The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 24 July 1968 — Page 8

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The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Indiana

Wednesday, July 24, 1968

Pollin buys out ‘Bullets’ partners

BALTIMORE (UPI) — “We are in the era of the new Bullets,” said Abe Pollin, as he announced Tuesday that he had bought out his two partners and assumed full control of the perennially cellar-dwelling National Basketball Association franchise. The 43-year-old Washington builder told a crowded news conference: “The image of the Baltimore Bullets as a losing organization on the court, in the front office, and at the box office, is over. Starting today, we ask only zeal, enthusiasm and hard work to make this franchise a success.” Estimated of the price Pollin paid Earl Foreman and Arnold Heft ranged from $1.5 million to $1.9 million. The three Washington area entrepreneurs paid $1.1 million to buy the club four

years ago. Pollin would only say the expartners “made a handsome profit.” Pollin, like the other twc partners, had his business interests concentrated in Washington. He said he would try tc become involved with Baltimore and to involve Baltimoreans with the Bullets, either as advisers or financial investors, depending on what they could do for the team. He stressed he would reamin in complete control. The club finished last in the Eastern Division i last season with a 36-47 record. When rookie guard Earl Monroe became a regular starter in mid-winter, and began scoring more than 30 points a game, the Bullets made a brief run for the playoffs and drew record crowds.

Golf course has special interests to more than linksmen

By DOROTHEA M. BROOKS NEW YORK (UPI»—Golf is making news on the housing scene these days. Homesites along the fairways are enjoying increasing popularity — so much that many builders are planning links as part of their housing developments, even though a championship golf course may cost as much as $1 million to create. The golf course location is fast becoming a status symbol among those interested in such things. In addition, there are considerable real advantages in such a location for golfers and for non-golfing buyers alike. And there are some draw T - backs. For the golfing enthusiast, of course, there is the obvious advantage of a course in his own backyard. -More generally, such a location provides a sizable, beautifully landscaped area around the home, often an attractive view, all without need for maintenance. There is security on the fairways and adjoining areas from unwanted commercial development. There may be, too, a heightened sense of privacy if the homesite adjoins the course itself, rather than a neighbor’s yard. It is here, however, that the chief drawback arises. A golf course attracts golfers. They play the course generally in groups of four. A good weekend or busy summer day might involve considerable traffic. And not all golfers drive them straight down the fairways. Some slice, some hook, and golf balls just could land in your living room. It would be a good idea before signing up for a piece of golf course property to check the location carefully for possible nuisance or hazard and to determine whether screening or fencing will be allowed if desirable for safety or privacy. For the developer and seller, a homesite golf course means substantial property values, especially for those sites lining the fairways, and values w r hich are maintained over a long period It means a sure-fire promotional program which continues for years and years, and such property can be a longterm income-producer should the developer continue to operate the golf course and perhaps a country club with pool and other related recreational facilities. Increasing incomes and more leisure time are stimulating growth of all recreational ac-

tivities. The increased interest in golf is pointed up by statistics of the National Golf Foundation which show 52 golfers per 1.000 persons today, compared with only 16 golfers per 1,000 in 1936. A Need Marketing men say there is an obvious need for more golf facilities — there is one golf course ih the country for every 22.585 persons, compared with one for every 21.000 in 1!»31— and they say home buyers are especially receptive to the homesite golf course. At Lake of the Woods, near Fredericksburg. Va.. about an hour's drive from Washington and less than 50 minutes from Richmond, developers created an 18 hole golf course as part of their land development program. Buyers flocked to the course sites, it was reported, preferring them even to lots right on one of the four lakes which wind through the property. Frank Carcaise, director of sales and marketing at Lake of the Woods, says ‘We don’t have enough lots around the golf course. The demand exceeded the supply. ‘‘The fact we were able to build the golf course and the country club facilities at the same time as the lots made the selling job that much easier,” he noted. Out at Lake of the Pines, near Auburn, Calif., about an hour’s drive from Sacramento, Steve Fair, marketing director, says his golf course lots were snapped up almost before they were ready to sell. "We feel so strongly about the selling lure of a golf course,” he explained, “we put in a 19-hole layout.” It’s an actual 19th playing hole—customary after-game conviviality takes place at the 20th hole on this course—and it may be the only 19-hole golf course in America. Fair said. In the midwest, Russ Larkins, head of sales and marketing at Lakes of the 4 Seasons, near Crown Point, Ind., about an hour’s drive from Chicago, confirms the popularity of living near a golf course. “We found that our lots which overlook or are adjacent to our 18 hole golf course are more popular than lots adjoining the four lakes we built here.” Larkins said. “There’s much to be said for having a vast backyard which is very quiet in the evening, beautifully maintained by someone else in the spring and summer, and a snow blanketed haven for rabbits in the winter.”

