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12-year old helps N.Y win game 1 Braves and Yankees move one step closer to the World Series. NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve year-old Jeff Maier skipped school to attend the first game of the American League championship series between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Little did he know he would make the game’s biggest play. Maier reached over the rightfield wall and took a Derek Jeter fly ball away from Baltimore’s Tbny Ihrasco in the eighth inning. The hit was ruled a home run by umpire Rich Garcia and tied the game at four. New York won 5-4 on a solo shot by Bemie Williams in the bottom of the 11th. “I feel bad for the Baltimore fens,” Maier stud, *1x11 as a Yankee fan, if I helped the team, 1 feel pretty good.” Garcia’s call ignited a heated argu ment, which ended with the ejection of Orioles’ Manager Davey Johnson. In the first game of the National League championship series, the Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4 2 on a Javier Lopez two-run single in the eighth inning at Fulton County Sta dium in Atlanta. Atlanta’s John Smoltz improved his lifetime record in the postseason to 7-1. Both series will resume today. NU golfers {dace seventh in tournament By Sam McKewon Staff Reporter Sophomore Steve Friesen won his second-straight individual title, help ing the Nebraska men’s golf team to a seventh-place finish in the Woodlands Intercollegiate Golf Tournament in Woodlands, Texas. Friesen shot a two-under-par 70 over the last 18 holes at the Tourna ment Players Course to win the title by one stroke over Tim Carlson of Rice. Friesen finished with a 54-hole total of 220. Nebraska stood in ninth (dace after the first day but rebounded with a fi nal-day 302 and a total score of 919 to finish seventh, 20 strokes behind cham pion South Alabama. Also placing for the Huskers were sophomore Scott Gutschewski in 23rd at 231 and seniors Jacques Paiement and Tirent Morrison in 45th at235. One of the Huskers* top golfers, sophomore Josh Madden, withdrew after shooting a 78 in the second round. NU finishes its fall season on Oct. 15 and 16, when it travelsto Memphis, Term., tor the Kroger Intercollegiate. N ' g FRESHMEN from page 6 Benning and Green, said he knew he had to be prepared because I backs at Nebraska are always prone to injuries. Evans has been surprised by the twist of fate that has occurred over the past 20 days. After not being given a chance to contribute in Nebraska's 19-0 loss to Arizona State, he relieved Green last Satur day against Kansas State, rushing for 168 yards. "Three weeks ago. I was watch ing us lose 19-0. and I didn’t even get a snap," Evans said. "Now people are wondering if 1 will start. You’ve just got to be ready when you are called upon. When I was given my chance I just took advan tage of it” Nebraska Coach Tbm Osborne said the Huskers’ two straight na tional championships have helped NU recruit top-of-the-line athletes Widt the ability to play immediately. The championship aftermath has also helped to counteract recent NCAA cutbacks that have limited the number of scholarships on a Division earn to 85. True sfensive tackle Steve icrback Mike Brown and split end J.R. Edwards have also played this season. “Maybe 10 years ago we would have three or four guys that I would say were of unusual quality,” Osborne said. “Now maybe we have five or six that have the capability to come in here and play as a true freshman.” - REEDY from page 6 " > Baylors defenseis ranked 98th inthe nation against therush, allow ing 227.3 yards per game. “We are not looking forward to what is facing us as far as their run ning game,” Reedy said. “They do agreat job with their running game, and we have to get a lot better de fensively against the ruathis week end.” Reedy, who is 22-16 in four years at Baylor, said his team brings a lot of confidence into the game against the fifth-ranked Cornhuskers. “Young guys bounce back a lot quicker than us older fellas,” he said, “so we will be a confident team,” Reedy said. “We’re playing what I think is the best team in America, and it’s going to be a tre mendous challenge. “You have to go into to a game like this thinking you can win.” A victory, he said, would jump start the Bairs, much like Arizona State’s Sept 21 win ova NU did. “Without question, this is the best football team we’ve faced since I’ve been at Baylor,” said Reedy, whcgvas the Bears offensive coor dinator from 1990 through 1992 before becoming the head coach in 1991 “Both sides of the ball, they are very impressive. And their