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WOODWARD — Most of Woodward went to bed late Saturday thinking the worst of the weekend’s storms were over. But a sudden, deadly tornado embedded in a squall line ripped through the city early Sunday, leaving dozens of families homeless. Five people died when the tornado blitzed the west side of the northwestern Oklahoma city. It touched down about 12:20 a.m. as the last of several severe thunderstorms in several hours traversed that part of the state. Two men killed in the storm have been identified as Frank Hobbie and Derrin Juul, said Amy Elliott, spokeswoman for the medical examiner. Two girls, ages 5 and 7, were found with Hobbie in a mobile home park, and a 10-year-old girl was found dead with Juul, Elliot said. The tornado destroyed 89 homes and 13 businesses, Woodward County Emergency Manager Matt Lehenbauer said. At least 31 people were hurt.
Father, daughter killed Derrin Juul died as he was trying to save his family. “I had a lot of respect for him,” his father-in-law, Rial Allen, said Sunday afternoon. “He worked hard and provided for his family.” Juul was an oil field worker employed by Trican. Allen said his granddaughter, Rosa Marie, 10, who also died, was a happygo-lucky child.
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Left: Irma Sanchez, right, and Nancy Rodriguez find a family Bible at their brother’s tornadodamaged trailer at the Hide-A-Way Mobile Home Park.
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position as king of the worldwide box office. Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster “Titanic” sailed beyond the $2 billion mark in lifetime ticket sales, thanks to a 3-D rerelease of the film that was timed to the centennial of the ship’s sinking. Only one other movie has topped $2 billion, and it’s also Cameron’s. His 2009 sci-fi smash “Avatar” earned $2.8 billion worldwide. The “Titanic” reissue took in about $100 million over the weekend — $11.6 million domestically and a whopping $88.2 million in 69 overseas markets. That included a $58 million debut in China and put the rerelease total worldwide at $190.8 million. Added to the film’s $1.84 billion haul in its original release, “Titanic” now stands at $2.03 billion worldwide. ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A few days after giving birth, Lacey Payne was told to take her baby girl home and love on her while she could. Her daughter, doctors said, wouldn’t survive the weekend. Little Laynie persevered. Born with a defect so rare there were only 23 other cases on record, Laynie survived for 29 months. She died in July 2010. She isn’t forgotten. On March 31, nearly 350 runners participated in the “Wings to Fly” run. Among the participants were about 70 people who ran in honor of Laynie. They called themselves Team Hope. “When Laynie was really sick and fixing to die, one of my friends was crying,” Payne said. “Her child said, ‘Mommy, are you sad for Laynie?’ She said yes. The child said, ‘Don’t be sad. She’s running and running and running with Jesus.’” Team Hope members wore T-shirts with a variation of that message during the race: “Still running and running and running for Laynie.” The race was sponsored by Heartland Outdoors and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Funds raised during the event support the Children’s Hospital Foundation, helping to fund 18 endowed chairs at The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center. That, in turn, keeps specialized child care local. “We didn’t have to travel out of state for any of her treatments,” said Payne, development officer for the Miracle Network. “That’s what this is all about. We don’t want children and their parents to face the hardship of having to go out of state for treatment.” The sanctioned event included a 15k run, a 5k and a noncompetitive Miracle
has reached a landmark in its movie-theater broadcasts from the stage to the world: 10 million tickets sold since the series started. “Live in HD” ended its sixth season this weekend, beaming Verdi’s “La Traviata” via satellite to 1,500 movie screens in North America and more than 40 countries. Almost a quarter of a million people saw Saturday’s live performance directed for screens by the man who leads Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Gary Halvorson. The simulcast grossed $2.4 million in North America. Delayed showings in Asia and elsewhere are boosting spectators for the season finale by an additional 100,000. Starting in October, a dozen operas — one more than this season — are scheduled for “Live in HD.” ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mile. The 15k was an official run of the Oklahoma City Landrunners running club. Angel Ashley, 18, benefited from having the Landrunners in attendance. Ashley, a spina bifida patient, sat in a specialized wheelchair and was pushed by club member Kevin Lynes. “She got to complete her first 5k that way,” Payne said. In all, six teams formed around “Miracle Kids,” including Team Kannon Ball,
which honored Kannon Foster, 2, whose defect is so rare there have been only three other known cases. “Just one look, one conversation, one experience with the phenomenal children at The Children’s Hospital, and you will be begging to know what you can do to help them have a better, longer life,” Claudia Miller, event chair, said in a news release. The race began at historic Fort Reno, about four miles west of El Reno. Runners made their way
down Route 66 to the city of El Reno before returning to the fort. “We really want to thank El Reno and historic Fort Reno for everything they did to help,” Payne said. Next month will bring another opportunity to help ill children. The inaugural Sonny Bright Duck Race will be 7 p.m. May 24 at the Lazy River at Whitewater Bay, 3908 W Reno Ave. “We’re selling rubber ducks for $5 apiece,” Payne said. “A certificate will come with each duck. The winner will get $1,000, and there’ll be other prizes on down the line, but all the money raised will be for the Kiwanis Club’s efforts to fight diabetes for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.” The race is named after Sonny Bright, a cancer survivor and longtime Kiwanis Club member. Bright was the driving force behind a duck race held at Turner Falls for 12 years. Now the event will take place in Oklahoma City. For more information about the duck race, call 271-9043.
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A car tag is covered in debris in Woodward on Sunday. A tornado that killed five people struck the northwest Oklahoma city early Sunday. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
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Left: A “for sale” sign lies in front of a severely damaged home Sunday in Woodward. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN
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Allen and his wife, Mary Francis, lived next door to Juul, his wife and Allen’s daughter, Michelle, and the couple’s three daughters, ages 8, 10 and 15. Sunday afternoon, Allen stood in the middle of what remained of his home, searching for his wife’s eyeglasses, which she can’t see without. Allen said Juul was sitting on his back porch when the winds started picking up. He went inside to get his family to take them into their storm shelter. He stepped back out of their home with his 8-year-old and 10-year-old daughters, but it was too late. The tornado was bearing down. Allen said he and his other family members found Derrin Juul under debris, his arms wrapped around the two girls. Allen’s 8-year-old granddaughter, is at a hospital in Amarillo, Texas. He wasn’t sure of her status Sunday but said she had at one time been in critical condition. He said the 15year-old girl had been staying with friends when the storm came. For 45 minutes, no one came to help, Allen said. The family members’ phones wouldn’t work to call 911, Allen said. And all of their vehicles were crushed beneath the rubble of their homes. They didn’t have electricity, and Allen’s wife, Mary, has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and needs an oxygen machine to assist her breathing. Neighbors came to check on them, and soon the family was able to get to an ambulance at a nearby oilfield services company. The singlewide manufactured home, sitting in a green field with wind turbines all around it, was Rial and Mary Allen’s retirement home. Their children and grandchildren lived close, and Allen spent his days either working on his home or fishing at Fort Supply Lake. Life was good. “We’re not what you would call real rich people, but we did get by, and we were doing quite well,” Allen said. In less than three minutes, everything changed.
Preliminary rating Rick Smith, a warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Norman, sent a message on Twitter as he was leaving Woodward after surveying the damage that he tornado now is preliminarily rated an EF3, which has sustained winds from 136 to 165 mph. Smith said there is still more analysis to do. Forecasters had predicted for days that Saturday could be especially dangerous, but a series of supercell thunderstorms produced only slight damage in northwestern Oklahoma before slipping into Kansas. The tornado was part of a squall line that National Weather Service radar imagery showed stretched from Texas to Iowa overnight Saturday. Though it ripped through Woodward in the
Martina Mora looks over debris from her home at Hide-A-Way Mobile Home Park on Sunday. Mora was in the home with her child when the tornado struck Woodward early Sunday. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Shelly Hobbie, right, the mother of tornado victim Frank Hobbie, is hugged Sunday by Cory Brown, left, at the site of what is left of her son’s mobile home at the Hide-A-Way Mobile Home Park in Woodward. AP PHOTO
dark, the tornado revealed itself in light created by its own destructive assault. Residents and storm chasers reported seeing its angry silhouette as breaking power lines sent arcs of electric light flashing into the night sky. A signal tower for Woodward’s tornado sirens was struck by lightning and hit by the tornado. Police Chief Harvey Rutherford said the tower that was supposed to send a repeating signal to the town’s tornado siren system was knocked out. Considering the tornado struck at night and the sirens were damaged, it was remarkable that there wasn’t a greater loss of life, Rutherford said. Mostly, people in Woodward on Sunday recalled the tornado’s sound. “I’ve always heard people say that, that you hear this roaring freight train,” said Carole Beckett, 70, who was unhurt but whose house was destroyed by the tornado. “I don’t think I’ll ever forget that noise. It’s just … it’s just crazy. Unbelievable.”
Frantic moments Beckett stood Sunday in the morning sunshine on upper story of her splitlevel home near 34th Street and Oklahoma Avenue, pieces of dirty insulation clinging to her clothes. The tornado threw the roof and much of the rest of her top floor into the backyard below. She was awakened by a storm alarm warning the tornado was closing in on Woodward. Beckett and her husband, Gordon, 76, didn’t make it to their safe room by the time the tornado rumbled through, but they and their dog escaped injury as their house loudly crashed down around them. The Becketts’ house typified the seemingly random pattern of the tornado’s destruction. Collapsed interior walls had unscathed framed pictures on them, and a sizable flatscreen TV had only a bit of dust while other parts of the house were obliterated. “My clothes are hanging up in the closet. I mean my clothes are actually hang-
ing up,” Beckett said. “Gordon’s aren’t.” Woodward High School Assistant Principal Kyle Reynolds, 43, was helping clean up after the school’s prom when the tornado hit. It missed the gymnasium where he and others took shelter, but not his house. Reynolds wore coveralls Sunday morning that he was able to salvage from the house, which was destroyed by the tornado. His daughter, home from college for the weekend, was home alone when it hit but sheltered in a safe room and was unhurt. A neighbor called Reynolds to ask about her before Reynolds made it back to his neighborhood. “He said ‘I’m going to go get her. Your house is gone,’” Reynolds said. “It makes you weak in the knees. You just don’t know how to react to that.”
Classes canceled Woodward School District Superintendent Tim Merchant said classes will be canceled Monday because of damage in the area. “We still have so many families without electricity, and a lot of the roads aren’t open for our routes,” he said. Merchant said Highland Park Elementary School near Webster Avenue and 28 Street sustained minor damage to the roof. He said the main concern for staff will be attending to students’ needs and providing counseling. All schools will reopen Tuesday. Merchant said this upcoming Friday was originally scheduled for a professional day for staff only but will become a regular school day because of the storms.
Mobile homes Some of the bleakest outcomes in Woodward had roots in the Hide-A-Way Mobile Home Park along 22nd Street north of Oklahoma Avenue. Two of the children killed by the tornado lived in the park, officials and neighbors said. A pile of rubble with a destroyed sport utility vehicle and overturned car marked the home where the children lived, neighbors said. The storm plun-
dered the park, ripping gaping holes in some homes, reducing others to piles of rubble, stripping a few away to leave only cinder blocks behind, and leaving some untouched. Martina Mora, 43, was with her 2-year-old son in a mobile home next door when the tornado rampaged through the park. She grabbed him and hugged him tightly to her body. “He’s OK, thank God,” she said in Spanish. Theresa Pettet, 45, rocked gently Sunday morning as she sat on her porch recalling the storm. Her toddler son played next to her, and two puppies wrestled at his feet. Their home was mostly undamaged, and Pettet’s eyes welled with tears as she considered her good fortune as compared to some of her neighbors. Pettet’s hands quivered while she recounted trying to get from her home to the park’s storm shelter with her family. The storm was too violent for them to make it, yet it spared their house as it barged through only yards away. “We had to sit right here and ride it out,” Pettet said. “It’s not but 50 feet. We couldn’t get there.”
Grim task By dawn Sunday, emergency crews had already finished the grim task of counting Woodward’s dead and started to administer care to the injured. Codes in fluorescent paint marked driveways, propped-up plywood and other surfaces in front of damaged and destroyed houses that had been searched for survivors and bodies. Swarms of law officers, firefighters, utility crews and other officials combed Woodward through the morning. Heavy construction equipment cleared streets, and state troopers blocked off streets leading to damaged areas as they warded off rubber-neckers who drove by slowly on open portions of Oklahoma Avenue.
State of emergency Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon for Woodward and 11 other
Rial Allen, who lives in a rural community west of Woodward, walks through what’s left of his home, searching for his wife’s eyeglasses. Allen lost his sonin-law, Derrin Juul, and his granddaughter, Rosa Marie, 10. PHOTO BY JACLYN COSGROVE, THE OKLAHOMAN
counties affected by tornadoes, severe storms, straight line winds and flooding that began Friday. Fallin took an aerial tour of the city of about 12,000 by helicopter Sunday afternoon. She said afterward that emergency responders in the area were “remarkable” in their response. “It’s been encouraging to me to be here in Woodward to see just the immediate response by so many great Oklahomans and just how people help their fellow neighbors, their families and it was such a shock, I think, to the community to have a second storm come through right after people had gone to bed and a little bit unexpected from that stance, so it’s remarkable that we didn’t have more loss of life,” Fallin said during a news conference following the tour. “We haven’t seen any looting in this community. We’ve just seen people coming to help others and that’s what makes Oklahoma very special is the great people that we have in our state,” she said. “We’re going to do everything we can to get Woodward back on its feet,” she said. Woodward Mayor Roscoe Hill said during a live TV broadcast that many people joined in searchand-rescue efforts Sunday morning to help storm victims. “It’s really a devastating thing to our city,” he said. “I think the main thing is all you can do is pray for us.”
Overnight shelter Twelve people stayed overnight at a shelter at the Living Word Fellowship Church, 1310 Oklahoma Ave., said Rusty Surette, spokesman for the American Red Cross of Central and Western Oklahoma. More people came to the shelter Sunday looking for assistance, and others came looking to help. Dan Rister, 27, his family and his home survived the storm unscathed. The Hide-A-Way resident spent much of Sunday trying to help neighbors sift through clothes, dishes, pictures, shampoo bottles, toys, wood, bricks and everything else while mar-
veling at the scale of destruction a stone’s throw from his own house. “Somebody’s roof almost became my roof,” Rister said. American Red Cross crews and other relief workers patrolled affected neighborhoods, providing information, water and food to emergency workers and residents taking stock of what they had left. Irma Sanchez, 43, clutched a crucifix and antique Bible on Sunday, pausing between sobs when carting what remained of her brother’s possessions from a crumbling mobile home at Hide-A-Way. She gestured at charring marks left on the Bible from a fire at a previous family home. “It’s always survived,” she said. Sheet metal wrapped around trees like gum wrappers Sunday in Woodward, and crushed cars caked with mud lined the streets next to splintered wood and rusty nails on the ground. But Sanchez and others searched for what could be saved. “We’re just going to try to salvage the clothes and see what we can do to get his stuff out of here,” she said. CONTRIBUTING: STAFF WRITERS TIFFANY GIBSON AND MATT DINGER AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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ALSO ... STORMS DAMAGE KANSAS PLANTS In Kansas, a reported tornado damaged McConnell Air Force Base and the Spirit AeroSystems and Boeing plants in Wichita late Saturday. Preliminary estimates suggest damage could be as high as $283 million in the area, where the storm also toppled a 65foot Ferris wheel at a local amusement park. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback acknowledged that the damage could have been far worse, noting in an interview with CNN that residents appeared to have heeded safety warnings. “God was merciful,” he said. The storms, which also struck in Iowa and Nebraska, were weakening as they crawled east and additional tornadoes were unlikely, though forecasters warned that strong thunderstorms could be expected as far east as Michigan. ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, right, greets Jean Schwab, left, in front of her tornado-damaged home Sunday during the governor’s tour of Woodward. Before her tour, Fallin declared a state of emergency for 12 Oklahoma counties because of storm damage. AP PHOTO
Gov. Fallin declares state of emergency after storms BY MICHAEL MCNUTT Capitol Bureau mmcnutt@opubco.com
Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency Sunday for 12 Oklahoma counties because of tornadoes, severe storms, straight line winds and flooding that have struck the state the past three days. Counties in the declaration are Alfalfa, Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Ellis, Harper, Jackson, Kiowa, Logan, Oklahoma, Woods and Woodward. Since Friday, the 12 counties have
experienced tornadoes, straight line winds, damaging hail and flooding. Damage assessments continue in the hardest hit areas, including the city of Woodward, where five people were reported killed due to a large tornado. The twister also caused extensive damage to homes and businesses. “My thoughts and prayers go out to those families who have lost loved ones or seen their homes destroyed,” said Fallin, who toured some of the Woodward damage Sunday afternoon. “The state of Oklahoma is currently doing everything it can to
provide relief to the communities in the path of last night’s storms and tornadoes. We will continue to work to provide every bit of assistance that we can in the coming days.” Under the governor’s executive order, state agencies can make emergency purchases and acquisitions needed to expedite the delivery of resources to local jurisdictions. The declaration also marks a first step toward seeking federal assistance should it be necessary. The declaration can be changed to add additional counties if conditions warrant.
TAHLEQUAH — Strong winds whipped through Adair and Cherokee counties Sunday, tearing off roofs and destroying several barns and outbuildings. Two mobile homes were destroyed, and numerous trees were uprooted near the Adair-Cherokee county line, an Adair County sheriff’s dispatcher said. There were no reported injuries or fatalities. “It’s highly likely a tornado passed through there,” said meteorologist Mike Teague, referring to the storm’s path that stretched east of Tahlequah to the Cherokee-Adair county line. Teague said crews from the National Weather Service in Tulsa would be there Monday to survey the damage. Initial reports show the storm hit about 9:20 a.m. and started six miles southeast of Tahlequah, he said. It traveled northeast to Carter’s Landing and near the small community of Titanic, he said. The 100-yard-wide storm continued seven miles northeast and then began skipping all the way to the Cherokee and Adair county line, said Mike Underwood, Tahlequah-Cherokee County Emergency Management assistant director. “It touched down several times,” Underwood said. The storm continued northeast along the county line and State Highway 51. It damaged a mobile home near Eldon, he said. No one was in the home at the time the storm hit, he said.
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Tornado damage is seen on Saturday in Norman. West Oaks Apartments lost windows, walls and roof during Friday’s tornado. PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Norman is cleaning up after Friday’s tornado BY ANDREW KNITTLE Staff Writer aknittle@opubco.com
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ter a tornado raked across the heart of Norman, residents and utility crews continued to pick up the pieces in the city’s hardest hit areas. The National Weather Service categorized the tornado as an EF1. The twister brought with it winds in excess of 100 mph, damaging homes, businesses and ripping several large, mature trees out of the ground in Andrews Park. About 20 people were injured during the storm, although most of those injuries were minor. A Norman Regional Hospital spokeswoman said Friday one person was admitted to the hospital, but that person’s injuries were not considered serious. Norman police Capt. Tom Easley said Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. crews worked Sunday along 24th Avenue SW, between Boyd Street and State Highway 9, where numerous power lines and utility poles were damaged. According to OG&E’s website, more than 800 Norman residents remained without power
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the heavily damaged areas. Doak, who warned homeowners about fraudsters who typically arrive after natural disasters, urged affected residents to call (800) 522-0071 if they have concerns.
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Sunday evening. Just after the storm passed, about 4,000 of OG&E’s Norman customers were affected. Rusty Surette, an American Red Cross spokesman, said Sunday a shelter remains open in Norman at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 1801 W Brooks St. “We didn’t have anybody there most of the day, I believe, but it is possible that more people could show up tonight or tomorrow,” Surrette said Sunday evening. “At one point, we had about 20 people in there, but it will remain open until it’s clear it’s not needed anymore.” Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak toured Norman on Saturday, checking out some of
Friday’s tornado touched down near Interstate 35 and Lindsey Street before skipping across the state’s third-largest city. A tornado watch was issued at 3:59 that day. Three minutes later, the tornado touched down. National Weather Service meteorologist Rick Smith said the first reports of damage came in eight minutes after the tornado watch was issued. Nora Green, who was at Andrews Park on Sunday, is amazed more people weren’t hurt given how fast the twister struck. She said she lives “about a half mile” from the heavily damaged city park. “Usually we hear about it sooner … that it’s coming this way,” Green said. “This one was scary because it just happened. And it happened in the middle of town, so I think it’s amazing nobody was seriously injured or worse.” CONTRIBUTING: STAFF WRITER TIFFANY GIBSON
A weekend of tornadoes in Oklahoma will keep weather forecasters busy for the next few days as they compile data and sightings. Rick Smith, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Norman, spent Sunday collecting damage reports from a powerful tornado in Woodward that claimed five lives and destroyed 89 homes. Smith said about eight tornadoes were spotted earlier Saturday in northwest Oklahoma from Ellis County to Alfalfa County. Kevin Brown, senior forecaster, said the number of tornadoes is subject to change after reviewing reports and storm spotter information. “We are still getting in reports of brief touchdowns in northwest Oklahoma,” he said. “We will
continue to get damage reports from law enforcement.” In Waynoka, Brown said a tornado damaged a few barns and oil tank batteries before making its way into Kansas. Forecasters said there also was a possible tornado in eastern Oklahoma.
Other storms On Friday, a tornado that was rain-wrapped touched down in Norman at Interstate 35 and W Lindsey Street and damaged power lines, trees and homes.
After reviewing damage in the area, Brown said forecasters have calculated that the Norman tornado was an EF1 with winds slightly over 100 mph. He said it’s likely the storm in Woodward was much stronger. “Outside of that one storm that formed after midnight that hit Woodward, we had some minimal damage,” Brown said. “We were expecting more storms. The conditions were favorable for more storms to form. We’re actually thankful we were wrong.”
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settlement attorney, the state attorney general’s office and DHS commissioners all reviewed the appropriateness of the contract that calls for paying three out-of-state experts $315 an hour to oversee DHS child welfare reforms, he said. Under the contract, DHS also is paying for the experts’ professional and administrative staff and consultants, as well as funds to cover travel, conferences, meetings and materials. “The hourly rate that was outlined in the contract was determined to be a fair and just compensation based on comparable rates being paid to other consultants doing the same type work,” Yarbrough said.
Budget submitted A budget submitted by the three out-of-state experts called for DHS to pay their team $1,485,984 the first year, including $1,185,984 for professional services fees, $155,000 for travel, $140,000 for consultant fees and $5,000 for conferences, meetings and materials. The three experts are to be paid $315 an hour for eight days of work a month, two data and verification experts are to be paid the same hourly rate for four days of work a month, senior staff members are to be paid $175 an hour for 15 days of work a month, analysts are to be paid $67 an hour for six days a month and an administrator is to be paid $110 an hour for four days a month. DHS Commissioner Jay Dee Chase said the fees being paid to the three out-of-state experts work out to more than $20,000 a month, each, for just eight days a month of work. “I think $20,000 a
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month for eight days work at a time when taxpayers in this state are strapped and unemployment is where it is, ... I think that’s a lot of money,” Chase said. Chase said he also finds it disturbing that under terms of the settlement, it will be up to the three outof-state monitors to decide when their job is done. “Three years from now, if DHS has fulfilled all of the 15 requirements that they ask of us, they can decide that their jobs are not done and they can keep their jobs for another year or two. I can’t imagine anything nicer than a job paying $20,000 a month for eight days, and you decide when the job’s over,” he said.
Fees for expertise The three outside experts are able to command high fees because of their expertise in reforming troubled child welfare systems. Two of the experts, Kevin Ryan and Eileen Crummy, headed the New Jersey child welfare agency when it went through an extensive reform process that gained national praise. The third expert, attorney Kathleen Noonan, is a clinical associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Law. She was founding codirector of PolicyLab, a
cross-disciplinary research and policy center focused on children’s health and well-being at the Research Institute of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She also spent seven years working with a consulting arm of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a job which led her to travel across the country working to produce public system reforms for the benefit of vulnerable children and families. Ryan said he and the other two outside experts would defer to Yarbrough for comments about the appropriateness of their contract. Before the court settlement was reached, Ryan and Noonan were paid by attorneys on both sides of the class-action lawsuit to serve as neutral parties during settlement negotiations. The state paid half, and New York-based Children’s Rights paid the other half. The state’s share was a little more than $52,800.
Class-action lawsuit Children’s Rights attorneys represented children in Oklahoma’s foster care system in a 2008 federal class-action lawsuit that alleged Oklahoma’s foster care system is so bad that children are being harmed and are at risk of harm while in state custody. The lawsuit was settled Jan. 4. The litigation has been costly for taxpayers. So far, DHS has paid outside law firms about $7.3 million in fees and expenses to represent the state. The bulk of that money, more than $6.86 million, was paid to Tulsa-based Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis. Another $472,284 was paid to D. Kent Meyers, of Crowe & Dunlevy, although that money included about $52,800 that was passed on to pay the consulting fees of Ryan
and Noonan. Under terms of the settlement, the state also will have to pay the attorney fees for the group that sued the agency. Those attorneys originally were scheduled to file their request of attorney fees by March 14, but the deadline has been extended twice and is now set for May 21. Children’s Rights attorneys have declined to provide an estimate for the amount they will request. DeVaughn said he won’t be surprised if it’s between $8 million and $10 million.
Proposed plan Paying for the actual reforms won’t be cheap, either. Oklahoma officials recently announced an ambitious proposed reform plan that calls for spending almost $150 million more a year on Oklahoma child welfare operations once all the reforms have been put in place. The state would have to pay about $100 million of that amount and the federal government about $50 million. The first fiscal year, the plan would cost about $30 million more in state funds and $14 million in federal funds. Among other things, the plan calls for hiring 200 new child welfare workers and 40 supervisors over the next two years. It also calls for adding 1,000 new foster homes — 500 within the first year. DHS wants to increase foster care and adoption subsidy rates, as well as raise pay for child welfare workers.
I think $20,000 a month for eight days work at a time when taxpayers in this state are strapped and unemployment is where it is, ... I think that’s a lot of money.” DHS COMMISSIONER JAY DEE CHASE
Ungodly. That’s why I voted no ... Where’s that money going to come from? ... It doesn’t make any sense.” DHS COMMISSIONER RICHARD DEVAUGHN
The hourly rate that was outlined in the contract was determined to be a fair and just compensation based on comparable rates being paid to other consultants doing the same type work.” DHS COMMISSION CHAIRMAN BRAD YARBROUGH
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State gamblers find taxing problem BY WAYNE GREENE Tulsa World wayne.greene@tulsaworld.com
TULSA — If you like to play the slots, that’s gambling; but if you play the slots and don’t pay attention to possible tax problems, that’s gambling twice, says a local tax attorney who deals with an increasing number of clients whose problems with the IRS started in a casino. “Oklahoma is the casino capital of the United States. We have 25 percent of all the casinos,” said attorney Reece Morrel Jr. As the number of casinos has exploded in recent years, so have the number of Oklahoma taxpayers with related problems, Morrel said.
“Several years ago, we thought we had a big case with a $40,000 case. Then three years or four years ago, we got a preacher with a $175,000 tax problem. Then a couple of years ago, we got into a case where the IRS claimed a client owed $7 million,” Morrel said. “That will really cause you to stop and pause.”
casino, plays the slots with all the money and walks out with $95,000. It sounds like the gambler lost $5,000. But if the process isn’t properly documented the IRS could claim the gambler won $95,000 — the amount documented by the casino when the gambler cashes out.
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Timely record
As Americans face the Tuesday deadline for filing their federal income tax returns, Morrel said the increasing number of Oklahoma gamblers need to take some common-sense precautions to protect themselves against big IRS and state tax bills. Consider this hypothetical: A gambler takes $100,000 into a
Morrel’s solution: a gambler’s diary. If a gambler keeps a timely record of winnings and losses with a lot of details — beginning and ending times, W2s from the casinos, automated teller machine receipts, notes on who came along on the trip — it’s evidence of the gambler’s real tax obliga-
tions, he said. “It’s really a proof problem,” Morrel said. Morrel has published a “Lady Luck Gambling Diary” that he says is the only gambling diary that fully complies with IRS rules. The diary has enough space for 14 gambling session, numbers 1 to 12, 14 and 15, because no gambler would want to record a 13th gambling session.
Separate account Another hint he offers to persistent gamblers is to segregate their gambling money in a separate banking account. Keeping casino winnings and losses separate from money for groceries and rent can be valuable evidence in an audit, he said.
Book research A self-described “numbers guy,” Morrel said he always says he’s “retired” as a gambler, whenever people ask. Morrel said he invested $60 into a local casino when he was researching his book. He fairly quickly hit a $250 jackpot. “I got the bug,” Morrel said. “Oh, baby, I was hot. I just won $250.” He played the slot machine a few more times, and his real personality took over. “My bean-counter side kicked in, and I went ahead and cashed out, got my $249.25 and went home,” he said. “I’m one of the most successful gamblers you’ll ever meet.”
Some drivers are in the fog about auxiliary lamps It was a strange scene recently when a thick fog obscured everything and out of the nothingness came lights, right at me. What first looked like some giant alien spacecraft, actually was a huge pickup, jacked up even higher. I haven’t seen that many lights on one vehicle since an 18-wheeler blew by me on the interstate a while back. That occurred on a clear night. But what about those vehicles with brightly illuminated lights when there is no darkness. Particularly, we’re talking fog lights. Perhaps you could address in your column a problem which is of general concern to the driving public. I refer to the use of fog lamps on vehicles when there is no fog. This seems to me to be an increasing problem. Early this morning, I observed that about every fifth vehicle approaching my vehicle had turned on the fog lamps. It was a beautiful morning. (1) Fog lamps afford no additional illumination to the road when there is no fog. (2) Such lamps are more blinding to an oncoming motorist than headlamps on high beam. (3) Fog lamps are especially difficult for oncoming drivers when they are located on a pickup ... Most pickups have headlamps that are placed so high on the front of the vehicle that they blind the oncoming driver even when they are on low beam. Adding fog lamps to strong headlamps really increases the problem for oncoming drivers. I believe much of the unnecessary use of fog lamps is a “macho” situation — look at me, my vehicle has fog lamps. (Most late model vehicles have them so there is little cause for anyone to brag). One question is whether there is a state statute that governs this use. If so, why is it not enforced? If there is no such statute, maybe some of the general public will read your newspaper column and voluntarily stop the unnecessary use of fog lamps. I hope you can help alleviate this situation. William, Yukon Here’s the statute you’re looking for, William — 47-12-217, on spot lamps, fog lamps and auxiliary lamps. It defines front and rear fog lamps. “ ‘Front fog lamp’ means a lamp mounted to provide illumination to the front of a motor vehicle during conditions of rain, snow, fog, dust, or other atmospheric disturbances; ‘Rear fog lamp’ means a lamp mounted to provide illumination to the rear of a motor vehicle during
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TRAFFIC TALK conditions of rain, snow, fog, dust, or other atmospheric disturbances.” The statute says: “A motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed two front fog lamps or two rear fog lamps which shall only be used when visibility (as described above) is limited to one-half (1⁄2) mile or less. “Front fog lamps shall be mounted on the same level on opposite sides of the front of the vehicle at or below the level of the headlamps. Front fog lamps may be used with lower beam headlamps or switch controlled in conjunction with the headlamps and may be used, at the discretion of the driver, with either low or high beam headlamps. Front fog lamps shall not be used in substitution of headlamps, when headlamps are required. Every fog lamp or auxiliary driving lamp used upon a motor vehicle shall be so adjusted and aimed that no part of the high intensity portion of the beam shall, at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet, rise above the horizontal plane passing through the center of the lamp.” A vehicle can have one or two fog lamps, or auxiliary lamps, mounted on the front below the level of the center of the headlights. Fog lamps cannot be used in place of headlights, except when rain or fog render headlights basically useless, the law says. If there is any doubt as to whether your lights, fog or normal headlamps, are not adjusted properly, have them checked. Most any service site can do so easily and quickly. By the way ... Here’s an important reminder from Jack Damrill of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. He says those who drive the Turner Turnpike should be aware that construction begins Monday on the toll road between mile markers 189 and 194. The project includes pavement rehabilitation and guardrail repair along this stretch of highway east of Stroud, he says. He advises motorists to be prepared for lane closures and reduced speed limits during the project. He says construction crews will be working during the overnight hours to help reduce traffic congestion. Enjoy your week and drive safely.
Fire department search and rescue dog Jagger plays with a training toy after completing a training exercise Tuesday in southwest Oklahoma City. PHOTOS BY PAUL HELLSTERN, THE OKLAHOMAN
RESCUE DOGS FROM TULSA, OKC TRAIN TO FIND SURVIVORS BY ROBERT MEDLEY Staff Writer rmedley@opubco.com
Under slabs of concrete rubble, Judy Zinn hid in a crevice just big enough for her to crawl in and quietly crouch down. She covered the top of her hiding place with a wire mesh screen. There she stayed, quiet, while a blond Labrador retriever named Jagger went to work. Jagger, a 6-year-old search and rescue dog, is one of five dogs on the Oklahoma City Fire Department’s canine rescue team. The team was formed in 2006. The rubble used for training in southwest Oklahoma City resembles the piles of concrete and steel seen after the 1995 Murrah Building bombing. Zinn stayed as quiet as possible as Jagger ran across stacks of concrete platforms around and above her. His handler, fire Lt. Jason Smith, said Jagger works in his bare paws for better traction on rocks. Jagger is trained to find people who are trapped, but alive. “He picks up the scent,” Smith said. “He’s just trying to figure out the best way to get to her.” After about five minutes, Jagger picked up Zinn’s scent and barked over and over. Jagger leapt to Zinn’s hiding spot where she stuck her head out and held up a rubber tug toy. “Woo hoo, hoo you found me!” Zinn said. “Go get it Jag! Good job!” Zinn is a civilian veterinarian for the Tulsa Fire Department dog team. She and Tulsa dog handler Jeff Leon and Tulsa canine coordinator Roger Fourkiller brought their dogs to train at the Oklahoma City rubble piles so the dogs could get used to searching in
Oklahoma City fire Lt. Jason Smith and rescue dog Jagger search for a victim Tuesday during a training exercise.
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different environments. The Oklahoma City and Tulsa fire department search dog teams are on a joint regional search and rescue task force. They may respond to a tornado, a natural gas explosion or any other situations where people could be alive under debris. In Oklahoma City, dogs also have been used to search for victims of vehicle wrecks who have been ejected and can’t be located, Smith said. Dogs are vital at scenes of disaster, Smith said. The first crews will tend to those who are lying on top of rubble or may be partially buried. But others
could be trapped and unable to talk or cry for help. “By the time we get there, we can cover areas that have not been covered yet,” Smith said. “It is so easy to walk across somebody who may be buried two or three feet in rubble and never know it.” The dogs can smell the victims whom are buried alive, Smith said. Smith and Jagger responded to last year’s tornado in Joplin, Mo. Oklahoma City dogs were needed in 2010 at tornado damage in the Choctaw and eastern Oklahoma County areas, Smith said. “Our dogs are more rubble trained, but they can do area searches,” Smith said. The Tulsa dogs are
trained twice a week, Leon said. He works with a Labrador retriever-golden retriever mix named Justice, 3. Training never ends, he said. At the rubble piles in southwest Oklahoma City, dogs worked for the reward of the toy to tug and play with. “That’s where the dog gets all of his excitement and all of his energy and drive from,” Smith said. In a real situation, handlers carry toys too. When a dog finds a survivor the reward is the toy. “The dog doesn’t know that the toy is from us,” Smith said. “He just knows that he found somebody and he gets a toy.”
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Next year, no checks will be in mail BY STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Starting
next year, the check will no longer be in the mail for millions of people who receive Social Security and other government benefits. The federal government, which issues 73 million payments a month, is phasing out paper checks for all benefit programs, requiring people to get payments electronically, either through direct deposit or a debit card for those without a bank account. The changes will affect people who get Social Security, veterans’ benefits, railroad pensions and federal disability payments. Tax refunds are exempt, but the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to get refunds electronically by processing those refunds faster than paper checks. About 90 percent of people who receive federal benefits already get their payments electronically, the Treasury Department says. New beneficiaries were required to get payments electronically starting last year, and with a few exceptions, the rest will have to make the switch by March 2013. “It’s just that natural progression of moving to how people are used to receiving their funds,” said Walt Henderson, director of the Treasury Department’s electronic funds transfer division. Henderson said electronic payments are safer and more efficient than
paper checks; in 2010, more than 540,000 federal benefit checks were reported lost or stolen. The switch will save the government about $120 million a year. Social Security will save $1 billion over the next decade, according to the Treasury Department. “You think of that paper check floating out there in the delivery system, with personal information on it, it’s much more susceptible to fraud versus an electronic payment,” Henderson said. Advocates for seniors say they understand the government’s desire to cut costs and take advantage of technologies that most workers already use. The food stamp program switched from paper coupons to debit cards in 2004. But they have raised concerns about requiring the switch for older retirees who may not be used to electronic payments. “This will affect some very frail elderly people who are living by themselves, many of them, and doing well, but usually within the context of that old paper check that they deposit in the bank,” said Web Phillips, an adviser for the National Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare. “The change has to be handled carefully and with a lot of sensitivity so that there aren’t people who lose track of a payment or don’t understand that they have a card that came in the mail that’s the source of their payment,” Phillips said. “That’s our concern.” “Treasury acknowledges they have a lot of educa-
Secret Service scandal brings call for review BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — A Secret Service scandal involving prostitutes in Colombia that has overshadowed President Barack Obama’s diplomatic mission in Latin America probably isn’t an isolated incident, and the agency should ensure it doesn’t happen again, a leading House Republican said Sunday California Rep. Darrell Issa, chairman of a House investigative panel, said he wasn’t certain whether Congress would hold hearings on the misconduct. But lawmakers will be looking “over the shoulder” of the Secret Service, he said, to make sure that the agency’s method for training and screening agents isn’t endangering the nation’s VIPs. “Things like this don’t happen once if they didn’t happen before,” said Issa, who leads the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Eleven Secret Service employees are on administrative leave for misconduct and five service members assigned to work with the agency are confined to quarters amid allegations that a group of personnel partied with prostitutes before Obama arrived in Colombia for the weekend summit with Latin American leaders. President Barack Obama, speaking for the first time about allegations that Secret Service agents hired prostitutes, said Sunday that “of course I’ll be angry” if those accusations are proven true by an investigation. Obama said the agents represent the United States and are supposed to conduct themselves with the highest levels of dignity anywhere in the world. The president never directly mentioned that the specific accusations, con-
It’s not about whether the president was in danger this time. It’s whether or not you need to make changes so the American people can have confidence in all of their workforce.” CALIFORNIA REP. DARRELL ISSA
firmed by media outlets, that agents were cavorting with prostitutes before the president arrived in Colombia. White House spokesman Jay Carney has dismissed suggestions that the incident had distracted the president. “I think it’s been much more of a distraction for the press,” Carney said Saturday. “He’s here engaging in the business that he came here to do with the assembled leaders of the Americas.” Issa told CBS’ “Face the Nation” that lawmakers are trying to confirm the precise number of personnel involved in the scandal. He said the number could be higher than initially thought. Of primary concern, he said, was that agents who behave badly are vulnerable to blackmail. He later added: “It’s not about whether the president was in danger this time. It’s whether or not you need to make changes so the American people can have confidence in all of their workforce.”
AT A GLANCE The switch to electronic payments is mandated by a Treasury rule issued in December 2010. Since then, the department has worked to educate the public. The government has created a website, www.GoDirect.org and a toll-free phone number, 1-800-333-1795, people can call for assistance.
tion to do for people about how these things work,” said David Certner, legislative policy director for AARP. “We’re a bit concerned about how easy it’s going to be to provide education, particularly for some in this older population who are not familiar with debit cards and don’t have bank accounts.” Certner said AARP wants the government to make it easier to get an ex-
emption. Under the Treasury rule, current beneficiaries who are 90 and older won’t be required to make the switch. People can get a waiver if using a debit card would impose a hardship, but the Treasury Department says those would be “extreme, rare circumstances.” These waivers are not well publicized on the government’s website. “There are several mil-
lion people who receive paper checks today,” Certner said. “Some of them do it because they have worked out arrangements for them that work.” AARP also has concerns about fees associated with the debit cards. The Direct Express cards are issued by Comerica Bank, Treasury’s financial agent. Each month, benefit payments are added to the cards, which can be used to make purchases or withdraw cash from ATMs. There are no fees for using the debit card to make purchases. They can be used at any retailer that accepts MasterCard debit cards. If a card is lost or stolen, the beneficiary is protected from unauthorized use as long as the missing card is reported
promptly. Cardholders can make one free ATM withdrawal each time a payment is registered in the card. Subsequent withdrawals will cost 90 cents each, and all withdrawals may be subject to fees by the owner of the ATM. The government’s switch to electronic payments also comes with a side effect: less business for the U.S. Postal Service, an agency that is already facing big budget problems with the rise of email and electronic bill paying. The private sector has been migrating to electronic payments for years, costing the Postal Service millions of customers, said Alan Robinson, editor of the Postal Journal, a trade publication.
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Taliban attack underscores instability in Afghanistan BY HEIDI VOGT AND RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press
KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban insurgents struck the heart of the Afghan capital and three eastern cities Sunday, firing automatic weapons and grenades at embassies, government buildings and NATO bases as they launched the spring fighting season with the boldest and most complex assault in years. The multipronged attacks show the Taliban and their allies are far from beaten and underscored the security challenge facing government forces as U.S. and NATO forces draw down. The majority of international combat troops are scheduled to leave by the end of 2014. The first blasts rocked the diplomatic quarter of Kabul on Sunday afternoon, and soon gunshots and rocket-propelled grenade fire were ringing out across the city. Smoke rose over the skyline as sirens wailed. A loudspeaker at the U.S. Embassy could be heard barking: “Duck and cover. Move away from the windows.”
At least 18 killed One police officer and 17 militants were killed in the attacks, the most widespread in the Afghan capital since an assault on the U.S. Embassy and NATO headquarters last September. Fighting continued more than 12 hours after the blasts, with explosions echoing into the night. The sophistication and firepower of the latest strikes, as well as the highprofile government and foreign targets, bore the hallmarks of the attack last fall and others carried out
An Afghan man examines the remains of a car Sunday after the Taliban launched an offensive near Kabul, Afghanistan. AP PHOTO
by insurgents. As in the earlier attack, armed insurgents took over half-built buildings Sunday and used them to fire down on nearby embassies and bases. In the streets of Kabul’s Wazir Akbar Khan neighborhood, where a NATO base and a number of embassies, including the U.S. Embassy, are located, residents scrambled for cover as gunfire rained down from all directions. Across town at the parliament building, insurgents climbed to the upper floors of another empty building and fired on lawmakers below. A few legislators climbed on the roof and fired back. “I shot up to 400 or 500 bullets from my Kalashnikov at the attackers,” said Mohammad Nahim Lalai Hamidzai, a lawmaker from Kandahar. Militants also attacked a NATO site on the outskirts of Kabul, where a joint Greek-Turkish base came
under heavy fire and forces responded with heavycaliber machine guns. A police officer said a suicide bomber inside a building near the base was shooting toward the Kabul Military Training Center. The eastern cities of Jalalabad, Gardez and Pul-eAlam also came under attack, with suicide bombers trying to storm NATO bases. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said dozens of suicide attackers and gunmen were sent into four provinces in an assault that had been planned for two months to show the extent of the insurgency’s power after NATO commanders called the Taliban weak and said there was no indication they were planning a spring offensive. “We are strong and we can attack anywhere we want,” Mujahid said, calling the attacks an opening salvo ahead of the yearly spring offensive, when
warmer weather typically brings increased attacks.
