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Show Sunday, April,5, 1970 Page i{—THE SUNDAY HERALD,Provo, Utah It’s Button YourLipif BYULists Athletic You Are A College Star Schedules Wooden removed his dark rimmed glasses, wiped his blue eyes for thinking time BYU's football replaced his glasses slowly and blinked the reporter Newsmen are too smart Cougars’ homecoming foe for for college kids. They are in the business of selling pa- nextfall. Accordingto the 1970 schedule just announced, BY!) will play ten games this fall. Besides pers. They will irick players into saying things, then twist it for purpese of controversy. I do not went contro. versy,' Arizona State, the Cougarswill meet Wyoming, Texas-E] Paso he said and Utah State at home in Provo. Of the remaining gameslisted on the schedule, five will be played in states other than Utah This fall the Cougarswill be seen Are you saying, in effect that college athletes are not smart enough to deal with newsmen?" the reporter pressed £ No,” said Wooden. “That is not the point. I just will not allow controversy to dis: rupt my team. My maincon. cern is for my team as a whole. I will not allow any thing to interfere with the in going around talking about politics and racial issues and social change. Such things have a negative effect on the talk to the working press and By MARTY RALBOVSKY al NEA Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, direct Later that day, ques- oe vividly during the playing of the final rounds of the NCAA Tournament: Just how much freedom, ii any, does a college basketball player have to speak his own mind? Whereas many of their nonathletic contemporaries have been chastised in places like Berkeley and eye and it was stardard procedure for him. “Dealing with newsmen is Morningside Heights for Wicks started waving his hands in John Woo and said something nificant, the college athlete speaks out not at all, The price he pays for playing thools like UCLA ence. Likeit or not, he helps row the boat but never doeshe rockit. The NCAA is apparently doing its best to maintain rest of the players, sensing perhaps a budding emotional scene, huddled around them and shielded the episode from further public consumption. The next time saw Sidney Wicks, he was sitting down, towe!ing his face, and John Wood- the silence quo. It ruled that en was standing over him, presumably adding the final word. What transpired during that incident may never be knewnbecauseJo... Wooden doesnot allow his players to r--------—— FSPORTS FANS!| ker room doors would be closed to the working press atall times during the semifinal and final rounds, then relented somewhat and left the decisiens to the participating schools. Of the four, only Jacksonville removed the police guard and opened its doors. if to add the ultimate insult to the imagination of newsmen, whobythis time felt as it they were drawing empty buckets from an overflowing well, the committee distributed mimeographed copies of coaches’ quotes at the end of each ‘69 season, BYU expects to have game. (It was delightful, in- by EDGIVAN | One of the oddestthings that| ever happened in a major golf | deed, to learn that Larry Weise was still proud of his St. Bonaventure team even though it lost. As one NCAA official said, while passing out the canned goodies, tournament happened to “They're better than no or Tony Jacklin....He was | quotesat all.”” ying in a tournament some| A reporter stopped John pes ea and hit a evar ig shotthat landed rightin a Wooden in the lobbyofthe Hotel in Washingspectator’s _pocket—without| Shoreham ton on the tournament's off any injury to the spectator! | dayand a: him just why ! ri smen to talk ' his players after a game. Here’s a golf question that | big boys now, may surprise you....Of all the | “Are ef they reporter asked, pro golfers in the world active today, which one has won the | most tournaments?....It’s not| ! | Arnold Palmer, Jack| Nicklaus, Billy Casper or Gary Player, but Roberto | DeVincenzo of Argentina, | who's best remembered ‘for | the scorecard error that cost him the 1968 U.S. Masters championship ... DeVincenzo| has won more overall Bolt) tournaments than anyone else, although most golf fans | wouldn't guess that he had. | a Plan Early and reserve now, Travel: