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Everyone who is a real sports fan has favorite teams or individuals he likes to see do well. A feeling is generated within the person that is simply impossible to describe or understand. It is hard to declare yourself a true fan unless an empty feeling appears in Ihe pit of your stomach, your eyes water, and you are a complete grouch for at least two whole days after your favorite team loses a big sports event. If these symptoms are suffered on a regular basis, then you may be safely referred to as a die-hard, bona-fide, hard-nosed sports maniac. It's nothing to be ashamed of, or that brings cause to go hide in a closet somewhere, but is indeed a virtue that is often envied by others who cannot generate the real gut feeling of being such a fanatic. It's fun and everyone knows it. As a writer of such a column as this, I have to be one of these people and am proud of it. There are many things this writer would like to see happen in the sports world in the future. As baseball this year goes, it would be nice if the Detroit Tigers surprised tveryone by coming from behind in the latter part of the season and taking the pennant. Considering they had the worst record in baseball last year, a complete turn around would be something to behold. Icing on the cake would be to make the "Big Red Machine" turn green with envy as the Tigers walk away with the World Series. On the local scene it would be nice to see the Hoke High Bucks blast Richmond County every time they meet next season and eventually win the state championship. At the rate they are going, this could become a probability in the near future. The Bucks' coach, Terry Grier, could be voted the happiest man in North Carolina. He would then want to set up some sort of national championship. The local football team might consist of 60 players and could post a record of 8 - 2 and it wouldn't bother this writer in the least. Maybe their only losses will come at the hands of non-conference foes and a conference title will be in the teams' picture. Another pleasant happening would be for East Carolina University to go undefeated and end up in the top fifteen in the nation playing someone like Tennessee in a big bowl game. A victory in the bowl wouldn't be as sweet as the victories over State and UNC. It would be great if the Hoke basketball team matched and surpassed the record of three years ago and took the state championship under the helm of new coach Rodney Johnson. Maybe, and this writer means MAYBE, an ACC team will go through the season bashing everyone on head and make it to the national finals without choking. A national winner would be very nice, and all ACC fans could really hold their heads high and be proud again of the best basketball conference in the nation. Wouldn't it be wonderful if a new franchise was formed in the NBA at Lizard Lick, N.C. with all former ACC greats on the team including David Thompson, Bobby Jones, Bob McAdoo, Charlie Scott, and Billy Cunningham on the starting roster? Naturally they would win the NBA championship. This writer would also like to see Muhammad Ali whip all the opponents he promised to beat with a special bout with Howard Cosell ending his career ? retiring as champion, of course (Cosell's lips would make it to the hospital before the ambulance); the hardship rule in basketball stopped; and Kathy McMillan (in all sincerity) win the gold medal at the Olympics. If all of these things happened, there would be no empty feeling in the pit of this writer's stomach, but a nice warm friendly feeling all over. In the past few months, many things written in this column have come from either fact, hope, sincerity, or a different point of view. It hopefully has given readers a chance to cheer, gripe, or even argue. This writer has tried to be everything from a cheerleader to a coach and has tried very hard to be successful at each. A true sports fan is always full of opinion and it often overflows. Without him, there would be no sports and the world would miss a level of entertainment that brings delight to multitudes. There would be no sports events if not for the people who sit out of bounds. Two Make All-Conference List Two Hoke High athletes head up the Southeastern 4-A All - Conference baseball team for 1976. Announcement of the selections was made Tuesday. Richmond County, conference champions, had the greatest number of athletes named to the list, six. Sanford followed with three, and Pinecrest, Scotland County, and Bowman, along with Hoke, had two. One Lumberton player made the list. Hoke's Allen Thomas was named to the outfielders list and Timmy Ross was