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MARCH 15, 2016 JASPER, ALABAMA — TUESDAY — WWW.MOUNTAINEAGLE.COM 75 CENTS ELECTION 2016 BEVILL STATE INSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Presidential race barrels toward Huntley potentially decisive primary day to conclude Disorder at Trump rallies: House aspirations. Missouri, Illinois and North As American as cherry pie? / A4 Carolina also offer a crucial cache of delegates that could help Trump and Clinton pull further HANOVERTON, Ohio (AP) — The tumultuous away from their rivals. 2016 Read No. 1 Kansas presidential primary season barreled toward a po- Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Florida Sen. Marco hopes to make tentially decisive day for both Republicans and Rubio hoped the two big states would give them Democrats, with enough delegates up for grabs a boost instead. Kasich seemed to have a better Alabama lengthy run Tuesday to turn Donald Trump and Hillary Clin- chance at that than Rubio. ton from front-runners to likely nominees. The contests come at a remarkable moment in LAWRENCE, Kan. The biggest prizes are Florida and Ohio, states By NICOLE SMITH (AP) — The overall with a long history of making or breaking White See PRIMARY, A4 Daily Mountain Eagle No. 1 seed in the The 2016 season of Read Alabama will NCAA Tournament conclude today with author Liz Hunt- hasn't made it out of SUMITON CHRISTIAN DOMINATES TARRANT IN SOFTBALL ley’s visit to Bevill State Community College. the opening week- Huntley was sched- end the past two uled to be the first years, so you better speaker for the Read believe the boys at Alabama 2016 au- Kansas feels as if thor-led series, but the reading was can- they have some- celed due to weather thing to prove. / A10 concerns. Now, Hunt- ley will conclude the series today by shar- ing her memoir, “More BRIEFS Than a Bird.” Liz In the gripping Huntley City council book, Huntley recalls to meet today the abuse she endured as a child and her journey to overcoming a tough start The Jasper City in life. Council will meet at Huntley practices law in Birmingham 10 a.m. today in the as a litigation attorney, and she travels around the country as a motivational council chambers speaker. In addition, Gov. Robert Bent- on the second floor ley appointed Huntley to serve on the at City Hall in down- Governor’s Task Force on Prevention town Jasper. and Sexual Abuse in Children. An education advocate, Huntley also The meeting is actively works to expand Pre-K educa- open to the public. tion throughout the state of Alabama. A press release from Read Alabama states, “Decidedly unembellished, inher- DEATHS ently poignant, ‘More Than a Bird’ gives Anne Akins Kildron, 85, See READ, A4 Beverly Hills, California Joyce Virginia Nix, 74, Nau- voo Delano Banks, 83, Jasper INSIDE Patrick Milton Holland, 67, Jasper Johnny Hyde, 73, Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle - Johnathan Bentley Ruben Bustion, 61 James A. Handley, 87, Sumiton Christian’s Kamree Lay throws a pitch against Tarrant during their softball game Bankston Monday at Sumiton Christian. The Lady Eagles defeated Tarrant 16-1 in three innings in Johny McGough, 82, their area matchup. For more on the game, see A10 of today’s Eagle. Nauvoo
Full obituaries / A2 AMERICAN LEGION POST 9 WEATHER American Legion Post 9 celebrates High Low Water ebbing in north 86 52 97th anniversary of group’s founding Louisiana, rising at Mississippi state line 5-day forecast / A2 From Staff Reports NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As Last Thursday, American Le- floodwaters began receding Mon- INDEX gion Post 9 in Jasper celebrated day in northwest Louisiana, emer- the American Legion’s 97th Cashword...... A8 gency officials along Louisiana’s birthday. Classifieds...... A13 southeastern border with Missis- Comics...... A7 Today marks the anniversary Dear Abby...... A7 of when members of the Ameri- sippi were watching the rise of Horoscope...... A7 can Expeditionary Force met in the Pearl River amid widespread Opinion...... A6 Paris for the first American Le- flooding that has damaged thou- Sports...... A10 gion caucus. The meeting also included a sands of homes. / A5 One section, 14 pages special service honoring the memory of the four chaplains Check who gave up their life jackets to save the lives of others when out our their U.S. Army transport ship Corrections regains Facebook sank in February 1943. page at The commemoration included control of prison Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle a prayer and candlelighting cer- emony led by four local clergy- dorm after uprising OUR FACEBOOK men, David Williams, Jack QUESTION OF THE WEEK Baldwin, Keith Lewis and Joe Special to the Eagle MONTGOMERY (AP) — Dozens of in- Spring Break begins next Lody. mates barricaded themselves inside a week. Do you have any According to the organiza- Unit 9 Auxiliary member Linda Snow, 1st Division Com- dormitory at an Alabama prison for plans and, if so, do they tion’s website, the American Le- mander David Ferrell and Post 9 Commander Charlie Cook more than four hours Monday until au- involve going out of town? gion was chartered by Congress thorities were finally able to regain con- Or will you simply enjoy in 1919 as a patriotic veterans cut a cake prepared for the 97th birthday of the American trol in what marked the second violent your week at home? organization, and membership Legion on March 15. uprising in the same area of the over- has grown from 1 million in the crowded correctional facility in three group’s early years to 2.4 mil- gionnaires is spelled out in the and to preserve the memories days. lion today. Preamble to the Constitution of and incidents of our associa- The disturbance began Monday morn- The theme chosen by the na- the American Legion.” tions in the great wars.’” ing when a prisoner stabbed another in- tional headquarters for 2016 is “It’s our duty to ‘uphold and “You can see these duties car- mate at the William C. Holman “Duty, Honor, Country.” defend the Constitution of the ried out when we honor our Correctional Facility in Atmore, about The following is an excerpt of United States of America.’” first responders, when we take 50 miles north of Mobile, said Alabama comments made during Thurs- “It’s our duty to ‘maintain law positions to support our great Department of Corrections spokesman day’s program: and order, to foster and perpet- See LEGION, A4 “The duty that we have as Le- uate 100 percent Americanism See PRISON, A4 A2 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Tues., March 15, 2016 www.mountaineagle.com TODAY’S WEATHER DEATHS & FUNERALS
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Banks was preceded in death by his father, Carlie 2!< >)% = She is survived by her sons, David Nix and Daniel Johny McGough, 82, of Nauvoo, died Saturday, March Nix; sisters, Wanita Miles, Patricia Tidwell and Reba 12, 2016, at UAB Hospital. Visitation will be Wednesday, Mann; two grandchildren and three great-grandchil- March 16, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kilgore-Green Fu- dren. neral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 17, Cops: Man 2016 at 2 p.m. at Kilgore-Green Funeral Home, with bur- fatally Collins-Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 ial to follow at Old Flatwoods Cemetery of Nauvoo. Billy Butler will officiate. stabbed over hat at tony He was preceded in death by his parents, AB and Mag- Patrick Milton Holland gie McGough; brothers, Cecil McGough and Buddy Mc- Philadelphia Gough; sister, Loudell Norris; and brother-in-law, Paul park Patrick Milton Holland, 67, of Jasper, died Sunday, Cooner. March 13, 2016, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Frances McGough; children, Arrangements will be announced by Kilgore-Green Danny McGough (Jennifer), Johnna McGough, Belva PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man wearing a New Jer- Funeral Home. sey Devils cap stabbed another man to death in a posh Woodley (Keith) and Dasia Sims (Rome); grandchildren, Christina Barton, Candi Garrett (Zach), Michael Mc- section of Philadelphia after an argument about the hat Kilgore-Green Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-9503 turned physical, police said Monday. Gough, Chase Ingram and Aiden McGough; great grand- The stabbing happened just after 3 a.m. Sunday in children, Hunter Riley, Clay Henderson and Sydney the city’s tony Rittenhouse Square, authorities said. McGough; and sister, Gaynell Conner (Paul). Emergency responders found 24-year-old Colin McGov- ern, of Churchville, lying on the sidewalk with stab Kilgore-Green Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-9503 wounds to the torso. He was pronounced dead at a hos- pital. “This was over a hockey cap,” Homicide Capt. James Clark said, calling the crime “very senseless.” Clark said McGovern and three companions had been out for a night on the town and were just getting out of a cab with the intention of finding a hotel. Clark said No extra security McGovern made a comment about 40-year-old Steven Simminger’s Devils cap, and an argument escalated into a physical altercation. planned as Iditarod The two men wound up on the ground, with McGov- ern on top of Simminger when he was stabbed, Clark said. nears Nome finish Simminger then went to a Veterans Affairs hospital for treatment of a cut on his hand as well as a mental NOME, Alaska (AP) — Mountain, 39 minutes evaluation, telling people there he had been involved in No extra security is ahead of two-time winner an altercation, authorities said. Police were tipped off planned at the finish line Mitch Seavey, who is also that he was there, and they arrested and charged him of the world’s most famous his father. Brent Sass was with murder and related offenses. sled dog race, just days third into the checkpoint, after a man on a snowmo- where mushers must take bile purposely drove at a an eight-hour rest before high speed into two mush- the last 77-mile stretch to VOLUME 54 NUMBER 276 ers’ teams, killing one dog Nome. and injuring several oth- The crash happened AP Photo ers. early Saturday morning In this March 2015 file photo, Aliy Zirkle arrives at Daily Mountain Eagle Nome officials on Mon- near the checkpoint in Nu- the Koyuk, Alaska, checkpoint during the Iditarod - Main Office - day said they plan normal lato. 1301 E. Viking Drive Member security measures as this Arnold Demoski of Nu- Trail Sled Dog Race. Jasper, AL 35501 Audit Bureau Bering Sea coastal commu- lato is accused of inten- Phone (205) 221-2840 of Circulations nity celebrates the end of tionally driving a DiBenedetto said during pallor over the finish. the nearly 1,000 mile Idi- snowmobile into Zirkle’s Sunday’s hearing that if “It’s disappointing to Business Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday tarod Trail Sled Dog Race team and then the team of the allegations are proven hear, for sure, but I don’t Closed Saturday & Sunday across Alaska, an event four-time Iditarod cham- true, they could amount to think it’s specific to the Daily Mountain Eagle ISSN 0893-0759 Copyright © 2015 by the Daily Mountain Mayor Richard Beneville pion Jeff King. One of an act of terrorism. race, really,” said Larsen, Eagle is published every morning Tuesday-Sunday by Jasper Daily Mountain has compared to “Mardi King’s dogs, Nash, was DiBenedetto also said he who moved to Nome 20 Eagle , a division of Cleveland Newspapers, Inc., 1301 Viking Drive, Jasper, AL 35501, Tuesday-Sunday (Daily except Christmas). Business and Editorial Offices: Gras with dogs.” killed, and at least two would have likely ap- years ago from Kona, 1301 Viking Drive, Jasper, AL 35501, Accounting and Circulation Offices: Daily “I’m alarmed and upset other dogs were injured. proved bail that 10 times Hawaii. “I think it’s just an Mountain Eagle, 1301 Viking Drive, Jasper, AL 35501. Call (205) 221-2884 to and saddened, but I don’t Demoski has said he was the amount requested, issue of alcohol and bad subscribe. Application to mail at Periodicals postage prices is pending at Jasper, KTVA-TV reported. judgment.” AL, and additional mailing offices (if applicable). think this is a cause for a returning home from a movement,” Beneville said night of drinking when he Demoski’s attorney, Bill Nome Police Chief John POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Daily Mountain Eagle, PO Box 1469, Monday inside the Polar struck the teams. He was Satterberg, declined com- Papasodora said it will be Jasper, AL 35502-1469 (USPS 144-040). Cafe, which offers diners going about 100 mph when ment to The Associated “all hands on deck” for his MISS YOUR PAPER? Your carrier is an independent contractor who is contracted views of the frozen Bering he crashed into King’s Press on Monday. force when the mushers with the Daily Mountain Eagle to deliver, collect and otherwise serve you, the Sea. team and about 40 mph The end of the Iditarod begin to hit town, but subscriber. However, as a service to our subscribers and independent contractors, Beneville, wearing an when he struck Zirkle’s is a huge economic driver that’s normal every year. our circulation department is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. & 7-10 on Sat. & Sun. to handle any problems that arise. If you do not receive your paper by 9 “Iditarod” stocking cap, team, court documents say. in this community of about “I don’t anticipate any- a.m., please call our circulation department at 221-2884 and every effort will be called the attacks on He was charged with as- 3,600. Many events are thing on this end that made to get a copy of the paper to you that morning. mushers Aliy Zirkle and sault, reckless endanger- tied to race. we’re going to run into,” he Jeff King an aberration. ment and reckless driving. 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CIMARRON, Kan. (AP) — An Amtrak train carry- ing 131 passengers de- Recent Amtrak derailments railed in rural Kansas At least 32 people were injured when an Amtrak passenger train derailed 160 miles west of Wichita, early Monday, moments Kansas just after midnight on Monday. The train was apparently traveling at about 75 mph when the after an engineer noticed a engineer noticed the deformity in the rail and pulled the brakes, a U.S. official told The Associated significant bend in a rail Press. Eight cars derailed, and four of them ended up on their sides. and applied the emer- Here are some other recent Amtrak derailments: gency brakes, an official DATE DETAILS said. INJURIES/DEATHS Oct. 5, 2015 At least 32 people were A train from Vermont to Washington, D.C., 7 injured hurt, two of them criti- derailed when it hit fallen rocks. 0 deaths cally, authorities said. May 12, 2015 A speeding train entered a sharp curve in More than 200 The train known as the Philadelphia and derailed. 8 Southwest Chief was ap- March 9, 2015 Train derailed after colliding with a At least 55 parently traveling at tractor-trailer in Halifax, North Carolina. 0 about 75 mph when the June 23, 2014 engineer noticed the defor- A train hit a vehicle that was driving on train 0 3 mity in the rail and pulled tracks about 24 miles southwest of Boston. the brakes, a U.S. official Oct. 21, 2012 A train travelling from Chicago to Pontiac, About 12 told The Associated Press. Michigan, derailed near Niles, Michigan. 0 The official spoke on the condition of anonymity be- SOURCE: AP reporting AP cause that person was not authorized to speak pub- “Once people realized the time, but it was not man State University in licly about the federal in- the train wasn’t going to immediately known if the Kirksville, Missouri, after vestigation. blow up, they calmed weather played any role. spending spring break at The train, which also down,” he said. Andy Williams, a home in Pueblo, Colorado, had 14 crew members, was Passenger Daniel spokesman for BNSF Rail- said her car disconnected making a 43-hour journey Szczerba described the way, which owns the track, from the one in front and from Los Angeles to chaos for Wichita TV sta- said the derailment was that she hit her head as it Chicago when it derailed tion KWCH. not caused by poorly overturned. shortly after midnight “All the lights went out. maintained track. Wilson said she escaped along a straight stretch of Photo by Daniel Szczerba via AP It was dark,” passenger He said the track is in- through the top of the tracks in flat farmland Emergency personnel work on a train that derailed Daniel Szczerba told Wi- spected twice a week and flipped car then slid down near Cimarron, a small near Dodge City, Kan., Monday. An Amtrak state- chita TV station KWCH. meets Federal Railroad the side before she “passed community about 160 “People traveling in Administration guide- out.” She was taken to a miles west of Wichita. ment says the train was traveling from Los Ange- groups (of) four or five got lines. hospital and released with Eight cars derailed, and les to Chicago early Monday when it derailed just thrown around the car as Uninjured passengers a neck brace. four of them ended up on after midnight. it turned over and lost were taken to the Cimar- Keith Holloway, a their sides. people as they were trying ron community center to spokesman for the Na- Thirty-two people were two people who were air- heard screaming as he to get out of the emer- wait for Amtrak to make tional Transportation taken to hospitals for lifted to Amarillo, Texas, climbed out of an over- gency exits.” arrangements to transport Safety Board, said in an treatment, and nearly all said Caytie Martin, a turned car. Amtrak did not say how them to their destinations. email that the agency was of them had been released spokeswoman for the He stopped to smell a fast the train was travel- Kelsey Wilson, 21, said sending a team to investi- by late morning, Amtrak Northwest Texas Health- fluid that was flowing ing when it derailed, nor she woke up when she felt gate. said. care System. They were through the car, fearful did it immediately re- the ride “getting really He said more informa- One crew member was listed in critical condition. that it was fuel, but was spond to calls seeking fur- bumpy” and the train tion would be released treated at the scene. Daniel Aiken, 21, of reassured when he real- ther details. started to shake. Wilson, once the team arrived in The injured included Lenexa, Kansas, said he ized it was water. The area was foggy at who was returning to Tru- Kansas.
Police: 3 held in officer slaying by man who hoped to die
CHEVERLY, Md. (AP) — Three brothers have been arrested in the killing of an officer outside a police station by a gun- man who “intended to die during a gun battle with police,” his department an- nounced Monday. Prince George’s County police tweeted Monday that they now have a third brother in custody in Sun- Why Pay the day night’s slaying of Offi- cer Jacai Colson. Big Bucks for Colson was pronounced dead at a hospital. The your Tux? gunman was wounded when other officers re- sponded, and is expected BERNARD’S to survive. Police have not released any of the sus- PROM pects’ identities. SPECIAL Prince George’s County police chief Hank Stawin- ski called it an “unpro- AP Photo Black Troy voked attack.” A police officer walks outside a Popeyes restaurant during an investigation He said Colson’s fellow into the shooting of a Prince George’s County police officer on Sunday in Traditional Fit officers were going about their business on the Hyattsville, Md. Police and the public were seeking answers Monday after a quiet, rainy Sunday when gunman opened fire outside a police station in a Maryland suburb of the na- Includes choice the gunman opened fire on tion’s capital, killing an officer in what the police chief called an “unprovoked of vest, tie, the first officer he saw out- attack.” basic shirt & side the station around classic black 4:30 p.m. in Landover, a suburb northeast of down- then he started pacing rested. No information was Colson, who would have formal town Washington, D.C., back and forth, then fired immediately released turned 29 this week, was a shoes the chief said. another shot,” said Las- about the second brother. four-year department vet- A gun battle followed, celles Grant, a nurse. Po- The chief had few other eran who worked as an un- Only with several officers shoot- lice then poured out of the answers for reporters at a dercover narcotics officer. $ 80 ON ing at the suspect, Stawin- station, she said. “Just Sunday night news confer- His football coach at Ran- 139 TH E ski said. looking outside, I’m like, ence. dolph-Macon College, Includes Tax SQ U A RE “Those officers did not ‘Oh my God, look at all Prince George’s County where Colson played for shrink. They bravely ad- these police officers run- State’s Attorney Angela one year, said he was “a IN HIST ORIC vanced and engaged this BERNARD’S ning out, putting their Alsobrooks called it “cow- great young man who was STORE FOR MEN DO W NTO W N individual,” the chief said. lives really in danger.’” ardice” and a “horrific act well liked and well re- JA SPE R An eyewitness said she The woman couldn’t im- of evil,” promising an ag- spected.” 384-6421 saw a man dressed in mediately be reached by gressive investigation and black firing a handgun as The Associated Press. prosecution. The FBI and she looked through her Stawinski said one the Bureau of Alcohol, To- window, according to a re- brother was believed to bacco, Firearms and Ex- port in The Washington have been with the gun- plosives also are aiding Post. man when he opened fire, police, spokesmen for the “He fired one shot, and but fled and was later ar- two federal agencies said.
