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4-D DayloB Daily Mewa Sua, Apr. 28, 1171 Missouri's Winslow tops Ciney list; OSU's Gousincau tops NFL's list Bengals to use first pick on tight end Winslow Step right up and draft a football team Wis QPro Football (J If you'd like to play the guessing game for the first round of Thursday's National Football League draft, you're welcome to compare your choices with those of Dayton Daily News pro football writer Marty Williams. If you get seven of the 28 choices right, you'll be batting .250, not too hot in most prediction leagues, but not bad in this guessing game, where one switch early in the round can create a domino effect of changes on down the line. Following is the first-round draft order, with name, position, size and school of the collegians Williams thinks will be selected: 1. Buffilo Tom Cousineau, lb.

6-3, 227, Ohio State 2. Kansas City Mike Bell. dt. 8-3. 257, Colorado 3.

Cincinnati Kellen Winslow, te, 6-6, 255, Missouri 4. Chicago Al Harris, de, 6-5. 230, Arizona State 5. Buffilo Jerry Butler, wr, 6-0, 1 80, Clemson 8. Baltimore Barry Krause, lb, 6-3, 238, Alabama Williams By MARTY WILLIAMS Dally Newt Sports Writer Cincinnati is expected to take tight end Kellen Winslow with the first of its two opening-round choices in Thursday's National Football league draft, but the next area of emphasis Is clouded by variables over which the Rpncala have 1 only partial con trol.

The choice of Winslow isn't official, of course, but it would be some- Winslow thing of a surprise if the Bengals don't make the 6-6, 255-pound man-mountain from Missouri the third player taken as the two-day draft begins. Buffalo and Kansas City are expected to use the first two picks on Ohio State Tjinebacker Tom Cousineau and Colo-tjado defensive tackle Mike Bell. Cincinnati would actually prefer to saddle up a runner In the mold of Tony 'Porsett or Earl Campbell, but no one of 'that caliber is available in this year's stable of college seniors. PETE BROWN, the Bengals person-I; nel director, said there is no single run- ner with a can't-miss tag. "There are a number of fine backs coming out, and J'm sure at least one of them will be-come a superstar.

The difficulty Is in determining which one." I- One possible exception is Charles Alexander, the LSU All-American who the size (6-1, 217) to go inside and breath-taking 4.4 speed needed to get outside, Alexander is apparently the highest- 14. N.V. Jets Don Smith, dt, 8-4, 254, Miami (Fla.) 1 3. Green Say Theotus Brown, rb, 8-3, 232, UCLA 16. Minnesota Otis Anderson, rb, 6-1, 211, Miami (Fla.) 17.

Atlanta Eddie Lee Ivery, rb. 8-0. 212, Georgia Tech 18. Seattle Dan Hampton, de, 6-5, 252, Arkansas 19. Los Angeles Pat Howell, og, 6-5, 253, USC 20.

San Diego Ronnie Lee, te, 8-3, 252, Baylor Russell Erxleben, p-pk, 6-4, 210, Texas Kelvin Clark, og, 8-3, 266, Nebraska Jessie Baker, dt, 8-4, 256. Jacksonville Hill. ot. 6-6, 259, Georgia Tech George Andrews, lb, 6-3, 227, Nebraska Gordon Jones, wr, 6-0. 180.

Pittsburgh McLendon, rb, 8-1, 208. Georgia Tony Nathan, rb, 8-1, 207, Alabama when we saw we had a shot at Ross Browner, we had to take him." One reason for hesitating is the number of runners available. "I'm not kidding," Brown said, "when I say some truly outstanding backs will still be around in as late as the third round." Of the 11 teams who will make their selections before the Bengals get their second pick, only St Louis and possibly the New York Giants appear interested in a running back. So Cincy should be able to chose among Anderson (6-1, 211), Atkins (6-0, 223) or Brown (5-10, 190), assuming Alexander goes first. When asked to make his personal choice among Anderson, Atkins and Ted Brown, Pete Brown said he would probably "go with Atkins.

