1 p a g e 6 t h e t r ib u n a l a id WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,1975 FOOTBALL BASEBALL BASKETBALL TRACK SPORTS TENNIS GOLF A RIDDLE IN RHYMES by GSU And NS Clash In Young Classic Nov. 5 Rev. T. M. Walker WHAT AM Ir NEW YORK, N .Y .- four and kicking. Question with a 8-3 mark. They were 9-0 and shortly after the third been an interception. Instead to even greater things for New York City’s only college marks on the team are 8-0 in the CIAA, giving them period started, the Tigers it preserved GSU’s record 1975. I can’t talk but I can put across a message football extravaganza the linebackers and interior of­ the conference title. Head found themselves on the that led them to the national Robinson of Grambling In any language or code that’s in use. 1975 Whitney M. Young, Jr. fensive line. Our weakness is Coach William “Dick” Price short end of a 10-9 count. championship. and Price of Norfolk State I can’t walk but I get around and do sketches, Memorial Football Classic, the defensive backfield.” was in his first year at the It wasn’t until the fourth were quite amiable at a recent Or whole reports in matter of truth. will be played at Shea Stadium GSU posted an 11-1 rec­ helm of the Spartans. He period that Grambling punch­ Norfolk State had not press reception in the Time- Saturday, November 15. Fes­ ord in 1974, losing a squeaker replaced Bob Ledbetter who ed across the winning touch­ enjoyed a winning season Life Building. But it will be a My working parts, like many upside down legs. tivities for the Fifth Annual to Alcorn 19-14, with whom left the school to take over as down. It came on a pass play, since 1962, and with 16 different story when they they shared the Southwest Kick words into place quite spry. Qassic will Idckoff at 1 p.m. offensive backfield coach for when the safety-man for Nor­ seniors and 17 juniors making look at each other across the The Classic will be a battle Athletic Conference title. In the New Orleans Saints of the It's a work of art to see fingers tipping on pegs, folk State slipped on the wet up the bulk of the squad this Shea Stadium gridiron on of champions with national the Tigers match with Norfolk National Football League. ground on what might have year, they are looking forward November 15th. Causing my lettered legs to kick up high. Black college champions State, they outlasted the In five previous clashes WHAT AM 1? Grambling State University Spartans 16-10 in a whale of with Grambling, Norfolk State facing Norfolk State, champ­ a ball game that makes fans had been soundly thrashed, F5U Opens Season At Home No, I can't talk but 1 can make a clicking sound ions of the Central Intercol­ think the two schools will put But in last year’s encounter, As 1 word the message whenever fed to me. legiate Athletic Assiciation on quite a show at Shea the Spartans from Virginia FAYETTEVILLE- A large crowd is expected between the two grid clubs I never balk when nimble fingers upon me pound, (CIAA). Stadium in November. put a scare into the Tigers The 1975 edition of the to be on hand for the season and Fayetteville State Univer­ Getting assignments finished by the degree. Sponsored jointly by the Norfolk State (Virginia) before finally losing 16-10. Fayetteville State University opener for both teams, and sity Chancellor Charles “A” New York Urban League and had a banner year in 1974 At half-time Grambling led Bronco football team will be according to Director of Lyons will serve as host of unveiled Saturday, September Athletics at FSU, Dr. Joe the event. Wcmen more than men sit down to me day and night. the Coca Cola Bottling Com­ pany of New York, the 6, when the Ray McDougal Robinson, many schools and The 82nd Division Band Feeding me paper all the while. coached squad tangles with military dignataries will parti­ from Fort Bragg will partici­ The pages I suck in are for the most part white Classic has attracted over N ew C h a l l e n g e For AM 215,000 fans in the past four cross-town rival Fort Bragg. cipate in pre-game ceremonies. pate along with marching Which quite often go into some file. years, putting New York City The charismatic, poetry- Carmen Basilio, Billy Conn, The game will be played at “Armed Forces Com­ and other band units from WHAT AM 1? back on the national football spouting Muhammad Ali, per­ Jackie Fields and Joe Louis; the FSU Athletic Field and munity Relations Day”, is the the Air Force and the Marines. scene. Proceeds from the haps the greatest World C onflnued on P»»» 7 begins at 