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om if, it Page 3F Statesman Journal, Salem, Friday, July 7, 1S95 A-Mtfik SuDDS in iifc SS LSGlXQIT Don A I Vui- Vj jftfcT I The Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England When Boris Becker charges, Andre Agassi hopes to cash in. The two former champions meet in today's semifinals at Wimbledon, with Agassi the favorite after losing just one set in his first five matches. "Hopefully the way I'm going to beat him on Friday is going to the net," Becker said. "He's the best baseliner in the game, and it be foolish for me to stay back a lot." But by charging, Becker will "If you compare my game now to 10 years ago, I'm playing much better in all areas," Becker said. To end an eight-match losing streak against Agassi, however, Becker will need his best effort of the tournament.

Becker dropped a set each to Jan Apell and Jan Siemerink, then struggled for a five-set victory over Cedric Pio-line in the quarterfinals. "I don't think he's going to go to the final," Pioline said. "Agassi is playing very good at the moment, and he's returning very well." give Agassi a 6-foot-3 target to pass. And since arriving at the All England Club, Agassi has been hitting his passing shots and service returns with uncanny pace and placement. As a result, he's in the Wimbledon semis for just the second time.

"This is the biggest tournament in the world," Agassi said. "You prime yourself for it, and you hope that in the latter part of the second week you're going to be playing your best tennis. The occasion brings it out of kind of serve where he pops it in and gives you a free ride to the net," Becker said. "You have to work your way in." Agassi will be content to hug the baseline, an unusual tactic on grass. It works because he's hitting the ball even better than in 1992, when he won Wimbledon for the first of his three Grand Slam titles.

Becker likewise considers himself an improved player since his first Wimbledon title, even though it's been four years since he made a Grand Slam final. you, I believe." For only the third time at Wimbledon, the four top seeds reached the semifinals. In the other match, two-time defending champion Pete Sampras will play Goran Ivanisevic. Sampras-Ivanisevic shapes up as a serving duel, while the Agassi-Becker battle offers a contrast in styles. Becker, whose acrobatic volleys helped him win Wimbledon titles in 1985, 1986 and 1989, wants to go to the net even when Agassi serves.

"Unfortunately he hasn't a Paraguay stops Mexico, 2-1 Club rolls into contest Continued from Page 1 "It a nice opportunity for them to get out on a P.oor that's a bit bigger than ours," Gilliam said. The academy practices at Skate Palace in Salem. "It's also another chance to compete against other skaters from around the state and get some more experience skating in front of judges." Gilliam said the club will send more than a dozen skaters to the State Games figure skating competition, which will be held Sunday at Oaks Park in Portland. Another handful of club skaters will take part in the speedskating competition Saturday. Gilliam said she expects to see skaters from Portland, Eugene, Klamath Falls, Medford and Gresham at this weekend's competition.

The Oregon Skating Academy has been around since Skate Palace opened its doors in Salem 25 years ago. However, the club has only been known under its current name for the past three years, Gilliam said. "There was some confusion between the programs we ran in the academy with programs at Skate Palace, since many of the coaches in the academy also teach skating at the rink," Gilliam said. "We also wanted a name that reflected the commitment of the skaters. Our academy is more than just a social skating club." The club's members range in age from 4 to 44, Gilliam said, but the majority of skaters are juniors.

O'f 1 i i' Blazers unveil ticket plan for Rose Garden For the first time, Portland Trail Blazer fans have the opportunity to purchase half-season ticket packages. Approximately 700 seats went on sale Wednesday when the Blazers learned that the new Rose Garden will have more seating than expected. "When you're building a mammoth structure like the Rose Garden, you're never exactly sure of how many seats will be available until they're installed," said Berlyn Hodges, Blazers' vice president of customer and ticket services. "The building is a few short months away from completion, and now we can safely say we're going to have more seats available than we expected." The Rose Garden is scheduled to be open in early October, in time for preseason games. Half-season ticket packages are available at the customer and ticket services office located on the lower level of Memorial Coliseum.

Packages also can be obtained by calling 231-8000, 232-1101 or 8750. Deadline to order is July 21. Fans can choose between two 22-game packages on a year-to-year basis for $41.80 per seatper game for the 1995-96 season, or as part of the multi-year guaranteed saving plan at $35.50 per seatper game. Y'i i Vf' Kt)W 1 i The Associated Press Paraguay's Adrian Samaniego (right) stays a step ahead of Mexico's Jorge Rodriguez during an America Cup game Thursday. Police try to sort out death at Seahawk's condo "I need vou to come to mv house." said Blazer tickets The Portland Trail Blazers are offering two different packages of half-season tickets.

Following is a list of which games are included: Package 1 Chicago, Washington, San Antonio, Phoenix, New Jersey, Minnesota, LA Lakers, Miami, Denver, LA. Clippers, Boston, Dallas, Seattle, Cleveland, Utah, Golden State, Charlotte, Houston, Vancouver, Sacramento, plus two preseason games. Package 2 Orlando, New York, Indiana, Utah, Golden State, Denver, Philadelphia, Houston, Vancouver, Detroit, Minnesota, San Antonio, Phoenix, Seattle, LA. Clippers, L.A. Lakers, Milwaukee, Toronto, Sacramento, Atlanta, Dallas, plus one preseason game.

that took an upward trajectory, Price said. There was no indication on the tape or from Brian Blades, 29, as to who had control of the gun when it went off. The Seahawks' top draft pick in 1988 could be heard sobbing loudly and screaming incoherently, and Rosenhaus said Thursday his client was still unable to function. The player's doctor has prescribed tranquilizers for Blades, but Rosenhaus said, "Everytime he attempts to talk about it he breaks down." The Associated Press PLANTATION, Fla. Seattle Sea-hawks wide receiver Brian Blades was trying to prevent a fight when his cousin was shot to death, the player said on a 911 police tape punctuated by loud sobbing and wailing.