Distrust among forces The near-simultaneous assaults were the latest blow to an international effort that has been on edge for months as distrust grew between international and Afghan forces following the release of a video purporting to show Marines urinating on Taliban corpses, as well as the burning of Qurans at a U.S. base and a deadly attack by a U.S. soldier that killed 17 Afghan villagers. Those tensions had appeared to be subsiding in recent weeks and the relatively quiet start to spring had brought hope: a deal governing night raids, talks with the Hizb-i-Islami insurgent group and the appointment of a new head to the High Peace Council — which is trying to negotiate with the Taliban. That quiet was shattered Sunday. More than a dozen explosions rocked
Kabul and heavy gunfire crackled through the streets for hours. At least one police officer was killed in Kabul, according to an AP photographer at the scene. Seventeen militant fighters also died, including four in Kabul, and two others were arrested, the Interior Ministry said. Seventeen police officers and 14 civilians were wounded in attacks across four provinces. Lt. Col. Jimmie Cummings, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition, said the U.S., German and British embassies and some coalition and Afghan government buildings took direct and indirect fire. U.S. Marine Gen. John Allen, the top commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, said the coalition was standing by to support the Afghan forces, if needed but had not been called in. “I consider it a testament to their skill and professionalism — of how far they’ve come — that they haven’t yet asked for that support,” Allen said in a statement. Some international forces could be seen taking part in operations to secure and retake buildings in the capital — NATO troops embedded in Afghan units as “trainers” or “mentors.” Explosions caused minor damage to the German Embassy grounds, but no one was injured, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said in Berlin. The shooters appeared to be focusing on the nearby British Embassy, which also suffered “limited damage,” according to British Foreign Secretary William Hague. He said all staff were safe.
Syrian forces continue attacks as U.N. truce monitors begin arriving BY KARIN LAUB Associated Press
BEIRUT — Syria’s 4-day-old cease-fire appeared to be quickly eroding Sunday, with regime forces firing dozens of tank shells and mortar rounds at neighborhoods in the opposition stronghold of Homs, hours before the arrival of a first team of U.N. truce monitors. Even though the overall level of violence has dropped, escalating regime attacks through the weekend raised new doubts about President Bashar Assad’s commitment to a plan by special envoy Kofi Annan to end 13 months of violence and launch talks about Syria’s political future. Assad accepted the truce deal at the prodding of his main ally, Russia, but his compliance has been limited. He has halted shelling of rebel-held neighborhoods, with the exception of Homs, but ignored calls to pull troops out of urban centers, apparently for fear of losing control over a country his family has ruled for four decades. Rebel fighters also have kept up attacks, including shooting ambushes.
Cease-fire began Thursday The international community hopes U.N. observers will be able to stabilize the cease-fire, which formally took effect Thursday. A six-member advance team of U.N. observers headed to Damascus on Sunday, a day after an unanimous U.N. Security Council approved such a mission. A larger team of 250 observers requires more negotiations between the U.N. and the Syrian government next week. With Assad seen as a reluctant participant in Annan’s plan, the observers’ success will depend on how much access they can nego-
In this image taken from an amateur video, smoke rises Sunday after shelling in Homs, Syria. AP PHOTO
tiate in Syria and how quickly the team can grow to a full contingent, analysts said. The Security Council demanded freedom of movement for the U.N. team, but the regime could try to create obstacles; the failure of an Arab League observer mission earlier this year was blamed in part on regime restrictions imposed on the visitors. “This will be a serious cat-andmouse game between the government and the U.N. for weeks to come,” George Lopez, a professor of peace studies at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana said of the new observer mission. Buying time is in Assad’s interest, he said. However, a reassuring presence of monitors could also enable Syria’s opposition to return to staging mass marches, common in the early days of the anti-Assad uprising that erupted in March 2011. In response to a violent regime crackdown on such protests, the turnout for weekly anti-regime marches has decreased. The opposition resorted more and more to armed attacks in recent
months. By returning to peaceful protests, it would be able to regain some of the moral high ground it lost as the conflict became increasingly violent. Since the cease-fire began, each side has accused the other of violations. Syria’s state-run news agency SANA has reported rebel attacks targeting checkpoints and army officers, while opposition activists said regime troops and their allied Shabiha militiamen continued arrest raids and mistreatment of those in detention. The city of Homs, Syria’s thirdlargest, was the main flash point of violence again Sunday. The city had been battered by daily regime shelling for three weeks before the cease-fire, and shelling resumed late Friday, less than 48 hours after the truce took effect, residents said. “What cease-fire? There’s an explosion every five to six minutes,” a Homs-based activist, identified only as Yazan, said via Skype. The Britain-based Syrian Ob-
servatory for Human Rights said two men and a woman were killed by shelling in Homs on Sunday, and that three more bodies were found in the city. Rami AbdulRahman, head of the group, said Sunday’s shelling was more intense than the attacks of the previous day. Another activist group, the Local Coordination Committees, put the death toll in Homs at 11. It said the day started with a barrage of shells that fell at the rate of six each minute, shaking the neighborhood of Khaldiyeh. Overall, the Observatory reported the deaths of 10 civilians Sunday, including the three killed in Homs, a shooting death near Damascus and the discovery of six bodies. The LCC put the death toll on the opposition side at 23. Since the start of the cease-fire, the daily death toll has been significantly lower than in the preceding weeks, when dozens were reported killed every day. The regime has portrayed the uprising as a foreign-led conspiracy of criminals and Islamic militants, denying it has widespread popular support. On Sunday, Syria’s official news agency reported several bombings and shootings by “armed terrorists” that it said killed a member of the security forces in the province of Idlib, two civilians in the central Hama region and a security guard in the southern Daraa district. The U.N. observers are to arrive in Damascus late Sunday and will be “on the ground in blue helmets tomorrow,” said Annan’s spokesman, Ahmad Fawzi. He said the team will quickly grow to between 25-30, drawn from the region and elsewhere. However, the terms of deployment of the larger contingent of 250 still have to be negotiated, he said.
WASHINGTON — Ac-
tor and comedian Bill Cosby says the debate over the killing of Trayvon Martin by a neighborhood watch volunteer should be focused on guns, not race. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” aired Sunday, Cosby said calling George Zimmerman a racist doesn’t solve anything. Cosby says the bigger question is what Zimmerman was doing with a gun, and who taught him how to behave with it. Cosby said during the interview that he once owned a gun but no longer does. He says there is a need to get guns off the streets, and that people should be taught to use every possible alternative before shooting someone.
DOLE RECALLS SALAD CASES MONTEREY, Calif. —
Dole Food Co. said late Saturday that its fresh vegetables division is recalling 756 cases of bagged salad, because they could be contaminated with salmonella. The bags of Seven Lettuces salad are stamped with a use-by date of April 11, 2012, UPC code 71430 01057 and product codes 0577N089112A and 0577N089112B, the company said. The salads were distributed in Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. WORLD
SWISS WOMAN IS ABDUCTED BAMAKO, Mali — A journalist in northern Mali says a Swiss woman has been abducted by armed men in Timbuktu. The woman, who was working as a missionary, was taken from her home Sunday afternoon, according to Kader Kalil, director of Radio Bouctou. Almost all Westerners have left the north of Mali since Tuareg fighters and an Islamist group with links to alQaida’s North Africa branch took control of the area two weeks ago.
ACTIVISTS ARE DETAINED JERUSALEM — Israel detained dozens of international activists as they landed at its main airport on Sunday, preventing them from entering the country to participate in a planned solidarity mission with Palestinians in the West Bank. Israel said the activists, part of an umbrella group called “Welcome to Palestine,” were provocateurs who posed a security threat. But organizers said the event, meant to draw attention to Israeli travel restrictions on Palestinians, was nonviolent, and they accused Israel of using heavy-handed tactics to stamp out legitimate protest. Israel is jittery about the prospect of a large influx of foreign protesters arriving because of deadly confrontations with pro-Palestinian activists in the past. FROM WIRE REPORTS
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Deaths BARTLESVILLE
Goolsbay, Rachel J. Moyer, 96, died Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church (Stumpff, Bartlesville). Hughes, Anna Bell, 81, died Saturday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday (Stumpff, Bartlesville).
CHEROKEE
Bruner, Olive Clydene, 83, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Methodist Church, Jet (Goodwin, Cherokee).
DAVENPORT
Wooden, Melvin Raymond, 76, electrical lineman, died Friday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Davenport Cemetery (Lehman, Wellston).
EDMOND
Delano, Dale C., 89, architectural engineer, died Saturday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church of Edmond (Matthews, Edmond).
ENID
Johnson, Judith, 67, died Saturday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday (Anderson-Burris, Enid). Phillips, Tommy George “Rusty,” 55, died Saturday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Covington (Henninger-Hinson, Enid). Walls, Karla Renee, 56, died Thursday. No services (AndersonBurris, Enid).
FORGAN
Cash, Raymond Delbert Sr., 80, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Monday, Forgan Church of Christ (Clark, Beaver).
LAWTON
Birdsong, Marie E., 65, cashier, died Saturday. Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday, Sunset Memorial Gardens (Whinery-Huddleston, Lawton). Loggins, Ottis J., 87, retired from U.S. Army, died April 12. Graveside services 1 p.m. Thursday, Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin (Becker, Lawton). Peterson, Deborah Ann, 56, program analyst supervisor, died Friday. Services 1 p.m. Monday, First Baptist East Church (Lawton Ritter Gray, Lawton).
MOORE
Cooksey, William Allen Jr., 44, truck driver, died April 9. Services 10 a.m. Monday, Heartland Community Church, Oklahoma City (John M. Ireland, Moore).
MUSTANG
Lee, Roy E., 73, computer equipment technician, died Friday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church (McNeil’s, Mustang).
OKLAHOMA CITY
Bergmann, Selma, 89, retired registered nurse, died Saturday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Corn Mennonite Brethren Cemetery, Corn (Kiesau Lee, Clinton).
Blackbird, Daisy Hawley, 109, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church (Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper, Oklahoma City). James, Amy Marie, 45, CEO of Higher Benchmarks, died Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Monday (Smith & Kernke, N May, Oklahoma City). King, Irene Gasper, 98, S&H Green Stamp store, died Friday. Mass 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. James Catholic Church (Vondel L. Smith and Son South, Oklahoma City). Monkres-Masterson, Janine K., 68, died April 9. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday (Sunny Lane, Del City). Monroe, Suzanne, 75, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday (Bill Eisenhour, Del City). Nesbitt, Sam, 77, died Tuesday. Private services (Pollard, Oklahoma City).
and horse trainer, died Saturday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oaklawn Cemetery (Hale’s Krien, Sulphur).
POTEAU
Owens, Williams Boyd, 41, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Ethel Reece Cemetery Pavilion (Stumpff, Barnsdall).
Chestine, Jimmie Dean, 68, nurse, died Thursday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oakland Cemetery Pavilion (Evans & Miller, Poteau). Luman, Violet L., 90, homemaker, died Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Church of Christ, Erick (Evans & Miller, Poteau).
PURCELL
Vaughn, Mary Jo, 82, homemaker, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Free Holiness Church, Blanchard (Wilson Little, Purcell).
SULPHUR
Drake, Carl, 100, retired rancher
Robbie Lynn Ritchie June 27, 1953 – April 11, 2012
Ronald Marion Cable Feb 22, 1943 - April 13, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY Ronald Marion Cable Sr, born Feb. 22, 1943, at St. Anthony Hospital to loving parents, Glenn Marion and Delores Yavonne (Neal), he went to our Lord on April 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his gentle grandparents, William (Babe) & Velva Cable, and Clarence & Elenor Neal; his much-loved father, Glenn Marion Cable; and his shooting-star niece, Desiree. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Pauline Joy (Palmer); and his mother, Delores Yavonne (Neal); children, Dr Ronald Marion Cable Jr and wife Latricia Lyn and their children, Colton, Ryan and long awaited Brooklyn; daughter, Jennifer Joy and her true joy, Noah Glen. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Alan Cable (Becky); and his sister, Rozand Yavonne Price (David); as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He taught for U.S. Grant High School for 29 years in overcrowded rooms to vastly under-acknowledged children. He went on to teach for Rose State as adjunct professor for two years before finally retiring and enjoying the results of his hard work. Visitation will be at Vondel L. Smith & Son at South Lakes Monday, April 16th from 4-8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in OKC on April 17th 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Purcell OK, at 2:30 p.m. To leave any condolences, stories or messages for the family, please visit Ronald's page at www.vondelsmithmortuary.com
MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012
VICI Robbie Lynn Ritchie was born at home on June 27, 1953. He was welcomed into the world by his parents, James Cecil Ritchie and Clara Gracie (Tillman) Ritchie; and his six siblings. He was raised in the Baptist Church and grew up on the family farm in the community of Stoney Point outside Stilwell, Oklahoma, in Adair County. Being the youngest of seven children, Rob was surrounded by loving siblings who often described him as “being the boss” and “ruling the roost” from day one. But when his sisters could get away with it, they would use toddler Rob as their dress-up doll under threat of “calling the sheriff” if he didn’t comply. From his brothers, he learned the love of cars and tinkering with anything mechanical. These became lifelong hobbies of his. Rob attended Stilwell Schools for all 12 years of his primary education, graduating in 1971. During this time, he was active in the band, student council, letterman’s club, FTA and athletics. Outside of school, he loved the outdoors, from running the nearby creek with his buddies, to mowing and maintaining the family farm, to helping his dad stock the ponds with minnows. He also had fond memories of helping the neighbors (the Bairds) with their extensive fruit and vegetable business. He would tell of long days hoeing the tomato fields and picking strawberries. Upon graduation of high school, Rob received a scholarship from the Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation and attended Northeastern State University at Tahlequah. While there, he majored in sociology and minored in psychology, graduating in four years. In the fall of 1975, Rob joined his friend, Ron “Buffalo” Gray, and traveled to Boise City, in the far western Oklahoma Panhandle to harvest milo. It was the first time he had ever been west of I-35. It was there, at a local convenience store, where a young clerk caught his eye. Her name was Heather Ann Fowler, and she would soon become his wife. Rob was hired in the spring of 1976 by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a nursing home inspector. This led Rob and Heather to Vici, OK, where they would make their home for the rest of his life. That August, they were blessed with the birth of their son, Heath Alan. For the next 30 years, Rob worked on behalf of the elderly throughout western Oklahoma, making sure they had a safe residence and that their rights were upheld. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards for diligence and excellence. He made countless friends with both residents and staff at nursing homes throughout his territory. It was common for him to know people in each facility on a first-name basis and to take extra time to catch up with familiar faces at each stop. When he wasn’t working, Rob’s life revolved around his home in Vici, his family and his friends. He loved keeping up with his son’s sports from grade school through college. Rob was one of the first members of the Vici Lions Club, and he enjoyed the many projects and friendships that came along with it. He especially enjoyed the mowing of the park and keeping the highways clean. He was always eager to pitch in and help with any community projects, and had a great sense of pride for the little town of Vici. Rob was born with the blood disorder hemophilia, but he never let it be an obstacle in living and loving life. Like his father Cecil, Rob was a staunch St. Louis Cardinals fan. He passed that on to his son, and the two made many trips to Busch Stadium together. The Cardinals gave him one last thrill last October when they beat the Rangers in seven games in one of the greatest World Series ever. Some of Rob’s other favorite things were helping Heath with the summer baseball team he coached, whether it was driving the team around the country or getting the field ready for games; he was always happy to help his son. He loved to detail and maintain his own vehicles, and he even did it as a side job for folks in town. He also had many great adventures with his closest buddies, Leland, Larry, Mick, Ken and Bob, not to mention his two favorite dogs, Junior and Eddie. For many years, Rob enjoyed helping Heather’s family during harvest, whether it was greasing zerks or dumping a load of grain at the elevator before grabbing an ice-cold beer at the end of the day. He also had a soft spot for Tenkiller Lake, OU football, deer hunting, his Gator, playing Floyd Cramer’s “Last Date” on the piano, the St. Louis Blues, Pink Floyd, The Wizard of Oz, underdogs, his cherry-red jet boat, the OKC Thunder and strawberry shortcake. Rob passed away peacefully late Wednesday night, April 11, 2012, with his immediate family at his side. His end came exactly 30 years and one day after his mother’s passing. His life’s journey was complete at the age of 58. Robbie Lynn was preceded in death by his father and mother; oldest brother, Norman “Gig” Ritchie; niece, Jennifer Ott; fathers-in-law, Max Fowler and Paul Cutter. Those who remain to celebrate and remember the life of Robbie Lynn include: wife and faithful companion, Heather; son and best friend, Heath; brother, Ronnie (Diane) Ritchie; sisters, Sue (Steve) Olson, Seretha (Don) Ott, Wylene (Jim) Brunk and Brenda (Ron) Etheridge; mother-in-law, Mary Cutter; sisters-in-law, Shelley Fowler, Nancy Roberts and Sandy Ritchie; brother-in-law, Robbie Fowler; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, of whom he was very proud; and the many, many friends who brightened his life and appreciated the cheerfulness he could deliver with a wave a smile. Rob’s wishes were to not have a traditional funeral. A memorial service will be held at Vici later this year.
WEATHERFORD
Barnes, Billy Dean, 83, mechanic, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church (People’s Co-Operative, Lone Wolf).
WILBURTON
McAlester, Vivian, 85, homemaker, died Friday. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Wilburton Church of Christ (Jones-Harkins, Wilburton).
WISTER
Brown, Ashley Lamont “Monty,” 50, factory worker, died Saturday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Pilgrim’s Rest Church, Reichert (Evans & Miller, Poteau).
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3 die in wrecks FROM STAFF REPORTS
Three people died Sunday in wrecks on state roads, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Barbara Joann Thomas, 47, Tulsa Thomas was a passenger on a motorcycle heading east on the Creek Turnpike about 6:30 p.m. Just east of 33rd West Avenue in Tulsa, the bike went out of control and laid down, troopers said. She died at the scene. The bike’s driver, Paul Thomas, 51, of Tulsa, was taken to near by hospital. They were not wearing helmets, troopers said.
southwest of Davis, his vehicle went out of control and rolled. Fixico died at the scene. A passenger, Kelly S. Fixico, 37, of Tecumseh, was treated and released from a nearby hospital. Neither was wearing a seat belt, and both were thrown from the vehicle during the crash, troopers said.
Thomas A. Fixico, 37, Tecumseh Fixico was driving south about 5:15 a.m. on Interstate 35. About two miles
Tarbit Ned, 61, Springdale, Ark. Ned was riding in a sport utility vehicle about 4 a.m. on U.S. 259, two miles south of Idabel. The vehicle ran off the road, struck an embankment and rolled, troopers reported. Ned died at the scene, and two other passengers were taken to local hospitals. The driver, Hannah Jacob, 40, of Springdale, Ark., was not hurt, troopers reported.
Roy E. Lee
Etta (Gasper) King
Johnny Jay Gann, Sr.
MUSTANG Roy E. Lee, age 73, died Friday, April 13, 2012, at an Oklahoma City hospital after a short illness. He was born March 8, 1939, in Gallup, NM to Vernon F. and Lela M. (Raines) Lee. Roy grew up in Sacramento, CA and was a graduate of El Camino High School in Carmichael, CA. He worked a short while for the State of California before moving to Oklahoma in 1959, where he began his career with the FAA. He retired in 1995 as a computer equipment specialist. He attended First Baptist Church in Mustang. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Gary; and two brothers, Paul and Jack. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, of the home; one son, Stacy Lee of OKC; one daughter, Janice Lee of Yukon; and two granddaughters, Amber and Taylor. Two sisters: Helen Deam and husband Stan of Roseville, CA; and Darlene Pease and husband Ken of Bellflower, CA; also survive him. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at McNeil’s Mustang Funeral Service, Mustang, OK. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at First Baptist Church, Mustang, with interment following in Red Hill Cemetery, Mustang, OK. Online condolences may be made at mcneilsmustangfs.com
OKLAHOMA CITY Our mother, Irene Etta King, passed away peacefully April 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jennie Frances (Sitton) Fails; and father, Junius Fails; her first husband, Bernard Gasper, father of their three girls; second husband, Ross Clark; third husband, Eugene King; one daughter, Mary Ann Kramer; one granddaughter, Sherry Ann Foutch. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. She was a devoted Catholic and loved her Lord. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church since 1967. She was a member of the Altar Society and St. Pious Guild. She had a passion for her flowers. She enjoyed doing hobbies and playing Skip Bo and dominoes with her daughters. She worked for Sperry & Hutchinson Green Stamps as a sales clerk until retirement. Survivors include her daughters, Bernadette & husband Robert Magerus of OKC, and Truda & husband Charles Foutch of Purcell; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be held 7 p.m. Monday at the South Colonial Chapel; Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church. To leave condolences, please visit www.vondelsmithmortuary.com
OKLAHOMA CITY Johnny Gann, Sr., 48, passed away 3-7-12 at NW Nursing Home in Oklahoma City. He was born in L.A., CA to Jack and Sheron Gann on 10-8-63. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his son, Johnny, Jr.; daughters, Candis, Harley and Artista Marie; mother, Sheron; and brother, Tommy; half-brothers, Ronald, Donald and Jackie.. Johnny thrived at helping everybody and had a passion for music and art. A memorial service will be held at Mercer-Adams Chapel on Wednesday 4-18-12 at 7 p.m. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.mercer-adams.com
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YUKON
Campbell, Todd Douglas, 47, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Western Oaks Church of the Nazarene, Oklahoma City (Mercer-Adams, Bethany). Hall, Brad L., 47, real estate building superintendent, died Saturday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday (Yanda and Son, Yukon). Organ donor
March 8, 1939 - April 13, 2012
June 4, 1913 - April 13, 2012
Christine Darnell Daniels Jan 10, 1959 - April 11, 2012
Benjamin Blake Laughlin
June 10, 1996 - April 12, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY Benjamin Blake Laughlin was born June 10, 1996, to Jeff and Lora Laughlin. Blake grew up as the middle child between his sister, Samantha, 20, and younger brother, Ethan, 9. He attended the following schools: First Presbyterian, James L. Dennis, Hefner Middle School, Saint Charles Middle School, and finally Mount Saint Mary’s. He enjoyed many different sports throughout his life, such as football, soccer, and baseball. Rowing was his most recent passion and enjoyed every chance he got to participate in this newfound activity. Not only was he a beloved friend and son, he fought for those he truly cared about and spoke for those who couldn’t speak for themselves. He brought joy and laughter to everyone he was around, finding comfort in making others smile, laugh and most importantly, feel loved. He has a large family that loves and misses him greatly, as well as many great friends. He will forever be in our hearts and spirits. We love you. You will always be our Bubba. The family invites you to express your memories on the “Blake Laughlin Memorial” Facebook page we have created. Thank you.
IRVING, TX Christine D. Darnell Daniels, 53, of Irving, TX, passed away April 11 at her home in Irving. She was born January 10, 1959, to Richard D. & Josephine M. Darnell in Monahans, TX. Christy attended John Marshall High School, graduating Heritage Hall High School in 1977, and she went on to attend Draughan School of Business. While in school, she was on the John Marshall swim team and the Kerr-McGee Swim Club, which she enjoyed. Christy enjoyed animals, her friends and family, and playing on her computer. She married Keith D. Daniels, but they later separated. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard. She is survived by her mother, Josephine Darnell; and sister, Donna Darnell; both of OKC; brother, Les Darnell of Scottsdale, AZ; stepmother, Linda Darnell of OKC; stepbrothers, Dan Belt and Jake Belt; aunt, Judy and husband G.B. Brown of Bartlesville, OK; as well as many cousins. A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
Oct 8, 1963 - March 7, 2012
In Loving Memory Marian McCarthy Hedger Aug 26, 1937 - April 16, 2011 One year ago today, the sun seemed less warm … the moon a little less bright ... the sky not quite as clear and blue. A year ago, the birdsong no longer sounded as soothing. The smell of freshly mown grass lost its sweetness. And, of course, food will never be the same. And while we strive to carry our heavy hearts with more grace each day, we do so knowing that our hearts will forever have a part of you in them. You were and are the unconditional angel to us all. And for that, on this day and every day, we are grateful and humbled. We love you, Marian Hedger, dearly missed wife, aunt, sister, Mimi, cousin, friend, and beautiful soul.
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Keith Olbermann is suing his former employer, Current TV, for $70 million. That comes out to $10 million per viewer.”
OUR VIEWS | OBAMA SURE TO ATTACK, GIVEN HIS RECORD
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Romney needs to brace for bare-knuckles battle ICK Santorum’s vember, but expects it will departure from the be “incredibly close” in Rep. Tom Cole race for the Repubpart because the skids lican presidential nomiaren’t greased as well for says this election nation clears the way for Obama as they were in is “a 1980s-style, Mitt Romney to focus on 2008. Then, conditions whither America? defeating Barack Obama were ideal — voters had election, the in November. Romney grown weary of a two-term will need to brace for a Republican president, the biggest of my full-scale assault from financial crisis hit in Seplifetime since the Democratic incumtember of that year, Obama then.” bent. was the candidate of “hope The Obama campaign and change.” hinted last week at what’s to come by posting a video on Now, though, the president is an incumbent with a YouTube reminding voters of the many things Romney record, one that isn’t much to brag about. He has failed has said through the years — his pledge to see Roe vs. in his pledge to cut the budget deficit in half, the unemWade overturned, that he would rather see Detroit go ployment rate hasn’t approached the level he promised belly up before supporting a government bailout, his if his stimulus were passed, the Senate controlled by his line that “corporations are people, my friend.” party has failed to even offer a budget in three years, his Obama campaign manager Jim Messina said Romney vow to Hispanics to present an immigration reform bill was able to “grind down his opponents under an ava- in his first 100 days in office went out the window ... the lanche of negative ads,” but that the former Massachu- list goes on. setts governor and his backers won’t be able to “buy the Cole sees the economy/jobs as the No. 1 issue Rompresidency with their negative attacks.” That’s funny, ney should highlight: “That should be a strong suit for given the amount of money Obama raised and spent in him, given his background and the president’s record.” winning the presidency in 2008 and will spend again No. 2 is the deficit: “It isn’t going away and the presithis year. But it’s indicative of the tone this campaign dent has been fundamentally dishonest about it.” Third will have. is long-term national security, and the effects that proAnd it’s exactly what you would expect given Oba- posed cuts to defense would have on that. ma’s record in office. As U.S. Rep. Tom Cole put it durThis election is “a 1980s-style, whither America? ing a visit last week with The Oklahoman’s editorial election, the biggest of my lifetime since then,” Cole board, “You attack when you don’t want to play de- said. Yet Obama trots out such class-warfare ideas as fense.” his Buffet Rule, which would increase taxes on wealthy Cole, R-Moore, is as astute a political observer as Americans as a way to trim the deficit. “It’s a pretty there is in Washington. The former chairman of the Na- petty way to run a big-ideas election,” Cole said, “and tional Republican Congressional Committee, Cole this is going to be a big-ideas election.” managed several campaigns and ran a highly regarded Our belief is that Romney should embrace and sell polling and consulting firm before winning election to those big ideas — the Ryan budget plan is an example — the U.S. House in 2002. And although he’s a Republican and expose the president for what he is: a colossal disthrough and through, he doesn’t color his assessments appointment who needs to go. It’ll be nasty at times, of national races. He’s a straight shooter. sure, but running for president has never been for the So Cole doesn’t guarantee a Romney victory in No- faint of heart.
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Getting handle on labor’s election spending is a chore WO weeks ago, a federal judge struck down a new Federal Election Commission regulation that would have exempted certain nonprofit groups that advertise on political issues from revealing donors’ names. Those on the left who naively believe that “secret money” is the root of all evil in American politics, and not merely a symptom of an overly powerful centralized government, were ecstatic. Among them was the New York Times editorial board, which called the Van Hollen v. FEC ruling “a win for clean elections.” What went unmentioned in the press was that these same groups were spending “secret money” right up through 2002, when McCain-Feingold became law. They have historically been afforded donor privacy because of a 1958 Supreme Court decision that protected NAACP donors from harassment by racist Alabama authorities. There is, however, a serious legal argument that this civil rights precedent does not directly apply, and that transparency should prevail over custom. But if it brings such joy to their hearts to reveal the names of private citizens who support Planned Parenthood or Americans for Tax Reform, why do so many on the left seem so disinterested in the more substantive campaign finance issues that pertain to organized labor? Labor unions have long exercised disproportionate influence in the election process, and this disproportionality only grows as unions decline. The problem is not so much one of donors (unions have a captive audience of those) but of political spending. No one knows what unions spend on elections. Politifact, a project of the Tampa Bay Times, once attempted to fact-check claims about union political spending during the 2010 race. It was unable to come up with a concrete number
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because much of unions’ election money just isn’t reported. Unions must disclose PAC contributions to candidates and party committees as well as their independent expenditures, but not the money they spend to persuade and organize their membership, register Democratic voters and get out the vote on behalf of Democratic candidates. This is why the unions’ own boasts of their national political spending, often published in newspaper articles, significantly exceeds the amounts that can be traced through publicly available documents. For an extreme case of potential influence, consider the United Auto Workers. The UAW has tens of billions of reasons to influence elections, having recently benefited from a large bailout. Although the union has lost nearly half of its members since 2001, its March 30 Department of Labor filing reveals that it still maintains more than $1 billion in assets — four times its annual operating budget and roughly 10 times the amount held by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The UAW is not likely to spend all of that on elections this year — perhaps it won’t spend anything. But under the Citizens United precedent, it can spend money on politics from its general fund, and much of that would go undisclosed. We support transparency, and with the Van Hollen ruling the FEC might now develop a better balance to guarantee it in campaign finance. But it is beyond us why one cannot get a simple and honest accounting of organized labor’s influence on elections. — The Washington Examiner
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MENTAL HEALTH PROFILING Regarding “Mental health training is upgraded” (News, April 1): Aside from the matter of race, what’s the difference between CLEET (Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training) mental health training and racial profiling? An officer only needs a prejudice that a person is a danger because of mental illness, coupled with any false allegation. The mental facility typically takes no responsibility for a slack investigation. Every allegation becomes fact in the mental health evaluation. As one mental health counselor at a Tulsa facility said, it doesn’t matter if you like it or agree with it, all that matters is how people perceive you. It becomes a handy way to dispose of people who can’t be criminally prosecuted, for the lack of a criminal act, just because they coincidentally have a mental illness. The previous CLEET standard was two hours of mental health training per year. Are they going to double it to four? Wow. The thoughts of people with mental illnesses are assumed to be disordered, so public release of the training manuals would do no harm to them. But we could see if they have any basis in reality. This is important because the ability of psychiatrists to predict “dangerousness” has been less than flipping a coin. Of every three people evaluated to be “dangerous,” up to two are falsely labeled. How would you like to be hauled off and committed because you’re depressed and despondent over the death of a loved one, wishing aloud that you were with him or her, and some jerk falsely claims that you made threats? Don Baker, Tulsa
RULE PENALIZES SUCCESS Surveys show the public generally favors the “Buffett Rule,” which proposes to make those earning more than $1 million a year pay a minimum of 30 percent in income taxes. Sounds reasonable, but the amount of money collected under the Buffet Rule annually is estimated to be enough to run the federal government for less than one day. Should we penalize those we are depending on to grow the economy and provide jobs just to allow the federal government to continue its spending spree? Sony is cutting 10,000 jobs to allow it to return to profitability. Those in government apparently think profits are automatic in business. Perhaps we shouldn’t envy and penalize success and instead value it and attempt to promote it. Tom Moore, Newcastle
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As of 7 a.m. yesterday Lake Normal Altus 1,559.0 Arbuckle 872.0 Arcadia 1,006.0 Brok. Bow 599.5 Canton 1,615.4 Copan 710.0 Eufaula 585.0 Ft. Cobb 1,342.0 Ft. Gibson 554.0 Ft. Supply 2,004.0 Foss 1,642.0 Grand 745.0 Hudson 619.0 Hulah 733.0 Kaw 1,009.1 Kerr 460.0 Keystone 723.0 Oologah 638.0 Salt Plains 1,125.0 Skiatook 714.0 Tenkiller 632.0 Texoma 615.0 Thunderbird 1,039.0 Webb. Falls 490.0 Wister 478.0
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Current 1,534 873.18 1,007 600.63 1,607 710.51 586.80 1,339 554.48 2,004 1,635 743.63 619.40 737.20 1,012 459.80 724.53 643.39 1,125 705.71 634.69 617.58 1,036 489.96 478.75
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Jan. 1 - This date in 2009 .......................... 5.40 Jan. 1 - This date in 2010 ........................... 6.63 Jan. 1 - This date in 2011 ............................ 2.22
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City parks’ drinking fountains turned on BY JULIANA KEEPING Staff Writer jkeeping@opubco.com
Children play June 12, 2009, at the Douglas Park Sprayground in Oklahoma City.
PHOTO BY STEVE GOOCH, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES
Water: New splash pad is included in redesign of the Myriad Gardens FROM PAGE 1A
simulate lightning, booms for thunder, misty drizzle and a downpour. At the end of the roughly 15-minute storm cycle, water sprays from the ground to mimic the growth of the Indian paintbrush flowers of Oklahoma, said Stephanie Royse, spokeswoman for the Myriad Gardens Foundation, which manages the park at 301 W Reno Ave. Thunder Fountain is one of several interactive features included in a massive redesign of the Myriad Gardens that debuted in
October. The splash garden opened for just a short time after the redesigned park’s debut, Royse said. The fountain will open during the Festival of the Arts, April 24-29, and then on weekends until May 26. After that it will be open daily, she said. Children also can splash and play at the plaza reflecting pool, which will replace the seasonal ice rink in warmer months, Royse said. Elsewhere in Oklahoma City, an interactive water play area is set to open Me-
morial Day weekend at Minnis Lakeview Park, 12520 NE 36, along with the city’s 16 existing spraygrounds, said Jennifer McClintock, spokeswoman for the city Parks and Recreation Department. Most of the spraygrounds are operated with a push-button system, McClintock said. The spraygrounds will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily May 26 to Sept. 3, she said.
Sprayground locations
I Douglass Park, 500 NW 47 I E.B. Jeffrey Park, 1600
N Meridian Ave. I Harvest Hills Park, 8235 NW 104 I Lippert Park, 550 S Shartel Ave. I Macklanburg Park, 2234 NW 117 I McCracken Park, 425 SE 64 I McKinley Park, 1300 N McKinley Ave. I Melrose Park, 7800 Melrose Lane I Memorial Park, 1150 NW 36 I Minnis Lakeview Park, 12520 NE 36 I North Highland Park, 301 NW 81 I Reed Park, 1217 N May Ave.
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I Schilling Park, 601 SE 25 I Sellers Park, 8301 S Villa Ave. I Taylor Park, 1113 SW 70 I Wiley Post Park, 2021 S Robinson Ave. I Youngs Park, 4610 S Youngs Blvd.
Quenching thirst during exercise in Oklahoma City parks got a little easier starting Sunday, the date when drinking fountains are turned on each year. The mid-April date is chosen to avoid cold snaps in late spring. Freezing weather puts the drinking fountains at risk for problems stemming from frozen and thawing pipes, city parks spokeswoman Jennifer McClintock said. “With Oklahoma’s weather, we never know when we’re going to get a late cold snap,” she said. The parks department maintains a number of free-standing drinking fountains in 157 parks. There also are several fountains that are attached to various structures. The demand for individual drinking fountains may be down because of the increase in individual use of water bottles, she said. McClintock said the public rarely contacts the parks staff with requests for additional drinking fountains or problems with those that exist. Several people exercising Tuesday evening at Lake Hefner confirmed that they prefer to bring bottled water to the park when they exercise — either because it’s more reliable than the fountains or because they buy and keep it at home anyway. Lindsay Juarez said she runs three times a week at the paths around Lake Hefner. “I just always have it with me, so I’ll usually carry it to the park,” she said.
PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
DESPITE LOSING TO THE CLIPPERS LAST WEDNESDAY, KEVIN DURANT AND THE THUNDER ARE KEEPING A LEVEL-HEADED APPROACH TO MONDAY’S REMATCH. BUT IS IT ANY DIFFERENT WHEN A POTENTIAL POSTSEASON SERIES AWAITS? THUNDER/NBA ON PAGES 3-7B
MAIN EVENT: A LOOK AT SOME OF THE QUESTIONS ANSWERED AND LEFT UNANSWERED AFTER OU’S SPRING GAME. PAGES 10-12B
OSU INSIDER: NO CLEAR SEPARATION IN POKES’ QUARTERBACK RACE. PAGE 14B
Petrino has dunce cap, again ARKANSAS FOOTBALL | ATHLETES NOT ONLY ONES WHO THINK THEY ARE UNTOUCHABLE
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COMMENTARY
Bobby Petrino is a dummy. That’s the easy answer to the scintillating soap opera that has erupted to our east, isn’t it? Arkansas is now without a football coach, and Petrino is now without a job because he is a big ‘ol blockhead. The motorcycle crash. The repeated lies. The employed mistress. Knuckleheadedness in action, right? The thing is, with details still continuing to emerge, there’s something more troubling lurking here. Entitlement. Remember when that feeling of being above the standards set for everyone else was seen as an athletes-only problem? Remember when we used to rail against the young and immature for their actions, then beg the adults to set them straight? Now we find it’s the adults who sometimes need to be slapped upside the head. Petrino did what he did because he thought he’d never get caught. And if he did get caught like he had at Louisville, then with the NFL’s Falcons? Well, it had never cost him before. Why, he figured, would it cost him now? Otherwise, why would use his university-issued cellphone to call and text
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Former Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino had a quick fall from grace. AP PHOTO
Jessica Dorrell, the Razorback volleyball player turned object of Petrino’s affections, with the frequency of a lovesick sixth grader? In only seven months, the two exchanged more than 4,300 text messages and almost 300 phone calls. And, of course, because Petrino used his university-issued cellphone, the records could be obtained and were obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. Apparently, he never thought about the cell records that linked Petrino’s predecessor at Arkansas, Houston Nutt, to a mistress and cost him his job. Obviously, Petrino never thought he would have the same problem. The whole thing smacks of entitlement.
Ditto for his hiring of Dorrell. She was one of 159 candidates for the job of Student-Athlete Development Coordinator. Even if she was a qualified choice — she has an MBA and worked as a fundraiser for the Razorback Foundation — she certainly wasn’t the only one. More documents obtained by Arkansas media revealed that the candidate pool included several former college football players. There was also a director of football operations, a former associate conference commissioner, an academic coordinator, even a rocket scientist. Yes, a rocket scientist. Not to say that the rocket scientist was more qualified than Dorrell, but since Petrino was already
in a relationship with her, hiring any of the other 158 candidates would’ve been the way to go. Obviously, Petrino never thought it would be a problem for him. But then, of course, there was the most egregious act of entitlement of them all — lying to the boss. I know Petrino lied to lots of other folks along the way. But lying to Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long shows just how much Petrino believed he could do whatever he wanted. He lied about all sorts of things. His relationship with Dorrell. A gift of $20,000 that he’d once given her. The fact she was on his motorcycle with him the day it crashed and unraveled this whole sham. Obviously, Petrino never thought any of it would cost him. But this time, it did. This fall, he would’ve earned $3.6 million coaching the Razorbacks. Heck, he might’ve even taken a run at a national title with quarterback Tyler Wilson and running back Knile Davis. Now, it’s all gone. When an athlete throws away such promise, we almost expect it. They’re young. They’re kooky. They don’t know any better. Petrino knew better. He did it anyway. Those aren’t the actions of a knucklehead but rather of an entitled coach who’d always gotten away with things and thought he could just do it again. Obviously, he thought wrong.
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Sefolosha becoming part of ‘flow’ offensively Starting Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha certainly hasn’t become a gunner, but he is becoming more noticeable on offense. In Saturday night’s 115110 victory at Minnesota, Sefolosha went 4 for 9 from the field, tying a season high for field-goal attempts. Several shots came early when the 6-foot-7 Sefolosha was being defended by 6-foot Timberwolves point guard J.J. Barea. “I think it’s part of being in the flow,” Sefolosha said of his increased activity of offense. “I personally think that for us to be successful, I need to be out there and be a threat offensively also. I don’t mean to take 10 shots a game or anything like that, but just stay active and stay involved. I think that’s going to help the team.” Sefolosha has a point, so to speak. In victories, Sefolosha is averaging 22.0 minutes, 5.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.0 steals and shooting 45.0 percent from the floor. In losses, Sefolosha is averaging 16.6 minutes, 3.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 0.4 steals and shooting 41.7 percent. Sefolosha is shooting 47.5 percent from 3-point range, which is easily a career best. His previous high was 35.7 percent on just 42 attempts his rookie season in 2006-07.
back sweeps and also swept its back-to-back-toback stretch that came Jan. 6-8. The Thunder is 14-4 on the first night and 14-5 on the second or third night of a back-to-back this season. Last year, OKC had 17 back-to-backs and went 13-4 on the first night and 10-7 on the second night with seven sweeps.
FAREWELL TOUR While Thunder coach Scott Brooks was finishing up his postgame interview session Saturday in a Target Center hallway, Timberwolves veteran Brad Miller walked past and shook his hand. “I might watch you guys in the playoffs,” said the 36-year-old Miller, who is retiring after 14 seasons in the league with six different franchises. “That’s if I’m not busy killing gators.” Brooks: “So you won’t be watching us then.” Miller: “It depends if you guys are still playing when I’m dragging RVs across the country, watching a little outdoor TV.”
The Clippers clinched a playoff spot with their home victory Saturday against Golden State. If the Clippers were to beat out the Lakers for the Pacific Division, it would be the franchise’s first division title in its 42 seasons of existence, beginning in 1970-71 as the Buffalo Braves. According to Elias Sports Bureau, among teams that have been around for at least 30 seasons, the Clippers are the only team in the NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL that has not won a division title. Clippers point guard Chris Paul had 28 points and 13 assists in the Clippers’ win over the Warriors, marking just the third time in the last 25 seasons a Clippers player had at least 28 points and 13 assists in a single game. The last to do so was Andre Miller in 2002. Paul had this achievement 14 times during his six-year career with the Hornets.
Oklahoma City’s Thabo Sefolosha, left, dunks the ball beside Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki during a Dec. 20 preseason game at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Sefolosha has been playing well on offense of late, tying a season-high for field-goal attempts in Saturday’s 115-110 victory at Minnesota. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
QUOTABLE Minnesota coach Rick Adelman on the criticism Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook takes too
many shots: “Everybody doesn’t have to be John Stockton. If they’re really down on him, he can come over here. I’ll let him play.” BY JOHN ROHDE
50-50 Minnesota shot 50.0 percent from the field on Saturday night, marking only the fourth time all season an opponent has shot 50 percent or better against OKC. The Thunder is now 2-2 in those games. Other teams to shoot 50-plus percent against OKC are the Clippers, Golden State and San Antonio.
