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Unintimidated Israelis will send largest-ever team to Games (Tltf i'Jflkrrnf irlft If alifiirnum Tuesday, June 8, 1976 23 TEL AVIV (AP) Four years after 11 of its athletes were murdered at Munich, the Israeli Olympic Committee is planning Israel's largest and strongest Olympic team ever for the Montreal Summer Games. "Let's just hope the crazy men with guns stay home and watch the Games on television this time," said Olympic team director Shmuel Lalkin. Officials say Israel will send a delegation of 50 athletes and coaches to the 21st twice the size of the team decimated by Arab terrorists in 1972. Only two survivors of the terror attack are scheduled to make the trip to Montreal. Except for the black stripes on their uniforms, the new Israeli Olympians will display no memorials of the siege and shootout at Munich.

"Our athletes will be under no special security restrictions," said Lalkin, who narrowly escaped the terrorists. He said Canada "has taken sincere consideration" of Israel's security risks at Montreal. But the Canadians will not allow Israeli guards to accompany the team. Israeli sports officials say, however, that Israel has managed to arrange protection for its athletes abroad in previous events. They decline to elaborate.

"Some countries take a travel risk when they go to the Olympics, and we take a terror risk. But it does no good to worry," Lalkin said. "We never considered dropping out of Olympic competition after Munich This is the greatest youth meeting ever organized. We can't stay away." Israel has never finished better than eighth in an Olympic event since it began competing in 1952. But a painstaking rebuilding program following the terror attack has bolstered the chances of at least two athletes who will be serious medal contenders at Montreal.

Israel's best-known competitor, hurdler Esther Roth, returned from Munich bitterly discouraged. "Why should I compete?" she said then. "Everyone hates us. You're always afraid someone will try to kill you." But she came out of a depressing year's retirement at the encouragement of her husband-trainer, Peter, won three gold medals at the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran, and will lead Israel's medal chances this summer. Israel's only other anticipated medal threat, weightlifter Edward Weitz, was not part of the 1972 team.

He immigrated from the Soviet Union two years ago and, along with Mrs. Roth, won double golds at the 1975 Asian Games. The Israeli national soccer team has qualified for Montreal, but stands little chance of earning a medal. Israel also plans to send five swimmers, a judoist, a wrestler and a marksman, none of whom rank among the world's best. But few Israelis feel the team's medal chances are as important as the fact that Israel is competing at all after the trauma of Munich.

Many are incensed at the International Olympic Committee's refusal of an Israeli request for a minute's silence at the opening ceremonies to commemorate the slain athletes. One group of Israelis has threatened to demonstrate at the Olympic Stadium in protest. Israel's team will attend a pre-Games religious service in Canada in place of an officially sanctioned commemoration. "We strongly protested the committee's decision," says Lalkin. "The world should have something to remind it of what happened to us in 1972." Little chance of dynasty strong for the aging Celtics softbaii By BERT ROSENTHAL AP Sports Writer ens.

"I don't even know what that is. The way the league is now, I think those days are over. The scouting is so extensive, there are more teams drafting ahead of the new champions and there is so much balance. I just can't see anybody dominating this league anymore." No team has dominated since the Celtics' era ended in 1969. Starting with that year, no team has won two straight league titles.

"I think the league is very well balanced," said Boston's JoJo White, the Most Valuable Player in the final series. "There's no team field set PHOENIX (AP) Dynasty. 1 It's a word often associated with a championship team immediately after it wins a title. But the chances of the Boston newest champions of the National Basketball Association- establishing a dynasty similar to one they during the late 1950s and through the 1960s is remote. In fact, winning a second straight title may also be extremely difficult for the aging Celtics.

An older team is generally more susceptible to injuries and the Celtics are an old team. Boston, despite being plagued by injuries and slowness in the frontcourt, struggled to its 13th NBA championship in the past 20 years, beating the Phoenix Suns 8780 Sunday and clinching their best-of-seven final series in six wild games. It wasn't easy. John Havlicek, the Celts' captain, played the entire series with a painful foot injury which required constant Dave Cowens was occasionally plagued by muscle spasms in his back. Charlie Scott suffered from a stomach ailment during the early games.

Don Nelson was overweight. Havlicek and Nelson are 36, Paul Silas is 32. Havlicek and Silas are the starting forwards, Nelson a top reserve up front. With such players, Coach Tom Heinsohn was surprised that his team even reached the championship round. "I've got two 36-year-old forwards, a backup center (Jim Ard) who was dropped by two teams and another forward (Steve Kuberski) nobody wanted," he said.

