European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - June 18, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday june 18, 1987 the stars and stripes Page 21 Williams keeping mariners afloat by Dennis Anstine Seattle up Dick Williams a Man with 3 reputation As a curmudgeon has actually been seen laughing this sea son. Williams has found happiness a he manager of the Seattle mariners the worst learn in the american league a year ago. The mariners have hovered around .500 most or this season which Wouldhave angered Williams in such places As Boston Oakland and san Diego where he took teams to the world series. But the manners have become 24 overachievers which delights Williams. I m very Happy with this learn Willums said. I like he Way we Are play ing executing the Little things thai help you win. Everyone 1 trying hard. If Wedon t get any injuries we Riihl be right in the Middle of it at the  William who trails Only Gene Mauch and Sparky Anderson for most victories by Active managers in a 20-year career with six dil Terent teams said he is no less demanding with his players than he , he likes his team s attitude. Hey if the situation is right it s Good to keep them Loose out there he said. I be got to gel some laughs out of the game because i m angry enough during a game. My anger i usually Short lived but there Are three things that really Bur me. I get mad when players Don t show up on Lime dog it and make mental mis takes because of a Lack of concentration. Otherwise i think i m a firm but fair manager. With the Way this learn is put Ling out i Haven t been so mad these  the mariners Are perfect for Williams disciplined approach to fundamentals. Dick Williams who the my this team � potting out 1 hitch t been so nud these Days the Young mariners Only three play ers arc 30 years or older have responded by playing More like a National league team thai relies on Speed pitching an defense than an american league team playing in a Park kind to Home run hit ters. They have been first or second in the league in is season in bailing average sin Gles hits sacrifice Flics triples and stolen bases. After 57 games they had struck out 319 limes compared to 462 last year. The defense has been Good and Al though the pitchers have a combined Era of More than 4vi runs per nine innings they do not beat themselves As much As they used to. Williams tikes the fad his pitchers gave up 171 walks in 57 games which is 62 fewer than last year. The team has its problems especially at Home where visitors have hit nearly twice As Many homers As the mariners who have a losing record in the King dome. But when the starting Pitcher keeps the score within reach the hustling Mari ners have a Chance. No from Page 17 cub second baseman Paul Noce Rolls Over after a Pickoff attempt on phils Steve Jeltz. But Lee Smith came in to retire von Hayes and pick up i i6lh save of the season. Cardinals 11, pirates 1 St. Louis Jack Clark hit a three run Homer and John Morris had a Pinch hit triple with the based loaded to High Light a nine run sixth inning powering St. Louis Over  11 runs were a season High for St. Louis which won for the ninth Lime in its last 12  Dawley. 3-4. Threw 5 a innings of scoreless Relief. Kick Morton pitched in final three innings for his sixth save. Padres 3, dodger 2 san Diego Randy ready Drew a bases loaded walk with two outs in the seventh inning 10 score Garry tempt Ion with the game winning run. As san Diego beat los Angeles for the padres fourth consecutive  Penn 0-6, walked Shane Mack to open the seventh and then walked him to second. After Kevin Mitchell struck out and Temple Lon was intentionally walked Pinch Hitler Tim Flannory singled to right but Mack was out at the plate on a perfect throw fro Mike Marshall. Pena intentionally walked Stan Jeffer son loading the bases and then walked ready on a 3-2 pitch for the game win Ner. Lance Mccullers. 3-3, who entered with one out in Ilic sixth worked a innings. Rich Ciu Smugi struck out four in two innings for his fourth save. Barnido Martinez drove in the padres first two runs doubling Home Tony Gwynn who had singled in the first inning and scoring ready with a single in the third. Los Angeles scored single runs olt starter Eric show in the fifth and sixth innings to tie he game at 2-2. We re not perfect Williams said but i m getting the Effort and that s All i ask for. They App Rociale the fact that i they do what we Tell them to do they la be better players throughout their careers. It May Cost them 20 Points Oft their career batting averages but it helps the  Williams singled out Center fielder John Moses As an example of a player whose defense and Overall play a been inspiring. Moses would probably have better numbers if he was t in there everyday for us because he gets tired William said. But he is a Swilch Hiller and he s done a great Job for us. He does t want to come out so i be gone with  Moses a 29-year-old Veteran who has been shuffled Between Seattle and the minor leagues since 1982, said William Sis his Type of manager because he appreciates players who give themselves up for the team. He has stuck by me and has Given me a Chance to play Moses said. He has High expectations and he expects you a execute. He has a tendency to not talk to you at times. I guess he s using psychology on you. And when he gives you that look you know he s Upsel. But he s just trying to get the most out of  Ken Phelps who at 32 has bashed 14home runs As the team s designated hit Ter said Williams no nonsense approach challenges players to perform Al the highest level possible. His expectations motivate you Phelps said. It works. All i know Isle re winning and it s exciting to come to the Park knowing you can win. Four Starling pitchers keep it close Well win our  and keep Dick Williams smiling. Jabbar signs for another 2-year stint Inglewood Calif. A a Iceni Abdul Jabbar at age 40 a key member of the los Angeles lakers Aba championship team this season has signed a contract thai Wilt keep him with the team for two More seasons inc Bik ers announced tuesday night. Terms of the contract weren t Dis closed. Reportedly the pact is Worth More than $5 million Over the next two years with the $3 million for the 1989 season representing the highest one year salary Ever in team sports. Abdul Jabbar who had planned to re lire after next season his 20th season in the Aba and his attorney Leonard Armato finalized the Deal tuesday in a meeting Wilh lakers owner Jerry Buss. The 7-foot-2 Center. The Aba s leading career scorer left the lakers Victory Cele bration tuesday missing an afternoon Pep rally held at the forum in order to read Over he agreement. Buss announced the agreement to the rest of he team Al a dinner Given at his Home tuesday night. He also said the lakers Are close to reaching a Multi year con race Oil Cension with James worthy. I m \ cry pleased about he fat t i la be Able to continue with the lakers through the 19s8-89 season Abdul Jabbar said. I m very altered the lakers had the Confidence to sign me for thai Long and i Hope thai the relationship will continue10 be mutually  an sports radio baseball los Angeles dodgers at Housum astros 3 . Friday