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Portland Observer, March 13, 1985, Page 7 SPORT TALK • SPORT TALK Polynesian Flyer looms as odds-on favorite The Portland Observer BOYS BASKETBALL ALL STAR TEAM Second Team for owners George and Lkrothy G nnim line C opeland o f Salem, Oregon, will try to extend her winning streak in the 400-yard dash. Four o f her wins have come in stakes races including the Oregon Juvenile Buford Mills Jr. continues to lead the jockey standings with 58 wins, but the rider making the most news last week was 17-year-old apprentice Guard: Keith Smith, Wilson, Jr. ( iuard: Gary Rubin, Wilson, Sr. Center: Laffaira Taylor, Wilson, Sr. Forward: Courtney Cellestine, Ben son, Sr. Forward: Cam Johnson, Wilson, Sr. o f Bremerton, W A . One o f the three- year-old roan's wins came in the $22,000 Oregon Thoroughbred Fu turity Dec. 15 — the first leg o f the Triple Crown. A score in the Preview and then the (15,000-added Oregon Derby April 6, would give Polynesian Flyer the Triple Crown and the $40,000 bonus offered by the Oregon Thorough bred Breeders Association. Trainer A. T . (Tex) Irwin o f Battleground is expected to name Buford Mills Jr., the leading rider o f the meet, for the ride on his multi-stakes winner Satur day. The (15,000-added Salem Handi cap for older fillies and mares is scheduled to he run Sunday over a mile and one-sixteenth. The handicap will highlight Salem Day at the races Another Saturday event will be the $3,5OO-added Donna Jensen Handi cap for quarter horse fillies and Pau- Budweiser will be a major aponaor of a two hour televialon special on Bieck athletes entitled "A Herd Road to Glory.** The program will trace the history of the Black athlete from early day« In Africa, through early year« in Americc to today It is based on the research of tennis greet Arthur Ashe who will host the program. From left at Madison Square Garden sports hall of fame are Henry H. Brown, vice president of marketing development and affairs at Anheuser-Busch, Inc., the brewer of Budweiser, Ashe: end U S . Olympic Gold Medalist (boxing) Henry Tillman. The program ia being produced by ProServ Television and is scheduled to air in mid spring. PIL First T n m Guard: Tony Ross, Grant, Jr. Guard: Andre George, Roosevelt, Sr. Center: Aaron Bell, Benson. Jr. Forward. M ark West, Grant, Jr. Firward: Anthony Butler, Jefferson, Sr. 1985 AIIToum am ent Te first Teem Keith Smith, Wilson Stuart Gunderson, Parkrose Brian King, Ontario Dan Enbick, Beaverton Tony Ross, Grant Second teem Eric Estep, Beaverton John Krauss, Corvallis Gary Rubin, Wilson Mark West, Grant LeRoy Ellis, Parkrose Laeding Scorer Keith Smith, Wilson, 79 Polynesian Flyer, named Oregon’s Horse of the Year lor I9 8 4 . looms as the odds-on favorite in Saturday’s Preview Stakes, the second leg o f the (40,000 Oregon Bred Triple Crown. The Preview, at a mile for $10,000- added, will see The Flyer going for leg fifth stakes victory o f the meeting Kevin Davidson of Ridgefield. Young Kevin hooted home a half-dozen winners since shipping in from Golden Gate. The twin trifecta, a new exotic wager, got o ff to a good start last weekend building a jackpot of nearly $5,700 after two days. vou malte your best Ml with us M ake a grand »lam in »ale» through newspaper advertising'W ere your best bet a» tar a» readership (the bigger our circulation, the larger your audience1), economics (it's the most economical way to promote business) and effectiveness (you II get results you can bank on») Let s discuss your advertising future soon! PORTLAND OBSERVER OREGON’S AWARD WINNING BLACK NEWSPAPER 283-2486 Leading R ebo u nd er la ffa ira Taylor, Wilson, 48 Assists Eric Estep, Beaverton, 12 B locked Shots Thad Pauck, Ashland, 8 CLASS AAA BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP Wilson 62 Grant 54 THIRD PLACE Beaverton 63 Parkrose 44 NEXT WEEK: Class AAA Girts Tour nament plus PIL Coach of the Yeer and PIL Girts All Star Team. Job seekers can receiving training Highland Community Services is presently offering training for Job Seeking Skills. The program is geared to assist those individuals who need to improve in the areas o f interview ing techniques, resume writing, com pletion o f employment applications, relaxation techniques for test taking skills, proper dress, time manage ment, vocational and career counsel ing, positive attitudes, and employ ment referrals. This program is geared to last one month, meeting twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a m. to 11:00 a.m. I f you are serious about improving your skills, allow us to help. The pro gram is free to the public. I f you wish to sign up, contact Ransom Eddings, at Highland Community Services, 287-9623 HORSERACING AT PORTLAND MEADOWS POST TI1IE Wed.-Fri. -7:00 p.m. Set. Sun.-1:30 p.m. FREE COUPON Use This Coupon for FREE Admission at Any Gate po INTRODUCING THE NEW G l BILL PLUS THE NEW A R M Y COLLEGE FUND. AN INVITATION TO SERVE YOUR COUNTRY AND CAPTURE UP TO $25.200 FOR COLLEGE. O n July 1st, the Army will introduce two edu cational programs that could enrich your finances as well as your mind. If you have plans for college, these programs can change the way you plan to pay; and if you hadn’t planned on going, they could change your plans completely. They're called the New GI Bill Plus the New Army College Fund And if you think the titles are big, wait’ll vou see the benefits. M ONEY FOR COLLEGE W ith the New GI Bill Plus the New Army College Fund, you can earn up to $25,200 while you serve. Here's how: First, you contribute to our ed u catio n - 100 per m onth for the first twelve m onths of your enlistment. T hen the govern ment contributes—up to $9,600. T h at’s what the New GI Bill’s really all about. T hen the Army con tributes up to $14,400-courtesv of the New Army College Fund O f course, how much you save depends on how long you serve and the specialty you qualify for, right now, there are over _______ 80 specialties that entitle you to benefit from Kith pro grams For maximum returns, see the chart. G ET A N EDUCATION BEFORE YOU G ET T O COLLEGE It's called the Army experience. And with everv sunrise run and held exercise, night patrol and pat on the hack, you’ll learn about the kinds of _ things no one can put a price on: self-reliance and discipline. Team work and pride. T H E REW ARDS O F BEING A SOLDIER They go far beyond the chance to earn money for college. And include the opportunity to serve your country. As well as the opportunity to see it— and perhaps other countries, too. For as a soldier,you’ll have the chance to travel; to meet people, make new friends and visit places you may never have |thought voud see You’ll also Ihavetheopportu nitv to grow before I you attend college So that you can get I the most out of it when you decide to go. Plus, there’s the opportunity to get into the best physical shape of your life —thanks to our Physical Training program. By now’ you may he getting the impression that the New GI Bill Plus t he New Army College Fund present all kinds of opportunities (and you’re right); unfortunately, there isn’t all kinds of room left to describe them Y lA iS M IW O I B i l l T H I N IW Q J S IL l F t US T H I M |W AC« 2 $9,000 $17,000 3 $10,800 $22,800 4 $10,800 $25,200 So if you’d like the opportunity to learn more about our opportunities, visit your local Army Recruiter O r call, toll free, 1-800-USA-ARMY ARMY. BEALLYOUCANBE.