de fense is about as impressive as any I can ever remember seeing.” ' r1 *; 8AC-,C38frontpage 6_ Comhusker tradition was a big part of her decision, she said, but being close was also a factor. ‘The tradition ofHusker volley ball made my final decision a lot easier,” Saunders said. “Being close to home means my parents can come and watch me play.” Saunders has made her parents and the whole state of Nebraska proud. Last season, she was part of the national championship volley ball team and this year she has made abigimpact. “Last year, she came in and played a significant role,” Pettit said. “She has been rock solid, and I want her on the court as much as we can possibly get her on the court.” Even though Saunders is prima rily a defensive player, she said she likes to play up front. She got her chance last Friday against Iowa State when the 5-foot II outside hitter recorded seven kills and hit 308. “I love playing front row be cause one of my favorite parts of the game is blocking,” Saunders said. “I like back row better, though. I like to dig people's hits, and I don’t like it when they dig mine.” Husker opponents have seen Saunders dig a lot of hits this sea son. She is averagingjiist under two digs per game and will probably be digging a lot more balls as she con tinues to get more comfortable with the system*.Pettit said. “Last year, I was intimidated with all of the people watching and the reputation that I had to live up to,’* Saunders said. “I am more com fortable now that I have been here a year and I know the ropes.** Saunders will now take her Husker experience to the basketball court, where she will once again be considered a freshman. She made the transition for four years in high school, but she knows college is a whole new ball game. She will play the remainder of the volleyball season, which could last until mid-December, before joining the basketball team. “I know it will be tough and it will take a lot of time,** Saunders said. “It is a mind-set switch, if I can do it and just think about play ing basketball, then it will be smooth.** So the question is obvious: Which sport does Saunders like better? “ft is a toss up,” Saunders said. “Right now I like volleyball better because I am playing volleyball. Basketball is convenient because I can play it at any time.** ' ~ ’ n % .'Vi-*-/ - ■■ n| , - ■'.' Thursday, Oct. 10,8 p.m. The Crib, Nebraska Union . ISE5fljjj^£tfS5E5SE^|E55^5S5S5ES9SES5E5SEESE5S^E^595SSSESS^^^^S5SE^ES59ES5S5SEE9 International Affairs fall Events for International Students Btwt w Why Farm Tkr: See livestock and crops native to this area on Saturday, Oct 19 from lpm to 6pm for $5. Omaha Correctfeaal Center Tev: Listen to a presentation and see the inside of a prison on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8am to 2pm for $5. Halleweea Party: Enjoy'a costume party for children at the East Campus Union on Sunday, Oct 27 finm 2pm to 3:30 pm. International Student Leadership Workshop: Learn about leadership styles and cross cultural leadership on Saturday, Nov. 23 form 8am to 3:15pm for $10. Applications will be available in International Affairs. Kansas City *Mp: See the Nelson Atkins Art Museum, go Christmas shopping and enjoy foe festive lights on Saturday, Nov. 30. The cost is $25 for students and $35 for nonstudents. For more information and to sign up for the events, visit foe International Affairs Office at 1237 H.' Street or call 472-5358. All students are welcome. * . _ 1- ' # Homecoming Pep Rally with TOMMY BLAZE Thursday, Oct. 10,1996 I 7 ^liseum I ——————— V DELIVERED ; for only $5.99 from 9pm until Close. Not valid with any other offer. Customer pays applicable sales tax. __ Friday, October 11th at our FAC with 95.1 The Net from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., we will have a featured magician sponsored by Budweiser. Sometime during his performance, the magician will make two FREE tickets to the Nebraska / Baylor football ' game on October 12tb \magically appear and will give them to a lucky winner in the audience. Saturday, October 12th is your chance to be “Royalty for a Day!” * At our Tailgate Party with The Blaze from 10 a.m. to 12 pm., sign up to win a limousine ride for an hour around the city % /» T • « f ^ .f . , • OI Lincoln ociore me gome: m Also, UNL Cheerleaders will ] 1 ™ B be at the Sports Bar to help us cheer on the Huskers ^— 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. * _ __ * FREE shuttle bus rides to and from home football games. J 955 ^Wbt “0* Street / Lincoln, NE 68528 402-434-7777 http://www.wmkeno.com - ProsiotiMU are subject to change.