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Portland Observer, August 10, 1963 Page 5 Sport Talk by Ron Sykes Sports Editor You just may need an Apple li computer to tell you who's coaching where In the N B A . In this ever- changing world o f conches, only one jo b remains constant, and that is Bernie Bickerstaff o f the Washing ton B ullel» Bernie holds the all-time record for longevity among assistant coaches. Bill Fitch left Boston and headed south to Houston, where he will face the enormous task of coaching Ralph Sampson. Chuck Daley, former Cleveland Cavalier head coach and 76er assis tant is now top man in Detroit and has taken on former U o f O head man Dick Harter as his assistant. It will be interesting to tee how Harter’s coaching style will adapt to the pros. You know Harter earned the reputa tion o f "d rill sergeant" while coach ing in Eugene. And one has to wonder how far that will go with such stars as Kelly Tripucka and Isaiah Thomas? W hile all these changes are going on, one has to wonder about the future o f Bickerstaff. Everyone around the N B A is aware of Bernie's coaching ability. W hy then is he not considered for a head coaching job? Atlanta hired M ike Fratello. W hile Fratello does have experience — he served as an aide to Hubie Brown at Atlanta and worked as an assistant to Keven l.oughery for three years — Bicker- staff has logged nearly ten years, all as an assistant in Washington. Bernie is energetic, enthusiastk and gets along well with the players. W hat is the problem? Those are all the qualities the Atlanta Hawks were looking for when they signed Fratello. San Antonio hired M orris M cH one after he served four years as an N B A assistant. M cH one spent one year with Albeck at Cleveland and the past three with him at San Antonio before being elevated to the head job. Bickerstaf applied for the San Antonio job, but despite his im peccable background never got an interview. It's easy to understand how owners would take a big name coach, but a M orris M cHone is hardly a household name. And it's also easy to understand if an owner would prefer to take someone who's fam iliar with the players and the team philosophy. And that being the case, why then has Bickerstaff been bypassed so many times in Washington? It's no secret that Dick M o tta, former Bullet coach, and now head man at Chicago, strongly recom mended Bernie as his successor. But to no a v a il.. management chose to go with Bernie only as an assistant. Why? Some will tell you that assistant coaches are more apt to receive head coaching jobs if they come from good programs. Portland's Jim Lynman is report ed to have been chosen at San Diego mainly because o f his association with D r. Jack Ramsay. Ramsay, long recognized as an astute teacher o f the game, is also becoming known for his inability to keep assis tants. This, however, is no knock of Jack's abilities, rather a feather in his hat. Jack McKinney, after serving his apprenticeship under Ramsay, is now one of the more sought after coaches in the league. Lynam, while not admitting to be a clone o f D r. Jack, does venture to say that, " I will copy a lot from Jack." Again, one has to wonder about the strange case o f Bernie Bicker staff. Dick M otta has long been respect ed as an N B A coach. M otta thinks enough of Bickerstaff to recom mend him highly. Bickerstaffs own coaching philosophy mirrors that of M otta. Dick M otta is employed as head coach in Detroit, while Bickerstaff begins his second decade as an aide in Washington. You tell me why. Seattle Super Somes coach Lenny W ilkins' ability as a coach will certainly be tested this year. Seattle, needing help at guard, drafted Jon Sunvold as their first round selection and the 16th overall piock. Sunvold is 6-1, very slow, and has lead feet. But he can shoot the eyes out o f a basket. Whereas he’ll never be able to push the ball upcourt, but once he arrives there he can keep the defense honest with his outside shooting. Sundvold was considered by many as the worst first round selec tion in this year's d raft. Jack Ramsay's coaching abilities will be severely tested as he takes on a few projects o f his own. Ramsay is still attempting to find a spot for third year man Jeff Lamp. I f he succeeds, then kudos to Jack. He will have earned his money. And kudos arc in order for Dick Harter, who still believes that ex U o f O great Ronnie Lee can still play. And jeers for whomever advised Marquette's Doc Rivers to go hard ship. Rivers, 6-4, was the only hard ship player to go on the second round. Another year in school certainly would have improved his position. And if Philly's Bobby Jones is the best sixth man in the game, an award he won a month ago, why, then, is Boston’s Kevin M cH ale being paid 1.4 million a year. O B S E R V A T IO N S FROM THE SIDELINES by Kathryn Hall Bogle oyce Braden Harris announces a J A Pluto, the furthest planet from the sun, takes 248.8 Earth years to make an orbit around the sun. mong the first Pacific N orth • west artists to be featured at forthcoming concert by Wanda The word panic is derived from the name of a Greek the very new King's H ill Gallery is Thompson, popular vocalist in the Al Goldsby, well-known metal sculp- god. Pan, it is said, could inspire overwhelming and Portland area. W anda Thompson turist. Rick Turner, director of will sing a program made up o f hits sudden fear by his strange appearance. King’s H ill, has mounted the show, o f legendary black women singers. • which has its opening reception on Janice Scroggins will be accompanist Northwestern University conferred an honorary Thursday, August 11, from 6 to 8 for Thompson. Other musicians are degree on ventriloquist Edgar Bergen's dummy, p.m , on the fifth floor and in the scheduled to join the two starring entry o f the very new and very ele Charlie McCarthy. women that evening, including gant condominium high-rise apart • Dennis Springer, saxophonist ment complex o f 2245 Park Place. formerly with "Pleasure.” The word "boycott" is from the name of an Irish T hat’s at the corner o f Vista Ave Harris warns that this concert is land agent who was the first known boycott victim. - ■-* w A . J nue. to be a farewell appearance by We do oot do business w ith South Africa. Goldsby's new work to be viewed Thompson before the singer moves at King's H ill is a gleaming bronze on to San Francisco. Harris also wall piece depicting a section o f the promises that the concert will be a AN INDEPENDENT BANK Colum bia River Gorge. Lights and roof-raiser — make that a tool-fund - H ead Office shadows o f the room setting give the raiser, for the benefit o f the Black 2737 N. E. Union style o f this work an ever-changing Educational Center. Metal aculpturlat AI Goldaby looka on aa Rick Turner, director of Portland, Oregon 97212 impression of the vista it portrays. Beginning now, the BEC is accept King's Hill Gallery, admires hie work. (Photo: Richard J. Brown) Fittingly, Goldsby has named this ing enrollment applications for five- bronze, “ Gorge East." year-olds to enter BEC classwork in Other artists featured at the the fall. The school offers instruc enior citizens from Philadelphia, King's H ill Gallery opening will be tion for children kindergarten age “ The City o f Brotherly Love" Julie Bernard with her paintings and Crime was on the minds o f the through fourth grade. will join the "C ity o f Roses” seniors drawings, and Stu Levy, who will Street Beat team as they asked. in a good will exchange Friday and show a part o f his collection of MOW Ciicciivc nas inc vriinc picvcn* Saturday, August 12th and 13th. black and white photographs. tion program in your neighborhood " W e ’ re just a group of 46 per by Lenita D uke and Richard B rown sons. mostly seniors, representing been?” many diverse backgrounds who have been travelling together through out the United States since I960 to enjoy new sights and make new friends,” said Mrs. Helen Justice, an artist, and Coordinator of the tour group. "This is our first trip to the Northwest and we are excited about it ," she stated. She contacted Rev. John Jackson, M t. Olivet Baptist Church, the Oregon Associ ation o f Colored Women's Clubs, the Near N .E . Senior Adult Service Center and the Jack Wasson’s, niece and nephew o f a group member. The contacts resulted in a coordinat ed effort o f planned activities to be Touring with har friends. Halen Justice (center), from Philadelphia. Carolyn Johnson hosted by the above groups plus PA, will cordlnate the seniors tour this weekend. Registered Nurse Corporate Board Near Northeast Senior Adult Service Center, SASC " W e just instituted a block District Advisory Committee and watch in our neighborhood and Urban 1.eague Senior Adult Center as far as I know there has been Horace Rinks Services. Freddy Justice no crime on the streets. Prior to Shipping City Commissioner Charles Jor Upholsterer that we had six burglaries in two dan and County Commissioner months. It has been very effec " N o t too good. When you Gladys M cCoy will welcome the "W e do not have the block need the police for something tive." group on their arrival Friday, which meetings like other neighbor they aren't there. Any other will be followed by a reception, pro hoods, but we always look out time they are out running gram, tour and socializing at the for each other.” around." Near Northeast Senior Adult Serv ice Center, 4128 N .E . Union at 5:00 HIGH QUALITY PORCELAIN CROWNS A BRIDGES p.m. M rs. Dora Lee Williams is REINFORCED PORCELAIN CAPS Reception Chairman. Seniors and PHONE IN FOR A FREE ESTIMATE the community are invited to attend REPLACE YOUR MISSING OR DECAYED TEETH WiTH PERMANENT CAPS the reception. Seniors needing trans portation should contact Mrs. Barbara Bivens-Blincoe, Center Director, who with Co-Chairman & OTHER A N E S T H E T IC S BY R EG ISTER ED A N ESTH ETIST V .L . Bush and Jack Wasson are co W HILE PR EPARING YOUR C R O W N S A BRIDGES ordinating transportation. 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