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Sports MONmEAt: COIUCI CAWAMERS Activities Schedule Retrospective: Throwback Jerseys By Dan Hesse High fashion is a topic in which I consider myself inti mately knowledgeable, and 1 must indulge in addressing the fashion du jour: the throwback jersey. It’s not uncommon to go to the mall and see a timeline of superstar athletes’ jerseys from Chamberlain to Maravich, from Robinson (Jackie, Frank, or Brooks) to Ryan (the one with seven no hitters), from Unitas to Brown (from Syracuse), hang ing off the shoulders of kids and adults alike. At about $300 a piece these jerseys don’t come cheap, nor do they come with a history lesson. I am not suggesting that pur chasers of them don’t know the extraordinary exploits of the stars that once wore them; I am merely giving a public service announce ment. Today w'e have the comfort of sporting this dernier cri with our only worry being how to acces sorize; they were not always worn with such ease. Before they were retro they were cumber some, a symbol of the hardships that come with being a physically gifted athlete in a time when such athletes were supposed to be monochromatic. In 1947 Jackie Robinson’s worked as the ambassador of racial integration in Major League Baseball. Threatened by high inside fastballs, an onslaught of racial slurs, and cowardly unsigned letters threat ening his life, Jackie faced perse cution while wearing his jersey. Wearing the number 42 wasn’t easy then, not like it is today, but the magnanimous Robinson bared the weight on his way to the Hall Of Fame. 755 homeruns for number 44 was no easy feat to accomplish physically or in a society that was not ready for a black man to pass the beloved Great Bambino. Everyday Hank Aaron went to work his uniform must have lelt like a lead suit made up of threats from those who didn’t truly appreciate sport, but the weight never seemed to w'eigh down his mighty swing on his way to becoming the all time home run leader. Retro jerseys are fun, a fashion statement that also testifies to some of the best athletes in the sports world. The people who wore those jerseys are the real reason we can wear them the way we do now. Record books were rewrit ten in those jerseys, and tire brave men who wore them changed the landscape of sports, as we know it today. Considering the price they paid to wear them, I guess $300 isn’t so expensive after all. Softball Starts with Healthy Stats By LeAnn Lane The Lady Cavaliers started the season well, with tough games against Milligan oh March 3 and Bluefield College on March 4. The Lady Bufl'aloes of Mil ligan College proved to be too much for the Cavs as they dropped both of their season opener games 13-5 and 8-4. In game one, four enors led to a number of runs late as the Lady Cavs actually held a 5-3 lead through tlrree innings. Aimee Tliomas gave up 18 hits but allowed no free passes. LeAnn Lane went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs and scored one run in the eftbrt. Despite four errors, the Cavs were able to hold the home team to five less runs in game two. Inning number four proved to be the backbreaker once again as the Lady Bufts had five run ners cross home plate. Freshman Stephanie Nettles stepped up and contributed with three runs batted in. Thomas again took the loss for Montreat but did part in the batters box going 3 for 3. Montreat recovered and burst into the win colurmi taking both ends of a doubleheader with Bluefield College, with scores of 15-6 and 17-3. Aimee Thomas threw 5 stellar innings as the Lady Cavs notched their first win. Thomas faced 27 batters, giving up 11 hits, 6 runs, and no walks. She also did her part at the plate with 3 RBIs. Page 10, Mar. 28,2003 The Whetstone Katie Grady joined Thomas in the 3 RBI club, and went 3 for 3 at the plate with a home run, 3 RBIs, 3 stolen bases, and 3 runs scored. Ash ley Burpeau also chipped in, going 3-5 with a double, 2 runs scored, 3 RBIs, and 1 stolen base. Amy Thompson threw five great innings in game two as the Lady Cavs once again over whelmed the home-standing Bluefield College. Thompson faced 20 batters, giving up 4 hits, 3 runs, and 