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News—Review - April 22, 1971 - THE ! NEWS-REVIEW j ' 1 I ; sports Freeman LANEY SEEKS TO EVEN SERIES Johnnie Jackson’s Lucy Laney Wildcats will be out to even up things with the Richmond Academy Musketeers tomorrow afternoon at the ARC field. The Laney team fresh from a 4-3 win over Washington County meets ARC at 4:30 P.M. Currently the Musketeers have a record of 7-6 overall, with one of their wins over the Wildcats. In region play ARC sports a 5-1 record. Unlike their Frid-j afternoon opponent, Laney has had its troubles in region play, losing four out of six. Overall, the record is just under .500 at 5-6. WILL THE BUCKS "SHOOT” THE BULLETS? Wednesday night the healthy, big, fast and hot-shooting Milwaukee Bucks took on the injury - ridden Baltimore Bullets in the initial game of the best-of-seven series for the NBA championship. The Bullets earned the right to meet the Bucks by surprisingly defeating the New York Knicks in the eastern division play-offs. In the best-of-seven series with the Chamberlain-lead Los Angeles Lakers, the Bucks were masters of the court in smashing the Lakers three out of four. And there is no indication that Lew Alcindor and Oscar Robertson and company will be less masterful in the title series against the inspired Bullets. This writer is quite aware that the Bullets have Earl “The Pearl” Monroe and Wes Unseld. But to successfully battle the strong Bucks they will need a healthy Gus Johnson and Jack Marin-and some more. This doesn’t seem to be in the making for them. Again, though, Gene Shue’s team might be able to come up with another effort that will this time topple the highly touted Bucks. SHARE OF THE ATHLETIC GLORY The School year of 1970-71 apparently is not going to be one in which one of the local 4AAA high schools will dominate more than one sport. At this stage it seems as if three different high schools, Richmond, Laney and Butler will hold forth in one ot the three major sports for the area. Back in the fall of 1970, the Musketeers of ARC won top honors on the gridiron; in basketball the Wildcats of Laney stood at the top. Now in the midst of the baseball season, the Bulldogs of Butler seems to be well on their way toward making the laurel, having clearly established the class of the local teams. I PATE’S PACKAGE SHOP I ’ DISCOUNTED LIQUORS (■ LAKE SMITH, Manager A ■ CUZ JOHNSON Asst. Manager ■ ALANZO MICKENS Clerk ’ L Friendly and Courteous Service at all Times 1 2102 Milledgeville Road Augusta, Ga. Ff—. 1 s,&s; D TONIC to help build energy Yj -rich red blood O FORTIFIED WITH 4OT*BI«Tt ”*'*•?' - TONIC to -e.p co a -'ten red r ood - x— • !r. -A- • • JJ / g ||||| I AS ADVERTIZED OVER WTHB AUGUSTA’S POWER FULL SELLING VOICE ‘ Page 6 FAMU Dominates S.C. State Invitational Florida A&M University, led by Israel Hicks, rolled up 6316 points to win the 15th Annual South Carolina State College Invitational Track and Field Meet last Saturday afternoon in Bulldog Stadium. The Rattlers placed first in eight events, sweeping the two-mile relay, one mile run, two-mile run, distance medley, sprint medley, mile relay, triple jump and the pole vault. Hicks, won the most valuable athlete award, picked up 10 individual points and ran on two winning relay teams. He took the one mile run in 4:40.3 and the two-mile run in 9:43.4 Later he ran the second leg of the two-mile relay which the Rattlers won in the time of 9:430, and the third leg of the distance medley in which FAMU was clocked at 13:30.5. South Carolina State, which hosted the meet, was second with 47 points. The Bulldogs picked up four first place awards, two in the field and a couple in running events. Sophomore Abraham Sinclair’s 126 sJ6=inch throw of the discus was good enough for first place in that event; while sophomore Jimmy Fullwood, who took second place in the discus, placed first in the javelin, with a 168-10 throw. A couple of freshmen Leonard Oliver and Rodney Well also picked up a couple of first place awards. Oliver grabbed first place in the 120 high hurdles and Wells :49.5 was the best in the 44-yard dash. Following the Rattlers and the Bulldogs were Edward Waters with 33 points, Livingstone 26, Savannah State 21, Bethune-Cookman 3)6, Paine 3, Allen O, and Benedict 0. RESULTS Discus Sinclair, SCS; Fullwood, SCS; Jefferies, L.; Miller, 126-s‘/6. 440 - Wells, SCS; McCarthy, SCS; Corbertt, FAMU, Ross, BCC.; :49.5. Two-Mile Relay -- FAMU (Mills, Hicks, Williams, Robinson); Edward Waters, 9:43.0. Javelin -- Fullwood, SCS; Corley, SCS; Smith L.; Babbie, L. 168-10. Pole Vault - Otten FAMU; Pratt, FAMU; Williams, FAMU, 13-9. Shot Put -- Jefferies, L. Poythress, SCS; Miller, FAMU; Fullwood, SCS, 42-10. One-Mile Run - Hicks, FAMU; Massey, Paine; Jones, FAMU; Keith, SCS. 4:40.3. Two-Mile Run - Hicks FAMU; Scott, SSC; Keith, Robinson, FAMU, 9:43.4. High Jump - Greene, EW; BULLETS’ TWIN-SHOTS FROM PHILADELPHIA Earl Monroe, one of the established stars on the Baltimore Bullets team, and Fred Carter, the youngster who recently established himself as a Bullets star, are from the city of Philadelphia. IS MEL DANIELS A SUPERSTAR? There is some talk around pro-basketball circles that Pacers’ 6-9 center will not be ranked along with the likes of Willis Reed, Wes Unseld, Lew Alcindor, etc. until the ABA is fully recognized by the NBA; this apparently must be done through a merger of the two leagues. WRegister Gadsen, SCS; Narin, FAMU; Pratt, FAMU, 6-2. 