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Statesman Journal from Salem, Oregon • Page 23

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Statesman Journali
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Salem, Oregon
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Statesman Journal, Salem, Jan. 9, 1977, 7B 0 fan LJ t'i (v NO WINNER LAST WEEK! rth This week puzzle wor ,900 COINWORD Puzzle 1127 Part II, Sunday, Jan. 9 Complete puzzle with Part I in Suhirdiiy's Statesman Kach entry must have the amiss and dnwn winds nunpleted one entry form. Name 'ClRl iNlEf 1 fll M- Is EN URE AL 0E GOL AM E.iL: nTTpiEi IeItI 1 Addret City State Phone Zip Mail entries to: COINWORD Stateiman Journal Newspaper P.O. Box 13009 Salem, Ore.

97309 COINWORO 1976 Los Angeles Times 1 am currently not home delivered lubicriber to the Statesman Journal Newipapert but (tart my (check one) Oregon Stateiman Capital Journal 7 day subscription immediately which will make me 1 am already a Stateiman Journal 7-day home delivered lubicriber and entitled to the lubicriber bonui award of $100. eligible for the $100 bonus award. Part II, Sunday TV "v--i .,.5 If vy I -v- 1 See Part I in the Saturday Statesman Journal. Enter at many timet at you like. Each entry mutt have the across and down words filled in.

Clues Down (Cluet across appeared in Coinword, Part I in Saturday's Statesman Journal.) 1. Sometimes a little (CORSAGE COURAGE) will wither at a cocktail party. 2. White (INKS, INNS) stand out against a dark background. 3.

A child might try to get his hands on a little (MUD, MUG). 4. When a crowd becomes (DENSE, TENSE), it is wise to retire. 7. The (EFFECT, EFFORT) is what counts at a musicale.

10. One doesn't have to be (GARISH, LAVISH) to impress simple people. 11. To escape hunters, a clever fox might hide in a (DEN, PEN). 12.

A light (SNACK, SNICK) could make one feel better. 14. In cleaning a (SHAD, SHED), one might come across bones. 15. A patient could feel that his doctor was trying to (RIB, RUB) him the wrong way.

16. A lost (CODE, COVE) might reveal the secret of buried treasure. Contest Rules Suiesman Journal photo by Robert DeGiulio Lori and Leslie Smith bring the ball upcourt. But which is which? I Double trouble for opponents I POSSESSION of the Statesman Journal Newspapers no later than 4 p.m. the first Wednesday following the weekend of publication.

Entries may be delivered in person to the Statesman Journal building, 280 Church St. N.E., Salem, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays, but not later than the 4 p.m. Wednesday deadline.

You may mail as many entries as you wish in the same envelope, however. The Statesman Journal Newspapers will not be responsible for entries with insufficient postage or for entries delayed or lost in the mail. 6. The correct solutions and names of winners will be published in the Statesman Journal each Saturday, and winners will be notified by mail or phone. 7.

The Statesman Journal Newspapers reserve the right to correct typographical or other errors without prior notice. 8. Because of storage space limitation, entries in this weekend's COIN WORD puzzle will he destroyed two weeks after publication. All requests for a recheck must be in writing, include a photostat of the original entry and be received by the Statesman Journal Newspapers no later than 10 days after publication. Only entries that comply with these rules are eligible for the prize.

Entries that do not comply with these rules cannot win. 9. This is a contest of skill. Study all the clues carefully before writing in your answer. In fairness to all, the Statesman Journal cannot discuss the contest by letter or phone with the contestants.

All entries become the property of the Statesman Journal Newspapers. 10. It is not necessary to buy the Statesman Journal to participate. Copies of the newspaper may be inspected free of charge at the newspaper's office or at public libraries. 1.

The contest is open to everyone except employes of the Statesman Journal Newspapers and their families, and employes of any company affiliated with Gannett Inc. and their families. 2. Solve COINWORD puzzles as you would any crossword puzzle by filling in the missing letters to make the words that you think best fit the clues. But remember there is only ONE ALL-CORRECT solution to each clue and to the complete puzzle.

There is only one answer that is the best word fitting the description in each of the COINWORD clues. The decision of the contest judges will be final and the contestants agree to accept those decisions as a condition of entry. 3. The prize for the all-correct solution to COIN-WORD puzzle is stated above. If more than one all-correct solution is received, the prize will be equally divided among the winners.