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By The Associated Press into a similarly angry and violent teville. Trump says he does not decades that followed, they often Sumner in the Senate chamber era. encourage violence; the fault, he used violence in support of — or and nearly caned him to death. Even before the presidential Will it happen? There’s no way says, lies with the demonstrators. opposition to — various causes: — For four days in July of 1863, candidate arrived at the rally, the of knowing. Some note this is a In fact, if you take the long — When Irish and German in the midst of the Civil War, arena seethed. Fistfights broke different time: When Wallace view, what’s happening is not all Catholics arrived in the 1840s, there was fighting in New York out as the national anthem climbed the stage of Detroit’s that unusual. Politics and vio- the Know Nothing party arose to City — working-class men, angry played. Supporters tore up Cobo arena, on Oct. 29, 1968, col- lence have been mated since the oppose them, rioting in Louisville because the rich could buy their demonstrators’ signs, beat them lege campuses were exploding, republic’s earliest days. It was (more than 20 killed, many more way out of fighting for the Union, with sticks, pummeled them with American cities were in rubble, black power activist H. Rap injured) and turning a series of rioted. They turned their wrath folding chairs. and Wallace’s incendiary words Brown — now serving a life sen- elections in Baltimore into a se- on their black neighbors, and The year was 1968; the candi- were just some of many, many tence in the 2000 murder of a ries of bloodbaths. thousands of them fled. date was Alabama Gov. George angry words of that era. sheriff’s deputy — who said “vio- — In the run-up to the Civil There followed lynchings and Wallace. As contentious as our times lence is as American as cherry War, Kansas had its own war be- other attacks on blacks and race If you’re struggling with feel- may seem, they’re not that bad — pie.” Other, more reputable ob- tween pro-slave and abolitionist riots in the North and South that ings of deja vu, you’re not alone. yet. But protesters, drawn by servers agree. The colonies’ vic- forces. In that same year, 1856, left untold numbers of blacks The recent dark turn of the 2016 Trump’s positions against immi- tory over the British, believes abolitionist Sen. Charles Sumner dead. A series of anarchist bomb- presidential campaign — the ugly grants and Muslims, have been Glenn W. LaFantasie, professor of gave a speech in which he de- ings spread fear after World War scuffles and confrontations at ejected from his rallies; one North civil war history at Western Ken- manded Kansas’ admission as a II. Mobs preyed on purported Donald Trump’s rallies — has Carolina man was charged with tucky University, taught Ameri- free state, and ridiculed Sen. An- communists — most prominently, brought back memories of the assault after he was caught on cans “that violence can be drew Butler for his efforts against at two concerts by singer Paul turmoil of the 1960s, and fueled video hitting a man being led out justified so long as it can be done it; two days later, Butler’s cousin Robeson at Peekskill, N.Y., in fears that America is careering by deputies at the event in Fayet- for a good cause.” And in the Rep. Preston Brooks accosted 1949. Primary From A1 Legion From A1 the presidential race for Republicans. Animosity toward Constitution and when we Trump has risen to the point where he can rarely get teach flag etiquette to through an event without being interrupted by protest- young people and sponsor ers. The front-runner is also under scrutiny for appear- the best youth programs in ing to encourage his supporters to physically confront the country.” those protesters, deepening divisions within the Repub- “Our duty to our commu- lican Party. nities is displayed every In a lightly veiled jab at Trump, Republican House day through the great Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin said candidates “need work of our local posts. The to take responsibility for the environment at their American Legion advo- events.” cates for all veterans, re- “There is never an excuse for condoning violence, or gardless of class, wealth or even a culture that presupposes it,” Ryan told WRJN, a rank. We believe in a radio station in Racine, Wisconsin. strong national defense Even with the new controversy, Trump holds a com- but have never argued that fortable lead in the GOP delegate count and could put ‘might makes right,’ for no- himself well on his way to the nomination if he sweeps body hates war more than Tuesday’s contests. During a campaign stop Monday in the warrior.” Tampa, where he appeared alongside former Alaska “It is our duty to promote Gov. Sarah Palin, Trump was already eying the general peace and goodwill. It is election. also our duty to promote “If we win Florida and we win Ohio, we can go and justice, freedom and attack Hillary,” he said. democracy. So while we Heading into Tuesday, the billionaire businessman is desperately want peace, we Photo Special to the Eagle locked in a tight contest in Ohio with Kasich, the state’s do not believe in ‘peace at governor. Seeking a final boost in his home state, Kasich any price.’ The American Local clergymen participated in a candlelighting ceremony for the four chap- spent Monday campaigning alongside Mitt Romney, the way of life and the safety of lains who died in February 1943 after giving their life jackets to others aboard 2012 Republican nominee and a fierce critic of Trump. our communities are worth their sinking ship. Pictured are Post 9 Chaplain Larry Stewart, the Rev. Jack “This is the guy Ohio has to vote for, and America’s fighting for.” counting on you,” Romney told the crowd at a Kasich “And it is not just a duty Baldwin, Father Joe Lody, Father Keith Lewis and the Rev. David Williams. event in North Canton. While Romney has not endorsed but our desire to sanctify Kasich, he’s said he’ll do whatever is needed to help all our comradeship by our de- proud of us.” ing veterans’ memorials; the daily safety of our of Trump’s rivals. votion to mutual helpful- “Our status as veterans defending the First troops in harm’s way.” Florida Sen. Rubio also hopes to block Trump in a do- ness. That comradeship is is symbolic of service, sac- Amendment’s protection of “The benefits of a society or-die primary in his home state, though polling sug- a big factor in many of us rifice and patriotism. It is religious freedom; and the that values duty, honor and gests he’s slipping further behind. The senator tried to deciding to join the Ameri- an honor to serve in an or- Second Amendment’s right country are self-evident. stay upbeat Monday, perhaps his final full day of cam- can Legion in the first ganization that was to bear arms. Then it is for We promote the growth of paigning in the 2016 race. “Tomorrow’s the day where place.” founded by great World our country that many of our American Legion fam- we are going to shock the country,” Rubio said during a “The author of America’s War I veterans and has ad- our comrades made the ily so we can spread our de- stop in Jacksonville. greatest legislation, the GI vocated for God and coun- supreme sacrifice while de- votion to duty, honor and If Trump sweeps Tuesday’s contests, he’d still have to Bill, past National Com- try ever since.” fending our freedom.” country to places and com- keep winning in order to clinch the nomination. But he mander Harry W. Colmery, “Our obligation to God “Duty, honor, country — munities that desperately would cross an important threshold by collecting more believed America had a and country sometimes these words are more than need all three.” than 50 percent of the delegates awarded so far. duty to remember her re- means taking stances on just a West Point motto or “We continue to cele- Trump’s closest competition has come from Texas turning war veterans. It controversial issues. For a theme used by the Na- brate the historical accom- Sen. Ted Cruz, who has defeated the businessman in was the GI Bill of Rights example, it is ‘for our coun- tional Headquarters of the plishments and birth of our seven states. that made it possible for try’ that the American Le- American Legion. They are great American Legion He’s also the only remaining GOP candidate who still veterans to obtain higher gion insists that our attributes found among all while at the same time says unequivocally that he would support Trump if he education and purchase government deliver on American military fami- constantly visualizing becomes the nominee. homes.” President Lincoln’s prom- lies.” ways to apply our organi- Asked what could cause him to change his mind, “Then there is honor. ise ‘to care for him who “They are the reason we zation’s founding princi- Cruz said, “If, for example, he would go out on 5th Av- Honor is not just the way shall have borne the battle want a strong VA health ples to the future.” enue and shoot somebody, I would not support him.” we live our lives, but it’s and for his widow and his system that reflects the “For 97 years, the Amer- His comment was a reference to a previous statement the emotion that most orphan.’” gratitude that we the ican Legion has been a by Trump that he could shoot someone on the famous Americans feel when they “It is for our country and American people have for force for good in America. Manhattan street and not lose support. see a Legionnaire wearing our communities that we those who have sacrificed With God’s grace, our best our cap and emblem. We advocate a strong national for this nation.” years are still ahead. God are proud to be veterans, defense; that our flag be “Duty, honor and country bless America and God From A1 and the overwhelming ma- constitutionally protected are also the reasons that bless the American Le- Read jority of our citizens are from desecration; protect- we remember to pray for gion.” a glimpse of horror yet leaves only hope. Through her life story, Liz proves that on the wings of God, there is From A1 no height she cannot Prison reach.” In an interview with Bob Horton. When corrections offi- Monday when the latest uprising nounced plans to visit the facility on the Eagle in January, cers tried to apprehend the suspect, broke out. Tuesday. Penne Mott, the Dean of inmates became violent and barri- Monday’s disturbance marked the Bentley is asking legislators to ap- Health Sciences and caded themselves inside the dorm, third incidence of violence within a prove an $800 million bond issue to Jasper Campus Admin- Horton said in an emailed state- week in the state’s troubled prison build four new, large prisons and istration for BSCC, said ment. He said 70 inmates were in system, which has come under criti- shutter most existing facilities. she’s proud the Read Al- the dorm at the time, but it was un- cism for overcrowding and low Video that was apparently shot abama program has clear how many were involved in the staffing levels. An officer was Friday night from inside the prison been able to continue uprising, which began at 10 a.m. stabbed last week at another Ala- by an inmate with a contraband cell- for many years. Mott An emergency response team en- bama prison. phone shows inmates starting a fire also spoke highly of tered the dorm about 2:45 p.m. Mon- “You don’t have enough officers to at the end of the dormitory. “It is Huntley as a chosen day and regained control of the area monitor this many inmates. This is going down,” said the inmate on the author for the series. of the prison, he said. going to continue,” said Sen. Cam expletive-filled video after talking “I’m really excited Horton said Monday’s violence oc- Ward, chairman of the legislative about the stabbings of the warden about Liz being here. ... curred in the same dorm where, on prison oversight committee. and officer. The Department of Cor- She’s an outstanding Friday night, Holman inmates Alabama prisons in December rections confirmed that some in- speaker,” Mott said. stabbed Warden Carter Davenport housed more than 24,282 inmates in mates inside the prison were able to The final installment of Read Alabama will take and a corrections officer and lit fires facilities originally designed to hold publish photos of the disturbance place today at the Wade Math and Science Building’s and then shot video of the melee 13,318, according to monthly statis- using social media. Mathews Lecture Hall on the BSCC campus. Refresh- with contraband cellphones. tics from the Department of Correc- During a search of the prison after ments will be served at 3:30 p.m., and Huntley will Emergency response teams had tions. There were 830 prisoners Friday’s uprising was contained, cor- address the crowd at 4 p.m. brought the first situation under housed at Holman, which was origi- rections officers found 30 cellphones, Admission is free, and Huntley will sign copies of control by Saturday morning, but nally designed to hold 581 inmates. makeshift knives and other contra- her book at the conclusion of her speech. the prison was still locked down Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley an- band, Horton said. Jasper Mattress Warehouse 2 - 10 Oz. Ribeye Steak Dinners $25.99 10th Ave. & Elliott Blvd. with Fried or Grilled Chicken or Shrimp Jasper, AL $29.99 Mon.-Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-12 2 - 8 Oz. 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Warren County Coroner Kevin Kirby said ceding Monday in north- west Louisiana, emergency on Monday that 52-year-old Michael Roll of Bowl- officials along Louisiana’s ing Green suffered injuries consistent with the southeastern border with crash, but a cause of death won’t be released until Mississippi were watching toxicology results are back in two or three weeks. the rise of the Pearl River State Police Trooper B.J. Eaton said previously amid widespread flooding that two state police troopers and a local sheriff’s that has damaged thou- deputy found Roll’s vehicle overturned Saturday sands of homes. night on William Natcher Parkway near Bowling The water has started to Green. Eaton says Roll appeared intoxicated and ebb from flooded subdivi- became combative with officers, who shot him sions in south Bossier City on the Red River in north- with a stun gun, rendering him unconscious. ern Louisiana. Eaton said both Roll and the officers involved National Weather Serv- were white. ice forecaster C.S. Ross in Shreveport says it will Authorities: More than 130 take at least a week before homeowners can get back cars involved in wreck on I-40 to their homes and assess BURLINGTON, N.C. — A huge series of wrecks the damage. A 6-mile sec- involving more than 130 vehicles on Interstate 40 tion of U.S. Highway 71 Photo by Lee Celano/The Shreveport Times via AP in North Carolina are being blamed on speeding, from Bossier Parish into Red River Parish was cov- A sign marks high water at a flooded section of Highway 530 in Oil City, La., following too closely and driver inattention in ered by water. Sunday. President Barack Obama has signed an order declaring Louisiana’s heavy rain and fog, authorities say. Ross said Red Chute widespread flooding from heavy rains a major disaster. No one was killed but 25 people were hurt in the Bayou on the east side of pileups that began late Sunday afternoon on the Bossier City did not top the been reported in Louisiana Lt. Bill Davis with the It’s the most widespread route between Durham and Greensboro, said a levee as feared. He said amid the flooding that Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Of- non-hurricane flooding the statement released Monday by the Department of there was some seepage, began last week and the fice said anyone with flood Louisiana National Guard Public Safety. but not enough to reach search continued for two damage should report it to has ever dealt with, said Motorists traveling east through central North 3,500 homes. fishermen missing since their parishes’ homeland Col. Pete Schneider, a Carolina’s Alamance County failed to slow quickly In Arkansas, a fast-mov- Wednesday in Mississippi. security office. guard spokesman. In southeastern “Once the water goes The National Guard said enough, leading initially to four crashes involving ing weekend storm system brought rain, hail and re- Louisiana, St. Tammany down, cleanup kits will be it had about 1,200 soldiers about two dozen vehicles, department spokesman ports of several tornadoes. Parish officials said the made available” Davis and air crews at work in Michael Baker said in the statement. National Weather Serv- town of Pearl River already said. “By the weekend, we flooded areas throughout As crews worked to clear those accidents, mo- ice Meteorologist Michael was seeing flooding in one should have a plan for dis- Louisiana, deploying in torists in the westbound lanes slowed to look at Brown says as many as neighborhood. tribution.” high-water vehicles, boats the scene and were involved in a series of addi- four possible tornadoes Farther to the south, of- On Sunday, President and three helicopters. tional wrecks. All told, 134 vehicles were eventu- may have touched down ficials were warning resi- Barack Obama signed an National Guard crews ally involved. amid Sunday evening’s se- dents in eastern Slidell to order declaring the flood- had evacuated more than Troopers and ambulances from surrounding vere weather. Weather be vigilant about rising ing in Louisiana a major 4,255 people and 354 pets counties helped police assist the motorists. Service crews will survey water. disaster. The president’s as part of its round-the- the areas Monday. Flood warnings were in declaration triggers federal clock operations by Mon- Meanwhile, the National effect for most of north aid for flood victims. day morning. School superintendent stepping Weather Service has Louisiana and scattered pushed back to timeline of sections in the southern down amid player rape case flooding from the Pearl part of the state. In Missis- f inger CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Tennessee school River at the southern end sippi, flooding warnings lickin’ superintendent is stepping down amid criticism of the Louisiana-Missis- are in effect for areas along Plus over how his district handled reports of a rape of a sippi line. streams and bayous. Tax good! high school basketball player by three teammates. Forecaster Phil Grigsby Louisiana emergency of- Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Rick predicts the Pearl River ficials said nearly 5,000 homes were damaged. – INCLUDE – Smith issued a statement Monday saying he was could reach 21 feet by late Tuesday or early Wednes- That number is expected to Med. Drink & a Cookie! retiring July 1 and that he was taking leave effec- day — the height of a 1983 rise as more reports come -Mashed Potatoes-Biscuit tive immediately. flood. in from areas still battling • DRUMSTICK & THIGH -Med. Drink-Choc Chip Cookie The school district has come under scrutiny over Hancock County Emer- floodwaters. its response to the Ooltewah High School rape gency Management Mississippi reported that -Mashed Potatoes-Biscuit case. Gatlinburg police say a basketball player re- Agency Director Brian 185 homes were damaged • 3 PC. TENDERS -Med. Drink-Choc Chip Cookie quired emergency surgery after teammates held Adam said he’s been told to by floodwaters and about -Med. Drink-Choc Chip Cookie him down and assaulted him with a pool cue on expect 5 to 7 feet of water. 650 homes sustained • FAMOUS BOWL Dec. 22. Adam said some 100 to minor damage. -Mashed Potatoes-Biscuit The Hamilton County Board of Education voted 200 homes around The flood waters have CHICKEN BREAST caused several roads in a • -Med. Drink-Choc Chip Cookie against buying out Smith’s contract last week. Pearlington, Mississippi could take on water. south Mississippi county to POT PIE MEAL -Med. 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Tuesday, A6 March 15, 2016 OPINION EDITORIALS Where are they now? China key to A good friend law then began teaching at Sam- ucts. Fob chose to spend his per- and loyal reader ford’s Cumberland School of Law, sonal money to surprise Baxley, North Korea sanctions suggested to me where he has counseled and men- Beasley and Brewer in 1978 to win that he would tored students and young lawyers, the governor’s race in one of the like to see a col- including my daughter Ginny, for most notable gubernatorial con- Unlike Iran, North Korea has been impervious to umn entitled, more than 20 years. Gov. Brewer tests in state political history. Fob international efforts to force it to forswear the use of “Where Are They has remained active in governing was elected governor again in nuclear weapons. But new sanctions approved by the Now?” Then I in Alabama through the Public Af- 1994. He is the only person in state United Nations Security Council last week offer at ran into former fairs Research Council. At 87, he is history to win the governor’s race least the possibility of altering North Korea’s behav- Gov. Albert Be Our Guest in good health and enjoys his life first as a Democrat then as a Re- ior. Much will depend on whether China, North Brewer at a in Birmingham. publican. Korea’s patron, enabler and largest trading partner, Birmingham By Steve Flowers Another former governor, John Bill Baxley was elected Attorney follows the letter and spirit of the resolution it sup- restaurant and it Patterson, is 94. He lives on his an- General of Alabama in 1970 at age ported. prompted me to do that column. cestral land in Goldville in rural 28. He became not only the The measure was prompted by North Korea’s test Gov. Brewer has always been ad- Tallapoosa County. Patterson has youngest person elected attorney in January of what it characterized as a hydrogen mired by Alabamians as one of the the distinction of being the only general in Alabama history but he bomb, as well as repeated missile test launches. But finest people to have ever served in man to beat George Wallace in a was the youngest state attorney North Korean defiance of the international commu- state government. I got to know governor’s race. Wallace was a fiery general in the nation’s history. nity stretches back years. Gov. Brewer when I was a young circuit judge from Barbour County Baxley served two terms as attor- Neither previous sanctions nor diplomacy have in- page in the Alabama House of Rep- and Patterson was a squeaky clean ney general from 1970-1978, then duced the reclusive regime in Pyongyang to end its resentatives and Brewer was a law and order segregationist young came back as lieutenant governor nuclear program. youthful Speaker of the House. In attorney general. Patterson beat from 1982-1986. Baxley has a suc- The new resolution, approved after lengthy nego- fact, he has the distinction of being Wallace soundly in that 1954 race cessful law practice in Birming- tiations between Chinese and U.S. diplomats, signif- the youngest Speaker in state his- and became the youngest governor ham and is doing well at age 75. icantly expands sanctions against North Korean tory. He was elected to the House in state history. He was only 33 At age 66, Jim Folsom, Jr. is the individuals and entities involved