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HC 3 1 Gulf Coast Conference onbrs Top Athletes 4-Area THE TAMPA TRIBUNE, Wednesday, Dec. IS, 1976 South Sumter Places Four i On Star Team iteiaiiii Hernando Citrus Pasco SPORTS Special to The Tribune UMATILLA Four members of the South Sumter High football team were selected to the first unit of the Mid-Lakes All-Conference, team, which was announced yesterday. Running back James Lyons and offensive guard James McCoy were selected to the first team while linebacker Tommy Locke and safety Steve Cue made the defensive team. Defensive tackle Clifford Williams was the lone South Sumter player on the second unit. Defensive end Dalton Hall and quarterback Randy Wilson were on the honorable mention list.

Eleven players comprised Hernando had eight players chosen on the all-conference football team, while Pasco, Citrus and Hudson had five players each, Gulf four and Crystal River rounded out the team with two selections. Kicker Moe Heatherly, center Howard White and flanker Wayne Albright made the offensive team while nose guard Tony Swain, Mathis, tackle Peter Hardy, linebacker Barry Washington and halfback George Floyd were picked on defense from Hernando. Pasco had guard Jamey Best, Harmon, tackle Allan Hays and quarterback Kent Jones on offense and tackle Ricky Bryant on defense. Citrus was represented by guard Dean Helt, end Steve Tapley, fullback Lamar Williamson and quarterback Greg Key on offense and, linebacker Denny Wilson on defense. Hudson players picked included running back Tommy Waugh and guard Skip Cahill on offense, and halfback Tony Rancucci and linemen Rocky Collins and Mark O'Conner on defense.

Gulf palced quarterback Tim TagliaDietra and flanker Jim Pietsch on offense and linebacker Shawn Crane and halfback Gil Ashworth on defense. Punter Mike Coover and tackle David Bowlin were selected from Crystal River on the defensive unit. Coaches of spring sports met to fill their schedules. It was announced that the conference track meet would be held in Brooksville on April 15. The conference baseball tournament will be played in Brooksville from April 18-30.

It will be a double elimination affair. The league golf tournament is set for April 15. The coaches decided that the regular season winner will host the tournament. If for some reason it can't be held at the winner's course, it will be conducted on the course of the team who finishes second. Springstead will be included in all competition involving spring sports.

The next conference meeting will be held at Spring-stead High on March 14. 1 By WALT RIDDLE Tribune Sports Writer DADE CITY Linebacker Eddie Mathis of Hernando and running back Baron Harmon of Pasco were picked the top lineman and back respectively in the Gulf Coast Conference for the 1976 season. Conference head football coaches made the selections here Monday night at the loop's fall meeting at Pasco High School. The coaches also selected a 29-man all-conference team. Other items on the agenda included an all-conference team for girls' volleyball and trophy presentation to Gulf High for winning the cross country crown, Hudson's girls' for claiming the volleyball title and Hernando for winning the football championship.

After a roast beef dinner prepared by the food service ladies at the high school and served by the Pirate cheerleaders, reports were read and approved from the last meeting. The conference now has $583.80 in the treasury: The conference decided to write letters to Zephyrhills, Land Lakes and Tarpon Springs asking the schools if they would like to join the fold. Zephyrhills and Land O' Lakes have been reclassified -from 2-A to 3-A, while Tarpon Springs is the only school in the district not in the GCC. "I called and asked Zephyrhills and Land O' Lakes about joining us," said Pasco Athletic Director Larry Wright. 'They are not interested at this time.

However, it would be a good idea to officially advise them we would like to have them join us." Gulf Athletic Director Jim Riser said he was advised by Tarpon Springs it was now interested in becoming a member. Tarpon Springs turned down an invitation to join when the conference was formed. Terry Hartman and Kathy Sisco of Hudson headed the all-conference volleyball team. Anita Brooks and Christe Allen of Crystal River, Nancy Ruppert of Citrus and Sharon Gorski of Gulf rounded out the all-star squad. Records Soar In Prep Ranks Gil fee Choice Was Given the miserable weather conditions lately, I've been spending lots of time indoors pondering the state of the world and leafing through lots of magazines.

Very few of the magazines can be discussed in this family-hour type column but one, a basketball publication. The subject of the article to be discussed here was national prep basketball records. They are astounding and I pass them along for your edification and reading pleasure. If you know any of them to be incorrect, keep it to yourself. I don't want anybody challenging the integrety of this It was nearly 17 years ago that a 6-foot-1 guard set the record for most points, spored in one game: 135.

