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See MEAC Sports; Pages 8-12., A&T guard. James (10) Anderson exhibits that Aggie touch. Anderson is currently leading candidate for MEAC Player-Of- The-Year j (Photo by Tyson, Page 2 The A&T Register Tuesday March 3,1981 'Tribute To Alma Mater' Highlights Convocation

By Michael Fairiey Using "The Power of Alma Mater," presented by President of Yale Legislature, and on July 1, The final formal observance Imagination" as the theme of A&T speech stud directed According to the 1967, the General Assembly of A&T's 90th birthday his speech, Robinson said the by Dr. Lois Kinny, convocation program notes, voted to elevate the college to concluded Sunday with the nation faces critical shortages professorof speech. The A&T A&T was established as the A. the status of Regional Founder's Week Convocation in the areas of Black physicans University Choir sang "The and M. College for the University. Since October, held in Corbett Sports Center. and Black Ph.D.s. According Sacred March of A&T Souls," "Colored Race" by an act of 1971, A&T has been a Guest speaker for the event to Robinson only three percent sung to the tune of "The the N.C. General Assembly constituent member of the was Dr. Willie C. Robinson, of the nation's Ph.D. Battle Hymn of the ratified March 9, 1891. For University of North Carolina. president of Florida Memorial recipients are Black. He also Republic." the next three years, the Collegeand a 1956 graduate of said 80 percent of the Black "A Tribute to Alma Mater" college was housed as an A&T. population still reside in and "The Sacred March of annex to Shaw University, a Robinson said this was his ghetto situations and it is A&T Souls" were written by private Black college in first visit to A&T since 1956 difficult to find medical care Dr. Albert W. Spruill, dean of Raleigh, N.C. and that he was heartwarmed for them the Graduate School. The State Law of 1891 by its growth. He also said, Quoting Albert Einstein, provided that the college "There is a need for the A&Ts Robinson pointed out that Jimmie Barber, retired city would be located in a city or and Florida imagination is more important Memorial councilman and a formerA&T town which would make to its Going to Church," Colleges of the world to live, than knowledge and he listed instructor, received an award Board of Trustees a "suitable by William H. Johnson, and I for one will do whatever Duke Ellington, Charles Drew from the A&T Trustee Board •s one of many fine % proposition" that would serve works of promote art shown in I can to that and Grandma Moses as a few for his 25 years of loyal service as an inducement for the the McDonald's BLACK commitment. people who used their to the university. location HISTORY THROUGHART: " A Robinson reflected upon his imagination to make the world A native of Dunn, N.C, Greensboro had a group of Recorded Account OfLift In America curriculum kit undergraduate years at A&T better. Robinson holds degrees from civic-minded citizens who and pointed out that Robinson said that we all the University of Bridgeport donated 14 acres of land and instructors here were have responsibilities that go and Columbia University. $11,000, and this gift was concerned about what beyond family and people we According to the introduction supplemented by an students learned. know and challenged members given by Acting Chancellor appropriation of $2,500 from He also said, "There's a of the audience to use their Cleon Thompson, Robinson the N.C. General Assembly. special kind of teaching that education to help others. was the first Black member of Thus began A. and T. College goes on in these institutions The convocation was the Yale University admissions in both the state and that policy makers should highlighted by an oral history staff and he also served as Greensboro and the first keep in mind." of A&T entitled "A Tribute to special assistant to the multi-purpose building was completed in 1893. An ounce of prevention In 1915 the name of the is worth a pound of cure institution was changed to the is one "old wives' tale" that is absolutely true! Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina by UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH an Act of the State GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

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C5 Tuesday March 3,1981 The A&T Register Page 3 Journal Entry By Tony Moore

:«!^«!5!«^»5*«»rJ!< All ot Ross concerts and television specials contain a tribute to the Supremes, the world ffi renown female vocal trio that she sang lead with for 0 y fifteen years. The "Diana" (II) tribute ?: ("Reflections") transformed the coy 60's soundina L* offerings into an 80's sound. Aided by the Joffrey Ballet, Supremes' classics "Baby Love," "Stop! In f% The Name Of Love," and "Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart" were uptempoed, synthesized, discoed and funked to simulate "The Sound of Young $fc< America" today. H J«5 To garner another segment of the television H •»Jt»; viewing populace, special guest star Larry Hagman M :￿]{￿; joined Ross on the Stylistics' "You Are Everything" m ffi despite the fact that he can't sing. Near the song's m :«H«! end, Hagman threw back his head, laughed and H jK< shouted: "Marvin Gaye, eat your heart out!" (in H marked reference to the short-lived duo of Ross and Gaye). Ross has kept in her many shows, the "Reach Out >}{￿! And Touch" segment. She likes to go into the audience and let them solo. In last night's H jjjj audience, not only were the guests seated in the jjj'. audience, but (what also appeared surprising to H ner) was tne presence of ex-boxing champ H Ali, Diana Ross jyj Munammed who admitted to the world (in the Back in 1970 (71, somewhere around that time), jj jj key of "off"), "Ah caint sang." ABC television aired "Diana!" which starred Diana i i She performed also the "Wiz" finale, "Home" and her Ross. The Ross world of glamour, pomp and bright 0 closing medley the "Theme From Mahogany (Do lights was introduced. A few years jwj You Know Where You're Going To?)" and "Ain't No ago, NBC gave $5 television viewers "An Evening With Diana Ross," Mountain High Enough!" And the evening was over the spectacular one-woman show that broke house jjKj: (how sad). But it was an excellent example of what records across the country and netted Ross a special unsurpassed-in-talent institutions can accomplish in Tony Award. Last night, all were given the j|K»: sixty minutes (accounting for commercials, opportunity to spend the evening with "Diana" and 18 jjltjj probably fifty minutes). Some viewers were maybe a few of her friends ,i.e. Michael Jackson, Quincy N disappointed by the guest billing of Quincy Jones Jones, the Joffrey Ballet and Larry (J.R.) Hagman. H that was nothing more than a cameo appearance (if Billed as "slick and sophisticated variety" by TV M that). Guide, "Diana" wjs a series of concert segments m 2«5 Nevertheless it was vintage Ross. Audiences and staged sequences that showcased the Ross H have come to expect the dazzle, the splendor. They talent. H know that she will always sing "Reach Out And Adorned in a Ross original, Revlon cosmetics, a M Touch." They know she'll come into the audience and be crown of jet-black proteined texture and a seeming H with them and let them sing. Only Ross can 10 pounds of dear bought white fur, Ross warned m jjjg do the same thing totally different, not allowing for her 20,000-member audience that she was "Comin' jjjlf g)£ a vapid and insipid performance. Diana Ross await Out" tonight and invited all to "come out" with her. •ir-a£..A..A..A..;t..iat„ ....';«5 followers her next masterpiece She graciously thanked her followers for loving her so much for so long. Humbling herself, she thanked her audience again and again explaining: "You're my 'Boss.' " "I can't cover up my feelings in the name of love...and,if livin' for myself is what I'm guilty of, go on and sentence me..." cried (Ross) the rejected lover. "It's my turn. If I don't have all the answers, at least I know I've had my share of chances...ain't no use in holdin' on when nothin' stays the same...," she explained in the delivery of a haunting monologue which showcased Ross' impeccable acting ability. Ross introduced from her circular pedestal (situated in the center of the room so that everyone could have a good seat), her "baby," Michael Jackson. In a taped segment, Jackson donned a white suit (in the vein of the Off The Wall album dress) replete with above the ankle trousers, those ridiculous glittery socks (shirt to match), jacket with sleeves too short, and bozo bow tie, to perform his million selling "Rock With You." Garbed identically, Ross joined him for the song's end, (fruitless) conversation and a duet on "Ease On Down The Road"from the Broadway and movie musical, "The sterTuesday March 3,1981