with the insular from Morgan County at 28 and be- years old when he took office as youngest former governor. He and country’s nuclear weapons program. came Speaker during only his sec- governor in January of 1955. He Marsha live in their native Cull- It also requires the inspection of cargo entering or ond term at age 33. was dubbed the “boy governor.” man. They both look great, as al- leaving North Korea and bars the importation of avi- In 1966, he was elected lieu- Patterson was later appointed ways, and are enjoying their life. ation fuel. tenant governor. While serving as and then elected to the Alabama Perry Hooper Sr., who was one of An arms embargo is expanded to include light lieutenant governor, Lurleen Wal- Court of Appeals and served with the founders of the modern Repub- weapons, and North Korea is instructed not to use lace succumbed to cancer and distinction as a jurist for over 20 lican Party in Alabama, is 90. He is ballistic missiles even to launch non-military satel- Brewer became governor in 1968. years. He is enjoying is golden retired and living in his beloved lites. He ran for a full term in 1970. In years on his farm and has a pet Montgomery. He became probate But even as it strengthens sanctions, the resolu- the most memorable and momen- goat named Rebecca, who came to judge of Montgomery County with tion leaves their enforcement to U.N. members. As a tous governor’s race in history, his house out of the blue and took the 1964 Goldwater Republican practical matter, that means North Korea will feel Brewer and George Wallace up with him. Rebecca follows Pat- landslide. He later became the first the pressure only if China takes its responsibilities clashed. He led Wallace in the ini- terson wherever he goes. She Republican Chief Justice of the Al- seriously, rather than circumventing the sanctions tial voting but Wallace overtly watches him intensely and animat- abama Supreme Court and paved on the pretext of avoiding “adverse humanitarian played the race card and overcame edly seems to engage in conversa- the way for our current day all Re- consequences.” Brewer in the runoff to become tion. publican Supreme Court. Beijing must recognize that anxiety about North governor again. Brewer made an- Former Gov. Fob James is enjoy- See you next week. Korea’s intentions threatens a nuclear arms race not other run for governor in 1978 but ing his retirement years at his just on the Korean peninsula but in the entire re- Fob James came out of nowhere to Butler County farm and at Orange Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political gion. It also should realize that if it doesn’t put columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 defeat the three B’s, Bill Baxley, Beach. Fob actually retired about Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the meaningful pressure on North Korea, the U.S. may Jere Beasley and Albert Brewer. 40 years ago at age 40 when he go forward with a high-altitude missile defense sys- state legislature. Steve may be reached at Since leaving politics, Gov. and his brother, Cal, sold their www.steveflowers.us. tem in South Korea that China sees as a threat to Brewer returned to the practice of Opelika industry, Diversified Prod- its own arsenal. However justified it might be, a strengthening of South Korea’s defenses would make it even less likely that there would be another round of negotiations involving the two Koreas, the U.S. China, Russia and Japan. The last version of such talks collapsed in 2009. TODAY IN China may not be able to dictate policy to North Korea’s unpredictable leader Kim Jong Un. But it HISTORY provides a lifeline to him and his inner circle and props up the country’s infrastructure. Today is Tuesday, If it’s serious of about calming tensions on the Ko- March 15, the 75th day rean peninsula, it will use that considerable influ- of 2016. There are 291 ence. days left in the year. A portion of this editorial first appeared in the Los Today’s Highlights in Angeles Times. History: — The Jacksonville Daily News On March 15, 1916, a U.S. expeditionary force led by Brig. Gen. John J. Good reasons to fear Pershing entered Mexico on an ultimately futile a P s iPhone mission to capture Pancho andora’ Villa, whose raiders had attacked Columbus, New In 1968, the Beatles advised, “Honey, disconnect Mexico, killing 18 U.S. cit- the phone,” in their song, “Back in the U.S.S.R.” Fast- izens. Trumpet player and forward to 2016, and more people might follow that bandleader Harry James advice if the FBI gets its way and forces Apple to cre- was born in Albany, Geor- ate software to “hack” the iPhone used by one of the gia. San Bernardino terrorists. On this date: Local law enforcement also seeks similar powers. In 1820, Maine became “Sacramento-area law enforcement agencies are sit- the 23rd state. ting on scores of powerfully encrypted iPhones they In 1956, the Lerner and can’t mine for information on a variety of crimes,” re- Loewe musical play “My ported the Sacrameno Bee. “They’re closely watching Fair Lady,” based on the fight between Apple and the FBI.” Bernard Shaw’s “Pyg- And, according to the Associated Press, San malion,” opened on Broad- Bernardino County District Attorney Michael Ramos way. “offered an unusual justification for forcing Apple to In 1977, the U.S. House help hack” the shooter’s iPhone — that it “might of Representatives began have been ‘used as a weapon’ to introduce malicious a 90-day closed-circuit software to county computer systems.” test to determine the fea- The shooter’s iPhone was issued by San sibility of showing its ses- Bernardino County, where he worked as a health in- sions on television. spector. In 1985, the first Inter- Computer security experts scoff at that possibility. net domain name, symbol- But Ramos’ contention illustrates how breaches of ics.com, was registered by basic rights can quickly expand. the Symbolics Computer There are other examples. The 1970 Racketeer In- Corp. of Massachusetts. fluenced and Corrupt Organizations Act was in- In 2001, federal author- tended to fight organized crime. ities confirmed that re- But, according to Daniel Fischel, former dean of mains found on a Texas the University of Chicago School of Law, RICO also ranch were those of miss- got rid of the traditional right “to be innocent and ing atheist leader Mada- face punishment only after conviction” and allowed lyn Murray O’Hair and “the government to seize entire businesses connected two of her relatives, who even indirectly with a defendant at the time of in- had disappeared 5 1/2 dictment, before any proof of guilt.” years earlier. The 2001 USA Patriot Act was intended to fight One year ago: A pair terrorism. of suicide bombers at- But, according to the American Civil Liberties tacked two churches in Union, “The Justice Department’s inspector general the eastern Pakistani city found that the FBI has issued hundreds of thou- of Lahore, killing at least sands of national security letters, a majority against 15 people. U.S. persons, and many without any connection to Today’s Birthdays: terrorism at all.” Former astronaut Alan L. The government has demonstrated why Americans Bean is 84. Supreme should be cautious about granting it expanded pow- Court Justice Ruth Bader ers, and law enforcement has plenty of other re- Ginsburg is 83. Actor sources to investigate crimes. Judd Hirsch is 81. Singer The Obama administration and the FBI should LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mike Love (The Beach stop harassing Apple. Boys) is 75. Rock singer — The Orange County Register The Daily Mountain right to edit all letters ters but not necessarily Dee Snider (Twisted Sis- Eagle invites readers to but will make every ef- all letters. ter) is 61. Model Fabio is write letters to the edi- fort to ensure such edit- Letters which are obvi- 55. Rock singer Bret tor. ing does not alter the ously orchestrated by a Michaels (Poison) is 53. All letters must be content or meaning of group or individual will Actress Eva Longoria is signed and include a day- the letter. not be published. 41. time phone number for No letters containing Letters from individu- Thought for Today: Daily Mountain Eagle verification. profanity or accusations als or organizations “There are no hopeless sit- Letters which do not against an individual or thanking businesses or uations; there are only ESTABLISHED 1872 include a name and business will be pub- other individuals for men who have grown phone number will not lished. their support of projects helpless about them.” — Clare Boothe Luce, Amer- Publisher - Jack McNeely be published. When several letters or other activities must Production Manager - Michael Keeton Letters should be about the same subject run as cards of thanks in ican author, diplomat, Executive Advertising Dir. - Jerry Geddings Office Manager - Charlette Caterson typed and be limited to are received, the Eagle the classified section or member of Congress Editor - Ron Harris Circulation Manager - John Fortner 300 words or less. reserves the right to pub- general pages of the (1903-1987). Sports Editor - Johnathan Bentley The Eagle reserves the lish representative let- newspaper. — The Associated Press DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Tues., March 15, 2016 www.mountaineagle.com — A7 Mom taking step into dating is tripped up by daughter GARFIELD DEAR BY JIM DAVIS ABBY: I’m a sin- gle mom in my 40s and my daughter is 12. After my last rela- tionship, Dear Abby 10 years By Abigail ago (not Van Buren with her father), I took a leave of BLONDIE absence from the dating world to concentrate on myself and being the best mother I could. Fast-forward: When I BY DEAN YOUNG & DENIS LEBRUN attempt to talk to anyone of the opposite sex, my daughter has a fit. She has hidden my car keys and my phone, pouts if I go out and behaves like an all-out brat. I have reassured her that I love her and al- ways will. Also, I would PEANUTS never allow someone around her if I had any BY CHARLES M. SCHULZ suspicion that he might not be good for her. Noth- ing works. I have spoken with only one person I would even think of in- troducing her to, but I am afraid of her attitude. Abby, what’s the best way to enter into the dat- ing world without hurt- ing my child? I want to date, but my child won’t MARVIN let me. — ENTERING THE BY TOM ARMSTRONG DATING WORLD AGAIN
