Willie Crawford

While many of his Beverly Hills High classmates traveled to far-away vacation spots this summer, Willie Crawford instead motored to various locations between Westwood and Century City as part of his job with a messenger service. It was Crawford's job to deliver in the summer, and it will be his task to deliver in the fall. The difference is that starting Sept. 11, Crawford will be asked to deliver for Beverly Hills High School, and his work place will be the football field.

Willie Crawford, the former outfielder for the Dodgers whom longtime manager Tommy Lasorda described as "one of the greatest athletes" to come out of Los Angeles, has died. He was 57. Crawford died Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the Dodgers said. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Willie Crawford, the former outfielder for the Dodgers whom longtime manager Tommy Lasorda described as "one of the greatest athletes" to come out of Los Angeles, has died. He was 57. Crawford died Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the Dodgers said. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Former UCLA safety Willie Crawford plans to transfer to El Camino College, El Camino Coach John Fetherstone said. Crawford was suspended from the Bruin football team in August of 1989. He pleaded no contest to simple assault in May and was sentenced to 60 days in jail.

Former UCLA safety Willie Crawford plans to transfer to El Camino College, El Camino Coach John Fetherstone said. Crawford was suspended from the Bruin football team in August of 1989. He pleaded no contest to simple assault in May and was sentenced to 60 days in jail.

Beverly Hills 34, Agoura 20 KEY PLAYS Running back Willie Crawford of Beverly Hills scored one of his 4 touchdowns, a 31-yard run from from scrimmage, 49 seconds into the fourth quarter to break a 20-20 deadlock. . . . Crawford also ran for 31 yards and a score in the closing minutes of the game. . . . With 1:55 remaining in the third quarter, Agoura's Mike Armstrong ran 58 yards on a reverse to tie the score, 20-20. . . .

Kerry Farrell, a freshman wide receiver from Piscataway, N.J., has left the UCLA football team, a school spokesman said Saturday. Farrell was a roommate of Willie Crawford, who was convicted last month of theft and last week was suspended for the 1989 season. Farrell was with Crawford last June when Crawford, found to be in possession of a stolen credit card, was arrested in Beverly Hills, according to a police report.

Willie Crawford, formerly a UCLA free safety, pleaded no contest to simple assault and was sentenced to 60 days in the Los Angeles County Jail Wednesday in Beverly Hills Municipal Court. In addition, Crawford, 20, was placed on formal probation for two years and fined $250. Crawford and two others also were ordered to pay $410 in restitution to the victim, Edilberto Munoz. Crawford, speaking publicly for the first time in almost a year, said he will begin his jail term about June 20.

Willie Crawford, suspended from the UCLA football team after being convicted in August of theft, faces charges of attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon in connection with an incident last month in West Hollywood, court records show. Crawford, 19, and two other suspects, Kevin Boutrin, 19, and Lincoln Sneed, 20, are scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 9 in Beverly Hills Municipal Court, Deputy District Attorney Elden Fox said. The charges faced by all three suspects are felonies.

Willie Crawford, formerly a UCLA free safety, pleaded no contest to simple assault and was sentenced to 60 days in the Los Angeles County Jail Wednesday in Beverly Hills Municipal Court. In addition, Crawford, 20, was placed on formal probation for two years and fined $250. Crawford and two others also were ordered to pay $410 in restitution to the victim, Edilberto Munoz. Crawford, speaking publicly for the first time in almost a year, said he will begin his jail term about June 20.

Willie Crawford, suspended from the UCLA football team after being convicted in August of theft, faces charges of attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon in connection with an incident last month in West Hollywood, court records show. Crawford, 19, and two other suspects, Kevin Boutrin, 19, and Lincoln Sneed, 20, are scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 9 in Beverly Hills Municipal Court, Deputy District Attorney Elden Fox said. The charges faced by all three suspects are felonies.

Kerry Farrell, a freshman wide receiver from Piscataway, N.J., has left the UCLA football team, a school spokesman said Saturday. Farrell was a roommate of Willie Crawford, who was convicted last month of theft and last week was suspended for the 1989 season. Farrell was with Crawford last June when Crawford, found to be in possession of a stolen credit card, was arrested in Beverly Hills, according to a police report.

Willie Crawford, son of the former Dodger of the same name and a highly regarded UCLA football player who was dropped from the team this week, was convicted of theft Aug. 22 in Beverly Hills Municipal Court, court records show. Crawford, 19, was sentenced to 24 months' summary probation and ordered to pay a fine of $352.50. As part of a plea bargain to the misdemeanor charge, he was ordered by the court to pay $1,494.30 to Nordstrom department store and $298 to Lisa Papetti, a UCLA student.

Beverly Hills 34, Agoura 20 KEY PLAYS Running back Willie Crawford of Beverly Hills scored one of his 4 touchdowns, a 31-yard run from from scrimmage, 49 seconds into the fourth quarter to break a 20-20 deadlock. . . . Crawford also ran for 31 yards and a score in the closing minutes of the game. . . . With 1:55 remaining in the third quarter, Agoura's Mike Armstrong ran 58 yards on a reverse to tie the score, 20-20. . . .

Willie Crawford, son of the former Dodger of the same name and a highly regarded UCLA football player who was dropped from the team this week, was convicted of theft Aug. 22 in Beverly Hills Municipal Court, court records show. Crawford, 19, was sentenced to 24 months' summary probation and ordered to pay a fine of $352.50. As part of a plea bargain to the misdemeanor charge, he was ordered by the court to pay $1,494.30 to Nordstrom department store and $298 to Lisa Papetti, a UCLA student.

While many of his Beverly Hills High classmates traveled to far-away vacation spots this summer, Willie Crawford instead motored to various locations between Westwood and Century City as part of his job with a messenger service. It was Crawford's job to deliver in the summer, and it will be his task to deliver in the fall. The difference is that starting Sept. 11, Crawford will be asked to deliver for Beverly Hills High School, and his work place will be the football field.