European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 18, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse Angels Keough has brain surgery the stars and stripes March 18,1992 c Page 28 Scottsdale Ariz. A California Angels Pitcher Matt Keough underwent emergency brain surgery monday night and was in critical condition after being hit in the head by a foul Ball during an exhibition game. A the doctors have Given the Angels no reason to believe that the injury is life threatening a team spokesman Tim Mead said. A the is resting in intensive Keough 36, underwent a Craniotomy at Scottsdale memorial Hospital to relieve pressure caused by a blood clot on the brain. Or. Gordon Deen performed the surgery after a brain scan revealed a blood clot or Pool of blood inside the Skull. The initial report immediately after the game betwee see Page 25 for More on baseball California and san Francisco said Keough appeared to be recovering but complications developed. Keough was to undergo further brain scans tuesday. Keough was sitting in the third base dugout when he was hit in the right Temple by a foul liner off the Bat of John Patterson the Lead off Batter for the giants in the Bottom of the first inning. An ambulance drove onto the Field As Keough a father Marty a scout for the St. Louis cardinals stood and watched. Keough was taken from Scottsdale stadium Hawks rip tired pistons by United press International Auburn Hills Mich a the Detroit pistons broke one of Atlanta coach Bob Weiss Golden rules by taking a redeye flight Home from the West coast saturday night. T the Hawks Ben fitted holding Detroit to a season Low Points monday night in an 89-77 Victory. A the Best thing we did was catch them after an All night flight a Weiss said after Duane Ferrell came off the Bench to score 22 Points and Kevin Willis had 19 Points and 10 rebounds for Atlanta a we played Well but we did no to see the True pistons tonight a Weiss continued. A i have a Rule that the players cannot take an Al night flight because we generally get blown out by 30 Points the next in other games monday night pacers 98, lakers 85 Indianapolis Reggie Miller scored 24 Points to Lead the pacers to their eighth straight Home Victory completing their first sweep Over the lakers in franchise 116, heat 100 Miami a Michael Jordan scored 37 Points with 13 assists and nine rebounds to extend Chicago Sall time record against the health 14-0.hornets 117, spurs 112 san Antonio a Larry Johnson had 27 Points and 10 rebounds and mugs bogus added 22 Points and 10 assists to help the hornets hold off the spurs. David Robinson led san Antonio with 31 Points and 12 111, bullets 102 Landover my. John Williams scored 25 Points and Cleveland hit its first eight shots of the fourth Quarter to overcome Washington. A Elden Campbell of the lakers slams Over Lasalle Thompson of the pacers on monday. Blue devils 9-5 Choice to repeat Las vegas apr defending Champion Duke is a 9-5 favorite to win the Mcaa tournament for a second straight time according to Odds set by a Las vegas sports Book. The Blue devils Are followed by Indiana at 3-1 and Kansas at 5-2, while Urcla and Ohio state Are both 5-1 picks in the tournament according to Odds posted at Bally a hotel Casino. For the first time since 1988, bettors will be Able to bet specific teams to win the tournament in Nevada Slegal sports books before the tournament even p. 23,25,26 for final polls the Nevada gaming control Board that year banned futures betting on teams until both Instate teams univ and Nevada had been eliminated. Bettors can get their most value at Bally a with Southwest Missouri state and East Tennessee state who Are both 150-1 to emerge As National Champion. The sports Book posted Odds on Only 40 of the 64 to the Hospital which is across the Street. Keough seemed woozy and May have lost consciousness for a few seconds Angels Trainer Rick Smith said. A it was awful. It sounded like it hit a Squash a Angels manager Buck Rodgers said. A Matt was scared real the game was interrupted for 20 minutes while paramedics immobilized Keough a head and neck and strapped him to a Stretcher. A it hit him flush in the face a said Don Robinson of the Angels who was pitching at the time. A the did no to have a Chance to get out of the Keough who has not pitched in the major leagues since 1986, is trying to come Back from two rotator cuff Craig signs with Minnesota by Steve Wilstein Menlo Park Calif. Apr running Back Roger Craig snubbed and insulted by the san Francisco 49ers after helping them win three super bowls is going to the Minnesota Vikings with vengeance in his heart and the playoffs on his mind. Craig who agreed to a contract with Minnesota monday vented his anger at the 49ers, saying they treated him like a trash a a lied to the fans about him and belittled him by suggesting he a washed up at 31. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that Craig has agreed to a two year Vikings contract for about $800,000 per season. The beleaguered 49ers, still reeling from a mass exodus of coaches and reports of confusion in the management ranks declined to comment. Craig who wanted to close out his career with the 49ers after a Good year As a plan b free agent with the los Angeles raiders spoke with kindness about 49ers owner Eddie Debartolo and blamed the 49ers�?T actions on other members of the teams brain Trust. A i think there a a sense of jealousy As the reason Why people in personnel really did t like me because of my close relationship with Eddie Debartolo a Craig said. A i get the funny feeling that head coach George Seifert and executive vice president Carmen policy Nad that Type of problem that Eddie was too close to but Craig said the real reason the 49ers turned him Down was to avoid admitting they made a mistake last year. A they were afraid of being humiliated a he said. A now in a coming Back stronger than Ever and it would make them look like the villain for even letting me go from the Craig will be playing for a revamped Vikings team under new head coach and old fiend Dennis Green who is expected to Trade less versatile Herschel Walker and Start Craig in the Backfield. Teams with the remaining 24 teams being lumped in a Field bet of 20-1. Las vegas sports consultants however listed Odds on All the teams. The company supplies Odds to a number of Las vegas sports books. Duke was listed a 3-1 favorite by Las vegas sports consultants followed by Kansas at 9-2 and Ohio state and Indiana at 5-1. Urcla was 6-1. Lasc listed Howard Campbell Mississippi Valley state and Robert Morris As 1,000-1 underdogs to win the National championship. Inside sports final College hoop standings Page 23 women a division 1 bracket a Page 25 laettner unanimous All America pick a Page 2.6 Mcenroe Weiss pull off upsets a Page 27