If no correct solution is received, another $100 will be added the following week, and each thereafter until the jackpot is won. Any winner who is a verified 7-day home delivered Statesman Journal subscriber will receive a $100 bonus. 4. COINWORD puzzles will be published in the combined Statesman Journal each Saturday and Sunday. You may submit as many COINWORD entries as you wish.

Each entry must be complete, with both across and down answers filled in. No more than one hand-drawn exact size, reasonably accurate facsimile will be accepted from any contestant. Mechanically or electronically reprodueed forms or carbon copies will not be accepted. Letters must be clear. Any mark-overs will disqualify your entries.

5. When you have completed the COINWORD puzzle, mail it in an envelope addressed to COINWORD. Statesman Journal Newspapers, P.O. Box 1 Salem, Oregon 97309. All entries MUST BE IN THE "It might be an advantage if somebody played us man-to-man defense," admits their coach, Elaine Wells, "but we haven't seen that yet this year.

Everyone uses the zone." Both girls played basketball in California before moving to Albany two years ago. Now they're veterans of the game and it's one they like. Both hope to continue playing in college. Lori is the stronger shooter of the two and Leslie is the better rebounder. But if Lori is having an off night on the baskets, then Leslie tends to do better there, she- says, and vice versa.

"We usually compensate for each other," Leslie says. Unlike some twins, the two are nearly inseparable, enjoying the same hobbies and interests. But they emphasize, "we have each got our own minds." Both plan to attend either Oregon State University or the University of Oregon. Lori plans to study psychology and Leslie wants to become a disc jockey. Their West Albany team is currently 4-2 for the season and 2-2 in league play.

By CONNIE WHITAKER Statesman Journal Sports ALBANY Leslie and Lori Smith may be identical twins but it's not hard to tell them apart. Leslie's the one who dribbles the basketball with her left hand. Or is that Lori? And Lori's the one who wears high top shoes. Or is that Leslie? Not even their West Albany basketball teammates know for sure, unless they're wearing their familiar numbers on their shirts. Leslie is 15 and Lori is 21.

The 17-year-old lookalikes, both starters for West Albany, have caused more than a few double takes by unsuspecting opponents. "They'll come up to us after a game and say, 'We saw you at one end of the court and then the other." It really freaks them out," explains Leslie. But so far, their faces haven't been much advantage to their Rebel teammates. Opponents look at their numbers, not their faces, and usually manage to keep them straight. 'Wiring' referees seen as success Last Week's Coinword Answers 5.

A late SAILING on the part of a steamship might delay a letter being carried aboard or the or tum it on at the wrong time." Referee Gordon McCart-er said: "I welcomed it. It brings another dimension to the game, After several weeks, it became a habit." Referee Bob Frederic was not as optimistic. ship might make up the lost time. A late MAILING would definitely delay a letter. 8 Most kind people would come to the rescue of a sad WAIF or homeless child.

A sad WAIL or cry could come from a wild animal that needed no rescue. 11 Someone might use a BRICK in self-defense by throwing it. Someone would definitely use a TRICK that had been taken in a bridge game in self defense 1.1 A bright worker would have little use for a DOLT or stupid person He would probably have LXRn'vkj'RlyjELis EE A A jU lOj Isi rfvv I 51 OG AlIL IZUn jf'SOlT. JU iA: ijj IiTa Ei'lieiiqSUcn PT tFTe 1 1 1 1 A'. LIE 10.

Many women object to the drinking SOT or drunkard They do not necessarily object to the drinking SET of tinmen used for drinking. 12 A person well FED is apt to be contented until FED again. A person well WED at a formal wedding might be very discontented shortly afterward 15. A MURAL scene can enhance a room. A RURAL scene or exhibition of anger between RURAL people could disturb a room.

18. Digested or shortened stories can suffer from DELETION or the removal of important writing. They would not suffer from DILUTION or thinness that is the result of a mixture. 20. A strong BANK by a river could make a man feel safe from flooding.

