building and around is very coat how he feels. Sadly, we’ve supremely enigmatic — Nick mark? actual game-day coaching for powerful.” been dealing with this. So I can Kyrgios, 22, or Dominic Thiem, There is a similar situa- the Golden State Warriors — The 51-year-old Kerr under- tell, and you guys are around, 23, make a breakthrough for the tion in women’s tennis, where film session, coaches meetings, went a procedure May 5 to you see the ups and downs. ... up-and-coming kids? Serena Williams has kept win- game-planning and practice. repair a spinal fluid leak stem- He’s not going to put himself or “We’re probably coming to ning Grand Slam titles into He’s just not yet ready from ming from complications after the team at risk and say that he the end of one of the greatest her 30s and is the oldest No. a health standpoint to be back two back surgeries in 2015, can do it if he doesn’t feel like eras of tennis that, certainly, 1 in WTA history. Current on the bench with the start of after the Warriors won their he can.” I’ve ever seen,” ATP Executive No. 1 Angelique Kerber was the NBA Finals a week away. first championship in 40 years Brown said he will continue Chairman and President Chris the oldest woman to make her General manager Bob during his first season as coach. to lead the way with reigning Kermode said, “and what we debut at that spot. Myers made the announcement While people have asked NBA Coach of the Year Kerr’s need to do as a sport is look to “Tennis has changed in Thursday , though he didn’t Kerr whether he should step guidance until told otherwise. the next generation of players.” the last 15 years ... since they rule out Kerr returning at some away, Myers knows that’s not Myers doesn’t ask Kerr every Federer is 35, Wawrinka slowed down surfaces and there point if he somehow is healthy the immediate answer. day how he is feeling, rather is 32, Nadal turns 31 on June is not much difference in speeds enough to do so — though that “This is his sanctuary. Even allowing the coach to reach out 3, and Djokovic and Murray of the surfaces,” said Patrick doesn’t appear promising at though he’s suffering, being at with any updates. turned 30 this month. That Mouratoglou, Williams’ coach. this stage. home or being removed is actu- “This is unusual, right?” quintet has won 46 of the last 48 “You rarely have many easy “If he feels better and we ally harder if we can understand Myers said. “It’s a lot of gray Grand Slam titles, a dozen-year shots now. You have to work have to make those decisions, that, because this is his joy,” the area even though Mike has won stretch of dominance. the points much more, and one we will, but right now we’re not GM said. “Even though it’s a all these games. There’s no Zverev’s victory over of the consequences is you need putting any deadlines on should muted joy right now, this is the right or wrong way to handle Djokovic in the Italian Open to be physically much better he feel better what will we do,” best thing that he feels. This is this, short of looking in his final last weekend might have and able to play long rallies.” Myers said. “It’ll be based on his fulfillment.” eyes: ‘How you feeling? How what day it is, how exactly he Kerr returned to practice do you feel about doing it?’” feels, how long he’s felt well. I May 13 after more than three Even Myers, a close friend should be saying this with more weeks off the court, and he of Kerr along with being a col- emotion because it’s hard for hasn’t coached the Warriors on league, is struggling to appre- me. I’m kind of in this basket- the bench since Game 2 of the ciate the accomplishment by ball mode but he’s a person and first round against Portland. He the Warriors given the coach’s he’s not feeling well and that’s then traveled for the Western heart-wrenching ordeal. what makes it hard — more Conference finals to San “Somebody asked me, ‘Is than how it affects our team Antonio and has been watching going to the Finals three times is how he’s feeling that makes games from behind the scenes, muted because of what’s going it very difficult to have to sit speaking to the team before- on?’ Of course it is,” Myers here and say that the man that’s hand and during halftime. said. “This should be great. hugely responsible for us being Acting coach Mike Brown This should be unbelievable. in the Finals for three years in a has been leading Golden State And we are excited, and we are row, in a moment that he should during Kerr’s absence. proud, but our head coach can’t be treasuring, can’t do it. It’s unclear how well the coach. It’s not an excuse, it’s “It’s painful, and I know latest procedure worked for just a fact, and that sucks. But it’s painful for him more than Kerr, who missed the initial 43 we deal with it, and everybody FILE - At left, in a March 13, 2017, file photo, Angelique Kerber anybody.” games last season dealing with has been dealing with it and returns a shot during her match against Pauline Parmentier at Kerr was there as his team debilitating symptoms such have met that challenge and the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, in Indian Wells, Calif. returned to practice following a as headaches and nausea that have embraced it and will con- At right, in a May 19, 2017, file photo, Garbine Muguruza returns two-day break after completing have returned throughout this tinue to do it.” the ball during a quarterfinal match against Venus Williams at a four-game sweep of the Spurs season. the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome. Kerber and Mugu- on Monday night to improve “Unfortunately this has been ruza will be competing in the French Open. (AP Photo/File) samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017 Page B13 Page B14 samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017 Universal Crossword Edited by Timothy Parker May 26, 2017 Friday, May ACROSS 50 Lip shiner 12 Genesis twin 45 Does a 26, 2017 1 Batman foe 51 Beaver’s 13 Give gratis secondhand 6 Myanmar home 18 Bakery store job money 52 Classic offering 48 Machine 10 On ___ violin, briefly 23 Baseball gun syllable (without a 54 Bits of score 49 Surgeon’s contract) land for 24 Place for a instrument 14 Dickens’ development fake wizard 53 Pastor Happy Birthday: Stay on track. You’ll be tempted by the unfamiliar. Stick to the people you know and Heep 57 Peeper 25 “Trooper” relative, 15 Thing listed 58 Doo-wop start informally trust, not someone who offers you something you know little about. 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Look for a creative way to promote what 19 Paper unit 66 Fit of bad 32 Owned 58 Speak like 20 “The Gold- temper apartment, a drunk you have to offer. Staying focused and keeping a steady pace will help you get ahead. A playful attitude Bug” author 67 Between briefly 59 “Darn!” kin will make you hard to resist. 3 stars 21 Filler of a jobs 33 Mythical 60 Nautical GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotional matters will escalate quickly. Before you let excitement take over, black well 68 Low-value giant with yeses 22 Catch in card 100 eyes 63 Wedding find out the logistics of what’s being proposed. Listen and assess your options before you take a chance a con 69 Feel sorry for 34 Rough files vow on something iffy. Joint ventures aren’t in your best interest. 3 stars 24 Foils used in 70 Word with 36 The Queen 64 Do very easy CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep your personal information well hidden. Someone will try to use competitions “hitching” or Mary, for math gossip to get a rise out of you. Don’t fall for a trick to entice you into doing something you know isn’t good 26 Humorous “scratching” one 65 Hawaiian play on 71 Straight- 40 Skinny, giveaway for you. Choose your associates carefully. 3 stars words bladed slithering fish LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Travel plans can be made. Expanding your interests will also encourage you to 27 Historic daggers 42 Chevy car make positive lifestyle changes that ease your stress and promote more enjoyment. Don’t settle for less Alabama city DOWN of old known 1 Leap when you can have so much more. Romance is highlighted. 4 stars 30 Ferrari, for 2 Two-tone PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Additional responsibilities will be thrust upon you. Before you agree to take example cookie on more, find out what’s expected of you. Negotiate your position, time and the returns you receive. An 35 Carpenter’s 3 Flying toy tool 4 Corn unit elder will be difficult to deal with. 2 stars 37 ___-de-sac 5 P, on LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A change in the way you view your relationships with others will give you a 38 Thrown ___ fraternity row reason to rethink your plans for the future. Short trips, emotional discussions and opportunities to grow loss 6 Danish bills personally and emotionally will tempt you. 5 stars 39 To stay 7 Part of an poised egg SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Discuss personal plans with someone you love. Don’t be afraid to say 41 Vagabond’s 8 Late boxing “no” if you feel the emotional, physical or financial risks are too high. It’s better to be cautious and stick to wanderings legend what you know is doable. 