- BOXING / EARL GUSTKEY : Nothing Handsome About His Lot in Life
- Sheriff Gates Guilty in Contempt Case
- Block Defends Force Shown in Tape of 1986 Jail Riot
- Fullerton Student Wins National Honor
- COUNTYWIDE : Gulf War Vets to Be Honored at Stadium
- Man Who Fatally Beat Uncle Innocent by Reason of Insanity
- Motorcyclists Accused of Violating Order
- Inner-City Art Center Canvassing Downtown Area for a New Home : Education: The acclaimed school for poor children is closed after a nearby firm is found to be using toxic chemicals.
- THE COLLEGES / MIKE HISERMAN : Playoff Snub Leaves Cal Lutheran Stunned
- College Basketball
- Invigorating Diaghilev Program From Joffrey
- Adaptations Weaken Vonnegut's 'Monkey House'
- KSRF's New Owners Make Changes One Day at a Time : Radio: The station is working on a new format, playing a different year's music each day.
- Signs of Hope for La Jolla Playhouse : Theater: The season opens Sunday with a more optimistic Chekhov play and a new second theater.
- Latinos Find a Hidden Jewish Heritage : Culture: Some Sephardic refugees from the Inquisition came to the New World and lived as Catholics. Traditions observed in secret for generations are now coming to light.
- ANAHEIM : Convention Center Parking Going Up
- Fire at Condominiums Leaves 9 Homeless
- Homeowners May Pay for Resort's Tax Defaults : Oxnard: The city wants to recoup losses by raising maintenance fees of 440 landowners who live in the Mandalay Beach area by about 40%.
- Beating Victim Dies of Internal Injuries
- MOORPARK : Crash Causes Power Outage, Closes 118
- CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS 12TH DISTRICT : Korenstein Says She Doesn't Recall '84 Bid to Be Jackson Delegate
- Master's Beats Odds, Advances With Win : College baseball: Mustangs follow loss by beating Christ College, 9-4, and must defeat Azusa Pacific twice for title.
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Garrido Wins His 700th Game as Titan Baseball Coach
- In Sailing, Just Skip the Allegiance
- Sprinters Advance by Different Routes : Prep track: Canoga Park's Edington, North Hollywood's Posey follow divergent strategies to gain City Section semifinals.
- BOYS' SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Royal Sweeps Notre Dame to Open Title Defense
- WEEKEND TV : Songs of Past, for the Future
- Beloved Ballroom in Long Beach May Soon See Its Last Waltz : Entertainment: An attempt to revive old-fashioned dancing might be cut short by a developer's plans.
- A Blueprint for Making a Difference : Trend: Award-winning architect Thom Mayne explains to a Laguna Art Museum audience his theories and visions.
- 'Basic Instinct' and Censorship Issue
- Fighter Plane Contract
- Borg Deserved a Nicer Story
- Ryan Is All Class; Rickey Is Mostly Brash
- Discrimination and Racial Quotas
- Mayor Bradley on Gangs, Tourism
- Vulgarity at SDSU Ballgames Isn't Right
- Tartikoff and TV
- Did Port Deserve to Be the Scapegoat?
- Tartikoff and TV
- Discrimination and Racial Quotas
- Discrimination and Racial Quotas
- Discrimination and Racial Quotas
- Turkish Viewpoint
- Add Another Statistic to Chamberlain Career
- Hip, Hip, Hooray for Downey Column
- 'Basic Instinct' and Censorship Issue
- Here's One Program That Hasn't Been Cut
- Amy Grant's Successes Come From the Heart
- Cheers for Ryan, Jeers for Rickey
- Additional Memories of Leon Patterson
- Cheers for Ryan, Jeers for Rickey
- Additional Memories of Leon Patterson
- Playing Kelly Hrudey Was Correct Choice
- Hamilton, Strawberry Hear From the Fans
- Did Port Deserve to Be the Scapegoat?
- Obituaries - May 11, 1991
- Brother's Gun Was Used in Shooting of O.C. Boy, 4 : Accident: The revolver was stolen in a Cypress robbery. Police arrest the teen-age sibling.
