Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 October 1978 — Page 16
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Johnson nears ‘long-awaited’ title try
A long awaited and deserved title shot for top ranking Marvin Johnson is less than two months away-prompting the lightheavyweight’s journey to New York this week in preparations of signing a contract for a December 2 fight against World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Mate Parlov. Johnson left Indianapolis Tuesday to meet his Philadelphia manager Arnold Weiss prior to the signing. Ranked No. 2 currently by the United States Boxing Association (USBA), Johnson’s Dec. fight with Parlov, promoted by Top Rank, Inc. of New York, will be held on Italian soil. A definite site in that country had yet to be determined as The Recorder went to press Wed.
evening.
Johnson’s most recent outing involved a brutal 10-round verdict over Jerry Celestine September 15 as an undercard Raised hand controversy-
match on the Spinks-Ali card. He boosted his light heavy-
weight record to 21-2.
His last defeat was a controversial 8-round loss in Yugoslavia in the spring, against Zambia’s Lotti Mwali. In that fight, referees stopped the fight after what was thought to have been an originally scheduled 10-rounder. While reports streamed that Johnson was ahead on most scorecards through eight rounds, nonthe-
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Marvin Johnson will end his bachelorhood in an October 21st marriage to Delores Edwards. Their wedding rites will climax several years of association, which ironically, did not begin in high school. Both are graduates fo the Crispus Attacks Class of *71. Miss Edwards is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Edwards.
‘Scrapiron,’ Riverside maturing!
More than 300 partisans packed the Riverside Community Center gymnasium last Saturday to watch the Riverside boxing team host a triangular 14-bout amateur card — facing the bulk of their competition via an Ohio contingent. They were treated to a rapid maturing Riverside team, led by 24-year-old Jerry (Scrapiron) Johnson. The rugged 147-pound welter weight boosted his amateur Freshman Sycamore-
slate to 24 wins against only two defeats by knocking out Cincinnati’s Pumer Sweeden in the second-round of their
bout.
A 1978 Golden Gloves cham pion, Johnson now has 20 knockouts to his credit and is fast becoming a target to overcome in his division as the 1979 National and Golden Gloves championship TURN TO PAGE 17
Woodchuck ‘Hall of Famer’ ‘walks into’ scholarship?
There isn’t a year that goes by, pre-season football drills at schools throughout the country don’t turn up a number of candidates for what is known as the "walk-on” tryouts. After a practice or two, most net a brief walk-out. For a keen example, this was to be for a gridder like the University of Nebraska’s I.M. Hipp, today one of the nation’s most dramatic collegiate running backs. As a freshman (he’s now a junior), Hipp had to earn his way on the Cornhusker’s roster—aforemention-ed-not the accustom route for one of his talent, a scholarship and all the dressings. Such is the case with former
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less, the bout was awarded to Mwali--casting at that time a dim outlook on Johnson’s future quest for a championship try. His New Orleans performance was said to have spurred promoters like Top Rank’s Bob Arum into seeking a match between former WBC champ John Conteh, or possibly newly crowned World Boxing Association (WB A) king Mike Ross-
man.
Like Johnson, Parlov is a former Olympian, earning a Gold Medal in the 1972 Munich Games in his division. Johnson was a heavy-middle weight Bronze medalist. Both fighters have met a mutual opponent in Matt Franklin, the supplier of Johnson’s first professional loss. Parlov owns a victory and a latter bout draw against Franklin. The match-up is figured to reveal a tense toe-to-toe slug-fest--somewhat of a trademark for Johnson and his champion opponent. Early scouting reports on Parlov indicate he’s a stand-up fighter who jabs consistently with his left hand. According to Johnson’s longtime trainer. Colion (Champ) Chaney, the plan of attack for the 15-rounder has already began to develop. Johnson plans to enter the fight around 173 V*, a fraction below the 175-pound light heavyweight
limit.
