European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 22, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 26 a the stars and stripes saturday february 22, 1992sembach women go 3-0 at Safe by Mark wonders Staft writer Wiesbaden Germany a Sembach a Latonya Leonard erupted for three 3-pointers during a 235 Span Midway through the second half to Lead her 3-0 tigers to a 63-48 trouncing of Chick Sands thursday in the 1992 Safe women a basketball championship at Lindsey air station. After clawing Back from a 30-24 halftime deficit Chicksands knotted it up at 36-36 and traded baskets one More time until the dam broke for the lady Chicks 0-2. With 10 22 remaining Leonard opened the 16-2 run with a three Pointer to give the tigers a 41-38 Lead. Six seconds later Debbie Mccain scored on a breakaway Layup to make it 43-38. Leonard then struck again for another 3-Pointer, boosting the margin to 46-38, and then teammate Andrea Jackson hit a jumper to Widen the Gap to 10. Michelle Rendleman tried to slow Down the run with a bucket for Chicksands to Cut the Lead to 48-40 with 8 17 left but Jackson and Leonard shot the lights out with consecutive 3-pointers to make it 54-40 with just under eight minutes left to ice the win. Leonard was not surprised by her performance although she admitted that she a been bogged Down in a recent shooting slump. A i Felt Good a she said. A it was time for my shot to fall and it Chicksands coach Edward Craft knew his team had their backs against the Wall after losing wednesday to Aviano. Quot after losing yesterday we Felt we had to win today Craft said. A we need to get the girls to Hustle. We re still not out of it yet. We just need to get some by winning the undefeated tigers have put themselves in excellent position to capture one of the two spots Tor sundays finals. The teams with the top two records after the completion of the today a round Robin Advance to the championship contest. Fridays matches included Sembach against Lakenheath Torrejon versus Chicksands Span Dahlem against Aviano and Chicksands taking on Lakenheath in the Days finale. Today a matchup have Span Dahlem taking on Chicksands followed by a Lakenheath Torrejon matchup. Aviano close out the Days play against Sembach. In Case of ties a tie breaking system that includes head to head records and total Points will be used. In other games thursday Lakenheath 60, Aviano 57 Lakenheath a Jennifer Smith put on a first half exhibition by Canning 16 Points including a pair of 3-pointers, to give the lady eagles 2-0 a 31-26 halftime Lead. In the second half Aviano 1-2 took a 57-56 Lead with 1 48 when Barb Davis hit one of three at the line after being fouled while attempting a 3-Point shot. Lakenheath answered with a Jacquelin Law rence runner to give them a 58-57 Lead with 58 seconds left and a steal and breakaway Layup by Larence with 38 seconds left closed out the scoring. A three Ointer went wide and Lakenheath re funded to run out the clock for the win Torrejon 85, Span Dahlem 77 the Raider ettes recovered from tuesday s loss to Sembach while dropping the wingless sabers to 0-3. Becky Carat paced Torrejon with 28 Points including four 3-pointers. Tressa Batte chipped in with 19, and Denise Lembert added 14 for the Raider ettes. Linda Morganfield led the sabers with 26, while Donna Porter added 14.Torrejon 55, Aviano 49 Torrejon 2-1 rebounded from a 27-25 halftime deficit to overtake Aviano 1-2 late and held on for their second win of the Day. Tresa Batte led the Raider ettes with 19, while Becky Carda scored 16. Aviano was paced by Twana Malone a 17, and Barb Davis added 13.islanders, Turgeon rip rangers 6-2 by the associated press Uniondale . Pierre Turgeon had his fourth career three goal game and added two assists As the new York islanders beat the new York rangers 6-2 on thursday night. The rangers pounded the islanders 9-2 last Friday at Madison Square Garden a the islanders Only loss in their last five games. This time though the islanders he broke on top Early and stayed there by going 4 for 5 on the Power play to improve to 10-4-1 in their last 15 games. The islanders third straight Victory also increased their unbeaten Streak Over the rangers at the Nassau coliseum to 70-2, including three straight wins this season. In other games thursday devils 4, Blackhawk 4 Chicago a Claude Lemieux scored with 36 seconds left and Chris Terreri put on a great goal ending performance As the new Jersey devils tied the Chicago Blackhawk in a Battle Between two of the no la a hottest teams. The tie extended unbeaten streaks for both teams a 6-0-1 for the