C.C. Reader
By Darrell Reider
This is the time of year when almost
every possible sport is in action, making
millions to satisfy outrageous contracts.
Playoffs are now going on in the NBA
and NHL, Major League Baseball and
NASL Soccer have started new seasons,
the tennis circuit is well on its way to
Wimbledon in late June, the PBA is
holding tournaments all over the coun
try, Joe Paterno's Nittany Lions--as well
as some NFL teams--are hard at work in
spring training, and the NFL scouts are
looking over the college talent in prepa
ration for the upcoming draft. About the
only sports not in action at the moment
are Tahitian Badminton and Ice Fishing
on the Dead Sea.
Some very interesting developments
have taken place over the past few
weeks in professional basketball post
season play, so let's recap the action. In
the preliminary round, the Houston
Rockets, led by the phenomenal Moses
Malone, ousted the Magic-less Angeles
Lakers in three games. The Los Angeles
fans were stunned when the Rockets
invaded the Forum and stole two games,
including the clincher. The Houston
victory matched the Rockets against the
Mid-West champion San Antonio Spurs.
Currently, Houston leads the best-of
seven series three games to two, with
the next game back on their home court.
Malone has really carried the team with
his scoring, rebounding, and outlet pas
ses to ageless guard Calvin Murphy. If
Malone can continue his domination over
the Spurs, look out for the Rockets in
thw Western Finals.
Surprisingly, the Kansas City Kings--
after narrowly beating Portland in the
preliminary round--lead their series with
the Phoenix Suns three games to one.
That's right, the Phoenix Suns, winners
of the Pacific Division this year! The
Suns must sweep the next three games if
they are to survive. If• Coach Cotton
Fitzsimmons can keep K.C. hot, it will be
the Battle of the Underdogs for the
Western title.
In the East, the Chicago Bulls swept
Red Holzman's New York Knicks behind
the fabulous play of forward David
Greenwood and center Artis Gilmore.
The Bulls had ended the regular season
with an eight-game winning streak, and
were victorious in 15 of their last 17
games. But all good things must come to
an end, and the Boston Celtics saw to it.
I.M. VOLLEYBALL
By Yvonne Harhigh
In intramural volleyball action, the Next Issue: Intramural updates,
Free Peas (third place finishers in the Capitol baseball, and pro playoffs.
regular season) swept their semi-final
match from the No Names in two
straight games.
In the other semi-final, the heavily
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favored Bombers won by forfeit over the
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Jerks.
The fi nal match should be exciting, as 4-. --- S - 1
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the Free Peas—who boast of being the
only team in the playoffs which has any
female members—try to block the Bom
bers' efforts to be I.M. volleyball champs
for the second year in a row.
Watch the- bulletin boards for the
date and time of the showdown!
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NBA Update
My co-editor's favorite player, Larry
Bird, and the rest of the Celts, destroyed
the Bulls in four straight games, thus
reviving memories of the infamous Bos
ton Massacre. Boston is very tough,
especially with Kevin McHale, Robert
Parrish, Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell,
and Rick Robey coming off the bench.
Guard Nate Archibald has been the team
leader all season, and I believe he'll lead
the mighty Green and White to the
finals.
Mpanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers
dusted off the Indiana Pacers to advance
to the quarter-finals against the Central
Division champs, the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Sixers and Bucks are now tied at
two games apiece, excluding last night's
game at the Spectrum. Both teams are
tough at home, and I feel this series will
need all seven games to decide a winner.
Coaches Billy Cunningham and Don
Nelson hace super teams that both
belong in the finals. But with the playoff
set-up in the NBA, that is impossible.
The key for the Sixers is getting
consistent play from center Darryl
"Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins. Dawkins
cannot play over-aggressively, as he has
been getting into early foul trouble. He
must box out big Bob Lanier and control
the boards (not an easy task), look for
the open man, and, above all, play with
his head in the game, 'not in left field.
On the other side, Marques Johnson,
a former UCLA standout, is the floor
leader of Milwaukee. Marques has been
playing most of the games above the rim,
in big man territory, getting rebounds
and blocking shots. He plays a good
game of basketball, and sets an example
for Dawkins. The winner of the Sixers-
Bucks series has the pleasure of meeting
the Celtics in the Boston Garden for the
Eastern Conference title.
My prediction is that the winner of
the East should capture the 1981 NBA
crown, prestige, lots of money, and the
cover of Sports Illustrated. Going out on
a limb, I like the Celtics, with Robert
"00" Parrish . Last season, the Celts
tried to trade Parrish, but no teams
nibbled at the offer. Now, they have
extended his contract and he's up for
mayor in Boston, on the same ticket as
Larry Bird. Sorry, Jack, the sixers just
don't have the overall strength that
Boston has this year. Next year's slogan
for the Sixers, instead of "We Owe You
One," will be "How Many Do We Owe
You?"
We would also like to say hi to Pat in
the Dining Hall, because she says,
"mention me, mention me!" So, hi to Pat
in the Dining Hall.
