European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 18, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Wednesday wednesday 18,1988 the stars and stripes sports wire Mim huh he huh Hub him bbb a unit 8/ fire Martin for poor showing by the associated press St. Louis the St. Louis blues dissatisfied with the team s Early exits from the National hockey league playoffs the past two seasons tuesday fired coach Jacques  the past two seasons we have had a dramatic infusion of Young Talent into this hockey club blues general manager Ron Caron said in announcing the firing. R the measure of that Talent influx has not been matched in results. Over Martin s tenure we were less than .500and won Only one of three playoff  Martin was hired on june 26, 1986, after Jacques Demen bolted for a lucrative contract with the Detroit red wings. Martin 35, had no experience in the Uhland was the youngest coach in the blues history. Caron said he hoped to hire a replacement by june11, the Day of the nil entry draft in Montreal. Basically i guess i want to thank the organization for giving me an Opportunity to coach St. Louis for two years especially Ron Caron who hired me Marti said. I think that whatever i be accomplished i m a better Man now than when i came , management just decided they wanted a different Type of  blues record the past two seasons was 66-71 -23. In 1986-87, the blues finished first in the Norris division but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Toronto Maple Leafs. This season the blues finished second behind Detroit in the standings beat the Chicago Blackhawk in the opening round of the playoffs and lost to Detroit 4-1 in round 2.Caron said in a  that he had seen some Progress in the team under Martin s leadership but not enough. Given the competitive environment of our sport we did not see enough Progress particularly in our won loss record at Home and the Lack of reaction to physical abuse our players accepted in the playoffs Caron said. No pressure on Foyt Indianapolis a . Foyt a four time Indianapolis 500 Winner says he in t under any partic ular pressure despite having to wait until the second weekend of time trials to qualify for the May 29 race. No shoot no Foyt said tuesday. I think the pressure is is More on the second run than the third. I la just cruise around and get it  car is allowed up to three tries to Complete a four Lap 10-mile qualifying attempt on the 2 i Mil Coval at the Indianapolis motor Speedway. Foyt 53. Already used up two of those attempts with his primary car last saturday the first of four Days of time trials. He came in after one Lap the first time because of an electrical problem then waved off a second try after laps that fell from210.802rnph 10206.469."the left rear tire went off and i just did t think it was going to be Good enough Foyt , Foyt practice but did not attempt to qualify. In fact with hot and humid weather making the track Slippery Only two Drivers Jim Crawford and Bobby Rahal made successful qualifying  will continue saturday and sunday and Foyt who has a backup car available will try tomake it into a record 31st consecutive indy 500. Sum s Bliss on Lobo list Albuquerque . A coach Dave Blissos Southern methodist was to begin talks tuesday with new Mexico officials that could Lead to him becoming the next Lobo basketball  became the prime candidate for the Job monday when Bob Knight announced in blooms ton ind., that he had decided to remain at Indiana. Bliss once an assistant to Knight at army and Indi Ana said monday that it was his interest in new mexi co and not an unhappiness at sum that was bringing him to Albuquerque to discuss the Lobo Job. I m Well aware of the basketball tradition at new Mexico he said. It is one of the Fine jobs in the country As attested by Bob Knight s  said he had not been offered the Job and declined to say whether he expected he would be the next Lobo coach."1 have no idea because i have not visited there nor have they talked in those terms he  Mexico is attempting to fill the vacancy created by the april 26 resignation of Gary Colson who had been the lobes coach for eight seasons. During eight seasons at sum his teams have com piled a 142-101 record. His career Mark including five seasons at Oklahoma is 219-163.Bliss said that last week s reports that he would take the new Mexico Job should Knight decline it were not  was putting the cart ahead of the horse he , while declining the new Mexico offer threw his support to  would put Dave Bliss right at the top of the list Knight said. I think it would be a perfect move for him and for new  Nebraska loses to aussies Newcastle Australia the australian National team posted a 109-84 Victory Over the University of Nebraska in an exhibition basketball game monday nigh the Corn