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STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SW Chicago Tribune, Tuesday, April 27, 1999 Section 4 5 HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS H-Fs Brook 1-hits Thornridge Downers South Softball team edges Oak Park kjfv.V.' t- 1 Irish await ruling on infraction Ce i Reuters photo Carolina's Gary Roberts collides with Boston's Landon Wilson behind the Bruins' net during Monday's 3-2 Hurricanes playoff victory. Hejduk OT goal lifts Colorado to 2-0 lead Steve Brook, who pitched a no-hit game for Homewood-Floss-moor in his previous start, said, "I didn't have my really good stuff," on Monday. So, he settled for a one-hit shutout. Senior right-hander Brook improved to 6-0, and the No. 5 Vikings upped their record to 15-1 as they beat Thornridge 10-0 in a game ended In the fifth inning by the 10-run rule.

Working quickly and featuring a cut fastball that bit down and in to right-handed batters, Brook struck out nine, including the first seven Thornridge batters he faced. "I like to work fast and keep the ball down and throw strikes," Brook said. "I like a fast pace. Best of all, I like our defense. It's improved in every game." The Vikings infield clicked for two double plays, one a slick 3-6-3 started and finished by first baseman Drew Mallinckrodt.

The double plays enabled Brook to face only 16 batters, one more than the minimum. Homewood-Flossmoor bunched five of its seven hits, including doubles by Joe Gubbins and Brian Grohe in the four-run third inning. The aggressive Vikings stole three bases and twice scored from second on infield outs. Bill Jauss Schaumburg 15, Wheeling 6: Steve Schrandt hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs and Antoine McDaniel, Tom Bart and Russ Sellinger also homered to power No. 4 Schaumburg (11-2, 3-0) in the Mid-Suburban West.

Buffalo Grove 9, Barrington 0: Rich Brown threw a no-hitter as the No. 6 Bison (15-1, 3-1) routed No. 9 Barrington (13-6) in the Mid-Suburban East. Hinsdale Central 9, Lyons 3: The No. 8 Red Devils (17-3, 7-1) prevailed in the West Suburban Silver as Mike Glosniak struck out 11 and hit two home runs, a three-run homer in the first inning and a solo shot in the fifth.

Agricultural Science 12, Carver 1: Michael Smith struck out 10 while Travis Morgan and Collies Anderson had two hits each as the Cyclones (14-5, 4-0) rolled in the Public League Southwest. Crete-Monee 1, Rich South' 0: Ross Sterrett's two-out single in the bottom of the eighth inning was the game-winner, and Andrew Weber gave up four hits and struck out 14 for the Warriors (9-6, 1-0) in the SICA South. De La Salle 12, St. Ignatius 7: Eric Keefner was 3 for 4 with a three-run homer and Eliberto Rodriguez 2 for 3 with a two-run homer to spark the Meteors (18-4, 6-0) in the Catholic League. Juarez 11, Amundsen 0: Sal-vadore Raigosa fired a two-hitter for the Eagles (8-5, 3-0) in the Public Northeast.

Leo 7, Weber 1: David Arnold gave up three hits and struck out 13 and Lawrence Marshall doubled and tripled for Leo (12-6, 1-4) in the Chicago Catholic League. St. Laurence 9, Fenwick 5: Jim Grabner had three doubles and drove in three runs and Craig Hensley had three hits and one RBI to pace St. Laurence (13-6, 4-2) in the Catholic League Central. Simeon 14, Washington 4: Lawrence Collins hit a three-run homer and a two-run homer to ignite Simeon (11-3, 3-1) in the Public South.

Softball Downers Grove South 1, Oak Park 0: Natalie Phillips scored on Tina Koludrovic's RBI double in the sixth inning as the No. 5 Mustangs (12-1) held off No. 6 Oak Park (12-2) in the West Suburban crossover. Jenny Mayer (6-0) gave up four hits and has allowed only one earned run in 56 innings. Kerry Hayes struck out eight for the Huskies.

