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California State University, Fresno
Collegian Sports
Tuesday, March 1,1988
Richburg captures Pac-10 title
By Jon Matsune
Sports Editor
Senior Allen Richburg won a conference title and three Bulldogs gained
NCAA berths with third-place finishes
in the Pac-10 Championships Monday
in Fullerton.
Richburg captured first-place in the
150-pound division by recordihga 15-0
technical fall of Utah Suite's Ron Mc-
Cutchen.
FSU seniors Darren Stevens (118),
Ourbin Lloren (158) and Vince Walker
(167) won consolation championships
in their respective weight classes to
qualify for the NCAA Championships
March 17-19 at Iowa State.
Richburg, who finished second lo
Utah State wrestlers in each of his three
previous appearance in the Pac-10 Championships, extended a personal winning
streak to 14 matches and an unbeaten
string to 18 matches.
The victory marked the third time this
year lhat Richburg has beaten McCutch-
en and improved the FSU wrestler's
season record to 34-7-2.
Fresno Stale's career leader in wins
with 124, Richburg will be making his
third appearance in the NCAAs. He also
qualfied in 1985 and 1986.
Stevens, who did not begin wrestling
this season until January due to back
surgery; qualified for his first NCAA
tourney. In outpointing Boise Stale's
Craig Cervantes 10-", Stevens improved
his record to 12-6.
Lloren decisioned Oregon's Vince
Hocrianadefjt-1, securing his first trip to
the NCAAs. and winning for the 13th
time in his last 15 matches.
Walker gained his second NCAA
berth with a 5-3 win over Cal State-Ful-
lerton's Paul Halewijn, who had upset
him in the first round of tournament
Sunday.
The victory hiked Walker's record to
40-9 on the year, enabling him to
become lhe fifth FSU wrestler to win 40
matches in a season.
Mike Gallego, Pablo Saenz, Sylvester
Carver and Doug Carnation were the
others to accomplish the feaL
Arizona State, which won individual
titles in six different weight classes, ran
away with the team competition.
The Sun Devils posted 100 points,
easily outdistancing Cal Poly-San Luis
Obispo (57) and Utah Stale (47 1/2).
FSU, which scored 17 1/2 of its team
points Monday, moved past Oregon and
finished sixth with a total of 36 1/4.
The top three individual finishers in
each weight class gain automatic bids to
the natio-nals. Lower finishers are still
eligible by way of at-large berths given
out by ihe NCAA.
Kurt B—rWDUy CtS^M
Fresno State tigrn-hander John Salles has won each of his tour decisions by complete game
and has struck out 47 batters In 491/3 innings of worn.
Salles1 hard
work pays
off in wins
By Jim ProuLx
Sports Writer
Saying John Salles has been successful here at Fresno
State is kind of like saying Manule Bol is tall.
Since his arrival here in 1986 from McLane High.
Salles has been a cornerstone of the Diamond 'Dogs'
pitching staff, winning 21 games in just over two seasons.
In 1988, Salles has only got better. In six start*, he has
compiled a record of 4-0, wiih an earned run average of
2.01.
The junior right-hander has held opposing hitters to an
average of only .186 this year, walking only II while
striking out 47, including a career-high 15 Ks against Cal
Poly-San Luis Obispo last week.
In each of his no-decisions, Salles has exited the game
with a lead, only to see Ihe games slip through the relief
pitchers' fingers.
Salles has been virtually unhittable in his Last four
starts, giving up only 19 hits in 36 innings of work,
striking out 38 baiters and walking but seven on his way
io four consecutive complete-game victories.
"1 expected to do well, because I'd worked hard all
summer and all winter," said Salles, "but 1 sure didn't
expect to get off to such a flaming start. I'm glad it's
going so well after Last year's disappointment."
A 10-8 year wiih a 3.98 ERA wouldn't seem quite so
disappointing unless one considered that Salles got oft' to
a fast start last year as well, going 7-1 to begin the season.
But circumstances just didn't work in his favor.
"We really only had iwo starters Last year," he recalled.
"We would go on-and-off sometimes, and on the weekends,
Td relieve as well (as start).
"It was just too much to worry about"
The arrival of freshman Erik Schullstrom and the
blossoming of left-handed sophomore Rich Crane as
starters gives Salles confidence for 1988.
"It's great to have other guys who can do the job too,"
said Salles. "It's a good situation here this year, we've got
great hitting, and (FSU shortstop) Eddie Zosky is a
pitcher's dream.
"I grew up here, and I used to come to the games, so I
always knew the program was good," said the Fresno
native.
Salles is beginning to look beyond Fresno State now.
Collegiate baseball players are eligible to be drafted after
their junior year, and Salles feels it might be time to plan
for the future.
Td like to play pro ball if I gci what I want," he said.
"I've been here three years and I £*tak I'm ready. If I get
•' .ii'ied early enough, I'll sign (with the pros). Td like to be
drafted in the first three rounds."