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Saturday was the Thunder’s 18th back-to-back of the season, which also includes its lone back-toback-to-back. Only one back-to-back remains, and it’s at Chesapeake Energy Arena for the final two games of the regular season — Sacramento on April 24 and Denver on April 25. OKC has nine back-to-
OKC’s upcoming schedule has a good rhythm to it: Monday at the Clippers; day off (with practice); Wednesday at Phoenix; day off; Friday at Sacramento; day off; Sunday at the Los Angeles Lakers; day off; home for a back-to-back against Sacramento and Denver.
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Ibaka finds out shot blockers have fans, too MAKING AN IMPRESSION | YOUNG THUNDER PLAYER HAS BEEN SENSATIONAL AFTER A SLOW START, AND PEOPLE ARE TAKING NOTICE
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erge Ibaka was hosting an event Thursday when a young fan sauntered up and shared his dream. It was no surprise that the lad wanted to be a pro ballplayer. What shocked Ibaka was the little boy wanted to be just like him. “He said, ‘Hey, Serge Ibaka, when I grow up I want to be a star. I want to play defense like you.’” Ibaka said. The exchange stood out to Ibaka. To the Thunder’s starting power forward, it was a reminder that his role, albeit not the most appealing, still is one that others look up to. “That’s something good for the young kid to know. I might not get 30 points every night, but with my defense I can be a star, too,” Ibaka said. “Most of the time, young kids want to be like Russell Westbrook or Kevin Durant … It was kind of a surprise for me.” Ironically, teammates and coaches at times still have to instill that mindset to Ibaka. But after a slow start to the season — a result of what some thought was his desire to be more offensive-oriented — Ibaka has been nothing short of sensational with his defensive effort. In just his third season, and still just 22, Ibaka has become the league’s best
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THUNDER VS. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS I When: 9:30 p.m. Monday I Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles I TV: NBA TV (Cox 256, HD Ch. 726); FS Oklahoma (Cox 37, HD Ch. 722) I Mobile: newsok.com/ gameday I Radio: WWLS 98.1-FM, WWLS 640-AM Three things to know I The Thunder is 7-3 on Mondays this season, 19-10 overall on the road and 14-6 against Western teams on the road. I OKC shot just 35.1 percent from the field in the second half of last Wednesday’s loss at home to the Clippers. I The Thunder outrebounded the Clippers 39-37 last Wednesday night, but still was outscored 52-32 in the paint. Projected starters Thunder (44-16) Pos. G G F F C
Player Russell Westbrook Thabo Sefolosha Kevin Durant Serge Ibaka Kendrick Perkins
Ht. 6-3 6-7 6-9 6-10 6-10
Pts. 24.3 5.1 27.8 8.9 5.0
Reb. 4.5 2.9 7.9 7.7 6.4
Ast. 5.4 1.0 3.5 3.6-x 1.1-x
Ht. 6-0 6-4 6-10 6-7 6-11
Pts. 19.5 10.6 20.9 12.8 7.7
Reb. 3.5 2.1 10.6 3.6 8.3
Ast. 9.0 2.3 3.9 1.3 2.1-x
Clippers (37-23) Pos. Player G Chris Paul G Randy Foye F Blake Griffin F Caron Butler C DeAndre Jordan x-blocks
Oklahoma City’s Serge Ibaka, right, blocks a shot during an April 8 game against Toronto at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Ibaka, who’s only 22, has had at least 10 blocked shots in three games this season. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN.
rim protector as a shotblocker. He’s registered at least 10 blocked shots in three games this season (the first player to do so since Shawn Bradley in 1995-96) and is closing out the season in grand fashion. In nine March
games, Ibaka is averaging a staggering 5.3 blocks … and he’s done it despite averaging a mere 25 minutes this month. “Serge got the capability of being the best defensive (power forward)
in the league,” said Kendrick Perkins matter-offactly. Last year, Ibaka led the league in total blocked shots with 267. But his 2.41 average ranked third behind Andrew Bogut
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(2.58) and JaVale McGee (2.44) because they both played fewer games. This season, Ibaka has run away with both block categories. His 3.63 blocks per game not only lead the league, but they are more than a block per game more than secondplace McGee (2.33). Ibaka also is the only player who will finish with at least 200 blocks this season. “Last year, I was just trying to do the maximum I can do. And I knew I could do better,” Ibaka said. “My goal is every year, I need to try to do better and better to get better and better at everything.” Slowly, Ibaka has done just that. He’s diversified his dominance and improved his defensive fundamentals to develop into more than just the league’s premier shotblocker. A small example can be seen in Ibaka’s foul count. In 82 games last season, Ibaka committed 267 fouls, a 3.3-average. Through 60 games this season, he has just 163 fouls, a 2.7-average. Ibaka displayed flashes of his growing ability to contain his matchup in man defense when he helped hold All-Star Blake Griffin in check in each of the past two meetings with the Los Angeles Clippers. In both games, Ibaka did a terrific job of staying down and remaining square as Grif-
fin went through his progression of pump fakes and pivots. On March 21, Griffin had just seven points on 3-of-11 shooting in 33 minutes. Last Wednesday, Griffin scored just 16 points on 6-of-15 shooting in 35 minutes. Ibaka will get another crack at Griffin in the fourth and final meeting Monday in L.A. “He’s improved a lot on his individual defense, but he could get a ton better,” Perkins said. “His pick-and roll defense is getting better, and I just feel like Serge don’t understand how much he can change the game if he gets, like, a wild Africantype crazy.” In the meantime, Ibaka already has transformed into a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, joining a shortlist that includes reigning back-toback-to-back winner Dwight Howard, Miami forward LeBron James, Memphis guard Tony Allen and Chicago forward Luol Deng. It’s a development few even figured possible at the start of this season, and definitely not when Ibaka was a mysterious selection with the 24th overall in 2008. “If you factor in the minutes, obviously his stats will increase,” said Thunder coach Scott Brooks. “I think he’s definitely in the conversation.”
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Clippers just another game on schedule THUNDER VS. CLIPPERS | MONDAY’S GAME NOT ABOUT REVENGE FOR OKLAHOMA CITY, DESPITE LOSING LAST MEETING WEDNESDAY
John Rohde jrohde@ opubco.com
THUNDER | NBA LOS ANGELES — The Thunder gets another crack at the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday and given what transpired last time, OKC no doubt figures to be ready. “Ready?” Thunder center Nazr Mohammed asked inquisitively. Ready for revenge. “Revenge for what?” Mohammed said with a smile, trying to suppress a chuckle. “It’s the NBA, man, We see teams over and over again. There are no revenge games. Every now and then, you get a little bit more excited to play, but there’s no such thing as a revenge game.” Thunder starting center Kendrick Perkins feels differently. Whenever OKC loses to a team, Perkins points and preps for the next meeting against that team and does everything within his power to even the score and makes sure teammates want the same. Perhaps it comes from his playing days at Clifton J. Ozen High School in Beaumont, Texas. From there, Perkins skipped college and went straight to the NBA nine seasons ago. “Perk has that high school mentality, and I love that about him,” Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. “He’s a competitor. That’s what makes him so important to our team. He comes with that
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toughness every night.” The Clippers edged the Thunder 100-98 at Chesapeake Energy Arena last Wednesday. Point guard Chris Paul took control with 24 second-half points on 8-of-11 shooting. He finished with 31 points and six rebounds. OKC shot just 40.8 percent from the field as Kevin Durant (7 for 21) and Russell Westbrook (3 for 14) shot a combined 28.6 percent from the floor, and yet the Thunder still had a chance to win the game. Durant’s potential gamewinning 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left was off the mark. “They beat us,” Brooks said. “They made big shots down the stretch. We’re going to watch film on it (Sunday). We’re going to watch some more film on it (Monday), try to learn from it and hopefully do a better job on Chris Paul in the second half.” Is Brooks looking for revenge come Monday at 9:30 p.m. at Staples Center? “I’m not shaking (Clippers coach) Vinny Del Negro’s hand before the game,” Brooks deadpanned. Thunder starting guard Thabo Sefolosha also maintains a level-headed approach to rematches, but admits sometimes his interest is piqued, particularly when a potential postseason series awaits. “Every game counts, especially this time of year,” Sefolosha said. “We kind of want to send a message to those guys in LA and hopefully play a great game. There’s a time when you think about a pass game, but you’re already
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focusing on the next one.” Brooks said he has spent the past two weeks or so reiterating to his team the importance of proper execution, no matter who the opponent. “We’re definitely going to be ready,” Mohammed said. “We are disappointed they (the Clippers) beat us on our floor, but there’s no extra motivation besides us getting better and trying to get ready for the playoffs. You just never know.” OKC quickly turned the page after the loss to the Clippers by slapping Sacramento 115-89 two nights later in The Peake, and then followed up with a hard-fought 115-110 victory at Minnesota on Saturday night during which Durant erupted for 43 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter. The Thunder and San
Los Angeles’ Chris Paul, left, reacts beside Oklahoma City’s Serge Ibaka after winning at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday. The two teams meet in Los Angeles on Monday. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Antonio remain in a headto-head match for the top seed in the Western Con-
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ference. Because the Spurs won the regular-season series 2-1, OKC would lose
the tiebreaker and must finish with the best record to secure the top seed.
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NBA SCOREBOARD W
y-Chicago............. y-Miami ............... x-Indiana ............. x-Boston.............. x-Atlanta ............. x-Orlando............. Philadelphia......... New York ............. Milwaukee........... Detroit ................. New Jersey.......... Toronto ................ Cleveland............. Washington......... Charlotte .............
46 42 38 36 35 35 31 31 29 22 22 22 20 14 7
Eastern Conference
L
Pct
14 17 22 25 25 25 28 29 31 38 39 39 39 46 52
GB
.767 .712 .633 .590 .583 .583 .525 .517 .483 .367 .361 .361 .339 .233 .119
— 31⁄2 8 101⁄2 11 11 141⁄2 15 17 24 241⁄2 241⁄2 251⁄2 32 381⁄2
L10
6-4 6-4 8-2 7-3 5-5 3-7 4-6 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-4 5-5 2-8 3-7 0-10
Str
W-3 W-2 W-4 W-2 L-1 W-1 L-1 L-1 L-1 L-2 L-1 W-2 L-1 L-2 L-16
Home
24-6 25-4 20-8 21-9 19-9 19-12 19-13 20-11 15-15 15-14 9-21 12-19 10-20 8-22 4-24
Away
Conf
22-8 17-13 18-14 15-16 16-16 16-13 12-15 11-18 14-16 7-24 13-18 10-20 10-19 6-24 3-28
35-8 32-10 26-17 29-14 28-16 28-17 24-17 24-19 22-20 17-26 16-27 14-29 12-31 10-32 5-39
W
y-Oklahoma City y-San Antonio ..... x-L.A. Lakers ....... L.A. Clippers ........ Memphis.............. Dallas................... Denver ................. Houston............... Phoenix................ Utah..................... Portland............... Minnesota ........... Golden State ....... Sacramento ......... New Orleans........
44 42 39 37 35 34 33 32 31 31 28 25 22 20 18
x-clinched playoff spot
Sunday’s Games
Miami ............................... 29 17 25 22 — 93 New York .......................... 22 22 24 17 — 85
Miami 93, New York 85 L.A. Lakers 112, Dallas 108, OT Sacramento 104, Portland 103 Toronto 102, Atlanta 86 Orlando 100, Cleveland 84 Boston 94, Charlotte 82 Chicago 100, Detroit 94, OT New Orleans 88, Memphis 75 Denver 101, Houston 86
A—19,763 (19,763). T—2:30. Officials—Monty McCutchen, Kevin Fehr, Rodney Mott.
RAPTORS 102, HAWKS 86
TORONTO
Monday’s Games
Andrsn ..... AJhnsn..... Gray ......... Uzoh......... DeRzn ...... Kleiza ....... Davis........ JJhnsn...... Dntmn...... Alabi ........ Frbs ..........
New Orleans at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Indiana, 6 p.m. Atlanta at Toronto, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Orlando, 6 p.m. Miami at New Jersey, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Chicago, 7 p.m. Denver at Houston, 7 p.m. Dallas at Utah, 8 p.m. Portland at Phoenix, 9 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.
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Sunday’s Games HEAT 93, KNICKS 85 James.... Haslem.. Bosh ...... Chlmrs... Wade..... Miller .... Battier .. JAnthny Jones..... Cole .......
Min
40:15 11-24 17:35 0-2 35:02 8-15 33:02 2-4 38:10 10-18 16:39 1-4 21:01 1-5 12:58 2-2 25:12 1-4 0:06 0-0
Reb O-T A PF PTS
6-9 2-10 3 0-0 1-2 0 0-0 2-14 1 0-0 0-2 3 8-8 2-9 4 0-0 1-2 0 1-2 1-4 2 0-0 2-2 0 2-2 0-2 1 0-0 0-0 0
4 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 0 0
Totals .... 240:00 36-78 17-21 11-47 14 22
29 0 16 5 28 3 3 4 5 0 93
Percentages: FG .462, FT .810. 3-Point Goals: 4-17, .235 (Chalmers 1-1, Miller 1-3, Jones 1-4, James 1-6, Battier 0-1, Wade 0-2). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: 15 (17 PTS). Blocked Shots: 2 (Bosh, Wade). Turnovers: 15 (James 6, Wade 6, Bosh 2, Battier). Steals: 7 (Chalmers 2, James 2, Battier, Bosh, Jones). Technical Fouls: None. NEW YORK Fields..... CAnthny Chndlr .... Davis...... Shmprt .. Smith..... Jeffries .. Novak .... Bibby .....
Min
FG M-A
FT Reb M-A O-T A PF PTS
23:26 2-8 0-0 0-2 3 43:22 14-27 12-15 2-9 5 30:50 4-5 1-4 2-5 0 26:29 1-6 1-4 0-1 4 37:49 1-4 0-0 1-5 5 35:55 6-15 0-0 2-7 2 14:51 1-2 0-0 0-2 0 22:07 2-5 0-0 0-1 0 5:11 0-1 0-0 0-1 0
1 4 3 3 4 1 2 2 0
Totals .... 240:00 31-73 14-23 7-33 19 20
4 42 9 3 3 16 2 6 0 85
Percentages: FG .425, FT .609. 3-Point Goals: 9-30, .300 (Smith 4-9, Novak 2-5, C.Anthony 2-7, Shumpert 1-3, Bibby 0-1, Fields 0-1, Jeffries 0-1, Davis 0-3). Team Rebounds: 14. Team Turnovers: 16 (18 PTS). Blocked Shots: 1 (Smith). Turnovers: 14 (Davis 5, Smith 3, Fields 2, C.Anthony, Chandler, Novak, Shumpert). Steals: 8 (Smith 3, Shumpert 2, C.Anthony, Davis, Jeffries). Technical Fouls: None. Flagrant Fouls: Chandler, 1:05 third.
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1 4 2 2 3 2 4 2 3 0 0
16 8 5 10 23 5 10 15 10 0 0
Percentages: FG .554, FT .696. 3-Point Goals: 4-12, .333 (Anderson 3-4, Dentmon 1-6, Kleiza 0-2). Team Rebounds: 10. Team Turnovers: 15 (16 PTS). Blocked Shots: 4 (Davis 2, A.Johnson, Uzoh). Turnovers: 14 (Dentmon 3, Anderson 2, Davis 2, Gray 2, Uzoh 2, DeRozan, A.Johnson, Ja.Johnson). Steals: 6 (Kleiza 2, DeRozan, Dentmon, Ja.Johnson, Uzoh). Technical Fouls: None.
L.A. Clippers 112, Golden State 104 Cleveland 98, Washington 89 Boston 94, New Jersey 82 Oklahoma City 115, Minnesota 110 Memphis 103, Utah 98 Indiana 105, Milwaukee 99 San Antonio 105, Phoenix 91
FG FT M-A M-A
33:42 6-9 1-1 0-2 2 21:38 4-6 0-0 1-4 2 19:49 2-4 1-2 1-7 0 26:14 5-7 0-0 1-3 3 35:18 8-15 7-11 0-4 3 26:24 2-7 1-1 1-7 0 27:02 5-7 0-0 1-5 1 23:21 6-8 3-4 1-4 1 21:46 3-10 3-4 0-3 4 2:23 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 2:23 0-0 0-0 0-0 0
Totals ....... 240:00 41-74 16-23 6-39 16 23 102
Saturday’s Results
MIAMI
FG FT Reb Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS
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JJhnsn .... Smith...... Cllns........ Tgue ........ Hnrch ...... IJhnsn ..... Prgo ........ Wllms ..... Green ...... Rdmnvc... Stckhse...
Min
FG FT Reb M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS
30:53 2-12 33:09 11-20 5:26 0-1 25:15 1-4 15:16 1-2 29:35 4-9 22:45 1-5 29:54 2-5 19:59 4-8 21:20 3-6 6:28 0-0
2-2 4-7 1-2 0-0 0-0 6-9 4-4 2-2 4-5 0-0 0-0
1-3 0-8 1-1 0-1 0-0 3-7 0-1 2-6 0-3 1-4 0-1
5 2 0 2 2 3 4 3 0 0 0
1 3 1 1 2 3 0 2 2 1 2
Totals...... 240:00 29-72 23-31 8-35 21 18
7 26 1 2 2 14 6 6 14 8 0 86
Percentages: FG .403, FT .742. 3-Point Goals: 5-22, .227 (Green 2-4, Radmanovic 2-5, Jo.Johnson 1-6, Hinrich 0-1, Smith 0-1, Teague 0-1, Williams 0-1, Pargo 0-3). Team Rebounds: 7. Team Turnovers: 12 (17 PTS). Blocked Shots: 2 (Smith 2). Turnovers: 12 (Smith 3, Green 2, I.Johnson 2, Williams 2, Jo.Johnson, Pargo, Teague). Steals: 6 (I.Johnson 3, Smith 2, Teague). Technical Fouls: Smith, 10:28 fourth. Toronto ........................... 25 28 20 29 — 102 Atlanta ........................... 23 16 25 22 — 86 A—13,845 (18,729). T—2:12. Officials—Eddie F. Rush, Bennie Adams, Kevin Scott.
KINGS 104, TRAIL BLAZERS 103
PORTLAND Btum....... Hickson ... Przyblla... Felton ..... Mtthws... Thbt ........ NSmith ... Flynn....... Bbbtt.......
Min
FG FT Reb M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS
35:59 6-11 0-0 1-4 3 35:04 4-8 2-4 3-13 2 26:27 1-2 0-0 0-4 0 29:00 8-17 1-1 0-2 4 38:10 10-16 3-3 1-3 3 13:05 1-2 0-0 0-3 0 20:52 3-4 0-0 0-3 2 19:00 4-9 0-0 0-4 5 22:24 3-7 1-2 1-3 2
2 1 3 1 2 2 2 0 0
14 10 2 19 31 2 7 9 9
Totals...... 240:01 40-76 7-10 6-39 21 13 103
Percentages: FG .526, FT .700. 3-Point Goals: 16-32, .500 (Matthews 8-10, Babbitt 2-5, Batum 2-5, Felton 2-7, N.Smith 1-1, Flynn 1-4). Team Rebounds: 6. Team Turnovers: 17 (19 PTS).
Western Conference
L
Pct
16 16 22 23 25 27 27 28 29 30 33 36 37 41 42
GB
.733 .724 .639 .617 .583 .557 .550 .533 .517 .508 .459 .410 .373 .328 .300
— 1 51⁄2 7 9 1 10 ⁄2 11 12 13 131⁄2 161⁄2 191⁄2 211⁄2 241⁄2 26
Min
Evans ..... Thmpsn.. Cousins .. IThms..... Thrntn.... Frdtte..... Hayes ..... Outlaw ... TWlms ... Garcia..... Greene ...
FG FT M-A M-A
42:17 9-21 2-3 27:12 1-2 1-2 31:35 11-18 1-2 39:29 7-18 2-2 37:47 9-18 0-0 8:19 3-6 0-0 19:14 1-4 0-0 10:13 2-3 0-0 10:47 2-3 0-0 6:01 0-1 0-0 7:07 0-1 0-0
Totals..... 240:01 45-95
Reb O-T A PF PTS
3-3 2-5 2-7 2-3 1-5 0-0 3-7 0-0 0-2 0-1 1-4
3 1 1 8 1 1 6 0 3 1 1
2 2 3 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0
20 3 23 18 20 7 2 6 5 0 0
6-9 14-37 26 12
104
Percentages: FG .474, FT .667. 3-Point Goals: 8-19, .421 (Outlaw 2-2, I.Thomas 2-4, Thornton 2-7, T.Williams 1-1, Fredette 1-2, Cousins 0-1, Garcia 0-1, Greene 0-1). Team Rebounds: 10. Team Turnovers: 6 (2 PTS). Blocked Shots: 3 (Garcia, Greene, Thornton). Turnovers: 6 (Evans 2, Cousins, Outlaw, I.Thomas, Thornton). Steals: 8 (Thompson 2, Cousins, Evans, Hayes, Outlaw, I.Thomas, T.Williams). Technical Fouls: None. Portland.......................... 28 26 27 22 — 103 Sacramento .................... 22 24 33 25 — 104 A—16,012 (17,317). T—2:06. Officials—Mike Callahan, David Jones, Derek Richardson.
MAGIC 100, CAVALIERS 84
ORLANDO JRchrdsn . Andrsn .... Davis ....... Nelson..... Redick ..... Duhon...... Orton....... Wafer...... QRhrdsn.. Clark........
FG FT Reb Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS
32:27 36:12 7:07 28:47 32:39 19:13 28:57 15:21 15:33 23:44
6-13 3-11 3-6 8-14 4-12 2-7 3-4 0-2 2-5 5-5
0-0 0-6 3 2-2 4-13 2 0-0 1-2 0 3-3 0-7 9 2-2 1-2 4 0-0 0-1 2 5-8 0-4 1 2-2 0-0 1 0-0 0-3 0 3-4 1-1 3
4 4 0 2 0 1 2 1 2 4
16 9 6 21 13 5 11 2 4 13
Totals ...... 240:00 36-79 17-21 7-39 25 20 100
Percentages: FG .456, FT .810. 3-Point Goals: 11-29, .379 (J.Richardson 4-7, Redick 3-8, Nelson 2-4, Anderson 1-4, Duhon 1-5, Q.Richardson 0-1). Team Rebounds: 6. Team Turnovers: 6 (8 PTS). Blocked Shots: 8 (Orton 3, Clark 2, Anderson, Redick, J.Richardson). Turnovers: 6 (Nelson 3, Redick, J.Richardson, Wafer). Steals: 10 (Orton 5, J.Richardson 2, Anderson, Duhon, Wafer). Technical Fouls: None. CLEVELAND Gee........ Jamison Thmpsn. Sloan..... Parker ... Harris.... Smuls.... Hdsn...... Walton .. Casspi ...
FG Min M-A
Str
Home
W-2 W-2 W-4 W-3 L-1 L-1 W-1 L-3 L-1 L-2 L-2 L-9 L-4 W-1 W-3
25-6 25-5 25-6 22-9 22-7 21-10 19-12 20-10 17-11 21-8 20-12 13-17 12-17 15-15 10-22
Away
19-10 17-11 14-16 15-14 13-18 13-17 14-15 12-18 14-18 10-22 8-21 12-19 10-20 5-26 8-20
Conf
31-11 28-13 30-13 26-18 23-22 24-21 18-25 21-22 21-21 21-23 20-23 19-26 15-26 15-29 12-31
y-clinched division
Blocked Shots: 8 (Hickson 2, Przybilla 2, Batum, Matthews, N.Smith, Thabeet). Turnovers: 17 (Felton 4, Matthews 4, Flynn 3, Batum 2, Przybilla 2, Babbitt, Hickson). Steals: 3 (Felton, Hickson, Matthews). Technical Fouls: None. Kings
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6-4 8-2 8-2 8-2 7-3 5-5 6-4 5-5 6-4 4-6 4-6 1-9 2-8 2-8 5-5
FT M-A
31:24 4-11 2-2 34:11 5-13 10-12 28:36 1-8 1-2 31:59 5-10 4-5 27:02 3-7 0-2 20:58 3-6 3-4 19:24 2-6 2-2 16:01 3-6 0-0 13:49 0-2 0-0 16:36 2-6 0-0
Reb O-T A PF PTS
4-8 1-5 4-8 1-4 1-5 0-4 2-6 0-3 0-1 0-3
1 6 0 5 2 2 0 1 1 0
1 5 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 1
Totals.... 240:00 28-75 22-29 13-47 18 19
10 21 3 15 8 10 6 6 0 5 84
Percentages: FG .373, FT .759. 3-Point Goals: 6-19, .316 (Parker 2-3, Harris 1-2, Casspi 1-3, Jamison 1-3, Sloan 1-3, Gee 0-2, Hudson 0-3). Team Rebounds: 9. Team Turnovers: 18 (23 PTS). Blocked Shots: 2 (Jamison, Samuels). Turnovers: 17 (Walton 5, Jamison 4, Harris 3, Sloan 3,
Casspi, Thompson). Steals: 4 (Gee, Harris, Jamison, Parker). Technical Fouls: None.
Orlando ........................... 23 20 31 26 — 100 Cleveland ........................ 15 15 30 24 — 84 A—16,305 (20,562). T—2:06. Officials—Derrick Stafford, Violet Palmer, Tommy Nunez.
CELTICS 94, BOBCATS 82
BOSTON
Pietrus..... Bass......... Stmsma... Rondo ...... Bradley .... Hollins ..... Pvlvc ........ Jhnsn....... Dling ........ Daniels .... Moore ......
FG FT Reb Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS
34:56 37:01 27:57 43:14 35:06 19:58 15:16 5:58 14:16 5:01 1:17
4-15 9-19 4-4 8-17 9-14 1-1 0-1 1-3 1-4 1-1 1-1
0-0 4-5 0-0 4-7 2-2 0-1 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
1-6 0 1-9 1 2-5 1 2-6 16 1-3 2 0-4 0 0-7 0 1-2 0 0-1 1 0-1 0 0-0 0
1 2 4 2 2 2 0 3 0 0 0
Totals....... 240:00 39-80 11-17 8-44 21 16
11 22 8 20 22 2 1 2 2 2 2 94
Percentages: FG .488, FT .647. 3-Point Goals: 5-15, .333 (Pietrus 3-11, Bradley 2-3, Pavlovic 0-1). Team Rebounds: 11. Team Turnovers: 14 (13 PTS). Blocked Shots: 10 (Stiemsma 6, Bass 3, Pietrus). Turnovers: 14 (Rondo 8, Hollins 2, Bass, Bradley, Pavlovic, Stiemsma). Steals: 6 (Stiemsma 4, Hollins, Rondo). Technical Fouls: Rondo, 11:00 third. CHARLOTTE Brown..... White ..... Biyombo . Augustin Hndersn.. Mllns ...... Moon ...... Thmas .... Wllms..... Walker....
Min
FG FT Reb M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS
34:59 6-10 28:22 5-9 29:02 2-10 26:51 1-5 35:01 10-19 22:04 3-6 13:01 0-2 11:28 2-5 14:59 1-4 24:13 2-9
2-2 3-5 5-6 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-5
0-7 0 1-3 0 2-7 0 2-4 10 2-3 5 0-3 1 1-3 0 0-1 0 1-3 1 0-3 3
3 2 1 2 1 0 1 2 0 1
Totals ..... 240:00 32-79 15-20 9-37 20 13
15 13 9 2 22 6 0 4 3 8 82
Percentages: FG .405, FT .750. 3-Point Goals: 3-13, .231 (Brown 1-1, Walker 1-4, Williams 1-4, Augustin 0-1, Henderson 0-1, Moon 0-1, Mullens 0-1). Team Rebounds: 7. Team Turnovers: 12 (12 PTS). Blocked Shots: 5 (Biyombo 2, Brown, Walker, White). Turnovers: 11 (Biyombo 2, Henderson 2, Mullens 2, White 2, Brown, Thomas, Walker). Steals: 7 (Brown 3, Mullens, Thomas, Walker, Williams). Technical Fouls: Defensive three second, 8:15 first; Defensive three second, 2:50 second. Boston .............................. 34 18 21 21 — 94 Charlotte .......................... 23 26 18 15 — 82 A—15,169 (19,077). T—2:03. Officials—Greg Willard, Brent Barnaky, David Guthrie.
LAKERS 112, MAVERICKS 108, OT
DALLAS
Marion .... Nwtki ...... Haywd..... Kidd......... West ....... Carter...... Terry........ Mhnmi..... Wright ....
FG FT Reb Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS
32:50 4-9 42:53 9-28 38:22 4-5 38:40 5-7 38:24 9-15 21:02 2-5 37:02 8-15 7:16 0-1 8:30 0-3
2-2 1-11 4 3-3 0-14 1 1-2 3-5 0 0-0 0-3 7 2-2 1-2 2 2-2 0-3 1 0-0 0-3 4 2-2 0-0 0 2-2 1-1 0
3 0 4 2 4 5 1 2 1
10 24 9 13 20 7 21 2 2
Totals ...... 264:59 41-88 14-15 6-42 19 22 108
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Percentages: FG .466, FT .933. 3-Point Goals: 12-21, .571 (Terry 5-6, Kidd 3-4, Nowitzki 3-8, Carter 1-1, Marion 0-1, West 0-1). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: 6 (10 PTS). Blocked Shots: 4 (Haywood 2, Mahinmi, Nowitzki). Turnovers: 6 (Nowitzki 2, West 2, Kidd, Marion). Steals: 4 (Haywood 2, Kidd, Terry). Technical Fouls: None. LOS ANGELES Wrld Pce. Gasol ...... Bynum.... Sssns...... Ebanks ... Barnes.... MRbrts ... Blake ......
FG FT Min M-A M-A
41:16 44:16 43:50 44:07 17:37 33:58 17:37 22:19
7-20 6-14 9-24 8-15 3-5 4-7 3-4 2-4
Reb O-T A PF PTS
4-5 3-6 4 6-6 1-10 5 5-8 5-16 2 3-4 0-1 5 0-0 2-4 1 1-2 3-11 8 2-2 1-4 0 0-0 0-0 2
3 3 4 2 0 2 1 1
Totals ..... 265:00 42-93 21-27 15-52 27 16
18 20 23 22 6 11 8 4
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Percentages: FG .452, FT .778. 3-Point Goals: 7-18, .389 (Sessions 3-5, Gasol 2-2, Barnes 2-3, Blake 0-1, Ebanks 0-1, McRoberts 0-1, World Peace 0-5). Team Rebounds: 8. Team Turnovers: 8 (8 PTS). Blocked Shots: 1 (Barnes). Turnovers: 7 (Bynum 2, Barnes, Blake, Gasol, Sessions, World Peace). Steals: 4 (Ebanks, Gasol, Sessions, World Peace). Technical Fouls: Defensive three second, 0:33 second. Dallas ....................... 27 27 21 23 10 — 108 L.A. Lakers ............... 22 26 28 22 14 — 112 A—18,997 (18,997). T—2:43. Officials—Scott Foster, John Goble, Zach Zarba.
HORNETS 88, GRIZZLIES 75
MEMPHIS Gay ......... Spghts.... Gasol ...... Cnley ...... Allen....... Rndlph.... Mayo ...... Arenas.... Pndxtr .... Cnnnghm Hdddi...... Selby ...... Pargo......
FG FT Min M-A M-A
36:43 9-17 25:16 4-10 28:23 2-6 29:19 1-8 26:06 1-4 22:54 1-2 27:06 3-12 10:43 2-3 20:37 2-6 9:20 0-0 1:11 0-0 1:11 0-2 1:11 0-0
Reb O-T A PF PTS
4-4 2-4 0 0-0 2-3 0 7-9 2-7 3 2-2 2-5 3 2-2 2-2 0 0-0 2-13 3 5-8 0-4 2 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 2-3 2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0
1 2 2 2 3 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 0
Totals ..... 240:00 25-70 20-25 14-41 15 17
24 8 11 5 4 2 11 6 4 0 0 0 0 75
Percentages: FG .357, FT .800. 3-Point Goals: 5-18, .278 (Arenas 2-3, Gay 2-4, Conley 1-2, Allen 0-1, Pondexter 0-1, Mayo 0-7). Team Rebounds: 8. Team Turnovers: 21 (28 PTS). Blocked Shots: 3 (Cunningham, Gasol, Gay). Turnovers: 20 (Mayo 6, Gay 4, Allen 2, Conley 2, Gasol 2, Speights 2, Haddadi, Pondexter). Steals: 5 (Arenas 2, Gay, Mayo, Randolph). Technical Fouls: Defensive three second, 9:20 second. Hornets Aminu ..... Smith ...... Kaman..... Vsquz ...... Grdn ........ Lndry....... Blnlli........ Henry ...... Ayon........ Dyson ...... Thmas .....
FG FT Reb Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS
28:46 4-9 26:55 7-13 19:56 1-2 37:09 2-10 28:17 5-9 26:05 6-10 21:31 2-9 22:11 2-5 15:57 2-4 12:02 1-2 1:11 0-0
4-4 3-7 2 0-0 3-10 4 2-2 0-3 0 2-2 0-1 9 8-8 0-0 2 4-4 1-11 0 1-1 0-0 3 0-0 1-2 0 0-0 1-4 0 0-0 0-1 2 0-0 0-0 0
2 3 2 3 2 3 1 1 3 2 0
Totals ...... 240:00 32-73 21-21 9-39 22 22
12 14 4 8 18 16 6 4 4 2 0 88
Percentages: FG .438, FT 1.000. 3-Point Goals: 3-13, .231 (Vasquez 2-5, Belinelli 1-7, Aminu 0-1). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: 15 (13 PTS). Blocked Shots: 0. Turnovers: 15 (Dyson 3, Kaman 3, Vasquez 3, Ayon 2, Aminu, Gordon, Landry, Smith). Steals: 11 (Aminu 3, Vasquez 3, Belinelli, Dyson, Henry, Kaman, Landry). Technical Fouls: None. Memphis .......................... 16 21 19 19 — 75 New Orleans .................... 15 18 29 26 — 88 A—15,570 (17,188). T—2:13. Officials—Bill Spooner, Nick Buchert, Derrick Collins.
NUGGETS 101, ROCKETS 86
HOUSTON Prsns ...... Scola ...... Camby .... Dragic ..... Lee.......... Dlmbrt.... Lowry .....
FG FT Min M-A M-A
32:33 4-13 27:53 8-13 7:41 0-1 28:08 4-11 34:22 3-9 18:38 2-6 13:39 1-6
3-6 3-4 0-0 3-4 0-2 0-0 0-0
Reb O-T A PF PTS
4-9 1-2 0-1 2-4 1-4 1-7 0-2
0 1 2 6 2 0 4
0 2 2 4 0 1 2
12 19 0 12 8 4 3
Bdngr ..... 34:52 7-16 Pttrsn..... 29:48 0-6 Morris .... 6:13 2-4 Bykns ..... 6:13 1-2
0-0 1-2 0-0 2-2
1-6 2-2 0-2 0-2
1 1 0 0
3 3 0 0
Totals ..... 240:00 32-87 12-20 12-41 17 17
19 1 4 4 86
Percentages: FG .368, FT .600. 3-Point Goals: 10-26, .385 (Budinger 5-10, Lee 2-4, Lowry 1-2, Parsons 1-3, Dragic 1-5, Boykins 0-1, Morris 0-1). Team Rebounds: 15. Team Turnovers: 19 (26 PTS). Blocked Shots: 5 (Dalembert 2, Lee, Patterson, Scola). Turnovers: 17 (Dragic 4, Dalembert 3, Parsons 2, Patterson 2, Scola 2, Budinger, Camby, Lee, Lowry). Steals: 9 (Lee 3, Budinger 2, Dragic 2, Dalembert, Scola). Technical Fouls: None. DENVER Gllnri....... Faried...... Kufs ........ Lwsn ....... Afflalo .... Miller ...... Hrrngtn... McGee .... Brwr........ Chndlr ..... Hmltn .....
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29:20 4-8 29:14 2-4 19:58 4-6 34:13 7-15 33:37 9-15 22:01 3-9 20:39 2-9 17:57 3-3 23:59 7-12 7:07 0-2 1:55 0-0
1-2 0-5 3 6-7 2-11 1 1-2 3-6 0 6-6 1-2 5 0-0 1-4 2 0-0 1-7 11 0-0 0-4 1 1-4 1-6 0 0-0 0-0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0
4 3 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 0 0
10 10 9 20 20 6 5 7 14 0 0
Totals...... 240:00 41-83 15-21 9-45 27 22 101
Percentages: FG .494, FT .714. 3-Point Goals: 4-16, .250 (Afflalo 2-3, Gallinari 1-4, Harrington 1-4, Brewer 0-1, Lawson 0-4). Team Rebounds: 10. Team Turnovers: 16 (13 PTS). Blocked Shots: 5 (Faried 2, Koufos, McGee, Miller). Turnovers: 16 (Afflalo 3, Faried 3, Gallinari 3, Harrington 3, Miller 2, Koufos, Lawson). Steals: 6 (Brewer 2, Faried, Gallinari, Lawson, Miller). Technical Fouls: Defensive three second, 4:17 first; Defensive three second, 1:20 third. Houston .......................... 27 22 19 18 — 86 Denver ............................ 22 21 37 21 — 101 A—17,954 (19,155). T—2:09. Officials—Bill Kennedy, Mark Lindsay, Sean Wright.
NUGGETS 101, ROCKETS 86
HOUSTON Prsns ...... Scola ...... Camby .... Dragic ..... Lee.......... Dlmbrt.... Lowry ..... Bdngr ..... Pttrsn..... Morris .... Boykins ..
FG FT Min M-A M-A
32:33 27:53 7:41 28:08 34:22 18:38 13:39 34:52 29:48 6:13 6:13
4-13 8-13 0-1 4-11 3-9 2-6 1-6 7-16 0-6 2-4 1-2
3-6 3-4 0-0 3-4 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0 2-2
Reb O-T A PF PTS
4-9 1-2 0-1 2-4 1-4 1-7 0-2 1-6 2-2 0-2 0-2
0 1 2 6 2 0 4 1 1 0 0
0 2 2 4 0 1 2 3 3 0 0
Totals ..... 240:00 32-87 12-20 12-41 17 17
12 19 0 12 8 4 3 19 1 4 4
86
Percentages: FG .368, FT .600. 3-Point Goals: 10-26, .385 (Budinger 5-10, Lee 2-4, Lowry 1-2, Parsons 1-3, Dragic 1-5, Boykins 0-1, Morris 0-1). Team Rebounds: 15. Team Turnovers: 19 (26 PTS). Blocked Shots: 5 (Dalembert 2, Lee, Patterson, Scola). Turnovers: 17 (Dragic 4, Dalembert 3, Parsons 2, Patterson 2, Scola 2, Budinger, Camby, Lee, Lowry). Steals: 9 (Lee 3, Budinger 2, Dragic 2, Dalembert, Scola). Technical Fouls: None. DENVER Gllnri....... Faried...... Koufos .... Lwsn ....... Afflalo .... Miller ...... Hrrngtn... McGee .... Brewer.... Chndlr ..... Hmiltn ....
FG FT Reb Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS
29:20 4-8 29:14 2-4 19:58 4-6 34:13 7-15 33:37 9-15 22:01 3-9 20:39 2-9 17:57 3-3 23:59 7-12 7:07 0-2 1:55 0-0
1-2 0-5 3 6-7 2-11 1 1-2 3-6 0 6-6 1-2 5 0-0 1-4 2 0-0 1-7 11 0-0 0-4 1 1-4 1-6 0 0-0 0-0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0
4 3 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 0 0
10 10 9 20 20 6 5 7 14 0 0
Totals...... 240:00 41-83 15-21 9-45 27 22 101
Percentages: FG .494, FT .714. 3-Point Goals: 4-16, .250 (Afflalo 2-3, Gallinari 1-4, Harrington 1-4, Brewer 0-1, Lawson 0-4). Team Rebounds: 10. Team Turnovers: 16 (13 PTS). Blocked Shots: 5 (Faried 2, Koufos, McGee, Miller). Turnovers: 16 (Afflalo 3, Faried 3, Gallinari 3, Harrington 3, Miller 2, Koufos, Lawson). Steals: 6 (Brewer 2, Faried, Gallinari, Lawson, Miller). Houston .......................... 27 22 19 18 — 86 Denver ............................ 22 21 37 21 — 101 A—17,954 (19,155). T—2:09. Officials—Bill Kennedy, Mark Lindsay, Sean Wright.
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Barons host Aeros Spangler, Bennett commit to OU to open playoffs Gonzaga’s Ryan Spangler, center, has decided to transfer to Oklahoma. Spangler, The Oklahoman’s 2011 Super 5 Player of the Year, will sit out next season but have three years of eligibility remaining. AP PHOTO
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One visit was all Ryan Spangler needed in determining his future basketball home. After being released from his scholarship at Gonzaga last week, the former Bridge Creek standout made a weekend trip to Oklahoma and committed to Sooners’ coach Lon Kruger before he left Sunday. “It’s really exciting,” Spangler said. “I like Coach Kruger and the way he’s able to communicate. Saturday night I realized that was where I wanted to be. I hung out all night with the players and it was pretty cool. Basketballwise, they like to run, and that’s what I like to do.” The Sooners also got a commitment from juniorcollege forward D.J. Bennett from Indian Hills Community College (Iowa). A 6-foot-8, 215pound forward, Bennett also committed while on a visit to OU. He and Spangler enjoyed their time together on the campus.
Spangler rolled his ankle last Wednesday, so he didn’t get to spend any time on the court with his future teammates during his visit, which lasted from Friday to Sunday. Spangler decided to transfer from Gonzaga after a freshman season in which he played in 22 games. The 6-foot-8, 232pound forward averaged 2.5 points and 2.4 rebounds off the bench. He was The Okla-
homan’s Super 5 Player of the Year in 2011 after averaging 29.2 points, 17.2 rebounds, 5.8 blocks and 4.8 assists per game in leading Bridge Creek to the Class 4A state championship game. Spangler felt like he wanted to be closer to his family in Blanchard. He had also looked at programs such Tulsa, Oral Roberts and Arkansas, but OU sealed the deal on his first visit.
While Bennett will be eligible immediately, Spangler must sit out the 2012-13 season, and will have three years of eligibility remaining after that. The additions of Spangler and Bennett would put OU over the 13-scholarship limit by one. But senior point guard Carl Blair Jr. is expected to transfer. If he does, then OU would return to the maximum 13-scholarship limit.
The Oklahoma City Barons will play the Houston Aeros in a first-round, best-of-5 American Hockey League playoff series. Pairings were decided on the final day of the AHL regular season Sunday, and the Barons, who lost a meaningless 1-0 decision to the San Antonio Rampage, remained in the Alamo City for awhile after the game to find out who they would play in the opening round. The Barons’ possible opponents were Rochester (N.Y), Charlotte (N.C.) or Houston. But after games were complete Sunday, including Houston’s 2-1 win vs. last-place Texas, the Aeros beat out Charlotte for the eighth and final postseason berth in the Western Conference. Rochester drew the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed, the Toronto Marlies, in the first round. “This is good for hockey,” Barons forward Josh Green said during a KXXY-FM 96.1 radio interview. “I don’t remem2012 AHL Playoff Schedule Quarterfinals (best-of-5) Eastern Conference
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Durant appears in ESPN promo BY MEL BRACHT Staff Writer mbracht@opubco.com
The first spot in ESPN’s “A Champion Will Rise” campaign to promote ESPN and ABC NBA Playoff coverage will launch on Monday. In the spot, Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Kevin Durant
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Durant is the NBA’s second leading scorer at 27.8 points a game, trailing only Kobe Bryant (28.1) “This is where the banners hang,” Durant said from the high perch. “This is where teams write their history. This is where they tell you who they are. “When I look around here, I don’t see a team
with nothing to say. I see a team that is ready to make a statement.” The spot was developed with Wieden + Kennedy New York advertising agency. Additional spots in the “A Champion Will Rise” campaign will be released in the coming weeks. The playoffs begin on April 28.
