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THE GAMECOCK Sports July 11, 1984 ? Page 7 Former coach against USC i By Associated Press USC Athletic Director Bob Marcum didn't have the authority to ask former football coach Richard Bell to fire four assistant coaches, Bell's attorney argued in federal mnrf vesterdav. Attorney David Ratchford said he will show Marcum stepped outside his authority and area of knowledge when he attempted to force Bell to fire four assistant coaches and broke Bell's contract by firing Bell for refusing the order. "Bob Marcum has a limited coaching background, having never coached on a college level," Ratchford said. But the university's attorney countered in his opening arguments before the ninewoman, three-rnan jury seated Monday that Bell conceded authority over his coaching staff to Marcum when he applied for the post. BELL BEGAN lobbying for the head coaching job almost immediately after his predecessor, Jim Carlen, was fired, USC at torncy Terrell Glenn said. Bell "wanted it so bad that he said, 'If you want me to fire all of the assistants, I will,"* Glenn said. The arguments were delivered in the first day of testimony in Bell's lawsuit. The jury will decide whether th? university, as represented by Marcum, violated Bell's con tract by firing him and whether Marcum Sports inform By Tracy Mixson Media guides produced by USC's sports infc received nine citations for excellence last week Sports Information Directors of America annu St. Louis. "1 think this was our best vear for media tions," Gamecock sports information direct said. "We've won a few awards in the past, but I our best year as far as numbers are concerned USC's 1983-84 men's basketball guide re awards. Edited by associate sports informatior Kimbrough, the book was judged best in the n color and third overall. IT WAS also judged second best in District competitive divisions under the National Col Association. Price's edition of the Gamecock basebal 's lawsuit goes to trial damaged Bell's reputation in news releases and statements to the media. Bell, who had been signed to a four-year contract, was fired in December 1982 after his team compiled a 4-7 record in his first year as head coach. THE FILED suit in May 1983 against USC and Marcum, seeking at least $150,000 ? the unpaid balance of his contract. The contract called for Bell to be paid $50,000 a year plus fringe benefits. The former coach originally included USC in the portion of his suit that charges defamation of character, but U.S. District Judge Clyde Hamilton ruled at a pre-trial neanng last monin mat me scnooi nas sovereign immunity in a defamation case. The court found, however, that Marcum was not protected under the shield of immunity that applies to state agencies. Bell claims Marcum gave the order to fire competent assistants in order to force Bell to break his contract. RATCHFORD SAID he will call other current and former football coaches to the stand today who will attest to Bell's coaching ability and explain a head coach's place in a major college football program. But the USC attorney argued that Bell failed to lead the team. "Thic ic r?r?t a catp of Krpar-li r\f r-nntranf " See "Bell," page 8 lation media gi second-best in the nation, whil Kimbrough and assistant athlel at the College ^id Wilson recieved two award ,al workshop in anc* third in the district. "It varies upon the sport, bu guide publica- produce a quality guide," Pric tor Tom Price involved, especially with the el ball, basketball and baseball g this is probably Those are the three we put I." aped the most j PRICE SAID the smaller g\ i director Jamie ueparuiieni ;> siuucm cisaiaiam: ation for use of "We try to break our V?ung of the non-revenue sports," he as training grounds to give III, one of eight graphics and design." Ilegiate Athletic Three USC student assista publication editions. i Junior Ken Kraft's men's tei 11 ^UlUt S~CLl ucu summertime aoi S" Intramural softball continues i jffjl 'ppM tfrm Intramural/Recreational Spor sSB fina nra nnnn tn I ISP. sturiftnts. fi M * v^|3 intramural fields Sunday, Mondt : and continuing under the lights, check at 777-5725. I 1 H*\i2l i '-^ct w * n j 1 kv*- h n jm&l ^SL-^ -.4\Or\* 1?L) ^Hm9HB^BHHH| I ^SSg x m | s 0 ^mk tBl mmiK^H ik ^l ml ^Btpv- J B i " U jkMulVI ;<H jgfflH RVW ay w ^^mmm -issb^s WF jst^^b Tftiji ^mmmmk * - ^^ eH^KBI^flRBSfc *% '''^^fiftMnaiM^HH^^^' mIM iiifflTfl ^^Obhh[ Mm SHi ?Ma a?fflW. '?^i^V' Pffj^ n ( Photo by Tim Oomnick Directing traffic Former USC football coach Richard BeH shouts directions to the Gamecocks on field. Fired in 1982 after only one season, Bell is suing USC for defamation of character. uides collect nine awards ' I ie the football guide edited by best in the nation, and the men's golf guide edited by junior < tic director for media relations Charles Bloom took fifth place nationally. i _ r . t- II lb, iounn in mc iiauou uvciau DEPARTMENT GRADUATE assistant Scott Jared edited t it usually takes a long time to the women's basketball guide, which placedtourth in the :e said. "There's a lot of work district. aborate ones, such as the foot- Price said the sport department's goal is to make a media uides. guide both informative for the media's use and visually apour most effort into." pealing for recruiting purposes. "A lot of schools have strictly media information in their iides are usually edited by the guides," he said. >, to give cnem experience. "?ui oecause our guiucs aie aisu scm iu mc vjamcuuv.iv people in by editing the guides Club, we try to make them more visually appealing too," he said. "We use those brochures said, mentioning the basketball book's award for use of color, them experience in lay-out, "SOME SCHOOLS may separate their recruiting brochures and media information, but we try to combine the two," he nts received honors for their said. "When we produce a book, our first priority is to meet all nnit brochure was judged third needs, both of the media and of USC. =7" ^ USC football star Hips at anfi 73 r I " rrom aian ana wire neporis Funeral sevices were held yesterday for Barney Earl Clary, a standout USC running back from the early 1930s, who died Sunday ~ iiiuiiiiug. iit was /j. v^aflfe Clary, nicknamed the "Gaffney Ghost" fefcf ' for his performances on the field, died at his /y> jj' home after a long illness. ^ A three-time letterman at Carolina, he earned distinction for his performances against arch-rival Clemson University. Clary ^ " ' r&s <. . 1 ?/ " helped lead the Gamecocks to three conv-.^r, secutive shutout victories over the Tigers. ^ ' In his sophomore year ne erupiea ior \m * yards on 35 carries as the Gamecocks broke "* 1932 he rushed for 49 yards and passed for a -'TbPu3&*t?-' '< - >.' > ' i. - > touchdown in USC's 14-0 victory. W??m by Dim tartan He finished his senior year in 1933 among the nation's leading offensive players, scoria |. ing 11 touchdowns and 68 points while also IDBlf playing defense. i- u:,. r;??i rM oru rue WaH #V>r Illl ills illicit waivvi gaiuv, v^mi y i ujiivvj ivi r\?f i _ i a a i i i a it U5U during summer session n, sponsoreu oy y/ yaras, scoreu two ioulhuuwhs anu mducn ts Department. Both co-rec and men's league ac- tackle in the end zone for a saftey to lead the acuity and staff members. Games are held on the Gamecocks to a 16-14 upset victory. iv, Tuesday, and Thursday starting at 5 o'clock Th1at ye^r h5 was also name(1 to ttie p ? r.nii iko mo Southern Conference team. For a schedule of upcoming games, call the rec- 4 . . . r u ? Clary returned to his hometown after T graduation, and served in the Army during World War II as a transportation specialist. He is survived t>y his wiaow, eiauaie Phillips Clary, a step-daughter, three t ai A -'..A 1 ? I-L:I I Droxiiers, iwo sisters anu sicp-giauucniiurcu.