National Road Traveler from Cambridge City, Indiana • Page 10

10-National Road Traveler October 27 I Ramblin' at Random I Undefeated Hagerstown eyes k. PA. Sunday was the first time in several months that Number Two Son and 1 had an opportunity to lock ourselves in an upstairs bedroom with the television set and watch a full day's offering of football. Starting in mid-morning with rehashing of Saturday's state college results, we finally emerged from self-confinement, eye sore and hungry, about 6:30 p.m. We noticed very litlle difference in the type of football played from one conference to another but the contrast in broadcasting.

well, now thafs something else again. Unfortunately some announcers have begun to copy the style of Irritable Howard Cosell (an unwise decision on their part) offering an endless barrage of commentary in situations which call for no commentary at all. A case in point was the terrible tragedy which occurred in the waning minutes of the Detroit Lions and'Chicago Bears games when Chuck Hughes slumped to the ground for no apparent reason following a pass pattern. Both announcers (drawing from medical knowledge acquired in broadcasting school) attempted to analyze the case of Hughes' sudden illness. "He obviously swallowed his tongue," said one of the medical experts.

The other medic, not to be out done, concurred by saying, "The trainers and doctors are working feverishly trying to revive Hughes. They must be having trouble dislodging it." Number Two Son, a little naive because he has never seen a re-run of the old Ben Casey TV series, immediately sat up in the middle of the bed and said, "Hey, Dad, thafs impossible, isn't it? You can't swallow your tongue, can you? It is fastened right here." And sure enough he pointed to the exact spot. We were reasonably successful in explaining to the lad that it really is possible for a person to swallow their tongue and that it isn't an uncommon occurrence. And then with the truthfulness of youth he proved to be more learned than either of the two announcers, both of whom were still trying to offer a medical opinion. "Well, it might be possible but I bet there is more wrong with Hughes than that.

If he had swallowed his tongue he'd just spit it out and get up wouldn't he?" We declined to answer since there were already more medical opinions in the room than he could understand. Nevertheless, we did agree more was wrong with Hughes than the two announcers had diagnosed. Hughes never did get up, at least not on "his own, and was pronounced dead a few minutes later (by a real doctor this time) from a preliminary diagnosis of cardiac arrest. An autopsy was scheduled to find the reason for the tragedy. Both announcers continued to dwell on the incident and the camera crew even provided viewers with a couple real dandy close-ups.

Hughes' immediate family probably enjoyed the closeups. Far too many sports announcers have developed this so-called "cute style" where they talk throughout the entire ball game, clouding the viewers' brain with a mountain of useless facts and figures to a point where the entertainment aspect of the contest Is lost. Wonder why the announcers don't realize that viewers want to view the game if they wanted to listen to it, they would turn on the radio. What ever happened to the Mel Allen-type sports announcer? Eagles for perfect season There is absolutely no way Lincoln's Golden Eagle football team can pe the basement of the Tri Eastern Conference (a tie for lut place a the best they could do) but a lot of prestige rides on the ou tonne of their final football game Friday night. Invading Lincoln Field will be the Hagerstow Tigers, TEC loop leaders who are undefeated in eight games this year and winners of 14 in a row over two seasons.

If that record isn't enough, the Eagles might look at past records which reveal the Tigers have a big 7-1-1 edge in victories since local consolidation, including the last four games. Coach Ron Wilson has had his Bengals operating nearly flawlessly all season and only in Brookvffle game, won by Hagerstown to the dying seconds, have the Tigers been fully extended. Otherwise, the Tigers have romped through the season with amazing ease. The Golden Eagles, once with a more than adequate pass defense, have been picked to pieces with the long bomb in the last three games. CentervUle detected the weakness first, and used it for a 12-6 victory and Union City used basically the same game plan for a 16-14 triumph.

And that brings us to Hagerstown which is one oC the finest passing teams in the area with the Dick Tinkle-Bob Huffine combination -truely a great one. The Eagles will face Iheir stiffest test of the year. Searching for ways to instill more team spirit in a team that once possessed great pride and confidence, Coach Bun Duff altered his starting lineup last week against Brookvffle. The move paid handsome dividends in the second half when the Eagles were by far the moat impressive of the two teams, however, by that time, BrookviUe 'had raced to an insunnountahle lead and me Eagles fell for the third lime in a row and fifth of the season. Few, if any, changes are expected in the Golden Eagle lineup for the Hagerstown tilt, although the starting quarterback is still undecided.

Tim Carpenter took over the reigns from Scott Bond at the start of second half against Brookvilie and was quite Impressive in passing for one touchdown and running for another. Hagentown will be the most experienced team the Eagles have faced with nine of the 11 starters bong seniors. Only left guard John Reed and fullback Jeff Nichdson of the offensive unit are junkrs. Another full house is expected, especially with the Kiwanis Pancake Festival prior to the game and Dad Night and Senior Recognitkn Nght planned at half time. Fans are asked to arrive as early as possible for choice seats for the 7:30 p.m.

game. Its for real 'Cats, 'Shooters to tangle The long awaited renewal of the Milton Sharpshooters and Cambridge City Wampus Cats basketball rivalry will take place in Lincoln Gym Saturday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. following selection of teams comprised of former varsity players from both schools. The benefit basketball game, sponsored by Sports Unlimited, is the final fund-raising project of SU and all proceeds from the evening's festivities will be used for athletic projects in Western Wayne Schools.

Expected to wear the faded jerseys of the Sharpshooters are Merrill Ferris, Charles Kirlin, Bob Kirlin, Bill Jobe, Don Jobe, Mike Sweetwood, Don Sweetwood, Ron Sweetwood, Mickey 'Bertsch, Stanley Jenkins, Max Huffman, Jim Pitcher, Joe Pitcher, Paul Hicks, Bill Pebworth. Bob Bohlander, Jack Bohlander and Jerry Bohlander. Moth-eaten jerseys of the Wampus Cats will be donned by Jim Clark, Jim Miller, Al Chapman, Phil Newhouse, Jerry Thompson, Ron Matney, Verus Miller, Ron Close, Buzz Duff, Carl Henderson, Leo Henderson, Paul Close, Ron Anderson, Paul Wesseler. Bill Walters, John Skates, Pete Richardson, Glenallen Roettger, Tom Bryant, Les Bryant and Arnold Bryant. No game is complete without cheerleaders and this so-called "Geritol Game" will feature such outstanding yell leaders as Ed Zook, Mary Lou (Donieker) Woolard, Flossie Brothers and Mary (Sweetwood) Adams.

Some acrobatic cheers have been promised and Zook is rumored to be practicing a double flip over the shoulders of Mrs. Brothers and ending up in leg-weary splits. Lincoln High School Booster Club will sponsor a Chili Supper prior to the game with all proceeds from the meal being used for bus transportation to out of town basketball games. Head basketball coach Mike Martin will unveil the 1971-72 edition of the Golden Eagles basketball team with an intra- squad game. Tickets for the affair are available from members of the Girls Athletic Association and SU committee members.

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