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Show Watts Cookin’ University of Washington Tries to Clarify Statement By JOR WATTS racism ineither Brigham Young University or the Herald Sports Editor The University of Washington administration has row apparently resorted to hair-splitting” in rope walk down the middleof a tense situation involving athletic rejations with Brighay: University Youny In #4 apparent effort to appease student Mormon Church. weekend with officials of Seattle police, the King County sheriff's office, the National contests with BYU, that it has no plans to Guard, schedwie others andthatit intends representatives of the Mayor of Seattle and the governor's office as to how we could best re such protection for the campus on to honor the right to continue of studevt athletes to not participate in contests with particular intitutions &s a matter of conscience. 2. “There has been no ‘termination’ of demonstrators opposing the scheduling of athletic or other relationships with BYU BYU, Dr. John Hogness, executive vicepresident of the University of Washington released statement Monday morning which precisely said, “The University bas noplans to enter into any additional intercollegiate contracts with Brigham Young University However, Hogness seemed to be talking out of the othersideof his mouthin a staternent releasedthis morniag in an apparent effort to appease BYU Hesaid there has been no termination of the athletic or other relations with BYU, andthat the University of Washington has made no declaration “regarding so-called racism in either BYU or the Mormon Church Dr. Hogness in his statement made three points No ‘Termination 1. The University of Washington has made no findiny or declaration regarding so-called university campus We had been consulting throughout the ‘The university has simply said that it will honor its existing contracts for athletic Again, university schedule the university's pusition is as I stated it Sunday evening: The intends to honor its existing the State Patrol, and false 2. As early as Feb. 5. we wrote the with presidentof the University of Washington asked for a hearing on the complaint. asst from traditional practices universities that this hearing would granted, although we never received Monday morning, Noneof theseagencies felt that they could provide the manpower necessary as a deterrent force, butall of them courtesy of a reply “3. The actiny president urged that, if at all possible, the university position on the BYU matter be announced prior to thecalling of a police or military While I stould have preferred to have taken fuore time to arrive at such a resolution, I was persuaded that a staternent of the Univer- sity’s position with some persons apparently fee that the university has somehow Washington will apparently not schedule any further intercollegiate events with BYU, but of the So it seems that the University of % Ss President plans hazardous and explesive situation in which I fee] that our first consideration must be the protectionoflives and safety of persons on the statement sity of Washington, nest L. Wilkinson stated d and surprised” by th: of the University of rally today protesting the present games in 1972, there is a good reasonto end it now,” a spokesman said last week additional contracts with BYU. “The news media interpreted this as it has not terminated the scheduling BSL because we had previously indicated t weded more time This is not the case It is true, as 1 said Sunday, th university was and is faced with an ext and “4. The acting president ir his release to the press sunday stated that excepi ior the present commitments the University of Washington had no plans to enter into any sily's position should be made immediately.” meaning that a decision had been madenot to engagein competition with Brigham Young University in the future. This is not a prop interpretation becausetheacting president of the University of Washington has today issued a clarifying statement in which he said ‘There has been no “termination” of athletic or other relationships with BYU" “Westill have confidence that before any Washington Monday he challenged the decision on four final decision is made Brigham Young University will be granted a hearing.” Meanwhile student unresthasnotsettled at the University of Washington, and leaders of the Black Student Union called for another We of be the stated that the decision would not be made until April 1 and that in the meantime they would consult with other parties, including BYU, which they have not done. furce to the campus of athletic events w hasno plans to schedule other events in the future 3. “There’s a good deal of misunderstanding and misapprehension about the timing of my announcernent of the univer- capitulated