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SPORTS The Tampa Tribune 7-PH Saturday, June 6, 1987 DeSoto follows suit, hires coach from bigger school Gordon turns down Mariners to play at PCC Prep Football "It was Just one of those things," said Scroggins. "We had a difference in philosophy between he (Jackson) and I. It was nothing personal. I'm just happy to be coming down there. Before his tenure at Parker, Scroggins coached at Mirimar High School for four seasons.

He also has worked as a graduate assistant at Vanderbilt University and an assistant at Austin Peay College. "I have heard about most of the schools down there, like Harden and Palmetto. I also know Charlie Tate with my involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and have spoken to Brad Scott several times." Scott, the DeSoto coach who Tate succeeded, is now an assistant at Florida State University. Unlike Scott and Tate, Scroggins is not planning on moving up to a Division I college program. "I've already been a graduate assistant at Vanderbilt," he said.

"I hope to stay at DeSoto awhile if the people will have me." Baseball people there, put the kids on a high priority. I can see that there is a strong emphasis on football there. "In a big-city high school, you're at the mercy of changing school boundaries. Here we have two junior high schools nearby, and most of the kids that went there, will be bused across town. "In Arcadia, you have three nice elementary schools and one middle school." From 1979 to last season, Scroggins coached at Parker, his alma mater, and helped the school win two district championships.

He resigned as football coach in February after disagreements with Park Principal William Jackson. By BOB O'LEARY Tribune Sports Writer ARCADIA The story sounds familiar to those who follow Heartland Conference football. A coach from a Class 4A or larger high school, moves to the Heartland to head a program In a one high school town, It has happened In Sebrlng with Stu Guthrie and Lake Placid with Steve Hastings. Now, Jim Scrogglns is coming to DeSoto High School after coaching at 5A Jacksonville Terry Parker High School for eight years. He replaces Charlie Tate, who is leaving-to become a graduate assistant coach at East Carolina University.

DeSoto Principal Adrian Cline announced Scroggins' hiring Friday after a month-long search. Scroggins, 43, brings more than 12 years of head football coaching experience to DeSoto. In that time, his teams have had a 68-58 record. "I felt his experience combined with a positive attitude would be best for our program," said Cline. "I think he can continue the excellent tradition that Brad Scott and Charlie Tate have established here." "I visited the school and I was impressed with it and the facilities," said Scroggins in a telephone interview Friday.

"You can just tell the By BOB O'LEARY Tribune Sports Writer AVON PARK Anthony Gordon will not be playing professional baseball this summer. Gordon turned down an offer from the Seattle Mariners, who drafted the Avon Park High School pitcher in the 26th round of the major league baseball draft this week. Instead, he will attend Polk Community College on a baseball scholarship. The Mariners had offered Gordon a package that included a $5,000 signing bonus. If the lefthander had signed with Seattle, he would have played with the Class A Belllngham (Wash.) Mariners in the Northwest League for about $700 a month.

"It just wasn't a good enough offer," said Gordon, who added he wanted to go to college. Gordon told Seattle scout Luke Wrenn of his decision Friday morning after thinking it over Thursday night. Wrenn met with Gordon and Avon Park baseball coach Ronnie Jackson Thursday, and Gordon said he would consider it overnight. "I'm happy for Anthony," said Jackson. "I think he'll do well at Polk and probably increase his value." "It's pretty nice," said Polk Community College baseball coach Bob McClure 'K- a i 1 tr- jt Mosley fulfills dream by signing with Sox Bing Tyus.

"Maybe it will turn things for the better around here. I'm tickled about it" Tyus had signed Gordon's brother Thomas last year. Thomas elected to sign with the Kansas City Royals after the team had drafted him in the sixth round, and he is currently playing in the Royals' minor-league system. Tyus is waiting on word on three other players he signed Hudson's Michael Bobala, New Port Rlchey Rldgewood's Dana Myers and Jacksonville Temple Christian's Jody Treadwell. Bobala was drafted in the 37th round by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Tyus had not heard whether Myers or Treadwell had yet been drafted. The Mariners retain the rights to Gordon's professional baseball services until next year's draft. Should the pitcher decide to leave PCC, he can still sign with the team. Gordon attracted the attention of both college and professional scouts with his 85 mph fastball and effective curveball. Not only did he have an 8-1 record, a 1.29 ERA and a .326 batting average, but he also carried a 2.9 grade-point average through high school.

an opportunity. All he's ever talked about is professional baseball. A lot of college baseball players never get to play professional ball because they get injured in college. He signed not because of the bonus but because of his love for the game." Auburndale's Biggs drafted by Tigers AUBURNDALE Doug Biggs, a pitcheroutfielder for Auburndale High School, became the second Polk County high school player drafted by the Detroit Tigers Wednesday when he was selected during the 22nd round of the major league baseball player draft. Biggs, who a day ago received honorable mention Class 3A all-state honors, became the third high school player from Polk County to be drafted.

