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News—Review, July 8, 1971, I THE NEWS-REVIEW SPORTS O, I Henri Freeman < * ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Official Report from Georgia's Big League Team ATLANTA (PRN) - The 1971 season could have been a long one for Darrell Evans. The 24-year-old youngster finished spring training by being sent to the minor leagues, and he was switched from his regular position of third base to an alien spot in left field. His bat had the reputation of being good, but he was told his fielding wasn’t of big league calibre. His arm was still weak from a 1968 Marine injury, and the positions of third base and outfield, which were the only ones he could play, possessed the most talented competition on the Braves big league roster. Now things are different for Darrell. Currently the Braves number one man in the hot comer, he has proven himself an excellent fielder at third base, and he is ranking second only to Hank Aaron as a clutch hitter on the team - gradually raising his average above the .300 mark. “At the beginning of the year, I thought they had given up on me,” Darrell said recently. “I kept telling myself that I could play this game . . .1 just needed to make up my mind to relax. “I knew I had made too many errors last season in Atlanta,” he continued. “But 1 played third base well in the minors. So, I had confidence in myself. I knew there was just so much more pressure up here in the Majors. I was too tense and I had to learn to relax.” Evans got his chance to “team to relax” by somewhat of a quirk of fate. The Braves, who had suffered through catching problems much of the season, solved the trouble behind the plate by shifting third baseman Earl Williams to catcher. Then, Clete Boyer asked for his release from the team, and third base was left without a regular occupant... until Evans arrived on the scene. “I’ve always wanted to play in the big leagues, but I never realized I’d be up this soon,” Evans said. “But Clyde King (manager at Richmond) told me not to worry . . .just to get out there and play. He said I’d be a third baseman yet, and I ; SATCHER FORD PLANTATION! * 3510 AUGUSTA ROAD Iww ph ° nesaugusta i VKjr* 279-4330 AIKEN-648-4301 • • "Before You Buy, Give Us A Try”* i J ANDERSON BAR J L 1441 12th ST. IEMT' f open from KE87:30 to 2 A.M.L 1 \ ‘•Dot” “Hattie” Phone 722-7896 Partners "We are happy to serve you” No Worries Come enjoy our pleasant lAV L All JU I surroundings and linger WC wQSII AllOWed Here. with your favorite brew and good companions. ■ WllwwK.3 Page 6 guess he knew what he was talking about.” Evans’ swing, which Manager Luman Harris compares to the swing of former Senator great Cecil Travis, has always drawn attention during his brief career; but Darrell has surprised fans this season by displaying remarkable power in the clutch. “It’s hard to get mentally up for each game,” he noted, “but when 1 see men on base, my adrenaline starts flowing. I concentrate more, and I wait for my pitch. I’ve been lucky so far and have been able to drive some runs in.” Like Braves’ speedster Ralph Garr, Evans comes from a baseball family. His mother was a professional softball player for the Orange Lionettes in Pasadena, Calif., and his father played baseball in college. Both his grandfather and uncle played minor league baseball, and his 17-y ear-old brother is considered an outstanding prospect as a high school player. What position does his brother play? “He’s a pretty good third baseman, too,” Darrell answered. SOME DATES TO REMEMBER - Here are some Braves games coming up at* Atlanta Stadium that you might want to keep in mind. The Charlie Brown All-Star Game will take place between games of the Braves-Giants doubleheader on Sunday, July 18, with all the characters from the popular “Peanuts” comic strip entertaining the youngsters. The day before that, on July 17, each youngster attending the game with the Dodgers at 2:15 will receive a free GOBI. If you don’t know wiiat an 0081 is, you’ll want to come to the game because each GOBI has a special prize in it. Other special dates that have already been lined up for the second half of the season include Camera Day on August 15, the Old-Timers Game on August 14, Sun Tan Sunday on August 8. Frisbee Night on August 6, the Super Sports Clinic on August 21, and Campers Day on September 25. •* 1 . * Outdoor Writers Study Environment Problems ATLANTA (PRN) - And what do you suppose was one of the most highlighted topics of workshop sessions at the Outdoor Writers Association of America conference held last week in Pensacola, Florida? If you guessed environmental issues, you’re dead right. If ever anyone is concerned about these issues, it is the outdoor writer. If you’ll think about it carefully, you may recall that conservation agencies and outdoor writers have been trying for years to get the public to pay attention to the need for better care of our environment. Well, at last, ‘most everyone in interested. And when you have the attention of the public, you can’t just simply relax and let things happen. For that reason, the outdoor writers spent a good deal of time looking at environmental issues, and how they could best present them to their readers. Not too many years ago, most of the conference was spent on teaching basic writing, broadcasting and photographic techniques peculiar to outdoor writing. The Association is becoming more and more professional each year, however, and in order to qualify for membership these days, a person has to be fairly well accomplished in these basic skills. For that reason, OWAA members are looking more seriously