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AN AFRO-AMERICAN PUBLICATION. UNIVERSITY OF OAYTON. Volume 4, Issue 2 October, 1981

A First For the A RENEWAL Supreme Court by Fred Pringle

THAT WE NEED On Friday, September 25, 1981 Sandra by Al Arnold Day O’Connor joined what was formerly known as "America’s most exclusive During the sixties, blacks foughtfor and of stringent remedies aimed at areas men’s club”, when she was confirmed by a were granted many of their “inalienable” where voting discrimination has been Senate vote of 99-0 in favor of her rights. One right was strengthened by the most flagrant.” becoming an Associate Justice of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. However, we The consideration to not renew the Act Supreme Court. O’Conner, 51, replaces are no longer in the sixties and it is a presupposes a violation of the very Justice Potter Stewart who announced possibility that minorities will no longer doctrine on which the foundation of this his resignation earlier this summer. In the be protected as voters by the provisions of country was built for both white and 191 years that the Supreme Court has the Voting Rights Act. minority Americans. According to been in existence there have been 101 Section 1 of the fifteenth amendment of Blacks have made substantial advances in male Supreme Court judges. the Constitution of the United States, “the O’Connor comes to this position with politics since the enactment of the 1965 right of citizens to vote shall not be denied Civil Rights Act. Today, there are more an impressive list of credentials. She or abridged by the United States or any blacks holding political offices and voting graduated Magna Cum Laude from state on account of race, color, or Stanford University and its Law School in than in any other period in American previous condition of servitude.” history. However, all these changes will five years. Along with being a classmate If the Voting Rights Act is not renewed, seem futile if Congress doesn’t extend the of Justice William Rehnquist, she served southern states will be able to re-arrange Voting Rights Act. Blacks will not be as Assistant Attorney General of Arizona, their voting districts, in turn decreasing and as a member of the state Senate of disenfranchised, but it is virtually assured the black voting strength and that they will no longer have fair and equal Arizona, where she became the first representation. representation in local voting districts woman to be named majority leader of a The most devastating effect would be and counties in the south. U.S. State Legislature. O’Connor left that black political representation would politics to practice law where she won a Provisions of the Act include a formula dwindle. A predominately black district is position as a trial judge in Arizona. In 1979 devised for the explicit purpose of combined with a predominately white she was appointed to the Arizona Court of suspending voting qualifications by the district. The white district is substantially Appeals. states pending review by the federal larger than the black district, therefore the Members of the New Right Wing government. Specifically, Section two entire district becomes majority white. As presented token opposition to prohibits the use of voting rules to hinder a result, instead of having one black O’Connor's nomination based on her voting on racial grounds and Section three representative and one white beliefs concerning abortion and the Equal strengthens existing procedures for representative, there are now two white Rights Amendment. She is believed to be attacking voting discrimination through representatives. a moderate and is expected to provide a litigation. The list of specified This is just one of the many ways in swing vote between the liberals and the considerations is seemingly endless which racial and voter discrimination can conservatives on the Supreme Court. under this most crucial Act. It specifically occur if the Voting Rights Act is not The Supreme Court has remained attacks and provides a channel to extended. Furthermore, states such as basically the same as it was in 1790 when alleviate restraints placed on minorities at Alabama, South Carolina and Mississippi George Washington appointed six white, the polls. The emphasis on the Voting will no longer be required to present male protestants to the first Supreme Rights Act of 1965 is evident in that the county and district voting changes to Court. But over the years the highest Supreme Court of the United States Congress. In essence, if the Voting Rights court in the judiciary has expanded. eloquently states in its decision on So. Act is not renewed, blacks througout the Today, the Supreme Court consists of Carolina vs. Katzenbach case 383 US 301, south and in some northern states may be six white male protestants, one black that “the Voting Rights Act of 1965 subjected to the same discriminatory male, one Catholic and finally a woman. reflects Congress’ firm intention to rid the practices and voter racism that existed O’Connor assumes the highest country of racial discrimination in voting. sixteen years ago. government position ever held by a The heart of the Act is a complex scheme woman. THE BLACK PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER 1981 Page 2 EDITORIAL B.A.T.U. (Black Action Dinner Dance Through Unity) by Stephanie Joy Harris B.A.T.U- is U.D.’s Black Student The third annual Black Faculty, Staff Government comprised of all actively and Student Dinner/Dance will be held in involved students. This organization is the Daytonian Hotel Ballroom