European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 6, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse Saturday septembers 1986 the stars and stripes Page 23 ummhbhmhmhihuibbimbm11 Saney s a firm believer in schedules Mary Decker Slaney believes in schedules for herself and also for Ashley Lynn Slaney born May 30. Her schedule included a run on the rack six Days after giving birth which she Calls the most pain i have Ever Tell in my and her daughter s schedule is no leu important. As her husband Richard Slaney drove her to the Airport in Oregon on a recent sunday Slaney gave same last minute instructions make sure you Stop Halfway Between Portland and Eugene to feed and change and she also reminded her husband to try to keep Ashley awake As much As possible during the Day her grandmother is visiting from England and she likes to let her sleep when she wants Slaney said with a smite. Her Mother does the disciplined approach to lift has brought Mary Decker Slaney Back to within a couple of pounds not an ounce of the excess noticeable of the 110-Pound whippet who won All 14 of her races last year incr Post Zola pudd season she then fulfilled a commitment for a promotional run in Korea and became pregnant in Hawaii on the Way Home right on schedule. Now she is ready to compete right on schedule. Her first race Back will be on television on Cpl 1.1 in what used to be called the fifth Avenue mile and what is now the Mercedes mile due to a commercial connection. Actually i had her and Eamon Coghlan in mind when we started the race said Fred Lebow the promoter. Bui we never could get la just want in my Slaney said. Her schedule has brought her almost every Honor in run Ning including eight american records at varying lengths and a legitimate claim of being the greatest female runner in history. Bui an injury Kepi her out of Ine 1976 summer games the american Boycott kept her out of the 1980games, and her legendary collision with Budd left her Crum pled and crying on the Side of the track i n the 1984 games. That didst make me keep going for 19s8 and 1992," Slaney said. The Only difference it made was that i definitely would have had the baby a year earlier. Alter what happened in los Angeles i was injured and i never really competed in 1984.1 had an incomplete year. So i wanted to have a Good year before having a her track goals accomplished Slaney stayed Home in Eugene Wilh her husband the 290-Pound in Lii Bora discus thrower whom she married after the i9s4 games end who said he would be available to Lake care of the baby. Richard sacrifices More for me than he does for him self she said. His training is important to him but he i willing to be around.". You married the right Man said a female voice from within a pack of journalists As Slaney nodded in agreement. Sitting out the Winter and Spring seasons was difficult Slaney said. She tried to keep running Nghil up until the delivery but found she had to Stop every 400 Yards because of doctor said thai was because the baby was really Low putting pressure on my Pelvis but they did t find that out until later she cramps while running were nowhere near As difficult As the nine hours of labor she said. "1 started with my contractions three minutes apart really intense and when 1 got to the Hospital they said the intensity was As if 1 was ready to give birth. They finally had to give me a Block injection it was so wailed six Days before running again because i promised my doctor i would wait hat Long and then ran 15 Miles in the first week. She is now up to 45 to 50 Miles weekly dose to her Normal Load of 60,. She said she has fell Good resuming training perhaps enjoying it More than Ever because i m so Busy the rest of lire she has noticed several other women including Ingrid Kristiansen the norwegian marathoner and Valene Brisco Hooks. Running As Well As Ever after childbirth but said most of her encouragement has come from Molly Sala car one of her Best friends and the wife of Alberto Salazar the Marathon Champion. Molly ran in College and she is a serious recreational runner now after two children Slaney said. She was very helpful to Slaney plans to keep running for at least eight Yean maybe 10, barring injuries or accidents or other thinks motherhood is compatible will running. I really enjoy seeing her smile and kick and touch her rattle she said. Am 1 a Good Mother anybody can have children. It s raising them that counts. Ask me that question again in 20 she wants to remain a competitor As Well As a Wile and Mother and says she is satisfied with the Way she reacted Wilh anger and frustration following the collision Wilh Budd i m basically an honest person. I say what i feel Slaney said adding that she has never gone out of her Way to Waie tapes of the Pill Only when it comes on the television or . She said she thought of the