European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 21, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Tuesday june 21, 1994 sports the stars and stripes Page 35giants expect Strawberry to flourish by Larry Stone san Francisco examiner san Francisco a no one knows How the Darryl Strawberry Saga will unfold with the san Francisco giants whether it will be a triumphant example of a life and career renewed a or another sad Case of Strawberry flaming out in Public. But for the Best Case scenario of How this will All play out from a baseball standpoint one needed to venture no farther than the cubs clubhouse on sunday. Pitcher Anthony Young who played with Strawberry in the mets organization and considers him a close Friend shuddered when he contemplated the prospective giants second half lineup. A a that a going to be scary a he said. A Matt Williams Barry Bonds and Darryl Strawberry. That could get real ugly. There was definitely a big difference in the giants this year with will Clark gone and Robby Thompson out. Darryl puts the fear Back in that lineup. Pitchers Arentt crazy. They know what he Scapa ble of it is precisely that potential a what Strawberry is capable of adding to a dormant offence a that caused the giants to take on the 32-Ycar-old outfielder and All his accompanying baggage for the remainder of the 1994 season. The giants on sunday showed once again their tremendous need for some sort of Rescue falling 10-6, to the cubs to conclude a miserable Home stand in which they won just two of 10 games. A a in be always liked Darryl a said Bonds. A right now anyone can come Over Here and help us.�?�. Strawberry a baggage includes an admitted drug problem for which he spent four weeks of treatment in a substance abuse clinic this past Spring major Back surgery in 1992 that has limited him to 75 games the past two seasons and charges of alleged income tax evasion that Are still hanging Over him. But the giants believe that Strawberry will flourish under the guidance of giants manager Dusty Baker a longtime Friend of the family and the Strong support system they Hope to establish. Strawberry a brother Michael a former los Angeles cop who is on disability leave will travel with Darryl on All Road trips and stay with him in the Bay area. A the will be his constant companion a giants general manager Bob Quinn said. The giants Are banking on Strawberry regaining at least some of the form that made him an eight time All Star with 290 Home runs and 205 stolen bases. Baker said that a study of Strawberry a medical records indicates he is recovered from his Back injury. Financial terms weren to announced. Strawberry is being handsomely taken care of by the dodgers who released him on May 25 and will pay him $4.8 million on july 1 under terms of their buyout of his five year $20.25 million contract which ran through 1995. Strawberry s giants contract contains no incentives and does no to go beyond the end of the season. The giants say Strawberry will begin immediately a personalized conditioning program under the supervision of Mackic Shilstone the giants fitness consultant. The site was not disclosed but Shilstone operates out of new Orleans. After that he will have a Brief playing assignment in the minor leagues before being activated a a process the giants estimate will take two to three weeks. Quinn said he Hopes Strawberry will be in their lineup before the All Star break. The giants decided to finalize the Deal after meeting with Strawberry and his agent Eric Goldschmidt last thursday. First Quinn giants executive vice president Larry Baer and managing partner Peter Magowan met with Strawberry followed by another session among Strawberry Baker and hitting coach Bobby Bonds. Baker likened the thursday session to a Job interview. A the came through with flying colors Quot Baker said. A we were All satisfied with the answers Darryl added Bobby Bonds a a it a a shame for people to prejudge. 1 had a problem and got it fixed. Mickey Mantle had a problem and got it fixed. Lets talk about the player and what he can do for the san Francisco giants which is a skip shot helps Trevino win file Lee Trevino enjoyed a Little bit of Luck on water Hole in Bell South tourney. By the associated press Nashville Terin. A Lee Trevino a one shot Lead and a six figure payday appeared doomed As a snot at no. 11 headed for the water. The Ball hit the water All right but it did no to sink. It skipped a twice a and ended upon a Bank. Given a reprieve Trevino dropped a Par putt a from 40 when something like that happens a Trevino said a you feel like its your Day. A when i did that i Felt like it was my tournament a he said. A not Only do you have to hit the shots but you have to have some this sunday did indeed belong to Trevino who won the $1 million Bel South senior classic by a stroke when run Crup Dave Stockton bogeyed the final Hole. Trevino who dosed with a 5-under-Par 67, completed 54 holes at 199 for his sixth tournament Victory of the season. Stockton who shot a 69 and finished at 200, believe what happened at no. 11. A i asked him if he thought god was a mexican a Stockton said. A the was getting pretty Good Luck before that but that sealed although no 11 certainly saved him it Wasny to until the 18th that Trevino wrapped up his 23rd senior pea tour Victory and the $157,500 winners tournaments Trevino had to Settle for Par after missing a 20-footer for