440 Yard Relay - Edward Waters (Toby, Hall, Williams, Brown); FAMU, SCS; SSC. :41.8. Distance Medley Relay -- FAMU (Hill, Robinson, Hicks, Mills) 13.30.5. Broad Jump -- Greene, EW, Battle, L; Hargray FAMU; Gadsen, SCS; Rackley, BCC. 2216. Sprint Medley Relay - FAMU (Mills, Henderson, Otten, Jefferies) SCS, Livingstone, 3:33.0. Trippie Run -- Hargray, FAMU; Battle, L; Jackson, L; Gadsen, SCS. 46.916. 880 Run - Williams, L; Mills, FAMU; Jones, EW; Jones, FAMU, Ya 03.2 100 Yard Dash - Smith, SSC; Ramsey, FAMU; Pinkey BCC; McCarthy, SCS. :9.8. 220 - Hall, EW; Smith, SSC; Ramsey, Famsey, FAMU; McCarhty. 22.1. 120 High Hurdles - Oliver, SCS; Bennett, SSC; Pratt, FAMU; Otten, C & S Community Development Prog Concentrates on Five Black Areas According to the C&S Community Project manager, Ransy Cannon the Bank during the past two years has helped to start twenty minority businesses with an investment of $377,000.00. Among them are a barbershop, four grocery stores, a record shop, a printer’s shop, a laundromat, a music teacher, and several other small businesses. In all they have suffered only one setback in their campaign to better the Augusta-Richmond Community; this was a Soul Food Establishment that lost the bank $1,964.44. Cannon said the problem in this area has been the lack of management abilities. But even in this area the bank is working. “Currently we are working with the Progressive Association for Economic Development, an organization which teaches sound business practices to future black businessmen. We have provided financial aid and instructors for this organization.” Cannon further stated that the project in 1971 anticipates financing ten new businesses with loans totaling $250,000.00. At present they have one loan pending for $35,000.00 for the purchase of a white-owned microfilm company, as well as applications for a dry cleaning business, and a shoe repair shop. In Conclusion Cannon stated that these campaigns have caused the Bank to be totally committed to their social responsibilities in the community, and the Bank is recognized as the only company that is doing anything about the problem. C&S has been recognized and identified by the National Urban League and by the leaders and businesses of the Black Community. Il AT YOUR SERVICE... ANYTIME.,.. 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JOSEY HIGH SCHOOL 1971 TRACK SCHEDULE DATE SCHOOL PLACE TIMI April 23 Statesboro Statesboro 4:00 Invitation April 24 Butler Augusta 4:00 Invitation April 27 Aiken Aiken 5:30 May 7-8 Granitville Statesboro 5:30 Sub Region Track Meet May 12-14 Region Meet Statesboro 5:30 May 21-22 State Track Meet Clayton County LUCY LANEY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCHEDULE 1971 April 23 Richmond Pony League 7:30 April 24 Elbert County Richmond 4:00 April 27 Westside Pony League 7:30 April 30 Baldwin Pony League 7:30 May 1 Josey Laney 4:00 May 4 Butler Butler 7:30 May 6 Washington Sandersville 7:30 County 7j M ,«TALK.,, The Official Report from Georgia's Big League Team ATLANTA (PRN) - The National Safety Council will tell you that “Speed Kills,” but Atlanta Braves’ centerfielder Sonny Jackson will tell you that “Speed” is what could take the 1971 Braves to the World Series. “You can’t beat speed,” Jackson said. “For the last few years, the Braves have had to depend completely on power, and that’s just not enough to be a consistent winner in today’s game. “You’ve got to have speed to win. Last year there were only me, Hammer (Hank Aaron) and Felix (Millan) who could run. Now we’ve got Ralph Garr and Dusty Baker and might be the fastest team in the league. “You can see the difference already. The other night the opposing pitcher was nervous and kept trying to pick Gan off first base. He finally threw the ball over the first baseman’s head and Ralph went to second. As a result, we scored the next pitch on a single. “One thing, too. The speed is going to help our power hitters. For instance, Hank’s going to see more fast balls this season than ever before. With me and Ralph hitting in front of him, the pitchers know they have to throw the ball hard or we’ll be on second with a stolen base.” Jackson also feels that his conversion from shortstop to center field will help the 1971 Braves. “I hit the ball pretty good when I’m healthy, and I haven’t stayed healthy a full season since my first year when I went to bat over 600 times,” he continued. “I hit .292 that season. With my added experience from six seasons in the big leagues, I think I can easily be a .300 hitter. “Playing center field is easier on me physically,” he added. “It’s basically the same as playing shortstop since everything you go after is coming up the middle, but it lets me use my speed more. And without the quick stops and starts that you have to make at shortstop, there is less chance of leg injuries.” How fast is Sonny Jackson? “I’m really not sure,” Sonny answered. “In high school, I ran the hundred