European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 29, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The stars and stripes ports pecember29,1994 r page36 Jeff players of Ripken As Scab am -.-. Houston a Baltimore Ori Oles shortstop Cal Ripken has the bless ing of striking players if he wants to Cross their picket line to keep his consecutive games Streak alive according to the Houston Post. Houston astros Relief Pitcher Tod Jones said tuesday that the Union has told Ripken they won t mind if he s on the Field with strik Breakers if that is How owners insist on starting the 1995  was told that if you want to Cross the players association and players Union would understand and would not say anything critical because this is a once in a lifetime Chance and an exception Jones said from his Home in Pell City Ala it was agreed that if Cal wanted to go in and keep the Streak alive it would the seen As a threat to the  Ripken has played in 2,009 consecutive games and is 122 games shy of breaking Lou Gehrig s major league record. The Streak was discussed by the Union during last month s meeting in Atlanta Jones said. This is no everyday record Jones said. This is a Halley s Comet Type thine he s going after. It s Safe to say that none u � u Avci Yathi _ Ooin of the Union members would hold it against  several Union members have made Strong statements about the possibility of players crossing picket lines. Baltimore orioles owner Peter an Gelos has said hell fight other owners be fore giving in to the idea of using strike Breakers. Of ". The Cap is now a Federal Case new York a a Federal Agency and Federal courts will decide the legality of baseball s salary Cap. Players on tuesday began their attempt to overturn the Cap filing an unfair labor practice charge against owners with the National labor relations Board. Players claim owners began negotiations with the in Tention of forcing a Cap. Owners 0-2 at the Norb this month filed a charge against the Union claiming play ers refused to bargain Over wages. Well talk to the parties about the need for Relief and begin the investigative process immediately which Means within a Day or two said Daniel Silverman then lab s new York regional director. Most cases Are investigated within four to six  la try to stick to that  of Silverman finds Merit to either charge he would ask Fred Feinstein the Norb s general counsel i Washington to Issue a complaint which is tantamount to an indictment. If the Agency issues a complaint against owners Feinstein could ask the five member Norb for Permis Sion to seek a preliminary injunction against the Cap i Federal court most probably in Manhattan. That could Lead to a court hearing Over the Cap in february or March. If a judge issues an injunction the pre Cap system would return including salary arbitration until therase is decided which could be anytime Between 1996 and 1999, depending on appeals. If we conclude there is reasonable cause to believe that there is a violation we would set the matter for hearing before an administrative Law judge said Sil Verman who unsuccessfully sought an injunction against baseball owners in 1981. Wednesday update baseball strike in those few cases where the delay of the administrative process causes irreparable damage the general counsel can recommend that we seek a preliminary in Junction. Those Are two separate  Union head Donald Fehr said from the beginning the clubs have had one and Only one thought in mind forcing a salary Cap upon the players. As the investigation proceeds we Are confident the Board will come to see that the clubs entered into negotiations with no intention of reaching an agreement other than upon the clubs preconceived  the players May have the support of the Al Cio the nation s largest labor organization. Esp said tuesday night the Al Cio will Honor any player picket lines next Spring padres astros Swall san Diego a the san Diego  Houston astros swapped 11 players wednesday in baseball s biggest Deal in years Trade involving Ken Caminiti Phil Plantier Steve Finley and Derek Bell. Houston sent Caminiti Finley infielders Andujar Cedeno and Roberto Petagine and right hander Brian Williams to the padres. San Diego dealt Plantier Bell left hande Pedro Martinez right hander Doug Brocail and infielders Craig Shipley and Ricky Guttierez. The padres also will receive an additional player to be agreed on by april 30. V Delon wins defensive award new York a Deion Sanders the two sport Star who missed three 1994 games before signing with the san Francisco 49ers, won the a defensive player of the year award  collected 39 of 98 votes earlier Story on Page 35. A gain win Over by David Kligman Anaheim Calif. A Utah came from behind to win before so it did Surprise coach Ron Mcbride when the utes rebounded from a dismal offensive performance to win their first bowl game in 30 years. Despite Only five first Downs and 75yards less than two Yards a play no. 14 Utah found a Way to beat no.15 Arizona 16-13 in the Freedom Bowlon tuesday night. It was Utah s first bowl Victory since defeating West Vir Ginia in the 1964 Liberty bowl an gave the utes their first 10-Victory sea son in the team s dyson102-year history. That s the thing about this team the keep playing and playing and something will happen said Mcbride. We be Doneit  Utah s key play was Cal Beck s 72-Yardfree kick return to Arizona s 5 following an intentional safety by Arizona leaving the wildcats ahead 13-9. Mike Mccoy could t Complete his first three passes but on fourth Down he found Kevin Dyson in the end zone just As Mccoy was tackled by Chuck Osborne. Dyson danced the length of the end zone after making the catch and then was swarmed by teammates. Freedom bowl i wanted to sit in the end zone for Theresa of my life said Dyson a freshman. I Don t know who was More excited me or my  the Victory resembled Utah s 34-31comeback Victory against Brigham Young on nov. 19. In that game Beck returned Kickoff 67 Yards which was followed by Mccoy s 20-Yard pass to Charlie Brownin the final minutes. The momentum was going our Way Brown said. With that Long Lunback we had to do  the Victory gives the utes a 10-2 re Cord their most wins since their football program began in 1892. Arizona appear ing in its fifth bowl game in the past six years dropped to 8-4. The wildcats committed two costly mistakes Midway through the fourth Quarter. Arizona leading 10-7, had to Settle for a Field goal when Tim Thomas and Lamar Lovett dropped easy passes inthe end zone. Dropped passes happen but it really Hurt us tonight Arizona wide receiver Richard Dice said. The utes offence averaging 448 Yard Sand 37 Points a game was shaky throughout. Playing for a team known for its nationally known defense Arizona s Dan White easily outplayed Mccoy most of the game. He completed 13 of 27 passe for 139 Yards one touchdown and one interception while Mccoy was 11-for-25for 69 Yards and two interceptions. Mccoy was sacked six times. Utah s Cal Beck returns kick for 43 Yards. Later his 72-Yard return set up winning to 0"246850h0005q4"