trailers, tent trailers; camping equipment, etc. A to Zz RENTALS April 13, when head corch TommyHudspeth and his staff call the players together for the ele start of spring practice. RALPH MANN of BYUestablished a new record at the clocking of 50 secondsflat, He ripped full eight-tenths of a For the season opener next fall, BYU will fly to Kalamazoo, Texas Relays in the 449 yard intermediate hurdles with a second off of the old record, (Herald-UPI Telephoto.) Mich., for an afternoon game with Western Michigan, It will be the Cougars’ third appearance in Kalamazoo in Mann, Lundmark Better recent years. Returning home, BYU will meet Texas-El Pasointhefirst WAC gameof the campaign, The following Saturday the Mountain Cats will travel to San Diego, Calif., for a night game with Powerful San DiegoState. Arizona at Tucson will follow nished second in 3:09.9. won by Howard Payne, 7:33.2 in Two Big Eight Conference pefore the Cougars play three Kansas State won its second the tw le; Southern, 40.6 in representatives, Steve ilhelm -aight—Arizona State, Utah straight two-mile relay, but ran the 440, and Prairie View, of Kansas and Mel Gray of Siate and Wyoming—at home. a disappointing time of 7:23.5. 3:10.2 in the mile, Prairie Missouri, successfully defended Toad games with Colorado State, The Wildcats were anchored by View, which also won the 880 individual titles they had won a "i id Utah will Ken Swenson, who ran a i:90.2 relay Friday, was voted the year ago. Wilhelm took the shot Seee = half-miie with a big lead. outstanding college division put with a heave of 64 feet, 1-2 1970 inch and Gray ran away from FOOTBALL SCHEDULE the Stlal dash field in 94 seconds. September 19, Western Rex Maddaford of Eastern Michigan at Kalamazoo (1:30) New Mexico, who won September 26, Texas-El Paso three-mile run Friday, came gt Provo (7:30) back to take the mile run in i it Records in Texas Relays By CHARLIE SMITH press, but | alse give them the option of saying ‘No com- UPISports Writer Saturday afternoon, ment,’ if they wish. My kids are smart enough to know eclipsing the 440-yard relay 39.7-second what they say after a game record with a is going to be printed and clocking. they act accordingly. I don’t A sunshine-sprinkled crowd of see any sense at all in lock- 11,000, brought to the track by ing them in hotel rooms and the Aggies’ 1:22.1 world record sneaking them in andout of tie in the 880 relay Friday back doors. They’re human, night, watched as Scott Hentoo, aren't they?” dricks, Curtis Mills, Marvin Many feel that Williams’ Mills and Rockie Woods ran off methodof coaching, permis- and left the field. Then,in the last event of the sive yet effective, may indeed become trend for the day, the Aggies added yet another coup, winning the mile next decade. relay, giving the College “T will not try to eliminate the human element,” he Station, Tex., school three said. “Who needs all this university relays victories, The rigid discipline, rules and Mile reiay time was 3:08.4. Four more records fell regulations, game plans and scouting reports? Just give Saturday, making a total of me some kids who want to seven forthe iwo-day carnival A&M,which set the 440 relay play basketball. That's what standard of 40.1 in the Friday it’s all about.” preliminaries, whipped off the 39.7 ~with ease. Runnerup Oklahoma State was far back in 40.6. Texas-El Paso also set a university relay record, running the four-mile relay in 16:39.2. The Miners were anchored by Kerry Ellison’s 4:09.5. Ken Lundmark of Brigham Young established a new WASHINGTON (UPI) —Da- standard in the high jump when vid Eisenhower will throw out he cleared 7-1 and Rodney the first ball of the baseball Milburn of Southern University season Monday at the opening ran 13.7 in the 120-yard high ee between the Washington hurdles, breaking the old record of 13.8 he had tied in the Tig Hewill be standing in for his* preliminaries. Texas A&M was voted the father-in-law, President Nixon, meet’s outstanding university and Vice President Agnew, who team by 21 of 22 writers voting. hadto decline because a vote is Curtis Mills, who anchored both scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday on the Supreme Court ni tion the 880 and mile relay victories, won the outstanding performer of Judge G. Harrold Carswell, award. Curtis got 12 votes and his younger brother, Marvin, David, 22, a right hander,will received 10. be accompanied by his wife In the mile relay, Curtis ran Julie, 21, who shares his avid the anchor quarter-mile in 45.5 seconds. Abilene Christian fiinterest in baseball. Calvin Murphy Signs $250,000 Contract By RAY MEANS SAN SECO, Calif.