Notes on a Scorecard - Sept. 9, 1992

The only major college or professional team in Southern California that won a football game last weekend was Cal State Fullerton. . . .

But the Titans’ victory over Cal State Northridge somehow failed to impress a group that continues to call for a UCLA-fan boycott of the Fullerton-Bruin game at the Rose Bowl Saturday night. . . .

“I don’t understand the controversy,” UCLA Athletic Director Peter Dalis said. “These people, who refuse to identify themselves and have had no communication with me, ought to look around. Stanford played Cornell and Cal played Pacific last year. Washington plays Pacific this year.” . . .

Actually, the Bruins were supposed to open the season against another Big West team, Cal State Long Beach, but the 49ers dropped football after dropping a lot of footballs last season. . . .

“I began by calling other schools that were on the Long Beach schedule about coming to the Rose Bowl,” Dalis said. “I wanted Wyoming. They wouldn’t even return my call. I wanted Hawaii. They said no. At first, Fullerton also said no. But then Terry Donahue called (Fullerton Coach) Gene Murphy and eventually we were able to make the game.” . . .

Leaflets distributed by the anonymous boycotters claim that the Bruins could have played Notre Dame in the Disneyland Pigskin Classic at Anaheim Stadium in what would have been a 12th game. . . .

“The date of the Pigskin Classic was Aug. 26,” Dalis said. “That meant our players would have had to report to practice 2 1/2 weeks earlier. I talked to our chancellor, who thought that would be unfair because we’re on the quarter system and our kids don’t get out of school until the third week in June. They would have been deprived of a lot of vacation time.” . . .

Dalis said there was never any formal discussion about the Bruins playing Notre Dame in the Pigskin Classic, but that he has tried to get the Irish on the schedule for 10 years. . . .

“Notre Dame will play Stanford, but won’t play us,” Dalis said. “I assume it’s because of their long-standing relationship with USC. I can understand that.” . . .

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How dare Shaun Stafford smile or cheer at the U.S. Open. Last week, she was criticized by Martina Navratilova for smiling during their match. Monday, Stafford’s boyfriend, Scott Davis, was fined $2,000 after taking exception to John McEnroe’s complaints about Stafford cheering for Davis’ team during a doubles match. . . .

The champion, Julio Cesar Chavez, and the challenger, Hector (Macho) Camacho, each will receive $3 million for their World Boxing Council super-lightweight title fight Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. . . .

Gonzalez Gonzales: Anyone whose last name is Gonzalez or Gonzales can buy two $20- or $27.50-tickets for the price of one for Humberto (Chiquita) Gonzalez’s defense of the WBC mini-flyweight championship against Napa Kiatwanchai Monday at the Forum. . . .

The way he turns a corner, Marshall Faulk reminds me of Bo Jackson. . . .

Terry Donahue says 6-foot-8, 325-pound freshman Jonathan Ogden has learned the UCLA system faster than any offensive lineman he can remember. . . .

Santa Margarita High School in Rancho Santa Margarita has published a slick, 96-page football media guide. . . .

The San Francisco 49ers have the highest average ticket price in the NFL at $35.75 and the Kansas City Chiefs the lowest at $22.62. The Raiders--$25.94--are below the league average of $27.32 and the Rams--$27.67--slightly above it. . . .

San Francisco would be an even better football team with Ronnie Lott and Charles Haley in its defensive lineup. . . .

For the record: Don and David Shula are not the only father and son to serve as head coaches in the NFL. Wade Phillips coached the last four games of the 1985 season for the New Orleans Saints, replacing his father Bum. . . .

When you were watching the Dallas Cowboys squander all those opportunities in the first half Monday night and the Washington Redskins close to within 9-7, didn’t you think the Redskins were going to pull it out? . . .

The emergence of Navarone as a Breeders’ Cup-quality turf runner has been one of the highlights of the Del Mar meeting. . . .

What might have been the best double play of the year was turned by Oakland shortstop Walt Weiss and second baseman Mike Bordick against the Angels on Monday. . . .

After 20 years away from competitive chess, shouldn’t Bobby Fischer have played a tomato can or two before facing Boris Spassky? . . .

Shari Lewis, with her vast knowledge of puppets, should be the consultant for the major league owners who are searching for a new commissioner.