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Monday, March 25, 1963 Klnggport Newi D-B Baseballers Battle Lynxes Today it it ir -fr Lovelace On Coaches' All-Big 7 Squad D-B Star, Four Others Win Unanimous Positions By HENRY JEfN'KINS JOHNSON CITYlDobyns-Bennett's Earl Lovelace and Science Hill's Steve Spurrier, a pair of all- state wizards, were unanimous choices on the coaches' All-Big 7 Conference 10-man basketball squad named at a meeting of the organization here Sunday. Three others also won unanimous berths on the club. They were Elizabethton's Larry Bowling, Tommy Green of Bristol and Gene Stallard of Erwin. The other five members were Bradford Whitson, Erwin; Isaac Russell and Charles Noe, Morristown; and Tommy Sizemore and Billy Hickerson of Greeneville. Only four others received votes and were placed on the honorable mention list.

They were Leroy Fisher, Dobyns-Bennett; Bobby Elmore, Bristol; Johnny Mills, Elizabethton; and Bill Wilson, Johnson City. The entire ID-man squad are seniors. For Lovelace, it completed a wide field of basketball acclaim this season. He was chosen on the District one all-tourney team, most valuable in the Regional I tourney and tied Memphis Overton's Steve Bitzclbcrger as the most valuable performer in the state tournament at Nashville two weeks ago. He also was a member of the Upper East Tennessee Sports Writers Association's All-Big 7 and Region I selections.

Bowling, voted the most valuable player in the District One tourney, finished a fabulous high school career. He led the Cyclones in scoring this season with 491 points. Spurrier, seasonal all-stater, led the conference In regular season scoring and wound up overall play with 652 points to pace the All-Conference group in scoring. Behind him was Stallard with 615 and Whitson with 571. Lovelace wound up with 535 points, Russell had 429, Noe 415, Hickerson 302, Green 292 and Sizemore 276.

TROPHIES ENTERED into the early business session, and the group voted to purchase more expensive plaques for conference champions in all sports starting with football next Fall. voted to purchase a plaque for the all-sports winner. Along this line, Claude Day, president of the upper E-T Sports Writers Association, agreed to issue each season a rotating plaque to the all-sports winner. Names of winning schools will be ingraved on the award. ELVIN LITTLE, Science Hill basketball coach, was awarded a plaque by conference president Sid Smallwood in- behalf of his team winning the 1962-63 conference basketball championship.

The group also praised highly coaches Bob DeVault and Johnny Whited for a job well done in the state tournament at Nashville. "In behalf of the conference, we are real proud of the showing Dobyns-Bennett made in the tournament," President Smallwood stated. ft THE CONFERENCE recognized Jack France of Jonesboro and Tommy Miller of Johnson City as the two top officials working Big 7 basketball games during the season. S. D.

Jackson of the Appalachian Board of Approved Officials Association awarded the sportsmanship plaque for 1962-63 to Science Hill. -ii- a IN OTHER business, the group voted to hold the annual track and field meet on the afternoons of April 24-25 approved and adopted the proposed 1964 football schedule and set the next meeting for selecting football officials of the '63 season. BASEBALL COACHES will meet the first Sunday in May at Greeneville to select the All-Big 7 baseball team. The meeting will start at 2 p.m, and will be held at the high school. DON RILEV, Greeneville football coach, introduced the school's new B-team and head tennis coach, Gene Pierce.

COACHES' ALL-BIG 7 SQUAD Height 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-5 6-5 6-3 6-1 5-1! 5-11 5-1 1 Players-School Earl Lovelace-- Dobyns-Bennelt Steve Spurrier-- Science Hill Larry Bowling-- Elizabethton Tommy Green-- Tennessee High Gene Stallard-- Erwin Bradford Whitson-- Erwin Issac Russell-- Morrislown Charles Noe-- Morristown Tommy Sizemore-- Greeneville Billy Hickerson-- Greeneville HONORARY MENTION Leroy Fisher, Dobyns-Bonnctt; Bobby Elmore, Bristol; Johnny Mills, Elizabethton; Bill Wilson, Science Hill. Class Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior EARL LOVELACE Unanimous Choice Boxer Davey Moore Rallies Still Serious LOS ANGELES (AP) Boxer Davey Moore appears to have rallied after a slight worsening in condition Saturday night, While Memorial Hospital said Sunday But it the dethroned world featherweight champion remains unconscious and in critical condition. When Moore had been in a coma and the report was issued, in critical condition for nearly 60 hours since losing his title to Sugar Ramos by a lOth-round knockout Thursday night. The hospital bulletin said: after an anxious night following a slight worsening in condition Saturday night, physicians report that Davey appears to have rallied slightly and to have stabilized again. "Last night Davey's pulse rose to 104 from his usual 58, but this morning it has steadied at about 90.

