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    European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 28, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Johnson i s no. Fly Mark  los Angeles times new York a it was a Triumph for the running rebels but a struggle for everyone else when the Aba drafted wednesday. As expected Larry Johnson a 6-5 /2, 250-Pound Bruiser went first to Charlotte. Lie was followed by Nevada Las vegas teammates Stacey Augmon taken by Atlanta at no 9 and Greg. Anthony who went to the kicks Al no. Ill never had three players from one school gone As High. Indiana a undefeated 1976 champions had Scott May Guinn Buckner and Bobby Wilkerson Aba draft drafted no. 2, 7 and 14, respectively. The 79 Urcla least had David Greenwood Roy Hamilton and Brad Holland go 2, 10 and 14. The �?T90 Michigan wolverines knocked out in. The regional a by Loyola Mary mount had  Robinson Loy Vaught and Terry Mills go 10, 13 and 16. A fourth univ player Center George Ackles was drafted two picks into the second round by Miami again tying the �?T91 Michigan team which had four players taken. However the fifth rebel starter guard Anderson Hunt who is passing up his senior season Wasny to selected. With a thin Field wednesday. Aba teams were reaching As soon As the Blue Chip picks ran out a by consensus after  six players. A in the first round believe me believe me there were some major risks a said Laker general manager Jerry West thwarted in his attempt to Trade for a first round pick and forced to sit it out. A everybody a excited about their first Choice now but you get into february there might be some teams having second thoughts about their draft  the wrangling extended to the top of the draft. The hornets fixed on Johnson Only after a spirited internal debate with head scout Dave Twardzik championing 7-1 diem by Mutombo and coach Gene Littles coming out publicly for Billy Owens before they sat Down this week and got their Story straight. The no. 2 pick wound up in a Palace counterrevolution with nets ownership bowing to pressure to take the local favorite stepping in at a late meeting to argue for Hometown legend Kenny an see Aba on Page 22 top draft pick Larry Johnson holds hornets Jersey with Aba commissioner David Stern. Aba Premier Choice looks Back in anger Las vegas a shortly after being made the first pick of the Aba draft by the Charlotte hornets on wednesday night Larty Johnson blasted univ officials for their treatment of the team and coach Jerry Tarkanian. 1 Johnson made tire remarks to a bbl to of Las vegas from new York after he was selected no. 1 Overall by the hornets the first of three univ players taken in the first round. A i think the fans and everybody were great a said Johnson a two time All America. A my teammates were great and i had a great Lime. A a in a just really really very disappointed in the University and the Way they treated us and the Way they treated coach Tarkanian at the end of the year. I done to think they stuck by . In leading the running rebels to the National title in 1990, Johnson averaged 20.6 Points per game on 66.2 percent shooting. After numerous tangles with the Mcaa Tarkanian announced he would step Down at the end of the 1991-92 season. A a a. A a a a. A a the Mcaa last year placed the running rebels on probation preventing in inv from appearing on television and participating in postseason play. Univ recently responded to an Mcaa letter of inquiry that alleged 29 Mcaa rules violations a. A. The stars and stripes sports june 28,1991 a Page 28 returns in form los Angeles a Kevin Mitchell playing his first game since coming off the disabled list homered in the 11th inning wednesday night As the san Francisco giants rallied to beat the los Angeles dodgers 3-2, Matt Williams tied the game in the ninth inning with a two out two run More no games on Page 26 Homer off Ramon Martinez. Mitchells Homer his 11th, off Tim Crews 2-1 gave san Francisco its sixth straight Victory. A a i was looking for something hard that i could drive a Mitchell said. A the started me off with a fastball up and away and then he threw me a Slider for. A strike. In that situation i never  throw me a Ball that i could  Mitchell Hadnot played since june 3 because of arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. He missed tuesday nights game with a stomach disorder and an inner ear infection then. Entered wednesdays game As a Pinch hitter in the ninth inning and popped out to  the ear infection messed up my. Focus a Mitchell said. A it had me leaning to the left a Little bit. They gave  antibiotics. It helped out a lot but i m still a Little woozy.�?�. A Martinez took a two hitter into the ninth and came within an out of his fourth shutout of the season. He walked Lead Oft Batter Mike Felder and Williams in a 3-for-27 slump hit his 10th Home run of the year. Martinez allowed three hits in nine innings struck out seven and walked four. Jeff Brantley 2-1 pitched the 10th inning for the giants sinking out Stan Javier to end the game with Brett Butler on third san Francisco starter Bud Black gave up eight hits and three walks in seven in. Mugs. He did not strike out a Batter for the first time in 16 starts. Weightier Ruddock rematch faces Tyson he weighed 228 pounds when he knocked but Mike Rouse in the first round dec 8. Inside sports indians Trade Candiotti to jays a Page 25 Edberg beats 3-Day rain Defay at Wimbledon a Page 25 Belle stars As indians Romp Over of so Page 26 a rocket Ismail makes Argo debut on sidelines Page 27 by de Schuyler or. A boxing writer Las vegas a Donovan a a razor Ruddock says he a just being natural for his rematch with Mike Tyson. A a we be been training very hard a Ruddock said wednesday after the official weigh in for Friday nights ground fight outdoors at the Mirage. T wanted to come in at my natural lome in a my. Nauru knockout of Tyson on feb. 11 1990 was inc Tei Lime Quot 1 came a a Quot ulc 100 Quot she i1._5?.bty. A i it of ads when a Ruddock weighed 22s pounds when he was stopped in the seventh round by Tyson on March 18. On wednesday lie weighed 238. A Tyson weighed in at 216 pounds one less than he weighed for the first fight Ruddock a weight gain reminded some he weighed 230 pounds for his most in report is or James a Buster Quot. Douglas portent Victory a fourth round knockout preparation for Justi St. Heavyweight title of former Champion Michael Dokes on defense and led them to question How april 4,1990. Nvurhluu0c As 0rcparcd for the re Tyson was a Strong favorite to win the iwo i. I a a bout which will be officiated by Mills Glus who weighed 230v5 when he Lane who was the referee for three of won the title on a shocking loth round Tyson a championship victories. Referee Richard Steele was criticized for stopping the first fight too soon. Knocked out in the third round by evander Holyfield on oct. 25. A. While Ruddock did no to appear flabby the added weight was noticeable in his last fight before he lost to Tyson Lane a Veteran referee is a Nevada circuit court judge from Reno. The judges All from Las vegas will be Chuck Giampa Art Lurie and Quot Shirley  
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