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The Augusta News-Review, April 25 - C w SPORTS CAPSULE By Mark T. Southerland National Black News Service A wired jaw has not silenced Muhammad Ali, who has freely discussed his recent loss to Ken Norton and its effect on his boxing future in recent interviews. He cited his neglect of his religious routine as a reason for his being unprepared i for the Norton bout and mentioned physical troubles such as the broken jaw, a twisted ankle and a sore knuckle in explaining the surprising outcome. As for his future, Ali left no doubt that he would be busy both boxing and fighting for the cause of his black brothers in the United States. This busy schedule was cited in his rejection of his nomination to the post of poetry professor at Oxford. ***** For University of Maryland freshman John Lucas the end of the collegiate basketball season and the beginning of tennis rekindles the controversy about his dual role in athletics and his future in the professional ranks. The 6-foot-4, 175-pound Lucas has been equally successful in basketball and tennis, having played a vital role for the nationally ranked Terrapins in his first year at Maryland and having achieved two state championships in high school tennis. But now he is being pressed to select one sport to which he will devote all 12 months in pointing for a professional career. For Lucas the decision to pattern his career after either Walt Fazier or Arthur Ashe is a pleasant one which he is in no hurry to make. ****** If his recent performance is any indication, University of Southern California’s Anthony JOHANNSEN’S TROPHIES SPORTING GOODS I ALL • ALL Colors All Sizes $9.95 COR. 12th & REYNOLDS « - - I I ■ _ ——_>___; ———— JJKMSiagggM? •.'*'«■ Imonday Friday! BK* Day Saturday ■ Islirnicii^ok^MbVllli *y/*% i IMwMpwvMwRHMHit// >Wv w '."^WpwßßntfAliii ww l ft hi 111 ft WwMMnMI *lf •j- ? ;.F'..':"O':-:’.::'': ; ' ’’ -~ »i-. \»«4''' "' ' -“ “ Page 6 ****'’-« JOHN LEWIS Johnny Lewis Named St. Louis Coach Johnny Lewis, a fromer St. Louis Cardinal player who has served in administrative capacities with the club in recent years, has been named a Cardinal coach, it was announced recently by Bing Devine, general manager. Lewis, who is 33 years old, is the first base coach. He first joined the Cardinals as a player Davis will soon be back on the national collegiate athletic scene with no ill effects from his January auto accident. Sophomore Davis, who led the Trojans to the number one national ranking in football last fall, suffered multiple injuries on both legs. But he has returned to form and is a regular on the USC baseball team. Referring to his seven stolen bases in seven attempts Davis said, “I’ve lost none of my speed.” ***** While participating one the pro track tour in celebrity 40-yard dashes, Dallas Cowboy Bob Hayes issued a “play me or trade me” ultimatum to Dallas coach Tom Landry. Hayes, who lost his job last year to Ron Sellers following an early season injury, has now exhibited his old speed on the track and has said to Landry: “I will not sit on the bench again in Dallas.” ***** Ferguson Jenkins of the Chicago Cubs showed the form that earned him six consecutive 20-victory seasons in outdealing New York Met ace Tom Seaver 1-0 to notch his first victory of the season. Jenkins posted a two-hitter while walking one, striking out five and retiring the last 18 Mets. in the farm system in 1959 at Winnipeg and moved to Tulsa and Atlanta in the minor league before joining the parent club in 1964. He was traded to the New York Mets after the ‘64 season when Devine, too, was with the Mets. Last stop in the big leagues for Lewis was San Diego in 1969. An arm injury cut short his career. Devine said that Lewis had been considered as a coach earlier. “Lewis has always been a good man for the organization and he seems to be better oriented to a field position,” Devine said. After retirement as a player, Lewis operated a Jack-In-The-Box restaurant in St. Louis for about seven months and was working as a part-time clothing salesman when Devine again met him and told Lewis to call him. Devine hired him for the sales department. Lewis, a native of Pensacola, Fla., now lives in St. Louis with his wife June, and three children. JOQlfiPEDDffll] THE WINDOW PEOPLE I* NU PRIME ! WINDOWS • Add-A-Room • Add-A-Carporf I • New-Bathroom • New Roof ||O Aluminum Siding}] I<AUTHIS NUMBER NOwl 733-7732 TOMPKINS CONSTRUCTION CO. 3209 15TH ST. AUGUSTA, GA 30904 ,P O. Baa 3946 Phan* 733-7733| COMRUTI RfPAIR AW OPtllM Ed Mclntyre Sites Resurfacing According to Commissioner Ed Mclntyre the much needed resurfacing of East Boundary and that portion of Gwinnett Street from Twiggs Street to East Boundary wijl be resurfaced in the near future. I have been working religiously to secure funds for the