The case is being treated by police as a homicide investigation, but Drew Rosen-haus, Blades' agent, is calling the early Wednesday shooting an accident. The tape released Thursday covered calls by Blades and a friend from the player's condominium to police. a panicky Blades. "I went down to stop my brother from, uh, fighting his girl, and the gun went off and shot my cousin." Blades' attorney told police Thursday the player would not submit to questioning by detectives, said Sgt. Michael Price.

Police believe four men but no women were in the condo. The references to the brother and cousin are to the same man, Charles Blades, 34, who was fatally shot under his chin by a bullet State Games What: The 10th State Games of Oregon will kick off tonight with the opening ceremonies. That will be followed by a weekend of competition involving more than 16,000 participants. Opening ceremonies: 7 to 8:30 tonight, Mt. Hood Community College stadium, 26000 SE Stark, Gresham.

Competition: Events continue Saturday and Sunday in the Portland metropolitan area, Mt. Hood and Salem. Open registration: Day-of-event registration is available for mountain biking, omnium cycling, equestrian, fencing, footbag, roller skating, track and field, volleyball, shooting (sporting clays, trap and pistol) and rifle. Contact: State Games office, 520-1319. Weekend best bets The best recreational opportunities in the region this weekend: Auto racing: Allan's Photo Mid-Season Championship races, 7 p.m.

Saturday at Willamette Speedway, Lebanon. Rodeo: Northwest Professional Rodeo Association at Philomath and Sweet Home. At Philomath, 6:30 tonight and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. At Sweet Home, 6 tonight, 6 p.m.

Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Baseball: Boise Angels vs. Eugene Emeralds, 7:05 p.m. tonight and Saturday at Civic Stadium, Eugene; Spokane Indians vs.

Portland Rockies, 7:05 p.m. Sunday at Civic Stadium, Portland. DragsBest in West Adelman makes pitch in support of Chemeketa be in Woodburn Winston drags What: A 1 995 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series event. Where: Woodburn Dragstrip, 7730 Hwy. 219, Woodburn, 1 Vfe miles west of Interstate 5.

When: Today through Sunday. Today: Gates open, 9 a.m. Qualifying, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alcohol dragster, funny car and competition qualifying, 3 p.m.

Saturday: Gates open, 8 a.m. Qualifying, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Alcohol dragster, funny car and competition qualifying, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Sunday: Gates open, 7:30 am Junior dragster trials, 8 eliminations, 9 a.m. First round of super street, stock, super gas and super comp, 10 a.m. Alcohol dragsters and funny cars, noon. Tickets: Today, $10; Saturday, $20; Sunday, $20. Children age 5-and-younger admitted free.

Children 6-14, $5 Saturday, $5 Sunday. Three-day pass, $40. All tickets include pit pass and parking. Adelman to play in the tournament. "Rick is very supportive of Chemeketa Community College and the foundation," Hawkins said.

"We talked before he got the job at Golden State and put a date together. When he got the job, he kept his commitment. "We purposely scheduled it for when he did get a job after the draft and before summer camp." The tournament raised nearly $20,000 last year for the Adelman Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships each year to two student-athletes one man and one woman who participate in the basketball program at Chemeketa. The Statesman Journal He has a new team, but still has time for his old school. Rick Adelman will be in Salem today for the sixth annual Adelman Golf Classic at Creekside Golf Club.

Proceeds from the tournament go toward athletic scholarships at Chemeketa Community College, where Adelman coached the men's basketball program from 1977 to 1983. Adelman, the new coach of the Golden State Warriors, will play the No. 3 hole at Creekside with every group in the tournament. There are 115 players, each of whom paid $110 to enter. John Hawkins, executive director of the Chemeketa Community College Foundation, said he had no problem getting 5.780 on three other occasions in 1995.

Santos was runner-up at the season-opening Winternationals in Pomona, and the ATSCO Nationals in Phoenix, Ariz. Pressing Santos this weekend should be Springfield's Shaun Hyland, who finished second in the Division 6 points standings last year. Top alcohol dragster and top alcohol funny car drivers will qualify side-by-side beginning at 3 p.m. today. There are two qualifying sessions Saturday 1 p.m.

and 5 p.m. Final eliminations start at noon Sunday, where the field will be reduced to eight drivers in both top alcohol dragster and funny car. Continued from Page IF "We'd like to make it 3 of 4 wins this weekend, but this is a real competitive field," he said. "Pat Austin is here and Lou Gasparrelli and Larry Miner, and Randy Parker's been driving well." Austin of Tacoma, is a former division and national champion, and Salem's Parker is the track record-holder at 5.956 seconds. "I'd say there's a very good chance that record will be broken," Taylor said.

Rick Santos, the 1994 division champion in the top alcohol dragster class, is a good bet to break the record based on his performances this season. He had a 5.693-second run in April in Sacramento and has been under JULY IS Weekend TV Sports weight championship, Eddie Hopson vs. Tracy Patterson (taped) (ABC). 2:30 p.m. Golf Senior PGA Kroger Classic, final round (ESPN).

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