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Sports The Zoo 24 4* High Voltso 18 10* Miaow 17.5 10.5* Sbarkey's Machine 17 11* Weekend Warriors 16 12 Cardiac Arrest .14 14 lee k Average Marie Void. - Cardiac Arrest - 151 Tem Donnelly - TIM Zoo 187 Jim Fleiloyutarts a fast brealewftsCan outlet pen , -ver CoDege last week. The Lions downed Beaver to advance in the conference tournament. However, top-ranked Cabrini College ruined any dreams for the KAC title last Saturday by posting an 8845 victory. Reggie To Lions? By William J. Neil Contrary to popular belief, Penn State Capitol Campus does offer scholarships to recognized superstars. Due to the free agency of New York Yankee slugger Reggie Jackson, C.C. was able to put in a bid with the other interested franchises. After delibetation with many of the clubs, Mr. Jackson narrowed his top choices down to two: The California Angels and the Penn State Capitol Campus Lions. Although California reportedly sign ed Jackson to a multimillion/multiseason contract, this was only a tentative agreement, pending a spring training session with the Lions to finalize his decision. After a recent workout at one of these sessions, Jackson complied to be interviewed by this reporter. C.C. Reader: Mr. Jackson, why are you interested in Capitol Campus when you've been offered millions of dollars to play in the California sunshine? Jackson: Capitol Campus has made me some offers which I feel cannot be equaled anywhere by anybody. First of all, a bright multicolored condominium complex. overlooking all athletic and maintenance facilities of the spacious campus. Secondly, the dorm cafeteria will be open for my convenience and dining pleasure 24 hours a day. But lastly, and most important of all, unlimi ted use of the University's vans with Coach Ron Melchiorre as chauffeur and general shoe-shine boy. BOWLING 1982 14 14 Bad Examples 13 15 LTD's 12 16 BOTA's 10 18 11th Framers 6.2 21.5 Bowling Stones 6 22 WEIDC High Game: Donna Wilson • BOTA's - 189 Gary Torsion - The Zoo • 228 C.C. Reader: I notice that at the practice sessions, you do not receive any special attention. Could this be due to your clever disguise? Jackson: The idea behind the disguise is to make me look like your average Joe Middletown. By trade, I am an outfield er, and due to the indoor practice conditions at present, I can't do much more than watch the other athletes practice. C.C. Reader: Being an experienced vet eran, what are your impressions of the 1982 Nittany Lions? Jackson: First of all, I don't think they're ready for major league competition, but . . . this year's team should be a major threat to every opponent. C.C. Reader: This year's team? Did you see last year's team in action? Jackson: I did manage to catch a few games during my travels to and from New York, and I feel that this . year's team is a much stronger unit in every aspect of the game. C.C. Reader: Can you cite any out standing. "aspects" on which you can elaborate? Jackson: Yes. C.C. Reader: Can you please give them to us? Jackson: Sure, let's start with pitching: Tom Farquhar--Big, strong fireballer; Bob Hulsizer--our only left-hander, good Playoff bound by Darrell Realer There comes a time when one must bid adieu, look for greener pastures, or ust become one of the figures in the Reaganomics scheme toward balancing the budget. Actually it's that time when a 10,000 dollar document finally changes hands for all the world to see. So for the final time I guide my pen across the notepad to etch my commentary in your devious minds. Looking back, I feel the sports pages have come a long way in honoring those athletes here on Capitol Campus while leaving most of the national stuff to the dailies and our infamous, ruthless, and anonymous Coach. We were not able to cover every game, match, or scrimmage with onlytwo correspondents, but we did our best. Down the road, at least for the upcoming term the sports v4ll be capably covered by , my sidekick, Kevin Spiegel (Now no one can confuse us anymore!). But by next fa11,...we1l I hope the disease that struck the Philadelphia Journal won't spread to the confines of the C.C. Reader. I think some praise and support should go out to the intramural athletic program here on campus. The turnout for all the sports seems to be increasing every term, and that in itself shows the students ate not as apathetic as the administration leads everyone to believe. The program could even be better if "those above" could provide some positive reinforcement to these dedicated soles, maybe extra funding to cover special items for each participant. As it stands now, students must supply an entry fee in these intramural; to meet growing expenses. In some instances this gets quite absurd. Averaging out the cost of bowling each week, every game costs over $1.15, which