Formula 1 Pit Stops 1950 & Today
2,156,196
Showing posts with label human interest sports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label human interest sports. Show all posts
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Golfing prodigy- six year old Florida girl ... Thx Dr.H!
You all will love this!!
If a little 6 year old blonde asks you if you want to play a game of golf. Don't!!!!
Check out this swing. 6 years old. Her father does not
play. She
learned from watching the golf channel.
learned from watching the golf channel.
https://vimeo.com/84055664
skegley.blogspot.com
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The wicker basket... Thanks Sarah Rapp!
The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm in the mountains of
eastern Kentucky with his young grandson.
Each morning, Grandpa was up
early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out Bible. His
grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in any way he
could.
One day the grandson asked, 'Papa, I try to read the Bible just like you
but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I
close the book. What good does reading the Bible do?' The Grandfather
quietly
turned from putting coal in the stove and said, 'Take this old wicker
coal basket down to the river and bring back a basket of water.'
The boy did as he was told, even though all the water leaked out before
he could get back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, 'You will
have to move a little faster next time,' and sent him back to the river
with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the
old
wicker basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told
his grandfather that it was 'impossible to carry water in a basket,' and he
went to get a bucket instead. The old man said, 'I don't want a bucket of
water. I want a basket of water. You can do this. You're just not trying
hard
enough,' and he went out the door to watch the boy try again.
At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his
grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would
leak out before he got far at all. The boy scooped the water and ran hard,
but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of
breath, he said, 'See Papa, it's useless!'
'So you think it is useless?' The old man said, 'Look at the basket.'
The boy looked at the basket and for t! he first time he realized that the
basket looked different. Instead of a dirty old wicker coal basket, it
was clean.
'Son, that's what happens when you read the Bible. You might not
understand or remember everything, but when you read it, it will change you
from
the inside out.'
Moral of the wicker basket story: Take time to read a portion of God's
word each day; it will affect you for good even if you don't retain a word.
Thought for Today: God's Love is like the ocean, you can see its
beginnings but not its end.
I really like this story because I don't remember things like I used
to....but then I think God isn't concerned about my brain anyway, He's
more concerned about my heart .
The word of God it's written that he isn't worried about our success at
perfection, but more
interested in our unending attempt toward it, as long as we're trying, in
His eyes we're never failing.
"Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves
and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear
from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land." 2 Ch 7:14
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee."
Psalms 122:6
eastern Kentucky with his young grandson.
Each morning, Grandpa was up
early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out Bible. His
grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in any way he
could.
One day the grandson asked, 'Papa, I try to read the Bible just like you
but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I
close the book. What good does reading the Bible do?' The Grandfather
quietly
turned from putting coal in the stove and said, 'Take this old wicker
coal basket down to the river and bring back a basket of water.'
The boy did as he was told, even though all the water leaked out before
he could get back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, 'You will
have to move a little faster next time,' and sent him back to the river
with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the
old
wicker basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told
his grandfather that it was 'impossible to carry water in a basket,' and he
went to get a bucket instead. The old man said, 'I don't want a bucket of
water. I want a basket of water. You can do this. You're just not trying
hard
enough,' and he went out the door to watch the boy try again.
At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his
grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would
leak out before he got far at all. The boy scooped the water and ran hard,
but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of
breath, he said, 'See Papa, it's useless!'
'So you think it is useless?' The old man said, 'Look at the basket.'
The boy looked at the basket and for t! he first time he realized that the
basket looked different. Instead of a dirty old wicker coal basket, it
was clean.
'Son, that's what happens when you read the Bible. You might not
understand or remember everything, but when you read it, it will change you
from
the inside out.'
Moral of the wicker basket story: Take time to read a portion of God's
word each day; it will affect you for good even if you don't retain a word.
Thought for Today: God's Love is like the ocean, you can see its
beginnings but not its end.
I really like this story because I don't remember things like I used
to....but then I think God isn't concerned about my brain anyway, He's
more concerned about my heart .
The word of God it's written that he isn't worried about our success at
perfection, but more
interested in our unending attempt toward it, as long as we're trying, in
His eyes we're never failing.
"Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves
and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear
from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land." 2 Ch 7:14
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee."
Psalms 122:6
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The gym The wisdom of Clay!
The Gym
An older man, not in the best physical condition, asked the Trainer in the gym, "I want to impress that beautiful girl. Which machine should I use?"
The trainer replied, "Use the ATM machine outside the gym!"
An older man, not in the best physical condition, asked the Trainer in the gym, "I want to impress that beautiful girl. Which machine should I use?"
The trainer replied, "Use the ATM machine outside the gym!"
Monday, April 18, 2011
Arizona... Thanks Clay Vice!
Arizona Governor VS: Phoenix Suns Owner
Way to go Jan! Maybe this is a language he
can understand.
Arizona governor vs. Phoenix Suns owner
The owner of the Phoenix Suns basketball team, Robert Sarver, opposes AZ's
new immigration laws. Arizona 's Governor, Jan Brewer, released the following
statement in response to Sarver's criticism of the new law:
"What if the owners of the Suns discovered that hordes of people were
sneaking into games without paying? What if they had a good idea who the
gate-crashers are, but the ushers and security personnel were not allowed to
ask these folks to produce their ticket stubs, thus non-paying attendees
couldn't be ejected. Furthermore, what if Suns' ownership was expected to
provide those who sneaked in with complimentary eats and drink? And what if,
on those days when a gate-crasher became ill or injured, the Suns had to
provide free medical care and shelter?"
- Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer
Way to go Jan! Maybe this is a language he
can understand.
Arizona governor vs. Phoenix Suns owner
The owner of the Phoenix Suns basketball team, Robert Sarver, opposes AZ's
new immigration laws. Arizona 's Governor, Jan Brewer, released the following
statement in response to Sarver's criticism of the new law:
"What if the owners of the Suns discovered that hordes of people were
sneaking into games without paying? What if they had a good idea who the
gate-crashers are, but the ushers and security personnel were not allowed to
ask these folks to produce their ticket stubs, thus non-paying attendees
couldn't be ejected. Furthermore, what if Suns' ownership was expected to
provide those who sneaked in with complimentary eats and drink? And what if,
on those days when a gate-crasher became ill or injured, the Suns had to
provide free medical care and shelter?"
- Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Man has a bad day... Thanks John Bob Looney
This morning I waded across a raging river,
escaped from bears in the woods, marched up and
down a mountain, stood in a patch of poison ivy,
crawled out of quicksand and climbed up an
enormous tree.
Ron W: Wow, you must be a great outdoorsman?
Bob L: No, I'm just a lousy golfer
escaped from bears in the woods, marched up and
down a mountain, stood in a patch of poison ivy,
crawled out of quicksand and climbed up an
enormous tree.
Ron W: Wow, you must be a great outdoorsman?
Bob L: No, I'm just a lousy golfer
Monday, April 11, 2011
Re: Carolynne Vournazos, John's wife died. Clay Vice
----- Original Message ----- From: Clay Vice Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 08:03 Subject: CAROLYNNE VOURNAZOS
A GOOD FRIEND OF OURS HAS PASSED ON YESTERDAY MORNING, JOHN VOURNAZOS WIFE, " CAROLYNNE "
This email was cleaned by emailStripper, available for free from http://www.papercut.biz/emailStripper.htm
Sam, the only members of the Vournazos family I ever knew was the one
who ran the Cameo.Jack P
Jack, that must have been Pete, whom I didn't know. Neither did I know John who had been a great Trojan bounceyballer and Played for an outstanding Earlhy Shawnee State team Harry Weinbrecht coached. Harry used John Vournazos with a couple of other Portsmouth greats, James Hamilton and Dick spencer. According to Harry: "John was 38 years old but the best player in the league."
Pete was John's dad and he also owned the Stone Pipe Inn where Harry roomed. and befriended Pete. Harry's story is in the "Excellence in Athletics on the Portsmouth Area" (pp245-256) along with Jim Fout's story (pp55-60).
Clay Vice played with some fine area teams with John after they had completed High School.
Vournazos is a great sports name in Portsmouth!
Nita Elliott also responded to the Clay's email regarding John's wife's death:
"Sorry to hear that...they lived at Hillview for a short time."