to the demands points “1. The complaints agains: Brigham Young University by the dissident students were under contract with BYU. If thereis good reason to end the coutract Thethird day of vallies Mondayresulted in very little damagealthoughpolice units were ready to move in if called. students moved on the library where membe.s said they were going to “study racistn’” but found the doorslocked. The moved to the administration building wherethey met more locked doors—this time with campus policemen dressed in riot gear inside. A BSUdelegation talked with Hogness for about 15 minutes, Then Hogness came out of the building and reiterated his previous statements Marchers went through the Student Union Building chanting “Off BYU” and “Power to the People.” The group wasfinally urged by its leaders to go home. é gunn Page 5—THE DAILY HERALD, Tuesday, March 10, 1970 Class A Tourney Begins Wednesday Basketbali’s last fling in the state this year starts Wednesday at the George Albert Smith The PaysonLions and the Lehi Fieldhouse with the beginning of the 16 team Class A. basketball Pioneers will be representing Region Four in the tournament tournament. with the Lions playing Cedar City at 1 p.m, and Lehi battling Dixie at 6 p.m. in first round gam Class A. schools range from 250 to 700 in enrollment and so Oak Hills Teams Gain Hoop Wins schoolsize is not expected to be a big factor in the results of this tournament. Judge Memorial and North Summit seem to be the early SALT LAKE CITY (UPI)— 47; North Morgan 78, Fresno College Division play in the 8th 53; Clearfield 2nd 82, Kai- favorites and are paired in different brackets. Whether they 1970 version of the LDS All- muki 70. Church basketball tournament mon Killebrew wasalso the winner of an award, but WINNERS OF THE DAVID 0. MCKAY Athletic Gene Fullmer, Billy Casper, L.J. Silvester, Vern Blanding 3rd 80, Sherman can withstand the grueling pace begins today after a close, Oaks was unable to be present for the banquet. (Herald Award presented by the BYU FreshmanClass are Law, master of ceremoni Elder Marion Hanks, 79; Seattle 9th 64, Orem of the tournamentwill only be hectic first round Monday. photo by Hal Williams.) told as the tournament unfolds, pictured above with their plaques. Left toright are 463; Fremont 92, Sutterland 58; and freshmanclass president David Patton, HarThe week-long tournament, ‘The complete schedule for the West Jordan Sth 64, Logan 20th which winds up Friday night 62. David O. McKay Award first day of competition is as here, will see competition in Las Vegas 25th 59, Decatur follows: three divisions before the dust 38; East Millcreek 72, Lovell Upper Bracket settles. 63; South Weber 2nd 68, That- 10:00—Judge Memorial vs. Monday’s games were closer Union than usual on an over-all basis cher 2nd 46; Edgehill 2nd 87, 11:30—Morgan . Juab and included action in the “M Plano 67. Moreland 72, Arlington 43; 1:00—Cedar City men”and Ensign divisions. Several Utah teams placed North Jordan 9th 85, Garden 2:30—San Juan vs. Five renowned Mormon Vern Law, L. J. Silvester, All of the award winners were “My father loved excellence, respecti'e sports. LowerBracket high in the competition, but Grove 2nd 57; Oak Hills 3rd 62, athletes were presented with the Gene Fullmer, Billy Casper, and presentfor the occasion with the The program wasinitiated and oui-of-siaters grabbed much of Edmonton Ist 54; Baldwin Park 4:30—North Summit vs. North David O. McKay Athietic Award Harmon Killebrew were exception of Harmon Killebrew. He lived achievement. He 92, Arlington 61, especially joved it when sponsored by the BYU Freshthe limelight. Sanpete Monday night at an awards presented with the awards by Killebrew was unableto be there members of the Church man Class underthe direction of Ensign Oak Hills Third Ward wonits 6:00—Lehi vs. Dixie banquetheld at the Sky Roomof Dr. Edward R. McKay, son of Monday night, but will be on achieved,” Dr. McKaysaid as class president David Patton. Arlington 74, Richfield 4th 62; game in the M-Mendivision and 7:30—Uintah vs. Millard the WilkinsonCenteron the BYU the former LDS Church campus today to receive the hepraised the award winnersfor Elder Marion D. Hanks, an Oak Hills Fifth Ward won its Plain City 2nd 72, Austin 62; 9:00—Manti vs. Mob Award at BYU. campus. President David O. McKay. their excellence in their Assistant to the Council of the gamein the Ensign division, but Scottsdale 3rd 69, Rexburg 2nd, Eight games also will be Twelve, was Master of the two Orementriesfell by the 59; Taylorsville 74, Vallejo 2nd 63; played Thursday in the conCeremoniesfor the evening. wayside. Five Athletes Receive Honor Oak Hills Third captured a 62- Oniario 66, Orem 24th 49; solation style tournament. Rick Mount Leo ‘The Lip’ No Favorite With Former Cub,Phillips 54 triumph over Edmonton First Logan 5th 83, Auwaiolimu 44; Friday the gameslave will be and OakHills Fifth coasted to a El Camino 59, Pocatello 18th reducedto six games, with four 74-41 opening roundvictory over 48; Winder 3rd 86, Dillon $7. xames on the agenda for the Granada Hills 75, Cedar City final day Saturday. KansasCity First. Orem12th lost a 64-63 thriller 7th 60; Twin Falls 7th 89, RanThis is the first year for the to Seattle Ninth in the M-Men dlett 41; Seattle 6th 38, Brig- Class A. tournamentin the new division, while Orem24th lost a ham 7th, 35; Holladay 18th 60, three classification alignment. Alburquerque 39. 