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Newspaper Page TextMONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1960 OLYMPIC HIGHLIGHTS An Inquirer “In Person’’ Report The 4th and final article in a series By Hubie Jackson BASKETBALL The Basketball competition was a round robin tournament with four nations in the upper half of the eight team finals. They were Brazil, Italy, Russia and the United States. The U. S. won, as expected, without the loss of a game. In fact, the team scored over one hundred points in four or five games. The U. S. has not lost a basketball game in Olympic com petition since 1932 when this sport was first included. Oscar Robertson was superb as expected. The surprise to me was the excellent rebounding and tip ins of Jerry Lucas, junior of Ohio State. He worked with Robertson like a hand in a glove. Jerry West, Lane, Boozer, Bellamy, et al were simply too much f or the competition. Russia “held” them to less than a 30-point spread. Italy made a game of the first half, trailing 56-48 when the dam burst in the second half Brazil in the last night was little competition. How ever, the calibre of ball played by Russia, Brazil and Italy sur prised me. They would more than hold their own with our best col lege teams, but not our All-Stars. AFTER THOUGHTS I failed to describe another emotion-packed event, the broad jump, hotly contested by two Americans, a Russian and a Ger man. On “Fiery Friday,” following “Sorrowful Thursday,” Miss Ru dolph had won the women’s 100 meters and Glenn Davis had led a U. S. sweep of the 400 meter hurdles. Thus our fortunes were looking up. Ralph Boston, spring-legged broad jumper from Tennessee State — holder of the new world record in the broad jump of 26 feet 11 3/4 inches, was living up to all expectations. He put the pressure on his competition by leaping to a new Olympic record of 26 feet 7 3/4 inches. Bo Rober son, the other U. S. entry who had qualified for the finals, w'as second at this point. Then came the drama. As the sun dipped below Monte Mario, a Russian, Ter-Overesyan, on his last jump did 26 feet 4 1/2 inches to pass Roberson and move into second. A German, Dr. Steinback, leaped 26 feet 3 inches to move into third place. Roberson was now out of a medal, or was he? He, too, had a third and last jump. With his left thigh heavily taped, he carefully and coolly limbered up at the start of the runway. 80,000 pairs of eyes were focussed on this bronze jumper. He sped down UNIVERSITY LAUNDRY - CLEANERS 755 Fair Street, S.W. — Atlanta, Ga. Pick Up - Delivery Service Phone JA. 4-9166 TONEY'S DRIVE INN 1594 Pryor Road Presents OUTSTANDING GUEST ARTISTS Every Friday and Sunday 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Leave your cares and worries at home . . . Come out for an Evening of Entertainment Admission 75 cents Private Dining Room the runway, hit the take off board perfectly and went into orbit! The crow’d roared, for they could see he had surpassed his previous best mark. A greater roar greeted the announced distance — 26 feet 7 3/8 inches — just three-eighths of an inch under Boston’s leading jump, regaining second place for Roberson. Boston and Roberson embraced like long-lost brothers — they had repaid the Russians, in part, for Thomas’ defeat of the previous day. Since returning home, many questions and comments on the games have been directed to me in bull sessions and sidewalk con fabs. One question has been para mount — what happened to our track team, rated the strongest ever to represent the U. S.? — This is one which the coaches, Olympic Committee, et al will be wrestling with for some time. First, let me restate as positively as possible, that the competition was terrific. The best stars of the other nations were at their peak. The advance publicity as to the greatness of the U. S. Team served as a very real incentive to the other nations. On form and past performance, this WAS our greatest team. Some of the factors which affected our team adversely in some instance, in my opinion, were: (1) The concentration on the selection of our team in the Olympic try-outs. The first three finishers in each event make the team. Thus, a competitor must be at his best during the try-outs, as previous or subsequent performances mean little. (2) The long period between our try-outs and the Olympic Games -— July sth to August 31, allow a competitor to let down. He must regain his peak for the games, which is not always pos sible for each individual. (3) The question of pre-Olympic meets in Europe