Sam
A GOOD FRIEND OF OURS HAS PASSED ON YESTERDAY MORNING, JOHN VOURNAZOS WIFE, " CAROLYNNE "
This email was cleaned by emailStripper, available for free from http://www.papercut.biz/emailStripper.htm
Sam, the only members of the Vournazos family I ever knew was the one
who ran the Cameo.Jack P
Jack, that must have been Pete, whom I didn't know. Neither did I know John who had been a great Trojan bounceyballer and Played for an outstanding Earlhy Shawnee State team Harry Weinbrecht coached. Harry used John Vournazos with a couple of other Portsmouth greats, James Hamilton and Dick spencer. According to Harry: "John was 38 years old but the best player in the league."
Pete was John's dad and he also owned the Stone Pipe Inn where Harry roomed. and befriended Pete. Harry's story is in the "Excellence in Athletics on the Portsmouth Area" (pp245-256) along with Jim Fout's story (pp55-60).
Clay Vice played with some fine area teams with John after they had completed High School.
Vournazos is a great sports name in Portsmouth!
Nita Elliott also responded to the Clay's email regarding John's wife's death:
"Sorry to hear that...they lived at Hillview for a short time."
Sam
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Chicago Cards play Spartans Wednesday night
Blaine Bierley, you are a remarkable Portsmouth historian! Thanks good friend!
I missed the game but I was born 14 months too late. I wonder what the tickets cost.
SamKat
Chicago Cards Play Spartans Wednesday Night
First Night Game in National League of Season to be Played at Portsmouth.
The first night football game of the National League season, will be played at Portsmouth, Wednesday at 8 p.m., when the Portsmouth Spartans play the Chicago Cardinals. The Spartans defeated the Cardinals on the home lot last season, but lost when they went to the Windy City to play the second game.
Concerning the game, Pete Minego, of the Portsmouth Times, says:
When Ernie Nevers leads his Chicago Cardinals against the Spartans, the clock-like maneuvering of his backfield and their magician-like handling of the ball will be a tribute to Nevers' coaching ability. Three stars who are most likely to appear in the starting backfield of the visitors will be Gene Rose of Wisconsin; Walt Homer of Northwestern, and Irvin Hill of Texas. Neither of this trio has played under the Warner system until they joined the Cards. Nevers, himself, played for three years under "Pop" Warner, the originator of the system, which has been extensively plagiarized.
This year Lee Andrews is coaching the Cards with the assistance of Nevers. Their solid front trench line consists of Kassell and Rogge, at ends, Cobb and Tinsley at tackles, Erickson at center, and Dahl and Kiesling at guards. The line averages about 215 pounds and is one of the beefiest in the National loop. It is much heavier than the Spartans forward wall, but not so speedy or as shifty and these attributes may play a conspicuous part in Wednesday's nocturnal engagement.
Lineup Uncertain
Coach Clark's lineup is a bit uncertain, owing to an injury here and there. Bodenger, one of the guards, has a slight shoulder injury. He may not be in condition for this game and if not Roberts will take his place. Randolph will, of course, be at center and Christiansen and Armstrong may get the call to go to the tackle posts with Douds and Schleusner in reserve. Armstrong has been coming along rapidly and he conditions himself more speedily than Douds, but of course, the latter may get the call as he is recognized as one of the outstanding tackles in the Carr circuit. Peterson and Ebding will go to the wing posts. They are fast and aggressive and rush the passers and the Cards are expected to try to win via the aerial route. Long and McKalip will be ready to relieve Peterson and Ebding at any time.
Backfield Changes
It is probable that Coach Clark will start Lumpkin at fullback, Cavosie at the blocking half and with Clark and Stennett as their running mates. This is a strong pass defense quartet and it may get the call. Potsy Clark is well fortified here as Clark and Glenn can pass, kick, carry the ball and are especially cool under fire. The league doesn't boast of a better pair of quarterbacks. If Presnell starts, Clark will be ready to relieve him at any time and Holm, Schwartz, McClain and Shelley will be ready to be inserted into the game at the call of the coach.
Record Crowd Expected
The advance sale is larger than for the opening game with Brooklyn and it is expected that the local and out-of-town attendance will set a new mark inasmuch as it will be Ironton night in honor of Presnell, Alford, Wager and Mitchell, who formerly played with the Tanks. Potsy has been using Mitchell at guard and "Buster" has been showing up well in the line. A big block of seats has been sent to Ironton and inasmuch as it is the first night game of the season the big pavilion is expected to be filled.
The Spartan squad at present includes 24 men. It is possible that the squad will continue this way for a few days. If the Spartans can turn back the Cardinals and then smack down the Giants, there will be about 30,000 fans around southern Ohio ready for the bug house.
Source: Ironton News September 21, 1931
I missed the game but I was born 14 months too late. I wonder what the tickets cost.
SamKat
Chicago Cards Play Spartans Wednesday Night
First Night Game in National League of Season to be Played at Portsmouth.
The first night football game of the National League season, will be played at Portsmouth, Wednesday at 8 p.m., when the Portsmouth Spartans play the Chicago Cardinals. The Spartans defeated the Cardinals on the home lot last season, but lost when they went to the Windy City to play the second game.
Concerning the game, Pete Minego, of the Portsmouth Times, says:
When Ernie Nevers leads his Chicago Cardinals against the Spartans, the clock-like maneuvering of his backfield and their magician-like handling of the ball will be a tribute to Nevers' coaching ability. Three stars who are most likely to appear in the starting backfield of the visitors will be Gene Rose of Wisconsin; Walt Homer of Northwestern, and Irvin Hill of Texas. Neither of this trio has played under the Warner system until they joined the Cards. Nevers, himself, played for three years under "Pop" Warner, the originator of the system, which has been extensively plagiarized.
This year Lee Andrews is coaching the Cards with the assistance of Nevers. Their solid front trench line consists of Kassell and Rogge, at ends, Cobb and Tinsley at tackles, Erickson at center, and Dahl and Kiesling at guards. The line averages about 215 pounds and is one of the beefiest in the National loop. It is much heavier than the Spartans forward wall, but not so speedy or as shifty and these attributes may play a conspicuous part in Wednesday's nocturnal engagement.
Lineup Uncertain
Coach Clark's lineup is a bit uncertain, owing to an injury here and there. Bodenger, one of the guards, has a slight shoulder injury. He may not be in condition for this game and if not Roberts will take his place. Randolph will, of course, be at center and Christiansen and Armstrong may get the call to go to the tackle posts with Douds and Schleusner in reserve. Armstrong has been coming along rapidly and he conditions himself more speedily than Douds, but of course, the latter may get the call as he is recognized as one of the outstanding tackles in the Carr circuit. Peterson and Ebding will go to the wing posts. They are fast and aggressive and rush the passers and the Cards are expected to try to win via the aerial route. Long and McKalip will be ready to relieve Peterson and Ebding at any time.
Backfield Changes
It is probable that Coach Clark will start Lumpkin at fullback, Cavosie at the blocking half and with Clark and Stennett as their running mates. This is a strong pass defense quartet and it may get the call. Potsy Clark is well fortified here as Clark and Glenn can pass, kick, carry the ball and are especially cool under fire. The league doesn't boast of a better pair of quarterbacks. If Presnell starts, Clark will be ready to relieve him at any time and Holm, Schwartz, McClain and Shelley will be ready to be inserted into the game at the call of the coach.
Record Crowd Expected
The advance sale is larger than for the opening game with Brooklyn and it is expected that the local and out-of-town attendance will set a new mark inasmuch as it will be Ironton night in honor of Presnell, Alford, Wager and Mitchell, who formerly played with the Tanks. Potsy has been using Mitchell at guard and "Buster" has been showing up well in the line. A big block of seats has been sent to Ironton and inasmuch as it is the first night game of the season the big pavilion is expected to be filled.
The Spartan squad at present includes 24 men. It is possible that the squad will continue this way for a few days. If the Spartans can turn back the Cardinals and then smack down the Giants, there will be about 30,000 fans around southern Ohio ready for the bug house.
Source: Ironton News September 21, 1931
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Chuck Ealey using success to help youth Thanks Steve Tolford!
Steve Tolford is a math instructor at Columbus State Community College. Steve played football for Toledo during Chuck Ealey's senior year at the school. Steve brought the article to me. I have great admiration for the black athletes who give back to their race and to the community! Mr. Ealey speaks highly of his mentoring by Larry Hisle. The two are superior athletes out of Portsmouth's 14th Street Community center!
