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Vij IER Sec to Local, State, World Sports Golveston County's Only Newspaper Dedicated To All County Sports Friday Morning, November 4,1977 Paae 1 Sports 744-3611 Baseball's 2nd Annual Re-Entry Draft Today 88 Free Agents On The Block DENNIS DAVID Dickinson Kicker RICHARD MAGLIOLO Gator Linebacker ALLAN BARRON Dickinson Fullback NEW YORK (UPl) With free agents such as Larry Hisle. Richie Zisk. Lyman Bostock. Rich Gossage and Mike Torrez providing the biggest lure, owners will plunge headfirst into the talent pool Friday when major league baseball conducts its second annual re-entry draft. There are 88 free agents, including 53 from major league rosters, available on the auction block this year a i champion New York Yankees having proven last year that money, if spent abundantly and wisely, can buy happiness, it is likely that more clubs will get into the heavy bidding action.

Kansas City, which did not sign any free agents a year ago, has announced it will make an all-out effort to land at least one in an attempt to avoid another runnerup finish to the Yankees in the American League playoffs. Boston and Texas, second place finishers in their respective AL divisions, also are expected to be active par- 11 I a a Philadelphia Phillies in the National League have their eye on one man they feel can eel 1 11 pennant next season. Texas, in (act. may have been a bit too eager to get started. The Hangers are under suspicion of "tampering" with regard to llisle, and according to Texas owner Brad Corbetl.

the commissioner's office has threatened his team with severe disciplinary action should the Hangers go ahead with their plans to draft Hisle. Corbett, however, says he isn't going to be pushed around by the commissioner. "We will not be Corbet! said. "We will do everything possible to siun Gators Seek No. 8 Weekend College Football Roundup Alabama, LSU In Top Contest i rt mirrniitlv lini'IUlkcd.

TllCV CHll WC himlllislei.Ycs.wewillgo ahead and draft him." Corbett. though, could be facing severe disciplinary action. A similar incident a year ago involving the Atlanta Braves and Uary Matthews resulted in Braves' owner Ted Turner being suspended a year. Because the number of free agents this year is so high, each club will be allowed to sign as many as five players an Increase of three from last year when only 25 a leaguers were available In the a A player, however, is allowed to be DICKINSON-West Columbia coach Jack Hays' preseason choice of Dickinson being top contender for the District 14- AAA title continues to bear out as the football season moves into the home stretch. The Dickinson Gators travel to Columbia to play the Roughnecks in a district contest.

Dickinson is the favorite in this game. Hays mentioned Jeff LaFleur and Donnie Little as the onetwo scoring threat for the Gators. "Both players have been the key runners for the Gators and we will have to stop them if we expect to keep the visitors in check," said Hays. Dickinson will enter this game with a season record of 7-1 and a district mark of 7-0. The Roughnecks will bring in a 3-5 record for the year and a 3-4 in district action.

As of now Columbia is in tliree-way tie for third place with Santa Fe and Brazosport. A loss for the Roughnecks would hurt them and a victory for the visiting Gators would keep them in the running for the district i Dickinson and Friendswood are tied for first place in the district standings. Each team is 7-0. In their last outing the -Gators stopped the Sweeny 7 1 1 3 Columbia dropped a 21-20 decision to the much improved Kdna team. The Roughnecks have a talented backfield with plenty of speed.

Carl Williams, Emerson Brown and quarterback William Brown are the speedy backs. The team experience is solid and is well armed in the front line. Dickinson the explosive team in the district has totaled 383 points in the seven games played and allowed just 53 points for the opponents. Columbia has given up 67 points and made 74 in the seven games. The Gators will have one in their starting lineup for tonight.

Allan Barren, 170-pound junior fullback, will be. the replacement for the injured Billy Jones. DICKINSON OFFENSE: ends Marty Harclerode (215) and Billy Car)' (IK), tackles Victor Baker 1244) and Charles Barnetl (205), guards Mike Mackey (225) and Joe Gregory (1801, center Dean Unsford (155), quarterback "Donnie Little (190), fullback Billy Jones (170), halfbacks Tyrone Briscoe (150) and Jell LaFleur 1175). DICKINSON DEFENSE: ends William Taylor (190) and Joe Gregory, tackles Ed Gottlob (255) and David Gilbrealh (205), noseman Ronald Hall (185), linebackers Tim Gray 1210) and Richard Magliolo U70) or Steve Barkmann (170), cor- nerbacks Joe House (150) and Keith Taylor (165), safeties Paul Warren (150) and Frank Franletle. Fight Scorecards To Be Blacked Out LAS VEGAS, Nev.