- Disney's Plan for Property Angers Anaheim Company : Development: Odetics Inc. issued a terse statement in response to the proposal to build a parking lot on the block.
- Insurance Firm Operations Cut by Garamendi
- Neither Side Views Decision as Final Victory or Defeat : Reactions: Rights activists voice concern and anger while police supporters express cautious relief.
- Neither Side Views Decision as Final Victory or Defeat : Reactions: Rights activists voice concern and anger while police supporters express cautious relief.
- A PC-Style 'Wheel of Fortune'
- First Capital Rose Fast, Sank Faster : Company Used High-Risk Bonds to Grow--but Bottom Fell Out
- Insurance Firm Operations Cut by Garamendi
- Jury-Tampering Charge Surfaces in 'Alliance' Trial : Courts: The judge accuses a former lawyer for an indicted fugitive in the legal corruption case.
- Mexican Border Fees Suspended
- Jury Awards Zinzun $3.83 Million in Suit Against City and Assistant Police Chief
- FOR KIDS : Malls Staging Entertainment for Stroller Set
- MUSIC REVIEW : Inspired 'Carmina' at Center : Carl St. Clair, leading the Pacific Symphony, reveals the wherewithal to make his enthusiasm work at the program in Costa Mesa.
- JAZZ REVIEW : Sandoval Is Full of Surprises
- MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Sad Cafe' Stirs Southern Discomfort
- Threadgill's Search for the Right Ingredients
- MUSIC
- MOVIE REVIEWS : 'No Secrets': Low-Budget, High Quality
- 'Evita' Film Once More in Limbo
- STAGE REVIEW : Taper Offers a 'Caesar' in Contemporary Mood
- 'House Scaling' Means Best Seats Will Cost More
- ART REVIEWS
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Available Light' Illuminates
- Jumping on 'The Band Wagon'
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Water and Power': A Mural of Southland Life
- MUSIC
- 'Gin Game': A Fine, Layered Production
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Women': Coping on the Home Front
- BOXING : Nunn Sees Hill on Horizon as He Returns to Davenport
- MOVIE REVIEWS : 'The Unborn' Works Off Genetic Fears
- 'Toys for Tots' Gets $2.5-Million Donation
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Simpson Street': Escaping a Bronx Dead End
- At Knott's, One for the Environment : Stage: Rather than import another ice show, the theme park will stage a musical comedy focusing on save-the-planet issues.
- MOVIE REVIEW : The Worm Has Turned in Russell's Kinky 'Lair' : The film, based on Bram Stoker's final novel, is 'Dracula' with snake scales. The offbeat comedy screens at UC Irvine.
- Popular Duo to Host Park Concerts
- Commercial Real Estate : A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : FOCUS: SYCAMORE CANYON PLAZA
- Scenes of Suffering in an Agonized Land: Bangladesh Strives to Recover : Catastrophe: Relief workers still find vast new areas that were laid waste. An entire island disappeared for a week.
- Traditional Households in State Drop, Census Finds : Statistics: Report hints that California has a far different family and home life than rest of the nation.
- Man Pleads Guilty in Attempted Bombing of Chemical Facility
- A Pricey but Potent Romantic Fragrance : Perfume: Retailer Fred Hayman introduces a new, sentimental-sounding scent for the '90s:. . . with Love.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : STANFORD : $924,517 Refund Sent to Government
- ALISO VIEJO : Science Museum Must Close Doors
- Tax Plans Pit Entertainment, Cable Interests : Budget: Furious lobbying from sports and movie industries is expected against the proposed admissions tax. Cable operators aim to keep plan for levy on their business from resurfacing.
- Day Center Where Girl Drowned Is Closed : Tragedy: State inspector finds defective latch on pool gate. Operator who says she loved child is accused of 'willful neglect.'
- Hazardous Waste Roundups
- BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Katella Scores Four in Seventh to Knock Off El Dorado, 4-2
- An All-Too-Familiar Scene : Accident: Glenn Bonar is used to hearing the screech of tires in front of his house, but this time the car belonged to a rich man and the faces beneath the blood were famous.