68-49 contest to Ontario in the WEST PALM BEACH, Fila. Bountiful 27th 62, Carrolton The smaller schools, under 250 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (UPI) Ensign bracket. 82; Oak Hills Sth 74, Kansas enrollment, were grouped in a Rick Mcunt, holder of every (UPI)—Adolfo Phillips was The results: . Class Bdivision. Class B. heldits big ten scoring record for a thinking of the best way he City Ist 41; Mount View 3rd 79, M Men tournamentlast week with South single season, single game and could describe his old buddy, Cincinnati 2nd 70, Phoenix Salem 3rd 66; Cheyenne 2nd 71, r winning thetitle. career, signed a contract Leo Durocher. 2nd 54; Gabriel Park 60, Declo Akron 58. The Class AA tournament, Monday with the Indiana “He’s the kind of guy you including teams over 700, held Pacersofthe American Basket- have to give 150 per cent to its tournament in the Special ball Association for an estimat- make him believe,” said the Panamanian-born outfielder vents Center at the University ed $500,000 to $750,000. of Utah and crowned East High Mountof Lebanon, Ind., was who used to be with the Cubs one of the most important and is now with the Montreal as the champion. Judge Memorial, Lehi, and victories for the ABA over the Expos. “T gave him 100 per cent,” Payson have been competing in rival National Basketball AssoPhillips added. “I couldn’t give leagues with Class AA teams, ciation. Only Saturday Mount conclud- him anymore.”” and this experience against ed his collegiate career with Durocherbelieved differently. NBA Roundup Milwaukee, behind Lew Alcin- tough competition might give Purdue University by scoring 22 Hefeit Phillips wasn’t giving By United Press International dor’s 25 points, routed Seattle, them an edge in the Class A of the Boilermakers 48 points. all he could, That led to 124-105, te move within five tourney Three year total points of 1,461 complications between them, of first place New York Payson is coached by Joe shattered the previous confer- but that’s all over and done Officials of the new Houston games t st Worthen and his starting lineup ence career record of 1,451 set with now. The turning point franchise in the National The Bucks sped to a 41-24 has generally consisted of Terry by Indiana's Don Schlundt for could have been last Sept. 19. Basketball Association couldn That was the day Adolfo have liked what they saw leadafter thefirst quarter and Carter, Gary Weight, Dennis four years. were never threatened, upping Lamb, Dennis Wall, and Gary Mondaynight. Mike Storen, vice president Phillips underwentsurgery for their advantage to 105-71 going The officials aitended the and general manager of the bleeding ulcers. Before that Powell. into the fourth quarter during game between Philadelphia and Lehi is coached by Kent eastern division leaders, said operation Adolfo Phillips had a San Diego at Houston and which ime they used only their Frazier and he counts heavily on Mount was “truly one of the notoriously low boiling point despite the presence of home- reserves, Flynn Robinson. tal- DaveLind, Scott Hinton, Terry greatest basketball! players ever and there were times he lied 21 points and Jon town hero Elvin Hayes of th produced by the state of seemed mad at the whole McGlocklin chipped in with 20 Kirkham, Kim Cooper, Brent Indiana.” world, Rockets, a crowd of only 2 Miner, Marvin Smith, and Barry witnessed the contest won by for Milwaukee while Bob Rule Peterson. “This is a big step for the Everybody Loves Somebody led the Sonics with 19 ABA to sign one of the Not anymore. Adolfo Phillips the 76ers, 131-112. likes everybody now, Lec The triumph moved Philadel- The Knicks, despite being brightest stars in college basketball history today," Sto- Durocher included, and that’s phia within one victory of idle, made news of their own almost the same kind of aboutlocking up the fourth and final when it was announced that rensaid. playoff spot in the East Eddie Donovan resigned as Mount is considered one of face as Nasser donating blood Division and sent the hapless general manager and will be the game's greatest outside to the Israeli Air Force. shooters, for his quick release