Lots of teams take two or three games to reach that total but Danny Heater did it in a single game played in Burns-villei Va. on Jan. 28, 1960. His line score for the night went 53 29-41 135. He shot 70 times from the field as his team won 173-43.

The; coach was not trying to run up but rather he wanted to get -some attention for Heater who was "averaging 28 points per game but had jnol received any scholarship feelers. Time was called when Heater reached 3 points. He had broken the state record of 74 but his teammates pleaded! with the coach to let him stay fn and go for the national record of Heater took full advantage of the -situation, netting 52 more points in the" last 10 minutes of the game. Hedid get a scholarship to the University of Virginia but hurt his an accident the summer before school started and never played.8 minute of college basketball. Irf the best performance in a lost causV department, there's Rick Morrill Hudson, N.H.

who in 1965 hit for 78 points but saw his team lose 1H-96C In the no-contest department, there was-the 1918 game between Shinston and JWeirton, two West Virginia By WALT RIDDLE Tribune Sports Writer DADE CITY In the back of the room there was Jim Riser of Gulf. Up front there was Chuck Wood of Hernando. Filling in here and there was Wilbur Loftin of Hudson, Luke Smith of Citrus, Jimmy Sessoms of Pasco, along with Dave Hickey and Roland Henderson of Crystal River. They were in Room 101 of Pasco High School here Monday night. Five head coaches and two assistant coaches, representing the six schools in the Gulf Coast Conference.

Most had problems fitting their bodies in chairs designed and built for high school students, who are in hape. Earl Bramlett, head coach of Crystal River, was not there. He must have known what was going to happen. So he sent his assistants Hickey and Henderson to pinch hit for him. THAT WENT on in Room 101 for 45 minutes might go down in history as one of the wildest battles of all time.

Those college graduates were in attendance to pick the All-Gulf Coast Conference football team all very intelligent adults. No one was in charge. Finally Wood walked to the blackboard. The way he handled himself, you knew he had been through this before. "Now what?" said Wood with a grin.

The room remained silent. "How did we do it last year?" questioned one coach. A sports wrjter spoke up and explained the champion was given nine spots, the second team six, five for third place, four for fourth place, three for fifth and two for last. "Sounds good," said Hickey, who doubles as president of the loop. "We purchased 29 patches.

You paid for them. Use them." "No," came a cry from the back of the class. "Let's pick by position, and pick some punt return, kickoff return people and some other guys." ANOTHER PLEA. "I think the champion should get more," smiled Wood. "Why?" said Riser.

"Heck, I should get more then Loftin and Sem-mons, because we beat them," ex-plained Smith. "I know the three of us tied for second, but we should get more on the basis of us winning over the other two." A pause. "We got to do something, you only have 20 minutes left to decide," said Hickey. "I have an idea," said Loftin. "Let's pick 'em and make sure Hernando goes first every round and has more than anyone else when we finish." SMITH RAISED his hands.

"We can vote, if we have a tie for any position," said the youthful head mentor. All agreed. Pasco assitant coach Lenny Po-Iansky took over the duties of handling the chalk. He drew circles, squares and triangles on the backboard. He pointed to Wood.

And the fun started. "I nominate Eddie Mathis," said Wood. "Put him up there at linebacker." Loftin asked a question. "Is that No. 60?" he said.

"That right," Wood replied. "Put him up there," answered Loftin. Wood went on. "Just ask any kicker around about him," said Wood. "He will put you on the ground.

He was in on, 100 tackles." "Was that in the conference, or overall?" asked Sessoms. "Overall," said Wood. "Don't you think we pick them for what they did in the conference and not overall?" questioned one assistant. "No," Wood fired back. All agreed.

And so it went. Around the room. First Wood. Then Smith. Then Sessoms.

Then Loftin. Then Riser. Then Hickey. i THE BOARD was finally But there were problems. There were three offensive centers, three quarterbacks, no punter, no kicker, no defen Kelly Keene at Houston Brooksville Boy Stopped BROOKSVILLE It wasn't to be for eight-year-old Kelly Keene.