(UPI) Home television viewers will not be able to see the i i a scorecards Saturday night during the 15-round fight between top heavyweight contenders Ken Norton and Jimmy Young. A i is nationally televising the program at prime time, decided not to employ the controversial gimmick which was used 'on NBC's Sept. 29 broadcast of the Muhammad Ali-Earnie Shavers championship light in New York. All's corner had a runner relay the official cards from a TV in the dressing room during the bout while Shavers' corner missed the ploy. Shavers claimed later Contracts Drawn On A's NEW ORLEANS (UPI) One of the men negotiating to transfer the a a A's to the Louisiana today said contracts to buy the club had been drawn up and would be delivered to A's owner Charlie Finley either Friday or Monday.

Bob Thompson, chairman of a suburban bank, said negotiations were close to complete and that a final sales figure would be "pretty close to S12 million." "All we need to do is present Mr. Finley with the contracts," Thompson told UPI "You've got to understand, we're 1.000 miles CINCINNATI (UPI) i i a i a General Manager Paul Brown announced Wednesday that a linebacker Ron Pnlchard will undergo knee surgery- next week and will be lost for the season, therefore was being placed on the injured reserve list. The nine-year pro out of Arizona State is to undergo surgery in Houston next week for removal of a small chip in his left knee. Pritchard. 30.

who also was hampered by knee injuries last season, came to the Bengals in 1972 in a trade witJUhe Houston Oilers. apart in distance so it makes it difficult to say what will happen when, but not a a on negotiations. We're all right on that." Thompson said the a delivered to Finley in either Fort Lauderdale, or in Chicago. Finley, who lives i i a a a a i i i Lauderdale this week. Thompson said more than 100 shares of stock at $50 000 each have been sold to investors in the New Orleans team.

He said he expected to sell 250 shares for SI .25 million. Thompson said if the sale was to go through, the team would be named the New Orleans Athletics, not the New Orleans Pelicans the name of a Class AAA team that operated in the Superdome last year. The Hyatt Management contractors for the housekeeping chores at the Superdome, has put up S4.a million as interim financing to get the Oakland A's to a a i Thompson. That money plus revenue from slock sales would make up the S5.4 million down payment for the team, officials said. By Ullltd Press lntermatloMl a Roundup By United Press International A capacity crowd of 67,720 wildly partisan fans will fill Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge Saturday afternoon for the much- anticipated a i a televised game between Louisiana State University, the No.

1 rushing team in a i a Southeastern Conference rival Alabama, ranked No. 2 nationally. Alabama, with a record of 5-0 in the SEC, 7-1 in the nation and hopes of its sixth conference title in seven years and a trip to the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2, will have to find' a way to stop LSU's ground game in general and Charles Alexander in particular. Alexander, third in rushing behind Earl Campbell of Texas and Terry Miller of Oklahoma State, is the leading scorer in the nation with an average of 10.6 points per game and 12 touchdowns.

"LSU really has a great offensive football team," said Crimson Tide Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. "Last week they proved they have something to them when they came back from being 21 points down (to beat Ole Miss, 28-21). A lot of teams would have folded under those circumstances." LSU is fourth in the SEC, with a division record of 3-1, and 5-2 overall. The Bengals are one of the most explosive teams in the nation, and have scored as many as 77 points in one game this season, in a shutout victory over Rice. Led by Alexander, they average 326.6 yards per game on the ground but they proved in last week's come-from-behind victory over Ole Miss they are able to win even when their rushing game is grounded.

"One of the things that concerns us about LSU is that when Ole Miss contained their running game (holding Alexander to 61 yards), they adjusted so well and won it passing," said Bryant. "Frankly, our pass defense hasn't been anything to brag about." Alabama, an eight-point favorite, holds a 26-10-4 edge in its series with LSU, and has won the last six games. LSU Coach Charley McClendon, a student of Bryant's who has lost to his mentor 11 out of 13 times, closed the Bengals' practice sessions this week for the first time in his 16 years as LSU head coach. "We really don't know what to expect from A a a a said McClendon. "They'll run a variety of formations at you and not just to keep you honest.

They've had good success with all their formations, even though the wishbone is their bread and butter. And they will show more defenses than anyone we've played this year. That's always been their history." Elsewhere in games involving Top Ten teams, No. 1 Texas plays Houston; No. 3 Oklahoma lakes on Oklahoma Stale; No.