"His per risen to 48 (normal is about 16), but this, too, has dropped. His blood pressure has also improved." Doctors have described Moore's EXHIBITION BASEBALL, Yanks Blank Mets FORT (UPI) LAUDERDALE, Stan Williams and Jim Bouton combined on a one-hitter Sunday to pitch the New York Yankees to a 3-0 victory over the New York Mets. The Mets' lone hit was collected by losing pitcher Al Jackson, who singled off Williams in the third inning. Bouton blanked the Mets over the final three innings. hurler to go nine innings this spring.

A's Nip Nats BRADENTON, Fla. (UPI) Rookie Dick Green drove in three runs with a homer and a single to lead the Kansas City Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Washington Senators Sunday. Purkey, the Reds" 23-game winner, was forced 'to the sidelines with soreness in his right shoulder. Braves Cop Win ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

(UPI) Lee Maye's three-run pinch triple in the fifth inning was the decisive blow Sunday as the Mil- LA Tops Orioles Bucs Rout Reds MIAMI (UPI) Lefthander) TAMPA, Fla. (UPI) The Johnny Podres pitched a seven- hitter Sunday to beat the Baltimore Orioles, 6-1, and become the first Los Angeles Dodger Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an 11-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, scoring seven times in the. second inning when Bob Slender Dan Sikes Wins Rich Doral Open Tourney MIAMI, Fla. (UPI) Dan Sikes of Jacksonville, who gave up law to practice golf, scored his first victory in three years on the pro tour Sunday when he outlasted slammin' Sammy to win the $50,000 Doral Open golf championship with a 36-34--70 and a five-under-par 283. The slender, 32-year old blasting barrister held a three-stroke lead in a used-and-head final match against Snead with only five holes to go.

Then, after Snead threw two straight birdies at him, Sikes nTatched Sam's pars on the final three holes to take down the $9,000 top money. Snead, at 50 shooting for his 113th tournament triumph, carded a final round 38-33--71 and had to be content with the $4,600 second money. waukee Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 8-4. Chisox Top Tigers SARASOTA, Fla.

(UPI) Pete Ward, rookie third baseman, singled in the 10th inning for his third straight hit to drive in the winning run as the Chicago White Sox nipped the Detroit Tigers, 6-5, Sunday. Twins Nip Phils ORLANDO, Fla. (UPI) -Bernie Allen of the Minnesota Twins made up for an earlier error by slashing a single into right center that scored the winning run in a 12-inning, 4-3 triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday. A fumble by Allen in the fourth inning led to an unearned Philly run. Later Oon Demeter clouted a two-run homer and Chris Short left with a 3-0 lead.

But the Twins tied it with three runs off ace reliever Jack Baldschun in the! Flynn was named the tourna- chances of survival as far less than 50-50. During his setback Saturday night, the Columbus, Ohio, prizefighter's wife, Geraldine, and hi: sister, Mrs. Miriam Hayes, and his mother-in-law, both of Springfield, Ohio, were summoned to his bedside. Doctors said it was the third sinking spell from which Moore has rallied since he was admitted to the hospital about midnight Thursday. He has been in a coma since slightly less than an hour after he was knocked out.

Doctors said analysis indicates the 29-year-old fighter is suffering from a bruise in a small area al the base of the brain, probably only an inch in diameter. the three brajn specialists-Drs. Kenneth H. Abbott, Philip J. Vogel and Cyril B.

Courville, all professors at the Loma Linda, University of Medicine- described Moore's injury this way: Damage apparently resulted from a fall rather than from a punch or punches. The reason Moore didn't immediately lose consciousness is that such bruises to the brain do not swell immediately. Surgery is not contemplated because there was no hemorrhage or clot. Southeastern Deadline Today BRISTOL--Entry deadline closes today for the third annual "Southeastern 500" race Sunday at the Bristol International Some 40-50 cars are expected to be on hand when practice starts Thursday, Hal Hambrick publicity director said Sunday. Ray Flynn NIT's Most Valuable NEW YORK (OPI)-Ray Flynn, the cocky 6-foot sharp-shooter who led Providence College to the a i a Invitation basketball championship, Sunday a a unanimous choice for the 1963 tournament all-star team selected by United Press International.

eighth inning. 'ment's most valuable player. Tilt Set On Lynx Diamond RON DICKERSON To Face Indians Lions Open Card With Sullivan By HENRY JENKINS Times-New PINEY ews Sports Editor FLATS The Mary Hughes baseball Lions, minus five starters from last season and under the leadership of a new coach, launch their baseball wars tomorrow against invading Sullivan. John McKamey, a one-time athlete at Mary Hughes, Will guide the Lions' diamond team this spring. McKamey graduated from Mary Hughes in 1956 and attended Milligan College.

