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Show THE MAGMA TIMES, THURSDAY, PAGE 4 JULY 2S, 1981 7 BY DALE SIMONS I think that God will never send, a gift so precious as a friend. Fugi The Pirates worked on basic running plays Coach I had a friend. He was the greatest. I loved him and he loved me; at least I thought he did. We went to school together. We got burgers and shakes. We played ball together. He was a catcher, and a good one. We played baseball: high school, American Legion, amateur leagues, semipro leagues, and when we got older, church softball. My friend did a great job. He could flat out play. , How could he go away and not play anymore? I remember his hits, his great catches, even some of his errors. We were buds, me and my friend. It was life; it was great. The only way our friendship could have ended was for him to go away - to be absent. I had another friend. We played on the same team during many seasons. He was perhaps the best softball player I have seen; other than pitchers. He was a great player. We were playing in a church tournament that involved teams from all over the country. The best softball pitcher in the world was in town for the tournament. This great pitcher toured the states playing teams, No one hit he used only a catcher, first and third basemen, and no him much. My frined had three hits in four trips. My friend was good. Hes gone now and I miss him. Id like to play another game or two with him. I had a friend who played shortstop all summer with out an error. Suddenly he made one that cost us the game and the championship. The hero of many games became the bum because of one miscue. It was sad. My friend gave up the game after that; too bad-- a great player. There were lots of games after that when we wished we had our shortstop back. The guy who took his place batted in three runs a game, but booted in four. I once had a friend who played all sports, and did well at all of them. We were friends and rivals at the same time. Our competition with each other started in the first grade. If we got too much competition going, he would have his big sister hold my arms while he slugged me. This guy was tough and a good athlete but his siter was tougher. We played together on a hundred teams. I was usually the captain, and he was better than me. In our high school years his mother wouldnt let him play football, although everyone, knew he was the best in town. Finally, in our senior year we talked her into it. All my friend did was play quarterback, pass, run, punt, kick field goals, and make Every college wanted him, but he went to Korea instead. Later we were playbaseball and my friend was die center fielder. Our catcher ing some semi-pr- o got hurt in the first playoff game for the championship. Who can catch? I pleaded. Ill try it, he said. My friend was better than our regular catcher. Where do friends go? If you get a good friend, hang on to them. Theyre hard to get. To all my absent friends I leave kind thoughts. Sometimes as I think of friends swallowing becomes difficult. Jerry Simonson reviewed drills in last weeks summer football clinic. Sense of optimism pervades Pirate Camp BY KENT GOBLE . MAGNA TIMES SPORTS WRITER A noticeable sense of optimism has pervaded die Cyprus Pirate football camp since workouts began on Monday, July 18th. Now in its second week, the three hour per day clinic has attracted the attention of a large number of young men with each participating in basic conditioning drills while they learn fundamental plays. Coach Jerry Simonson introduced the clinic by telling each of its participants that he is excited about the upcoming season. He underscored his feelings by stating, Im telling you now, with the right attitude, a lot of hard work, and a little bit of luck, this year can be a great year for you and Cyprus High. But he also cautioned each young man to set their eyes on Rice stadium because that will be the ultimate goal for the Pirate football team in 1988. On paper, Coach Simonson has support for his early optimism. He has a strong nucleus of experienced ball players returning from last years varsity team. In addition. there are a number or Junior Varsity team. In addition, there are a number of Junior Varsity and Sophomore players who could graduate to varsity action during the forthcoming season. In' 1987, the P;ates struggled both offensively an defensively, partially due to deptl, and also a lack of experience. Senior Brad Rammell should bring experience to the quarterback position and should be one key to Pirate success this fall. Rammell also has receivers with varsity experience he will be throwing to and some running backs who gained valuable experience last season carrying the ball. The experience and confidence should translate to a more effective running game and the potential for a potent passing attack. Improved line play, both offensively and defensively, will be another important factor if the Pirates are to have a successful season. Giving Rammell an extra cond or two to find his receivers could be a devastating weapon when combined with his pen point passing . rao ability. And, opening holes for Pirate running backs could mean some big rushing gains on the ground as well. Both Pirate offense and defense had some great moments in 1987. However, consistency will be a key factor this year. A stronger, more experienced line and a bit more depth could translate into steady improvements in these areas. Coach Simonson recognizes that success never comes easy. His emphasis on hard work and die right attitude should be the nucleus around which a successful football season can be established. Assisting him with coaching chores are Paul Dilley, Stewart Brooks and Bill all-st- ar out-fiel- d. Hunter. Two-a-dawill begin on August 15th with