European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 20, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 22 a a the stars and stripes sunday january 20, 1991 Cason blisters Johnson in 50 los Angeles apr Ben Johnson the worlds fastest runner when he was on steroids so far has looked like just another sprinter in his drug free comeback. Johnson competing again after a two year ban from track lost for the second time in As Many races Friday night when he finished second to Andre Cason in the 50 meters in the Sunkist invitational indoor meet. In dealing Johnson his second defeat in a week Cason was timed in 5.69 seconds with Johnson second in 5.74. Johnson who had complained after losing last week in Canada that he had misjudged the finish line this time said he was slow out of the blocks because the lanes were too narrow at the los Angeles sports Arena. A when i was taking my practice starts the starter advised to me keep my arms in so i  interfere with the other sprinters a Johnson said. A so a lot of my upper body strength was negated by having to hold my arms in at the  Johnson said he Wasny to concerned that he is 0-2 in his comeback explaining a i know its going take awhile. I think you la see the real Ben Johnson pretty soon. A a lot of people will think i wont be Able to run faster because i was on drugs. They will soon see they Are wrong. I have the same Speed As two years ago. I think i can run fast enough to win the Gold medal at Barcelona in the 1992 olympics. A i respect Ben Johnson and commend him for being a great sprinter a Cason said. A i ran my personal Best and in a very Happy with that.�?�. Johnson a time was a Canadian National record Topping a 5.75 set by Desai Williams. The world record of 5.61 is shared by Manfred Kokot of East Germany and James Sanford. Johnson was greeted by mixed Boos and cheers from a crowd of 12,438 when he was introduced before the race and was mobbed by photographers and reporters afterwards. Johnson 29, finished second to Daron Council a week ago his first race since being banned from the sport 27 months ago. He was clocked in 5.77 for 50 meters in the Hamilton indoor meet in Canada with Council winning in 5.75. Cason was fourth in that race. He was stripped of his Seoul olympic Gold medal and later of his Hal meter record when he tested positive for steroids following a 9.79 clocking in the olympic final. In another featured race of the Sunkist meet Suzy favor Winner of eight Mcaa titles while at Wisconsin beat a Field that included Pattisue Plumer in the women smile. The 22-year-old favor still extremely Strong at the finish win in 4 minutes 39.39 seconds. Teena Colebrook was second in 4 41.11, with Alicia Harvey Hill next at 4 41.13. Sot. A Andre Cason coverage of Gulf War sends Mccallum Back to classroom by Chris Dufresne the los Angeles times Al Segundo Calif. Navy it. Napoleon Mccallum who has spent most of his adult life preparing mind and body for the Prospect of War was one of the last to learn wednesday that the United states had attacked Iraq. Mccallum also a professional running Back was on the practice Field with the los Angeles raiders when War broke out. Mccallum Learned of the . Strike after practice ended. Like everyone else he rushed Home and turned on his television. A i watched ,. A a can a Mccallum Jugl k.  said thursday. A i hmm watched just about Mccallum every news Channel trying to get every Point of  Mccallum 27, completed his five year obligation to the Navy in september and is now on inactive Reserve but he  help but have mixed feelings about being so far from the action. He has friends in the persian Gulf. While stationed on the Cruiser California in 1987 and 1988, he helped escort Oil tankers safely through the Strait of Hormuz. Much of a promising football career has been derailed because of military obligations. The raiders drafted Mccallum a Star tailback at the naval facade. My in the fourth round of 1986 but things never really worked out As planned. He played 16 games As a Rookie commuting to practice after daily chores aboard the Pel Eliu a helicopter Carrier in Long Beach. But then Mccallum was transferred and shipped overseas costing him two nil seasons. He attempted a comeback with san Diego in 1989, but was ultimately put on the teams injured Reserve list with a pulled hamstring. The fortunes of Fate and foreign affairs dictated that Mccallum a naval commitment would end four months before War erupted. Now Mccallum has All the time in the world for football. This week the Reserve running Back and special teams player is preparing for his teams acc championship game against Buffalo. A yeah you wonder How it works out a he said of the timing. A for me i guess it worked out  still part of Mccallum a naval Supply officer wishes he were contributing to the War Effort. The government spent considerable time and Money on his training