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What happened on December 30, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : A Bracing Prescription : 'Lorenzo's Oil' takes an unsentimental look at a boy's devastating disease . . . and his parents' struggle to cope. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Pied Piper of G Wizardry By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Radio By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Legal File By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Radio By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Bad Lieutenant' Probes Lower Depths By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INTERVIEW : The Spark That Gives 'Oil' Its Heat : Movies: Director George Miller follows his passion and gambles on a long-shot--a medical mystery story. By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : Lansbury Brings CBS a Happy Holiday By Greg Braxton
Here's Looking at You, 'Casablanca' : Movies: Fifty years after the classic film was released, the legend lives on in this Moroccan port. From Associated Press
China's Top Rocker Free to Rock Again : Politics: The lifting of Beijing's nearly three-year ban on concerts by Cui Jian is seen as a milestone. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Greek Miracle': Small Show, Big Meaning : Art: Its 34 sculptures constitute the first exhibit of classical Greek sculpture from the fifth century BC ever to be shown in the U.S. By John Dorsey, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Hitting High, Low Notes By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top 10 Jazz Concerts By Bill Kohlhaase
COMMENTARY : San Diego Port Needs a Vision on Commitment : The wealthy agency in charge seems to see its arts budget as a problem, not an opportunity. By Leah Ollman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Men' Reaches Out for a Few Good Globes : Awards: Film garners five Golden Globe nominations in key categories; 'Aladdin' also gets five with four of those for its song score. By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Quotable Letter
Bush Pardons Weinberger
Space Aliens
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Conrad on Expulsions
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Carter on Africa
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Paul Kirkpatrick; Co-Inventor of X-Ray Microscope
John Melby; Diplomat Was Fired During McCarthy Era \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Lynn Wessell; Master of Pro-Growth Campaigns
SKI RUN: If you're going skiing over the New Year's... By Jerry Hicks and Gebe Martinez and Steven Herbert
NO DALY AT DOVE: 1991 PGA champion John Daly's latest... By Steven Herbert and Jerry Hicks and Gebe Martinez
ROE REVISITED: The 20th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the... By Jerry Hicks and Steven Herbert and Gebe Martinez
PROMISES, PROMISES: It's been a rough year for Charles... By Gebe Martinez and Jerry Hicks and Steven Herbert
Ruined School Symbolizes Somali Chaos, Devastation : Africa: War's brutality and destruction have devoured a once-proud university and much of nation. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Diagnosis: Healthier in Europe : By most standards, Western Europeans are in better medical shape than Americans. And costs are sharply lower. But bureaucracies and under-the-table payments mar the system. By Joel Havemann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA OKs Taxol for Treating Ovarian Cancer By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pilot, Passengers Divert Cuban Plane to U.S. By Eric Harrison and Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brazil President Resigns in Wake of Impeachment By William R. Long and Jeb Blount, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. and Russia Agree on Pact to Sharply Cut Nuclear Arms : Diplomacy: Short meeting settles last differences. Nations will cut arsenals by two-thirds. Bush and Yeltsin are almost certain to sign treaty early next month. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yugoslavia's Panic Ousted by Radicals By Carol J. Williams and Laura Silber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Powerful Storm Lashes State With Rain, Snow : Weather: Two die and traffic accidents are widespread. Snowpack is above normal for the first time in seven years. By Richard C. Paddock and Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Parents Leave, Girls Cope in Real-Life 'Home Alone' : Family: Daughters, 4 and 9, fended for themselves. Mother, father jailed on return from Acapulco vacation. By Tracy Shryer and Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
9 Departing Congress Dismayed by Disunity : Politics: Lawmakers express frustration over partisanship in California delegation. They say state's clout has been diluted by it. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judges Barred From Sentencing Convicts to Work Furlough Sites By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Use of Unproven Gene Therapy OKd by U.S. for Tumor Patient : Medicine: The unprecedented federal decision will allow treatment of a dying San Diego woman's brain cancer. \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Roybal Leaves House Legacy to Daughter By Glenn F. Bunting
