Page B4-The Chronicle* Thursc W 19 I --rM IKS ^ 3 . -aH^H OH** On A Roll Former N.C. State star Kenn St. John's Chris Mullin in lat Stars game. James Worthy, (photo by James Parker). c* Black College Br Grambling By BARRY COOPER Syndicated Columnist GRAMBLING, La. -- Gus Howard, former sports information director at Grambling State University, says he is contemplating filing a lawsuit against the school in the wake of his firing. Howard, who had been at fimmhlino for ahnm throo \/oo.-r w Miituiui^ i vi uuvui v 111 vw y ai was dismissed recently after writing a critical letter to , the NCAA. Howard's letter to NCAA President Walter Byers did not please Grambling football coach and athletic director Eddie Robinson, wfio fired Howard shortly after learning of the letter. In the letter, Johnson, a veteran publicist who also had worked at Alcorn State, quesSemi-Pro Baseb< Clo wtii By SAM DAVIS Chronicle Sports Editor Despite their on-the-field shenanigans, the Indianapolis Clowns still managed to defeat the Winston-Salem Indians 6-4 last Thursday at Ernie Shore Stadium. The Clowns, who have been called "the Harlem Globetrotters of Baseball," took advantage of a three-run third inning keyed by the infamous 4,Socko the ~ clgwtr- u om -Kawiaooi. H N^icitg Clowns' first hit of the night, stole second base and scored the Clowns' first run of the evening. The Clowns scored two more runs during the inning to take a 3-1 lead that they never relinquished. "It was a good showing for our team and also for the fans," said Indians General Manager Melvin "Rip" Wilkins following the game. "They put on a good performance as far as showing off, but they also played a fundamentally sound baseball game. I think it will definitely help our team as we prepare for the upcoming State Tournament." Clowns manager and principal owner Dave Clark, who also is the team's first baseman, was equally complimentary in his appraisal of the Indians. "The Indians are one of the better ball clubs we've faced all season," said Clark. "They have a number of very good young prospects. In the road trip we've jay, July 19, 1984 ii|A [y%SBflll~^H[' ^' KSI^^bBBHBR |T:. $' JSlaiV Mi ...A >^S R^^HT T^^Bkk iy Carr finger rolls a shot over it week's Olympians-NBA Allleft, and Sam Perkins watch lets _________ ( '_." c SID says he \ tioned the NCAA's practices of selecting teams for postseason play. He went on to accuse the NCAA of prejudice and discrimination. Despite the strongly-worded letter, Howard said, he was shocked by his firing. "I thought I was entitled to freedom of speech," Howard said in a prepared statement. "I don't see the world through rosy glasses as Robinson does, but ... 1 don't believe that I should be fired- for questioning the NCAA.... When it comes to issues of black and white, Robin son doesn't want the authority of that governing body, if it is controlled by whites, questioned." Howard added, "Robinson, in his recommendation that I be terminated, states that I 'have put the integrity of the university and our program in jeopardy.'" an s defeat Indian been on for the past 18 days, we haven't faced a tougher club." Though the attendance for the game was less than expected, the fans who came out were treated to an array of showmanship and trickery by the Clowns. The highlight of the evening was their LUUK w!ii 1984 Plymouth % Horizon. Combine room, high fuel efficiency and driving fur and you've got Horizon. Match it if you can. ^LOEST I I EPA EST M hwv I |vpg< TL Total of Payments $7224.Sales Price $5 8 9 5 . 48 MONTHS N.C. 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I vas wronged I Looking Forward To It NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ten- I nessee State University says it in- I tends to cash in on the Supreme I Court's ruling that will allow in- I dividual schools to make their own TV deals. TSU Athletic Director R. ^ Robert Lee said he has already held preliminary discussions with ^PVf?ra1 tplpVjiciAn dffiliafae !?. ? ???v ? tatwii HtllUOIV}) III" eluding major cable outlets. "For the past five months, we have been working hard for this and we are looking forward to ( taking advantage of the ruling," said Lee, whose Tigers belong to Division I-AA. "In some ways, competition with the major colleges may hurt us, but in many ways 1 believe it will be better for us." I s6-4 patented mid-game "shadow Dan'' routine. The act, in which the players take infield practice with an imaginary baseball, brought the crowd to its feet. An added attraction during the Please see page B13 WHAT MONTH 'otal of Payments $7224.00 iv Twin City rysler-Plymouth. Inc. 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