The News from Paterson, New Jersey • 22

22- Dec. 2, 1974 Paterson News USUALLY WRITERS ONLY 'KILL COPY" Threat orrFord 'sLife Created Tight Press Security There were about three or four policemen in the. section of the booth I was in, aU of them starring out onto the field. There, were also se- By JOHN RUYZAM 30 yards down in front of the press booth. There were, of course, a large number of cops walking about and it was interesting to note a pair of officers brandishing binoculars and standing on each of the light standards perched about 70 feet above the top of the stadium.

Now, I know- all this was done because of the President's arrival, but other presidents have been to the game and never was there so much security, especially with the harassment of the press. I wondered why, so I decided to work up enough courage and pose this question to one of the security guards. "Wherever the President goes he receives threats on his life. It varies from place ta place," he said rather straight forwardly. "I've heard that there were threats today.

The last time a president attended the game was in 1962. That's when Kennedy came. Since then; he was assassinated, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King were, too. Since that time the President has been guarded closely wherever he goes." But the question still arises, why should the press be hassled when there were thousands of spectators coming in with no problems? The answer apparently is, it's easier to check up on 400 newspaperment and photographers rather than 83,247 football fans. the entrance and went, into the stadium, only to learn that my little orange pass was not enough to get mesto my seat.

V. "You 11 need another "white 'pass to get into the press, booth," the guard explained. I asked where I should go and he pointed to a door with three, tough-looking cops and a big German Shephard' dog standing guard at the (entrance. "Isthe dog friendly?" I asked the guard trying to make a joke. "I hope so," he stated straight-faced.

I cautiously made my way around the fearsome foursome, trying not to make any sudden moves, and gingerly walked up the stairs and through the door marked "PRESS ONLY." I gave my name, rank and serial number to a lady behind a table loaded with sheets of paper. She systematically went to one stack, found the piece she was searching for, made a big through it and handed me my sacred pass. Before leaving, I secured both orange and white passes to a button on my coat and went out the by four pair of eyes. I ventured to another stairway which led up to the press box. Another guard standing there nodded his approval as I showed him both passes.

The same procedure followed at the top of the stairs. PHILADELPHIA The police security for Saturday's Army-Navy game here, was the est it has been in its 75 year history, The reasop for this was because President Ford would J6e, attending. V- It was requested by the Secret Service that the Naval Academy's Sports Information Depart-ment, headed by its' overworked director Tom Bates, secure the name, residence, date and place of birth of all newspapermen and photographers who planned to attend the game. Now, Commanders-in-Chief had attended the games before. President Kennedy witnessed the classic back in 1962, but Saturday's security measures were unprecedented.

So wHen stepped off the train that had pulled in next to John Kennedy Sta- dium, I expected the worst. I envisioned myself spending Saturday night in some Philadelphia jail or being interrogated by someone from the FBI who amazingly resembled Efrem Zimbalist Although the temperature was in the low 30s, I clutched my press box pass in my sweating hand and proceeded to make my way to Gate 3 while passing legions of Philly policemen en I flashed my ticket to the guard standing by m.m s.JtsV (a'ft'tv curity personnel stationed at each press box entrance. It must be said, however, that I did not see any of the reporters or photographers searched. Even the fans, with their baskets, coolers, thermoses and other paraphernalia apparently weren't subject to a shake-down. Through my binoculars I saw the box on the Navy side where the President would watch the first half of the game.

He was located about aVast as a Crown TGTT Hawthorne Receives State Grid Ail tr T-m 4 "I Jitamapo, lien nedy will le lor me eeKena North Bergen Interscholastic League champion, was selected to face Dumont for the Group Three Section One title, Sunday, 3 p.m. at Atlantic City's Convention Hall. Dumont, 8-1, is this season's Bergen County Scholastic League champ. The surprising Kennedy Knights of coach Bob Gut will meet Bergenfield (8-1), the Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League champ, for the Group Section One crown. The game will be played Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

at Clifton School Stadium. The biggest area winner was Hawthorne. The Bears, B-PSL co-champion along with Elmwood Park, were Ramapo, Kennedy and Hawthorne came up big winners- Sunday as the contro- illlil 1ft named the outright cham- ship selections were announced. Ramapo (7-1-1), the News Photo pion in Group Two, Section Section Two title over But-One. It was originally ru- The Group One, Section mored that Dennis Penna's One crown went to Mountain Bears would face Sparta, Lakes.

