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What happened on October 09, 1995
NEWS
COUNTERPUNCH LETTERS : Reactions to 'Showgirls' Ignore Some Fine Acting
COUNTERPUNCH LETTERS : 'Kids': Everyone's Problem
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Scenes--and Skeletons--of a Troubled Southern Family : SIGHTS UNSEEN \o7 By Kaye Gibbons\f7 ; Putnam; $19.95, 209 pages By Michael Harris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Juditha Brown, Friend Hook Up to Aid Cause By Ann Conway
Goshdarnit, Lili, You're Not Alone By Jack Smith
An American Journey : In a Post-O.J. World, Colin Powell's Book-Signing Blitzkrieg Continues to Inspire Scenes : of Racial Unity and Political Diversity By Bob Sipchen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UPDATE / OSTEOPOROSIS : Now There's No Excuse Not to Have Bone Testing By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
COMMITMENTS : It's Not Easy, Making Diversity Work Like It Should By Barbara Kerbel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMITMENTS : The Never-Ending Story : Why is it that some adults never seem to outgrow the Betsy-Tacy books? Perhaps it's because they recall a simpler era when imagination reigned supreme. By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profiting From a Lifetime of Comic Genius By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good News for Bones By Shari Roan
Pete Wilson
Court System
Desert Act
Restructuring Utility Rates
Cardinal Mahony on Choice
Roscoe's Renovation Late in Coming
Clearing the Air Over Lopez Canyon Landfill
Community Spirit in Time of Need
Just Say 'No Deal' to Soka University
Don't Blame Neighbors for School Vandalism
Little Stephanie Was One of Many Victims
Calabasas General Plan Can't Ignore Ahmanson
NICE TIMING: Coach Joan Willett's Woodbridge High girls... By Wendy Witherspoon and Dave Mckibben and Martin Beck
TRIVIA TIME: Roger Bannister of Great Britain was the... By John Ortega
MORE MOORPARK: A proposal for a 3,200-home development on... By Lynne Barnes
World IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Cultist Suspected in Bombing Surrenders From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : FRANCE : Bomb Blast Lightly Damages Rail Line From Times Wire Reports
Christopher Keene; Director of New York City Opera \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Refugee Camp in Bosnia Attacked : Balkans: Serbs are suspected of assault that kills 6, wounds 30 on eve of cease-fire. NATO planes take off to retaliate but, unable to pinpoint targets, are called back. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Repairs Fall Behind in Poor, Old Neighborhoods : Recovery: U.S. loan policies slow effort. In some areas, less than half the affected buildings have gotten permits. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Croats Leave Bloody Trail of Serbian Dead By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Steffi Graf Flap Rivets Germany : The tennis idol's father is under arrest because she has paid so little in taxes. Tales of his obsessive influence on her fill tabloids. And politicians are calling for a wider probe of the scandal. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Help One Another on Children's Special Needs : Education: Experience with O.C. schools' disability programs prompts some to act as advocates for uninitiated. By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gay Rights at Stake in High Court Case By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pope Exhorts America to Set Aside Divisions : Religion: Pontiff cites Gettysburg Address during Mass in Baltimore. Hundreds of thousands line parade route. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Dissects Failed Run for White House By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A History Wilts : Efforts to Save Orange County's Namesake Groves Prove Fruitless By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hope Fading for Historic Farmhouse : Preservation: Without a buyer, the 1870s Ventura County cottage is set to be razed this month. A lone crusader tries to save it. By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP's Soldier of Fortune Assesses Powell By George Skelton
GOP Gift to Christian Group Irks Democrats : Politics: Traditional Values Coalition received $47,000 before November election. Money was used for information mailings. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
21 Female Palestinian Inmates Refuse Freedom : Mideast: The prisoners act in solidarity with four women whose release was blocked by Israeli authorities. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Minister Quits Amid Accusations of Secret Pact By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Defense's Focus on Racial Identity Further Divides a Nation By Ronald Brownstein
Man Held on Gun Charges Ruled Out as the Unabomber \o7 from Times Wire Services\f7
China President Tells Leaders of Provinces to Obey Beijing \o7 From Reuters\f7
Major Vows to Withstand Party Loss : Britain: MP's unprecedented defection to Labor comes on eve of Tory meeting. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Queen to Bar Fergie From Royal Duties, Paper Says \o7 Associated Press\f7
Communities Caught in Oil Refinery Debate : Environment: GOP, Clinton clash over restrictions on petroleum factories. At issue are jobs, and neighborhood residents say, their health. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gays Weigh Alternatives to Boycott : Rights: Another freeze-out of Colorado seems to lack support among hard-hit business owners. Other ways of fighting Amendment 2 touted if top court backs it. By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Said to Fight for Social Programs to Help Heal Race Rift \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Man Alludes to Verdict in Attack on Wife, Victim Says \o7 Associated Press\f7
