European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 7, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday february 7, 1992 the stars and stripes b Page 27 sports wire courier struggles along Road to no. 1 from wire reports san Francisco a Jim courier inched closer to the worlds no. 1 ranking wednesday night by rallying to defeat Mark Woodforde of Australia 7-6, 5-7, 7-5 in a first round match at the Volvo san Francisco. Courier ranked second in the world and the tournaments top seed would overtake top ranked Stefan Edberg of Sweden and become the Fust american in 6vi years to reach no. 1 if he reaches the tournaments final. John Mcenroe was the last american to be ranked no. 1, on aug. 26, 1985. The indoor tournament with a 32-player singles draw continued thursday with four second round matches at the san Francisco civic auditorium with the semifinals scheduled saturday and final set for sunday. The Winner will earn $33,800, with the runner up getting Jim courier $19,900. Second seeded Michael Chang who won this tournament in 1988 for his first singles title led three players into the quarterfinals beating Michiel schapers of the Netherlands 6-4,6-3.younger Mcenroe sinks forget Milan Italy a Patrick Mcenroe ousted second seeded Guy forget from the Milan indoor thursday beating the Frenchman 7-6 7-4 2-6, 7-6 7-4a Day after top seeded Ivan Lendl was bounced. Thursday in addition to forget no. 4 seed Petr Korda went out beaten by Goren Prpic 7-6 7-16-1, and no. 7 Sergi bruguera fell to Javier Sanchez 0-6, 60,6-2.fernandez reaches Essen quarters Essen Germany a Mary Joe Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the $350,000 Nokia grand prix Tennis tournament disposing of Germany a Claudia Porwick on thursday. Fernandez seeded no. 2. Overwhelmed Porwick 6-3, 6-3.brown hiring announced los Angeles a the los Angeles clippers confirmed wednesday night that Larry Brown Nas been hired to succeed Mike Schuler who was fired sunday. A a Larry a been successful every place he a been a clip per general manager Elgin Baylor told television station cop in an interview at halftime of the clippers game against the los Angeles lakers on wednesday. A i think he brings to us what we need the toughness. He a demanding but fair. Larry a a very Good teacher. You talk to players who have played for him they like the teaching the patience he a showed. I just think hell do an excellent Job for us a Baylor said. Baylor said the parties have agreed to a five year contract including this year. Brown who was fired by the san Antonio spurs Jan. 21, reportedly will earn $750,000 a year with the  dodgers meet with pm los Angeles a outfielders Darryl Strawberry and Kal Daniels met with los Angeles dodgers general manager Fred Claire in an attempt to Clear the air following reports they were avoiding each other during the teams Winter workouts. The pair met with Claire for 10 minutes in the dodger stadium trainers room after wednesdays workout. The outfielders had feuded earlier this off season when Strawberry suggested that Daniels be , Rafferty tied Dubai United Arab emirates a Spanish superstar Severino Ballesteros and Ireland a Ronan Rafferty blazed to 6-under- 66 to share the Lead after thursdays opening round of the $630,000 Dubai desert classic second Stop on the 1992 european tour. Ballesteros found no problems on the course despite a stiff wind which improved As the afternoon wore on. He had six birdies while Rafferty one of the last players in the 132-Man Field to finish due to a late starting time tucked in seven. Tournament favorite Ian Woosnam of Wales and England a Nick Faldo shot 70s.lewis wins Stockholm jump Stockholm Sweden a Carl Lewis making his first and Only appearance this indoor season won the Long jump at wednesdays International meet in Stockholm with a jump of 27 feet 1 hot to inches. Going into his final jump of the Day l Ewis trailed fellow american Llellewyn Starks. But he soared to Victory on his last  Walker retires at 40 Auckland new zealand a John Walker of new zealand the former world record Holder in the mile announced his retirement today after sustaining a serious Achilles Tendon injury in training. Walker 40, competed in internationally for Over two  raises funds Tokyo a Nintendo co. President Hiroshi Yamauchi sold 600,000 shares of the company a common Stock for approximately $47.6 million to raise funds for a Purchase of the Seattle mariners a Nintendo spokeswoman said thursday. The shares sold at approximately $79,375, represent about four tenths of one percent of the company a outstanding shares. The shares were sold to tour major japanese financial institutions at the end of last month the spokeswoman  restores prep team Holyoke mass. A a High school restored its disbanded basketball team for girls wednesday when this Cash strapped Community opened its hearts and wallets to players who can to afford the $100 fee to participate. The phone Hasni to stopped ringing a said Walter Welch principal of Dean technical High school. He said at least $2,000 had been raised. He said the girls turned in their uniforms monday after Only one of seven players paid the $100 user  picked to Host Rugby clinic compiled by Mike Bowers staff writer a free Rugby clinic takes place 10 .-4 . Saturday at Kaiserslautern a Kleber Cserne gymnasium. Dan Flaherty Captain of the Kaiserslautern bar Barossa Rugby team said the clinic is designed for individuals to learn the sport but he also Hopes to acquire new team members. Call Flaherty at 06302-7166 or 483-7344 for More information. Volleyball this years Usa eur training Camp for officials will take place in Heidelberg feb. 19-23 at the Patton Barracks recreation Center. Registration which costs $30, begins at 8 30 . On feb. 19. Instruction which includes lots of practical exercises will be conducted by Michael Paguia . Volleyball association commissioner for Europe. The training will end with a tournament on feb. 22-23 at the Patton Barracks gym. For information of the training Camp Contact either your local sports office or the Usa eur sports office at 379-7818 local sports or 6007. Tournament information is available by contacting the Heidelberg sports office at 370-6460 or 8032. Soccer an officials training Camp is scheduled March 11-14 at bad Kreuz Nach. Contact the Usa eur sports office at 379-7818 or 6007 for More information on the Usa eur sponsored event. Cross country due to the elimination of Cross country from the armed forces Calendar in 1991, additional run ners will be allowed to compete in this years armed forces track and Field championship at Castle fab Calif., june 1-6. Soldiers Are sought for Cometti Tion in the menus 5,000 meters time of 15 20 or faster10,000 meters 32 30 or faster and women a 3,000 meters 10 35 or faster and 5,000 meters 18 40 or faster. Those meeting the qualifications May be picked to attend the All army track and Field trial Camp at the Presidio of san Francisco Calif., april 24-May 31. To apply Contact your local sports office. Applications must reach the Usa eur sports office by March 18. Basketball Tonia Stubbs of Mainz and Earl Barnes of Baum older have been picked to attend All army trial Camps. Stubbs will attend the women s Camp feb. 12-March 14 at it. Indiantown Gap pa., while Barnes Camp is on feb. 25 through april 4 at the Presidio of san Francisco Calif. If selected each will have the Opportunity to play in the armed forces championships later this year. Friday 6 . 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