3 stars 43 Mental 9 First one inspiration to try new SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Love, romance and family are highlighted. You can bring about favor- 44 “Sonnet” or wings? able changes that will encourage greater comfort, convenience and happiness for you as well as those “puppet” 10 Place for who share your space. Plan activities that you can enjoy with loved ones. 3 stars ending Homer and 46 Like some family CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Follow your own path. Take pride in what you do, as well as the efforts golf balls 11 Little Bo you put in to make your life and your home suit your needs. Don’t give in to anyone trying to coerce you 5/25 © 2017 Andrews McMeel Syndication 47 Spins yarns sound? www.upuzzles.com into a change that doesn’t feel right. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Attending a reunion or getting together with people you haven’t seen in a long time will boost your morale and encourage you to stay in touch. Making future plans will lead to an 5/26 UNREAL CITIES By Timothy E. Parker interesting joint venture. Personal changes are favored. 5 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional mayhem will break out if you aren’t upfront about the way you feel, what you want or who you are. Talk is cheap, but offering false information will get you into trouble. Stick to the script and avoid discord. 2 stars Birthday Baby: You are lively, entertaining and youthful. You are imaginative and easygoing. Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren UNWITTING COMMENTS FROM DAD CAUSE CHILDLESS DAUGHTER PAIN DEAR ABBY: I am a 40-year-old childless single woman. I spent several years doing various day care jobs and have great love for children, but due to female health issues, I am unable to have my own. I have a great job and home, but cannot afford fertility treatments or adoption, both of which are expensive. My fertility issues have caused me heartbreak and many tears. My father often comments about how disappointed he is that he has no grandchildren. Recently, he made an offhand remark that I was “selfish” for not having had any. It upset me so much I cried for days. Dad is a good man, and I know he didn’t mean to be hurtful. How do I approach him about how his comment affected me without hurting him? I don’t know how much detail to give him about my fertility issues. Should I just let it be and ignore him when he complains about not having grandkids? -- CHILDLESS IN IDAHO DEAR CHILDLESS: Do not ignore this! Tell your father that you are UNABLE to conceive because of a medical problem and exactly how his comment made you feel. You should also tell him you are unable to afford fertility treatments or adoption because of the cost involved, and not to raise the subject again because it is hurtful and beyond your ability to remedy. Perhaps you could channel your motherly instincts by exploring foster care and other ways you can help children in need.
DEAR ABBY: My husband left me for another woman four months ago. We had been married for 33 years, and my world has been ripped apart. Now he says he wants to try to reconcile, and it has me feeling extremely confused. While I still love him, I know our relationship will never be the same as before. Will I look like a fool to everyone if I let him come home? -- HEARTBROKEN IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR HEARTBROKEN: How you look to “everyone” is far less important than how you feel. You are correct that if you reconcile, your relationship will never be the same. But has it occurred to you that it might be better? Husbands stray for all kinds of reasons. Before you make any final decisions about taking him back, insist on counseling so you can understand exactly what they were. That’s how broken marriages are repaired.
DEAR ABBY: I had friendships with both of my second cousins, “Tom” and “Jane,” a brother and sister in their 60s. They have long been estranged from each other. Tom was estranged from his parents as well. Jane was their parents’ caregiver. Jane called me to say their father was near death and thought I would want to know. Then she said, “I’m not telling Tom, and I’m asking you to do the same.” I told her it was an awkward request because I am friendly with him, too. Well, I chose to tell him. Tom called his mother and it went well, after years of no communication. Jane has now cut me out of her life. Was I wrong to tell her brother? -- MIKE IN MEXICO DEAR MIKE: Yes, I think it was wrong to have gone against the wishes of the daughter who had assumed the responsibility of caring for her aged parents. It’s fortunate that the conversation went well, because it might not have. samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017 Page B15 Page B16 samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017
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