A Tip of the Ears to Mouseketeers, 40 Years Later : Entertainment: Hundreds line up at Disneyland to glimpse nine members of the TV show's original cast. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Will Papal Message Be Easily Forgotten? : Religion: John Paul II's exhortations go against the grain of political trends and some say they won't endure. Others, however, have faith. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
'95-'96 Season Preview : Growing Pains : The Mighty Ducks begin their third season looking to balance big business with winning hockey. They're hoping success can be found with a keen eye on the bottom line. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'95-'96 Season Preview : Verdicts Are In on NHL Season By Mike Penner
Mighty Ducks '95-'96 : In Season
Mighty Ducks '95-'96 : Back in Action By Mark Pargas
Mighty Ducks '95-'96 : When Ya Gotta Have Heart, Ducks Turn to Hebert : Hockey: His attitude and ability to roll with the punches have made him a steadying influence on his teammates. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mighty Ducks '95-'96 : Ticket Tips for the Pond By Robyn Norwood
Mighty Ducks '95-'96 : Sitting Pretty : Mighty Ducks Continue to Be a Hot Ticket in Southland By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mighty Ducks '95-'96 : Mighty Ducks' Power Play Is Lightning Rod for Criticism : Hockey: Despite roster moves and trades, the team has struggled with the man-advantage. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mighty Ducks '95-'96 : Hayward Keeps Viewers Plugged In to the Action : Television: Player-turned-analyst's experience, humor come through clearly. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mighty Ducks '95-'96 : Sillinger Ready to Answer When Opportunity Knocks : Hockey: Tired of being labeled a prospect, former Red Wing wants to prove he can be a regular in the NHL. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mighty Ducks '95-'96 : Player Profiles
Mighty Ducks '95-'96 : Duck Soup
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession: DID THE MEDIA OVERFEED A STARVING PUBLIC? : CHAPTER ONE: The Shaping and Spinning of The Story That Hijacked America By David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession: DID THE MEDIA OVERFEED A STARVING PUBLIC? : Judging the Media
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession: DID THE MEDIA OVERFEED A STARVING PUBLIC? : CHAPTER TWO: A SHARED ADVENTURE : 'A national, real-life, cross-channel soap opera.' By David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession: DID THE MEDIA OVERFEED A STARVING PUBLIC? : CHAPTER THREE: TABLOID TORNADO, MAINSTREAM MANIA : 'The Godzilla of tabloid stories.' By David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession: DID THE MEDIA OVERFEED A STARVING PUBLIC? : CHAPTER FOUR: CAMERAS AND CIRCUSES : 'The American public has gotten its best-ever look at the criminal justice system . . . but that's a mixed blessing.' By David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession: DID THE MEDIA OVERFEED A STARVING PUBLIC? : CHAPTER FIVE: THE BEGINNING : 'I was told every day that I'd lead the news.' By David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession: DID THE MEDIA OVERFEED A STARVING PUBLIC? : CHAPTER SIX: THE RACE CARD : 'No, no, no. He couldn't be guilty . . . Well, maybe he could.' By David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession: DID THE MEDIA OVERFEED A STARVING PUBLIC? : CHAPTER SEVEN: DIFFERENT COLOR, DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE? : 'The reason anyone will care about this case five years, ten years from now is because of what it illuminates about race in America.' By David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession: DID THE MEDIA OVERFEED A STARVING PUBLIC? : CHAPTER EIGHT: TALK OF THE TOWN : 'How much is too much? Are we all prostituting ourselves to the O.J. thing? Have we been driven by the lowest common denominator?' By David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession: DID THE MEDIA OVERFEED A STARVING PUBLIC? : CHAPTER NINE: WINNERS AND LOSERS : 'I learned something: Even when your sources are absolutely convinced they're right, they may be wrong.' By David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
In Tuesday's Editions:
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession: DID THE MEDIA OVERFEED A STARVING PUBLIC? : The 16-Month Story : Reporters' Reward Is Fatigue, and Maybe a Flicker of Fame By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIMPSON LEGACY : Obsession : THE STAFF
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEW : The Later Years : Work From the '80s Provides the Missing Coda for Willem de Kooning, One of the Century's Greats By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
TV REVIEW : 'Marsalis' Instructs With Easy Rhythm By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIES Three for 'Seven': New Line's "Seven," the thriller... By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
WEEKEND REVIEWS : Dance : Red Detachment of Ballerinas in Cerritos By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
Writers Best Avoid Reader Pool By Mike Weir, \o7 Mike Weir has written and directed industrial films and most recently co-wrote two animation pilots. He also has several projects in "development hell."\f7
Making a Case for 'Murder, She Wrote' By Rene Kirby, \f7 and \o7 Rene Kirby holds a master of fine arts degree in professional writing from USC, where she is an academic administrator and serves on the editorial board of the Southern California Earthquake Center Newsletter. A past editor of the USC School of Cinema-Television alumni publication, Cinema Circulus, she also is a free-lance editor and writer.