on here to help perpetuate U.D.’s black Saturday, October 31st, from 7:00 p.m. to student body and to create a mood of self­ 2:00 a.m. There will be a cash bar and involvement among the students. dinner will be served at 8:30 p.m. B.A.T.U. is not here to separate the blacks from the whites, but merely to provide The Dinner/Dance, sponsored by the Center for Afro-American Affairs, will black .cultural events that the white Miss BATU, 1981-82 — SHARON CAESAR student government (SA) do not provide cost $7.00 for UD students, $15.00 for at this time. The elected officers B.A.T.U. faculty, staff and alumni and $10.00 for are here to represent your particular inter­ other guests. There will be no ticket sales Ms. BATU Pageant ests and needs, but without your help and after Tuesday, October 27, 1981. The attire for this occasion will be semi- October 1, 1981 support B.A.T.U. will not exist. by Elaine Byndon Remember, “B.A.T.U. IS YOU”. formal. All black students and faculty/staff members are encouraged to Once again, it was time to select this B.A.T.U. Chairman attend the dinner. year’s Ms. BATU to represent UD’s black Harold A. Pope According to Faith Johnson, Co­ student organization, Black Action Through ordinator for the Center for Afro- Unity, in UD’s 1981-82 homecoming Pageant Improvement American Affairs, “the dinner/dance is queen campaign. by Elaine Byndon just one of the methods used by the Center On Thursday, September 17th, seven This year’s Ms. BATU pageant was an to promote unity among the black brave and excited contestants who improvement compared to the past Ms. students and faculty at the University of wanted to represent BATU, appeared on BATU pageants. There were improve­ Dayton." stage in Boll Theatre. Each contestant ments in the areas of contestant talent The agenda for this year’s affair appeared to be confident and well- performances and audience participa­ includes: A guest speaker Dr. Lionel prepared to persuade the audience that tion. BATU’s ministers of Cultural Affairs Newsome, president of Central State she would be the best representative. and committee members should be very University, along with performances by The seven contestants vying for the proud of their production. The pageant the Black Concert Choir and Shades of honor of Ms. BATU were Sophomores flowed smoothly and got to the . Black dance group. Pam Gregory and Sharon Austin; Junior The only flaw I witnessed was in the The dinner this year, as well as in the Stephanie Harris; and Seniors Torry questioning of the contestants. There are past, affords students the chance to “mix Armfield, Jessica Parker, Michaele only so many reasons why you would and mingle” with faculty members and to Tompkins and Sharon Caesar. want to be Ms. BATU. exchange information concerning the Each contestant was rated on a scale of Since most of the people came to be university and its programs. Also, it offers one to five, the highest being five. They seen and to be nosy, everyone who was students and faculty a chance to unwind were judged on their desire to be Ms. there for the talent portion would agree and have a good time together in a BATU, their personality, talent, that their curiosity was satisfied and that relaxing atmosphere. The doors will close appearance and speaking ability. After a they were entertained in the process. at 8:15 p.m. question-and-answer period, each Thanks again to the ministers of contestant was allowed to showcase her For further details, contact Faith talent. They gave commendable Cultural Affairs, their committee Johnson, 109 O’Reilly Hall, 229-3634. members, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, performances and left the audience Dana Mitchell, and to the students who wanting more. Afterwards, the audience supported and endorsed the Ms. Batu was asked to vote for the person they campaign. thought would best represent BATU. The 1981-82 Ms. BATU was not announced until Saturday, September THE STAFF 19th at a function sponsored by the BLACK PERSPECTIVE Editor-In-Chief...... Torry Armfield BATU Organization and Kappa Alpha Psi Asst. Editor-In-Chief...... Fred Pringle Fraternity. It was here that SHARON THE BLACK PERSPECTIVE is a Features Editor...... Elaine Byndon CAESAR was crowned Miss BATU for monthly student publication of the Center Sports Editor...... Dennis Smith 1981-82 by James Stocks, Director of of Afro-American Affairs. The paper is Photgraphy Editor...... Harold Pope Minority Affairs. distributed free of charge. Assistant...... Suzanne Anderson Sharon is a Senior majoring in Political Science with a minor in English. Some of Reporters and Contributors...... Al Arnold her other interests include her ALL BLACK PERSPECTIVE articles, Michelle Green membership in various clubs and editorials and advertisements should be Beverly Rowe organizations such as: the Pre-Law Club, submitted before the 20th of each month, Karen Riley U.D. Concert Choir, U.D.’s Black Concert prior to publication of the next edition. Stephanie Harris Choir and the Young Democrats. Pat Brown The staff of the BLACK PERSPECTIVE Terry Williams would like to congratulate Sharon Caesar THE BLACK PERSPECTIVE is located Ramsey Billups and wish her luck in her future endeavors. in the Center for Afro-American Affairs in Although she was not selected as U.D.’s Advisor...... Faith Johnson O’Reilly Hall: University of Dayton, 81-82 homecoming queen, Sharon’s Dayton, Ohio 45469. Telephone (513) campaign and skit performance were 229-3634. great. Congratulations again, Ms. BATU. THE BLACK PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER 1981 Page 3