Winter Haven outfielder Robert Shipman was drafted on the 10th round by the Tigers Tuesday and Fort Meade pitcher Tony Mosley was drafted in the 22nd round by the Boston Red Sox. Mosley signed a contract with the Red Sox Friday. A right fielder, Biggs hit .322 and led Polk County teams with 35 stolen bases and 40 runs. As a pitcher, the 6-foot-l, 175-pounder had a 2-5 record with a 4.65 earned-run average. He had 64 strikeouts, 68 hits and 30 walks in 56 innings.

During his junior year, Biggs batted .338 with 30 stolen bases and was 7-6 with a 3.12 ERA on the mound. He was a three-year starter, 7 30 Maior League Baseball (San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves). WAUC (1310 AM) 8 30 p.m. NASCAR (Kroger 200).

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WTBS. Placid and Jack Negoshian, Haines City. Pairingt anil let timet lor Mondty'i first round: 1:30 Keif Wade. Brian Johns. Dan Ellis: 1:31 Sieve 0 Neil.

Todd Brown. Todd Simpson. Tom Richards. 1:45 Keith Albritton. Gary Cona.

Rorjbie Davis. Darrell langdon; 1:52 John Adcnck. Mike Burke. John Pinel. Aaron Davis: 2:00 Adine Kronske.

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Steve Phelps, Andy Pullian; 2:30 Andy Birchall. John Wallace. Scott Tawse. Peter Alagona: 2:45 Ray Sellars. Chris Pennewell.

Dale Stephens. Chris Slallery On tht tube. CBS (Channels 6 and 13) will be handling the PGA Tour Kemper Open, and ABC (Channels 9 and 10) will be handling the LPGA McDonald Classic, The Kemper Open is on Saturday at 4 m. and Sunday at 3 30 m. The LPGA event will be on Saturday at 1 and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Inside the PGA Tour will be telecast Wednesday at 6 30 by ESPN, AREA ROUNDUP CENTRAL FLORIDA SENIOR GOLF First Flight Man Gray plus 3. Ski Ryhinski plus 2, Don Yoder pins I. Itie) Carl Carlson and Herb Shirah even points, John Deimel minus 1, Second Flight (11 WR MrClusky. Bishop Jones and Glenn McCrumh plus 4. Ed Curtis plus 2.

Bernie Davis plus 1. James McKei'hen even points Third Flight Moe Robinson plus 6. (tie) DC Ouails. Elmer Jones and Arthur Rode plus 1, (tie) Gordon McDowell. Floyd Morris and Bill Jackson even points Fourth Flight (lie) Paul Penlield.

Walter Carter and Howard Michaels plus 1. (lie) Charley Alashian. Rudy Klos sner and George Reed even points Medalist Max Gray V. Next Tournament Monday at Diamond Hill, ''4 Timing just right for Hiers Next week, Dean Hiers will play his final rounds of amateur golf, but they will probably be the most memorable yet for the former Lake Wales High School standout. Hiers and his University of South Florida teammates will be among the 33 teams and 183 players invited to this year's NCAA Division I Golf Championship, Wednesday through Saturday at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

The invitation Is the first for USF, and for that reason Hiers considers the opportunity special. "It feels pretty good to be a part of the first team (from USF) to go to the NCAA Tournament," said the 21-year-old senior. "I'm really glad we finally got invited. We've had a few individuals go in the past, but never the entire team. "We've, played up there (at Ohio State) the last two years in the fail in the Buckeye Classic, so we're fa-! miliar with the course.

It's a great course, and I'm sure it's going to be set up pretty tough." Hiers, Jimmy Morris of Bartow, Mark Turlington, Tom Kirby and Earl Biggett make up the USF contingent that will be playing against the nation's best collegiate talent. For Hiers, it's his final fling in the amateur ranks after a satisfying spring season. "I had a good spring," he said. "I played consistent all year and didn't have any bad rounds. I averaged around 72 almost every round.

"I just basically had fun this year. We all worked hard and achieved our goal of going to the NCAA Tournament." Hiers was the glue for Coach Bob Shiver. Day after day, he turned in scores in the low 70s and finished 15th overall in the recent Florida Open. Last year, though, he was white hot. After his junior season at USF, Hiers won the Polk County Amateur at Sun Air Country Club with a 1-un-der 143, qualified for and played in the U.S.

Amateur and won the Girls Villa Classic in September with a 7-under 209. "That was fun," said Hiers, recalling his phenomenal summer of 1986. "I'm always going to remember that year and what happened." His plans call to play mini-tours this summer, return to USF In the fall for final work on his degree and take things from there. "I've always wanted to travel," said Hiers, "so I think I want to turn pro and see what happens." It's every golfer's dream, but Hiers Is the exception to the rule. He Is one of the lucky ones that will have an opportunity to give it a shot.

