European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 05, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse The stars and stripes rockets jazz Nab key wins by the associated press Hakeem Olajuwon sparkled throughout Houston a 102-86 Victory Over Dallas with a Brilliant 22-Point, 22-rebound Mark Eaton had just one shining to whalers Pat Verbeek fakes Bruins goalie Andy Moog to the right As he goes left for Hartford a first goal wednesday night. Mint butt was his Block of Ron harpers shot in the final seconds that sealed Utah a 99-97 Victory Over the los Angeles clippers Karl Malone a 39 Points and 12 rebounds keyed the jazz a Triumph but it took Eaton slate heroics to assure Utah a Triumph. The action left san Antonio with a half a. A. Game Edge Over both the rockets and jazz a i v my in the Midwest division standings. The in Nome ice openers Bruins penguins use tuba Winner of the division will get the second seed in the Western conference playoffs. The second and third place finishers probably will not. Even have the Home court advantage in the first round. A a we re stacking them up one by one a rockets coach Don Chaney said of Houston a 15th Victory in 16 games a things Are going good.,. Got a stretch coming up now that will be Tough. As the games get tougher maybe our players will get a a in a Happy with my game. Our whole team has made it. Easier for me by the Way they Are playing a said Olajuwon who had 17 Points and 12 rebounds at halftime. He then helped the rockets survive a 20-6 spurt by the Mavericks in the third Quarter. Olajuwon achieved 20 or More rebounds see Aba on Page 22 by the associated press two regular season division champions the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh penguins saw the Home ice advantage they worked 80 games to get disappear in 60 minutes on wednesday Bruins who won the Adams division were shocked 5-2 by Hartford in their playoff opener As John Cullen had a goal and two assists. R the Patrick division Champion penguins who won the first title of any sort in their 24-year history managed Only one goal against new Jersey and lost 3-1 at the civic Arena. A a in the other Adams division semifinal series opener Montreal rallied from an Early 2-0 deficit to outscore Buffalo .7-5 the new York rangers beat Washington 2-1 in the other Patrick division opener. All four series resume Friday the Norris and smythe division semis were to open thursday night. In the Norris. It was Minnesota at Chicago and Detroit at St. Louis. In the smythe los Angeles was to Host Vancouver with Calgary entertaining 5, Bruins 2 r Boston a Hartford which finished the season on an 0-5-2 slide appeared headed for an Early wipe out at Boston Garden when Jeff. Lazaro scored 23 seconds into the game. Then Mark Hunters major a penalty for elbowing 21 seconds later gave the Bruins a five minute Power play. But the whalers allowed Only one shot in killing off the penalty and tied the game at 14 11 on Pat Verbecky a Power play goal. They went ahead to stay in the second be Chison Deal Means Bucks for to new York apr to Jackson can Jen Rilas much As $8.15 million Over three years plus award bonuses under the contract he agreed to wednesday with the Chicago White sox. A a. But if the 28-year-old outfielder does no to come Back from his hip injury the White sox Are obligated to pay him Only $700,000, the salary guaranteed for the 1991 season. According to contract information obtained by the associated press Jackson would make $1.5 million in 1991, $2.9 million in 1992 and $3.75 million in 1993 if he earns >11 the performance bonuses available in the Deal. Richard Woods Jackson a agent said he was approached by approximately 12, teams. By to Quot a it was important to to that this Wasny to an auction a Woods said. A Money was not the first thing we were concerned Chicago general manager Ron Schuel or said a a he la be reimbursed very very Well when he plays and the contract includes a shared risk by both in 1991, Jackson can earn $10,000 for each game available up to 80 Jackson is not expected to play during the first half of the 162-game season. The club option for 1992 is for his 1991 earnings less $100,000 and includes bonuses of $10,000 for each game available up to 150. The 1993 option is for his 1992 earnings plies bonuses of $10,000 for each game available with a $3.75 million maximum a a a Quot. A. The 1992 salary would Becomevuaran-1 teed if Jackson is available for 40 games this season including 30 after aug. 31. If not the White sox have until March 10 to exercise the option or Jackson has until March 15 to Convene a panel of three doctors who will certify he is Able to play. The 1993 salary would become guaranteed if Jackson plays 125 games in 1992. If not the White sox have until dec. 20, 1992, to exercise the option. In addition Jackson can earn the following award bonuses a a a a $50,000 for election to the All Star team $25,0u0 for selection Quot a Quot 7 v a $100,000 for most valuable player $90,000 for secondr$80,000 for third and Down in $10,000 increments for $10,000 for 10th. Quot f $75,000 for most valuable player of the playoffs. A. A $100,000 for map of the world series a Quot a a a. A a $25,000 if he wins a Gold Glove. A $160,000 for the sporting news player of the year. A $50,000 for the. Sporting news Allstar team $25,000 if he is the designated hitter. Rod on goals by Kevin Dineen and Rob Brown. A we did no to get Down after they scored so Early a Verbeek said. A we kept %. Petri ski Kos a Power play goal late in the second period made it 3-2, but John Cullen and Paul Cyr scored 28 seconds apart Date in the third period to Seal the Victory. A we were beaten a Boston coach Mike Milbury said. A they out worked us. They out checked us. They finished their opportunities better. They bad better defense. They had better 3, penguins 1 Pittsburgh new Jersey was 0 for _ 4 at Pittsburgh during the regular season but it did no to matter wednesday night. Peter Stastny scored twice for the devils. His second goal a wraparound at 4 12 see nil on Page 22inside sport braves give Sanders Lead off role a Page 24 2 sex Safe players find work with Olaf a Page 25national league West preview a Page 26bears, 49ers to play in 91 Berlin game a Page 27 i % a any award bonuses earned by Jackson. In 1991 would be added to his 1992 salary and any bonuses earned in 1992 would be added to his 1993 salary. In addition Jackson received $391,484 from the Kansas City royals As 30 Days termination pay when he was released from the one year $2,375,000 contract he agreed to in february. He also is in the fifth and final season of a guaranteed $7.4 million Deal with the los Angeles raiders. \
