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Show THE SENTINEL Not only is the NBA a better game, it's also a business. After Italy and the NBA... Fred Roberts joins youth clinic by Robert Mickelson ."rTL former player for my Qwn Purposes," reported Sluga, "so I never would have gone to Fred first. But, he caus me Up and asks me if he can help. I never knew he was in . the from his ftrst season SanAntonio Spurs will be gues at instructor . the annual youth basketbaU BmHigh chmcsettostertJune4. town:"- Fred will be on the floor daily, teaching m all phases of the game. His addition to the camp staff came as a surprise to everyone connected with it including Bingham High coach the clinic George biuga, director. ' , "I would never want to give the impression that I m using a "I didn't know what to say for a minute," ; Sluga continued. "Finally, I told him we would appreciate the help, but we could never afford to compensate him for what he was worth. 'That's 0kay he told me, 'just pay me minimum wage'." So far as Fred was concerned, he couldn't think of a better way to spend the : '"'"k'--- 254-070- n. ':".';." ' : , - rpK P- U I( ft) rzmi&s&P-j,?- - . j& vry m?t&y&&- w ' . J v.w r t ' - 1 done. " . ' v ... - , - fa ' ? year in Italy, a career move he was a little bit unsure of at first, but now seems to be paying off. "Italy has the second best professional basketball league in the world," said Roberts. "They have a strong league and good players. I just felt it would be better to take the sure thing rather than wait and see here." In Italy, Fred played for Bologna "Latte Sole," which means "Milk of the Sun," according to Fred. He felt, personally, that he had a good year with the team, averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds a game, but apparently that wasn't good enough for the Italian sports press. "They have a different mentality - over there," he recalled, "they expect so much out of American players. We struggled as a team and if the team loses then it's your fault." Adding to his difficulties was his unfamiliarity with the language. He didn't speak Italian and his coach didn't speak English. Fortunately, another American player who'd been in Italy for a while, was able to act as a translator and Fred eventually acquired enough of a handle on the language to get by. Without question, his happiest moment during the visit to Italy was his marriage to his wife Penny. The couple had dated for a couple of years while at BYU and were engaged before Fred left for Italy. However, his team would never allow him enough time to come home and tie the knot. Eventually, they had to fly Penny to Italy to get the job ' Fred Roberts, shown here in 1977 action with the Bingham High Miners, will be joining the annual Bingham Youth Basketball Clinic. Fred recently completed his first season with the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. He also spent a season playing ball in Italy. 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In This Adv. "One 12 Case S WilhRcbatalnc All Climate ? 1-- 4; 5-- 0; All VALVOtlllE Products Listed 2-- 3; Ogden, Q00 But, if Fred had a tough time adjusting to life in Italy, it was even more difficult for Penny. She didn't speak a word of Italian and Fred was often away from home on road trips. She attended all the home games, but even then there were anxious moments. "Italian basketball fans are really rowdy at times and would throw things out onto the court," she stated. "We always sat in the first few rows and could see it. I was really afraid Fred would slip on something and hurt himself. One time they had to hold up a game for 20 minutes because someone threw some smoke bombs on the court." Fred had originally been drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks, but soon after he heard the Bucks had acquired Dave Cowans and he knew his chances of. getting a spot were not good. That was one of the reasons he went to Italy. Later, he heard that he'd been traded to New Jersey. His break into the NBA came when Stan Albeck left his coaching spot at New Jersey to take over in San Antonio. Albeck knew Roberts from an tour of Europe he'd coached and was impressed with Fred's abilities. Fred was sent to San Antonio, tried out, and made the team. At San Antonio, Fred was usually the first forward off the bench, but he did start seven games and averaged 18 minutes of playing time per contest. He said the two biggest things he had to get use to were the speed and skill of NBA players and the heavy schedule of games. "The NBA is a faster game than any other I played in and everybody is a good player," he noted. "Also, we play as many as four games a week and that can be tiring, especially on the road." It err- - J Auto and Tire Center 7601 South State St., Midvale AC 31 Lotsa Miles Left y fJ) 6Pak Products LJ Stock Up Used i. . Hillcrest-Midval- e Babe Ruth lists for the Registrations upcoming season are being taken now. Those wishing to sign-u- p may do so by calling after 5 Audrey Jolley at p.m. The games are played at the Jordan Valley School, 7500 S. 1000 E. Dates for the games and practices will be announced week's results Babe Ruth Baseball League is now in its fourth week of play. Here are the scores for the week of May A's 12 10 Indians Braves 10 0 Pirates Astros 13 12 Cards Yankees 11 5 Royals 12 2 Pirates Braves 1 Indians 19 A's 11 2 Yankees Royals 17 Cards Astros 7 1 2 Giants Angels Hillcrest-Midval- e . 566-843- 21-2- 5. Qhmd 9 later. 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W K.w 1 WW S Rotor & Drum Turned 05 Whh I Ad. 1 5 " COMPUTER EXKRtERCf Come visit us and see why so many parents like what is doing. in DRAPER will be ready Now Enrolling For Summer Program and Fall Classes. i 10 off 3 with a b oemi metallic txtra . eto -- avsiem nacii "MAN9S-0M- Our elementary classrooms for Fall. For Tire Repair Become responsible for themselves HEMENTARY MtOCIAM INCLUDES Challenger New Tires Recap ThWe"""d saw s (am fflsa UULnJ U W 349 North Main Street, Midvale 255-683- ' Used Eires no9 pepsi gB) tHHt" Fred did not seem to want to go into the terms of his contract with San Antonio, but his former coach George Sluga honestly believes Fred is deserving of a better salary and in the future should press harder for it. Since 1 963 State Inspection Station No. 1924 V 3mii was first The program organized by Murray City firemen and the Liberty League Baseball Association under the Fire auspices of Sparky's Prevention club, directed by fireman Jeff Burbidge. Most of the youngsters taking part in the program attend school at the Jordan Valley School for the Handicapped. job." Sioofs M V for handicapped chidlren is being continued this summer. V Turbo V HUM After a successful first season, a little league baseball program ar RacingOil 2wS Baseball league for handicapped children starts Contracts, agents, clauses, and the continual battle to earn a spot or to hold onto a spot were also new to Fred. "All your life you can play ball to have fun, to do your best," he explained. "But, in pro ball all they want you to do is win. There's a lot more 'pressure there. If you get cut, it's your been through three NBA teams before he ever donned a uniform for the Spurs. He also spent a ,,j wanted t0 gtay arQmd basketball and I enjoy working with kids," Fred explained, "Taking part in the camp will help me stay in shape." The camp will be open to any boys in fifth grade through high as of next fall. school, Participants will be grouped by age for instruction and games, All activities will be held in the Bingham High fieldhouse, 2160 W. 10400 S. Anyone still wishing to sign-u- p can obtain further 0 information by phoning ext. 217. Following his graduation from BYU two years ago, Fred had Page 5 Thursday, May 31, 1984 L, Sandy 10685 So. 1000 E. 572-191- 0 KINDERGARTEN Orem 225-617- 7 and ELEMENTARY Holladay 2747 E. 3040 So. 278-479- 7 |