Spilyay Tymoo
Page 10 February 2,1982
Spilyay Tymoo
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SPORTS
Footwear can make the difference
Mini-Marathon Update
by Julie Mitchell
Footwear can mean the
difference between success,
f a ilu r e , a n d in ju r y in
competition. It is essential
that athletes attempt to lit
themselves with proper shoes
and socks.
Poorly fitting socks can
cause abnormal stresses on the
foot. Socks that are too long
can cause skin irritatio n
because of their wrinkles.
Socks that are too short crowd
the toes, especially the inner
two.
Even more damaging than
p o o rly fitte d socks are
im p ro p e rly fitted shoes.
Repeated abnormal pressures
t o . the foot often, lead to
permanent structural defor
mities as well as lead to
potentially dangerous calluses
and blisters. Improper shoeing
r e s u l t s in m e c h a n ic a l
disturbances, affecting the
body’s total postural balance.
Fitting sports footgear is
always dificult, mainly because
the individual’s left foot varies
in size and shape from the right
foot. To properly fit the sports
shoe, the athlete should
simulate the conditions under
which he will perform, such as
wearing game socks, jumping
up and down, or running.
Under performance conditions
the new shoe should feel snug
but not tight because it will
stretch with wear.
The length of the sports shoe
should allow enough space that
all toes can be wiggled without
being cramped. The shoe’s
width should perm it full
movement of the toes.
A good point to remember is
that the wide part of the shoe
should match the wide part of
the foot. This allows the shoe to
crease evenly when on the balls
of the feet. The shoe should
bend at its widest part.
Other factors to consider
when buying the sports shoe
are the stiffness of the sole and
the width of the narrowest part
of the sole. A shoe with a stiff
nonflexible sole places a great
deal of extra strain on the foot
tendons. A too narrow sole
does not adequately support
the heel-to-toe arches of the
foot.
When shopping for sports
footgear keep in mind the
following questions:
1. What-do I expect from a
sports shoe?
2. Am I purchasing the shoe
for reasons other than fit and
comfort?
3. How much can 1 afford to
spend for the expected
performance of a shoe?
T o o o f te n , s h o p p e r s
purchase sports footgear for
appearance, for relief from
high pressure sales talk, or to be
up with the latest in innovation
and design. Remember jto
consider the purpose of the
shoe in relation to its cost. A
well fitting, com fortable,
inexpensive,! low-cut canvas
shoe is. worth much more to
your feet than an expensive,
toe-pinching, leather high top.
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Burns who?
White Buffs top Burns
Well, that’s what the story r
looked like on the night of
January 22, on the Butt
Basketball court.
The Buffs playing somewhat
ragged the first few minutes,
p u lle d th e ir c o m p o su re
together and managed a five
point advantage at the end of
the first stanza. Things started
to jell in the second and the
Buffs seemed to take control of
the game leading 38-26 at
halftime.
The second half play saw the
B uffs io g o o d c o n tr o l
throughout the two quarters,
steadily pulling away from the
visiting Hilanders with the final
score 76 to 57.
Madras had five players in
double figures with Scott
Stinnett and Scott Ditmore
each with 16; Roman Suppah
13, Fortson 12 and Blackman
10. Coach Blinco used the
entire bench during the closing
minutes of the game,
Suppah and Andy Leonard
o f W arm S p rin g s w ere
producing some good plays,
a s s is ts a n d r e b o u n d in g ,
another local boy who saw
some action was Allen Gilbert.
With just seconds to play
Leonard gave the crowd a thrill
as he broke across the lane,
received a pass from Blackman,
jumped, turned and swished a
hook shot just before the final
buzzer.
The win puts the Buffs on top
of the Greater Oregon League
with a 3-1; Nyssa 2«J; Burns 1-
1; Grant Union 1-2; Mac Hi 1-
Madras High White Buffaloes stomped the Burns Hilanders 76-57
on January 22 at Madras. Here Madras player avoids defensive 2; and Vale 1-2;.
action by Hilander.
Spilyay Tymoo photo by Miller
For the past three years
the Simnasho School 4-H
“ D is c o v e r y ” C lu b h a s
sponsored, with the help of
many community members,
the Simnasho Mini-Marathon.
This year’s run is called the 4th
Annual National Simnasho
Mini-Marathon.
The run is scheduled for
March 6 and includes three
runs; a 14.5 mile run, a 6 mile
run and a 3 mile run.
All runners will receive a 4th
A nnual S im n ash o M ini-
Marathon T-shirt, a swim pass
for Kah-Nee-Ta pool and a
drawing ticket towards a
chance at many prizes.
The divisions include: Men
and women 14.5 and 6 mile
runs; 13 and under, 14-18, 19-
29, 30-39, 40 and over and
wheelchair. The 3 mile run is a
“Run for Fun.”
E ntry blanks are now
available and will be found at
various places throughout the
com m unitv including the
W arm S p rin g s e x te n sio n
office, the Community Center,
the Spilyay Tymoo office, the
administration building or by
writing Simnasho 1982 Mini-
Marathon, Simnasho Grade
S c h o o l, W arm S p rin g s,
Oregon 97761.
Early registration fee is $5.00
for all races. Cost will be $7.00
after the February 28 deadline.
Registration, absolutely, closes
at 11:30 a.m. March 6, the day
of the race.
All races start at 1:00 p.m.
Runners will be transported to
starting points. The last bus
will leave the village at 12:00
noon.
tn tra n ts may mail entries
and fees to Simnasho 1982
Mini-Marathon, c/o Winona
Strong, P.O. Box 776, Warm
Springs, Oregon 97761.
Anyone wishing to donate
raffle items, money or time tr
the Simnasho Mini-Marathon
is asked to contact Rich Little
At 553-1200 or 553-1704. All
proceeds will go to the
S im n a s h o S c h o o l 4 -H
“Discovery Club.”
Memorial Roping Feb. 6
The Byron Patt Memorial
Roping will be held February 6
at the Jefferson C ounty
Fairgrounds in Madras at
11:00 a.m. The roping is being
sponsored by local roping
promoter Bill Walker. Walker
is donating all the money
earned from the cattle to the
Byron Patt family.
Many people have expressed
an interest in being able to be of
assistance and have asked just
what they could do to help,
according to Maxine Clements,
local roper. She stated, “Just
being at the roping would be
supportive as the family will be
there, to spend time with the
family.”