Larry Smith

People cross oceans and drive thousands of miles to camp in this former gravel pit, hard by one of the East Coast's busiest intersections.They compete to be heard over the roar of 18-wheelers, and dry their bathing suits in air filled with rush-hour exhaust.But there's a method to their seeming madness: For a fraction of the cost of a hotel, campers at Cherry Hill Park are about eight miles from the monuments and museums of Washington.It's the biggest tourist accommodation in Prince George's County, claims co-owner Norman Gurevich, and the closest private campground to D.C.On a midsummer's evening, Cherry Hill Park is alive with as many as 1,000 temporary residents housed in everything from Army surplus tents to custom-built, million-dollar homes on wheels.

The Canadian Football League is interested in talking to CBS about filling the void caused by the network's loss of its NFC package, CFL commissioner Larry Smith said yesterday."

Is one commissioner enough for the Canadian Football League?Not necessarily. The owners of the five U.S.-based CFL franchises are lobbying for the appointment of a vice commissioner to be based in America and share power with CFL commissioner Larry Smith, according to a report in the Toronto Globe & Mail.Baltimore Stallions owner Jim Speros confirmed that Peter Ueberroth and Jack Kemp are two of the candidates that U.S. owners are pursuing. Speros added that the American owners aren't dissatisfied with Smith.

Coach Don Matthews gave the team the day off yesterday, which allowed the Baltimore Football Club its first breather since camp opened on May 27. It also allowed a handful of players to nurse some nagging injuries.Quarterback Tracy Ham sat out Tuesday's afternoon practice with "general soreness."Nose tackle Jearld Baylis (knee), defensive end Travis Jones (thigh), rush end Grant Carter (hip), wide receiver Jason Davis (hamstring) and fullback Peter Tuipulotu (hamstring) also sat out.Tuipulotu aggravated his hamstring two days after he injured his ankle.

Sunday San Diego at Ravens CHARGERS: Out: S Michael Dumas (ankle). Doubtful: G Kevin Gogan (knee); WR Jeff Graham (jaw); DE Neil Smith (knee). Questionable: LB Gerald Dixon (calf). Probable: RB Terrell Fletcher (ribs); RB/KR Ronney Jenkins (thigh); WR Reggie Jones (knee); QB Moses Moreno (knee); LB Shannon Taylor (thigh). RAVENS: Doubtful: T Harry Swayne (thigh). Questionable: WR Jermaine Lewis (chest). Arizona at Jacksonville CARDINALS: Out: DE Thomas Burke (abdomen); LB Ray Thompson (knee)

(In predicted order of finish)Midwest DivisionUtah JazzLast season: First (55-27), lost to Portland, 4-2, in conference finals.Coach: Jerry Sloan (298-228 career record)New faces: G Jay Humphries (acquired from Milwaukee), F Larry Krystkowiak (acquired from Milwaukee), rookie G John Crotty (free agent).Outlook: After winning a franchise-record 55 games last year, only a trip to the finals will satisfy an experienced Jazz cast led by John Stockton and Karl Malone.Keys: The Jazz were nearly unbeatable (37-4)

Baseball Detroit Tigers -- Agreed to terms with IF/DH Tony Phillips on a three-year contract.College football Southern California -- Football coach Larry Smith announced his resignation.

Larry Smith's title was reported incorrectly in an article in Wednesday's sports section about the Baltimore team in the new International Basketball League. Smith, who is part of a group that will own the team, is president and chief executive officer of the Council for Economic and Business Opportunity Inc.The Sun regrets the errors.Pub Date: 8/14/98

On March 22, 2004, SUSAN MARIE COX of Marriottsville, beloved wife of Harold Lawrence Cox, devoted mother of Carla Rackley, Corine Medlin and Debbie Bond, loving sister of Larry Smith and dearest grandmother of Chad Umipeg, Jesse Rackley III and Stephen Rackley. Services and Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Lung Association of Maryland, 1840 York Rd., Timonium, MD 21093.

MOVES BASEBALL CUBS: Optioned OF David Kelton to Triple-A Iowa. GIANTS: Placed 1B J.T. Snow on 15-day DL with strained left groin. Purchased contract of OF Todd Linden from Triple-A Fresno. Designated P Luis Estrella for assignment. ROYALS: Optioned P Runelvys Hernandez to Double-A Wichita. YANKEES: Released former Orioles IF Todd Zeile. Recalled P Jorge DePaula from Triple-A Columbus. FOOTBALL COWBOYS: Waived LB Louis Mackey, P Filip Filipovic, CB B.J. Tucker, G Justin Bates, S Jonathan Martin, WR Gary Lusk and FB Jason McKie.