The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI) articles from May 2005

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI) archives from May 2005

Brewers' pitchers can't tame Padres' hitters.
May 31, 2005... Byline: Drew Olson SAN DIEGO _ Late last week, the Wes Obermueller-or-Gary Glover debate facing the Milwaukee Brewers boiled down to a simple "either-or" proposition. Tuesday night, it was neither-nor. Neither Obermueller, who...

Brewers lose fourth in a row.
May 31, 2005... Byline: Drew Olson SAN DIEGO _ Late last week, the Wes Obermueller-or-Gary Glover debate facing the Milwaukee Brewers boiled down to a simple "either-or" proposition. Tuesday night, it was neither-nor. Neither Obermueller, who...

Danica Patrick is good for the game.
May 31, 2005... Byline: Dale Hofmann MILWAUKEE _ In addition to spoiling the old jokes about women drivers, Danica Patrick makes history and steers the Indianapolis 500 out of an eight-year skid. Only an athlete with long, black hair could do all of...

Favre to miss latest Packers' minicamp.
May 31, 2005... Byline: Lori Nickel MILWAUKEE _ Quarterback Brett Favre will not participate when the Green Bay Packers open their final minicamp on Wednesday and two other major players from their third-ranked offense could be among the missing as...

Packers retire Reggie White's jersey number.
May 31, 2005... Byline: Lori Nickel MILWAUKEE _ Of all the men to run through the tunnel to Lambeau Field wearing a Green Bay Packers uniform, only four have been honored with a permanently retired number on display above the north end zone: Tony...

Heat coach clarifies, apologizes for comments about Detroit fans.
May 30, 2005... Byline: Tom Enlund AUBURN HILLS, Mich. _ Even though Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade was many, many miles removed from the situation doesn't mean that he was immune from the Marquette University nickname controversy. Wade, it seems,...

Pistons taking rumors of coach's move to Cleveland in stride.
May 30, 2005... Byline: Tom Enlund AUBURN HILLS, Mich. _ The mystery surrounding the future of coach Larry Brown is something that the Detroit Pistons have been dealing with all season. There have been rumors that Brown might move on and coach...

Packers silently await Walker's next move.
May 30, 2005... Byline: Don Walker MILWAUKEE _ A contract is a contract, no ifs, ands or buts. You sign it, you abide by it. That's true in most every walk of life. But it is not necessarily true in the world of professional sports. Javon...

Bad timing for Brewers' home loss to Astros.
May 29, 2005... Byline: Dale Hofmann MILWAUKEE _ Turning Miller Park into the Comfort Inn for Houston's saddle sore Astros was the last thing the Milwaukee Brewers needed Sunday, and now that they've done it, they'd better hurry up and forget it. ...

Brewers come up short vs. Astros.
May 29, 2005... Byline: Frank Clines MILWAUKEE _ Add the distances traveled by the last two balls the Milwaukee Brewers put in play Sunday and there was surely enough for a line-drive single that would have tied the score against Houston. But...

Patrick makes her mark at Indy.
May 29, 2005... Byline: Dave Kallmann INDIANAPOLIS _ She did not win the 89th Indianapolis 500 Sunday but, boy, did Danica Patrick leave her mark on the race. She made history when she became the first woman to lead the race. She deftly avoided two...

Wheldon captures Indy 500; Patrick 4th.
May 29, 2005... Byline: Dave Kallmann INDIANAPOLIS _ When Dan Wheldon first looked into the Borg-Warner Trophy, he saw nine decades of history staring back. There was Ray Harroun, who won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, and the four-time...

Heat must break through at the Palace to have a chance.
May 28, 2005... Byline: Tom Enlund MIAMI _ The Miami Heat is refusing to get lulled into a false sense of security after its victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference championship playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. The Heat is only too...

