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Publication: European Stars and Stripes Friday, October 30, 1987

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   European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 30, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday october 30, 1937 the stars and stripes Page 2 sports Conad ens shut Down oilers 3-1 by the associated press Montreal def Ensman Chris Chelios set up All three Mon Treal goals and goaltender Patric Kroy blocked 22 shots As the canadians Defeated the Edmonton oilers 3-1 in an nil game wednesday night. The oilers who had gone 100 games without being blanked be fore the Quebec nordic us shut them Cut tuesday night seemed destined for the same Fate until nil Roundup Charlie Huddy scored on a 25-Footslapshot on a Power play with 3 14 left. But it was too Little Loo late for he otters who had won six straight games against Montreal. Including the last four played at the forum. The can aliens finally shattered Edmonton s Mastery Tor the first time since feb. 27, 1985, when they got first period goals by Guy Carbonneau and Stephane Richer and a second period score by mat Naslund. Whiten 2, sabres 1 Hartford Conn. John Tucker s goal at 16 38 of the Sec Ond period gave the Buffalo sabres a 2-2 nil lie with the Hartford whalers wednesday night. Tucker s third goal of the year a Low shot from about 15 feet that dribbled past whalers goalie Steve weeks Vujih 3 21 icel in the second period evened the score at 2-2. After that. Weeks and Buffalo s Tom Sargasso took turns preserving the tie. Maple Leafs 5, is Udera 2 Toronto Mark Osborne and de Olczyk each scored twice and Allan Bester played steady i goal As the Toronto Maple Leafs ended a three game losing sir a with a Victory Over the new York islanders. Kings 4, rangers 3 new York Bobby Carpen Ter and Jim Fox scored third period goals and goaltender Glenn Healy recorded his first nil Vic Tor 1 to Lead los Angeles Over the new York rangers. Winnipeg Manitoba Steve Yzerman scored two goal wednesday night to Lead Detroit Over Over Winnipeg. Appiott Mexico s Jorge inca icel throws a glancing Hook to the head of Britain s Lloyd Honey Ihan in wednesday s Ronann Erst so title bout. Vaca wins welter title Wembley England a Jorge Vaca of Mexico became the world Box ing Council welterweight Champion wednesday when he dethroned Britain Lloyd Honeyghan in a confusing and controversial finish loan explosive fight. Vaca was awarded the title by a split decision after the fighters banged Heads in the eighth round and Vaca was icel helpless in the Middle of inc ring blood spurting from his right Eye. Under wac rules Honyghan was de ducted a Point for the head butt and inc judges were asked1 by referee Henry mles Cre to score the previous seven rounds Only. The Point deduction proved crucial As two of the judges Chuck Hassitt of the United states and Bob Logis of Belgium favored Vaca. Malcolm Bulmer of aus Thalia favored Honeyghan. We think it was a fair decision Ignacio Huizar Vaca s co manager said As the new Champion left the ring his head wrapped in a White Towel. Bul ibis was not the Best Way to lose a title and we will certainly give Honey Han a rematch. Both Guys Are very Good fighters Huizar told the associated press. While Vaca s record improved to 43 5-1, Honeyghan suffered his first defeat in a 32-fignt career and his entourage appeared stunned at the decision. Definitely though Lloyd was ahead said Mickey Duff. Honeyghan s manager i m sure the wac will order rematch in the  Honeyghan 27, was making his fourth defense of the title he look from former undisputed Champion Don Curry 13 months ago. Two of his previous three fights had been won inside two rounds As the jamaican bom briton gained a growing reputation As one of the world s most destructive punchers. His last defense against Gene Hatcher lasted just 40 seconds a record for title fights Bui in Vaca he found an opponent just As Strong and durable As himself. The mexican had never fought outside his Homeland or los Angeles but was unbeaten for three years and did not seem in the least intimidated by the Sti fling heal or the partisan atmosphere in the 2,800-Seal Wembley grand Hall. In a frantic first three rounds both fighters poured in punches attacking each other Wilh head and body shots and going for a Quick knockout. Honeyghan was Cut Early under the right Eye and several times found himself caught on the Rones As the mexican re fused Loback off. Each Lime he managed to Light his Way out of trouble to launch his own powerful counterattacks in the sixth round. Vaca was apparently hit by a Low blow and he stepped away from the Center of the ring writhing in pain. But hone Glian Wisn i warned and he continued to look for openings with his left Jab. In inc seventh round Vaca suddenly stepped up his Pace again and he finished the round pummelling the Champi on on the ropes Wilh hard Hooks to inc head. The Bell saved Honyghan bul he slumped Down on his chair at the end of the round and looked anxious As his Cor Ner nursed a second Cut this Lime from inc nose. Vaca went straight Back on the Offen Sive at the Start of the eighth before the fight which had been scheduled for 12 rounds ended abruptly As the two Boicos hit Heads and the mexican s face was splashed with blood. After is minutes of confusion while officials consulted the Rule Book Vaca s hand was raised in Triumph to Boos Fromich crowd. Hrbek tells All under grilling by to s Letterman new York a yes Kent Hrbcek went Duck Hunting the morning of the seventh world series game. No. The Minnesota twins first baseman did t get drunk and go Duck Hunting again after winning Hie title. And yes he will speak to president Reagan on behalf of Paul Shaffer. All this and More was revealed wednesday when the Minnesota twins first baseman visited late night with David  appearing As the first guest after the top ten list of iranian pick up lines and supermarket finds. After showing a replay of Hurbi k i Siath game grand slum be Iierman quickly began quizzing Hrbek on the rumoured Hoshii lilies Between Ocsid vols of the to a Cit ies of Minneapolis and St. Paul asking if the animosity was Teal. I did t know i was going to be grilled the Minne Apolis bom Hrbek said. I d better be careful what i say. They re both great  Hrbcek was also asked about reports that the twins impressive Homo record including six straight Post season victories four in inc world series against the St. Louis cardinals was the result of sign stealing Bya Center Field Lookout. Bringing up his sub-.200 playoff batting average Hrbcek denied inc allegations bul he confirmed going Duck Hun line Ai 4 30 . The morning of the seventh game. Asked what he did after the twins j-2 Victory. Hrbcek replied. I sat in the clubhouse until pm in the  then you got drunk and went Duck Hunting 1-ct Lerman asked. Us yeah no. No said a smiling Hrbcek. Of. That was inc night before Kellerman Sug Getlid before laughing. Hrbek taped an opening for a future late night rerun promising viewers a grand slam of comedy and before leaving asked a Clerman do you want me to say anything to Ron i m seeing or. Reagan Tomor  the twins were visiting the while House on thurs Day. I Don i. Bui Paul might he s an alien said Kellerman referring to the can Dian born Laic night bandleader. Say hrs la Ami Gin our brillo   
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