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From Baseball Team Gurtis Wilson Is Disquaf^iJ hv PKbiji Vans'* - — - _ by Chase Vance _ PostScortiWriter The biggest mystery in the Southwestern 4A Cotv ference is bow AU-Countr> Curtis Wilson allowed himseli to get In the academic troubk that resulted in his disqualifi cation from the Mustang base ball team. Wilson hit .440 with 11 home runs last year. lh« Olympic Trojans are one oi the best baseball teams a round. They finished third in the conference last year. With 11 game winner Eddie Poole on the mound and outfielder Eddie Howard batting the cleanup spot, the Trojans fig ure to do jmt as well this year. The West Indians have top notch John Boyd in the out field. Their junior varsity was one of the best in the city last year. n>n€ moose Barringer fired two no-hitters for the North Junior varsity last year. He is Joined by shortstop and second baseman Reggie Barringer and left fielder Willie Boat in what some believe is one of the best Viking squads ever. With Chris Hill on the mound and centerfielder Mike Eppiey in the outfield, the Harding baseball team looks like the football team. Eppley hit .560 as a Junior varsity player last year. Darius Davis is the dyna mite first baseman for the East Meek Eagles. Tough Greg Smith patrols the out field with his iron sticky gloves. Bonny Davis in the out field, Allan Parker on the pitcher’s mound, Joel Chessor at the catdier position and Accidental Poisoning In The Home 50 percent of the cases of Accidental swallowing of poisons involve children age 5 or under. According to specialists with the North Carolina Agricul tural Extension Service, the majority of incidents occur inside the home; mainly in the - bathroom and kitchen and nearly-half ths time whan the - product is in use. During National Poison Week, March 18-24, they re mind parents that containers of household cleaners, iro- jj properly stored or aarelessly placed while being feed, can tempt the inqutefBkfhes* of a child and tempt him or her to taste the contents. , . It’s not always feasible to ^ lock up all household cleaners u» and medicines, but it is possi ' bis to reorganize the space you have and sat up child-proof araUs' in the home, they say. By adhering to the following safety measures in handling and storing potentially harmful substances, incidents of poison ing can be reduced; /S-_m 11 ■ vwiciuuj icbu uirecuons, •pedal instructions and warn ings on packages and contain ers of household cleaning products. Federal law requires that product labels list all hatardous substances. The label also gives first aid information. Keep household cleaning products in original containers. Don’t put them in cups, bowls or soda bottles. According to the National Clearinghouse for Poison Control Centers, a'high portion of accidental ingestion of household chemicals occurs when a user transfers the prod uct into a cup or glass. The child may assume it is some thing to eat or drink. In addition, the original container carries a label, identifying the product and its manufacturer - essential information in the event of poisonins. Keep the product in view while in use. A pause to answer a phone call or the doorbell is all it takes for a toddler to reach an unguarded container. If you own an automatic dish washer, be sure not to leave the door or lid open after plac ing diahwasher detergent in the dispenser. Arrange drawers and cabinets for safe storage. Cleaning supplies stored under the kitchen or bathroom sink, in accessible drawers, behind eeay-to-open. unlocked cabinet doors are a Pandora's box for the curious child, say the specialists. All household cleaning agents should be kept in upper cabinets in the kitchen or bath, or on high shelves in linen closets and laundry rooms. These include bleach, washing soda, detergents, fabric ■»*»«> eners and other launrlry mils • W. Curtis Wilson ...Myers Park star Dougie ’Pmniis at shortstop give the West Charlotte Lions hopes of a third major champ ionship. Pitcher Bobby White, first baseman Buzzy Bacote, out fielder David Goodwin, catch er Ricky Gibson, and third baseman Tim Eubanks give the Garringer Wildcats some Chris Hill Harding standout thing to be excited about. Pitcher Archie Moore, Wayne Brown and Johnny Woods will form the nucleus for the South Mecklenburg Sabres. The Independence Patri ots have Herbert Moore in the infield and Mike Smith, Barry Dowell and Tom Barnette pitching. professional Soccer Coming To Town .. .. rror essiona I Soccer comes to the area on Satur day, March 24th, 7:30 p.m., when the Atlanta Chiefs meet the Minnesota Kicks in a North American D Soccer League (NASL) exhibi tion game at Memorial Sta dium in Charlotte. Staring the spotlight to make it a Soccer weekend will be an Indoor tournament March 24th and 25th at Park Center Arena in Charlotte. 'Press Box of Charlotte and Datagraphics of Atlanta, the South’s best independents, will compete with fourteen top area college teams including: Appalachian, Campbell, uaviason, uuke UNC and UNCC. Indoor soccer is wildly exciting combination of bas ketball and ice hockey. Ticket prices for the pro fessional match are $3 00 adults and «2.ao children. The amateur tournament is priced at $3.00 adults for both days and $2.00 for one day. Children will be half price. Proceeds will go to area youth sports. -For information write to: Charlotte Soccer 79-212 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28281. For information, call 704-372-3331. There are special rates for groupsof twenty-five or more.More information will follow. J Army National Guards Offer High Benefits n a i nt/iit •» -ii _ii. i > . " * ‘ nnjuc<i\in*iUUU5 III CII and women who join the