SPARKY ANDERSON has released his new book, "They Call
Me Sparky," co-written by former Tigers publicist DAN EWALD
(CRAIN'S DETROIT BUSINESS, 4/26 issue)....Hawks G STEVE
SMITH was named the winner of the J. WALTER KENNEDY
CITIZENSHIP AWARD for the '97-98 season. The award is
presented annually by the Pro Basketball Writers Assoc. to
an NBA player, coach or trainer in recognition of
outstanding community service and charitable work (NBA).
...Bills QB DOUG FLUTIE and his wife LAURIE will announce
the creation a new charitable foundation, THE DOUG FLUTIE
JR. FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM, today in MA. The Flutie's 6-
year-old son DOUG JR. was diagnosed with severe autism three
years ago (The Giving Back Fund)....Celtics coach RICK
PITINO, on his ownership of Kentucky Derby racehorse HALORY
HUNTER, and his relationship with Trainer NICK ZITO: "I have
a great owner with the Celtics; he signs the bills, shows up
and cheers. I'm the same with Nick. I sign the checks and
pay the bills, and I ask him when and where to show up.
That's my input" (Baltimore SUN, 4/29).
