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Sunday, December 25, 1994
Cardinals Fall One Yard Shy for Game and Season, 10-6 : NFC: Ron Moore is stopped short of end zone on final play by Atlanta. Arizona had been eliminated from playoffs earlier in day.

Buddy Ryan has to wait another year to give Arizona the winner he guaranteed when he took over the Cardinals this season.

Thursday, December 8, 1994
Poly High Places Six Players on Times' South Coast Team : Football: Jackrabbits' selections are led by quarterback Toler, the only repeat selection from 1993 all-stars.

It was business as usual for the Long Beach Poly football team this season.

Friday, December 2, 1994
Ex-Boxing Figure Flores Dies in Fall

Johnnie Flores, a prominent figure on the Los Angeles boxing scene and a decorated World War II soldier, is dead at 78.

Sunday, November 27, 1994
Penn State Scores 59 to Make a Point : Big Ten: Nittany Lions impressive against Michigan State. Carter rushes for 227 yards and five touchdowns.

The chant started long before the end of Penn State's 59-31 victory over Michigan State on Saturday.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL '94-'95 : Golden League

Antelope Valley 1993-94 OVERALL LEAGUE PLACE 12-13 8-7 3rd COACH YR.

Saturday, September 24, 1994
Perhaps He Should Have Gone to an Arena Football Game

After watching the first five hours of "Baseball" on public television, Tony Kornheiser of the Washington Post writes: "The documentary is as slow as the game it documents.

Saturday, September 17, 1994
Clippers Beaten Again as Harper Joins the Bulls : Pro basketball: Chicago signs free-agent guard for estimated $2 million per season.

Guard Ron Harper, who was suspended for one game last season after he likened playing for the Clippers to being jailed, gained his freedom Friday, signing a multiyear deal with the Chicago Bulls.

Thursday, September 15, 1994
Despite New Faces, Titan Baseball Should Still Be a Big Hit

Dante Powell and Jeff Ferguson have departed for pro baseball.

Saturday, August 20, 1994
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: STEVE CHILCOTT : A Premature End to Promising Career : Baseball: No. 1 pick in '66, plagued by injuries in minors, didn't play in even one big-league game.

Had Steve Chilcott only broken for third base 27 years ago, he might not be building houses today.

Monday, August 1, 1994
OP PRO SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Machado Wins Duel With Slater

After five dawn-to-dusk days of competition, the 13th Annual Op Pro Surfing Championships came down to a familiar rivalry--Rob Machado versus Kelly Slater.

Wednesday, July 27, 1994
CSU, Huffman Get Out-of-Court Deal : Jurisprudence: The system agrees to pay former Titan volleyball coach $1.35 million plus legal fees in wrongful termination case.

The 2 1/2-year legal battle between former Cal State Fullerton volleyball Coach Jim Huffman and the Cal State University system ended Tuesday when attorneys reached an out-of-court settlement of...

Sunday, July 24, 1994
Blades Dent Bullfrogs' Supremacy : Roller hockey: L.A. wins, 7-4, in front of 13,101 at The Pond to move into first-place tie with Anaheim.

With his famous father watching from the stands, Coach Bobby Hull Jr. led his Los Angeles Blades to a 7-4 victory over the Bullfrogs before an announced crowd of 13,101 at The Pond of Anaheim.

Saturday, July 9, 1994
Simpson Legal Fees Could Run Into Millions

The best defense money can buy costs big, big bucks. And for O.J. Simpson, the meter is ticking.

Tuesday, July 5, 1994
WORLD CUP USA '94: ROUND OF 16 : Brazil Blows Out U.S. Candles : Soccer: Americans have grit but no offense. They hold favorites scoreless until the 74th minute when Bebeto beats Meola.

They don't want to think about it now.

Monday, May 30, 1994
New York Rangers, Knicks Prove Every Dog Team Has Its Day

It has been 54 years since the New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup.

Monday, May 2, 1994
Formula One Star Senna, 34, Killed in Italian Crash : Auto racing: Former three-time world champion is second to die in two days at Grand Prix of San Marino.

Ayrton Senna, a three-time world Formula One driving champion whom some racing observers called the best race driver of all-time, died Sunday of head injuries suffered when his car crashed during...

Friday, March 4, 1994
Olympic Auditorium History

Here are some key dates in the life of the Olympic Auditorium, which will reopen Saturday. * 1924: Jack Doyle, with the help of the Los Angeles Olympic committee for the 1932 Games, builds the...