Missing from last season's club which compiled a seasonal record of six wins and eight losses, are outfielders Dick Jones and Junior Shipley, infielders i O'Dell and Lawrence Baird and catcher Sam Warren. Shipley was the club's leading hitter with a .317 clip. Returning from last season's front line are third baseman John Trivette, shortstop Larry McCracken and second sacker Walter King. Along with these three, other starters will be Jim Bolick, infielder; Jerry Tester, Bobby Martin and Dwight Sluder outfield; and either Sam O'Dell or Gary Shipley toeing the mound. Other Lion prospects are P.

Young, Larry Sells, Gary McKamey. Butch Milhorn, Billy Trivette, Eric Hughes, Jack McLaney, Tommy Bamman, Carl Tittle and Jack Ollis. McKamey terms this season as a rebuilding one for his club. "Our witching will be fair, defense pretty good and hitting a wait and see situation," the Lion mentor stated. McKamey thinks Lynn View, Sullivan and defending champion Bluff City will be the powers in the Upper Lakes Conference race this season.

The schedule: MARCH 26--Sullivan, home 29--Lynn View, away APRIL 2--Holston Valley, away 5--Blountville. home 9--Holston, away 12--Kelron. away 16-- City, home 19--Sullivan, away 23--Lynn View, home 26--Holston Valley, home 30--Blountville. away MAY 3--Holston, home 7--Ketron, home City, away Wins At Hickory HICKORY, N.C., (AP)-Junior Johnson of Ronda pushed his 1963 Chevrolet at a punishing jace Sunday to win the 100-mile 'Hickory 250" late model auto race by three car lengths. Johnny Whited's Dobyns-Bennett baseballers invade Lynn View today at 4 p.m.

to open their 1963 baseball schedule and a full week of three tilts. The Indians host Church Hill Wednesday and entertain Training School of Johnson City Friday. Lynn View, coached by Carl Matherly and labeled as one of the strongest clubs in the area, walloped Church Hill, 10-0. last week in its opener. Whited will start Allan Rice against the Lynxes.

Rice was on the squad last season, but saw little action. He compiled a 1-0 worksheet. Matherly will go with his top moundsman, sophomore Ron Dickerson who was unbeaten in regular season last year as the young frosh authored eight victories. Other D-B starters will be Tim Thayer behind the plate, Sam Bedford at first base, Jerry Cathey at second, Don Woodall at short and Dennis Westmoreland at third. The Tribe outfield, left to right, will be Eddie Harris, Earl Lovelace and Gary Sproles or Roy Odom.

Other Lynn View starters will be Frank Holtzclaw, catching; Roy Waye, first base; Terry Begley, second; Tver Jeter, shortstop and Gary Frady, third. The Lynx outfield will be composed of Jim Slemp, Jerry Olinger, and Lynn Mosley. Hot Streak Gave Friars NIT Title NEW YORK (AP) Providence's versatile Friars zoomed out of a cold start into the hottest winning streak in major college basketball and climaxed the drive by. recapturing one of the game's biggest prizes--the National Invitation Tournament crown. The Friars swept to the title in the 26th annual classic Saturday afternoon before a full house of 18,499 at Madison Square Garden by methodically and convincingly overwhelming Canisius 81-66.

It was Providence's 15th straight victory for the longest string in the nation and in it the Friars meshed together their remarkable talents to near perfection. "This was their best--and in -f? key game," said Providence coach Joe Mullaney, who has brought teams into the NIT five straight years and whose 1961 squad won the title. "They have a great offense and a great defense, and today they blended everything." Actually, it was mid-season be- ore Providence jelled into the smooth-working unit that finished ts campaign so brilliantly Saturday. A wrist injury hampered quick-shooting Ray Flynn in the early games. Jim Stone, disgusted with his contributions to the team, quit the club for a brief time.

John Thompson, the 6-foot-10 big man who alternated at pivot and Vward last season, had to ad- lust to full-time center duty. And i-foot-8 Bob Kovalski was making the transition from freshman to varsity competition. ELLIOTT SCORES FOR PITTSBURGH--Larry Elliott, Pittsburgh Pirate outfielder, beats the ball to the plate to score from second base on Bill Maazeroski's single to left field in the second inning (AP plioiofax) of Sunday's Pirate-Cincinnati game at Tampa, Fla. Larry Himes, Redleg catcher, reaches for the ball, but top late to make a tag on runner in time. Loyola Reigns As National Cage Champ By DON WEISS Associated Press Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky.