"I mean, what were we doing in the finals?" Boston reached the final round by beating Buffalo and Cleveland in six games apiece for the Eastern Conference title, but both those teams are comparatively young and figure to improve next season. Philadelphia and Houston also have strong young nuclei for the 1976-77 season and Washington has a veteran, team loaded with all-stars. So Boston's aspirations of producing a dynasty, like they had from 1957 to 1969 when they won 11 league an unprecedented eight in a slim. "Dynasty?" asked Cow- Minor leagues ASSOCIATED PRESS Pacific Coast League Albuquerque 3. Tacoma 2.

Spokane 9, Salt Lake 6. Hawaii Phoenix 3. Tucson Sacramento 5. California League Lodi IS, San Jose 4. Only scheduled.

Junior teefest slated The Kern County Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual junior golf tournament at North Kern Thursday. Pairings and starting times: now you can play who you can blow out and have a laugher." The Celtics' biggest need for next season is at forward. Nelson won't be back, Havlicek has said he is leaving after next year and Kuberski is slow-footed. They also need a solid third guard, because Heinsohn apparently has lost faith in Kevin Stacom. Heinsohn is counting on two youngsters currently on his roster, forward Glenn McDonald and guard Jerome Anderson, to help in those spots.

More help could come in Tuesday's draft of college players. Most Important Celt overlooked BOSTON (AP) The Walter A. Brown Memorial Trophy is back in Boston again, a fitting tribute to a man who virtually hocked everything to keep the Celtics and pro basketball alive in this city. The Celtics won the championship trophy, named for their late owner, for the 13th time in 20 years by defeating Phoenix 87-80 in Arizona Sunday, downing the upstart Suns 4-2 in the best-of-seven title series. Everyone got into the act after the Celtics' bard-earned triumph, highlighted by a three-overtime victory in the fifth game at Boston Friday night.

Then came the deciding game for the National Basketball Association championship in Phoenix. Except for the trophy presentation, though, the name of Walter A. Brown seemed to be forgotten. Without him here probably would not be any Boston Celtics. As president of the Boston Garden, and beholden, to stockholders, Brown founded the Celtics in 1946.

The initial venture was a disaster. Brown, with the help of the late Lou Pieri of Providence, R.I., finally had to take over the club when many stockholders became unhappy and disillusioned. Brown's patience eventually paid off. In 1950, he hired Red Auerbach as coach. Auerbach.

too, was patient, gradually building a winner. A "losing" pick in a hat draw with the old Chicago team brought Bob Cousy, instead of the wanted Andy Phillip, to the Celtics in 1950. Cousy, a former Holy Cross All-American, helped keep the Celtics, and Brown, alive. Finally Auerbach got' what he wanted. In a swap, he obtained Bill Russell, a center who revolutionized the pro game with his defensive wizardry.

With the help of Cousy, Tommy Heinsohn, Frank Ramsey, Bill Sharman and others, the Celtics cecame a dynasty. The Celtics went on a spree of winning NBA championships, capturing nine of 10 titles. Auerbach left the bench and moved into the office, full time as general manager in 1966. He turned over the reins to Russell. As player-coach, Russell led his team to two more championships before quitting.

Auerbach then turned to one of his old players, Heinsohn, as Russell's successor. It was a trying time for "Heinie," a $l-million-a-year insurance salesman suddenly forced into a rebuilding program. However, Auerbach and Heinsohn succeeded. Building around veteran John Havlicek, the Celtics drafted such players as Jo Jo White and then the big man they needed, Dave Cowens. Everything paid off in 1974 when the Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks in a dramatic seven-game series.

Now, a 13th flag is ready to be raised to the rafters of Boston Garden. The Celtics have done it again, winning another title. Alongside the championship banners are the numbers of retired players: Cousy, Russell, Sharman, Ramset et al. One number stands out. It's No.

1. That's for Walter Brown. A sentimental bit, maybe, but after all, he's the man responsible for all the championship banners. Oafces, Joanne Coronade, Jeff Oravn, Gary Alba. Brown, Kevin Thornton, Don Cutler, Mike Blonco.

Brown, Ty Allen, Scott Cutler, Jeff Evans. Long, Danny Bonln, Danny Maytuby, David Davis. Rutgers, T. Keriey, Wlllard rlulsey, Randy Pike. lOiOS-Kenney Rutgers, Darryll May, Tim Caston, Dave Rhoades.

10: Lessely, Bill Ritchey, Craig Hill, Allen Wealherly. IU; Mdrk Koonce, Steve Morrow, Ed Gonzales. Hallmark, Tiger Rossi, Curt McKemle, John Haggeriy. Mills, Mike Lackey, Brett Perrin, Bob Stevenson. Olsen, Jim Garber, Jim Dorman, R.