commited to preparing students to qualified. He said that the field of Finance function competitively outside the wants quality individuals, regardless of college spectrum. color. Selected as the Black Perspective’s first Dr. Wright also teaches in U.D.’s M.B.A. Black Faculty Staff Person of the Month is program, where he encounters very few Dr. Thomas V. Wright, Associate blacks. He believes many blacks could Professor in the Economics and Finance profit from a M.B.A. program, and the department. Dr. Wright came to the possibility of moving to middle University of Dayton in 1979, originally as management is enhanced with a post­ a part-time instructor. In the fall of 1979, graduate business degree. he became a full time professor. Prior to Dr. Wright is past president and board coming to U.D. he taught atthe University member of Dayton’s Minority Enterprises of Cincinnati and at St. Louis University. Small Business Investment Company Dr. Wright could be considered a prime (M.E.S.B.I.C.), which helps small example of one who perseveres; it took businesses expand and obtain needed him a total of 16 years to obtain his capital. Dr. Wright, who describes himself bachelor’s degree, 13 of these years were as a fair but demanding instructor, tries Faculty Person of spent in the service where he was a B-52 to make sure that students who pass the Month navigator, during which time he attended through his classes acquire the needed college on a part-time basis. He obtained proficiency in that course. by Fred Pringle both his Master’s of Business Dr. Wright helped with the original idea Included in this year’s first full issue Administration and his doctorate at for the black Faculty/Staff/Student comes a few added features, one which is Washington University in St. Louis, dinner. He is married and has four the U.D. Black Faculty/Staff person of the Missouri. children. His two oldest daughters are month. This person, selected by the As a Finance instructor, Dr. Wright married and the two youngest attend Editorial Staff of The Black Perspective, believes that there are good openings for college in Atlanta; a daughter at Spellman exemplifies professional success and is blacks in Finance, if they are well College and a son at Morehouse College. YOU AND YOUR BODY HYPERTENSION easily other than by a doctor. Once people like Dick Gregory, feel diagnosed, hypertension can be treated compassion for the nearly 5 billion warm­ by Terry Williams with drugs, a readjustment of food intake, blooded animals (and uncounted fish) Stress is the primary cause of a major or an alleviation of stressful situations at raised annually in the U.S. and eventually killer of Black Americans. Hypertension work and at home. slaughtered for food. Still other persons kills three to twelve times as many blacks True, we live in a progressive and com- have come to realize that they can obtain than whites. It occurs seven times more petetive environment, which may contri­ sufficient proteins from plant sources at a often in women, and fifteen times more bute to unnecessary pressures, and ne­ fraction of the cost of animal proteins. often in men between the ages of 15 and glect of our eating and exercise habits. 40. But, it is imperative to remember that we There are four basic types of Although stress is a major contributing can achieve nothing if we are not healthy, vegetarians. The general type eliminates factor to hypertension, there are other mentally as well as physically. all red meats, but will eat some fish & factors. The type of eating habits is one. poultry. The lacto-ovo vegetarian, (lacto High protein, fat, and salt intake, all cause meaning milk and ovo meaning egg) will an increase in blood pressure. incorporate fish, eggs, dairy products and Evidence shows that the nervous vegetables in his diet. This diet can be system, the endocrine glands and the nutritionally adequate since eggs and kidneys are also involved. In some way, Vegetarianism — dairy products can be used as a source of these organs cause constriction or A Solution to protein. The lacto vegetarian will exclude narrowing of the smallest microscopic all red meats or flesh along with eggs, but arteries of the body. World Hunger? will use dairy products along with Another, and probably the most by Patricia Brown vegetables in his diet, the vegan, interesting fact about hypertension is The number of vegetarians in the U.S. sometimes called the “true" Vegetarian, that it can be inherited. The disease itself has been increasing rapidly during the will eliminate all animal products from his cannot be inherited, butwhat is described past decade because of an acute public diet. This includes eggs, and dairy as “salt sensitivity” or “insensitivity” can awareness and concern for human health products since these are produced by be inherited. It has been shown that and the general quality of life. animals. The vegan may use soybean persons who are hereditarily salt Most Americans adopt a vegetarian diet products, nuts and legumes as a source of sensitive, will show a marked increase in out of concern for health; knowledge of protein instead of meat. This type of blood pressure with an increased salt the close association between vegetarian is more susceptible to intake, whereas salt insensitive persons consumption of animal fat and meat, and nutritional inadequacies, particularly will not. the incidence of stroke, heart failure, vitamin B12, ribolflavin (B2), protein, There are many causes of cancer of the colon, breast and liver. calcium, and iron. Since there is no hypertension, but there are virtually no These killer diseases are responsible for reliable plant source of vitamin B12, the overt symptoms that can be detected 70% of the annual U.S. death toll. Some (Continued on page 8) THE BLACK PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER 1981 Page 4

