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THE CLARION
February 27, 1970
TORNADO WARNING!
By MARK TODD
Cagers Breeze Over North Greenville
The unpredictable sports world has continued
to be just that, with the latest incident being the sus
pension of Detroit Tigers’ Pitcher Denny McLain,
twice Cy Young Award Winner, and winner of 31
^ames in 1968. McLain’s susipension stems from his
involvement in gambling interests which supposedly
occurred in 1967.
This is not simply an unrelated, chance occur
ence. Just before the Super Bowl in January several
professional football stars were mentioned in another
gambling probe, including Joe Namath and Len
Dawson. Dawson survived a sudden but intense
period of pressure, as he was going to lead Kansas
City into the Super Bowl against the Minnesota Vik
ings. He performed surprisingly well under the
strain, leading the Chiefs to an impressive win, but
when the suspicion proved false, criticism arose from
various factions that it was poor timing, right be
fore the biggest event in 'pro football.
In some cases it may nave injured innocent
players, but the prevalence of outside interests, es
pecially somewhat questionable ones, has led many
to believe that a serious overall evaluation of off the
field activities should be made. This is especially
true in Pro Sports, although several instances of
gambling involvement in Collegiate sports have been
recognized.
While many athletes have argued against the
suppression by the sports hierarchy in numerous
situations with increasing regularity, in many in
stances it is only in the public’s best interest that
the affairs of the athlete are kept under control.
After all, anyone who becomes a public figure must
pay the price of a loss of privacy and 'perhaps free
dom, and it is only in this way that sports on the
Professional or Collegiate level can be properly con
ducted.
Girls Say, "We Tried Harder”
By ROD JONES
Brevard College’s Tornadoes
ended a thrilling season with a
victory against North Green
ville last Saturday night. Bre
vard managed a “Carolina
Comeback” in a game which
saw the Tornadoes behind by
as much as 12 points in the
first half. Brevard’s ball, hawk
ing defense, enabled them to
pull to within 3 points as the
buzzer sounded to end the
half.
On inspired Brevard team lit
erally “took the court” in the
second half and rolled over
their bewildered opponents.
Greg Headen set a new school
record of 33 rebounds while
playing a very active part in the
Tornadoes’ aggressive- defense
and led their scoring efforts
with 20 points. Brevard’s of
fensive teamwork was obvious
ly clicking as the starting five
all hit double figures.
An enthusiastic crowd de
lighted to the Tornadoes’ twist
ing, driving lay-ups and fast
break ability. Sam Brick turn
ed in his usual crowd - pleasing
performance by shopting a blaz
ing 100% from the field in the
fourth quarter to rack up his
two points of the game.
The Tornadoes are off to the
tournament at Lenoir, N. C
this weekend. But transporta
tion is being provided for those
students wishing to support the
team. First round tournament
Headen lays one up against iSorth Greenville
( Photo by John Wayant)
play pits Brevard against Mon- m. Thursday. The winner of that
treat - Anderson at 5:00 p. confrontation will meet the
winner of Wingate vs. Spar
tanburg at 7:00 p. m. Friday,.
Februarv 27.
Yes! “We tried harder”
would have to be the slogan
for the girls’ basketball team
this year. No doubt about it,
they had a perfect record, 0
and 10. Every game a little
more effort was added, but
there was never a team that
had worse luck. There was al
ways somebody sick or soinc^
thing broken. The faithful
coach, Miss Anderson, along
with her fighting players, kept
looking toward victory. Games
were lost from 2 to 20 points.
There was no conference in
volved, rather the games were
played with surrounding col
leges.
The girls finished the sea
son Monday night with nation
ally - ranked Western Caro
lina who pulled through with
their perfect record. The final
Score was 48 to 36.
The only thing left now is
happy memories and a bright
er view for next year’s team.
Montgomery Relays Are Ahead
On Saturday the Brevard
Track team set out to “Big
Orange” country at the Uni
versity of Tennessee for the
Tennessee Relays.
Brevard was put in the open
division which m6ant that they
were competing against uni
versities and colleges along
with athletes competing unat
tached.
Reggie McAfee won the mile
in 4 minutes 15 seconds and al
so ran away with the 1000-
yard run while Lennox Stewart
won the 880 - yard run.
In the 60 - yard dash Clar
ence Thomas placed second in
the preliminary race and third
in the final heat.
Ed Williams set a new Bre
vard record in the broad jump
■with a jump of 22’ 6%”, break
ing the old record of 21’ 103/4”
held by Don Kirkendall. Ed
placed fourth in the broad
jump finals.
This weekend four members
of the Track Team will be off
to Montgomery, Alabama, for
the Montgomery Relays. They
are Reggie McAfee, Lennox
Stewart, Clarence Thomas and
Ed Williams. The meet will be
on Friday and Saturday.
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RALPH LUNDY and JAKE BROCK (R. to L )
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game Saturday night for their selection as mem-
bers_ of the All - Regional Soccar team. President
Davis made the presentations. Four of Brevard’s
regional players missed the presentation. They
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