Thursday, April 16, 1981
How many teams came from the
World Hockey Association to the Nat
ional Hockey League Which are still
active today?
Answer: Four--Edmonton, Quebec,
Winnipeg, and Hartford.
CLASSIFIEDS
PERSONAL
Mom--Since your birthday was last
week, let this Happy Birthday message
suffice for 'B2--WJN
Baby Doll-My love for you grows deeper
every time I see you. My sorrow in
leaving you is only quenched by the
sound of your voice over the phone and
your reassuring letters. I Love You! I am
really looking forward to putting a ring
on your finger, then everyone will know,
without a shadow of a doubt, that you
are mine and vice versa. Love eternally
--Jack
Who wears red shorts, on second floor
Wrisber!?
Broxmire-So you've been here almost
three weeks. I hope you are having fun.
It's not like the other place. Do you miss
Ralph C.? Until next issue--Your favorite
DJ
SMS—One picture is worth a thousand
words--keep it fast and glassy!!--Goofy
Foot
Who had the mushy half banana facial?
Sunshine-I'm glad you decided to stay!
You brighten up my Wednesday nights!!!
--Thunder
Joan & John-Congratulations on your
engagement. Best wishes--Lynne & Ray
HLB--Don't lose it yet. Only 8 more
weeks--Mountain Woman
PTW—Sorry it ended so abruptly and
cold. You won't be forgotten--WFB
WB--You're cute! If you disclose the
place & time mentioned in the note, I'll
be there--RR
Rube & #B--If we finish over .500 we will
return to Rosies 11--Cowtippers
HLB 11--Which leg was it?--Rox
My favorite female RA--So, aren't you
glad I.M. bowling is a lot better? I'm glad
you stayed; you are nicer looking than us
guys--Bottom '/2 of 328
Nutch--What do you think of my NYR?
The NYMs won, even the NYYs are
playing good. Gretzky for "All World"
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Spoiled Rotten—You are a great person
Your Roomie
Pesche--Have a nice Easter. This is the
second of seven—Your Lover
Hot-Blooded Italian—Watch out for rail
road tracks.
#ls—Be nice to umps at Christian col
leges.
Puppies-In response to your memo--
Talk is cheap! Prove it!--J&M
Fun-Loving--I know I'll keep searching
even after today--Loved-the-Fun
Mountain Woman--Wanna go to Brian's
wedding with me on May 23? Free social
drinks at reception. Let me know.
flip-Fall asleep in any bars lately?--Andy
Boring
SPORTS QUIZ
--Ex-Sec-Treas
Tulip—Hap
y Anniversary--Popeye
John--Who irons his clothes while wear
ing them, and takes a shower with his
clothes on--The Bartender's brother
Joe & Joan--Happy Anniversary--Ray &
L nne
J&M--I can't believe you're aggressive. I
guess I'll find out Tuesday night. I'm not
sure I know what to wear!!--Puppy
John—What time is it? Don't lie, don't lie
to me. Help me up, help me up, someone
please help me uuuuup. What time is it?
DOOONN'T LIEEE--The Bartender
- SGA Presidential Candidates—Nothing
iersonal, OK?--Leonard Wumke
Hard Bananas, fresh bananas, hard
bananas. Who has the hard, fresh bana
nas--Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Beautiful—And you are because I say so
Smile for me.
Buddy--Take us back to the clear water,
sunny skies, mystery drinks, "good"
beans and i eat times!--B3
You're So Bad—Hendrix, Handicaps,
U.S.A. Flag, Parking Lots, Mud, Win
ning Arguments, elements, emotionals,
alligators, Partying, Buds, Sat. & Sun.
Mornings, no kisses, but hugs, I can't get
no relief!--The Only Bahydoll L.D. Lou
Beautiful--Glad I found you. Life's been
nice since I did.
Box--Let me tell you, your legs are just
killing me. They are even good at
voile ball--HLB II
#44--Next time we go on the road bring a
paper bag--#lO & #2O
REV--This one's for ou--Rosanne
Kathy—For someone who sits in her
room and doesn't participate in extra
curricular activities: Don't worry about
us--The Men from Second Floor Church
Thanks-Thunder & lightning for not
allowing me to • uit--Handica
MOUNTAIN WOMAN--It's nice to see
you relaxed (cool and mellow). Have a
Happy Easter with JR--HLB
Jou Jou--I'm looking forward to us
spending Easter together. I hope it's a
happy one for you. Love--Tunsa
MAG—No charge for the house call. I'll
get my payment some other way. Love,
Doc
M.W.—You're next.--U.D
WSDC Seniors—Ready to party hardy
your last term? If not, I'll make sure you
are real quick! One bourbon, one scotch,
one beer . . . --Julio
NEE. WANTED
IT'S TIME AGAIN for the James Jordan
Award recipient to be chosen. Anyone
who wishes to serve on the screening
committee is asked to submit his or her
name, address, and phone number to
Lois in W-104 or drop it in the presi
dent's mailbox in W-110.
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