- Pro Volleyball
- NHL / STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Penguins Continue Comeback
- A Safe and Sane Commencement : CalArts: The Valencia institute tries to curtail those wacky student outbursts that made its graduation ceremony famous--or infamous.
- Kennedy Upends Granada Hills With a Title and Youth on the Line
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Entrees Darken Outlook at Revamped Central Park West
- GE Unit Wins FNN With a Bid of $145 Million : Broadcasting: But another bidder in the heated auction, a partnership of Dow Jones and Group W, will try to reverse the bankruptcy court award.
- Jack F. Conley, has been named president...
- Winfield C. Goulden has been promoted to...
- Digital to Make Play for PC Market With Line to Be Unveiled Next Week
- Missile Parts Maker Edler Industries Acquired: Reinhold...
- Panel Backs Curbs on '900' Numbers
- Lockheed Gets Contract
- Iraq Rejects Plan for U.N. Troops to Replace U.S. Force : Refugees: Perez de Cuellar informs Bush of Baghdad's action. It could bog Washington down in a long-term entanglement to protect Kurds in the north.
- Far From Happiest Place on Earth : Disneyland Neighbors Wonder Where They'll End Up
- Preaching a Partnership With the Poor
- Worth a Visit
- Yugoslav Army Is Ordered to Restore Peace in Croatia : Ethnic strife: Federal leaders call in troops. The Croatian president vows to keep his militia armed.
- Gun Law Blocking Sales at Record Rate, Author Says
- The Patron Saint of Luggage : Collecting: St. Jivago Desanges sets great store in vintage baggage. His 100-plus pieces fill his one-bedroom apartment.
- SIMI VALLEY : Man Charged With Violating BLM Ban
- Arson Blamed in Fire at Church-Run Home; 3 Firefighters Hurt
- One-Car Crash on Freeway Kills Driver's Brother
- Driver Faces 7-Year Term in Deaths
- How to Make Sure That a Broker Is Serving You Well
- Yields Up on New 30-Year Bonds: Yields...
- Regulator Fears Ban on Big Bailouts
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : MARYSVILLE : 1 Killed, 1 Hurt as Crop-Dusters Crash
- Senate Sends Cycle Helmet Law to Governor
- S. Africa Bans Arms, Except Spears, in Unrest Areas
- Foes of Merger Want Accord With SDG&E; : Peace offering: San Diego alliance that fought the failed SCE-SDG&E; merger is ready for a reconciliation.
- President Has Graves' Disease--Same as Wife
- Probe Criticizes Procedures Used at State Hospital : Behavior: Auditor general says some children at Camarillo were physically restrained without required approval.
- Scouts Expel Twins After Appellate Court's Ruling : Rights: An injunction that allowed the boys to stay in the group without taking a religious oath is suspended.
- Panel Named to Increase Latino Trust in Police : Enforcement: Valley's top officer says goal is to counteract fears and language barriers that may keep Spanish-speaking people from reporting crimes.
- Hard-Nosed Individuals Ready to Get Dirty : Rugby: Old Mission Beach Athletic Club seeking its third national rugby championship.
- Motor Racing
- Tougher Foreign Bank Regulation Proposed: Senate Banking...
- Mexico has signed a $183.7-million contract with...
- SPREAD THE WORD: How does a campaign...
- FASHION : Under Blue Skies, Shopping Is an Outdoor Sport
- Count of Homeless Useless, Official Says
- RELIGION : Sentimental Trip to Launch a New Year of Papal Travels : John Paul will journey to Portugal to rekindle its missionary fervor. He'll also commemorate the 1981 assassination attempt.
- Pastors, Music Help Black Protestant Churches Thrive : Religion: Nine of top 15 in national growth survey are African-American. Dynamic leaders draw people from distances.
- Audit Ties 15 Universities to Government Overcharges : Education: Federal officials tell panel that overhead expenses associated with research at the institutions, including USC, total $14 million.
- 50,000 Seoul Demonstrators Widen Anti-Regime Protests : South Korea: Much of the capital is paralyzed by the outpouring, the largest since Roh became president. Police fire barrages of tear gas.
