European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 29, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 26 the stars and stripes no from Page 21 13th of inc year and fifth in the last 12games. I threw Carter a hanging Slider. Idin t think he hit in that Good Robin son said. But he turned to see left fielder Jeff Leonard leaping High at the Fence and he Ball falling on the other Side for car Ter s first Homer since april 20. The giants had taken a 3-2 Lead in the eighth on a run scoring double by Leonard and an rib single by Candy Maloonado the giants had been limited to two hits Over seven innings by three pitchers when Mike Aldrete led off the eight Wilh a Pinch single off Roger Mcdowell and was sacrificed to second by malt Williams. One out later Leonard doubled Home Aldrete and Maldonado followed with a single to score Leonard. Mcdowell 2-1, was the Winner with Jesse Orosco getting the final out for his 10th save. The giants took a 1-0 Lead in the Sec Ond when Bob Brenly walked off David Cone with two Oul stole second and was singled in by Robby Thompson. But Strawberry s two out line drive Over the Centerfield Fence with two out in the fourth gave the mils a 2-1 Lead. Cone who allowed just two hits i four innings was forced to leave after being hit on the Little Finger of his righthand in the fifth with a Pilch from Alec Hammaker and was taken for a rays. In other games wednesday cabs 4, reds Cincinnati Brian Dayett hit Atwar run single to key a three run first inning and tour Chicago pitchers combined on a five hitter leading the cubs Over Cincinnati. Astros 7, pirate 2 Houston Glenn Davi drove i five runs on three hits including a two run Homer and a two run double and three Houston pitchers combined on a three hit Ter leading Houston Over Pittsburgh. Dod in 6, expo 4 los Angeles Fernando Valen Zuela pitched an eight Hitler and hit a two run single and Framm Stubbs hit Atwo run Homer leading los Angeles Over Montreal. The loss ended a four game Montrea winning Streak and was the first dodger win of the season Over the expos after five losses. Phillies 6, Pridni 4 san Diego Greg Gross hit a two run Homer and Juan Samuel hit a Solo Home run and an rib single to Lead Phil Adelphia Over san Diego and a sweep of their three game series. The loss was the fifth straight for the padres and their fifth five game losing Streak this season. Jordan from Page 21 was t angry said Jordan who joined will Chamberlain As the Only players in Aba history to score 3,000 Points in a season. "1 had a great season but so based on their computer ratings Jor Dan clearly had the better season. Jordan received an rating com pared with 75.61 for Johnson. Larry Birdoff Boston was third at 75.58 and Akeem Olajuwon of Houston was fourth at73.74, just ahead of Philadelphia s Charles Barkley at 73.09. Although his scoring prowess got the most attention Jordan said he had an excellent All round season. I try 10 play both ends of the court said Jordan who also won the Seagram award As a Rookie two years ago. Iwa second in the league in steals and i had More blocked shows than any one part of his game thai needs improving is Ball handling. "1 did t Lead the team in Tum Oveis but i had Loo Many Jordan said. I want 10 play As errorless basketball As 1 Jordan s scoring average was 8.1 Points higher than that of runner up do Minique Wilkins the largest margin for a scoring Champion since 1962-63, he knows it s a Standard that will be difficult to match next season. I guess i did create a Little problem for myself he said. When you average37 Points one year they expect you to average 40 the next year. Maybe i be Cre ated an expectation i can t Jordan said the highlight of his season was scoring 61 Points against Detroit in an overtime Victory March 4. I Felt like i could do anything thai night be said. Whenever we needed a big play i was Able to come the bulls finished the regular season Wilh a 40-42 record and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the celtics. But Jordan thinks the team is heading in the right direction. We re building a foundation he said. We need a Tew More Good players to compete with he celtics and the Lik ens but we re getting men s squads split in Safe tournament Clemens out duels Phil Niekro in 1 -0 red sox Victory by the associated press Boston it was a matchup of youth and a blazing fastball against age and a full Tarball. And Roger Clemens 24, Niekro 48, in the Boston red sox s 1-0 Victory Over the Cleveland Indian wednesday night it s just amazing to see him go out there and pitch Clemens said of Niekro a of Clup after pitching his second shutout of the season and the fifth of his career. I just did t make any mistakes ,"1 Clemens who scattered