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Keith Mattison, Commissioner Of Student Rights

By Mary Moore Mattison is in the Air Force Constitution to know their for running for offfices or He doesn't have an> Keith Mattison, rights," B. an ROTC, sings gospel songs and said Mattison. refers them to a place to find hours but any or 18-year old freshman is a member of the University Another duty he performs is out. His goal is to try to get needs to see him can Choir. He enjoys reading and accounting major from defending a student if he or students handbooks because Room 3113 Scott C. 1 wrestling Baltimore, Maryland, arm she commits a misdemeanor or they have the right to see the not there, leave a mes is the duty The chief the other wrong doing. He tries to rules and regulations in ne can get in touch wi Commissioner of Student Commissioner of Student help show that person what he Writing or contact Charles Mi Rights. Rightsis He works under the to inform students of has done wrong. Mattison "This school has been Cheryl Moore, Mike Attorney's rights General Office of their also informs students of the negligent in that area," said or anv other member the SGA. 'Not many people see the regulations, and procedures Mattison. Attorney General's Sta

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Do you really think God Mm t t will let you get away with that? Ifyou can't do things • • alone, join withothers at your local church or syna- gogue.Example: in Atlanta, one religious group helps move families and elderly people who can't afford a moving service. The God we worship expects us to help one another. Start treating yourbrothersand sisters likebrothers and sisters. RELICatON Page 6 The A&T Register Tuesday March 3,1981

Hold On, Spring Is Coming...

The weather has really been lovely lately, hasn't it? Well, my fellow students, you are participating in a biological experiment. Nature has supplied warm up wvLjFwe* weather to see who will remain loyal to their studies C /H»m <$l WfagP fAotfr PROP TH£ COURSE S DON'T V^OW I THERE 15 No WAY PfiuL,zrsToo e and who will succumb to the intoxicating rays of the WE/ 9H& late FoRmeiR sun T . nesisTRf\T AND February was the perfect time for this study because no one expected picnic weather in midwinter. ,f\ pea- Li kit] 2.7-iAsn But another unique feature of this experiment was JL'I OAYTO [ that it happened during the midterm period. Many iff |/ / students were so drugged by the "springy" weather OA that they may have forgotten their classes and exams. Sights around campus revealed that outdoor activities attracted more students than did quieter pursuits like American Literature and the library Let's face it; the sun is a very powerful creature Once its magnetic grasp clutches a person suffering Faculty Member States Embarrassing from winter fever, there is nothing they can do. Moment At A&T: Founder's Day But Friday was also the last day to drop a class. What will happen to those diligent students who Editor of The Register in the way of academic opportunities to learn, to grow planned to drop a course but didn't because they If I had to state my most discipline? 1 fear "The Sacred and develop into a new mold couldn't escape solar euphoria? embarrassing moment here at March of A. and T. Souls" of humanism in order to face A&T, I would list it as the 90th may very well end with young the uncertainties of a crucial The fate of these unfortunate souls will be diclosed Anniversary: Founders' Day graduates as Dr. Robinson world, to stand tall and strong in May. Meanwhile, the rest of the student body Commemoration, Sunday, and Dr. McNair, the first and to serve astronaut, whose March 1, 1981. First, it was Black I do fear that we are too campus should remain true to their studies so that this malady embarrassing to identify less program on last trifling in our objectives of was equally poorly will not affect them. Besides, there will be other than two dozen students in the semester life, too complacent in our sunny days.... extremely sparse audience; attended. expectations of the future and secondly, it was embarrassing We need to take inventory too ignorant about the factors to watch the speaker, Dr. really of our values. Sure, the gym is that set us assail for the By Michael A. Fairiey Johnson, stand and wait for part full at game time, but it is time good life. Leisure is a of half the choir to leave when the student body learned man's well-being, but all their last song was sung. that life is not one big game; it is an leisure and idleness constitute the Devil's workshop. 1 believe Paradoxically, the song, assortment of activities, some Leading editorials are written by the editor of The A&T that here quiet moments when one's the student body at Register. Such editorials will not necessarily carry a byline written by our own Dr. Albert and mind should open up in A&T needs to think and act will not necessarily reflect the opinion of the University or the Spruill was "The Sacred seriously concerning its March A. T. concentration and absorption entire staff. Staff members are free to write dissenting opinions. of and Souls", in education. the tune of "The Battle Hymn ofintrinsic values for each one of the Republic." to cultivate and with What actually needs to be responsibleness to one's done here is to return to some The A&T Register So often I read in The growth as an educated person of the old pragmatic Register articles concerning philosophies of educating Published twice weekly during the school year by students of extensive co-ed visitation, Then, there is the young people. We need to Agricultural and University. North Carolina Technical State allowance for non-compulsory responsibility to the University recall the old time revival class attendance and the and its future; and, if the when assemblies were held, To receive The A&T Register, please send $8.50 for one year or shouting for Black awareness, students don't begin to think not to bring in speakers to tell $16 for two years to The A&T Register, Box E-25 Greensboro, and save A&T. And today, as and act critically in a fashion you that "You are North Carolina, 27411 to cover mailing and handling costs. I felt the pangs of shame towards academic excellence, somebody," when you have because of the small audience then a great deal of time is no idea of just you really Richard B. Steele who Editor-in-Chief. and shame even more when wasted in planning such are; we need ManagingEditor Thomas E. Harris assemblies where the choir members walked out. programs. Until students at administration and faculty News Editor .. Michael Fairiey University get I asked myself: "Where is the this their act inform you of the difference Associate News Editor .. Trudy Johnson together, is surely going pride and unity that for many there between a lady and a woman, Business/Ad Manager. .. William J. Love to preservation years existed atA&T?" There be no of a a man and a gentleman; about Assistant Bus/Ad Manager. .. Tracey Galmon University" times when patrons "Black on these dress codes befitting certain Production Manager. Eric J. Ireland were ... hallowed grounds. occasions, on to give Sports Editor. Raymond Moody found standing room only in how and get respect, and how, on this Head Typist Tracey Galmon these kinds of activities. There 1 believe in freedom . .. were times when A&T students last leg of undergraduate Associate Typist Tina Massey academia but not in were proud to dress as neatly training, you are taught Entertainment Editor Tony Moore permissiveness, and the latter as they could to attend cultural discipline, self conduct and Art Editor. Pearless Speller is what we have too much of .. programs; how to face challenges in Photographer ,... Harold Tyson for no one was and do not need to keep our the Chief looking future Circulation Manager. Phyllis Fennell on the outside but, goals high. Those Aggies who . .. rather, the intellectualism On college campuses Distribution Manager Karen Reynolds at have gone forth and filled displayed by the college throughout the nation, you, Advisor. Mrs. Loreno M. Marrow their places in society and the among others, are just family. Where has it gone? world did not get there by a number and placing emphasis on co-ed this makes the Represented For National Advertising By Why do some of the female difference between today's visitation or on non- students live in blue jeans and yesterday's compulsory students. It COMMUNICATION ADVERTISING SERVICES seven days a week? What have attendance; nor appears did they shout from that nobody cares; I FOR STUDENTS (CASS) students brought with them the rafters do. from homes and high schools, the idea of total Blackness. Annie B. Herbin 1633 West Central Street Evanston, Illinois 60201 and what are they getting here, What they sought were Assistant Professor of English Tuesday March 3 .1981 The A&T Register Page 7 Letter Addresses Students Who Core About Their Rights