- CAMARILLO : Car-Truck Collision Kills Woman, 81
- One Dead, One Wounded in Shooting; Pair Arrested
- Storm System Delivering CoolWeekend
- Chula Vista
- University Honors Nicaraguan Leader
- CAMARILLO : $25-Million City Suit Is Settled for $20,000
- EQUITY WATCH : Fighting Chance
- Swerdling Recovering From Heart Attack
- O.C.-Long Beach Alliance Mulls Goodwill Games
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Chatsworth Gets Forfeit Win on Coach's Ejection
- PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Benes Wants Phillies Again
- Santa Paula Coach to Return From Suspension Today : Prep baseball: Magdaleno is expected back in the dugout for Frontier League finale after missing game against Nordhoff.
- Cypress' Corson, Barr Earn Softball Honors
- When It Counts, Master's College Defeats CCI
- COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Chapman Faces Loaded Regional in Division II Softball Playoffs
- SEA VIEW LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar Breezes Into Tie for Second
- SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Luck of the Draw Is Not With Marina in 4-A Playoff Picture
- McDonald Named 49er Women's Coach
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Wherever Disney Nests, a Golden Egg Is Expected
- NASD Adopts Rule for 'Roll-Ups': The National...
- Japan Firm to Pay $34 Million to U.S. in Bid-Rigging Case
- Entrepreneurs Honored for Successes
- Around the World in Underwear
- POLITICS : Winnie Mandela's Leadership Hopes: Verdict Already In
- 12,000 Rally in O.C. to Protest Education Cuts
- Ex-Car Dealer Indicted in Murder Plot : Crime: Suspect in 1988 Leucadia slaying is charged with hiring Mexican hit men to kill ex-salesman who was suing San Diego dealership suspect had managed.
- A Plea for Independence of Lithuania : Diplomacy: The Baltic Republic's president, speaking at the Nixon library, says the Soviet threat remains.
- Builder Seeks City Contract to Shield Porter Ranch : Development: Julie Korenstein says the 20-year proposal against altering the plan unfairly ties the council's hands.
- Accusations of Immoral Activity by Cheerleaders' Coach Unfounded : Canyon High: Officials say parents' allegations surfaced after Cynthia Wheat made her choices for pep squad captains.
- CBS Leads the Field in Daytime Program Emmy Bids : Television: The ratings leader collects 78 of this year's 215 nominations. ABC shows got 37, NBC earned 29 and PBS won 22.
- Former Top Drexel Trader Indicted in Securities Fraud
- Oxy Drops Pacific Palisades Drilling Plans: Occidental...
- Analysts Predict Success for Disney Theme Park : Entertainment: They say that either the Long Beach or Anaheim site would be profitable.
- Friedelind Wagner; Composer's Granddaughter
- Redondo Closes Books on Library Site Dispute : Building: The City Council unanimously decides to use interim facility next to old library rather than relocate to city's north side.
- Obituaries : Bernice J. Gierke; Community Leader
- Ventura County Adopts Emergency Law to Protect Historic Trees : Preservation: Cutting them without a permit could be punishable by a $1,000 fine and a year in jail.
- Coastal Commission Rejects Mini-Mall Plan
- Thousand Oaks Enjoys Camarillo's Party
- Seles Enters Mazda Tennis Classic
- BOYS' CITY SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Granada Hills Sweeps to Win Over Cleveland
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : STOCKS : Dow Leaps 40.25; Key Sectors Boost Market
- 2 Lives Lost, 1 Spared in Struggles With Nature : Diary Tells of Couple's Icy Death in Wilderness
- Gulf Conflict Did Not Cut Recruiting, Pentagon Says
- Reach Out and Touch in Your 501 Jeans
- Assembly Panel OKs Bill on Televised Executions
- Insurance Industry Targets Legislators
- "The Gay '90s" dinner and entertainment held...
- Trail Opens Wild to Those Who Hear Call : Hiking: The footpath that crosses the Santa Monica Mountains eventually will cover 65 miles of the rugged range.