and now it can to use him. Mccallum said the chances of his being activated for duty Are Remote because the Navy is not As heavily involved in Gulf operations As other branches of the military. A it would have to be something real big or wed have to suffer major damage to ships a he said. Nonetheless it both pains and stirs me Callum to sit and watch the reports of a War. A. Y y a a it a just wild because i studied All that stuff at the Academy and when i was on the ship a he said. Quot we studied different weapon systems and wed go through All the theoretical stuff. But no ones really putting together How its going to be used. Its just Nice to see that some of that stuff works. Some of that stuff on the ships has a High breakdown ratio because of the environment the Salt water the rocking and  Mccallum said he was pleasantly surprised with the apparent effectiveness of the first . Air attacks on Iraq. A a in a really surprised a he said. A the military experts Are going to be studying this for years. Its great that everything is going like this. They re pinpointing military targets and there a not a lot of civilians getting killed from what i hear on the  some have suggested the nil postpone its weekend championship games because of the War. But Mccallum speaking As a Sailor said he thinks those fighting would want the games to pro. Need. Y y. Y a a. A i think things should go on As Normal As possible a he said. A a in a not saying forget about those Guys in a saying give those a Guys All the support we can. In fact after its done give those Guys our appreciation. Give them some tickets to the super bowl game or the playoff games or set aside 100 tickets every game to everyone in the military. Mccallum Wasny to the Only Raider watching events in the persian Gulf with a different perspective. A cornerback Lionel Washington has a Nephew Derick stationed overseas in the army. V a a we re real close a he said. A a he a my older brother a son. My Mother basically raised him. We grew up in the same  guard Steve Wisniewskie a brother Vince is a major and Squadron Leader in the air Force. He pilots an f-16 bomber and was almost certainly involved in the initial air raids Over Iraq. Wisniewski last spoke with his brother a week ago. A talking to him he said they looked like they were headed for action a Wisniewski said. A i knew head be one of the first ones to go. We re saying a lot of prayers for him. He strained for this for a Long time and he does Well what he Dobs. We have to keep our Faith and prayers with him and All the Guys Over  nets Stop slide by the associated press Boston a cookie Blaylock and Derrick Coleman helped new Jersey survive a late Boston comeback As the nets ended an 11-game losing Streak with a 111-106 Victory Friday night Over the struggling celtics. Boston 29-8 lost its third straight game and is 3-3 since Larry Bird was sidelined indefinitely with Aba Roundup Back problems. New Jersey 11-25 got its first Victory since dec. 21. Blaylock matched his season High of 26 Points Coleman and Reggie Theus had 24 each. Boston which has lost two in a Row at Home after winning 18 straight was led by Reggie Lewis with31 Points. In other games thursday Hawks 114, bulls 105 Atlanta a Dominique Wilkins scored 17 of his 34 Points in the third period powering Atlanta Over Chicago and snapping the bulls seven game winning Streak. Michael Jordan had 30 Points for the bulls who lost for Only the third time in 18 games. Warriors 141,76crs 138 Philadelphia Tim Hardaway scored a career High 40 Points and Mitch Richmond added 35 As Golden state Defeated Philadelphia in overtime. Chris Mullin scored 29 Points eight in overtime for the warriors who won their fourth straight Road game in gaining their fifth Victory in six games. Hardaway who had a carreer High 37 Points in the warriors Victory Over Boston wednesday night has scored 112 Points in his last three games. Hersey Hawkins had 30 Points Ron Anderson 24 and Armon Gilliam 23 for Philadelphia while Rod Higgins scored 19 for the warriors. Heat 107, kicks 86 Miami a Sherman Douglas had 20 Points and 11 assists and Miami opened a 20-Point Lead before holding off a late new York rally. Patrick Ewing had 23 Points for the kicks. Y jazz 106, Cavaliers 99, of Richfield Ohio John Stockton atoned for a turnover late in regulation by scoring five Points in overtime As Utah beat Cleveland the ninth win in 11 games for the jazz. Stockton who had 27 Points and 19 assists travelled with 46 seconds left in regulation giving the Cavaliers the Ball while Utah was leading 95-93. Cleveland tied it with 25 seconds left on a rebound Basket by Brad Daugherty forcing the overtime. Stockton hit two foul shots to Start the overtime scoring then put Utah ahead for Good 99-97, with a driving Layup with 3 45 remaining. Karl Malone scored 26 Points and Jeff Malone 22 for the jazz see Aba on Page 23