Eager Kenya Voters Sample Democracy : Politics: Irregularities mar balloting, which marks start of transition from one-party rule to multi-party system. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Census Bureau Refuses to Adjust '90 Count By Edwin Chen and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton, Others Begin 5-Day 'Thinking Party' : Retreat: Renaissance Weekend is casual in tone, intense in discussion from spiritual to political. By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Record Low in U.S. Highway Death Rate Seen By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capital Thinkers Offer Words of Wisdom to President-Elect By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Soldiers Call Classrooms to Attention : Schools reap a 'peace dividend' as mustered-out military personnel rely on their leadership skills to become expert and popular teachers. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bandits Release U.S. Missionary in Philippines \o7 From Reuters\f7
Marines Getting Tough in Somali Capital as Bush Visit Is Awaited \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Israeli Orchestra Renews Wagner Ban \o7 Reuters\f7
Israel Offers Doctors for Deportees : Mideast: But Lebanon rejects compromise by refusing to allow food to pass through its territory. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Seeks to Block Execution by Hanging in Washington State \o7 From Reuters\f7
U.S. Begins Inquiry Into Alleged Beating by Border Patrol Agent \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Police End Probe After Missing Man Returns to Family By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harris Wins Clemency in Lover's Slaying : Crime: Former girls school headmistress, now 69, had served 11 years for killing doctor in case that drew national notoriety. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curiosity Gets the Better of a Nosy Oregon Beagle \o7 Associated Press\f7
Agency Approves New Injectable Drug for Migraines \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Police Killer Had Previous Brushes With Authorities \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Radical Serbs Oust Panic as Prime Minister By Carol J. Williams and Laura Silber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Sinks to New Low With a Year of Scandals : Disgrace: A rash of misdeeds--admitted and alleged, public and private--raise questions about current values. : 1992 THE YEAR IN REVIEW. Scandals Plagued The County Like Seldom Before By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : The Myth-Making of a Frontier Celebrity : DANIEL BOONE: The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer \o7 by John Mack Faragher\f7 ; Henry Holt; $27.50, 429 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Litigating for a 'Godly Heritage' : Law: Pat Robertson's group of lawyers provides free help to conservative Christians. It hasn't lost a case in two years. By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking Sides on Anti-Gay Issue By Roy Rivenburg
Nearly 200 Women Have Told of Being Raped, Abused in a Georgia Prison Scandal So Broad Even Officials Say It's . . . : A 13-Year Nightmare By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How 'bout an Emu Burger? By Beverly Beyette
Where Corks Will Pop and Confetti Will Fly
What Parents Can Do to Help Kids Learn : Education: Even more important than the three Rs, educators say, are the four Cs: care, confidence, competence and control. By Carol Deegan, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Hangout for Playing Possums By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C.'s Poor Economy Reveals Riches of Family Life By Sherry Angel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glenn Yarbrough's Favorite Key: Sea By Shearlean Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Minimizing the Risks of Lead Poisoning in Children : Health: Contrary to what some people seem to think, suburban, middle-class families are not immune. By Tracy Thompson, THE WASHINGTON POST
BUSINESS
Dow Sags 22.42 as NASDAQ Soars : Market Overview \f7 and \o7 Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, as compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
New Stock, Bond Issues in '92 Set Record : Trading: Total hits $838 billion, a 42% jump from 1991. Wall Street investment banks were the prime beneficiaries. From Bloomberg Business News
Diet Coke's Old Slogan Fizzles Out \o7 Associated Press\f7
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Sags 22, But NASDAQ Soars : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and \f7
Gilbert Marriott has been appointed vice president of...
Growth in Soap Magazines Counters Industry Trend From Associated Press
Willard Egert has been appointed director of engineering...
Bill Woolley has been appointed director of software...
