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PAGE 10 FEBRUARY 16, 1979 Warm Springs Shows Improvement at Buckskin Tourney Although a little slow getting off the ground, the Buckskin Gloves Boxing tournament held February 3 at the Warm Springs Community Center, was termed by Fabian Sutterlee, Sr. a “very good tournament’’ with “a lot of good matches.” According to Sutterlee, coaches of the visiting clubs thought the Buckskin tourney boxing at 147 lbs. California,; and Special (Hard was “very outstanding.” Sheldon Sutterlee, 70 lbs., Luck Draw), Dave Dickerson, “The boys showed a lot of was matched up against Cecil Burns. improvement,” said Sutterlee. Governor, Warm Springs, and Awards winners received “They came a long ways,” he Sheldon won. Sheldon started the plaques, champions received added. The boxers have been season December 2 at 90 lbs., 20 jackets and runners-up received training since mid-October. The lbs. heavier than . his current trophies. first year coach and former boxing weight. iEleven teams participated in boxer is pleased that his boxers, Other local winners of the this year’s tourney including win or lose, are always good Buckskin tourney were: Rey Warm Springs, Yakima, White sports. nolds Allen, 55 lbs.; Guy Herk- Swan, Burns, Klamath Falls, Mt. The only improvement Sut shan, 95 lbs.; Dondi Hoptowit. Scott, Longview, Klamath, Calif terlee indentifies is consistency 112 lbs.; and Sterling Tewee, 16f ornia, Rivers End, California, in practice and work-outs. “They lbs. Eugene and Piegan United, got to be there to learn,” he said. Most Inspirational (Jr. Divi Seattle. The boys are beginning to pick sion), Tony Stacona, Warm The four judges were Dick up technique, said the coach, but Springs; Most Inspirational (Sr. Montee, Claude Smith, Sr., need more conditioning. Division), Pat Bailey, Burns; Leroy A. Stephens, and Ennis K. Sutterlee admits his club’s Most Outstanding (Jr. Division), Allard. losses outweigh the wins but Ty Merrill, Mt. Scott; Most The next outing for Warm looks to future bouts with much Outstanding (Sr. Division), Cur Springs will be an All-Indian enthusiasm. Other coaches are tis Azezodo, Klamath Falls; tournament at Fort Hall, Idaho, saying that Warm Springs is a Sportsmanship (Jr. Division), February 16-18. team to watch out for, according Thomas Kipp, Piegan United, The following is a list of to Sutterlee. “They know we’re Seattle; Sportsmanship (Sr. Di winners from the Buckskin tour improving,” he said. vision), Carl Jam es, Rivers End, ney: “I ’m very grateful to parents that helped donate to the conces sion stand,” said Fabian, “I hope people will continue to back the JUNIOR DIVISION Warm springs Boxing Club.” WEIGHT Runnerup Money made is used to support Champion road trips, according to Sutter 55 lb s. Reynolds Allen, Warm Springs Ron Risner, Longview, Washington Hank Aubrey, Klamath, C alifornia Glen Kipp, Piegan United, S eattle 65 lb s. lee. Cecil Governor, Warm Springs Sheldon S u tte rlee , Warm Springs 7Ô lbs. David Lucei, Warm Springs Gale Lawrence, Jr., 147 lbs., Ryan Risner, Longview, Washington 75 lb s. .S terlin g Holiday, Warm Springs lb s. Ty N e rrill, Mt. Scott put on a spectacular perfor 80 Mervin Governor. Warm Springs Tyrone Marsh, Longview, Washington 85 lb s. C e c il Keeth, Yakima Jeffrey Choke, West Eugene 90 lb s. mance before a large crowd in Jimmy Wolfe J r . , Warm Springs Guy Herkshan, Warm Springs 95 lb s. Harley'Cole, Klamath, C alifornia the Senior Division. Squaring off 100 lbs. Thomas Kipp, Piegan United, S eattle . Michael Likakur, Piegan United, S eattle 106 lbs. Rodney Rodriguez, Piegan United, S eattle Gaylen V allo, .Yakima with Jerome Jackson, Klamath 11-2 lbs. Cuf'tis Gensaw, Klamath, California Unopposed Emmett Kipp, S eattle 119 lbs. Falls, in the second round, Gale Unopposed - 125 lbs. Rick Risner, Longview, Washington Unopposed put him down with a right. Early 139 lbs. James Campagana, Klamath F alls . in the third round the referee “stopped” the match and Gale Robert Haggerty, Yakima was declared winner. Making his 112 lb s. Dondi Hoptpwit,"Warm Springs Indian Joe Gensaw, Klamath, C alifornia 119 lb s. Andy Mansker, M t.