SPORTS MONDAY
(1) Norfolk Admirals vs. (8) Manchester Monarchs Game 1: Manchester at Norfolk, 6:30 p.m. Friday Game 2: Manchester at Norfolk, 6:15 p.m. Saturday Game 3: Norfolk at Manchester, 6 p.m. April 25 *Game 4: Norfolk at Manchester, 6 p.m. April 27 *Game 5: Norfolk at Manchester, 6 p.m. April 28 (2) St. John’s IceCaps vs. (7) Syracuse Crunch Game 1: St. John’s at Syracuse, 6:30 p.m. Friday Game 2: St. John’s at Syracuse, 6:30 p.m. Saturday Game 3: Syracuse at St. John’s, 5 p.m. April 25 *Game 4: Syracuse at St. John’s, 5 p.m. April 27 *Game 5: Syracuse at St. John’s, 5 p.m. April 28 (3) Bridgeport Sound Tigers vs. (6) Connecticut Whale Game 1: Conn. at Bridgeport, 6 p.m. Thursday Game 2: Conn. at Bridgeport, 6 p.m. Saturday Game 3: Bridgeport at Conn., 4 p.m. Sunday *Game 4: Bridgeport at Conn., 6 p.m. April 25 *Game 5: Conn. at Bridgeport, 6 p.m. April 28 (4) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. (5) Hershey Bears Game 1: Hershey at W-B/Scranton, 6:05 p.m. Friday Game 2: Hershey at W-B/Scranton, 6:05 p.m. Saturday Game 3: W-B/Scranton at Hershey, 6 p.m. April 25 Game 4: W-B/Scranton at Hershey, 6 p.m. April 27
ber a season going down to the final day like this.” The Barons, since they won the conference championship, had the choice of beginning the first-round playoff series at home or on the road. They chose two road games at Houston first and then three home contests at the Cox Center. So Oklahoma City’s schedule lines up like this: Game 1 will be at 7:05 p.m. Thursday at Houston, and Game 2 will be 7:35 p.m. Friday at Houston. Game 3 will be 7 p.m. Sunday at Oklahoma City; Game 4, if necessary, will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at Oklahoma City; and, if necessary, Game 5 will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at Oklahoma City. Playoff tickets for the Barons’ home games are on sale at the Cox Center box office or ticketmaster.com. All upper bowl tickets will be $10 for the firstround series. Oklahoma City (4522-9) won seven of eight games vs. Houston (35-2516) this season. Game 5: Hershey at W-B/Scranton, 6:05 p.m. April 28
Western Conference (1) Oklahoma City Barons vs. (8) Houston Aeros Game 1: Oklahoma City at Houston, 7:05 p.m. Thursday Game 2: Oklahoma City at Houston, 7:35 p.m. Friday Game 3: Houston at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Sunday *Game 4: Houston at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. April 24 *Game 5: Houston at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. April 25 (2) Toronto Marlies vs. (7) Rochester Americans Game 1: Rochester at Toronto, 6 p.m. Thursday Game 2: Rochester at Toronto, 2 p.m. Saturday Game 3: Toronto at Rochester, 6:05 p.m. April 23 *Game 4: Toronto at Rochester, 6:05 p.m. April 25 *Game 5 : Rochester at Toronto, 2 p.m. April 28 (3) Chicago Wolves vs. (6) San Antonio Rampage Game 1: Chicago at S. Antonio, 7 p.m. Thursday Game 2: Chicago at S. Antonio, 7 p.m. Saturday Game 3: S. Antonio at Chicago, 7 p.m. April 24 *Game 4: S. Antonio at Chicago, 7 p.m. April 25 *Game 5: S. Antonio at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. April 27 (4) Abbotsford Heat vs. (5) Milwaukee Admirals Game 1: Abbotsford at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Friday Game 2: Abbotsford at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. Sunday Game 3: Milwaukee at Abbotsford, 9 p.m. April 25 *Game 4: Milwaukee at Abbotsford, 9 p.m. April 27 *Game 5: Milwaukee at Abbotsford, 9 p.m. April 28
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Biffle gets back to Victory Lane BY STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer
FORT WORTH, Texas —
While the 49-race winless streak was wearing somewhat on Greg Biffle, there were also enough encouraging signs during the 18month drought that he would win more races. “It will take years off your life. I’ve probably lost several,” Biffle said. “What kept me going or what keeps your spirit up is when you run good. … We have run good, we just hadn’t finished.” Until getting to Texas, where Jack Roush’s drivers have always been good. Biffle held on tight in the fastest Sprint Cup race ever on the 11⁄2-mile, highbanked track, pulling away after charging below Jimmie Johnson for a winning pass with 30 laps remaining on a windy and fastpaced Saturday night. The NASCAR Sprint Cup season points leader after five consecutive races now has a victory to go with that lofty status. “To win like this and put a bunch of ground on the guys behind us certainly makes a statement, I think, for all the people that were wondering if this was kind of a fluke that we were still leading the points this far in,” Biffle said. For Roush, it was his ninth victory in 23 Cup races at Texas, and completed a weekend sweep in the Lone Star State. The team owner won his ninth Nationwide race in Texas, and fourth in a row, when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. went to Victory Lane on Friday night. After passing Johnson with a strong move deep down in Turn 3 — “I knew the team would forgive me
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Greg Biffle fires the traditional pistols after winning the race for Saturday’s Samsung Mobile 500 on Fridayin Fort Worth, Texas. AP PHOTO
if I wrecked it trying to beat him,” Biffle said — the No. 16 Ford went on to a 3.2-second victory with an average speed of 160.577 mph. Biffle’s 17th career victory was his first since an October 2010 race in Kansas, where the series goes next week. A decade after winning the Nationwide Series season championship, which came after a NASCAR trucks championship, maybe this could be the year the 42-year-old Biffle becomes the first driver with a NASCAR series trifecta of titles. “When I moved from the Truck Series to Nationwide, it was a huge
step. It was much, much harder. And when I moved from the Nationwide to the Cup Series, I had no idea that the competition was going to be what it was,” he said. “I knew it was going to be hard. … But this year is my year, so I’m going to keep after it all the way to Homestead.” Johnson led three times for 156 of the 334 laps while going for owner Rick Hendrick’s 200th victory. But the five-time Cup champion never recovered, even scraping the No. 48 Chevrolet hard into the wall trying to catch up after Biffle drove under him and passed him for the final time. “I’m definitely disap-
pointed, but we had a great race car,” said Johnson, who had led only 119 laps combined his first 17 Texas starts. “I just got tangled up in some lapped traffic and the No. 16 made a great move and got by me. Then I was pacing him from there and didn’t have anything left to go get him.” It was Johnson’s fifth runner-up finish in Texas. Mark Martin was third in a Michael Waltripowned Toyota, while his teammate and polesitter Martin Truex Jr. led 69 laps and finished sixth, his fourth consecutive top 10 this season. Hendrick driver Jeff Gordon was fourth. Matt Kenseth was fifth for his 14th top-10 finish at Texas. Biffle’s teammate snapped his own 76-race winless streak there last April, has won three more races since and is second in points. Even with wind gusts consistently exceeding 30 mph and more, there were only two cautions. Both yellow flags were for debris, once for a cap tumbling around on the track, before the final 234 laps were under green. That was 112 more laps than the previous Texas record for consecutive green-flag laps. For most of them, cars were spread out and not too close to each other. “The wind was a huge factor, yeah. The wind was hard,” Biffle said.
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Ouellette wins OKC Open Gregory Ouellette of Titusville, Fla., won the singles championship Sunday at the Jackie Cooper BMW Oklahoma City Open at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center. Ouellette, the No. 2 seed, defeated Pedro Zerbini of Brazil 6-2, 6-1. Although Zerbini struggled in the championship match, he had reached the championship round the tough way. He went unbeaten to win his bracket in the main draw qualifying portion of the tournament. Zerbini then defeated the main draw’s No. 1-seed, Stefan Seifert, in round two and then slipped by No. 3-seed Tennys Sandgren in the semifinals.
OU WINS BIG 12 TITLE The Oklahoma men’s tennis team won the Big 12 championship Sunday with a 5-2 win over Texas Tech inside the Gregg Wadley Pavillion in Norman. The Sooners improved to 15-4 overall and 4-0 in the Big 12. The OU men’s program has not won a conference championship since 1992. Costin Pavel, Guillermo Alcorta, Dane Webb and Lawrence Formentera won singles matches Sunday for OU. Webb and Pavel and Formentera and David Pultr won doubles matches. FROM STAFF REPORTS
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Flyers go up 3-0 PHILADELPHIA — Danny Briere, Matt Read and Max Talbot each scored two goals to lead Philadelphia to an 8-4 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday in a fightfilled Game 3 in the firstround series. Wayne Simmonds and Claude Giroux also scored to help the Flyers take a 3-0 lead in the combustible Eastern Conference series. This one was all about the brawls. Three players were tossed in the first period. There was a rare fight between superstars when Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby squared off against Giroux. Jordan Staal and James Neal scored twice for the Penguins.
PREDATORS 3 RED WINGS 2 DETROIT — Shea Weber turned boos into silence with a first-period goal and Nashville held on to beat Detroit to take a 2-1 lead. Henrik Zetterberg scored with just under a minute left to pull the Red Wings
within one. Weber, jeered for smashing Zetterberg’s face into glass at the end of Game 1, snapped Nashville’s 0-for-12 streak on the power play against the Red Wings. Kevin Klein and Sergei Kostitsyn also scored for Nashville, and Pekka Rinne made 41 saves. Pavel Datsyuk added a goal for Detroit. Game 4 is Tuesday night in Detroit.
PANTHERS 4 DEVILS 2 SUNRISE, Fla. — Stephen Weiss scored the first two playoff goals of his 10-year NHL career, Jose Theodore stopped 23 shots and Florida won a playoff game for the first time in nearly 15 years, beating New Jersey to even the series at a game apiece. Marcel Goc had a goal and an assist for the Panthers, who survived a frantic Devils rally in the third. Travis Zajac and Ilya Kovalchuk scored in the first 2:02 of the third period, and Martin Brodeur made 20 saves for New Jersey. BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Sooners complete three-game sweep of Missouri John Helsley jhelsley@ opubco.com
BIG 12 BASEBALL NORMAN — Oklahoma secured a productive week even before Sunday’s baseball series finale against Missouri, winning a midweek matchup with No. 11 Arkansas and taking the first two games from the Tigers for a series win. Not enough. Not in rally mode, which the Sooners are, both in the Big 12 and in this season, trying to produce some polish in preparing an NCAA Tournamentworthy resume.
So the Sooners sought nothing short of a sweep Sunday – and found it, winning 5-4 at Mitchell Park behind more timely hitting and the combined pitching of Jonathan Gray and Steven Okert. The win moved the Sooners to 22-14 overall and 7-8 in the Big 12. “If we want to make it to the postseason, we really needed to sweep today,” said Okert, who gave OU 3 1/3 innings of solid relief for his second save. “We just need to keep playing good like we are.” The Sooners showed a clutch side against the Tigers, who fell to 18-17 and 3-9. OU trailed in each of the three games, yet walked away a winner each day, through tornado and rain
delays and constantly shifting start times. For the weekend, the Sooners batted .333 with nine runs batted in after two were out. Center fielder Max White delivered two of those in a three-run third inning, after Mizzou had gone ahead 2-0 in the top of the third, putting OU ahead for good. “Those two-out hits are huge,” said Sooners left fielder Erik Ross, who went 4 for 4 with two runs and an RBI. “And that’s something you have to do to win these games in the Big 12. Big two-out knocks have to come. And without those, the game’s probably not where it is today.” And the Sooners probably aren’t feeling as satisfied today, despite the suc-
cess of the week. For OU, it was almost a sweep-or-bust mentality. “We don’t have many mulligans,” said Sooners coach Sunny Golloway. “We set a number before the Arkansas game, a record that we’ve got to go. Well, we’ve got four in the win column since then.” Golloway didn’t elaborate on that desired number. Still, the Sooners will be but one game under .500 in the Big 12 when they travel to last-place Kansas in two weeks, following a stretch of six nonconference games. They’ll want to finish on the plus-side of the league won-loss margin, and with 20 games remaining overall, 35 total wins would be a good number to approach.
“We’ve got a couple mulligans in there, because I realize it’s baseball,” Golloway said, “but we didn’t lose any of them and that’s a good thing.” Instead, it was a week of gains. Needed gains. “It puts us back in the hunt,” Golloway said. “I think we’ll be back in a couple of the polls. I’ve said it all along, there are five or six games in there we just didn’t finish. Had we done our job and been the type of team we are right now… it’s not spilled milk, but if we win those games, I bet we’re in everybody’s top 10. “And we’re that kind of team. We’ll perform like that kind of team the rest of the way.”
coach at FIU, which has posted 12 straight losing seasons. FIU fired Thomas, a Basketball Hall of Fame player, on April 6 after going 26-65 in three seasons. FIU refused to confirm that Pitino and the Panthers had agreed on a deal, and players had not yet been told of the move by any school officials.
ished at 14 under. It was Pettersson’s fifth career PGA Tour title and first since the 2010 Canadian Open.
defenseman Matt Carkner was given a one-game suspension for his role in a one-sided fight he started against Rangers forward Brian Boyle just 2:15 into Game 2. Carkner was given a major penalty for fighting, and was ejected.
Sitting next to Tebow was Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade, also booed when he was shown on the scoreboard earlier in the game. But those boos quickly turned to cheers when Wade held up his Yankees cap.
TEBOW BOOED AT YANKEE STADIUM
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Kings owners, city lose trust Sacramento city leaders and the Maloof family are publicly declaring their mistrust of each other, just six weeks after reaching a tentative financing plan for a new arena to keep the Kings in the city, ESPN.com reports. The report says the Maloof family still has no interest in leaving Sacramento, but they no longer trust Mayor Kevin Johnson and don’t want to work with him. “You can’t do a deal with somebody you don’t trust,” George Maloof told The Sacramento Bee. “I don’t trust him.” Elected officials, though, are claiming the Maloofs have turned their backs on the city. It also led to a comparison to North Korea. “As their bizarre press
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conference (on Friday) laid bare for all to see, dealing with the Maloofs is like dealing with the North Koreans — except they are less competent,” Chris Lehane, the executive director of a group launched by the mayor to facilitate construction of the arena, said in a statement released to USA Today. “In Maloof-world, facts are fiction; truths are halftruths; and promises are broken promises. The City of Sacramento deserves better.”
PITINO SAYS SON WILL COACH FIU After firing Isiah Thomas, Florida International is set to replace him with another recognizable name. Louisville coach Rick Pitino said Sunday that his son Richard Pitino is leaving his staff with the Cardinals to become the next
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CARL PETTERSSON WINS RBC HERITAGE Carl Pettersson had another fast start and finished with a 2-under 69 for a five-shot victory over Zach Johnson on Sunday in the RBC Heritage. Pettersson had a run of five straight birdies on the front nine during the third round Saturday to move in front. This time, Pettersson birdied three of the first five holes and built a five-shot lead by the turn that he never relinquished. He fin-
RANGERS’ HAGELIN SUSPENDED New York Rangers forward Carl Hagelin was suspended for three games by the NHL on Sunday for elbowing Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson in the head during New York’s loss in Game 2 of the first-round Eastern Conference series. Hagelin apologized earlier Sunday, after a telephone hearing with NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan, and hoped to avoid punishment beyond the major penalty he served Saturday night. But instead, he will miss the next three games of the best-of-seven series. The Senators didn’t escape unscathed, either, as
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Tim Tebow has work to do if he’s going to win over New York sports fans. The new backup quarterback for the Jets was booed at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night when he was shown on the giant video board — even though he was wearing a Yankees cap. Sitting in the third row next to the Angels dugout, Tebow cracked a smile and acknowledged the camera. There was a smattering of cheers, but most of the initial reactions were boos.
Orlando center Glen Davis left the Magic’s game against Cleveland in the first quarter with a sprained right knee. ... Celtics stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce did not make the trip to Charlotte, N.C., and did not play in Sunday night’s game as Doc Rivers gave the veterans a chance to rest. ... Moondog, the Cleveland Cavalier’s floppy-eared mascot, was back on the court Sunday after taking an accidental punch in the mask from Indiana’s David West on Wednesday. FROM WIRE REPORTS
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eturning defensive coordinator Mike Stoops is a secondary specialist. A question entering spring football was whether Stoops could have an immediate impact on an Oklahoma secondary that had meltdowns last season. Based on interviews the past month, followed by a fairly solid showing in Saturday’s spring game, the answer is yes. The defense gave up only one long pass play in a 22-21 “loss” that most would consider a “win.” The offense scored only two touchdowns all day, and the final one was with downthe-roster players on the field. On the other 17 possessions, the offense produced a 60-yard touchdown pass, three field goals, a missed field goal ... and 12 punts. “I’ve been encouraged with our guys for all of camp,” Stoops said. “Pass coverage is all 11 guys. It’s not just the four guys or the five guys in the back. It’s underneath, pressuring the quarterback. It all works together.” The defense reportedly has held its own much of the 10B
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spring matched against an offense that should rank among the nation’s highestscoring units. Stoops started camp by telling his defensive troops they were getting a fresh start. Then, he stripped down the scheme, adding a little at a time. Next, he moved players around — Tony Jefferson to free safety, Javon Harris to strong safety, Gabe Lynn to reserve safety. By the end of spring, Stoops estimates he installed 50 percent to 60 percent of the defense. The rest will be sprinkled in during two-a-days in August. Stoops felt it was essential players were confident they knew assignments. “We’re not a team that can’t be in the right place, (can’t) understand your responsibility,” Stoops said. “We’re not that type of team.” Keep in mind the defense has played all spring with a hand tied behind its back. Veteran defensive linemen missed much of the spring, which made the defense vulnerable against the run and sometimes lacked a consistent pass rush. Still, the defense, by all reports, held its own. But will they pass the real test this fall? “When we play together, we’re solid across the board,” Stoops said. “I think we’re Defensive coordinator Mike Stoops gets animated after a play during the spring game going to be a very complete on Saturday. PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN defense.” SPORTS MONDAY
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Every player who will make an impact on the Sooners this fall was not on the field this spring. Here’s a look at players coming in this summer or coming back from injury who could play the biggest roles next season.
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SPRING IN THEIR STEP | MIKE STOOPS MAKES IMMEDIATE IMPACT ON SOONERS’ SECONDARY
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How will the secondary improve with the return of defensive coordinator Mike Stoops? Here’s what OU coaches and players had to say after the spring game: Free safety Tony Jefferson on the secondary’s play:
“We just gave up that one big play, but going into the game, (not giving up big plays) was our main focus. So, it’s kind of disappointing giving up a play like that. I feel like we bounced back and made some good plays.” Coach Bob Stoops on the 60-yard touchdown pass from Blake Bell to Jaz Reynolds:
1. Dom Whaley: The walk-onturned-feature-back is returning from that broken ankle. If he picks up where he left off, that will be huge for the Sooner run game. 2. Aaron Colvin: After proving to be one of the most versatile players in the Sooner secondary last season, Colvin might slide into the safety or defensive back position. His return from a shoulder injury could help solidify the secondary even more. 3. Casey Walker: The defensive tackle was one of three veteran defensive linemen who missed the spring game with injury. His ability to pressure the quarterback will be key without Ronnell Lewis and Frank Alexander.
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Quarterback Blake Bell, center, signs autographs for fans after the spring game on Saturday. PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN
COMING IN 1. Damien Williams: He led the junior-college ranks with nearly 2,000 yards rushing. Last season proved that you can never had too many able-bodied running backs. Will Latu 2. Courtney Gardner: The junior college wide receiver is a big body who could provide a serious target for Landry Jones. He had more than a thousand yards receiving this past season at Sierra CC. 3. Will Latu: West Virginia wanted this juco offensive lineman. So did Auburn. But OU won his services. Breaking into the rotation could be tough, but the ability is there. BY JENNI CARLSON
“The scramble play — that happens once in a while to balls thrown over the opposite shoulder so the receiver can see it and the DB loses it. You don’t want it to happen, but it is not like it was a clean play that got in back of them.”
Roy Finch, left, tries to avoid Eric Doughtie during action on Saturday. PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Dates to remember
Linebacker Corey Nelson on the areas of progress this spring:
Oklahoma has not nailed down dates for its first fall practice, Meet the Sooners Day or Media Day. The last three seasons, fall practice has opened on the first Thursday in August, which this year would be Aug. 2. Last year, OU moved Meet the Sooners Day/Media Day to a Saturday instead of a weekday to accommodate more fans. If, like last year, it is held on the Saturday after practices open, it would be on Aug. 4. 2012 OU football schedule
“Just being able to stay on our man, being able to play man coverage. Being able to not get beat deep, allowing the secondary and linebackers to become cohesive. We also worked on playing physical. That’s a key point we really focused on here in the spring.”
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OU recruit Damien Williams could make an impact when he gets on campus.
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Saturday, Sept. 1: at UTEP Saturday, Sept. 8: vs. Florida A&M Saturday, Sept. 22: vs. Kansas St. Saturday, Oct. 6: at Texas Tech Saturday, Oct. 13: vs. Texas (Dallas) Saturday, Oct. 20: vs. Kansas
Saturday, Oct. 27: vs. Notre Dame Saturday, Nov. 3: at Iowa State Saturday, Nov. 10: vs. Baylor Saturday, Nov. 17: at W. Virginia Saturday, Nov. 24: vs. OSU Saturday, Dec. 1: at TCU COMPILED BY JASON KERSEY
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THE MAIN EVENT | OU FOOTBALL: SPRING FORWARD Q&A WITH QUARTERBACK LANDRY JONES
Returning starter only plays one series son, his limited action Saturday and the spring as a whole.
OU quarterback Landry Jones played just one series in Saturday’s spring game before being pulled out by co-offensive coordinator Josh Heupel. Jones is returning for his fourth season as OU’s starting quarterback — he became the starter as a redshirt freshman after Sam Bradford was injured — and there was no need to risk injury Saturday. Still, Jones took questions from the media following the scrimmage and talked about backup quarterback Blake Bell, Drew Allen and Kendal ThompJaz Reynolds, center, is congratulated after a touchdown reception by Trey Metoyer, left, and Kenny Stills on Saturday. All three are vying to become the go-to receiver for the Sooners. PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN
What did you think of the backup quarterbacks? “I thought they did great. Kendal at the very end put together a nice little drive. Drew and Blake obviously did a great job leading the team and putting us in good situations, so I thought all-in-all it was a pretty positive scrimmage.” Did you know you would only get one series coming in? “No, I didn’t know how much I would play. I didn’t know what Coach Heupel wanted me to do today. After that first series, I figured it might be coming close for me to be done. (Heupel) just came over to me and said, ‘Go to the
sidelines and coach those guys up.’” Are you where you want to be going into the summer? “I think we are. I think we made a lot of strides during spring for sure, just in the offensive line and guys coming together a little bit more. I thought we were moving in the right direction.” How do you think your play is right now compared to the beginning of the spring? “I think I’ve gotten better, just as far as getting in the offense more and going through my reads and taking care of the ball. I’m moving around in the pocket a little bit better than I feel like I had been in the past. That’s been a focus for me in the spring for sure.”
Landry Jones, center, takes a snap from Gabe Ikard, right, during his first and only series on Saturday. PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN
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istry with Landry Jones? We have no idea about that since the two didn’t play together at all during the spring game.
Who will be OU’s top receiver next fall?
Jason Kersey, OU beat writer: I’m not ready to say Trey Metoyer is better than Stills based on one scrimmage. Stills has shown big-play ability in actual games, and I think he will develop into the Sooners’ go-to guy with Ryan Broyles graduated.
Mike Baldwin, OU beat writer: Trey Metoyer. That’s saying a lot for a player who hasn’t played a game. Kenny Stills, now a junior, started as a freshman and set freshmen receiving records, but he dropped a couple more passes in the spring game. Metoyer, bigger and stronger, caught everything within arm’s length. Metoyer will break Stills’ freshmen records. Jenni Carlson, columnist: Saturday convinced me that Metoyer can be a big-time receiver, but what about chem-
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Carlson: Stills has shown he can be big time, but his drops are troublesome. If Jones and Metoyer build chemistry, Metoyer will be the guy by midseason. I mean, we know how much Jones likes going to on a dependable go-to guy, don’t we?
Baldwin: The Sooners need Stills to be the dependable big-play second option he was to Ryan Broyles. This time, he can play that role with the ultra talented Trey Metoyer. Similar to fullback Trey Millard two years ago, Metoyer has a plays-and-acts-older-than-afreshman quality that will help him enjoy immediate success. Kersey: Until we see Metoyer in a real game situation, I don’t think we can consider him the best receiver on the team. Stills, like any player with that much talent, will improve with time. By admitting his failures, he has shown his continuing mental maturity, and I think he will show a similar on-field growth.
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Questions in some areas, answers in others SPRING PRACTICE | THE SOONERS’ STARTING LINEUP HEADING INTO TWO-A-DAYS SEEMS SET EXCEPT AT A FEW POSITIONS
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he starting lineup for Oklahoma heading into football two-a-days seems set except a few spots. Where will defensive coordinator Mike Stoops plug in Aaron Colvin? Probably cornerback, in front of Lamar Harris, which leaves Javon Harris as the starting strong safety. Who is the starting left offensive tackle? It was believed to be Lane Johnson, who started at right tackle last year. Tyrus Thompson, though, was the starter in the spring game, which means the Sooners have three starting-caliber offensive tackles. Will wide receiver Trey Metoyer start as a true freshman? He should. Whether he starts Metoyer should be on the field as much as any receiver. Who will start at tight end? Junior college transfer Brannon Green. Going beyond the starting lineup, one intriguing aspect of spring ball is discovering which backup players took a step forward. Who are players that could contribute as reserves in 2012, potential starters in the future? On defense, two names were mentioned frequently during interview sessions the past six weeks — redshirt freshman defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and red-
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Oklahoma’s Aaron Colvin, left, recovers a fumble during a 2011 game against Iowa State. Colvin is one of the Sooners whose position isn’t settled, though he’ll probably play cornerback. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
shirt freshman linebacker Frank Shannon. Phillips was a hot topic at coach Bob Stoops’ post-spring game interview session. The subject? Phillips, 6-foot-6, 329 pounds, isn’t your typical in-the-trenches defensive tackle. “He’s exactly what you want,” Stoops said. “That’s what we’re looking for. He’s going to be an excellent defensive tackle... He’s a big presence inside. He bats (down) balls. He can run. He’s not as strong as he needs to be now, but he will be in time. I’m ecstatic about a young guy and what his potential can be.” Phillips, from Towanda, Kan., performed a stand-
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ing back flip when he arrived on campus a year ago and can two-hand dunk a basketball. “He’s going to be scary good,” said sophomore defensive end Chuka Ndulue, another young player moving up the depth chart. “I watch him play with leverage and say, ‘How is he playing that low but still on his feet?’ He’s a big dude. He’s fast. He’s very athletic.” Ndulue is of Nigerian descent. He arrived in the United States in the seventh grade, a 135-pound soccer player. By his sophomore year, he was 205 pounds and too big for soccer. So he switched to football. Late last season, after Ronnell Lewis suffered an
injury, Ndulue earned a few snaps as a redshirt freshman. This spring, he’s taken more strides. “He’s a great story,” said defensive ends coach Bobby Jack Wright. “He’s done a great job of making the transition to American football. He went through a high school system in Texas and has been in our system here two years. “Obviously, there’s been a learning curve from the football standpoint. He continues to go through that. But he’s to the point of really exploding and becoming a really good football player. He’s strong, he’s explosive. He has good speed. He loves to play, a great practice player.” Shannon is vying for a
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spot on the two-deep. The Dallas Skyline product and senior linebacker Aaron Franklin both made an impression this spring. Franklin recorded five tackles in the spring game. “They both have good feet, they’re tough,” Stoops said. “They play hard. They’re very conscientious. They’re going to play.” In the secondary, Lamar Harris, a senior, and junior Joe Powell showed potential at cornerback. Harris was the starting cornerback opposite veteran Demontre Hurst in the spring game, but Colvin could land there. Powell, a former wide receiver, is making enough plays to get noticed. On offense, left guard Adam Shead will be listed as a backup heading into two-a-days when senior center Ben Habern returns from a neck injury. Gabe Ikard is expected to move back to left guard, but Shead, a sophomore, started five games last season. Shead arguably has played as well as any offensive linemen. Daryl Williams, a sophomore, was the opening game starter last season. When he suffered an ankle injury, Johnson seized the job. Williams reestablished himself this spring. Veterans on the O-line with more than 100 combined career starts will have to earn their way. Six
or seven linemen are capable of starting, but there are only five spots. Even though he’ll be the “fourth” offensive tackle, probably a year away from playing a key role, Derek Farniok (6foot-9, 325 pounds) created a buzz. “Derek Farniok has had a huge winter and spring,” Stoops said. “He’s really come on, doing a nice job. He’s where you want him to be and getting better.” The Sooners broke in two tight ends this spring. Freshman Taylor McNamara made progress and compiled three catches in the spring game. But it’s Green who is the projected starter. Green, 6-foot-4, 260 pounds, compiled only 15 receptions last season at Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College. He was viewed as more as a blocker. “We recruited him because of his size and toughness, but he’s really caught the ball well,” Stoops said. “That’s been a positive. He has great hands. He’s made all kinds of grabs, which is exciting.”
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No clear separation in quarterback race SPRING FOOTBALL | PROLONGED QB DERBY IS GOOD NEWS FOR LUNT, WHO’S STILL VERY MUCH IN CONTENTION FOR THE STARTING JOB
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TILLWATER — The day of Oklahoma State’s first spring practice, coach Mike Gundy said that he wanted one of the Cowboys’ three starting quarterback candidates to “take (the job) and run with it.” Yet here we are more than a month later, heading into the final week of workouts with little clarity on who will take OSU’s first snap in September. Junior Clint Chelf, redshirt freshman J.W. Walsh and true freshman Wes Lunt are all still taking equal reps. All are still alternating running the first-team offense. And not one has consistently performed better than the other two in order to create clear separation as the new starter. “You can say it’s halffull and say that all three have done things a lot better than I thought they would,” offensive coordinator Todd Monken said. “You can say it’s half-empty and say that nobody has yet distinguished themselves as our guy.” And last week’s scrimmages — the first two for the Cowboys this spring — did not do much to settle the quarterback competition. On Monday, Gundy called the play of all three quarterbacks “very average” in a scrimmage that was dominated by the defense. On Friday, it was reversed, with all three
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quarterbacks looking much sharper and leading multiple touchdown drives. But here’s what I can determine from the prolonged QB derby. It’s good news for Wes Lunt. Yes, the guy who should be enjoying his final months as a high school senior is still very much in contention for this job. He was naturally going to show the most improvement because he had to start from scratch, but some would say he was absolutely the best quarterback last week. Conversely, it’s bad news for Clint Chelf. If someone really needed to firmly take hold of this job, it was Chelf. Monken said as much before the spring began when he emphasized Chelf should be “significantly” better than Walsh and Lunt early on because he has been in the program the longest. Clearly, that did not happen. And Walsh continues to be an interesting prospect in this race. He got a chance to show his athletic ability in Friday’s scrimmage when he picked up big yards running the ball a couple zone-read plays, but he’s been the most inconsistent throwing the football in recent practices. I don’t know if Gundy will really be able to confidently name a starter by the end of Saturday’s spring finale, based on
Wes Lunt puts on his helmet during OSU spring practice on March 12. Lunt, who just arrived on campus this semester, has been taking equal reps with the other two contenders for the starting quarterback spot. PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
what’s transpired through 12 workouts. But he’s been adamant about his desire to do that. “There’s separation with guys, and then some other ones may make some ground up,” Gundy said. “We would still like to name a starting quarterback by the end of spring ball.
“We were hoping to do it by the end of (last) week, but we want to make sure it’s the right guy and for the right reasons.” Monken was more hesitant before practice began about needing to name a starter by the end of the spring. It’s unlikely he’s changed his stance now.
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He has said, though, that he would like to get it down to a two-quarterback competition. Perhaps it would be wise for the coaches to let the competition extend into the fall. All three quarterbacks, especially Walsh and Lunt, are going to continue to grow during summer workouts and
fall camp. And if they were all still in the race, it would all but eliminate the chance that one of them would transfer at the end of the spring semester. My gut says one of those quarterbacks will need to have a heck of a final week to snag the job by Saturday.
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New coach, new RB for Midwest City FOOTBALL | BOMBERS WILL LIKELY TURN TO QUALAN JOHNSON TO REPLACE FLANDERS
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UKON — Midwest City is replacing its highly successful head football coach, Steve Huff, and running back, James Flanders, in 2012. For the former, the Bombers knocked it out of the park with former Tulsa Washington and Star Spencer coach Darrell Hall, who has won two state titles. For the latter, Midwest City must find a way to replace James Flanders, an Oklahoman All-Stater and Tulsa signee who was the Big All-City Player of the Year after rushing for 2,456 yards and 44 touchdowns as a senior. If Saturday’s OKVarsity.com All-State Combine is any indication, the Bombers might be in good shape at running back. Senior-to-be Qualan Johnson, who is expected to start next season, ran a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash
and jumped 34-feet, 3 inches in his vertical jump. Johnson said he’s gotten some interest from Tulsa, Ivy League schools and TCU. “My strength is running through the gaps,” Johnson said. “I’m not really a shaker; I’m more of a bruiser.” Johnson rushed for 275 yards and three touchdowns last season, averaging about 8 yards per carry. One of the three Flanders brothers — John, Timothy and James — has been Midwest City’s starter in the backfield for the past six seasons. “Those guys are a great group of guys,” Johnson said. “I want to live up to my name and live up to my school’s tradition with running backs. I can’t really live up to their expectations, but I can live up to mine.”
Qualan Johnson, left, will likely take over as the Bombers’ running back this season. PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE
Johnson enters the season as the starter, but coming up behind him is another impressive athlete whose showing at Saturday’s combine was even more eye-popping. Bryan Hartfield, who is a junior-to-be, ran a 4.34 in the 40-yard dash, which was the fastest time Saturday. Hartfield also jumped the secondhighest in the vertical, with a 36-1. Hartfield’s playing time was limited as a sophomore because of shoulder problems, but he said he’s been going to physical therapy and the shoulder feels good.
“This being my first combine, I think I did pretty good,” Hartfield said. As far as the adjustment to a new coach goes, both backs said things are going well with Hall. Huff’s teams at Midwest City were 60-12 in six seasons. He led the Bombers to the playoffs each year. He left to become the first football coach at College Station (Texas) High School. “I think Coach Hall is a good coach,” Johnson said. “He’s a good man, and he’s proven that he can win at every level.”
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I When: Monday (boys); Wednesday (girls) I Where: Kickingbird for singles; Edmond North and Memorial for doubles I The story: All three Edmond schools will participant in the tournament, as will Heritage Hall and east-side powers Union and Broken Arrow.
I When: Thursday (3:30 p.m.) and Friday (4 p.m.) I Where: Edmond North I The story: A rare two-day regular-season meet gives competitors a feel for the format of state meets, and also gives them a look at the competition they’ll be facing at the end of the year, with several top teams in the field.
I When: ThursdaySaturday I Where: McAlester High, Wilburton High and Eastern Oklahoma State College I The story: The tournament features five of the top eight teams in Class 5A, including No. 1 Carl Albert and No. 2 Claremore. Those two square off at 10 a.m. Thursday in the tournament opener at McAlester.
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I When: 9 a.m. Monday I Where: River Oaks Golf Club I The story: One of the most challenging events of the year, Bishop McGuinness draws a top field for their annual classic, loaded with top teams from the Class 5A and 6A levels, played on a challenging setup at River Oaks.
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I When: 6 p.m. (girls); 8 p.m. (boys) I Where: Edmond Santa Fe HS I The story: Both Edlam games are top-10 matchups. In the boys case, both teams are ranked in the top 5 of Class 6A.
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK
Bill Tipton Tournament on hold With harsh weather bearing down on the area Saturday and a chance that teams would be traveling home as the weather came in, tournament officials for the Bill Tipton VIII decided not to squeeze any baseball games in before the rains. Carl Albert coach Wayne Dozier said he hoped the tournament could be completed before the end of the season, and he was checking with the coaches involved to work out a solution. The Titans were going to win their pool, while Yukon and Chickasha were set to face off for the right to play Carl Albert for the championship. Carl Albert is 21-3 headed into Monday’s game against Del City. While Taylor Hawkins and Gavin LaValley have sparked the offense with big home run totals (combining for 29), Dozier said the consistency up and down the order has been the key. “We were so inconsistent last year even though our record was pretty good overall,” he said. “This year, even the games we’ve lost, we felt like we’ve competed well. We worked on that early and talked about it. We’re playing with a little bit more hustle and a little more intelligence.”
PLAINVIEW’S DAVIS BREAKS RECORD Plainview’s Alex Davis broke the state record in the 3,200-meter run for the second time this season last week. At the Lake Country Conference meet Tuesday at Madill, Davis ran a 10:47.67. On March 12 at Norman, Davis set the record with a 10:49.61 run, breaking the previous record of 10:50.34 set by Jenks’ Brianna McLeod at the 2003 state meet.
GIUDICE STILL GOING STRONG WITH DOUBLE DUTY Edmond Santa Fe junior Matthew Giudice is a busy man this time of year. Giudice stars for both the Edmond Santa Fe soccer and track teams. On the soccer side, Giudice leads the Wolves’ team with seven goals. “It’s tough on him,” said Santa Fe soccer coach Joe Peeler. “He’s showing a little tiredness. Matthew “But he cares about it, and he Giudice keeps his grades up. I don’t know Edmond Santa how he does it with all he’s doing, Fe soccer and but that’s how our kids are. They track standout want to win.” Santa Fe’s soccer squad is 8-1 this season and ranked No. 4 in Class 6A. BY RYAN ABER AND JASON KERSEY
APRIL 16, 2012
15B
MLB SCOREBOARD AMERICAN LEAGUE W
L
8 6 4 3
2 5 6 5
.800 .545 .400 .375
W
L
Pct
Texas ................... Seattle................. Oakland ............... Los Angeles.........
6 5 4 3 2
Detroit ................. Chicago ................ Cleveland............. Kansas City ......... Minnesota ...........
3 3 4 6 7
W
GB
— 21⁄2 4 4 GB
— 1 ⁄2 11⁄2 3 4
L10
— 1 ⁄2 2 2
8-2 5-5 4-6 3-5
WCGB
GB
.556 .556 .500 .444 .444
WCGB
— — 1 ⁄2 1 1
⁄2 ⁄2 1 11⁄2 1 1 ⁄2 1 1
Str
Home
Away
Str
Home
Away
Str
Home
Away
W-4 W-2 L-2 W-1
L10
— — 1 21⁄2 1 3 ⁄2
6-3 5-3 4-4 3-6 2-7
East Division
Pct
4 4 4 5 5
WCGB
Central Division
.667 .625 .500 .333 .222
L
5 5 4 4 4
Baltimore ............ Toronto ................ New York ............. Boston ................. Tampa Bay...........
West Division
Pct
5-2 2-1 3-4 1-2
W-1 L-1 W-3 L-4 L-3
L10
5-4 5-4 4-4 4-5 4-5
3-0 4-4 1-2 2-3
5-1 2-1 1-4 0-3 2-4
L-1 W-1 L-1 W-3 L-4
1-2 3-2 3-0 3-3 0-3
3-3 3-3 1-1 3-0 3-0
2-1 2-1 3-3 1-5 1-5
NATIONAL LEAGUE W
L
West Division
Pct
9 6 4 4 2
1 3 5 5 8
.900 .667 .444 .444 .200
W
L
Pct
Los Angeles......... Arizona ................ Colorado .............. San Francisco ...... San Diego ............
GB
— 21⁄2 41⁄2 41⁄2 7 GB
3 5 6 6 6 7
.700 .444 .400 .400 .333 .300
— 21⁄2 3 3 1 3 ⁄2 4
W
L
Pct
GB
7 6 5 4 4
Washington......... New York ............. Atlanta ................ Philadelphia......... Miami ..................
3 3 4 5 6
.700 .667 .556 .444 .400
— 1 ⁄2 11⁄2 1 2 ⁄2 3
Choo rf Cnghm rf Hafner dh Duncan lf Ktchm 1b Kipnis 2b Hannhn 3b Marson c
Totals
ab r h bi
6 1 3 2 5 1 1 0 5 0 4 2 4 4 5 5
1 0 2 3 3 1 0 1
1 0 3 1 3 1 1 1
2 0 1 3 2 1 1 1
40 13 15 13
KANSAS CITY ab r h bi
AGordn lf Getz 2b Hosmer 1b Butler dh Bourgs cf Francr rf Mostks 3b B.Pena c Maier cf-p AEscor ss
4 1 0 0 5 1 3 2 3 4 1 5 5 5 5 3
Totals
1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1
1 1 0 0 2 4 1 1
1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1
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13 7
E—Hosmer (1). DP—Kansas City 2. LOB—Cleveland 7, Kansas City 10. 2B—Brantley (3), Choo (2), Marson (1), Hosmer (2), Moustakas (5), B.Pena (2), A.Escobar (2). 3B— Getz (1). HR— Hafner (2), Duncan (2), Kotchman (2), Kipnis (3). SB—Kotchman (2), Getz (2). IP
Jimenez W,1-0 R.Perez Wheeler Sipp Asencio
16B
5 2 ⁄3 11⁄3 1 1
H
9 1 0 0 3
R
4 1 0 0 2
ER
4 1 0 0 2
BB
3 1 0 0 0
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5 0 0 0 2
Str
Home
Away
Str
Home
Away
W-6 W-1 L-1 L-1 L-4
L10
— 2 21⁄2 21⁄2 3 31⁄2
7-3 4-5 4-6 4-6 3-6 3-7
W-2 L-1 W-1 L-4 W-1 L-2
WCGB
L10
Str
— — 1 2 1 2 ⁄2
7-3 6-3 5-4 4-5 4-6
6-0 3-0 3-3 2-1 2-5
Mendoza L,0-2 Mijares Coleman Maier
4 1 3 1
3-1 3-3 1-2 2-4 0-3
2-1 3-3 3-3 1-2 2-1 2-5
5-2 1-2 1-3 3-4 1-5 1-2
Home
L-1 L-1 W-5 W-1 W-1
Away
3-1 4-2 3-0 3-3 2-2
9 2 3 1
9 1 3 0
4-2 2-1 2-4 1-2 2-4
5 1 3 0
4 1 2 0
1 2 3 0
Mendoza pitched to 3 batters in the 5th. WP—Jimenez, Asencio. Balk—R.Perez. Umpires—Home, Jerry Meals;First, Lance Barrett;Second, Paul Emmel;Third, Gary Darling. T—3:20. A—21,182 (37,903).