He's a little bigger than the others and a little more explosive." ATKINS HAS 4.6 speed in the 40 and gained 1,261 yards as a Maryland senior. If the decision is made to go for Win-slow and a running back, Cincy will almost certainly forego any chance of landing one of the two blue chip guards available this year Greg Roberts of Oklahoma and Pat Howell of USC. Despite the criticism directed at the Bengal line during the offensive shortcomings of the last three seasons, the men who will be calling the shots in Cincinnati Thursday and Friday apparently feel there are greater needs elsewhere. When asked to discuss what positions other than tight end and running back his team will be concentrating on, Assistant General Manager Mike Brown said, "We're awfully shy of defensive linemen we only have five so we'll have to get somebody there. And we would probably be interested in a good offensive guard." "mum Austin Anyone qb, 6-3, 220, Washington rb, 6-1, 217, LSU 243, Alabama 262, Penn State lb, 6-3, 210, UCLA 0, 223, Maryland 3, 246.

Oklahoma Casper and New England's Russ Francis, although Mike Brown added a disclaimer. "Winslow would certainly compare with those two as a prospect, he would have to prove it as a pro. But there's no doubt he has the potential." If the decision is made to go for Win-slow, incumbent tight end Don Bass, who was too small for the position anyway, would be shifted to wide receiver. Bass would play behind Isaac Curtis and full dues-paying membership by its, 21. Philadelphia 22.

Denver 23. Houston 24. Miami Kent 25. New England 26. Los Angeles 27.

Dallas Willie 28. Pittsburgh wwii 7. N.Y. Giants Jack Thompson, State 8. St.

Louis Charles Alexander, 9. Chicago Marty Lyons, de, 6-3. 10. Detroit Keith Dorney, ot, 8-3, 1 1. New Orleans Jerry Robinson, 1 2.

Cincinnati Steve Atkins, rb, 6 13. Cleveland Greg Roberts, og, 8 And since the Bengals were 4-12 last year, they obviously can't afford the luxury of using their No. 1 pick on a player who isn't a cinch to start. In Winslow, however, they would be getting a man who could help swing the balance of power along the line of scrimmage. He could also help spring ball carriers on sweeps, a long-missing weapon in the Cincy arsenal.

WINSLOW IS NOT your ordinary tight end prospect. He is regarded with the same esteem as Oakland's Dave Road Tennis Barn is going to for tennis? Billy Brooks, but he would see considerable action in formations calling for three outside receivers or two tight ends. Cincinnati gets the second pick in the second round and that choice will probably be used to be strengthen one of those areas. The Bengals will have 14 selections, their own 12 and two extras, the No. 1 from Washington and a No.

4 from Chicago for tight end Mike Cobb, a first-round fizzle from the 1977 draft. mm Oct. 1 Unside tennis iBoom may be over, but indoor courts aren't about to fold up and go away LSU Alexander: Top back? rated runner on the Cincy list, although other NFL teams rate him behind Otis Anderson of Miami (Fla). So rather than gambling on making the wrong choice, the Bengals may decide to use their first pick on Winslow, then go after a runner with the 12th choice they got from Washington for Lemar Parrish and Coy Bacon. BY THAT TIME, the Cincy list of backs would probably be down to about three Anderson, Steve Atkins of Maryland and Ted Brown of North Carolina State.

"A lot of people are saying that we're going to go after a back," Brown said, "and I'm not saying we won't. But a lot will depend on what happens between our two No. 1 picks. If a guy we feel is one of the top players in the country is still available when we get our second turn, we would probably consider taking him, regardless of his position. "That's what happened last year," Brown continued.

"We had no Intention of going after a defensive lineman, but bership. Miami Valley will go with a part country club, part regular membership. Eastgate has plunged Into racquetball, converting two of its six courts into 10 racquetball facilities. It is the Barn which has decided to deviate most from the norm of previous Indoor tennis operations. Once operated In conjunction with Eastgate by builder Jim Studzinski, The Barn was recently taken over by a group led by Bill Phelan, formerly of Kingsgate near Cincinnati.

