Page 12 Portland Observer, July 4, 1984
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lazers gain Bowie
by Gina Woods
Sam Bowie is the newest o f the
Portland T ra ilb la ze r roster for
1984-83. Drafted in the first round
and second selection, (he Blazers
have gotten a true all-A m erican.
Com ing to Portland from the
University of Kentucky, Bowie has
an interestnig background. He's an
all-state consensus all-A m erican
and was named by the N ational
High School Coaches Association,
Player of the Year, in the same year
that Ralph Sampson was a prep
senior. Named Southeastern Con-
IPhoio Oregonian)
ference Freshman o f the Year in
1979-80, after averaging 12.9 ppg
and 8 .1 rpg He played 2 6 .1 minutes
per game during his first season at
Kentucky and secured a spot on the
1980 U.S. Olympic team, with D ar­
nell Valentine, which boycotted the
Moscow game. Bowie stood out in
Gold Medal games vs. N B A stars
during the summer of 1980. He was
considered among the top collegiate
players throughout the 1980-81
season and was named to most all-
American teams after scoring 17.4
ppg and grabbing 9.1 rpg. while
playing his usual 32 minutes.
He also led U niversity o f Ken­
tucky to the 22-6 record. South­
eastern Conference
runnerup
and No. 8 in both wire service polls.
Sauna Bathe and Showers
Sam led the Wildcats with 10 points
and I I rebounds in the N C A A na­
tional semifinal matchup against
Georgetown (33-40 loss). Also lop­
ped Kentucky in rebounding during
N C A A wins over Louisville and
Illinois with 12 and 14 respectively.
Sam has always strived to play
professional basketball, " I t is not
only a sport, but a profession," he
commented His basketball career
has not been easy. During the sum­
mer o f 1981, he began to feel
discomfort in his left leg After ex­
pecting shin splints, doctors repor­
ted a stress fracture of the left tibia
which is the main weight-bearing
bone of the lower leg He was fitted
for a cast in the fall of 1981, and op­
ted to sit-out the 1981-82 season.
When the leg failed to heal properly,
electrical stimulation was attemp­
ted. When that failed, bone-graft
surgery was performed on October
20, 1982. Bone chips from the pelvic
area were used to fuse the stress
fracture. He underwent a painful
rehabilitation period stating, " I
always approached it from the stand­
point (hat I had a broken leg and
one day it would heal."
After two years of rehabilitation
from the stress fracture of his left
shin bone, Sam returned to action
for the 1983-84 season and affirmed
all-American status. He was named
to NBA Today, the Sporting News
and several other pre-season all-
American teams. He started all 34
games and averaged 10.3 points and
9.2 rebounds per game, while
playing the power forward position.
He received six votes from NBA
coaches on post-season all-
American selection.
W ith the scoring power of K iki
Vandehay teamed up with Sam
Bowie’s superb ability to maneuver
the ball, the Blazers may still have a
winning team for the 1984-85
season.
1634 N.E. 7th
Phone: 287 3288
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Morning Star Church says goodbye to Blazer star, (l-r) Ravarand
Tony Lewis. Rachel Corbin. Brenda Nett (expecting their 3rd child).
Joseph Nett, Calvin Nett and Vara Poole.
(Photo: Richard J. Brown)
Natt says goodbye
Part o f The Rediscovery o f Union Ave.
by Lanita Duke
G R A S S R O O T N E W S . N. W —
For C a lv in , Brenda and Joseph
Natt, leaving Portland means more
than just hanging up a red jersey. It
means a termination of membership
at Morning Star Baptist Church.
The congregation gathered Sun­
day, July 1st, to display a "Basket­
ball Jones" for N a tt’ s leaving but
expressed hope for renewed
recognition on another team. " It is
P ortland's loss and Denver's
g a in " — a common sentiment that
ran throughout the reception party.
A lberta Phillips, D irector of
Christian Education, said. " I feel
upset. It makes a difference when
you learn to love someone and they
leave. Calvin wanted to be a part of
life and the heritage that he has
known— his people. It lets the world
know that wherever he goes, he will
be with his people."
Natt said (he trade surprised him
but he faces his journey realistically.
“ It is part of my regular job. When
management moves you, you have
to go."
He said his spiritual foundation
and beliefs were among the reasons
he is playing professional basket­
ball. " G o d gave me the ability to
play."
Brenda said they had been official
members of Morning Star for one
year, but had attended the services
for three. "W e visited around, but I
liked the people here at M orning
Star. They are so homesome. I felt
right at home."
Backpacking for
the terrified
Experienced and supportive
leaders of the Women's W ilder­
ness Institute Northwest will
provide complete instruction and
all food and equipment on this
introductory overnight backpack
for women in the picturesque
Tillam ook Forest at the Oregon
coast July 14-15, 1984 Cost of
the trip is $45.00. To register,
Call W W IN , 239-6896, or w r ite
to P.O. Box 14743, Portland OR
97214
Ready aet and go they did at tha Community Challanga held thia
paat weekend at Eaat Dalta Park. Thia waa tha flrat yaar thia avant
waa hald and wa hava to tip our hate to tha Rota City Connactlon for
a flna Job In coordinating thia avant. Eight team« antarad thia yaar'a
challenge and It waa vary compatltlva. It Includad everything from
tha agg toaa to tha community fun run. Thia yaar'a ovarall (point
wiaa) winnara wara tha P.O. Raldara. Spaclal thanka to Mlllare
Brand.
(Photo: Richard J. Brown)
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"Education for Summer Fun" is
a cross-age tutoring program spon­
sored by the Urban League of Port­
land through the Northeast Youth
Service Center. The program will
provide summer employment to six
team leaders and 50 tutors, while of­
fering individualized instruction in
reading and mathematics to ap­
proximately 150 Northeast neigh­
borhood youth (ages 5-12).
"E d u c a tio n for Summer Fun”
will utilize several certified teachers
who reside in the Northeast area of
Portland. Parents are encouraged to
become involved in their children’s
learning experiences and every e f­
fo rt w ill be made to utilize the
resources within the community.
There will be five Portland Public
School sites: King, Vernon, Sabin,
H u m b o ld t, and W oodlawn. Ac­
tivities will be coordinated with the
programs offered by the Park
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M ultnom ah County Library. For
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Attention
I, as a customer of the Chevron
station at 3515 N. Lombard ft
Wabash St., would like to know
if anyone is having problems
with attendants or management
of this station Will you please
call C liff Swain at 283 2777
After 6:00 p.m. Thanks
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Rev. T .L . Lewis called the Natts
"great members" and added. "The
donation o f a van from the Natts
was a great help to the services of
our older members as well as the
young.”
N att said he w ill always think
warmly of Portland. "M o st of my
learning was here and the one thing
I did learn is to set a goal in life early
and go after it. That is what my ad­
vice will be to those I leave behind."
Brenda said the emotions of
leaving have not caught up with her
yet. "But the date when it happens,
i ’ ll be very e m o tio n a l." She in ­
dicated that, after their second child
is born later on this month, they will
be leaving. "There is no place like
home and home can be anywhere,
especially in the ch u rc h ," she ad­
ded.
O rganizer o f the farew ell ap­
preciation reception, Vera Pool
sadly concluded, “ We wanted to
show our appreciation to them as
members o f the church and to a
great basketball player. I don’t have
words to express the loss. But we
have to go on and continue to sup­
port him. We’re going to switch our
support to Denver."
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