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Portland Observer
Thursday, April 22. 1976
F r e d d y B r o w n : S o n ic ’s n u m b e r s ix
by Ron Sykes
Freddy Brown, Seattle's 6'3" all star
guard is the only player on the Sonic
team that has been coached by Lenny
Wilkens, Tom Nissalke, Bucky Buck
waiter and Bill Russell. During Lenny
Wilkens' regime Brown was known as
"Fat Freddy" and at the time very aptly
named. Brown admits to having adjust
ment problems, after all when you play
for four different coaches this is to be
expected.
When asked about Lenny Wilkens. this
was Fred's reply, "With Wilkens I was
like at a standstill, sitting on the bench.
Yet, I had a chance to watch him. a great
master at work. Also I could study Oscar
Robertson. Jerry West and Walt Frazier
in their prime. I had a chance to really
take a look at what they were doing,
rather than just being out there trying to
keep up.
Some Portland Ians will argue that this
is the role Wilkens should have had
Lionel Hollins fill. But the whole truth is
Portland didn't have (this year) any old
masters to learn from.
Brown goes on to say that, "With
Nissalke I had a chance to run a ball club,
feeding Dick Synder." After studying
under four coaches Brown has arrived as
evidenced in the spectacular shooting
performances, unleashed by him against
Portland.
Brown is a pure shooter.
Portland fans will often call Petrie a pure
shooter, but Geoff is not really in
Freddy's class as a basketball player.
"Fat Freddy" can outshoot any guard in
the NBA. And he has uncanny moves for
developing his many shots.
Freddy grew up in Milwaukie, where
he and J.J. were childhood buddies, later
going to the same University (Iowa)
Dick Vertlieb - GM Golden State, on
Bill Sharman - Los Angeles Laker
the failure of Rick Barry to win MVP
coach, on his possible ouster: ‘T've never
honors: "Rick has done everything he's
been in this position before. I have no
idea what's going to happen, bui I hope a had to do. He changed his game this
decision will be reached soon for the year. I thought other people would
benefit of the team, the organization and, recognize what he's done but obviously
not.”
of course, me."
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A buffet dinner for the benefit of Commissioner Charles Jordan's campaign, will be
held at Lucky's on April 24th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided
by three groups of young people. Tickets may be obtained at the door, 1530 N.E.
Grand Avenue, or by calling 287 7527 or 287-2242, $10 donation.
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As we all know Freddy Brown is the
Sonic’s #6 man, which doesn't seem to
affect his play at all. When asked how he
felt after being a starter for so long,
Fred replied, “la st year as we were
heading into the playoffs I developed a
sore arm and Russ started Archie Clark.
That's when 1 started developing myself
to a different role. You have to be
warmed up and really mentally alert
when you come into the game. I never
worried about my hands being cold or
anything. Just tried to stay loose.”
Brown is comfortable and relaxed in his
new role, which says a lot for him, as a
man. Some NBA players of Freddy's
stature would sulk and pout if relegated
to a non starting role, but not Brown, he
just goes out night after night and fills his
role. And I might add very well. Not just
a few people thought that Freddy might
resent a young rookie like Slick Watts
taking over the leadership role on the
Sonics. Not Freddy, when asked about
Watts, Brown had this to say, “I have a
lot of admiration for him (Slick Watts)
and I really love Slick. All he has to do
now is probably slow down a little and
run the team. Then he'll be the master.
Hey, you can talk about Cousy, K.C.
Jones as far as a little guy making things
happen, I'll take Slick Watts.”
Freddy Brown says the guy that gives
him the most trouble in the NBA is
Milwaukie's Jim Price. He also includes
Norm Van Leer and Houston's Calvin
Murphy, but Price pounds the hardest.
Brown's goal is to be champion in the
NBA. He says he doesn't wear rings, but
they give out rings for being NBA
champion, so he would like to have one.
Brown states that all he wants to be is a
winner. And will do whatever to achieve
this goal.
On an off day you can catch Fred
Brown relaxing somewhere.
On the
water, in a park, with his family, you can
always know that he's going to be
relaxing.
O b s e rv e r
NBA Team s
The Observer choices for NBA honors
1975 1976. First team: iMVPand Centerl
Kareem Abdul Jabbar: He's the toughest
in a class all by himself. Greatest
player to ever lace on a pair of sneakers.
|Forwards| Kirk Harry: Some kind of all
around player Barry is truly outstand
ing Sidney Wicks: Might lx* prejudiced
due to iny familiarity with the Blazers,
but Wicks does too many things, has
been held back by poor team. Wicks'
stats over the past three years compares
favorably to his pick.
