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»ports Quiz
compiled by CHARLES MILLS
Sports Editor
1. Who was the first black man to play in the American League?
a) Larry Doby b) Jackie Robinson
c) Roy Campanella Satchel Paige
2. Who is the only man to steal over 100 bases in 3 consecutive
seasons?
a) Maury Mills b) Willie Mays
c) Lou Brock d) Vince Coleman
3. Who recently captured the title of “Fastest man in the world”
after running a 9.83 sec. 100 meter dash in Rome?
a) Carl Lewis b) Ben Johnson
c) Calvin Smith b) Edwin Moses
4. Who holds the NFL record for most yardage rushing in one
game with 275?
a) Walter Payton b) O.J. Simpson
c) Jim Brown d) Tony Dorsett
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Why not golf?
by CHARLES MILLS
Sports Editor
You feel jumpy. You are disoriented.
Your palms are sweaty and you feel anx
ious. What’s wrong? Could it be the
pressure of oncoming final exams? Nah,
it's basketball season. I love basketball
season, and the anticipation of a new
season always makes me feel this way. I
love both college and pro hoops, and I
even take in a couple of high school games
every year. Although I detest winter and
its cold weather, the thrill I get from
watching basketball all but makes up for
it.
As you may have read about six
weeks ago, I predicted that the Minnesota
Twins would defeat the St. Louis Car
dinals in the World Series, though there
was still about two weeks left in the
regular season. So now 1 know you are
saying to yourself, “1 wonder what Mills'
basketball predictions are going to be."
OK, you forced me to tell you.
Rumor has it that the ACC is no
longer the best conference in college
basketball. Some say that the Big East,
Big Eight, Big Ten and SEC are as good
as and possibly better. Let me assure you
that they are not. These conferences aren’t
contenders, they are just pretenders. Year
in and year out the ACC has consistently
been the best basketball conference in the
land, and things aren’t about to change.
Once again, Carolina should be the
top dog in the ACC. The Tarheels are the
most talented and most well coached team
in the conference. But this season will not
be a cakewalk like it was last year. The
Heels are a young team, and everyone
must learn his role. Expect some early
season setbacks, and don’t expect to see
Jeff Lebo at point guard at mid-season.
The Heels just don’t click like they should
with Lebo as the quarterback. But if Kevin
Madden has improved to the point that I
think he has, watch for him to dominate
games in the middle and latter parts ot the
season.
Georgia Tech should battle Carolina
for the top spot this season. The Yellow-
jackets feature the best forward tandem in
the country with Duane Ferrell and Tom
Hammonds. With the loss ot Antoine
Ford at center (academic setbacks),
sophomore James Munlyn must be able
to play up to par. Duke has a solid squad
returning from last season, and once Dan
ny Ferry learns that he doesn't have to try
to carry the team on his shoulders, the
Blue Devils will be even better. Return
ing players like Billy King, John (find a
nickname) Smith, Kevin Strickland,
Robert Brickley, and Quin Snyder provide
a strong team of mules to carry the load
during the tough February nights ot late
ACC action.
NC State should finish 4th in the con
ference. With the exception of Charles
Shackelford, there’s not a lot to brag about
over in Raleigh this year. Clemson will
be 5th. 1 know that they lost Horace
Grant, but they have a number ot strong,
young ball players who will give it a good
run this season. Coach Bobo Wade along
with the return of star guard Leith Gatlin
should assure Maryland of at least a 6th
place finish. If freshman center Brian
Williams can step in and give the Terps
quality minutes, star forward Derrick
Lewis may be able to lead his team to a
higher finish in the conference. There is
little that can be said about Virginia and
Wake Forest, so 1 won't. These guys are
just going to have to wait until next year.
As for the ACC tournament, I don't
see Carolina winning it. The finals will
consist of Tech and Duke playing a close
one with Tech prevailing. How about the
national championship, you say? Not even
a renowned prognosticator like me is will
ing to bite on that one, yet, but I will
before the season is over.
by CHARLES MILLS
Sports Editor
One day last year, I was practicing
my putting stroke out on the balcony of
3rd floor Morrison. A sister who lived on
the floor walked up to me and said that
I was the first black person she had ever
met who plays golf. I thought it somewhat
strange at the time but did not give it much
thought. Recently, while leisurely riding
my bike down Finley golf course road, I
passed three brothers crossing the road
between holes number 16 and 17. It then
dawned on me that they were the first
black people, besides myself and a friend
of mine, that I had ever seen playing golf
out there.
What's the deal? Why don’t more
black people play golf.^ Admittedly, it is
an expensive sport when you consider
buying clubs, balls, and paying green
fees. Also, golf is time consuming and
very frustrating if you are just learning the
game. But on the other hand, it is so much
fun and even addicting. If you try golf
once, you want to try it again. Plus it is
one of the few sports where men and
women can play against each other in a
completely competetive manner. The
women’s teeing area is setup closer the
hole to compensate for the strength dif
ference, and from that point on, skill and
a little luck are the only factors that
matter.
You still are not convinced, huh.
Take this into consideration then. Michael
Jordan is considered by many to be the
best basketball player in the world. At the
same time, Lawrence Taylor is considered
to be the best football player in the game
today. Both are avid golfers who have
spent many a day playing golf over at
Finley, and it is still one of the first places
they go when they visit Chapel Hill. Give
golf a chance. Try it; you might like it.
So the next time I’m trying to hit my way
out of the woods on hole number 5, stop
by and holler at me. You can thank me
for turning you on to a new experience.
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