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Hagf 8 Portland Observer Thursday October 20. 1977 Library celebrates Halloween Free Halloween programs are sc he duled at the Albina and North Portland branches of the Multnomah County Li brary for young ghosts and goblins. A special Halloween showing of two movies will be featured at the new Albina Branch Library. 3606 N.E. 15th Avenue, on Friday, October 28th, at 3:30 p.m. Librarian Mary Jamison Tannehill will present the films: "W inter of the Witch" and “Moonbird." Children all ages are invited to attend. Renne Jackson ready far the third gane of the World Series at Dodger to his credit, was voted Series MVP. with five All witches, ghoulies and goblins are invited to a Halloween costume party at the North Portland Branch Library, 512 N. Killingsworth Street, on Thursday. October 27th, at 3:15 p.m. Halloween stories and prises for the best costumes are treats in store for children attending the free program. For additional information on these progrtms, call the Albina Branch (287 7147) or North Portland Branch (284 5622). Reggie Smith |right) gives Dost? Baker > hug at home ;>fate. Baker s home run m the third inning with Smith on 3rd and Steve Garvey on 1st. tied the third game of the World Series. Yankees went on to win 5-3. SfwU \Joik Demo Sports by Ron Sykes S;’erts Editor On October 17. 1977, the final outs were made in the NBA. The ax flew and heads rolled. Among the losses was one Herm Gilliam of the Portland Trailbla zers. Gilliam was acquired last year in a deal with the Seattle Supersonies. When Gilliam arrived in Portland he was hailed as "just what Portland needs in its guard corp." by an elated Stu Inman. Now one year and one NBA Championship later finds Gilliam now expendable. Gilliam was supposedly beaten out by Bookie T.R. Dunn. “I don’t think I ’ve ever seen Gilliam play better than he did in our training camp this year, and in our exhibition games," Ramsey said. Herm Gilliam made the biggest adjustment of all the Blazers. Gilliam worked hard to shed the label as being only a one-on-one player. Even choosing to spend his summer months in the City of Roses. Gilliam has long been a resident of Atlanta, and does have a going business there, but was so caught up in Blazer mania and wanted very much to be part of the community, that he chose to remain in Portland and work with the youth of our area. Gilliam will undoubt edly be picked up by some NBA club. Every team can use a player the caliber of Gilliam. A t 6'3" he's a fine leaper, shoots the eyes out of the basket and is quick enough. Gilliam. I ’m sure, will be back to haunt the Blazers. OK. now let's look a little deeper into this Gilliam release. Why Gilliam? “Herman wouldn't have seen much action as guard." said Stu Inman “Being the fourth guard behind Lionel Hollins, Dave Twardzik. and Johnny Davis would be easier for a Rookie like Dunn to handle than the veteran Gilliam." Inman states further. I t ’s no secret that the Blazers are saddled with a half dozen no-out contracts and circumstances more than anything else led to Gilliam's demise. Just find it hard to believe that talent was involved in that final decision. Some thought Wally Who, or Larry Steele would not be around. And it's probably true that Portland would have traded either if a deal could be made. Rumor has it that Steele was shipped around the league last year with virtually no one interested. And Wally Walker, the possessor of skills equal to that of Rick Barry, so some said at the time of his signing, just so far has not shown anything. Granted Walker can shoot - but so can many others in the NBA. In fact the only resemblance Walker has to an NBA player is his fat contract. Gilliam is gone and I'm sure Dunn and Corky Calhoun can sleep well for a change. Portland's cut list was comprised of three players. Corky Calhoun. Herman Gilliam and T.R. Dunn. Hmmm....which brings to mind an old saying. “Last hired and first fired.” Reggie, Reggie the Black Superstar Wasn't it beautiful to see Reggie putting on a super hitting display in the sixth game of the World Series, won by the Yankees 8-4. Jackson hit three home runs before 56,000 happy New York fans. It was also beautiful to see Jackson perform so well after all the “bad-mouth ing” he's received. Reggie showed that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Jackson received unanimous vote from the sports writers and broadcasters for M VP for the Series, however, Jackson wasn't received as warmly by Portland talk-show fans. Many thought that pitcher Mike Torez should have received the M VP award. Jackson finished the Series with a .460 batting average, five home runs, and nine RBIs. His five home runs were a world record, surpassing the Babe s four. Believe it or not Jackson used only three swings to produce three home runs, five RBIs and score four times himself. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• T H IS W EEK IN T H E P .I.L. Well there should be plenty of fire works Friday night at the stadium when unbeaten and eighth ranked Marshall takes on the Grant Hi Generals in a game that could throw the East division in a tizzy. Currently Marshall enjoys a one game lead, 5-0. over both Grant and Benson, both having identical 4-1 marks. Should the Generals gun down the Minutemen the league champions would then be decided the following Monday morning by a vote of the seven East by John Iverson division principals. Then the second place team would be determined by the team holding a victory over the other in regular season play. For example should Marshall down Grant they then would represent the East as #1. Benson would get the nod by virtue of their 3-0 win over Grant during the regular season. In order for Grant to earn a M2 spot they would have to defeat Marshall and then have the vote go in Benson's favor for Ml. Therefore, if this happens they would then gain the second play-off spot. So the chips are on the line for two really good teams. Marshall and Grant. My pick...the Generals by six. JHS - The three varsity teams at Jefferson all defeated their opponents