- Nurturing Bonds in Adoption : Parenting: More adoptive mothers turn to breast-feeding to experience a physical aspect of motherhood. An institute helps prepare the women for the work ahead.
- Landslide Destroys a Hillside Slum Northwest of Rio, Killing at Least 37
- Making the Grade : Ministers On a Mission to Rebuild Education System in Armenia
- Tajikistan Snowslide Kills 12 on Highway
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton Brings Back Power-Driven Style : Politics: Unlike some recent Democrats, Arkansas governor shows ferocious determination in his quest.
- Celebrating the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'
- Work Shift : Climbing the professional ladder is no longer an option for many--so some people are learning to grow their own careers.
- Main Contractor Overcharged EPA, Investigators Report
- Dow Corning Expected to Stop Making Gel Implants : Health: The firm may offer aid program for removal of devices. Lawmaker calls for continued safety study.
- SANTA ANA : City to Vie for Grant to Help Fight Crime
- MOORPARK : Egg Ranch Evacuated After Chemical Spill
- 3 Children Shot to Death; Boy, 16, Is Held in Custody
- Restaurant Owner to Fight Historical Landmark Efforts
- Torrance Starts Work on Leaner Budget
- THE HOUSE
- Fuller Leaves Strong First Impression on Aztecs : College basketball: Players excited about the prospect of playing for former UCLA assistant.
- The Beach Cities Invitational track and field...
- RAMS : Knox Proves He's Essence of an NFL Traditionalist at Meetings
- MIDWEST REGIONAL : UCLA Beats Notre Dame, 93-72
- RETAIL
- Bosco Tech Gets $20,000 Offset Printing Press
- Report Calls for Overhaul of California High Schools : Education: The goal is a tougher, more work-relevant curriculum, but cost makes full implementation unlikely.
- The King of Persian Pop: Never a Dull Nouruz
- El Monte District Names Assistant
- High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Teens Are Hard Act to Follow : Awards: Mission Viejo and Los Alamitos students win Music Center scholarship prizes for a song and dance.
- Leona Helmsley Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison : Taxes: The hotel queen must surrender on April 15. Her plea to remain free to care for her ailing husband is rejected.
- High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Athletes Are Not Alone in Steroid Use
- Pomona : City to Buy Land for Dealer
- Long Beach : Sales Tax Incentive Offered to Attract Major Retailers
- Caine's Typically Fine Performance No Shock to 'System'
- Gill-Designed Church Gets Reprieve : Restoration: Christian Science congregation decides to preserve structure rather than start from scratch.
- Monarch Has Surgery
- <i> The following are selected entries from the crime logs of local law enforcement agencies between March 9 and March 15.</i>
- West Covina : Demolition Moratorium
- VENTURA : Jury Convicts Man of Evading 2 Officers
- And That Lesser Election Here : Clinton and Bush look strong, but the electorate remains testy
- LA PALMA : 4% Pay Raise OKd for City Manager
- Coast Guard Wants System to Track Ships From Shore : Harbors: Radar and computerized displays are seen as a way to maintain safety off Long Beach and Los Angeles. The Coast Guard would gain authority to issue on-shore navigational commands.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Service Saves Pets Lives, Finds Homes
- Metrolink Survey Finds Mixed Results
- High-Noise District Is Rejected
- BURBANK : Medical Center Names Chief Officer
- PLAN! Appeals Court Judgment
- Chapman's Search for Basketball Coach Begins After Delay
- Holyfield's Brother Killed in Family Dispute
- Tark Fans Say He Was Novel Pick
- Montclair Prep Blows Big Lead, Settles for Tie
- NBA ROUNDUP : Barkley Ejected in Loss to Pistons
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Phantom' Presence Lifts Lloyd Webber : * Music: A revue of the composer's selections showcases both the banal and the brilliant.
- Hollywood Bowl Schedule for '92 Season
- RETAIL
- Exhibitors Plug Into Home Market
- Mesquite Food Is the Order of the Day Down at Harbor Grill
- Working on the Inside : Law enforcement: Prison guards face an ever-threatening environment as they try to maintain order at Pitchess Honor Rancho.
