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MARCH, 1969
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THE PANTHER
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1968-69 official
CULMATIVE
BASKETBALL
STATISTICS
THE LOST
TEMPTATION
COMMENTS FROM
YOUR EDITOR
Rubye J. Jackson
SPORTS EDITOR
It is very unfortunate that I
was away for the entirety of
one semester to not have wit
nessed our football season, as
well as the first half of our
basketball season. Although I
was not here, anyone who was
here, returning for the second
semester, or even just visiting,
could plainly and readily see
the mass improvement in the
student body. I am referring dir
ectly to the apathy that once
plagued our campus.
No longer does one notice that
the Clark College student par
ticipates in the activities for
personal glory or recognition,
but because of loyalty and the
love of sport. To me this means
that the black men and women
are proud of their campus and
school and are willing to lend
a helping hand to its progress.
One past writer has said “pride
is a commodity that a poor man
just cannot afford.” He would
roll - over in his grave if it
were possible upon the realiza
tion that hee at Clark College,
the poorer or richer, men and
women, are definitely proud.
I believe that special praise
should be given to our student
body and to the man who had a
great hand in curbing that
apathy, our own S.G.A. Presi
dent - James Mays.
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WORDS FROM
THE
COACHES’ DESK
By R.J. Jackson
On February 21, 1969 I was
successful in obtaining these
very descriptive words on Clark
College’s Basketball Team from
the coach, himself - Leonidas
Epps. In the coming paragraphs
are his words - the words of the
“ace” and “old master”.
“We feel the basketball team
has made quite an improvement
this year. Our team of last year
was riddled because of scholas-
tic difficulty of James Walls,
Roger Elliston, and Morris
Stroud; plus “Sonny” Epps had
played out his eligibility. The
four youngmen mentioned could
have played on any team in our
league. Their leadership as well
as athletic ability was duly
missed by the squad this year.
Hurley Harris, Charles Byrd,
and Tom Ward have done an ex
ceptionally outstanding job. Se
veral Freshmen have surprised
us in spots. The most improved
player so far has been O’Neal
Banks. This is not to say how
ever that others have not made
improvements. Next in the line
of improvement is Norris Clem
mons.
We have not been embarrassed
although we have had to play with
many inexperienced players and
handicaps beyond imagination.”
CC All the Way
with
PANTHERS
WE GONNA
DANCE,
DANCE,
DANCE
The team players of Clark
College and their scores along
with other vital statistics to
present what the records show
are listed below. Take into con
sideration when you read below
that there comes a time in
every man’s life when he is able
to visualize his mistakes, and
does what he deems necessary
in order to correct these mis
takes. The Athletic Department
of Clark College, under the
leadership of its‘CAGEYMEN-
TOR’, Coach Epps, has seen
their task and has made the
necessary adjustments and cor
rections. From these statistics,
we hope that the reader will
be able to see how Clark has
ascended.
LEADERS IN:
Field Goals made-Hurley Harris
Free throws made-Hurley Har
ris
Total offense-Hurley Harris
Defensive rebounds-Tom Ward
Pointy per game avg.-(9 games
or more)-Hurley Harris
A very special note of praise
goes out to all the Panther
Cagers for providing the stu
dent body, in excellent taste,
the thrills and joys you brought
to ‘Ole C.C.’ by your undying
efforts as a team.
In added tribute, the Panther
salutes HURLEY HARRIS, who
led the Panther Cagers in four
out of five categories; those
being field goals made, free
throws made - enabling him to
excel in total offense and the
highest point average, having
played ten games or more...
Hurley Harris and the Panther
squad WE SALUTE YOU!!!
Congratulations
Panthers!
Roger Porter
Though the saying “Good guys
finish last,” is not quite appro
priate when discussing the plight
of our basketball team, it can
be adapted somewhat to empha
size the fact that although our
Clark Panthes plstyed plenty of
basketball this season, they
missed out on the tournaments
because of an injustice.
The team finished with an over
all record of 10 wins and 11
losses, which is a lot of bas
ketball from the 2 win 9 loss
record they owned earlier in
the season.
