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Saturday, June 5, 1993
Stanley Cup FINALS : Unexpected Greatness : When Wayne Gretzky Suffered a Rare Back Injury, Many Thought His Career Was Over. But He's Back in the Finals and Seemingly as Good as New

Oh, sure, everyone is smiling now.

Monday, May 31, 1993
Now Roy Knows How Tough This Is : Canadiens: Goaltender took success for granted when he won everything as a rookie in 1986.

Patrick Roy was baby-faced and barely out of his teens when he led the Canadiens to the 1986 Stanley Cup championship and added a chapter to the lore surrounding NHL goaltenders.

Wednesday, May 26, 1993
LOS ALAMITOS : Chapman Returns With a Winner

Kenneth Chapman can trace his involvement in quarter horse racing to the sport's roots.

Sunday, May 23, 1993
SuperSonics Beat Rockets in Overtime : Western Conference: Seattle comes back, 103-100, and earns a berth against Phoenix in series that will begin Monday.

The Seattle SuperSonics, after trailing through most of the first three quarters, earned a trip to the Western Conference finals with a 103-100 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

Friday, May 14, 1993
A Shooting Star : Much as Rookie J.T. Snow Has Done, Jackie Warner Wowed Fans, Foes as an Angel in 1966; But Warner Found How Fleeting Fame Can Be
Saturday, May 1, 1993
Salsa Gets Midfielder From Mexican League

Javier Aguirre, a veteran of the Mexican national soccer team and Mexico's first division, has been signed by the Salsa.

Monday, April 19, 1993
Quick Scores Give the Kings Quite a Start : Stanley Cup playoffs: With Gretzky and Blake hurting, they dominate the Flames in the series opener, 6-3.

What ordinarily would have been a nightmare for the Kings--starting a playoff game without Rob Blake and losing Wayne Gretzky for more than half of it--ended up having virtually no impact on the...

Tuesday, April 13, 1993
College Basketball

Central Michigan basketball Coach Keith Dambrot was fired after first being suspended on April 1 for four days for using a racially derogatory term in front of his team.

Thursday, April 1, 1993
NHL Tries New Lineup for '93-94 : Hockey: League's wide-ranging realignment includes playoff format and conference names.

Citing "overwhelming support" from owners, the NHL announced a history-making realignment plan on Wednesday that will affect, among other things, the setup of the Stanley Cup playoffs and the...

Wednesday, March 24, 1993
A Friend Tells What He Had Seen : Scene: Brigmond arrived near the lake shortly before crash. Boat went under dock.

By the time Perry Brigmond arrived at Tim Crews' house for dinner Monday night, Crews and teammates Steve Olin and Bob Ojeda were already fishing out on Little Lake Nellie.

Tuesday, March 16, 1993
Bill for Duck Seats Not Cheap : Hockey: Some fans decry team's prices for Anaheim Arena's least costly tickets.

The NHL comes to Anaheim this October, but seeing the Mighty Ducks play in person is going to cost some Almighty Bucks.

Thursday, March 11, 1993
Charles II? : UNLV's High-Scoring J.R. Rider Has Been Described as 'a Mini-Barkley'

Rollie Massimino calls J.R. Rider "the Elephant." Why?

Wednesday, March 10, 1993
Corcoran Eliminates Sea Kings : Division IV boys: After winning a Southern Section title, Corona del Mar lets down, loses in first round of regionals.

Corona del Mar suffered from a severe case of Post Southern Section Championship Letdown in the opening round of the Southern California Division IV boys' regional playoffs Tuesday night.

Sunday, February 28, 1993
Frat Rats, Fat Cats : GOAT BROTHERS, <i> By Larry Colton (Doubleday: $23.95; 560 pp</i> .<i> , illustrated)</i>

In the early '60s nothing was too large or too small to waste, not talent, youth, pride or your parents' money.

Friday, February 12, 1993
Former Titan Pitcher Popoff Retires From Professional Baseball

James Popoff, an ace of the Cal State Fullerton pitching staff the last three years before making an impressive professional debut in the New York Mets system last summer, has informed the Mets...

Thursday, February 4, 1993
Following Familiar Footsteps : Peninsula's Matt Acres Is Emerging From the Shadows of His Brothers

Matt Acres dunked in a game for the first time last week.

Ticket Plan Is Announced for the World Cup

World Cup tickets will be available to the general public in record numbers, organizers say, but not until June, three months after the conclusion of a "private sale" to soccer insiders.