Last question for Patrick: Can she win the race?
May 28, 2005... Byline: Dave Kallmann INDIANAPOLIS _ During the past three weeks, Danica Patrick has captured the attention of Indianapolis 500 fans and non-fans, alike, drawn unparalleled attention to the race and faced more questions than any of the...

Luck, weather can have major impact on Indy 500 contenders.
May 28, 2005... Byline: Dave Kallmann INDIANAPOLIS _ Sometimes the Indianapolis 500 winner simply has the fastest car throughout the race. Other times it's about a bold move or a great pit stop, and often a mechanical failure or accident opens the...

Sheets' `A' game can't make up for Brewers' struggling bullpen.
May 28, 2005... Byline: Dan Manoyan MILWAUKEE _ Ben Sheets brought his "A" game in his return to action Saturday night, but unfortunately it didn't kick in quickly enough. One bad inning _ the first _ was all it took, as the Houston Astros won just...

Brewers manager promotes pitcher Obermueller to starter.
May 28, 2005... Byline: Dan Manoyan MILWAUKEE _ Brewers manager Ned Yost likes what he has seen of Wes Obermueller lately and announced Saturday night that he would reward the right-handed pitcher with a promotion to the starting rotation. The odd...

Facing the Andretti Curse.
May 28, 2005... Byline: Dave Kallmann INDIANAPOLIS _ Tony Kanaan has the Andretti Indianapolis curse all figured out. Kanaan heard tale of the hex when he first began chasing Michael Andretti on the racetrack. He knew of it when Andretti offered him...

For Bucks, Bogut should be the first option.
May 27, 2005... Byline: Dale Hofmann MILWAUKEE _ Draft Bogut. Sign Redd. The emphasis today will be on keeping things simple. That's what the Milwaukee Bucks should do. If you stare at a dandelion for couple of hours, it can start to look like...

Brewers win fourth in a row.
May 27, 2005... Byline: Drew Olson MILWAUKEE _ On a night when hits were scarce, one team looked dazed, confused, hapless and hopeless at the plate. Fat pitches were hit foul. Bad pitches were dribbled into fair territory. Base runners, many of whom...

Pitcher Helling impaled with 15-inch shard from broken bat.
May 27, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt NASHVILLE, Tenn. _ Right-hander Rick Helling, who pitches for the Milwaukee Brewers' Class AAA Nashville affiliate, avoided serious injury Friday night despite being impaled in his left forearm by a large shard...

United States vs. England in a `friendly'.
May 27, 2005... Byline: Charles F. Gardner CHICAGO _ Landon Donovan was 12 years old the last time the United States played England in a soccer match. Donovan admitted that he has no memories of that match, a 2-0 England victory in September 1994 in...

Harris, Bucks are under pressure with top pick.
May 26, 2005... Byline: Charles F. Gardner ST. FRANCIS, Wis. _ Larry Harris literally was shaking with excitement when the Milwaukee Bucks parlayed some long odds into a winning hand in the National Basketball Association draft lottery. The Bucks'...

Pressure China on currency.
May 26, 2005... The following editorial appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday, May 25: X X X The Treasury Department was on solid economic ground recently when it criticized China for deliberately undervaluing the value of its...

Garage evolves beyond lawn mower storage, becomes bonus room.
May 26, 2005... Byline: Michele Derus MILWAUKEE _ America's garages seem a prime spot for parking disposable income these days. Their history is utilitarian _ the natural way station for garbage bins, garden implements, car care products and...

Black workers hurt themselves by not taking bottom-rung jobs.
May 26, 2005... Byline: Tannette Johnson-Elie There was a time in this country when black folks did the kind of work that nobody else wanted _ the hardest, dirtiest and most dangerous of jobs. That's what we had to do to survive and get ahead in a...

Toyota enters Milwaukee sponsorship deal.
May 26, 2005... Byline: Dave Kallmann MILWAUKEE _ Lest anyone get the idea that the country's racing activity this weekend is limited to Indianapolis and Charlotte, the Milwaukee Mile did its best to make some news Thursday. The racetrack and...