and travel conditions for the team should be restudied. As to the team’s ultimate se lection, it would appear prefer able not to limit the selections to the try-outs alone. The first six finishers in each event could be selected for final competition and the best three selected finally from subsequent training sessions on a week or two before the games. The training objective, it would appear, should be to have every man as close to his peak as possible for the Olympics and not for a “national” Olympics at home. As we recap these events and experiences in this, our final arti cle, it is important to remember the spirit of the Olympics — international sportsmanship and athletic performances at the high est level of skills. SEE YOU IN TOKYO IN 1964 !! THE ATLANTA INQUIRER IN THE COWPASTURE By Fanner John The Inquirer is pleased to an nounce the premiere of a new column. Farmer John hopes that the public will find interesting tid-bits and otherwise unreported scraps of interest to sports fans. The column will center its atten tion on the sports activities of the various colleges and high schools in the area. In making this debut, may we say that your letters, phone calls and general interest will be highly appreciated! Comments pro and con will be given consideration, for this is your newspaper. The pasture gossips are still mooing about Price’s surprise vic tory over Archer. While Price is on the green, have you noticed that they have only five cheer leaders while Howard has twenty? One of the rumpus ralliers at Howard, a boy, is accompanied in his antics by a stuffed monkey. It is a beautiful fact that ath letes will from now on have rec ords of their gridiron feats. The accuracy of these records can be credited to Mr. Thaddeus Allen. We’re picking an arm full of clovers for Grover Smith, the Turner High speedster, who has proved to be that extra shot in the arm they needed. Can he con tinue at this pace? Local armchair quarterbacks continue to second guess the Ma roon & White coaching staff. Alumni especially replay losses which, according to them, should have wound up in the ‘win’ column. Coach Alexander Sheppard of Carver has a 250 pound bench warmer. He’s a ninth grader named Louis Tillman. The Spencer High School foot ball coach is named Otis Spencer and his quarterback is also named Spencer. QB Spencer is not re lated to Coach Spencer, who in turn, is not related to High School Spencer. Have I got that right? The Morehouse-Alabama A & M game was taped for replay in Normal, Alabama. It would be heavenly if a radio station here thought as much of the local college teams. Only one high school team is expected to go undefeated this season. Oh no, we didn’t say which one. None of the colleges is expected to win ’em all either. The latter is a safe assumption since two of the three teams have already tasted defeat. Please mail all comments, quer ies and tips to: IN THE COW PASTURE c/o The Atlanta Inquirer 953 Hunter Street, NW Atlanta 14, Georgia PREDICTIONS Of The Week Game, Date, Predicted Winner Clark—Open Oct. 15 Morehouse — Alabama State Oct. 14 Undecided Morris Brown — Florida A&M Oct. 15 Florida A&M Archer — Athens Oct. 14 Archer Carver — Ballard Hudson Oct. 14 Ballard-Hudson Howard — South Fulton Oct. 14 Howard * Price — Washington Oct. 13 Washington Turner — Spencer Oct. 13 Turner * Game of the Week v ... T*" SW* W : *- - ■ Savannah Pirate star Donn Clendenon, 1960 Most Valuable Player and All-Star outfielder in the Sally League displays the batting form with which he topped the league in homers and RBIs. A shoulder injury in the play-offs hexed Donn’s chances of helping the parent Pittsburgh Pirates in the World Series. SKULL PRACTICE Compiled by John L. Gibson We are starting a new article in sports purely for your en joyment. If there are any questions or problems that arise in bull-sessions, parlor talk, or any other situation, feel free to write us, and we hope to clear any doubt that may come about. Send questions to: SKULL PRACTICE c/o THE ATLANTA INQUIRER 953 HUNTER STREET, N.W. ATLANTA 3, GEORGIA RULE SIX SECTION FOUR THE FAIR CATCH ARTICLE 1 . . . Any receiver may signal for a fair catch while any kick is in flight and is beyond: the kickers’ free-kick line if it is a free kick; or the offensive scrimmage line if it is a scrimmage-kick; or the yardline through the kick if it is a return-kick. ARTICLE 2 ... If any receiver signals for a fair catch and he catches the kick prior to any touching by K* beyond the line as in ART. 1, it is a fair catch and the ball