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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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the community are invited to attend
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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
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ordinating transportation. Satur
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day's activities include a sightseeing
tour o f the International Rose Test
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Gardens, O M S I, Japanese Gardens
and a visit to Lloyd Center. The ac
tivities will conclude with an "O ld
NO ADVANCE APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Fashioned Picnic Dinner” at Laurel-
Hours W e e k d a y s 8 30«m to 5pm S atu rd ay 8 30am to 1 pm
" I don't know what to say to
hurst Park. Mrs. Carrie Holliday,
Park F re e - Any Park n Shop Lot
Jim Saala
that. W e live in a field at Port
Dinner Chairm an.
Salesman
land
Meadows
and
I
would
The group will depart Sunday for
Sandra Melons
know it if someone was out
Housewife
Seattle, where they will be hosted by
" I live over in Vancouver and
there."
the Central Area Senior Center.
SW 3rd & Yamhill
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we had never had a problem too
Visits to Vancouver, B .C ., Victoria,
" I t has been pretty good. I
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much with crime. Everyone tries
Minneapolis
and
Yellowstone
live in a small neighborhood
to watch out for their neighbor.
National Park will conclude the
and we have always watched out
So, it has been very effective.”
for one another."
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