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LonestarROB · 07-26-2001, 01:31 PM

"Polynice accused of golf-course rage

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Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY -- Police are investigating a fight at a Salt Lake County golf course in which former Utah Jazz center Olden Polynice is accused of assaulting another golfer after being hit by a golf ball.

Prosecutors haven't decided whether to file charges.

Sheriff's deputies responded to the Old Mill Golf Course on Monday. The alleged victim told authorities Polynice, 36, punched him in the face and ribs and spit on him as he lay on the ground.

A lawyer for Polynice disputed that account. Gary Gitlin said the alleged victim and his three companions surrounded Polynice, who had been hit on the arm by a chip shot when he walked back on the course to retrieve a scorecard.

"This was nothing more and nothing less than some guys in the sandbox not playing nicely," Gitlin said.

The 7-foot, 250-pound center, who opted out of a guaranteed $2.4 million contract this summer to test the free-agent market, reportedly became enraged. The alleged victim told authorities Polynice beat him up when he tried to apologize.

Peggy Faulkner, a spokeswoman for the Salt Lake County Sheriff's office, said investigators haven't been able to find independent witnesses to help determine what happened.

"This is a he-said, he-said type of situation," Faulkner said, adding that deputies found no injuries on the alleged victim.

If Polynice is charged, he would be violating terms of his probation in another case. He pleaded guilty in January to three misdemeanor charges stemming from two road-rage incidents last fall where he flashed a fake police badge.

After being sentenced in those cases, Polynice issued a public apology.

"I want to be a positive role model for the community," he said."

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07-26-2001, 01:31 PM	#1
LonestarROB Patient # 312412 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Asylum For Video Game Detox Posts: 5,195	"Polynice accused of golf-course rage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY -- Police are investigating a fight at a Salt Lake County golf course in which former Utah Jazz center Olden Polynice is accused of assaulting another golfer after being hit by a golf ball. Prosecutors haven't decided whether to file charges. Sheriff's deputies responded to the Old Mill Golf Course on Monday. The alleged victim told authorities Polynice, 36, punched him in the face and ribs and spit on him as he lay on the ground. A lawyer for Polynice disputed that account. Gary Gitlin said the alleged victim and his three companions surrounded Polynice, who had been hit on the arm by a chip shot when he walked back on the course to retrieve a scorecard. "This was nothing more and nothing less than some guys in the sandbox not playing nicely," Gitlin said. The 7-foot, 250-pound center, who opted out of a guaranteed $2.4 million contract this summer to test the free-agent market, reportedly became enraged. The alleged victim told authorities Polynice beat him up when he tried to apologize. Peggy Faulkner, a spokeswoman for the Salt Lake County Sheriff's office, said investigators haven't been able to find independent witnesses to help determine what happened. "This is a he-said, he-said type of situation," Faulkner said, adding that deputies found no injuries on the alleged victim. If Polynice is charged, he would be violating terms of his probation in another case. He pleaded guilty in January to three misdemeanor charges stemming from two road-rage incidents last fall where he flashed a fake police badge. After being sentenced in those cases, Polynice issued a public apology. "I want to be a positive role model for the community," he said." Link __________________ Website - www.thegamesector.com Hell bent 100% Texan 'til I die.