Look for him on some of the local mlnl-tours. Sun 'n Lake Invitational. The annual Sun 'n Lake Invitational Golf Tournament will be played June 13-14 at Sun 'n Lake Golf and Country Club in Sebrlng. The event will be stroke play and Is open to male amateurs with a handicap of 36 or less. The entry fee Is $75, and the deadline for entries is Thursday.

Included in the entry fee is a practice round, use of cart for three days, poolside social following the first round, commemorative shirt and gift pack, steak cookout after the final round, and other prizes. For more Information, call the Sun 'n Lake pro shop at 385-4830. MDA benefit event set. A tournament that will benefit the Muscu- i 1 I The former Fort Meade star will report to Boston's Class A affiliate in Elmira, MY. By LARRY BUGG Tribune Sports Writer FORT MEADE Partial fulfillment of a dream came for Tony Mosley Friday when the former Fort Meade High left-handed pitcher signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox for what his father, Charles, described as a substantial bonus.

Mosley, who graduated this week, was signed by Red Sox scout George Digby after Mosley was drafted Wednesday in the 22nd round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Free Agent Draft. Mosley had a scholarship offer to play baseball at Lake City Community College. "I liked the offer and I wanted to play ball," Mosley said. "Maybe this will lead to something big. I might be on TV some day." For now, the signing will take Mosley on a trip to Elmira, N.Y., where he will play for the Red Sox farm team in the Class A New York-Penn League.

The 18-year-old with the blazing fastball said he was hoping to pitch for Sarasota in the Gulf Coast League, an instructional league, in September after the minor-league season is over. Mentally, he's already traveling. "He's going into a dream," said his father. "He signed because it's Sports Slate TODAY FSL BASEBALL Clearwater Phillies at Lakeland Tigers, Marchant Stadium, 7 p.m.: Tampa Tarpons at Winter Haven Red Sox, Cham 0 Lakes Park. 7 TELEVISION 8 a.m.

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Boston Red Sox). W0NN (1230 AM), WSIR (1490-AM) Former Lake Wales player Dean Hiers will make his exit as through Saturday at the NCAA Division I Golf Championship at Tribune photograph by CLIFF McBRIDE an amateur player Wednesday Ohio State University. LONE PALM Women's Goll Auociallon Scrtmbls, 47 pltytrt (tie) Ann Edwards. Selma Wishnauki, Clara Columba and Terry McClure: Rose Thomston. Madelyn Mitchell.

Karen Atkinson and Kelly Tutton 77. (tie) Phillis Green. Stormy Hardy. Barbara Epos and Marion Estlick: Beth Mullord. Betty Graff.

Kathenne Allen and Laura Heller 78. Winner Trans-National Jake Kirland. Winner Women's Western Terry McClure, Fun Oty. May 20 Awtrdt lor Yew Chip ins Pat Saltord 6. (tiel Kitty Button and Hetty Muldoon 5, Amanda Hinderlita.

4, Birdies Dottie Hutchens 7. Beth Mullord 6. Roste Thornton 5 Eagle Billie Phillips 1 SEBRING WGA Blind Bogey Pmny Puttt Flight A Helen Vaughn. Winnie Vinson and Ruth Hel-ser; Penny Putts Nell Lama. Sam Vosshruch; Flight Aeia Pahk.

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Low Net Alma Warner 78. Third Flight low Gross Rulh Churchm 101 low Net Jean Hall 73. Fourth Flight Low Gross Dot Smvely 114. low Net Dee Gray 82 lar Dytrophy Association will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Lakeland at Wedgewood Golf and Country Club.

Format for the one-day event is a four-man scramble, and the entry fee is $75 per person. Deadline for entries is Wednesday. For more information, contact Anne Morgan at 623-6646. TPJGA tourney set. The Tournament Players Junior Golf Association will close out its 1986-87 season next week with the group's annual Tournament of Champions at Lone Palm Golf Club.

The 36-hole tournament will be played Monday and Tuesday. Among the local players competing will be Keif Wade of Lakeland, Brian Johns, Lakeland; Dan Ellis, Haines City; Tom Richards, Lakeland; Keith Albrltton, Lakeland; Robbie Davis, Lakeland; Tina Randle, Lakeland; Steve Plastow, Lakeland; Guy Hill, Lakeland; Vince Caslngal, Lake Wales; Steve Phelps, Lakeland; Andy Birchall, Lakeland; Scott Tawse, Lake Placid; Chris Pennewell, Lakeland; Mike Garcia, Lake Wales; Eric Eisnaugle, Lake.