SPORTING SCENE
Wrestling Here
To Stay In County
High Schools
Anyone who doubts thai wrestling will slick in Brunswick County's
high schools hasn't been to a match
this season and witnessed the intensity
of the athletes?AND THE FANS.
Wrestling is here to stay, and al
though basketball still gets the top
billing, I look for local high school
wrestling to become very popular in
the next five years.
First of all, wrestling is an excel
lent sport for young kids and high
school kids. It teaches discipline, and
there is probably no tougher sport in terms of physical conditioning.
And despite what you might have seen on television, wrestling in its
truest form is a thinking man's sport. The smarter wrestler will often beat his
opponent, even if his opponent is stronger.
Wrestling is a great spectator sport. And to be honest, the local fans are
pretty knowledgeable. This from a graduate of L<xk Haven University,
where wrestling is more important than life itself.
Most local fans seem to know the single-leg take down, the number of
points awarded for a reversal and the strategy of putting certain wrestlers in
certain weight classes.
The South Brunswick-West Brunswick match two Fridays ago was one
of the best I've seen in Brunswick County. Fans saw two quality teams on
the mat that night and were treated to a great competition.
Of course, the intensity of the West-South match didn't cvn come
close to matching this season's first West-North encounter. I'li never forget
that one in the Lincoln Primary School gym.
In many ways, North has the best site for a wrestling match. The
Lincoln gym is dark, liny and noisy. The North fans are vocal and take their
wrestling seriously, which makes Lincoln a great home for the Scorpions.
Anyway, Wesl Brunswick paid a visit diree weeks ago and the under
dog Scorps put up a valiant effort to win the match by one point. That was
until a controversial point deduction was announced and the match ended in
a tie.
The joint erupted like a volcano. 1 was standing at the scorer's table and
narrowly escaped being sucked into the middle of a spinning pile of angry
wrestlers and fans.
The reaction may have been out of line, but it showed that wrestling is
important to local kids and their parents. It showed that wrestling means
something to these people. It's not just a passing fancy.
High school basketball rules the winter sports season in Brunswick
County, and it probably always will. North Carolinians love their basketball.
Brunswick Countians are no exception.
But wrestling has come a long way in the short lime it has been offered
to local kids. The youngsters, ages 10 and under, have taken to it like fish 10
water. When they reach the high schools, wrestling will really take oil.
Close But No Cigar
Close but no cigar. That's the only way to describe my recent experi
ence as a contestant in the West Brunswick basketball halflime shixMout.
It was intermission of the Wesl Brunswick North Myrtle Beach game
last Saturday. 1 held my SI shootout ticket like a nervous kid clutching his
pet frog, and was floored when my number was called.
Here's the deal. Make a foul shot, three-point shot and half-court shot in
60 seconds or less and win 250 greenbacks and a hearty, lip-smacking sup
ply of Subway sandwiches.
I was the third and final contestant, and boy did I have a tough at! lo
follow. West Brunswick senior Willie Gore preceded nic in the shootout and
was the season's first winner. Gee thanks, Willie.
With the crowd still going nuts over Willie's heroics, I stepped to the
line and stared daggers at the basket. It was tough coming out of the crowd
cold and hitting dial free throw. It took me live tries before I finally knocked
it down.
Afier that, the three-pointer was a piece ol cake. Ania/ingly, 1 swished
it through on the first attempt. I got off three shots Iroin hall court belorc
lime expired. Only one of them had a chance of going in, and it didn't.
Then, with nothing t>n the line, 1 ux>k one last heave at the hix>p.
What's that? Of course I made it. Nothing but net. I have witnesses, 300 or
so of my closest friends.
So I didn't win the 250 bucks or the submarines, but I dm get a nice
ovation alter slicking that half-court shot.
Here's a lip for readers aspiring to take their best aim at 250 clams. You
gotta play lo win. If you don't believe ine, ju.sl ask Willie.
Greenwood Aces 1 7th Hole At Brick Landing
Bob Greenwood made a hole in
one at Brick Landing's 17th hole
last Friday to highlight the Calabash
Veterans Golf Association tourna
ment.
