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South THE BOSTON SUNDAY GLOBE SEPTEMBER 12, Sports Sports Notebook South region players make a mark in college football By Paul Harber OI.OIIK STAFF (' of key personnel from this area. At Western New England, there is Rockland's Rick Phelps. He came to WNEC to play hockey, but the football team needed a kicker. He tried out and earned all-Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference honors for his football services. He also holds the distinction of playing for the college football team and the college hockey team on the same day.

His friend from Rockland, defensive back Brian Kelliher, is co-captain at WNEC. He is also chasing the school record for most career interceptions. He has picked off eight passes and needs two more this year. A third Rockland native, Jeff Armstrong, is the team's quarterback. At Springfield, there is a lot of local talent Last year, Marshfield's Sean Finucane was lost for the season in the first game because of injury.

This year he is healthy. Finucane is one of three captains at Springfield. All three are from the area. They include Hanson defensive back Keith Sweeney and Walpole linebacker John Griffin. Sweeney was a '92 preseason All-America choice because of his proclivity for picking off passes.

Griffin was selected the Most Improved Player, leading Springfield in tackles with 96. Another area standout on the squad is Scituate running back Joe Hayes, who scrambled for five touchdowns and 482 yards during part-time duty last year. To localize it even more, Plymouth's Joel Garrett plays fullback. It will be a busy autumn season for so many South area gridders. quarterback.

You can expect a great season from Hanover quarterback Bill Carven. He is one of 17 returning starters from last year's highly successful (7 wins, 1 loss, 1 tie) Nichols College squad. Protecting Carven on the offensive line is center Bill Daly of Sci-tuate. A big game for the Daly family is Oct 2. That's when Nichols plays Assumption.

Who is on the Assumption line? Bill's brother Tom Daly. Last year when the two squared off Nichols escaped with a 19-15 victory. Another college team that has its own Air Force South Area is the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Foxborough's James Winters will be throwing bombs to former Foxborough High teammate James Santucci and Abington's Bill McFar-land. It will be a potent offense.

Plymouth's Tom McDavitt will be the offensive threat at Trinity College. He is one of the top Division 3 wide receivers in New England. Colby coach Tom Austin is expecting big things from quarterback Mike Mannering of Walpole. His aerial attacks give the White Mules a double threat with ECAC Rookie of the Year running back Brad Smith. Cohasset's Pat Conroy and Hanover's Matt Landolfi are two reasons Wesleyan's defense won't give up many points.

Curry College ended on a bright note last full. After losing 17 straight games, the Colonels won two straight to end the season. This year, new coach Jerry Varnum will expect big things from running back Mark Bogan of Quincy. Western New England College and Springfield College have plenty 8 college football season 1 1 move8 'nt0 n'Kn ear tm8 MX week, the South area is well represented on all LA levels of play. The '93 season opened last week as Boston College took on the University of Miami, which was ranked as the fourth best team in the nation.

Miami lived up to its press clippings, throttling the Eagles, 23-7. Brockton's Darnell Campbell, who was one of the nation's most punishing running backs as a schoolboy, has blossomed into one of the East's top ball carriers. In the opener Campbell scored the Eagles' only touchdown against the Hurricanes. He is one of several area athletes on the Boston College roster. Besides Campbell, Foxborough's Tom Nalen and Braintree's Peter Kendall anchor the offensive line at center.

The O'Brien brothers, Joe and Tim, along with defensive back Rob Clifford are from Hanson. Freshman running back Omari Walker of Mansfield has made an impression on Eagles coach Tom Coughlin. While most of the area's top players are in the Northeast, Todd Wilson ventured to the Big Ten and was throwing touchdown passes for nationally ranked Michigan last weekend. Bridgewater State coach Peter Mazzaferro has plenty of talent returning from the most successful season in the school's history. Included among the returnees is first team Ail-American selection defensive end Erik Arthur.

Norwood's Jeff Putnam will call the plays at Marciano a victim of Si's cheap shots The Sports Illustrated story on the late heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Murdano of Brockton was a cheap shot Sure, he might not have been a Mr. Perfect. But he has been dead for nearly a quarter of a century. The only place he should be judged is in the ring, where he was unbeaten. I doubt a writer or anyone out of the public's eye could stand up to the scrutiny that celebrities must endure today.

