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PAGE 10 JANUARY 27,1978 SPILYAY TYMOO SPORTS Travelers Place Disappointing Fifth With only seven players, the Oregon Travelers went to Tàho- lah, Washington, to play in Quinalt Nation’s All-Indian bas ketball tournament January 13-15. Placing fifth in the 10-team double elimination, the Travel ers had two players receiving1 All-Star trophies, Isaac Mitchell from Warm Springs, and Gib Scott from Pendleton. Lyman Bullchild received an all-star trophy also, but he played for Queets, Washington, instead of the team he usually plays for, the Oregon Travelers. With only six of the seven players able to play the Travel ers went against Seattle N.A.P.I in their first game falling 97-90. Oregon was ahead by fifteen, points in the first half, but in the second half, three players, Tony Suppah, Bob Cody, and Bobby Ray, ran into foul trouble. This left only three players on the court for the Travelers but they played a good, hard game. High scorers for Oregon was Tony Suppah, 22 points, and Gib Scott and Chuck Blacketeer with 16 points. In Oregon Travelers action against Seattle at the Taholah Tournament January 14-15, an unidentified Traveler snatched the ball away from a tangle of arms. Tony Suppah (23) assisted. The Travelers went on to take fifth place in the tourney. Roger Stwyer Photo The Oregon Travelers' made a quick comeback, beating Cor win Enterprises of Taholah, 95-72. Bobby Ray and Bob Cody were high scorers in that game, scoring 26 and 21 respectively. After a quick win over Cor win Enterprises, the Travelers were all fired up, easily winning over Queets by 31 points, 125-94. Buzz Knightpipe led the way sinking 40 points for thé Travel ers. Bobby Ray scored 24, Bob Cody 21, and Isaac Mitchell 20. With two wins and one loss, the Travelers were shooting for third place against Taholah II. Without Buzz Knightpipe, the Travelers had to settle for fifth, place, getting beat 104-92. Isaac Mitchell moved 24 points to lead the scoring for the Travelers, and Gib Scott had 18. Coach Tony Suppah said that it was the lack of rest that was Oregon’s downfall. Oregon played three games in one day then tried to get into the play offs. He also said jokingly, “We had to travel to get together and go to a tournament.” Ray Corn- well, Gerald Nicodemus, could n’t make it to the three day tournament as some of the other players couldn’t either. Puyallup won the Quinalt tournament and Seattle was second. The weekend of January 21-22 found the Oregon team in Reno, Nevada, for a tourna ment. They didn’t fair too well, being because they only had four players. They won the Sports manship trophy and 6’9%” tall Bob Cody received an all-star trophy. Oakland won that tour nament, Davis, California, sec ond, and Hoopà, California, placed third. Byron Woods, Oak land player was chosen Most Valuable Player. Froi V I n ers m tion r thfe b gradi Barb on oui and i year i I K aS oui issavi play offen; respe fresh It’s a long way up for little guys like these but not too long for an occasional hit. Norman Wolfe (left), Kanet Wolfe, Wayne Miller and other 6^12 year olds “try harder” every day at 4:00 at the Community Center. Coach Ron Suppah noted that more girls are needed to make a team. The 12-and-older kids practice at 5:00 and all kids are looking forward to their first tournament, as yet unscheduled. CDS Photo. 12 Winning Streak Shot. . 12 12 Crook County Cowgirls Frustrate Fast-Breaking Buffs On the heels of a four-game winning streak, last night’s loss to Crook County brought the Buff girls’ overall season record to 10-3. Despite the one point loss, the Buffs have experienced steady improvement. They also welcomed the return of Valerie Lawrence this week. Now eligible for team play the remainder of the school year, Valerie has been practic ing with the team since the beginning of the season. “So it won’t be like she’s coming in cold,” said Coach Dave Wiles. “Valerie should help us out a lot, giving us more depth,” he con tinued. “We now have nine who could start on any given night.” Following their January 13 skirmish | with Mac Hi at Mad ras, the Buffs have been on the road. The following is a recap of their games for the past two weeks: BUFFS VS. MAC HI Friday, January 13 The fact that it was Friday around performance of the the 13th didn’t spook the Buffs year,” remarked coach Dave who maintained control through Wiles. “We concentrated on our out their game against Mac Hi defense and got our offense run ning, too,” he said. to win 49-20. Perhaps the White Buff sec Superstition aside, Mac Hi scored only 13 points through the ret was their fast-break. “We first three quarters of action. just wore them down - ran the The credit for this goes to good legs off them,” observed Wiles. Since Wahtonka has two defensive play on the part of the Buffs, according to the coaches. girls over six feet, the Buffs At the same time, the Buff worked on blocking out and just offense set a blistering pace, allowing them one shot. “Our leaping out with a 12-5 lead in girls were really aggressive and the first quarter of play. Firmly pressed the whole game,” said in control of the game, the Buff the coach. Except for Kimiko Danzuka, girls outscored the visiting Pio the whole starting lineup fouled neers in every quarter. Mac Hi 5 4 4 7-20 out. “And she probably had four Madras 12 16 12 9-49 fouls,” chuckled Wiles. Madras chalked up 32 fouls compared to BUFFS vs. WAHTONKA Wahtonka’s 20. Saturday, January 14 11 14 8 7-40 The girls White Buffs stomp Wahtonka 12 20 13 14-59 ed all over the Wahtonka Eagles Madras at The Dalles, putting an end to BUFFS vs. BURNS Wahtonka’s 11-0 winning streak. Friday, January 20 Sixty-nine fouls were whist Considered an upset, the Buffs won the important contest 59-40. led during a rough, physical “I think it was our best all- battle at Bums in which Madras emerged victorious with a score BUFFS vs. CROOK COUNTY of 69-66 in overtime. Thursday, January 26 The Buffs came from behind Last night in a league skirm in the fourth quarter outscoring Burns 16-9 to tie the game, ish against Crook County the Buffs lost a heartbreaker 46 to sending it into overtime. “It was a battle of the 45. It appeare,d that the Buffs boards, and we won the battle,” mused coach Wiles. “It was a were going to blow Crook County tough, physical game and they off the court as they led all the just kept pounding us when we way up to the last five minutes. Madras was ahead 12 to 1 at one got near the basket.” Wiles commended Jennita point and 22 to 10 at another. But it was a frustrating Ennis for her rugged play. “She didn’t back off to anybody.” He ending for the Buffs who missed said Mina Shike played a good numerous free-throws when it first quarter but got into foul was tied 43-all with 1:25 left. trouble, as did Kimiko Danzuka. Madras just couldn’t connect to But the Burns team com ice the game which should have mitted the bulk of the fouls been theirs. called. By the fourth quarter In the scoring department they had five players who had Roberta Koch put in 16 points fouled out and one who was • (all coming in the first three thrown out. They were forced to quarters), Mary Nelson hit 13, play the last part of the fourth and both Hatfield and Danzuka quarter and the entire overtime connected for eight each. with just four players. Burns 16 17 19 9 5-66 Crook County 7 12 12 15-46 Madras 15 16 14 16 8 - 69, Madras......... 16 7 12 10-45 12 12 12 12 1 1 i