No figures for the two TURN TO PAGE 17 PALs picking up ring steam! Amateur ring engagements throughout Indiana is gaining momentum, as evident by the triumphs registered for Indianapolis PAL boxers in six of 11 bouts during an Indfami AllStar card last Friday at the PAL Club Gymnasium. The PAL setbacks were handed to 65-pounder John Jackson; 80-pounders Eric and Kevin Relford; Joe Ping at 135-pounds; and 165-pounder John Keesling. Victorious were: Darryl Wait (75 lbs.), Danny Wait (82 lbs.), Robert Spears (80 lbs.)r Gonzales Glasco (112 lbs.), Willie Wiley (132 lbs.), and James Matlock (139 lbs.). Four undercard bouts supported the amateur card, which included boxers representing teams from Christamore House, Anderson PAL, Frankton, Ind., Watkins Community Center, Seymour, Ind., Bartholomew County, and Gleen Boxing Club. Action in the undercard events saw Richie Huff of Bartholomew defeat Frankton’s Dick Hexam; DeWayne Wimer of Anderson outpointed Curtis Roar of Christamore; Harold King and Rob Burger (both of Frankton) were decisioned by Jim Baker (Bartholomew) and Watkins’ Donald Baker, respectively.
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Due to the absence of Bowling News last week, scores from the week before will appear with the latest results. In the Pro Bowling Ball League last Thursday at Raceway Lanes, the ladies were led by Florence Moore’s 581 and 549 series. Next was Laura Jones, 580; Carolyn Gibson, 576 and 535; Frances Rivers, 571 and 545; Enola Harrington, 565; Minnie Bledsoe, 550; Frances Fletcher, 539; Florence Hopson, 534 and 528; Cliffie Jones, 534 and 512; Rosie Murray and Debbie Anderson, each 528. For the men, Frank Pinner tossed a 622. The Friday Night Mixed League at Raceway produced some interesting scores by the men. They were led by Maurice Weddle, 668; Edward Moore, 647; Phil Lombardo, 638; Dewey Bearl, 633; Dick Carson, 606; and Joe Johnson
605.
Doing a good job for the ladies was Barbara Overton, 551 and 530. Martha Benson 545 and 522; Ann Egan, 533; Norma Grayson and Marcella Hughes each, 528; Joann Decker, 522; Juanita Tally and Frances Street both shot 514. The Woods Vending Machine League at the Meadows each Friday, has really begun feeling the pins. Rena Norris tossed 599 for the ladies, who continue to capture top honors in that league. Close behind was Wilma Roody, 583; Barbara Mallory, TURN TO PAGE 17 Koinonia basketball loop aligns entries Team registration is now underway for the Koinonia Basketball League, beginning league play, Saturday, November 4. According to league officials, entries for the 12-player limit per team, can be obtained by contacting Richard Bruce at New Bethel Church. 636-6622, or 546-6811 after 5
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All independent teams with players 18 years of age and under are invited.
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Let ‘free speech’ reign at expense of ‘fun’ words
City tougbies concentrate on play-off berth Getting over the hump in an expected rugged last half of the 1978 high school football campaign appears the obstacle for at least three city powerhouses—each undefeated and hoping for a berth in the upcoming State High School Dis-
trict Play-offs.
Leading the pack is the John Marshall Patriots, owners of an impressive 6-0 mark, but facing strong opponents intheir last four games. They’ll host county foe Lawrence North Friday, plus the Patriots have currently unbeaten Chatard and once-beaten Washington on the schedule before closing with a scrappy
Roncalli team.
Chatard will be hard pressed to maintain its unblemished slate before clashing with Marshal] next week, as the Trojans will journey to the last of the city unbeatens Fri-
day at Manual.
Barring their fortunes with Chatard, Manual has the schedule which would seem to favor good chances of compiling enough rating points to qualify for the District III playoffs—which begins in 12 regions throughout the state
November 2.
The dean of local prep football, Bob Springer, saw his Washington team keep its city championship and sectional play-off hopes alive last week by blasting Broad Ripple (42-6) in a Continental Homecoming on Northwest’s field. The win upped the Continentals record to 5-1, with teams like Ben Davis, Marshal] and Cathedral ahead. The Continentals will face
Roncalli Fri.
