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Show FROM THE FROVT Thursday, AprU 23, 1981 - Page Dick Felt - Lehi's Greatest Jose California to play San Jose State. With three quarters gone, Felt got into the game and quickly scampered for four touchdowns in one game stood until Eric Lane scored five against Utah State. His record of four n one quarter will probably stand torever. After his four years of eligibility were used up, Dick went on a mission for the IDS Church to the Eastern States Mission. When he returned home he decided to finish up his education in two quarters at BYU. During winter quarter, Pete Whit-becthe current assistant athletic director at BYU and longtime friend of Coach Felt, introduced Dick to Dayleen Hobson - Pete's girl friend's roommate. Dick and Dayleen hit it off well and sometime during the semester began to talk marriage. Marriage, however, would be difficult. Dick was in the ROTC and awaiting his orders to go elsewhere. Dayleen was contemplating going to California to work. Not knowing exactly what to do when Dick's orders came through - he was called to a radar base in the Arctic Circle - they went their separate ways. Fortunately for both Dick and Dayleen, Dick did not go to Alaska as planned. Mr. Felt had a close friend in the service in Washington D.C. who also happened to be involved in the football program. Once he learned of Dick's assignment, he spoke with the Air Force football coach and arranged for Dick's orders to be changed. Playing football at Boiling Air Force Base was better than freezing any day. Once arrived, Dick played some of the best football of his life. For his outstanding play during his second year, Dick won MVP of the Air Force football program. Ready for more, Dick was disappointed when Air Force dropped the football program to an intramural level only. This, however, turned out to be a blessing in disguise. About this time the American Football League was being organized. Coach Felt knew several people involved in the organization, and arranged for a tryout. They were impressed with his talent and Dick was later drafted by the New York Titans (now the N.Y. Jets). Shortly before this time, Dayleen decided to take action. Although she admits, "I don't know why I did it," she moved to Washington D.C. The BY JOHN EIGENAL'ER In the early 1950's, Lehi was a small town of perhaps 4,000 people. The high school encompassed grades with a graduating class of close to 100 7-- students. The athletic program, more enthusiastic than fantastic, played against other Alpine Division schools like American Fork, Pleasant Grove, B.Y. High and the old Lincoln High School in Orem. Hair was short. World War II was over and everything was peaceful in the valley. About a decade and a half before this, in 1933, one of the greatest athletes Lehi has ever known was born in a small house on Fifth West and Main. Surely no one suspected that Dick Felt would grow up to be a professional football player. Mr. Felt is a very handsome, humble man of 48 who is presently the BYU defensive backfield football coach, a position he has held for 13 years. Before that he coached the BYU freshman football team of 1967 for one year. His office, downstairs in the Smith Field House at BYU, sports a cougar-blu- e carpet and several of his most cherished possesions on the walls. Pictures of his four children, Nancy, Kristy, Curtis and Karen, sit on the shelf above him. He smiles and politely says, "thank you," when complimented on their appearance. "Curtis is on the track team and qualified for state in the long jump," he says proudly. Tacked to the corkboard is a reminder of his playing days. The red, white and blue paper reads, "Official Contract of the Boston move proved to be a wise one because became Mrs. Richard Felt. Dick spent a few more months in the service Playing pro football was something even Coach Felt didn't expect until it actually happened. Probably because it was such a long time coming, with many interruptions. Coach Felt graduated from Lehi High School where he played both running and defensive back. He was recruited by all of the Utah schools, but chose to continue his career at BYU. At BYU, Dick played both and running back. He played well enough on the freshman team his first year to earn a job on the varsity cor-nerba- squad his sophomore year. Although he didn't get a chance to start the first of his sophomore year, when he got an opportunity to play, he made the most of it. With four games remaining in the season the team travelled to San two-thir- received his During his pro football experience. Felt names Charlie Hennigan as the receiver who gave him the most trouble. He also rates Lance Allworth, Otis Taylor, John Hadl and Jack Kemp as the best athletes he ever competed against. He went on to say, "Don Maynard, Art Powell, Babe Parelli and Gino Capaletti are the best I ever played with." discharge in July of 1960. He went directly to