1:30. theme of the opening game Lt. General Henry Emer­ Political speeches, songs, wrmons and reports Classic help support many Heavyweight Champion of all son, Commander at Fort Have all been prepared by my service. New York Urban League time, will take on a new Bragg and Fayetteville Mayor The instructor teaches how to use me in sports, programs including the h l^ y challenge when, for the first Jackson F. Lee will bring While the learner may at first appear nervous. successful Street Academies. time in his career, he vrill star greetings before the contest. Coach Eddie Robinson will in his own entertainment Last year the Broncos defeated the Army squad My universal importance is accepted without doubt, head Grambling State’s Tiger show, “The Muhammad All 24-6. And yet my price is not too high. powerhouse for the 35th Variety Special”. The program The FSU offense is spear­ When I’m used in accordance to what my usefulness year. He has compiled a will air on the ABC Television 236-81-11 career record, sec­ Network, Saturday, Septem­ headed by explosive running is about. back James Godwin, who Fingered words from me will always fly. ond best among active college ber 13, at 7 p.m. coaches. Bear Bryant of Ala­ A highlight of the special rushed for more than 1,000 bama University is the leader will be a “Parade of yards and nine touchdowns. WHAT AM I? with a 242-71-16 record. Champions”, vfith a number Last year, the bruising Bronco Robinson candidly sizes of famous titleholders in carried the ball a total of 177 (Tlie answer to the last riddle is WEDDING RING). up the coming season by many areas of sports on hand times and averaged 5.6 yards saying, “our strength is at as guests of Ali. Among those each time. llie above riddle will be answered in the next issue of THE quarterback, running backs, scheduled to attend are boxing However, fellow nmning TRIBUNAL AID. pass receivers, defensive front- champs Henry Armstrong, back Tim Heath lugged the pigskin 115 times for over Four MEAC Teams 500 yards and a 4.7 yard clip. Godwin and Heath, both Begin '75 Season Saturday FAYE'I"I'E VILLE— ALL SET—It’s time for pre-seas­ Fayetteville natives, had a on band practice at Fayetteville State University and these rushing game average of 92.6 DURHAM — Four Mid- Delaware state (3-6) jour­ back to lead the offensive is back but the loss of Bobby lovely majorettes are all in step. The ladies are (L-R) Linda nnd 60.5 yards respectively Eastern Athletic Conference neys to Elizabeth Q ty, N.C., fireworks for the Bulldogs. Hammond and Mike Collier Horton, freshman, Waxhaw, N.C.; Linda Burney, Senior last sea^n. (MEAC) football teams in­ to do battle with the Elizabeth Veteran running backs Neely leave two big vacancies in the and head majorette, Kinston, N.C.; and Ivy Melvin, Fayette­ cluding defending champion City Vikings. Game time for Dunn and James Robinson Moi^an backfield. Kevin Continued on Page 7 ville, N.C., freshman. (FSU Photo by Henderson) South Carolina State will be this season’s opener is 1:30 give S.C. State experience in Slade, Leroy Brown and In action Satiurday, September p.m. the backfield but guard Luther Jesse Moore are the frontrun- 6, as the 1975 college grid­ Howard (8-2-1), North Dixon is lone hold-over starter ners for the back-field posi- iron season gets underway. Carolina Central and Mary­ in the interior offensive line. Uons. Two home games and a land-Eastern Shore (2-6) open The interior defensive line Tlew coach Edmond Wyche pair of road games will get their ’75 schedules a week for the Bulldogs feature re­ inherits a team at Delaware MEAC teams off and running later. Howard, picked by the turning starters Carson at end State which returns 24 letter- this week while the three league coaches to win the along with tackles Robert men and 36 veterans. Quarter­ \buVealways other MEAC teams will kick- gridiron title this year, travels Sims and Larry James. The backs Andre Brown and Eddie off their seasons the following to Detroit, Michigan, Septem­ linebacking posts are in good Epps are back to guide the week. ber 13 to open against Wayne hands in veterans Rudolph Hornets’ offense. Wide receiv­ Defending champion South State at 1:30. Maryland-East­ Bryant, Erone Edwards and er John Chisholm supplements th d ig ^ yew were Carolina State (8 - 4) opens ern Shore lifts the lid on its Charles Haynes while Leonard the passing attack for Dela­ Its season with a new oppon­ ’75 schedule against Johnson Duncan heads the returnees ware State while running ent in Gardner-Webb.