Popularity of Indy 500 still debated.
May 26, 2005... Byline: Dave Kallmann INDIANAPOLIS _ A decade ago, fans wondered, debated and argued. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway had started its own series, and the most successful teams of the Indianapolis 500 said they wouldn't participate....

Wisconsin has become major force on national golf scene.
May 25, 2005... Byline: Gary D'Amato MILWAUKEE _ Those who thought the United States Golf Association would turn its back on Wisconsin after the PGA of America locked up Whistling Straits with a long-term contract couldn't have been more wrong. In...

Brewers ace could return to face Astros on Saturday.
May 25, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt MILWAUKEE _ The Milwaukee Brewers decided not to make an official announcement Wednesday but all signs are go for staff ace Ben Sheets to return to the lineup Saturday against Houston. Sheets threw a bullpen...

Brewers stroll through Miller Park with 11-1 rout.
May 25, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt MILWAUKEE _ You know it's going to be a bright day when you're playing for one run in the first inning and, before you know it, you've got a five-spot on the board. That's how the Milwaukee Brewers' easiest...

Prioleau joins Marquette coaching staff.
May 25, 2005... Byline: Todd Rosiak MILWAUKEE _ Jean Prioleau wasn't actively looking to leave Wichita State University. But when faced with the opportunity to join coach Tom Crean's staff at Marquette University, he just couldn't pass it up. "The...

Bucks hoping to cash in on lottery pick.
May 25, 2005... Byline: Michael Hunt ST. FRANCIS, Wis. _ The hands that made Milwaukee famous had finally stopped shaking Wednesday, but Larry Harris said his very public emotional display during the live broadcast of the NBA lottery was never about...

Wade comes back in a `Flash' to rescue Heat.
May 25, 2005... Byline: Tom Enlund MIAMI _ Dwyane Wade promised a "bounce-back" game and he came through in a huge way, pouring in 40 points to propel the Miami Heat to a possible season-saving, 92-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of the...

Sharp falling short of great expectations.
May 25, 2005... Byline: Dave Kallmann INDIANAPOLIS _ He is a series champion. He qualified on the outside of the front row for the 89th Indianapolis 500, his favorite race at his favorite racetrack. He entered the month with momentum on his side...

Big day in the U.S. Senate.
May 24, 2005... The following editorial appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Tuesday, May 24: X X X A historic vote was to have taken place on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday. That over-used word _ historic _ is not out of place in this...

A word (in 12 languages) to the wise.
May 24, 2005... Byline: Jan Uebelherr Does your summer include foreign travel? If so, consider the new Franklin Euro Interpreter. Wherever you happen to be, it probably has the words you need to make yourself understood. This palm-size package holds...

Lee starting to find his comfort zone for Brewers.
May 24, 2005... Byline: Drew Olson MILWAUKEE _ During the past two months, Carlos Lee has had to get used to a new city, a new home ballpark, a new manager and coaches, new teammates, new fans, a new league with new cities, hotels, restaurants,...

Heat hopes for leg up.
May 24, 2005... Byline: Tom Enlund MIAMI _ Shaquille O'Neal's thigh injury will again be a major concern of the Miami Heat as it heads into Game 2 of the National Basketball Association's Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night against the defending...

Lucky Bucks: Milwaukee wins NBA draft lottery.
May 24, 2005... Byline: Charles F. Gardner The Milwaukee Bucks, with a paltry 6.3 percent chance of claiming the top overall pick in the 2005 National Basketball Association draft, did just that Tuesday night in the league's annual draft lottery. ...

Brewers' Sheets making progress.
May 23, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt MILWAUKEE _ Right-hander Ben Sheets passed the biggest test yet Monday in his quest to return to the Brewers' starting rotation. Sheets, who has been on the disabled list since April 21 with inner ear...