East Bridgewater bowler Craig Holbrook will try again someday. He came very close to winning the WCVB-TV (Ch. 5) Candle-pin Championship last weekend in Haverhill. Trailing by 25 pins after seven frames, Holbrook put together a spare, strike, spare, strike and spare to pull within six pins. His fill on the final ball was a 5, leaving him one short.

It certainly qualifies as a fantastic finish. The talk of the Canadian Football League putting a franchise in Brockton was just that -talk. It was a dream. There isn't enough parking, the traffic in the area on game days would be horrendous and the stadium would be difficult to enlarge. However, it would have been worth it to see Doug Flutle throwing passes in New England again.

Carol DeCoureey, who has just been hired to coach field hockey at Merrimack College, began her sports career and later taught at Quincy College. Freshman Kert-Ann Cole, a former Oliver Ames runner from Easton, is competing for Merrimack College's cross-country team. Get well soon to Plymouth's Brad (Digger) Graber. A golf equipment salesman for Pro Group, his company has the hottest new set of irons, the Peerless PHDs. Graber's holding off a hernia operation so that he can fill out all his orders.

That's dedication. Athletes from area captain Tufts' teams Plymouth's Eric Desautels has been elected captain of the Tufts University men's cross-country team. He was the Jumbos' top finisher at the New England Small College Athletic Conference Championship (12th overall) and at the Thames River Invitational (second overall) last year. Desautels isn't the only local captaining a team at Tufts. Randolph's KrLsten Galante, a junior, was elected captain of the women's cross-country team.

She was Tufts' top finisher at the Codfish Bowl and the second finisher six times. Brockton's Meaghan O'DonnelL a senior, is captain of the Tufts women's soccer team. She is a returning defender on a squad that only once last season allowed another team to score more than two goals against them in a single game. Weymouth's Naney Daly and Easton's Amanda Dion are In the HC season opener last weekend, Brockton's Darnell Campbell scored the Eagles' only touchdown against Miami's Hurricanes. WHO PLAYS WHERE Sdtuate Mike Croker.

Sr, TE, Cornell; Terence Shea, Sr, RB, Harvard; Tom Daly, Jr, OT, Assumption; Joe Hayes, So, HB, Springfield; Bill Daly, Sr, Nichols. Stoughton Bruce Richardson; So, DB, Northeastern; Shamus Mason, Jr, DT, Curry. Walpole Andrew Sutton, Sr, LB, Harvard; Todd Collins. Jr, QB, Michigan. Andy Rice, Jr, UMass-Amherst; John Griffin, Sr, LB, Springfield; Seam Daley, Stonehill; Dan Gamache, Jr, DE, Stonehill; Kyan Eldridge.

So, RB, Amherst; Matt Mannering, Jr, QB, Colby; Erik Ormberg, Sr, LB, Ithaca; Thomas Kearney, Sr, TE, RP1; Eric Minkwtas, Jr, Williams; Alfredo Palumbo, Fr, DT, Boston University. West wood Joe Bean. Sr. Rhode Island; Tom Murray, Sr, OT, Fitchburg State. Weymouth Peter Kendall, So, OT, Boston College; Brian Healey, Jr, DL, Hofctra; Mike Conners, Fr, OG, Boston University.

Whitman Michael Casey, Sr, CB, UMass-Dartmouth. Source: Eastern Collegiate Atliklic Confemtee Football Guide Marshfteld Sean Finucane. Sr, QB, Springfield; Eric Georges, Sr, LB, Colby. Mlddleborough David Dixon, Sr, FB, Yale. Milton Mike Barry, Jr, LB, Fitchburg State.

North Quincy Murk Zych, Fr, UMass-Amherst. Norwell Mark Watts, Sr. Colgate. Norwood Brian Needham, Jr, RB, Assumption; Jeff Putnam, Jr, QB; Bridgewater State. Qulnry Brian Howlett, Sr.