MARINERS 5, ATHLETICS 3
I Brendan Ryan hit a two-run homer and former RedHawk Justin Smoak added a solo shot. OAKLAND
JWeeks 2b Crisp lf S.Smith dh Cespds cf Reddck rf Pnngtn ss Kaaihu 1b Recker c Barton ph Sogard 3b Totals
SEATTLE
ab r h bi
4 3 4 4 4 4 4 2 1 4
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1
1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 2
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
34 3 7 3
ab r h bi
Figgins lf Ackley 2b ISuzuki rf Smoak 1b JMontr dh Seager 3b MSndrs cf Olivo c Ryan ss
3 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3
Totals
1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1
0 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 1
0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2
31 5 6 5
Oakland .......................... 000 030 000 Seattle............................ 021 020 00x
— —
3 5
E—J.Weeks (2). LOB—Oakland 6, Seattle 3. 2B—I.Suzuki (2), Seager (3). HR—Sogard (1), Smoak (2), Ryan (1).
40 7 13 7
Cleveland........................ 006 040 030 Kansas City.................... 030 101 002
Cleveland
L10
9-1 6-3 4-5 4-5 2-8
Kansas City
I Travis Hafner hit one of the longest home runs in Kauffman Stadium history and Shelly Duncan homered and drove in three runs. Hafner’s home run in the fifth inning off Luis Mendoza went an estimated 456 feet and was the first to land in a sports bar behind the right-field bleachers. It was the longest home run at Kauffman Stadium since David Ortiz, then with Minnesota, hit one 458 feet on April 8, 2001. Brantly cf ACarer ss
WCGB
East Division
American League Sunday’s Games INDIANS 13, ROYALS 7
CLEVELAND
— — 2 2 1 4 ⁄2
Central Division
7 4 4 4 3 3
St. Louis .............. Houston............... Cincinnati ............ Milwaukee........... Pittsburgh ........... Chicago ................
WCGB
Oakland
Godfrey L,0-2 Norberto Fuentes Seattle
Beavan W,1-1 Wilhelmsen H,2 League S,4-4
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
5 2 1
6 0 0
5 0 0
3 0 0
1 0 0
3 1 1
7 1 1
6 0 1
3 0 0
3 0 0
0 1 0
4 1 0
HBP—by Beavan (Recker). Umpires—Home, Eric Cooper;First, Marty Foster;Second, Tim Timmons;Third, Jeff Kellogg. T—2:36. A—19,650 (47,860).
AMERICAN LEAGUE Sunday’s Games Toronto 9, Baltimore 2 Boston 6, Tampa Bay 4 Cleveland 13, Kansas City 7 Detroit 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Texas 4, Minnesota 3 Seattle 5, Oakland 3 L.A. Angels at N.Y. Yankees Monday’s Games Tampa Bay at Boston, 10:05 a.m. Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m. Baltimore at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m. Detroit at Kansas City , 7:10 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Saturday’s Results L.A. Angels 7, N.Y. Yankees 1 Texas 6, Minnesota 2 Boston 13, Tampa Bay 5 Baltimore 6, Toronto 4 Chicago White Sox 5, Detroit 1 Cleveland 11, Kansas City 9, (10) Seattle 4, Oakland 0
NATIONAL LEAGUE Sunday’s Games Miami 5, Houston 4, (11) Cincinnati 8, Washington 5, (11) Atlanta 7, Milwaukee 4 Philadelphia 8, N.Y. Mets 2 St. Louis 10, Chicago Cubs 3 Arizona 5, Colorado 2 Pittsburgh 4, San Francisco 1 L.A. Dodgers 5, San Diego 4 Monday’s Games Houston at Washington 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta 6:10 p.m. San Diego at Colorado 7:40 p.m. Pittsburgh at Arizona, 8:40 p.m. Philadelphia at San Francisco, 9:15 p.m. Saturday’s Results St. Louis 5, Chicago Cubs 1 Washington 4, Cincinnati 1 N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 0 Houston 5, Miami 4 Atlanta 2, Milwaukee 1 Colorado 8, Arizona 7 San Francisco 4, Pittsburgh 3 L.A. Dodgers 6, San Diego 1
RANGERS 4, TWINS 3
SRdrgz ss Joyce lf JMolin ph-c Gimenz c-lf
I Josh Hamilton’s two-run homer in the eighth capped a three-run inning for the Rangers and set up Joe Nathan for the save against his former team. TEXAS
Kinsler 2b Andrus ss Hamltn cf-lf Beltre 3b MYong dh N.Cruz rf DvMrp lf Gentry cf Napoli 1b Torreal c Totals
MINNESOTA
ab r h bi
4 1 0 0 4 1 1 1 4 1 2 2 4 4 4 3 0 4 4
0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1 3 1 0 0 1 1
0 0 0 0 0 1 0
35 4 10 4
ab r h bi
Span cf JCarrll ss Mauer c Mornea dh Wlngh lf Parmel 1b Valenci 3b CThms rf ACasill 2b
4 1 2 0 4 0 2 1 2 0 0 0 4 4 4 3 3 3
Totals
0 1 0 0 1 0
0 1 0 1 1 0
0 0 0 0 2 0
31 3 7 3
Texas............................... 000 010 030 Minnesota...................... 000 021 000
— —
4 3
DP—Texas 2, Minnesota 1. LOB—Texas 6, Minnesota 3. 2B—M.Young 2 (2). 3B—Andrus (1), Span (1). HR—Hamilton (4), Napoli (1), C.Thomas (1). SB—Dav.Murphy (1), Willingham (1). CS—Valencia (1). Texas
Feliz R.Ross W,2-0 Adams H,5 Nathan S,3-4
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
5 2 1 1
5 1 1 0
3 0 0 0
3 0 0 0
2 0 0 0
3 3 0 1
6 1
7 0
1 0
1 0
0 0
4 2
0 0 0 1
2 1 1 2
0 0 0 0
39 4 13 4
Hendriks Burton H,1 Perkins L,0-1 BS,1-1 Al.Burnett Maloney
0 1 1
2 1 0
3 0 0
3 0 0
1 0 0
0 0 0
Perkins pitched to 3 batters in the 8th. Feliz pitched to 3 batters in the 6th. HBP—by Burton (Dav.Murphy). Umpires—Home, Cory Blaser;First, Jerry Layne;Second, Ed Hickox;Third, Ed Rapuano. T—2:48. A—32,093 (39,500).
RED SOX 6, RAYS 4
I David Ortiz doubled in the goahead run for his seventh consecutive hit. Boston can complete a series sweep in Monday’s traditional Patriots’ Day game. TAMPA BAY
BOSTON
ab r h bi
5 5 4 5 5 4
1 1 0 0 0 1
2 1 1 2 0 1
0 2 1 0 0 1
Aviles ss Pedroia 2b AdGnzl 1b Youkils 3b Ortiz dh C.Ross rf
ab r h bi
4 4 4 3 4 2
1 0 0 2 2 1
1 0 1 1 3 1
1 0 0 0 1 3
DMcDn lf Shppch c Repko cf
The Dodgers’ Matt Kemp, a Midwest City native, heads for first on his third-inning solo home run against the Padres on Sunday, while wearing No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson and a retro Brooklyn Dodgers helmet.
4 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 3 0 0 0
Totals
31 6 8 6
Tampa Bay ..................... 000 031 000 Boston ............................ 030 101 10x
— —
4 6
LOB—Tampa Bay 10, Boston 5. 2B—Jennings (1), C.Pena (4), Longoria (4), Keppinger (2), Ortiz 2 (6), Shoppach (3). HR—Scott (2), Aviles (2), C.Ross (2). Tampa Bay
M.Moore L,0-1 Jo.Peralta Boston
Doubront Atchison Padilla W,1-0 F.Morales H,2 Aceves S,2-3
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
61⁄3 12⁄3
8 0
6 0
6 0
4 0
5 1
5 1 ⁄3 12⁄3 1 1
9 1 1 2 0
4 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0 0
7 1 2 0 1
Doubront pitched to 1 batter in the 6th. WP—Doubront. Umpires—Home, Brian Gorman;First, Larry Vanover;Second, Tony Randazzo;Third, Todd Tichenor. T—3:12. A—38,024 (37,067).
BLUE JAYS 9, ORIOLES 2
I Edwin Encarnacion hit a tworun homer, Brett Lawrie added a solo shot and the Blue Jays used a seven-run sixth inning for the win. BALTIMORE
Minnesota
Jnnngs cf C.Pena 1b Longori 3b Kppngr 2b Zobrist rf Scott dh
Totals
4 2 1 4
AMERICAN LEAGUE Monday’s Games Tampa Bay (Shields 1-0) at Boston (Bard 0-1), 10:05 a.m. Minnesota (Pavano 0-1) at N.Y. Yankees (F.Garcia 0-0), 6:05 p.m. Baltimore (Arrieta 1-0) at Chicago White Sox (Humber 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 0-1) at Kansas City (Duffy 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Oakland (McCarthy 0-1) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 1-0), 9:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Monday’s Games Houston (Weiland 0-1) at Washington (Strasburg 1-0), 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Gee 0-1) at Atlanta (Hanson 1-1), 6:10 p.m. San Diego (Luebke 0-1) at Colorado (Guthrie 1-0), 7:40 p.m. Pittsburgh (Bedard 0-2) at Arizona (J.Saunders 0-0), 8:40 p.m. Philadelphia (Halladay 2-0) at San Francisco (Lincecum 0-1), 9:15 p.m.
EnChvz lf NJhnsn dh Markks rf AdJons cf Betemt 3b C.Davis 1b RPauln c Flahrty 2b Andino ss Totals
Toronto
ab r h bi
4 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 3
0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 2
0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0
32 2 7 2
YEscor ss KJhnsn 2b Bautist rf Encrnc 1b Lawrie 3b BFrncs dh Vzql ph-dh Rasms cf RDavis lf Mathis c Totals
Baltimore ....................... 010 001 000 Toronto ........................... 000 107 01x
ab r h bi
5 5 4 4 4 3 1 4 2 3
1 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 1
3 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 0 2
2 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 1
35 9 13 9
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2 9
E—Betemit (2), Drabek (1). DP—Baltimore 3, Toronto 3. LOB—Baltimore 5, Toronto 9. 2B—Betemit (3), C.Davis 2 (3), Y.Escobar (2), K.Johnson (1), Bautista (1), Encarnacion (4), B.Francisco (1), Mathis (2). HR—Ad.Jones (3), Encarnacion (3), Lawrie (1). Baltimore
Matusz L,0-2 Gregg Patton Toronto
Drabek W,2-0 L.Perez E.Crawford
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IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
52⁄3 1 ⁄3 2
7 3 3
5 3 1
5 3 1
4 2 0
4 0 1
71⁄3 2 ⁄3 1
6 0 1
2 0 0
1 0 0
1 0 0
6 0 1
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HBP—by Gregg (Lawrie), by L.Perez (N.Johnson). Umpires—Home, Bob Davidson;First, Ron Kulpa;Second, Jim Wolf;Third, Derryl Cousins. T—2:39. A—20,252 (49,260).
WHITE SOX 5, TIGERS 1
I Gerald Laird homered among his three hits to back a strong outing by Rick Porcello and land snap Chicago’s four-game win streak. DETROIT
AJcksn cf Boesch rf MiCarr 3b Fielder 1b DYong lf Avila c Laird ph JhPerlt ss Dirks dh Inge ph Raburn 2b Totals
CHICAGO
ab r h bi
4 4 4 3 1 3 1 3 2 1 3
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
29 1 5 1
ab r h bi
De Aza cf Morel 3b A.Dunn dh Konerk 1b Rios rf AlRmrz ss Viciedo lf Lillirdg lf Flowrs c Bckhm 2b
4 3 4 4 4 4 3 1 2 2
Totals
0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
31 5 8 5
Detroit ............................ 000 000 010 Chicago ........................... 010 011 11x
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1 5
DP—Detroit 1, Chicago 3. LOB—Detroit 7, Chicago 5. 2B—A.Jackson (3), Morel (1), A.Dunn (1). 3B—De Aza (2). HR—Boesch (1), Konerko (1), Al.Ramirez (1), Flowers (1). SB—Flowers (1). CS—Boesch (1). Detroit
Wilk L,0-1 Balester Schlereth Chicago
Floyd W,1-1 Crain H,1 Thornton
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
5 12⁄3 11⁄3
3 2 3
2 2 1
2 2 1
1 0 1
4 1 2
6 2 1
3 2 0
0 1 0
0 1 0
3 0 0
6 2 0
HBP—by Balester (Flowers), by Floyd (D.Young, Dirks, D.Young). WP—Balester 2. Umpires—Home, Gary Cederstrom;First, Lance Barksdale;Second, Fieldin Culbreth;Third,
Adrian Johnson. T—2:44. A—33,025 (40,615).
YANKEES 11, ANGELS 5
I Derek Jeter hit a three-run homer to extend his fast start and Ivan Nova won his 14th straight decision. LOS ANGELES
Aybar ss HKndrc 2b Pujols 1b TrHntr rf V.Wells cf Abreu lf Trumo dh MIzturs 3b Iannett c Totals
NEW YORK
ab r h bi
4 5 5 4 5 4 3 3 4
1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1
0 3 1 0 1 0 1 3 2
0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2
37 5 11 5
ab r h bi
Jeter ss Grndrs cf ARdrgz 3b Cano 2b Teixeir 1b Swisher rf Ibanez dh Martin c Gardnr lf
5 4 5 3 4 3 4 2 3
Totals
2 0 1 3 0 1 1 1 2
2 1 1 2 2 1 2 0 1
3 1 1 0 1 2 3 0 0
33 11 12 11
Los Angeles ................... 010 021 100 New York........................ 014 300 30x
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5 11
DP—Los Angeles 1, New York 1. LOB—Los Angeles 10, New York 6. 2B—H.Kendrick (3), M.Izturis (1), Jeter (4), Cano (4), Teixeira (3). 3B— H.Kendrick (1). HR—Trumbo (2), Iannetta (2), Jeter (2), Ibanez (2). SB—M.Izturis (3), Cano (1), Teixeira (1). CS—Granderson (1). SF—Swisher. Los Angeles
Williams L,0-1 Takahashi D.Carpenter Isringhausen New York
Nova W,2-0 R.Soriano Robertson H,2 Logan
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
22⁄3 2 2 11⁄3
5 3 1 3
5 3 2 1
5 3 2 1
3 1 2 1
1 0 1 1
6 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 1
8 2 1 0
4 1 0 0
4 1 0 0
2 2 0 1
8 0 0 3
2 1
PB—Martin. Umpires—Home, Jim Joyce;First, Jim Reynolds;Second, Mike DiMuro;Third, James Hoye. T—3:32. A—41,055 (50,291).
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NATIONAL LEAGUE Sunday’s Games DODGERS 5, PADRES 4
San Francisco
I The Dodgers turned a bizarre triple play in the top of the ninth inning, then Dee Gordon singled home the winning run in the bottom half. Midwest City product Matt Kemp also homered, his fourth in three games. SAN DIEGO
Maybin cf Denorfi lf Frieri p Thtchr p Grgrsn p Cashnr p Alonso ph-1b Headly 3b Guzmn 1b Brach p Hundly c Venale rf-lf Parrino ss OHudsn 2b Volquez p Bartlett ph Hermid ph-rf Totals
ab r h bi
5 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 4 0 2 3 3 4 2 0 2
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 1
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
33 4 10 4
LOS ANGELES ab r h bi
DGordn ss M.Ellis 2b Kemp cf Ethier rf JRiver lf Loney 1b Uribe 3b A.Ellis c Kershw p Lindlm p GwynJ ph Guerrir p AKndy ph Jansen p Guerra p Hrstn ph
6 3 4 5 3 3 4 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Totals
1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1 3 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
33 5 11 5
San Diego....................... 001 003 000 Los Angeles ................... 202 000 001
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4 5
Two outs when winning run scored. E—Venable (2), Headley (1), D.Gordon (3). DP—San Diego 1, Los Angeles 2. TP—Los Angeles 1. LOB—San Diego 9, Los Angeles 15. 2B—Denorfia 2 (3), Headley (2), Ethier (3), Uribe (1). HR—Kemp (6). SB—D.Gordon 2 (7). CS—J.Rivera (1). S—Venable, Uribe, Kershaw. SF—J.Rivera.
Los Angeles
Kershaw Lindblom BS,1-1 Guerrier Jansen Guerra W,1-0
H
R
ER
BB
SO
6 1 0 1 1 2
4 0 0 0 0 1
4 0 0 0 0 1
5 0 0 2 0 2
2 2 1 2 0 0
51⁄3 2 ⁄3 1 1 1
8 1 0 0 1
4 0 0 0 0
3 0 0 0 0
3 1 1 0 1
3 1 1 0 0
HBP—by Frieri (M.Ellis). Umpires—Home, Dale Scott;First, Bill Miller;Second, Angel Campos;Third, CB Bucknor. T—3:43. A—38,359 (56,000).
PIRATES 4, GIANTS 1
I Kevin Correia pitched six effective innings, Garrett Jones homered and the Pirates ended a five-game losing streak. PITTSBURGH
Presley lf Tabata rf McCtch cf GJones 1b McGeh 1b Walker 2b PAlvrz 3b JHrrsn ph-3b Barmes ss McKnr c Correia p Navarr ph JHughs p McLoth ph Grilli p Hanrhn p Totals
ab r h bi
4 5 4 3 2 4 3 0 3 1 2 1 0 1 0 0
0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
33 4 8 3
4 4 3 4 4 0 3 4 3 1 0 1 0 0 1
Totals
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
32 1 5 1
Pittsburgh...................... 020 000 020 San Francisco ................ 000 010 000
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4 1
E—Barmes (2), Sandoval (4). LOB— Pittsburgh 9, San Francisco 9. 2B—Belt (1), B.Crawford (4). 3B—Pagan (2). HR—G.Jones (1). SB—Belt (1). CS—McCutchen (2). S— J.Harrison, Vogelsong. IP Pittsburgh
Correia W,1-0 J.Hughes H,1 Grilli H,1 Hanrahan S,1-1
6 1 1 1
H
3 1 1 0
R
1 0 0 0
ER
1 0 0 0
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1 0 1 2
2 0 2 0 0
2 0 1 0 0
3 1 0 1 0
7 2 0 0 0
I Trevor Cahill earned his first win with Arizona and Chris Young homered and drove in three runs. ARIZONA
RRorts 3b GParra lf J.Upton rf CYoung cf Gldsch 1b A.Hill 2b JMcDnl ss HBlanc c Cahill p Patersn p Ziegler p Breslw p Shaw p Totals
COLORADO
ab r h bi
5 5 5 4 4 2 4 4 4 0 0 0 0
0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1 2 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 5 10 5
ab r h bi
EYong lf Clvn cf-rf Tlwtzk ss Giambi 1b Guthrie pr RBtncr p Cuddyr rf MtRynl p RHrndz 1b Rosario c Nelson 3b JHerrr 2b Pomrnz p Roenck p Fowler cf
4 4 3 3 0 0 3 0 1 3 4 4 1 1 0
Totals
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0
0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31 2 6 2
Arizona ........................... 201 020 000 Colorado ......................... 000 000 020
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Cahill W,1-0 Paterson Ziegler Breslow Shaw S,2-2 Colorado
Pomeranz L,0-1 Roenicke Mat.Reynolds R.Betancourt
SO
2 0 1 0
Davi.Carpenter L,0-1
⁄3
3
1
1
2
0
6 1 1 3
5 1 2 2
3 0 1 0
2 0 1 0
3 0 2 2
7 0 3 1
2
Miami
A.Sanchez Webb M.Dunn Gaudin W,1-0
W.Wright pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. HBP—by A.Sanchez (Bogusevic). WP— W.Lopez, Davi.Carpenter. PB—J.Buck. Umpires—Home, Kerwin Danley;First, Doug Eddings;Second, Paul Nauert;Third, Dana DeMuth. T—4:07. A—34,232 (37,442).
DIAMONDBACKS 5, ROCKIES 2
5 2
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
71⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 11⁄3
4 1 1 0 0
1 1 0 0 0
1 1 0 0 0
2 1 0 1 0
6 0 0 0 1
41⁄3 22⁄3 1 1
9 1 0 0
5 0 0 0
5 0 0 0
2 1 0 0
3 5 2 1
CARDINALS 10, CUBS 3
I Jake Westbrook allowed one earned run in seven strong innings and rookie Matt Carpenter homered, tripled and drove in five runs. CHICAGO
RJhnsn rf-cf DeWitt 2b SCastro ss JeBakr 1b-rf IStewrt 3b Mather lf Soto c Byrd cf RLopez p Mahlm p DeJess ph Castillo p Clevngr 1b Totals
ST. LOUIS
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4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 0 1 1 0 1
2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
33 3 6 2
Furcal ss Greene 2b Hollidy lf Beltran rf Kmts rf-cf Molin c-1b Crpnt 1b Roinsn cf McCllln p VMarte p Descals 3b Westrk p T.Cruz c Totals
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5 4 5 1 2 3 4 4 0 0 3 2 1
1 0 1 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 1 1 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 1
0 0 1 0 0 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 0
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3 10
E—Greene (1), Descalso (1). DP—Chicago 1, St. Louis 1. LOB—Chicago 4, St. Louis 6. 2B—R.Johnson (1), Soto (1), Furcal (4), T.Cruz (1). 3B—M.Carpenter (2). HR— Y.Molina (3), M.Carpenter (1). SB—Beltran (2). CS—Byrd (1). S—Westbrook. Maholm L,0-2 Castillo R.Lopez St. Louis
Westbrook W,2-0 McClellan V.Marte
Schafer cf T.Buck rf Lowrie ss JMrtnz lf Ca.Lee 1b Bogsvc rf-cf CJhnsn 3b JCastro c Altuve 2b DvCrpn p Happ p FRdrgz p MDwns ph Wrght p WLopez p MGnzlz 2b Totals
MIAMI
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5 0 4 6 5 5 5 4 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 1 2 0 2 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
41 4 10 4
ab r h bi
Reyes ss Bonifac cf HRmrz 3b Stanton rf Infante 2b Mrrsn lf GSnchz 1b Gaudin p J.Buck c Hayes pr ASnchz p Webb p Dobbs ph MDunn p Coghln lf
5 4 5 4 5 5 4 1 4 0 2 0 1 0 1
Totals
0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 4 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
0 0 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
41 5 12 5
Houston ...................... 001 200 010 Miami.......................... 010 100 020
00 01
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4 5
Happ Fe.Rodriguez H,2 W.Wright W.Lopez BS,1-1
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R
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BB
SO
6 1 0 22⁄3
5 0 0 4
2 0 1 1
2 0 1 1
2 1 1 0
8 0 0 2
Hamels W,1-1 Qualls H,2 Papelbon
33 4 7 4
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Bourn cf Prado lf C.Jnes 3b McCnn c Uggla 2b Fremn 1b Heywrd rf Pstrnck ss Beachy p Diaz ph Medlen p Hinske ph Durbin p
5 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 1 1 0 1 0
Totals
1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
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Milwaukee
Narveson L,1-1 Estrada M.Parra Axford Dillard Atlanta
Beachy W,1-1 Medlen Durbin
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ER
BB
SO
4 1 2 1 ⁄3 2 ⁄3
4 2 2 1 0
5 0 0 2 0
5 0 0 1 0
2 1 0 2 1
1 2 2 1 1
7 1 1
3 1 3
1 0 3
0 0 3
2 0 0
6 0 1
2 4 0
Umpires—Home, Tim Tschida;First, Jeff Nelson;Second, Bill Welke;Third, Chris Guccione. T—2:58. A—30,831 (49,586).
7 1 1
4 2 0
2 1 0
1 1 0
1 0 0
2 0 1
REDS 8, NATIONALS 5, (11)
34 2 9 2
4 1 4 4 4 4 3 1 5 4 0 2 0 1 0
Totals
1 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
3 0 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 8 14 8
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2 8
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
6
8
1
1
2
2
1 2 ⁄3 1 ⁄3
3 1 2
2 4 1
2 0 1
0 2 0
0 1 0
7 1 1
6 1 2
2 0 0
2 0 0
1 10 0 0 1 2
WP—Pelfrey, R.Ramirez. Umpires—Home, Tom Hallion;First, D.J. Reyburn;Second, Brian O’Nora;Third, Alfonso
I Joey Votto hit a two-run double in the 11th inning to avoid a four-game sweep. CINCINNATI
Phillips 2b Valdez pr-2b Cozart ss Votto 1b Rolen 3b Bruce rf Ludwck lf Heisey cf Chpmn p Harris ph Arrdnd p Marshll p Hanign c Leake p Ondrsk p Stubbs cf Totals
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4 1 6 3 6 5 6 4 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 2
0 0 2 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
1 0 3 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1
0 0 0 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
44 8 13 8
WASHINGTON ab r h bi
Dsmnd ss Espnsa 2b Zmrmn 3b LaRoch 1b Werth rf DeRosa lf Ankiel cf Flores ph Ramos c Detwilr p Berndn ph Stmmn p Tracy ph Matths p Lidge p Nady ph HRdrgz p Clipprd p
5 5 4 5 4 5 4 1 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0
Totals
Cincinnati ................... 400 100 000 Washington ............... 000 310 100
1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
41 5 9 5
03 00
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8 5
E—Bruce (1), Desmond (2), Ramos (1). DP—Cincinnati 1, Washington 2. LOB— Cincinnati 10, Washington 6. 2B—Phillips (1), Votto (3), Desmond (3), Ankiel (1). HR— Ludwick (1). SB—Rolen (1). S—Phillips, Leake . Cincinnati
Leake Ondrusek BS,1-1 Chapman Arredondo W,1-0 Marshall S,1-1 Washington
Detwiler Stammen Mattheus Lidge H.Rodriguez Clippard L,1-1
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
61⁄3 2 ⁄3 2 1 1
5 1 1 0 2
5 0 0 0 0
5 0 0 0 0
3 0 0 0 0
1 1 4 2 1
5 2 1 1 1 1
6 2 0 1 0 4
5 0 0 0 0 3
1 0 0 0 0 3
2 1 0 1 1 0
2 3 1 2 1 1
Umpires—Home, Laz Diaz;First, Mike Everitt;Second, Paul Schrieber;Third, Tim Welke. T—3:41. A—25,679 (41,487).
SPORTS MONDAY
Twins say Blackburn’s shoulder should be all right An MRI test on Minnesota right-hander Nick Blackburn’s shoulder has revealed no damage, and the Twins expect the Del City product to make his next start. Blackburn felt a cramp in the back of the shoulder Saturday against the Rangers, and he left in the sixth inning. General manager Terry Ryan said Sunday that Blackburn was “a little bit stiff” but otherwise fine. Ryan said the Twins will closely monitor Blackburn this week and be cautious about his condition. But he said “all indications are that he’s going to be OK” to start Thursday in New York against the Yankees. “My shoulder just wouldn’t let my hand get away from my body,” Blackburn said. “At no point was it painful. It was kind of just a bound-up feeling.”
SCULLY RETURNS TO DODGERS BOOTH
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1 1 1
PHILADELPHIA ab r h bi
4 7
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6 2 2
Pierre lf Polanc 3b Victorn cf Rollins ss Pence rf Wgntn 3b Nix 1b Mybrry lf Ruiz c Orr 2b Galvis 2b Hamels p Qualls p Thome ph Papeln p
0 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0
E—R.Weeks (1), Gamel (2), Prado (1). DP—Atlanta 2. LOB—Milwaukee 4, Atlanta 8. 2B—Braun (4), Hart (3), Bourn (2), Prado (2). HR—Lucroy (2), C.Jones (2), Heyward (2). SB—Bourn (2), Prado (1). CS—Bourn (2). S—Prado. SF—McCann.
6 2 2
0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
31 7 9 7
Milwaukee ..................... 010 000 003 Atlanta ........................... 103 100 02x
6 2 4
E—Tejada (1). DP—Philadelphia 1. LOB—New York 7, Philadelphia 11. 2B—Wigginton (1), Nix (1), Orr (1). HR—I.Davis (1). SB—Rollins (2), Pence (2). CS—D.Wright (1), Pierre (1). S—Hamels. SF—Wigginton.
Philadelphia
IP
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 2 2
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1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
SO
New York........................ 200 000 000 Philadelphia................... 100 000 25x
New York
One out when winning run scored. E—Infante (1), Reyes (4). DP—Houston 1, Miami 2. LOB—Houston 13, Miami 12. 2B—J.Martinez 2 (3), J.Castro (1), Altuve (2), Stanton (3). 3B—A.Sanchez (1). HR— H.Ramirez (2), Infante (4). SB—Altuve (1). CS—Schafer (2). S—J.Castro, Coghlan . Houston
Totals
0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BB
NEW YORK
0 1 2 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 4 0 0 4 4 4 3 4 3 1 1 1 0 0 1
ER
I Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings and Ty Wigginton drove in four runs. 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals
ATLANTA
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MARLINS 5, ASTROS 4, (11)
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 1
RWeks 2b Morgan cf Axford p Dillard p Braun lf ArRmr 3b Hart rf Gamel 1b Lucroy c CIzturs ss Kottars ph Narvsn p Ishikaw ph Estrad p MParr p Aoki ph-cf
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PHILLIES 8, METS 2
Tejada ss DnMrp 2b DWrght 3b I.Davis 1b Hairstn lf Duda rf Niwnhs cf Nickes c Thole ph Pelfrey p RRmrz p Baxter ph Acosta p Batista p Turner ph
I Chipper Jones hit a threerun homer in his return after missing two games and Brandon Beachy pitched seven strong innings.
IP
HBP—by Maholm (Beltran, Descalso). WP—Westbrook. Umpires—Home, Vic Carapazza;First, Gerry Davis;Second, Greg Gibson;Third, Phil Cuzzi. T—2:35. A—44,952 (43,975).
I Omar Infante and Hanley Ramirez hit the Marlins’ first homers in their new ballpark. Ramirez singled home the winning run with one out in the 11th.
AROUND THE MAJORS
BRAVES 7, BREWERS 4
34 10 12 10
Chicago ........................... 000 110 010 St. Louis ......................... 024 020 20x
Chicago
Marquez. T—3:02. A—45,829 (43,651).
MILWAUKEE
Ziegler pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. Breslow pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. PB—Rosario. Balk—Pomeranz. Umpires—Home, Mike Winters;First, Wally Bell;Second, Mark Wegner;Third, Brian Knight. T—3:19. A—26,952 (50,398).
HOUSTON
SAN FRANCISCO ab r h bi
Pagan cf MeCarr lf Sndvl 3b Posey c Schrhlt rf Mota p Belt 1b BCrwfr ss Burriss 2b Vglsng p Hensly p A.Huff ph Otero p Affeldt p GBlanc rf
4 0 2 2 0
Otero pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. Affeldt pitched to 1 batter in the 9th. HBP—by Vogelsong (Barmes). Umpires—Home, Tim McClelland;First, Ted Barrett;Second, Brian Runge;Third, Marvin Hudson. T—3:15. A—41,766 (41,915).
Arizona
5 2 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 1 1 2 ⁄3
Volquez Frieri Thatcher Gregerson Cashner Brach L,0-1
61⁄3 2 ⁄3 0 1 1
E—J.Upton (1). DP—Arizona 2. LOB—Arizona 8, Colorado 6. 2B—Goldschmidt (2). HR— C.Young (4). SB—G.Parra 2 (2), J.Upton (1), C.Young (2).
IP San Diego
Vogelsong L,0-1 Hensley Otero Affeldt Mota
Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully returned to the booth at Dodger Stadium on Sunday after missing five games because of a bad cold. The 84-year-old had broadcast the Dodgers’ first four games of the season at San Diego before getting sick last weekend. Doctors had advised him not to return until the cold weather and rain went away. He missed the team’s home opener last Tuesday for the first time in 35 years. “In my own private world, this is my opening day,” Scully said. “I have (Clayton) Kershaw. Ain’t no bad crowd to hang around with.” Scully told reporters before Kershaw pitched the series finale against the Padres that he felt good. Scully is in his 63rd season with the Dodgers, making him the longest tenured broadcaster in sports history.
DODGERS TURN BIZARRE TRIPLE PLAY The Dodgers have a triple play in the ninth inning of their game against the Padres. The bizarre play came with the score tied 4-all Sunday. Chris Denorfia led off with a single against Javy Guerra. Chase Headley walked and Jesus Guzman squared to bunt the runners over, but the pitch came high and tight and hit Guzman’s bat as he backed up from the pitch. The ball landed in front of the plate and catcher A.J. Ellis alertly picked it up and threw to third. Guzman, startled by what happened, didn’t run to first base, which made it easy for third baseman Juan Uribe to relay to shortstop Dee Gordon at second base. In turn, he threw to James Loney to complete the triple play. Padres manager Bud Black came out to argue with plate umpire and crew chief Dale Scott, who ejected him.
BRIEFLY Brian Wilson says his season is likely over and he will probably have elbow-reconstruction surgery, ending his season with only a save. ... The Royals recalled right-handed reliever Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha. ... The Red Sox called up outfielder Jason Repko and infielder Nate Spears from Triple-A Pawtucket. They also optioned outfielder Che-suan Lin to Pawtucket and designated for assignment right-hander Michael Bowden and catcher Luis Exposito. ... The Rockies recalled left-hander Drew Pomeranz and optioned infielder-catcher Jordan Pacheco to Triple-A Colorado Springs. FROM WIRE REPORTS
APRIL 16, 2012
17B
SUNDAY’S GAME
Memphis 4, RedHawks 3 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s not accurate to say the Memphis Redbirds have the Oklahoma City RedHawks’ number. But the Redbirds’ only two wins of the Pacific Coast League baseball season have come against Oklahoma City, including a 4-3 decision Sunday before 5,237 fans at AutoZone Park. The RedHawks remained in a first-place tie with New Orleans — each team has an 8-3 record — but they did allow Memphis to snap a nine-game losing streak. The Birds had not won a game since April 5, a 4-3 victory over Oklahoma
PCL SCOREBOARD City at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
AT THE PLATE Adron Chambers had a single and two RBIs, and Jermaine Curtis added two hits and scored two runs for Memphis. Collin DeLome, J.B. Shuck and Landon Powell each had two hits for Oklahoma City.
ON THE MOUND RedHawks starter Paul Clemens outdueled Memphis counterpart Brandon Dickson, each throwing six innings. Clemens surrendered just one run on three hits. He walked three and struck out five. Dickson gave up two runs on eight hits.
He walked two and struck out six. The bullpen is where it fell apart. Juan Abreu allowed two runs, and Enerio Del Rosario gave up Memphis’ fourth run of the day in the bottom of the eighth inning.
UP NEXT The four-game series ends with a 7:05 p.m. Monday game. Right-hander Aneury Rodriguez (1-0, 4.66) is the RedHawks’ scheduled starter; righty Brian Broderick (0-2, 8.00) is scheduled for Memphis. After Monday’s game, Oklahoma City begins a four-game series on Tuesday at Nashville. FROM STAFF REPORTS
American Conference North Division W
Omaha ................. Iowa ..................... Nashville ............. Memphis ..............
8 6 4 2
L
3 5 7 9
W
8 8 4 4
GB
Pct.
GB
.727 .545 .364 .182
South Division New Orleans........ Oklahoma City .... Albuquerque ........ Round Rock .........
Pct.
L
3 3 7 7
.727 .727 .364 .364
— 2 4 6
— — 4 4
Pacific Conference North Division W
L
Salt Lake ............. 7 4 Colorado .............. 5 5 Tacoma ................ 5 6 Reno .................... 4 7 South Division W
Pct.
.636 .500 .455 .364 L
Pct.
Fresno .......................... 8 3 .727 Sacramento .................. 8 3 .727 Las Vegas ..................... 3 7 .300 Tucson .......................... 3 8 .273 Sunday’s Games Round Rock 11, Iowa 10, 13 innings Memphis 4, Oklahoma City 3 Salt Lake 5, Tucson 4 Nashville 3, New Orleans 2, 13 innings
GB
— 11⁄2 2 3 GB
— — 41⁄2 5
Las Vegas at Colorado Springs, ppd., rain Albuquerque 9, Omaha 7 Sacramento 3, Reno 1 Fresno 7, Tacoma 1 Monday’s Games Omaha at Albuquerque, 1:05 p.m. Las Vegas at Colorado Springs, 7:05 p.m., 1st game Oklahoma City at Memphis, 7:05 p.m. New Orleans at Nashville, 7:05 p.m. Iowa at Round Rock, 7:05 p.m. Tucson at Salt Lake, 7:35 p.m. Tacoma at Fresno, 9:05 p.m. Reno at Sacramento, 9:05 p.m. Las Vegas at Colorado Springs, 9:35 p.m., 2nd game Saturday’s Results Colorado Springs 3, Las Vegas 2 Oklahoma City 4, Memphis 3 Nashville 9, New Orleans 5 Round Rock 6, Iowa 5 Tucson 8, Salt Lake 4 Omaha 14, Albuquerque 10, 13 innings Sacramento 4, Reno 3 Tacoma 11, Fresno 1
Sunday’s game MEMPHIS 4 OKLAHOMA CITY 3 Oklahoma City
Memphis
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Bixler 2b Sanchez ss Martinez lf
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4 0 1 0 Chambers 5 0 1 0 Schumkr 2b 4 0 1 0 Jackson 2b
301 2 200 0 100 0
Hessman 1b Moore 3b DeLome rf Shuck cf Powell c Parades pr
50 40 42 41 30 00
Adams 1b Velez rf Swauger lf Canham c Kozma ss Cox 3b Curtis 2b Dickson p Hunter rf 37 3 10 3 Totals
Totals
0 0 2 2 2 0
0 0 0 1 1 0
300 300 111 400 401 310 222 100 101
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
28 4 6 3
Oklahoma City...................... 010 001 010 — 3 Memphis............................... 001 000 21x — 4 E —Browning, Curtis, Sanchez . LOB — OKC 10 Memphis 6. DP — OKC 2 Memphis 1. 2B — Swauger, Sanchez. SB — Delome. SF — Chambers.
IP H R ER BB SO Oklahoma City Clemens 6.0 3 1 1 2 5 Abreu 0.1 0 2 2 2 0 Abad 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 Del Rosario, L (0-1). 1.0 2 1 1 0 1 Dickson Browning Reifer, W (1-1). Sanchez, S
Memphis 6.0 8 1.2 1 0.1 0 1.0 0
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 0
2 0 1 0
6 1 0 2
HBP — Bixler. T —2:52.
