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PECEMBER 2, 1966 THE LANCE PAGE 5 KnightSports By Joe Junod Green Hornets Slip By Knights 89-80 Freshmen athletes have been doing quite a job this year. After top not performances by several on the soccer team, the basketball squad seems to be overloaded with novices. Dropping an exciting contest to the virgin Greensboro College, the St. Andrews team was dominated by the play of freshmen. After a show first half the Knights jumped back, taking many balls of the boards. Sophomore Paul Forney, along with frosh Butch Drewdy, climbed up the backs of the Hornet’s big men. Drawdy and Ken McGinnis (who hit for 50% from the floor)'were the guns from the hardwood. Drawdy dropped 21 points into the nets while McGinnis hit for 14. Joe Denney and John Everett, both new to college ball, reflected their inexperience, as did the whole team, but showed a potential for developing into fast, quick-thinking ballplayers. Phil Blundell, who along with Drawdy, Doyle Calloway, Captain Jim Saleeby, and three year man Guy Starling, composed the starting team. Coaching the first college ball game of his career, Gerald Griffin said that the team can develop into a better than .500 ball club. He was happy with the progress they were making. Injuries to John Turner and Brent Rhue have hurt the team under the boards and in the shooting category. Both men had fine high school records and will be expected to carry a good deal of the shooting load. The wrestling team is looking for a victory-filled season. They have the potential. Lots of experience, good coaching, dependable and dur able wrestlers are out on the mats this year. With Warren Maxton, Tom Teak, and George Pistolas, the middle weights look quite solid. “Buzzard” Rogers and frosh Dean Leake, along with Yank Albers, should supply the skill and speed needed in the lighter classes. Coach “Knarf” Grier has done a military job of getting the boys in shape. Ruled with his iron hand, all the men have benefited from his heavy drilling. This quality of fitness will pay off for them if they take the initiative to stay in shape. Mid-season slumps are often caused by lack of fitness. Let’s continue the great support that the Varsity sports have been getting this fall. Next home basketball game is Monday. Wrestling commences with a meet the following night at the Armory. Scottish Laundry and Cleaners Wishes you the warmest Season’s Greetings NATION'S Good Luck On Your EXAMS And Take A Break At The fflGHUND RESTAURANT & STEAK ROOM Phone 276-6555 The Basketball Knights took the court on November 22 to officia lly open the ‘66-67 season. The visiting squad from Greensboro College played the first contest of their history. The Green Hor-nets came and grabbed their first victory ever as they squeaked out a 89-80 triumph. The Knights, playing un der a new coach and lacking suf ficient experience to really pre form with poise and cofidence. Guy Starling will play forward this year. impressed many spectators. With only three returning play ers from last year’s squad back on the team, the lineup lacked experience. This was fairly ob vious as opening night jitters cau sed several mistakes in play, Greensboro made few mistakes early in the game and quickly ran up the score. Towards the end of the half, the Knights made an of fensive move and pulled to within 11 points. The halftime score was 36-27, After intermission the team looked different. They were able to work the ball on offense and cra shed the boards for rebounds. They quickly destroyed the deficit of 11 points. Phil Blundell tied the score, 54-54, with 8:30 remaining on the clock by making a jump shot from the foul line. Full court presses also were effective in stopping the offensive attacks of Greensboro. The score was tied again at 60-60 with 6:30 remaining. With 4 minutes left Greensboro bombed WRA Meeting Monday, December 5, Miss Ethel Bateman is having adessert meet ing of the WRA to discuss the five winter and spring intramural sports: ping-pong, basketball, bowling, tennis, and softball. three quick baskets and pulled ahead to stay. The Knights fired for a 34% av erage from the floor while the Green Hornets hit for 50% . We were out rebounded 62-56, and committed 24 personal fouls to Greensboro 18. St. Andrews lost the ball 12 times yet made 14 re coveries. Tuesday, December 5th, see the Knights on court at home against N.C. Wesleyan at the Armory. New hoop coach —Gerald Griffin A product of L. Greif & BfO. Division of Genesco Bobby^s Ltd.
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