Capuano's hard work gets rewarded this time in Brewers' win.
May 23, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt MILWAUKEE _ As Chris Capuano walked to the dugout with one out in the ninth inning Monday night, the Milwaukee Brewers' left-hander had one of those "been there, done that" feelings. "It was about exactly the...

Grading the nickname possibilities for Marquette.
May 23, 2005... Byline: Michael Hunt MILWAUKEE _ If this is the best they can do, why don't they just get it over with now and call them the Marquette Milquetoasts? No attitude, no vision, no . . . War Eagles. If you thought the Florida portion...

Rested or rusty: Heat to find out Monday night.
May 22, 2005... Byline: Tom Enlund Rest or rust? That will be the question facing the Miami Heat when it finally gets back into action Monday night in Game 1 of the National Basketball Association Eastern Conference championship series against the...

Brazilian makes a quick trip to Indy grid.
May 22, 2005... Byline: Dave Kallmann INDIANAPOLIS _ Felipe Giaffone left the shopping mall for the racetrack Sunday, graduating in a couple of hours from just another husband and father into one of the 33 starters in the 89th Indianapolis 500. ``I...

Brewers shut out the Twins.
May 21, 2005... Byline: Drew Olson MINNEAPOLIS _ Before he set one spike onto the Metrodome's artificial turf Saturday, Milwaukee Brewers leftfielder Carlos Lee knew it was going to be a good night. He just didn't know how good. Shortly before...

Bullpen causes Cubs to founder again.
May 21, 2005... Byline: Dan Manoyan CHICAGO _ The Chicago Cubs' biggest lament this season _ and it is a multiple-choice situation _ has been their bullpen, or more accurately, a lack thereof. Never was that more apparent than on Saturday afternoon,...

Bucks hoping their turn in the NBA lottery pays off.
May 21, 2005... Byline: Tom Enlund MILWAUKEE _ Ask Milwaukee Bucks general manager Larry Harris where he would like to be spending Tuesday evening and it's doubtful his first choice would be the studios of NBA Entertainment in Secaucus, N.J. That is...

Suns causing burns with offense.
May 21, 2005... Byline: Charles F. Gardner MILWAUKEE _ Wide-open offenses can't win in the National Basketball Association playoffs, or so the theory goes. The Phoenix Suns must have missed that tutorial. Here they are, ready to challenge the...

Wave outscores Force to win MISL title.
May 21, 2005... Byline: Charles F. Gardner ST. LOUIS _ Todd Dusosky vowed he would not be spending another summer thinking about a championship that got away. The 29-year-old forward knocked home the winning shot after nearly 25 minutes of...

Clicking through a global bazaar; industrial items find buyers on eBay.
May 20, 2005... Byline: Rick Barrett MILWAUKEE _ From his farm near Waterford, Wis., Jim Baranowski has become a global metal peddler. He buys scrap aluminum from a Milwaukee company and sells it on eBay, the online store that never closes. Through...

Krabbe's therapy shows promise.
May 20, 2005... Byline: John Fauber and Susanne Quick MILWAUKEE _ Watching her infant daughter die of Krabbe's disease was horrifying. At first, the baby cried all the time. Then, LeA Gartzke gagged on her milk _ throwing up everything she consumed....

Twins' Silva needs just 74 pitches to shut down Brewers.
May 20, 2005... Byline: Drew Olson MINNEAPOLIS _ Hitting slumps run in cycles in baseball, a sport whose relentless schedule ensures _ and practically mandates _ that ugly outings be forgotten as quickly as the dirty uniforms are transferred from the...

Father Reggie from Wisconsin makes sure pope uses correct Latin.
May 19, 2005... Byline: Tom Heinen VATICAN CITY _ Just down the hall from the pope's apartment and office in the Apostolic Palace, Carmelite Father Reginald Foster eyeballs processions of Latin words like Caesar reviewing the vaunted 10th Legion before...

NBA lockout would hurt Bucks more than most.
May 19, 2005... Byline: Dale Hofmann MILWAUKEE _ When the deep thinkers in the National Basketball Association office tell us they've scheduled no further meetings with the players union, you figure both sides must have something better to do. It could...