To Our Future Leaders

Little Children

Do you know where you’re going— where you’re really going Do you know you can learn what you wanna learn— If you try to learn what you can learn Little Children Do you know who you are — who you really are Do you know you can be what you wanna be­ lt you try to be what you can be Little Children Do you know you are strong, I mean really strong Do you know you can do what you wanna do— If you try to do what you can do Little Children Learn what you must learn Be what you can be Do what you can do And tomorrow your world will be what you want it to be Children are from Little Children faculty/staff and Cen­ tral PWCA Childcare.

POEM AND PHOTOS BY HAROLD A. POPE THE BLACK PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER 1981 Page 5

The 1981-82 BATU Organization

For the 1981-82 school year a new concept of leadership was introduced BATU. The Chairman position was to be filled by two persons with equal organizational power. Their titles were to be Co-convening Chairmen. This position was to be filled by Harold Pope and Tommy Snowden for the 81-82 school year. Unfortunately, Tommy Snowden did not return to school this semester, leaving Pope as the Chairman. Pope hopes to direct the attitudes of BATU’s active members toward a positive direction as opposed to the members past negative attitudes. He also plans to get other black and white organizations actively involved with BATU.

Chairman Minister of Academic Minister of Affairs Communications The 1981-82 Chairman of BATU is Al Arnold is the Minister of Academic Cynthia Dishman is the Minister of Harold Pope, from Albany, NY. Harold is a Affairs. Al is from Cleveland, OH and is Communications. She is from the senior majoring in Photography with a majoring in Communication Arts with a Bluegrass State, Louisville, KY. Cynthia is minor in Communication Arts. He was concentration in broadcasting. As a a junior and her major is currently voted Mr. BATU for the 1981 school year sophomore, he is a member of the Alpha mathematics. As Director of Communica­ and is involved in several organizations Epsilon Rho, the National Honorary tions she hopes to give the students a on and off campus; Harold is the Broadcasting Society and is also a better idea of BATU’s meaning and what representative for Afro American Affairs reporter for The Black Perspective. His BATU is trying to do for the black on the Activities Advisory Committee. He interests are acting and participating in community on and off campus. In her is Photography Editor for The Black sports. His goal is to keep students aware spare time Cynthia enjoys jogging, Perspective, staff photographer for Flyer of the various scholarships available to dancing and listening to soft and mellow News, and Freelance Photographer for the them. He hopes to do this by keeping in music. Dayton Black Press. Harold also manages contact with the administration on time to work for Campus Security and the campus. Central YWCA child care program. He is a recipient of the 1981-82 MLK Jr. Scholarship. THE BLACK PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER 1981 Page 6

Minister of Finance Minister of Political Affairs Sergeant at Arms Eugene Beckles, is the Minister of A native Daytonian, Louis Turner is the This year’s Sergeant at Arms is Finance. Eugene is a senior and his major Minister of Political Affairs for BATU. He sophomore Lynne Hedgepeth. Lynne is is electrical engineering. He is from is a sophomore majoring in Electrical majoring in Data Processing and Hempstead, NY and is a member of Alpha Engineering. Louis is a member of Alpha minoring in Accounting. She is from Phi Alpha fraternity. He_ enjoys music, Phi Alpha fraternity and involved with the Scotch Plains, New Jersey. She is a outdoors and dancing. His goal is to Peer Counseling Group. His goal is to Sigma Sweetheart, a member of Shades manage the money well in order that establish better communications with of Black and Black Gospel Concert Choir. BATU will be a profitable organization other campuses. In his free time he enjoys Her interests are fashion, punk rock and this year. athletics and being with other people. traveling. Lynne wants to make sure meetings move smoothly.

Co-Minister of Cultural Co-minister of Cultural Affairs Affairs Secretary of BATU Charlene Stewart is Co-minister of David Bosley is a senior and Co-minister Pam Gregory is the secretary of BATU. Cultural Affairs. A native of Cincinnati, of Cultural Affairs. His major is electrical She was not available for comments. OH, she is a junior majoring in business engineering technology. David is from management. Charlene enjoys skating, Cincinnati, OH. His interests include dancing and working with children. This music and the martial arts. He is an active year Charlene is vice president of Shades member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and of Black. Her goal is to make students he has participated in the Distinguished aware of the need to interact culturally Speaker Series. His goal is to bring with a larger community. students and Greek organizations closer together and to stimulate a cultural necessity in all black students. THE BLACK PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER 1981 Page 7