Greenwood accd the par-three,
W-yaril hole using a pitching
wedge, and he also was a member of
the winning team in the captain's
choice event.
Playing partners were Bud
Mullikin. Dick Ringer and Harry
Knowles. They shot a 67 to win by
one stroke.
On a match of cards, second place
went to the foursome of Bob Chris
tian. Bill Reese. Bob Phillips and Ed
Wtxxl
Finishing third, also with 68, was
the team of Al Branham, Carl
Foster. Bill Johnson and Lew Mey
er.
On Jan. 15. John Nelson finished
with six points to win the Calabash
Veterans Siableford event at Beach
wood.
Unnn.?re on 'Hi.* 5l)^ fl?v?r?n
wtxxl with five points and Alan
Klctchka with three points.
Five players tied with two points.
On a match of cards, Dick Ringer
placed fourth, followed by Lou
Sommers, J.J. Quigley, Bob Urbach
and K.C. Anderson.
Seo Trail Ladies
Hcni Moulton fired a net 26 to
lead the first flight in the Sea Trail
Ladies Golf Association tournament
last Wednesday.
Golfers counted scores on par
three and par fives only. Runncrs-up
in the top flight were Carol Pauidge
with 26.5, Nancy Williams with 2X
and Jan Rick with 30.5.
Second flight winners included
Jane Bye and Phyllis Manfred, who
tied for first place with scores of
31.5. Betty Dawlcy was second with
32.
Top finishers in the third flight in
cluded Betty Gccscy with 26, Janet
Coniglio with 37 and Elaine Law
renson with 39.
Birdies were carded by Patridge
V.
Golfing
Action
at the first hole, Dawley at the third
anil Lawrenson at the eighth.
Brick Landing
Alice Grossman placed first in the
top llight in the Brick Landing
Ladies Golf Association tournament
last Thursday.
Golfers dropped scores (in their
two worst holes on the front nine
and back nine. June Beck finished
second.
Ir* iV?,? llicht ion finichpix
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were Martha Cullcn and Ginny
Hohing. Pat Taylor had a chip-in at
the eighth hole.
Brierwood Men
The team of Matt Monaghan, Bill
Allen. Jerry Lula and Norman Roy
fired a 32 to win the rain shortened
Brierwood Men's Golf Association
best ball tournament last Thursday.
Finishing one shot back in second
placc was the team of Jim Roach.
Gene Cordisco, Bill Goldsbcrry and
Joe Reiter. Dave Harper, Howard
Baync, Al Hierman and Ned Dye
placed third with a 34.
In the nine-hole mixed scramble
last Wednesday, the foursome of
John Twomcy, Jim Roach, Norman
Roy and Dede Havcnga finished
first with a two-under-par round of
34.
On Jan. 18, the team of Jim
Crosby, Morris Hall, Norman Roy
and Matt Monaghan shot 131 to w in
the two best ball event at Brierwood.
Placing second with a 135 was
the foursome of Jim Roach, Odie
BOWLING ROUNDUP
Woodmen League Posts Results
Marian Monaghan rolled a 173
high game, 503 scratch series and
626 handicap scries in llie Wood
men of ihe World League last
Friday at Brunswick County Bowl
ing Center in Shallouc.
Other top finishers were Ellen
Benton with a 186 game and 610
handicap scries. Lois Ramsey had a
high game of 172 and Dorcen Allo
way rolled a 171.
Handicap scries scores included
Mar>' Russ, 641; Rhonda Heweu,
639; Carmin Gaincy, 631; Jan
White, 626; Vanessa Stanley, 614;
Margaret Williams, 614; Cindy
Clemmons, 607; Glcnda Upchurch.
606; and Carolyn Reynolds, 605.
High rollers among the men in
cluded Aaron Jordan with a 203
game, 546 scratch scries and 639
handicap series.
Other high scratch and handicap
series scores included Thomas Ha
ley, 569, 623; Butch Lastcr 527,
608; Jim Ramsey, 517, 613; Jimmy
Robinson, 505 , 601; and Matt
Monaghan, 501,642.
Steve Clcmmons rolled a 501
scratch series. Paul Holden had a
623 handicap series and Harold
Bland posted a 608.