It.uardal Dave Bing: Has had a super
year in leading the Washington team.
Slick Watts: First man tc lead the NBA in
both steals and assists, in the same year.
And no one fills the passing lanes 'ike
Watts.
Second Team: (Centerl Hill Walton:
That's right when he's healthy there's
no one better, other than Kareem. Some
will say he hasn't played enough, but I'm
judging talent and Bill certainly has it.
iGuards) Nate Archibald: Who ran say
enough about "Tiny"
Phil Smith:
Improving so fast excellent in all phases
of the game. Must learn to be more team
oriented. |Forwarda) Dave Cowens:
Played center for Boston but really a
legitimate foward, good outside shooter.
Bob Mc Adoo: Great shooter, only defense
Back of) kept him off first team. Un
limited range for big man.
Coach of the Year -• Al Attles: Should
have won honor last year.
Greatest
injustice ever inflicted on so deserving a
coach.
Attles has revolutionized the
game. Believes in total team involve
ment.
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Sports Talk
Letter of the week:
SPECIALIZE:
Debbie Mishler,
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Although many people would say she is on her way out, or, the drugs are going to
bo the death of her. She fought the drugs, the people and the fits of depression to se
cure full grown star status in the world of music. For years she was looked upon as an
imitator of the late great Dina Washington, because they sounded so much alike. Even
though I never saw Dina Washington, because they sounded so much alike. Even
though I never saw Dina Washington perform, I listened to her records as avidly as
everyone else. I always thought their voices were definitely different. If your're
familiar with both voices you'll have to agree, as was demonstrated at the Paramount
Saturday night.
Her performance was emotional and satisfying to the packed audience, who
witnessed it all. Her phrasing is impeccable, her style is unique anil her keyboard
artistry is super! She sang tunes like: "What A Difference A Day Makes," "One Night
Affair," and a few others. The back up group consisted of: I Jiwrence I’arlon on guitar,
Kenny Smith on drums, Ixiu Donaldson on fender bass, ljiMont Wilson on piano and
Bennie Ellis on saxophone. .Although the younger set who attended the concert
weren't into Esther Phillips, give them time, they’ll grow up, eventually
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Where there's smoke there's fire, and Smokey “Bill" Robinson had (he Paramount
smokin! Cool and sophisticated Smokey strolled on stage wearing a three pieee ice
blue silk suit with while shoes and shirt Its rare that you se e a performer walk out on
stage to a standing ovation, but Smokey did.
When you look at the super stars of music and the contributions they've made to the
music industry there is not one who has contributed more than Smokey Robinson
no one! There are many stars today who contribute their success to Smokey, like: the
Temptations, Marvin Gaye, the Four Tops and a few others
When Smokey left the "Miracles" four years ago, after tieing together for twenty
years It was for no other reason than wauling to expand on his own. The Miracles
and Smokey are still best of friends and the Miracles do most of the background music
on Smokey's recordings.
When it conies to singing songs. I'm a "lyric man". If the lyrics are arranged
properly 1 m usually half sold. Smokey is a "genius" when it comes to putting words
together for a song for him it is as easy as putting your shoe on in the morning Ills
music deals with life and reality, in the simplest form The next time you hear Smokey
sing one of his songs, listen to the lyrics and you'll see what 1 mean.
His selections for the evening included such jewels as: "Virgin Man" (Can You Ixive
A Virgin Man), “I Ain, I Am," "What's It All About." "Baby That's Back At Ya," What
Love Has Joined Together," "So Warm," and he also took requests from the "Sell Out"
audience, like: “Oooh Baby Baby," "Tracks Of My Tears," and others Keep in mind
that Smokey wrote, arranged, produced and of course sang all the tunes I just
mentioned, with the exception of "Tracks Of My Tears," which was written by the
very talented Marv Tarplin. a long time friend, who Smokey unselfishly introduced to
the audience Saturday night, who also (days guitar.The rest of the hand consists of
Smiley I weed on drums, Joe llilow on saxophone, Mike Jacob on piano and the
talented trio of ladies who sang along with Smokey were: Pat Henry, Melva Joyce and
Irene Bowen. Smokey's performance was impeccable from start to finish Smokey, a
family man. has made significant contributions to his people, to music and to a lot of
your hopefuls. It s not often that you see a living legend, hut if you were at the
Paramount Saturday night you saw one.