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“It Must Be Magic” What’s Happening... by Beverly A. Rowe Enhance Your Mind... “Flash back Who’s that Get Involved!! Dancing to the latest Author James Baldwin Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity is sponsoring Suave de bone, the greatest Oct. 22 8 p.m. Boll Theatre a “Happy Hour” Ooo he sure is moving me” BATU Lounge 6-10 p.m. Oct. 23 “” Open House - School of Engineers Oct. 24 12:30-4:30 K.U. 201 These are familiar words to some Slide Presentation/Discussion Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity will be people, especially those who are Teena Celebrating their 11th Anniversary Marie fans. Her fourth , “It Must be “The Dangers of Nuclear Energy” Guest: Tom Carpenter Rep. of CARE at 200 L St. Magic,” is a fine example of this young Oct. 24, 10 p.m. - until woman’s expertise in song-writing and Oct. 26 K.U. 222 9-10:30 p.m. singing. “An Evening with Afro-American Studies” “It Must be Magic" is currently receiving Oct. 27 6-7 p.m. 114 O’Reilly AL JARREAU is performing in Cincinnati air time on WDAO and WBLZ, and Open Forum Sunday, Oct. 25, 1981 certainly deserves thatairtime. The music Oct. 28 12-1 p.m. 114 O’Reilly has a dancing beat. While listening to this record, the listener will find it almost Tone Up Your Body impossible not to sing the words. Brown Bag Affairs Another single, “Portuguese Love” is a Weight Consciousness & Exercise Sound Off beautiful love ballad. It’s lyrics give vivid Oct. 21 12-1 p.m. 114 O’Reilly imagery, as in this example: “On a starry How do you feel about what’s winter in Portugal...” “...Hush, my happening around you politically, Mellow Out... socially and economically; both drunken heart, this must be Piano Recital paradise...” “Portuguese Love” is a on campus and off campus Patricia Howard (locally and/or nationally)? lover’s insecurity: “I ain’t gonna let you Oct. 25 3 p.m. Boll Theatre go... You got to say you love me too...” Write in, We’d like to know. The ’s vocals do this song justice; Black Concert Choir person each month with the best her voice is like a finely tuned instrument. Oct. 30 7 p.m. Sound Off and solution will win $3. This is the kind of song that is made for Turn in your problem and two! Move Your Body- solution to THE BLACK Delta Sigma Theta I hope that we see more of Teena PERSPECTIVE, located in the Marie in the future. Her voice is Halloween Party Oct. 30 10-2:00 a.m. Center for Afro-American Affairs irresistable, and she has a way Black Faculty Staff/Student anytime before November 18th. words. By reviewing this album, I can tell Dinner Dance The winner will be published in the that Teena Marie’s style is “magic - truly Oct. 31 7:00-2:00 a.m. next issue. magic.” Daytonian Hotel THE BLACK PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER 1981 Page 8

