JR.'S LEAGUE: RIPKEN BUYING MINORITY SHARE OF IBL TEAM

          Orioles 3B Cal Ripken will "announce the purchase" of a
     minority share in the IBL BayRunners today, according to
     Brent Jones of the Baltimore SUN, who notes that Ripken will
     be another "big-name" athlete involved with the IBL, joining
     Cincinnati Stuff Owner Oscar Robertson.  Ira Rainess, who
     coordinates Ripken's commercial enterprises, said Ripken
     will have a "significant role" with the BayRunners, but that
     his "ownership stake will be less than that of the league." 
     Rainess "would not say whether Ripken had invested money" or
     if he was receiving a share of the team in exchange for the
     BayRunners "being able to use his name."  Rainess: "He's a
     true partner."  BayRunners President Greg Smith said that a
     majority share of the BayRunners is "still up for sale." 
     Jones adds that Ripken's "most significant role" with the
     BayRunners will "come in promotion" (Baltimore SUN, 10/13).