- Convention Center Spent $162,510 on Festivities
- Zoning Change Aids Equestrian Center
- Free L.A. Harbor boat tours will show 'the entire workings of a major seaport.'
- Redondo Beach City Council Race--5th District
- HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK : Saugus Needs Fire for Playoffs
- NBA PLAYOFFS : Lakers May Fall the Hardaway : Game 3: They concede there is not much defense for Warrior guard and other sharpshooters if bombs keep dropping.
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Wrist, Hand Injuries Sideline Graf, Lendl
- Music and Dance Reviews : Saxophonist Gary Louie at County Museum
- MOVIE REVIEWS : Blake Edwards' 'Switch' Takes Comedy to the Edge
- Assembly OKs Bill to Assist Acquisition of Land for Jail : Legislation: Orange County legislators take pot shots at each other. Bill tailored for Gypsum Canyon issue now goes to state Senate.
- Play Fort Under Attack : Neighbors' Suit Claims 12-Foot-High Structure Blocks Their View
- ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Floating a New Plan for Glorious Old Hangars
- Occidental Gives Up Offshore Drilling Plan
- Nuisance Yard Ordinance Approved
- A Tale of Two Cities : Disneyland has big expansion plans, which raise big questions
- Rodarte Named Orange Empire Player of Year
- Northridge's Little Rascal : Uncompromising Beth Calcante Emerges as a Standout in Softball
- Padres Try Some Moves After Loss : Baseball: Patience goes out the window after the Philadelphia Phillies win, 9-6.
- Conner Bows Out of World Championship : He Cites Risk, Resources; Japan Gets Spot in Semis
- Pierce's Birdt Lowering the Boom on Opposing Batters as a Sidearmer : College baseball: Relief pitcher changes his delivery and the new motion has changed his luck.
- San Diego Spotlight : New Downtown Hotel Grill Targets Pacific Rim Cuisine
- Morris Adds Aura of Power to Similarity of Minimalism
- How Ticket Price Adds Up
- COLLAGE COLLISION: Roy Dowell's painted collages appear...
- Real Estate Conference Fails to Build Confidence : Housing: Experts deliver list of economic woes. Builders are advised to concentrate more efforts on younger, first-time home buyers.
- New Claims for Jobless Benefits Drop 9% : Economy: Major retailers turn in mixed reports on April sales.
- Soviets Attacking, Armenians Say
- FAST COMPANY: Hiro Matsushita of San Clemente,...
- Jury Told Abetted-Suicide Case May Establish Rights : Law: California man faces up to life in prison for killing his cancer-stricken wife. The panel continues its deliberations today.
- California IN BRIEF : MARYSVILLE : 1 Killed, 1 Hurt as Crop-Dusters Crash
- IRVINE : Westpark II Gets Panel's Blessing
- Oil Company Files Suit to Block a Smog Rule
- MOORPARK : Homeowners Sue Over Sinking Houses
- Sullivan Out as Sponsor of 10-K Race : Charity: The entertainer is withdrawing his name and participation from the Torrance fund-raiser.
- Recalling 'Sleepy Lagoon'
- Delinquents to Be Assessed Fees
- COUNTYWIDE : Peace Group to Meet on War Parade Day
- Jordan Continues Assault on Padres
- No One Compares to Nolan
- Estancia Advances in Badminton Playoffs
- SPORTSCOPE : Injured Silva Out of Hermosa Open
- MOVIE REVIEW : Half-Truths and Dares
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Peruvian Fare at Cafe Latino Starts Weighty, Then Lightens Up
- R.E.M. Displaces Carey at No. 1 Spot
- Playhouse Season to Open : Theater: The La Jolla Playhouse season opens Sunday with a more hopeful Chekhov play and a new second theater.
- SEC Files Action Against ZZZZ Best Auditors:...
- IRVINE : Police Campaign for Bike Safety Gears Up
- MOVIE REVIEWS : Bryan Brown as an Aussie 'Sweet Talker'
- A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : ANAHEIM COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
- Southland Office Glut to End, Study Says : Real Estate: Price Waterhouse predicts that the supply of vacant space will vanish within three years because of a coming surge in job growth.
