Celtics overpower Ben's Men to stay undefeated By Chronicle Staff The third week of play in the Big Apple Pro/Am Basket ball League featured tight games and blow-outs throughout the day. The Celtics finished the weekend as the league's only undefeated team after they downed Ben's Men. In other contests, Say No had trouble delivering the KO early, but survived to defeat Trouble. The Hoopers, however, turned up the heat against FPA and won handily. In the finale, , the Lakers maintained control F Elton Koonce added 10 in a los ing effort. Say No prevails Say No appeared to be in control in the first half. But they found themselves staving off Trouble, and came out as 69-63 winners. Trouble made a gallant run in the second half after trailing 34-23 at intermission. John Watkins provided the bulk of the offense for the vic tors with 31 points. Michael Jones contributed 10 points to the cause. For Trouble, O.J. Polk was the main guy with 14 points, while Antonio Smith and Jesse Byrd chipped in with 11 points Y each. Hoopers take charge The Hoopers turned this game in an uptempo affair which paved the way for their 1 1 1 -84 pounding of FPA. The victors started slowly after FPA led by as many as a dozen points in the first half. But by intermission, the Hoopers had reversed the tide and held a 56-47 advantage. Four Hoopers scored in dou ble digits with Todd Saunders leading the way with 24 points. Curt Scales added 2 1 points and Anthony Tucker scored 20. Wayne Baskins added 15 points for the victors. FPA was led by William Brown who scored in just about every way conceivable. Brown proved to be unstoppable as he finished up with 43 points. Reg gie Doster scored 15 points and Kenny Pate tossed in 1 1 . Lakers triumph The Lakers breezed to seven point halftime lead, then held Salon Excel at bay to regis ter a 74-70 decision. . Kenny Mickens jvas the top gun for the Lakers with 25 points. Eric Blair and William Bitting finished with 13 and 11 points respectively. Salon Excel got balanced scoring, but it wasn't enough to bring them all the way back. Dwayne Morgan topped SE's scoring efforts with 20 points and Tony Mallard added 16. Bill rj.ttion.il H I . i c k r h < ? . ? 1 1 c* i < . 1 1 v I i " ? ?" Blues in the Night t ? 1 1 1 1 1 ? i Or: B.h.'u' Or .Ft- : P , ? C ? .is Aug & 10. 1 0 ( ) 1 Steven-. Contoi C?IIJL23^70Q2_luj_|icJir'K points. League notes Free basketball clinics conducted by the Big Apple Pro Am staff and players will held every Saturday, one hour after the final game of the day has been played. Pro-Am officials urge area youngsters, ages 9-17 to learn from the best players in the league. FOR SNUFF I THAT'S SWEET AS HONEY, GIVE HONEY BEL money an *?9> i3L' INUPK ?*??* Aft NOHl1 WEST@N TRAVEL OF THE WEEK Esther Singleton Powell started her career at WSSU in 1983 as an Assistant in the Personnel Department. She then joined the Development and University Relations staff in 1989 as Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor Esther provides an upbeat personality complemented by a big smile filled with sincerity for all those with whom she interacts. Esther illustrates her enthusiasm for her work by her descriptive words. "Working, at the University for eight years has allowed me to be a. part of many positive changes in the history jof Winston-Salem State University. Serving as Special Assistant to the Vice Chance'fror for Development has created an opportunity for me to promote and reinforce these positive changes throughout the Community. As the University approaches its Centennial it becomes more apparent that Winston-Salem State University, a diamond in the rough, has become the gleam of hope for so many." Weston Travel salutes Esther Singleton Powell for her sparkling enthusiasm and commitment to quality at Winston-Salem State University. Esther Singleton Powell WEST0N TRAVF.I, 122-A Reynold* Village Winston-Satem NC 27106 (919) 721-9000 FAX (919) 721-4877 FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS ' big apple PRO-AM HOOPS STANDINGS&i^ ' : GABIES - ? ?0 ' -s As of July 6th ? .... - . Celtics 3-0 Ben's Men , - v ' 2?t Hoopers 2-t cak m$ l"\ Say No , ? A iMfes _ ' , . , > *20i&Z> Trouble ? i! 1 ^ ,? l ~ s?