European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 16, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 26 a a the stars and stripes wednesday May 16,1990national leaning that Way new York not a the creators of the National thought they had a formula that could not fail a daily sports newspaper packed with local and National news. But so far the strategy has not been a Success. Now the newspaper is drastically scaling Down its coverage of local professional sports in its regional editions to focus More on stories of National interest. Quot our research told us that our readers did no to need the National to give them local sports coverage Quot said Frank Deford the papers editor in chief. Since it was started in late january the National has received Praise from some journalists for innovative graphics and dramatic photographs and for articles about sports personalities. Analysts said a primary reason for the nationals shift toward National sports coverage was the overwhelming Competition from local newspapers and radio and television stations. Youth provides nucleus for . World cup team by Randy Harvey the los Angeles times when . Coach Bob Gansler named his 22-Man roster monday for soccer a world cup in Italy next month he went with youth and inexperience. He had no Choice. In a country that has not sent a team to the world cup in 40 years there Are not Many mature veterans in the Talent Pool. But although the average age of the . Team is Only 23, Many of the players Are As seasoned As possible under the circumstances. The nucleus of this team is the same As it was for the 1988 summer olympics and the world cups 10-game regional qualification round that began in 1988 and ended with a 1-0 Victory last november against Trinidad and Tobago. Perhaps looking ahead to the 1994 world cup for which the United states As the Host country is an automatic qualifier Gansler also has managed to blend even younger and less experienced players onto the team. The youngest is Chris Henderson a Urcla midfielder from Everett Wash. The Bruins Are Well represented on this team with midfielder Paul Caligiuri 26 defender Paul Krumpe 27, and goalkeeper David Vanole 27, All veterans of the 1985 team that won the Mcaa championship. But they must seem like the old alums with despite past Krickstein thinks hell Shine on Clay by Ron Mckinney staff writer Hamburg. West Germany a Aaron Krickstein has been taking his lumps on some bumpy Clay courts in his preparation for the French open. Although Krickstein a soft spoken 22-year-old, has not had an impressive month on the european circuit its not time yet to hang up the Racket and discount his chances of capturing the Clay court jewel the French open which begins May 28. Ranked sixth in the world and with two Clay court titles under his Belt Krickstein has struggled in his three previous tournaments leading to this weeks italian open he suffered second round losses in successive weeks to no 28-ranked Jordi Arressee at Monte Carlo eventual Champ no. 38 Karel Novacek at Munich and no. 37 Henri Leconte at Hamburg. Quot i Teel i m playing pretty Well. In be just been a Little unlucky in a few of my matches Quot Krickstein said after a lengthy workout at Hamburg. Although his backcourt game adapts Well to the european red Day Krickstein has had Only one appearance a in 1985 a in the round of 16 at the French open. A year ago he blew a two set Lead to Mark Woodforde to lose in the second round at Roland Garros. "1 would t consider me a total dark horse Quot Krickstein said. �?o1 Haven t done much there but 1  be surprised if did really Well. If 1 can gel to the fourth round without getting upset i think in be got As Good a Chance As anyone to win the  since signing on with Tom Gullikson As his coach last year Krickstein has enjoyed a resurgence that placed him Back in the top 10 after a five year absence. Gullikson helped improve Krickstein a serve and Volley. He said he a also faster and made his backhand stronger in the past year. Krickstein was fresh out of the Nick Bol Lettieri Tennis Academy when he turned professional in 1983, and became the youngest player at 16 years and two months to win a grand prix title at Tel Aviv Israel. Within two years Krickstein was ranked seventh in the world but critics claimed his game was patterned around the Bol Bittien clone of a big forehand and Little versatility. Krickstein disputes those claims saying he already had the big forehand when he went to Bollettieri scamp As a top ranked 14-year-old. The experience did help motivate him and to make the transition to the professional level he said. A i pretty much had my game when i went Down there Quot he said. A Nick refined it and he helped my forehand get better but i think he Hurt me in the aspect that i did no to work More on my weaknesses a my serve my Volley game and a few things like  after his Early Success Krickstein was dealt a series of blows a injuries that sidelined him four years in succession beginning in 1985. He had stress fractures in both feet and a wrist and knee problem that has hampered him. In 1987, a car sideswiped the taxi he was Riding in new York leaving him with bruised ribs. A with All the injuries it never really gave me a Chance to reach my potential sooner a said Krickstein whose ranking fell to no. 61 at the end of 1987. A i was off for a number of months each year so that really Hurt me in improving my game As Well As slaying up in the rankings. Quot its pretty Tough when you get Hurt a you can ask Michael Chang you have to Start All Over again and you re not quite sure of yourself. You might lose a few matches you lose a Little Confidence