- Manila Commandos Free Kidnaped Californian : Philippines: Dramatic series of bloody raids leaves 14 people dead.
- An Immigrant's Art : The surrealistic works of a Leningrad artist keep cropping up in galleries throughout the county.
- THE TIMES POLL: How Age and Income Affected the Vote
- 2 Men Killed at Anaheim Cemetery
- Conferees Hone Tax-Cut Bill for Expected Veto
- Gang Film Hits Home : 'American Me' Tells Stark Story of Violent Lifestyle
- Que Pasa? : PEOPLE
- Orange County Ponders Use of Jail S.D. County Can't Afford to Operate
- King Suffered Only Cuts, Paramedic Tells Court : Trial: Assessment is echoed by two bystander officers. They say, however, that motorist was not always combative.
- Developer Wins $1.5-Million Settlement Against Burbank
- Charge Raised to Murder for Solana Beach Woman
- For Pair of Jokers, Clowning Pays
- Rep. Hunter Hurls His Paycheck Into Fray : 'Rubbergate': Constituent outrage over check scandal prompts vow to return half his take-home pay until jobless rate drops 2%.
- White South Africa Registers a Massive Change of Heart : De Klerk's brilliant gamble pays off as apartheid is routed in cathartic vote
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Sleuth' a Battle With Wit : * The Huntington Beach Playhouse production enhances the clever murder mystery by Anthony Shaffer.
- Work by UCSD Playwright Finally Gets Local Reading
- SUPER LOTTO RESULTS
- NEWHALL : Judge Offers to Drop Driver's $99,999 Bail
- VENTURA : 22 Teachers Win Grants to Advance Innovative Programs
- Syringe-Wielding Robber Uses Threat of AIDS in 7 Holdups
- Joey Without the Gold
- AGOURA : Performers, Sellers Sought for Festival
- FISHING : White Seabass Afford Anglers Plenty of Action
- Ruling on Pollutants at San Onofre Challenged : Environment: Earth Island Institute charges that Southern California Edison improperly lobbied regulatory board.
- TODAY'S GAMES : This Time, Duke Isn't Doubting Itself
- WEST REGIONAL : UC Santa Barbara Stops Houston, 80-69
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Pacifica Scores Three in Seventh to Gain a 4-3 Victory Over Cypress
- Miscellany
- Cole, Buffett, Sinatra Top '92 List at Greek Theatre : * Pop music: Open-air theater in Griffith Park is set to offer acts ranging from reggae to Latino during the new season.
- Orlin Norris Decides on a Change : Boxing: One week before his bout against Hembrick at the Sports Arena, he ends his relationship with manager Joe Sayatovich.
- Rockin' at the Hofbrau House : In Fullerton, an Alternative Music Weekend Succeeds at a Non-Traditonal Venue
- Video Rental Chart : 'Thelma & Louise' Hale & Hearty
- THOUSAND OAKS : Motorcyclist Dies From Crash Injuries
- MISSION VIEJO : Classrooms Safe, Officials Tell Parents
- Cal State Fullerton Police Chief Byrnes Dies
- 400 at CSUN Protest Proposed Fee Hike : Finances: The students threaten a strike if campus administrators don't join their cause by the end of the week.
- Robert Morris Really Means Business : West Regional: UCLA's opponent has a short and varied basketball history.
- Worthy to Have Knee Surgery
- Waves Have Sweet Tooth : Midwest Regional: With Christie back, Pepperdine hoping for some success this year. Memphis State is first.
- Thompson Is Setting Records, Not Limits : Swimming: After taking 0.25 seconds off 100 freestyle mark, Stanford freshman says she can do more.
- SDSU Takes a Different Sort of Risk
- Miner Wants a Better Show : Midwest Regional: But USC star says he doesn't have anything to prove against Northeast Louisiana tonight.
- Quayle Embraces O.C. Immigrants : Politics: Message of inclusion at Little Saigon sharply contrasts with that of presidential hopeful Pat Buchanan.