H. Pike Oliver has been promoted to senior vice president...
Satinder Palta has been appointed general manager of Costa...
Irvine's Fluor Creates, Fills New Post of Vice President for Finance
Cloudy '93 for Newspaper Business : There's Widespread Hope for Gains, but Not in Southland By Victor F. Zonana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Hesitant to Buy More Foreign Chips : International trade: It may face new confrontation with U.S. unless it boosts purchases from foreign manufacturers. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Reports Show Upbeat Signs of a Recovery : Economy: Consumer confidence soared to a 20-month high, while sales of previously owned homes were up 5.8% from October. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Leave Driving to Us,' Greyhound Says With New Set of Discounts By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Kwanzaa Bonanza : African-Inspired Festival Is Good for Business By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy & Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ruling Allows Suspension of Citrus Quotas By Donna K. H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy & Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trade From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Key McDonnell Functions Go to IBM By Ralph Vartabedian
Energy & Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Agreement Ends Feud Over Viper Name : Trademarks: Chrysler settles out of court with car alarm maker that filed an infringement lawsuit. From Associated Press
American Airlines Plans International Link : Travel: Carrier will buy 33.3% of Canadian Airlines and provide services, if regulators approve. From Reuters
New Stock, Bond Issues in '92 Set Record From Bloomberg Business News
Japanese Feel Less Confident of New Century : Polls: Only 44% now see their country becoming the world's top economic power. But more Americans expect the U.S. to be No. 1. From Reuters
Nikkei Slides Under 17,000 at Year's End From Times Wire Services
Money Make-Overs: Couple Dream of Owning Own Business in Seattle By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Office Tower Lease: Agents for Center Tower Associates, an... Compiled by Susan Christian / Times staff writer
Building Reinforcement: In 1987, Baumann Research and... Compiled by Susan Christian / Times staff writer
Anaheim Complex: Four years in the works, Anaheim's newest... Compiled by Susan Christian / Times staff writer
Restaurant Contract: R.D. Olson Construction is doing its... Compiled by Susan Christian / Times staff writer
Couple's Retirement : Not Impossible Dream, Despite Change in Jobs By Tom Mcqueeney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE : Despite Dip in New Buildings, County Ranks 10th in 1992 Retail Construction Compiled by Susan Christian / Times staff writer
County New-Home Sales Off 17% in '92 : Development: Local home-building industry suffers its worst year since 1989 in key indicator for economy. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Obituaries
Break Open That Bottle of Whiskey : Geneva nuclear arms pact could mark an astonishing advancement
A Thought for the 'Forgotten Half' : Clinton team weighs training for non-college graduates
The Good News: It's No Longer 59 Cents : Bad news: Income gap between women and men continues to loom large
Break 'Em Up for Their Own Good : Antitrust: Compare the good fortunes of Standard Oil and AT&T after their breakups to the slides of IBM and GM. By William S. Comanor, \f7 and \o7 William S. Comanor is a professor of economics at UC Santa Barbara and former chief economist at the Federal Trade Commission under Jimmy Carter. This article is drawn from a study conducted with F.M. Scherer of Harvard University.