supposedly includes a portion of funds for trophies (plastic no less) for the two top teams and individual achievements throughout the course of the term. Now you know times are tough! I'm certainly not proposing free "gifts" as incentives for participation, but a split settlement, maybe 50/50, similar to policies at other branch campuses, would suffice. That way at least everyone would be rewardedlor their efforts, even if they'd care not remember those days when the whole team should have stayed at home and forfeited. Is this too much to ask? No more than some financial requests organizations propose to our fine SGA throughout the academic year! Then we come to the sanctioned collegiate sports on campus, basketball, bowling, baseball and tennis. Yee, tennis!. Without further deliberating on the budget cutbacks, many participants have expressed little benefits as a member of the teams besides ego satisfaction. Rumor has it the coaching in some of these sports, putting it mildly, is inadequate. The same was said about George Allen and now he has detected to the unorganized Canadian Football League. Some participants have complained that there are no incentives provided unless traveling in 'a crowded van across the Commonwealth and the bordering states is considered satisfactory reimbursement. What can be done here? One key athlete with some drawing power could provide the spark many athletes need to get movivated and that surely could change the overall records our campus teams have attained in the past. Utilizing the expertise of former league pitcher Tom Buskey in the baseball program here • at Capitol certainly is a step in the right direction. Does the main campus have these problems? The budget pinch has its grips on programs at Happy Valley yet those activities at the branch campuses suffer much more than as University Park takes its major bite out of tuition, donations, and governmental gifts that flow into the University. Reaganomics should not interfere with the extracurricular athletics at colleges but undoubtedly the budget axe will unfortunately reach the athletic department soon enough. That means more monetary gifts from alumni and supporters will be needed to get half decent seats in "Joe's Erector Set." Imagine Texas A & M athletics with Jackie Sherrill's multi-million dollar contract.with the Aggies—The NIS?&=/-1-'s gonna hit the fan! Hopefully, new eyes will be opened for these usually unnoticed events on campus. There is more than enough interest generated by students looking for means to release stored energy and it's time credit is paid to these "unsung heroes." The C.C. Reader will continue to publicize these activities to keep its readers attuned to the latest developments. Before I conclude, I feel it's my obligation to voice my views on The Coach, an alumnus of this campus void of any sports knowledge. I'm glad this obviously uninitiated sports "atheist" retained his anonymity throughout his press days at ';he Reader-certainly his work won't lead to any favorable opportunities anywhere except maybe file 13. I'm also honored that we didn't meet in person, no 'lard feelings, of course, my ulcer couldn't have handled it! I do have some consolation knowing I have plenty of fire starter for next winter with all of The Coach's trashy repertoire. Yogi Berra summed up the sports world adequately with his immortal words "It's not over till it's over," and it's finally over. Remeber a biased panel of editors voted the C.C. Reader sports coverage as the best in the East Coast! Eat your heart out, Coach! control and good move to first base; Scott Johnson--good speed and knuckle ball, strong relief man; Ken Prowell-- good control, hard worker; Brian Sawasha—tall righthander, if he stays healthy, he could be playing in Yankee Stadium some day; Mike Smith--Captain of the team, last year's ace and probably better this year; Steve Stapf--all-around great athlete, this kid can do everything: Strong arm, good control; and last but not least, Gary Torasco--Capitol Campus version of Nolan Ryan, lots of smoke, style and personality. C.C. Reader: My, that sounds impres sive! How about the catchers? The Last Hurrah Jackson: Another strong point. Tony "Mad Dog" Beccone adds a year of intercollegiate experience plus a strong arm, a good bat, and superior defensive skills. Guy Warrington plays with a lot of intensity and with a little practice should become an integral part of the squad. C.C. Reader: How does the infield look? Jackson: The infield this year should be incredibly tight. At first base, Mike Skurko seems to have the coach's eye for that position. Jeff Niklaus has also been working out there. At second base, returning starter John Buzzy has a vacuum for a glove, a lot of range, but needs work on his throws and pivots. continued on page 10 Pale 7