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Show I v Page 6 THE Wednesday, May 18, 1977 Ambassador In Shorts a viTSUE ark Citv has a globe- - - fya.-rwi T1 J , A X W AL Park Citv has a globe trotting ambassador who wears shorts instead of a tuxedo. He is tennis professional Kay Moore. Moore, a native of South Africa, is the Park City Racquet Club's touring pro and he carries the club's name with him on the Championship U i I I I't n ip-circuit. ip-circuit. Wearing Park City on his tennis clothes, carrying Park City on his equipment bags, and introduced at tournaments as Park City's representative, the 30-year-old Davis Cup veteran is making our town's name known to the big boys. Vic Avers, one of the racquet club's three owners, was approached by Moore last fall concerning the touring pro arrangement. Moore, along with other pro players, was staying in Park City while competing in a tournament being held in Salt Lake City. The tennis pro was seeking to establish a U.S. residence and told Ayers that having a representative on the tour would help promote Park City and the racquet club. Ayers also discussed the proposition with well-known South African tennis veteran Cliff Drysdalo, who acts as Moore's unofficial mentor. Drysdale was "very taken" with Park City, Ayers said, and the pro hardily endorsed ( Ay' Touring pro Ray Moore the idea of Moore's becoming the Park City Racquet Club's touring pro. Ayers conferred with fellow owner Rick Becker and the two agreed that as far as exposure of their club is concerned, the more the better, and who better than Moore. Since that time, both Moore and Drysdale have purchased condominiums adjacent to the racquet club. Perhaps not as well-known as Jimmy Connors or Bjorn Borg, Ray Moore has, at one time or another, defeated every pro on the tour except Connors. This includes a victory vic-tory over Borg at the beginning begin-ning of this year's indoor season. A member of the South African Davis Cup team for the last ten years, Moore was computer rated 89th among the WCT professionals at the beginning begin-ning of last year. By the end of the year he had climbed to 32nd. In his capacity as the recquet club's touring pro, Moore will conduct some special clinics in Park City later this summer, with the first one scheduled for the third week in August. Ayers said this first clinic will be "low key" and will be geared to club members of all ability levels. "Ray will play with all the participants," Ayers noted. "He insisted on that." Also tentatively planned is a exhibition match pitting Moore against Bob Lutz, rated as one of the world's top doubles players. Describing Moore as a "very personable guy" who "really likes Park City," Ayers observed, "I think he will help our tennis program and Park ( s in. . Panthers Edged, 3-2 Hp5M , '9 "'' f-' ' ( mi ruin i mi -- The Park City Panthers played their first home soccer soc-cer game ever Saturday at City Park and were narrowly edged by the undefeated un-defeated Germania Eagles, 3-2. The local debut of the 11 and 12-year-olds took place under less than auspicious circumstances as rain, snow and unseasonably cold weather produced frozen toes and sloppy play. The Eagles, from the Salt Lake City area, jumped to an early 3-0 lead, scoring two goals in the first half and, another early in the second half. One of the first half Not a nice day for soccer goals came on a penalty kick by the Eagle goalie who was permitted to make the attempt at-tempt because he was. the only Germania player not to have scored a goal this season. The Panthers almost caught their league-leading opponent late in the final period when center forward Alexander Holmsen and right striker Steve Toly registered quick goals, making the score 3-2. Both goals were assisted by Kevin Clausen. Eagle coach Ken Moisere speculated, that had the game lasted another five minutes the Panthers probably would have tied or won the contest. Panther coach Sandy Holmsen admitted the conditions, con-ditions, which he called "the worst that could possibly be played in," were to the Panther's Pan-ther's advantage. The sloppy field denied the sharp passing Eagles their normal game, Holmsen said. "This was our only chance to beat them and we almost did it," he added. Demonstrating determination deter-mination as well as ability, the first-year Park City squad refused to allow the second half to be ab breviated as suggested by Moisere. The Panthers braved the elements and the 3-0 deficit to almost pull out a victory against their more experienced foe. The Panthers play at home again this Saturday in a 10:30 match against Berlin. "We should beat Berlin," an optimistic Holmsen predicted. pred-icted. "I'm looking for ten goals on Saturday." Not only did the inclement weather make for a bone-chilling bone-chilling opener, it also forced relocation of a picnic planned plan-ned for both teams at the park. However, the festivities, organized by-Carol by-Carol Mawhinney and Judy Jarosz, were moved to the Memorial Building where feeding and defrosting took place. SPORTS DESK By Gary A vise If It's Snowing It Must Be Football Last Thursday the L.A. Rams announced the signing of free agent "Broadway Joe" Namath. Terms and length of the 34 year old's contract were not announced but the Ram management had said earlier that they would not pay him the high salary he received in New York ($400,000 and $450,000 the last two years), in fact, they would go no higher than $200,000. This acquisition can either solve or create a good many problems for the NFC Western Conference Con-ference winners. Coach Chuck Knox has said Namath will report to camp as the No. 3 man behind starter Pat Haden and backup James Harris. Los Angeles traded the rights to reserve Ron (the Polish Rifle) Jaworski to Philadelphia over the winter but still drafted for that position when they selected former Cal and Nebraska Ail-American Ail-American Vince Ferragamo on the 4th round last week. None of these three will be happy to see the flamboyant "Freeway Joe," as he is now being designated, when camp opens in late July. Once again there exists a potential problem with dissension - "n a I. u salaried player whose former greatness still does not help clear up clouds of doubt surrounding his ability to contribute con-tribute to a winning team effort. Jack YoungMixc' h, s . !,:!erl publicly he would ask for more money if Namath were signed. Two offensive linemen Doug France and tackle John Williams have indicated their familiarity with Haden and Harris make these protectors a little biased in favor of last year's leaders. v What effect the signing of the colorful and controversial con-troversial quar'-' .tck ,!! have on the Ram-s basically conservative style of play must wait until next fall hi;! us personality and charisma promises to put more people in the park. I happen to feel Joe can't miss especially if one of the other Q.B.'s has trouble moving the ball club, Namath comes on as a pinch-passer. The fans will love it and the Rams' offensive line is recognized as one of the better in the NFL at protecting the pass e 'hough they allowed 10 sacks while suffering a 16-0 shutout at the hands of the 49ers Monday night last season. Sweetness. Sweet-ness. Speaking of this just completed draft, for the first time in 21 ve-.i , ii ) j ,;ier wa.s dratted from Grambling, traditionally one of the best providers of great black talent. Also, for the first time in memory no player was taken from Notre Dame. For you few Tiger fans in town Mark (the Bird) Fidrych is tentatively scheduled to make his 1977 debut for Detroit in one of seven home games between May 27 and June 2. Finally, on a more refreshing note, in Cleveland where the Indians find themselves not only behind the Tigers in the American League East, but worse yet trailing Toronto, a beer promotion night has been planned for June 17. They asked a r o u, ,ist them. Think now. ..yep Billy Carter has accepted the invitation in-vitation and will arrive with a truckload of peanuts from Plains, Ga. which will be dumped behind the centerf ield fence for fans to munch on during the game. The last Cleveland beer night turned into a riot. This one could hold some real promise. SUBSCRIBE! 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