Tuesday, February 2, 1993
Straight Arrow : Archer From Madrid Proved He Could Hit Target Under Pressure in Barcelona

Antonio Rebollo's role in the opening ceremony of the 1992 Summer Olympics lasted just a few seconds, but those seconds were so crucial that the attendant who handed him his bow was shaking so...

Monday, February 1, 1993
SUPER BOWL XXVII : From Miami to Pasadena, Irvin, Johnson Are Magic

Irvin-Johnson magic. What an act. What a show.

Sunday, January 17, 1993
CATCH OF THE DECADE : When Montana and Clark Hooked Up in the 1982 NFC Title Game, It Signaled a Change in the NFL Power Structure

Football fans tend to measure time not with clocks and calendars but with big games or big plays.

Saturday, January 2, 1993
Coaches Corner

A look at USC football coaches through the years. * HENRY H. GODDARD and FRANK H.

Sunday, December 27, 1992
Gene Jelks, a former Alabama running back...

Gene Jelks, a former Alabama running back who claimed he received a signing bonus and other benefits to play for the Crimson Tide, says a businessman in his hometown co-signed a $13,000 loan...

Friday, December 25, 1992
Alabama's Rogers Injured in Car Crash

Alabama's second-leading tackler, linebacker Michael Rogers, was hospitalized in serious condition Thursday after a pre-dawn automobile accident in Greenville, Ala.

Wednesday, December 23, 1992
Higgs Arrested for Impersonator's Crimes

Mark Higgs, Miami Dolphin running back, was arrested by mistake early Tuesday after deputies discovered felony warrants for a con man who had been impersonating him.

Tuesday, December 15, 1992
PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / CENTURY LEAGUE

Santa Ana Valley 1991-92 RECORDS OVERALL: 12-10 LEAGUE: 7-3 COACH: RECORD AT SCHOOL Beth Lovett: 78-67 RETURNING STARTERS YR.

Friday, December 11, 1992
Disney Wins OK to Form Hockey Team in Anaheim : Sports: The NHL club, perhaps to be called the Mighty Ducks, may begin play in October, officials say.

The Walt Disney Co., venturing into professional sports for the first time, won conditional approval Thursday to establish a National Hockey League franchise in Anaheim, perhaps as early as next fall.

Thursday, December 3, 1992
A Fast Break : Powell Bolts Mean Streets of Oakland, Turns His Life and Verdugo Hills Around

Sitting on littered steps at Verdugo Hills High, Eddie Powell is talking about living the good life.

St. Clair Works Hard to Get Sonora a Title : Freeway League: Senior point guard spends hours practicing. He hopes it pays off with a championship season.

The CIF Southern Section honor roll adorning the Sonora High School gymnasium wall reads like a who's who of North Orange County prep basketball.

Thursday, November 26, 1992
Dye Quits as Coach at Auburn : College football: Resignation is announced on eve of game against Alabama. Pittsburgh's Hackett also resigns.

On the eve of his team's most important game of the season, and under a cloud of alleged NCAA rules violations, Pat Dye resigned Wednesday after 12 seasons as coach at Auburn.

KEEPING TABS

Bruce Luizzi does not lack confidence.

Northridge Dealt Another Cruel Blow : Basketball: Father of guard McLinn dies five days before luckless team's opener.

A heavy-hearted Cal State Northridge basketball team wearing black jersey bands will play a preseason exhibition game against the New Zealand national team in Matador Gymnasium on Friday at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25, 1992
Five Moments to Remember and Five More for Good Measure
Saturday, November 21, 1992
Witnesses Say Penguins' Lemieux Was Present During Alleged Rape

Witnesses told police that Mario Lemieux, the Pittsburgh Penguin star, was present when Minnesota North Star forward Dan Quinn allegedly raped a 19-year-old woman, according to a court document...

Sunday, November 1, 1992
BREEDERS' CUP : A.P. Indy Gets Classic Ride From Delahoussaye, Wins : Horse racing: Jockey overcomes trouble as 3-year-old shows no respect for elders in $3-million race.

Returning to the form with which he won the Santa Anita Derby and Belmont Stakes and getting a perfect ride from Eddie Delahoussaye, A.P.