4 Ohio State faces Illinois; fif- thrankcd Notre Dame goes against Georgia Tech; sixthranked i i a a seventh-ranked Pcnn Stale takes on North Carolina a i a Arkansas faces Baylor; No. 9 Pittsburgh goes against West Virginia: and No. 10 Nebraska plays Missouri. In a game which will help determine Hie Pacific-8's entry in the Hose Bowl, No. 18 Stanford goes against conference rival Southern California.

The Trojans, who got off to a 4-0 start and earned the No. 1 ranking in the nation, have lost three of their last four games and are currently unranked. They are 3-1 In conference play, while Stanford, 6-2 overall, is 41. A loss will virtually eliminate USC from a trip to Pasadena. trying "We're just hard," said USC Coach John Robinson.

"On third down, we're saying, 'God, we've got to come up with the perfect call. We can't screw If Southern California defeats Stanford, It's likely the Rose Bowl will be determined on the final day of the season when Stanford 1)1 Lllv -too plays its traditional season- second-year ending game against California, currently 6-2 and tied tor Kith nationally, but just 2-2 in conference pluy. BILLBIELA Santa Fe Guard MIKEBRANTLEY Indian Tailback SCOTT MCDONALD Santa Fe Noseman KEVIN BYNUM Indian Halfback Santareuuaro Host Rice Tonight thnit, iiittio ihn incinu slrip nf the ledcerli ALTA LOMA-Sleve Jamail and his Santa Fe Indians host the Rice Raiders here at 7:30 tonight in a District 14-AAA contest. The hometown Indians will be the favorites Jamail's Indians can improve their district standings by winning over the Raiders. Santa Fe will take a 4-4 season record and a 3-4 mark in the district race into their battle with the Raiders who will bring in a 0-8 record for the season and 0-7 in district play.

Tonight's contest is a must win for Santa Fe. Both teams were on the Bulldogs Test Exporters JEFFALESSI Hitchcock Tackle I Hitchcock Bulldogs with high hopes of improving their won-lost record in the District 14-AAA race will play Brazosport Exporters As of now the Bulldogs are 1-6 in district play and 2-6 for the season. Brazosport will take a 3-4 mark in district action and a 33-5 record on the season into tonight's contest. The Bulldogs will be coming off a 21-19 loss to Friendswood but the Exporters shutout Rice 41-0 last weekend. A solid stable of backfield veterans, topped by holdover a a Arthur Cruz and tailback Alex Martinez put the Hitchcock team early in the season in the picture as a GREG NELSON Bulldog End Best Linemen Will Get'Bulldog'Award A a (UPI) Offensive and defensive linemen will be putting their heads together this season to determine their "best" in the National Football League.

At stake is the Mack Bulldog Award which will be presented to the outstanding defensive and offensive lineman of 1977 in New Orleans during Super Bowl week in January, The award initiated in the 1975 season originally included defensive linemen only. But this year's balloting will extend to offensive tackles, guards and centers. contender for the district title but coacli Phil Bennett's Bulldogs found some of the opponents tougher than expected. Brazosport, too, was a strong contender for the title but suffered some setbacks in district competition and now both teams will be battling tonight to finish the season with a fair record if possible. Both teams have lost games by close scores.

Alphonse Lipkins will pilot the Exporter wishbone attack against the visiting Bulldogs. Arthur Cruz, a quick 160pound junior, will lead the offensive attack for the Bulldogs tonight. Both teams will be in good physical shape for the game and this contest could be a free-scoring affair. Both teams have some good i a a receivers. Kevin Thomas and Robert Koopman are the main receivers for Hitchcock.

Hitchcock's probable starting lineups as follow. HITCHCOCK OFFENSE: ends Kevin Ttomasnai and RotertKocpman 1206). 12571 guards Cal Reed 11791 aTM Greg Huddleston 11841. center David Sendcjas 1184) quarterback Arthur Cruz, fullback Alex Martina, tailback Gregory Spiller ilSjiand flanker George Monteauilfl). HITCHCOCK DEFENSE: ends Tony Gonzate and Mile Alessi H73I, tackles ftonald Foster iJOJi and Doug Mlms.

linebackers Scott Hulfmann iffll) and J(rry Jukian llfii. cornerbacks Harold toves and Gregory Spiller. halfbacks George Monleau and John Lowe safetyDennisWoodardilffil. losing side of the ledger last weekend. The Indians dropped a 20-14 contest to the Wharton Tigers and the Raiders were shutout 41-0 by Brazosport Exporters.

