*^By Bill Johnsons
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. .TELLING IT LIKE IT REALLY IS!.
. .When an individual decides that it is time
to work for what he, or she, wants. The
individual is making some progress in life!
Johnson C. Smith will not be riding in the
“expected to win” seat when the 39th CIAA
Basketball Tournament opens in the Nor
folk Scope Wednesday afternoon. Nor will
the Golden Bulls be perched among the
teams projected to create some problems
for the teams that should win the biggest
t*e in black college basketball.
That’s good! Whv?
Because the low rating gives Bob Moore
and his team an opportunity to enter the big
Mmble derby relaxed and loose. That, in
ggt opinion, is all the Johnson C. Smith
BWetes need to do to return to winning
Sagging badly in fifth place among the
seven Southern Division teams, the Bulls
are much better than their 10-14 overalll
record indicates. They are 3-4 in league
play.
Sin?e it is felf iri'TrifofmSd^TrctesntTat
Moore Warriors can play with any team in
the CIAA, perhaps a little more motiva
tion, a bit more dedication and a lot more
hustle can riiore than make up the differ
ence between winning and losing.
If the Golden Bulls are to surprise the
forecasters, who say they are not a serious
contender for this year’s tournament title,
they’re going to have to regain their
confidence in themselves, sharpen their
shooting aim, and brush up on their defense.
Prior to losing to Hampton in Virginia
Monday night, the Herd was hitting with
only 44 percent of their floor shots and only
65 percent of their free throws found their -
way through the hoops. The SOS signs
dictate practice is needed in these vital
areas.
Team leader Roosevelt McGruder, the
guy who was targeted for board domin
ation, needs to return to the flow of action.
His 8.3 rebound'average is far below his par
performance. Phil Smith, who has grabbed
«ily 6.5 caroms per game, is not helping out
uch.
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An analysis of the Bulls’ weekly statistics
sheet reveals Moore needs more balance
scoring to improve his team’s chances. Only
three Smith athletes were shooting above
double figures in games played through
February 8. McGruder was leading with a
lofty 21.5 average, but Phil Smith and Dante
Johnson were trailing badly, with only 11.8
and 10.4 points per game, respectively.
. .NEITHER HERE NOR THERE.
Reports that the City of Charlotte Parks
and Recreations Department is planning to
build a new golf course at the York Road
landfill site are good news. However, it
should be pointed out that the citizens of
Charlotte, especially the black golfers, are
not going to be supportive of a municipal
course unless it is first class. A “first class”
facility would more than pay for itself. To
build a golf course similar to Bonnie Brae
would be a waste of taxpayers’ money.
That’s my opinion!
The greatest name in the annals of
Johnson C. Smith basketball, Freddie Neal,
will bring his court excitement 4o the
Charlotte Coliseum Tuesday, March 31,
jfofrjmg with the entertaining Harlem Globe
pbDEN “THAWT”: The average stu
9H takes too long to learn too little!
1 like the Way South Carolina State coach
Bill Davis responded to the question: Should
icollege students Interrupt their studies in
'January to sign with a professional team as
a draftee or a free agent?
“Only if the kid can get some of his mooey
guaranteed,” Bill answered, adding, “And
I’m not talking about $28,000, either. If a kid
can go in and get a substantial amount of
money guaranteed, whether he makes the
club or not, then he should take the gamble.
Otherwise* I don’t think they should go.”
Controversial baseball star Ron beFlore
is “looking forward to a bright future
f, if ytai recah,
job as the regular
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Tom Wettopftoappear on your
shortly.. Ranked sixth
As become a regular
sit broadeaat team. .
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Sonya Dalton
.Flashy forward
Cassandra Howell
.Difficult to stop
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Odelia Johns
.Brilliant shooter
In CIAA Women Tournament
JCSU Women Cagers Open Play
By Phil Buaher
Special To The Pott
The Johnson C. Smith
women’s basketball team
(14-10) will open play in the
CIAA Women’s Tourna
ment against St. Paul’s
Thursday, February 16, at
the Norfolk State Spartan
Arena.
Smith defeated the Lady
Tigers (3-14) by a 72-62
score in Charlotte in Jan
uarv
Steve Joyner’s team fin
ished in second place in the
CIAA Southern Division for
the third straight year as
Shaw, took the title away
from defending champions,
Fayetteville State.