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Formerly known as "little" Esther Phillips in the early sixties, Esther has always
been one of your better performers. I saw her many times in Los Angeles at the Pied
Piper Supper Club in the exclusive Baldwin Hills, View Park section of Ixis Angeles,
where Nancy Wilson, Ike and Tina Turner, Kay Charles and other prominent people
I was wondering what the black patch
on the left shoulder strap of the Boston
Celtics' uniform represents. I've never
noticed this before.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
The Oregon Association of Colored Women's Clubs presents its 64th Annual
Scholarship and Benefit Tea on Sunday, April 25th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at St.
Andrews Community Center, 4940 N.E. 8th Avenue. The theme is Bicentennial: Past,
Present and Future, featuring the youth, which are the future. Gustavia is tea
chairman and Betty Thompson is state president. The Kathryn Gray scholarship has
been given annually since 1954.
American Indian Movement leaders, KaMook. Banks and Ellen Moves Camp will
speak with women Sunday, April 25th at 2:00 p.m. at the Mountain Moving Cafe, 532
S.E. 39th Street (Stark).
KaMook will talk about her experience giving birth in prison and her upcoming trial
in Portland. Ellen speaks about the continuing atrocities at Pine Ridge, South Dakota
since the occupation of Wounded Knee. For more information call 236 7541 or
235 8954.
Michael Harrington, noted social critic, will speak on the "Politics of Poverty"
Thursday, May 6th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Smith Memorial Center Ballroom at Portland
State University. Harrington's most well known book, The Other America, is
acknowledged as the inspiration for the Kennedy and Johnson administrations' "War
on Poverty” programs, which focused American social policy in a new direction.
The 1-205 formal public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 19th, at Floyd
Light Middle School, 10710 Southeast Stark Street. Hearing testimony will begin at
2:00 p.m. and continue until 5:00 p.m. It will begin again at 7:30 p.m., and last until
everyone has had an opportunity to testify on this highly important transportation
project.
April 29th, Boise Citizens Improvement League. Boise School, 620 N. Fremont, 7:30
p.m.
The Militant Bookstore Forum will sponsor a talk featuring Dennis Banks, a national
leader of the American Indian Movement presently awaiting trial in Portland, on "The
Indian Struggle for Justice." The Forum will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April
22nd at Blessed Sacrament Church, 4620 N. Maryland (near N. Going and Interstate).
A donation of $1 is being asked at the door. Proceeds from the Forum will go to the
Loudhawk/Redner/KaMook/Banks defense committee.
Job Interviews, a three session workshop, is scheduled on Tuesdays from 7:30 to
9:30 p.m. beginning April 20th at the Downtown YWCA, 1111 S.W. 10th. The
workshop will cover how to prepare for a job interview, and how to improve skills
using video-tape, counselor information, role playing and group discussions. Further
information on registration is available at the Downtown YWCA.
Portland Civic Theatre will hold auditions for the fourth season of the summer
theatre program S.R.O. on Saturday, May 8th and Sunday, May 9th beginning at
1:00 p.m. Auditions are private, so it is essential that applicants receive an
appointment in advance by calling the box office at 226 3048. If an interested applicant
finds these dates impossible, arrangements can be made for an audition prior to May
8th.
The season will open with "Oklahoma!”, playing July 1st through August 1st.
"Anything Goes" will open August 6th and play through August 29th. The third show
is "A Doll's House,” which will play September 3rd through the 19th.
“The Art and Architecture of the Eastern Orthodox Church” is the title of an
exhibition opening Monday, April 19th in the art gallery of the University of Oregon
School of Architecture and Allied Arts.
The public is invited, free of charge, to the show in Room 141 Lawrence Hall. It will
be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays and will remain on display through April
30th.
Advanced students in the Reed College creative dramatics for children classes will
present a springtime version of Winnie-the-Pooh and His Friends on Fridays, May 7th
and 14th, at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays, May 8th and 15th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Reed
theatre. Admission to the production is $1.25 rhildren and $1.75 adults. Reservations
may be obtained by calling the box office, 771 4105, weekdays between 1:00 and 5:00
p.m.
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