named to the infield. Both are 1976 graduates. Thomas, who just signed a football grant-in-aid with A&T State University, compiled a 5-1 record as a pitcher for the Bucks baseball team this past season. The 6 feet 3 inches righthander had 29 hits for the season in 60 times at bat. Ross, who is considered to be one of the premier infielders in the state, finished the season with a .343 batting average. The 5 feet 8 inches second baseman and short & & M. Wood W. Colty Planning a vacation trip? Before you leave, remember to have any prescriptions filled that you will need on the trip. II you are caught short, you can phone us long distance and, if the prescription is refillable, we can airmail it to you. However, it ia much less trouble and expense to secure all your drug needs in advance of the trip. You may wish to carry motion sickneaa pilla. A kh of first aid supplies should definitely be carried - we can advise you on the esaential items it should contain. Filling your prescription ia our moat important work Hoke Drug Co. T?l. 176-3728 stop compiled an impressive record with the Bucks, being struck out only five times in 24 games, and being walked only once. Ross is currently playing for the prestigious Sandhills American Legion baseball team. Major league scouts have talked to both Thomas and Ross this year, and Coach Terry Grier termed the players' futures still "very much undecided". Still Undefeated Sandhills Drops Dunn Tim Ross blasted a two-out double in the bottom of the tenth inning Monday night at Pinecrest High School to give the Sandhills (Post 350) team a 4-3 win over Post 59 of Dunn. Ross, who is from Raeford and joined the legion team this week, had three hits in five trips to the plate including the game winning double. His performance was aided by Cecil Blake of Southern Pines and Stanley Cummings of Raeford who were 2-5 and had one RBI each. Cal Pillard led the Dunn team in hitting with three hits in four trips and two RBIs. Mike Antle of Southern Pines was the winning pitcher for Sand hills. The fifteen year-old came on in the third inning relieving David McNeill of Raeford, who had to leave because of injury, and struck out 15 batters. Pearl Pope was the losing pitcher for Dunn. The win gives Sandhills a 2-0 record for the season. DUNN (Post #59) 10 10 1 00000 3-6-3 SANDHILLS (Post #350) 100000 1 1 01 4-6-2 Tournament Re-scheduled The men's slow pitch Softball league Mid-season Tournament has been re-scheduled for Friday, June 4 at 7 P.M. at Armory Park, the recreation commission announced. Play was halted Saturday night after heavy rain. cVostf> Pig - N - Chicken ON 401 BY-PASS TELEPHONE 875-2131 'Tkt World's But Hi Cooktd Barium and Fritd Chick hi" PLAT ES" Barbeque & Brunswick Stew 2.SO Barbeque & Chicken 2.50 Chicken & Brunswick Stew 2.25 3 Way Combination of Barbeque, Stew, Chicken 3.00 Brunswick Stew V* Fried Chicken .... 1.65 Small 75c '/j Fried Chicken ....2.50 Large 1.10 Chicken Sandwich ... 1.00 Barbeque Sandwich 85c Small Barbeque Plate 1.85 Large Barbeque Plate 2.50 Each Tue. A Fri. Fried Fish - All You Can Eat (inside dining) *2.00 Tubs of Chicken I pc. tub with tlm & rolb I 16 pc. tub with tltw & rolb (ENOUGH FOR 4) *4.501 (ENOUGH FOR 8) *8.00 . A? HOURS: OPEN DAILY 11 A. M. - 8 P. M. PHit Tlx EXCEPT FRIDAY. WE'RE OPEN 'TIL 9 P. M. Catering Service Available For Any Occasion SOFTBALL TEAM?Members of the Softball team under the sponsorship of Hoke Concrete line up. First row, left to right, are shovtn Dale Teal, Larry Walker, Tony Graham, Jerry Oldham, and Ronnie Cameron. (Second row) Mitchell Cox. Clyde Settles, Cecil Campbell, Gary Mauney and Wayne Mills. Softball Results By Ann Howell In last week's mens softball action at Armory Park, Raeford Plumbing and Heating defeated Hoke Concrete 10-8 in tne Tuesday opener. For RPH, Bobby Bounds Jr. was the leading batter, going 3-3. The fifth inning was RPH's best, getting four runs. Hoke was led by Wayne Mills who was 3-3, along with Gary Mauney and Ronnie Cameron who were 3-4 at the plate. In the second game, Hose's Aviation took Rexall-Turf 5-3. Three of Rose's runs came in the fifth inning. Bucky Hendrix was leading hitter, with 3-3 at the plate. Bob Manuel was top batter for Rx-Turf, also batting 3-3, followed by Don Williamson, compiling a 2-3 record. The night's final game was between Virgil's Drive-in and Gen try's Tire, with Virgil's taking the win, 8-5. Pete Maynor was Virgil's leading batter, going 3-3. Gentry's had a super fourth inning, pulling in all six of their runs. Eddie Baker was top batter, going 2-2. In the second night of mens softball, Virgil's defeated Rose's 5-4. Artis Gay was leading hitter for