European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 15, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Sunday december 15, 1985 the stars and stripes Page 21 sports bears shut Down jets 19-6 East Rutherford . A Jim Mcmahon hit Tim Wrightman with a 7-Yard scoring pass for the Only touchdown and Kevin Butler kicked four Field goals while the Chicago bears defense shut Down the High powered new York jets offence in a 19-6 National football league Victory saturday. The Victory for the 14-1 bears was built on a rugged defense which forced three fumbles and did t allow the jets to get unt racked. The bears also were helped by a chilling wind which whipped up to 28 Mph. The defeat the jets first loss at Home this season dropped their record to 10-5. The jets still can Clinch a playoff spot with a Victory Over Cleveland at Home next Sun Day. Chicago already has clinched Home Field advantage throughout the National conference playoffs. Walter Payton the nil s All time Lead ing rusher was held below 100 Yards for the first Lime in 10 weeks gaining 53 Yards on 28 carries. But he played a Pivotal role with a 65-Yard pass reception in the third Quarter which led to a Field goal. Butler who has kicked 14 straight Field goals on the Road hit from 21, 18, 37 and 31 Yards. A turnover that counted and one which did t played a major role in the outcome. After the jets forced a Chicago punt Fol lowing the bears first Possession. New York quarterback Ken o Brien connected with tight end Mickey Shuler on a 15-Yard pass. But Shuler dropped the Ball while running with it and Dave Duerson recovered at the bears 44. Chicago then marched 54 Yards in nine plays for Butler s 18-Yard Field goal. After the jets tied it on Pat Leahy s 23 Yard Field goal the bears got a big break. On the first play of the second Quarter Mcmahon launched a Long pass for Willie Gault. Jets safety Kirk Springs caught the Ball and juggled it As he fell to the ground. After a lengthy conference the officials ruled the Ball hit the ground. Television replays indicated that Springs made the interception without the Ball falling to the surface. Mcmahon tried to pass on the next play but was chased out of Bounds for a loss. How Ever jets cornerback Johnny Lynn was called for a personal foul a 15-Yard penalty. The bears drove the remaining 45 Yards to Complete an 80-Yard drive and took a 10 3 Lead on Wrightman s scoring catch. From there the defences the bears Are ranked first in the nil the jets ninth look control. It was the first time since the season opener that the jets failed to score a touchdown. The jets pulled within 10-6 on a 55-Yard Field goal by Leahy Early in the third Quarter. A thanked punt by Chicago s Maury Buford went Only 17 Yards and died at the bears 38. After three  Leahy helped greatly by the gusting wind hit the longest Field goal in team history. But the bears came right Back with Mcmahon hitting Payton for the 65-Yard play that set up Butler s 31-Yard Field goal against the wind. The Ball just made it Over the crossbar. It was Butler s 26lh Field goal this season a bears record. Butler kicked two Field goals in the fourth Quarter. New York could not mount any offence the rest of the game and was damaged by a pair of third Quarter o Brien fumbles. Suns7 Davis in clinic for drug abuse Phoenix Ariz. Up Wal Ter Davis the Star guard of the Phoe Nix suns is suffering from a sub stance abuse problem and has been admitted to a Southern California treatment clinic. Suns general manager Jerry co Lanclo told reporters Friday that Davis will receive treatment coun seling and regular workouts at the unnamed clinic in the los Angeles area. He is expected to be lost to the team for at least four weeks. In reality it will be As Long As it the treatment takes Colangelo said. I would like to emphasize my deep feelings of compassion and empathy for Walter. I ask that people show some sensitivity to somebody who has shown courage in stepping see Davis on Page 23 nuggets halt Laker Streak from press dispatches Denver Wayne Cooper scored a career High 32 Points Friday night As Den ver stopped the los Angeles lakers eight game winning Streak with a 124-120 Victory at Mcnichols Arena. The loss the lakers second this season in Denver left them with a 19-3 record. Denver whipped the lakers 121-120 Here on nov. 21 on a last second jump shot by Cooper. The nuggets 16-8, never trailed in the second half after the teams battled to 60 60 tie at intermission. But it was not until Alex English deposited two free throws with five seconds left that the Victory was secure. Cooper an eight year Veteran Center scored eight of his Points in the final Quarter. His slam rebound with 1 29 to play opened a 121-115 Edge for the nug gets. Cooper also had 10 rebounds and four blocked shots while pitted against Kareem Abdul Jabbar. The lakers James worthy who lied his career High of 37 Points scored with 1 16 to play. Later Michael Cooper tossed no Roundup in a three Point Basket with five seconds left to leave it 122-120, but English s foul shots cinched it for Denver. English scored 30 Points for the nug gets. Abdul Jabbar had 24 for the lakers. In other Aba games Friday spurs 119, pistons 113 Pontiac Mich. San Antonio held off two Laic Detroit rallies and Forward Mike Mitchell scored 29 Points for the spurs. All five san Antonio starters hit double figures with the backcourt of Alvin Robertson and Moore scoring 23 and 22 Points respectively. Steve Johnson tallied 19 and Artis Gilmore added 14 for the spurs. Isiah Thomas had 29 Points for Detroit. Supersonics 114, clippers 95 Seattle Tom Chambers scored 19 of his season High 31 Points in the first half to Lead Seattle Over the los Angeles clippers for the supersonics fifth straight Home court Victory. Cavaliers 128, Bucks 124 Milwaukee world b. Free Hartford s Ron Francis 10 Battles Buffalo s Rick Selling along the boards in first period action a. Buffalo s memorial auditorium. Burned Milwaukee with 39 Points for Cleveland. It was Only the second loss of the year at Home for the Bucks. Sidney Moncriff led Milwaukee with 34 Points. Pacers 109, Hawks 89 Indianapolis Rookie Warman Tisdale scored 27 Points As Indiana breaking a nine game losing Streak against Atlanta built a 32-Point Lead and coasted to Victory. Tisdale starting his 13th straight game in place of injured Forward Clark Kellogg hit 8 of 10 shots from the Field and scored 19 Points in the first half As the pacers took a 52-38 Lead. Trail blazers 127, warriors 124 Oakland Calif. Portland guard Jim Paxson Sank a 30-foot jumper As the clock ran out in overtime and Portland beat Golden state. Paxson scored 11 Points in overtime to help the Trail blazers beat the warriors for the second time in less than a week both victories coming at the Buzzer. Portland trailed the warriors 51-45 at halftime but Golden state went on a 10-0 run to Lake leads of up to 16 Points before the blazers recovered. Lawless trick leads whalers Over Buffalo from press dispatches Buffalo . Paul Lawless scored a hat trick including the tie breaker with just Over two minutes remaining to Lead the Hartford whalers to a 6-4 Victory Over the Buffalo sabres Friday in the National hockey league. Lawless got his third Goul when he luuk a pass in front of the Buffalo net from nil Roundup Stewart Gavin and pushed the puck past goalie Tom Barrasso to break a 4-4 tic with 2 04 remaining in the game. The whalers who rallied from a 4-1 Defi Cit moved to within two Points of the sabres for fourth place in Llic nil s Adams Divi Sion. Buffalo is win less in ils last four starts. Hartford s Dean Peyason. Who also scored in the second period closed out the scoring with an open net goal with 42 seconds left in the game. Risto Siltanen scored on a 30-foot see nil on Page 23