Image of Criminals Is Distorted on TV By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, \o7 Earl Ofari Hutchinson is the author of "The Assassination of the Black Male Image" and the forthcoming "Beyond O.J.: Race, Sex and Class Lessons for America."\f7
MUSIC REVIEWS : New West Symphony in Promising Debut By Daniel Cariaga
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Another Sunny Cruise With Buffett By Chuck Crisafulli
MUSIC REVIEWS : Baroque Orchestra Opens Season With Purcell Opera By Timothy Mangan
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Blues, Soul From Cray and Friends By Steve Appleford
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Ray Charles Lets Music Do Talking By Steve Hochman
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : India's 'Elvis' Packs the Shrine By Don Heckman
DANCE REVIEWS : Airy Similarities in New Works by Polsky By Chris Pasles
DANCE REVIEWS : Ballet of China's Secret: Passion By Lewis Segal
JAZZ REVIEW : Drew Festival Kicks Off With a Home-Grown Beat By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Merci, Mercer: A Way With Words By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : Red Detachment of Ballerinas in Cerritos : Opening night: Awful propaganda extravaganza was fun at least, more so than than a mechanical 'Giselle.' By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
DANCE REVIEW : Red Detachment of Ballerinas in Cerritos : Saturday night: Love of dancing overcomes weak choreography and saves the show for Chinese troupe. By Lewis Segal
Wakeling Hoping for a Big Bang!!! With New Band By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney's New Combo: See Film, Visit Fun House : Movies: The studio will pair the showing of its upcoming computer-animated tale at the El Capitan with tours at an adjacent seven-room building packed with oversized toys and props. By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Great Soap Wars of 1995 : Television: Ethnic Russians in Ukraine protest when characters on their beloved 'Santa Barbara' begin speaking Ukrainian. By Mary Mycio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Life of Plants' Turns Over New Leaf for Nature Films By Howard Rosenberg
BUSINESS
Manager's Outbursts, Threats Must Stop Immediately
Daiwa Expected to Ask President to Step Down : Banking: Akira Fujita is also wanted for FBI questioning in connection with an inquiry at the firm's New York office. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What's Left After the Trial By James Bates
Earnings Data Will Challenge Stocks' Strength By Tom Petruno
Daiwa's 2 Top Executives to Step Down By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Simpson Verdict May Say About Doing Business in California : Industry: Executives at local companies see in the case a sign of underlying ethnic tensions that could hurt the region's economy. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Playtime Is Just Beginning : Firm Finds Success--and Fun--in Making Learning Materials By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Chief Operating Officer Comes Aboard at Merisel \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Consumer Products \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Trade \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Consumer Products \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
China \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
China \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Vietnam \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
The Pacific : Dissidents Press APEC to Take Concrete Steps : Trade: Tariffs, other barriers must be removed or Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation risks losing supporters, they say. By Evelyn Iritani, TIMES STAFF WRITER
William Morris Exec Named C3 President By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
No Longer a Flight of Fancy : Aviation: Would-be airline pilots without military experience are more hopeful than ever of landing a job with a commercial carrier. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles County Times Staff Reports
Los Angeles County Times Staff Reports
Orange County Times Staff Reports
Orange County Times Staff Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
2 Local Women Among 3 Killed in Air Race Crash : Aviation: Search continues for clues in Nevada accident. It is first fatal incident in 17 years of the Valley Air Derby, an annual race out of Van Nuys. From Staff and Wire Reports
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do : Foes of LAUSD face a long, onerous procedure
Rabin's Razor-Thin Edge : His peace bid has support, but the figures demand that he tread carefully
SPORTS WATCH : Agents of Shame
An NRA Potshot at Science : Senate amendment would punish federal center for pointing to gun toll
There Is Even Less Justice for Women : Simpson: Our patriarchal society has taught us to scapegoat women for the crimes and moral failings of men. By Merle Hoffman and Phyllis Chesler, \o7 Phyllis Chesler and Merle Hoffman are, respectively, the editor at large and the publisher/editor in chief of On the Issues magazine, based in Queens, New York\f7