Phelan believes the saving of his club is the country club membership. "As of Oct. 1, every member of our club will be on monthly dues," said Phelan, who calls his property "Dayton's true country club of the racket sports." In addition to the Barn's eight Indoor courts, there are eight outdoor clay courts, two racquetball courts, two platform tennis courts and an eight-lane swimming pool. ONLY KETTERING offers as much diversity. Although Kettering's pool Is smaller, there are 10 outdoor clay courts and three new racquetball courts available for public use, regardless of club membership.

The biggest difference in the two clubs is the type of memberships. Kettering offers the more established dues paying system so much per year plus hourly court costs (Summertime use of outdoor courts are free, however, to club members). The Barn is eliminating court rates, except for a 50 cent service charge for towels and the like. A flat fee of $40 per month, year around, will be charged for individuals, $65 for families, a la golf courses. "We're only going to take 600 memberships, and we hope to be full by Oct.

1," said Phelan. "We're about half way there now. Last year, they had all these corporate memberships, and we counted about 2,000 bodies playing tennis here, but not all those were paid memberships. "With our new system, a player will have to call In three days in advance (unless a court is open on shorter notice), but I think the club members will have greater availability of court time." I iMwtAl Smw Here's what it costs Dayton Indoor: Annual dues: Family $120 ($175 flat rate for 20 weeks In summer), Seniors $80 ($120 summer), Juniors $45 ($60 summer). Court costs, $6 juniors, $7-9 (none in summer).

Eastgate: (tennis, Indoor-outdoor) Family $120, Husband Wife $100. Single $75, Women daytime $40, Junior (20-under) $25. (racquetball-handball) Family $60, Husband 4 Wife $60, Single $40, Women daytime $20. Juniors $15. (combination) Family $175, Husband a Wife $150, Single $110, Women daytime $55, Juniors $35, Companies $300.

Court costs, Tennis $9-1 3, Racquetball $5-7. Englewood: Family $100, Single $50, Juniors (18-under) $30. Court costs, $5-6 juniors, $9-11. Kettering: (indoor 10-1 thru 5-15) Family $135, Men $90, Women $75, Juniors (21-under) $50. (combined) Family $295, Men $195, Women $195, Juniors $95.

Court costs, (tennis) $7-12 (outdoor no charge): (racquetball) $6-8. Miami Valley: Family $150. Single $100, Junior (22-under) $50, pay before May 15 Family $115, Single $75. Court costs, $5-6 Juniors, $10-12. Monthly membership: Family $90, Couple $70, Single $40, Juniors $35 (23-under), $30 (19- under).

Pay 12 month in advance, 5 discount. No court costs. Quail Run: (Indoor) Family $200, Husband Wife 175, Single $115, Single weekday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $60, Junior $55. (Indoor-Outdoor) Family $250, Husband and Wife $210, Single $140, Junior $75.

Court costs, (winter indoor) $6 juniors, $8-13; (summer Indoor) $8-10: (summer outdoor) no charge 8 a.m. 7 p.m., $2 evenings. Tennis Barn: Beginning Oct. 1, Family $65, Single $40. Court costs, hr: none.

Summer flat rate (June, July, August): Family $195, Single $125. By MARC KATZ Daily News Sports Writer The tennis boom went indoors in the Miami Valley in 1967 when Den Wilson opened four courts known as the Engle-' wood Tennis Club. Shortly thereafter, warehouse-like buildings housing green tennis surfaces pockmarked available land between real warehouses and golf courses. In the Dayton area, 50 Indoor courts were squeezed into seven buildings, and ten-. nis hit an indoor peak.

Today, there are still seven buildings, with 48 courts, but the boom is over. "Some weathered the lack of major growth well; others slipped, some drastically. "There was a time during the boom when all you had to do was open doors and be an instant success," said Bob Helmers, head pro at Dayton Indoor, one of two area clubs that offers indoor facilities exclusively. "Now, it's an industry. The thing we have here is a lot of seasoned groups and established players.

