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CCS Football Playoff Twtdgy, rfw. 22, 1977 THE TIMES Son Motto 17 Scot Coach Predicts Win By DAN BLRTKLLOTTI Timet CoTmpoo4t Carimont High football coach Bud Sweet isn't beating around the bush about his team's chances lii Wednesav night's Central Coast Section Region ll playoff game wllh Homestead. "We're gonna win," he said. Winning is something Sweet has grown accustomed to. Hi Scots won all nine games this year and captured the South Peninsula Athletic League with a 5 0 mark.

But Homestead, the De Aiua League champ. Is also lough at 7 1 1 It all adds up to a hard hitting contest slated for a 7:30 klckofl at Foolhlll Col lege In Los Alios Hills. Woodslde, Ihe SI'AL runnerup and at large choice, plays Wilcox of the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League In the other Region II semifinal Saturday nlghl. Homestead and Carlniont are very much alike. Bolh are run oriented teams, passing Just enough to keep the crowds entertained, "They have a good quarterback (Bill Pence) who runs the ball well, and several good backs (Larry Jones, Dan Cordova and John nalkovkh).

They are also good defensively and well coached," said Sweet. But Homestead will have to go some to match the defense CartaDnt plays. The Scots had six shutouts in nine games, and only allowed paints total. The trio of Scot linebackers, Craig Nlcolopoulos, Steve Capps and Dave Ring, are the lust set in ihe County. Nicolopoulris, atso the Scot Quarterback, has tremendous range and Is a savage hitter.

But as good as the Scot linebackers arc, Ihe defensive secondary, coached by Al Swann, Is even better, Jim Lunsford, Stu Hall and John DeOUvlera are superb. DeOliviera alone Intercepted 13 passes, On offense Carimont Isn't too flashy, but the Scots get fhe job done. Ricky gained 1,018 yards on 173 carries and scored seven touchdowns, He is one of Ihe county's Fullback Stu Hall, fighting Injuries part of the lime, is a very capable Inside runner and fine hlookcr far Cheadle. Ring can also iill in al fullback. Nlcolopoulos Lends leadership and steadiness fa the offense.

He doesn't pass much, completing 31 of 6 passes for 506 yards and six touchdowns on the vear. But he runs the option well and helps keep defenses honest. "Our job is shut off the run and make them throw the ball," said Sweet. And I think we can move the ball on them. But we can't have any If we don't turn the ball over, I'm confident." Homestead played Friday night and, possibly looking forward to Carimont lost 16 fl to Fremont.

It means the Mustangs have lust three days to prepare for Carimont. The Scots haven't played since Nov. II, "The layoff could hurt us. But I think It will be harder for Uiem to prepare for iis with the short week," Sweet said. "I'm glad we're, playing Wednesday, because the longer we have to wait the worse it is," Carimont lost 12 7 to Homestead in the preseason last year and Sweet hasn't forgotten.

We felt we didn't play well. We' felt like we were the belter team, though we didn't show it. Some of the kids haven't forgotten." Carimont made the playoffs in 1974, but lost in the first round to Mor.ta Vista. The Scots went 3 3 that year. The record this year represents (he most wins in school history.

And Sweet isn't ready (o stop yet. ii Ptrafa by Davl TWO OF THE BEST Carimont and Woodslde will play the CCS Region II prep grid playoffs this week Carimont goes Against Homestead Wednesday night at Foothill College and standouts for both teams Include defensive back John DeOUvlera (21) of the Scols, and LeRoy Mitchell (42) of the Wildcats. Swim Suit Salesman Naber Succumbs Pro He a By DICK DRAPER Times Sports Wrller The last lime you saw John Naber he was splashing happily in Montreal swimming pool or perhaps it was grinning before a television camera, extolling the virtues of bis chlorinated career. He was articulate, Intelligent, lauding the Lord as well as hand over your heart Americana. He was the All American boy from Woodslde who turned the swimming world upside down made It even forget the egotistical mouthuigs of The One The Only Mark Spitz with Incredible ln pool performances.

At TJSC. At the NCAAs. At the AAlIs. At the Olympics. But with all of Naber's outward flair and chatty pizzazz, underneath his extrovert ish air is a genuine warmth and a real love and sensitivity far his fellow humans.

He isn't a That's why companies were after his marketable clean good looks and whole some respect for motherhood and eoun try. "Why; 'he'" could credibility Id whatever you sold. How about John Naber Soda Pop, John Naber candy bars, John Naber Toothpaste, John Naber This and John Naber Wrong. Naber has opted for a career in public relations with Speedo International a U.S. manufacturer of yog guessed it swirowear and miscellaneous aquatic Items.