Moeller takes blame for latest Brewers' loss.
May 19, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt WASHINGTON _ According to Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Butch Wynegar, a player often has to hit rock bottom before he's willing to make drastic changes. Chad Moeller might have reached that point Thursday...

Brewers' Moeller in deep hitting funk.
May 19, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt WASHINGTON _ According to Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Butch Wynegar, a player often has to hit rock bottom before he's willing to make drastic changes. Chad Moeller might have reached that point Thursday...

Bush says he'll push Social Security plan despite shaky support.
May 19, 2005... Byline: Craig Gilbert Saying some people in both parties would like him to "go away" on the issue, President Bush vowed Thursday to pursue his Social Security plans for "as long as it takes" to get them through Congress. "I readily...

Scientists create stem cells that are genetic match to donors.
May 19, 2005... Byline: John Fauber MILWAUKEE _ Using remarkably efficient cloning techniques, South Korean researchers have created the first lines of embryonic stem cells customized to specific patients, a major advance that could accelerate the...

Two men charged in Milwaukee minister's death.
May 19, 2005... Byline: Adam Bergstrom MILWAUKEE _ Two Milwaukee men were charged Thursday in the shooting death of a north side minister. According to the criminal complaint filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court: Marchand L. Grady, 19, and...

Father sued for teen's downloads.
May 18, 2005... Byline: Megan Twohey MILWAUKEE _ Dave Bink was shocked when he learned last month that he was being sued by the recording industry for the downloading of hundreds of songs, including "All You Wanted" by Michelle Branch, "Eat You Alive"...

U.S. Speedskating cuts Davis' funding over sponsorship dispute.
May 18, 2005... Byline: Gary D'Amato MILWAUKEE _ A disagreement between U.S. Speedskating and one of its top athletes has created an awkward situation for the organization and a potential distraction for the U.S. team going into the 2006 Winter...

This week's site: Sign from God?
May 18, 2005... Byline: Kathy Flanigan There's religion on the Internet. Sort of. At www.churchsigngenerator.com, browsers can choose from two church sign designs in which to announce their own spiritual (or not) message. Click on one of the...

Brewers shut out by Nationals, 1-0.
May 18, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt WASHINGTON _ That's gratitude for you. Jeffrey Hammonds, whose ill-fated $21.75 million contract helped sink the Milwaukee Brewers' previous regime, inflicted more damage Wednesday night in a heartbreaking,...

`Idol' moments.
May 17, 2005... Byline: Jan Uebelherr Are you one of those people who just can't get enough "American Idol"? You're in luck. Now you have an official handbook to get you through those long, dark days when it's not on. "American Idol Season 4:...

Obermueller loses shot at perfect game in 7th.
May 17, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt WASHINGTON _In the most brilliant performance of his brief major-league career, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Wes Obermueller admitted that he learned a valuable lesson. "I won't ever second-guess my catcher...

Nats create a buzz in DC.
May 17, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt WASHINGTON _ When club President Tony Tavares received the official word last fall that the Montreal Expos would be moving to Washington, he realized the complexity of the task ahead. ``We had no uniforms, no...

Nintendo gives gamers a Revolution.
May 17, 2005... Byline: Stanley A. Miller II LOS ANGELES _ Nintendo revealed its Revolution video game system Tuesday, completing the unveiling of the Big Three next generation console systems. Sony, which leads the video game console business,...

Commissioners need to get their act together.
May 17, 2005... Byline: Dale Hofmann The Three Tenors of big league sport do a command performance for Congress this week, and they'll need to have their act together. When Bud Selig, Paul Tagliabue and David Stern get through testifying before a...

Some senators work for compromise on judges; others gird for fight.
May 17, 2005... Byline: Craig Gilbert WASHINGTON _ With the Senate threatening to come undone over judges, a handful of fretful members on both sides of the aisle labored Tuesday to defuse the confrontation. You could tell the peacemakers because...