For now, though, Salles' attention is focused on Fresno
State. He sees the upcoming Best in the West tournament
as an indicator of how the team will do in 1988.
Please see SALLES. page 8
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| Title | March 1, 1988, Page 5 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1988 |
| Description | Daily (except weekends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif. : BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Assocated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
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| Full-Text-Search | California State University, Fresno Collegian Sports Tuesday, March 1,1988 Richburg captures Pac-10 title By Jon Matsune Sports Editor Senior Allen Richburg won a conference title and three Bulldogs gained NCAA berths with third-place finishes in the Pac-10 Championships Monday in Fullerton. Richburg captured first-place in the 150-pound division by recordihga 15-0 technical fall of Utah Suite's Ron Mc- Cutchen. FSU seniors Darren Stevens (118), Ourbin Lloren (158) and Vince Walker (167) won consolation championships in their respective weight classes to qualify for the NCAA Championships March 17-19 at Iowa State. Richburg, who finished second lo Utah State wrestlers in each of his three previous appearance in the Pac-10 Championships, extended a personal winning streak to 14 matches and an unbeaten string to 18 matches. The victory marked the third time this year lhat Richburg has beaten McCutch- en and improved the FSU wrestler's season record to 34-7-2. Fresno Stale's career leader in wins with 124, Richburg will be making his third appearance in the NCAAs. He also qualfied in 1985 and 1986. Stevens, who did not begin wrestling this season until January due to back surgery; qualified for his first NCAA tourney. In outpointing Boise Stale's Craig Cervantes 10-", Stevens improved his record to 12-6. Lloren decisioned Oregon's Vince Hocrianadefjt-1, securing his first trip to the NCAAs. and winning for the 13th time in his last 15 matches. Walker gained his second NCAA berth with a 5-3 win over Cal State-Ful- lerton's Paul Halewijn, who had upset him in the first round of tournament Sunday. The victory hiked Walker's record to 40-9 on the year, enabling him to become lhe fifth FSU wrestler to win 40 matches in a season. Mike Gallego, Pablo Saenz, Sylvester Carver and Doug Carnation were the others to accomplish the feaL Arizona State, which won individual titles in six different weight classes, ran away with the team competition. The Sun Devils posted 100 points, easily outdistancing Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo (57) and Utah Stale (47 1/2). FSU, which scored 17 1/2 of its team points Monday, moved past Oregon and finished sixth with a total of 36 1/4. The top three individual finishers in each weight class gain automatic bids to the natio-nals. Lower finishers are still eligible by way of at-large berths given out by ihe NCAA. Kurt B—rWDUy CtS^M Fresno State tigrn-hander John Salles has won each of his tour decisions by complete game and has struck out 47 batters In 491/3 innings of worn. Salles1 hard work pays off in wins By Jim ProuLx Sports Writer Saying John Salles has been successful here at Fresno State is kind of like saying Manule Bol is tall. Since his arrival here in 1986 from McLane High. Salles has been a cornerstone of the Diamond 'Dogs' pitching staff, winning 21 games in just over two seasons. In 1988, Salles has only got better. In six start*, he has compiled a record of 4-0, wiih an earned run average of 2.01. The junior right-hander has held opposing hitters to an average of only .186 this year, walking only II while striking out 47, including a career-high 15 Ks against Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo last week. In each of his no-decisions, Salles has exited the game with a lead, only to see Ihe games slip through the relief pitchers' fingers. Salles has been virtually unhittable in his Last four starts, giving up only 19 hits in 36 innings of work, striking out 38 baiters and walking but seven on his way io four consecutive complete-game victories. "1 expected to do well, because I'd worked hard all summer and all winter," said Salles, "but 1 sure didn't expect to get off to such a flaming start. I'm glad it's going so well after Last year's disappointment." A 10-8 year wiih a 3.98 ERA wouldn't seem quite so disappointing unless one considered that Salles got oft' to a fast start last year as well, going 7-1 to begin the season. But circumstances just didn't work in his favor. "We really only had iwo starters Last year," he recalled. "We would go on-and-off sometimes, and on the weekends, Td relieve as well (as start). "It was just too much to worry about" The arrival of freshman Erik Schullstrom and the blossoming of left-handed sophomore Rich Crane as starters gives Salles confidence for 1988. "It's great to have other guys who can do the job too," said Salles. "It's a good situation here this year, we've got great hitting, and (FSU shortstop) Eddie Zosky is a pitcher's dream. "I grew up here, and I used to come to the games, so I always knew the program was good," said the Fresno native. Salles is beginning to look beyond Fresno State now. Collegiate baseball players are eligible to be drafted after their junior year, and Salles feels it might be time to plan for the future. Td like to play pro ball if I gci what I want," he said. "I've been here three years and I £*tak I'm ready. If I get •' .ii'ied early enough, I'll sign (with the pros). Td like to be drafted in the first three rounds." For now, though, Salles' attention is focused on Fresno State. He sees the upcoming Best in the West tournament as an indicator of how the team will do in 1988. Please see SALLES. page 8 |