There was not much super hype Monday as Naber announced his latest business venture at the Sheraton In San Francisco, a budding career which automatically puts him tnlo the realm of the Adm Warriors Hit Road, Play Bucks Tonight MILWAUKEE (AP) The Golden Stale.Warriors, who proved over (he weekend they can win without Rick Barry having lo play the whole game, open a four game road trip tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks. A tired Barry, the National Basketball Association's leading scorer with a 28.6 point pcr game average, played only 23 minutes and scored 18 points Saturday in a 128 96 victory over Detroit. Robert Parish, Golden Stale's second year center, hit a game high 27 points to pace Ihe Warriors to Ulelr ninth victory. The Warriors, who move on to Indiana for a Wednesday night game before taking Thursday off for Thanksgiving, are 3 games behind Portland In the Pacific Division with a 9 7 record. Milwaukee, 7 8, Is 3 games off the pace in ihe Midwesl Division! The Warriors' Friday night gaihe.

in Philadelphia will be televised: Their road trip ends Saturday in New York, A a Sale Money Talks Says Finley NEW ORLEANS (UPI) Oakland A's owner Charlie Flnley has emerged from two days of meetings with, a man trying to move the A's to the Louisiana Super dome saying only one condition must be met for the sale, "All they have to do is put the money on the table, and they will have a Flnley said Monday. Flnley met Sunday arid Monday In Chicago, his hometown, with Galveston, Texas, millionaire Robert Moody. Moody. Is trying to arrange the A's sale with suburban New Orleans banker Robert Thompson and baseball executive A. Hay Smith of Tulsa, Okla.

"Bob Moody Is a very wonderful, interesting Mid enthusiastic individual who wants to bring baseball to New Orleans," Flnley said. "Moody Is the first person I've seen who is willing to put the money where his mouth is," he said. "Mr. Moody is the man on the white horse and he Is willing tn trot if others In Louisiana are willing to Join him." Finley said Moody wanted participation from Investors in New Orleans and thereat of Louisiana. The group has been seeking to sell several hundred shares in ihe club at 150,000 per share to help reach Flnley 's asking price of $12.5 million.

The controversial owner said he would be willing to retain 20 percent of Ihe club's ownership, if necessary, for the deal to go through He made his cummenls in an interview The (New Orleans) Times Picayune. Even if Finiey concludes a deal with the New Orleans group, the sale is threatened with opposition from the Oakland Coliseum, where the A'a have a long term lease. It also must be approved by the American League owners. Finley was asked if the sale could be completed In time for approval at the 'winter meeting of baseball owners, "Hopefully so," he replied, "but I can't sit here and give you an answer to a hypothetical question." John Naber "I didn't want to be the guy who hangs around looking through Cyclone fences at kids in the playgrounds said Naber. "I don't want to let the sport of swimming down," Naber, who also began a career six weeks ago as a marketing representative for Walt Disney Productions "I don't know what I'll be doing there," he admit led feels the world In general has already forgotten his Olympicheroics and he could walk unnoticed moat anywhere.

"The television offers just aren't, coming In," he said candidly. "People don't know me any more." NBC TV Is negotiating with him for possible commentary work at the 1900 Olympics, but Naber says he's now "working 365 days a year for Speedo." The 5 8 Naber will travel to all parts I See Page Column 3) It's time far Naber to cash In on his medals. "Right after the Olympics I could have decided to make the fast bucks," said Naber, "but I stayed for a year, at USC and finished with my classmates." But Naber has lo eat, and In his new role as a roving ambassador for the company and swimming In general, the 21 year old ex champion feels he can promote his favorite sport with GARY'S, GREETING upset 12 7 In San Ulego, and Stabler may miss next Monday's game against Buffalo at Ihe Oakland Quarterback Ken Stabler of the Oak land Raiders, right, is hit by San Diego lineman Gary Johnson before Stabler left Sunday's game with knee lnury. The Chargers went on to win It AH Came Down to Three Plays hurst replacing the injured Lynn Dickey for Green Bay, Washington Coach George Allen tried to confuse th; rookie by "using every dog in our play book, including a couple of new ones." But Whitehurst, an eighth round draft choice, from Furman, wasn't rattled, completing 12 of 24 for 144' yards though he suffered three interceptions in the second half none of which the Skins managed' to convert into scores. Whitehurst was sacked six times for 31 yards.