Editor-of-the Register you will come to voice your This letter is written for the opinion about your rights on students who care about their rights on this campus. I believe this campus. This will be a it's important that every great opportunity for you to student be aware of rules and regulations that govern them demand student handbooks on campus and ask about rules that I believe in order to obtain govern us on campus justice on campus, students should demand it. The present The destiny of justice for system by which information students on this campus lies concerning student rights is passed to students within our hands. Let's put inadequately. I believe the our hands together to open the dilemma which presently exists doors of justice for the future can be rectified. of our fellow students on this In the past, decisions campus The Attorney General's Advisory Council (l-r) Jarriet Smith, Tracy Treamer, Rudy Thompson, handed down by Yours in Justice Larry Richardson, Felicia Chandler, Attorney General Michael Eure, Keith Mattison, Elton administrators went Rudy Thompson Tyndall, Cheryl Moore, Rosemaria Robinson, and Charlie McNair.fPhoto by Antonio Pettit) unquestioned as a matter of Deputy Attorney General routine. I believe students can control their own justice. I ask how many of you have seen a student handbook? How many of you have seen the N.C. A&T, Legend In Its Own Time school's constitution? I guess many would say "who really Editor of the Register graduate cares?" and if you don't, no can acquire a school News-Record appearing at our Aggies and friends to engage University. If it one will A&T State of business, even though N.C. 'Founder's Week' Town & in some serious soul searching. were nothing else, it would national As the semester began A&T's has Gown Panel Discussion. Whether you care to always be considered a legend members of the Attorney accredidation and theirs does Representing the Town, this acknowledge it or not, we its time Generals' staff and I in own not? Funny also in the fact UNC-Chapel Hill graduate (A&T) are a leadership that Presently it is the flagship never were concerned with total that a school that has made serious remarks to the everyone is looking to. We of North activation of the student court Black institution cared for athletics is now tune of it being time for the owe it to our forefathers, our system. Carolina. A&T has a very rich scrappy The build up of the number one in its UNC-System to move towards communities, our future history and a most promising judicial branch of the SGA is Dixie Athletic Conference. specialization. Personally, I generations, and more future terms of its service to a positive change in the right in Rumor has it that the Spartans can not imagine UNC-Chapel importantly, to ourselves to United States direction. this state, the are considering division II Hill as an institution supply that leadership. In and the world. No matter the status, and why not if city specializing in Law and essence, "we have promises to As Deputy Attorney one may find say what to of Greensboro has made Humanities; but it is not too keep. And miles to go before General, I believe in positive about this university, it is an promises of financial support difficult a task to envision change and being concerned undeniable "fact" that the for their athletic program. N.C. A&T as a specialized we sleep. And miles to go for the future of the students student body has always been And the latest developments School of Agricultural before we sleep." of A&T. 1 believe there is still and continues to be a major from the tip of the iceburg Sciences and Mechanic Arts. Yours In Justice, source of leadership in the found William D. Snider, 1 sincerly hope that this Michael Anthony Eure time to be concerned about fight for justice and equality in editor ofthe Greensboro Daily article will inspire my fellow Attorney General-SCA your rights on campus. To the our society. students of misfortune, there 1 wish to express concern for Student Rights Week human relations; Keith the Dudley Building; rally on Theme: "Liberty & is help available for them in our very much uncertain Justice Mattison, commissioner of the Dudley Building steps. For All" understanding what rules future. A&T has come to a student rights; Michael Eure, Coordinated by the attorney govern them on this campus. serious crossroad. The Monday: GreensboroPolice & attorney general-S.G.A. general's staff and the student we to take Campus Security, "On The direction that are Thursday: "Mock Trial", The judiciary council. Keith Mattison, from decision Spot," Coordinated by now seems far a Student Judiciary Council; commissioner of student ourselves Charlee McNair, special that we will make coordinated by Cheryl Moore, *"Is There Justice In "rights and 1 willbe available to (and we are in this situation assistant to the attorney asst. commissioner of student Greensboro?" Speaker, provide assistance for any because of our own general, communications. rights Mayor Jim Melvin, city of problem which exists among nonchalant Tuesday "Our complacent, ￿"What Happens When You Greensboro. attitudes!). It is time for to Administration Speaks Out", us Get Caught?", speaker, Dr. students concerning their up long winter's Speaker, Dr. Cleon Saturday: Open Forum and wake from a Nan P. Manuel, chairman of rights. When the student court nap. We must begin to Thompson, interim chancellor Leadership Workshops; (tentative). by the University Judicial receives cases for judgment, analyze all of the events that Coordinated deputy Tribunal; coordinated by we receive an opportunity to are taking place within the Rudy Thompson, participants: A&T student general-S.G.A. Rosemaria Robinson, exercise justice on our behalf. USA, North Carolina and the attorney body, Black leaders of administrative asst. to the UNC-System. Afterall, how Wednesday: "Issues Greensboro. Coordinated by and attorney general and Michael strongly urge student we make reasonable I can Answers", participants, Dr. Eure. offenders to demand that their judgments about our future Jesse E. Marshall, vice the student legislature, the cases be heard by the student when we don't even know chancellor for student affairs; Friday: Campus, Run For agricultural education court system. This gives us the what's happening to us today? Col. William Goode, dean of Your Rights, From the association, the attorney opportunity to exercise our How many of you were students for management and Student Union to the Stepsjof aware of the allegations that general's staff, the United rights for justice and develop UNC-Greensboro is Help Prevent Birth Defects- Christian Fellowship, and the S.G.A., executive board. confidence among our peers to contemplating or has already The One avert unfortunate decided to change its school Nation's Number *Jam For Justice-block party, circumstances that have colors to Blue and Gold? Child Health Problem. \\JJ Student Union occurred to students in the What about the fact that parking lot. Support the Coordinated by the past UNC-G can also boast fairly Student During the week of March recent changes in its Union Advisory board and the administration (a new March of Dimes SG.A's judicial, legislative 16 through March 22, we will chancellor). ■Ml—BIRTH DEFECTS FOUNDATION HHHHI and executive branches. observe "Student Rights Hasn't it been a mind your Week". I strongly urge boggling task trying to figure Sunday- Worship Service support and 1 hope many of out why our sister institution This space contributed by the publisher Page 8 The A&T Register Tuesday March 3,1981 SPORTS REPORT By Raymond Moody