-Scott first appearance in the ring 125 Darrin Winnier, Yakima lb s. Brian Timicer, Mr. Scott Johnny ^Sampson, Yakima lb s. David C arillo , Burns December 2, 1978, Gale weighed 139 Jerome Jackson, Klamath F alls 147 lb s. Gale Lawrence J r . , Warm Springs Carl James, Rivers End, California in at 165 lbs. Following a 156 lb s. Pat Bailey, Burns Mike Berry, Warm Springs lb s. S terlin g Tewee, Warm Springs ' disciplined program, Gale is now 165 Dave Dickerson, Burns 178 lb s. C urtis Azezodo,. Klamath F alls Results EXCHANGE - Mike Berry, 156 lb.; left, and Sterling Tewee, both from the Warm Springs Boxing Club, exchange blows during the Buckskin Gloves Boxing Tourney, Feb. 3. Tewee won the bout by a decision. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Roger Stwyer American Indian Film Festival Set Washington, D.C. — The Fourth Annual American Indian Film Festival has been schedul ed for May 17-19, 1979, at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco, California. The festival will be sponsored by the National Congress of American Indians, a Washington, D.C. - based advocate-clearninghouse for Indian concerns and informa tion. According to Michael Smith, festival director, the objectives of the event are threefold: (1) to showcase quality film s1 that strive for honest portrayal of American Indians in a historical or contemporary context and thus counteract past negative film treatm ent; (2) to foster understanding and insight (by non-Indians) to the realities of American Indians today, i.e. historical, socio-economic, edu cational, and legalistic factors; and (3) to promote the growth and commercial distribution of Indian film productions by In dian writers, actors, directors, and technicians. PROCEDURES The Selection Committee is currently seeking entries for the forthcoming festival. The Films should be by and-or about Ameri can Indians that were produced in 1977 or later. The five major categories for competition are: 1) Documentary, 2) Semi-docu mentary or Docudrama, 3) Com mercial Features, 4) Animation, and 5) Selected Short Subject. The entry deadline is March 9, 1979. Exceptions to this dead line will be made if circumstance permits. The film must be accompa nied by completed entry form, and a fifteen dollar entry fee. The entrant is responsible for all handling expenses, including the return of the film. Under separate cover, a typewritten narrative descrip tion (not to exceed 500 words) of the film, along with stills, posters and other promotional materials should be forwarded immediat ely to: American Indian Film Festival, 1430 K. Street; N.W., Suite 700, Washingtron, D.C. 20005. The American Indian Film Festival has scheduled presenta tions of the American Indian Motion Picture Awards the even ing of May 19. Major winners last year included: Best Film - “Three War riors” , Fantasy Films, 1977; Best Documentary - “Indian Rights - Indian Law” , Native American Rights Fund; Best' Semi-documentary - “Mother of ‘Many Children” , Alanise Obom- sawin, National Film Board of Canada, and Best Actor - Will Sampson. A total of twelve awards were presented. Also planned for May 19 is a film tribute to Chief Dan George, Academy Award nominee for his role of Old Lodgeskins in the movie “LITTLE BIG MAN” . Chief Dan George was most recently seen in the movie “OUTLAW JOSEY WALES” with Clint Eastwood. Should additional informa tion be required, Michael Smith may be contacted by phone: 202-347-9520. Benefit Tournament Saturday Night The “Scholars,” “Brains” , “ N orthend R u stle rs” , and “Libbers” , all Warm Springs faculty members ,z will be playing fast ball Saturday evening start ing at 6:30 pm, to help the Simnasho kids earn money for their California trip. There will be a $1.00 admission charge, with all proceeds going to the Simna sho School. The women will be allowed seven members on the floor during play and each basket made will count ten points. So, if you’re looking for a worthwhile and fun time, go to the Community Center Saturday evening. OUT OF IT - Dave Dickerson, 178 lb., Burns boxing club, almost fell out of the ring with a little help from Curtis Azezodo, Klamath Falls, in the championship bout which Azezodo won. The action took place at the Buckskin Gloves Boxing Tourney. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Roger Stwyer