the co-chamo of the Skyline The North Jersey Farochi- Conference for the title. But surprisingly Sparta was not even ranked in the top four teams of the section by the state's computer. Ranked behind Hawthorne in order were: Elmwood Park, Ramsey and Wald-wick. All three teams like Some Coaches (Bleep, Bleep) Blast State's Championship System THE OLD BY-PASS PLAY Earlier in the season coach Vic Paternostro (left) gave Pope John XXIII's quarterback Hugh Albora (14) some passing tips. The result: another unbeaten, once tied season.

Over the weekend, however, the Sparta school was by-passed when the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association failed to award it a state title or a playoff opportunity. TT7- versial New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Sectional champion- Victim the NCAA championship two "years ago and is ranked in the nation's top 20 this year, for its season opener. The result was, as expected, a 46 60 loss to the Tigers. But on Tuesday, the Indians be back in their own en virons and in their own class. In uther area college games over, the weekend, William Paterson had an easy time beating Aquinas College, 81-66, at Sparkill, N.Y., Upsala was bombed by GeorgetownV80-58 at Wash-ington, D.C.

and in the Tip-off Tournament played 'at Paramus' Bergen Community College, Keystone College, of Pennsylvania, defeated Luther College, of Teaneck, 78-62 for the championship while in the consolation plflRh TMttrord William. knocked off Bergen Com munity, 83-76. Montclair was outclassed king-sized Memphis placed, six players in double figures. Montclair's Jeff Auerbacher, the tallest starter on the team at 6:5, hit for 12 points and was the lone Indian in double digits. Montclair's last lead in the encounter was" at 6:25 of the first half when Pat Hagan clicked on a foul shot to give his team, a 19-18 lead.

But then the roof fell in as 6:7 forward Join Tunstall tallied" the ensuing eight points to give Memphis a 26-19 lead, one which it never relinquished. Marion Hillard, the Tigers 6:9 center topped scoring with 22 points. while 6:5 guard Bill Cook poured in 17. Hawthorne, are members of the Bergen-Passaic Scholas- tic League. There were many other surprises in the state com- outer selections.

In Group One, Section One, Becton was declared the outright winner. Morristown and Bloom-field were selected to battle for the Group Four, Section Two championship. West-field, believed by. many to be the best team in the state, finished third in the computer's sectional ranking. Former DePaul head coach Fred Keil came up a winner as his West Essex team was declared the Three, Section Two kingpin.

New Providence was awarded the Group I wo, al championships were also awarded outright. Seton- Hall captured the Parochial A title over Oradell's Bergen Catholic and Ramsey's Don Bosco. In another shocker, St. Joseph, of West New York, was awarded the Parochial expecting to receive a bid to the state's sectional championships in Atlantic City. But as the state's selections were revealed Sunday, not one of the four teams was selected.

"Each school's reaction was one of disbelief. "You've got to be kidding me," said Pope John head coach Vince Paternostro, although he didn't exactly use the word kidding. "We give up seven points the whole season, and they forget about us. .1 can't make a statement now." Paternostro had expected his team to receive a bid to the North Jersey Parochial playoffs. The title how-eve, went outright to St.

Joseph of N.Y. Paternostro has a good gripe. This season the Lions finished 81. 7-7 tie with DePaul marked the only time they allowed the opposition to score. In all they outscored the opposi tion, 293-7.

in their last tour contests the Lions optpointed their rivals, 168-0 Still, all the scoring and all the victories left the Lions short as far as the state was concerned. Butler's Jack Davies wasn't very happy, either. His- Skyline Conference co-championship team had expected at. least a bid if not the outright Group Two, Section Two-crown. Instead the title was awarded outright to New Providence.

"Your damn right we expected it," said Davies-when asked if he thought his team should have been selected think it's ridiculous. They were' 7-2 and we were 8-1. "I just think they're screwed up," said Davies of he NJSAC decision. "It's a big farce." is especially angry because his team played New Providence in a preseason scrimmage and won easily. "We beat the heck out of them," said the usually mild-mannered coach.