Birdie that would have Given him the title. Stockton whose drive found the water had a 5-footer for Par that would have forced a playoff. But be missed the putt. Jim Albus also had a Chance to Force a playoff but his Birdie putt lipped out. Stockton and Albus who had a 66, tied for second at 200, Gibby Gilbert was two strokes Back and George Archer finished at 203. Gilbert had a 66 on sunday and Archer a 67. Stockton had a one Slot Lead when play began but it lasted Only one Hole when Trevino opened with a Birdie. Albus bar did nos. 1 and 2 to make it a three Way tie for the Lead at 13-Undcr. Stockton who shot a course record 62 on Friday fell off by a stroke when he bogeyed the Par-3 eighth Hole. Trevino took advantage with birdies on nos. 9, 10 and 12 and his Birdie at no 15 eat him ahead by a stroke. Stockton pulled ack into a tic when be Bridick no 16, Stockton said he thought he still had a Chance to Force a playoff after he hit into the water on 18. He hit a 4-Wood secon Kiggens nabs 1st Victory Rochester . Putting practice bores Lisa Kiggens to distraction which is hard to believe judging by her performance on the greens lately. By sinking a 12-foot putt on the 18th Hole Kiggens at 21 the second youngest player on the Lyga circuit captured the Rochester International sunday for her first tour Victory. A career Best 6-under-Par 66 on the final round at the Locust Hill country club put her at 15-under 273, one stroke better Ilian Dawn Coe Jones and two better than Betsy King. Once again King was denied her 30th or Quot the Lyga Hall of Fame. Victory that would have meant entry into shot 200 Yards but the Ball rolled off the Edge of the Green into a depression. He missed the Par putt and got a share of second by sinking a Mooter for bogey. Kiggens who a been on the tour since 1991, knew she was capable of winning. The secret she realized was Kuckling Down with her Putter. Before this year a i used to go out there and practice for 10 minutes. 1 was in it red and id quit a she said. A now i have some drills that i make myself do a the Bakersfield calif., Golly or missed the Cut in five of 12 tournaments this year. But two weeks ago at the Oldsmobile classic in East Lansing Mich her putting began to show dramatic improvement. She went four rounds and three putted Only one Green while finishing second. The Victory Worth $75,000, pushed her career earnings to $217,148.Ole miss coach won t resign despite inquiry by Stephen Hawkins Jackson miss. Apr Billy Brewer says he expects to be on the sidelines As the head coach when the University of Mississippi opens its football season sept. 3. Brewer told the associated press on sunday that he has no plans to resign in the Wake of an Mcaa inquiry alleging 15 possible violations involving the Ole miss program. Brewer said he a determined to begin his 12th season As coach of his Alma mater. A a that a every intention i have a Brewer said by phone from his Oxford Home when asked if head still be the coach when the rebels open their season against Auburn. In its sunday edition the Clarion Ledger reported that Telephone records indicate Brewer had several phone conversations with an influential school alumnus accused by the Mcaa of offering an Ole miss recruit Cash and a car. Ole miss released Friday an 18-Page Mcaa inquiry that followed a nearly year Long investigation. And speculation has been widespread that the second Mcaa probe during Brewer s tenure might Cost him his Job. The coach was holding a Golf tournament in West Point and Wasny to in Oxford for the Friday press conference. He said he Wasny to invited to take part with olo miss Chancellor Gerald Turner and athletic director Warner Alford. Asked for a reaction to the recent events Brewer said sunday that hell respond a when its time to the Mcaa has alleged that the Ole miss football program has reverted to Many of the same practices that resulted in Ole miss receiving two years probation for 27 rules violations in december 1986. Brewer is the longest tenured football coach in the Southeastern conference and Turner said Friday that brewery a future would hinge on the findings of the schools internal investigation. Brewer is 67-56-3 in 11 seasons with a contract through 1997. Brewer also told the a that Calls to Steve Harris a Man the Mcaa alleges offered a car to a prospective player never dealt with recruiting and were general in nature. Harris is a member of the rebel club of Memphis tcnn., an Ole miss Booster club Brewer said. Quot they were general phone Calls nothing to do with recruiting a Brewer said. Quot Harris was in charge of a number of things at that particular time for the rebel club that was some of Brewer made at least Rix Calls to Harris Home in Germantown tenn., a Memphis suburb according to Telephone records requested by the Mcaa and obtained by the Jackson newspaper. Among the possible rules violations in the Mcaa letter of inquiry arc that Harris made improper Contact with four recruits in Memphis tcnn., providing meals and entertainment Anu offered a an automobile and Cash to recruit Torrence Jackson of Pine Bluff ark., if he sign with Ole miss. The Mcaa alleges i he incidents took place nov. 21, 1992, and that Harris called Jackson several times and a a a reiterated his offer of an Ole miss has until aug. 15, which includes an Extension requested by the school to respond to the Mcaa. School officials could also request More time