Lockport 3, Plainfield 2: Katie Blackmore went 3 for 4 with two triples and Julie Balicki went 3 for 3 with an RBI to lead No. 3 Lockport (14-1). Thornton Fractional South 6, Eisenhower 2: Andrea Sikora (12-1) struck out 12 and Lori Quayle went 4 for 4 with two RBIs as the No. 8 Rebels (15-1-1, 4-0) prevailed in the SICA Central. Chicago Vocational 13, Bowen 3: Derricka Hunter fired a one-hitter with 12 strikeouts as CVS (6-3, 4-1) cruised in the Public League South.

Crete-Monee 11, Rich South 0: Jessica Janota (4-3) struck out 12 and gave up no hits, but error in the fourth inning prevented the perfect game for the Warriors (9-9, 1-0) in the SICA South. Curie 7, Bogan 3: Mollianne Lukasick had two hits and two RBIs to lift Curie (7-2, 3-1) in the Public Southwest. Homewood-Flossmoor 2, Thornridge 0: Katie Rice (73) threw a no-hitter but missed a perfect game because a batter was hit by a pitch as the Vikings (9-9-1, 1-0) rolled in the SICA East. Illiana Christian 3, Mother McAuley 2: Jessica Vander Laan improved to 5-0 and singled in the winning run for the Vikings (12) in the eighth inning. Morris 11, Joliet Catholic; 4: Katy Kukman hit a grand slim and drove in six runs to ignite Morris (8-5).

St. Francis de Sales 14, St. Benedict 0: Roberta Hooper Was 4 for 4 with two home runs and struck out seven to earn the shutout for the Pioneers (11-8). Girls soccer Lincoln-Way 5, Lockport 1: Denise Peck scored twice to propel the Knights (74-1, 4-0) in the SICA West I Rich East 3, Rich Central; 1: Tricia Ryan, Angie Eckstein and Becky Seaver each scored for Rich East (5-3-1, 3-1) in the SICA South. Boys volleyball Crane d.

Austin 15-7, 15-3: Ervin Campbell had six kills and three aces to pace Crane (11-1, 7-0) in the Public League West Eisenhower d. St. Ignatius 15- 8, 15-7: Julian Gama and Dutin Ritter had seven kills apiece for the Cardinals (9-5). Hubbard d. Kelly 15-5, 11-15, 16- 14: The Greyhounds (11-1, 6-1) were lead by Ed Sitko's nine kills in the Public League Far South.

Reavis d. Lyons 15-8, 3-15, 15-9: Chris Gornik had five kills as Reavis (7-5) upended Lyons. John Montgomery, Bob Skolnik, Jonathan Schoenberg and Jack McCarthy contributed to this report. By Malcolm Moran Tribune Staff Writer The definition of Notre Dame's NCAA rules violations as minor i or major will depend in part on whether its football coaching should have done more to 'investigate a trip convicted embezzler Kim Dunbar financed for two football players. a person laminar wun me case said an assistant coach became aware of the trip.

The coach, concerned about potential involvement with an agent in violation of NCAA rules, asked at least one of the players for details, When tne coacn was ioia a girlfriend ot a teammate was "responsible, and an agent was not involved, the matter was not pursued. Notre Dame has been asked to appear at a hearing with the Ullllliillcc uii iiui auuuiia, winis has the right to overrule the determination of the associa-, tion's enforcement staff that the violations are secondary. If the tee on Infractions to find that Notre Dame lacked institutional rnntrnl the violations could be considered major. The Committee on Infractions does not normally overrule the Tinmncs ni rne eniorcemeni sum. A source outside the university familiar with Notre Dame's discussion with the NCAA said it appears unlikely a lack of institu-.

tional control will be determined. "The institution did everything it could do, and what any other institution would normally do," the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. 'This is a case that is getting a lot of nuhlicitv. Therefore thev feel they need to look at every to make sure they are letting it be known they need to take a close look at it to make sure the staff is correct." The trip, one of several scenar- ios included in Notre Dame's report to the NCAA, took place branded Quarterback Club in June 1995, an act that made her a representative of the University in the NCAA's judgment. Before she joined the organization, which charged $25 for the right to purchase tickets to luncheons the day before home football games, Dunbar's gifts to athletes with whom she had relationships were not considered violations.