- LOS ANGELES : Hearing in Parent's Suit Against District Delayed
- CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : Men's Gymnastics Team to Make Its Final Home Appearance
- QUOTABLE
- MOVIE REVIEW : Sexual Revelation Takes Tame Turn in Monika Treut's 'Father'
- State and Federal Statutes Come to Artists' Rescue
- SAN DIEGO : $350,000 Bail Set for Alleged Mobster
- Railroad Begins to Bolster Damaged Trestle at River
- IRVINE : College's Plan for Houses to Be Heard
- Seniors Housing Project Advances
- Search for Jane Doe Sidetracked to Find a Long-Buried Body
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Public Input to Be Later at Meetings
- WEST REGIONAL : Creighton Stops CS Long Beach
- A New Challenge Awaits Mira Costa's Volleyball Team : Preview: The Peninsula High boys appear to have the talent and depth to challenge the Mustangs for area bragging rights.
- After 2 Seasons, Is Hillock on the Hot Seat? : Basketball: Loyola Marymount coach has 31-28 record, but his two-year contract is up and officials are evaluating his performance.
- Biola Is a Winner in NAIA Tournament
- Miscellany
- Pro Football
- Pro Football
- PEOPLE WATCH
- TV REVIEW : 'Summer' Starts Slow, Has Staying Power
- PEOPLE WATCH
- Fund Set Up for Slain Boy's Family
- Panel OKs Plan to Hire More Women for LAPD : Police: Councilman Yaroslavsky's proposal gets a boost from testimony. As of July, only 13.3% of officers were female.
- 2 County Men Held in Missouri Drug Case
- Harbor Panel to Study Sale of Todd Assets : Shipyard: The action follows more than two years of negotiations for returning the site to shipbuilding or repair.
- Oil Find Could Conflict With Plan for Santa Clarita Park : Exploration: If drilling hits a reserve beneath the Santa Susana Mountains, Chevron may not relinquish land proposed for a recreation area.
- The Dealings of Voorhees Fell Through Cracks at CSUN : Drugs: Because of the cost, school has no testing program to detect the usage of illegal substances by its athletes.
- X-Rays Show Defenseman Coffey Has Minor Break in Right Wrist
- NHL ROUNDUP : For Flyers, Montreal Is a Great Place
- Now It Is Charles O'Bannon's Turn : Prep basketball: The 6-6 junior leads Artesia to the State final after playing a secondary role two years ago.
- Maybe all scholarship hopefuls should take the...
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Giants' Wilson to Have Surgery
- Lakers Are Smarting After Loss to Portland : Pro basketball: Their rally isn't enough to keep them from falling behind Clippers in playoff race.
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Triple by VanWagenen Keys Crespi Win<i> ,</i> 7-1
- LAGUNA BEACH : Beekeepers Required to Give City a Buzz
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : 2 Top School Aides to Be Laid Off in Cuts
- The Economy: A Regional Look
- H&R; Block Inc., the nation's largest tax-preparation...
- RTC Chief Wary of Plan for S&Ls; : Thrifts: Albert Casey doesn't like a proposed strategy to use taxpayer money to prop up shaky institutions.
- RETAIL
- Lemon Velvet, Chili Con Carne
- Council Struggles With Home-Building Ban : Development: A moratorium extension is approved, but weak criteria could allow single-family home projects to be exempted.
- Teachers to Learn TV's Uses in Science Classes
- THE FANS' CHOICES
- About to Call It Quits? : Royalty: Official word expected on separation. Couple's relationship was reportedly strained by 'Fergie's' lifestyle, including her friendship with Texas millionaire's son.
- Students Write Community's News
- Santa Monica : Senate Candidates to Meet
- Two Men Stand Trial in Acid Hurling Case : Courts: The key prosecution witness has confessed to being the attacker. He maintains that the victim's former stepfather and stepbrother made him do it.
- Building Relationships With Team Teaching
- Man, 88, Dies of Burns Suffered at His Home
- Harris' Rough Outing Adds to Padre Woes : Baseball: Unexpected pitching problems besiege team, compounding concerns about the offense. McIlvaine seeking to make a trade.
