JULIAN BOND
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on BOND
Julian Bond, a young member
the Georgia legislature, was
3H campus Monday evening
Vlarch 18th. He is noted for mak-
ng the history books when he
Decame the first Black to ever be
nominated for the office of Vice
President at the 1968
Democratic National Conven
tion.
Mr. Bond, a charismatic soft
spoken man, lectured for a short
but powerful hour capturing the
complete attention of all who
attended this Public Affairs
Committee presentation. Break-
ing the ice by entertaining the
audience with anti-Nixon jokes,
Mr. Bond then proceeded to
speak on "politics and its effect
on us.”
He declared, “The President
has given the entire profession a
bad name — it becomes con
fusing when the public can’t dis
cern when someone Is telling the
truth." He would like to see Nix
on either resign or be impeach
ed but he feels that Congress
hasn’t the fortitude to do so.
Citing the Watergate figures
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along with the President as ex
amples, he charged that politics
are now dirty, and filled with
"prostitution, perjury, and
bribery," all of which are “con
doned. committed, and con
spired.'’ He went on to say that
men like himself determine the
course that the country will take.
“Government as Ideas.” he
said, “have gone from benign
change to malignant neglect."
This can be shown by the cut
backs on urban renewal, public
housing, and student loans.
Then, mocking the government’s
polished statistics. Mr. Bond
pointed out that Black people
are now more likely to finish high
school; however, according to
the government statistics for
Blacks, unemployment is twice
as high as it should be, the
poverty level is three times as
high as it should be. and Blacks
earn only one-half as much as
most Americans.
“In the 60’s,’’ he said, “when
there was campus unrest, when
U. S. cities were in flames and
under Marshall Law, and when
war was the big Issue, students
showed that they cared — today,
students are running away from
our problems by “streaking and
drinking apple wine.’’
When asked about running for
the Presidency Mr. Bond said
that “two terms of Bond would
Indeed represent great change.”
Although, he said that if he were
nominated for the Vlce-
Presidency he would take the
bid if and only if he and the
Presidential candidate were
close, as he firmly believes that
the President and the Vice-
President must be close and
agree on most matters.
However, he does not foresee a
successful Black Vice President
or President in 1976.
Truly a straight forward con
troversial politician, Mr. Bond
had a great impact on the
audience. As election time grows
closer, may it be remembered
that he was quoted as saying,
“privileges for the powerful and
neglect for the powerless —
change must be constant.”
Jennifer M. Somers
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SPRING SPORTS
The Gridiron Quiets Down
A controlled Inter-squad scrimmage on the evening of March 27th
marked the end of the 1974 spring workout for the Fightin’ Christians.
The team was divided into a Maroon team and a White team. Tine #1
team offense and the #2 team defense wore white while the #1 team
defense aaand the #2 team offense wore maroon, thus slating the first
teams against each other and the second teams against each other.
The entire first half went without a score. The Maroon team drew
first blood with 6:09 left in the 3rd quarter. Mike Grady was the lone
touchdown scorer of the game. The extra point kick was wide leaving
the score 6-0, This score remained until only :09 seconds were left in
the game. The Maroon defense came through this time by tackling
quarterback Phil Bracco in the endzone for a safety and 2 points. This
made the final score Maroon 8, White 0.
Coach Wilson was very pleased with the scrimmage. Although there
were some weaknesses, good contact, and fine defense were seen as
well- Both team's defenses were complimented on their pass defense
and all around defensive play. On the defensive side of things Rick
Locklear, Paul Pope, and Brent Sexton Impressed the coach while on
offense the two quarterbacks, Phil Bracco and Fred Long, ran their
respective teams well. (Not able to play In the game because of Injury
or ssickness were Gary Darnell, Prince Diese, Bev Lindsey, Monday
McMillan. Norman Watkins, and Frank Williamson.)
The team was fortunate to have good weather for the spring train
ing with winter cutting out fairly early. Approximately 75 people came
out for the training session — this Is the most people that have ever
come out. Coach Wilson expressed appreciation that so many people
are able to take part in the program at this school, The spring training
which bbegan January 14-with indoor workouts and February 11th
with outdoor workouts, was very successful. Many things were ac
complished, replacements that had to be found were found — in all it
turned out to be a good proving ground.