SamKat
Thursday, March 24, 2011 RSS Subscribe HomeOpinion
Michael S. MillerThomas F. PoundsLisa Renee WardSports
Dave WoolfordChris SchmidbauerArts & Life
Vicki L. KrollJohn DorseyShannon SzyperskiToledo Business Link
Dock TreeceDuane RamseyRetirement GuysHealth CareSpecial SectionWheels
Auto SenseContact UsEducation
Chuck Ealey using success to help local youth
Written by Chris Schmidbauer
sports@toledofreepress.com
For four years, former University of Toledo football star Chuck Ealey dominated the football field during an undefeated college career. Now he is using that success to help local youth gain an “undefeated spirit.”
Ealey was in Toledo on March 22 to receive a resolution from Toledo City Council honoring his work with the Chuck Ealey Foundation. The foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on establishing mentoring programs at local schools.
“I was raised by a single mom back in Portsmouth, and she always stressed the value of a good education,” Ealey said. “I am just trying to pass that message on to today’s youth.”
Ealey
The foundation has set up mentoring programs at the high school (St. John’s Jesuit) and elementary (Rosary Cathedral, Queen of Apostles, and Lake Erie Academy) levels in Toledo.
“The program is in its infancy stages, but we focus on pairing kids up with faculty members or other qualified individuals to be mentors to kids in their schools,” Ealey said.
The former Rocket said the idea for the program comes from his mentor, former baseball player Larry Hisle.
“Larry really took me under his wing when I was younger,” Ealey said. “He really helped me out with dealing with many things in life.”
While Toledo is not the first city to benefit from Ealey’s foundation (he also has started similar programs in schools in Mississauga, Ontario), he sees it as an opportunity to give back to his adopted hometown.
“Toledo has become my home away from home,” he said. “My wife is from Toledo, and so is her family. Plus I spent four great years here, so I needed to give back.
“It’s a duty to give back, period, and I really enjoy working with youths.”
Ealey’s message is simple: Get a good education.
“Today, kids are too focused on things that aren’t realistic,” he said. “They don’t realize that only a small fraction of people are ever good enough to make it professionally.”
Ealey talks about his own career in the Canadian Football League. While it was successful, the former quarterback only played for seven seasons.
“Once your career is over with, the question then becomes, ‘What do I have to fall back on?’”
Ealey said unfortunately, most haven’t thought that far ahead.
“There are so many issues that people aren’t equipped to deal with in their lives. How many of these former pro athletes are broke now?” he said. “An education is the foundation to being able to succeed, and that’s what our mentors try and stress to the kids.”
After his career, Ealey went on to become a successful financial adviser and motivational speaker, and he credits his education at UT with making that possible.
“I went to Toledo for a solid academic foundation first, and football just became a byproduct of me going to school there.”
While there are a limited number of students who could make use of Ealey’s program, he said he feels all kids could benefit from having a strong mentor.
“I think all kids are at risk without the right information. There are kids that show wonderful leadership qualities but without fostering them along, they could go in the wrong direction.”
Ealey has not forgotten his alma mater. He also announced that women’s basketball senior Melissa Goodall will receive the “Undefeated Spirit” Award for this season. It is an accolade that Ealey is proud to bestow upon a deserving student athlete at UT.
“The coaches send me candidates throughout the year on who they think could be a candidate. The student athlete must have a strong sense of team, an inspiring drive, a strong academic record and demonstrate a strong sense of family values as well.”
For all his off-the-field success, Ealey says he still is most recognized for his on-field performance. After compiling a 35-0 record at UT, he said fans still see his accomplishments as untouchable, even continuing to campaign for him to get in the College Football Hall of Fame.
“With me and with any athlete, sports are just one part of the backdrop to life. It’s not about the success you have, but it is about the significance your life can have on another’s life.”
Share and Enjoy:
Tags: Chuck Ealey, Chuck Ealey Foundation, St. John's Jesuit, Toledo City Council, University of Toledo
This entry was posted on Thursday, March 24th, 2011 at 1:59 pm and is filed under Education, Rocket Football, Sports.
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
Leave a Reply
Name (required)
Mail (will not be published) (required)
Website
HomeOpinionSportsArts & LifeToledo Business LinkExclusively OnlinePrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsSpecial SectionWheelsContact Us
© Toledo Newspaper • All Rights Reserved • Archives
39 queries. 0.769 seconds.
SamKat
Thursday, March 24, 2011 RSS Subscribe HomeOpinion
Michael S. MillerThomas F. PoundsLisa Renee WardSports
Dave WoolfordChris SchmidbauerArts & Life
Vicki L. KrollJohn DorseyShannon SzyperskiToledo Business Link
Dock TreeceDuane RamseyRetirement GuysHealth CareSpecial SectionWheels
Auto SenseContact UsEducation
Chuck Ealey using success to help local youth
Written by Chris Schmidbauer
sports@toledofreepress.com
For four years, former University of Toledo football star Chuck Ealey dominated the football field during an undefeated college career. Now he is using that success to help local youth gain an “undefeated spirit.”
Ealey was in Toledo on March 22 to receive a resolution from Toledo City Council honoring his work with the Chuck Ealey Foundation. The foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on establishing mentoring programs at local schools.
“I was raised by a single mom back in Portsmouth, and she always stressed the value of a good education,” Ealey said. “I am just trying to pass that message on to today’s youth.”
Ealey
The foundation has set up mentoring programs at the high school (St. John’s Jesuit) and elementary (Rosary Cathedral, Queen of Apostles, and Lake Erie Academy) levels in Toledo.
“The program is in its infancy stages, but we focus on pairing kids up with faculty members or other qualified individuals to be mentors to kids in their schools,” Ealey said.
The former Rocket said the idea for the program comes from his mentor, former baseball player Larry Hisle.
“Larry really took me under his wing when I was younger,” Ealey said. “He really helped me out with dealing with many things in life.”
While Toledo is not the first city to benefit from Ealey’s foundation (he also has started similar programs in schools in Mississauga, Ontario), he sees it as an opportunity to give back to his adopted hometown.
“Toledo has become my home away from home,” he said. “My wife is from Toledo, and so is her family. Plus I spent four great years here, so I needed to give back.
“It’s a duty to give back, period, and I really enjoy working with youths.”
Ealey’s message is simple: Get a good education.
“Today, kids are too focused on things that aren’t realistic,” he said. “They don’t realize that only a small fraction of people are ever good enough to make it professionally.”
Ealey talks about his own career in the Canadian Football League. While it was successful, the former quarterback only played for seven seasons.
“Once your career is over with, the question then becomes, ‘What do I have to fall back on?’”
Ealey said unfortunately, most haven’t thought that far ahead.
“There are so many issues that people aren’t equipped to deal with in their lives. How many of these former pro athletes are broke now?” he said. “An education is the foundation to being able to succeed, and that’s what our mentors try and stress to the kids.”
After his career, Ealey went on to become a successful financial adviser and motivational speaker, and he credits his education at UT with making that possible.
“I went to Toledo for a solid academic foundation first, and football just became a byproduct of me going to school there.”
While there are a limited number of students who could make use of Ealey’s program, he said he feels all kids could benefit from having a strong mentor.
“I think all kids are at risk without the right information. There are kids that show wonderful leadership qualities but without fostering them along, they could go in the wrong direction.”
Ealey has not forgotten his alma mater. He also announced that women’s basketball senior Melissa Goodall will receive the “Undefeated Spirit” Award for this season. It is an accolade that Ealey is proud to bestow upon a deserving student athlete at UT.
“The coaches send me candidates throughout the year on who they think could be a candidate. The student athlete must have a strong sense of team, an inspiring drive, a strong academic record and demonstrate a strong sense of family values as well.”
For all his off-the-field success, Ealey says he still is most recognized for his on-field performance. After compiling a 35-0 record at UT, he said fans still see his accomplishments as untouchable, even continuing to campaign for him to get in the College Football Hall of Fame.
“With me and with any athlete, sports are just one part of the backdrop to life. It’s not about the success you have, but it is about the significance your life can have on another’s life.”