The Indians got off to a quick start In the district race with two victories and lost the third game but came on to win the next one. "1 hope we can win tonight," said Jamail. "We have worked hard the past three days." Much will he at stake for both teams. Rice would like to win in order to break a seven-game losing streak in district play and the Indians want to make district record record 4-4. Both teams will be in good shape for tonight's contest.

There will be no changes in the Indians starling lineups. Wayne Reitmeyer at quarterback will be i Brantley, Don Minter and Charles Simon. Heading the defense is Scott McDonald, Daryl long, Bill Biela and David McMillian. The Santa Fe lineups as follows. SANTA FE OFFENSE: ends Chris Sanders (1WI and J.

J. Ilildcbrand HBO), tackles Artie Anderson I2l5i and Chris Matejka i Mi. guards Bill Bicla 11881 and Scott McDonald 1190). center David McMillian 12051. quarterback Wayne Reitmeyer (lilll.

lullback Don Minter lie), tailback Mike Brantley (175). uingback Charles SimonilW). SANTA FE DEFENSE: ends SccAi Beyer ilffli and John Reitmeyer tliji, tackles Daryl Long '1951 and David Me Millian. noseman Scott McDonald, linebackers Bill Biela and Chris Mat)eka Matjeka, cornerbacks Eddie Torabrella i IWi and Robert Delaware 1160), safeties Alan Motl 11551 and Kevin Laird CHICAGO I Fullback Roland Harper and defensive lineman Wally Chambers were placed on the injury list Wednesday by the Chicago Bears for Sunday's game at Houston. selected by no more than 14 teams, including the one he played for last year.

li a team loses more than five players, it is allowed to sign as many as it loses. The Minnesota Twins figure to get hurl the most as they have 10 players listed as free agents. Including Hisle and Bostock. The free agents fall under four specific categories a) those who have played out the renewal year of their option (32), b) those with six or more years of major league experience who signed contracts on or after Aug. and have not signed a contract for 1978 (21), c) those who bad major league contracts for 1976 a outrlghled to minor league clubs for 1977 (54) and d) those who have reached an agreement with their club (1).

Clubs losing six-year players arc awarded compensation In the form of a draft choice from next June's free agent draft. a i In positions 113 would give up their second round pick while clubs in the 14-26 ranking would surrender their first round position. The draft will begin at 9:30 a.m. est Friday with Hie Toronto Blue Jays selecting first. Toronto, which along with expansion mate Seattle not 1 participate in last year's draft, will be folllowed by Atlanta and the leagues will then alternate choices In inverse order according to their regular season records.

The Yankees, who last year spent nearly $6 million to sign free agents Reggie Jackson and Don Gullett, will not draft until ncxt-to- lasl. However, where you draft really doesn't matter, since each team usually has at Icasl once chance to select negotiation rights to the player it regards as the most valuable potential addition to its roster. What counts most is cash. Those teams willing to spend the big money have the inside track on the quality players. Players such as Hisle, Torrez, Gossage and Bostock should command well over million apiece for a long- term contract.

While there are a greater number of free agents this year, there are fewer i a available. Most of the players on the list are of mediocre or unknown quantity and don't figure to become rich overnight. "I hear the owners are all saying they're going to be cautious, they're going to take their time," says super agent Jerry Kapstein, who last year negotiated conlracts for 11 of the 25 players on the free agent list. "1 think the quality players will do well, but It's really impossible to predict." Unlike a year ago when the likes of Jackson, Gullett, Joe Rudl, Matthews, Bill Campbell, Rollie Fingers, Don Baylor, Sal Bando, Dave Cash, Wayne Garland, Gene Tenace and Bobby Grich were available, there are only live players on this year's lisl who can expect to attract a lot of interest. Hisle, a 30-year-old outfielder for the Minnesota Twins, should command the most attention following a season in which he hit .302 with 28 homers and a league-leading U9 runs baited in.

Zisk, Gossage, Torrez and Bostock also figure to create a bidding war. Zisk, an outfielder, hit .290 with 30 homers and 101 RBI for the White Sox; Gossage was the mainstay of the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen with a 1.62 ERA and 26 saves; Torrez won 17 games and posted two complete game victories in the World, Series for the Yankees and Bostock hit .336 and drove in 90 runs for the Twins..