two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon being the regimen. ys Cyprus to play in American Legion playoffs; 1 record 7-1- BY KENT GOBLE Magna Times Sports Writer The Cyprus Pirates with a season record, will meet Taylorsville Wednesday, July 27, at Magna for their final American Legion season contest. The game will be a spring board for the Pirates into a Round Robin tournament that will determine which teams will earn the right to go to the state tournament. Although the Pirates appear to be a long-shin their hopes to land a tournament berth, Coach Brooks Jones 7-- ot is optimistic that his Cyprus squad will be able to put it all together in time to meet the playoff challenge. If the stellar play of Clint Meyers, MVP in the All-Stgame played July 23rd, is an indication of the potential that the Pirates have, they could easily surprise those who view them as long odds and battle their way into this years tourney. all-sta- ar The round robin will feature at least two games Thursday with another scheduled for Friday and Saturday, all at West Jordan. Simons Says: Old friends are like old shoes, sometimes not as classy, but ' easier on your feet. Simons Says: You may have lots of friends and you may have money stacked to the ceiling, but the size of your funeral will still depend on the weather. cam Mountain Riders Rodeo The Magna Mt. Riders Jack-PRodeo, scheduled for July 30, features a kids show at noon and a rodeo at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the rodeo grounds at 38th So. 80th W. ot There will be several opportunities for riders to show their stuff in the evening event. Bareback riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding and team roping will be avaiable. Ladies barrel racing and bull riding will also be featured. The kids show at noon will include breakaway roping, poles, barrels and goat typing. Two age groups of and 1 are eligible to participate. Youngsters should sign up at 11 15 Automotive league playoff action BY KENT GOBLE Magna Times Sports Writer Cyprus ends its league action with a victory over Holladay 2 as coach Roland Marquez team ended its season record at 9 in the summer Automotive League. Cyprus finished in the middle of the 22 team league, in 12th place with West Jordan, Kearns and Hillcrest leading the league. Cyprus was number 12th seed among 16 teams in the playoff tournament that began Tuesday, July 19th, to determine the two teams that will travel to Glendale, Calif, to participate in the Mickey Mande Tournament scheduled from July 30th through August 3rd. Games were also scheduled for July 21st and July 23rd with final games played July 25-2- 7 to determine the two finalists. k 7-- 9-- post-seas- Clint Meyers named MVP All-St- ar By KENT GOBLE Magna Times Sports Writer Clint Meyers of Cyprus slugged three hits including a towering home-ru- n to lead his West All-Stteammates to a lopsided 10-- 2 victory over the East in a game played July 23rd at Tooele. Meyers left little doubt that he was going to be a factor in the West victory and was clearly the key player among some outstanding talent from ar All-Sta- rs DEALER 17 HO DOES ALL FOR TOOELE GOUCJTV... - SALT LAKE CITY For 17 of the nations finest artistic and rhythmic gymnasts, Salt Lake City will mark die beginning of the Road to Seoul. For an additional 38, Salt Lake City and the 1988 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials signal the end of a four-yejourney. ar It all begins on July 29, when the rhythmic contingent opens competition at 7:30 p.m. in the Salt 1 . Palace. Rhythmic competition conMens and womens cludes on July 30. V Olympic Trials tices prac- open to mediaticket holders Twohythmic practice sessions, as well as one mens and one womens artistic gymnastic practice will be open to media personnel and ticket holders, prior to the onset of competition at the 1988 United States Olympic Gymnastics Trials in Salt Lake City (July 29 - August 6). Rhythmic practices are open on Wed., July 27 and Thurs., July 28, from 5 p.m. Womens artistic gymnastics practice will be open to media and ticket holders on Tue., Aug. 2, from 6 p.m. Ticket holders will be confined to the upper seats of the Salt Palace arena during training sessions. 2-- 3-- Little League registration July 30 Cyprus Little League football will be holding registration for those interested on July 30 and August 6 at Hunter Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration cost will be $60 unless there are more than one player per family, then the cost will be $45 each player after the initial $60 is paid. This year Visa and MasterCard will be accepted. Questions call Odine Christensen 250-654- 4 or Jim - Broadwell, 964-272- 2. Those interested in cheerleading may register at the same time. Cost will be $10 plus uniform.; throughout the American Legion field His effort earned him the unamious respect of his teammates and recognition as the Most Valuable Player for the victors. Meyers also played solid defense at thud turning some timely outs with his glove to short circuit East efforts to get back into the contest. of 20 teams. All-St- ar . Teamstimes set Olympic trials OL3LV FQOC7 VC3E DV ! a.m. for $2 on each event: Admission to the days events is $4, which is payable at the gate. Children are admitted free. The Circle J Rodeo Co. is responsible for providing the stock.. artistic gymnastics take the national sportlight from August beginning with mens compulsories and ending with womens optionals. The mens and womens artistic teams were selected at the Championships of the U.S.A., in Houston, Texas (July An additional five men and one woman are expected to petition their way into the Olympic Trials. The efforts of those opting to take the petition route to the Olympic Trials will count toward : their Olympic qualifying score. 3-- 6, 100-perce-nt |