REMINGTON PARK RESULTS Remington Sunday’s Results First Race
Purse $13,800, Maiden Special Weight, Paints and Appaloosas, 2 yo, 330 Yards/l 7 Mestizo (Candanosa A.) /.$10.40 $5.00 $3.40/r 2 Honky Tonk Podie (Wilson R.) /. $10.00 $3.20/r 4 A Little Lovin (Brooks J.) /. $2.40/r Also Ran: Appocalypto, Awesome Mistres, Bells Lil Bro, Mr Flare Up, Take Dos, Dashin for Jewels, Snowdene. Exacta (7-2) $118.00; Superfecta (7-2-4-6) $2,340.00; .10-Cent Superfecta $117.00; Trifecta (7-2-4) $505.00 Owner: Fidencio Pineda Trainer: Chavira, Luz Time: :17.31
Second Race
Purse $10,800, Claiming $7,500, 3 yo’s & up, 350 Yards/l 8 I B a Teller Cartel (Carter, Jr. G.) /.$9.40 $3.60 $3.20/r 2 Forbiden Ivory (Ramirez R.) /. $3.60 $3.00/r 4 Tb Corona (Packer B.) /. $3.20/r Claimed: Cash Flyin Bud-New Owner: Shalia and Marty Powers, New Trainer: Kasey Willis Also Ran: Cash Flyin Bud, Mr Texas Pride, Early Takeoff, Tantors Dream, Hawk With Magic, Executive Game, Signature Playgirl. Daily Double (7-8) $65.60; Exacta (8-2) $24.80; Superfecta (8-2-4-6) $236.60; .10-Cent Superfecta $11.83; Trifecta (8-2-4) $99.00 Owner: Michael Dale Taylor Trainer: Taylor, M. Heath Time: :17.73
Third Race
Purse $14,000, Maiden Claiming $20,000, 2 yo, 300 Yards/l 3 Loves Heros (Wilson R.) /.$4.20 $3.20 $2.20/r 7 Ja Gols Fancy Man (Smith C.) /. $7.80 $3.80/r 9 Takeoff Courage (Muntz K.) /. $3.00/r Also Ran: Ld Vixen, Shining Minute, Long for Me, Cs Southern Sweetnes, Apollos Wild Willie, Jones Laico Bird, Huntin Ivory. Exacta (3-7) $26.60; Superfecta (3-7-9-8) $1,099.40; .10-Cent Superfecta $54.97; Trifecta (3-7-9) $78.80 Owner: Paul Treadwell Trainer: Valdivia, Guillermo Time: :15.69
Fourth Race
Purse $7,000, Claiming $10,000, Paints and Appaloosas, 3 yo’s & up, 300 Yards/l 10 Sm Countrys Lastfling (Frederick M.) /.$24.00 $12.80 $9.40/r 1 Thunderhead Hawkins (Flores J.) /. $6.40 $4.80/r 4 Cuzshezaroyaltreasure (Baldillez, Jr. A.) /. $3.60/r Late Scratches: High Jet Fuel Also Ran: Smokin Dos, Flashem Quick, Neils Country Snowman, Judys Apollo, Sure I Can, De
18B
APRIL 16, 2012
Elegant Sunset. Exacta (10-1) $254.20; .10-Cent Superfecta (10-1-4-7) $208.34; Trifecta (10-1-4) $1,473.20 Owner: Mark Linch Trainer: Linch, Mark Time: :15.77
Fifth Race
Purse $15,900, Claiming $20,000, 3 yo’s & up, 300 Yards/l 3 Bp Valliant Man (Candanosa A.) /.$8.20 $3.60 $3.20/r 2 Rush of Fire (Baldillez, Jr. A.) /. $4.00 $5.20/r 4 Cf Chickasaw Warrior (Garcia J.) /. $11.40/r Also Ran: Willie Littlefortune, The Ivory Duck, Ta Gol, Fly On Candy Tree, A Streakin Cowgirl. Exacta (3-2) $33.20; Superfecta (3-2-4-8) $1,431.80; .10-Cent Superfecta $71.59; Trifecta (3-2-4) $286.80; Pick 3 (3-10-3) $261.80 Owner: Miguel C. Banuelos Trainer: Aguilera, Jose C. Time: :15.32
Sixth Race
Purse $15,700, Maiden Claiming $10,000, 3, 4, & 5 yo’s, 250 Yards/l 10 Plan an Atac (Nieto P.) /.$13.80 $6.60 $3.80/r 1 April Two Eight (Bennett T.) /. $3.20 $2.40/r 6 Bloomin Shazoom (Carter, Jr. G.) /. $2.40/r Late Scratches: Real Sweet Patriot Also Ran: Kicken On Past, Smashed On Wine, Viva La Tour, Real Tuff Sound, Jc Jess Julie Jewel, Ja High Flyin Gol. Exacta (10-1) $52.00; Superfecta (10-1-6-9) $803.20; .10-Cent Superfecta $40.16; Trifecta (10-1-6) $129.40; Pick 3 (10-3-10) $247.40 Owner: JNL Horse Farm LLC Trainer: Rubalcava, Christian Time: :13.54
Seventh Race
Purse $17,600, Maiden Special Weight, 2 yo, 250 Yards/l 6 Th Dominator (Hadley R.) /.$11.00 $7.40 $7.00/r 5 Woow (Baldillez, Jr. A.) /. $17.80 $8.20/r 3 Tac It Bac (Wainscott C.) /. $15.20/r Also Ran: Teafoodee Verde, None as Classic, Pat Hand, Declassified, Shez Jess Fabulous, Country Chick Magnet, Winning Cartel. Exacta (6-5) $107.40; .10-Cent Superfecta (6-5-3-10) $1,115.92; Trifecta (6-5-3) $2,193.60; Pic 3 (3-10-6) 2 of 3 $35.20 Owner: Bobby D. Cox Trainer: Buchanan, John S. Time: :13.54
Eighth Race
Purse $10,000, Claiming $5,000, 3 yo’s & up, 300 Yards/l 9 Double Accel (Baldillez, Jr. A.) /.$6.80 $4.80 $3.40/r 7 Mr Bully On the Dash (Garcia J.) /. $8.80 $4.40/r 10 Phone Charger (Carter, Jr. G.) /. $2.80/r Claimed: Phone Charger: New Owner: C.L. Anderson, M.D., New Trainer: Arthur Roe Gordon Claimed: Girl Fooler: New Owner: Wade Helton, New Trainer: Jeffery Heath Reed
Also Ran: Fast Man Dasher, Eye It Is, Royal Darius, Da Blood Speaks, Girl Fooler, Struttineffortlessly, Sweet an Sour Uno. Exacta (9-7) $92.00; Superfecta (9-7-10-3) $1,746.60; .10-Cent Superfecta $87.33; Trifecta (9-7-10) $192.40; $1 Pick 3 (10-6-9) $180.00 Owner: Ranc ho Los Dos Potrillos LLC Trainer: Muniz, Ralph Time: :15.49
Ninth Race
Purse $17,600, Claiming $15,000, 3 yo’s & up, 400 Yards/l 4 Kool Cowboy (Baldillez, Jr. A.) /.$6.00 $3.00 $3.00/r 2 Count Jesse Fast (Jensen C.) /. $5.20 $4.80/r 5 Go Desert Mount (Carter, Jr. G.) /. $3.60/r Late Scratches: Arbeka Lobo Also Ran: Sharon Sharon, A Faster Streaker, Federal Express Pack, Pure D Gold Jr, Zekes Chance, Luna. Exacta (4-2) $25.20; Superfecta (4-2-5-8) $420.80; .10-Cent Superfecta $21.04; Trifecta (4-2-5) $145.00; $1 Pick 3 (6-9-4/10) $150.00 Owner: Ralph Muniz Trainer: Muniz, Ralph Time: :19.89
Tenth Race
Purse $23,000, Allowance, 3 yo’s & up, 400 Yards/l 5 T Gold J (Candanosa A.) /.$4.00 $2.80 $2.20/r 7 Game Show Special (Vazquez J.) /. $6.60 $3.80/r 4 Come On Yall (Baldillez, Jr. A.) /. $5.80/r Late Scratches: Cypress City Also Ran: Van Zant, Separate Bet, Cold Granite Stone, Waving At the Chicks, Drill Baby Drill. Exacta (5-7) $52.00; .10-Cent Superfecta (5-7-4-1) $262.75; Trifecta (5-7-4) $514.60; Pick 3 (9-4/10-5/8) $65.60 Owner: Manny Silva Trainer: Almanza, Bonifacio Time: :19.98
Eleventh Race
Purse $30,000, Mr Master Bug Handicap, 3 yo, 350 Yards/l 9 Katillac Man (Bennett T.) /.$13.80 $4.60 $3.00/r 5 Bv Eye Am First (Ramirez R.) /. $7.80 $5.80/r 4 Pyc Cash (Brooks R.) /. $6.60/r Also Ran: Ym Quick, Bp Hes All Southern, Second Painted Sign, Cashin the Wagon, (dq)Smokin Bye You, Trick On the Run. Exacta (9-5) $88.00; Superfecta (9-5-4-8) $2,859.40; .10-Cent Superfecta $142.97; Trifecta (9-5-4) $1,293.60; Pick 3 (4/10-5/8-9) $42.60 Owner: Gregory Cullum Trainer: Cooper, Frank Time: :17.50
Twelfth Race
Purse $21,100, Maiden Special Weight, 3 yo, 350 Yards/l 10 Arts and Crafty (Garcia J.) /.$23.00 $10.20 $8.80/r
9 End of Innocence (Carter, Jr. G.) /. $5.00 $3.60/r 3 Azoom Stocks (Pinon D.) /. $4.40/r Late Scratches: Fast Prize Shasta Also Ran: Jackie Perfect Age, Fast Prize Dolly, Dashin Aint Easy, Jettin With Easy, Up and Coming Hero, Dashin Runabout. Daily Double (9-10) $175.20; Exacta (10-9) $61.60; Superfecta (10-9-3-4) $1,465.00; .10-Cent Superfecta $73.25; Trifecta (10-9-3) $415.60; Pick 3 (5/8-9-10) $490.40; $1 Pick 4 (4/10-5/8-9-10) $1,547.20 Owner: Eric Alexi Avila Lopez Trainer: Kearl, Judd S. Time: :17.76 Sunday Total Handle: $296,368
Saturday’s Results First Race
Purse $13,100, Maiden Claiming $15,000, 3, 4, & 5 year old’s, 300 Yards 2 Chance Cloud (Baldillez, Jr. A.) $10.40 $4.60 $3.20 9 Teller Im Out (Brooks J.) $4.20 $3.80 10 Pt Feature Dash (Packer B.) $4.40 Also Ran: Oooh My, Gol Billie Gol, Three Ten to Yuma, Darlins Paintedwagon, Corona Xtra, Eyesa Laico Bird, Clem Will Do. Exacta (2-9) $39.20; Superfecta (2-9-10-4) $1,064.20;.10-Cent Superfecta $53.21; Trifecta (2-9-10) $313.20 Owner: Karen and Preston Cloud Trainer: Valdivia, Guillermo Time: :15.91
Second Race
Purse $12,200, Maiden Claiming $10,000, 3 year old, 300 Yards 5 Hy On Luck (Payne L.) $33.40 $18.20 $9.20 6 Mr Moonshine Loop (Macedo D.) $47.40 $12.80 8 Mighty Quick Shake (Smith S.) $2.60 Also Ran: Deyemon Lil, Plum Outa Chicks, Ten Ivorys to Go, Flash Me Bigtime, Reds Pet, Right and Ready, Kamilas Gold. Daily Double (2-5) $219.60; Exacta (5-6) $772.00; .10-Cent Superfecta (5-6-8-9) $394.26; Trifecta (5-6-8) $4,114.60 Owner: Jorge Gonzalez Solis Trainer: Gonzalez, Francisco M. Time: :15.92
Third Race
Purse $17,600, Maiden Special Weight, 2 year old, 330 Yards 9 Tellher to Fly (Smith S.) $12.60 $3.60 $3.60 4 Blazin Wagon (Carter, Jr. G.) $2.80 $3.20 2 Jess a Game Chick (Pina M.) $8.00 Also Ran: Gray Menace, Oak Trees Princess, Mitford, Rolexx, The Secret Leader, Ms Southern Dynasty, And Poof Shes Gone. Exacta (9-4) $47.80; Superfecta (9-4-2-7) $3,878.60; .10-Cent Superfecta $193.93; Trifecta (9-4-2) $440.20 Owner: Robert and Sandra Brown Trainer: Clay, Brent Time: :17.27
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Fourth Race
Purse $35,000, Grade 1 Mister Lewie Memorial Handicap, Paint and Appaloosas, 3 year old’s & up, 400 Yards 1 Barney Ofield (Muntz K.) $12.40 $4.80 $2.80 9 Captain Bucko (Candanosa A.) $3.40 $2.80 2 Pf Chief Runnin Bear (Carter, Jr. G.) $3.20 Late Scratches: Ww Granite Treasure Also Ran: Special Sign, Snows Mr Money Bags, Bg the Widow Maker, Flash of Silk, Dos Jakes. Exacta (1-9) $69.40; Superfecta (1-9-2-8) $797.80; .10-Cent Superfecta $39.87; Trifecta (1-9-2) $163.80 Owner: Julie Haywood and Joni Willis Trainer: Willis, Eddie Lee Time: :20.29
Fifth Race
Purse $17,600, Maiden Special Weight, 2 year old, 330 Yards 1 Dashin Brown Streak (Muntz K.) $39.80 $19.60 $8.40 2 Zesty Perry (Ramirez R.) $3.80 $2.80 5 Toast to Ana (Carter, Jr. G.) $3.40 Late Scratches: The Sizzling Cartel Also Ran: Easyist, Wanting to Win, Flyin Wide Open, Cant Buy Class, Missleadingsecrets, Papas Girl. Exacta (1-2) $102.20; Superfecta (1-2-5-4) $3,924.00; .10-Cent Superfecta $196.20; Trifecta (1-2-5) $946.40; Pick 3 (9-1-1) $660.00 Owner: C. Wade Navarre and Melvin Hatley Trainer: Brasseaux, John Time: :17.06
Sixth Race
Purse $30,000, Lady Bugs Moon Stakes, 2 year old, 330 Yards 2 Paint the Candy Lane (Bennett T.) $4.00 $2.80 $2.20 8 First Down Shazoom (Baldillez, Jr. A.) $13.80 $7.20 3 Shazoom Dude (Wilson R.) $3.20 Also Ran: (dq)Cy Captain Tom, Barbs Bullet Train, Chew Chew Showtime, Js Oceans Dash, Bye Bye Prize. Exacta (2-8) $51.20; Superfecta (2-8-3-4) $1,102.40; .10-Cent Superfecta $55.12; Trifecta (2-8-3) $370.20; Pick 3 (1-1-2) $397.40 Owner: Carl C. Pevehouse Trainer: Crawford, Clinton Time: :17.34
Seventh Race
Purse $30,000, Laico Bird Stakes, 2 year old, 300 Yards 2 Madresita (Brooks J.) $3.60 $2.60 $3.40 6 Scouts Wagon (Vazquez J.) $10.00 $8.40 4 Mia Sash (Salazar J.) $5.40 Late Scratches: Oklahoma Cartel, Lala Teeda Also Ran: Dynamite Looks, Klassy Chick, Ja Valiant Miss, Dashing Alibi V. Exacta (2-6) $48.40; Superfecta (2-6-4-1) $1,021.00; .10-Cent Superfecta $51.05; Trifecta (2-6-4) $244.40; Pick 3 (1-2-2/8/9) $468.00 Owner: Rodney J. Verret Trainer: Willis, Eddie D.
Time: :15.86
Eighth Race
Purse $100,000, Remington Park Juvenile Stakes, 2 year old, 330 Yards 5 Pyc Kant Katch Me (Jensen C.) $7.40 $4.80 $3.00 3 Llano Cartel (Carter, Jr. G.) $7.80 $5.80 9 Feature Hero (Brooks J.) $3.40 Also Ran: Teller Shes Got Game, Send a Candy Guy, Royal Snowlight, Hero Man, Iv Wonder Boi, Atsi Hero, Simple Valor. Exacta (5-3) $91.00; Superfecta (5-3-9-8) $1,316.80; .10-Cent Superfecta $65.84; Trifecta (5-3-9) $250.60; Pick 3 (2-2/8/9-5) $46.80 Owner: Jesus J. Andrade, Jr. Trainer: Kearl, Judd S. Time: :16.87
Ninth Race
Purse $50,000, Grade 2 Bob Moore Memorial, 3 year old’s & up, 300 Yards 10 Streakin Down (Brooks J.) $4.00 $2.60 $2.60 9 Chics Delight (Frederick M.) $6.80 $3.40 8 (dq)John the Banker (Jensen C.) $4.60 Late Scratches: Texasindependencegal Also Ran: Paint Me Quickid, Rekles Chic, Marys Corazon, Paint a Famous Candy, (dh)Reba Reba Corona, (dh)Wcrseperateandcool. Exacta (10-9) $33.00; Superfecta (10-9-8-3) $1,689.20; .10-Cent Superfecta $84.46; Trifecta (10-9-8) $150.20; Pick 3 (2/8/9-5-5/10) $55.00 Owner: Ed Melzer Trainer: Willis, Eddie D. Time: :15.37
Tenth Race
Purse $246,000, Remington Park Derby, 3 year old, 400 Yards 9 A Toss Up (Pinon D.) $14.00 $5.80 $4.00 7 Cruzin the Wagon (Smith S.) $5.40 $3.40 3 Bps Jumpin Frisco (Brooks J.) $8.60 Also Ran: Priceless Feature, Painted Lies, Bv Valentine Wagon, Rmiss Jessy, Send Me a Candy Tree, Jess Foolin, Haulin Candy Salt. Exacta (9-7) $63.00; Superfecta (9-7-3-4) $2,424.00; .10-Superfecta $121.20; Trifecta (9-7-3) $348.40; Pick 3 (5-5/10-9) 2 of 3 $26.40 Owner: James Sills and Abel Flores Trainer: Willis, Eddie D. Time: :19.78
Eleventh Race
Purse $720,000, Remington Park Futurity, 2 year old, 330 Yards 6 Lota Pyc (Carter, Jr. G.) $4.00 $2.60 $2.20 1A A Will and Away (Brown D.) $3.20 $2.40 3 Ground Hero (Brooks J.) $3.00 Late Scratches: Sooner Regards Also Ran: Big Boi, Pyc Ticket, Cartel Dynasty, Ramblin Cartel, First Flyn Dash, Cartel Regards. Daily Double (9-6) $41.00; Exacta (6-1) $8.60; Superfecta (6-1-3-8) $247.60; .10-Cent Superfecta $12.30; Trifecta (6-1-3) $35.20; Pick 3 (5/10-9-6/7) $85.40; Pick 4 (5-5/10-9-6/7) $455.60 Owner: Steve A. Holt Trainer: Reed, Rodney Time: :16.61 Saturday Total Handle: $468,614
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College Big 12 Standings
Conference W L Pct Baylor......................13 0 1.000 Texas A&M..............9 2 .818 Texas.......................9 3 .750 Oklahoma...............6 8 .429 Oklahoma St. ........5 7 .417 Kansas St................3 7 .300 Missouri..................3 8 .273 Texas Tech ..............3 9 .250 Kansas ....................2 9 .182 Sunday’s Games Baylor 12, Kansas State 11 Kansas 5, Texas A&M 3 Oklahoma 5, Missouri 4 Texas Tech 10, Houston 9 Baylor 14, Kansas State 12 Saturday’s Results Texas 3-5, Oklahoma State 2-0 Texas A&M 6, Kansas 4 Texas Tech 7, Houston 1 Oklahoma 8, Missouri 4 Baylor at Kansas State
W 28 28 20 21 18 17 18 21 12
Overall L Pct. 7 .800 7 .800 13 .606 14 .600 16 .529 16 .515 16 .529 15 .583 23 .343
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College
Champions
Big 12 Standings
Conference W L Pct. Oklahoma .................9 2 .818 Missouri.....................9 3 .750 Texas A&M ................8 3 .727 Texas..........................6 3 .667 Texas Tech .................5 4 .556 Oklahoma State .......3 6 .250 Baylor ........................3 8 .273 Kansas .......................3 9 .250 Iowa State.................1 9 .111
Overall W L Pct. 33 5 .868 31 6 .838 28 11 .718 32 5 .865 32 9 .865 18 16 .529 26 14 .650 26 12 .684 12 25 .324
Sunday’s Game Texas Tech 2, Missouri 0 Saturday’s Results Texas A&M 4-2, Oklahoma 0-5 Oklahoma State 10-7, Iowa State 6-6 Texas 13, Kansas 6 Texas Tech 5, Missouri 4
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Sunday’s Results PGA RBC Heritage
At Hilton Head, S.C. Harbour Town Golf Links Purse: $5.7 million 7,101; Par yards: 71 (36-35) Final Round C. Pettersson (500), $1,026,000............................. 70-65-66-69 — 270 Z. Johnson (300), $615,600.. 71-68-66-70 — 275 Colt Knost (190), $387,600 .. 67-66-69-74 — 276 B. Mayfair (123), $250,800 .. 72-70-67-69 — 278 K. Stadler (123), $250,800 ... 72-71-67-68 — 278 M. Bettencourt (95), $198,075................................ 73-69-68-69 — 279 B. Weekley (95), $198,075 ... 70-66-70-73 — 279 H. English (75), $153,900..... 68-68-73-71 — 280 M. Every (75), $153,900 ....... 68-72-73-67 — 280 Jim Furyk (75), $153,900 ..... 68-75-67-70 — 280 C. Hoffman (75), $153,900... 74-65-71-70 — 280 Kevin Na (75), $153,900....... 70-68-69-73 — 280 M. Anderson (57), $106,875. 73-71-69-68 — 281 Brian Davis (57), $106,875... 72-68-68-73 — 281 R. Garrigus (57), $106,875 ... 71-66-70-74 — 281 V. Taylor (57), $106,875 ....... 67-73-70-71 — 281 R. Sabbatini (53), $85,500 ... 70-72-68-72 — 282 B. Snedeker (53), $85,500.... 71-67-69-75 — 282 K. Streelman (53), $85,500 .. 74-68-70-70 — 282 G. Chalmers (50), $66,405.... 71-69-73-70 — 283 D.A. Points (50), $66,405 ..... 74-68-71-70 — 283 John Rollins (50), $66,405 ... 70-72-70-71 — 283 M. Thompson (50), $66,405 . 71-70-70-72 — 283 C. Beckman (45), $47,310 .... 73-71-66-74 — 284 C. Campbell (45), $47,310 .... 67-70-72-75 — 284 Jason Dufner (45), $47,310.. 78-66-67-73 — 284 Bob Estes (45), $47,310 ....... 71-67-75-71 — 284 Mark Wilson (45), $47,310 .. 73-72-68-71 — 284 S. Ames (39), $34,699.......... 71-74-66-74 — 285 K. Chappell (39), $34,699 ..... 70-72-73-70 — 285 B. de Jonge (39), $34,699..... 72-70-71-72 — 285 C. Howell III (39), $34,699 .. 72-68-77-68 — 285 T. Immelman (39), $34,699 .. 71-71-71-72 — 285 Lee Janzen (39), $34,699 ..... 71-70-73-71 — 285 Jerry Kelly (39), $34,699 ...... 72-69-72-72 — 285 Geoff Ogilvy (39), $34,699 ... 74-67-74-70 — 285
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Bud Cauley (31), $24,510 ..... 71-68-74-73 — 286 Tim Clark (31), $24,510........ 73-67-72-74 — 286 Luke Donald (31), $24,510 ... 75-69-71-71 — 286 J.J. Henry (31), $24,510 ....... 72-70-72-72 — 286 Spencer Levin (31), $24,510. 73-72-71-70 — 286 J. Mallinger (31), $24,510 .... 69-72-73-72 — 286 Heath Slocum (31), $24,510 71-71-70-74 — 286 Jason Bohn (24), $16,473..... 70-71-69-77 — 287 M. Bradley (24), $16,473 .... 74-64-71-78 — 287 Gary Christian (24), $16,473 71-68-76-72 — 287 G. DeLaet (24), $16,473 ....... 74-68-73-72 — 287 Tom Gillis (24), $16,473 ....... 70-71-74-72 — 287 Matt Kuchar (24), $16,473... 72-69-69-77 — 287 M. Leishman (24), $16,473 .. 71-71-70-75 — 287 Jeff Maggert (24), $16,473 74-71-69-73 — 287 John Daly (18), $13,367 ....... 70-74-68-76 — 288 T. Gainey (18), $13,367 ........ 70-70-68-80 — 288 W. Simpson (18), $13,367.... 71-74-70-73 — 288 Charlie Wi (18), $13,367 ...... 68-73-73-74 — 288 S. Appleby (14), $12,825 ...... 73-69-71-76 — 289 James Driscoll (14), $12,825 72-72-75-70 — 289 Hunter Haas (14), $12,825 . 71-74-67-77 — 289 Chez Reavie (14), $12,825.... 69-71-70-79 — 289 Will Claxton (10), $12,369 ... 70-72-73-75 — 290 Ken Duke (10), $12,369 ........ 72-72-73-73 — 290 S. Micheel (10), $12,369 ...... 72-73-76-69 — 290 Kyle Stanley (10), $12,369... 71-72-75-72 — 290 Joe Durant (7), $12,027........ 70-71-77-73 — 291 Nick O’Hern (7), $12,027...... 74-69-78-70 — 291 Briny Baird (5), $11,856 ....... 74-69-71-78 — 292 F. Jacobson (4), $11,742....... 71-67-74-81 — 293 Sean O’Hair (3), $11,628...... 73-69-79-73 — 294 Lucas Glover (2), $11,514..... 72-72-74-78 — 296 Brian Harman (1), $11,343... 71-70-74-82 — 297 Rocco Mediate (1), $11,343 . 73-71-74-79 — 297
Encompass Insurance of Tampa Bay
At Lutz, Fla. TPC of Tampa Bay 6,828 yards; Par 71 (35-36) Purse: $1.6 million Final Round M. Allen (240), $240,000 ....... 66-67-68 Kenny Perry (141), $140,800. 72-67-65 Peter Senior (115), $115,200 67-72-67 Corey Pavin (95), $95,200...... 67-71-70 B. Langer (76), $76,000 ......... 67-71-71 Olin Browne (61), $60,800..... 72-66-72 Russ Cochran (61), $60,800... 67-72-71 Brad Bryant (42), $42,240 ..... 67-73-71 David Eger (42), $42,240 ....... 73-66-72 Bill Glasson (42), $42,240 .... 71-71-69 Jay Haas (42), $42,240 .......... 69-71-71 Kirk Triplett (42), $42,240..... 68-71-72 Jeff Hart, $30,400.................. 73-70-69 Sandy Lyle, $30,400 ............... 69-69-74 Jim Thorpe, $30,400 .............. 72-69-71 Jay Don Blake, $24,800.......... 69-72-72 Gary Hallberg, $24,800 .......... 69-73-71 P.H. Horgan III, $24,800 ......... 72-74-67 Andy North, $24,800.............. 68-72-73 Dan Forsman, $18,267 ........... 71-71-72 Larry Mize, $18,267 ............... 73-72-69 Jeff Sluman, $18,267............. 71-75-68 D.A. Weibring, $18,267.......... 72-74-68 Tom Jenkins, $18,267 ............ 68-71-75 Jerry Pate, $18,267 ................ 69-72-73 Dana Quigley, $15,200 ........... 72-70-73 Bob Gilder, $13,280................ 74-72-70 Morris Hatalsky, $13,280 ...... 72-71-73 Gary Koch, $13,280 ................ 76-73-67 Larry Nelson, $13,280............ 70-71-75 Steve Pate, $13,280............... 70-71-75 Keith Fergus, $10,560............ 70-73-74 Bruce Fleisher, $10,560 ......... 65-78-74 Tom Purtzer, $10,560............. 69-76-72 Jim Rutledge, $10,560 ........... 75-73-69 Joey Sindelar, $10,560........... 69-77-71 Bobby Clampett, $8,320 ........ 74-75-69 John Cook, $8,320 .................. 73-70-75 Mike Goodes, $8,320.............. 70-72-76 Mark Mouland, $8,320 ........... 72-73-73 Loren Roberts, $8,320............ 71-76-71 Curtis Strange, $8,320........... 76-72-70 Tom Kite, $6,560 .................... 72-75-72 Mike Reid, $6,560 .................. 72-74-73 Scott Simpson, $6,560........... 73-76-70 Rod Spittle, $6,560 ................ 77-72-70 Hal Sutton, $6,560 ................. 73-77-69 Brad Faxon, $5,120................. 72-73-75 David Frost, $5,120 ................ 75-71-74 Hale Irwin, $5,120.................. 70-71-79 Dick Mast, $5,120 .................. 75-70-75 Mark Brooks, $4,160 .............. 75-74-72 Bob Tway, $4,160 .................. 74-71-76 Chip Beck, $3,280................... 78-72-72 Allen Doyle, $3,280 ................ 71-78-73 Robin Freeman, $3,280 ......... 74-68-80 John Huston, $3,280 .............. 70-75-77 Peter Jacobsen, $3,280.......... 74-75-73 J.L. Lewis, $3,280................... 68-76-78 Ted Schulz, $3,280 ................. 70-75-77 Bobby Wadkins, $3,280 ......... 72-74-76 David Peoples, $2,480............ 72-80-71 Sonny Skinner, $2,480 ........... 74-74-75
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Nationwide TPC Stonebrae Championship
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At Hayward, Calif. TPC Stonebrae Course 7,100 yards; Par: 70 (35-35) Purse: $600,000 Final Round Alex Aragon, $108,000........ 67-70-67-66 — Matt Harmon, $44,800........ 71-68-71-61 — Duffy Waldorf, $44,800....... 67-69-67-68 — Paul Haley II, $44,800 ......... 68-66-69-68 — Rob Oppenheim, $22,800 .... 69-68-67-68 — Bio Kim, $22,800 ................. 75-68-66-63 — Russell Knox, $19,350......... 73-67-66-67 — T. Van Aswegen, $19,350 .. 69-67-64-73 — Josh Broadaway, $16,800 ... 66-70-67-71 — Michael Putnam, $16,800 ... 66-68-69-71 — Camilo Benedetti, $12,720.. 67-72-68-68 — Ben Briscoe, $12,720........... 73-66-68-68 — Wes Roach, $12,720............ 69-69-67-70 — Bubba Dickerson, $12,720... 68-70-68-69 — Jim Renner, $12,720............ 71-67-66-71 — Ben Martin, $8,417.............. 65-75-69-67 — Hudson Swafford, $8,417 ... 69-73-68-66 — Travis Hampshire, $8,417 ... 70-68-69-69 — Rahil Gangjee, $8,417 ......... 70-68-69-69 — Brian Smock, $8,417 ........... 70-68-69-69 — Steve Friesen, $8,417.......... 69-68-70-69 — Justin Searles, $8,417......... 71-72-65-68 — Richard Scott, $5,760.......... 69-71-68-69 — Steve Allan, $5,760 ............. 68-71-71-67 — Brian Stuard, $5,760 ........... 66-69-68-74 — Cameron Percy, $4,371........ 72-69-69-68 — Aron Price, $4,371 ............... 70-70-67-71 — Will Wilcox, $4,371 ............. 73-69-65-71 — Adam Hadwin, $4,371 ......... 75-67-66-70 — Alistair Presnell, $4,371 ..... 71-71-65-71 — Diego Velasquez, $4,371 ..... 73-64-73-68 — Paul Stankowski, $4,371..... 69-68-70-71 — Shawn Stefani, $3,600........ 68-70-73-68 — James Nitties, $3,600 ......... 68-66-72-73 — Scott Gardiner, $3,600 ........ 71-72-70-66 — Kent Jones, $3,240.............. 71-71-66-72 — Nicholas Thompson, $3,240 71-71-67-71 — Alex Coe, $3,240.................. 76-67-71-66 — Steven Bowditch, $2,880 .... 72-69-74-66 — Woody Austin, $2,880......... 72-70-71-68 — Luke Hickmott, $2,880 ........ 72-70-69-70 — Jerod Turner, $2,336 ........... 74-66-71-71 — James Hahn, $2,336............ 70-71-69-72 — Russell Henley, $2,336........ 73-67-73-69 — Alex Prugh, $2,336 .............. 74-68-69-71 — Robert Damron, $2,336 ....... 71-71-67-73 — Tom Hoge, $2,336................ 68-69-74-71 — Mike Lavery, $2,336 ............ 73-70-70-69 — Todd Fischer, $2,336............ 73-70-67-72 — Joseph Bramlett, $2,055..... 73-69-70-71 — Sam Saunders, $2,055 ........ 72-71-68-72 — Jeff Gove, $2,055 ................ 71-72-69-71 — Alexandre Rocha, $2,055 .... 72-71-71-69 — Tag Ridings, $1,890 ............ 71-72-69-72 — Matt Weibring, $1,890........ 68-69-72-75 —
Wednesday, April 18: at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.
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High School Boys OKC Storm Invitational Choctaw Creek Golf Course
Top Teams: 1. Oklahoma Christian School 301; 2. Heritage Hall 302 3. OKC STORM 318. Top Individuals: Rustin Purser, 73, OCS; 2. Y — Gavin Mastell, 73, Heritage Hall; 3. x — Trent Mewbourn 73 Heritage Hall; 4. Daniel Copeland, 74, Community Christian S; 5. Michael Helton 75 Heritage Hall x — Won on 1st Playoff Hole Y — Won on 4th Playoff Hole
HOCKEY
NHL Playoffs First Round (Best-of-7)
Eastern Conference
N.Y. RANGERS VS. OTTAWA Thursday, April 12: NY Rangers 4, Ottawa 2 Saturday, April 14: Ottawa 3-2, OT series tied 1-1 Monday, April 16: at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18: at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m. BOSTON VS. WASHINGTON Thursday, April 12: Boston 1, Washington 0, OT Saturday, April 14: Washington 2-1, 2OT, series tied 1-1 Monday, April 16: at Washington, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19: at Washington, 6:30 p.m. FLORIDA VS. NEW JERSEY Friday, April 13: New Jersey 3-2, New Jersey leads series 1-0. Sunday, April 15: at Florida 4, New Jersey 2. Series tied 1-1 Tuesday, April 17: at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19: at New Jersey, 6 p.m. PITTSBURGH VS. PHILADELPHIA Wednesday, April 11: Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 3 Friday, April 13: Philadelphia 8-4 Sunday, April 15: Philadelphia 8, Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia leads series 3-0
VANCOUVER VS. LOS ANGELES Wednesday, April 11: Los Angeles 4, Vancouver 2 Friday, April 13: Los Angeles 4-2, series tied 1-1 Sunday, April 15: at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18: at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. ST. LOUIS VS. SAN JOSE Thursday, April 12: San Jose 3, St. Louis 2, 2OT Saturday, April 14: St. Louis 3-0, series tied 1-1 Monday, April 16: at San Jose, 9 p.m. Thursday, April 19: at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. PHOENIX VS. CHICAGO Thursday, April 12: Phoenix 3-2, OT Phoenix leads series 1-0 Saturday, April 14: at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 17: at Chicago, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19: at Chicago, 7 p.m. NASHVILLE VS. DETROIT Wednesday, April 11: Nashville 3, Detroit 2 Friday, April 13: Detroit 3-2 Sunday, April 15: Nashville 3, Detroit 2 Nashville leads series 2-1
AHL
Final Standings Eastern Conference Atlantic Division
y-St. Jhn’s.... x-Manchstr .. Portland ....... Providence ... Worcester .... Norfolk......... x-WB Scrntn x-Hershey .... x-Syracuse... Binghamton. y-Bridgeport x-Conn.......... Adirondack... Springfield ... Albany..........
GP
W
L OL SL Pts GF GA
GP
W
L OL SL Pts GF GA
76 43 25 5 76 39 32 2 76 36 31 4 76 35 34 3 76 31 33 4 East Division
3 3 5 4 8
76 55 18 1 2 76 44 25 2 5 76 38 26 4 8 76 37 29 5 5 76 29 40 5 2 Northeast Division GP
76 76 76 76 76
W
41 36 37 36 31
94 83 81 77 74
113 95 88 84 65
240 207 223 193 199 273 235 244 238 201
216 208 254 214 218 180 215 225 234 243
L OL SL Pts GF GA
26 26 35 34 34
3 7 2 3 6
6 7 2 3 5
91 86 78 78 73
233 210 204 217 190
219 208 217 231 226
Western Conference Midwest Division
y-Chicago ..... x-Milwaukee Charlotte...... Peoria........... Rockford....... y-Toronto...... x-Rochester . Lake Erie ...... G. Rapids...... Hamilton......
y-OKC........... x-Abbtsfrd ... x-S. Antonio. Houston ....... Texas............
GP
W
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GP
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76 42 27 4 76 40 29 2 76 38 29 3 76 39 33 2 76 35 32 2 North Division
3 5 6 2 7
76 44 24 5 76 36 26 10 76 37 29 3 76 33 32 7 76 34 35 2 West Division
3 4 7 4 5
GP
76 76 76 76 76
W
45 42 41 35 31
91 87 85 82 79
96 86 84 77 75
213 210 209 217 207
217 224 189 245 185
193 190 214 207 228
175 221 210 249 226
L OL SL Pts GF GA
22 26 30 25 40
4 5 99 3 5 92 3 2 87 5 11 86 3 2 67
213 200 197 202 224
176 201 204 206 251
x-Clinched Playoff Berth y-Clinched Divisional Title NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Sunday’s Games Worcester 3, Hershey 2 Manchester 4, St. John’s 2 Hamilton 3, Grand Rapids 2 Bridgeport 3, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 Abbotsford 5, Toronto 4, OT Milwaukee 6, Charlotte 1 Syracuse 2, Albany 1 Providence 3, Portland 2 San Antonio 1, Oklahoma City 0 Chicago 4, Peoria 2 Norfolk 4, Adirondack 2 Houston 2, Texas 1 End of Regular Season
Sunday’s Game RAMPAGE 1, BARONS 0
Oklahoma City ...................................0 0 0 — 0 San Antonio.......................................1 0 0 — 1 First Period — 1, San Antonio, Cullen 10 (Thomas, Kearns), 7:03. Second Period — No Scoring .Third Period — No Scoring. Shots on Goal — Oklahoma City 5-6-8-19. San Antonio 14-5-6-25. Power Play Opportunities — Oklahoma City 0 / 3; San Antonio 0 / 3. Goalies — Oklahoma City, Danis 26-14-2 (25 shots-24 saves). San Antonio, Markstrom 17-12-1 (19 shots-19 saves). A-9,330. Referees — Jean Hebert (43). Linesmen — Matt Tyree (13), Brad Phillips (82).
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TENNIS
Sunday’s Results Professional Jackie Cooper BMW Oklahoma City Open
Singles Gregory Ouellette (2), USA, def. Pedro Zerbini, BRA, 6-2, 6-1
College
Men BAYLOR 4 OKLAHOMA STATE 3
Doubles 1. (67) Diego Galeano/Mate Zsiga (BU) def. Rifat Biktyakov/Vlad Bondarenko (OSU), 8-4 2. Roberto Maytin/Kike Grangeiro (BU) def. Chris Haworth/Eric West (OSU), 8-1 3. Julian Bley/Robert Verzaal (BU) def. Brandon Champagne/Trevor Horstmann (OSU), 8-1 Sinlges 1. #23 Mate Zsiga (BU) def. #100 Vlad Bondarenko (OSU), 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 2. Rifat Biktyakov (OSU) def. Marko Krickovic (BU), 6-4, 6-2 3. #95 Roberto Maytin (BU) def. Chris Haworth (OSU), 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1 4. Eric West (OSU) def. Diego Galeano (BU), 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 5. Trevor Horstmann (OSU) def. Lars Behlen (BU), 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 6. Julian Bley (BU) def. Brandon Champagne (OSU), 6-1, 6-1
OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN 9 INCARNATE WORD 0
Doubles 1: Martin Poboril-Bruno Tiberti (OC) def. Carlos Olvera-Aiden DeLeon, 8-6 2: Pier Pieracciani-Nicolas Auruccio (OC) def. David Ballenger-Luke Trautmann, 8-5 3: Jaime Sanchez-Canamares-Renardy Guelfi (OC) def. Chris Lawson-Brandon Davis, 8-1 Singles 1: Martin Poboril (OC) def. Carlos Olvera, 6-3, 7-6 2: Bruno Tiberti (OC) def. Chris Lawson, 6-3, 6-2 3: Jaime Sanchez-Canamares (OC) def. Leury Arias, 6-3, 6-0 4: Pier Pieracciani (OC) def. David Ballenger, 6-3, 6-3 5: Julio Pulido (OC) def. Brandon Davis, 6-3, 1-6, 10-6 (super tiebreaker) 6: Renardy Guelfi (OC) def. Luke Trautmann, 6-2, 6-3
Women OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN 5 INCARNATE WORD 4
Doubles 1: Lucie Sipkova-Andreea Constantinescu (OC) def. Ivana Katavic-Maggae Doney, 8-0 2: Casey Bulls-Andi Botha (UIW) def. Maryfer Abreu Roman-Gabriela Carrillo, 8-4 3: Francesca Bassoo-Malisa Vatanadilok (UIW) win by default Singles 1: Lucie Sipkova (OC) def. Ivana Katavic, 6-2, 6-2 2: Andreea Constantinescu (OC) def. Maggae Doney, 6-3, 6-4 3: Maryfer Abreu Roman (OC) def. Casey Bulls, 6-0, 6-0 4: Marta Contel Miranzo (OC) def. Malisa Vatanadilok, 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 5: Andi Botha (UIW) def. Gabriela Carrillo, 7-5, 7-5 6: Francesca Bassoo (UIW) win by default
DIVING
Youth Sunday’s Results 2012 Hilton HHonors Junior West National Finals
2-13 Girls 1m: 1. Nikki Watters, Stanford Diving, 278.55;2. Emily Grund, GC Diving, 269.50;3. Alison Gibson, Longhorn Aquatics, 253.85 11 and Under Girls 3m: 1. Maria Coburn, Longhorn Aquatics, 248.10;2. Bridget O’neil, Starz Diving Club, 241.70;3. Allison Ward, GC Diving, 195.65 11 and Under Boys 3m: 1. Jackson Miller, GC Diving, 231.10;2. Noah Kanan, Mission Viejo, 209.80;3. Ayden Scheck, Woodlands Diving Academy, 171.90 12-13 Boys 1m: 1. Colten Young, Mission Viejo, 320.00;2. Austin Schaffer, Mission Viejo, 297.45;3. Isaac Khamis, Starz Diving Club, 293.90
14-15 Girls Platform: 1. Briana Thai, Rose Bowl Aquatics, 281.75;2. Carly Souza, Rose Bowl Aquatics, 272.95;3. Talbott Paulsen, Stanford Diving, 263.50 14-15 Boys Platform: 1. Henry Fusaro, Clavadistas del Sol, 414.85;2. Christopher Law, Alamo Area Aquatics Diving, 366.65;3. Kevin Pomeroy, Stanford Diving, 360.55 16-18 Boys 1m: 1. Bryce Klein, GC Diving, 492.65;2. Bradley Christensen, GC Diving, 455.00;3. Mark Anderson, Mission Viejo, 403.65 16-18 Girls 3m: Lillian Hinrichs, Nebraska Diving Club, 366.80;2. Olivia Rosendahl, Trojan Dive Club, 347.35;3. Brittany Wang, GC Diving, 347.20 11 and Under Girls 1m: 1. Bridget O’neil, Starz Diving Club, 215.30;2. Maria Coburn, Longhorn Aquatics, 212.35;3. Sophia Mcafee, Rose Bowl Aquatics, 200.65 12-13 Girls 3m: 1. Nikki Watters, Stanford Diving, 310.60;2. Alison Gibson, Longhorn Aquatics, 307.65;3. Emily Grund, GC Diving, 300.05 11and Under Boys 1m: 1. Jackson Miller, GC Diving, 231.45;2. Noah Kanan, Mission Viejo, 198.60;3. Sam Busby, Crown Valley Divers, 181.00 12-13 Boys 3m: 1. Colten Young, Mission Viejo, 357.60;2. Anton Hoherz, Kansas City Dive Club, 346.75;3. Austin Schaffer, Mission Viejo, 327.75 14-15 Boys 1m: 1. Kyle Goodwin, Mile High Dive Club, 406.05;2. Christopher Law, Alamo Area Aquatics Diving, 405.25;3. Alan Leblang, Mile High Dive Club, 368.95 14-15 Girls 3m: 1. Camryn Hidalgo, Mission Viejo, 342.55;2. Briana Thai, Rose Bowl Aquatics, 340.85;3. Delaney Schnell, Tucson Diving Team, 336.85 16-18 Girls Platform: 1. Cassie Weil, Tualatin Hills Dive Club, 438.15;2. Caitlin Chambers, Unattached, 406.90;3. Samantha Lera, Cougar Diving Club, 401.50 16-18 Boys Platform: 1. Cole Plambeck, Stanford Diving, 493.45;2. Jacob Crayne, Capital Divers, 476.10;3. Theodore Miclau, Stanford Diving, 435.50 11 and Under Girls Platform: 1. Maria Coburn, Longhorn Aquatics, 198.75;2. Bridget O’neil, Starz Diving Club, 190.25;3. Sophia Mcafee, Rose Bowl Aquatics, 173.25 11 and Under Boys Platform: 1. Noah Kanan, Mission Viejo, 180.35;2. Luca Ayazi, Rose Bowl Aquatics, 141.75;3. Tatsuya Machida, Rose Bowl Aquatics, 134.60 14-15 Boys 3m: 1. Alan Leblang, Mile High Dive Club, 432.45;2. Kyle Goodwin, Mile High Dive Club, 424.70;3. Christopher Law, Alamo Area Aquatics Diving, 411.75 14-15 Girls 1m: 1. Delaney Schnell, Tucson Diving Team, 311.50;2. Morgan Meixner, Starz Diving Club, 303.80;3. Camryn Hidalgo, Mission Viejo, 298.45
TRANSACTIONS Sunday’s Deals
BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX—Selected the contracts of OF Jason Repko and INF Nate Spears from Pawtucket (IL). Optioned OF Che-suan Lin to Pawtucket. Designated RHP Michael Bowden and C Luis Exposito for assignment. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Recalled RHP Louis Coleman from Omaha (PCL). Optioned OF Jarrod Dyson to Omaha. National League COLORADO ROCKIES—Recalled LHP Drew Pomeranz from Colorado Springs (PCL). Optioned INF-C Jordan Pacheco to Colorado Springs. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS—Assigned F Luke Harangody to Canton (NBADL). HOCKEY National Hockey League ST. LOUIS BLUES—Recalled G Jake Allen from Peoria (AHL).