"And-their" coach would admit that." The Bulldog mentor believes his team was ignored by the state because of the importance it puts male 1 "1 aO went to Montclair's Immaculate Conception. In Central Jersey, Colonia will battle Piscataway for the Group Four title. Carter- et will meet Bridgewater East in Group Three. Hills- borough was selected to bat tle Middlesex in Group Jwo and Highland Park was awarded the Group One title. In South Jersey, Camden will face Brick in Group Four.

Sterling will meet Woodrow Wilson in Group Three; Pennsville was awarded the Group Two crown, while Glassboro won Group One. In the South Jersey Parochial divisions, Holy Spirit, of Atlantic City, won the Parochial A crown, while Bishop Eustace won Parochial outright. "We're very elated," said Kennedy first-year head coach Bob Gut after learning the i'ood news. "We were hoping for a hid. I've contacted the v-feam captains and they were very surprised and happy." The Knights (9-0) were the only undefeated, untied team in the area, but there was- fear they might be passed over because of an Cassels.

"I really feel badly for the kids." Sparta actually wasn't even in the top four of the. state rating of Group Two, Section One. Following Hawthorne were: Elmwood Park, Ramsey and Waldwick. Each team is a member of the Bergen-Passaic Scholastic League. Apparently the state feels the B-PSL is a much stronger league than the Skyline Conference.

Cassels doesn't agree. "I just don't think there's that much of a difference," said the 15-year coach of the Spartans. "I've seen -Elmwood Park, we scrimmaged Manchester and I scouted Hawthorne. I don't think there's that much of a difference. "Sure we have some weak teams in our league," continued Cassels.

"But they have Bergen Tech and Passaic Tech in their league." Bergen Tech and Passaic County Tech each suffered through winless seasons, and had the area's worst offensive and defensive marks. Morris Catholic also came out a loser in the state's selections. The Crusaders captured the Paterson Diocesan Regional League. Their hopes for an undefeated season were wrecked when they suffered a tough 6-5 loss on Thanksgiving to Mountain Lakes. Mountain Lakes was awarded the Group One, Section Two title outright.

Morris Catholic had expected a Parochial bid. Before hearing of the selection Crusader head coach John D'Ottavip had said, "We are really hoping for bid." When the selections were released he was unavailable for comment. Morris Catholic had enjoyed 'one of its finest seasons, which was highlighted by a 25-0 win over DePaul. -The Crusaders had outscored their opponents 223-75. "We have to correct it," said Cassels of the present post-season setup.

"Still I guess you're not going to satisfy everyone." After this year's 'selections, Sparta, Butler, Pope John and Morris Catholic were anything but satisfied omoai allegedly weak schedule. The Knights may have been saved by Bergenf ield's 7-6 loss to Paramus on Thanks giving. Bergenfield was ex- 0pected to win the section crown outrignt. Kennedy has not practiced since its 20-6 Thanksgiving win over Eastside. "We'll go again back in uniform again Monday said Gut.

"We have to work off some of that turkey." r.nt flkn saM he likes the idea DlavinB cmon Stadium. "I think it's to.our advantage," said the candidate for coach of the year. "I think it will be a better drawing game for both teams. I thnk we'll be ready." Ramapo will also be ready. Mike Moran's Raiders wrapped up the NBIL, title with a 14-0 Thanksgiving win over Oakland's Indian Hills.

"We expected it," said Moran after hearing his team would journey to Atlantic City. "We're very excited about it." The Raiders will also begin practicing today; Moran also said that the game "will carry added importance because it will be the NBIL against the BCSL. "Yes, definitely there's added responsibility in this game," said Moran, whose team managed just two wins last year. "We feel we are representing our leaguer I think we had an extremely strong league this year." Hawthorne doesn't have to worry about representing its league. The Bears were awarded the title outright largely on the basis of their 12-6 win over previously undefeated Elmwood Park.

