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Astros ace J. R. Richard eyes the plate as he delivers one of his blazing fastballs earlier this year. Richard, who has been on the disabled list since July 16, collapsed Wednesday and lenvent surgery lor a blood clot in his neck. Richard will J ane " be lost for the season. Staff photo by Dillard Stone ngs ague istros, Rangers take t on the chin again L Pet. e Houston Astros dropped second game in a row Wednes- I 1 night and lost ground to the Los igeles Dodgers at the same time, flic Philadelphia Phillies shelled pton starter Nolan Ryan for ijht hits and six runs in five inn- gs, to win, 6-4. Ryan is now 5-8 on year. mston is now IV2 games in first over the Dodgers, who beat urgh, 3-0. Arlington, the Texas Rangers (re beaten by the Baltimore ioles, 3-2, in a game full of con- jversy. Texas manager Pat Cor es was thrown out in the sixth S||g while arguing over a play |ch ended a basesloaded Rangers It. The Orioles started a double play, but the throw to first for the final out was apparently late by at least two or three steps, according to video replay. Umpires, however, called Bump Wills out anyway, causing the fuss. Catcher Alan Ashby, in Philadel phia where the Astros lost to the Phillies Wednesday night, said the club would just have to make the mental adjustment of playing with out its star pitcher. “Every team has some kind of problem,” he said. “You can’t use it for an excuse. You have to live with it. We have several good pitchers who will have to make up for J.R. Of course, he’ll be missed. ” ^legations of 'cheating' urround Russian judges United Press International DSCOW — The International ipic Committee has asked the ational Track and Field Fed- ion to investigate claims Russian !es and officials have been cheat- in Olympic track and field its, a well-placed IOC source Wednesday. In at least one case the IAAF has tted there were “irre- ties,” the source said. ere have been charges from kalian and Scandinavian ath- s Soviet judges have made ;s difficult for Western athletes ig field events and throws or s have been unfairly marked. The most blatant case came in the men’s javelin when Russian officials opened the doors of the stadium behind Russian throwers so they would have a following wind, the source said. “We heard about this and asked IAAF President Adrian Paulen about it. He first said it wasn’t true, but when he checked up, he came back and said it did in fact happen,” the source said. In addition, there have been alle gations the Russian gold-medal throw in the javelin not only landed flat on the ground which does not count but also was marked about a meter longer than the first point of impact. USED ! GOLD j WANTED! Cash paid or will swap for Aggie Ring Diamonds. f diamond brokers international, inc. 693-1647 Operation ends J.R. s year THE BATTALION THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1980 Page 7 Blood clot removed from right arm United Press Internationa! HOUSTON — Cardiologists saved the life of Houston Astros All- Star pitcher J. R. Richard in an emergency operation to remove a blood clot that had cut off circula tion to his right arm. Richard was reported “fine” early today after a 90-minute operation that was completed less than 12 hours after he collapsed during a light workout on the Astrodome playing field Wednesday. Until the diagnosis of the clot, Richard’s complaints of a “dead arm” the last two months had fallen on some deaf ears. Doctors in three examinations failed to pinpoint any physical ailments and a few team mates had publicly criticized the high-priced athlete. Official statements from Method ist Hospital where the surgery was led by Dr. Charles H. McCollum III did not indicate the life-and- death nature of the surgery, but an observer said the 30-year-old ath lete’s life was in danger. “Hell, they weren’t worried about his arm; they were worried about his life,” said an unidentified surgeons, who did not take part in the operation but was briefed by the team of cardiologists. Doctors discovered the clot in a subclavian artery behind Richard’s right collarbone at about 5 p.m. as his teammates were preparing for a Chrysler Corp. Cars ■ I Body Work — HALSELL MOTOR ■ COMPANY | Dodge Sales and Service 1411 Texas Ave. Battalion Classifieds Call 845-2611 game in Philadelphia. Team officials were kept ap praised of the doctors’ diagnosis, and after the game Cesar Cedeno said he hoped Richard would return to his old form although it is a virtual certainty the right-hander will not pitch again this season. “J. R. hasn’t missed a start in five years,” Cedeno said. “Some people had some doubts about his pitching but none of the players. He never complained. It’s very sad. “I hope he’ll be able to come back and be the same J. R. he has been. It’s frightening that something like this can happen to a young guy. He’s the best right-hander there is.” His wife Carolyn rushed to Richard’s side when he was taken to the hospital and after learning of the impending surgery walked the hos pital halls sobbing intermittently. No one with the Astros’ organiza tion went to the hospital. Richard had played catch with former Astro Wilbur Howard for 10 minutes late Wednesday morning and sat in a dugout for 10 minutes before returning to the field for more throwing. Then he became dizzy and collapsed an eyewitness said. Trainer Doc Ewell, who observed the light workout, called for an ambulance and began applying wa ter-soaked towels to the back of Richard’s neck. What is a Schmaltz’s Sandwich? Only at Schmaltz’s Sandwich Shop in Culpepper Plaza The 6-8 athlete remained con scious as he waited for an ambu lance to enter the stadium and drive onto the field. Team spokesman Rick Rivers said he watched Richard toss the ball. “He was talking as he was throw ing,” Rivers said. “He didn’t seem to be in any pain.” After complaining of a “dead arm” in pitching appearances during June, Richard was placed on the 21- day disabled list July 16 with the understanding he would be hospi talized for tests to determine the source of a mysterious ailment. A team doctor who was unable to diagnose any physical problem be fore Richard was hospitalized, said the problem was partly emotional. Richard’s testing during the hospi talization included neurological and psychological workups. After being taken off the roster, Richard was allowed to rest at his home in Ruston, La. for a week. He entered the hospital last Wednes day, and when he was released Saturday the team said physicians had found an arterial circulation problem in his right shoulder. No surgery was required, the team said. Richard was to have undergone another examination Tuesday in or der to release him for the startup of pitching but the Astros did not disclose any results of that sched uled exam. BILL’S AND JAY’S AUTO TUNE UP M all cars /A,. ‘9.75 PLUS K r PARTS Oil change FILTER A OIL $4.00 Tune up & oil change PLUS OIL & PARTS $12 75 By appointment only 846-9086 3611 South College Ave. NOW! Great Values on Fall Pre-Lease! Some Units Available July 15 LaBrisa Apartments are new and beautiful. And just minutes away from Texas A&M. Plus, we offer: • Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath studio plans with earth tone colors and professional landscaping. • Washer and dryer connections. • All kitchen appliances. • Plenty of front door parking. • From $325 per month plus electricity. 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