European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 5, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday March 5,1993 sports the stars and stripes b Pago 33panel London a Ben Johnson will learn today whether he will Ever race again. Johnson a Fate is in the hands of an International panel of doping experts who will meet at Paris to examine the Canadian sprinter s latest alleged use of performance enhancing drugs. If the panel finds Johnson guilty he faces an automatic life ban by the International Amateur athletic federation. That s the penalty for an athlete caught for a second doping offence. Johnson was first caught at the 1988 olympics in Seoul and stripped of his 100-meter Gold medal and world record and suspended for two years after testing positive for steroids. Today s meeting comes two Days after published reports that Johnson had failed another drug test. Isaaf officials confirmed thursday that Johnson was tested three times in six Days in january in Canada. The results of a Jan. 17 test at a meet in Montreal will be the focus of Friday s meeting. A of the three controls there is one whose results appear suspicious a said Arne Ljungqvist of Sweden chairman of the Isaaf doping commission. According to Isaaf sources the first and third tests were negative while the second showed High Levels of testosterone a a steroid related substance which enables athletes to train More strenuously and recover More quickly. A testosterone is listed As an anabolic steroid in the International olympic committee s anti doping charter. It is a male hormone which normally exists in the body at a ratio of 1-to-l to another hormone edit Esposte Rone. A ratio surpassing 6-to-l is considered a positive test. The Isaaf had initially declined to confirm that Johnson was under investigation. But the federation later said that its five Man doping panel would meet at pans to discuss Johnson s Case. A originally the commission planned to meet at the end of the indoor season but now that the Story a out we must have a decision quickly so that the world knows what s going on Isaaf general Secretary Istvan Gyulai said. The panel s verdict is expected to be Clear Cut. Quot he s either guilty or not guilty an Isaaf source said. A if. He s guilty he a out. If not he can continue to  Johnson is not expected to attend the meeting nor Are any of his representatives. The Isaaf said that is customary for doping commission meetings. If the panel confirms a positive finding Johnson will be suspended immediately pending an Appeal hearing. Any hearing would be conducted by the Canadian track federation. Final recourse would be an Appeal to an Isaaf arbitration panel. Johnson denied any wrongdoing a just As he did initially after being banned in disgrace from the 1988 olympics. A neither or. Johnson nor his representatives have been notified of any positive test said a statement issued wednesday on the sprinters behalf by a Toron to Law firm. A emr. Johnson denies taking any prohibited substance or engaging in any improper practice since his return to  t athletics Canada said it had received no confirmation of a positive test. During a Canadian inquire following the Seoul scandal Johnson admitted to Long time use of steroids. When he returned to Competition in 1991 after serving a two year suspension he had Tost much of his steroid induced muscle mass. His performances were mediocre Ana he failed to reach the 100-meter final at Barcelona last summer. However Johnson s times improved this season. He missed the world record in the 50-meter dash by Only .04 seconds with a time of 5.65 seconds at Greno blk France feb. 7. Three Days later Johnson won a 60-Mcter race at Ghent Belgium in 6.60. A Over 50 and 60 meters he was beating the Best in the world again a said Cecil Smith executive director of the Ontario track and Field association. A i did not put this Down to drugs. I thought Ben was getting his Start  Quot the race in Belgium during which Johnson suffered a hamstring injury could prove to be his last. Johnson was left off Canadas team for the world indoor championships in addition to Ljungqvist the members of the doping commission Are Gabriel Dolle of France Manfred do Nikci of Germany Antonio dal Monte of Italy and Frank Greenberg with comeback gaining momentum Ben Johnson denies of the United states. That he has again failed a performance enhancing drug test. Seikaly grabs 34 rebounds san Antonious David Robinson takes the Ball to the Basket with Bostons Alaa Abdelnaby hanging on. By the associated press Miami a Rony Seikaly had an Aba season High 34 rebounds four More than the entire Washington team As the Miami heat beat the bullets 125-106 wednesday night. Seikaly s 34 rebounds we Cre 10 More than his previous career High and seven More than this seasons Aba High of 27 by Dennis Rodman on dec. 23. Rodman had 34 rebounds in an overtime game against Indiana last season making him the first Aba player since Charles Oakley in 1988 to grab that Many in a game. Oakley then of the Chicago bulls had 35 rebounds. The heat tied a franchise record with their fourth consecutive Victory. They have won six of seven Overall and five in a Row at Home. Seikaly took advantage of the absence of Washington Center Pervis Ellison who sprained a ligament in his left knee in the bullets last game a 92-91 loss to Orlando on feb 26, Steve Smith who hit 12 of 15 from the floor had a career High 30 Points for Miami while Glen Rice scored 23 and Grant Long 21. Lany Stewart led Washington with 22 Points. The heat broke the game open with a 14-3 run that featured eight Points by Rice. The spurt gave Miami an 89-74 Lead with 3 19 left in the third Quarter. In other games wednesday jazz 106, pistons 96 Auburn Hills Mich. Karl Malone scored 38 Points and Utah ended a five game losing Streak by defeating Detroit in the teams first meeting since dec. 14,1991. The last time the jazz and pistons faced each other in Salt Lake City Isiah Thomas received a 40-stitch Gash when he was elbowed by Malone. On wednesday Thomas season High 40 Points nearly led the pistons Back from a 16-Poini fourth Quarter deficit. The jazz led 89-73 with 8 50 to play but Detroit scored the next 10 Points capped by Thomas off balance 3-Pointer with 5 48 left. Utah Jed 93-85 when Dennis Rodman was called formational basketball association a technical foul. Jeff Malone made the free throw and then converted another eight seconds later when Detroit Rucci Evod an illegal defense technical. Celtics 132, spurt 91 Boston a Sherman Douglas had 23 Points and 12 assists his Best game in two seasons with Boston leading the celtics rout of san Antonio. The celtics led by As Many As 47 Points in the fourth Quarter As they won their sixth straight Home game and sent the spurs to their 15th loss in 16 games at Boston Garden. The spurs playing without injured All Star Forward scan Elliott and with All Star Center David Robinson limited by a thumb injure have won just two of eight games since winning 18 of 19. It was the worst loss for san Antonio under coach John Lucas who took Over the spurs on dec. 18. Robert Parish had 19 Points and 11 rebounds for the celtics who shot 59 percent and Kevin Gamble added 19 Points. Reggie Lewis Boston s top scorer this season missed the game with a lower Back Strain. . Reid led the spurs with 19 Points but Robinson was limited to 13 Points and eight  89, Kings 86 Sacramento Calif. A Hakeem Olajuwon had 30 Points and 13 rebounds As Houston won its eighth straight game with a defeat of Sacramento. Leading by one Point following Wayman Tisdale a Juniper for inc Kings with 8 25 left in the game the rockets used a 10-2 run for an 82-73  117, warriors 111 Oakland Calif. A a c. Green had six of his 24 Points in the final two minutes lifting los Angeles past Golden state. Trailing 109-106 with 3 08 to Nlay the lakers scored seven straight Points and led 113-109 following greens Long jumper with 47 seconds remaining. They scored 11 of the games final 13 Points