huskers will face Australia again wednes Day in Launceston Tasmania in the second game of the two game series. Jays place Barfield on do Chicago outfielder Jesse Barfield was place Don the 15-Day disabled list monday by the Toronto Blue jays. He is having trouble with his left wrist for which he underwent surgery last Winter. The Blue jays purchased the contract of Sil Campusano from Syracuse to replace Barfield on the roster. Pepitone goes to jail new York Joe Pepitone who played for the new York Yankees eight seasons surrendered Mon Day to begin a six month sentence for Misdemeanour drug charges saying he might try to get Back into base Ball when he gets out of , 47, reported to a Brooklyn judge before being handcuffed by a court officer and led out of the courtroom to be taken to a City jail. His lawyer John Kelly said Pepitone probably would be freed on parole after serving four months. I feel like i should t have got it jail timeout Igot it and i m going to go do it get it Over with come out and maybe see if i can get Back into baseball Pepitone told reporters As he arrived at Brooklyn criminal , a first baseman and outfielder played for the Yankees from 1962 to 1969. He also saw service with Houston the Chicago cubs and Atlanta and finished his Active career in Japan. Clemens Pendleton top players new York Pitcher Roger Clemens of the bos ton red son and third baseman Terry Pendleton of the St. Louis cardinals were named monday As amen canard National league players of the week. Clemens last year s american league by Young award Winner pitched two three hit shutouts on Over Seattle the other against Kansas City. Other american league nominees included Kirb Puckett and Kent Hrbek of Minnesota Bob Welch of Oakland and Steve Buechele of  earned his National league honors by hitting .458 during the week. His 11 hits in 24 at Bat included six doubles and a Homer. He drove in eight runs and had an on base average of .552. Other National leaguer players considered for theaward were Kevin Bass of Houston Barry Bonds of Pittsburgh and Kevin Mitchell of san Francisco. . Beats Swiss in cup net Dusseldorf West Germany the unite states came from behind to Edge Switzerland 2-1 in the opening round of the $750,000 world team cup ten Nis tournament  the other match in the eight team Competition Argentina and France were tied 1-1. That match was to be completed  took an unexpected 1-0 Lead Over the americans when Jakob Hlasek coming off a four month Layoff after an Auto Accident upset Tim May Otte ranked i oth in the world 6-2,4-6,6-2.but the . Team bounced Back after a ram delay when Aaron Krickstein trounced Roland Stadler 6-3,6-0.ken Flach and Robert Seguso gave the . Team the Victory in the bust of three matches by defeating Hla Sekand Stadler in the doubles 4-6,6-3.6-4. In the Argentina France matches the second single was delayed because of the late am Val of Guillermo Perez Roldan of Argentina who had lost in five sets to Ivan undo i sunday s final of the italian open. Argentina s Martin Jaite had Little trouble with Guy forget of France defeating him 6-2. 6-3. In the doubles forget teamed with tank bin habits to beat Jaite an Eduardo Bengoechea 6-4,6-7,7-6. Trainer Given 45-Day ban new York Trainer Oscar Barrera was suspended for 45 Days monday for giving banned drugs to a horse that finished first in a race at Aqueduct last  was originally suspended for 60 Days by the new York state racing and wagering Board but the penalty was reduced after he waived his right loan straight dancer was found to have two anti inflammatory drugs pred Isone and prod Isolone in his system after winning the first race at Aqueduct on april 18. Straight dancer was disqualified after the drugs were discovered and the purse Money was redistributed. Bold mein who finished second was awarded the Winner s share of $9,900.other trainers have accused Barrera of using banned drugs to improve the performance of claiming horse Sand agents of the racing Board have inspected his barns on numerous occasions. However the suspension was his first in 22 years As a new York Trainer. The suspension was to begin tuesday and Runsthrough june 30. During that time Barrera will not be permitted on the grounds at Aqueduct. Havens opts for free Agency los Angeles left handed Pitcher Bradha Vens opted for free Agency monday instead of accept ing his assignment from the los Angeles dodgers tothe minor leagues the team announced. Havens was assigned outright by the dodgers to their Albuquerque farm club of the class aaa Pacific coast league last Friday. As a player with at Leas three years of major league service and with no major league options remaining havens had the Opportunity to decline his assignment and choose free Agency. 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