What Sort of Japan Holds Best Promise for Long Run? : Asia: Channeling Tokyo's economic might into institutions like the U.N. would aid stability and reduce frictions with U.S. By Joseph S. Nye Jr., \o7 Joseph S. Nye Jr. is the director of the Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. This is drawn from his recent article in Foreign Policy. and \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUPREME COURT : Forget the Political Soul Mates : Choosing judges based on politics is a concept born in the Reagan years. It's time to look for quality instead. By Stanley Mosk, \o7 Stanley Mosk is a justice of the California Supreme Court. \f7
A Present for Popo : Sometimes, it takes more than ties of kinship and culture--or even a holiday tradition--to keep a family together. By Elizabeth Wong, \o7 Elizabeth Wong is a Los Angeles playwright and television writer. \f7
It was the worst of times, and it was the worst of times... By Steve Harvey
Major Storm Gives Area a Good Soak : Weather: County mountains receive the most moisture. The front is blamed for the death of one motorist in Oxnard. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy Says Man Sought Map of House Before Bombing : Simi Valley: The defendant's complaint of back pain interrupts the 7-year-old's testimony at a preliminary hearing. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cities Face Fight Over Traffic : Development: The county gets tough over the effects of proposed factory outlet centers in Oxnard and Camarillo. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Inmates May Pick Fruit to Cut Jail's Costs : Government: The county considers the idea for its new facility near Santa Paula. Labor lawyers fear unfair competition with farm workers. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Allows State to Seize Soka's Land By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
F-14 Landing at Airport Aborted By Ron Soble
School Project Bids Expected in January By Carlos V. Lozano
City to Accept Donated Live Trees By Maia Davis
Man Disqualified in Council Seat Race By Fred Alvarez
Homeless Get Place to Spend Christmas By James Maiella Jr.
Couple Robs Man, 63, in His Home By James Maiella Jr. and Fred Alvarez
Warning Issued on Telephone Appeals By Geoff Fein
Where to Recycle Christmas Trees
City Seeks to Fill 4 Advisory Panels By Phil Sneiderman
Recreation Program Instructors Sought By Phil Sneiderman
Historic Glen Tavern Inn Put Up for Sale By Patrick Mccartney
Obituaries
Health-Hazard Advisories Can Make You Worried Sick By Dana Parsons
Eddie Brown, Rhythm Tap Master, Dies By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal to Require Cat Licenses in Parts of L.A. County Blocked By Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Honors Truce Leader : Gangs: He will be one of three South-Central residents at inauguration as 'Faces of Hope.' By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradley Deputy May Join Crowded Field : Mayor's race: Linda Griego eyes support from women's groups. But raising money could be difficult. By Frank Clifford and James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Many Believe Women Earn Less, but Few Agree on Why By Consella A. Lee and Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fire Department Honors Reluctant Hero for Rescue
Handicapped Access Will Cost City $360 Million
The Dimming of Power in the Mayor's Office By Bill Boyarsky
School Remap Initiative Drive Delayed Until 1994
Body of Woman, 79, Found in Office Building
Intern Claims Misconduct at Natural History Museum
Snappy Action by Media Helps Save 2 Turtles By Sam Enriquez
Menendez Brothers Plead Innocent in Killings : Court: Grand jury indictment means trial in the deaths of their parents could begin in March. By Penelope Mcmillan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seek Notice of Funerals Where Violence Is Threat : Gangs: In aftermath of fatal shooting outside service, mortuaries will be asked to provide warning of rites with potential for trouble. By Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newspaper Disciplines 50 for Chemical Abuse By Bill Billiter and Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Holidays Are an Extended Process at Photo Lab By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Killed, 2 Wounded in South-Central Shooting
School Board Fight on Hold : Redistricting: Coalition hoping to scrap a controversial plan defers until June, 1994, its campaign to place alternative map before voters. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brawl Injures 4 Jail Inmates By Jim Herron Zamora
Man, 28, Found Shot to Death By Julie Tamaki
Officials Identify Man Killed by Train By Jim Herron Zamora