McKinley. Thomas, Mike Corwin, Terry O'Cetlahan, Tom Fair. Bryant, Brian Johnson, Mike Valdai, J. L. Ryth.

Wilson, Larry Caned L. Keriey, Craig Clurey. Myrtle, Andy Walls, Jerry Wallace, Tom Schweers. Fielding, Shawn benny Bridget, Larry Peterson. Kerry Ryan, Kevin Martin.

Marquei, Joe Meager-, ty, Pal Papasergia. Beerllne, Stewart Nelson, David Concanl. Uuitliuu- QwHgouatlft THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE GRADUATE Eleanor Holm as she looked in 1936 when she was kicked off Olympic team by Avery Brundage for drinking champagne in most celebrated "cause ce- lebre" in Games history. Inset show how she looks today at 61, and living in Miami Laser- photo) 'Champagne Girl' Eleanor Holm drove Avery Brundage up wall Some of the best softbaii players in the country will gather at Bakersfield's Patriots Park Friday, for the three-day Greater Bakersfield Invitational Softball Tournament. Fourteen teams have been invited to this year's tourney, with the Salt Lake City Roadrunners traveling from Utah to enter.

The other out- of-state team will be the Kingman (Ariz.) Turquoise Kings, who were the runner- ups in last year's event. The 1975 winner, Lakewood Jets, will return along with tournament MVP Bob Aguilar, who had a dramatic home run to beat the Turquoise Kings 1-0 in the championship game. Guanella Brothers, a Santa Rosa team sporting a 42-3 record, will also compete. The Santa Rosa nine were the 1974 Amateur Softball Association champions. Other non-local teams competing will be: LeBlanc Barons (Sunnvvale), Sal's Winchells (Fresno), RKT (Kerman), Lake wood Barons, Royal Homes (Visalia) and Graham Associates (Ridgecrest).

Bakersfield will be represented by four teams, Ed Smith Welding, Bakersfield Astros, KC Aggies and Hub Furniture. The latter team played under the name of Martin's Market last season and won the state championship. Softball is a sport that is highlighted by excellent pitching and this tournament will be no exception with some of the country's finest pitchers slated to throw. Tops on the list are K. G.

Fincher of the Santa Rosa entrant, Ed Klecker of the Lakewood Barons and Jay Bob Bickford of the Kingman Turquoise Kings. Salt Lake's Richie Stevens, who was handicapped is another top ASA pitcher scheduled to throw. Friday night action will find RKT meeting Hub Furniture at 7 o'clock on the north diamond while Sal's Winchells and KC Aggies will meet at 7 on the south diamond. At 9 o'clock, the Lakewood Jets will meet the Bakersfield Astros on the North diamond, and the Lakewood Barons will square off with Ed Smith Welding on the south field. Saturday at 9 a.m.

LeBlanc Barons and Graham Associates will meet on the north diamond with Royal Homes and Guanella Brothers meeting on the south facility. (Second of a six-part series) NEW YORK (AP) "I drove old Avery up the wall," Eleanor Holm said wih a gleeful chuckle. "He didn't mind pinching the broads but he was a blue nose about drinking. "All those Olympic bags were just jealous of me because they saw me having a good time up in the first-class quarters with the newspapermen." The "Champagne Girl" of the 1936 Olympics, now Mrs. Thomas Wnalen of Miami Beach, recalls with unbridled good no celebrated suspension from the U.S.

team for failure to follow training rules. The incident was the most sensational "cause celebre" in the history of the Games. The villain in the piece, at least in the view of all red- blooded lovers of high jinks, was the late Avery Brundage. then president of the U. S.

Olympic Committee and later iron-fisted czar of the International Olympic Committee. Eleanor was cast as a poor, misunderstood child. "As soon as we got on the boat," Eleanor said, "the officials got us all together and gave us a big speech. 'We can't provide each of you with an individual they Said. 'You know your routine.

Follow "Well, I knew my routine. I was married to Art Jarrett. the band leader, and I had been performing with his band. For us, periodic sips of champagne were a way of life. So I just followed my routine." The onetime glamour queen of the Olympics is now 61, an interior decorator by avocation, still a striking beauty who plays tennis regularly and swims 50 laps a day in the apartment house swimming pool on Biscayne Bay.

After tempestuous marriages with Jarrett and Broadway entrepreneur Billy Rose, she says she at last has found happiness with Whelan, a retired oil drilling executive whom she married three years ago. "We had been engaged for 23 years," she noted. Eleanor was born in Brooklyn. As a teen-ager, she found herself blessed with remarkable good looks, a vivacious personality and a natural aptitude for the water. At 14, she competed in her first Olympics.