NORTH JERSEY Gronp Four Section One Kennedy vs. Bergenfield Group Three, Ssection One Ramapo vs. Dumont Group Two, Section One Hawthorne wing outright Group One. Section One Becton wing outright Group Four, Section Two Morristown vs. Bloomfield Group Three, Section Two West Essex wins outright Group Two, Section Two New Providence wins outright Group One, Section Two' New Providence wins outright Group One, Section Two Mountain Lakes wins PAROCHIAL Group A Seton Hall Prep wins outright.

Gronp St. Joseph (W.N.Y.) wins outright Group Montclair Immaculate wins outright CENTRAL JERSEY Group Four Colonia vs. Piscataway Group Three Cartaret vs. Bridgewater East I Group Two Hillsborough vs. MWdle- sex Group One Highland Park wins outright.

SOUTH JERSEY 1 Group Four Camden vs. Brick Group Three vs. Woodrow Wilson (Camden) (Group Two Pejinsville wins outright', Group One Glassboro wins outright PAROCHIAL Group A -Holy Spirit (Abescon) wins outright Group -Bishop Eustace (Penn-sauken) wins outright. Group No teams eligible crown. Morris Catholic and Sparta's Pope John XXD3, two of the best leams in -the area, were not selected because the state apparently believes both teams play weak schedules, the Parochial title State Tourney Football Slate FRIDAY Brick vs.

Camden, 8 p.m. SATURDAY Sterling vs. Woodrow Wilson (Camden), 10 a.m. Kennedy vs. Bergenfield at.

Clifton Stadium, Clifton, 10:30 a.m. Bloomfield vs. Morristown, 3 p.m. Carteret vs. Bridgewater-East, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY Hillsborough vs. Middlesex, 10 a.ml. Ramapo fs. Dumont, 3 P.m. Colonla vs.

Piscataway, 8 p.m. (All games at Convention Hall, Atlantic City, unless otherwise noted). enrollment of a school. Davies doesn't necessarily agree with the state. "I just think it's ignorance," said the eight-year coach.

"To me the male enrollment doesn't mean a thing. "It doesn't matter how many males you have in a school. What matters is how many come out for the football team," Davies continued. "I bet we have more kids come out for football! than any other Group Two school in the state." The Bulldogs' only defeat was a 14-13 setback to -Sparta. They finished their season with a convincing-34-10 victory over Pompton Lakes.

Sparta was also ignored by the state. The Skyline Conference co-champions had finished 'with an 8-1 mark. The Spartans only loss was a 7-2 setback to Jefferson. The Spartans were expecting a Group Two, Section One bid. In fact, the team had been practicing all week and their probable opponent, Hawthorne, had been scouted.

The championship however, was awarded outright to Hawthorne. "I feel very badly," said Sparta head coach mck i 7 r.tiWssfft Waltz Tennessee, MSC Eyes WPC Test Tuesday By PHIL LACIURA News' Sports Staff They just couldn't believe Sparta, Butler, Pope John XXIII and Morris Catholic had finished their seasons the points and Paterson put the game on ice. Brown contributed 16 points to the Pioneer win while Bob Jurgensen meshed a dozen. Although Upsala contained Georgetown's 6:9 center Merlin Wilson to just six points; Jon Smith made up fox Wilson's disappointing showing with 22 points to lead the route The D.C. Hoyas had a 42- I1 second half but built it up to 50-31 with eight quick points.

Dave Kirk paced the Vikings with 16 points, Luther College trailed Keystone 52-48 late In the game but the visitors from Penn. taillied 10 staright points on buckets by Ron" Borgeson, Bill Timlin and Jeff Fisher to win going away. Keystone's 8 center threw in 23 points and knotted Luther's Rich Hern for the scoring laurels. Bergen Community assumed a procarious 39-38 advantage at intermission, but couldn't hang on as Edward Williams rallied in the final minutes of play." rWilliams Bill Thiel connected for 35 points on 11 field goals and 13 charity while Bergen's Al Mader flipped in 21. KEYSfTON (78) Borgeson 11-1-23, Callejai 1-0-2, Everpone 3-2-8, Fisher 7-2-16, Timlin 8-1-17, Brown 1-0-2, Harrison 2-4-8, Staffaronl 1-0-1 (34-10-78) 1 LUTHER ,) Matthews 2-3-7, Schlehner 6-0-12, McDermott 5-4-14, Patterson 1-0-2.

