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Page 6 SPORTS Football In Review Defense Rescues WSSU By Robert Toraii Sports Editor Derrick Beasley and Angelo Spruill made game-saving defensive plays to lead Winston-Salem State to its eighth straight victory, 33-18 over Elizabeth City State University. The Vikings trailed 20-18, when Beasley appeared to dash ECSU’s upset hopes when he scored on a 54 yard pass interception with 5:35 left in the game. The Vikes now trailed 26-18. It was on the move for an ap parent touchdown, when Angelo Spruill in tercepted a Brockenbery pass at the Rams 16 yard line, and raced untouched into the endzone. The touchdown was called back on a controversial clipping-call The Rams needed only three plays to ice the victory, Leonardo Horn, went over from three yards to give the Rams a 33-18 margin of victory. Lonnie Pulley rushed 14 times for 111 yards and two touchdown, to lead the rams offense. Rams Hold On, Defeat J.C. Smith By Robert L. Toran Sports Editor In a low scoring contest, the Rams of Winston-Salem State University held on to defeat J.C. Smith in a Homecoming match up. The Rams who were tied for first place in the Southern Division of the CIAA, struggl ed most of the game because of turnovers, and never really got their explosive offense in gear. The Rams scored on the opening posses sion, when quarterback Bobby Junior found a streaking Masha Paul in the end zone for a 27 yard scoring play, but extra point at tempt failed, and the Rams took a early 6-0 lead. The Rams second score was set-up by another Junior to Paul connection, covering 66 yards that moved the ball down to the Bulls one yard line. On the very next play fullback Ed Byer plunged in from a yard out. Lonnie Pulley gave the Rams a-14-0 lead at the 4:10 mark left in the second quarter when he scored on a 2-point conversion. The Rams defense kept the Bulls offense in check most of the second half, an in terception by Dwayne Smith, and a blocked field goal by Derrick Beasley kept the Bulls off the scoreboard. It was late in the game when Bulls managed to score a touchdown, but it was not enough, as the Rams held on to capture their 7th consecutive victory. Seniors Play Final Home Game By Keith James Eight WSSU football players may be play ing their last collegiate football game Satur day, Nov. 23. No, they are not quiting school and they are not in trouble. They are seniors, the leaders of the team. The senior class consists of Cornelius Holmes, a Physical Education major, from Detroit Mich.; Tommy Crews, Business Ad ministration major, from South Boston, Va.; Bruce Dunlap, an accounting major from Charlotte, N.C.; Dwaine Smith, Business Administration major from Raleigh, N.C.; John Torain, a Physical Education major, from Roxboro, N.C.; Keith Holland, Physical Education major from Winston-Salem, N.C.; Danny Brailsford, a Physical Education major from Dalzell, S.C.; and Bobby Clark, Physical Education major, from Winston- Salem, N.C. After graduation. Holmes plans to become a football coach on both the high school and college levels. While Crews plans to deal in retail sales or become a retail store manager. Dunlap plans to pursue his CPA license and attend Graduate school at Georgetown University. While Smith plans to obtain a job in the marketing division of a large ex ecutive company; and John Torain plans to coach on both the high school and college level. If Holland is not successful in his tryout with the pros, he feels that he can always re ly on his teaching and coaching skills on the high school level. Brailsford intends to become a coach and teacher on the high school level; and Clark will pursue a career in teaching on the elementary level. Good luck in your future endeavors senior Football Rams! MERRY CHRISTMAS-MERRY CHRISTMAS' Lady Rams Reach For The Top By Melanie Beatty Though the Lady Rams haven’t started their basketball season yet, they are beginn ing to look good. The Lady Rams have already played two scrimmage games, one against High Point College and the other against Catawba Col lege. Coach Stenson Conley, the team’s coach, said, “they looked pretty good and the freshmen will make a strong contribution to the team.” Conley is always optimistic about his team and is positive that they will have a successful season. When I asked about his freshman group, he replied they are a good group of girls. All of them can contribute to the team. Keena Menafee and Cindy Pompey are the team captains for the 85-86 season. Coach Conley is looking to these two cap tains and three other returning veteran players for the team’s leadership. When asked what women’s team in the CIAA did he think would be the strongest he said, “I feel Hampton Institute will be the strongest, they have great ability and they are the defending champions.” Conley feels that his team is “weak at the center at this point, but has some very strong guards, and shooters. That will help us a great deal.’' What are some of Coach Conely’s goals for the 85-86 season? Well that answer was easy. He hopes the team has a victorious season, and wins the conference champion ship. His advice to the WSSU students: Come out and support the Rams, the fans are the Key to it all! MERRY CHRISTMAS Three Wrestlers Capture Title By Robert L. Toran Sports Editor In a recent wrestling tournament held at Winston-Salem State, three WSSU wrestlers won individual titles at their respective weight class. Arlen Harris (118), Joe Glover (142) and Robert Toran (158) were champions in their weight classes. Harris and Glover are freshmen from High Point. N.C., and they are going to be very valuable to this year's team. Toran, a senior from Norfolk, Va. is a returning CIAA champion and the captain of the young squad. Joel Shackleford, a junior from Farm- ville, N.C., was the recipient of the second place award. Shackleford is the co-captain of the rebuilding squad and was a third place finisher in the CIAA last year. Barbera Scotia, North Carolina A&T, and St. Augustine College, also participated in the tournament. Fair, the team’s head coach, said he was very impressed with the team and its pro gress. He feels very confident in their poten tial and the ability of the club, and feels that the team will represent WSSU very well this year and for year’s to come. WSSU Hosts “Open House” For High School Students By Pamela Murrell Winston-Salem State University recently held a special “open house” for high school students in the C.E. Gaines Complex on November 9, 1985. It was a day set aside for high school students and their parents to acquaint themselves with WSSU. It also provides students with an opportunity to see the cam pus inaction. The students also get a chance to meet the faculty and familiarize themselves with the campus. During the past, open house ws held once a year, beginning the 1984-85 academic school year, open house will be held in both the Spring and Fall. The scheduled events for “Open House” included: meeting faculty representatives from various majors, and campus tours conducted by WSSU students, lunch in the cafeteria followed by a football game. The prospective students who are notified for Open House either have filed applica tions, written cards or letters, or have been recognized through College Day programs at their high school. Two to three thousand invitations were sent out and 500 to 600 students attended this year's event. Students from all over the state of North Carolina and other states including Virginia, New York and Maryland attended this year’s program. Many Alumni Chapters brought several groups. National studies show that students are impressed with schools most during high school or open house programs. WSSU is planning several upcoming events that will act as a follow up to the open house. A faculty Phone-a-Thon is one such event. The phone-a-thon is a four night activity that consists of the faculty calling students who are prospective majors to talk with them about the major and to answer ques tions.
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