It's that time of the year now where coaches are having nightmares and are walking around with itchy feet and sweaty hands. It's tournament time. MEAC Fever. Yes. This is the best moment ever experienced by the AAEAC's coaches, players, and fans. The winner of this tournament will get a crack at the National Championship. The AAEAC representative won't win the whole thing, but there's much more at stake. There're money and exposure involved and the exposure would aid the recruitment of talented athletes, which would guarantee an improvement of play in this steadily improving conference. The AAEAC is at such a competitive pace now that many of the coaches only talk about how difficult it's going to be come with to away the ten feeet in the Aggies' 65-61 victory over Crumbling State championship. Antoine Collins hits one from Saturday night/P/toro by Tyson) Only one game separates the first three teams in the regular season standings. A&T won the regular season title, but Florida A&AA and Howard were tied for second place only one game behind A&T. FAMU won the coin toss for second place rights, which Tenth Annual MEAC: March 6 earned them a bye in the first round of the tournament By Raymond Moody Coach A.B. Williamson and their old nemesis, the Howard But just take one look at the bottom three teams Friday, March 6, the Mid- his tall Howard team against Bison in the conference standings: S.C. State, Bethune- Eastern Athletic Conference the miniature Delaware State The Howard-A&T classic begin Cookman, and Delaware State. will its 10th annual Hornets. Howard defeated always promises action and MEAC Basketball the Hornets twice in regular While A&T sweptDelaware State and S.C. State excitement. Both teams are in Tournament. For the second season action, and the Bison equally qualified to their series, the Aggies represent dropped two of three consecutive year, the will continue its mastery over the MEAC. A&T has defeated games to Bethune-Cookman. And the games the conference will be playing the Delaware State by posting a Howard twice out of three Aggies won over S.C. State and Delaware State games in the Winston-Salem big win games this season, but the were mainly close contests which usually went Coliseum The second game of the Aggie, wins were in Corbett down to the last two minutes. The tournament this year is afternoon pits S.C. State Sports Center. On a neutral just as significant as any against Bethune-Cookman. court things could be tournament in the nation The Bulldogs claim a powerful different. But this writer sees was Howard defeated once by both South because the championship front line that loves crashing the Aggies advancing to the Carolina State and Delaware State on the visitors' team will represent the MEAC the boards, while Bethune- NCAA tournament after homecourt, but the Bison did manage to sweep the in the NCAA tournament. Cookman has a quick team Sunday's (overtime) win over Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. Each MEAC coach has said that plays excellent defense. Howard University. repeatedly that the This game will go down to the tournament in 1981 will be the The FAMU Rattlers swept the Hornets of wire with Bethune-Cookman's Aggies Enter most competitive in the history CyMcClairenoutcoaching S.C. Delaware State in 1981, but lost two of three games of the conference. State'sJohnny Jones in the late MEAC With to Bethune-Cookman, and one game in Howard Bison coach A.B. stages of the game. Winning Orangeburg, S.C,to the Bulldogs. As you can see, Williamson summed it upreally The semi-finals would have Streak each team is capable of winning the conference well two weeks ago when he Florida A&M playing Howard crown. While I'm picking the Aggies to be the said, "Therewill be no slouch University at 3:30 p.m. North Carolina A&T will games this year. Each game Saturday. The enter the 10th Annual Mid- conference's representative in the NCAA FAMU will be a tough one." Rattlers blew Howard out in Eastern Athletic Conference tournament, can see I the Bethune-Cookman Aggie Coach Don Corbett Tallahassee by 20 points basketball tournament this Wildcats playing the spoilerrole in the tournament expressed his concern about earlier this year. But the weekend, March 6-8, at the and possibly winning the tournament his team's chances in the Howard team was playing Winston-Salem Coliseum, championship. upcoming tournament without its star forward Larry with a 12 game win streak, one "We won the regular season Spriggs. With Spriggs in the of the longest among NCAA championship but I don't see lineup in Washington, the division one schools. where we have an advantage. Bison rebounded with a ten The Aggies have not lost Ready to help We do receive the bye in the point victory. And with Larry since January 26, when tournament but we still have Spriggs in the lineup Saturday, Bethune-Cookman stunned WW I,WW II,Korea, to win the tournament," the them 46-44 in Corbett Sports second year Aggie coach Howard will advance to the Center Vietnamvets. commented. This is a championship. "Our performances over the balanced league and no team is The second game Saturday last six weeks of the season guaranteed a victory any will feature N.C. A&T against have really showed the Red Cross:Ready foranew century. night. We are playing well at the Bethune-Cookman character of the team," said this time and I feel we're Wildcats. It'll be the fourth second year head coach Don ready." meeting between the two Corbett. Whoever wins the teams this year with Bethune "I was really enthusiastic tournament and represents the holding a 2-1 edge in the about the prospects of this MEAC in the national tourney series. It seems as though the team before the start of the will be in for a tough opening Aggies match up well with season and as we started round game. But just reaching every team in the MEAC playing it became evident that the tournament will give the except Bethune-Cookman, a we could be something special. conference tremendous team with great speed. But, "We've gotten some breaks, exposure the Aggies have a combination have remained free of serious Here's how this writer feels of speed, strength, poise and injury, and the chemistry of APublic Service ofThis Newspaper & The Advertising Council the tournament's outcome will experience, and this will this group has been near be. enable the Aggies to advance perfect." The first game, .will'.see to the championship against Tuesday March 3,1981 The A&T Register Page 9 A&T Draws First-Round Bye In Tournament