Share and Enjoy:
Tags: Chuck Ealey, Chuck Ealey Foundation, St. John's Jesuit, Toledo City Council, University of Toledo
This entry was posted on Thursday, March 24th, 2011 at 1:59 pm and is filed under Education, Rocket Football, Sports.
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
Leave a Reply
Name (required)
Mail (will not be published) (required)
Website
HomeOpinionSportsArts & LifeToledo Business LinkExclusively OnlinePrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsSpecial SectionWheelsContact Us
© Toledo Newspaper • All Rights Reserved • Archives
39 queries. 0.769 seconds.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Watching tight bucketball games... Jack H Plymale
Sam. I don't care if it is watching monkeys shoot marbles.Anything that stimulates us old guys( and mature ladies) has got to be worth our time........................ I'm happy for us. Sick to death of dishonesty in OSU's football coaching ranks. There is no way to justify the continuation of an out and out liar and I was sold on the SOB. Jack P
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: skegley@columbus.rr.com
To: pettifoger@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: UK 76 UNC 69
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:27:18 -0400
It is difficult on the ticker, Jack. I strongly believe all games are closer due to much more Parity in college basketball.
I do get nervous, Jack, but Jeanie does moreso than me.
SamKat
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Plymale
To: Sam Kegley
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 19:06
I don't know how much excitement an old rascal like you can stand but congrats. Onward and upward. Jack P.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: skegley@columbus.rr.com
To: pettifoger@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: UK 76 UNC 69
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:27:18 -0400
It is difficult on the ticker, Jack. I strongly believe all games are closer due to much more Parity in college basketball.
I do get nervous, Jack, but Jeanie does moreso than me.
SamKat
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Plymale
To: Sam Kegley
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 19:06
I don't know how much excitement an old rascal like you can stand but congrats. Onward and upward. Jack P.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Colleghe basketball coaches Salaries
Loading …Calipari, Izzo are top-paid men’s hoops coaches
By Tom Van Riper, Forbes.com
Mar 4, 5:33 pm EST
tweet13EmailPrintJohn Calipari’s job isn’t easy. As head basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, he’s on the go constantly – glad-handing sponsors, mingling with alumni and dealing with the press. There’s also the grueling offseason recruiting circuit, all in addition to 30 or so games and countless practices during the year.
The upside: For his efforts, Calipari, who owns a .768 winning percentage and 11 NCAA tournament appearances at three schools, pulls in a cool $4 million a year, making him college basketball’s highest-paid coach. And that doesn’t include perks like a country club membership or that $3 million retention bonus waiting for him in 2016 if he’s still on the Kentucky sideline by the end of that season.
AdChoices
In Pictures: The highest-paid college basketball coaches
At least 32 Division I basketball coaches earn more than a million dollars annually, according to USA Today, and that number can go higher as potential bonuses kick in. Following Calipari on the elite pay list: Michigan State’s Tom Izzo ($3.4 million a year), Florida’s Billy Donovan ($3.3 million) and Kansas’ Bill Self ($3 million).
Do they deserve it? It’s really all in how you look at it. A major basketball school will typically generate anywhere from $15 million to $40 million a year for its university. Handing over 5 percent to 10 percent of that to the guy running the program seems reasonable enough, until you consider that no other business pays a CEO so generously. Apple doesn’t pay Steve Jobs over a billion dollars a year. NBA coaches don’t take such big chunks of their teams’ cash flows either: The league’s highest-paid coach, Phil Jackson, rakes in less than 2 percent of the Los Angeles Lakers’ $600 million in annual revenue. And he works more than twice as many games as a college coach does.
Then again, maybe they simply “deserve” what the market bears. The market for top-notch college basketball coaches is hyper-competitive. Not only do big-time schools have to compete with the NBA, where Calipari and Rick Pitino (No. 5) have coached and where Izzo, Donovan and Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski (No. 6) have been wooed. But each offseason yields a very limited market of available coaches, driving up costs. Calipari had been doing quite well for himself at the University of Memphis, running a perennial power and making more than $2 million a year. To lure him away, Kentucky officials had little choice but to sweeten the pot.
Another price driver: There are only a handful of college jobs – Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke and a few others – viewed by the coaching fraternity as final destinations. With some notable exceptions – like the relatively underpaid Jim Calhoun of Connecticut ($1.6 million a year) and Jim Boeheim of Syracuse ($1.3 million) – coaches will jump from most jobs for the right price. “Schools will do what they can to entice their coaches to stay,” says Patrick Rishe, a professor of sports management at Webster University in St. Louis.
Unlike their pro counterparts, college coaches “are the stewards for these large cash cow programs,” says Rishe. Indeed, for long-term branding purposes, the face of a college basketball team is its coach. Not so in the pro ranks – as accomplished as Phil Jackson may be, Kobe Bryant is the face of the Lakers.
Those coaches getting top dollar have certainly earned their places among college basketball’s elite. Cumulatively the 10 highest-paid coaches have won 73.5 percent of their games and made 139 appearances in the NCAA tournament. Each of those appearances yields an average of $450,000 in additional alumni giving, according to Mark Yost, author of the book “Varsity Green,” which chronicles the business side of college sports. The group also has 11 national championships to its credit, led by Krzyzewski’s four. Seven figures for a basketball coach? Call it the cost of doing business.
The top five:
1. John Calipari, University of Kentucky: Slideshow
2. Tom Izzo, Michigan State University: Slideshow
3. Billy Donovan, University of Florida: Slideshow
4. Bill Self, University of Kansas: Slideshow
5. Thad Matta, Ohio State University: Slideshow
• See more coaches
In Pictures: The highest-paid college basketball coaches
Both conference tournaments could provide some intrigue early in March, according to Greg Anthony and Jason King.
By Tom Van Riper, Forbes.com
Mar 4, 5:33 pm EST
tweet13EmailPrintJohn Calipari’s job isn’t easy. As head basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, he’s on the go constantly – glad-handing sponsors, mingling with alumni and dealing with the press. There’s also the grueling offseason recruiting circuit, all in addition to 30 or so games and countless practices during the year.
The upside: For his efforts, Calipari, who owns a .768 winning percentage and 11 NCAA tournament appearances at three schools, pulls in a cool $4 million a year, making him college basketball’s highest-paid coach. And that doesn’t include perks like a country club membership or that $3 million retention bonus waiting for him in 2016 if he’s still on the Kentucky sideline by the end of that season.
AdChoices
In Pictures: The highest-paid college basketball coaches
At least 32 Division I basketball coaches earn more than a million dollars annually, according to USA Today, and that number can go higher as potential bonuses kick in. Following Calipari on the elite pay list: Michigan State’s Tom Izzo ($3.4 million a year), Florida’s Billy Donovan ($3.3 million) and Kansas’ Bill Self ($3 million).
Do they deserve it? It’s really all in how you look at it. A major basketball school will typically generate anywhere from $15 million to $40 million a year for its university. Handing over 5 percent to 10 percent of that to the guy running the program seems reasonable enough, until you consider that no other business pays a CEO so generously. Apple doesn’t pay Steve Jobs over a billion dollars a year. NBA coaches don’t take such big chunks of their teams’ cash flows either: The league’s highest-paid coach, Phil Jackson, rakes in less than 2 percent of the Los Angeles Lakers’ $600 million in annual revenue. And he works more than twice as many games as a college coach does.
Then again, maybe they simply “deserve” what the market bears. The market for top-notch college basketball coaches is hyper-competitive. Not only do big-time schools have to compete with the NBA, where Calipari and Rick Pitino (No. 5) have coached and where Izzo, Donovan and Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski (No. 6) have been wooed. But each offseason yields a very limited market of available coaches, driving up costs. Calipari had been doing quite well for himself at the University of Memphis, running a perennial power and making more than $2 million a year. To lure him away, Kentucky officials had little choice but to sweeten the pot.
Another price driver: There are only a handful of college jobs – Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke and a few others – viewed by the coaching fraternity as final destinations. With some notable exceptions – like the relatively underpaid Jim Calhoun of Connecticut ($1.6 million a year) and Jim Boeheim of Syracuse ($1.3 million) – coaches will jump from most jobs for the right price. “Schools will do what they can to entice their coaches to stay,” says Patrick Rishe, a professor of sports management at Webster University in St. Louis.
