1.   A fractured ankle a year ago slowed down his growth, and Kozlov is learning a new position, center.

2.   Akins completed the tire change on his car, then was taken to Loma Linda Hospital with what was diagnosed as a severely fractured ankle.

3.   Brown said that McKie, who is playing with a sore right shoulder and fractured right ankle, is drained.

4.   But he could probably have used some spare parts, as he was playing with a fractured right ankle, a sprained right thumb and a sore right shoulder.

5.   Charismatic, who came within a fractured ankle of sweeping the Triple Crown, would be a reasonable sentimental pick for sentimentalists in a year without a perfect candidate.

6.   Churla, who is out with a fractured ankle he suffered in that game, will be allowed to serve the suspension while injured.

7.   Carter was listed in fair condition with a fractured ankle, DeLaCerda said.

8.   Churla, who missed nine games with a fractured ankle, is available, but Gainey said he will decide today between Churla, Grant Marshall or Jim Storm.

9.   Dave is making a comeback from the fractured ankle bone he suffered last August at Saratoga while running third behind Paradise Creek and Lure in the Bernard Baruch handicap.

10.   He has endured countless physical problems, such as bucked shins, a chipped ankle, a fractured ankle and several bouts with colic.