European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 10, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Ukrainian favored Over Nancy Tonya by Tim Dahlberg Las vegas apr Nancy is favored to beat Tonya if they both skate but Oksana is the Odd smak Eros Choice to win it All. Ukraine a Oksana bail May not be the household name in the United states that Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding have become but she is a 2-1 pick at Bally a Las vegas to win the olympic Gold in women a figure skating. Neither Kerrigan nor Harding Are among the medal favourites but Kerrigan is a big favorite to at least finish ahead of Harding if both skate in the Winter games. A right now Kerrigan is a 5-1 favorite against Harding a said Las vegas Hilton sports Book supervisor Chuck Esposito. A if you think Harding will finish ahead of Kerrigan you bet $10 to win $35.�?� Esposito said the Hilton put up the line Between the two skaters because of the huge publicity stemming from Harding a alleged role in the attack on her rival. The Early Money he said came in on Kerrigan but most of the bets in the last two Days have favored see pages 32 and 33 for More on the Winter olympics Harding. If Harding is not allowed to skate bettors get their Money Back. A a we re getting a lot More questions than we Are action right now a Esposito said. A with the olympics a week away and the speculation she wont skate there Hasni to been a lot of heavy action.�?�. At Bally a Odds maker John Avello put up Odds tuesday of several Winter games events with figure skating at the top of his list. Avello said he spent the last week studying skating tapes Reading articles and talking with skating experts in an Effort to determine the favourites for the Gold medal. A believe it or not in be watched More skating recently than nil football a Avello said. Avello listed bail As the favorite for the Gold followed by surya Bonaly of France at 5-2 and China a Chen la at 3-1. Kerrigan was next at 7-2, while Harding was a Distant 12-1 pick for the Gold. Avello said he would make Kerrigan a 4-1 favorite to finish ahead of Harding if both skate. A i think Kerrigan will kill her i really do a he said. A i done to even think they re close. I think Kerrigan has a legitimate shot for the Gold arid Tonya Harding has no  on the menus Side Ukraine a Viktor Petrenko is a 7-5 favorite followed by Kurt Browning of Canada at 2-1 and Brian Boitano of the United states at 3-1. Host nation Norway meanwhile was an even Money favorite to win the most Overall medals during the games with Germany at 6-5 and the United states 20-1.sveljo said his sports Book took quite a few bets on the Winter olympics two years ago mostly on hockey and figure skating events. This year he said interest should be up because of the Kerrigan har Ding controversy. A i really expect some Good action a he said. A More eyes will be watching this year because of Harding and  celebrate with rout of hoosiers by the associated press the fab five reunion turned out to be a very Happy occasion for Michigan. The Lith ranked wolverines moved into first place in the big ten standings tuesday night with a 91-67 Victory Over no. 12 Indiana coach Bob knights 700th game with the hoosiers. The game also marked the return from one game suspensions of Michigan a Ray Jackson and Jimmy King. It was also the Centrepiece of a Quick visit from Chris Webber one of the College basketball a bad Stop rookies who broke up the fab five when he left for the pros after his Sophomore year. A Chris gave us a Little talk before the game a said Jalen Rose his Best Friend and former classmate. A it really meant a lot to see him. Chris said for us to win a big ten ring for  Webber sat on the Bench during the game the same View Jackson and King Nad for last saturdays Victory Over Michigan state. They were reinstated by coach a a �?~3ll< a a i. A pc  the players were interviewed by Steve Fisher following the suspension for what he termed a a violation of team poli Ann Arbor police As part of an investigation into alleged shoplifting of some Beer from a convenience store Jan. 12. Michigan 16-4, 8-2 had lost the earlier meeting to the hoosiers 14-5, 7-3blowing a big Early Lead. The wolverines jumped in front again and stayed there this time leading 46-30 at halftime. A we maintained the Lead arid did no to let up our intensity like we did in the first game a said Rose who had 20 Points. A we played smart for 40  Juwan Howard the fifth member of what May be the Best recruiting class Ever added 19 Points while King had 17 and Jackson 13. Alan Henderson had 18 Points and Damon Bailey 17 for the hoosiers. In other games involving ranked teams no. 2 Duke 66, Georgia tech 63 the Blue devils 17-2, 8-2 acc trailed by 12 late in the first half but Chris Collins hit a 3-Pointer and Layup to former Michigan basketball Star Chris Webber left hugs Jalen Rose after the to Lvi incs beat Indiana 91-67 tuesday night. No. 3 is Bakhtar Ndiaye. Give Duke the Lead for Good at 62-58 with 4 16 left. Visiting Duke was led by Reserve Marty Clarks season High 17 Points. West a. 78, no. 8 Temple 71, of the mountaineers 14-5, 7-3 Atlantic 10 swept the season series from the owls 16-3, 9-2 and snapped the nations longest division i winning Streak at 10 games. West Virginia which had lost three straight trailed by 13 with 7 42 remaining. Temples Rick Brunson sent the game into overtime at 63-63 on a 3-Pointer with 13 seconds left. Zain shawls 3-Pointer with 1 13 to go gave the mountaineers the Lead for Good at 73-71. Pervines Greene led West Virginia with 27 Points. Aaron Mckie led the visiting owls with 28,22 in the first half. The stars and stripes sports u february 10,1994 m Page 36 Atlanta apr free agent reliever Gregg Olson who has More career saves before his 27th birthday than any other Pitcher in major league history see Page 31 for More baseball agreed tuesday to a $1.5 million one year contract with the Atlanta braves. The Deal also includes the possibility of $2 million More in bonuses if he pitches in 60 games. Only $500,000 is guaranteed. Olson who had 160 career saves in five seasons with the Baltimore orioles is the Only major leaguer to record at least 20 saves in each of his first five seasons. But he Tore a ligament in his right Elbow Midway through last season and pitched Only eight innings after the All Star break. It was believed Elbow surgery would be necessary but last month Olson received a favourable evaluation from Ortho Peist or. James Andrews. Braves Ortho Peist or. Joe Chandler gave a similar opinion on monday. Olson had 29 saves in 35 opportunities last season before being placed on the disabled list aug. 9. He was activated sept. 22 and made one More appearance. He was 0-2 for the season with a 1.60 Era in 45 innings. Before signing with Atlanta the right hander had also talked with Baltimore the new York Yankees and Toronto Blue jays