Keene lost out in the morning competition of the American Football Conference Punt, Pass Kick finals co-sponsored by the National Football League and Ford Motor Company. The local lad competed against winners from 13 other AFC cities last Saturday morning in Houston, at the Astrodome. The top two point makers from morning competition advanced to the finals which were held at half-time of the Houston-Pittsburgh game. Kelly scored well on his passing and punting, but made contact with the kicking tee on the kickoff and the poor kick ruined his chances. The youngsters were honored Friday night at a banquet in the famed Astro Club in the Astrodome.

Players from the Houston Oilers and Pittsburgh Steelers were in attendance and posed for pictures and signed autographs. Saturday morning the youngsters had another special breakfast at their hotel and sat together on the field in the corner of the end zone to watch the NFL game. Kelly, his father and Bill Wei- bourn of Freedom Ford of Brooksville arrived back at Tampa International Airport early Sunday morning. "Kelly was a disappointed young man, but we are very proud of him," said Welbourn. A total of 2'2 million boys and girls ages 8-13 registered to compete nationally in the PuntPasg, Kick event.

it Jung's 224 Tops Bowlers PORT RICHEY Elmer Jung had a big 224 enroute to a 573 series as he had the high game and series among the men in a recent session of the Village Lanes Seniors Bowling League. For the ladies, Irene Sleeper rolled a 183 to win high game honors and Dorothy Shuman's 507 was the high series. Dorothy's high game was a 179. Other high games were recorded by Forest Stutler (193), Ted Baker (189), Herbert Smith (187) and Al Dauvin(184). Converting splits were Wake Mason (3-6-7-10 and 6-7), Don Gagnon (4-7), Ann Berg (5-10), Leona LaBo and Betty Richards (3-10).

In another session of the Seniors League Al Dauvin (205) and Helen Jung (178) had the high games. Dauvin's 596 was also the high series. Carrie Phillips had the high series for the women, a 510. Dauvin also had games of 198 and 193. Miller rolled a 191.

Converting splits were Wake Mason (2-3-6-10), Ruth Gagnon (2-7), Willie Waite (2-10), Don Gagnon (5-7), Mary Lou Barber and Bob MacNiven (6-7). In the Community Hospital League at Village Lanes, Hank Mayer had the high game and series for the men, a 213-567. Mickey Mihollen's 205 and Pat Handwerker's 496 led the women. Converting splits were Armand Jal-bert (5-7), Barbara Lucks (3-7) and Jack Kaminski (5-7). In the Village Queens League, Gustina Kurtz rolled a 185 for the high game and Betty Borchard had the high series, a 458.

5 Under Par Wins Tourney HOLIDAY A five-under par won the men's scramble at the Forest Hills Golf Club. Frank Cook, Walt Tracey, Charles Tagan and Tom Unmin combined for first place. Three teams tied for second with a four-under par: Al Dana, Ted Bear, Elmer Everly and Charles Stenberg; Ken Kebler, Evert Fultz, Harold Judge and Les Partridge; Tony De-Santis, John Love, Paul tedesco and TonyColucci. 1 Nearest to the pin on Nov. 4 was Charles Stenberg.

Nearest on No. 5 was John Love. In the Saturday Sweepstakes there was one winner, Al Dana with a birdie on No. 7. each offensive and defensive unit.

Conference champion Umatilla, which finished the regular season with a 9-1 record and was picked No. 1 in the state in the final poll conducted by sports writers, had seven players make the first team. South Sumter finished third in the conference this year. schools. Shinston edged Weirton 136-0 on the losers' court.

So much for the home floor advantage. The record for the low score is 1-0 and it has happened several times. Just thinking about a 1-0 game makes me sleepy. Most overtimes records is believed to be 13 set in North Carolina in 1964. Always knew the state was basketball crazed but that is ridiculous.

In the rebounding department, there's Mark Garbacz who in 1970 grabbed 55 rebounds as a 6-foot-4 forward. He did it in three quarters and also scored 37 points as his team won 104-62. The consecutive free throw mark in one game is believed to be held by Randy Patti of Kansas City, who in a 1971 tournament game hit 31 in a row after missing his first attempt. Most fouls called in one game is 110. Too bad Patti wasn't playing in that game.

If he doesn't foul out, he probably makes 75 of 77 from the line. In the most miserable performance, there's the 1972 Wynof, Neb. team that was 0-69 from the field in a 118-4 loss. Most points in a season was set by Greg Procell who in the 1969-70 season scored 3,173 points. The 5-foot-11 Procell played for Ebarb High School in Noble, La.