- Torborg's Family Plan Gets Early Jolt in Spring Training
- Mike Mayne to Retire as OCC Coach
- CS Long Beach Faces Tough Task Against TCU in NIT Matchup
- TENNIS PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIPS : The Fault Is With Seles in Loss to Capriati
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman Wins Seventh Straight in Baseball
- RADIO
- Guess who's not coming to dinner: The...
- Laguna Artist's Big Mural Stirs Debate in Long Beach : Art: Robert Wyland's 'Planet Ocean' is planned as the world's largest such work. But critics say it's out of bounds at arena.
- Torrance City Treasurer to Receive Workers' Comp
- Student to Be Penalized for Calling Woman an Obscenity
- Loan Cancels Antelope Valley Schools' Layoffs : Budget: The county's action eliminates the need to immediately terminate employees. But all workers will eventually be asked to take a 7% pay cut.
- MOORPARK : Ventura Man Dies in Truck Accident
- Doctor to Stand Trial in Chloroform Killing : Hearing: Physician allegedly raped and murdered his 20-year-old woman traveling companion in a motel.
- Motorist Gets a Break Over Bail of $99,999
- SAN DIEGO : Women Arrested in Death of Child
- OCEANSIDE : Motorcycle Officer Hurt in Collision
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : L. A. Seeks Funds for Commuter Bikeway
- Encino Residents Meet With Police in Wake of Robberies
- Arazi's Trainer Would Skip Triple Crown Try
- PREP ROUNDUP : Roberts Breaks His 100 Breaststroke Record at Los Alamitos
- ROUNDUP : Montana Advances to Game Against USC
- Long-Range Plan Spurred Calcante's Bid
- She's Ready, Willing and Able : Girls' basketball: A cold won't be enough to keep Colleen Hudson out of Brea-Olinda's lineup in State title game.
- Clippers Change on the Fly
- Ex-Sailor Sentenced in Strangling
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Keeping King Off Stand Was a Wise Move, Experts Say
- Oil Company and Surfers Debate the Value of a Wave : Environment: Foundation wants Chevron to correct changes in ocean patterns since the construction of jetty off El Segundo. Coastal Commission is pressing for action.
- Widespread Corruption in Narcotics Squads Told
- AVALON : Senate Panel Approves Helmet Law Exemption
- Suspension of Church Bingo License Upheld in Carson
- HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL '92 : El Segundo Is the Team Everybody Is Trying to Defeat : Preview: The Eagles have plenty of pitching and hitting as they welcome back Coach John Stevenson.
- Motor Racing
- Holly Biography Is Nobody's 'Buddy' : * Pop: The production is a musical re-creation--not the real thing--which is all the Center can stand anyway.
- State Not on the Recovery Wave, Fed Says : Economy: Other parts of the country are showing signs of a rebound, according to the agency's 'beige book' report. But California continues to lag.
- NCAA Tournament of Shoes : Sneaker Makers Pay Big to Adorn Feet of Players on Top Teams
- Prisoners Find Artistic Escape With Drawings
- MEDICINE / CYSTIC FIBROSIS : Lung Function Improves With Use of Experimental Drug
- NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Paralympics Competition Keeps San Dimas Man Busy
- Glendale : Fingerprinting Rule Ended
- Israel Reels From Blows at Home, Abroad : Reaction: A 'new wave of terror' is seen. The mood appears to favor Shamir's right-wing views.
- Statistics Do Little to Clarify Policing Choice : Law enforcement: Overall crime dropped in the area patrolled by sheriff's deputies and rose in areas under Police Department jurisdiction. But the numbers are open to dispute.
- Redistricting Leaves Few 'Safe' Havens : Politics: Congressmen Henry Waxman and Julian Dixon should have it easy. But some formerly entrenched allies face tough reelection battles.
- Glendale : Career Guidance Grant
- Lakewood City Council
- EPA Contractor Accused of Overcharging Government : Inquiry: Expenses include $1,500 to O.C. Performing Arts Center.
