European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 10, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Tuesday december 10, 1991 the stars and stripes a Page 21court Brawl could end Fla. Rivalry Tallahassee Fla. A Florida a amp a May have forfeited More than just a basketball game against Florida state. A scary Brawl Between players from both teams probably Cost the rattlers any Chance of continuing their Intra City rivalry with the seminoles. A the two schools live very Well together Here in the same town and there is no reason for athletic Competition Between them a Florida state coach Pat Kennedy said sunday. A we saw it bring the worst out of people and you done to need the seminoles and rattlers playing for the first time in nine years were trading baskets for most of the first half when a fight started Between Florida states Douglas Edwards and a amp mrs Reginald Finney with 1 19 left. Finney perhaps frustrated by having his shot blocked by Charlie Ward apparently threw the first punch after Ward scored giving flu a 38-35 Lead. Official Larry Rose said he saw Finney hit Edwards who immediately retaliated. Players rushed off both benches and a Brawl ensued. Moments before the fight Edwards was called for a charging foul on a slam Dunk just after a Dunk by a amp mrs Delon Turner. The fighting began in front of the a amp a Bench and the rattlers players unidentified Florida a amp a player is restrained from fighting by teammates. Were on the court before anyone could react while Florida state coaches were positioned better to restrain their players. One Junior Chuck Graham was forcibly held away from the fight by teammates. The officiating Crew ejected three players from each team for fighting and another eight a amp a players for leaving the Bench leaving the rattlers with Only three eligible players. A the Way it ended was a horrible thing a said Florida a amp a coach Willie Booker who chose a forfeit rather than Field a three Man team. A the Only thing 1 can do is apologize for my players coming off the a amp mrs Finney Lester Hunt and Anton Walton were ejected for fighting along with Florida states Edwards Sam Cassell and Ray Donald. The six players ejected for fighting must sit out their team s next game and face suspension for the year under Mcaa rules if they Are ejected again for win Crown on penalties Tampa. Fla. A College soccer is gelling to be just like the International game. L he Mcaa soccer championship was decided on penalty kicks for the second straight year after a scoreless tie. Virginia 19-1-2 beat Santa Clara 201-2 3-1 on penalties sunday to win its first National championship and set a school record with its 17th consecutive Victory. In the 19s9 final the Cavaliers Bucks give Hamblen Victory by the associated press Milwaukee Frank Hamblen wore the look of a relieved Man. It took three games to get his first Aba coaching Victory with the Milwaukee Bucks and now he could savor the moment. A this feels a lot better. It will be a lot of fun going to practice a Hamblen said after the Bucks beat the san Antonio spurs 102-83 sunday night behind a season High 19 steals and the play of Veteran Center Moses Malone. A i think they wanted to get it for me and 1 appreciate it a said Hamblen a Long time Aba assistant who replaced Del Harris on dec. 4. The 36-year-old Malone had 21 Points and 14 rebounds out playing spurs Center David Robinson who is 10 years Young Aba or. Robinson finished with 19 Points 9 rebounds and 6 steals. Date Ellis added 17 Points and sex Spur Alvin Robertson triggered a third Quarter surge As the Bucks sent the spurs to their fourth straight loss. The Bucks enjoyed a 31-13 advantage at the free throw line where Malone hit 13 of 14. The Bucks played without guard Lay Humphries who faced tests monday to determine the cause of neck problems that Are sending pain Down his Arm. In sundays Only other game lakers 103, Mavericks 88 los Angeles . Green and Byron Scott led a balanced attack with 16 Points each and the lakers held Dallas to a club record Low 28-Point first half. The lakers 7-0 at the forum since magic Johnson announced his retirement on nov. 7, have won 12 of their last 15 to tie Idle Golden state fur first place in the Pacific division. Johnson has accompanied his former teammates on the Bench for their last five Home victories. A a it a very inspirational a Forward James worthy said of Johnson a presence. A a he a doing a Little coaching and helping Guys out As far As what he can