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Corbin Times-Tribune, Friday, April 29,1977 3 9 Campbell County 49 49 52 The tipoff: Tom Lasorda, the new skipper of Uie Los Angeles Dodgers, is the lowest paid man in team uniform lower than any player on the roster. He had a chance to top one, until reserve infielder Rick Auerbach was trad- el to the Mets and there got a raise which put him above Lasorda. Tom, who's never had a day's employ- ment in his life oilier than baseball since he signed his first pro contract at the age of 16 (he's now 49), was paid $5,500 a year when he turned to scouting for the Dodgers in 1961 and he was making $7,800 as a minor league manager as recently as Q. What is the nickname for Ron Cey, the Dodgers' third baseman? And what is its origin? L.M., Ventura, Calif. By JOHN NELSON AP Sports Writer "And batting fourth, second baseman Duane Kuiper," the public address system blared out across 78,000 empty seats at the Municipal Sta- dium in Cleveland.

It was Manager Frank Robin- son's version of baseball de- mocracy. The Indians, mired in a sev- en-game losing streak and suf- fering declining attendance, fi- nally broke through with a 4-3 victory over Toronto Thursday night, using a batting order the players chose themselves. "I think that's probably the first time in the big leagues a guy with 1,500 major league at- bats and no home runs hit fourth," said Kuiper, a singles- hitter batting .274 this season. Although Kuiper went hitless in four trips against Toronto, the move worked. Buddy Bell, who normally hits fifth or sixth, Corbin Tennis Team Off To A Good Storf To everyone around the Dodgers, and in fact around the National League, he is known simply as "Penguin." The reasons are strictly physical.

The chunky third baseman has a running style In which his legs never seem to be more than an inch off the ground, resembling the waddling style of the An- tarctic birds. But he's deceptively fast. Q. Such athletes as Rob Scribner of the Los Angeles Rams, Donnie Green of (fie Buffalo Bills and Terry Bradshaw of the Pittsburgh Steelers are all members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Are there any more sports stars following in God's work through sports and fellowship? Ron Orsini Clean, N.Y.

The list of sports greats who have been active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is long, starting a generation ago with Otto Graham and coming up to the present with, among others. Roger Staubach. It also extends into baseball and basketball. I wouldn't attempt to name them all for fear of leaving out worthy contributors to the movement. Q.

What basketball shoe is the most popular in the National Basketball Association? G.S., Westerly, R.I. This gets a little too commercial for me, and I don't want to get embroiled in any war between sporting goods manufac- turers. Suffice it to say that most of the players in the NBA get their footwear free by endorsing special brands, the same way skiers get themselves shod. Q. Baseball situation: bases loaded, no outs.

Batter grounds to first baseman, who steps on first base, then throws to home. Hunncr scores from third. Does batter get a run batted in, or is it a fielder's choice. I was the batter and did not receive an RBI. Was I cheated? David Lowen, Santa Ana, Calif.

You sure were. It's not a fielder's choice. It turned out to be a simple groundout, but since the run scored the batter is en- titled to a run batted in. Q. What were Kareem AbduI-Jabbar's statistics for this season? Cliff Nelson III, Orange, Calif.

Kareem scored 2,152 points in 82 games, averaging 26.2. His field goal percentage qf 57.9 topped the NBA. He was second in rebounds at 13.3 and second in blocked shots at 3.18 per game. Kareem was also second high man on the Lakers in assists, with 319. Ironically, although his scoring output was the lowest of his eight-year career, this was probably his finest season.

Q. How many managers arc there in the major leagues of Italian-American descent? Joe Salmerl, Merced, Calif. There are five: Joe Altobelli of San Francisco, Tom Lasorda of Los Angeles, Herman Franks of the Chicago Cubs, Frank Lucchesi of Texas and Billy Martin of the New York Yankees. There is some question about Martin since he is half Por- tuguese. "But," says Lasorda, "the best part of him is Italian." The Corbin High School Tennis Team traveled to Oneida on Monday, hosted Berea Tuesday, and traveled to Mlddlesboro the following day.

For the three matches, the Hedhounds came out with a 2-1 record the defeat coming from the hands of Miboro. At Oneida, Corbin came away with an excellent 6-0 mark. David Mullins defeated Ahmad 8-0, Rowland Roark bested Mark King 8-5, Jerry Rice beat Chip Home 8-4, John Spicer whitewashed Ed Driver 8-0, Danny Mackey whipped Mark Issacs 8-2, and Tun Fugate came out on top 8-3 against Keith Poole. The Hounds finished with a 48-20 game score. Against Bcrea, the Redhounds won 5-1 in singles play with David Mullins, Jeff White, Tim Fugate, John Spicer, Jill Martin, and Aivin Kelsay going against Charles Masher, Joe Taylor, Anthony Riley, Rodney Rhodus, Dennis Page, and Scott Richardson.