Crime Labs, Juries and the Future By Jim Blair, \o7 RICHARD SAFERSTEIN is the author of "Criminalistics--An Introduction to Forensic Science" published by Prentice-Hall. He is a chemist, nationally known forensic consultant, and from 1970 to 1991 served as Chief Forensic Scientist for the state of New Jersey and technical director of the New Jersey State Police Laboratory. He discusses crime labs with free-lance writer Jim Blair\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON MEXICO : What Is Zedillo Waiting For? : The entire country--its economy, its institutions, its structures of inequality--is desperate for reform. By Juan Enriquez, \o7 Juan Enriquez is director of Democracia y Desarollo (Democracy and Development), a new think tank identified with the reformist faction of the PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) in Mexico City\f7
After WellPoint, Focus Shifts to Growth, Revival : Economy: Loss of Blue Cross subsidiary was a blow, but county officials say their role now is to continue revving up the economy while retaining businesses already in place. By Nick Green, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Money to Burn : Bogus Bills Flood Secret Service, Charged With Tracking Down Counterfeiters By Barbara Murphy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fight Brewing Over Massive Development in Moorpark : Growth: Opponents of the Hidden Creek Ranch project say that an influx of 10,000 residents would tax public services and ruin the small-town atmosphere. The first hearing is tonight. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Looking 20 Years Down the Road for the Wider Picture By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : College Police Begin Campus Bike Patrols By Miguel Bustillo
SANTA PAULA : Photojournalist Praises Display of His Life Work By Rodney Bosch
Harry Olander III; Hotel Executive
Obituaries
300 at Vigil Light Candles to 'Remember Nicole' : Demonstration: With poems, chants and personal recollections, crowd at Main Beach in Laguna honors slaying victim and signifies its support for women who have suffered from domestic violence. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Toxic Dump Site to Golf Course? : Cleanup: McColl neighbors are hoping for a return to green after the EPA approves capping plan. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Festive Spirit in Air : Jews Mark Sukkot With Food and Fun By Jeff Kass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stanton Worries About Impact of Tax Decision By Hope Hamashige, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cost, Safety Concerns Make Left Turn on Red Prohibitive By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cherokee Chief Recruits Execs, Ponders Holiday By Michael P. Lucas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Preserves Films--and History By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ministers Urge Harmony After Trial : Religion: Pastors across the Southland discuss verdicts in the O.J. Simpson case. Defense attorney Cochran addresses one South-Central congregation. By Kay Hwangbo and Paul Feldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fight Heats Up Over Aircraft to Battle Blazes : Wildfires: Officials weigh highly touted Canadian Super Scooper against jet warplanes and sophisticated helicopters promoted by rival firms. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Island Justice : On Catalina, Friday Is Court Day as Judge Arrives From Mainland By Stephen Gregory, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Local Women Among 3 Killed in Air Race Crash : Aviation: Officials probe engine trouble as possible cause of Nevada accident--first fatal one in 17 years of Valley Air Derby, which starts in Van Nuys. By Kay Hwangbo and Frank B. Williams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 L.A. Women Among 3 Dead in Air Race Crash : Aviation: Search continues for clues in Nevada accident. It represents first fatalities in annual contest out of Van Nuys. By Kay Hwangbo and Frank B. Williams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Northridge : Conference to Address Legacy of Prop. 187 By David E. Brady
Valleywide : Comfortable Weather Forecast for the Week By Ed Bond
Northridge : Reptile Show Canceled, Making Some Squirm By Ed Bond and David E. Brady
Sherman Oaks : Annual Street Fair to Add Musical Acts By Kay Hwangbo
Reseda : Condo Builders Sued Over Alleged Flaws By Douglas Alger
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
Analysis Trumpets Folic Acid's Value in Fighting Heart Disease : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment \o7 From staff and wire service reports\f7
Equal Rates of Recovery Cited for Various Back Treatments : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment \o7 From staff and wire service reports\f7
Mars May Have Had Earth-Like Atmosphere in Past, Study Says : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment \o7 From staff and wire service reports\f7
Flu Shots Found to Reduce Sick Days Among Workers : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment \o7 From staff and wire service reports \f7