DEAR ENTERING: Your daughter likes things just the way they are and views any disruption as a threat to her lifestyle. The best way to enter into the dating world would be to do it with- THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek out consulting her. IF and when you meet Unscramble these four Jumbles, BY MORT WALKER BY MORT someone and things one letter to each square, BEETLE BAILEY become serious, intro- to form four ordinary words. duce them then — in a ELHOL casual way. If she acts up, remember that YOU are the parent. ©2016 Tribune Content Agency, LLC Your daughter All Rights Reserved. doesn’t have to “love” someone because you CRIBH do. She does, however, have to treat that per- son with the same re- spect with which you FISXUF treat her friends — BY JOHN ROSE and you should insist free JUSTCheck out the new, JUMBLE app upon it. You are the parent, and it’s up to you to enforce the DOUHRS BARNEY GOOGLE & SNUFFY SMITH rules for as long as she Now arrange the circled letters lives with you. to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon. DEAR ABBY: My girl- Answer “ ” friend and I are getting here: ready to move to a new (Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: DITCH BRAVO MANAGE GARLIC city in six months (each Yesterday’s of us for our own careers) Answer: The weasel didn’t like his pushy cousin and plan to move in to- because his cousin liked to — BADGER HIM gether. Some issues still need to be ironed out be- CRANKSHAFT fore we make that com- By Eugenia Last mitment, and my biggest HOROSCOPES concern is the anger and Batiuk and Chuck Ayers By Tom resentment she carries CELEBRITIES BORN LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. toward her semi-es- ON THIS DAY: Kellan 22): Get involved. Being tranged father. Lutz, 31; Eva Amurri an onlooker will not help I understand where it Martino, 31; Eva Longo- you advance. Change comes from and why, but ria, 41; Bret Michaels, 53. your routine or find a way it worries me to see how Happy Birthday: Look to stand out and be no- quickly and completely it at all sides of a situation ticed. can overwhelm her per- before you make a per- SCORPIO (Oct. 23- sonality. I lack compara- sonal or professional Nov. 21): Take charge ble experience, so I move. Change is needed, and plan to get a lot done. but your motives must be Delve into projects that HI & LOIS struggle to have construc- By Chance Brown tive conversations with right and your strategy excite you and spend time her about it. But I can’t securely in place before with people you find in- accept this poisonous you proceed. spiring. volatility as a feature of ARIES (March 21- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. our life together. I believe April 19): Live in the 22-Dec. 21): You will be that speaking to someone moment, but be reflective questioned if you aren’t would help her deal with about what transpires detailed and precise. An these feelings in a health- around you. explicit account of a situ- ier, more constructive TAURUS (April 20- ation that has the poten- way, but she rejects that May 20): Share your tial to disrupt your life idea. thoughts, feelings and in- should be dealt with I don’t want to bully her tentions, and you will be head-on if you expect to into counseling, but I feel met with interesting re- come out on top. like I have to do some- sponses that will help you CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- thing before we take this find the best solutions. Jan. 19): Take the road BABY BLUES next step, for both our GEMINI (May 21-June less traveled and you will 20): A contemplative atti- find something that will sakes. Would it be wrong By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott to tell her she has to tude will be in your best change your life. start seeing someone be- interest. Watch and you AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- fore I commit to moving will be able to determine Feb. 18): Use ingenuity in together? what’s required of you in and muscle and you will — HESITATING IN FL order to avoid any misun- get what you want. It’s up derstandings. to you to take action and DEAR HESITATING: CANCER (June 21- make things happen. No, it would not be July 22): Embrace the PISCES (Feb. 19- wrong. If your girl- unknown, and you will March 20): Keep the friend’s problems with expand your mind and peace if you want to get her father bleed over your interests. anything done today. into her relationship LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t give in to trivial an- with you — and it ap- You need a little excite- noyances or waste time pears they have — it ment in your life. 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Tuesday, March 15, 2016 SPORTS A10 2016 NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT NCAA Vandy No. 1 Kansas has battles something to prove Wichita Stanford fires State in coach Dawkins Plenty of story lines in tournament after 8 seasons First Four STANFORD, Calif. By DAVE SKRETTA (AP) — Johnny AP Sports Writer By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer Dawkins has been LAWRENCE, Kan. — The overall No. fired after eight sea- 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament hasn’t DAYTON, Ohio — A sons coaching the made it out of the opening weekend the strained hamstring. A twisted Stanford men’s bas- past two years, so you better believe the ankle. A spinal concussion. A boys at stress fracture. The injuries ketball team. Kansas feels piled up The school an- as if they fast for Wi- nounced Dawkins’ have some- chita dismissal Monday, thing to State, prove. which saying athletic direc- Even after opened a tor Bernard Muir had their 12th promis- begun a national straight Big ing season at 12 champi- NCAA Tournament search for a new No. 10 in the preseason poll onship. opening-round games but fell hard. coach. Dawkins “It’s some- The Shockers (24-8) are guided the Cardinal thing I’ve set for Thursday, Friday back in good health and in the to the Sweet 16 of said since NCAA Tournament for the I’ve been here: You come to Kansas to fifth year in a row, facing Van- the 2014 NCAA make deep runs in the tournament and derbilt (19-13) on Tuesday in Tournament and NIT we haven’t done that,” Jayhawks for- the First Four. The Shockers championships after ward Landen Lucas said. “We have the returned three starters from the 2012 and ‘15 team to do that. It’ll be tough, but we’ve the team that knocked off In- been tested — battle-tested — and we’re diana and Kansas to reach the seasons. ready to make a run.” Sweet 16 last year, but the Stanford went 15- So are 67 other teams that will begin early injuries forced the 15 this season and dancing this week. Shockers to reinvent them- finished ninth in the The field set Sunday may be the most selves. wide open it has been in years, and the “It’s been a testament to Pac-12 Conference Jayhawks may have the best odds of dealing with adversity,” coach at 8-10. He went making it to Houston for the Final Four. Gregg Marshall said. 156-115 overall. But they were favored to do so the past Guard Fred VanVleet — a two years, too, and were ousted by Stan- Dawkins came to two-time Missouri Valley ford and Wichita State before they could player of the year — strained Stanford after work- even think about playing for a champi- his left hamstring during pre- ing as an assistant onship. season workouts and was at Duke under Mike That’s the unpredictable nature of the slowed by the injury for the NCAA Tournament. first couple months. Landry Krzyzewski. “I’m not concerned about the second Shamet suffered a stress frac- weekend at all right now,” said coach ture that ended his season. Bill Self, whose team opens against Anton Grady collided with an- MLB Austin Peay in the South Region, then other player during a game in could face No. 8 seed Colorado or No. 9 November and temporarily Braves send seed UConn. “All I’m concerned (about) lost the feeling in his arms right now is the first weekend.” and legs. 3 pitchers to So, what story lines will dominant the The Shockers were in shock, minor leagues opening weekend? Here are some of losing five of their first 10 them: games. They’ve gone 19-3 KISSIMMEE, Fla. — BIG 12 OR BUST: The Jayhawks since Dec. 20, and they enter (AP) — The Atlanta weren’t the only Big 12 flop last season. the tournament with one of its Braves have sent No. 3 seeds Baylor and Iowa State lost most experienced backcourts. their openers and the league didn’t get VanVleet and Ron Baker three pitchers to the anybody to the Elite Eight. Can the were part of their Final Four minors. seven teams that made this year’s team in 2013. Each has played Chris Withrow was NCAA Tournament field find retribu- in 10 NCAA tournament optioned to Triple-A tion? games. Baker (118 points) and — MOMENTUM MATTERS: VanVleet (113) rank first and Gwinnett, Matt UConn roared through its conference AP Photo second among active players Marksberry was sent tournament to solidify its spot in the Kansas’ Perry Ellis dunks the ball during Saturday’s game in NCAA tournament scoring. field, not unlike it did in winning the to Double-A Missis- against West Virginia in the final of the Big 12 conference By contrast, 7-foot center sippi, and Hunter 2011 and ‘14 national titles. But if hav- Josh Henderson is the only ing momentum is a good thing this time tournament. Kansas is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA player on Vanderbilt’s roster Cervenka was reas- Tournament, which begins this week. signed to minor SEE NCAA, A12 SEE FIRST, A12 league camp. The moves leave Atlanta with 46 play- PREP BASEBALL PREP SOFTBALL ers in its big league camp. Sumiton Christian SC, Curry Sports on TV College Basketball falls to Altamont NCAA Tournament earn wins Florida-GC vs. By JOHNATHAN BENTLEY Farleigh Dickinson, in slugfest, 15-14 Eagle Sports Editor 5:40 p.m., TRU SUMITON — Sumiton Christian Vanderbilt vs. Wichita Blair one win away from 300th win batted around in the first inning State, 8:10 p.m., TRU and the rout was on as the Lady Ea- NIT By JOHNATHAN BENTLEY gles blasted Tarrant 16-1 in their Akron at Ohio State, Eagle Sports Editor Class 2A, Area 11 opener at Sumi- 6 p.m., ESPN ton Christian School on Monday. SUMITON — Sumiton Christian needed one more hit The Eagles got production Davidson at Florida St., to land long-time head coach Lance Blair a milestone throughout their lineup as the de- 6 p.m., ESPN2 victory on Monday. fending Class 2A state champions Instead, Blair will have to wait for his High Pt. at S. Carolina, improved to 9-1 on the season. 300th career win. Blair is in his 16th Sumiton Christian scored eight 6 p.m., ESPNU season as the Eagles head coach. runs in both the first and second in- Alabama at Creighton, The Eagles’ seventh-inning rally fell nings to build a 16-0 lead. Tarrant 8 p.m., ESPN just short as Altamont picked up a 15- pushed across its only run in the top 14 win at Blair Field. Long Beach St at Wash., of the third inning. The game featured several lead Kamree Lay picked up the win, al- 8 p.m., ESPN2 changes. Sumiton Christian held an early lead, but Al- lowing one hit and three walks North Florida at Florida, tamont built a 7-2 lead in the third inning. while striking out eight in three in- 8 p.m., ESPNU Sumiton Christian battled back and held a 10-7 lead nings. only to have Altamont explode for eight runs in the sixth New Mexico St at St. Sumiton Christian hosts area foe inning to go back in front, 15-10. Southeastern at 4:30 p.m. today. The Mary’s, 10 p.m., ESPN2 The Eagles cut the gap to 15-12 going into the final Lady Eagles follow that up with a inning. Sumiton Christian got as close as 15-14 with the road game against Class 7A Hoover Spring Training bases loaded in the seventh inning before Altamont on Thursday. Nationals vs. Astros, recorded the final out to earn the Class 2A, Area 11 vic- ——— noon, MLB tory. Curry 2, Hueytown 0 Caleb Headrick had a big game in the loss, going 2 for Curry improved to 10-0 on the Yankees vs. Red Sox, 4 with a double, a three-run home run and five RBIs. season with a shutout win at Huey- 5 p.m., MLB Tristan Alexander was 1 for 4 with a two-run home run Daily Mountain Eagle - Johnathan Bentley town on Monday. in the first inning and Peyton Alexander was 3 for 4 Sumiton Christian’s Peyton Alexander Ashlee Swindle got the victory in NHL with a double and a triple. Chandler Overton started the circle, allowing four hits and heads to third base after an RBI triple Red Wings at Flyers, the game and took the loss for the Eagles (6-10). striking out 11 in seven innings. 6:30 p.m., NBCSN Altamont was paced by the top of its lineup. The during the Eagles’ 15-14 loss to Alta- Offensively, the Yellow Jackets SEE PREP, A11 mont on Monday. SEE SOFTBALL, A12 DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Tues., March 15, 2016 www.mountaineagle.com — A11 SPORTS DIGEST COLLEGE BASKETBALL
