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October 20, 1971
BLACK INK
FDF^HMAN >KE OGLESBY:
FRESHMAN DETERMINED
Larry C. Williams
and
Ronald 0. George
Sports Reporters
The University is fortunate to
have six outstanding Black athletes on
the Freshman Football team, coached
by Moyer Smith. These six Brothers
are Charles Baggett, quarterback from
Fayetteville; Charles Waddell, tight
end from Southern Pines; Ronnie
Robinson, tackle from Burlington;
Richard Williams, wingback from
Greensboro; Harvey Johnson,
defensive halfback (and Morehead
Scholar) from Georgia; and Ogje Shaw,
tailback from Raleigh.
Three of these students shared
some of their views and opinions.
When asked how they viewed the
University two of the replys varied.
Baggett stated that it was “a real big
change’’ because he attended a
predominantly Black high school.
Waddell said he “adjusted fairly well”
because of his high school situation
which was similar to Carolina race
wise.
Both Bagge*tt and Waddell
responded enthusiasticly when
questioned about the team’s prospects
of winning their opening game against
State October 4th. Both stated, “We
are gonna win, we have a good team,
and we’ve been practicing harder than
State.” They feel that a great de^
more is learned about fundamentals at
Carolina than was in high school.
When asked to judged their Coach
Moyer Smith, all agreed that “he’s an
okay dude”. They think he is fair and
judges on individual performance.
They were asked about practice and
Ronnie Robinson (Big Ron) shook his
head and replied, ‘ it’s pretty
tough.’ Finally they were asked
about their courses and restrictions of
social life. All replied that the courses
were pretty tough and that they really
have to study. On restrictions of social
Ufe, the consensus was that “it’s all in
the game, and it helps.”
All were sorry though, that this
restriction prevented them from
attending BSM meetings.
EX BLACK INK EDITOR
AT A&T
(Reprint from
“The job of sports information
director thus far has been very
simulating and I enjoy it very much.’’
These words were commented by
Cureton Johnson who has been named
sports director of the news Bureau
here at A&T.
A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill
this past June, Johnson was appointed
to the position in August. He wall be
working with Richard Moore who is
the head of the News Bureau. At A&T,
he will be responsible for the
University’s Athletic news and will
cover Sf>ecial assignments for the News
Bureau.
Johnson stated, “The Athletic
Department has big goals for this year
and with a sound sports information
department we intend to cover all
sports during spring, fall, and winter so
that our athletes can get the most out
of their sports career. He further
stated that not only do we want to
publish all Aggie games in the
newspaper here but publicize all the
schools in the new conference
statewide so the public will know
about their scheduled games and
results. Johnson will be covering all
A&T games that are published in the
Greensboro Daily News and The
Record.
A&T Register)
“To get top players in ranks we
want to promote information.” As
publicist he will be informing pro
scouts and sending news releases on
our prospective athletes. “The job
is new and I love the challenge,” stated
Johnson. A native of Raleigh, he is the
son of Reverend and Mrs. Paul H.
Johnson
MY BLACKNESS
by RICHARD MATTHEWS
My Blackness makes me what 1
I understand that, but you don t.
I understand that. You re learning
it slowly.
My Blackness makes me love all
races of people.
I understant that, but you
don’t. My Blackness determines
the way you and all others act toward
me.
My Blackness is king.
1 understant that and so will
you someday.
by Warren Carson
ike Oglesby, a name heard quite
frequently in terms of great football
players. And great he is indeed. Those
of us who are enthusiastic Oglesby
fans have watched him in awe this
season as he gained over 400 ds. and
bounded over the touchdown Une four
times. Rated second in the conference
for yardage gains, some spectators
have indicated that Ike is following the
path of Don McCauley. When asked
how he felt about this, Ike replied, “I
don't see how anybody could compare
us. Sure we play the same position,
but our running styles are completely
different. Besides, if the line blocks
well, ril do well, just as Don did.”
However, Ike admitted that despite
his love for the game, football could
more often than not be maddening;
but adds with a chuckle, “without
football I couldn’t afford Carolina”.
When asked to comment on Billy
Arnold’s death, Ike’s eyes darkened.
“It was a personal loss”, he said. “We
played freshman ball together, and
since then he and I had become good
friends. I considered him a very close
teammate”.
Dee, a junior this year, also has a
keen interest in the Black Student
Movement. He feels that with all of
the Black freshmen manpower, the
BSM should be able to get some really
sound and effective programs
underway. He also added that he is
ready for action in all aspects and he
hopes that we can stray away from all
of the rhetoric used in the past.
Although Ike has another year to
play, he is determined to make it big
this year. And because of his strong
will and willingness to work, nothing
vrtU dare stand in his way.
AGGIES
CREATE
HALL
OF
(Reprint from A&T Register)
Seven former outstanding A&T
athletic stars will be inducted into the
newly established A&T Sports Hall of
Fame on Friday, October 15.
The selection wLU include former
coaches and players from as far as the
1920’s, when the Aggies began
producing a number of great
performers.
The first induc^es will include the
late James “Horse” Lane, an all-time
great half-back in the 1920’s; the late
Charles U. DeBerry, who starred in
football, basketball, baseball, and
track in the 1920’s, and who later
became an A&T coach; Earl “Dutch”
Qark, an All-American football guard
in the 1940’s; the late Jim Neely,
captain of A&T s first CIAA
championship Basketball team in
1937; J.D. Smith, who starred for ^e
San Francisco 49ers after leaving A&T;
and A1 Attles, currently head coach of
the Golden State Warriors and the late
Same Bruce, a fleet half-back in the
1940’s.
Lane, a bruising fullback, and
DeBerry, a fleet halfback, both starred
on A&T’s first CIAA championship in
1927. DeBerry later coached and
taught at A&T. He died a few years
ago.
Neely, the brother of Murray
Neely, the current line coach at A&T,
was also an all-conference selection in
basketball. Clar, who still lives in
Greensboro, was also a Golden Gloves
boxing champion while at A&T.
Bruce, a native of Seattle
FAME
Washington, was killed in WWII serving
as one of the nation’s few Black pilots.
Smith, a native of Greenville, S.C.,
played in two Pro Bowls with San
Francisco. He became the second 49er
ever to amass over 1,000 yds. in a
single season.
Attles was one of the finest
playmakers ever to perform in the
CIAA. He led the Aggies to two
consecutive conference
championships, then was drafted by
the Philadelphia Warriors. He enjoyed
10 fine pro seasons before becoming
one of the few Black head coaches in
the National Basketball League.
Attles and Smith have both already
been inducted into the NAIA Hall of
Fame.
The induction ceremony will be
held October 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Memorial Student Union. The
inductees will also be honored at a
breakfast on October 16 at7:30 a.m.
in the Ramada Inn in Greensboro.
Reservations for the dinner and
breakfast may be secured from the
Alumni Office at A&T State
University. Banquet reservations will
cost $10.00 per person and $15.00 per
couple.