your rank Falls and everyone says a what happened its not easy. Guys Are gunning for you when you re at the  Krickstein from Grosse Pointe mich., is still gunning for the big prize in Tennis. He said he has seven years left to win a grand slam tournament. His Best Chance he feels rests with either the Raccoon Coats and pennants to Henderson. He is a freshman who will not turn 20 until december. Combining Speed and quickness he was so impressive at training Camp in january that Gansler soon was encouraging Henderson to withdraw from Urcla in the Spring Quarter to concentrate on earning a place with the National team. Not Only has he done that but he May also get significant playing time in Italy As the first offensive midfielder off the Bench. He probably will Back up Eric Wynalda 21, another player who emerged from training Camp. Henderson said monday he would worry after he returns from Italy about making up the credits in summer school required to maintain his eligibility. Two other players selected by Gansler Are undergraduates. Goalkeeper Kasey Keller 20, of the University of Portland has been an obvious Choice since training Camp when he became the backup to Tony Meola 21, who left the University of Virginia after it became the Mcaa co Champion this year. Neil Covone 20, a midfielder was the last player selected a beneficiary of Hugo Perez a misfortune. Perez an Al Salvador native who has lived in san Diego since he was 13, is perhaps the most skilled player in the United states but he has Seldom been a Aaron Krickstein. A bumpy ride to Paris French open or the . Open. A if i can improve a Little bit in a few areas of my game get a Little thinner. I think i have a realistic shot at one of those titles Quot Krickstein said. One obstacle Krickstein will have to overcome Are the sleepers he will face in the Early rounds. Quot sometimes i done to concentrate Early in a tournament and that a Why 1 get beat which is frustrating a he said. Quot its hard to mentally get up for All those Early matches. The Guys who Are lower ranked this is their shot at having a big w in. Getting a lot of Points and if you re not mentally and physically into it you can get  he said he plays differently in the later rounds. Quot in the grand slams ill be better. Once i get to the fourth round quarters semis i concentrate a lot better and 1 play my Best Tennis against the top Guys Quot he said Able to show n during the last two years because of injuries. He suffered another one a broken Bone in his right leg in March while playing for red Star 93 a French second division team. Chemistry was a Factor in Gansler s decision earlier this month to ask Vanole to return. A starter in All three 1988 summer olympic games and six of 10 world Cun qualification games Vanole seemed to be out of the teams plans after failing to report to training Camp in a contract dispute. Quot David can serve us Well in a number of ways Quot Gansler said. A this ability in goal is one of them. His effect in the locker room is another. He swell liked by his teammates. We took another look saw the smiling faces around him and liked what he added a . World cup roster Colorado Springs. Colo. Apr the Rosier o Ihn  team for 1he world cup. As announced monday by Ibe  soccer federation coach Bob Gansler goalkeepers Kasey Keller. Lacey. Wash., Tony Menia near by. . David Vanole. Manhattan Beach Calif defenders Desmond Armstrong. Washingion Maceio in Boa. Cerritos. Cali Jimmy Banks. Milwaukee. Jonn 0cr n Fri Mont. Calif Paul Krumpe. Redondo Beach Calif Sieve to i Schuh. Granite City Iii. Mike Windischmann Glendale by midfielders Paul Caligiuri. Diamond bar. Cavil. By an  Rochester. . Neil Covone. Hialeah. Fla. John Harkes Kearny.  Chris Henderson. Everett. Wash Tah Ramos Hillside n j John Stollmeyer Annandale. A forwards Eric Eichmann. Margate. Labruce Murray Ger Mam own. My. Chris Sullivan. Redwood City Ca i pee Vermes. Elran. . Eric Wynalda. Westlake. Cah Graf wins opener in Berlin Berlin apr Steffi Graf played in front of East German fans for the first time opened the defense of her German open title today with a 6-1. 6-2 Victory Over Mercedez Paz of Argentina. Graf the no. 1 in the world who had a Bye into the second round barely broke a sweat As she overwhelmed 76th-Rankcd Paz in just 50 minutes at the rot Weiss Tennis club in West Berlin to claim her 63rd straight singles win. Quot i wanted to do Well for them the East germans. When you Are on the court you just concentrate on playing but i wanted to show them some Good shots Quot the West German Star said. Graf was joined in the third round by fifth seeded Katerina male Eva of Bulgaria who overwhelmed Wiltrud Probst of West Germany 6-1,6-0 13th-seeded Leila Meskhi of the soviet Union who beat Regina Raj Chertova of Czechoslovakia 6-i.6-1 and unseeded Radka a Bubakova of Czechoslovakia who upset no. 14 Catarina Lindqvist of Sweden 6-0,63. More than 400 Hundred fans from East Germany crowded into a specially built stand at the club and at the end of the match a Stream of Young tans climbed Over the court Side Fence to ask for grass autograph. Earlier up to 5,000 East berliners flocked to the downtown Alexander Platz to witness an exhibition on improvised courts by Argentine Star Gabriela Sabatini who mixed with local youngsters for two hours. Sabatini the no. 4 seed plays her first match at the German open wednesday when she meets american Elise Burgin. Second seeded Monica Seles of Yugoslavia will also play wednesday against Nicole Jagerman of the Netherlands. On monday Hana Mandrikova. Who last played a tournament six weeks ago. Beat american Shaun Stafford 6-4, 6-3 in a first round match