NCAA to weigh in on nicknames.
May 17, 2005... Byline: Don Walker MILWAUKEE _ It now appears Marquette University isn't the only institution that takes a dim view of Native American nicknames and mascots. The NCAA recently compiled a survey of 30 member-schools that use Native...

Release the energy records.
May 16, 2005... The following editorial appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Friday, May 13: X X X A federal appeals court last week dismissed a lawsuit aimed at forcing the Bush administration to release documents related to a task force...

In and around Nagoya, there's more to see and do.
May 16, 2005... Byline: John DeBaun NAGOYA, Japan _ If you need a break from the go-go atmosphere of the world's fair, you can always take it in the go-go atmosphere of Nagoya. The city of 2.1 million is known as the home to Toyota, Noritake and...

From rainstorm to robots, theatricality abounds at Japan expo.
May 16, 2005... Byline: John DeBaun NAGOYA, Japan _ Rain started slowly, then turned into a surprisingly strong downpour. But it didn't matter. We were at the first world's fair of the 21st century, taking in the sights and sounds. And besides, if we...

Caught in a bind: tide turns after liner eludes Spivey's grasp.
May 16, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt WASHINGTON _ Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Junior Spivey has such outstanding range in the field that he often spoils his pitchers by getting to balls that seem out of his grasp. It was one that got away...

Washington stadium a blast from the past for Brewers coach.
May 16, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt WASHINGTON _ As Milwaukee Brewers first-base coach Davey Nelson walked onto the playing surface of RFK Stadium, a familiar feeling washed over him Monday. "This is pretty much like I remembered it," Nelson...

Selig says he will support Congress if union balks at penalties.
May 16, 2005... Byline: Don Walker MILWAUKEE _ Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig put new pressure on the players' union Monday, saying he would support proposed federal legislation that would impose a two-year ban for first-time steroid violations if the...

Marquette standout Diener confident for upcoming NBA workouts.
May 16, 2005... Byline: Todd Rosiak MILWAUKEE _ The road to the NBA draft begins in earnest Tuesday for former Marquette University star Travis Diener, who will take part in his first official workout for the New Jersey Nets. Not quite 100 percent...

Bucks hoping for lucky numbers in next week's NBA draft lottery.
May 16, 2005... Byline: Michael Hunt MILWAUKEE _ Of all the things that could help return the Milwaukee Bucks to a competitive level, among the most critical happens a week from Tuesday under the glare of a New Jersey TV studio. It is there that the NBA...

Bourdais aims to put France on the map at Indy 500.
May 16, 2005... Byline: Dave Kallmann INDIANAPOLIS _ At its simplest, automobile racing is people rushing to get back where they started, but Sebastien Bourdais is determined to enjoy each mile and every stop on his journey. Born in a clinic on a...

Low testosterone tied to heart disease risk in men.
May 16, 2005... Byline: John Fauber MILWAUKEE _ Low testosterone and other symptoms of so-called male menopause appear to increase a man's risk of developing heart disease, according to a provocative new study that is likely to fuel the debate over...

Former champion bodybuilder says steroid abuse left mark on his body.
May 15, 2005... Byline: Gary D'Amato LAKE GENEVA, Wis. _ They produce physiques that make Charles Atlas look flabby. They turn singles hitters into baseball-mashing hulks, football players into moving mountains and track athletes into blurs of...

Brewers fall to Pirates, 4-2.
May 15, 2005... Byline: Tom Haudricourt PITTSBURGH _ When a pitcher who had not collected a hit in the major leagues is the only player to come through with runners in scoring position, you know you're in trouble. That was the scenario Sunday...

NBA has intriguing brother act.
May 15, 2005... Byline: Dale Hofmann Just keeping your Van Gundys straight can be hard work as the National Basketball Association proceeds on its glacial pace to the championship round and single-digit ratings. Jeff would be the younger one, right?...