A strong BACK or spinal column in a plane, speeding car or a war wouldn't make a man necessarily feel safe. EXPLANATIONS DOWN 1. Clear RETORTS or answers indicate one's comprehension. Clear REPORTS or obvious gunshots would not indicate one comprehension or under "I tions had some he said. "As a fan, plenty of use for a IX)LE even though he would not accept it 14 It could be difficult to RATE or evaluate a beautiful girl since other Qualities might not tie obvious.

It could be impossible to DATE a beautiful girl who refused to be dated. 16 Unable to locate any LANE for shipping, a nhip mieht become lost It might become lost whether it COINWOUD EXPLANATIONS ACROSS were able to locate any LAND or not if the LAND standing. vrnvr vivsriiv 2, DRAUGHTS for war are a drain on any country were strange rw he hH written a VERSE he "nce tnev "raw on youtn. LmUbUM I or dry 17 Policemen must often investigate a where 17 a hold up took place Investigating a MOH nr gang stem would be more apt to be accomplished by de wouldn't find that it was diminishing. 6.

After catching a BEER somewhere, hunter him to discuss a ruling after the referee had turned on the microphone. "I said something I wish hadn't gone over the air," the referee said. "He was crowding me and I was a little rough with him. It was my error. But he was a gentleman about it.

I haven't had any problems where we were totally embarrassed." The referee wears the microphone on his chest, with a small transmitter on his back. "Improving the equipment would be the key thing," Cochran said. "Getting a correct frequency is important. We've had problems in Minnesota, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago." "We've had problems in areas like Miami, where there's a lot of short-wave radios," Skorich said. "We had the official turn the mike on once in Miami, and you heard someone say they needed a cab at 29th Street." punt which remains behind the line of scrimmage may be advanced by the kicking team for a first down.

And the booing subsided." McCarter said it has made announcers more aware of situations on the field. "I think it's helped with TV people," he said. "It's stopped some second-guessing by broadcasters not familiar with the rules." Before the referee turns on the microphone by a switch in a device the size of a cigarette pack attached to his right hip, he walks away Irom the ball and the players. The biggest fear is that something a player says will go out over the public address system and on television. "Occasionally, we pick up the sound of the players, and it's not the best Irish language," Skorich said.

Several weeks ago, Frederic was working a game in St. Louis, and Cardinal offensive tackle Dan Dierdorf approached By GENE DUFFEY Gurnet! Newt Service "We've got holding on No. 56 on the defense, that's a first down." This is the voice of any National Football League referee, informing the fans in-the stands and the television audience of anather penalty. Last year, the NFL began wiring its referees to allow them to verbally explain penalties to the fans. idea, now in its second season, appears to be a success.

"A lot of the referees liked it at first, and a lot didn't," said Bob Cochran, broadcast coordinator for the NFL. "But they got used to it. It's worked very well." "We were reluctant to go live with it at first," said Nick Skorich, former Cleveland coach and now an assistant to NFL officials supervisor Art McNally. "We felt it would be a lot of problems for the referee. We've had hem forget to turn it on 1 spells are not a drain but an obstruction to production.

3. Large VATS, used to dye cloth, hold a lot of cloth and dyeing solution. Large VANS or winnowing devices to fan chaff from grain do not hold a lot but get rid of a lot. tertivesor the FBI 19. A.

is an abbreviation for North America COINWORD might have venison for dinner. Alter catenmg a DEER, a hunter would definitely have venison whether he ate it or not. 7. A fast TWILL or material not subject to fading 4. A football coach might try to ROUT out or eject would not be apt to fade.

A aat ikl or spin (c) 1976, Los Angeles Times Syndicate lt hTweiffad; tta me to a players. He would not try to ROOT or cheer them out of the team. i I enjoy it." But he said he wondered if it focused too much attention on the referee, taking away the obscurity he once enjoyed. "I'm not so sure that's for the good of the game when they zero in on just one of the six officials," he said. McCarter said he found it particularly helpful to be able to try to explain a situation to an irate crowd.

"I had a game in New Orleans a few weeks ago where a punt was blocked by the kicking team, which picked up the ball and advanced it for a first down," he said. "It was the visiting team, and the fans were booing. I explained that a blocked 1 9. People have been known to use i little GROG or liquor for bait to induce others to do or say something they wanted. A little FROG or switching device on a railroad track wouldn't be used for bait.

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