Unlike their pro counterparts, college coaches “are the stewards for these large cash cow programs,” says Rishe. Indeed, for long-term branding purposes, the face of a college basketball team is its coach. Not so in the pro ranks – as accomplished as Phil Jackson may be, Kobe Bryant is the face of the Lakers.
Those coaches getting top dollar have certainly earned their places among college basketball’s elite. Cumulatively the 10 highest-paid coaches have won 73.5 percent of their games and made 139 appearances in the NCAA tournament. Each of those appearances yields an average of $450,000 in additional alumni giving, according to Mark Yost, author of the book “Varsity Green,” which chronicles the business side of college sports. The group also has 11 national championships to its credit, led by Krzyzewski’s four. Seven figures for a basketball coach? Call it the cost of doing business.
The top five:
1. John Calipari, University of Kentucky: Slideshow
2. Tom Izzo, Michigan State University: Slideshow
3. Billy Donovan, University of Florida: Slideshow
4. Bill Self, University of Kansas: Slideshow
5. Thad Matta, Ohio State University: Slideshow
• See more coaches
In Pictures: The highest-paid college basketball coaches
Both conference tournaments could provide some intrigue early in March, according to Greg Anthony and Jason King.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Football
Don't know whether these are direct quotes, but good anyhow!
#1 'Football is only a game. Spiritual things are eternal. Nevertheless, beat Texas!' - Seen on a church sign in Arkansas prior to the 1969 game.
#2. 'After you retire, there's only one big event left...and I ain't ready for that.' - Bobby Bowden / Florida State
#3. 'The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.' - Lou Holtz /Arkansas
#4. 'When you win, nothing hurts.' - Joe Namath /Alabama
#5. 'Motivation is simple...you eliminate those who are not motivated.' - Lou Holtz / Arkansas
#6. 'If you want to walk the heavenly streets of gold, you gotta know the password, 'Roll, tide, roll!' - Bear Bryant /Alabama
#7. 'A school without football is in danger of deteriorating into a medieval study hall.' - Frank Leahy / Notre Dame
#8. 'There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you.' - Woody Hayes / Ohio State
#9. 'I don't expect to win enough games to be put on NCAA probation. I just want to win enough to warrant an investigation.' - Bob Devaney / Nebraska
#10. 'In Alabama , an atheist is someone who doesn't believe in Bear Bryant.' - Wally Butts / Georgia
#11. 'You can learn more character on the two-yard line than anywhere else in life.' - Paul Dietzel / LSU
#12. 'It's kind of hard to rally around a math class.' - Bear Bryant / Alabama
#13. When asked if Fayetteville was the end of the world: 'No, but you can see it from here.' - Lou Holtz /Arkansas ...
#14. 'I make my practices real hard because if a player is a quitter, I want him to quit in practice, not in a game.' - Bear Bryant /Texas A&M
#15. 'There's one sure way to stop us from scoring -- give us the ball near the goal line.' - Matty Bell / SMU
#16. 'Lads, you're not to miss practice unless your parents died or you died.' - Frank Leahy / Notre Dame
#17. 'I never graduated from Iowa , but I was there for two terms -- Truman's and Eisenhower's.' - Alex Karras /Iowa
#18. 'My advice to defensive players: Take the shortest route to the ball and arrive in a bad humor.' -Bowden Wyatt /Tennessee
#19. 'I could have been a Rhodes Scholar, except for my grades.' - Duffy Daugherty / Michigan State
#20. 'Always remember...Goliath was a 40-point favorite over David.' - Shug Jordan / Auburn
#21. 'They cut us up like boarding house pie. And that's real small pieces.' - Darrell Royal /Texas
#22. 'Show me a good and gracious loser, and I'll show you a failure.' - Knute Rockne / Notre Dame
#23. 'They whipped us like a tied up goat.' - Spike Dykes / Texas Tech
#24. 'I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn't recruit me and he said: 'Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren't any good.' - Walt Garrison / Oklahoma State
#25. 'Son, you've got a good engine, but your hands aren't on the steering wheel.' - Bobby Bowden / Florida State
#26. 'Football is not a contact sport -- it is a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport.' - Duffy Daugherty /Michigan State
#27. After USC lost 51-0 to Notre Dame, his postgame message to his team: 'All those who need showers, take them.' - John McKay / USC
#28. 'If lessons are learned in defeat, our team is getting a great education.' - Murray Warmath /Minnesota
#29. 'The only qualifications for a lineman are to be big and dumb. To be a back, you only have to be dumb.' - Knute Rockne / Notre Dame
#30. 'Oh, we played about like three tons of buzzard puke this afternoon.' - Spike Dykes / Texas Tech
#31. 'It isn't necessary to see a good tackle. You can hear it.' - Knute Rockne / Notre Dame
#32. 'We live one day at a time and scratch where it itches....' - Darrell Royal /Texas
#33. 'We didn't tackle well today but we made up for it by not blocking.' - Wilson Matthews / Little Rock Central High School
#34. 'Three things can happen when you throw the ball, and two of them are bad.' - Darrell Royal / Texas
#35. 'I've found that prayers work best when you have big players.' - Knute Rockne / Notre Dame
#36. 'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' - John Heisman
#1 'Football is only a game. Spiritual things are eternal. Nevertheless, beat Texas!' - Seen on a church sign in Arkansas prior to the 1969 game.
#2. 'After you retire, there's only one big event left...and I ain't ready for that.' - Bobby Bowden / Florida State
#3. 'The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.' - Lou Holtz /Arkansas
#4. 'When you win, nothing hurts.' - Joe Namath /Alabama
#5. 'Motivation is simple...you eliminate those who are not motivated.' - Lou Holtz / Arkansas
#6. 'If you want to walk the heavenly streets of gold, you gotta know the password, 'Roll, tide, roll!' - Bear Bryant /Alabama
#7. 'A school without football is in danger of deteriorating into a medieval study hall.' - Frank Leahy / Notre Dame
#8. 'There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you.' - Woody Hayes / Ohio State
#9. 'I don't expect to win enough games to be put on NCAA probation. I just want to win enough to warrant an investigation.' - Bob Devaney / Nebraska
#10. 'In Alabama , an atheist is someone who doesn't believe in Bear Bryant.' - Wally Butts / Georgia
#11. 'You can learn more character on the two-yard line than anywhere else in life.' - Paul Dietzel / LSU
#12. 'It's kind of hard to rally around a math class.' - Bear Bryant / Alabama
#13. When asked if Fayetteville was the end of the world: 'No, but you can see it from here.' - Lou Holtz /Arkansas ...
#14. 'I make my practices real hard because if a player is a quitter, I want him to quit in practice, not in a game.' - Bear Bryant /Texas A&M
#15. 'There's one sure way to stop us from scoring -- give us the ball near the goal line.' - Matty Bell / SMU
#16. 'Lads, you're not to miss practice unless your parents died or you died.' - Frank Leahy / Notre Dame
#17. 'I never graduated from Iowa , but I was there for two terms -- Truman's and Eisenhower's.' - Alex Karras /Iowa
#18. 'My advice to defensive players: Take the shortest route to the ball and arrive in a bad humor.' -Bowden Wyatt /Tennessee
#19. 'I could have been a Rhodes Scholar, except for my grades.' - Duffy Daugherty / Michigan State
#20. 'Always remember...Goliath was a 40-point favorite over David.' - Shug Jordan / Auburn
#21. 'They cut us up like boarding house pie. And that's real small pieces.' - Darrell Royal /Texas
#22. 'Show me a good and gracious loser, and I'll show you a failure.' - Knute Rockne / Notre Dame
#23. 'They whipped us like a tied up goat.' - Spike Dykes / Texas Tech
#24. 'I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn't recruit me and he said: 'Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren't any good.' - Walt Garrison / Oklahoma State
#25. 'Son, you've got a good engine, but your hands aren't on the steering wheel.' - Bobby Bowden / Florida State
#26. 'Football is not a contact sport -- it is a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport.' - Duffy Daugherty /Michigan State
#27. After USC lost 51-0 to Notre Dame, his postgame message to his team: 'All those who need showers, take them.' - John McKay / USC
#28. 'If lessons are learned in defeat, our team is getting a great education.' - Murray Warmath /Minnesota
#29. 'The only qualifications for a lineman are to be big and dumb. To be a back, you only have to be dumb.' - Knute Rockne / Notre Dame
#30. 'Oh, we played about like three tons of buzzard puke this afternoon.' - Spike Dykes / Texas Tech
#31. 'It isn't necessary to see a good tackle. You can hear it.' - Knute Rockne / Notre Dame
#32. 'We live one day at a time and scratch where it itches....' - Darrell Royal /Texas
#33. 'We didn't tackle well today but we made up for it by not blocking.' - Wilson Matthews / Little Rock Central High School
#34. 'Three things can happen when you throw the ball, and two of them are bad.' - Darrell Royal / Texas
#35. 'I've found that prayers work best when you have big players.' - Knute Rockne / Notre Dame
#36. 'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' - John Heisman
Friday, February 11, 2011
Sarah DuPuy Rapp,
Thanks for chipping in on some P'Town human interest history. The things I have heard about Sarah and John Rapp speak of great people with a wonderful love for one another. Jim speaks of you two with reverence. He once told me he used to walk home from McKinley Grade School with you two.