In the only doubles match played, Jerry Rice and Rowland Roark posted an 8-2 win over Masher and Taylor. For the match, Corbin won 53 games to their opponents' 28. At Middlesboro, the Hounds ran into what was undoubtedly their toughest competition yet, and fell to the Yellowjackets Mullins lost to Steve Mars 3-8, White was defeated by Hanford 2-8, Spicer lost to Bacon 3-8, Roark fell to Arnold 3-8, Mackey bowed to Langub 2-8, and Greg Briscoe was defeated 3-8 by Keith Poole. In doubles com- petition, Mullins and Rice fell to Bacon and Arnold 8-6 while Mackey and Fugate were defeated 8-8 by Langub and Dooley. For the match, the Hounds finished with a 28-64 loss in game score.

Thus far, after 4 opponents and a 3-1 record, Corbin has compiled a 20-10 lead over their opponents in sets and also lead in games 196-150. The team is next in action on Tuesday when they travel to Berea for a return match. League Leaders Parting shot: Until the upheavals on the coaching line in San Fran- cisco, we hear that Bob Oriese of the Miami Dolphins was almost set to be traded for defensive end Cedrick Hardman. I I A I AS.SN I American League BATTING (35 at bats)- BSmith, Bal, Velez, Tor, McRae, KC, Single- ton, Bal, Cubbage, Min, .373. S--Baylor, Cal, 19; Bonds, Cal, 16; Rudi, Cal, 1C; Page, Oak, 16; Manning, Cle, 15; McRae, KC, 15; North, Oak, 15, RUNS BATTED IN-Rudi, Cal, '2G; Allen, Oak, 20; Zisk, Chi, IS; Page, Oak, 18; Ault, Tor, 17; Velez, Tor, 17.

I S--McRae, KC, 29; Carew, Min, 28; Page, Oak, 27; Sanguillcn, Oak, 26; Burleson, Bsn, 25; Ault, Tor, 25; Hudi, Cal, 25; Cubbage, Min, 25. DOUBLES-Baylor, Cal, Page, Oak, Velcz, Tor, Oglivie, Del, Remy, Cal, McRae, KC, 6. Philadelphia Could Put If Away Tonight By The Associated Press The Philadelphia 76ers are in the odd position of having lo explain why they're leading the Boston Celtics in their National Basketball Association quarter- final series, with a chance to put away tonight. And the Celtics are in the equally odd situation of explain- ing why the 76ers won't. But if the VGers are on the defensive, they can only hope it carries over to the basketball court.

"We're not the worst defen- sive team far from it," said Julius Erving in reply to sug- gestions that the 76ers' weak- ness is on Boston's end of the court. "What we did was get back on defense quickly and prepare ourselves." The good doctor was explain- ing how the 76ers held the Celt- ics to under TOO points in their 110-91 drubbing of the Celtics in Philadelphia Wednesday night. That victory gave the 7Gers a 3- 2 lead in their best-of-seven You Buy the Chicken, The Fixin's are Free! mAie YOUR OWN Saturdays and Sundays Only Two Free Fixin's with a Bucket Three Free Fixin's with a Barrel! fma NORTH CORBIN quarter-final series which con- tinues tonight in Boston. In two other quarter-final matchups tonight, Washington is at Houston and Golden States plays in Los Angeles. Both of those series are tied 2-2.

Port- land takes a 3-1 lead into Den- ver 3-1 on Sunday, when all four series resume if they haven't already been decided. A 76ers' victory would end Boston's title defense and a chance for an unprecedented 14th NBA title. But Jo Jo White, Boston's veteran guard, warned anyone who would sound the Celtics' death knell. "The series isn't over yet," he said. "We've got to go back and look at the films and then talk about what we can do.

We're at home, so we'll have a few things in our favor. We know what we must do." Washington Coach Dick Mot- ta says the key for the Bullets is controlling Houston's Moses Malone. "Moses Malone has been the key to this whole series," he says. "If we control him we've got a chance." TRIPLES--Randolph, NY, Carcw, Min, II; 8 Tied Wilh 2. HOME RUNS-Zisk, Chi, Aull, Tor, Vclcz, Tor, Baylor, Cal, Soclerholm, Chi, 5.

STOLEN nASES-Rcmy, Cal, 1(1; Patek, KC, Linlz, Oak, Norlh, Oak, JNorris, Cle, li; Bonds, Cal, Hislc, Min, (i. PITCHING (2 Decisions)- Caslro, Mil, 3-fl, 1.000, 4.50; Garvin, Tor, 3-0, 1.000, 2.45; Tanana, Cal, 3-0, 1.000, 3.72; Knapp, Chi, 3-fl, 1.000, To- Johnson, Min, 3-0, 1.000, 0.59; Zalm, Min, 3-0, 1.000, 3.25; Bar- rios, Chi, 2-fl, 1.000, 4.03; ford, Oak, 2.111. STRIKEOUTS--Tanana, Cal, 39; Ryan, Cal, 35; Blyleven, Tex, 33; Palmer, Bnl, 24; Eck- crsley, Cle, 23. Natlon.il Luaguo BATTING (35 al hats)--Cey, LA, Simmons, SIL, Parker, Pgh, Mallhews, All, Smilh, LA, .367. RUNS--Smilh, LA, 19; Win- field, SD, 18; Griffey, Cin, 17; Cey, LA, 17; Lopes, LA, 17.