(UPI)— Never in the history of professional basketball has a 5foot-10 player been given an estimated $250,000, two-year conivact io see if he could make it, but the San Diego Rockets are “tickled to death” to land Calvin Murphy. The three-year Pipers, several actually was the Reckets’ top choice on the second round. He and Hannum said one of the most dramatic moments of teaOeatretat draft when they began to smashed the 43rd annual Texas European 30) Brigham Young’s Ralph Mann (1:3November7,aoe State at Ft. Collins (1: November ieNew Mexico at onthe record book that saw four Albuquerque (1: 30) November 21, Utah at Salt other standards surpassed. Mannsped the distance in an Lake (1:30) impressive 50 seconds flat to realize they might have a shot record Relays Fridaynight 440-yardmedium hurdles in an assault at Murphy, Niagara Univesity All-American selected the Rockets Saturday over the American League Pittsburgh 42026. Maddaford’s double poco(soy)et SP victory won for him the aad 10, Arizona at Tucson outstanding performer trophy (1: in the college division. oeee 17, Al Stat Mike Wedman of Colorado (Homecoming) Ae (i:30) wonthefinal event of the day, October 24, Utah State at the pole vault, by skying 16 Provo (1:30) feet, 6 inches. October 31, Wyoming at Provo first-round choice although he Miss Court ; easily beat the old mark of 50.8 SeeSine ig og Kansas you've heard our offer.” meg teeeyNa Dea TOE hs7 ot reearn: Net Tourney First Ball “Now there’s can't be coach of Star team next Hannum, coach no reason I JOHANNESBURG, South A&M's record of 9:50.8 which the West All- Africa (UPI)—Mrs. Margaret was established only last year. year,” Alex Court of Australia, overcoming Three other records were of the last @ rash of service errors ir the broken in the preliminaries — place Rockets said. “If anyone second set, rallied Saturday to twoby Texas A&M inthe 440and p.-” 1g his size can make it, it's beat defending champion Billie ®0relays. The Aggies zipped the 1. 99 in first place next Jan. 1 for African tennis championship’s 40.2 in 1957. Hannum to be All-Star coach. Womens’ title. He feels Murphy gives the Nevada has a total area club the outside ball of 110,540 square miles. i fare leadershooter, the Rickets : Dee years, the men sho led the fe League in batting! were lefties—while, oddly| | enough,just about the reverse | is true in the National League where righties have won the | batting championship ofthe | Shape creates a youth ful look in these handsome Winthrop Shoes. Greatprice too quality tootwearfor | last 11 years. reasonableliving. T'll bet you didn't knowthat Givan is now carrying on a Big IStock Reduction Sale in order | | to consolidate their 2 Used Car | Jan. 30 Feb.6 Feb.12 Feb. 13 atArizona Utah Texas-El Paso New Mexico By MARTY RALBOVSKY, NEA Sports Writer J9—Los Angeles, NL West —Fen.19 ~% Dodgers made runforit lost season Wyoming at Utah State at Arizona State atWyoming ae oO Feb. 27 Mar.6 Arizona State at Utah and might've beaten out the Braves in NL West if had been somebody around {3 hit long ball. Unfortunate ly, there still isn’t. Only other ques tion obout this team is whether or not Bill Singer con fill Drysdale’s Finals Will shoes permanently. Otherwise, this Alston is @ team for the ‘70s. Wills Be Sellout PITCHING — Singer was 20-12 with 2.34 ERA last season. On verge of HOUSTON (UPI)—Kentucky becoming one of gome’s best. He loves work: 315 innings last season. No. 2 is Cloude Osteen, who was 20-15 with 2.66 ERA and even worked more and Virginia are doing their making the 1971 NCAA innings than Singer (321). Behind them Don Sutton (17-18). Rest of part nan starters unspectaculor. Rookies Doyle Alexander, Jim Flynn were 13-game winners in minors. Bullpen anchored by such as Pete Mikkelsen, Jim Brewer, CATCHING — Tom Haller hit .263 lost seoson, probably will retain No. 1 spot. He wos spelled by Jeff Torborg, impatient for more work. Bill Sudokis is