Sam
Mound park was where I met Lemon Elliott.while playing tennis. and Lawrence Daniels was in our wedding and was a very good friend of Johnny' s ..later when we met his wife we all became good friends. she lives in Boca stil// Johnny called him LD. he was a great guy. played ball at E Ky. my husband rarely cussed. and never took the Lord's name in vain.
Sarah DuPuy Rapp
From: Sam Kegley
To: Jack Plymale
Sent: Fri, February 11, 2011 4:50:07 AM
Subject: Re: Cursing and cursers
Yeah, it wasn't unique to Mabert Roaders, Mound Parkers or even P'Town,
Jack. I obtained the bad habit, probably while at the park. When I was 16,
I believe, the Clark twins and Jim Smith and I hiked up to Two Mile Hill. I
sat on a cliff there and uttered all of the curse words I could think of and
then I asked God to take them from me. He did until I became Director of
Quality Control for the Denison Hydraulics Co. (Abex Coprporation) in
Central Ohio. QC is more like refereeing than playing ball, as in my
metallurgy job. When uncontrollable things happened I began uttering a few
expletives, but I left God out of them.
Joe Hedrick worked as a purchasing agent at Goodyear Atomic Corp. in
Piketon while I worked there.
Somehow, I didn't know of Joe as a Trojan or I would have had some
conversations with him.
Thanks again, Mr. Plymale!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Plymale"
To: "Sam Kegley"
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 19:35
Subject: Cursing and cursers
> First Sam, When I turned the computer on there was an indication of a
> message from you that I immediately lost for some strange reason. Had
> to do with Daniels and that I knew him. If you still have it, send it
> again please. The other reason for this note was my suggestion in the
> last comunique, that some of the mound park urchins might have handled
> colorful language from time to time. That probably was inappropriate
> and I apologize. We did have some world class cussers at Garfield. One
> that always sticks in my mind is Joe Hedrick. Joe was one of the many
> all-around athletes who went to Garfield. He was also a golden glover,
> starting guard on our 1943 team, tried to play basketball but didn't
> play well, but was an outstanding diver from the one and 3 meter
> boards Dove in exibition quite often at Dreamland. Our football coach
> in 1943 was Houston Elder. When something didn't go the way Joe wanted
> it to go, he would cuss a blue streak. Elders's reaction was always
> the same,,,,,,,,"Watch your rhetoric Hedrick" Like a lot of guys, Joe
> was reformed by a wife he adored. He and Joe Luchi married sisters.
> Luchi got Billie and Hedrick got Eloise. Both,drop dead gorgeous and
> an older sister the same.I still hear from Billie every now and again.
> Jack P.
Thanks for chipping in on some P'Town human interest history. The things I have heard about Sarah and John Rapp speak of great people with a wonderful love for one another. Jim speaks of you two with reverence. He once told me he used to walk home from McKinley Grade School with you two.
Sam
Mound park was where I met Lemon Elliott.while playing tennis. and Lawrence Daniels was in our wedding and was a very good friend of Johnny' s ..later when we met his wife we all became good friends. she lives in Boca stil// Johnny called him LD. he was a great guy. played ball at E Ky. my husband rarely cussed. and never took the Lord's name in vain.
Sarah DuPuy Rapp
From: Sam Kegley
To: Jack Plymale
Sent: Fri, February 11, 2011 4:50:07 AM
Subject: Re: Cursing and cursers
Yeah, it wasn't unique to Mabert Roaders, Mound Parkers or even P'Town,
Jack. I obtained the bad habit, probably while at the park. When I was 16,
I believe, the Clark twins and Jim Smith and I hiked up to Two Mile Hill. I
sat on a cliff there and uttered all of the curse words I could think of and
then I asked God to take them from me. He did until I became Director of
Quality Control for the Denison Hydraulics Co. (Abex Coprporation) in
Central Ohio. QC is more like refereeing than playing ball, as in my
metallurgy job. When uncontrollable things happened I began uttering a few
expletives, but I left God out of them.
Joe Hedrick worked as a purchasing agent at Goodyear Atomic Corp. in
Piketon while I worked there.
Somehow, I didn't know of Joe as a Trojan or I would have had some
conversations with him.
Thanks again, Mr. Plymale!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Plymale"
To: "Sam Kegley"
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 19:35
Subject: Cursing and cursers
> First Sam, When I turned the computer on there was an indication of a
> message from you that I immediately lost for some strange reason. Had
> to do with Daniels and that I knew him. If you still have it, send it
> again please. The other reason for this note was my suggestion in the
> last comunique, that some of the mound park urchins might have handled
> colorful language from time to time. That probably was inappropriate
> and I apologize. We did have some world class cussers at Garfield. One
> that always sticks in my mind is Joe Hedrick. Joe was one of the many
> all-around athletes who went to Garfield. He was also a golden glover,
> starting guard on our 1943 team, tried to play basketball but didn't
> play well, but was an outstanding diver from the one and 3 meter
> boards Dove in exibition quite often at Dreamland. Our football coach
> in 1943 was Houston Elder. When something didn't go the way Joe wanted
> it to go, he would cuss a blue streak. Elders's reaction was always
> the same,,,,,,,,"Watch your rhetoric Hedrick" Like a lot of guys, Joe
> was reformed by a wife he adored. He and Joe Luchi married sisters.
> Luchi got Billie and Hedrick got Eloise. Both,drop dead gorgeous and
> an older sister the same.I still hear from Billie every now and again.
> Jack P.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
More Portsmouth Sports- Thanks Clay Vice!
Thanks Clay!
Bill Collier was a neighbor who lived at Grant and McConnell, Clay. That was the top of McConnell which ended at Mound Park. The Kegley clan poopulated the lower block of McConnell Ave. I also worked a while with Bill at Williams Shoe Co. He was a really nice, Little- Abner- looking guy. He taught school in Grove City, but I have lost track of him now.
Harvey Walker was a pretty fair plitcher in the late forties district tournaments at the park and my brother, Jim, became friends with him later in life. I watched those games too.
----- Original Message -----
From: Clay Vice
To: Sam "Kat " Kegley
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 09:39
Subject: Fw: Columbus Dispatch Front Page on Chicago vs. Ports,mouth Spartans 1932 Championship game.
HEY SAM, JUST A LITTLE SIDE NOTE THAT YOU SHOULD REMEMBER. IN 1948 THE WAS ANOTHER FOOTBALL LEAGUE STARTED, BUT I DON'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE LEAGUE. PORTSMOUTH HAD A TEAM IN IT, IT WAS A SEMI PRO LEAGUE AND THEY WENT BY THE NAME OF THE PORTSMOUTH SPARTANS. MY DAD BOUGHT ME A SEASON TICKET AND I REMEMBER GOING TO WATCH THEM PLAY AND TWO OF THE PLAYERS ON THAT TEAM THAT I REMEMBER WERE HARVEY WALKER AND BILL COLLIER, THOSE TWO WERE FROM THE EAST END OF TOWN WHERE I GREW UP, SO THAT HOW I REMEMBER THEM. ALSO THAT SAME YEAR THE CLEVELAND INDIANS WERE PAYING IN THE WORLD SERIES AND LOU BOUDREAU PLAYED SHORTSTOP AND WAS ALSO THE MANAGER.
CLAY VICE
P.S. THE ONLY OTHER TEAM I CAN REMEMBER IN THIS LEAGUE WAS THE IRONTON TANKS.