Tfrom Tribune News Services Milan Hejduk scored 7 minutes 53 seconds into overtime Monday night as the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 to take a 2-0 advantage in the first-round playoff series. The series now moves to Denver for the next three games. Hejduk took a pass from Joe Sakic and fought off Sharks left wing Jeff Friesen in front of the crease to beat goalie Mike Vernon. With the Sharks up 1-0, Adam Foote scored on a power play 14:20 into the third period. The puck slipped underneath Vernon as he fell to the ice amid a tangle of players in front of the goal.

Maple Leafs 2, Flyers 1: Curtis Joseph made 40 saves as visiting Toronto took command in its first-round playoff series. The Maple Leafs took a 2-1 lead in the series despite getting outshot 41-21. Joseph outplayed Flyers goalt-ender John Vanbiesbrouck, who had held the Leafs scoreless in the first 118 minutes of the series. But Toronto might have turned the momentum of the series with two goals in the final two minutes of Game 2. It carried over to the pivotal third game.

OLYMPICS present your chance Win "Sammy The Bear" from the original OEAfjlEGMIIES' collection with Cubs commemorative Top Salt Lake fundraiser resigning IAAF finds Slaney violated drug rules, takes away medal The Flyers, playing witnouf injured star Eric Lindros, are 5-11 in seven-game series in which they trail 2-1. Philadelphia has lost five of its last six home playoff games. Steve Thomas, maligned in Philadelphia for a hard check on Eric Desjardins in the second game, scored the game-winner on a power play 40 seconds into the second period. After the game, Philadelphia's Sandy McCarthy, who is part black and part native American, accused Toronto's Tie Domi of using a racial slur Monday night. Domi denied it but NHL officials were looking into the accusation.

Hurricanes 3, Bruins 2: A disputed third-period goal gave visiting Carolina undisputed possession of the lead in its playoff series. Andrei Kovalenko's skate was in the crease when the puck got past Byron Dafoe 2:54 into the period. The Hurricanes then held on for their second straight win and took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal. Summaries in Scoreboard. the case.

USA Track Field, which has cleared Slaney on the matter, also absented itself in support of her. The two-year IAAF ban resulting from Monday's ruling is retroactive to the date of the doping offense, June 17, 1996, meaning it expired last year. The ban erases any awards won or results she has from June 17, 1996, through June 16, 1998. Each side blamed the other for letting the case drag out nearly three years. Coleman said Slaney will fight the loss of her medal and prize money in the context of the suit she filed earlier this month against the IAAF and the U.S.

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Olympic Committee, will leave June 4 to become the president and chief executive officer of Relationship Management Programs Inc. RMPI is the manage-. ment company for USOC-sponsor United Airlines' Silver Wings program. David Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey, will replace Krimsky. Monday's announcement left Krimsky, 60, to answer questions about its timing, which made him seem like a man leaving a listing ship.

"Perhaps if I had left in January or February, it would have looked that way," Krimsky said, referring to the period when the scandal involving IOC members and Salt Lake City played bigger in national news. "The building blocks are in place to keep the ship afloat and headed to the right conclusion." The move nevertheless surprised Richard Pound, vice president and marketing commission chairman of the International Olympic Committee, who learned of it from Krimsky in a 6 a.m. Monday phone call "It sounded as if he had been dancing with RMPf for a while," Pound said. "I thought he was pretty well ensconced and looking toward the success of Salt Lake City before he would consider retiring." Krimsky, nicknamed "Tank" for a personality that led him to roll over obstacles, spent 13 years at the USOC, during which he was involved in raising $2 billion in sponsorship, licensing and TV rights. He created the program OPUS that made the USOC and chlca4totrlbu1w.com In a ruling that costs Mary Decker Slaney a silver medal in the 1997 world indoor championships and the accompanying $20,000 prize money, an arbitration panel of the international track federation has found her guilty of a doping offense at the 1996 U.S.

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