Sunday, October 18, 1992
EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Slipakoff Sets School Records in Claremont Victory

Junior Bram Slipakoff rushed for 487 yards as Claremont beat Pioneer Baptist, 74-56, in an Express League eight-man football game Saturday at Whittier Christian High School in La Habra.

Thursday, October 8, 1992
HEADY PRACTICE: Mission Viejo, chosen as the...

HEADY PRACTICE: Mission Viejo, chosen as the site for the U.S. soccer team's 1994 World Cup training, wants to live up to its promise to be ready. . . .

Friday, October 2, 1992
Johnson's Magic Number for 1994-95: $14.6 Million : Pro basketball: Contract extension gives the Laker guard the highest single-season salary in team sports.

Two days after announcing his return to the NBA, Magic Johnson signed a one-year contract extension Thursday for the 1994-95 season believed to be worth a record $14.6, payable even if he does not...

Thursday, September 3, 1992
His Decision to Settle on Seattle Has Brought Satisfaction : Football: Former West Torrance High player Josh Moore has been to two Rose Bowls and played on a national championship team at Washington.

Three years ago, when he was a senior at West Torrance High, Josh Moore went to a UCLA-Washington football game at the Rose Bowl courtesy of the Bruin program.

Saturday, August 22, 1992
Pro Football

Quarterbacks and offensive linemen of the New Orleans Saints and Houston Oilers will wear electronic transmitters and receivers today at the Superdome as part of an NFL experiment aimed at helping...

Saturday, August 15, 1992
Pressure's On SDSU Offense, Its Architects : Football: Controversy over offensive coordinator Dave Lay's firing puts focus on offense. Luginbill doesn't mind the scrutiny.

It is there, invisible, ready to envelop the San Diego State Aztecs like an All-American defensive lineman on a perfectly read draw play.

Friday, August 14, 1992
Clifford Allison, 27, Dies in Michigan Crash : Auto racing: He was son of Bobby and brother of Davey. It is latest in series of accidents for family.

The tragic saga of stock car racing's Allison family reached its lowest point Thursday when Clifford Allison, youngest son of former Winston Cup champion Bobby Allison and brother of current star...

Saturday, August 8, 1992
S.F. Giants Owner Agrees to Sell to Tampa Bay Group

Owner Robert Lurie of the San Francisco Giants, frustrated over the repeated failure of Bay Area voters to approve financing of a new stadium, said Friday he has agreed to sell the team to a Tampa...

Sunday, August 2, 1992
'Fat, Lazy Pigs' : Richard Krajicek's Assessment of Women in Tennis Has Taught Him to Keep His Mouth Semi-Closed

Until about a month ago, 20-year-old Dutch tennis player Richard Krajicek was known for just one thing--his big serve.

Friday, July 31, 1992
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : Gutsu Vaults Over Miller in All-Around : Gymnastics: CIS uses her as an injury replacement. Zmeskal goes out of bounds and slips to 10th.

They were leading Shannon Miller around the arena.

Tuesday, June 30, 1992
Ocean View Softball Coach Oakley Resigns

Sarah Oakley, softball coach at Ocean View the past 10 years, has resigned to devote more time to her family, she said Monday.

Sunday, June 28, 1992
Names in the News - June 28, 1992

East Carolina defensive end Marc Andre Washington was charged with bank robbery after a police chase in Raleigh, N.C.

Thursday, June 25, 1992
He Finds Release From Trials of Everyday Life : Volleyball: Pro tour gives lawyer Robert Chavez a chance to have fun in the sun.

Robert Chavez has played pro beach volleyball for 13 years, but it has never been for the lure of the nearly $3 million a year in prize money.

Wednesday, June 24, 1992
U.S. OLYMPIC TRACK AND FIELD TRIALS : Reynolds Gets His Chance, Wins Heat in 400 Meters : Competition: After IAAF waives contamination rule, other top sprinters also run in preliminary round.

Butch Reynolds, who won the right to race in the courts, won his 400-meter qualifying heat on Tuesday as he began his bid to earn a berth on the U.S.

Tuesday, June 23, 1992
Cycling

Pro cyclist Alexi Grewal's taste for poppy seed muffins has resulted in a $500 fine and a three-month suspension for the 1984 Olympic gold medalist.

Sunday, June 21, 1992
He's Always There : After Growing Up in a Children's Home in New York, George Karros Makes Sure Every Day Is Father's Day for His Son, the Dodger First Baseman

Eric Karros heard about it at 5 p.m., less than three hours before his first major league start.

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