collision to give her incentive id every one of her 14 races in 1985. Hwy Ort tin Miry Decker Slavey they won t forget thursday red letter Day for Webster Marino. I � _ _ i t a Dutli liw Artst Vilf inac of a a a Felt by United press interaction Al Pittsburgh Center Mike Webster an Miami quarterback Dan Manno will re Nam bar thursday for while. It was the Day Webster joined the injured Reserve list for the first time in his career. And Marino became a father. Webster who has nol missed a fool Ball game since he began playing in High school has been placed on injured re serve with an Elbow injury and is expected to miss at least four games. Marino delayed negotiations on what could be the National football leagues richest Ever contract when his wife Claire gave birth to the couple s first child an 8-Pound, 6-ounce boy. Webster s injury ends his Streak of consecutive nil games played i second longest in steers history be Hind retired Center Ray Mansfield Wilh 182, and third longest among Active or. Players behind Ray Guy 191 and Charlie Jomyr 181. Webster who suffered a Nyp Erex tended left Elbow in last week s exhibition toss to the new York cants had nol missed an offensive play in regular Teason action the last six seasons. Webster one of three remaining Veter an from the Steeler four super bowl championship teams has been voted to the pro bowl the past eight seasons. Nil Roundup second year player Dan turks is expected to fill Wagner s spot. Former Pill lineman Emil Boures who was waived a week ago was re signed to Lake Webster s place on the roster. The Steeles May also be without their no. I draft Choice sunday. Guard John Rienstra of Temple was admitted to divine Providence Hospital wednesday suffering from acute gastritis. He is listed As questionable for the game. Marino did nol attend practice thurs Day and there was no word of Progress on Nego Tilting a contract that s not Lyric Ter than the five year it minion Deal Jim Kelly signed with the Buffalo Bills. Claire Marino gave birth thursday at 12-46 p.m-, at Hialeah Hospital in might be the earliest co Iii report in the history of football Coa Cedon Shula said after reporting the baby s weight. We just sent director of player personnel Chuck Connor Over to Check. Tit moves. Now with a new baby an possibly a new contract you re going to see a smiling Marino s agent Marvin Demoff had met with owner Joe Robbie wednesday in new York with Marino s father Dan Marino sr., attending the negotiations. The impending Deal Marks a Turna bout from a week ago when manna said he was doubtful anything would happen to change Bis displeasure with us Situa Tion. Marino is entering the final year of a four year contract he signed out of Pittsburgh. His salary this year is $400.0007 the dolphins also signed former los Ankles raiders linebacker Jack Squirek Cut linebacker Alex Moyer to make room on the Rosier and gave a tryout to former Florida state Star Greg Allen. In other nil news at Dallas Veteran cornerback Ever son a us walked out of the cowboys amp and said he win Boycott monday night s nationally televised season opener against the new York giants unless nil contract demands Are met. Walls was at practice thursday but said it would be his last until the cow boys offer him a suitable contract. At Eden Prairie minn., Vikings wide receiver Anthony Carter will under go arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday in Hopes of determining Why the knee is not responding to in Catmint Minnesota team officials said. Carter was listed As doubtful for the Vikings season opener sunday against de troit because of the nagging injury. An examination late thursday was inconclusive Viking officials said. Both Carter and Vikings coach Jerry bums said they were surprised the Lal enter receiver had nol responded to in Catmint for the All America at Michigan whom the Vikings acquired last season from to Heusel Carter has caught Only three passes in the preseason for 97 said Rookie Hassan Jones would Start at wide receiver if Carter is Una Vail Able. At Anaheim calif., the los Angeles rants placed top draft choke mikes had on injured Reserve and signed Cor Nerbak Herman , an offensive tackle from Queen s University in Canada was wheeled off of the practice Field wednes Day. He has recurring Back problems. Edwards is a 10-year Veteran who played Oine years for the Philadelphia eagles. At Redwood City calif., the san Francisco 49ers placed All pro cornerback Eric Wright on injured Reserve to make room on the roster for forme Cleveland linebacker Tom Cousteau. The 49ers claimed Cousineau an Ohio state All America drafted by Buffalo in 1979, on waivers wednesday and he reached agreement on a contract with san Francisco. At St. Louis the cardinals signed five year Veteran offensive tackle Toolie Robbins who missed the entire preseason in a contract dispute