becomes dead. If, after a receiver signals, the catch is made by a teammate beyond the line and before any touching by K, it is not a fair catch but the ball becomes dead. PLAY 1) — Rl** signals for a fair catch, (a) RI catches; or (b) R 2, who did not signal, catches. RULING: Fair catch in (a). R puts ball in play by snap or free-kick. Not a fair catch in (b). Ball becomes dead and R puts in play by snap. In either case the player who made the catch may not be tackled, provided the Kickers had reasonable chance to see the signal. PLAY 2) — RI signals for a fair catch and muffs. He catches the muff: (a) before any touching by K; or (b) after touching by K. RULING: Fair catch in (a). In (b), no fair catch and ball remains alive. *K = The team that does the kicking. **R — The receiving team. RULE SIX SECTION FOUR THE FAIR CATCH to be cont’d next week Look! Look! Look! Featuring Record Delivery Service 6-9 Afternoon Minimum Amount $3.00 LINCOLN RECORD SHOP and LINCOLN T.V. SHOP FIRST CLASS T.V. REPAIR Factory Trained Technician Otis Thrasher, Prop. 1610 Simpson Rd., N. W. SY 4-9233 New and old homes — full house power on easy terms — Georgia Power Co. will pay up to $200.00 for adequate service capacity. Call Us for Full Details. JOHNSON & WOOD ELECTRIC COMPANY LICENSED CONTRACTORS 883 Hunter Street, N.W. — Atlanta 14, Ga. Office: JA. 4-4804 JA. 4-9464 “Atlanta's Most Complete Record Shop" Hugh "800 Boo" Wyatt Shelby Welch Salesman* Prop. 876 HUNTER STREET, S.W. ATLANTA, GEORGIA PAGE FIVE Morehouse Hits the Road The Morehouse team will put in their 2nd gridiron appearance in Portsmouth, Virginia against Hampton Institute. This game has been given the title of SHRINE FISH BOWL. The proceeds from this game will go to Negro Shrine Charities. The whole Morehouse unit worked hard to be ready for this game. The coaching staff or dered stiffer practice sessions. Even without these stiffer prac tice sessions the Morehouse Tigers would be formidable opponents for any eleven, given a fair oppor tunity to display those talents they do have. The team has been thus far handicapped, let’s hope the coaching staff can over come this handicap. Here’s hoping everything work ed for the best, and that the boys brought home the FISH. SPORTS BRIEFS Floyd Patterson, the first man in history to ever regain the heavyweight title, issued a state ment in Stockholm saying that he might fight ex-champ Ingomar Johansson in Sweden. Patterson warned “certain people” in the U. S. to ease up. The champion, now planning further exhibitions in England and Germany, was ap parently angered by the ratings released by the National Boxing Association naming Sonny Liston over Ingo as the number 2 con tender for the crown. * * * * Chicago’s Tennessee State A & I Alumni Association hosted win some medal winner Wilma Ru dolph and rugged Ralph Boston last week. Miss Rudolph raked in three golden nuggets at the Olympiad in Rome and Boston deposed Jesse Owens as he took over as international broad jump king. * * * * In one game against Colgate last season, Ernie Davis, Syra cuse University pigskin pusher, outgained the entire Colgate team, 88 yards to 80. This 250 pounds of brains (he’s a B student) and brawn earned 11 varsity letters while in high school. Starring in baseball, basketball, and football, he made high school All-American in basketball, averaging 20 points a game. Believe it or not, Ernie’s reason for his success is that “I was just lucky.” ** * * Morehouse tankmen are already getting wet for the coming splash season. The three-time SIAC aqua champs are planning to do it again, from all indications. We’d like to see the day when the other Atlanta schools get in the swim too. * * * * Art Baker, another sensation at Syracuse, is expected to be the key man in their lineup. A flashy showman, this six-fobter is rated as the best fullback Syracuse has ever had, can do the 100 in 10.1. He also captured the NCAA 191 pound wrestling championship as a sophomore. ** * * Another tan tornado, lowa’s Tom Watkins, number two ground gainer in the U. S. last year with 843 yards, can do the 100 in 9.8. Statistics prove he’s one of the best if not the best ground gainer in the country. As a freshman at lowa, he was a member of the team that won the AAU champion ship in the mile relay. * * * * Atlanta mighty mites are get ting ready to step into the football picture. These pint size battlers are starting a league of their own. In this conference, a coach who can boast of a line averaging 100 pounds will have something to be proud of.