Bill Collier was a neighbor who lived at Grant and McConnell, Clay. That was the top of McConnell which ended at Mound Park. The Kegley clan poopulated the lower block of McConnell Ave. I also worked a while with Bill at Williams Shoe Co. He was a really nice, Little- Abner- looking guy. He taught school in Grove City, but I have lost track of him now.
Harvey Walker was a pretty fair plitcher in the late forties district tournaments at the park and my brother, Jim, became friends with him later in life. I watched those games too.
----- Original Message -----
From: Clay Vice
To: Sam "Kat " Kegley
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 09:39
Subject: Fw: Columbus Dispatch Front Page on Chicago vs. Ports,mouth Spartans 1932 Championship game.
HEY SAM, JUST A LITTLE SIDE NOTE THAT YOU SHOULD REMEMBER. IN 1948 THE WAS ANOTHER FOOTBALL LEAGUE STARTED, BUT I DON'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE LEAGUE. PORTSMOUTH HAD A TEAM IN IT, IT WAS A SEMI PRO LEAGUE AND THEY WENT BY THE NAME OF THE PORTSMOUTH SPARTANS. MY DAD BOUGHT ME A SEASON TICKET AND I REMEMBER GOING TO WATCH THEM PLAY AND TWO OF THE PLAYERS ON THAT TEAM THAT I REMEMBER WERE HARVEY WALKER AND BILL COLLIER, THOSE TWO WERE FROM THE EAST END OF TOWN WHERE I GREW UP, SO THAT HOW I REMEMBER THEM. ALSO THAT SAME YEAR THE CLEVELAND INDIANS WERE PAYING IN THE WORLD SERIES AND LOU BOUDREAU PLAYED SHORTSTOP AND WAS ALSO THE MANAGER.
CLAY VICE
P.S. THE ONLY OTHER TEAM I CAN REMEMBER IN THIS LEAGUE WAS THE IRONTON TANKS.
More on Portsmouth - Jack H Plymale
This summary is not available. Please
click here to view the post.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Bears lose to Green Bay... From a good Retired Denison friend in Dallas
The Green Bay Packers just beat the Chicago Bears and will go to the Super Bowl in Dallas. They also removed any reason for Barak Obama to come to Dallas, as he had said he would do if the Bears won. If he came to the Super Bowl, it would have so screwed up a fine football game. Security within Jerry Jones’ new stadium would have made it impossible for real football fans to move about within the stadium. Obama would have taken over probably several hundred Super Bowl tickets for himself and his entourage from deserving Super Bowl fans. Parking will be terrible around the stadium as it is, but when they close off half the parking areas for security reasons around Obama’s crowd of thugs, it will be unbearable. Hotel space is already at a premium and would have become impossible as several hundred of Obama’s security thugs move into town. DFW airport would become a total mess when his plane arrives, and the freeways, awful at best, would become impassable when his parade set off from the airport to the stadium.
Jerry Jones should personally go to Washington and thank Mr. Obama for not utterly devastating the first Super Bowl in Jerry’s House of Football. The Green Bay Packers have probably saved Dallas and Jerry Jones millions upon millions of dollars by beating the Bears. I kind of wanted the Bears to win until I heard Obama had threatened us with his presence if they did. At that point I became a Packers fan
Jerry Jones should personally go to Washington and thank Mr. Obama for not utterly devastating the first Super Bowl in Jerry’s House of Football. The Green Bay Packers have probably saved Dallas and Jerry Jones millions upon millions of dollars by beating the Bears. I kind of wanted the Bears to win until I heard Obama had threatened us with his presence if they did. At that point I became a Packers fan
Saturday, January 22, 2011
A Polite way to call someone a B-----d
Now, Ted Truitt, you can see why the warning note before entering my blog. That darn Clay Vice snuck this one in on me.
SamKat... aka Sam Kegley (PHS50)
A guy was getting ready to tee off on the first hole when a second golfer approached and asked if he could join him.
The first said that he usually played alone, but agreed to the twosome.
They were even after the first few holes. The second guy said, "We're about evenly matched, how about playing for five bucks a hole?"
The first guy said that he wasn't much for betting, but agreed to the terms.
The second guy won the remaining sixteen holes with ease.
As they were walking off number eighteen, the second guy was busy counting his $80.00. He confessed that he was the pro at a neighboring course and liked to pick on suckers.
The first fellow revealed that he was the Parish Priest.
The pro was flustered and apologetic, offering to return the money.
The Priest said, "You won fair and square and I was foolish to bet with you. You keep your winnings."
The pro said, "Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?"
The Priest said, "Well, you could come to Mass on Sunday and make a donation. And, if you want to bring your mother and father along, I'll marry them.
SamKat... aka Sam Kegley (PHS50)
A guy was getting ready to tee off on the first hole when a second golfer approached and asked if he could join him.
The first said that he usually played alone, but agreed to the twosome.
They were even after the first few holes. The second guy said, "We're about evenly matched, how about playing for five bucks a hole?"
The first guy said that he wasn't much for betting, but agreed to the terms.
The second guy won the remaining sixteen holes with ease.
As they were walking off number eighteen, the second guy was busy counting his $80.00. He confessed that he was the pro at a neighboring course and liked to pick on suckers.
The first fellow revealed that he was the Parish Priest.
The pro was flustered and apologetic, offering to return the money.
The Priest said, "You won fair and square and I was foolish to bet with you. You keep your winnings."
The pro said, "Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?"
The Priest said, "Well, you could come to Mass on Sunday and make a donation. And, if you want to bring your mother and father along, I'll marry them.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Thanks Dr. Hovermale! More Bryanbty and James at UK
The movie is The Junction boys Ralph. It is about Bryant's interim job at TX ?.
Dr. Hovermale was a runner on UK track teams in the fifties after the Bear and Pat James.
Wannamaker became an All Pro destroyer.
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: Ralph Hovermale
To: 'Sam Kegley'
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:09
Subject: RE: 20110117 AM KSR
Hi Sam,
What is this movie? I remember Pat James well. He and Wannamaker were Bryant’s guards. Many stories were told about them. I recall one in which James was chasing a back for a loss. The back was dodging to and fro until James called, “You better let me tackle you. Wannamaker is right behind me and you sure don’t want him to tackle you”. The back gave up! They were gone when we reorganized the “K” Club so I never got to know them.
Regards,
Ralph
Dr. Hovermale was a runner on UK track teams in the fifties after the Bear and Pat James.
Wannamaker became an All Pro destroyer.
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: Ralph Hovermale
To: 'Sam Kegley'
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:09
Subject: RE: 20110117 AM KSR
Hi Sam,
What is this movie? I remember Pat James well. He and Wannamaker were Bryant’s guards. Many stories were told about them. I recall one in which James was chasing a back for a loss. The back was dodging to and fro until James called, “You better let me tackle you. Wannamaker is right behind me and you sure don’t want him to tackle you”. The back gave up! They were gone when we reorganized the “K” Club so I never got to know them.
Regards,
Ralph
Jerry Lucas PHS memories of the Middies
Thanks Blaine Bierley!
You and Jack H Plymale are excellent PHS athletic archivists. Jim fout, Doc Yeagle, and Jack H Plymale let me share the seat that Paul Walker normally shared with them, courtesy of Jim Fout, Ex PHS QB (43-45?) and OSU FB player. They played fb for Paul Walker at Portsmouth and remained close with Coach Walker throughout his remaining years.
Coach shared with his named PHS friends above that he also had parental pressures. A lady pestered him that her son could provide the same leadership as Jerry L, used in his place in the Middie offense. Coach yielded in the semi-final game with Columbus North coached by Frank Truitt, a friend of ours. The angry lady was proven quite wrong as the Middies lost that semi-final game.
Coach regretted his mistake but he didn't make many in coaching.
----- Original Message -----
From: Blaine Bierley
To: Sam Kegley
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 06:23
Subject: Remembering Jerry Lucas
“Jerry Lucas”
In my senior year at Portsmouth High School (1954-1955) the
Trojans had an outstanding basketball team. During the regular season
we won 15 games and lost only 3. Our tournament record ended at 5 and 1
when we lost to Cincinnati Hughes. Overall, Coach George Heller’s
miraculous “Six Shooters” posted a fine record of 20 wins and
4 losses.