ODDS NBA
Sunday’s Games Favorite Pts. Underdog 21⁄2 LA CLIPPERS Oklahoma City New Orleans 51⁄2 CHARLOTTE INDIANA 10 Minnesota ORLANDO Philadelphia 31⁄2 TORONTO Atlanta 41⁄2 NEW JERSEY Miami 81⁄2 1 Washington CHICAGO 13 ⁄2 HOUSTON 4 Denver PHOENIX 5 Portland 1 Dallas UTAH 3 ⁄2 San Antonio 101⁄2 GOLDEN ST Home team in CAPS
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REDBUD CLASSIC RESULTS Men’s 5K Place, Name, City, Age, Chip time 1. Tim Hortmuller, 24, 16:20; 2. Andy Carroll, Yukon, 19, 17:01; 3. Dylan Crawford, Edmond, 20, 17:28; 4 Chase Busick, Oklahoma City, 16, 17:51; 5. Blake Crouch, Edmond, 17, 17:57; 6. Dylan Smith-Sutton, Midwest City, 17, 18:21; 7. Michael O’Neila; Edmond, 34, 18:29; 8. Davis Crawford, Edmond, 16, 18:30; 9. Chris Lipscomb, Walters, 53, 18:34; 10. Cory Samples, Edmond, 33, 18:36. 11. Thomas Holden, Oklahoma City, 25, 18:36; 12. Gavin Gee, Oklahoma City, 15, 18:43; 13. Trey Woods, Guthrie, 26, 18:55; 14. Chris Brazil, Edmond, 17, 19:03; 15 Justin Le Beau, Norman, 29. 19:04; 16. Jorge Rangel, Oklahoma City, 45, 19:06; 17. Sagew Lamebull, El Reno, 16, 19:14; 18. Austin Larue, Bartlesville, 18, 19:27; 19. Eric London, Edmond, 28, 19:41; 20. David Luke, Oklahoma City, 36, 20:16. 21. Ryan Jones, Nichols Hills, 17, 20:18; 22. Daniel Cerrantes, Oklahoma City, 43, 20:39; 23. Jason Robletto, Cashion, 32 20:36; 24. Jeremiah Williams, Sulphur, 23, 20:53; 25. Daniel Mosel, Oklahoma City, 20, 20:26; 26. James Walley Oklahoma City, 24, 20:53; 27. Marshall Medicine Bear, El Reno, 28 21:04; 28. Dijay Yarholar, Oklahoma City, 29, 21:14; 29. Ben Birdwell, Edmond, 23, 21:20; 30. Jack Aikman Oklahoma City 14 21:22. 31. Jared Sulak, Edmond, 23. 21:26; 32. Eric Jordan, Newalla 33. 21:28; 33 Celo Keith, Warr Acres, 16 21:25; 34. Bryan Starks Piedmont, 37, 21:28 35. Greg Owings, Norman, 64 21:34 36. Bryan Porter, Moore, 25 21:35; 37. Gregory Iseman, Edmond, 50, 21:34; 38. Michael Croslin, Harrah, 23, 21:49; 39. Dan Covey, Oklahoma City, 34, 21:52; 40. David Hyden, Tulsa 51 21:52. 41. Matt McGee, Oklahoma City, 25, 21:36; 42. Derek Terry, Edmond, 29, 21:46; 43. Nader Nassar, Oklahoma City, 22, 21:55; 44. Zac Denison, Nichols Hills, 23, 21:51; 45. Cecil Wilber, Oklahoma City, 18, 22:12; 46. Austin Hughes, Tuttle, 20, 22:13; 47. Coley Lee, Oklahoma City, 15 22:15; 48. Nathan Copeland, Oklahoma City, 28, 22:26; 49. Tanner Akers, Yukon, 16, 22:27; 50. Bryce Waldrop Cordell 16 22:27. Women’s 5K 1. Jaci Smith, 1705 Sandpiper, 15 19:23; 2. Shannon Schiele, Oklahoma City; 28 20:01; 3. Toni Ray, Weatherford, 26 21:01; 4. Carrie Whitlow, El Reno, 21:03; 5. Jan Haddad, Noman, 50, 21:23; 6. Darci Oplotaik, Edmond, 39, 21:35; 7. Danielle Riley, Norman, 18, 21:51; 8. Sydney Keith, Warr Acres, 16, 22:30; 9. Angela Morris, Oklahoma City, 32, 22:51; 10. Natosha Mars, Edmond, 35, 23:11. 11 Missy Henderson, Oklahoma City, 37, 23:11; 12. Kiara Perez, Woodward, 19, 23:13; 13. Jamie Walker, Edmond, 33, 23:15; 14. Aubrey Karty, El Reno, 18, 23:12; 15. Lauren Toney, Guthrie, 16, 23:14; 16. Mary Alice Hollenback, Douglass KS, 56, 23:35; 17. Jennifer Bod-
in, Norman, 25, 23:50; 18. Christy Taylor, 40, 23:44; 19. Candace Kiehn, 38, 23:53. 20. Christi Gibson, Edmond, 28, 24:06. 21. Jennifer Day, Harrah, 37, 24:08; 22. Korey Hostetter, Tuttle, 23, 23:37; 23. Katie McCord, Oklahoma City, 32, 24:18; 24. Lauren Robinson, Oklahoma City, 20, 24:39; 25. Danielle Lapat, Yukon, 13, 24:34. 26. Alex Wheatley, Yukon, 24:34; 27. Ally Robertson, Edmond 24:33; 28. Melissa Condict, Wayne, 26, 25:06; 29. Kacey Price, Edmond, 26, 25:14; 30. Brandi Wessel, Yukon, 27, 25:16. 31. Berkly Switzer, Edmond, 14, 25:18; 32. Freda Williams, Mustang, 53, 25:19; 33. Jennifer Henry, Edmond, 50, 25:26; 34. Sommer Morgan, Oklahoma City, 34, 25:30; 35 Shannon Dean, Oklahoma City, 31, 25:32; 36 Jessica Green, Oklahoma City, 19, 25:35, 37. Jana Pratt Canton, 14, 25:34; 38. Lisa Truong, Oklahoma City, 26, 25:40. 39. Katie Bechtol, Yukon, 23, 25:45. 40. Priscilla Gray, Oklahoma City, 29, 25:50. 41 Julie Costa, Oklahoma City, 31, 25:53; 42. Julie Bushong, Oklahoma City, 26, 25:53; 43. Emma Sherry, Holdenville, 15, 26:00; 44. Trudy Calloway, Wichita KS, 64, 26:13; 45. Ayaney Kinsey, Edmond, 32, 26:15; 46. Amy Boyer, Oklahoma City, 31, 26:17; 47. Lauren Hill Edmond, 16, 26:19; 48. Grace Aguilera, Oklahoma City, 18, 26:19; 49. Jessica Brewer, Oklahoma City, 17, 26:20; 50. Jana Wright, 45, 26:22.
Men’s 10K 1. Cole Crosby, Norman, 23, 33:31; 2. Matt Agnero, Shawnee, 31, 33:54; 3. Jakob Wartman, Oklahoma City, 25, 35:23; 4. Don Greiner Edmond, 47, 35:47; 5. Ian Campbell, Edmond, 28, 36:27; 6. Michael Millington, Tulsa, 40, 37:27; 7. James Byrd, Edmond, 41, 37:48; 8. Nicholas Zoller, Bethany, 31, 37:51; 9. Shanon Eichholz, El Reno, 39, 38:07; 10. Lee Walther, Oklahoma City, 51, 38:14. 11. Sam Henry, Edmond, 18, 38:36; 12. Vince Blocker, Jenks 48, 40:08; 13. Danny Ponder, Norman, 53, 40:42; 14. James Vernon, Shawnee, 52, 40:44; 15. Randy Robinson, Edmond, 50, 40:50; 16. Chris Nash, Oklahoma City, 29, 40:56. 17. Pascal Demeyer Edmond, 47, 41:10; 18. Adam Klunzinger, Edmond, 25. 41:16; 19 Norman Bradsher, Ardmore, 40, 41:28; 20. Blake Jarolim, Oklahoma City, 28, 41:29. 21. Trenton Norris, Oklahoma City, 29, 41:28; 22 Kyle Baker, Edmond, 33, 41:45; 23. Darin Haivala, Edmond, 39, 41:48; 24 Stephen Apel, Oklahoma City, 40, 42:52; 25 Hunter Lucas, Norman, 27, 43:13; 26. Carl Gausman, Mustang 45 43:15; 27. John-Mark Beaver, Oklahoma City, 31, 43:24; 28. Gregory Whitaker, Oklahoma City, 26, 43:26; 29. Levi Miller, Yukon, 19, 43:33; 30. Mike Hall, Oklahoma City, 45, 43:39. 31. Brett Thomas, Oklahoma City, 25, 43:43; 32. Stephen Galloway, Moore, 28, 43:47; 33 Mark Davis, Moore, 43:49; 34. Larry Wicks,
Bren Arrow, 48, 43:55; 35. Dan Check, Oklahoma City, 29, 43:59; 36. Shane Burch, Edmond, 25, 43:57; 37. Beau Lee, Edmond, 29, 44:04; 38. Jeff Wolf, Edmond, 35, 44:05; 39. Don Jonason, Norman, 48, 44:05; 40. Scott Parman Oklahoma City, 33, 44:09. 41. Bert Wilson Jr, Moore, 48, 44:09; 42. Matthew Wilcoxen Oklahoma City, 39, 44:28; 43. Ryan Turner Oklahoma City, 33, 44:24; 44. David Graham, Norman, 27, 44:25; 45. D. Chongo Mundende, Edmond, 57 44:37; 46. Eddie Bowman, Oklahoma City, 40, 44:45, 47. Bill Dycus Oklahoma City, 42,44:54; 48. William Bell Oklahoma City, 41, 44:56; 49. Daniel Stein, Edmond, 21,44:56; 50. Alex Dow, Oklahoma City, 40, 45:03. Women’s 10K 1. McKale Davis, Fairfax, 27, 37:56; 2. Staci Campbell, Oklahoma City, 23, 38:19; 3. Katrina Menard, Norman, 30, 40:53; 4. Elizabeth Lawhon, Alexandria, VA, 31, 42:52; 5. Kara Beal, Oklahoma City, 26, 43:38; 6. Ann McCampbell, Oklahoma City, 21, 44:28; 7. Kassie McCoy, Oklahoma City, 29, 44:46; 8. Sara Cook, Oklahoma City, 36, 45:16; 9. Laura Webb, Oklahoma City, 35, 46:05; 10. Anna Kimsey, Edmond, 19, 46:47. 11. Jennifer Sharpe, Edmond, 35, 46:59; 12. Patty Balenseifen, Yukon, 39, 47:03. 13. Melanie Borger, Oklahoma City, 35, 47:10. 14. Sarah Hunt, Norman, 26, 47:15. 15. Michelle Gallusha, Oklahoma City, 28, 47:20; 16. Susan Phillips, Oklahoma City, 44, 47:46. 17. Lauren Higginson, Edmond, 24, 47:56. 18. Diana Lindsey, Oklahoma City, 43, 48:04. 19. Miranda Long, Edmond, 34, 48:08. 20. Laura Maxwell, Oklahoma City, 35, 48:00. 21. Lisa Azhar, Oklahoma City, 50, 48:45; 22. Alice Vile, Norman, 27, 48:53; 23. Chastity Teeter, Lindsay, 41, 48:58; 24. Ginny Bourke, Oklahoma City, 52, 48:53; 25. Reagan Hobbs, Edmond, 26, 48:31; 26. Lucy Williams, Oklahoma City, 33, 49:37; 27. Laura Plecinski, Oklahoma City, 25, 49:03; 28. Laura Loewenberg, Oklahoma City, 29, 49:16; 29. Rachel Sine, Oklahoma City 30, 49:34; 30. Ann Hartmann, Oklahoma City, 31, 49:46. 31. Sammy Kreiger, Marlow, 51, 49:23; 32. Jill Barnes, Edmond, 36, 49:40; 33. Nicole Porte, Oklahoma City, 30, 50:34; 34. Marco Paliota, Oklahoma City, 47, 50:13; 35. Cheryl Burton, Blanchard, 46, 50:33; 36. Emily Lowery, Chandler, 34, 50:42; 37. Barbara Willis, Oklahoma City, 41, 50:49. 38. Kristi Turner, Oklahoma City, 35, 50:39; 39. Paige Craighead Weatherford, 53, 51:18; 40. Chelsea Smith, Oklahoma City, 23, 51:09. 41. Elizabeth Sark, Oklahoma City, 28, 51:10; 42. Maria-Isab Reyes, Edmond, 36, 50:34; 43. Jay Martin, Oklahoma City, 45, 51:29; 44. Sarah Burnett, Yukon, 27, 52:04; 45. Lindsey Hurban Oklahoma City, 28, 51:48; 46. Laura Smith, Norman, 37, 52:11; 47. Kate Kunkle, Choctaw, 23, 52:17; 48. Theresa Asbury, Yukon, 27, 52:08; 49. Lindsey Johns, Moore, 23, 52:20; 50. Jenna Taylor, Oklahoma City, 23, 52:14
Far left: 10K men’s winner Cole Crosby runs during Sunday’s Redbud Classic. Near left: 10K women’s winner McKale Davis runs during Sunday’s race. Below: Andrew Thanscheidt, 3, holds a toy through a fence covered in medals while waiting at the finish of the Redbud Classic in Nichols Hills. PHOTOS BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Davis, Crosby win Redbud Classic 10K FROM STAFF REPORTS
Former Oklahoma State runner and Class A state champion McKale Davis won the female 10-kilometer race Sunday at the 30th annual Redbud Classic through Nichols Hills. Davis, who attended Woodland High School earlier this decade, finished the race in 37 minutes, 57 seconds. The 27year-old fell 36 seconds short of finishing a fullminute ahead of runner-up Staci Campbell of Oklahoma City.
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Cole Crosby, 23, of Norman won the male 10K in 33:31. He beat runner-up Matt Agnero, 31, of Shawnee; Agnero finished in 33:54. In the 5K races, Jaci Smith, a 15-year-old from Edmond, won the female race in 19:23. She shaded Shannon Schiele, 28, of Oklahoma City by 38 seconds. Tim Hortmuller of Oklahoma City won the male 5K. The 24-year-old crossed in 16:20. Andy Carroll, a 19-year-old from Yukon, finished second in 17:01.
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Attend a Calm Waters' Parenting Through Divorce class. After the divorce is final, enroll your kids and yourselves in a Calm Waters support group where you will meet others having a similar experience and learn coping skills to deal with loss and change. Go to calmwaters.org/ services/dealing-withdivorce or call 841-4800.
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A friend’s opinion can make good room great Marni Jameson
AT HOME Every house can use a frank friend. Just as every woman needs the kind of friend who will tell her when her shirt looks like it belongs to an inmate, or that she’s exited a public restroom with a toilet seat cover tucked in her pants, every house needs a friend who will flat out say that a piece of art looks like it was painted by a drunken, blind dog, and that a chair would look best in the garage. For me, that friend is Susan. Among the many interests Susan and I share is a passion for home design. When we get together to do anything related to home decor, the town could burn down around us and a herd of buffalo could stampede by and we’d still stand there holding our chins, debating the hairsplitting merits and demerits of flooring samples. We don’t just care, we obsess. We don’t just look, we laser focus. And we don’t stop until we’re satisfied. So I was delighted that right after I’d moved into my new (old) house last week, Susan flew in to Orlando, Fla., from Denver to help me with the finishing touches. We set to work before her suitcase was out of the car. “I thought you two were going to go have some fun,” my husband said. “This is fun,” we said in unison. We are sick. He shook his head, knowing what was in store, namely no cooked meals any time soon. Before Susan arrived, I had gotten the 130-yearold folk farmhouse — which I’m living in and staging to help sell — to that point of almost-butnot-quite there. Most rooms looked good, but not yet great. In the entry, Susan considered two matching, armless upholstered chairs I had spaced apart. She pushed them to-
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MEETINGS I Late Bloomers Garden Club, noon Tuesday, Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center, 3600 NW 36. Pot luck luncheon with presentation on public gardens by Louis Scott. Call 399-5787. I Apogon Iris Garden Club, noon Wednesday, 8920 Sherringham Dr. Hostesses are Diana Treat and Peggy Ferguson. Program is “Designs from the Garden” by Mardi McKenzie. I The Viola Garden Club, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Will Rogers Garden Center, 3400 NW 36. Pot luck lunch. Allan Storjohann, former manager of the Myriad Botanical Gardens, will present a PowerPoint tour of the Crystal Bridge at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W Reno. Call 722-8822. I Oklahoma Organic Gardening Association, 7 p.m. April 27, OSU Agriculture Resource Center, 400 N Portland. Green table at 6:30 p.m. All interested persons welcome.
WORKSHOPS I Traditional broom-making demonstration, 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Children’s Garden in Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W Reno. In 1906, Lindsay was known as the “Broomcorn Capital of the World,” and from 1915 to 1946, Oklahoma led the nation in broomcorn production. Although advances in machinery made handmade brooms nearly obsolete by the 1960s, artisans still make brooms by hand for decorative and functional use. Free and open to the public. I Hearth broom-making, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and whisk broom-making, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W Reno. In these adult education classes, students will learn about the traditional art of making handmade brooms. In the hearth broom-making class, students will have the choice of making one round or one flat broom. In the whisk broom-making class, students will make a traditional flat whisk and a fantail whisk. All materials are provided. Cost is $45 per session for Myriad Botanical Gardens members; $55 per session for nonmembers. Enroll in both classes and save $10. Call 297-3611 for reservations. HGTV Design Star Winner and Host Meg Caswell reveals the new kitchen to homeowners Orly and Ari Telisman after their kitchen remodel as seen on HGTV’s Great Rooms. PHOTO PROVIDED
gether to create a makeshift settee, then set a pillow in the middle to unify them. Turning two pieces into one made the space feel less busy. Brilliant. In the guest room, she lit on a quirky oil painting of Queen Elizabeth that my daughter made in ninth grade. I was about to stash the painting under the bed, but Susan hung it over the bed. The touch of whimsy in the serious dark wood room was just what it needed. And so we went, room to room, tirelessly fussing and fiddling. When a large marbletopped dresser needed moving, we proved once again that when women want to relocate heavy furniture they have supernatural powers. We summoned the strength of the Hulk and heaved. We would have continued like this all night if I hadn’t reminded myself that she was an out-oftown guest, and insisted we get out for dinner. Even then, we couldn’t turn off our decorating drive. As we walked into the restaurant, I said, “You know that throw blanket we put over the leather ottoman in the office?”
Of course, she did. “I think it’s too much.” She looked at me as if I were a mind reader, and said, “I was just thinking the exact same thing!” And this is why we’ll be friends for life. Having just rediscovered how sometimes all a room needs is a small move or two to go from good to great, I was intrigued when I heard that “HGTV Design Star” winner Meg Caswell was coming to town to talk on that subject. So I called her up and she shared these solutions for common problems that hold good rooms back: I Problem: The space is nice, but it could be anyone’s. Solution. Inject personality. Caswell has a client couple who love to snowboard. To bring their personality into their great room, she had two snowboards cut down and turned into coffee tables. Now the room reflects them. I Problem: The focal point throws off the room. Solution: Most home decorators know to design a room around a focal point, say a picture window or a hearth. But when doing so messes up the traffic flow, say your sofa blocks the stairs, it’s time for a new arrange-
Being a master gardener provides rewarding way to share knowledge Q. How do I become involved with the master gardener program? A. The first step to becoming a master gardener is to call your local OSU Cooperative Extension Center and see if it offers a master gardener program. Right now, about 30 counties in Oklahoma offer the program. Even if your county doesn’t, hopefully one in your area will. In Oklahoma County, we’re currently taking applications for the 2012 Master Gardener training until May 4. Really the only requirement to become a master gardener is that you love gardening and are willing to share that love with others. You must also attend a series of classes that begins in early September and continues through November. The classes meet from 9 a.m.
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to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and offer instruction in vegetable gardening, lawn care, fruit production, landscaping, tree planting and care, pruning, insect and disease control, soil improvement, and a long list of other horticulture subjects. In exchange for the education, master gardeners must donate back 60 hours of their time to assisting others in their community by helping answer gardening and landscaping questions of individuals that either call or come by the Extension Service office. Most master gardeners find that answering these requests becomes one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives. Last year, Oklahoma County Master Gardeners alone assisted more than 20,000 area residents with gardening questions.
In addition to setting up information booths at garden festivals and during community programs, master gardeners are on hand to answer questions from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every working day at the Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center. The only charge for the master gardener program is a $100 coursework fee. After completing the 12 weeks of training, you must take a certification exam, which will qualify you for the title of Oklahoma Master Gardener. Since 1978, when the program started in Oklahoma County, more than 6,000 Oklahomans have become master gardeners. Altogether, they have donated more than 600,000 volunteer hours of service to our state. In addition to volunteering their time to beautifying our state,
ment or a new focal point. Caswell shifted the focus of one client’s great room to a new wall by putting a waterfall on it. I Problem: Colors are so safe they’re boring. Solution: Go bold. Somewhere. The right pop of color gives a room that wow factor. The best way to add impact color is with paint. It costs less than a sofa, and is cheap to change. “When people use a bolder color than they’re comfortable with, they often find their room suddenly gets exciting. Push color. It will pay off.” I Problem: Space is too small to function. Solution: Knock out a wall. For instance, if your kitchen is too small, and it’s next to a den or office, take down the wall in between. You’ll open up the tight kitchen, and you can turn a corner of the enlarged space into an office nook or a sitting area. Define the spaces by adding architectural details such as half walls, corbels or moldings. I Problem: You can’t see your own decorating problems anymore. Solution: Bring in a friend who cares. Often what a boring room needs most is a fresh set of eyes. Syndicated columnist and speaker Marni Jameson is the author of “House of Havoc” and “The House Always Wins” (Da Capo Press). Contact her through www.marnijameson.com.
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GARDENING Q&A master gardeners also meet once a month to extend their knowledge of gardening subjects. They also travel together to see gardening projects throughout our area and are one of the most dynamic groups meeting in our state. Becoming a master gardener is one of the most positive things you can do for your community. It’s also one of the best ways to help increase your own knowledge of gardening. If you would like more information about the Oklahoma County Master Gardener program, give us a call at 713-1125. Ray Ridlen is an agriculture/horticulture educator for the Oklahoma County Extension Service. His column addresses frequently asked horticulture questions. For more information, call 713-1125.
EVENTS I Central Oklahoma Hemerocallis Society spring daylily sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Will Rogers Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36. Call LaDonna Evans, 550-7632. I Midwest City Council of Garden Clubs garage and plant sale, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26-28 at the Rubye Atkinson Garden Center, 422 Russell Dr., Midwest City. Many plants and miscellaneous items will be available. Public is welcome. I Oklahoma Hosta Society’s annual “Members Only” hosta sale, 7 p.m. April 26, Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center, 3600 NW 36. Call 818-3503. I Central Oklahoma Hemerocallis Society show and sale, 1 to 4 p.m. June 9, Will Rogers Garden Center, 3400 NW 36. Call 550-7632.
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‘BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL’ DEFINE TRENDS If you’re looking to add pizzazz to your outdoor decor, here are some ideas for bringing the bold and beautiful trend to your patio, deck or backyard: I Fire and water: Whether you opt for a large, copper fire pit on tall legs or a simple clay chiminea, incorporating fire into your outdoor living spaces boldly creates warmth, drama and ambience. A water feature, whether a wall-mounted waterfall or a free-standing fountain, is also a powerful statement. I Wall power: In recent years, murals and wallpaper have been gaining popularity for outdoor spaces. Technology makes it easy to decorate outdoors. Durable material goes on virtually any flat surface and can handle the elements when a layer or two of polyurethane is added on top of the outdoor mural. This season’s wallpapers feature bright, saturated colors and eye-popping patterns. Whether you’re looking for an intensely hued geometric pattern or a striking nature scene, you can find wallpaper options that mesh well with the bold design trend. I Color and customization: This year, bold hues are popping up in nearly every element of outdoor decor, from vivid metallics and exotic reds, to lush blues and boisterous yellows. Orange is particularly hot this season, with everyone from paint makers to furniture designers incorporating every shade of orange imaginable — from tangerine to pumpkin — in their designs. ARA
HOW TO AVOID TOXIC CLEANSERS Just because you’re cleaning your home, doesn’t mean you need to turn to products with chemicals. In fact, you can easily clean using inexpensive products already in your kitchen. Use these tips to clean your home naturally. I Start seeing clearly: After months of winter weather, windows are often coated with a layer of grime. A solution of 2 teaspoons of white vinegar and 1 liter of warm water can be used to gently remove dust or dirt from all glass surfaces. I Freshen up the fridge: Discard old items and help reduce odors by keeping a box of baking soda in the fridge, replacing it every 30 days. I Renew the everyday rooms: A sprinkle of baking soda on a damp sponge will clean counters, stainless steel sinks, microwaves, ovens and much more without scratching. For tough grease, mix vinegar and lemon juice to leave your surfaces like new. I Bet on a barbecue: For really difficult stains, make a paste with 3 parts baking soda to 1 part warm water and use a wire-bristled brush to work away at grime and grease stains. FAMILY FEATURES
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Should homeowners downsize to save money? DEAR DAVE: Is it ever a good idea to sell your home and buy a smaller, less expensive one in order to get out of debt more quickly? Autumn DEAR AUTUMN: It’s a good idea in some situations. If you don’t really like the house, or maybe you were thinking about selling it anyway, then I’d say go for it. It would also be a smart move if you simply have too much house and the payments are eating you alive. I usually recommend that your monthly mortgage payment or rent be no more than 25 percent of your take-home pay. If your house payments are taking 40 to 50 percent of this figure, then it’s time to unload the house. But selling your home can be a tough thing emotionally. I’d never advise someone to sell the place they love and move down in house if their payment is reasonable. In these situations there are usually other
Dave Ramsey YOUR MONEY areas where you can cut back, keep your home, and still get out of debt in a reasonable amount of time. DEAR DAVE: I’m getting married to a wonderful man, but his 19-yearold daughter from a previous marriage is very irresponsible. She doesn’t want to make her own car payments and doesn’t want to work. Lots of days she sleeps until noon and just lies around the house. He agrees that he’s been too lenient and that she needs to grow up, but doesn’t want to pull the rug out from under her. What do you think? Kelly DEAR KELLY: There are two problems here. One is financial in nature, and the other is a lack of
boundaries. You’re walking facefirst into both of them. Marriage counselors will tell you if you can agree on four things — religion, money, children and in-laws — then you’ve got a good chance of having a successful marriage. You’ve got two of these yanking your chain right now — money and children — and they’re both wrapped up in one spoiled little girl. If you and dad really want to show her that you love her, you’ll make sure she starts learning some character and discipline. I’d strongly suggest that you and your fiance go through premarital counseling to make sure you’re on the same page when it comes to handling this and other issues. You might also want to read the book “Boundaries” by Dr. Henry Cloud, together. Then, the two of you will have some tools to sit down and create a reasonable timeline for her re-education. Her dad, not you,
needs to present this to her and explain that he’s made some mistakes by not requiring her to grow up and learn selfsufficiency. Then, he can lay out the ground rules and a monthly timetable. It wouldn’t be cruel to require her to get a job during the first month, along with getting out of bed by 8 a.m. every day. During the second month, you could also require her to do some work around the house to help out. During month three she could be required to pay rent. This way, you’re stepping up the expectations gradually to the fifth or sixth month, when she’s moving out and taking care of her own responsibilities. It’s all about love, Kelly. But it’s also about boundaries and expectations that will prepare children to function in the real world. Email questions for Dave Ramsey to davesays@daveramsey.com. For more financial advice, go online to www.daveramsey.com or call (888) 227-3223.
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original publisher and an imprint of Vintage Publishing — and simultaneously by HarperCollins Publishers in the U.S. and Canada. Boyd’s fictional settings have ranged, Bond-like, from England to Africa to the United States, and several of his novels have been adapted for film and television, including “Stars and Bars,” “Any Human Heart” and “A Good Man in Africa” — which starred Sean Connery, who was the first to play Bond on screen. While Boyd said he wants to restore Fleming’s approach, which relied on short, tightly plotted novels, producers of the Bond film series, now starring Daniel Craig as 007, have gradually moved away from some of the traditional Bond elements es-
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tablished in early classics like “Goldfinger.” The handsome, hardliving spy has been played on screen by Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and others. The so-
called “Bond girl” sorority has included a string of actresses that began with Ursula Andress in “Dr. No.” Fleming died in 1964 shortly after the early Bond
films brought his character to worldwide fame. He wrote 14 Bond novels and short story collections and penned the children’s classic, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”
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Samantha Burnett poses, holding an adoptable dog, after arriving in Minnesota to deliver 19 puppies and adult dogs to the Animal Humane Socity in Minnesota. PHOTO PROVIDED
Pets find home across state lines Samantha Burnett and Lexie Parker were in high spirits last week as they started a road trip of 800 miles that began at the Central Oklahoma Humane Society’s new quarantine facility at 2901 SE 29. Nestled in their crates, 19 puppies and adult dogs were along for the ride. The two Humane Society employees, along with the passel of hounds, were bound for the Animal Humane Society in Minnesota, where the canines would be welcomed with open arms — and no threat of euthanasia. The animals are safe from euthanasia at the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, but the facility is running at maximum capacity. Burnett and Parker left Oklahoma City at about 7 p.m. Tuesday, drove about 15 hours, and arrived about 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Golden Valley location of the Animal Humane Society of Minnesota. This was the first interstate transport of this kind for the Central Oklahoma Humane Society — a fact that is both good and bad, depending how you look at it. “We hope there’s a day when our general public thinks our animals are as cool as the general public of Minnesota does,” said Christy Counts, executive director of the Central Oklahoma Humane Society. The Humane Society plans to arrange several interstate pet transports per month to various partner Humane Society locations, Counts said. She said she is excited about the new program, which will save the lives of thousands of adoptable pets each year if all goes as planned. But she said she’s frustrated that Oklahoma lags behind many more pet-friendly states, such as Minnesota, where fewer animals are unwanted, more are adopted from shelters, and more importance is placed on spaying and neutering pets. Currently, the Central Oklahoma Humane Society handles more than 17,000 animals per year, Counts said. Most of these animals are turned over from various Oklahoma City shelters. The transport project began with the building of the quarantine facility which started a year ago. The facility is not open to the public. Now the animals can be quarantined for a couple of weeks, best practice when transporting animals anywhere, Counts said, and they can be safely delivered to partner Humane Societies in other states to await adoption. — Heather Warlick Moore To submit a pet story and photo, e-mail your story and photo to hwarlick@ opubco.com or mail it to Heather Warlick-Moore, The Oklahoman, P.O. Box 25125, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Include your name, address and daytime phone number. Photos cannot be returned.
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ham said, many designers favored piling on fabric to create dramatic windows. Today, there’s a spare approach. “We’re not swagging. There’s no puddling of fabric on the floor anymore,” she said. These days, it’s best for fabric to “just kiss the floor.” The same rule goes for Roman shades: “A simple, pleated style, not too much fabric” has become more popular than billowing shades. And phony curtains are definitely out: “Don’t put up two panels that don’t actually close,” Burnham said.
Custom look for less It’s increasingly easy to get the look of made-toorder window treatments without the cost. All three designers suggest buying pre-packaged curtain panels, then having them custom lined and hemmed to fit your windows. “I stick with linen and cotton,” said Flynn, “then drop them off to a seamstress to be lined so they hang nicely. Next, I have the tops sewn ‘soft-top’ style, which is a straight stitch that gives a casual, relaxed look. Then drapery hooks are added. The cost is anywhere from $25 to $125 per panel, depending on the type of pleat and liner used.” Or, buy several yards of
fabric (look for sales and online coupons for local fabric stores) and have a seamstress make simple panels, rather than having curtains done by a custom window treatment retailer. “The difference in cost, if you have the work done by someone who normally tailors clothing, is going to be noticeable,” Burnham said. If you prefer shades to curtains, Mathison said to apply the same strategy: Buy a plain white cotton Roman shade, she said, then attach a flat ribbon trim across the bottom border or even a cotton pompom fringe for a child’s room. The resulting look is simple and clean, and the expense minimal, but you’ve added a dash of color and texture.
Subtle patterns Patterns aren’t out of style, but these designers suggest deploying them strategically. One approach is using a pattern done all in one color. “There are a lot of sheers now that have a subtle pattern in them, a toneon-tone stripe or wavy design that adds a little bit of interest,” Mathison said, but still “looks simple and light.” Burnham sometimes favors that approach, bringing in pattern through texture rather than color: “It’s nice to find a rougher linen, just not a plain flat cotton,” she said. “So you get a little texture in your solid
color drape, and that’s adding more dimension to your wall.” Subtler patterns work especially well in a bedroom, Burnham said, “where it’s nice to have something calmer. In your dining room you can indulge your alter ego, and go a little crazier.” Furniture also matters: “In rooms with mostly solid decor,” Flynn said, “I turn to window dressing to add pattern.” If you’re using a print, “always think of how far away you will be from your window treatments,” Flynn said. “Tiny rooms like powder rooms are ideal for small patterns since the eye will never be far enough away from the pattern for it to become busy or hard to read.” “Medium and larger patterns give the most bang for the buck,” he said. But if the design “is very large, this means you need way more fabric” to appreciate it. That, he points out, will add to the cost.
Don’t forget strategy For all their decorating value, window treatments of course have practical purposes. Draperies and shades can mask old windows that look weathered, buying you time before you need to replace the windows. They can also block excess light, keep warmth from escaping through drafty windows and block sound from outdoors.
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Anjelica Huston walks like a queen through the Carlyle Hotel’s restaurant. She’s clearly comfortable in the old-world elegance of this Manhattan gem. Once she slides into a banquette, she laughs about having spent considerable time at the bar. Huston describes Eileen Rand, her character on NBC’s Monday hit “Smash,” as a “cross section of my favorite producers. The best of them, 75 percent of them, what they do is cover the bad news and tell you everything is great.” Savvy and cultured, Eileen is going through a divorce and keeps running into her annoying estranged husband. He’s so condescending that this otherwise controlled woman often winds up flinging a drink on him. “I’m the idiot savant of drink throwing,” she says. “I would have started years ago if I knew how good I’d be. Somebody told me I did it in the ’70s. Obviously somebody said something I didn’t like. You generally don’t have a drink at hand. You have to be very circumspect about what kinds of drinks you throw.” As much fun as she’s having in this critically acclaimed show, which is al-
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ready renewed, Huston acknowledges she wavered about taking the job. “My life changed very radically a few years ago with my husband’s death,” she says. Sculptor Robert Graham, her husband of 16 years, died in 2008. “I had been in New York a couple of months earlier, and I met (director) Michael Mayer, and he said, ‘I’d love to work with you.’ We say these kinds of things in show business, and it often doesn’t come to anything.” Despite tremendous work in the movies and on TV, Huston avoids theater. “This is the best of both worlds,” she says. “I get to be back in New York, and I do not have to act onstage. I have stage fright.” Her characters seem constitutionally incapable of fear. Perhaps it’s that royal bearing, which comes by way of Hollywood. Her father was larger-than-life director and actor John Huston (“The African Queen”), who directed her in “Prizzi’s Honor,” for which she won an Oscar. Her grandfather was Walter Huston, who won an acting Oscar for “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre,” which John Huston directed. She is the first third-generation Oscar winner. And her mother was ballerina and model Ricki Soma.
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TV BRIEF ‘GENERAL HOSPITAL’ RENEWED FOR 50TH YEAR NEW YORK — It looks like ABC is not ready to totally give up on the soap opera genre. The network has renewed its one remaining soap, “General Hospital,” meaning it will be around for its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2013. The lifestyle show “The Revolution” is not so lucky. It has been cancelled and will air its final episode in Finola July. Hughes Cutting “The Revolution” makes room for Katie Couric’s talk show to premiere in September. The news was first announced by the website Deadline Hollywood. Former “One Life to Live” executive producer Frank Valentini took over at “GH” in January. He brought back veteran actors like Daytime Emmy winner Finola Hughes and introduced a few key “OLTL” characters. “General Hospital” is the longestrunning U.S. soap on TV. FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
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Food focus may be obsession DEAR ABBY: My friend “Veronica” is obsessed with food — not just eating it, but also talking about it, looking at it and watching me eat. She frequently asks me what I’m eating, especially if it’s something I have made. I can’t open a container of yogurt without her asking what flavor it is. On a daily basis, Veronica announces what she’s making for dinner that night, what she made the night before and what kind of desserts she has planned. I used to share my food with her, but I stopped when she wanted bites I didn’t offer. I had to stop buying from the vending machine at work, too, because Veronica began to expect to share. When I refused, she’d make “joking” snide remarks. She never has any money to return the favors. Veronica will tap her cup on the table and watch me out of the cor-
Jeanne Phillips DEAR ABBY ner of her eye. Or, she’ll stare at what I’m eating. If anyone at the table has extra food or dessert, Veronica will be the first to take it. She could tell you what all five women at that table had for lunch that day, but she’s particularly interested in mine. Veronica is a good cook, and she’s not overweight. But she’s driving me crazy. Is her obsession some kind of disorder? Food-shy in Ohio DEAR FOOD-SHY: Your friend does seem to be preoccupied with food. From your description of her behavior it’s surprising that she doesn’t have a weight problem. Yet you say she makes dinners and desserts every night.
Could it be that she doesn’t eat breakfast or lunch, which is why she’s mooching off the others? Or could she be short of money? While I agree that what you have described could be signs of an obsession, it is possible that the woman is famished. DEAR ABBY: I’m 18 and a high school graduate. My best friend was raped a year ago. It took her a long time to be able to tell me, and although I begged her to tell, she would not go to the authorities. She has heard stories from other girls and has reason to believe the same boy has raped them, too. I believe if she came forward, the other girls might speak up. Then he won’t be able to continue to do this to other girls. But I can’t change her mind. Is there something I can do? Can I go to the police and tell them what she told me? Should I talk
to a lawyer? I don’t want to see her regret not doing something. She’s very fragile and this is so hard for her. She has told very few people. Please tell me how to help her. I don’t know what to do. Wish I Could Do More, Birmingham, Ala. DEAR WISH: The most helpful thing you can do is encourage your friend to contact a rape treatment center. Although the rape occurred a year ago, she can still benefit from counseling to help her recover from the trauma. If she is reluctant to go, then give her the phone number of the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (R.A.I.N.N.). It’s (800) 656-4673. A counselor there may be able to help her find the help she needs. However, she needs to do this for herself. As well-meaning as you are, you can’t do it for her. Write Dear Abby at www.Dear Abby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. UNIVERSAL UCLICK
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Use PVC to build outdoor furniture BY DON AND DAVE RUNYAN
With warm weather on the way, it’s time for do-ityourselfer to get those outdoor spaces ready for summer fun. This year, make a big change with a small investment of time and money with some new outdoor furniture. The key is PVC. Easy and inexpensive to work with, PVC makes deck or patio furniture that’s attractive, durable, lightweight and easy to clean. Featuring two comfortable seats with a table in between, this classic twinseater is no exception. The project is made from 50 feet of Schedule 40 PVC pipe, a few common pipe joints, a small piece of particle board (for the table-
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top), some canvas, a couple of ready-made cushions and PVC glue. The only tools you need are a pipe cutter or hacksaw, a hammer, a pair of scissors, a tape measure, needle and thread and some sandpaper. To build, cut the pipe to length and fit the pieces
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together as indicated. Cut the canvas to size, sew the seat slings and add standard-size cushions. A particle-board table top completes the project, which can easily be assembled in a single afternoon. The PVC Twin-Seater measures about 64 inches long by 23 inches deep by
30 inches tall. The PVC Twin-Seater plan, No. 726, is $9.95 and includes step-by-step assembly instructions with photos, construction diagrams, a shopping list and cutting schedule and a toll-free help line for project questions. A package of PVC furniture plans, No. C25, is $24.95 and includes this project plus plans for a PVC dining set, lawn swing, chaise lounge, chair, occasional table and ottoman. Include $4 for postage and handling and allow about two weeks for delivery. To order by mail, clip this article and send it with a check or money order to U-Bild Features, c/o The Oklahoman, 821B S. Tremont St., Oceanside, CA 92054. To order by credit card, or to request a free catalog, call (800) 828-2453. Visit U-Bild on the web at u-bild.com.
BILLY GRAHAM DEAR DR. GRAHAM: I admit I have a problem with pride. I’ve been very successful in my business, but how should I deal with it? It would be wrong for me to pretend I’m a failure, wouldn’t it? J.W. DEAR J.W.: It’s always wrong to pretend we’re something that we really aren’t. When we do that, we’re actually telling a lie. Even if people believe us at first, eventually they’ll discover we weren’t telling the truth. The Bible says it is “better to be poor than a liar” (Proverbs 19:22). The key is for you to realize that everything you have has come from
God, and He alone deserves the credit for whatever you’ve been able to accomplish. After all, He gave your abilities to you, and He also gave you the opportunity to be successful. Even the ability to work hard and overcome obstacles has come from Him. This is why the Bible says, “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment” (Romans 12:3). Be thankful to God for what He’s given you — and let others know you see it solely as a gift from His hands. Ask God to help you use your resources wisely — not to impress others, but to support God’s work and
help those in need. The Bible says, “If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?” (1 John 3:17). Most of all, make it your goal to be rich in your spirit. Is Jesus Christ first in your life — or is He only a casual visitor? Are you spending time with Him every day through prayer and the Bible? Make Christ your priority — beginning today. Send questions to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201, call (877) 247-2426 or go to www.billygraham.org. TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
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Speaker offers family research tips BY SHARON BURNS For The Oklahoman
Ellen John will present “Finding Proof Out of Thin Air” at the Southwest Oklahoma Genealogical Society meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Lawton Public Library, 110 SW 4, Lawton. John will focus on the point in genealogical research when family historians are unable to connect to ancestors. Her PowerPoint presentation will demonstrate how she was able to begin the research process with almost nothing and connect her parents to their great grandparents. For more information, email Roberta Hooper at dhooper4@aol.com.
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I The Central Oklahoma Chapter of Germans from Russia will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Road
Mennonite Brethren Church, 4201 E Memorial Road, Edmond. Marianne Long will present “Solving Mysteries, Finding New Relatives and Creating Memories in the Ukraine.” Long traveled to Ukraine to find German relatives who moved there in the early 1800s and branches of the family who survived the German Russian Holocaust. In spite of the horrific displacement of people during World War II, her Sauter family was resilient. She discovered that relatives had traveled huge distances after the war to return to their native villages by disregarding governmental orders. She discovered that relatives who had been reported as deceased were alive and well. The meeting is open to the public. Following the presentation there will be a covered dish dinner at noon. For more information, call Lil Larwig at 525-3218.
I The Cleveland County Genealogical Society’s workshop on “Researching Military Records” will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28 in the conference room of the CSBI Building, 1185 E Main Street, Norman. Please use Parking Lot No. 1 and enter through the entrance marked CSB Community Service Building. The workshop will cover a variety of records that can be found for the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War and World War I. Record types include service records, pension records, bounty land records and more. Presenters will be society members who have experience in researching military records. Registration is $15. For a registration form and more information, call 329-9180 or email ccgs@csbi.org. If you have a question, event, idea or an experience you wish to share, email Sharon Burns at sburns@ opubco.com.
