Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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'Arnie'do miT scene, e.xhi By GARY WE ST golf's greate Sports Writer Palmer w, Fort Jackson golf course was invaded by a Jack Lewis tc different type of army Wednesday, a group of Mlnyk, both civilians tabbed, 'Arnie's Army.' The army was Columbia Gc estimated at 5,000, all who came in support of talented four 4'Q PalerProil Fortt Jaksn GitENSHOO, NC. - Ed wih detia29 alera Proil shr. inivdlf Arn Palmr, eedi i w ie blstsrma airwbllpayer infor en ale ti er Fort J91ason. Ec a 6 MP Men,at- eron,e frM cMiln (ItENSi(~~, NC --Ed iturleson in a close battle for the Peteson f Caolin andTom rebounding crown, and finished on McMilenof arylnd inihed top in field goal percentage. Mc withidenica 29. avrage to Millen snared 247 rebounds for a shar iniviualscoinghonrs 5.4:1 average per game while amon Atlnti Coat Cnfernce Ilurleson had one less recovery for iresmanbasetbll layrs ora 15.:37 mark. In field goal shooting. the 971seaon. achhad468 McMillen connected on 178 of 285 poits n 1 gaes.at tempts for .625 with Duke's Dave Elmer a close seCond at .622. McMilen.a 6- I ertomer rom Peterson. who hit on 70) of 75 free Mansield Pa. grbbedun-throw attempts. had the best disptedhonr~. n to oherpercentage in that department at cateorie. ~iWeve.. Le eded with McMillen, who connected N C. State's 7-.4 enter 'r n : o 2 tis...d,9 ates !ition st field general, Arnold Palmer. is matched up with Florence's oppose Lanny Wadkins and Steve amateurs in the Junior League of If Exhibition. They presented a some, but as always Palmer was the major attraction. Palmer. as no one else can do, brought out the thunderous ap plause which follows him everywhere. The Athlete of the Decade demonstrated the bold and reckless style which has made him a millionaire. Although it was just an exhibition. Arnie showed flashes of his potent charge during which it seemed he was playing for his followers as much as himself. Earlier in the plush quarters of the Officers Club, Arnie expressed some of his thoughts on the game. Appearing more like a distinguished politician in a blue business type suit, he spoke of how golf was still in its infancy con cerning international competition. Palmer said. "I foresee the day when the tour will spread more extensively outside the United States. since golf is already very popular in England, France, the Far East and the Caribbean. "There is a need for more satellite tournaments to com pliment the younger players, such as Jack (Lewis) and others. The game itself will benefit also from satellite tournaments." In reflecting back on last week's Masters, Arnie said, "I drove poorly at Augusta and that ruined any chances I might have had. This surprised me because I usually drive well, especially in major tournaments." Reminicing back'on his childhood golfing days, he spoke of his personal idols. The legendary names of Byron Nelson, lien Hogan, and Sam Snead were uttered from the man who has become a legend himself. The charismatic figure, who has won more tour titles than anyone except Hogan and Snead, signed numerous autographs, talked jokingly with the gallery and revealed the true Palmer image. It has been said that Arnie, now 41. is over the hill and that his game is washed up. But his avid supporters and present record this spring (Palmer is the leading money winner with over 100,000 dollars once again seem to prove that statement false. Arnold Palmer day in Columbia was a smashing success, his 69 along with Lewis' 67 finished three ahead or their opponents. ~ Our Sane -. Arrivd Con SHOP Eye in the Keyhole By Doug Williams Asst. Sports Editor (This is the first of a two-part series on the signing of underclassman to professional basketball contracts-) Late last month, Federal Court Judge Warren J. Ferguson of Los Angeles brought the entire legal structure of this nation's basketball system into question when he ruled on the controversial Spencer Haywood case. Haywood, who is now playing professionally in the National Basketball Association with- the Seattle Super Sonics, left college as a sophomore to join the Denver Rockets of the American Basketball Association. The NBA decided to fight back and took the case to court, contending the ABA had violated every ethical law in professional basketball. After a long struggle, Ferguson dropped his decision: "The court orders that partial summary judgement in favor of plaintiff Haywood be granted, to the limited extent of ruling that the NBA's four year college rule, as embodied In sections 2.05 and 6.03 is a violtion of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. "Sections 2.05 and 6.03 of the bylaws of the National Basketball Association are declared Illegal." Thus Spencer Haywood could do anything he desired. And college campuses became open game for scouts of both professional leagues. To translate the above, underclassmen are now available to the NBA and the ABA-either to be drafted or signed as free agents. And with the bidding war between the two leagues becoming hotter by the day, college basketball may soon'be replaced by misleading promises and delusions of grandeur. In the most recent ABA draft, the Virginia Squires chose three underclassmen, among them, USC's Tom Riker. Of the other two, Massachusetts' Julius Erving and Virginia's Barry Parkhill, Erving is now under contract with the Squires, while Parkhill is still somewhat confused about the whole affair. "I was never contacted," Parkhill stated flatly. "They (Virginia) said they worked on all the contacts, but they didn't get to me. I really don't know how or why. "I haven't given signing the least thought," the University of Virginia sophomore continued. "People have said that if I signed I was stupid. I'd really like to play pro ball. Some guys are getting around a million dollars. I know I wouldn't get that, but if I did, it would be hard to turn down that much money." Parkhill freely admits that the financial war is getting worse, and that the current trends are threatening the college sport. "The ABA wants the merger. I don't see how it can go on much longer. The guys they're getting are good. But like I said, I can see the players' point. "I'm no hardship case. If it was a good offer, I don't s how I could say no. But with things the way they are, t pros are going to be dipping down into the hIgh scho and It's going to get harder for coaches to get good teams together. But I think overall, the whole practice is bad." Erving, who recently signed a healthy contract with the Squires, gives another view. "Money was an important factor," he said. "But It wasn't the only one. I have nothing against the University. I saw the whole situation rationally. After balancing all of the factors, I thought It best to leave.". A fact that many 'experts' attack the signings of un (Page 7, Col. 4) Don't Fight The Establishment isfaeJoin Them At eelsShimmy s For a Steak 1111 LADY STR'EET FOR 254.4492