Virgil's, going 3-3, with a homerun in the third inning. Konnie Taylor and Delton Hardin were both 2-3 at the plate for Rose's. RPH won over Rx-Turf 6-4 in the night's second game. RPH's James Rainey was leading batter at 2-3. RPH scored three runs in the seventh inning to help their victory. Rx-Turf was led by D. Monroe, who was 3-4 at bat. For Rx-Turf, runs were scored in the second, third, fifth and seventh innings. The week's final game saw Gentry's defeating Hoke 3-1. Henry Thompson and Anthony Oxendine both were 2-3 at bat for Gentry's. Hoke was again led at the plate by Wayne Mills, who went 2-3. Their only run came in the fifth inning. STANDINGS W L Virgil's 8 3 Gentry's 8 3 Rose's 7 4 Rx-Turf 5 6 RPH 4 7 Hoke 1 10 TOP TEN BATTERS Eddie Roper 579 Artis Gay 576 Henry Thompson 568 Wayne Mills 567 George Hendrix 531 Robert Singletary 500 Larry McDonald 484 Nate Singletary 481 Eddie Baker 480 Tony Graham 478 Recreation Programs The recreation commission reminds everyone interested in girls Softball, co ? educational volleyball, self ? defense and arts and crafts summer programs to register now. There will be a meeting of all girls ages 13 ? IS who are interested in joining girls youth Softball on Thursday. June 3 at 6 P.M. at Armory Park. Teams will be chosen at the meeting so everyone interested is requested to attend. More players are needed for co - educational volleyball play. Each team must have fout men and four women. Adults, 18 years old or graduating seniors, will compete on Monday nights from 8 -9:30. Youth (school age) will play Wednesday nights from 8 - 9:30, This year the commission is sponsoring free arts and crafts courses. Pencil and charcoal drawing, watercolor and oil and acrylic painting, pottery and leathermaking classes will be offered Monday through Friday. Anyone interested in registering for the classes should contact the recreation commission June 7 or 8 between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. in the recreation office located in the old county office building on W. Elwood Ave. opposite the post office. Instructor fnr th* Topp, who can be readied at 875-5382. The recreation commission would like to hear suggestions and criticism from the public on the summer recreation programs. Anyone with a comment or a question can call the office ai 875-5603 between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. on either June 7 or 8. CARD OF THANKS The Lizzie McDougald family wishes to thank all of you for the kindness shown during their bereavement. 5P 20% ?? OA Fa rah JEANS flt DeVane's ON Father's Day June 20th SAVE $41.95! LO-BACK RECLINER Traditional recliner in gold Herculon* cover. Headrest pops up in back. Reg. $229.95. 188 119 LI A n mo m iipimip V <<* **% Auction Edens9 Estate Saturday, June 12 10 A.M. We will sell the estates of Hillman P., Geneva and Cynthia Edens to the highest bidder, regardless of price. Partial List 1938 Chevrolet 2 dr. Sedan Cleat Former w/edger & crimper 1971 Ford LTD Station Wafon 8 It. Sheet Metal Bender 1969 Ford Station Wafon 2 Old Trunks 1971 Pontiac 4 dr Sedan Catalina Washer ? Dryer. Sears heavy duty 1971 Ford F-100 Pickup 6 cylinder 2 Freezers 1971 Ford Explorer PickupV8 2 Refrigerators one w/ice maker w/tool box King Size Bedroom Suite 1973 Ford Pickup V8 Child's Bedroom Suite. w/side tool boxes (White French Provenciaf) 1974 Ford Pickup 6 cyl. Gym Set "tool boxes Round Oak Pedestal CoHee Table Garden Tractor Sears 8 hp XL w/rack, Antique Couch t Chair mower, disc & plow 2 Antique Rockers Go* Cart-Cushman GoNster 3 wheel 60 gal. Aquarium House Trailar 12x48, like new Reciner House Trailer 10x50 w/additional room Several Chairs Roto Spader 3M hp Sears Couch Rldfid 400 Pipe Threader Love Seat wit* attachments Bird Cage 6 Commercial Mobile Radios Wal Clock 2 Commercial Base Stations Antique Mantle Clock Old Dinner Bel Exercise Machine SmaR Gat Generator Sewing Machine Metal Desk w/chair Table w/6 chairs Oak desk w/swtvel chair Small Sate Paymaster Check Machine SmaR Metal Desk Several ka Cream chairs Draft Beer Machine Flint Cabinet metal Picnic Table Vise AR Types Electrical Heating & Air Time Clock Conditioning Supplies (too numerous Pittsburg Sheet Metal Machine to list) (lock former) TMs I* on* a portiol toting m M ?HI Ml ovorytNnc In tha houoo and In EPona Etectrtcal Hooting 1 Air Conditioning Buwn*u Morchondfco bo on dtaploy on# hour prior to utr Term* at tola wM bo CMh or by approved chock Sale Will Be Held At Edens'Electrical Building - \ Roddish Road Raeford Sale Conducted By: Daniol H. DeVane, Auctioneer Uc. NO 62a Tel. 875-4334 - Raeford, N. C. . IU--*
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