Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Pete Feheley Sports Editor Stave Market Revived The fobby of the New York Hilton provided the setting last Tuesday for one of the most memorable moments in sports I've ever witnessed. The occasion was the annual collegiate draft by the National Football League, whereby the old slave markets are tem porarily revived. The battle for specimens of human flesh got underway at 9 a.m. with each team given 15 minutes to make their selection. Atlanta made the first selection, choosing California quarterback Steve Bartkowski. The Dallas Cowboys then chose Maryland defensive end Randy White. Each of these two choices had been well publicized, so it was quite humorous to observe Bartkowski's pretense of surprise when he arrived in New York around noon to receive the attention that goes with being the number one draft ick. A partisan gallery of New Yorkers loudly booed the an nouncement that the New York Jets had traded their first draft pick to the New Orleans Saints for defensive ace Billy Newsome. And the New York Giants also received a round of Bronx cheers when they chose relative unknown Al Simpson from Colorado State. Heisman trophy runnerup Anthony Davis of Southern Cal was still available when the 3ets turn came for their second round pick and the gallery began a chant of "Davis, Davis." The Jets finally pleased the home crowd by choosing the star halfback. The whole atmosphere was somewhat like a circus, with team representatives huddling with each other and phones constantly ringing at their tables. Quite a contrast to the probable atmosphere in dormitory rooms across college campuses where would-be professional football players were waiting for just one ring of their phone. Second Rate Fans The barrage of garbage that descended on the Gamecock team Saturday afternoon at Houston is further proof that while the basketball program might be first class, the Cougar fans are definitely second rate. Described by the TVS announcers as the worst behaving crowd in the Southwest Conference, the Houston crowd could be best defined as being in the infantile stage. They still wet the bed when it comes to good sportsmanship. And Houston graduate assistant Willie Butler.will probably remain an assistant for the rest of his coaching career if he continues to follow opposing players off the court with sen seless comments aimed at provoking an altercation. Gamecock fans can imagine what Frank McGuire's reaction would be if one of his assistants acted in this manner. Teams that come into the Carolina Coliseum don't have to put up with this type of treatment. Only verbal garbage is thrown here, and the only abuse visiting teams have to un dergo is being on the short end of the final score. It is a tribute to McGuire and the entire basketball program at Carolina that incidents that occurred at Houston don't happen in Columbia. Scoreboard Gamecock Basketball Opponents Swimming Scores North Carolina St. 78 Carolina 35 Pittsburgh 70 William Mary 60 Notre Dame 96 Xavier (Ohio) 58 Top Twenty Scores Ga. Southern 104 Appalachian St. 83 .Indiana 72 Ohio State 66 Dayton 76 Loyola (Ill.) 63 Maryland 98 North Carolina St. 97 Marquette 72 Depaul 69 Louisville 112 North Texas St. 67 Canisius 93 Providence 85 . UCLA 89 Southern Cal 84 Alabama 77 Auburn 53 Women's Basketball Src 2Lsle7 Carolina 62 St. Augustine 52 Oegn7HaIi2 Carolina 71 UNCG 56 Rtes7 ay7 Elon 90 Carolina 79ass t 6Kass5 Track Cegtn7 rlRbra6 Arezoa-aVe10 St. 83aArzoa'8 LSU 6 Carlina55lemoson 90 NhCarolina Powerful Carolina BY MARK LEARY Asst. Sports Editor Seventh-ranked N.C. State overwhelmed the Carolina swim team Saturday as the Wolfpack took 11 of the 13 events in downing the Gamecocks 78-35. Carolina head coach Alan Gentry said after the meet, "We don't like the score, but this is the fastest meet USC has ever had." It was easy to see why, when the Wolf pack got into the pool. Not only did they boast five All-Americas, and a USC Swimming captain Casey( N. C. State Saturday afternoon. Scholarshil ~j BY BILLY BAKER Of The Gainecock staff Carolina's women's athletic program took a major step towards parity with the men's program with the University's recent decision to award 21 scholarships to the six sports in volved for next year. "Giving scholarships is strange to us," said Helen Timmerman associate director of athletics for women at USC. "This Is a step towards being able to grant more scholarships but for rIgl'' aow we are moving at a nice calm pace,"~ she said. The sports include: gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, swimming, tennis, and softball. Each sport will be given three and one half scholarships. "I am not going to