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2-0 THE TtNNESSEAH. Suisloy, Fabmory 19. W8 Watches Vandy, Tide Battle Lucas Doesn't Believe Modeled After Rangers ounds Unveil More Physical ew Uniforms Ohio State. "John has had a tremendous" career, and I'm happy to see that he is still performing at such a high level in bis last season," Lucas said. "I remember that John didn't think he was good enough to play basketball in he Big Ten and I nad to convince him that he could go to Ohio State and compete.

"I remember, too, that when John signed to play professional basketball, reporters asked me; time and again whether I thought he was good enough to play pro' basketball," said Lucas. "I Knew' he was good enough, and it's obvious from looking back on his career that John was much better than' anyone thought he'd be." layed on Herschel Greer Stadium, but Schmittou said the Sounds still plan to open their inaugural season at home on April 13. Arrangements are, however, being made to reschedule games on April 13 and 14 should the stadium not be ready to open at that time. "We have sold 1,150 season tickets and are still shooting at a goal of 2,000 which would also make our club unique in all of minor league baseball," Schmittou said. Sports On TV 1 CHANNEL 2 3 12:30 p.m.

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ame By JEFF HANNA Jerry Lucas disagrees with those' observers who suggest that there is a trend toward increased violence in professional basketball. In fact, Lucas does not believe basketball has become appreciably more physical since his days as college basketball's premier center at Ohio State in the early 1960s. LUCAS, WHO has already authored two books and is in the early' stages of a third, was one of the 15,505 spectators in attendance at the Vanderbilt-Alabama game yesterday as a guest of local pub-Usher Ed Benson. "In the four years since I retired from basketball I've probably seen only three or four games," said Lucas who starred for the Cincinnati Royals, San Francisco Warriors and New York Knicks. "This is one of the few college games I've seen in many years and I'm not down there on the floor with those players, but I can't see that the game has become much more physical from when I was playing at Ohio state.

"The game has to get a little more physical since the players involved get progressively bigger and stronger and quicker and better," Lucas added. "But basketball has always been a finesse-phyiscal game. It has to be Ehysical within limits because you ave big people leaning on each other and banging into each other. But you can only lean so hard." Last fall Lucas picked up a basketball for one of the few times since his retirement when he played in a three-on-threegames which was filmed by CBS-TV and will be shown in conjunction with the National Basketball Association playoff games. The three players included a present NBA player, a former NBA player and a celebrity.

"EVEN IN that situation, as limited as it was, I didn't notice that the game had become any more physical in playing against those present-day he said. As for the violence aspect which came to the fore in several slugging incidents, including the celebrated Kermit Washington-Rudy Tomjanovich incident, Lucas said he did not believe that represents a trend toward more violent play in the NBA. "I wouldn't think it is a trend at least I would hope not," said Lucas. "Those men in the NBA are out there trying to earn a living. They aren't interested in hurting Furman Names Sheridan Coach GREEENVILLE, S.C.

(AP) Dick Sheridan, Furman offensive cooordinator for five years, has been named head football coach at the school, succeeding Art Baker, who moved to The Citadel earlier this week. At a news conference last night, Furman Athletic Director John West announced Sheridan's promotion. Sheridan is a 1964 graduate of South Carolina. each other. That's not good for them or for their team or for their families.

"The incident with Kermit Washington was unfortunate. It's something that should not be in the game of basketball. It's not designed to be there. I think that the action which the commissioner (Lawrence O'Brien) took in fining and suspending him was certainly justified and should make any player think twice." LATER THIS year Lucas plans to be in Boston for the final professional basketball game which John Havlicek plays for the Boston Celtics. Lucas and Havlicek were and teammates at Vanderbilf Mike Rhodes looks WHwiaHHinnuiwiimK Jim 'r- 'sM'v for i It i A Although the weather continues to be more conducive to snowballs than baseballs, the Nashville Sounds have stepped up preparations for the return of professional baseball to the city this spring by unveiling the new Sounds' uniforms.

Sounds president Larry Schmit-tou also announced that the club's 52-page program-yearbook is almost sold out of advertisements. MODELED AFTER the uniforms worn by the major league Texas Rangers, Nashville will be attired at home in white uniforms with red lettering and blue trim. The road uniforms will be blue with red lettering and white trim. The only concession Nashville has made to its parent club, the Cincinnati Reds, is an agreement to wear the red socks worn by Cincinnati. Meantime, Schmittou said that eight small, "sponsors" advertisements remain unsold for the program.