resurfacing of these two streets because of their hazardous condition and because of the un-pleasantness that it has afforded so many of our citizens. SILAS X FLOYD OPEN HOUSE » vw rom a T W Mrs. W.M. Ingram, Librarian, with a class in session. . I I a (L-R) Robin Harrison, Darryl Tom, Brenda Lattimore, and Deborah Sally, in the Reading Room of Mrs. Audrey Thomas. if i , ■* W # 2 / si ’ r - I. I I * ■ I^l9 w (L-R) Diangela Holman and Pamela Gregory in the Music Booth, at Reading Room. SAND BAR PLAZA H 200 BLOCK OF SAND BAR FERRY ROAD THRIF-TEE SUPER MARKET GROCERIES • MEATS - BEVERAGES JOHNSON'S LAUNDERMAT NEWLY OPENED - ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT BLACKMON'S BARBER SHOP HAIRCUTS • HAIRSTYLES - BLOW OUTS AUGUSTA, GEORGIA The contract for the resurfacing of Gwinnett Street has been let and work should proceed in another month or so, is if not sooner. Bids are being let for East Boundary and we expect to receive the bids in the very near future and to decide on a contractor. There are many other resurfacing and paving programs that we are currently working on throughout the county and from time to time we will be reporting on the progress, said Mclntire. ■BEEEEMi m_ Green s rlorisT Do Unto Other As You nir Would Have Them Do f ~ ~~ ~ 1 Unto YOU 9 Our Specialty Newspapers & Tabs. 1440 Mill Street 5 Make Up and Printing Phone 722-9987 | W T Y H Y SHOP N Reese s Barber bnop 5 1008 Ellis Street. Augusta. Ga. 30902 f 2 1259-12th St. I & „ We Specialize In The 3 * Latest Hair Styling. I - For Complete Cold Type Service- W| C-J- Phone 722-9132 We carry Duplicating machines & Supplies, Mimeograph Stencils, Inks, Paper, Fluids for all types of machines. Pinckney’s Sales & Service CHURCH - - SCHOOL - - & OFFICE SUPPLIES TYPEWRITERS & MIMEOGRAPH MACHINES WE ALSO PRINT CHURCH PROGRAMS 1257 12th STREET Phone 722-1159 Former POW Visits Hornsby School Red Letter Day was recently held at W.S. Hornsby Elementary School. In response to a great deal of anticipation and preparation Hornsby was visited by Sgt. Henry J. Davis former POW currently being processed at Fort Gordon. Sgt. Davis, escorted by principal James L. Starks, visited each classroom where he received numerous plaques and other mementos prepared for him by the children. He joined the children for games on the playground and for lunch in the cafetorium. In summing up his visit to Hornsby Sgt. Davis said, “This is truly one of the most heartwarming experiences of my life. The love and affection shown me by these boys and girls was obviously truly genuine I shall always treasure it”. The students at W.S. Hornsby School are grateful to Sgt. Davis for his memorable visit and to Mrs. Emira Lymon, a teacher at Hornsby, whose efforts made his visit possible. ROBESON Cont’d from Page 1 deep, rich, bass voice thrilled audience after audience. An actor also, Robeson was on stage and screen in many roles, most notably Emperor Jones and Othello. As a linguist, Robeson spoke many of the world’s languages and had a special interest in African Languages. Robeson had a total committment to the struggles of Black and other oppressed people of the world. Many of his non performing hours were spent in efforts to assist these struggles. Because of his involvement with labor unions, civil rights organizaions, and anti colonial movements, Robeson was prevented from performing in many places in the U.S. He was denied a U.S. passport from 1950 to 1958 for his refusal to sign a non communist affidavit. Robeson felt that it infringed on his first amendment and human rights. Speaking at the celebration, Mrs. Martin Luther King noted that Robeson had been “buried alive” for activities. Comparing to her husband she said that even earlier than Dr. King, Robeson “had tapped the same wells of latent militancy” among Black people. Jazz artist Dizzy Gillespie called Robeson his “personal hero”, and Gary, Ind. 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Thompson, Director of educational activities for the New York Philharmonic, “as a Black musician, I want to honor him as an artist and a great man, and we want our children to know him for that”. Another member of the audience confessing ignorance of Robeson until his 75th birthday “got into the news”, stated, “I’m here to repair a great gap in my education.” A mixed media “theatrical biography” presenting Robeson’s career in recording?, slides, and movies, was received warmly and enthusiastically by the audience. Robeson’s tape recorded message reflected a continuing committment and greatly moved the audience. “My heart is still with the continuing struggles of my own people...not only for equal irghts, but an equal share”, Robeson said. He saluted “the colonial liberation movements of Africa, Latin America and Asia”. 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