5 walks. Thomp son also went 1-2 at the plate with a double, 4 RBIs, 1 stolen base, and 3 runs scored. Latisha Riddick also con tributed by going 2-3 with a double, 3 runs scored, 3 RBIs, and 1 stolen base. Thomas joined the 3 RBI Club again by going 1- 3 at the plate and scoring 2 runs. With an overall record of 2 and 2, the Lady Cavaliers press on as they continue their quest to be strong and fearless. Leading the team thus far is LeAnn Lane with a batting average of .421. Following close behind is Aimee Thomas (.412) and Stephanie Nettles (.409). Fri.Mar28 Sat. Mar 29 Simdavs - 'i : Sun. Mar 30 Mon. Mar 31 Tue. Apr 1 Wednesdays Wed. Apr 2 Thursdays Fri. Apr4 .Sa.k.,Api!:„S 2 p.m. Softball at Home vs. Tusculum , ' 2 p.m, Tennis at Home vs, TN Weslyan .? 7 p.m. Blucgrass at Old Fort Music I lall Spring Splash! at Nantahala Outdoor Center, retail sales, equipment demonstrations, and more mEE, call (800) 232-7238 for more info. 7 p.m. Banf Mountain Film Festival at Brevard College’s Dunham Auditorium, $12, call (828) 883 8292 Ext 2290 for more info. 7- 11 p.m. I” Annual Flea Market Festival and Live Music, at Old Annory on Boundaiy' Street, call (828) 454-5042 for info, and table reservations. 7:30 p.m. Nichole Nordeman with guest Andrew Peterson in concert at Grace Center. Doors open at 6:30. Call (828) 231 2700 for more info. 8 p.m. Asheville Choral Society, Swing concert at Diana Wortham Theater, $ 10 student-rush tickets, call (828) 254-0267 for more info. 8- 11 p.m. Student Skate Night at Tarwheels, S2 3 p.m. Ultimate Frisbee at French Broad River Park, oft'Amboy Road, www.main.nc.us/uliimale 4 p.m. Asheville Choral Society, Swing concert at Diana Wortham Theater, $10 student-rush tickets, call (828) 254-0267 for more info. ' ', 8:30 a.m. Asheville Track Club/Bent Creek trail run, call 628-7637. Meet at the NC Arboretum Greenhouse parking area. Dave Schermerhom’s Birthday ^ 2 p.m. JV Baseball home vs. Limestone College 7 pan. Ultimate Frisbee at French Broad River Paiic, off Amboy Road, www.main.nc.us/ultimate 8-10 p.m. Celtic Music Niglit at The Dripolator 2 p.m. JV Baseball hbifte vs. Lenoir-Rhyne College 7 p.m. Asheville Women’s Darts at Barley’s, learn technique, strategy, and game format, FREE. Cali 686-0477 for more info, 2 p.m. Baseball at home vs. Bryan 7 p.m: Bluegrass at Old Fort Music Hall 8 p.m. Movie Night in Anderson lobby : 12:40 p.m. Roxy Hines Memprial Field Dedication at the Black Mountain Campus Carolinians Prepare for Disasters, Terrorism By April Heyward Leaders from around the counuy brace for a possible foreign or domestic attack. According to Dean of Student Serv'ices, Charles Lance, the college uses a detailed Campus Emergency Response and Disas ter Recovery Plan. It covers what should be done in case of medical emergencies, nathral disasters, bomb threats, fires, incidents deal ing with hazardous materials, and any threats to people or property on the Montreat College campus. The fire chief for Black Moun tain and Montreal, Gary Bartlett, said that currently there are no specific plans in regards to pre paring or responding to a terrorist threat or attack in the area. However, meetings with lead ers from the college, the Montreat Conference Center, and the Town of Black Mountain will dissect safety concerns and consider how to assemble an emergency evacuation plan. Duct tape, one of the many tools recommended by the federal government that can be used to protect living quarters from weapons of mass destruction. To intensify the knowledge of American citizens and local officials about the nation’s terror threat status, the Homeland Secu rity implemented a color-coded advisory system. The five level system ranges from low' alert (green), which indi cates the least possible ,threat, fol lowed by the guarded alert (blue), the elevated alert (yellow), the high alert (orange), and the severe alert (red), the highest potential threat. The warning system was implemented in March of last year as a guide to how' the fed eral government, local officials, and the public should react and prepare for any unexpected terror Continued on page 12
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