Coming off a very successful season last year Coach Wilson is Just
as optimistic for the coming season. The team’s progress this spring
has been pleasing and another fine year is expected. It appears as
though the team will be ready next fall when the pads start popping,
the cleats start digging and the gridiron will once again come to life.
Netmen Undefeated
The Men’s tennis team, under coach Jerry Tolley, stand undefeated
after 5 matches. Their latest victories were against Greensboro
College (9-0), on the 18th, Guilford College twice (8-1, 9-0) on the 20th
and 23rd, and Pfieffer (8-1) on the 27th.
Four members of the team are so far undefeated. They are Eddie
Baramen, Ross Hillman, Joe Minnlce, and Bob Strange, There are also
3 undefeated teams in doubles play. One team is Glen Smith and Bob
Strange and the other team is Barry Baucom and Eddie Berryman,
The 3rd team which is comprised of various other members of the
team can also boast that they are undefeated as well.
Matches coming up are on April 19 against UNC-G and April 20
against High Point. The next home match will be April 27 against
Eastern Michigan which is a practice match.
Women’s Tennis Team Begins First Season
The Women opened their first season on March 21 with a 5-4 loss
against Guilford. Because of snow, a match scheduled on the 25th
against Catawba was cancelled. On the 28th the ladies took off for
Pfeiffer College and came back with their first win of the year by a
score of 6-3.
away match against Greensboro College and the day after that tney
wilt host Pfeiffer and Atlantic Christian. April 22nd the team will host
Campbell and East Carolina and then again on April 25th the team will
entertain Catawba and Lenoir Rhyne. The District and Conference
Tournament will be held April 29th and 30th.
Track Now Running
The track team started it's 74 season April 2nd. The results of the
meet are not in this paper because at the time of the meet this paper
was being published. However you can get a birds-eye view of their
first home match April 9th. See ya there!
Christians Defeat Western Maryland
Elon’s Baseball team won their sixth game of the season last Thurs
day by defeating Western Maryland 12-9. Their record now stands at
7-1 with their only loss earlier to Pfeiffer 3-1.
Mike Osborne was the winning pitcher for the Christians allowing
only a couple of hits in the seventh and eighth innings. Coach Drake
later replaced Osborne with John Spell and Lee Cherry. Elon's team
was very impressive every time they went to bat. Al Breed, Bill Dunn,
Wayne Ellington, and Drew Coble led the team to victory by getting at
least two hits each. Turner Revels later hit a home run to round out the
scoring for Elon. Western Maryland fought back within three runs in
the eighth inning but was halted by the Christians great determination.
Because of rain a double header against Campbell on March 30 was
cancelled. On April 10 there is a home game with Mars. Hill
(doubleheader) and the 11th there is another home game with North
Carolina Central University.
Soccer Enthusiasts — Take A Look
Spring soccer practice is now beginning at Elon. This is not an
organized club but it is possible that scrimmages with other teams will
be held. Anyone Interested (I’m not sure if that goes for girls or not) is
welcome to play. Contact a soccer player or just come down to the
soccer field when people are practicing if more information Is needed.
Official 1974 Elon Football Schedule Is Released
Sept. 14
Mars Hill
at Mars Hill
Sept. 21
Savannah State University
at Elon
Sept. 28
Guilford
at Guilford
Oct. 5
Carson-Newman
at Elon
Oct, 12
Bluefield State University
at Bluefield. West Virginia
Oct. 19
Presbyterian
at Elon
Oct. 26
Catawba
at Catawba
Nov. 2
Wofford
at Elon
Nov. 9
Newberry
at Elon
Nov, 16
Lenoir Rhyne
at Elon
Nov. 23
Winston-Salem State
at Winston-Salem
Head Coach: S. S. "Red” Wilson
Assistants: Mickey Brown, Clayton Johnson, Jerry Tolley,
Don Kelly, Terry Wills, and Leland Peacock.
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