We have organized programs that have been going on for years. We have a filled court book." NOT ALL THE clubs enjoy the same luxury, and for a variety of reasons. While the boom may be over, there is a steady rate of tennis playing not only locally, but nationally. Dayton, however, may have overbuilt its indoor facilities. Even in times of inflation, paying up to $13 an hour for exercise for two is expensive.

Adding to the Indoor recreation competition is racquetball, a less skilled sport formerly played In the back cubicles of YMCAs. Racquetball has manifested itself into five new buildings in the Dayton area. Yet, most clubs that have run into financial problems consider poor management as the major reason. ALONG WITH Dayton Indoor, Ret-tering Indoor and Quail Run report few problems over their years of operation, and appear to be the most solid clubs. Englewood says its membership is on the upswing.

The Austin Road Tennis Barn is trying a new country club-type mem- nr if nMi mm 01). g-i fi I ISiilillS MIAMI VALLEY also thinks country club memberships will be a boon to its operation, but isn't ready to completely convert to that system. "We're still going to maintain the memberships we have now," said managing partner Harold Ostrov. "And we're going to have the country club memberships, too. For people that play more than a couple times a week, tennis becomes very expensive.

We gave country club memberships a test during the winter. For $50 a month, a person could play from 12-6 p.m. with no court charges. A lot of people grabbed that." Miami Valley features 10 Indoor courts and 4 outdoor courts. AT EASTGATE, Studzinski and new manager Woody Eggleston are moving in another direction.

While the racquetball facilities are not yet completed (although 8 are playable), they soon will be along with the four indoor courts and 4 outdoor courts. "We've been down for some time," admitted Eggleston. "What we intend to do is provide a club that has a lot of services. We want to have a great deal of physical activity here, including aerobic dancing and weight lifting." Quail Run doesn't want to do that, and doesn't have to. New manager Al-thea Schumann also has a large daily booking, and is adding club team tennis to the schedule in addition to the new interclub play generated by the Miami Valley Indoor Tennis Association.

"This is a busy club," claims Schumann. "And the members are enthusiastic. We have a good program in a competitive way and a social way. We haven't lost many members and we've had a steady increase over the years." KETTERING INDOOR, nearby, also has had increases in membership, according to manager Tom Clark, although "about C5 percent of our members are women. Our biggest advantage is we've got clay outdoor courts.

That's a lot easier to play on, especially for older folks." That brings us back to Englewood, jjerfeet for these youngsters at I Borg tops Connors in Vegas 1 i i Jay ton Tenuis Club ball bounces so high," said Borg. "I tried to hit the ball low to Jimmy's forehand because he has more power on his backhand." Connors, who has now lost two straight matches to Borg, had 31 unforced errors to only II for Borg. Borg aced Connors twice and served three double faults in losing his serve only twice, both times in the first set. Connors held serve only three times in the match. Aside from the two breaks, Borg had little trouble holding his serve against the charging Connors.

Borg's most effective strategy was to bring Connors to midcourt with short volleys and then fire passing shots. Practice makes where it all began. "I'd say we'e on the upswing," said Jane Wilson, trustee and widow of Den. "There was a time you could not get court time, and that fell off at least 50 percent. Now, we're coming back, and we've even had to open the building during the summer.

I'm always optimistic." Now that summer is hard at hand, Indoor play will naturally slack off, but at least Helmers knows where a little Income will be generated at Dayton Indoor. "We have one shower membership," chuckled Bob. "Some guy jogs around here during lunch, and he just comes in to shower up." Maybe that will be the next indoor boom public shower facilities for joggers. LAS VEGAS (UPI) Sweden's Bjorn Borg maintained his grip on the top spot in professional tennis with a 6-3, 6-2 championship victory Saturday over Jimmy Connors in the $250,000 Las Vegas Tennis Classic. Borg, the tournament's No.

1 seed, received $50,000 for the victory while Connors, the No. 2 seed, collected for second in the grand prix event. Borg rallied effectivelly from the baseline and rarely came to the net to capture his eighth victory in 18 meetings with Connors. "WHEN I PLAY Jimmy I don't like to come to the net very much, particularly on this kind of surface where the Easy to keep eye on the ball at Kettering Indoor.