Hern 7-9-23, Minck 8-0-4. (23-16-62). Keyatoa 41 3778 Lather- Xl-4t It's no surprise to anyone, Montclair State College ddei not care for William Pater son. that an under- sLaieiiieia mere ever was one. But the Indians' basketball team, of veteran coach Ollie Gelston, can't wait to get back to the area to take on Paterson, Tuesday night at Wayne, in a New Jersey College Conference game.

Montclair traveled to Tennessee to meet Memphis State, a team that went to HEED letterheads Bulletins Announcement enfef You name it will print it while you wait for, less Vfwl 1. lb. wh BOUT! 46 EAST LITTLI FALLS 785-3535 3 ROUTE 17 NORTH UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -823-4466 445 ROUTS 23, POMPTON PLAINS 839-0505 173 NEWKIRK JERSEY CITY I 653-3737 300 ROUTE 17, PARAMUS, NJ. 254-0999 (Opm Saturday) Brian Wagner had an out- standing game for Paterson as he led the scoring with 25 points aqd was the top rebounder for the Pioneers.

Paterson, of new coach Jack Adams, held a 36-29 lead at intermission but the home team drew to within five with 5:30 remaining in the game. Wagner and Ken Brown, though, began pumping in WILLIAM FATEKSON (81) H.1?: SSSS1 Sr Kt 5-3-12. Ploch Smith 0-4, Wagner 12-1-25, Walema 2-1-5. Biitromowlti, Sefclk, tverton 0-0-0. AQUINAS 8) Guercl 9-0-18, Lopiin 144, Lynam 818.

McDermott 2- 0- 4. Mewlna 2-4-8, Shrry 6-0-lz. (Total 28-10-66). Wnilim Tittenon 4581 Aqulnu 8 MONTCtAIB STATE (80) Auaitoacher 6-0-12, Gregory 1-0-2. Hagan 3-1-7.

Holland 1-2-4, Hughes 4-1-0, Jlmenej MM. Murray 1-0-2, Oaket 3-0-6, Reid 4-0-8, Sherrod 1- 0-1, Smith 1-0-2, Zoppa 0-2-2. (Totals 27-6-0). MEMPHIS STATE (9 Cook 7-3-17, Wilson 1-0-2, Hillard 11-0-22, Reed 6-1-13. Corn 0-1-1, Gunn 3-7-13.

Tunstall 5-4-14. Jones 4-J-10. Trosper 1-0-2. Hancock 1-0-2, Wright. Li 0-0-0.

(Totals 39-18-96). Montrlalr State i 84 MemphU Slate 87 UPSALA (M) Kirk 8-4-18, Yoda 2-2-6, Hlckey 4-8, Flndlay 3-1-7. Hahn 2-0-4, Coleman 2-1-5, Walker 1-0-2, Comacho 2-1-5. Thomas 2-1-5. (Totals 24-10-58).

GEORGETOWN (80) Ksaerlck 1-1-3, Rilev 1-0-2, Lynn 84-12, Fitzgerald 0-0-0. Jackson 2-0-4, Smith 10-2-22. Long 5-3-13, McDermott 4-1-9. Brooks 1-0-2, Yeoman 0-1-1, Wilson 2-2-6, Hopkins 3-0-6. (Totals 35-1040).

Upsala 27 8188 Georgetown 88 4280 BERGEN COMMUNITY (76) Albrecht 4-1-9, Rebori 4-2-10, Cul-llnane Haywood 0-1-1, Mader 8-5-21, Walsh 3-6-12, Walsh SS-lt Gleason 2-0-4, Barker 2-1-5, Lang-seder 6-0-12. (Wtals 29-18-76.) EDWARD WILLIAMS (83) Thiel 11-13-35, Williams 4-3-11, Januzzi 6-3-15, Armstrong 2-0-4, Moore 6-0-12, D'Ambrosio 3-0-6. (Totals 32-19-83). Bergen Community 89 8776 Edward Williams 88 4588 DICK CASSELS Sparta Coacb.