Theft of Customized Wheelchair Robs Disabled Girl of Her Lifeline By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zoning for Drug Center Is Approved : Lake View Terrace: Neighbors opposed to Phoenix House's proposal say they will contest the permit decision. By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Gives Go-Ahead to Seizure of Soka Site : Eminent domain: Superior Court order blocking condemnation of the Santa Monica Mountains land is lifted. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA BOULEVARD : Annual Review of Specific Plan to Look at Ways to Hike Funds By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Orders That Killer Be Executed By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Year's Reprieve : Wildlife: Game officials decide to look for new homes for two snapping turtles, found at Castaic Lake, instead of putting them to death. By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actor Todd Bridges Arrested; Police Say Car Held Drugs, Gun
Russian Emigre Seeks Detente at Local Level : Culture: A Moscow advertising man in the United States to learn PR techniques is helping city officials and immigrants better understand each other. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City to Fill Seats on Design Review Board By Leslie Earnest
Huntington Beach Teen Found Dead at Business Park : Body: The 14-year-old boy is discovered by a sanitation worker in Santa Ana. Police say they do not know the cause of death, but are investigating it as suspicious pending an autopsy. By Eric Young and Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Register Fires or Disciplines 50 Over Drugs : Substance abuse: The newspaper releases no names and refuses to say which departments are affected. No workers are arrested as a result of the private investigation. By Len Hall and Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Storm, Commuters Collide : Rain Turns Rush Hour Into Wreck Hour; Tornado Hits San Clemente Neighborhood By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council to Consider Traffic Panel Study By Willson Cummer
Psychological Assn. Honors Professor
Group Backs Inlet to Bolsa Chica Wetlands By Bill Billiter
Judge in Drug Case Says Signs Must Stay By Debra Cano
Maternity Center Has First Birth By Maresa Archer
Hearing Is Set Jan. 13 on Surfcrest Condos By Bill Billiter
Pact Eases Pressure to Develop Park By Lynda Natali
Colorado Anti-Gay Law Is Targeted By Leslie Earnest
Calendar Extols City as Pretty as a Picture By Mimi Ko
'Joe Camel Bandit' Hits 2 More Banks By Bob Elston
Mega-Church to Be a 'Spiritual Oasis' By Anna Cekola
3 Bank Robbery Suspects Held After Crash By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Killed, 4 Hurt as Car Hits Stalled Pickup on Freeway
Police Drop Snowdon Investigation : Disappearance: The case of the missing Huntington Beach executive found living in Las Vegas last week is 'no longer a police matter,' officer says. By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Services for Young Cancer Victim Scheduled
One of 53-Year-Old's Twins Leaves Hospital
Parolee Arrested in Burglary at Broadway By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Pleads for 'Chance' at Life : Medicine: She seeks bone-marrow transplant to fight potentially fatal brain tumor. Her insurance company has denied the request, but an appeal is pending. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aunt Faces Trial in Alleged Theft From AIDS Patient : Courts: Channon Phipps, 18, still calls the woman accused of looting his trust 'mom.' The Laguna Hills resident, who has pleaded not guilty, remains in custody. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
BOYS' BASKETBALL / HART TOURNAMENT : Simi Valley Wins in 4 Overtimes By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jones Tries to Avoid Harm While Skewering Her Foes By David Coulson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coaches Angry Over Transfer of Woodruff to Chatsworth By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Herrick's Suspension by Hart Rescinded By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL / LAS VEGAS CLASSIC : Chatsworth Wins With 20-0 Closing Run By Joe Hawk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Northridge Shivering Its Way Across Frigid North By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blackwell, Washington Select 4-Year Colleges
High School Basketball Roundup
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : 3-Point Shooters Key Thousand Oaks' Romp By Vince Kowalick
Sylmar Back Crenshaw Played on Ankle Fractured in 2nd Game By Steve Elling
BREA-OLINDA TOURNAMENT : Sunny Hills Can't Keep Up the Pace, Loses to Compton By Tom Birschbach
Capistrano Valley Cold Outside While Losing in Nebraska By Ryly Jane Hambleton
ORANGE HOLIDAY INVITATIONAL : Hoffman's Methods Help Lead Marina to Upset in Semifinal By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Westminster Edges Garden Grove, Advances to Tournament Semifinal By Pat Larkin
Brea-olinda Tournament