"We think that we have one of the most unique program-yearbooks in minor league baseball," aid Schmittou. "At 52 pages, it will not only be the biggest, but we also have more than 100 advertisers and we will have nine lucky numbers which will enable as to give away a different prize every inning from merchandise to tickets. We hone to sell 40,000 of the programs during the season." Because of the cold and snowy weather, construction has been de- Free Throws Do In Lipscomb JACKSON David Lipscomb College did everything but win the battle at the free throw line here last night, and losing that one resulted in a 87-71 victory for host Union University. The Bisons outrebounded Union 27-23, made three more field goals (30-27) and made fewer turnovers (25-33), but at the free throw line, Lipscomb hit 11-17 while the hosts connected on 33 of 42 charity shots. Ken Neal and Bob Shaw led Lipscomb with 12 points each while Richard Rice tallied 31 points.

Lipscomb, now 18-6, plays host to Sewanee tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. AT UNION (87) Lofton 4, Romaine 4, Lloyd 10, Bond 12, Rice 31, Eddie Smith 2, Ed Smith 8, Moore 12, Johnson 2, Harlow 1. DAVID LIPSCOMB (71) Turner 3, Clausel 8, Neal 12, Shaw 12, Bennett 4, Russell 11, Dodge 8, Gardner 2, Matlock 3. Halitime: Union, 42-36. Veteren Souchdk Spedks At Semindf PGA tour veteran Mike Souchak will be a guest speaker for the Tennessee PGA Educational Seminar for club pros, March 19-20, at the Sheraton South.

Souchak, now head pro at Innis-brook, headlines an impressive speakers list, compiled by State PGA executive secretary DickHorton. Others are Joe Black, PGA treasurer and rules authority; Jim Applegate, president of the Michigan PGA; and Bob Rickey, National PGA consultant on club relations and employment. Local and state pros on the program include David Owen of Hill-wood Country Club and Bill Garner pf Memphis. Brokerette Captures New Hope Stakes PHILADELPHIA (AP) Arthur B. Gregory's Brokerette ran Six furlongs in 1 11 1-5 yesterday to capture the eighth running of the $29,325 New Hope Stakes at Keystone.

Billy Phelps rode Brokerette, who carried 115 pounds, to a 1-length victory over Pink Maharanee in the race for 3year-old fillies which had 11 entrants. Sweet Joyce was three lengths back in third. It was the fifth victory in 11 career starts for Brokerette, who earned $17,595 and returned $12.20, $7.60 and $7.20 to backers in the crowd of 8,761. Pink Maharanee paid $8.60 and $8.40 while Sweet Joyce returned $16. Van Lingen Wins In USTA Nationals OKLAHOMA CITY Peter Van Lingen, teaching professional at, Nashboro Village, moved into the semifinals of the USTA National 35-and-Under indoor championships yesterday.

Van Lingen, seeded No. 4, defeated fifth-seeded Gil Martin of San Francisco 6-3, 6-3 and meets topseeded Jim Parker today. 1 Staff photo by Robwt JohmM Nashville Sounds manager Chuck Goggin models the team's new red, white and blue home uniform which has been designed after the uniforms worn by the major league Texas Rangers. he clipped Ryan's Matt Gorham 4-3 in the championship bout. The Ryan Irish, who have won four state titles, wound up losing three one-point decisions in the finals.

Aside from Bateman and Results on Page 6 Gorham, Ryan's Jim Simpson dropped a close 1-0 match to Notre Dame's Robbie Gaddis at 119. Notre Dame had three individual winners, including three-time champion James Jabaley at 105. Jabaley was also selected the tournament's best wrestler. Joining Jabaley on the winner's stand for Notre Dame were Gaddis and 132-pound Art Johnson. Two other Chattanoogans took home championships as Central's Tony Alcott won the 98-pound class and junior Pat Murphy captured the 185 division for Hixon.

Raleigh-Egypt's Carey Waller was one oTfour former champions to repeat. He won the 138-pound championship, by decisioning Millington James Bratchie 4-2. The best match was at 155 where Baylor's Lyle tipped Bateman 5-4 with a takedown in the final 10 seconds. Capital City Organizes The Capital City Baseball Legue will have an organizational meeting at the Rose Park Center Monday at 7:30 p.m. All managers, owners or anyone interested in entering a team into the league is invited to attend.