(Continued from page 3) vegan will most likely have difficulty in “Production” of meat requires up to 20 Recipe of the Month times as much water, energy and fertilizer obtaining an adequate amount of these Vegetable Soup (from raw vegetables) as that of vegetables containing an vitamins. (4-6 servings) Now, let us look at vegetarianism as a equivalent amount of protein. Production possible solution to world hunger. One of of meat and dairy foods generate a vast 1/3 cup string beans the more important and least appreciated amount of animal waste too. This waste 1 cup green peas criticisms of a diet based on animal foods is washed into nearby streams and results 1/2 cup diced carrots is its vast drain on the world’s resources. in polution. 4 cups boiling water — the world’s total grain production, The tragic results of this vast resource 12 cup minced celery Of the world’s total grain production, drain are already being deeply felt around 2 tbsp. minced onion 1,100 million metric tons in 1974, 17% the world, particularly in the more 1/4 cup tomato juice went to feed cattle and 40% of the world’s vulnerable areas of Asia and Africa. 3 boullion cubes 70 million ton fish catch was consumed by According to the President's World livestock. Hunger Commission, approximately 800 Cut the beans in % inch lengths; cook in The U.S. is setting a rather dismal million people are not receiving sufficient boiling water 10 mins.; add the other example for the rest of the world. Over nutrients to sustain normal bodily vegetables and continue cooking until half of our cropland and nearly 80% of our functions, and many of these are not tender orabout 15 mins. Dissolve boullion grain production are used to feed expected to survive. cubes in the boiling mixture. Salt and livestock. The average American Widespread adoption of the vegetarian pepper to taste. consumes five times the amount of grain, diet may be a solution to the world hunger It is preferrable to use fresh raw through meat than the average inhabitant problem that requires neither population vegetables but if not available, canned of the developing nations. Some 3’/2 acres control nor growing more food. Just vegetables may be substituted. This soup of cropland are required to meet one think, if we were to eliminate red meat can be frozen for later use. then poultry and eventually fish from the person's annual protein needs on a meat Note: Soups are an excellent way of and dairy diet, but as little as 1/3 of an acre diet, we may be able to solve this ever- providing essential nutrients, since they pressing problem of world hunger. will fuel a vegetable diet. retain vitamins which are normally lost in water. ------SPORTS------N.B.A. Preview Williams in the back court. With Bill Woolridge is expected to help This year the National Basketball Cartwright steadily improving in the pivot, immediately. The Clevelan Cavaliers Association season should prove to be the Knicks are only a quality power opened their wallets, but many people just as exciting as the past season. Since forward away from joining the upper don’t believe it is enough. The Cavs are Boston beat Houston for the echelon of the league. The young New paced by the front-court skills of Mike championship, Ted