“We feel pretty good
about our chances in the
tournament,” reflected
"Jbynur. “flight now,..our
defensive play is carrying
us while our scoring has
been erratic. The Norfolk
State hosts are indicating
that they expect crowds of
over 5,000 for each ses
sion,” pointed out Joyner.
“Usually, the pressure of
a tournament will bring
down a team’s shooting
percentage so our defen
sive play may prove a big
factor for us.”
If the women’s offense
does gel all at once, Joy
ner will have a variety of
effective weapons. Cassan
dra Howell and Caryl Har
din are difficult to stop
inside when both are on
their games. Opponent de
fenses have concentrated
on denying the pass in
side. Smith dan counter
with Odelia Johns’ outside
jumper. The major ele
ment binding the offense
together has been the point
play of senior guard Sonya
Dalton whose six assists
per game and defensive
play has contributed a
major role to back-to-back
winninfl seasons
The men will wrap up the
regular season by hosting
Southern Division leader
St. Augustine’s (21-3)
Thursday and Fayetteville
State on Saturday. The con
test jvith the Broncos •
may prove crucial in the
upcoming CIAA Touma
-infiDt seeding. With powers
St. Augustine's, Virginia^
Union and Norfolk State
being split into two brack
ets, a loss might throw the
Golden Bulls into the
bracket with two powers
waiting.
“We feel we’ve proved
that we’re capable of beat
ing anyone in the CIAA on a
given day,’’ remarked re
serve Stephone .Parby,
“but it sure would'be nice
to avoid meeting some of
those teams in the first
round.”
The advice filtering down
from the CIAA officials in
Virginia is to make sure
LET'S
TALK
MONEY
Mildred Dwiggins Swift
It’s time that black people talk about money. We
work to earn it and rush to spend it. Yet how much
do we own of the money we make?
A recent article in “The National Leader” cited a
black gross income of $150 billion annually. That
reportedly is the tenth largest income of any people
on this planet. However, what becomes of that
money was not considered to be in our best
interests.
Virtually every black person has some dollar
power. It may be a lot or a little, but the fact that it
is capital and-or cash represents power. And this
dollar power can translate into more financial self
determination in an American economy which
measures nearly every index on a dollar value.
It’s not the amount of money we make that
matters as much as how we manage our money.
-The money decisions of black people must confront
these times of uncertain inflation rates, new tax
laws and social security revisions. As the changes
take place, our financial outlooks must seek
different options.
One person with whom you can talk to learn about
money options is myself, a professional financial
planner. An individualized approach is used to find
ways of maximizing more of the dollars that come
into our possession.
For FREE Confidential
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fans purchase their tour
nament passes from the
athletic director at each
CIAA school before coming
to Norfolk.
“The semi-finals and
finals last year were sold
out and we expect the same
thing this year only
earlier/’ cautioned CIAA
commissioner Bob Moor
man. Tickets are $30 and
$35 for the four-day basket
ball marathon and may be
purchased at Johnson C.
Smith University through
Eddie McGirt (378-1072).
Southwestern
4-A Basketball
Tournament Set
'"The iiPSl l'OUiiU ul Uie -
Southwestern 4A Tourna
ment will be held in the
school gyms "February -27
(girls) and February 28
(boys).
Then the teams will
move to UNCC Thursday,
March 1, Friday, March 2
and Saturday, March 3.
Tennis Season
. .The boys’ tennis season
starts April 3 with East at
Independence, Garinger at
North, Harding at Myers
Park, West Mecklenburg at
Olympic and West Char
lotte at South Mecklen
burg.
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Piedmont Middle School
Plans Open House
neamoni Middle School
will hold a Get-Acquainted
Open House on February
21. The event will be held at
9 a.m. and again at 7:30
p.m. in the media center at
the school, 1241 E. 10th St.
Parents will hear about the
school’s open curriculum,
extra-curricular activities,
computer lab and cultural
arts program. Those at
tending the morning ses
sion can tour tbe building
and meet teachers and
students.
Persons needing more in
formation about the Open
House can call Jim Mur
chison, principal, at 333
Track Season
Harding and South Meck
lenburg kick off the boys’
track season Tuesday,
March 6.
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5228. Applications for the
lottery for students to
attend Piedmont, which is
one of the school system’s
optional schools, will be
available at the Open
House. Application dead
line is March 31 and the
lottery will be held on April
11.
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