training camp from there. The season opened with the family I iving only two subway stops from the Polo Ground in New York where Dick played football. His first season proved to be a good one as he was named to the first AFL Pro Bowl squad ever. He received the same honor the following year. At the end of his second year in pro ball, Dick was traded to the Boston Patriots (now the New England for quarterback Butch Patriots) Sougin. He played five years for the Patriots and reflects now and says, "I really enjoyed playing for Boston. We had a lot of funny experiences and k, Patriots." and athletes including John Havlicek and Tony Coniliaro. Coach Felt retired after seven years of pro football in December of 1966. At the same time, BYU was in the process of expanding its coaching staff and Coach Felt was ablt to step into a position at BYU starting in January of 1967 where he has been ever since. Coach Lehi Athletes Sign With SUSC A pair of Lehi High School football players have indicated their intent to attend Southern Utah State College this fall, and that has Thunderbird Coach Jack Bishop smiling. Mike Bonds, a 170 pound Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The were still in contention for a share of the RMAC championship until the final two minutes of defensive Fjellstrom, back, a 6-- 1, and Courts Form Racquetball Leagues Tri-Cit- Monday and Friday at 11 a.m. Call for information on womens evening leagues. Included in the leagues are instruction, playing time, round robin tournaments, and lots of fun and 4 to sign-u- p for exercise. Call the leagues or for more information. Mens leagues are free to members or $2.50 per night for Ladies leagues are free to members or cost $2.00time or $12.00 for eight times. Beginning classes and junior classes will start in approximately one month. Supreme Racquetball y Courts are forming mens and ladies spring racquetball leagues. Men's Leagues are all held in the evenings at 9 p.m.; Mens Novice (beginning) is Monday; Mens "A", Tuesday; Mens "C" Wednesday; and Mens "B", Thursday. Women's leagues are as follows: Womens "C" (played approximately three months) Monday and Friday at 9 a.m.; Womens "B" (played approximately one year) Monday and Friday at 10 Womens a.m.; "C" six months) (played approximately -- 756-522- COUPON' VALUABLE We tell used vacuums at low at $1 0.00 each, and have detent to choete from. S A VE 1 0 on ony uted vacuum with thk ad. 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The dance will be held in the girls gym at the Pleasant Grove High School Friday the 24th following the roping, pole bending barrell racing, cow cutting, and a popular event with the girls, the goat tie. Programs will be $1 and have been provided by Quality Quick Print. Admission for children under 10 will be free, students $1.50 adults $2.50. All tickets may be bought at the gate. Advisors for the club include John Morehouse, Bob Gappmeyer and LaRae Ault. They along with the 26 members invite all of you to come out and support these fine cowboys and cowgirls as they compete for Queens Crown, Trophy Buckles and Trophy Placques, plus a chance to qualify for the state finals to be held in June at HeberCity. Officers for the club are Chris Johnson, president; Scott Weeks, vice president; Candy Bennett, secretary; Sandi assistant Christensen, secretary; and Dan Marlow, publicity and historian. performance that evening, and will begin at 10 p.m. to 1 :30 a.m. Music for the dance will be provided by The Chaparells and will be $2.25 at the door. The show will be the combined efforts of the American Fork, Orem, Provo and Pleasant Grove clubs. High School Rodeo consists of students ninth through 12th grades and is open to both boys and girls. The rodeo stock will be provided by the Circle "J" and under the direction of John and Jim Mascaro. The contestants will be using PRCA stock which will provide a real challenge for them. About 300 boys and girls from all over the state will be participating in the two-da- y event, which will include a queen contest. The queens luncheon will be held at the Alpine Country Club under the direction of Jill Weeks and will begin at 11:30 a.m., where the contestants will be judged on their personality and appearance plus photogenics. Judges for the luncheon are; Marilyn Allen, Barbara Pullham, and Debbie Draper. Doug Martin will judge the "Photogenic" portion. At 3 p.m. they will compete in the Horsemanship section at the Pleasant Grove Arena and will be judged by Scott McKenzie and Elman Anderson. The food stand will be under the direction of Sheryl Christensen and will be open both nights and during the day Saturday for all your needs. In attendance at the Friday night performance will be the state and also national high school rodeo queen, Miss Susan Cummings of Heber. With her will be her lovely attendants and they will open the show with the Grand Entry. 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