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PAGE FOUR THE COMPASS FEBRUARY. 1965 Victory for The "Vikings" On February 4, excitement once once again filled the gym as the "Vikings” of ECSC encountered the "Hawks" of Maryland State. As the game got under way the Vik ings moved out in front with a small lead. The action was fast and the spectators had to keep their eyes constantly on the game. The “Vikings" kept the lead through most of the first half with the ‘‘Hawks" only a few points be hind. Thi lead was due sharp ‘‘hawkeye" of Frank Neal and Fred Lewis who seemed to be able to command the ball to fall through the net. At other limes both Neal and Mackey of the “Vikings" seemed to have had wings as they jumped high into the air over the "Hawks" to get re bounds. As the first half came to a close the score was “VikiDgs" 45. “Hawks" 43. The home fans really let the team know how they felt about excellent ball handling in the first half with their loud cheers. The excitement of the fans tinued during half-time with the cheerleaders performing stunts and cheers. The second half lost none of the Wrestling at Its Best The wrestling teams of tbe^' ClAA are once again bringing excitement to the fans of schools that belong to the Conference. On February 10 the wrestling team ECSC displayed its many skills against the wrestling team of Vir ginia State College. Warren Daven port started the match off for FXSC in the light-weight division. As the seconds ticked away c the clock the fans cheered Davenport won his match with a pin. In the matches that followed the "Vikings" won 5 pins. 1 de cision, and 1 forfeit. The final score was F-lizabeih City 48, Vir ginia Stale, 0. On February 12 skill and ability of the team was put to the test once again as they came to grips on the mats with the wrestlers of Howard University. Howard’s team won the first match in the lighi- ueight division by a pin for a gain of 5 points for the pin. The next match was won by ECSC through the performance of William Hill. I-' Hill, a very fine and outstanding wrestler, has proved many times how ^kill and quick thinking pay off for the ultimate victory. In the final match of the heavy- momentum seen in the first half. | weight division. Argle Whitfield Both teams were scoring from all j (defending C IA A heavyweight parts of the court. The "Hawks" j champion) won his match with a matched the "Vikings" almost I pin thereby tying the final score point for point. But with the excel-l Elizabeth City 23, Howard 23. lent playing ability of the “Vik-1 In the matches to come the ings" team, the “Hawks" lost the j Compass wishes victory to the game by a score of 78 to 75. i wrestling team. Scoring Rules in Wrestling Tournament Collegiate Wrestling consists of three (3) periods of a three (3) minute duration. This gives each individual nine minutes of actual wrestling time unless the match is terminated by a fall. The first period begins with both wrestlers assuming positions for free wres tling. The sccond period has one wrestler assuming a defensive po sition and the other in an offensive position, In the third and final period, positions are the reverse of the second period. In individual scoring there are I major methods of collecting points. They are; First Take Down (by each wrestler) 2 points Subsequent Take Down....l point Escape 1 point Reversal 2 points Near Fall 3 points Predicament _...2 points Time Advantage 1 point In tournaments, lirst place in each weight class shall count 10 points, second place 7 points, third 4 points and fourth place 2 points. These f>oints shall be awarded as soon as earned. At the conclusion of the championship semifinals, each winner shall receive seven points. At the conclusion of the championship finals, each winner shall receive three additional Basketball Round-Up After returning from the holi days, the “Vikings” basketball team got off to a very slow start. They took to the road on January S to encounter the "Hawks” of Mary land State. Most of the game was very close but during the closing moments of the game the “Hawks" were able to pull ahead and won by a score of 105 to 99. Richard Todd led the “Vikings” in scoring with 25 points. Gary Stubbins was able to gather in 17 points and Frederick Lewis 16 pis. Mackey did his usual good job in the re bound department. From Maryland the “Vikings" dropped by the home of the Hampton “Pirates" on January 9. There things did not go so badly. The “Vikings" won by a score of 81 to 76. The big guns in this triumphant episode were Gary Stubbins and Richard Todd with 16 points apiece. Frederick Lewis dumped in 14 points for the vic tors. On January 12 the “Vikings’ were back on their home court in a contest with the Winston-Salem “Rams.” The “Rams” came to ECSC second amond the small col leges in the nation. They left that way. During the first half the game was evenly matched but the second half found the “Rams’ in complete control. The "Vikings’ were never able to get back into contention. The final result of this contest was 107 to 83 in favor of the “Rams." Todd led all “Vi king" scorers with 11 points. Mac- key, Neal, and F. Lewis were ever with 10 points apeice. Hoping to regain their winning