European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 31, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse Tuesday March 31, 1992 the stars and stripes c Page 25 Agassi pulls . Through once again fort Myers Fla. Apr the Guy with a reputation for collapsing in the clutch saved his team from doing just that. Again. Andre Agassi easily beat Karel Novacek to give the United states a shaky 3-2 Davis cup quarterfinal Victo sunday Over Czechoslovakia. The score was 7-6 76-0, 6-0. With an 0-3 record in grand slam finals Agassi has a history of losing big matches. But for the second time in less than a year he came through on the final Day when his Davis cup squad was in danger of blowing a 2-0 Lead. A a in a not sure there a anything to describe the pressure you feel especially when you spend a Day and a half thinking you be got it won a Agassi said. A a grand slam final does no to even come close to Agassi recorded a similar save in the final match of last september a 3-2 semifinal Victory Over Germany. This year despite a slump that has prevented him from reaching a tournament quarterfinal Agassi is 4-0 in Davis cup improving his career record to 16-4. A my commitment my Effort my heart is Davis cup a Agassi said. A when you stick me out there in a situation where my match is going to determine if we move on to the next round i want that really bad a More than i can want anything else in Agassi a match became crucial after the czechoslovakian upset John Mcenroe and Rick Leach in doubles saturday then Drew even in sundays first singles match when Petr Korda beat Pete Sampras 6-4, 6-3, 26,6-3. Instead of blowing a 2-0 Lead for the first time since 1960, the americans advanced to a september semifinal match against Sweden. Novacek ranked 12th in the world saved eight break Davis cup Points and six set Points in the opening set. But he was fighting a losing Battle. After losing the firs breaker Novacek came unglued. He won the first set tie Only six Points in the second set and 17 in the third. In a rain delayed quarterfinal monday Brazil 3, Italy 1 Maceio Brazil a Jaime Onins of Brazil won his second singles match to eliminate Italy 3-1 in a Davis cup quarterfinals match. Italian Stefano Pescosolido had to abandon the match with a leg cramp. Andre Agassi smashes a forehand past Karel Novacek during Davis cup quarterfinal clinching Victory sunday. Navratilova wins no. 159 san Antonio apr Martina Navratilova flashing brilliance of old is showing no signs of slowing Down at age 35. On a Day made even longer by rain Navratilova increased her career singles title record to 159 and teamed with longtime partner Pam Shriver to win the doubles Crown at the . Women a hard courts. That one was the 79th title for the pair. Navratilova demolished Frances Nathalie 62, 6-1 in the singles title match sunday. Then after a Long rain delay she made it a clean sweep by winning the doubles title. Navratilova and Shriver first won their semifinal Over Ann Henricksson and Jessica Emmons 7-5, 6-3. They then won a dramatic final against Patty Fendick and Czechoslovakia a Andrea St Nadova 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 7-4. Olajuwon says hell return Houston a suspended Center Hakeem Olajuwon said monday he will return to the Houston rockets for the rest of the season but said he wants to be traded before next season begins. A a it a Best for everybody if we All just pack and leave a Olajuwon said after visiting his private doctor monday morning. A would you like to play for an organization that defamed you and talked bad about you a Olajuwon was suspended March 23 by the rockets after a team physician cleared him to play. He refused to suit up saying he still was injured. The All Star Center said monday he did not know if the rockets would allow him to play and there was no immediate word from Houston a management. Olajuwon said he could play As Early As tuesday against the los Angeles lakers. Olajuwon emphasized he was playing the rest of the season for his teammates and the fans. A i want to thank the fans and my teammates who have supported me a he said. A i am coming Back and playing for them not for Olajuwon has been receiving Independent treatment on his left hamstring which he says has been injured and has kept him from playing. But the rockets management has speculated that Olajuwon is feigning an injury to gain leverage in contract negotiations. Olajuwon repeatedly has denied he is faking an injury and has filed a grievance against the extend Jackson Chicago a Chicago Bull coach Phil Jackson signed a three year contract Extension monday with the Aba champions. The agreement will keep Jackson through the 1995-96 season. The Deal reportedly will make Jackson one of the leagues highest paid strike Early to run Streak to six in Row from wire reports Boston the Boston celtics did no to get a single shot from the free throw line in the second half a and yet won their sixth consecutive game in a Blowout. With Larry Bird scoring 11 of his 20 Points in the first period the celtics charged to a 19-Point Lead and breezed sunday night to a 117-93 Victory Over the Atlanta Hawks. Free throws were the Only thing that prevented a total embarrassment for the Hawks who hit on 25 of 34 attempts to Bostons six of 10. The celtics shot 61.4 percent from the floor 54 of 88 while Atlanta managed just 34.7 percent 34 of 98. A your Ball movement May have been the Best in be seen it All year a Boston coach Chris Ford said after the celtics totalled 38 assists. Kevin Gamble led the celtics with 22 Points and was joined in double figures by Dee Brown with 15, Reggie Lewis with 14, Kevin Michaie 13 and Robert Parish 10. Boston cleared its Bench in the fourth period resting its big guns and letting reserves mop the Hawks were led by Duane Ferrell with 21 Points and Rumeal Robinson with 18. In other games sunday Kings 112, Timber wolves 86 Minneapolis Wayman Tisdale scored 22 Points leading Sacramento to its third straight Road win and sending Minnesota to its franchise record 16th straight loss. The Streak is the longest in five seasons for the Kings. The Timber wolves Are Are 0-15 in March and have lost eight straight at 105, nuggets 98 Dallas a Rolando Blackman scored 22 Points and Mike Iuzzolino Addea 21, As the Mavericks halted a 15-game losing Streak. The Triumph was the Mavericks first in March and their first at Home in their last six games. Denver has dropped its last four 107, blazers 96 Portland Ore. Patrick Ewing scored 17 of his 33 Points in the fourth Quarter helping the kicks sweep their three game Western Road trip. New York Winner of seven straight Overall posted its 19th Road win the most since 1980-81 when it went 22-19.lakers 117, 76ers 88 Inglewood Calif. Vlade Divac scored 22 of his career High 32 Points in the first half for the 76ers. The lakers moved two games ahead of the Idle Houston rockets for the eighth and final f Layoff spot in the Western con Erenee