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Power formula for turbine again cut by USAC

Grier moves from football to the promotion of peace

By STU CAMEN UPI Sports Writer From the.violent world of pro football to the world of promoting , peace among the races. That’s the task facing mammoth Roosevelt Grier, the 6-

foot.5, 287 pound defensive tackle of the Los Angeles Rams who announced his retirement Tuesday, after 12 seasons in the National Football League. Grier was sidelined for the entire 1967 season with a ruptured achilles tendon and when the injury failed to respond to treatment, he decided to call it quits as a player.

INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) — Car owner Andy Granatelli threw in the towel Tuesday. The United States Auto Club board of directors Tuesday reduced the power formula in turbine-powered racers for the second consecutive year, cutting the annulus inlet area from 15.999 to 11.999 square inches. "The action speaks for itself,” Granatelli said. “Without any reservations, this absolutely bans turbines. I will not be at Indianapolis next year with a turbine.” The USAC directors, also reduced the displacement of the turbocharged Offenhauser and Ford engines from 170.856 to 161.703 inches, and raised the cubic inch displacement of nonsupercharged production stock block engines from 305.1 to 320.355. Effective Jan. 1 The board ruled the new stock block formula was effective at once, while the turbine and turbocharged engine changes would be effective next Jan. 1. The directors acted upon recommendations from a special subcommittee set up to study equivalency formulas for racers on the USAC championship circuit. One exception was noted in the stock block specifications. The board said the cubic inch displacement for specially built non-production stock engines such as Dan Gurney’s would remain at 305.1 at least until the formula can be reviewed next January. Granatelli‘s short statement said the turbines would not be back at Indianapolis next year for the Memorial Day 500-mile race, but it left the door open for him to return with another type machine.

Running Battle Waged Granatelli has waged a running battle with USAC since he introduced his first turbine at Indianapolis last year. Parnelli Jones ran away from the rest of the field only to be sidelined near the finish with a minor mechanical problem. This year the same fate befell Joe Leonard in another Granatelli turbine, cut down in engine capacity by USAC rules changes after Jones’ near victory. The turbine engine restrictions of 1967 failed to slow down the controversial turbocars as Leonard put one on the “500” pole and Graham Hill put another next to Leonard. Art Pollard was further back in the lineup in still a third Granatelli turbocar. Granatelli lost a court case to USAC earlier this year, attempting to get the original limitations lifted. Seeks Competitive Status The USAC board said Tuesday its latest rules changes were made in an effort to “more closely equate these with other types in competition.” Last month the USAC directors ruled that for the 1970 racing season all cars would have to be of two-wheel drive and of the “automotive type.” Granatelli’s turbines are of four-wheel drive which he considers important in their performance. His machines also use airplane type brakes, which could mean they do not come under the “automotive type.” The special USAC subcommittee still must define “automotive type.” Another ruling Tuesday affects the engines of the new 320.355 cubic inch formula. The ruling said they may be modified or altered as desired ex-

cept the cylinder block and-or cylinder heads may not be substituted; the location of the cam shaft may not be changed; and the number of main bearings may not be changed.

DON FINDS GOING ROUGH Things- got rough for Don January, defending champ, when his second shot on the second hole during first round cf the PGA Championship Tournament at San Antonio. Tex., goes into a trap. Arrow points to the wayward ball.

Jaycees host Junior Tennis Tourney The Greencastle Jaycees will host the Indiana State Jaycee Jr. Tennis Tournament this weekend, July 26, 27 and 28. The matches will be played at the DePauw University Blackstock courts, the scene of the NCAA Regional Championship about two years ago. Local Jaycee president, Joe Kerr, reported that the Greencastle chapter’s bid won in the voting by the Indiana Jaycee Executive Committee and the State Jaycee board of directors last October over two other bidding chapters. The general chairman is Tom Lee, a school teacher, who stated that 70-80 of Indiana’s finest 14-18 year old tennis players will compete for the honor of being Indiana’s champion Jr. Tennis player. The tournament director is Norman Knights, DePauw University. The play will begin Friday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.noon and 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The championship matches are slated for Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The awards banquet will be held Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m., with DePauw football coach Tom Mont as the featured speaker. The tournament, the first for many of the players, is sanctioned by the United States Lawn Tennis Association. Admission is free and the public is invited. it * * A ptuxmoiuasia is u play on words; a pun. * * * Thirty three years are usually consideivd to be a generation.

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EARLY BIRD—Larry Crawford of Grinnell, Iowa, the first man to tee off right after sunrise in the 50th annual Professional Golfers Association Championship Tournament at San Antonio, Tex., gets a truly early start— 6:45 a.m. Arrow points to wrist watch showing the time. PGA officials reported they couldn’t recall a tournament starting that early.

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