His team was 56-12 and he averaged a shade under 48 per game. Procell also holds the career record of 6,702. He scored 60 or more points 10 times and hit for 20 or more in 138 straight games. The most wretched losing steak was set by Friendville, Academy. From 1967.to 1973 Friendville dropped 138 straight.

And here's a record for all you coaches to shoot for: from 1932-73, John Treadway of Elizabethown, had a record of 842-337. So there you are, a few records to go after this season. In the 9-hole league the team of Carol Smith, Evalyn Walsh, Doris Hester and Fern Favereau took first place. Eleanor Zimmerman, Grace McKernan, Elizabeth Hilgers and Betty Leonard took second place honors. Third place went to Mary Wright, Ceil Switzer, Evie Wichmanowski and Verica Raugust.

The men at Beacon Woods played scramble with three teams sharing first place: Ray Hahn, Irv Sheesley, Paul Immekus and Reg Button; Ray Wilson, Elmer Reichel, Paul Meroz Dave Stephenson; Nick Aunedi, Frank Haner, Don Williams and John Kehoe. In Lead The leaders are 4J4 points up on Travel Club with Palm Investments and Friendly Squares another point back. Louie's is fifth, some and one-half points back of the Tennis Club. Ray Dice and Mickey Kostro were named bowlers of the week for having high handicap series. Dice had high game and high series to spark the men, while Sonia Pokornny had high series and Mede Samuelson high game for the ladies.

Theirs sive ends, seven linebacker and five defensive backs. One observer said: "I guess you need three centers to go with the three quarterbacks, so no-one will feel left out." "Now what do we do," said Wood. "Well, Riser, you have seven names up there," said Sessoms as he counted. Timeout. Coaches gathered with their assistants.

The whistle blew. Polansky picked up his eraser. Players were rubbed out. New ones appeared. At long last all the circles, squares and triangles had names.

It didn't seem to matter that most names had the wrong spelling. Was everyone happy? Are you kidding. Then Hickey ruined everything. "We have trophies for the best back and lineman," he smiled. All right.

Here we go again. WOOD NOMINATED Eddie Mathis. Sessoms picked Ricky Bryant. Loftin chose to nominate Skip Cahill. This was for the best lineman.

Each coach spoke for their man. "Best lineman I have coached in 18 years," said Loftin. "Our leader and best defensive player," said Sessoms. "Just ask anyone who was hit by him how good he was," said Wood about Mathis. Mathis won.

Sessoms pouted. "Should have had my statistics ready," he said on the way out of the room. Now for the top back. Sessoms nominated Baron Harmon. "Most yardage in the history of the school," said Sessoms.

"Scored one way or another against everyone, but Tarpon Springs." Loftin picked Tony Trancucci. "Only player in conference to make All-Suncoast," said Loftin. "What's that?" asked Wood. "Who knows," said Hickey. No contest.

Harmon won. "Anything else," said Hickey. No reply. The meeting closed. All-star patches were picked up.

ii Nine Pound Bass Landed Bud Andrews, owner of the Cypress Lodge on Lake Henderson in Inverness, holds a nine pound bass he caught recently. He was casting from the bank when he hooked the big fish. (Tribune photos by Dennis Shaver). Olies Feature Action BEACON WOODS The women's event at Beacon Woods Golf Club was a best ball foursome. Among those playing 18 holes there was "a tie for first place.

Irene Leyshock, Kay Riechel, Jean Mauer and Dottie James were on one team. The other group was made up of Elia Helen Crockett, Gerry Hackett and Margaret Howson. Tied for second place were also two "groups: Paula Langrock, Ruth Boos; Betty Balstraz and Ethel Smith; Eleanor Priban, R. Bourke and Eunice Corser. Tied, for fourth place were Lucy LaFlore Evie Bacon, Audrey Anderson and Arlene Finucane; Edie Sala-din, Xena Schneller, Eliza Blake and Virginia Froehle.

rTennis Club HIGH POINT The Tennis Club holds a comfortable lead in team standings at the High Point Mixed Bowling teague. :3 HoIt Wants WKU BOILING GREEN, Ky. (AP) -Preston" Holt, a 235-pound defensive tackle Nashville, has signed an Conerence letter of intent to play football next season at Western Kentucky University. a and the half five CCV 1 vx A H-C.