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final AP poll, NCAA Tournament Ulis, Simmons, Kennedy earn don’t agree on top four The final Associated Press college basketball poll and the NCAA Tournament don’t agree on the honors on AP All-SEC team top four teams. By PAUL NEWBERRY ment, Ulis leads the SEC in assists pick. Kansas is No. 1 for the third straight week. and AP Sports Writer (7.2 per game) and ranks sixth in Kennedy earned a new five-year fifth overall, while Michigan State, not one of the scoring (17.2 points). contract after guiding the Aggies to NCAA field’s top four seeds, is second followed by ATLANTA — One day after the “He’s 5-9 everybody. It’s like, ‘How their first conference championship North Carolina and Virginia. best performance of his career, Tyler can you do it?,’” Calipari said. “But game since 1994, when they were The Jayhawks (30-4) received 63 first-place Ulis was honored for his work when you look at his numbers and members of the now-defunct South- throughout the what he’s doing, that’s the player of west Conference. votes Monday from the 65-member national media season. panel. Michigan State, a No. 2 seed in the NCAA the year, those numbers.” Playing before a largely pro-Ken- Kentucky’s Texas A&M’s Alex Caruso was tucky crowd in the SEC final, Texas Tournament, got the other two No. 1 votes. sophomore guard equally impressed with Ulis’ gutsy A&M took the game to overtime be- Oregon, the NCAA’s other No. 1 seed, is fifth fol- was selected as performance in the SEC tourna- fore the Ulis and the Wildcats pulled lowed by Villanova, Oklahoma, West Virginia and player of the year ment. it out. Nevertheless, the Aggies Xavier. Miami and Kentucky are tied for 10th. on The Associ- He’s played three straight days picked up a No. 3 seed in the West Big East champion Seton Hall is the week’s only ated Press All- about 40 minutes, and he could Regional, setting up a meeting with Southeastern Conference team probably play another game right Green Bay on Friday. newcomer at No. 20, replacing Texas. announced Monday. now. He’s a tremendous athlete. His “I’m really proud of our team,” There were six No. 1s this season — one off the Twenty-four hours earlier, the 5- Kennedy said. “I’m proud of these record set in 1982-83 — and Kansas’ five weeks foot-9 Ulis played all 45 minutes and conditioning is outstanding,” Caruso said. “When someone doesn’t get seniors for fighting hard in a tough were the most on top. scored a career-high 30 points to lead the Wildcats past Texas A&M tired, they can play at their best, and environment against a really good in an overtime thriller at the SEC his best is really elite. He’s a good team. We had our opportunities, and Kentucky AD: More transparency tournament championship in player, player of the year in the con- you’ve got to give Kentucky credit. needed in tourney selection Nashville. ference, I think rightfully so. They made a couple of big shots to “His heart and his energy that he “He leads their team. He makes win the game. This is hopefully a LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky athletic di- plays with (are) just ridiculous,” shots. He creates for others. He’s the great experience for us to get us rector Mitch Barnhart wants the NCAA Tournament coach John Calipari said after the ultimate team guy. Just a real good ready for the NCAA tournament and selection process to be more transparent before 82-77 victory gave Kentucky its 29th talent.” do something special in the tourna- Kentucky (26-8) is a No. 4 seed in ment.” brackets are announced. tournament title. “We feed off of it.” LSU star Ben Simmons claimed the East Region and will open Moody claimed his spot on the Wildcats coach John Calipari criticized the the freshman of the year award, against Stony Brook on Thursday. first team as the SEC’s leading process after Kentucky was seeded fourth in the while Texas A&M’s Billy Kennedy The 6-10 Simmons was brilliant in scorer (23.6). Murray, the latest of East Region despite beating Texas A&M — a No. was chosen as coach of the year after what was likely his only season at Kentucky’s freshman stars, tops the 3 seed — to win the Southeastern Conference the Aggies deadlocked with Ken- LSU. The Australian led the SEC in Wildcats in scoring (20.1), while Tournament title. Calipari believes his team de- tucky for the SEC’s regular-season rebounding (11.8), placed fourth in Jones averaged 15.5 points and led served a higher seed and questioned whether win- crown. scoring (19.2) and even finished fifth Texas A&M in rebounding (7.2). in assists (4.8). The All-SEC second team was ning the conference title matters if it doesn’t Ulis and Simmons were both unanimous selections to the first But the Tigers flopped badly in the comprised of Alabama guard Retin improve seeding. team, while also included Missis- SEC semifinals, getting blown out Obasohan, South Carolina forward Barnhart supported Calipari in an open letter on sippi guard Stefan Moody, Kentucky 71-38 by Texas A&M. LSU declined Michael Carrera, Vanderbilt center Monday and suggested the committee use a guard Jamal Murray and Texas to participate in the NIT, freeing Damian Jones, Tennessee guard process similar for the College Football Playoff, A&M swingman Jalen Jones. Simmons to enter the NBA draft, Kevin Punter, and Arkansas forward which releases weekly updates a month before Heading into the NCAA tourna- where he is a potential No. 1 overall Moses Kingsley. announcing its field. The AD says, “This would eliminate all doubt what coaches must do in scheduling and what teams must do to reach the tournament.” South Carolina moves on from NCAA snub New postseason Vegas 16 The Associated Press Thornwell acknowl- played a game after the nament opener as Thorn- tourney only features 8 teams edged the hurt feelings SEC tournament since well’s late turnover proved COLUMBIA, S.C. — LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas 16 postseason when South Carolina did 2009, their last appear- costly as the Bulldogs hit South Carolina forward not make the field. As the ance in the NIT. the winning foul shots. college basketball tournament has become the Sindarius Thornwell said night continued, the older South Carolina seemed Thornwell said the Vegas 8. the Gamecocks have no players began to embrace a lock for its first NCAA Gamecocks have no one to The new tournament to be played March 28-30 choice but to quickly shake the opportunity they have trip in 12 years, starting blame but themselves for at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas will feature eight off the disappointment of in the NIT. 15-0 overall and winning not closing the deal the teams instead of the originally announced 16. Or- missing the NCAA Tour- “Not a lot of other teams nine games away from last three weeks of the sea- nament and focus on the ganizers said Monday that they only wanted 16 are playing,” Thornwell home. The Gamecocks, son. NIT. said. “We’ve got a chance to though, went 3-5 down the “We controlled our des- teams if they could secure top-quality programs. The Gamecocks ex- win a championship. This stretch including a heart- tiny,” he said. “It’s not for After some unusual results in several conference pected to be prepping for a is a step forward.” breaking 69-67 loss to us to blame anybody bur tournaments, they were hesitant to fill out the first-round NCAA contest The Gamecocks have not Georgia in the SEC tour- ourselves.” bracket with just available teams. after going 24-8 overall The eight teams are Louisiana Tech (23-9), East and 11-7 in the Southeast- ern. Instead, they were Tennessee State (23-11), Tennessee Tech (19-11), squeezed out of the 68- Old Dominion (22-13), Northern Illinois (21-12), team field and given a No. UC Santa Barbara (18-13), Oakland (21-11) and 1 seed in the NIT, which Towson (20-12). they’ll open at home Tues- day night against High LOCAL DIGEST Point. Bass Tournament •The second annual Oakman Booster Club Bass Tournament will be held Saturday, March 19 from safelight to 2 p.m. at G’s Landing. The entry fee is Prep $100 per boat. There will be a five-fish limit. Each fish must be 12 inches long and no boats will be weighed after 2 p.m. There is a $1,000 guarantee From A10 for first place. For more information, call Brian Bridges at 471-4107. Knights’ top four hitters Jasper Park and Rec registered 13 hits. •Jasper Parks and Recreation is registering for Sumiton Christian will Men and Women Church and Independent softball look to even its area record on Wednesday. The Eagles until Mon. March 28. $350 per team. If you have travel to Altamont for a any questions call the office at 384-6014. double header beginning Sumiton Park and Rec at 4 p.m. •Sumiton Park and Rec will hold the annual The Eagles split a pair of Opening Day Spring Fling for the baseball and games at Minor on Satur- softball programs on Sat., March 19 at Sumiton day, dropping the opener 6- 5 and winning the second City Park. Gates will open at 7 a.m., with games game 14-3. beginning an hour later. Admission is $3, with an On the day, Peyton unlimited access armband available at $10. For Alexander was 3 for 5 with more information, call 648-3264. two RBIs, Tristan Alexan- POLICY der was 3 for 8 with two Event announcements and registrations for the RBIs and Headrick added a three-run triple. Jarrett Local Digest section can be sent to sports@ McClain earned the win in mountaineagle.com or by fax at 221-6203. the second game. Teheran Garage Garage DoorsDoors sharp in win F ree E stim ates! er ov Rays • Since 1966 • The Associated Press KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Creative Aluminum Julio Teheran allowed two 1206 Curry Hwy hits over four innings by Jasper, AL 35503 387-7683 387-7698 making quick work of the Tampa Bay Rays starters as the Braves won 5-0 at Champion Stadium on Monday. Teheran allowed one base-runner when James Loney doubled in the top of the fourth inning. Teheran gave up his first hit with two outs in the third when Nick Franklin hit a liner to center field, but was thrown out by Michael Bourn when Franklin tried to leg out a double. Nick Markakis and Freddie Freeman each drove in runs for the Braves. Freeman drove in Gordon Beckham. A12 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Tues., March 15, 2016 www.mountaineagle.com
Tues., 9:10 p.m. Tues., 6:40 p.m. Wed., 9:10 p.m. Wed., 6:40 p.m. Softball 11 Vanderbilt (19-13) 16 FGCU (20-13) First Four 11 Michigan (22-12) 16 Holy Cross (14-19) March 15-16 11 Wichita St. (24-8) 16 FDU (18-14) Dayton, Ohio 11 Tulsa (20-11) 16 Southern U. (22-12)
From A10 First Round Men’s Division I Basketball Championship First Round March 17-18 Second Round Second Round March 17-18 had 10 hits. Emily Aaron March 19-20 March 19-20 was 2 for 3, Kara Thomp- 1 Kansas (30-4) Sweet 16 Sweet 16 1 North Carolina (28-6) son and Swindle were 1 for Thurs., 4 p.m. March 24-25 March 24-25 Thurs., 7:20 p.m. Raleigh, N.C. 3 with an RBI and Kendra 16 Austin Peay (18-17) 16 FGCU/FDU Richards, Taylor Rowe and Mar. 19 Mar. 19 8 Colorado (22-11) Elite Eight Elite Eight 8 USC (21-12) Kaylee Horton each added Thurs., 1:30 p.m. March 26-27 March 26-27 Thurs., 9:50 p.m. hits. 9 Des Moines, Iowa 9 UConn (24-10) Providence (23-10) Curry plays at Fayette Mar. 24 Mar. 25 County today at 4:30 p.m. 5 Maryland (25-8) 5 Indiana (25-7) Des Moines, Iowa ——— Fri., 4:30 p.m. Thurs., 7:10 p.m. Walker 3, Cordova 2 12 So. Dakota St. (26-7) 12 Chattanooga (29-5) Walker battled back Final Four from a 2-0 deficit to beat 4 California (22-10) Mar. 20 Houston Mar. 19 4 Kentucky (26-8) Cordova 3-2 at Memorial Fri., 2 p.m April 2 Thurs., 9:40 p.m.