Other area games (all Friday): Arlinton vs. Broad Ripple; Cathedral vs. Howe; Attucks vs. Shortridge; Northwest vs. Scecina; Ritter vs. Tech. ° ##••••••••••••••••*• j Bowling :
Freedom of Speech by mere coincidence, happens to be our topic for this week. Which is, according to the United States Constitution If you feel it, say it. Well not exactly, but you’re getting my picture — right? And if you’re not, black residents of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Twin Cities soon will. For most have begun hinting what effect the words of Minnesota Twins owner Calvin Griffith will have on an estimated 20,000 blacks who live in the sister city metroplexes. A rash of statements purportedly made at a Minnesota Lion’s Club gathering by Griffith last weekend, might be censored material under normal circumstances for such liberal puclications like Hustler Magazine. I’m hesitant about printing any portions of it here. (For one reason, I didn’t hear the statements). But from what I have heard, and from reactions of Griffith's, when queried about the statements which first appeared in a local news paper the next day “I’m just trying to have a little fun.” So Griffith was trying to have some fun with his friends at a meeting which he must have been aware had access to public airways and eventual public scrutiny. The writer who conceived his remarks must have been as amazed as I, at the conversing matter — withstanding its real and true intentions. “Rod Carew is a d fool for signing for $170,000 per season to play here."* ! moved the Twins here (Minnesota) because I realized there weren’t that many blacks in this area," was another of Griffith's remarks, apparently in regards to why he left the na tion’s capitol in 1961, which has at least (and did thenl a 50 percent black populous. After replicas of Griffith’s obviously damaging and derogatory verbal pulsations
had been dispatched throughout most corners of America, civil rights groups and officials in the Twin Cities called for an investigation by major league authorities of Griffith’s attitude, as well as forthcoming reprimands. Whatever implications Griffith had in mind, he has countered since wind of the remarks that his words were in jest, and many things he said were misrepresented. Who misrepresented him? Maybe he was remissed to realize that former Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz just a few years ago went through a similar controversy regarding “whispered statements” he made. Ultimately leaked by persons sitting close by who overheard Butz' conversation, I wonder if words didn’t mean that much why he eventually resigned? The entire verbiage has caused much embarrassment for Twins white players as well as blacks —including star firstbaseman Rod Carew —who practically vowed earlier this TURN TO PAGE 17
PRIZED BAIT: Fishing environs have become quite ideal with the J presence of fall temperatures. Evident by the takes two weekends - ago of Moses Dolson of Muncie [left photo], and Sam Hams of the city. Harris captured his 28V*-pound carp a day after Dolson bagged his two cats [25V*-pounds]. The catches were made at Hi- 5 Way Springs, located on U.S. 40 near Cambridge City. Night ' fishing will continue at the lake [considering weather] throughout H October. .
Can reclaim city titleAttucks volleyball-quite a contrast from football
While the Crispus Attucks Tigers are not flyin’ so high on the football field (0-6), the volleyball enthusiasm at the near westside school has assumed a familiar spotlight enjoyed in previous seasons. With head coach Diane Brandstetter reaping the benefits of only three returning letterwomen from last year’s city runner up squad, many figured this would definitely be a rebuilding year for the volleyball Tigers. To an extent it has been. But
now on the verge of a possible s shot at the city crown (the annual city championships be- ^ gan this week), the Tigers are in a position to recapture the t title which they lost in 1977 to h currently undefeated Chatard. 2 In tourney action thus far, Attucks defeated Northwest Tuesday at Washington--ad- , vancing to the semi-finals and \ raising its season record to 10 4. At a Scecina site , Tuesday, Chatard literally destroyed a Cathedral team, 15-2, TURN TO PAGE 17
$30 million sought—
USOC movement braced for ‘once’ gov’t assistance
WASHINGTON - Never before has the United States Olympic Committee received a penny in federal aid, but then again, never before has such harmony existed among the various amateur organizations in American as today. On the theory that peace can be very expensive, the USCO is hoping to receive a $30 million present soon from the federal government. Passage of the House by a bill
already approved by the Sen ate, would give the U.S. Olympic movement a tremen dous boost two years before the 1980 Games in Moscow. First, it would give the USCO $30 million in needed aid for the 28 sports programs, and equally important, it would confirm that organization as the coordinating body for all amateur sports in this country. Although the Senate has already passed the bill. House passage is figured more tough-
er particularly since California’s Proposition 13 tax refer- v endum has created a nation- v wide panic against the spending of tax dollars. “As I understand it, there ) have been some reservations ^ about granting federal money ' to the Olympic movement,” 5 said the USOC’s President, Bob Kane. “The reservations seem - to be, in the minds of certain Congressmen--that by doing so J > TURN TO PAGE 17
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