At 16, she was offered a job as a Ziegfeld Follies girl. At 18, she swam the 100-meter backstroke in one minute, 19.4 seconds for a world record and an Olympic gold medal in the 1932 Games at Los Angeles. She signed a movie contract that paid her $500 a week. Her drama coach was Clark Gable's first wife, Josephine Dillon. She found Hollywood life parties, celeb- Paul Colwell paces Fresno pin tourney FRESNO (UPI) Paul Colwell of Tucson, brought his 12-game average to 233 yesterday for the lead in Fresno Open Bowling Tournament.

Colwell, holder of seven major bowling titles, had a total pintail of 2803 after two rounds while first round leader Dan Roche, Downey was runnerup with 2796. NK golfer aces Larry Davis, 315 Electra Street, joined the hole-in one club at North Kern when he aced the 198-yard fifth hole with a 2-iron shot while playing with Otto Ormberg, Joe Boren and John Harmon. Others in the top five at Cedar Lanes were Dave Davis, Atlanta, 2743; Carmen Sal vino. Chicago, 2742, and Bill Spigner, Hamden, 2720. It was a trimmed-down Colwell who set the pace.

He said he lost 20 pounds after a disappointing PBA winter campaign with only $6,770. "As soon as I got home from the winter tour, I started working on a diet and exercise program," he said. "And I found a lapse in timing on my delivery that caused me to get the ball down too quickly." Defending tournament champion Marshall Holman of Medford, withdrew from competition because of a shoulder injury. By WILL GRIMSLEY AP Special Correspondent rities, male she gave it all up when her amateur status was threatened. Her goal was to set more records and win more medals in the Olympic Games.

Eleanor married Jarrett' in 1933 and began touring the country with the crooner's band. She swam every day and continued in competition, setting more records. She was ebullient and confident when she joined other U.S. athletes on the S.S. Manhattan in July 1936 for the long voyage across the Atlantic.

The naturally outgoing Mrs. Jarrett quickly became bored in her third-class quarters, where she occupied a tiny stateroom with two younger swimmers. The male and female athletes were segregated. "I started going up to the first-class lounge and sitting around with the reporters," Eleanor recalled. "Sure, I would drink a little champagne but anybody with any sense would know I didn't drink ai! the time.

I trained every day. "After all, I had a contract that promised me $15,000 a week singing with the band if I won the gold medal. I wasn't about to blow that." Olympic officials insisted that Mrs. Jarrett was repeatedly warned about the rule which said all athletes should refrain "from smoking and the use of intoxicating drinks." Eleanor said Brundage, whom she passionately disliked, never said a word to her but the women's chaperone once came upon her in the first-class lounge and ordered her back below decks. "You're not allowed here," the chaperone said.

"Why not?" asked Eleanor. "You're an athlete," the chaperone insisted. "You can't discriminate against me just because I am an athlete," Eleanor retorted. She stayed. The day before the boat was scheduled to dock in Bremerhaven, newsmen threw a humdinger of a party and everybody, according to reports, got pleasantly soused.

Mrs. Jarrett was caught by Mrs. Ada T. Sackett, the team chaperone, as the swimmer was returning to her quarters. "The next day when we reached Berlin I was not allowed to go to the (Olympic) Village with the rest of the team," Eleanor recalled.

"Brundage ordered me taken tc the Avion Hotel, accompanied by the chaperone, and instructed that I be sent home immediately." The suspension, announced by Brundage, had a cataclysmic effect. It was headlined in U.S. newspapers. Other team members circulated a petition, signed by 220. urging Eleanor's reinstatement.

Brundage refused to budge. "This is no joyride," he thundered. "I didn't go home," Mrs. Jarrett said. "I got a job writing a column.

I had some of the best writers in the world helping Gallico, Alan Gould of The Associated Press and Charles MacArthur (husband of Helen Hayes). "I sat right behind Hitler. I interviewed him and Hermann Goering. I went to all the VIP parties. Brundage was there, steaming.

Hitler gave me an Iron Cross and a swastika off his uniform. After I married Billy Rose, I had a diamond Star of David implanted on the swastika. "Hitler told me: if you had been a German, I wouldn't have punished you until after the He probably would have sent me to Buchenwald." Next: Al Oerter, the Iron Man. Oglivie named AL player-of-week NEW YORK (AP) Detroit outfielder Ben Oglivie, who batted .500 with a double and three home runs in 16 at bats last week, was named American League Player of the Week yesterday. Oglivie had two game-winning homers, one a pinch-hit, inside-the-park shot against Milwaukee.

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