- Santa Monica : Water Restrictions Eased
- SIMI VALLEY : Federal Agency to Pay for Map Study
- Waste Dump Critics Win Delay in Vote on Cabinet Appointee
- Religion Ban
- Administration's Aid to Iraq
- Writer Urged to Avoid Using Stereotypes
- Arms Sales to Pakistan
- Religion Ban
- Bellflower's Need of Good Planning
- Employment
- Administration's Aid to Iraq
- Administration's Aid to Iraq
- Arms Sales to Pakistan
- Air Ticket Taxes
- Administration's Aid to Iraq
- Administration's Aid to Iraq
- MOVIES - March 19, 1992
- MOVIES - March 19, 1992
- MOVIES - March 19, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - March 19, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - March 19, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - March 19, 1992
- Obituaries - March 19, 1992
- TELEVISION - March 19, 1992
- POP/ROCK - March 19, 1992
- U.S. Prepares for Strikes on Iraqi Targets : Persian Gulf: Air, missile attacks could be ordered if Baghdad fails to meet U.N. deadline on arms destruction.
- SHORES OF TRIPOLI: During last month's floods,...
- NEW OPTION: Now that Medi-Cal will pay...
- Asian-Americans Say Concerns Go Unanswered
- Red Line Tunnel Closed by Methane Gas Release : Metro Rail: A mile-long section is evacuated west of downtown. Officials are unable to find the source, but say there is no immediate danger.
- Wymer Bankruptcy Process Begins With Liquidation of 3 Companies : Finances: Assets of the firms won't come close to covering millions of dollars in liabilities incurred by Torrance and other cities in the investment scandal.
- Red Line Tunnel Closed by Methane Gas Release : Metro Rail: A mile-long section of the subway protect is evacuated west of downtown. Officials are unable to find the source, but say there is no immediate danger.
- Park Tennis Plan to Be Dropped : Ventura: A businessman says the proposal to build clay courts at the Camino Real recreation area became a political issue. Neighbors' opposition has been rising.
- Knott's to Feature Indian Village : Amusement park: $2-million exhibit will highlight tribal culture, customs and crafts, and provide 50 jobs.
- In England, a Dessert by Any Other Name Is Still Pudding
- House Bank Bounced Some Checks of Solarz, 8 Others : Overdrafts: New Yorker leads list with 64 returned. Records show he once was behind by more than $23,000.
- How to Pierce a Corporation's Veil
- OXNARD : Infant Dies When Car Hits Stroller
- New Era for Stanford Seen Under Casper : Education: He is received as a forceful and witty leader who can help ease the university past its controversy over federal research billing.
- U.S. Delayed Charges Against 4 Iraqi Officials
- MORE STARS: Look for Ned Beatty ("Deliverance")...
- L.A. Law Firm Asks Wilson to Grant Clemency to Convicted Killer Harris
- KID AT HEART: Where do you go...
- 2 Men Shot, Killed at Anaheim Cemetery : Crime: The victims apparently were visiting a grave at Melrose Abbey. Witnesses say they saw two armed men running from the scene. The attackers remain at large, and the motive is unknown.
- TECHNOLOGY - March 19, 1992
- TECHNOLOGY - March 19, 1992
- BANKS
- FIXATIONS : Still Seeing Red : Spencer Crump of Corona del Mar is fascinated with where the Pacific Electric cars went and the effect they had. He's the author of two books on the subject.
- Veteran Illinois Senator Dixon Defeated : Congress: A black woman beats the incumbent in primary. Controversial Rep. Gus Savage also loses his seat.
- Don't Despair--There Is a Way to Bury Your Troubles
- YORBA LINDA : Sister City Program Plans First Meeting
- Success of Call Box Program Is in the Numbers
- Silent Running Is Her Strong Suit : Girls' track: Fountain Valley's Elinor Tolson, the county's top hurdler, expects to be faster and more outgoing this season.
- They Do It the Hardaway : Midwest Regional: Versatile sophomore forward will lead Memphis State against Pepperdine.
- Pro Football
- Masters Gets Dual Coaching Post
- Fullerton Coach Sherbeck Says He Will Retire in May
- ART
- SECURITIES
- R. H. Macy Posts Loss of $671.6 Million for Quarter
- Emil P. Martini Jr., 63, Dies; Builder of Bergen Brunswig : Innovator: The Orange-based firm was transformed from his father's regional company into one of the country's largest distributors of pharmaceuticals.
- Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...
- Aerospace Woe Won't Spare O.C. : Cutbacks: High-tech companies have already pared payrolls by 6,000 since '87, and more layoffs are to come.
- Whodunit at Artillery Range? It Was Old Willy Peter, Ducks
- American Executive Kidnaped 2 Months Ago Freed in Manila
- Teaching Their Teachers : San Diego Sixth-Graders Write the Book on Methods That Work in Class
- Bates Heads 'Rubbergate' List for State
- 'I Am Not Afraid' : Haiti's Exiled President Vows to Return to Implement Democracy
- Scuffed Shoes Get Their Own Solution
- Blast Destroys Israel's Buenos Aires Embassy
- SANTA ANA : Ceremonies Planned at Newest School
- Parrot Inspires Rescue Try at Pet Store Fire
- COSTA MESA : Council Rejects New Ordinance on Bars
- Lujan Seeks Review of Law Covering Indian Gambling
- 'Stalking' Law Violator Jailed a 2nd Time : Court: First man sentenced under new harassment statute was on probation when he went looking for his ex-girlfriend.
- City Council Wants Data on Red Line Subway Costs
- LOS ANGELES : Quake Victim's Family Gets $1.4 Million in Suit
- Psst! Some Insider Information : Education: Some sixth-graders have written a book for teachers, after battle-testing what methods help them to do better in school.
- Keough Improves After His Surgery : Baseball: He still has no long-term prognosis after head injury, but condition is upgraded from critical to serious.
- Miscellany
- COUNTYWIDE : Hearing on Jail Plan Scheduled for April
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Hamilton Foresees End as a Dodger
- Filmdom Hails Belgium's 'Nowhere' Man : Movies: Jaco Van Dormael's 'Toto Le Heros' has impressed audiences and critics worldwide.
- Hambrecht Chairman to Leave in April
- COLUMN ONE : Perks Turn House Into Cozy Home : The notorious bank of the bad-check scandal is just one congressional privilege. Others include cut-rate car washes, special elevators and subsidized lunches. A member once mailed his horse--for free.
- U. S. Official Suggests Clean-Air Industries Use Air Force Plant
- Appeals Court Lets County's Transportation Sales Tax Stand : Measure M: Jubilant local officials hope to get moving on variety of projects that have been stalled. Disappointed plaintiffs vow to go to state high court.
- Fraud Verdict of Ex-Broker Is Thrust Into Race for D.A. : Courts: Mark R. Weinberg, who once infiltrated a crime family and was closely allied with Ira Reiner and Mayor Bradley, is convicted of $1-million scam.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Car Crash Seriously Injures 6 Teen-Agers
- Conflicted Americans: The Working Mother : Old issues--and a new one--in Hillary Clinton flap
- THOUSAND OAKS : $1,000 Offered for Information About Armed Robber
- A Vote for 'None of the Above' : Politics: Russians would stay at home, forcing a new election, if they had to choose from the U.S. presidential contenders.
- TENNIS / PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIPS : Becker and McEnroe Lose; Graf Struggles to Beat Date
- Jackson Finds Critics Hiding in Each Corner : Baseball: Padre center fielder wants to prove he belongs in the starting lineup.
- HARNESS RACING / LOS ALAMITOS : Bright As Day, True Tyrant Are on Pace for Goudreau
- Santa Monica Mulls Arts Plan
- Gold Hits Six-Year Low, Then Rebounds : Commodities: The inflation rate has been low, so investors don't need to buy the metal as a hedge against rising prices.
- Officials Shun St. Patrick's Parade in N.Y.
- Burbank Council OKs Plan to Name Park After Johnny Carson
- Man's Body Found Behind a Business
- OXNARD : Computers Assist in English Lessons
- Jurors Hear Confession Video in Girl's Slaying
- Board Acts to Get Another Jail Tax Measure on Ballot
- PALMDALE : Mechanic's Death Ruled Accidental
- Majority of Merchants Withhold Assessment : Ventura: Downtown business owners in a special district say the city forced a fix-up plan on them that they cannot afford.
- PREP ROUNDUP
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Baker Finds High Points in a Lowly Season