- Astronaut Memorial Dedicated
- Drive-by Shooting Leaves 23-Year-Old Man Dead
- San Diego
- Supervisor Tears Out Part of Lawn to Save Water : Drought: The number of gallons Vicky Howard had used was four times the county average.
- PERSPECTIVE ON GERMANY : A Legacy of Hate Revives in the East : Young neo-Nazis spout Third Reich slogans and attack foreigners. Fascism is becoming fashionable again.
- SAILING : Conner to Seek Dollars While Others Seek Title
- SEA VIEW LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP
- Instant Success for UCI's Goodrich : Track: Sophomore didn't want to run the 10,000 meters, but in her first attempt, she qualified for NCAA championships.
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Vista Defeats Poway, Gets Step Closer to League Title
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Howe Leaves Minors to Join Yankees
- NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE : Ciccarella Attempts to Became First WCC Player to Win Triple Crown
- Alisa Systems Inc. of Pasadena has named...
- TWA, Union Reach Accord for 'Near Term' : Transportation: Airline buys labor peace by suspending debt payments and promising not to sell more foreign routes.
- Hilton Pursues Casino License: Hilton Hotels Corp....
- Price Waterhouse, Los Angeles, named Dennis W....
- Boy, 8, Killed by Boulder
- Grand Jury Indicts Man in Slayings at Courthouse
- Rape, Battery Charges Filed Against Kennedy Nephew
- 21 Officers Die in Philippines Ambush
- CLIPBOARD
- Carlsbad
- Vista Jury Convicts Man in Rest Stop Shooting of Snack Wagon Vendor, 56
- Bicycling
- Laxey Bay Wins Hollypark Feature
- DIGEST : Mission Viejo Hurdler Signs With CSUN
- Nichols Third in 2-A Diving
- A Showcase for High School Photographers
- Mrs. Knott's Restaurant: A Chicken in Every Spot
- BankAmerica Purchase Sets Up Texas Beachhead
- Another Inglewood School Put on Year-Round Schedule
- MOVIE REVIEWS : Well-Crafted 'FX2' Flies on Wit, Engaging Characters
- An Unappetizing Discovery
- Watching Hate in Its Ugly Forms : Television: Two very different programs depict the chilling and destructive effects of hatred on society.
- Ticket Flap: What Price Convenience? : Entertainment: A host of service fees, surcharges and taxes are riling concertgoers--and legislators.
- Folkways Reissues Range From Cajun to Lithuanian
- After 70 Years, Success Is Sweet to See's Candies
- Money Supply Falls: The two broadest measures...
- REAL ESTATE : Consultants Criticize Easterners' Put-Down of California Market
- O.C. STOCK WATCH
- REAL ESTATE
- Bush Picks Envoy to Egypt
- Piano Genius Rudolf Serkin Is Dead at 88
- Findings Bolster Meteorite Theory : Geology: Researchers say they have discovered first surface evidence marking the precise location of the impact that may have triggered the extinction of dinosaurs. The area is on the Yucatan Peninsula.
- One of the Biggest Gulf Battles Came After Cease-Fire
- Driver Wedges Car Under Truck Trailer
- CLIPBOARD : Aid to Families Grows
- Legal Claws : Ordinance Requiring Cat Registration Has Fur Flying in La Verne
- War Memorial Losing Its Luster
- Gray Says Galanter Aims to Duck Debates : Politics: In several instances, the 6th District incumbent has either not responded to debate invitations or sought to select the moderators.
- Ultramar Files Suit Against AQMD in Curbs on Acid Use : Safety: Oil firm's Wilmington refinery is one of five plants affected. The firm says the agency lacks the authority to impose the rule.
- Ex-San Diego Car Dealer Arrested After Murder-for-Hire Indictment : Homicide: He is accused of recruiting two Mexican hit men to kill a one-time friend and salesman who had sued the company.
- Gunfire Injures 1 at KGTV Parking Lot
- 7-Foot Czech Center Gives Harrick a Boost : UCLA: Coach unable to land local big men, but he gets a letter of intent from Jiri Zidek of Prague.