LB, Boston College; Chris Nichols, Jr, Holy Cross; Desmond Bellot, So, WR, Northeastern; Bill Reardon, Jr, CB, Stonehill; Mark Bogan, Jr, RB, Curry; David Chapman, Jr, TE, Curry, Graham Chevry, DE, UMass-Dartmouth; Steve Carroll Jr, TB, Western New England; Chris Walker, So, WR, Boston University. Randolph Paul Burke, Jr, DB, UMaas-Boston. Rockland Mike Nelson, Sr, RB, Stonehill; Jeff Armstrong, So, QB, Western New England; Brian Kelliher, Sr, CB, Western New England; Rick Phelps, Sr, Western New England. Andrews, Jr, OL, Bridgewater State. Easton Rob Howard, TB, So, Colgate; Michael Ivanoski, So.

LB, Northeastern; Tom Dempsey, Sr. OL, New Haven. East Bridgewater Bill Tyrrell Sr, OL, WPI. Foxborough Tim Nalen, Sr, Boston College; Rick Nalen, LB, So, Fordham; Phillip Kelley, Sr, SE, Harvard; James Santucci Jr, WR, UMaas-Dartmouth; James Winters, Sr, QB, UMass-Dartmouth. Hanover Bill Carven, Sr, QB, Nichols; Matt LandolA, Sr, DB, Wesleyan.

Hanson Rob Clifford, So, Boston College; Joe O'Brien, DT, So, Boston College; Tim O'Brien, So, Boston College; Keith Sweeney, Sr, DB, Springfield. HIngham Daniel Hart, Jr. DT, Bowdoin; Clark Harris, So, FB, St Lawrence; Mike Garrity, Fr, LB, Boston University. Holbrook Dave Powilatis, Sr, LB, Georgetown. Plymouth Ron Draneau, Fr, FB, UMass-Amherst; Joel Garrett, Sr, FB, Springfield; Tom McDavitt, SE, Trinity.

This is a list of returning lettermen from the South area playing college football: Abington William McFarlane, Sr, WR, UMass-Dartmouth. Brockton Darnell Campbell RB, Boston College; Mark Hartsell, QB, Fr, Boston College; Anthony Comer, RB, Boston College; Chris Campbell, So, RB, Boston College; Steve Marciano, DB, Boston College; Bob Zurinskas, Maine; Peter Giannakoulis, OL, Penn; Lucian Belanger, Fr, LB, Rhode Island; John Bailey, Sr, DT, Stonehill. Braintree Bill McCarthy, Framingham State. Bridgewater David Shaw, DE, Sr, Navy. Canton Anthony Pepe, DB, Curry; Brian Jenkins, Jr, SE, Tufts.

Carver Paul Femandes, NG, Stonehill. Cohasset Pat Conroy, Sr, DT, Wesleyan. Dedham Karl Ohmstede, Sr, DT, Framingham State; Richard Dellolanaco, Sr, DL, Worcester State. Duxbury Pat Reed, Sr, OT, Holy Cross; Mike George, Jr, FB, UMass-Amherst; Antonio i i.Y. I it HARBER, Page SOUTH 14 Calendar MBTA rail service is available to Patriots games The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is offering commuter rail service to Foxboro Stadium for New England Patriots home games.

Pregame departure times and round-trip fares are as follows: Route 128 at 11:50 a.m, Canton Junction at 11:55 a.m, Sharon at noon, and Mansfield at 12:19 p.m., $3. The train arrives within walking distance of the main entrance of Foxboro Stadium 30 minutes before the game. The train makes its return trip 30 minutes after the game ends. For more information, call 722-3200 or TDD 722-5146. sponsors a 2.2-mile road race for children 6- -14 through Oct.

30 at D.W..Field Park at the PentangleParkingLotbeginningatlOa.m. Five categories. Entry fee $1 per race. Call Dave Gorman, (508) 588-3148. ,0 soccer (j, i Norwell: Games Old Colony Soccer Club be- gins outdoor soccer pick-up games today, 5-8 p.m., at Norwell Junior High School andr Norwell Centennial Field, Pine Street.

Fee. Information is available to anyone thinking about putting a team together or becoming involved with the springfall off season scrimmages. Referees are also needed for 1 the official season, Monday nights, May through August Call Charlie Cox, 826-5598. OTHER THINGS -J, Bridgewater. Breath Games -The American Lung Association accepts registration for the 2d annual Breath Games at Bridgewater; State College's Swanson Field, Burrill Ave nue, Oct.

3, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for boys and girls ages 5-12 with asthma. Registration is limited to 200 and must be done by Sept. 22. i Free. Call (508) 947-7204.