see on the floor. He a very knowledgeable about the game he recognizes things very soccer and the Broncos were declared co champions when the game was stopped after four overtimes. Both coaches preferred playing until a Winner was determined on the Field neither wanting to Sec the game end in a draw As it did two years ago. A obviously we Are very disappointed to have it end this Way Quot Santa Clara coach Mitch Murray said a if the question is would we rather have it end with a Champion this Way or in a tie with co champions the answer is. Its better to have a the Mcaa adopted penalty kicks for the final in 1990. Virginia appeared to win sunday s game in the final second of regulation when Scott Champ headed a shot past Broncos goalkeeper Kevin Rueda As the Horn sounded. After a 10-minute discussion by division i soccer committee chairman Jim Dyer and the referee it was decided that the Ball did not Cross the goal line until after time expired. The teams played two 15-minute overtimes and two 15-Minutc sudden death overtimes then went to Penally kicks. Reserve goalkeeper Tom Henske saved two penalty kicks and a third Broncos kick chromed off the crossbar. Henske replaced Jeff Causey in the 149th minute because Virginia coach Bruce Arena wanted a fresh goalkeeper for the penalty kicks. Henske making his first appearance since oct. 23, saved Cameron Rasta slow shot to the right. Mike Huwiler converted his kick for Virginia Matt Rast hit the crossbar for Santa Clara and Ben Crawley made his for Virginia giving the Cavaliers a 2-0 Lead. After the teams traded successful attempts to make it 3-1, Bruce Broughton a kick was deflected by Henske clinching the title Lor the Calgary Buffalo feud again by United press International Buffalo . A the bad blood Between Buffalo and Calgary got a Little badder and a lot thicker sunday night. The two teams meeting for the first time since nov. 16 when sabres Center Pat Lafontaine had his jaw broken by the flames Jamie Macoun were assessed a combined 147 minutes in penalties and had 10 players ejected in the first period alone in a Brawl filled game at Buffalo won by the flames 4-2. The fighting began at 17 34 of a scoreless first period in front of the flames Bench when Calgary a Ronnie Stem and buffaloes Tony Tanti exchanged punches. The Melee escalated directly in front of the Calgary Bench before eventually spreading out All Over the ice. After a 29-minute delay referee Don Koharski assessed the sabres 72 minutes in penalties four fighting majors and five game misconduct. Calgary Drew 75 minutes in penalties five five minute fighting majors and five game misconduct. Stem Gary Suter Joel Otto Ric Natress and Tim Hunter were ejected for Calgary and for the sabres Grant Ledyard Rob Rey Donald Audette Brad Miller and Tanti were booted. Hunter suffered a broken ankle in the scuffle. Calgary coach Doug Riseborough was Adamant that the sabres were out for revenge. �?o1 heard alot of comments How the sabres were going to get Jamie Macoun a Riseborough said. A i think that a premeditated and the league should be embarrassed about in other games sunday devils 2, flyers 2 Philadelphia a Stephane Richer and Kevin Todd scored in the final 4 33 of to rally the devils. New Jersey is 5-1-2 in its last eight games. Pelle Eklund and Kerry Huffman scored for the flyers who Are just 1-7-2 in their last 10 4, Bruins 0 new York a Mike Richter made 30 saves and the rangers recorded their first shutout of Boston in 22 years. New York led 2-0 entering the third period and then blew the game open on third period goals by Tony Amonte and Sergei nem chinos scored 20 seconds 4, capitals 3 Winnipeg Manitoba a defens Eman Phil Housley assisted on three Winnipeg goals and the jets remained unbeaten in their last 10 games. Housley set up goals by Mark Osborne Stu Barnes and Teppo Nummelin to raise Winnipeg a record to 8-0-2 in their last 10 3, Sharks 1 Edmonton Alberta Bill Ranford stopped 29 shots and Vincent Damphousse scored a goal and assisted on another to give Edmonton its first win Over the expansion Sharks me Victory extended the oilers unbeaten Streak to six 7, North stars 2 Chicago a Steve Larmer s hat trick sparked the Blackhawk. The All Star right Wing who scored 44 goals a year ago but had gone without one since nov. 7, also registered a pair of assists for a five Point night tying his career Best. Jeremy Roenick scored twice and added two assists for Chicago and has 24 goals tying him with Brett Hull for the league Lead