(AP)-Loyola University of Chicago reigned Sunday as National Collegiate basketball champion while the coiled cobra who made it possible, Vic Rouse, was under orders to wash his right hand "I told him to never wash it," Coach George Ireland, the happiest Irishman around, grinned as a bit of comparative calm set- lied over the delirium that followed Hie reckless Ramblers' incredible 60-58 overtime victory over two-time champion Cincin- never again. "It's still unbelievable--just unbelievable. We beat a great club. But I never thought we didn't have a chance to win it. A long lime ago, it looked like we might be meeting them so we got ready.

I scouted them three times myself before coming to Louisville and we had seven other scouting reports on them. "We knew them better than we knew our own parents." In a nerve-numbing climax to as exciting a game as anybody would want to sec, Ihird-rankcd Loyola fought back from a 15- point deficit and sent it inlo overtime on a jump shot by Alln a i at Freedom Hall Saturday! America Jerry Hnrknoss with five ni I seconds left. Then the Ramblers I caused the Bearcat basketball empire to come tumbling down. The crusher wns applied with one second remaining by the S- foot-G Rouse on a tremendous leap and right-handed tip-in of a missed shot. by his former high school teammate, Les Hunter.

Ireland, a former Notre Dame star who coached at a Catholic high school in Aurora, for 15 years before becoming Loyola's head man in 1951, has many rea sons to consider all of it unbelievable, For one, despite his (cam's high standing, he seemed to come lo 'the silver anniversary NCAA championships wilh a chip on his shoulder--frequently bringing up criticism by others of the strength of his schedule and his emphasis on the run-anJ-shoot game. Some fans said Loyola poured it on unnecessarily in his team's 111-42 first round victory over Tennessee Tech. He also pointed out the problems a coach has at an independent school, not one affiliated with a conference, and knew no at- largc entry had won the national title since CCNY in He said he guessed he wound up with players for Jiis loam thai nobody else wanted. He was aware Cincinnati wns lop ranked, was going after an unprecedented third straight title and was good enough to gel it. And he told a story of how he went on a recruiting trip to Nashville, missed the boy he was a er, and almost in sympathy got a line on Rouse and Hunter, two of the finest players he ever had.

"I was after a boy named Ron Lawson," he said. "But he went to another school UCLA. The coach of the school, Pearl High in Nashville, was a fellow named Bill Gupton. He told me nol to feel bad--that (he next year he lulil two buys graduating were just as good. They turned out lo be Rouse and Hunter." Cincinnati Ed Juckcr, as crestfallen as anyone could be after wnlching his usually-poised loam squander a fat load and suffer its seventh loss in 89 games, cited Rouse and Hunter and all the Loyola leapers this way: "Their rpflexes are superb, their timing, excellent.

Loyola is a fine team and well-coached." Loyola figures to be just as lough next year as the championship club that wound up winning 29 against two losses. Rouse, the 6-7 Hunter, Ron Miller and John Egan from Ireland's starters will be back from this year's iron mun team thai played Ihe entire 45 minulcs of the lillc game without a substitution. Gone will be darkness, a great clinch player, but there's young talent un Ilie bench and on the freshman team. Bluff Gty To Field Another Stron Club By HENRY JENKINS Sports Editor BLUFF CITY The Bluff City Grizzlies will field another strong team in quest of their second consecutive Upper Lakes Conference baseball championship this season. Coach Charlie Fleming, who is turning the diamond helm over to Bob Killian, lost only three players from last season's conference championship club, but two of the three losses will be hard to replace.

Pitchers Carl Jones and Dwight Richards, plus infielder Doug Grant are missing from last season's club. Jones, besides a brilliant 7-0 record on the mound, hit .324 for the Grizzlies, while Richards compiled a 5-2 worksheet and batted .395. Grant hit for the Grizzlies. Front liners returning are Doug Fields, who hit .372. Bobby Zeis-, er, a .223 infielder; Jimmy Jones, the club's leading i wilh hefty .434 mark; Alt Taylor's Waller Rutherford, a part-timer I who i and Bob Taylor who hit ,289.

Also strengthening the learn will be Ron Dcnlon, a catcher who was ineligible last season, and Frank Doering, a member of the club who saw limited action last season. New boys expected to aid the club are Edd Talley, Joe Patrick and Grover Jones, a left-handed pitcher. Bluff City won 12 regular season games last season while dropping only two. The Grizzlies lost twice to Sullivan in conference play. Fleming said the club's weakest spot will likely be pitching, but sees an oulfit wilh good hitting, and good infield and outfield potential.

Besides Jones, Bob Taylor is expected to carry much of the pitching load, doubling as an outfielder, schedule: A 36-K8lron, home 19--SilMlvjin, a APHII. I- I.ynn View, home S-IIolston Vnlky, 9 hnme Ifi nushc.i, nwiy 19 home Ifl 30- Mfilalnn Vitllev. linmf MAY 3 "NliHinlvllle. home 7 I hnmfl 10 -Miry Imnc.