North Carolina Army National Guard during the next three months will be eligible for cash or educational benefits which range as high as $2,000.00. Guard members reenlist ing beyond their initial six year enlistment are also In The (JAA ciigiuic I or nonuses up to 91,800.00 during this same period. According to Maj. Gen. William E. Ingram, North Carolina Adjutant General, who made the announcement today, this is part of a nation wide program to strengthen the recruiting and retention efforts of the military's re serve component. Gen. Ingram went on to say, “The purpose of the incentive program is to in crease enlistments and reten tion of qualified' people in the Army National Guard, provid ing more stability by re.v>Hng losses and keeping people active for longer periods of time." ine program will last from ’larch 15 through June 15 This new program supplements a program, begun last December, which made the same benefits avail able to 36 selected North Carolina National Guaid units, according to Gen. Ingram. r or the March 15 - June 15 period." he continued, "all men and women are eligible. If they meet the qualifications, regardless of the unit they want to join or In which they want to reenlist.” — The enlistment incentive is available only to men and women who have completed high school and who have not previously served in the mili tary. — Upon joining the Guard, these men and women may choose to take a payment of 8l.SM.00 payable over a six year period, or to obtain edu cational benefits np to a max imum of 8500.M per year to pay for tuition, fees and books. — Those choosing this edu cation option may obtain up to a total of 82,000.00 by the time the Guard member completes a baccalaureate degree or equivalent period of study. ... This program does not affect educational benefits aH* ready in existence, added Gen. Ingram. The North Carolina National Guard, for example, has a state scholar ship program. This will con tinue. ....Guard members who In the March 15-Jnne 15 period extend their Initial enlistment for an additional six-year period, will be eligible for a bonus payment of 81,800.00. payable over the six-year period. ....Those who decide to ex tend for a three-year period, will be eligible for a 8000.00 bonus, payable over a three year period. — The program allows a number on contingencies, in cluding continuation of pay ments if a person transfers from one unit to another.. Johnson C. Smith Tennis Team Is “Team To Beat?” by chase Vance Post Sports Writer The Johnson C. Smith Uni versity tennis team is rated as (he team to beat in the Southern Division of the Cen tral Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Number one seeded Tyrone Holland is a junior from Washington, D.C. He is a well-rounded player with over all knowledge and consis tency. Second seeded William Crutchfield from Washington is a senior with court ex perience and steadiness. He is the leader of the team. .. . Charlie Ridout is the third seeded freshman from Wash ington. He is aggressive with good strokes. Fourth seeded Ramon Wigfall is a freshman from Washington, D.C. Wigfall is quick and is rapidly develop ing into a well rounded player. Fifth seeded Dennis Holland is a freshman from Washington, D.C. with a strong serve and a great two-handed backhand. The other members of the team are sophomore Miles Smith of Charlotte, freshman Greg Payne of Washington and senior Michael Shelf of Winston-Salem. William R.Jackson is the coach of the Bulls. Big matches for the Bulls are Sunday, March 18 at More house in Atlanta, March 23 at home with Ohio University, Thursday, April 12 witt Davidson in Davidson. Sabrina Moore Is League’s Top Hurdler by Chase Vance Post Sports Writer Sabrina Moore at West Mecklenburg will be one ot tne leading hurdlers and sprinters in tbeSouthwestern 4A Con ference this spring. Her team with standouts Jackie White, in the sprints, Wanda Blackmon in the 440 yard dash, Carolyn Johnson in the triple jump and Trena Blakely in the long jump should be one of the best teams around. The South Sabres have Angela Beckeldorf in the two mile and Patti Bostedo in the 100. Olympic has Jan Rennie k in the 220 and Libby Peeler in the mile and two mile. Sandra Carter, in the 100 yard dash leads the East Mecklenburg Eagle roster. Rere Smith in the 440 and 220 and Lias Newell in the 440 and on the mile relay team head the Garinger Wildcats. The Harding Rams of Coach Jane Blanchette have sprinters Collette Fox, Resa Gregory, Sylvia Houston and Nesa Houston, Doris Reynolds, and Jewell Moultrie. Iris Watt and Regina Ratcliffe head the mile relay team. Terran Sloan is a terror in the relays for North Mecklen burg. Veronica M unday in the 440 and Sedelia Knox in the sprints should help the Viking program. Debra Thompson is a great 100 yard dasher for the Mustangs of Myers Park. Cynthia Covington in the shot and discus and Joan Wright and Neece Nivens in the hur dles are top Mustangs also., Brenda Walker in the mile and Katrinia White in the 440 head the Independence Patriots. Would You Like To Play Bafefaal? uo you like to play base ball? Are you 16 years old (or will you be by Aug. I,l97#)?lf you answer yes to both oi these questions the Metrolina Athletic Association has good news for you. The Clark Griffith Babe Ruth Baseball team will hold a meeting Saturday, March 17, at 1:10 p.m. in the Greenville Center. Any 16 year old wanting to play competitive summer baseball should plan to be there. Interested adults and par ents are also welcome to attend. A drawing for a prise will be featured. If unable to attend the meeting contact Dexter Hayes at 373-1490 or 373-4100 ext. 2123 to register. 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