interfere in the way scholarships are given, Timmermans said. "Each coach will assume that responsIbilIty," she said. Some .coaches indicated they would award scholarships to some girls now being coached by them. This should cut down on the economics of recruiting since the women's athletic program is not allowed any recruiting expenses In Its budget, according to Tim mermans. Timmermans defineda Wolfpack in crucial fine crop of freshmen, but also they had the fastest swimmer in the nation in the 50 yard freestyle. The Wolfpack's head coach Don Easterling said, "We had to go with out best when we didn't want to. We travel to Indiana (one of the top two teams in the nation) in the middle of next week and we wanted to rest our class swimmers. We knew if we came in here and did that we would have left with a loss.' Gentry said, "He (Easterling) knew if he had left the door open for us we were going to come "laflin Is off to a good start against ,s for wome scholarship as covering only tuition and fees. Thus an in-state scholarship would be worth $292 to its recipient persemester. Books, dorm fees, and food will not be included in the women's scholarships at present. Pam Backus has coached the women's basketball team to success. Presently the chicks have won 15 games and with a record of 15-7 they won the state cham pionship last year. Backus said that her thoughts are to reward her scholarships to team members who deserve them. "I am going to think more in terms of financial aid when I award a scholarship to a girl. If a freshman receives a scholarship she is really going to have to perform," she said. The women's swimming coach Alan Gentry expressed skepticism over the scholarship program. "Until I see something in writing from the athletic department I will have no comment concerning scholarships for women," he said. Last year the women's swim ming team posted a 2-2 record. Gentry said that he was not allowed any money for recruiting women .athletes and said he was not sure what method he would use to award scholarships. "I think if Title X ass..d it downs meet through it." The Gamecocks after a poor start closed State's lead to seven points as Carolina won the 200 yard freestyle and the 200 yard in dividual medley and placed second and third in the 50 yard freestyle. The bright spots for the Gamecocks were of course the victories. Both Freshman Greg Midwinter and Sophomore Tom Jacobson had to swim school and pool records to win their events. Carolina's attempt at taking over the lead fell way short though, as the Wolfpack won all eight of the remaining events. State's Ton Corliss, who owns the fastest time in the nation in the 50 freestyle and the fourth best time in the nation in the 100 freestyle, won both events but Carolina's Chip Newman didn't make it easy for him. The 50-yard freestyle was decided by the judges as Newman and Corliss swam identical 21.6 times. Corliss swam a 48.1 to narrowly down Newman who finished second with a 48.2 timing in the 100. In both the one and three meter diving Carolina was edged out twice by close margins for first lace finishes. The Wolfpack's rank Dufficy narrowiy aeteated Carolina's Ray Klitzke by the score of 264.95-264.55. In the three meter diving State's Bob McHenry downed Gamecock James Tingen, 268.10-267.55. Gentry said, "They are one of thu best teams in the nation as you sav today. I am not going to fault mN guys when they swim well, as the! did today." Carolina has a tough week nex! week as they travel to Clemson tk take on the Tigers today and therl they have an important mee, against Auburn at the War Eaglem pool on Saturday. r s sports - will take several years for its fu benefits to take place," Tirr mermans said. "It is now bein. studied by HEW officials and it wi probably be voted on this sum mer," she claimed. Timmermans said that the AIAW prohibits women's athletic programs to have recruiting funds "Even if the university allowed us recruiting money we couldn't accept it according to current rules." Timmermans said she contacted Gentry late Wedensday about the new scholarship program, some four days after the announcemenit was made public. Vickie Hamilton coaches two sports affected by the scholarship program, volleyball and softball. "As far as I'm concerned all of the scholarships that I award will probably be to new recruits," Hamilton said. "One of the stipulations concerning scholar ships is that the girl must be ac cepted by the university first," she said. Hamilton is In her first year as coach at USC. Last year women's softball team finished with a 6-3 record, won a state champlonabip, and finished 14th among the Association of iatercollgi&te Athletics for Women (AIAW) teams.