at bigger and deeper topics, especially looking at the shape the world is in, and how to convey the need for conservation and wise management of our resources, to the public. The first speaker on the program reflected the deep interest of OWAA in this area. He is William D. Ruckelshaus, head of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. It is not easy to obtain speakers of this stature. What he had to say was something I wish everyone could hear. For that reason, next week’s column will be devoted to his comments. He and other speakers discussed “The Fight For Our Environment” for the first session of the conference. And the next day, the subject remained much the same, as we listened to several speakers on “Some Problems of our Times,” which again dealt with public feelings toward conservation and the problems of environmental destruction. And even farther into the week, on Thursday, much time was given to “Survival in a Civilized Society.” Now, that topic may sound rather dull, and may even have sounded a bit strange for outdoor writers. You might think they’d worry more about survival in the wilds, than on main street. And you may wonder how all this ties in with what I’ve said about studying environmental problems. Well, now, civilization and urban living are the environment in which we live. The pressures of this environment drive man to the environment of the wildlife. And the expansion and “progress” of our civilization encroaches upon the wildlife’s BY DEAN WOHLGEMUTH GEORGIA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION world. Not only that, we face perils in our civilization, including water and air pollution to be sure. Further, we live soft lives, and when we go afield we may find our bodies are not physically up to the strain we put on them. It all boils down to the fact that the focus of national attention is now upon the outdoor writer and what he says. He has a mighty important job to do these days. No longer is he simply a man who writes only about the good times to be had by going hunting and fishing. Today he must write in a far more serious vein, or there will be no hunting and no fishing...and perhaps no people. The outdoor writer has greatly increased in stature in our society. It’s time we listened more closely to what he has to say. J? i 4' Champion skiers appear to take wings as they vie for honors in the 13th annual Masters Water Ski Tournament at Callaway Gardens. July 9-11. (PRN) The 13th annual Masters Water Ski Tournament is set for July 9, 10 and 11 at I Evon - Rose 1 Leathercrafts J 215 Ninth Street • AUGUSTA, GEORGIA • • Phone 724-3352 • Specializing in beautiful • hand-tooled handbags, • wallets, attache cases, • knit and crochet crea- • tions made to order • • Suede, leather and • fabric hot britches!!!!!! • Knicker suits, beautiful J hostess outfits. • • Knit and crochet in- • structions and classes. • J Know that the hand- • made knit or crochet gar- • ment is the enly one of • its kind!!!!!! • 2 'Right on, to the final • victory" • Emory Giles, Owner X ■ 2 2 ' Wv • 3SSr r • r 3 2» 1! !SE 1 • »%. aSIK X '■ 2 ■ , • * • An EVON-ROSE • ORIGINAL!!!’ <•••••••••••••••••« ... Jar * ’■■ 1 ww lint M** /M L Bit ■V 1 I*Wk. < p ll- b- • ■ .4, " T -, ...-A iC »<* -JHc’ ... ’’ X**’ AUGUSTA CUBS Callaway Gardens, marking a baker’s dozen years of exciting championship water skiing at the Georgia resort near Pine Mountain. Robin Lake Beach will be the hub of activity for both skiers and spectators when top skiers from around the world gather to compete. Cup-winners from previous years as well as newcomers will appear to take wings over Robin Lake as they vie for honors in slolom, trick riding and jumping. Competitive events culminate in a ski show Sunday afternoon, July 11, with an awards banquet that evening in the Callaway Ballroom. In addition to the Tournament, a smorgasbord of activities awaits the visitor at the 2,500-acre family resort north of Columbus. Special summer events include performances by the Florida State University Circus, scheduled daily at 4 p.m. (except Monday) and again at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. These students supervise a varied recreation program for guests of all ages. Light and pleasant theater fare is provided by the LaGrange College Drama Department Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Holiday Inn. And free ski shows are presented daily. Recreational opportunities are in plentiful supply. There are six all-weather tennis HOWARDS UPHOLSTERY SHOP "l/Aere IN UPHOLSTERING Customer & FURNTURE Sofistoction RECONDITIONING Comes First” OVER 2OYRS. EXP FREE ESTIMATES HENRY HOWARD - Owner BonkAtnencord. C&S, Mosier Charge 722-9845 2047 Milledgeville Rd. courts, bicycles and boats for exploring, a 63-hole golf course which meanders around shining lakes and through flower-filled woodlands. The visitor should also pay a visit to the Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel where organ concerts are given daily . . .to the 100-year-old covered bridge and the historic Log Cabin Museum .. .to “Mr. Cason’s Vegetable Garden,” which supplies fresh vegetables and fruits to the Clubhouse and Holiday Inn .. .to the Gardens’ Country Store to stock up on local gourmet items. The Department of Industry and Trade, Tourist Division, believes you would enjoy an excursion to Callaway Gardens to view the 13th annual Masters Water Ski Tournament and to enjoy the myriad activities available for all members of the family. TUNE-UP NOW FOR TOP PERFORMANCE PERRY'S SERVICE STATION Rd - Bo's Bait & Tackle 2011 Savannah Rd. 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