Stepien, owner of the Jersey Nets have improved on the basis of Mitchell and Kenny Carr, two young and Cleveland Cavaliers has given their impressive draft, and the acquisition very talented forwards. The backcourt is megabucks to average ballplayers and of high scoring Otis Birdsong. New coach still questionable. The signing of James the N.B.A. has conducted its annual should be pleased with the Edwards ensures the Cavs a sure bet to lottery to obtain talent for the upcoming results of this young squad. The move up in the standings. Meanwhile, season. Washington Bullets just won’t look the Indiana places the center job in the huge With the players facing a long and same with the departure of Elvin Hayes, hands of Herb Williams. Outside of Billy grinding 82-game schedule and the Mitch Kupchak, and the retirement of Wes Knight and Johnny Davis the rest of the possibility of another Cinderella team Unseld. This transition period for the Pacers team isn’t well known but they shaking the league’s elite, here is a Bullets will create playing time for are hustlers. Because of the presence of capsule look at the upcoming season. youngsters this season. , Detroit will no doubt win more games than last year. They only won Atlantic Division - Once again Central - The Milwaukee Bucks finished 21 games. The Pistons need a proven Philadelphia, led by last season’s M.V.P., with the third best record in the N.B.A. last center and more depth in order to rise out Julius “Dr. J” Erving, should finish first in season. Indications show that they are of the cellar. the division. A consistent year for Darryl ready to do it again. If the Bucks, led by Dawkins, their mammoth center, and All-Pro Marques Johnson and Sidney Midwest - The San Antonio Spurs are no another solid year from the veteran Moncrief, can get another year out of Bob longer the “run and gun” Spurs of two supporting cast makes Philly a strong bet Lanier’s gimpy knees, they should win the year ago, and are better because of this. to finish first. If the 76ers falter, defending division again, and be in contention title. Led by “the Iceman”, George Gervin, and champion Boston will once again be right The , beset by injuries last a fundamentally sound bunch of no­ there to take over. Larry Bird is coming off season, but with a healthy frontline and names, the Spurs will, again, be tough. another stellar year. Coupled with continued superb play from John Drew Two rookies will be featured prominently Boston’s strong defense and the incentive and Eddie Johnson they should once in the Spurs lineup, Gene Banks and Ed to become the first N.B.A. team to win again be one of the tougher teams in the Rains. If the Spurs stub their collective back-to-back titles since 1969, the Celtics league. The rugged Chicago Bulls, led by toes, the Houston Rockets, last season’s should be very tough. The New York gifted Reggie Theus and , Cinderella team, will be right there. Since Knicks, an explosive offensive team,a re could once again be tough if they get the acquiring the aging but still multi­ lead by Michael Richardson and Ray needed consistency. Rookie Orlando talented, Elvin Hayes, the Rockets, who THE BLACK PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER 1981 Page 9