Bethune-Cookman College this year more than any other "Doc" Anderson of College fromRochester, New York, A&T will draw a first round "Winning the MEAC and on a given night is capable Park, Georgia, a suburb of and Antoine Collins, a 6-7 bye in the MEAC Tournament regular season title was great, of winning. We are playing Atlanta. Anderson is the sophomore from Saginaw, and will play the winner ofthe something that we strived for all well at this time and I feel this Michigan have been nothing team's leading scorer less than spectacular during South Carolina State-Bethune- season," Corbett said. "But team is ready for tournament averaging over 18 points per Aggies' winning Cookman game. The Aggies to the 12-game in order for us continue our play." contest, but more importantly streak defeated S.C. State twice season into the NCAA has been A&T led through has developed into the team's binion, tne MfcACs second during the regular season, playoffs must we win the the season by the strong floor leader over the second leading rebounder at 9.3 per however, were defeated in two tournament. overall play and leadership of half of the season. game, came on much faster of the three games against league sophomore guard "The is balanced James The team's only senior 6-8 than Corbett anticipated, Harold Royster, a native of starting since the opening Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Yonkers, New York, has game of the season. continued his steady play and Collins is an exceptional although his overall statistics deep range shooter and his There was some pre-season When Clemmons isn't "Our outlook for the are down from a yearago, his perimeter shots forces the speculation about how well the scoring, his backcourt partner, tournament is all uphill. My contribution to the A&T opposition out opening up the Wildcats would perform in Ellis James, a 6-0 guard who coaching philosophy is to run success 80-81 has been inside for the drives of 1981, but Coach Jack "Cy" led the league in thefts (3.0 and gun out of a one-three-one substantial Anderson, Royster and McClairen, a 1952 Bethune- average),usually-ts. offense. For defense purposes "More thananyotherplayeron Binion. Collins is also an Cookman graduate, had the The top forwards for the we'll go basically with the man this team, Harold Royster has excellent rebounder. Wildcats competing on a very Wildcats are junior Tim to man, but we will also made the biggest sacrifice of "The big difference in high level. Their record Cornelius; and freshman our his individual skills and team this season is (12-13) isn't overly impressive, Harold Peoples, a 6-4 forward zone." talents," Corbett said. "He rebounding," but many of their losses were McClairen is optimistic McClairen concluded by Corbett said. played outside for three "We just don't quit on by close margins. about his team's chances even the seasons before moving inside boards so in games when we The team is led offensively though they're not one of the saying the NCAA Automatic this season where we needed aren't shooting well we have by Norris Clemmons, a 6-3 favorites. The veteran coach, Berth will help the MEAC to more rebounding and board been able to make up for it guard who is often asked to who now claims over 300 by play. getting those second and third carry the scoring load for the victories in his 19 year career become a top-flight opportunities. Wildcats. at Bethune-Cookman, said, conference "I don't think he'll have "It my much trouble moving back is philosophy that BETHUNE-COOKMAN 1980-81 ROSTER rebounding is the key to outside in his future winning basketball. you Pos Ht Class Hometowr basketball If can Name pursuits." control the backboards than Donald Poole Palmetto, Florida Joe Binion, a 6-7 freshman you can dictate tempo." Ellis James Dania, Florida Elizah Wells Jacksonville, Fla. Florida A&M Rattlers Norris Clemons Jacksonville, Fla. James "Josh" Giles had a capable athletes in senior disappointing 7-22 junior Danny Harris Daytona Beach, Fla record as Thaddeus Bruce, Alex first-year coach in 1980. But Bunion, and junior Raymone Tim Cornelious Delray Beach, Fla. the 1980-81 season saw Giles Robertson. Bruce and Bunion Dexter Johnson Winter Garden, Fla, smile more as his Rattlers are ball handlers, while Cleve Roberts Miami, Florida posted a 16-10 record and Robertson is more of a scorer, Jarvis Smith Washington, D.C. claimed second place in the Elmer Hubbs New Orleans, La. competitive MEAC standings. Giles' talented team blends "We to Harold Peoples Man, West Virginia were hoping be well with his coaching much improved this season," Charles Terrie Cleveland, Ohio Giles stated. "We returned philosophy. His favorite Dwayne McClairen Daytona Beach, Fla. with our top three players offense is the wheel and the Peter Dunlap Jacksonville, Fla. along with Pete Taylor who is Thomas Reilly Ormohd Beach, Fla. a super player." passing game. His team's The Rattlers have two first basic defense is the man-to- S.C. State Bulldogs team All-MEAC performers in Taylor and DarrylSpence. The man , but he'll use a number of two contrast The S.C. State Bulldogs In the past, Bulldog teams averaged 11 points a game. somewhat in that zone defenses. Getting back were runners-up in last season's have relied on aggressive Kirk Collier, a fancy 6-1 Spence, a 6-5 junior, is a MEAC Tournament, and quickness, and with starting sophomore playmaker, is the flashy inside operator, while to his offensive philosophy, three starters returned from forwards Greg Wilson and other starter. Taylor is more physical, Giles prefers a discipline fast that team, but six-year head Bryan Grice, along with Junior Dwayne Sudler (6-9), especially under the boards. break style of basketball and, Coach Tim Autry left with two second team All-MEAC Joe Billy Williams (6-9), and Jim The guard position will be in given situations, he'll use a starters. Johnny Jones now Robinson, the Bulldogs are Wynn (6-6), share, the front shared equally among three free lance style of play. 1980, which again great speed. leads the forces in blessed with court spot opposite Greg FLORIDA A&M 1980-81 ROSTER saw the Bulldogs place third in The backcourt will be Wilson and Bryan Grice. Name Pas. Ht. Class. .. Hometowi the standings with a 4-6 headed by high-flying Joe See Roster, Page 10 record, 11-14 overall. Robinson, a 6-3 senior, who Luther Ray Sandifer 6-2 Fr. Fort Pierce, FL Delaware State Hornets Kevin Bailey 6-5 Fr. Detroit, MI Isaac Brown 5- 10 Jr. Folkston, GA Ajac Triplett took over at year in the tournament, but I selection this year. Gumbs is a Thaddeus Bruce- 6-0 Sr. Tallahassee, FL Delaware State in 1979 after think that,with our team, we'll very capable ball handler who Alex Bunion Havana, coaching Florida A&M for six be competitive again." 6-0 Jr. FL Bobby Harper Frostproof, .years. Last year Triplett was Up front with Hillwill be 6-5 proved in 1981 that he could 6-4 Jr. FL successful in that he led the senior Joel Coppadge, and 6-5 also score consistently. Anthony Knighton 6-6 So Cuthbert, GA Hornets to a winning junior John Wright, who led The Hornets don't have Raymone Robertson 6-3 Jr. Newport News campaign. But in 1980-81, the the Hornets in scoring in 1981. Paul Adderley 6-6 Jr. Miami, FL Hornets stumbled to an 8-17 At the guard spot, the much size. They make up lack Paul Grady 6-6 Sr. Brooklyn, NY record after losing four of size with speed, good- Gary 6-6 Jr. starters the previous year. The starters will be Wesley Townsend Flint, MI Walter "Pete" Taylor 6-7 Sr. Waycross, only returning starter was 6-5 Townsend and junior positioning, and a well- GA forward William Hill. disciplined attack. Darryl Spence 6-5 Jr. Detroit, MI Triplett optimistically said, playmaker Jeffery Gumbs, a Michael Toomer 6-8Fr. Fort Pierce, FL "It will be tough for us this second team All-MEAC See Roster, Page 10 Larry Broner 6-7Fr. Albany, GA Page 10The A&T Register Tuesday March 3,1981