Whitehurst said the turnovers did hurt the team (See Page 19, Column 1) WASHINGTON (AP). The Washington Redskins still have hopes of making the National League Foolball playoffs as the wild card team.even if Ihcy almost wore beaten by a spunky young club from Green Buy with Ihe league's greenest quarterback. It all camu down to three plays in Monday night's television special. Scrambling Joe Theismann, under a heavy rush by the Packers defense, searched out running back' Mike Thomas for a 7 yard touchdown pass to give the Redskins a 10 9 victory over the Packers. The Fourth quarter score was set up by a 30 yard Tide shot from Theismann to Danny Buggs and a 12 yard scramble by the Redskins quarterback that put the ball at the 7.

"It was a tough one to lose," said Green Bay Coach Part Starr, "The big play was the third down pass lo Buggs and the scramble by Theismann was the back breaker." Theismann, who had a sporadic night in kilting only 10 of 21 for 124 yards and one interception, did not get into Ihe groove until near the end. "I didn't throw well," he said. "I wasn't getting set. I saw the dogs (blilzcrs) coming and I hurried myself." With previously untried quarterback David White Baseball On The Move Free Agents Not Alone O's Eddie Murray Rookie of Year NEW YORK UPI) Eddie' Murray set no goals for himself this season but nevertheless made an unexpected mark In baseball history: the first designated hitter to be voted American League Rookie of the Year. The 21 year old Baltimore OrlDle DH Monday narrowly won the award over Oakland's Mitchell Page, the favorite for Ihe honor.

don't set goals 'I never have," said Murray after learning of his award. "I Just tried to do a good lob. "I knew It (the voting) would be close. I knew I had Lyman Bostock a good year and I knew 1 could win It, but I tried not to plenty of bitters in the lineup, moved to bolster their pitching staff and dug deep Into the cash till to sign veteran pitchers Torrez and Drago. Torrez, who won two games (or the Yankees hi Be World Series, reportedly agreed lo a Mvaa year million contract after a 17 13 season.

"We think Torrez will be a big help to us," Red Sox General Manager Haywood SullJvan said. "In fact, when I called our manager, Don Zimmer, this morning to tell him the. news, he laughed and said Oh, the pressure's really on us to win Drago, who had a previous stint with Boston, had a 64 record while pitching mostly In relief for the Califor nla Angels and Baltimore Orioles this season. Dalton, who helped build two world champions at Baltimore in the 60s and early 79s, stressed that hiring a manager wasn't his top priority as he took over in Milwaukee, "Unlike some of you, I don't think there's a great urgency to name a manager, I have no self imposed deadlines. I'd rather wait or 50 days and pick the right man," Dalton saM he has three jmmmediate projects with the Brewers.

First, he wants to upgrade th farm system by (See Page 11, CoJama 1) By ASSOCIATD PRESS Baseball's free agents are on the move again. But this time, they'll have to share some of the spotlight with a coach and two of baseball's most successful executives. Free agents Lyman Bob lock, Mike Torrez and Die Drago signed multi year contracts Monday, but they weren't the only members of baseball's family who packed their bags and were heading elsewhere. Harry Dalloti was named as the Milwaukee Brewers' new general manager while New York Yankees' General Manager Gabe Paul and Coach Bobby Cox appear ready to take over as chief executive In Cleveland and manager of the Atlanta Braves respectively. Bostock became, In his own the highest paid player in the history of baseball when he signed a reported five year contract with the California Angels for 3 million, "As far as I know, I'm the highest paid Bostock said, The 27 year old outfielder, who played out his option with the Minnesota Twins, batted thU season, second in the American League lo teammate Rod Carew.

Bostock hit 1 home runs, II triples, three doubles, aed drove In 90 runs. He had 1 hits and scores 104 runs. The Boston Red Sox, who always seem to have think' about It. Maybe it would come and it did come. Murray, who baited 7SS with 27 home runs and 88 Sports on runs batted In for Baltimore, won the AL honor by three rri iT voles over A's' outfielder Page.

Murray collected 12 full KilUlO, I votes and shared another with Page for a total of 12Ut tonight points, while Page bad Second baseman Bump Wills of the Texas Rangers was third with four votes, and pitcher Dave Rozema of the Detroit Tigers, the only other player to receive support, was fourth with two votes. wauktt, p.m., KNft ft (. The voting was conducted by 28 members of the ruiis, btsinnma amis p.m., kcsj Baseball Writers Association of America, two from each AL city, with each member selecting only one player. Eddie Murray.