-\ ii H ,? i i ?i i 1 l i i i i i i i i:i throughout to topple Salon Excel. -Here-^s-a-f?n4own-of last weekend's action at the Hanes Hoisefy Recreation Center. Celtics dominate In a battle of the unbeatens, the Celtics left' little doubt as to which team is the league's best at this point of the season. They demolished Ben's Men, 99-60 in this showdown. The Celtics put some serious pressure on Ben's Men from the opening tap and never let up. By halftime, they had built a size able, 52-21 lead. Kevin Strickland had all the answers for the Celts everytime he touched the ball. Strickland fired in 44 points to lead all scorers. Jeff Jones did a lot of damage of his own, tallying 24 points. Tim McFadden rounded out the double figures scoring With 10 points. Ben's Men were never able to get untracked after being blown out early. Barry Chunn led their attack with 24 points. BEE! Photo by Max Dunhill William Bitting of the Lakers grabs a rebound against Salon Excel in Big Apple Pro/Am Basketball League action last Saturday at the Hanes Hoisery Recreation Center. Twin City Football Camp set for July By Chronicle Staff The Twin City Football Camp gets underlay with two sessions for youth football play ers this month. Conducted at the Carver High School football field, the senior camp is scheduled for July 15-18 for boys between the ages of 10 and 18 who haven't graduated from high school. The junior camp (for ages 10-14) will be held July 29-31. Times for each camp is 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost for the camp is $45 for the senior camp and $35 for the junior camp. Once camp begins, .prorated refunds will be given in the event that a camper has to withdraw because of medical reasons. The objective of the Twin City camp is to provide young sters with expert instruction and the opportunity for boys of dif ferent ages and abilities to develop techniques of individual and team play necessary in foot ball. Area high school coaches will work directly with players and provide constant supervi sion. The camp's coaching staff Keith Wilkes, Ca* er High School line coach; Oscar Brayboy, Mt. Tabor head /football coach; Bob Sapp, East Forsyth defensive coordinator, Mike Ferguson, West Forsyth running back coach; Gene Bowles, North Forsyth head coach; A1 Hooker, Glenn head coach; Jim Bovender, Carver head coach; and David McConnell, Reynolds head coach. Practice sessions for the camp will be held at two outdoor practice fields which are used by Carver during the regular sea son. The Yellowjackets' weight room facilities will also be avail able to camp participants. Each camper is required to bring proof of family insurance, physical examination and parental consent to participate. Physical exams should be signed by a physician within the past calendar year. No physicals will be given at the clinic. Participants are to bring football shoes (basketball shoes on rainy days), shorts, T-shirts and a towel. All campers should arrive at 5:15 p.m. to begin the wann-up period for each day of camp. Here's a breakdown of the specialties the camp staff will teach and supervise for the dif ferent age groups. Senior camp - ? Quartcrback or rccciving skills and techniques. ? Pass defense skills and techniques. ? Line blocking skills, tech niques and agility. ? Each player will be coun seled on development of speed agility and strength. ? Motivational talks will be given on self-discipline, strength and conditioning, and setting personal priorities in one's life. * Ray Agnew and Donald Evans will be featured speakers for motivational talks. Agnew is a defensive end for the New England Patriots, who played his college ball at North Carolina State. Agnew pfepped at Carver. Evans, a defensive linemen, plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers and is former stand-out at Win ston-Salem State. Junior camp ? Free, three-day coaching clinic for all Pop Wamer League coaches. ? Quarterback or receiving skills and techniques. ? Line blocking skills, tech niques and agility. ? A full week of closely supervised activity. ? Learning to relate and be part of the team. For more information on the Twin City Football Carnp, con tact coach Wilkes at 727-2121 or 969-6284. Want To Begin Or Finish Yqur College Education? I here's a way that may make it easier than you p1" " S cn"? CAPE " Center for Alternative Programs of Education. 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