DELAWARE STATE 1980-81 ROSTER SC STATE 1980-81 ROSTER Hometown Name... Pos Ht Wt.... Class... Hometown Name... Pos Ht Wt Class... Kendell Jamison 6-1 170 Jr. Holly Hill, SC Gilbert Armstrong 6-7 195 Sr. Phila., PA Joe Robinson 6-3 170 Sr. Salley, SC Coppadge Joel 6-5 168 Sr. Dover, DE Kirk Collier 6-1 160 So. Orangeburg, SC Gainey Larry 6-1 173 Jr. Phila., PA Bryan Grice 6-5 183 Sr. Dillon, SC Jeffrey Grumbs 6-0 155 Jr. Perth Amboy, NJ Merle Scott 6-5 189 Sr. Camden, NJ William Hill 6-5 180 Jr. Kinston, NC Gregory Wilson 6-6 200 Sr. Greeleyville, SC Wesley Townsend 5- 11 170 Jr. Selbyville, DE Billy Williams 6-9 210 Jr. Brunswick, GA John Williams 6-6 220 Jr. Clayton, NJ Dwayne Sudler 6-9 200 Jr. Smyrna, DE John Wright 6-5 200 Jr. Bartow, FL Lorenzo Chance 6-6 180 Jr. Melbourne, FL David Harrington 6-0 150 So Atlantic Hlds., NJ Larry Brown 6-8 185 Jr. Flint, MI Albert Anderson 6-4 175 Fr. Clayton, NJ Jim Wynn 6-6 210 Sr. Grifton, NC Barry Baynard 6-6 200 Fr. Chester, PA Franklin Giles 6-8 Fr. St. Stephen, SC Nathan Chase ... 6-9 200 Cr Upper Marlboro MD Tony Ashford 6-1 ... Fr. Columbia, SC Erik Donaldson Fr, 6-7 215 Gary, IN Carlos Hardy 6-1 ... Fr. Greenville, SC Walter Fields 6-4 175 Fr Paterson, N

Howard University Bison HOWARD UNIVERSITY 1980-81 ROSTER Name... Pos.... Ht.... Wt.... Class... Hometown Last year, the Howard counterpart James Ratiff, the was on the Commissioner's iison carved out an overall MEAC's 1979-80 Basketball Top Rookies Team and was Andre Byrd G 5-9 180 Sr. Ft. Lauderdale, FL ecor of 21-8 and claimed Player of the Year, and unrightfully left off the All- Harlan Frye G 6-0 165 So Greensboro, NC ;eason and tournament Rodney Wright, who directs MEAC second team. Rodney Wright G 5- 10 170 Jr Washington, DC :hampionships of the MEAC. the offense and was on the Lawrence Norfleet (6-8), Maurice Pierce F 6-5 210 Sr. Landover, MD The same talent is back in MEAC's All-tournament First William Watson (6-9), and Louis Wilson G Sr. Upper 1981, but the Bison were Team. Maurice Pierce can adequately 6-2 170 Marlboro, MI surprised with an improved During the regular season, rest the men up front, while Maurice Young G 6-3 205 Jr. Washington, DC MEAC and stumbled to a Ratiff came through with 18.5 Howard possesses a fine Lawrence NorfleetF 6-8 220 Jr. St. Louis, MO 14-11 record. ppg and 9.1 rebounds in his subsitute guards in Andre Gino Warner G 6-2 195 So Tallahassee, FL Coach A.B. Williamson second year in the MEAC, and Byrd, Louis Wilson, and Bernard Perry 6-5 195 So Smyrna, GA 1980 MEAC Coach of the Larry Spriggs average 15 Maurice Young. James Terry Jr, /ear) relies heavily on 6-7 points and 9.6 6-11 220 Cleveland, OH rebounds. The Bison are the defending Larry Spriggs ;enior forward Larry Spriggs, The guard opposite Rodney 6-7 215 Sr. North Brentwood, M wo-time MEAC Tournament Wright is underated sharp champions. Therefore, they Ronald Page 6-3 190 Sr. Englishtown, NJ vlVP, his 6-8 junior shooting Bernard Perry, who will be a team to reckon with. James Ratiff 6-8 210 Jr. Washington, DC William Watson 6-9 245 Jr. San Bernadino, CA Aggie Grappler Mosley, Perhaps MEAC's Finest