Park in Jasper on Monday. Spokane, Wash. 13 Hawaii (27-5) 13 Stony Brook (26-6) Cordova built a 2-0 after SOUTH EAST a pair of walks and an 6 Arizona (25-8) Philadelphia 6 Notre Dame (21-11) Louisville, Ky. Brooklyn, N.Y. Thurs., 9:20 p.m. error in the third inning. Mar. 26 Mar. 27 Fri., 9:40 p.m. Walker (8-5) cut into the 11 Vanderbilt/Wich. St. 11 Mich./Tulsa lead, scoring runs in the 3 Miami (25-7) Mar. 19 Mar. 20 3 West Virginia (26-8) bottom of the fourth and Thurs., 6:50 p.m. Fri., 7:10 p.m. fifth innings. The Vikings 14 Buffalo (24-14) Providence, R.I. 14 SF Austin (27-5) took the lead in the bottom Mar. 24 Mar. 25 of the sixth and held on for 7 Iowa (21-10) 7 Wisconsin (20-12) the win. Fri., 3:10 p.m. Fri., 6:50 p.m. National St. Louis Walker’s Mabry Norris 10 Temple (21-11) 10 Pittsburgh (21-11) had one of her best outings Championship of the season, allowing one 2 Villanova (29-5) Mar. 20 Mar. 20 2 Xavier (27-5) Fri., 12:40 p.m. April 4 Fri., 9:20 p.m. hit and striking out eight. Brooklyn, N.Y. Offensively, Skylar 15 UNC Ashville (22-11) 15 Weber State (26-8) Birdyshaw was 3 for 3 with two RBIs and Mia 1 Oregon (28-6) 1 Virginia (26-7) Raleigh, N.C. Griffin had a double and Fri., 7:27 p.m. Thurs., 3:10 p.m. scored a run. 16 Holy Cross/South. 16 Hampton (21-10) Walker plays at Garden- dale in the Class 6A, Area 8 Saint Joseph’s (27-7) Mar. 20 Mar. 19 8 Texas Tech (19-12) 11 opener on Thursday. Fri., 9:57 p.m. Thurs., 12:40 p.m. ——— 9 Cincinnati (22-10) 9 Butler (21-10) Oakman 15, Dora 5 Mar. 24 Mar. 25 Oakman’s Sam Kelly 5 Baylor (22-11) 5 Purdue (26-8) was 3 for 4 with a triple Thurs., 2:45 p.m. Thurs., 4:30 p.m. and five RBIs to lead the 12 Yale (22-6) 12 Little Rock (27-4) Denver Wildcats to a 15-5 home 4 Duke (23-10) Mar. 19 Mar. 19 4 Iowa State (21-11) win over Dora on Monday. Thurs. 12:15 p.m. Thurs., 2 p.m. For Oakman (8-8), Au- UNC Wilm. (25-7) Providence, R.I. 13 13 Iona (22-10) tumn Custred got the win, WEST MIDWEST allowing two hits and 6 Texas (20-12) Anaheim, Calif. Chicago 6 Seton Hall (25-8) striking out one. Kylie Fri., 9:50 p.m. Mar. 26 Mar. 27 Thurs., 9:57 p.m.
Bolton got the save, allow- 11 No. Iowa (22-12) 11 Gonzaga (26-7) Denver ing five hits and striking 3 Texas A&M (26-8) Mar. 20 Mar. 19 out two. All times EDT 3 Utah (26-8) Peyton Willcutt was 4 Fri., 7:20 p.m. Thurs., 7:27 p.m. for 4 with a double and Oklahoma City 14 Green Bay (23-12) 14 Fresno St. (25-9) four RBIs, Allie Barrentine 7 Oregon St. (19-12) Mar. 24 Mar. 25 7 Dayton (25-7)
finished 3 for 3 with three St. Louis runs, Chante Williams was Fri., 1:30 p.m. Fri., 12:15 p.m. 2 for 4 with two runs and 10 VCU (24-10) 10 Syracuse (19-13) Iyana Canada was 2 for 2 2 Oklahoma (25-7) Mar. 20 Mar. 20 2 Michigan St. (29-5) with two runs. Both Bolton Fri., 4 p.m. Fri., 2:45 p.m. and Riley Brown added Oklahoma City15 CSU Bakersfield (24-8) Spokane, Wash. 15 Middle Tenn. (24-9) hits. Oakman plays at AP Lynn today. First From A10 SPECIAL SECTION ANNOUNCED! with NCAA tournament experience. Northern Illinois. “I think it make a huge difference,” ——— Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings said. Fla. Gulf Coast, Fairleigh Dickin- “That’s what they say about experience: son face off in First Four You can’t teach it.” The “Dunk City” darlings from Florida Inconsistent Vanderbilt sweated out an Gulf Coast University are back in the NCAA Tournament berth after losing to NCAA Tournament. a struggling Tennessee in the SEC tour- The Eagles (20-13) return to the tour- nament. The Commodores have a pair of nament for the first time since they be- 7-footers on the front line with Hender- came national sweethearts with an son and 7-foot-1 Luke Kornet, who make improbable Sweet Sixteen run as a No. 15 it hard for teams to score inside. But seed in 2013. They play Northeast Con- they’ve had trouble doing things consis- ference champions Fairleigh Dickinson in tently. a First Four game Tuesday night in Day- “We’re on full display now,” guard Wade ton. Baldwin IV said. Florida Gulf Coast, a Fort Myers, It’s everybody’s favorite time of the year and The winner plays Arizona on Thursday Florida, school that’s been playing Divi- in Providence, Rhode Island. sion I basketball only since 2007, made it we’re celebrating with a section full of great Five things to watch in their First Four by virtue of winning the Atlanta Sun con- game: ference tournament. advice and fun ideas for Spring 2016! READY, AIM, SHOOT: The Shockers Fairleigh Dickinson, in Teaneck, New have worked on their long-range shooting Jersey, has five previous NCAA Tourna- in the past week, the part of their game ment appearances, the last one in 2005. that let them down in the conference The winner moves on to play North tournament. They went 2 for 24 from Carolina, the No. 1 seed in the East Re- bend the arc in their tournament loss to gional. NCAA From A10 of year, not having it is just — RIVALRY WEEKS: Region, and Saint Joseph’s as bad. Iowa was once con- The committee insists it is the No. 8 seed in the sidered a potential No. 1 doesn’t consider rivalries West. For what it’s worth, seed but fell all the way to when it slots the field, and the Wildcats went 4-0 a seventh seed, while every year it’s hard to be- against their Big 5 teams such as Providence lieve it. Potential brethren this season. and Southern Cal have matchups this year in- — COMMITTEE’S also had trouble lately. clude longtime Southwest CONSCIENCE: The se- “Our fans love this time Conference foes Texas and lection committee gets dis- of year,” UConn coach Texas A&M, perennial sected every year, but Kevin Ollie said. “I love it powers Kentucky and In- putting Michigan and as a coach.” diana, football foes Notre Tulsa in the field and leav- — TOUGHEST Dame and Michigan, and ing Monmouth and St. TICKET: Good luck get- Jim Boeheim against Tom Bonaventure out was prac- ting a seat in Des Moines. Izzo — err, Syracuse tically inviting criticism. The Jayhawks have a against Michigan State. Those two teams can make three-hour drive from “We’re all just going to the committee feel a whole their campus in Lawrence, focus on Chattanooga,” lot better about their deci- while blue-bloods Ken- Hoosiers coach Tom Crean sion by winning a couple tucky, UConn and Indiana said of their first-round op- games. They meet each are joining them there. ponent. “We’re only guar- other in a First Four The only thing that would anteed one game right now matchup before facing No. have driven up the price and that’s against Chat- 6 seed Notre Dame. more is if the Hawkeyes tanooga.” “It’s just a matter of the (headed to Raleigh), Iowa — PHILLY PRIDE: way things work out when Whether you’re wetting a line or getting in State (off to Denver) or Speaking of rivals, it was a we apply — strictly apply Northern Iowa (sent to banner year for the Big 5. — our procedures for seed- the pool...adding a room or taking off some Oklahoma City) were play- Second-seeded Villanova ing,” committee chair Joe ing close to home. and No. 10 seed Temple Castiglione said, “and pounds...teeing it up or walking down the — GOING GLOBAL: could meet in a second- then, of course, when we There will be plenty of in- round game in the East get into bracketing.” aisle...mowing the weeds or planting seed. ternational flair to this tournament. 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