The static comes when the
subject of two games, lost to
Tuskeegee, are thrown into
Limbo because of the presence
of an ineligible player on their
team. If awarded those games
on that technicality, the Pan
ther squad would have ended
with a 7 and 6 conference re
cord, good enough to make the
Tuskeegee trip for the S.I.A.C.
championship games.
A meeting with the S.I.A.C.
COMMISSIONER 0 Franklin For
bes, gave no slack on the mat
ter, however, and those two
games remained in Limbo as
far as our tournament eligibi
lity was concerned.
The team then, clicking fin
ally after a series of tough
breaks, missed a chance to make
the trip west, a trip most peo
ple thought would have been
well worth the efforts of a well-
Pen oVi tyi
Greetings Queen teens and kings: In the last few months there has
been quite a bit of controversy in the music world about the split
that occured in the no. 1 vocal group, the Temptations. David Ruf
fin, who was one of the most popular leaders in the group was fired
by Motown and the Temptations. David went on his own and formed
another group called “The Fellas”. The controversy has been as
to if he will make it, and will the Tempts, who replaced him with
Dennis Edwards, stay on top?
Well, the latter question about the Temptations, I can not yet
answer but of the ifirst, I believe I can and so can many others who
witnessed David Ruffin’s debut in Newark, N. J. the past holiday
week-end, with his group. We can truthfully say that David Ruffin
is still dynamite, and even more so than he was before. David and
“The Fellas” packed two shows at Newark’s Symphony Hall and
gave outstanding performances.
Many people have claimed how rude David Ruffin was In the past.
But recent interviews and conferences from various magazines and
the like have shown him to be quite friendly and courteous. Most
people don’t understand that a performer doesn’t like to ba pestered
all the time. They are human too, if you can dig it. Ruffin may have
been exhausted or annoyed at the time he was approached by those
who consider him rude.
The Fellas, David’s background group were formerly the Cava
liers. They are: Johnnie Williams, who is Paul Williams’ brother.
Paul sings with the Temptations. Johnnie Williams sings baritone,
first and second tenor, and lead. Next is Keith Illidge, who sings
baritone and lead; and last but not least is Jerome Aversette who
sings first tenor and baritone. These guys are truly “out of sight”.
If you haven’t seen or heard them yet, you’re definitely missing ano
ther good thing. Check them out when and if the opportunity arises.
A. U contd p. I
In responding to Mr. Grand’s announcement, Dr. Albert E.
Manley, president of Spelman College and chairman of the Council
of Presidents of the University Center, said, “First, the program
represents a major step in expanding career opportunities for
Negro college graduates. In an era when technology is a central
factor in society, it is significant that a serious attempt is being
made by these two universities to prepare Negroes for leader
ship in engineering. The dual-degree characteristic insures the
student a sound liberal arts background before concentrating on
technical studies, and effective leadership requires such abroad-
based program. I want to add that this cooperative venture is
another sign of the increasing trend to interinstitutional coopera
tion in higher education. And finally, of course, particular thanks
need to be given to the Olin Mathieson Charitable Trust whose
vision in providing supporting funds has translated this creative
idea into a practical reality.”
Dr. Edwin D. Harrison, president of Georgia Tech, added that
the program should significantly increase the number of students
interested in engineering, “a fact that is of utmost importance
to all engineering educators as well as to America’s industrial
leaders. And it will also increase the interest in our other 3-2
programs, the best combination of the technological and liberal
arts educational plans available today. And, it will also enable
many students who might not have considered engineering as a
career to enter the field.”
Dr. Louis Padulo, a Georgia Tech alumnus and a mathematics
professor at Morehouse College, will be the coordinator for the
program at Atlanta University Center. He will be aided by an
advisory committee with representation from each of the Center
undergraduate colleges.
Dr. F.W. Schutz, Jr., assistant to the Dean of Engineering for
Guidance at Tech, will serve as the coordinator at Tech. He is a
Professor of Civil Engineering and is the state coordinator for
the Junior Engineering Technical Society in Georgia and for the
Engineers Council for Professional Development Guidance Com
mittee.
PANTHERS on the warpath shooting their THANG
rtc, TOM WARD deuces two in viettory over FAMU