By Raymond Moody finally delayed the match and state sixth in the and finished school record 71-9, and five of wrestling program was going Making the news this year in said that if my opponent did the season with a 28-1 record, those losses came during his so he brought his 20-9 record sports at N.C. A&T was the anymore complaining, he was which made his overall high freshman season from Salisbury to Greensboro. Aggie football team, which going to stop the match and When it came time for "My uncle came over to my posted a 9-3 record and a 37-0 award it to him. Mosely to choose a college, he house Thanksgiving Day and win over North Carolina According to Mosley, he had 25 schools wanting his he kind of brought up the idea Central in the Gold Bowl. actually won the match. services. Some of the major of me wrestling at A&T," Now there's the basketball Mosley claimed that at the schools were Iowa State, Mosely said. "I got in contact team which is currently 20-6 buzzer, he was ahead by one Wisconsin, UNC, and with Coach Pinckney (Aggie and only needs two victories to point. His opponent shot for a Clemson. But, Mosely Coach) and we made clinch a spot in the NCAA late Mosley, the take down, but surprised many people by arrangements." tournament realizing the match was over, But, less publicized was didn't put up any signing resistence. with Livingstone Coach Pinckney and his N.C. A&T's wrestling team, The S.C. Salisbury, referee awarded the College in N.C. wrestling team have been which came in second place in State grappler two points and the MEAC tournament a little with those points went Mosely didn't like the reaping benefits since the over two weeks ago. The Mosely's championship, James Mosely direction Livingstone's signing of Mosely. Aggies were lacking somewhat something he'd strived for in overall talent, but they had throughtout the season. perhaps the MEAC's finest But losing isn't unbearable # m _ ■ ■ _ _ , wrestler in James Mosely. . Although Mosley failed to Conference Announces All-MEAC win the MEAC in his weight high school'to John Sherks in division (158), his record the semi-finals of the District By Raymond Moody from Yonkers, N.Y., was a in 1981 with a 14.6 average indicates that he was indeed tournament that really made The coaches and athletic repeater for the MEAC lineup. A&T placed one backcourt worthy truly of the championship. him a dedicated wrestlet sports information directors In fact, this is Royster's third member on the First team. He Mosley achieved an overall "After that loss, I really put of the Mid-Eastern Athletic time being named on the is James Anderson, a transfer record of 26-5-2 in 1981 and he my mind to wrestling," Conference have announced league's second team. The from Lincoln University, whipped his opponent who he Mosely stated. "I went to the All-MEAC basketball two other times the Aggies A&T's Don Corbett's former lost to in the MEAC wrestling camp all summer team for the 1980-81 went on the win the school. The 6-2 Vi sophomore tournament during twice that year and I've been doing basketball season. tournament's trophy from College Park, Georgia regular play season that ever since. Three A&T starters were Freshman Joe Binion, a was second in the conference "My opponent was During his senior selected to the two five campaign men smooth 6-7 freshman forward in scoring as he scored at 18 complaining the majority of at High rosters. court Cameron School, The front was from Rochester, N.Y., was point clip in regular season the match about the amount Mosely won every tournament well represented by Aggies, second in the MEAC in play. Anderson is a leading grease I of had in my head," he participated in except the one a repeater from last year. rebounding and was the candidate for Player of the Mosely said. The referee State tournament. He place Harold Royster, a 6-8 senior Aggies second leading scorer Year laurels. Tuesday NORTH CAROLINA A&T March 3,1981 The A&T Register Page 11

1980-81 3ASKETBALL ROSTER

NO. NAME POS EX HT WT HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL AGE

10 Anderson, James Guard So- 2 ;! 185 College Park, Ga. College Park High 21 24 Battle, Daryl Wing Fr 195 Union Springs, Ala Union Springs High 19 44 Berry, Warren Wing Fr 5"' 205 Dayton, Ohio Roth High 19 25 Binion, Joe Wing Fr 195 Rochester, N.Y. Madison High 19 20 Boddie, Ken Guard SO 180 Atlanta, Ga. Sylvan Hills High 20 15 Booker, Brian Guard Fr - 0 175 Saginaw, Mich. St. Mary's High 19 52 Collins, Antoine Wing So 215 Saginaw, Mich. Saginaw High 20 34 Davis, William Guard Fr 5'10 165 Thomasvilie, Ga. Central High 19 35 Forney, Greg Guard Fr 6' 6 185 Cincinnati, Ohio Woodward High 19 32 Glover, Tony Post So 1L 6' 6 215 Cincinnati, Ohio Walnut Hills High 20

12 Horace, Jarres Wing So 1L 6'5.5 n 175 Fort Mitchell, Ala Mt. Olive High 20 21 Royster, Harold Post Sr 3L 6' 3" 210 Yonkers, M.Y. Gorton High 22

33 Powell, Willie Guard Fr 6' k" 175 Win£low, Ariz. Winslow High 19 33 Stinchcomb. Ron Guard So 5'10" 170 College Park., Ga. College Park High 21

1980-81 NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY REGULAR SEASON BASKETBALL STATISTICS (7-3 in MEAC; 20 6 OveralI)