yard dash in 10.1 when 1 was 14 years old. I know I got a lot faster atter that, but nobody ever timed me again. “I’m not as fast as Ralph is at running to first base,” he continued. “I’d say I probably make it in about 3.4 or 3.5, and they say that Ralph can do it in three seconds flat. But once I get going, I’m a little faster than he is. 1 take long strides and can get to second or third pretty fast.” *** One of the most enjoyable Braves home dates of the season for youngsters is coming up this Sunday, April 25th, when the Braves play the San Diego Padres in a doubleheader at Atlanta Stadium, starting at 1:35. The time between the two games of the doubleheader will be Augustans Form Olympic Committee for Boxer Local citizens headed up by Randy Cannon of the C&S Bank have formed a committee to represent Augusta’s hopes in the 1972 Olympics, Willie (Pooh-Pooh) Baxley who had never participated in an organized boxing match before October 26, 1969. But it was on this date that the 5-foot-5-inch, 154-pound, Baxley fought his first match as an amateur middleweight; he won it by a knockout. The committee was formed to protect Willie’s amateur status as well as raise funds for his expenses to the National Amateur Athletic Union Championships to be held in New Oiieans, April 28, 1971. Pooh-Pooh is an amazing 26 year-old athlete from Augusta who at an early age got into trouble with the law and was convicted and sent to prison. In 1969 Frank Guthrie of the Augusta Jaycees began coaching and sparring with Willie. In his fifth bout Willie won the State of Georgia’s Amateur Athletic Union Middleweight Championship. His first loss was in his sixth fight and that was against the JCs to Study Support for Medically Poor Assistance An Emergency Assistance Fund has been established at Talmadge Hospital for the purpose of aiding the poor. According to reports the medical needs of Georgia’s poor are not being sufficiently met even with the aid of funds appropriated by the General Assembly. Needs such as how to get to the Talmadge Hospital from rural areas across the state. Informed sources reveal that most of Georgia’s Medicaid, Medicare, or just plain medically poor, are referred to the state hospital which is Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital, from other hospitals in the state simply because the patients cannot pay. These same informed sources state that many of these patients don’t have money other than the cost of getting to Talmadge, and often have nothing to eat during their visits to its clinics. There are times when persons are designated to the Braves Circus Day festivities with clowns, funny cars, bands, special circus acts and a grand finale of the great Malakova walking the high wire in center field. Circus Day is being sponsored by the Atlanta Shrine Temple, which also sponsors the big Shrine Circus at the Atlanta City Auditorium (April 16-24). Free Circus Day balloons will be given to the youngsters who attend the games. Plenty of good tickets are still available and can be purchased at the advance ticket windows at Gate G of the Stadium. National A.A.U. Middleweight Champion, a veteran of 140 bouts, Billy Cellars. This loss, was by a split decision. Willie needs his amateur status protected because he cannot get anyone to fight or spar with that does not out-weigh him by forty to fifty pounds. Even when he does spar with Guthrie or 200 pound Henry Smith, he holds his punches. To win in New Orleans he will not be able to hold punches and win. Members of the Willie Baxley Olympic Committee are: Randy Cannon, C&S Bank-Chairman; Bennie Garren, Jaycee-Treasurer; Richard Gillock, Taimadge-Secretary; Pat Mulherin, WJBF-6 - Publicity; Don Neal, Richmond County Bank; James Kendrick, Augusta Microfilm; Robert Burgin, Talmadge Hospital; Sol Walker, Pilgrim Life Insurance; Hugh Cross, Sr., City Councilman; Jack Johansson, C&S. His Trainer, coach and consultant is Frank Guthrie, Augusta Jaycees. seen sleeping at night in the lobby because they do not have the money with which to get home. According to these same sources, transporting people 200 or 300 miles back home after their discharge from the Hospital is nothing new. Last month, March 1971, The Medical College of Georgia Foundation Inc., Emergency Assistance Fund, spent $98.00 in transporting Medically poor and Welfare patients back to their homes across the state. Some came from as far away as Rome, Ga.; still others from as far away as Jesup, Georgia. The fund at present has less than SIOO.OO in it; however correspondence has been mailed to various organizations throughout the state to build the fund. Bennie Garren, James Kendrick and Frank Guthrie of the local Augusta Jaycees have shown interest in taking on the building of this fund as a state-wide Jaycee project. Information has been compiled and submitted to them, and they in turn will submit it to Mr. Hugh Theis of the Georgia Jaycees’ State Board for study. It is hopeful that these men will be able to come up with an answer to meet the needs of Georgia’s medically poor, for the General Assembly after forming a committee to look into the plight of these people came up with nothing but news stories. Register And Vote