When the Cubs got Phillips Rocekts, currently in last place replaced by coach Red Holz- Augusta 85 Monmouth 64 Jackson St, 89 Campbell 65 in the West, down to their fifth man of the ball, and hitting off from the Phillies in 1966, Durocherfell in love with him, straight loss. Hal Greer scored Donovan, general managerof Arkansas Tech 94 Hanover 88 balance. Signs With ABA Loop Small Crowd Watches 76ers Topple Houston Hoop Scores °8 points for the 76ers and Billy the Knicks since 1964, quit to NE Louisiana 78 Linfield 72 In Big Yen competition, he He made him his regular rn N. Mexico 80 Whittier 66 averagea 344 points in three centerfielder and Phillips did Cunninghamadded 33 to offset take an executive position with Hayes’ performance of 32 the new Buffalo club of the years. For his entire Purdue all right that year and the one NBA that begins play next WCACPlayoff: career, he scored 2,322 points in after that, But he tailed off in points and 25 rebounds. Snta Clara § U of Pacific 56 72 games, an average of 32.2 1968 andy,one day early last - the only oter NBA game, season. season Leo got up before a gathering in Chicago and said he’d love to get rid of Adolfo but nobody would take him. Right then and there Leo Durocher lost any chance he ever had of being voted Adolfo Phillips’ favorite manager. says. “I was a mean guy. If people said something about me, I got mad. Right after the operation I said to myself, no more.” The transformation has been rather remarkable, Gene Mauch, the Montreal manager who had him in Philadelphia, is among those who havenoticed the difference in the 27-year-old Phillips. A film clip of each of the performers was shownandthey gave brief explanations of the situation and their feelings during those great moments of Sports. Vern Law was shown pitching in the World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the New York Yankees. Law won two gamesduringtheseries and won the Cy Young Awardasthe outstandingpitcherin the Major Leagues. L. Jay Silvester was shown twirling the discus 218-4. for a newworld record. He now holds the world’s discus record with a mark of 224-5. Gene Fullmer was shown winning the world middleweight championship from Carmen Basilio. Fullmer held the world middleweight championship for some time and defeated Suger Ray Robinson twice during his ring career. Billy Casper was shown winning the United States Open ina playoff with Arnold Palmer. Casper had rallied from seven strokes down with nine holes to play to tie Palmerin regulation play, and defeated Palmer by three strokes in the playoff. Casper is one of only three golfers to earn more than $1 million on the PGA tour. When Durocher dealt Phillips to Montreal last June, he went over to him in the Cubs’ clubhouse and tried to shake hands. Phillips walked away fromhim, “Few realize he had a double The surgery in September trauma last year,” Mauch says. changed everything though. “Not only was he having Most of all it changed Adolfo trouble in Chicago, but here he Phillips. was being traded back to me. A couple of weeks after the That was no fun. I hadn’t been operation, he made a trip to especially kind to him in Wrigley Field before the season Philadelphia. I didn’t play him ended to say goodbyeto his ex- there. He probably felt I didn’t teammates and pick up some think too kindly of him because autographed baseballs. I traded him to Chicago. The Leo was deep in his own only reason I did was to get a troubles at the time. Remem- pitcher like Larry Jackson, We ber a team called the Mets? needed him badly."* And what they did to the Cub:? Anyway, Leo saw Phillips in Phillips trotted in from the the Cubs’ clubhouse this parti- outfield to hit as Mauch was cular day and when he offered talking about him, The Monhis hand again Adolfo accepted treal manager watchea him it. He told Phillips that tades pick out a bat. Elder Hanks, in giving brief are part of baseball and that “T've known him since 1963 maybe a man can make a and have never seen him in a remarks about Pres. David 0. mistake by trading away a happier frame of mind,” Mauch McKay,said, “I've been concerned about the possibility of player sometimes. said, Adolfo Phillips shook hands A new season is about to too many awards being and said okay, That was the begin and in some quarters presented in Pres, McKay's new Adolfo Phillips, who feels people still are teeing off on name—awards that might not be he knows whatgavethe old one Durocher for someof the things adequate to the man. But I know hleeding ulcers, he did last year. Not Adolfo that the efforts of these men is No More Mean Guy acceptable to him. He loved Phillips though, “I think it was because I “What was, was,” he says. athletics, sports, and the out-ofused to be mean,” Phillips “It'pall over now.” doors.” | |