six hits said. "1 made some Good pitches and the Guys played great defense behind me. 1 think the key was i had a Good fastball an was ahead of the hitters most of the Clemens 4-4, struck Oul eight and did t Issue a walk. And he was helped by outstanding plays by shortstop spite Owen and third baseman Wade Boggs to save at least one in in the eighth inning. Spike made a great play in diving fora ground Ball for the second out and then Boggs made a very Tough play begetting a grounder on a Short hop Over third Clemens said. Cheered on by brother Joe Nietro 2-5, allowed just four hits As he failed in his bid for his 3 Mill career Victory in his700th career Start. His 313 victories leave him one be Hind Gaylord Perry who is 11 in among All Lime winners. The loss also kept Phil and Joe from passing Gaylord and Jim Perry for the most victories by Brothers. They Are tie Wilh 529 victories each. Joe look the night off with Permis Sion from the Yankees and 111 be there when he pitches saturday Niekro Hope he fares belter than 1 the red sox broke a scoreless Duel inthe sixth. Jim Rice singled to Center and moved to second on a wild pitch. Do Baylor walked and was forced at second by Mike Greenwell As Rice look Buckner then hit a sacrifice Fly to Center scoring Rice. In other games wednesday tigers 4, Rutgers 3 Detroit Jack Morris Eric King photo Roger Clemens. Wins youth is age Battle and Mark Thurmond combined on Athree hitter and Kirk Gibson hit a two run Homer As Detroit Defeated Texas to sweep its three game series with the rangers. Toronto Mark Mcgwire hit Bis american league leading itch Homer and Luis Poneoma added a Solo Homer a Oakland downed Toronto. Twins 7, Brewers 2 Minneapolis Gary Gael i Hom ered in the second inning and two Mil Waukee errors highlighted Minnesota four run sixth inning and led to a Victory for the twins. White sox 3, royals 2 Chicago Home runs by Haro Draines and Jerry Royster gave Chicago a Victory Over Kansas 6, Yankees 5 new York David Valle drove into runs and Lee Gellerman earned his first major league Victory As Seattle Defeated new York. Orioles 8, Angels 6 Baltimore Cal Ripken or. Drove in the tie breaking run with a two out single in the sixth inning to Ift balt moreover California. 3 women s teams unbeaten in volleyball meet Uyda Odiehl . Bureau Raf Wethersfield. England three women s teams were unbeaten in the opening Day of the 1987 Safe volleyball championships while the six men s teams All finished 1-1 after a grueling first Day on the nets wednesday. The Alconbury spartans opened the four Day round Robin tourney by beating the Torrejon women lg-16, 15-10. The raiders looked like Strong opponents for the . Leam after overcoming a four Point deficit in the Early going of the first game eventually evening the score at 10. But the spa Nan offence led by Spiker Kara Whiting held Oft the no. 2 Mediterranean sports conference Leam. The second game appeared to be either team s until the second half when the . 5 no i team pulled away. Led by Power server Grace King the Raunstein lady rams the defending Safe champs breezed by the Ben Twaiten women 15-5,15-6. The women Sembach tigers looked Good in their openers against san Vita winning 15-8, 15-4. Coach Wayne Brandt says his team which beat the lop seeded lady rams four out of six games in the regular season is the one to beat in this tournament. We can beat pm again said Brandt. And that who we re going in the first pair of men s games Torrejon beat Lind say mainly on he Power of 13 unanswered Points to win 15-4. The raiders defense shut Down the Lundsey As Germany squad led by All air Force Spiker Tommy Roberts and All armed forces player Rodney pc Der san in their first game. But in the second game Roberts and Pedersen teamed up Wilh vicious attacks on the net to neutralize Torrejon and come away 15-11 winners. The in Ciurlik braves played a pair of squeakers with the us s second ranked Chicksands Chicks. In the first game the braves1 Lorenzo Futon Ore took to the sky from the front Row to help Spike in a 15-11win. But Sammie Hodges turned the tables in the second game to Lead Chicksands to a 15-10 win Over the macs top Leam. Ramstein and Alconbury saved some of the bes volleyball for last. Ramstein opened the first game Wilh seven straight Points in what looked like a run away but the spartans pulled within two Points near the Halfway poin t before losing 15-9, Alconbury s acting player coach Sieve Owen chanced the lineup in the second game and it made the difference. Ramstein s defense was no match for the frontline Power of Owen and Jay Gould As the spar tans won 15-7. The two men s and women s teams with the top round Robin records will play for their respective championships saturday