For any further information call J.C. Atkin at Staff Photo by Dal Ernttwrgtr Heeding the advice of an imploring Irish cheerleader. Father Ryan's Matt Gorham tightens his grip on 112-pound foe Mont Reeder, of Franklin. Gorham won the match 9-6. ir Baylor Grabs ft while falling Robert Scott of Alabama also gives the ball some ft Home, Sweet Staff Photo by Robert Johnton back at a shot has put up on the rim Home ft 16, all in the first half.

He fouled out with 7:38 left in the regulation game. Freshman Rhodes led Vandy with 20 points, while sophomore. Davis headed the Commodore rebounding with 12. Vandy plays at home again to-' morrow night, hosting Mississippi: State. Alabama, now 8-5 and 14-8 overall, goes on to Kentucky for another regionally-televised game, tomorrow night.

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DEFENOING CHAMPION Father Ryan finished second with 93 xk while Notre Dame's Fighting Irish claimed the third place trophy with 71. ''Baylor was like a big snowball," said Father Ryan coach Bobby Garmon. "Once it got rolling, it just got bigger and bigger. Any other year we might have won another state championship." Baylor and Ryan accounted for half of the 24 finalists, and the Ryan Irish won two state championships as 126-pound John Crowley and 167-pound Chris Wilson captured their second consecutive crowns. Crowley defeated Baylor's John Stout 8-6 while Wilson whipped Baylor's Bo Watson 8-6.

In between those bouts the Red Raiders won individual crowns at 145 as Scott Kelley edged Overton's Steve Howard 7-6 and sophomore Marc Lyle upset Ryan's Scott Ba-teman 5-4 in the 155 class. Baylor's other champion was unbeaten heavyweight Doug Dyer who decisioned Bart Sorrells of Germantown 16-2. BAYLOR APPEARS a good threat to make it two in a row next season as the Chattanoogans lose only two seniors off their 12-mem-ber team. It was Baylor's second state championship, the first one coming in 1962. Antioch's 112-pound Steve Dot-son was the only other Middle Tennessee winner last night when One, Springer's play; secondly, the scoring (12) of John Sneed; and the clutch scoring of Thompson, a seldom-used reserve who was forced into service when Springer fouled out.

"BUT, IT was Springer who got us going," Dobbs said. "I doubt very much if those quick Alabama guards, Anthony Murray and Robert Scott, have seen anyone to match their speed." Springer, hearing the conversation, said: "I just picked up what was loose. And, I played with confidence. The hardest thing was to sit on the bench in overtime, unable to do anything but yell." Thompson turned his back on interviewers after the game, apparently miffed over a lack of previous publicity during a season in which he has averaged 2.3 points and shot 30 percent from the field. As unusual as it was for Thompson to be a hero, it was even more unusual for Bama's King considering the game he had to have issed two vital foul shots in the overtime, which turned out to be the margin of victory for Vandy.

"I JUST took my best shot and they didn't fall. That's all you can do, he said. Bama's second leading scorer was freshman Ken Johnson with (From First Sports Page) meout. We just made an error on the bench." Once into the overtime, Vandy outscored Bama 7-5, racking up its second straight overtime win at home having previously beaten Florida in two extra five-minute periods. The Commodores never trailed in the overtime after Thompson hit two pressure foul shots for a 68-66 lead and moments later added a driving layup in traffic for a 70-67 margin.

Rhodes had opened the overtime with a driving bank shot and closed it with a free throw. ONCE AGAIN, Bama had the final shot, another 30-footer, this time by Greg McElveen, which bounded harmlessly away as the Commodore team and crowd celebrated. "This was really something," Dobbs said, "and I suppose we won this one for our fans. We talked at halftime, when we trailed by nine, that we would win only with patience. We hacked away and won it." The victory for Vandy, its sixth in the conference and 10th overall, equals its total wins in both categories last year when the final record was 6-12 in the SEC and 10-16 overall.

Dobbs said the game finalW came down to three vital factors Assists: Vandy Alabama 4. Deadball Rebounds: Vandy Alabama Team Rebounds: Vandy 2, Alabama Turnovers: Vandy 11, Alabama 7. Half: Alabama 48. Vanderbilt 37. Officials: Don Wedge, John Moreau.

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