last week, at least once that is. Varsity Football: Jefferson vs. Adams The game went scoreless until the fourth quarter when Howard Jenkins, quarterback, scored for the “Gators" and Vernon Johnson made the two point conversion. Later in the fourth quarter Darnell Brown scored for the Demos when Bruce Jones blocked a Patriot punt. The final score was 14-7. Friday the Jeff team, now second in the West Division, goes against the number one team in the division, Jackson. Game time is 7:00 p.m. on the Democrat home field. Varsity Volleyball: Jeff beats Jacks«»: Rough Riders defeat Demos The Roosevelt Rough Riders won the first period of play 15-7. The Riders started the second period of play and P J.L . S C H E D U LE they were leading 3-0 when Carol Nichols blocked a spike and then spiked it herself. Cleveland vs. North Salem: (North In the second period of play Rita Tedeau Salem will easily dominate the Indians) made a good attempt at saving the ball SM. for the Demos. The Rough Riders won Jackson vs. Jefferson: (Jackson in a the second game 15-4 thus winning the thriller. Howard Jenkins must fill the air contest. Jefferson's JV's also lost to if Demos are to have a chance) Jackson Roosevelt. 15-4, 15-5. 26. Jeff 25. Last Tuesday the Jackson Raiders took Marshall vs. Grant - Stadium! (Grant to an early lead 6-0, but the Demos came upset Minutemen...only if Darryl Motley back to defeat the Raiders 1512. Carol has recovered from aggravating ankle Nichols showed some impressive spikes injury.) Grant 14. Marshall 7. in the game, with some good set ups by Madison vs. Benson: (Benson will sock Rhonda McCamey. The Demos defeated it to Madison) 22-6. the Raiders in the second period of play Adams vs. Roosevelt: (A study in 15-2. winning the match. The Demo JV's ineptness, penalties will fly left and were defeated by the Raiders 156, 158. right.) Teds to win. Varsity Soccer: Pollock scores three: Deems keep on rolling First round P J X . play-offs November 4 The Jefferson high soccer team is still Quarter Finals November 11 on the move as they defeated the Jackson Semi Finals November 18 Raiders last week 5 1 . Starting forward Finals November 25 Iiean Pollock scored three goals against the Raiders as Richard Smith scored one PLA Y-O FF SCH ED U LE and M arty Lopas booted in a penalty kick. Jeff's J V ’s also beat Jackson 4-0. Thursday. October 27 Last Thursday the Demos played the Friday. October 28 Itoosevelt Rough Riders on the Jeff home field, defeating the Teddies 6-1. The Thursday kickers made a strong showing in their 4E vs. 3W fast game before facing number one rated 5E vs. 4W Lincoln at Jeff Monday. 6E vs. 5W 7E vs. 6W Friday - 6:30/8:30 3E at McNary • 8:00 p.m. IE vs. 2W winner to State - Stadium 1W vs. 2E winner to 8tate • Stadium Ducks face battle with Louisiana State U. EUG EN E, OR. - It's a return trip to the Southland this Saturday iGctober 22nd) for the University of Oregon football team, which will meet Louisiana State for the first time in a game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Twice earlier in the season the Ducks went south and played with some distinc tion in dropping a hard fought, 26 16 opening game at Georgia, then gaining their only victory, 29 24, at Texas Chris tian. Since that time, their fortunes - and especially their physical condition - have deteriorated After tight battles against Georgia, TCU, Wisconsin (22-10) and Stanford 120 10), they were stunned by Washington (54-0) and outmanned last Saturday by Southern Cal, 33-15. With the season just at midpoint, Oregon has lost to injuries for the season two starters. Center Steve Kleffner and Defensive Tackle Neil Elshire. Thinning out the roster further was the loss of a team's top two linesmen - Offensive Tackle Fred Quilian I dislocated kneecap) and Defensive End Mel Cook (kneel - for the Southern Cal game. Quilian should return either this week or next. Cook's ability to return is uncertain. Despite the loss of top personnel, Oregon gave the Trojans a battle. Rather than getting steadily worn down, the Ducks outscored USC, 16-7, in the second half, leading Coach Rich Brooks to com ment: “I'm proud of the way we came back today. Actually, we took the fight to them in the first half, but gave up sixteen cheap points. Our offensive line gave Jack Henderson plenty of time to throw. We could have rolled over and died But we came back strong, and I ’m proud." Against USC, the Ducks were victi mized by what in earlier games had been their most potent weapon, the pass Oregon completed but 12 of 36 passes for 112 yards. Compounding the problem was USC's success with the bomb, as the Trojans scored on game breakers of 51 and 44 yards. But the Ducks trailed in first downs only 24 21, had the edge in plays, 86-75, and were almost even in possession time (29:28 to 30:32). The defense, paced by Free Safety Ken Bryant’s 13 tackles and Outside Line backer Willie Blasher's 11 tackles, drop ped the powerful Trojans for losses four times and restricted them to a third down efficiency of under 50% (8 of 17). Psychologically, Brooks had his out- manned team well-tuned, never ready to acknowledge defeat. That was demon strated by Oregon going for the success ful two point conversion with just three minutes to play, then following it with an outside kick. Against LSU, Oregon must deal with a team that was leading the nation in rushing a week ago with just under 400 yards a game on the ground. A t that state, one Tiger, Tailback Charles Alex ander, had rushed for 625 yards, com pared to 719 for the Oregon squad over the equivalent four game period. LSU, ranked among the top 20 most of the season, whipped one potent foe, Florida. 36 14. but fell before ranked Kentucky last Saturday, 33 13. The Tigers, who started a week later than the Ducks, were upset by Indiana, 24 21, and have beaten Rice, 77-0, and Vanderbilt. 22 15. Oregon's charter flight is scheduled to arrive in Baton Rouge, Friday at 2:00 p.m., and the Ducks will be quartered at the Bellemont Motor Inn. Saturday's game starts at 7:30 p.m. (CDT). 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