are led by Moses Malone should do better than their 40-42 record of a year ago. The Denver Nuggets suffered through their second, straight losing season, even though they had three starters that averaged more than 20 pts per game. This triumvirate (David Thompson, Dan Issel, and Alex English) is indeed potent on offense. Defense is what will put the Nuggets in contention or keep them out. The Kansas City Kings lost Otis Birdsong and , a big part of their offense. Explanation of They acquired Steve Johnson, Eddie Johnson and Cliff Robinson. If the new Split Season players blend in, the Kings will be respectable. The will finish fifth only because the are in Playoff the division. The Jazz are paced by last year’s leading scorer, Adrian Dantley and and Baseball last season’s rookie of the year, Darrell Griffith. Other than these two players there isn’t much. The Mavs,in their Update second year of existence plan to improve by Dennis G. Smith on last years 15-67 record with an impressive draft. Their top three picks, , and Jay There is good news for all baseball fans Vincent will help immediately. Montreal leads St. Louis by only 1/2game, who, in the past, have felt that the major in the N.L. West, Houston has a 1/2 game league playoffs were too short. The lead over the Cincinnati Reds. In the A.L. Pacific - 'Magic and Special K shall largest series of post-season games in West, defending American League return,’ that’s the cry in Los Angeles. The major league history began on Tuesday, champion Kansas City has clinched a L A. Lakers, who with a healthy Magic October 6. spot in the western playoffs along with the Johnson and Kareem at his best, won the Because of the mid-season strike and Oakland A’s. In the A.L. East there is a N.B.A. title in 1980. With a steady Jamaal subsequent split season, the playoffs dogfight at present. Detroit and Wilkes and a highly-regarded Mitch have a different twist this year. The best of Milwaukee are tited and Boston is only $'/? Kupchak the Lakers should again be five special series will open on the home games back. strong. The well-balanced Phoenix Suns field of the second half season winner. Although the season has been should once again be tough. Walter Davis The second half champions will host the shortened by the strike, many major and All-Pro Dennis Johnson in the same first two games, game three and, if league players are still having backcourt means trouble for opposing necessary, games four and five will be outstanding seasons. teams. Phoenix will again rely on depth hosted by the first half champions. The In the National League: Steve Carlton, and defense to make the playoffs for the four first half winners that have already Fernando Valenzuela and Nolan Ryan fourth consecutive year. With the return qualified for the playoffs are the: New have pitched superbly. Ryan recently set of the explosive Gus Williams, Lonnie York Yankees in the American League a major league record when he pitched Shelton and the oft-injured Paul East, the Oakland A’s in the A.L. West, the his fifth no-hitter; Carlton set an all-time Westphal, the Seattle Super-Sonics will Los Angeles Dodgers of the National strikeout record for left-handed pitchers; be in the chase forthe divisional title. Jack League West and the Philadelphia Phillies and 20-year old Fernando Valenzuela Sikma will help the Sonics remain of the N.L. East. currently leads the league in victories, consistent. The surprising and lightly It should be pointed out that if the same complete games, pitched strikeouts, and regarded Golden State Warriors may team wins both halves, it will have the shutouts. Among those having an pose a few problems for opposing teams home advantage for the lastfour games in outstanding year at the plate are: Pete this year. An offense featuring high- the divisional series. The team will play Rose, Mike Schmidt, Andre Dawson, and scoring Lloyd Free and Bernard King, and against the second-half runner-up in its George Foster. the continued improvement of Joe Barry division. In the American League, among those Carroll and Larry Smith ensure that the pitching well this year have been: Steve Warriors are a team to be reckoned with. The winners of the division playoff series will qualify for best of five, McCatty and Rick Langford of Oakland, Bolstered by a late season surge, the Tommy John and Ron Guidry of the American and National League, Portland Trailblazers made the playoffs Yankees, and Larry Gura of the Kansas last year. Anchored by one of the best Championship playoff series. The first two games will be in the home cities of the City Royals. Some of the hitting stars in young backcourt tamdems in Kelvin the American League have been: Carney Ransey and Jim Paxson, the Blazers are American East, National West winners, respectively, the American League series Lansford of Boston, Rickey Henderson of still “a quality big man” away from Oakland and Cecil Cooper of Milwaukee. contention. The San Diego Clippers are a begins Oct. 13th and the National League series begins the next day. The two All of the players mentioned above play team of highly talented, individualistic on teams that have either already players. Unselfish Swen Nater leads this pennant winners will start the World Series, which will begin on October 20th qualified or are in the thick of a race. This bunch, but until they can develop is one of the factors that should make this consistent team play they will remain in in the home of the American League champion. year's marathon post-race season very the basement. exciting. So stock up on food and drink, As of October 1, 1981 all of the division because television will be loaded with races were still close. In the N.L. East, major league baseball this October. THE BLACK PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER 1981 Page 10 A GREAT SUCCESS! The Labor Day BATU Picnic... You should have been there!