European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 27, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday March 27, 1992 the stars and stripes b Page 27 sports wire russians skaters improve on Albertville from wire reports Oakland Calif. A since the world figure skating championships figured to be a Coronation of russian olympic champions nothing that happened at the top wednesday was surprising. The worlds opened with russian couples who triumphed at Albertville in front again in pairs and ice dancing. Natalia Mish Kutsenok and Artur Dmitriev appeared headed to their second straight world title after easily winning the pairs original program. Earlier Marina Klimova and Sergei Ponomarenko did As expected in ice dancing winning the compulsory portion of the event. The two time world titlist led a 1-2-3 sweep for the Commonwealth of Independent states. Maia Usova and Alexander Zhuolin olympic Bronze medallists were second after compulsion is Worth 20 percent of the total score. Oksana Gristchuk and Evgeni Platov were third. The . Couples fared much better than at Albertville. Natasha Kuchki and Todd Sand third in last years worlds were fifth As Sand finally landed a double Axel for the first time in Competition this year. American champions Calla Urbanski and Rocky Marval avoided the pratfalls that Hurt them in the olympics and were seventh. In France they finished 10th. Jenni Meno and Scott Wendland who have skated nothing but clean routines All year were ninth. Americans did no to do nearly As Well in compulsory dance. . Champions april Sargent Thomas and Russ Witherby who were 10th at Albertville stood eighth wednesday. The other americans Rachel Mayer and Peter Breen were 15th.bonds struck in Eye Bradenton Fla. A Pittsburgh pirate left fielder Barry Bonds was struck in the Eye during batting practice wednesday and could be sidelined for two to three Days. Bonds suffered an abrasion to the Cornea of his right Eye according to pirates Trainer Kent Biggerstaff. He will Wear a Patch for a couple of  May be out until May Plant City Fla. A Rob Dibble probably will miss the first month of the season because of the tendinitis in his right shoulder Cincinnati reds manager Lou Piniella said today. Dibble will stay at teams Florida training site when the team Heads North to open the season april 6. Piniella expects the reliever to rejoin the team later in the month. I think a Good target Date is the first of May a Piniella said. A we done to want to Rush  gloomy on mariners Tucson Ariz. A baseball commissioner Fay Vincent says he doubts the Issue of whether the Seattle mariners should be sold to a japanese led group can be settled by opening Day april 6. A opening Day is less than two weeks away and i done to believe it can happen that quickly a Vincent said tuesday after attending an exhibition game Between the mariners and the Cleveland  wins cism slalom pah Tunturi Finland Alberto Tomba of Italy beat Tobias Bames Soi of Germany by .01 of a second in each of two giant slalom runs and added yet another title to his string of world cup and olympic victories. Tomba won the the cism International military sports federation giant slalom title wednesday at pah Tunturi in finnish Lapland. Lasse Kuus of Norway tied Barnesson for second. The italian was fifth in a second run dominated b norwegians. Harald strand Nilsen Lasse Kuus did i marksmen and Tom Stiansen All skied faster than the Champion. Piga averts officials strike Ponte Vedra Fla. The pea and the professional association of Golf officials wednesday reached a collective bargaining agreement thus ending the threat of a strike by the tour officials. Pea Deputy commissioner Tim Finchem announced the agreement terms of which were not released.. Stops Japan in softball Manila Philippines a Randy Burnside and Mike Parnow slammed successive Home runs thursday As the United states Defeated Japan 3-1 for the group a Lead in the world softball championships. In group a Canada beat new zealand 3-1 in another Battle of previously unbeaten teams. Canada will play the americans in the semifinals and Japan will face new  leads in Italy Florence Italy a Paul Lawrie of Scotland fired a 3-under-Par 68 before rain suspended play in the opening round of the Volvo open on thursday. Only 25 of the 144 players in the Field were Able to Complete the round before weather made play impossible. Sports on the air Central european time an seb television College basketball a Mcaa menus regional semifinal double header 2 . Saturday. An seb radio College basketball a Mcaa regional semifinals Georgia tech is. Memphis state 1 45 . Saturday Michigan is. Oklahoma state 4 15 . Saturday. Jackson foresees winning badgers by Arthur l. Srb Madison wis. A Stu Jackson a first Day on the Job As Wisconsin a next basketball coach was so positive and promising it almost brought tears to the eyes of athletic director Pat Richter. The former new York Knick head coach was hired wednesday to replace Steve Yoder who resigned As coach of the badgers effective april 1 when Richter refused to extend his contract beyond next season. Jackson taking Over a program bogged Down in years of mediocrity said he plans to make Wisconsin a the Model basketball program a one that stresses academic excellence and provides its fans with exciting fast paced basketball. The badgers Haven to won a big ten title since 1947 and have had Only one winning season in their last 12. They Haven to had a coach with a winning record since Guy s. Lowman went 34-19 Over three seasons from 1918-20. A a in a Here today to Tell you they will cease a Jackson said. A there is no reason a no reason a that this program cannot be on a Par with any basketball program in  asked about the condition of the 62-year-old fieldhouse where the badgers play Jackson said a you can walk in and say its old or its a fire Hazard. I a walk in and say its a great Home court advantage. A this team will be one that will make your head spin. It will be like watching a Tennis match. That is the Way the game is going to be played in the �?T90s.�?� Richter said Jackson a presentation nearly left him teary eyed and showed a Side of the new coach he Hadnot seen before. A Stu embodies All the qualities we seek a Richter said. A the coaches exciting innovative basketball. He a played with and worked under some of the most highly regarded coaches in the country. He a a top notch exciting first rate  Jackson a important first meeting with his players went Well too. A big question Mark in replacing Yoder involved Star Sophomore Tracy Webster and talented freshman Michael Finley both of whom hinted they might Transfer elsewhere if not pleased with the new coach. But Webster a Sophomore guard said his first impression of Jackson a was really  a it was really positive. I have no reason to leave a he said. Up to Wisconsin coach Stu Jackson to an to . Southern european broadcasting German to Friday 6 30 . 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