Men's Classic
Aaron Jordan posted high games
of 205 and 253 to lead the Men's
Classic League Monday night at
Brunswick Bowling Center. Jordan
had the high scratch series of 636
and second-highest handicap series
with 684.
Other high rollers included Mike
Stanley with high games of 207 and
218, a 608 scratch series and 665
handicap series. Lee Harris rolled a
234 game, 603 scratch and 690
handicap.
Kevin Williams had a 221 game,
578 scratch and 656 handicap scries,
while Rick Joyner Sr. rolled a 215
game, 564 scratch and 645 handicap
series.
Oilier high game rollers were
Jimmy Hagler, 207; Wiley Waters,
205; and Dennis Harpster, 203.
RECREATION BRIEFS
Team Needed For Hoop League
One more team is needed for the
Brunswick County Parks and
Recreation Department's Over 30
Basketball League.
Play will begin Feb. 1 at South
Brunswick Middle School. The
league entry fee is S250 per team.
Anyone interested in entering a
team should contact Joe Rosselli,
county athletic coordinator, at 253
4357 or l-X(M>-222-47y().
Wrestling Tourney Feb. 6
The Brunswick County Parks and
Recreation's Youth Wrestling
L-eague will hold its county tourna
ment next Saturday, Feb. 6.
Kids from the Shallotte, Lcland
and Southport areas will competc in
the tournament, which starts at 6
p.m. in Lincoln Primary School.
Brunswick County will host this
year's regional youth wrestling tour
nament Saturday, Feb. 27, starting at
9 a.m. at West Brunswick High
School. The state tournament is
March 6 in Pinccrcst.
The Brunswick County Youth In
vitational will be March 13 at South
Brunswick High School. Competing
will be teams from Pennsylvania,
West Virginia, Cary, Apex, Wilm
ington, Havclock and New Bern.
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Johnson, Bill Allen anil Paul
Kccley.
Two teams lied lor third plaec.
Dave Harper, Al Hicrman, Bob
Warehcim and Jack Akers shot 138
to tie the group of Bill Goldsbcrry,
Gene Cordisco, Joe Reiter and
Emilc Vrydaghs.
Nifty Niners
Kathleen Brennan tired the low
gross of 60 in the Carolina Shores
Nifty Niners tournament last Thurs
day at Ocean Isle Beach Golf
Course.
The runner-up was Jeanne Shields
witli 70. On a match of cards. Belle
Rccicnwald edged Peggy Gtnxle for
third place after both women shot
71.
Under the tournament format,
golfers reduced their two worst
scores lo par and used full handi
caps.
Gcxxle placed first with net 19.
On a card match. Shields placed scc
oml wiih 28. Ellen Errickson also
had 28. Brennar. finished fourth with
30, followed by Trudy Bunt, also
with 30.
Sea Trail Men
Frank Giampietro and Gerry Nap
py shot 64 to win the Sea Trail
Men's Golf Association better ball
of twosome tournament last Tues
day.
Finishing one shot back in second
place were the teams of Bob Gra
ham and John Gregory, and Wayne
Ruff and Howard Van Dusen.
Tied for fourth al 66 were the
teams of Ray Washam and Bill
Kimball and Bill Jones and Victor
Hahn.
Gene Williams and Dave Llew
ellyn look sixth place with a 67, and
Dick Malheny and Bob Kakos
placed seventh with 68.
Closcst-to-thc-pin winners were
Ron Hayes at the second hole.
Matheny ai the fifth. Herb Yost at
the 13th and Williams at the 17th.
Caroline Shores Ladies
Lynn Jerr fired a net 74 to lead
the first flight in the Carolina Shores
Ladies Golf Association individual
low net event Jan. 14.
Dot Meadcr led the second llighi
with 82, followed by Jean Sperry
with 88. Sperry edged Barbara
Brooks and Sue Circincr on a match
of cards.
In the third flight, Jackie Distler
led the way with a round of 80.
Gerry Burdick finished three shots
back in second place.
Top finishers in the fourth llighi
were May Robertson with net 87
and Lil Haupt with 95.
Brooks had low putls for the day
with 31. Ann Hierman had a birdie
at the eighth hole.
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