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
Cracks Radiating From Ridgecrest Quakes Discovered : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Lessons Count : When Arthur Benjamin combines his twin loves of mathematics and magic- add- bracadabra!- it's 'mathemagic.' : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment By K.C. Cole, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
PERSPECTIVE : Officials Raise Stink Over Scavengers Sifting for Recyclables By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IN PERSON : Cultural Respect for Elders Goes Beyond Home By Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Where Are Latinos in Post-O.J. Talk of Race Relations? By George Ramos
Teen-Ager Shot to Death in Fight By Frank B. Williams
Stanton Man Hit, Killed While Crossing Street
Boy, 13, Killed as He and Other Youths Play With Gun at Market
SPORTS
Lassiter Scores Winner as U.S. Beats Saudis, 4-3 From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : MacLean Wins First Game From Associated Press
Jaguars Jolt Steelers for Second in a Row : AFC: Expansion team follows last week's first victory with a more impressive one, 20-16. From Associated Press
Bears Reach Out for 31-27 Victory From Associated Press
A Record for Marino, a Loss for Dolphins : AFC: Miami quarterback breaks Tarkenton's completion mark, but Colts win in overtime, 27-24. From Associated Press
Moon Gives Oilers a Taste of Their Past : Interconference: He leads Vikings to 23-17 overtime victory in first meeting with former team. From Associated Press
Eagles, Garner Make Redskins Feel Sick : NFC: Running back shakes off upset stomach, helps team win in overtime, 37-34. From Associated Press
Buffalo Knocks Out Esiason, Then Jets : AFC: Thomas runs for 133 yards as Buffalo wins fourth game in a row, 29-10. From Associated Press
It's Now the First-Place Buccaneers From Associated Press
Mitchell's Passing Paves Way for Sanders and Lions, 38-20 From Associated Press
Giants Beat Cardinals in Battle of Mediocrity From Associated Press
Broncos Beat Patriots, End Losing Streak : AFC: John Elway passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns as Denver defeats New England. From Staff and Wire Reports
Martin Wins, but Earnhardt Gains Ground From Staff and Wire Reports
GOLF ROUNDUP : 18-Year Drought Ends With Bryant's Victory From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Pro Football Spotlight
Jaguars Jolt Steelers for Second in a Row : AFC: Expansion team follows up last week's first-ever win with a more impressive one, 20-16. From Associated Press
Martin Wins, but Earnhardt Gains Ground From Staff and Wire Reports
Splash Fail to Put Away Key Opportunities, Sockers By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winnipeg's Swan Song Marks Ducks' Opener : Hockey: Jets, who almost left after last season, are expected to move to Minneapolis after this season. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fracture Forces Thunder Gulch Into Retirement By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inside Information Wins Keeneland Race From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Partida Gets Titans Past Northridge
A Hit With Players, Agent Is Screwball to Owners in Japan By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fracture Forces Thunder Gulch Into Retirement By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seahawks Befuddled by Huddle : Pro football: Raiders go without one as Williams rushes for a career high and passes for touchdown in 34-14 win. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cowboys' Carnival Continues : Pro football: Aikman shines, Haley whines and Sanders tries to upstage them on the sideline during Dallas' 34-24 victory over Green Bay. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Magical Mariners Unstoppable : AL: Dramatic finish at the Kingdome sees Seattle win, 6-5, in the 11th to oust Yankees in fifth game. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCCER / GRAHAME L. JONES : In Any Language, Maradona Means Selfish By Grahame L. Jones
Tee Shots Were an Underwater Hazard to Him By Shav Glick
NHL ROUNDUP : Panthers Win One for MacLean From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Webber Deal Reportedly $58.5 Million From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
L.A. Benched / Week 6 : His Teams Have Seen Many Ups and Downs By Lonnie White
Pro Football Spotlight
WORLD SPORTS SCENE : No Olympic Festival as USOC Cuts Budget By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AL PLAYOFFS : Cora Comes Up Big For Mariners By Mike Digiovanna
Baseball / Daily Report Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : NL PLAYOFFS : Rockies Push the Envelope of Success By Ross Newhan
Another Walters Roommate Tied to Agent By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OAK TREE : Northern Spur Gives McAnally Real Contender By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Something's Bruin at the Nihipali Home : Volleyball: Amy is the lastest to pick UCLA, which is a key to the family's recipe for success. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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