COAST CHRISTMAS CLASSIC : Tustin Manages to Get Past Newport Harbor Into Finals By Forrest Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boys' Basketball Roundup
KATELLA KLASSIC : Carlson's 34 Points Paces Katella Win By Ken Hill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COSTA MESA GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Capistrano Valley Sees Early Lead, Semifinal Victory Vanish By Heather Stevens, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Robledo Scores 34, Sparks Santiago to 69-58 Victory Over Edison
MARINA GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Huntington Beach Cruises to Victory By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soccer Tournaments Postponed by Rain
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Rosas Scores During Shootout, San Clemente Boys Advance
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Lyons Leads SCC to Basketball Victory
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Valley No Match for Ventura in Loss
Get Ready for a Long Fore Years By Mike Downey
COMMENTARY : Trojans Had Everything to Lose, and So They Did By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fresno Teaches USC Humility 101 : Freedom Bowl: Bulldogs' 98th-ranked defense intercepts three passes and limits Trojans to 183 yards in a 24-7 victory. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Prize of Pinole : Quaint Town North of Oakland Revered Elder Torretta; Now Gino Offers Tribute to His Dad By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slumping Kings Reach New Low : Hockey: They give up 10 consecutive goals and lose their fourth in a row to Flyers, 10-2. And Lindros doesn't even play. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Kosar Has Surgery; Elway Will Follow Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
You Could Not Learn These Dances From Arthur Murray By Mal Florence
Daly Leaves Tour to Treat Alcohol Problem From Staff and Wire Reports
Larry Holmes Says He Fought Mercer With a Detached Retina From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : Walsh Says It Was Same Ol' Montana By John Cherwa
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Rams Will Play Seven Playoff Teams Next Season; Raiders Will Play Six
NBA ROUNDUP : A Royal Whipping: Kings Beat Mavericks by 58 From Associated Press
HOCKEY / LISA DILLMAN : Newest NHL Expansion Teams Might Catch Goalie in Draft By Lisa Dillman
NHL ROUNDUP : Domi Is a Hit in His First Game for Winnipeg From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cal Defeated by Driesell's James Madison From Associated Press
Pepperdine Has Little Trouble Getting Past Georgia State, 79-60 From Associated Press
CS Long Beach Remains Perfect by Beating Eastern Washington From Associated Press
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : USC and UCLA Gain Victories From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / BOWL REPORT : HOLIDAY : Illini Player Arrested on Theft Charge By Elliott Almond
ROSE BOWL / DAILY REPORT : WASHINGTON : Defense Remains the Husky Question By Thomas Bonk
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / BOWL REPORT : BLOCKBUSTER : Penn State, Stanford Players Pig Out By John Cherwa
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / BOWL REPORT : ORANGE : Ward Is On Target With Shotgun By Chris Baker
ROSE BOWL / DAILY REPORT : MICHIGAN : Wolverines Past the Practice Hurdle By Shav Glick
He Wants to Show Another Dimension : Michigan: Grbac hopes things are different against Washington with a more versatile offense. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / BOWL REPORT : COTTON : Pullig Said Yes, and Then No, to Holtz By Danny Robbins
Fresno State Celebrates Win of Its Dreams : Bulldogs: Emotional victory over USC turns Anaheim Stadium into howling 'Doghouse.' By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington St. Wins as Price Nearly Pays : Copper Bowl: Coach benches Bledsoe with big lead and Cougars barely escape Utah, 31-28. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conditions Fairly Good Despite Foul Weather
For Hawaii, This Is a Travel Brochure : Holiday: Rainbows hope first bowl game on the mainland will aid recruiting. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OUTDOOR NOTES / RICH ROBERTS : Not All Is Perfect for Sportfishermen By Rich Roberts
Catch of a Lifetime : Fly-Fishing Experts Tackle Game Fish in Mexican Waters and Return With 10 Possible World Records By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Filly Good at 2, but Could Be a Charm at 3 By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANITA : Set Them Free Scores Easy Victory in Mud By Bill Christine
SKIING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : It's Already Been a Long Season for U.S. By Chris Dufresne
Reyna Will Take His Act to Pros, in Italy That Is By Ara Najarian
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