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Portrait featured on vase Q: Enclosed is a photo of a vase that has been in my family for many years. Both my parents are dead, and I am 67 years of age. I believe this vase preceded both my parents. The portrait of the elegant young woman on the vase is against a background that shades from cream to brown, and the interior is a white glaze. Marked on the bottom of the vase are the words “Warwick — Ioga” and the image of a knight. It is in perfect condition. Please advise me of it history and roughly how much it would be worth on the market today. A: Warwick China Co. was in Wheeling, W. Va., from 1887 to 1951. The company produced a wide variety of vitreous china that included: portrait vases, dinnerware, jardinieres, bowl and pitcher sets, umbrella stands and decorative ware. Even though some of its pieces were hand painted, much of their ware was decorated with decals. The “Ioga with a knight” mark remains a mystery as to its meaning and was used from 1905 to 1920. Your circa 1920s portrait vase would probably be worth $250 to $325. Q: This is a photo of the mark on the back of an earthenware plate that I inherited from my mother. The set includes six plates all 8 inches in diameter, and they are in perfect condition. They are white and decorated with European village scenes and blue and pink flowers on the borders. I would like to know more information about them and also if they have any value. A: Sarreguemines Faienceries has made earthenware in Lorraine, France, since 1770. Your plates are examples of their “Obernai” pattern. It was designed by Henri Loux around 1930 and was inspired by the villages of Obernai, France. The scenes are transfer prints and feature landscapes, people, animals, castles and homes. Each dish can be found selling in antiques shops in the range of $75 to $125. Q: I have a Tom Thumb toy cash register that I had when I was a child in the 1950s. It is green metal and is about 8 inches high. Is it “Antique or Junque”? A: Tom Thumb toy cash registers are neither antique nor junque; they are collectibles. They were made by Western Stamping Co. in Michigan in the mid-20th century. It would probably be worth $75 to $100. Address your questions to Anne McCollam, P. O. Box 247, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Items of a general interest will be answered in this column. Due to the volume of inquiries, she cannot answer individual letters. To find out more about Anne McCollam and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com CREATORS.COM
HOROSCOPE I ARIES (March 21April 19): You may feel under-confident, especially considering your skill level. It’s so important to have people around you who value your contribution in an objective, realistic and supportive way. I TAURUS (April 20May 20): Sometimes you have time to entertain those who behave in overly dramatic ways. Right now, you’re simply too busy to pay attention. Later, you’ll be impressed at how these people solve their own problems. I GEMINI (May 21June 21): Dishonesty causes stress in your body. That’s why lie detectors are so effective. You’ll dare to be truthful even when you don’t know how others will take it, and you’ll keep your stress level low as a result. I CANCER (June 22July 22): You’ll be taking part in an obstacle course of sorts. Vaulting over hurdles and jumping through hoops might not be your idea of fun, but it sure is good exercise and will keep your mind and skills sharp. I LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Everyone knows you are playful. Highlight your serious side today. Your ability to hunker down and focus for many hours at a time will be the reason you get an assignment and another person doesn’t. I VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22): You handle a tricky situation for your team, and you might even wonder, “What would they do without me?” It all points to one thing: You should ask for a raise!
I LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 23): Leadership is your calling today. Constructive comments take a little more thought to phrase, but the loyalty you gain will be well worth your effort in this regard. I SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You never expect the kindness you show others to be immediately repaid. Right now, you’re building up karma, and it will come back to you in a big gesture later this month. I SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Feeling uptight? Let your shoulders descend from their upright and locked position. Your job becomes less stressful when you trust others to do theirs. I CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll join with others to work toward a shared cause. Charitable activities appeal to your sense of duty and your community-oriented mindset. I AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Projects get complicated, causing you to reassess your level of commitment. Nothing gets done if you’re half in or half out. Your luck, especially financial, will improve when you decide one way or another. I PISCES (Feb. 19March 20): The people you love don’t always “act normal.” As for the new people coming into your life, they may not be so “normal,” either. But you learned long ago to tolerate a little weirdness in the name of friendship. CREATORS SYNDICATE
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2004 Buick LeSabre, 1 owner, all options, low miles, only $9900! Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2003 LESABRE LIMITED, leather, pw/pl/ps, loaded with all options, like new inside and out, $4995. 405-217-4464 co. '95 Riviera 154K loaded, leather, runs great $1450 209-5297 co
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2011 CADILLAC CTS Sedan, 10K miles, navigation, rear camera, heated/cooled seats, $36,988. 405-294-4117 co. 2011 CADILLAC CTS SEDAN V-SERIES, 556 hp, Navigation, Sunroof, Chrome Wheels, 46 miles, $63,988. 405-294-4117 co. '11 STS, 12K miles, nav, DVD, power sunroof, heated/cooled seats, like new, $34,950. 405-217-4464 co.
'11 Cad STS luxury lo mi loadd snrf $30,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '10 DTS, Luxury Pkg, leather, PW, PL, fact alloys, $27,900. 405-217-4464 co. '10 SRX, leather, PW, PL, CD, auto, fac alloys, tinted glass, $25,988. 405-217-4464 co.
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'00 Quatro tt' coupe runs& drvs great,sharp $3995 209-5297 co '98 Quatro 137K 5 spd. runs great $3995 209-5297 co
'07 BMW X3, super low miles, $18,888. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '07 335i hard loaded Cpe xtra nice $24,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
2011 HHR 2-LT, GM cert, 2.4, loaded, $15,900. 748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com '11 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, AC, PW, keyless entry, $15,581. 294-4115 co. '11 Chev Malibu LT 2 to choose $15,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2011 MALIBU, well kept, 1 owner, only $15,590. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 2011 Corvette, show room new, 2200 miles, $39,950. 918-605-0683
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2011 CADILLAC STS, 10k iles, Sunroof, Navigation, Heated and Ventilated Seats, $35,988. 405-294-4117 co.
'41 Ford Business Coupe Great builder, very straight $4,500, 405-314-0675
'11 MALIBU LT, leather, sunroof, fac chrome wheels, pw, pl, CD, 12K miles fact warranty left, $18,900. 405-217-4464 co.
2011 CADILLAC SRX, AWD, rearview camera, sunroof, heated seats, 11K miles, $38,988. 405-294-4117 co.
2011 CADILLAC DTS premium collection, loaded all option and low miles $28,988.. 405-217-4464 co.
'02 MDX, leather, loaded, one owner, vacation ready, luxury all the way, $6950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTZ lether, pw, pw, power sunroof, cd, fact warranty left $17,988. 405-217-4464 co.
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'11 DTS, Premium Pkg, leather, power sunroof, loaded, low miles, $28,900. 405-217-4464 co.
'09 TSX, low miles, $20,722. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
2011 CORVETTE - It's Inferno Orange Metallic and has it all including six speed and only 1400 miles, $43,988. 405-294-4117 co.
2011 CADILLAC DTS, Navigation, Sunroof, Heated/Cooled Seats, Premium Pkge, $32,988. 405-294-4117 co.
2011 CADILLAC CTS luxury package, heated/cooled seats, only 11k miles $32,988. 405-217-4464 co.
2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, white diamond, chrome 22's, sunroof, navigation, rear entertainment, $44,988. 405-294-4117 co. '09 STS, leather, power sunroof, nav, DVD, PW, PL, low miles, $25,900. 405-217-4464 co. 2008 CADILLAC CTS performance package, leather, power, sunroof, 3.8 V6 very low miles $20,988. 405-217-4464 co. '08 DTS, Platinum Pkg, white diamond/cashmere leather, nav, heated/cooled seats, power sunroof, $25,900. 405-217-4464 co. 2008 CADILLAC STS Silver metallic with pwr sunroof, remote start & only 40K miles, $21,988. 405-294-4117 co. 2008 Cadillac STS nav dvd loaded all options call for price Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '08 CTS, leather, PW, PL, fac alloys, $20,900. 405-217-4464 co. 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE AWD, Rear DVD, Navigation, Sunroof, 2nd Row Buckets, $28,988. 405-294-4117 co. '07 CTS, leather, PW, PL, CD, fac alloys, $14,900. 405-217-4464 co.
'06 CHRYSLER 300, auto, PW, PL, tinted glass, very low miles, $9995. 405-217-4464 co.
'10 INSIGHT EX, 3 to choose, $17,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'05 300C LIMITED, only 71K miles, leather, roof, luxury ride for less, $13,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'10 CIVIC EX, auto, 15K, $17,777. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
2009 Chevy Corvette LT3 nav heads up display one owner 20k mi Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2009 Chev HHR SS one owner only 18k miles Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '08 HHR LT, auto, PW, PL, $8995. 405-217-4464 co. '07 CHEV HHR, locks, windows, auto, only $9388, Stk #60881A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '07 Corvette Convertible 3LT, blue with black top, premium wheels, 27K mi, power top, ext. warranty, $33,000. 405-245-1462 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE, black/black, 6-speed, chrome wheels, only 50K miles, $25,988. 405-294-4117 co. '06 CORVETTE CONV. 6SP shift w/paddle shift automatic trans, power top, black with tan top and leather, low miles, $31,900. 405-217-4464co '06 Impala LTZ lthr Bose loaded $11,990 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '05 MALIBU LS, 90K, $7777. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'10 ACCORD LX, auto, $13,988. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '10 CIVIC, auto, pwr, 35K, $15,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'01 SEBRING LXI, leather, roof, only 97K miles, alloys, runs and drives perfect, $4950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'09 ACCORD LX, auto, cert 100K warr, $16,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'01 Daewoo Leganza 52K orig. miles, gas sipping, 4 cyl, cold AC, fully loaded, 4 door, runs & drives like new for only $2,950obo. 405-973-4093
'09 CIVIC EX, 19K, cert 100K warr, $16,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'12 Dodge Challenger SXT loaded $24,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '11 Dodge Avenger low mi one own $13,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '11 Avenger V-6 auto xtra nice 1own $14,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '10 Charger SXT auto loaded $13,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '10 Dodge Charger loaded nice $16,988 1own 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '07 Caliber load, xtra sharp 107 K super mpg $6995 209-5297 co '06 Dodge Charger local very bnice $9988 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '94 Dynasty 66K runs & drives great $875 209-5297 co.
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'09 CIVIC, auto, pwr wind, low miles, $13,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '08 HONDA ACCORD EXL. Leather, roof, nav. Only $17,988. Stk #61120A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE, auto, only $12,900. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 '08 Accord EX-L lthr snrf 1 owner $16,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '07 CIVIC LX, only 80K, $11,888. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '07 CIVIC LX, 50K, Call for price. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '07 CIVIC EX, auto, nav, low miles, $13,722. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '06 Civic Cpe EX s/roof very nice $10,990 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '02 HONDA ACCORD EX, roof, leather, auto, power W/L, $8388, Stk #61090A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179
'07 H3 luxury roof lthr nice $17,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
'10 Camaro 2SS snrf lthr auto fun $30,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2011 FORD ESCAPE red/camel leather int., loaded, 6,500 miles, $20,000. 580-233-8881 '11 Ford Mustang Cobra Nav, Black, Loaded $46,995 294-4115 co. 2010 FORD MUSTANG GT, 3000 miles, navigation, auto, heated seats, red, $28,988. 405-294-4117 co. '10 Ford Focus SE pw pl 35 mpg cruise$13,988936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2007 FORD FUSION SE, alloys, AM/FM CD, automatic, great gas mileage, $7988. 405-294-4117 co. '06 FUSION SEL, leather, roof, comfort ride equipped, clean Carfax, low mileage, $9950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 2004 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE, V-6, auto, black on black leather, 1 owner, $8988. 405-294-4117 co. '00 Taurus SES, 138K mi loaded, cold ac, new tires /brakes, $2450. 602-4841 '95 FORD CONTOUR GL, PW, PL, cruise, only 73K mi, $3995. 294-4115 co. '93 Ford Escort, body rough, runs good, $950 924-1430/885-2572
'07 H3 Luxury hard loaded victory red$21,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2005 HUMMER SUV, luxury and chrome packages! $20,900. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354
'11 SONATA SE, alloys, only 10K, leather, Sport package, like new, $22,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 2009 Hyundai Sonata One owner great on gas loaded call for price Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '06 HYUNDAI SONATA, auto, AC, V6, power sunroof, CD, $10,988. 405-217-4464 co. 2004 Hyundai Accent 4dr sedan gas saver $4,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'11 Infiniti QX-56 3 to choose from starting at only $54,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com 2010 EX35, beautiful black metallic with tan leather, nav and everything else, only 27K miles, $29,988. 405-217-4464 co.
05 Aveo LS 98k cold air ,runs & drives great$3995 209-5297co
2010 G-37 SEDAN, this car has it all, with only 23K miles, $24,988. 405-217-4464 co.
'05 IMPALA, 90K, $7888. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'10 QX56 4WD r. ent, snrf nav quads $41,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '08 G37 COUPE, leather, auto, loaded, pearl white, PW, PL, one of a kind, $28,900. 405-217-4464 co.
MARC HEITZ CORVETTES marcheitzcorvette.com NORMAN, OK 2004 CORVETTE Z06, very rare Commemorative Edition with only 12K miles - Must See! 2006 CORVETTE, loaded 3LT, auto, with nav and heads up display, only 40K miles! 2008 CORVETTE, auto, 1 owner, low miles, $30,900. 2008 CORVETTE Z06 505hp BAD BOY! Only 6K miles! $48,900. 2010 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 3LT, auto, nav, power top and lots more! Only 2K miles! 866-365-1354
2006 CADILLAC CTS, 1 owner, V-6, leather, super clean, only 70K miles, $13,988. 405-294-4117 co.
1988 Camaro, 1 owner, non-smoker, V8 automatic. Beautiful car inside & out. $5K obo. Seller pays tax & title. 736-1025
2005 CTS, crystal red paint with cashmere leather interior, pw/pl, power sunroof, won't last, $10,988. 405-217-4464 co.
'88 CHEV CORVETTE, auto, lthr, only 74K mi, $9995. 294-4115 co.
'04 CADILLAC DEVILLE, leather, loaded, won't last at this price, $7995. 405-217-4464 co.
'10 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5L lthr $18,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
2003 CADILLAC CTS leather, power sunroof, pl, pw, cd $7,988. 405-217-4464 co.
'08 300 Tour snrf mygig radio lo mi $18,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
'04 BMW 530i, low miles, white/tan! HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354
'00 Deville, 154K mi, good tires, lthr seats, all pwr, $2,500, 924-1430 /885-2572
'08 300C nav snrf SRT Design Hemi $23,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
'04 BMW 530i Loaded lthr s-roof $12,990 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
'94 Fleetwood Gmas Car garaged, mint cond 122K $3950 209-5297 co
'07 CHRYSLER 300, win/ locks, cruise, $14,588. 294-4115 co.
2006 BMW 750i all options, loaded, one owner only $16,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'11 HONDA CIVIC LX 4dr, auto, PW, PL, like new, $16,995. 294-4115 co.
'03 PT CRUISER LIMITED, one owner, leather, sunroof, auto,alloys, runs great, $4950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
2011 Buick Lucerne CXL, loaded, $26,900.
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'06 CHRYSLER 300C SRT-8, leather, nav, roof, $19,995. 294-4115 co.
'08 Infiniti EX-35 total luxury $24,997 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '03 G35, leather, roof, great condition, fully loaded, low mileage, $10,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'06 ISUZU ASCENDER, great looks, great value, $11,388, Stk #65297A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179
'12 ACCORD LX, auto, 4K, $18,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'05 JAGUAR X-TYPE, lady driven, leather, loaded, luxury for less, $5950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'11 JeepPatriot 4WD Sport auto $16,488 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '10 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED 4x4, leather, roof, chromes, extra low miles, $24,988, Stk #61136A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '10 Wrangler 4WD Sport auto A/C $20,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2010 Commander, blk, 34K, NAV, lthr, 3rd seat, fac warr 100K, $22,500. 405-664-2100 '07 WRANGLER SAHARA UNLIMITED, hardtop, auto, air, power W/L, $19,388, Stk #112243P. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '07 Jeep Wrangler X 5M/T Like New $16,995 294-4115 co. '07 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4WD, $14,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '07 Jeep Commander Sport auto nice! $9991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '06 JEEP COMMANDER 4x4, clean carfax, runs perfect, priced to sell, $9950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '05 GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 4x4, leather, navigation, no road, no problem, $12,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 4x4, 5.7L V-8, only 50K miles, sunroof, heated seats, $15,988. 405-294-4117 co. 2005 Jeep Liberty, right hand drive conv., rural mail ready, 4x4, auto, $7500 obo 580-450-9055 '05 Cherokee Rocky Mtn 4x4 lthr rf $12988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '03 LIBERTY LIMITED 4WD, low miles, $8888. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '03 Wrangler 4wd 2'' lift cust whls $13,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '02 Wrangler X 4x4, Red, 6cyl, 5spd, 85K mi, New whls & tires, Hard top, Int & Ext in Great Cond. ¡¡ $12,500 obo ¡¡ 359-0476, 570-2221
1957 Willys Jeep, factory hard top, all original, $3000 obo, 405-818-3181
'12 KIA SPORTAGE, all wheel drive, 5K miles, auto, air, power W/L, $23,988, Stk #243527P. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '11 KIA SPORTAGE, LX Package, 22K miles, power windows and locks, alloys, $20,988, Stk #49035P. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '11 KIA RIO, 2 to choose, special purchase at $13,988, Stk #848861P or 954663P. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '11 KIA OPTIMA GDI. Power everything, low miles, $21,988, Stk #61127A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '11 KIA SORENTO, V6, 3rd row seating, gorgeous, $22,988, Stk #67256P. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '11 Kia Soul s/roof lthr auto loaded $18,990 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '10 KIA SOUL, auto, air, only $11,988, Stk #65282A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '10 Kia Forte auto ac 1 ownr x-clean $13,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '10 Kia Soul + auto pw pl lo mi $15,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '08 KIA SORENTO, V6, auto, air, power W/L, $14,988, Stk #848641P. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '08 Spectra EX auto 36mpg pw pl crs $10,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2002 Rio, only 68K miles, gold, runs great, $2300 obo, 405-361-1241. KIA SORENTO LX, low miles, $8888. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'12 LAND ROVER LR4 Only 5k miles $45,988. 294-4115 co. '11 LAND ROVER LR4 HSE LUX, only 5K miles, $54,165. 294-4115 co. '11 LAND ROVER LR4 HSE, Nav, 7 pass, 10k Miles $49,988 294-4115 co. '10 RANGE ROVER S/C Lux Pkg, 20k miles $74,988. 294-4115 co.
'06 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 4x4, only 64K miles, $24,988 294-4115 co.
'07 Pontiac Solstice Conv one owner all options bought here new 7k mi Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'06 LAND ROVER LR3 SE, V8, 7 pass, like new, $20,995. 294-4115 co.
'07 GR PRIX, loaded, leather, roof, $8888. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '06 PONTIAC G6, auto, air, power W/L, chromes, $9988, Stk #61131A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179
'09 LEXUS ES350, pear white, tan leather, PW, PL, 6 disc, tinted glass, $27,900. 405-217-4464 co. 2008 LEXUS ES-350, maroon, leather, super clean, only 11K miles, $27,988. 405-294-4117 co. '07 LEXUS GX470, white, leather, loaded, new car trade, like new, luxury ride for less, $28,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 2007 LEXUS ES-350, heated/cooled seats, navigation, sunroof, 50K miles, NICE!!!! $20,988. 405-294-4117 co. 2004 LEXUS ES-330, 1 owner, navigation, sunroof, wood trim, alloys, super clean!!! $13,988. 405-294-4117 co. 2004 LEXUS LS-430, navigation, sunroof, wood trim, heated seats, super nice!!! $13,988. 405-294-4117 co.
2008 LINCOLN MKX AWD, wood trim, navigation, sunroof, rear seat entertainment, $17,988. 405-294-4117 co. '04 LINCOLN LS, V8, leather, climate control, $9988. 294-4115 co. '02 TOWN CAR, like new, leather, loaded, rides like a dream, low mileage, $6950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'09 Eclipse chrome wls mellow yellow$15,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '05 MITSUBISHI GALANT, Platinum Pak, leather, auto, power sunroof, 6 disc CD changer, very low miles, $9950. 405-217-4464 co.
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Murano Spring Spectacular '09 S 36K pearl white $21,991 '09 S AWD black $21,991 '09 SL AWD pewter $22,591 '09 S AWD 29K pearl white $22,991 '09 S AWD 34K maroon $22,991 '09 SL AWD maroon 29K $23,991 '09 SL 35K AWD pearl white $26,991 '09 SL AWD 26K black $26,991 '09 SL AWD 39K nav lthr S/R $27,991 '09 SL lthr nav S/R $28,991 '07 S 2WD maroon $13,991 '07 SL AWD black $14,991 '06 SL AWD leather black $16,991 '07 SL AWD chr wls 30K mi $19,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
2011 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE, red, auto, like new, pw/pl/tilt/cruise/cd $21,544 405-294-4117 co. '11 Altima S loaded warranty $18,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
'10 Mazda CX-7 Sport well equipped! $15,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '08 MAZDA RX8, pearl white paint, auto with paddle shift trans, PW, PL, custom alloys, one of a kind, $14,900. 405-217-4464 co.
'11 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5S, PL, PW, $25,995. 294-4115 co. 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S loaded with low miles $17,550. 405-217-4464 co. '10 300 Touring lthr nice must see $17,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
07 Mazda 3 loaded 91K gas saver, runs great $6995 209-5297co
'10 Altima Cpe red S auto sexy Cert! $19,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
2006 Mazda 6 Sedan New tires, PW, PL, alloys, 89K miles, $8800 Ricky Stapleton 405 615 2777
'10 Nissan Versa Great on Gas, cruise $12,995. 294-4115 co. '10 Nissan Versa S 25K mi PW PL $11,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '10 Nissan Sentra auto ac 1 owner $13,488 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
2011 MERCEDES C-300, 20K miles, black, great gas mileage, luxury Sedan, $31,988. 405-294-4117 co.
'10 Altima S, T-C-PW-PL, $14,994. 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
'10 MERCEDES GLK350, hard to find, only $30,988. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354
2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S COUPE w/leather and sunroof, gorgeous pearl white! $18,998. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354
BEAUTIFUL 2009 Mercedes-Benz CClass WHITE ext, 71000 mi, SPORT, AMG PACKAGE $25,500. 405-641-5878 2009 MERCEDES BENZ CLK-350 COUPE, sunroof, alloys, heated leather seats, $31,988. 405-294-4117 co. 2009 MERCEDES S-550, silver, super luxury Sedan, navigation, loaded, $48,988. 405-294-4117 co. 2009 MERCEDES ML350, black mid-size luxury crossover, navigation! $32,988. 405-294-4117 co. 2003 MERCEDES E-320 SEDAN, sunroof, black/ black, heated seats, 60K miles, $15,988. 405-294-4117 co. '02 E320 red, mint condition, leather 118 K $6995 209-5297 co 1991 Mercedes 300TE Wagon 2 owners 97k nice Gargage Kept $5,500 Ricky Stapleton 405 615 2777 1991 300 SL, Beautiful Cond, 104k mi, both tops $9,999 ¡ 405-641-3700
'09 ALTIMA, leather, roof, only 3K, $16,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 2008 Nissan Rogue SL one owner all options call for price Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '08 Nissan Versa S auto pw pl 35mpg $11,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '08 Altima Coupe 2.5S low miles $13,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '07 Sentra SE-R S/R PW PL CC alloys $13,990 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com 2005 Nissan Altima S One Owner Low Miles all opts only $8,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'04 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS, 61K miles, auto, $8788. 294-4115 co. '00 Grand Marquis black, leather, loaded $2950 209-5297co
2000 ALERO, 4 dr, Olds Luxury small car. Loaded. Exc Condition. $2,495 CASH, 759-3886/630-7091
'98 Grand Marquis LS all the goods $5990 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
'96 Aurora, 150K mi. exc cond, loaded, cold ac, $2950. 201-3831
'12 ACCORD LX-P, auto, 5K, $19,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited Loaded ready for summer 7k mi Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'12 CIVIC LX, cert 100K warr, $17,444. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
2011 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 4WD, 1 owner, low miles, $26,900. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354
'08 RANGE ROVER SPORT S/C, low miles, priced to sell, $39,988. 294-4115 co.
'07 Mini Cooper S lthr s-roof perfect! $17,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
2008 Pontiac G6 GT one owner all options Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'12 ACCORD LX, auto, only 2K, $18,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'11 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT, only 15K miles, $25,988. 294-4115 co.
'08 RANGE ROVER, supercharged, black on black, loaded, $44,500. 405-217-4464 co.
'06 BMW MINI COOPER, auto, PW, PL, low mi, $13,995. 294-4115 co.
'08 PONT G8, red, auto, lthr, excellent cond, $18,995. 294-4115 co.
'08 RANGE ROVER SPORT S/C Loaded $30,988. 294-4115 co.
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'08 SAAB 9-3 AERO, leather, loaded, PW, PL, power sunroof, low miles, $15,900. 405-217-4464 co.
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'07 SAAB 9-3 AERO CONVERTIBLE, auto, PW, PL, ready for summer,$13,900. 405-217-4464 co.
'08 SATURN SKY CONVERTIBLE, beauty. Loaded, fun in the sun!!! $17,988, Stk #65224A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '08 SATURN VUE, V6, XR, leather, alloys, one owner, like new, runs and drives great, $14,950 BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '08 ASTRA XR COUPE, auto leather, PW, PL, CD low miles $13,900. 405-217-4464 co.
2008 Smart Car Only $10,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, manual 6 speed, Silver ext, Titanium int, 43000 mi, Bra and extra set of wheels $37,000. avnald@yahoo.com 405-376-4834
'12 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5i LIM, roof, leather, $27,995. 294-4115 co. '11 SUBARU IMPREZA 4DR, auto, cruise, alloys, $17,988. 294-4115 co. '11 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5i, Prem, PW, PL, Cert, $24,995. 294-4115 co. '10 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i AWD Prem roof, $21,995. 294-4115 co. '09 IMPREZA WRX awd pw pl alloys loaded won't last $25,900. 405-217-4464 co.
'03 Aero SX 107 K dazzling red, great mpg $3995 209-5297 co
'11 Matrix PW PL cruise 35 mpg 1own $15,788936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE with leather and sunroof! Do not miss it @ $21,900. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 '09 CAMRY, nicely loaded, certified, only 40K miles, 7 yrs/100K and 12K bumper-tobumper, $16,450. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '09 CAMRY LE, low miles, $15,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'07 CAMRY LE, pwr seat, nicely loaded, great on gas, vacation ready, $11,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'95 Nissan Altima 4dr, auto, ac, 4cyl, runs great, 95K, $2900 obo 361-2278
*SAME DAY SERVICE* $200 & UP No Title Ok, Call Becca 405-408-4835
97 Bonneville 111K, lthr sunroof, loaded, extra nice $3500 209-5297 co
'02 MAXIMA GLE, loaded, low miles, $7777. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
1995 Nissan 300ZX excellent cond, 67K ORIGINAL mi, always garage kept. $10,500 or best offer, 405-808-0166
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'08 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, auto, power W/L, $12,988, Stk #65240A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179
2001 Nissan Pathfinder 5Dr, 4WD, 6 cyl 3.5, auto, cloth, excel. cond, 213815 mi,cold A/C, runs, drives & feels like new, salvage title 70% of tires, clean body $3800obo. 501-5846
'01 JETTA 4DR, PW, PL, AC, alloys, cruiser, cold air, great mpg, $4450. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'02 Firebird 165K loaded, Hwy mls, mint condition, $4950 209-5297
'04 ALTIMA S, alloys, spoiler, leather, newly arrived, great condition, drives great, $7950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'98 Nissan Ultima, 4dr, A/C, Sunroof, Very Nice $1650 ¡ 427-4567
'08 Civic LX, Red, 2 door, 46K miles, $14,000 obo Call 405-574-4869
'05 PONTIAC G6 GT, V6, leather, roof, garaged, loaded, sporty sedan, deep tint, $9950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
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'07 Toy. Camry LE too nice to miss! $12,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '02 CAMRY XLE, sunroof, alloys, wood grain, power seats, keyless entry, alarm, one owner, perfect on gas, $8950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '01 CAMRY SOLARA SE, V6, leather, alloys, wood grain, low mileage, runs perfect, $6950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '98 CAMRY XLE, leather, roof, newly arrived, great running car, $4950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'10 JETTA TDI, one owner, leather, roof, garaged, deep tint, like new, $22,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'10 F350 Super Duty Lariat 4x4 loadd $38,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2012 Buick Verano lthr loaded only $24,900 call today to test drive Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '11 C3500 CAB/CHASSIS, 6.6 Duramax diesel, PW, PL, auto, pw seat, loaded, not a stripped down truck, your bed or ours, $31,900. 405-217-4464 co. '11 1 TON CHEVY DURAMAX CREW 4x4, Hurry, Huge Savings! HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 '10 AVALANCHE LT, leather, PW, PL, towing pak, nav, very low miles, $32,900. 405-217-4464 co. '10 CHEV COLORADO EXT, auto, PW, PL, cruise, $19,995, 294-4115 co. '09 CHEV SILVERADO EXT CAB 4 door, super low miles, black on black, $21,988, Stk #293993P. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 2009 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab LT loaded with 20's Tonneau cover $21,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2009 Chevy 1500 Crew Loaded 1-owner only 12k miles Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '09 Chev Silverado Crew Cab 43K $22,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '09 Chev Z71 Ext Cab 138 K loaded ,super nice $11,995 209-5297 co
2009 VW Tiguan 2.0s Turbo loaded all options one owner call for price Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2008 Chevy Regular Cab Sport Truck loded w/ blk & chrome 20's call for price Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2008 TOUAREG 2, AWD, PW/PL, power sunroof, leather, loaded, like new, very low miles, $25,900. 405-217-4464 co.
2008 Chevy 2500 SWB auto V6, new rims 86k runs great good mpg $9800 Ricky Stapleton 405 615 2777
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'99 C1500 Z-71 EXT CAB, lady driven, well maintained, locally owned, $5950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '12 DODGE 1 TON 4X4 MEGA CAB, $42,900. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354
2007 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab Z71 4x4 1-Owner Loaded $24,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2007 SILVERADO EXT CAB Z71 4WD, only $13,900. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 '06 C1500 CREW CAB, one owner, Bose system, low mileage, V8, $16,950 BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '06 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXT CAB Z-71 4WD, $19,995. 294-4115 co. '06 Chev Silverado C/Cab LS auto nice $14,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com 2005 Chevy 1500 Ext. Cab Southern Comfort Package one owner Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '05 CHEV AVALANCHE, leather, PW, PL, alloys, $12,995. 294-4115 co. '03 S-10 EXT CAB LS, V6, auto, PW, PL, AC, cruiser, must see this one, $7750. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '03 SILVERADO EXT CAB 4dr Z-71 4x4, alloys, auto, pwr W/L, loaded, $12,988, Stk #61155A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179
'11 F-250 Super Duty Lariat 4x4 Crew $44,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '10 FORD F-150 LARIAT CREW CAB 4x4, roof, leather, every option, $33,988, Stk #65254A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 2010 Ford Ranger XL 36k automatic 4cyl Bedliner $11,250 Ricky Stapleton 405 615 2777
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab, 42K mi, $26,600, One Owner, Loaded, Must See To Appreciate. 405-359-9190 $26600. '10 DODGE RAM SLT, Big Horn, quad, Hemi, $23,995. 294-4115 co. '08 RAM 1500 CREW CAB, one owner, only 40K miles, 20'' wheels, Big Horn Edition, $16,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '08 Dodge Quad Cab clean car fax $9,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '08 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab nice $10,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2006 Dodge 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel SLT loaded only $14,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2011 FORD F150 FX4 4WD SUPERCREW with leather, nav, and sunroof, $34,900. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 2011 FORD F250 FX4 4x4 SUPERCREW, 1 owner, only $31,900. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354
2010 FORD F-250 4x4 CREW CAB, turbo diesel, leather, lift kit, $43,988. 405-294-4117 co. '10 Ford F-150 XLT Crew Cab lo mi $24,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
2008 Ford F-150 regular cab, 4.2L V6, 8 foot bed, 60K miles, $8000, 405-990-4821. 2008 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Dually wih flat bed Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '07 F150 4X4 SUPERCREW XLT, one owner, runs and drives perfect, $11,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012 2005 Ford F350 Crew Cab dually diesel 4x4 w/work bed ready for wk Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2012 GMC Sierra Reg Cab All options, only $16,900. Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2008 GMC 3500 Ext Cab SLE Diesel 4x4 Cab Chassis 1 owner bought here Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2005 Ford F-150 Super Crew XLT loaded 1 owner w/camper shell $17,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2011 GMC EXT CAB 2500 HD 4x4 - Duramax, buckets, bluetooth, 20's, Bose, tubes and only 4000 easy miles, $43,988 405-217-4464 co.
'06 Lincoln Mark LT 1500 Crew Cab lthr all options one owner call for price Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2005 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CREW, V8, $8900 HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 '04 Ford F150 King Ranch 11kK mi Ext cab runs great $8995 209-5297 co '00 Ford F250 4x4 runs & drives great. reg. cab $5995 209-5297 co '00 Ford F150 stepside 5spd, runs great, 6cyl gas svr. $2950 209-5297 '99 FORD F-150 XLT. V8, power windows and locks, auto, $5988, Stk #65290A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 1997 Ford F-150 Extended Cab, XLT One owner, well maintained, in great condition Power windows & locks, alloy wheels, new tires Pics available by e-mail $5500. 405-642-8947
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 SLT, loaded only 22k miles Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2011 GMC 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 loaded only $28,900. Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2009 GMC Z71 Crew Cab SLE loaded 1 owner must see! bought here new Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2009 GMC 1500 Crew Cab SLT lthr bought here new 1 owner TX Edt. Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2008 GMC DENALI PICK CREW CAB black, sunroof, rear entertainment, boards Loaded!!!!! $23,988. 405-294-4117 co.
'97 Ford F-350, solid steel dump bed, pockets all around for storage, 7.3 Turbo diesel, 134K mi, $8,250 cash or trade. 885-2572
2008 GMC 2500 Ext Cab 4x4 diesel SLE w/ c/m work bed one owner Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'07 F-350 Crew Cab Dually KingRanch$30,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
'78 Ford F350, 12' solid steel flat bed, pockets all around for storage, 69K act. mi., very good shape, $2500. 885-2572
2008 GMC 1500 Crew Cab SLE, loaded, 1 owner, bought here new! Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2005 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Dually Diesel work truck $15,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2012 GMC Terrain ony $23,900 call today to schedule a test drive Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2008 GMC 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 SLT one owner nav dvd loaded MUST SEE Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'07 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4 Lariat 6'' lift sunroof nav $21,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
'97 B2300 PICKUP, auto, runs and drives great, hard to find, must see, $2950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '11 Niss Frontier 4wd Crew lthr 6K mi $29,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '10 Niss Frontier C/Cab T-CPW-PL $23,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '08 TITAN SE X CAB 5.6 V8 pw pl alloys auto cd $13,900. 405-217-4464 co. '11 TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB, ONE OWNER, only 10K miles, certified, priced to sell, $22,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '11 TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4x4, one owner, TRD OFF ROAD, certified make it new $25,950 BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '08 TUNDRA 4WD SR5, low miles, $20,888. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'11 Durango Crew one own X clean $25,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '10 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL, leather, heated seats, $22,995. 294-4115 co. 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL leather loaded Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '11 ESC, Luxury AWD, DVD, Nav, Rear Buckets, Power Sunroof, Only 17k Miles, $55,900. 405-217-4464 co. 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT nav dvd loaded one owner $45,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2009 Cadillac Escalade nav dvd quads loaded one owner $42,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2008 ESCALADE AWD Black on black with nav, 22's, quad buckets and everything else, only 40K miles, $38,988. 405-217-4464 co.
'04 Chev TrailBlazer 4wd 3rd st lo mi $9988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '02 TAHOE, only 80K, $9888. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 2001 TAHOE LT 4WD w/leather, only $6900. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 '96 Chevy Suburban 141K loaded ,leather, runs great $2950 209-5297 co '04 CHRYSLER PACIFICA LIM, nav, DVD, leather, $8995. 294-4115 co. '11 Dodge Durango 3rd st 1 owner $25,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
'08 TAHOE LS, PW, PL, CD, 3rd row seats, $21,900. 405-217-4464 co. '08 CHEV TRAILBLAZER, only 52K mi, CD, PW, PL, $15,775. 294-4115 co. 2007 Chevy Suburban LTZ nav leather one owner only $22,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '07 TAHOE, leather, 4x4, 5.3 V-8! $20,950, low miles! HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 2007 TAHOE, loaded LTZ! Only $22,900. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 '06 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 131K , loaded,xxx nice $6950 209-5297 co. 2005 Chevy Trail Blazer one owner all opts only $8,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '04 CHEVY TAHOE Z71, leather, roof, 3rd row seating, sunroof, one owner, like new, $9950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
2009 HONDA CR-V, 1 owner, with low miles, only $21,500. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354
'08 CRV LX 2WD, cert 100K warr, $16,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
2008 Ford Edge SEL loaded one owner call for price Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2008 FORD EXPEDITION with only 53K miles! $19,990. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 '08 Ford Edge Ltd chrm lthr whls snrf $21,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '07 EDGE SEL AWD, PW, PL, like new, $16,900. 405-217-4464 co. '07 Expedition Ltd 4WD nav snrf quads$23,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
'07 CRV EX-L, leather, roof, one owner, deep tinted, garaged, runs great, $16,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '07 PILOT EX 4WD, $14,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '06 ELEMENT EX, clean Carfax, low mileage, runs and drives great, must see, $13,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '08 Hyundai Santa Fe Ltd lthr rf $17,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
'06 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 53K mi, leather, loaded, $13,995. 294-4115 co. '05 EXPEDITION LIMITED, leather, loaded, 3rd row seating, rear DVD, road trip ready, $12,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
2005 Jeep Liberty 2WD, V6, automatic, leather, great cond, 78000 mi, fully loaded, tan ext $12,998. 405-397-5676
2004 FORD EXPEDITION XLT, 3rd row, running boards, alloys, NICE!!! $9988. 405-294-4117 co.
2008 Lexus RX350 leather loaded Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'03 Ford Expedition XLT 4WD, 130K miles, leather, great condition, $6,900. 405-517-5413
'04 GX 470 AWD, Leather, Nav, Power Sunroof, Low Miles, Loaded, Won't Last at this Price, $23,988. 405-217-4464 co.
'02 Ford Exp-Eddie Bauer red, 3rd seat, lthr, 134K Xcond$7995. 405-664-2100
2010 GMC Yukon Denali AWD nav dvd quads loaded Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2009 TAHOE 4WD Z71 with luxury package with low miles! Certified Pre owned! HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354
'10 CROSSTOUR EX, cert 100K warr, $22,988. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'08 FORD ESCAPE XLT, V6, low miles, auto, power W/L, wheels, $12,988, Stk #65273A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179
2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE, white diamond, navigation, sunroof, wood trim, running boards, $17,988. 405-294-4117 co.
'10 Chev Traverse LT AWD quad sts $23,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
'10 ELEMENT EX 2WD, $17,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'09 Honda CRV EX-L nav lthr roof $21,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com
2010 GMC DENALI AWD, navigation, rear entertainment, sunroof, 2nd row buckets, loaded!!!! $43,988. 405-294-4117 co.
'10 Chevy Equinox LT Only 14K mls $22,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
'09 PONT TORRENT SUV, 5 pass, must see, PW, PL, $16,995. 294-4115 co.
'03 Dodge Durango SLT too nice! $6990 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
'07 ESC, luxury AWD, DVD, 2nd row buckets, heated/cooled seats, power sunroof, chrome 22'' wheels, $27,900. 405-217-4464 co.
2010 Chevy Traverse LT, all options, one owner loaded Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'03 GMC ENVOY, lux lthr alloys, PW, PL, $6995. 294-4115 co.
'09 Pilot EX-L lth DVD backup camera $25,990310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Prem Edtn 1 owner nav dvd roof Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'10 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT, auto, power W/L, low miles, $24,988, Stk #65267A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179
2002 Nissan X-Terra loaded w/lugage rack only $6,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'03 Dodge Durango SLT lthr loaded! $7991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
2012 GMC Acadia, all new! all options, loaded, only $27,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'11 SUBURBAN LT 4WD, leather, pw, pl, fully loaded, like new, $36,900 405-217-4464 co.
2005 GMC 1500 Denali awd nav dvd loaded only $24,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
2010 GMC Terrain AWD one owner bought here new loaded call for price Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2010 GMC Yukon SLT, leather, bought here new. Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2010 GMC YUKON SLT, leather dvd nav all options loaded. Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2010 GMC Terrain SLT leather loaded one owner Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '08 GMC YUKON DENALI, black on black, ctr buckets, rear entertainment, immaculate, Stk #2324647P. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '08 YUKON SLT, leather, nav, DVD, power sunroof, heated seats, fac 20 alloys, 3rd seats, $29,900. 405-217-4464 co. 2008 GMC ACADIA SLE, 3rd row, sunroof, alloys, AM/FM CD, super clean, $17,988. 405-294-4117 co. '08 DENALI, nav, power sunroof, DVD, 2nd row buckets, $31,900. 405-217-4464 co. '08 GMC ENVOY SLE, low miles, $13,722. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 2008 GMC ACADIA 34red row seating, pw, pl $19,988. 405-217-4464 co. '08 GMC Denali AWD r. ent snrf nav $36,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2007 GMC YUKON, All Terrain 4x4, loaded nav leather Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2007 GMC Acadia SLT quads leather loaded one owner Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139
'08 Merc Mariner V6 Prem lth pwr all $14,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '05 Mits Outlander XLS auto s/roof $9991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com 2009 NISSAN PATHFINDER, loaded SE with 3rd row!!! Will not last @ $20,920. HEITZ CHEVY866-365-1354 '09 MURANO SL, lthr, roof, low miles, $21,444. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '08 PATHFINDER LE, 7 pass, leather, power sunroof, nav, low miles, $21,900. 405-217-4464 co. '08 ROGUE SL 4WD, low miles, $14,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '06 Nissan Murano AWD S loaded $9990 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '06 Nissan Murano SE V6 4WD lthr $16,990 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '05 NISSAN MURANO SL, leather, roof, auto, power W/L, $11,988, Stk #65296A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '04 MURANO SL, low miles, $10,995. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '03 MURANO SL, leather, roof, alloys, comfort ride equipped, runs great, $9950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'11 RAV4 LIMITED, leather, roof, navigation, only 3K miles, $ave Big, buy this one, $26,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '10 HIGHLANDER, V6, one owner, 3rd row seating, only 20K miles, certified, $24,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser One Owner Loaded Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '07 SEQUOIA LIMITED, sunroof, 3rd seat, one owner, fully loaded, $19,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '06 TOYOTA SEQUOIA LIMITED, white, tan leather, loaded, $17,988, Stk #61167A. BOB MOORE KIA 405-294-4179 '06 TOYOTA HIGHALANDER HYBRID, alloys, PW, PL, $13,988. 294-4115 co. '05 4RUNNER 4x4, runs and drives perfect, garaged, $12,950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '03 4RUNNER LIMITED, leather, roof, alloys, ice cold air, runs, drives perfect, $9950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
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2008 Chevy Uplander Extended quad seating all opts loaded call for price Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, great for family, $18,841. 294-4115 co. '07 Chrysler Town & Country LX $10,500 53K mi, quad seats, rear a/c, Exc Cond 732-8345, 209-6796 '11 Dodge Caravan SXT quad sts $18,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '10 GrCaravan SXT dual pwr dr quad st $16,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2005 Ford Freestar gd cond. 126K mi $4500 Norman 405-227-6228 '98 Ford Windstar GL, 179K hwy, cold air/rear 1 owner $2450 201-3831 '11 ODYSSEY EX, super low miles, $28,888. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '09 Honda Odyssey EX-L lthr dvd $23,991 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com '08 OYSSEY EX w/leather, $19,888. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 2003 Honda Odyssey EXL, leather, 167,267 mi, Call 850-5578 $5200. '02 ODYSSEY EX, $5555. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '98 Pontiac Montana 122K , 3rd seat $1995 209-5297 co '04 SIENNA LE, leather, looks like new, rides like new, needs new owner, $7750. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
'03 RAV 4, roof, whls, 65K, $11,888. ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444
'04 Toy Sienna LTD lthr S/R nav DVD $13,990 310-8112 bobhowardnissan.com
2008 Volvo XC90 Very Clean New Tires Leather Sunroof 3rd row $16,000 Ricky Stapleton 405 615 2777
'03 SIENNA XLE, leather, roof, loaded, white/tan, vacation ready, $6950. BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600
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