PLAYER GM FGM-FGA FGp FT M- FT A Fi ji REBS A BLK S PF-DQ POINTS PPG RPG

James Anderson 26 180 365 175 .669 3 41 65- 2 Joe Binion 477 18 26 150 328 101 .703 33 32 89- 4 371 14 James Horace 25 121 271 75 .626 33 72- 5 289 11 *Career 52 245 554 166 .645 49 149-11 597 1 1 Harold Royster 85- 191 24 49 .653 16 69-1 202 8 103 485- 1002 269 .669 100 285-5 1 150 1 1 Antoi ne Colli ns 26 78- 165 42 .595 50- 1 181 6 Ron Stinchcomb 26 156 65- 75 .640 82- 5 178 Brian Booker 22 16- 48 14 .500 19- 0 39 I. Willie PoweI I 15 13- 29 9 777 Daryl Battle . 9- 0 33 2. 4 1.000 9 6- 20 Tony Glover 7 5 2. 2 .000 17 8- 10 22 20 .625 53 21- 50 Kenny Boddie 8 3- 10 .500 5- 8 32 47- 107 .516 5 3- 1 10 Warren Berry 2 1- 2 1- 2 WiIIi am Dav i s 2 1- 1. 1 0- 2 Greg Forney 1- 1 1. 0- 2 0. *NCA&T 26 728-1608 .453 360-552 .652 1055 284 88 189 467-18 1816 69.8 40.6 26 697-1577 .441 283-442 .640 941 221 52 103 504-20 1677 64.5 36.1 Head Coach: Don Corbett (28-25 in 2 years at NCA&T)£|^7 Asst. Coach: Tim Abney Head Trainer: Thomas Bynum Asst. Trainer: Phil Horton Sports Information Director: Joseph A. Faust Head StatisticiaR: -Clayton Smith Assistants: Michael Kimbrough, Judy Bowden, Lois Jones, Alicia Croston

Pairings For The 1981 MEAC Basketball Tournament Friday, March 6, 1981 MEAC FINAL STANDINGS 3:30 p.m. Howard v. Delaware State North Carolina A&T 7-3 20-6 5:30 p.m. Bethune-Cookman v. S.C. State Florida A&M 6-4 16-10 Saturday, March 7, 1981 Howard University 6-4 14-11 3:30 p.m. Florida A&M v. (Howard or Delaware St.) S.C. State 4-6 11-14 4-6 5:30 p.m. N.C. A&T v. (Bethune-Cookman or S.C. Bethune-Cookman 12-13 State) Delaware State 3-7 8-17 Sunday, March 8, 1981 10a.m. Consolation Game 1 p.m. Championship Game Page 12The A&T Register Tuesday March 3,1981

1980 81 BASKETBALL RESULTS (7-3 in MEAC; 2 0-6 Overall)

North Carolina Central 2, Anderson-30 Binion-12 Winston-Salem State OT) 7, Horace--20 Binion-16 at Jackson State 3, Zander son-26 Binion-19 Southern University A . Binion-29 Anderscn-10 Delaware State Binion-19 Collins-11 Howard University Anderson-25 Royster-11 at Tennessee State Binion-17 Binion-17 at Howard University 30T Anderson~17 Bxmon-9 at Delaware State 20T Royster-20 Binion-20 at Florida A&M Horace-18 Glover-10 at Bethune-Cookman Te nderson-15 Collins-7 at UNC--Wi.tmington Anderson-28 Binion-12 South Carolina State Royster-15 Royster-12 B ethu 11G--C00km a n (CP) Anderson-12 Royster-12 Howard University £nder son- Royster-9 Delav/are State Anderson-14 Royster-9 Jackson State Collins-18 Collin at South Carolina St. 20T Anderson-21 Binion at Winston-Salem State Binion-23 Binion B ethune -•Cook man Anderson-22 Collin Florida A&M University Binion-2 0 Royste Campbell University Andorson- -23 Binion Tennessee State (OT) Anderson- -20 Binion Texas Southern Ander:son -25 Aiders UNC- Wi 1;aington TAnder.'.on -14 Binion Grambling State 352 And*»v on -26 Eovste:

TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 111,622

AVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 4,293

TOTAL HOME ATTENDANCE: 84,585

AVERAGE HOME ATTENDANCE: 4,975

HOME RECORD: 16-1 (.941)

ROAD RECORD: 4-5 (.444)

RECORD IN OVERTIME: 4-2 Aggies: Best Team In Black College Basketball

By Wade Nash usual quick but solid game 12 and Ken Simpson with 10) brings an automatic berth to raise the same kind of Hef The Aggies proved they're The Yonkers, N.Y., native The Aggies will look for the NCAA playoffs so the they've been brewing ir the best team in Black college scored 11 points and grabbed 9 victory 13 in a row against the tournament will be a real Corbett Sport Center. basketball by defeating Royster rebounds. will be winner of Friday's contest barnburner. The Aggies are The Aggies'20-6 season wai Grambling 65-61 in Corbett shooting for his third between South Carolina State slightly favored but that mild great and Sports A&T won th< Center. The victory for tournament championship and College and Bethune- edge could be a major one if the Aggies was their 12th in a his effort against Grambling Cookman. the Aggie fans show up at the regular season battle Marc! row and the record Aggies' indicated he's ready to play. Winning the tournament Winston-Salem Coliseum and 6-8, the real war will begin over Southwest Athletic James "Doc" Anderson conference teams improved to was busy operating on the 4-1. Tigers and personally The Aggies got off to an performed open heart surgery unusual start by trailing on the Grambling squad. The Grambling 12-4 but the Tiger sophomore star drove to the shooters were connecting at a basket and repeatedly cut his torrid pace. Aggie Coach Don way to the Tigers' basket. Corbett called timeout to When the MEAC candidate regroup his troops and as for Player of the Year released usual the moves he made his jumper, the crowd proved to be instant success. automatically began to roar Corbett decided to rest the and Anderson usually didn't slumping Joe Binion for let them down. Doc finished James "Chicken" Horace and surgery with 26 points, seven the Alabama native produced rebounds and his six assists automatic points to start the matched the efforts of his Aggie rally. backcourt mate Ron Coach Corbett's next move Stinchcomb. was to put man pressure on the The Aggies' tough defense Tigers' sharpshooters and that surrendered 22 points to the tough Aggie defense quickly Tigers' 6-9 center Robert cooled off the Tigers. Williams but only two other /44g Harold Royster finished out players scored in double J apacwy . wd in attendance at the a brilliant career by playing his Figures (William Hobdy with Tennessee State-A&T basketball game. The Aggies won in overtime 68-58.