Wednesday, March 2, 1994
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL : Bottom of Order Comes Up Big for Golden West

The bottom four hitters in Golden West's lineup combined for eight hits and drove in eight runs as the Rustlers beat Orange Coast, 9-5, in an Orange Empire Conference baseball game Tuesday at...

Saturday, February 26, 1994
Baiul Wins Gold; Kerrigan Takes Silver : Olympics: Figure skating events wind up--in more controversy.

There were as many arguments inside the Olympic Amphitheatre on Friday night about who should have won the Winter Olympic women's figure skating competition as there were sequins, but one thing...

Friday, December 3, 1993
Colleagues Recall Victims' Leadership, Energy : Slayings: Naval Academy mates call Alton Grizzard a quarterback 'legend' and 'perfect role model.' Friends marvel at Kerry O'Neill's track and field records.

Senior co-captain Jason Van Matre and his Naval Academy teammates were watching a film Wednesday afternoon highlighting the 100-year history of the Army-Navy football rivalry, which resumes...

Tuesday, November 30, 1993
Athletes Today Owe Bulla a Lot

For a golf buff, it was a "Field of Dreams" all right.

Sunday, October 3, 1993
Fans Get 'The Jerk,' Not a Trophy

Two strategic gaffes that will live forever in Orange County sporting infamy: On Oct. 12, 1986, Gene Mauch pulled Mike Witt.

Saturday, October 2, 1993
SOUTHERN SECTION ROUNDUP : NONLEAGUE

Nogales 56, Highland 30--The Nobles outran Highland (0-3-1) on the strength of Demetrius Stanpley's two touchdowns and Lance Davis' five-touchdown performance.

Thursday, August 5, 1993
Three Teams Go in UCLA Cutback : Budget: Men's swimming and men's and women's gymnastics feel the effect of deficit.

In a move tied to the state's financial crisis, UCLA announced Wednesday that it will eliminate three successful athletic programs--men's swimming and men's and women's gymnastics--after the...

Wednesday, July 28, 1993
Rhythmic Gymnast Bachar Just Loves to Face the Music

Say, just who does Carmit Bachar think she is?

Tuesday, July 20, 1993
TENNIS ROUNDUP : India Beats France in Davis Cup

Ramesh Krishnan needed less than 13 minutes to complete his victory Monday and finish India's 3-2 upset of France in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup in Frejus, France.

Saturday, July 10, 1993
Dooley Proud to Be an American : Soccer: Born and raised in Germany, the versatile player gives up a lot to join the U.S. team in World Cup preparations.

It wasn't so much the way he looked or talked, or even the way he dressed, that prompted the taunts from his schoolmates.

Thursday, June 10, 1993
Redondo's Ammentorp Was Steady at the Helm : Prep baseball: The Times' Coach of the Year helped the Sea Hawks regroup after a 3-6 start and guided the team to a 20-10 season.

In five seasons as Redondo High baseball coach, Tim Ammentorp has guided the Sea Hawks to an 85-55 record, a league title and five Southern Section playoff berths.

Loss to U.S. Is English Disaster : Soccer: Americans break 388-minute scoreless streak and beat England, 2-0, for the first time in 43 years.

After 43 years, the unthinkable happened again--the United States beat England in soccer.

Friday, April 2, 1993
Big-Time Player : Small-Town Swoopes Stays Close to Home, Leads Texas Tech

It's Swoopes . . . as in hoops. That's today, now that she's in the NCAA Final Four.

Thursday, April 1, 1993
If Patience Is Indeed a Virtue, Lasorda Is a Proverbial Winner

Todd Benzinger, who played for the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds, explained to Art Spander of the San Francisco Examiner the difference between Tom Lasorda and Lou Piniella, now with Seattle, as...

Wednesday, March 24, 1993
Crews Also Dies of Injuries : Aftermath: Pitcher was driving boat that rammed into Florida dock, killing Olin and injuring Ojeda. Beer and vodka found aboard.

Tim Crews, one of the most popular Dodgers among his teammates during his six seasons there, died early Tuesday morning after being hospitalized for head and lung injuries, becoming the second...

Sunday, March 21, 1993
NOTEBOOK : Recruiting Did the Trick for Tech

Trade Tech's basketball season came to a bittersweet end March 11, but the men's team can look back on a number of accomplishments with pride.

Wednesday, March 10, 1993
Ex-NBA Player Lifts Niles' Heavy Heart

Moments after the City Section 3-A Division championship basketball game ended at the Sports Arena last week, Kenyatta Niles of Monroe High sat on his team's bench, slumped in a chair with a towel...