ways the “Vikings” were off Norfolk State to face the high scoring "Spartans." With the out standing shooting of Todd, Stub bins, Lewis, Neal, and Mackey. Coach Vaughan’s basketballer were able to stay in close range through out the game. Though fine de fensive efforts, the “Vikings" able to keep the score down but in the final seconds they floated down the drain by a score of 78 to 81. In efforts to revenge, the "Vi kings” lost to the “Spartans” a second time, January 23. on their THE ROVING SPORTS EYE JETHRO WILLIAMS, Reporter Intramural Run-Down Once more Intramural basket- ill is underway at ECSC. There a whole new flock of high school washouts and college le-- jects. Some of the older ones have faded by the wayside. Others are victims of old age and incon»is-! tency. i There are a few returnees from ; last year but they were off to a very j slow start thus far. Reject Phillip: Flood ended the intramural sea son last year in a blaze of glory but this year he can hardly hit the rim of the basket. Claude ClarV. got off to his usual fast start, miss- ^ ing everything. Luby Williams one i of the tallest men in the intramural league has his standard position, the bench. All is not dull for these rejects. A big help to the other teams in the league was the outing of Rob ert (Tiny) Haddock as coach of the Ques. Last year his team was the suprise of the conference as they walked away with the cham pionship. Reasons for Tiny’s a- brupt downfall are unknown. How ever, he is pleading his case to the Intramural Commissioner. Mackey Goes High far the two Felta teams f.v jndefeated, also the poinl!, cach lostr no .dd.iional points At the concision of the consolation semifinals, each winner shall receive two points. Scoring rules in collegiate wres tling: TOURNAMENT POINTS 1st Place 10 points 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place Fall Default Forfeit Advancement.... ...7 points ....4 points ....2 points 1 point ...-1 point 1 point 1 point 1964-65 Basketball Team home court. Norfolk State rolled away with a 105 to 89 victory. Todd was the high scorer for the "Vikings” with 19 points. These few facts do not tell the complete basketball tale. Coach Vaughan has had bis problems throughout the season. At times it seemed as if the world was against his winning but keeping his composure. Coach Vaughan has been able to iron out his prob lems. The team now has a good chance of participating in the annual CIAA tournament. If all goes well the "Vikings" may win one of the top seats. Good Luck to the Basketabll Team! From lelt lo right: Fredsrick Lawis, lamei WilUami. Wlllla Lamb. Richard Todd. Frank Neal, Oicar Smith, Douglas Brown. AUxonder Thwsatt Claudio Mackey. Leevon Laiuden. Paul Roberiton. Gory Stubbins. Oiaile* Davis be seen. Benny Hodges, coach of the Newts has bis problems as his team sports a 1>2 record. Charles Davis states, "he has whole team of champions.” This •o remains to be seen. To all interested spectators, there an open invitation to you to Claudie J. Mackey. a senior Business Education major from Davis High School in Engelhard, is 6'2” inches tall and team cap tain of the "Vikings” basketball In a game where height is the dominant factor, Mackey stands high among the world of giants. Although he is handicapped be cause of his inferior height, he has managed lo out jump the nearly seven footers in the league. When he goes high into the air and bats the ball back down an opponent’s throai. spectators are thrilled out of their seats. Mackey is also a member of the track team, a member of Phi Beta Lamba Society and, a member of the Sphinx Club. At the present, Mackey is a bit optimistic about the future. The Dallas Cowboys of the NFL are in come out and cheer these rejects | terested in him as a football player on to victory, Be sure to keep on: despite (he fact that he has never the watch for the dates of the in-1 played college football. Often there iramural tournament, which will - are rumors that some pro basket- be announced later. j ball teams are interested in his — I talents. If none of this becomes The house that is built according possible, he hopes lo find a job lo every man's advice seldwn gets within his curriculum and one day a roof. ' settle down to family life. "Vikings" Top "Spartan" Matmen The ECSC "Vikings" took the last two bouts to win a wrestling match with the "Spartans” of Norfolk State College 22-17. Jan uary 22. The match turned for the “Vikings" when Horace Griffin (191) threw Hubert Bridges and Argle Whitfield sewed it up in the unlimited division on a deci sion over Randall Forrest. The time stands as follows: 115—Smith (N) won forfeit 123—Hadden (N) pinned Daven port, 5:44 130—Lofton (EC) pinned Seawell, 1:56 137—Hill (EC) Def. Smith 3-0 157—E'raithwaite (N) Def. Webb, 7-6 167—Ruffin (EC) Def. Jefferson. 2-1 177—Lee (N) pinned Kirkpatrick. 1:05 191—Griffin (EC) pinned Bridges, 2:47 Heavy—Randall Forest (NS) and Argle Whitfield drew 2-2 THE COMPASS Volume 26 No. 2 — Febniarj, 1965 Klizabeth City State College Klizubeih City, North Carolina 27909 U. S. Postage Non-Profit Organization PAI D Elizabeth City, N.C. Permit No. 5 Rctura Requested
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