One of the things that made that 54-55 season great was that the Trojans made a clean sweep of Ohio’s perennial cage powers. We defeated Middletown, Hamilton, and Springfield each twice--both in Grant Gym and on their home floors.
In the seventh game of the season the Trojans beat Middletown 81 to 60 at Middletown. Billy Clifford was the Trojan’s high scorer with 28 points with Curt Gentry close behind with 24 points. In the twelfth game of the season, at U.S. Grant gymnasium, PHS beat the Middies 56 to 41. This time Curt Gentry led the Trojans with 18 points and Milt Parker was close on his heels with 14 points.
I’m sure that you recall all the names of those “Six Shooters”:
senior Curt Gentry, senior Milton Parker, senior Billy Clifford, junior Jerry
Higgins, junior Don “Duck” Frazier, and junior Bruce Johnson. Coach Heller
was assisted that season by Charles Lorentz and Richard Hopkins, Jr.
Also, I wouldn’t want to fail to mention our two fine senior basketball managers: Kenny Amick and Charlie McKelvey.
However, the next year a young sophomore from Middletown by the name of Jerry Lucas burst upon the Ohio basketball scene and everything changed. The Trojan 1955-1956 basketball season was still a good one. The Trojans went 16 and 7. But, they lost to Middletown three times that season, and it was all Jerry Lucas’ fault! In fact, PHS couldn’t defeat Middletown for as long as Jerry Lucas was on the team. We lost to the Middies twice during the 1956-1957 season and twice again during the 1957-1958 season. Unfortunately, the Trojans stood 0-7 against Middletown during the Lucas reign. It was not unusual for Lucas to score 30 to 40 points in games against Portsmouth--as he did with most other rivals.
Lucas was a six foot-eight inch phenomenon from a working class family (his father was a pressman in a paper mill and his mother worked on an assembly line in a box factory) who only lost one game in the three years that he played varsity basketball for Middletown.
Lucas became the most dominating high school basketball player that the State of Ohio had seen to that point in time.
Fifty years ago (1956) Lucas, a sophomore, led Middletown to the big school (Class A) championship by scoring 97 points in the Middies’ two state-tournament games in Cleveland.
In the semi-final game undefeated Middletown faced undefeated Cleveland East Tech. Middletown won easily, 99 to 78, and Lucas scored 53 points, a state tournament record.
In the final game undefeated Middletown played Canton McKinley for the state crown. Again, Middletown easily topped Canton McKinley, 91 to 69, with Lucas scoring 44 points while holding his counterpoint to a single point.
Middletown repeated as state champions the next year (1957) and extended its winning streak to 76 games before losing to Columbus North in the state semi-finals in 1958. The Middies’ streak remains the longest in Ohio boys basketball history. Lucas twice earned Ohio Player of the Year and Parade magazine’s All-American honor. He scored a state record of 2,466 points in his varsity career.
Middletown, a booming town in the 1950s (much like Portsmouth) always embraced its Middies. It is said that managers would have to shut down factories on basketball Friday nights because the workers would not show up for work, electing either to go to the games or stay home and listen to them on the radio.
Lucas would go on to win a national NCAA title at The Ohio State University, an Olympic gold medal in the 1960 games at Rome, and an NBA championship with the New York Knicks . He became the first player to win championships at all four levels (high school, college, Olympic, and professional).
After Lucas graduated, Middletown’s basketball program began a long decline, as did the city itself when the steel industry began to crumble. But for three years beginning some fifty years ago, Middletown was the center of the Ohio high school basketball universe--thanks to Jerry Lucas.
You and Jack H Plymale are excellent PHS athletic archivists. Jim fout, Doc Yeagle, and Jack H Plymale let me share the seat that Paul Walker normally shared with them, courtesy of Jim Fout, Ex PHS QB (43-45?) and OSU FB player. They played fb for Paul Walker at Portsmouth and remained close with Coach Walker throughout his remaining years.
Coach shared with his named PHS friends above that he also had parental pressures. A lady pestered him that her son could provide the same leadership as Jerry L, used in his place in the Middie offense. Coach yielded in the semi-final game with Columbus North coached by Frank Truitt, a friend of ours. The angry lady was proven quite wrong as the Middies lost that semi-final game.
Coach regretted his mistake but he didn't make many in coaching.
----- Original Message -----
From: Blaine Bierley
To: Sam Kegley
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 06:23
Subject: Remembering Jerry Lucas
“Jerry Lucas”
In my senior year at Portsmouth High School (1954-1955) the
Trojans had an outstanding basketball team. During the regular season
we won 15 games and lost only 3. Our tournament record ended at 5 and 1
when we lost to Cincinnati Hughes. Overall, Coach George Heller’s
miraculous “Six Shooters” posted a fine record of 20 wins and
4 losses.
One of the things that made that 54-55 season great was that the Trojans made a clean sweep of Ohio’s perennial cage powers. We defeated Middletown, Hamilton, and Springfield each twice--both in Grant Gym and on their home floors.
In the seventh game of the season the Trojans beat Middletown 81 to 60 at Middletown. Billy Clifford was the Trojan’s high scorer with 28 points with Curt Gentry close behind with 24 points. In the twelfth game of the season, at U.S. Grant gymnasium, PHS beat the Middies 56 to 41. This time Curt Gentry led the Trojans with 18 points and Milt Parker was close on his heels with 14 points.
I’m sure that you recall all the names of those “Six Shooters”:
senior Curt Gentry, senior Milton Parker, senior Billy Clifford, junior Jerry
Higgins, junior Don “Duck” Frazier, and junior Bruce Johnson. Coach Heller
was assisted that season by Charles Lorentz and Richard Hopkins, Jr.
Also, I wouldn’t want to fail to mention our two fine senior basketball managers: Kenny Amick and Charlie McKelvey.
However, the next year a young sophomore from Middletown by the name of Jerry Lucas burst upon the Ohio basketball scene and everything changed. The Trojan 1955-1956 basketball season was still a good one. The Trojans went 16 and 7. But, they lost to Middletown three times that season, and it was all Jerry Lucas’ fault! In fact, PHS couldn’t defeat Middletown for as long as Jerry Lucas was on the team. We lost to the Middies twice during the 1956-1957 season and twice again during the 1957-1958 season. Unfortunately, the Trojans stood 0-7 against Middletown during the Lucas reign. It was not unusual for Lucas to score 30 to 40 points in games against Portsmouth--as he did with most other rivals.
Lucas was a six foot-eight inch phenomenon from a working class family (his father was a pressman in a paper mill and his mother worked on an assembly line in a box factory) who only lost one game in the three years that he played varsity basketball for Middletown.
Lucas became the most dominating high school basketball player that the State of Ohio had seen to that point in time.
Fifty years ago (1956) Lucas, a sophomore, led Middletown to the big school (Class A) championship by scoring 97 points in the Middies’ two state-tournament games in Cleveland.
In the semi-final game undefeated Middletown faced undefeated Cleveland East Tech. Middletown won easily, 99 to 78, and Lucas scored 53 points, a state tournament record.
In the final game undefeated Middletown played Canton McKinley for the state crown. Again, Middletown easily topped Canton McKinley, 91 to 69, with Lucas scoring 44 points while holding his counterpoint to a single point.
Middletown repeated as state champions the next year (1957) and extended its winning streak to 76 games before losing to Columbus North in the state semi-finals in 1958. The Middies’ streak remains the longest in Ohio boys basketball history. Lucas twice earned Ohio Player of the Year and Parade magazine’s All-American honor. He scored a state record of 2,466 points in his varsity career.
Middletown, a booming town in the 1950s (much like Portsmouth) always embraced its Middies. It is said that managers would have to shut down factories on basketball Friday nights because the workers would not show up for work, electing either to go to the games or stay home and listen to them on the radio.
Lucas would go on to win a national NCAA title at The Ohio State University, an Olympic gold medal in the 1960 games at Rome, and an NBA championship with the New York Knicks . He became the first player to win championships at all four levels (high school, college, Olympic, and professional).
After Lucas graduated, Middletown’s basketball program began a long decline, as did the city itself when the steel industry began to crumble. But for three years beginning some fifty years ago, Middletown was the center of the Ohio high school basketball universe--thanks to Jerry Lucas.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)