Sunday, February 21, 1993
SPRING TRAINING PREVIEW : Spring Fever Begins to Warm, and the Saps Are Rising

This day in baseball, 1993: First day of spring training--Arbitrator awards each unsigned player $3 million and says, "I don't care who gets what anymore!

Sunday, November 22, 1992
PREP FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT : FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM LAST WEEK'S GAMES : MASS INFRACTION

Carson's reputation as a heavily penalized team grew to mythic proportions Friday night against Lincoln in the first round of the City Section 4-A Division playoffs.

Thursday, November 19, 1992
Pieces Fall into Place for SDSU's Williford : College football: Like other alumni of Pasadena Muir High, he makes his presence known.

When Sam Williford learned he would start in last Saturday's football game for San Diego State, the news traveled fast on the Pasadena Muir High alumni hotline.

Saturday, November 14, 1992
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SOUTHERN SECTION ROUNDUP : MISSION LEAGUE

Harvard-Westlake 31, Bishop Montgomery 21--Quarterback Justin Ehrlich's seven-yard touchdown run with 1:29 remaining put the game out of reach for the host Wolverines (4-6, 2-3).

Sunday, November 8, 1992
Arrest Mars Gulls Game

A team photographer became the target of rage during Saturday's hockey between the Gulls and Kalamazoo Wings.

Saturday, October 3, 1992
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Baerga Has a Historic Night in 8-5 Victory

Carlos Baerga of the Cleveland Indians became the American League's first second baseman to bat .300 with 200 hits, 20 homers and 100 runs batted in Friday night as the Indians beat the Baltimore...

Sunday, September 20, 1992
Randy Shields Foils Robbery : Crime: Former welterweight contender wounds two in running gun battle in San Fernando Valley.

Randy Shields, a retired boxer from North Hollywood, was credited with saving the lives of customers and employees of a San Fernando Valley restaurant this weekend when he wounded two robbers in a...

Monday, September 14, 1992
Lions' Victory Over Vikings Is Special : NFC: Detroit scores touchowns on punt return, blocked field goal and recovered fumble in a 31-17 victory.

The Minnesota Vikings managed to contain Detroit running back Barry Sanders Sunday, but they were unable to handle the Lions' special teams or prevent big plays.

Wednesday, August 19, 1992
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : No. 1 Pick Gilbert Says Ankle Injury Is Better

With his injured ankle still causing problems, No. 1 draft choice Sean Gilbert sat out practice and remains questionable for the Rams' exhibition against the Green Bay Packers Saturday night at...

Sunday, August 9, 1992
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 15 : Now, Their Silence Is Golden : Track: U.S. sprinters, earlier outspoken and feuding, set world records in men's 400 and 1,600 relays. Women place first in 400 and second in 1,600.

Some athletes seem to need controversy to fuel their competitive fires.

Thursday, July 23, 1992
Dunckel Proving Collegiate Stats Were No Fluke

Sorrow, pain, disgust, frustration--those were merely a sampling of emotions Bill Dunckel felt after not being selected in last year's amateur baseball draft.

Friday, July 17, 1992
Directory : Kick-boxing is the hottest workout in town, thanks to a streetwise fighter called Catwoman. Here's where to get your kicks.

Catwoman's fancy footwork in "Batman Returns" has inspired a surge of interest in kick-boxing.

Friday, June 26, 1992
Eagles' Jerome Brown Killed in Car Accident

Jerome Brown, star defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, was killed Thursday when the sports car he was driving skidded out of control after leaving a car dealership in his Florida...

Wednesday, May 27, 1992
Maybe One More Run for Their Money : Reaction: Dustin James may make field at NCAA championships, but he'd be last man to race in UC Irvine uniform. Others plan to transfer or end athletic careers.

The last pitch has been thrown, but the last race might not have been run. Not yet.

Sunday, May 24, 1992
A SPECIAL REPORT: INDY 500

BETTER YEAR: San Juan Capistrano's Roberto Guerrero, above, has caused much of the excitement leading up to today's Indy 500 race when his 232-m.p.h. time trial won him the pole position.

Saturday, April 4, 1992
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : Alike, Different : Identical Twins Heather, Heidi Burge Succeed in Their Quest to Be Individuals

Not four hours after helping Virginia advance to the Final Four in Los Angeles, Heidi Burge donned rollerblades, headphones, shorts and a T-shirt and, in 40-degree temperatures, took to the...

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