devils and 50-3 for the Blackhawk who played their third straight tie. The devils 15-4-2 in their last 21 games moved within one Point of second place Washington in the Patrick wings 3, Maple Leafs 2 Detroit a Sheldon Kennedy a third period goal broke a 2-2 tie and led the Detroit red wings to a Victory Over the Toronto Maple Leafs. On the winning goal Kennedy tipped in Bob Probert s Lead pass then tripped Over the goal Post and slammed into the 4, Nordques 4 Pittsburgh a Jaromir jagr just Back from a 10-game suspension had a goal and assist in the third period As the Pittsburgh penguins rallied to tie Quebec stretching the Nordi quest Road win less Streak to 29 games. Quebec Hasni to won a Road game since March 10, 1991. The Nordques Are 0-258 since that 2-1 win at Hartford and 0-227 this season. Jagr got around defens Eman Dan Lambert and was stopped by goalie John Tanner but Ron Francis put in the rebound for the tying goal at 12 14. It s time to think Pennant As Spring training begins file Mike Hargrove right shown in action last year has 25 pitchers in Camp. By the associated press on the first Day of Spring training even the Cleveland indians can think about a Pennant. Why not not Many of the experts were picking Atlanta and Minnesota at this time last year. The indians lost 105 games in 1991, and things done to appear to be a whole lot better. Tom Candiotti is gone traded away at mid season because he was due to become a free agent. Greg Swindell is gone traded away in december because he was due to become a free agent at the end of this season. It Means the pitching staff gathering in Tucson ariz., for fridays opening of Spring training contains Many names that ring a Bell Only in the minds of the most dedicated baseball watchers. The acc May Well be Charles Nagy a Rookie of the year candidate last season until several late losses dropped his record to 10-15 and pushed is Era above 4.00. The indians will have 25 pitchers in Camp vying for 11 jobs. Barring the unforeseen Nagy will be joined in the starting rotation by Jack Armstrong and Scott Scudder both acquired in the Trade that sent Swindell to Cincinnati and left hander Dave Otto. The fifth spot is up for grabs with Eric Bell Rod Nichols and Dennis Cook the leading contenders. General manager John Hart said he Hopes to distribute the six bullpen spots equally among three right handers and three left Nanders. Now that Doug Jones has signed with Houston a i done to see us with a True go to closer in the bullpen a Hart said. As is the Case with the pitchers the indians everyday lineup will be extremely Young. The opening Day infield could be Catcher Sandy Alomar 25 first baseman Reggie Jefferson 23 second baseman Carlos Baerga 23 shortstop Mark Lewis 22 and third baseman Jim Thome 21. And Albert Belle 25, could be the oldest starter in the Outfield if he a joined As expected by Kenny Lofton 24, in Center and Mark Whiten 25, in right. Manager Mike Hargroves most difficult decisions will be choosing a shortstop and a Center fielder although Lewis because of his offensive potential has the Edge on Felix Fermin at Short and Lofton because of his defensive potential has the Edge on Alex Cole in Center. A we have to Iron out the Competition at shortstop a Hart said. Our people feel comfortable that Mark Lewis is ready to play shortstop. In a not saying its his Job to lose but if Mark Lewis is ready to play Mark Lewis is our Guy. A we also have to determine what happens at first and third is Reggie Jefferson ready to be an everyday Guy is Jim Thome ready to be an everyday Guy a opening Bell manager Jeff Tor Borg jokingly put on a boxing Robe when meeting with the Media for the first time at Spring training in port St. Lucie Fla thursday and then talked about togetherness As a key for the Metsy Success in 1992. A what we want to try to stress Here is to play a team game. When you Start to have difficult times bad teams Point fingers at each other Good teams Are supportive of each other a Torborg said. The mets were dreadful in 1991, finishing in fifth place and 20vi games behind the no East Champion Pittsburgh pirates. Bickering among themselves and then manager Bud Harrelson proved to be a Strong undercurrent to a bad season. Medical report after missing two seasons because of Elbow and shoulder injuries Todd Worrell reported to the St. Leduis cardinals Spring training Camp in St. Petersburg and said he was confident hell regain his spot on the pitching staff. Worrell 32, has 30 or More saves in three of his four full major league seasons and is one save shy of Bruce sutters team record of 127