learningthe job, too, just in cose. Rating—B plats into 1. Check todays classified ad for sensational ILNYU, CalormaaSiate Jan. 16 Jan. 23 Jan. Al McBean ond Jose Peno. Rating—B | I (villenee janis Tomjanovich wili strength to aid Elvin Hayes up : Young Lions Utah State at Santa Clara . vngieeeaee gi Louis,Mid ; eae Matai} vice atea New Mexico provide rebounding and scoring said Murphy was eonsidereda aan N.M. State atSo,Calif atOre. State at Denver Seattle In the 880, A&M had a 1:225 Dec, 29 which beat the record of 1:226 Dec. 30 set by ACC in 1961. Jan.8 tye ened ond at Dost choice Rudy front. Tomjanovich and third choice 6-foot-7 Curtis Perry signed soon after the draft. Rockets owner Bob Breitbard a OPPONENT pe) po19 poo’ j4 p.0g Calvin.” Jean King of Long Beach, 440in 40.1 to sweepoff the books , The Rockets would have to be Calif., 64, 1-6, 6-3, for the South Abilene Christian's record of oe starting his 17th season, hos one of baseball's best young teams. | DATE ——rippedottaa6.inthe distance Dec-4 PROSPECTUS — Weiter Alston, Here’s an oddity froml BASKETBALL SCHEDULE teams, the Harlem Magicians. Wins Gals’ and a prospective pro ae To Throw [ baseball....n 9 of the last 10] | the '70 season will get underway AUSTIN, Tex. (UF.'—Texas A&M’s super sprinters wiped out another Texas Relays Eisenhower California, most of its stars returning for the next fall. Preparations for part of the total experience of being an athlete. I want my players talking to the speaking out too vehemently on issues they consider sig- even more and then Sidney the same reporter sought out Joe Williams, the young Jacksonville coach. He found him, wearing a dark brown double-breasted sportcoat with sky-blue pinstripes, a Navy blue tie four inches wide and buckled alligator shoes. Williamssaid he opened his locker room doors because tions with indirect Xs and said something back Wooden raised his voice anyone answering Os. Which brings up a question that emerged rather Md (NEA)—During atimeouti the second half of UC semifinal victory over Mexico State in the Basketball Tournamenthere. John Wooden, obviously in censed, said something to Sidney Wicks, his star forward. Sidney Wicks looked him straight in the team as a whole.” he, himself, is an old master Michigan, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. ‘The surprise team of the WAC team and the direction in whichit is heading. i want my players thinking about basketball. I don’t want them John Wooden team has picked Arizona State, defending champions of the Wastern Athletic Conference, as the back into focus finals in the Astrobaske' dome a sentimental sellout. Mail orders pushed pas' it the $52,000 mark Friday and only 30,000 tickets remained, said Astrodome Ticket Manager Dick McDowell. Visiting schools and coaches INFIELD — Wes Parker (278 with 13 HRs) stoys ot first. He's one of six receive 11,000 tickets for the on this team older than 29 (he's 20). NL Rookie of Yeor Ted Sizemore eyent expected to attract e car values. (.271) is ot second and Maury Wills, 37, is at short. Moury hit .297 for on each night Dodgers after leaving Montreal. Third is tossup among Jim Lefebvre, Bill and an oe Sudokis, Bill Groborkewitz ond rookie Bill Buckner. Edge to Sudokis with “Judging|i fetoatl half of Lefebvre possibly going to outfield. Rating—B + Lexington, Ky., will be here, OUTFIELD — Willie Dovis hit .350 for lost two months of 1969, ended said McDowell, “I h with 311. He said he'll hit .400 this yeor. Remains to be seen. He's in Kentuckians want to see center, anyway. Willie Crawford, still budding and Manny Moto (.315 ot Rupp in perhaps his last Montreal, .322 in LA) could share right. Lefebvre might get first crack ot appearance as a head coach. Kentucky and Virginia were left, but Andy Kosco (19 HRs) will push him. Alston would like to get Lefebvre into lineup somewhere, but that may be a problem, ien Gabriel- one-two in ticket buying, with orders son heads the caddies. Rating—B TOP ROOKIES — Buckner could be surprise of season. Hits well every- where he goes. Outlielder Tom Paciorek (15 HRs, 318 ot Bakersfield) eto swings good. 129 West Center Street Provo, Utah ms me Prediction: Ist in NL West (Newspoper Enterprise Assn.) Sellout,” said MclDoweil. NCAA semifinalists too home $40, f College |