Rodgers on sports
Gorgone
By JOHN RODGERS
Sports Columnist
A reliable source has informed
me that Rich Gorgone, who has
been an assistant football coach at
Wilkes College under Bill Unsworth
the past few seasons, will be the
new head grid coach at Lake-
Lehman.
Gorgone coached Lehman’s squad
several years ago, but resigned his
position after a fallout with the
administration. After a short sab-
batical from coaching, he returned
in an assistant’s role at Coughlin
under then head coach J.P. Meck.
Doing a fine job for Coughlin, he
moved on to be an assistant for the
Wilkes College squad.
The return of Gorgone, as of this
writing is only speculation, but is
backed by evidence supplied to me,
showing he placed the lone applica-
tion so far for the vacancy left by
the resignation of Mark Kirk. Also,
a special session will be held by the
board this week where it is said
Gorgone needs but one vote to
secure the spot.
It was stated, however, that the
Lehman board would like to stay in
the School District with its choice
since the last two coaches, Kirk and
his predecessor Tom Hisiro, were
from outside the district. Gorgone is
a teacher in the Lehman School
system.
In Gorgone’s previous experience
as Black Knights’ mentor, the team
“was, without a doubt, respected and
competitive and his players showed
great discipline and poise.
The question now, however, is can
Gorgone do it again under new
circumstances? He will, without a
doubt, put together a fine group of
assistants. He has as much respect
for the coaching abilities of his
peers as anyone in the surrounding
area. He’s a student of the game
himself, never staying idle, always
looking to learn more and improve
on the old.
The question now lies in the
adjustment from the college level,
where players are bigger, stronger
and a little more knowledgeable,
back to the high school level where
motivation is one of the biggest
priorities. Also you are dealing with
a smaller budget and a new set of
rules.
Coach Gorgone does, without any
doubt, possess all the tools required
to adapt and produce a respected
Make
yourself
visible
Joggers and cyclists may be cre-
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says the Pennsylvania Optometric
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According to affiliated doctors of
optometry, persons who jog or cycle
on streets and roads during the
‘afternoon and evening hours, could
end up accident victims if they don’t
make themselves highly visible to
drivers.
The name of the game is contrast
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~ cyclists to put themselves in sharp
‘that drivers will see them at safe
distances.
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‘had both soccer and football, soccer
had no adverse effect on football but
more effect on cross country. A few
schools just starting a football pro-
gram found that it had an adverse
effect on their soccer program.
Enthusiasm in the sport at Lake-
Lehman is high especially among
the many students, who are not in
any of the other sports. Approxi-
mately 35 students in ninth through
12th grade have shown an interest
in participating.
Equipment and uniforms have
“already been ordered, uniforms con-
sisting only of shirts, shorts, leg
guards adn shoes. It is also reported
that parents are organizing a Lake-
Lehman Soccer Organization.
High school administrators have
already applied for admission to the
Wyoming Valley Conference and
although the schedule is tentatively
set, they are hopeful that they will
be admitted for league play in 1985-
86. If not, the team will have to play
an exhibition schedule with local
teams and others outside of this
area.
“I think it’s great for the kids,”
said Dallas Soccer Coach John
McCafferty. “I have already set
aside dates to play Lake-Lehman in
anticipation that they might have a
team this year.”
If Lake-Lehman is admitted to the
conference for the 1985-86 season, it
‘will make a total of nine teams. The
teams, in addition to Lake-Lehman,
are Dallas, Abington Heights,
~ Bishop Hafey, Bishop Hoban,
Bishop O’Reilly, Wyoming Valley
West, Wyoming Seminary and
Crestwood, .
may get
MICO Wen
program and it’s a feather in
Lehman’s cap to have a chance at
gaining these qualities. But we will
have to wait for the decision and if
the signing takes place one must
remember to give Coach Gorgone,
or whoever may become coach for
that matter a chance.
Tonight it’s football! Valley
West’s Spartan Stadium is the site
for what you could call the start of
high school football. Although the
regular season is months away, the
34th annual Unico Classic takes
place. The game features ‘last
year’s seniors from the East and
West, respectively.
The East is the heavy favorite in
the game, but I predict an upset in
a high-scoring affair. My prediction
is: West 34, East 28.
No matter what the final result,
it’s a game worth seeing. It’s a
festive affair for all with the pro-
ceeds going to a very good cause.
This is a game where everyone is a
winner, especially the fans and no
one ever goes home disappointed.
Do yourself a favor, make it a
family night and have yourself a
ball.
Unico players
Representing the Dallas High School in the 34th Annual East-West Unico All Star, Football
Classic to be held tonight at 8 p.m. at Valley West's Spartan Stadium are, from left, Phil Brown,
Matt Mihal, Gary Vincelli, Glenn Eyet. Former Pittsburgh Steeler back, Franco Harris, will serve
as honorary game captain and sign posters for fans which will be supplied by Unico members.
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One in every four families in the
United States is involved in recrea-
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boats have always had a problem:
how to insure small watercraft
against damage and theft.
Insurance is available for people
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take the risk of going without any
coverage.
“When it comes to getting insur-
ance for small boats, many consum-
ers have had difficulty getting good,
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budget,” according to W. Peter
Lind, vice president, Auto and
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Life & Casualty. “We designed spe-
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owners can get the right amount of
coverage for their smaller boats.”
For as little as $25 a year, people
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Tournament winners
Winners of the golf tournament sponsored by the Dallas
Soccer Club are shown here. From left, Dave Morris, co-
chairman; Ray McDonald, low net; Barry Fies, golf pro, Irem
Temple Country Club; John Bauman, low gross; and Jack
Tinner, president, Dallas Soccer Club. The tournament was
held Friday at the Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas.
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