RUNS RATTED IN-Cey, LA, 27; Garvcy, LA, 21; Burroughs, All, 19; Tcnace, SD, 19; Sim- mons, SIL, 18. HITS-Ccy, LA, 30; Winfield, SD, 27; Simmons, SIL, 26; Mal- lhews, All, 26; Russell, LA, 26; Hcndrick, SD, 26. DOUBLES--Luzinski, Phi, Smilh, LA, Cromrlie, Mil, Rcitz, SIL, VQEAGEH, LA, 7. TKIPI.ES-Hrock, SIL, Ca- hell, Hln, Walsmi, Hill, Al- nion, SD, Tcnace, SD, 2. HOME RUNS-Ccy, LA, Burroughs, All, Garvey, LA, Carter, Mil, EVlenline, Mli, 5.

STOLEN IiA.SES-I.opes, LA, 12; Cabell, Hln, Tavcras, Pgh, Moreno, Pgh.fi; Dilone, Pgh, Roysler, All, Cnccp- cion, Cin, Winfield, SD, 5. PITCHING (2 Decisions)-- Denny, SIL, 5-fl, 1.000, 2.94; Seaver, NY, 3-fl, 1.000, 1.67; Hough, LA, 2-0, 1.000, 2.10; Hail, LA, 3-0, 1.000, Rho- (icn, LA, 3-0, 1.000, 5.40; DSul- lon, LA, 3-0, 1.000, 1.09; Atkin- son, Mil, 2-0 1.000, 0.00; Espi- nnsfl, NY, 2-0, 1.000, 2.66. I 33; Rrgers, Mil, 29; Shirley, SD, 7K; Hulhven, A 25; Nor- man, i 2-x Hichard. Htn, 25. Elnct Ledford Karr for County Judge a i i Co.imv.

chose the leadoff spot, and his two-run single highlighted a three-run third inning that gave the Indians their victory. "Frank just tried to loosen everybody up," said Kuiper. "I was about the sixth person to pick, and everybody was avoid- ing thai spot (cleanup), so I just jumped in there. I figured I'd never get another chance to hit cleanup." In the only other American League game Thursday, Seattle beat Minnesota 4-3. In the Na- tional League, Houston downed San Francisco 3-1 and Los An- geles whipped San Diego 7-5.

After Bell in Die order came Frank Duffy, Rico Carty, Kui- per, Andre Thornton, Johnny Grubb, Fred Kendall, Jim Nor- ris and Rick Manning. "We had lo try something," said Robinson, who said he wasn't sure if he would keep the order Friday night at Mil- waukee. "They've got a left- hander (Bill Travers) going, and I'm not that superstilious." The victory, credited to Al Fitzmorris, 1-2, was Cleveland's first since April 17 when the In- dians beat Boston in the second game of a doubleheader. Jesse Jefferson, 0-1, got the loss. Mariners 4, Twins 3 The Mariners scored three times in Ihe sixlh inning on a single by Bill Stein, Carlos Lo- pez 1 double and a two-run bloop single by Jose Baez.

Steve Braun singled in what turned oul to be the winning run in the eighth before Min- nesota scored twice in their half of tile inning on Mike Cub- bage's sacrifice fly and an RBI double by Dan Ford. Lance Wyatt David Moore Jason Vance Total lile im- 42 44 45 411 Campbell County Chapman Hill Carroll Brown Carson Hntfield Uiwson Total 40 42 42 43 43 49 315 condition of employment The Corbin Boy's golf team fell to Campbell County, Tenn. yesterday afternoon 315-339 in a Shootout lhal included Ihe scores of all the players. David Ballon led Corbin wilh a 42 for the nine holes while Chapman fired a 40 for Cam- pbell County. Corbin David Ballou Ixinny Grissom David Huff Guy Jones Madison, Indiana Fires 16 Coaches MADISON, The Ritter, a member of the Madison school board has Indiana Basketball Coaches "cleaned house," firing 1G Hall of Fame, has been at coaches, including veteran Madison 17 years, and his teams Madison basketball mentor compiled a 25G-122 record.

Julius "Bud" Ritter, Ritter said he was shocked by the board's action. "I couldn't believe the way it was han- dled." No one in the school administration ever indicated to him they were unhappy with his performance, Ritter added. The board also voted Tuesday night not to renew the contracts of Athletic Director Ed Orrill and varsity track Coach Denny Newell. The others were assistants and junior high school coaches. COR DIN TIMES-TRIBUNE Sattmtny) nnil Sundny by The Corbin Tlmci-TiUiurie, incorporated, nt Corner Kentucky Avonuc and Monroe Street, Corbin, Kentucky, 40701.

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