Hanover Spoils Memorabilia Show Sept. 18, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Elk's Lodge, Route 53. ft.iJ-J eon and prizes. Call Tim Lynch, (508) 584-1100.

Marshfleld: Benefit tournament Talking Information Center, a nonprofit radio reading service for the blind and visually impaired, hosts its 16th annual golf tournament Sept. 20, 12:30 p.m., at Marshfleld Country Club, Moraine Street. $100 fee includes greens fee, dinner and prizes. Call 834-4 100. Pembroke: Tournament The Hanover Foundation for Educational Enrichment sponsors a golf tournament and putting contest Oct.

4, 11:30 a.m, at Pembroke Country Club, West Elm Street. Proceeds benefit the foundation. $125 fee includes cart and dinner, putting contest $5, mulligans $5, dinner only $30. Volunteers needed, no golf experience necessary. To register or volunteer, Joe and Suzanne Reeomendes, 826-4932, Mike and Cheryl Gallant, 829-9145, or Eileen Gau-treau, 954-4035.

RACES, RUNS Braintree: Race The second annual Bank of Braintree Harvest 10K Road Race is Sept. 19, 11 a.m, starting and finishing at Braintree Town Hall, 1 JFK Memorial Drive. Pre-registration fee is $10 for individuals, $40 for corporate entries of four; fee is $12 day of the race. To register, call Bank of Braintree, 843-9100, ext. 225, or South Shore YMCA, 479-8500, ext.

150. Brockton: Road races for Children Reebok The following SpoHsCakndar activities are taking place in the South Weekly area this week. Future events are included as space allows. BICYCLING Duxbury: Oceanside Bike Fest The 5th annual Oceanside Bike Fest on Sept. 19, sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society, begins at the Duxbury Elementary School, 130 St George St.

There are three tours: 100 mile begins at 8 a.m, 50 miles at 9 a.m. and 25 miles at 10 a.m. $25 registration fee plus at least $50 in pledges due four weeks after the event Register now or day of event Call 890-4990. FITNESS East Bridgewater YMCA The East Bridgewater YMCA, 635 Plymouth St. (Route 106), is offering 13 months of membership for the price of 12 through Sept 18.

For information on rates and services, call (508)378-3913. HIngham: Aerobics The HinghanvGommu-nity Center, 70J5ottf rrSCoffers fitness classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10 a.m, beginning Sept. 14. $32 per month or $5 per class. Open to all.

Bring an exercise mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes. Call 749-9786. Norwood: "Fitness Fun for Seniors" Nor- wood Hospital, 800 Washington St, offers "Fitness Fun for Seniors," an exercise program for men and women 60 years and over, beginning Sept. 13, Mondays and Thursdays, a.m. $40 for eight weeks.

Registration is required. Call Elder Services, 769-2950. GOLF Abington: Benefit tournament Heritage Hill Country Club, 17 Heritage Hill Drive, Lake-ville, hosts a golf tournament to benefit the Abington Library Fund Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m. Fee is $55 and includes greens fee, a barbecue and prizes.

The field is limited to the first 72 paid golfers. Entry forms are available at B.L. Wales Public Library, 33 Randolph St, or by calling Jim Murray, 878-7636. Halifax: Tournament The annual Bertoni Memorial Golf Tournament is Sept. 13, 8 a.m, at the Halifax Country Club, Plymouth Street (Route 106).

Proceeds benefit the Quincy Visiting Nurse Hospice Program. jGreens person, $100, includes lunch; lunch only, $25. To register, call Stephen Robbins, 472-2828. HIngham: Tournament The fourth annual Hingham Board of Selectmen's Golf Tournament is being held at the South Shore Country Club, 274 South St, Sept. 20, 1 p.m.

$75 fee includes greens fee, cart and dinner. Applications are available at Hingham Town Hall, 7 East Hingham Community Center, 70 South and the South Shore Country Club. The selectmen also are looking for sponsors at $50 each. Call Greg Hall, 749-3405 or Bob Lewis, 749-2690. Lakevttle: Tournament The 5th annual George AspacherDr.

Bernard Howes Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by the Brockton YMCA Men's Club will be held Sept. 15, 8 a.m, at Heritage Hill Country Club, 17 Heritage Hill Drive. Benefits the Scholarship Fund. $55 includes golf, lunch.