t 23 I Herald & Lantern 26 December '84 ■ ^

f on the mark by Mark Mattern Roundup in Sports A Year That Was

The year is almost over. Just a few more days and we all will be welcoming 1985 and hoping for another exciting sports year. This past year, of course, was the year we elected a president, and that means the Olympic Games. The Summer Olympics opened in Los Angeles amid some tension. The Soviets boycotted the games and the Eastern-bloc nations followed suit. Because of the boycott, the quality of competition suffered, but the games produced high drama and outstanding performances. INCLUDED IN the standouts were Carl Lewis. Mary Lou Retton and Edwin Moses. Lewis made his way through the games with a cold attitude that led him to a record four gold medals. Lewis, by far, was the best athlete at the games, but Americans couldn't identify

with his lack of patriotism. Retton became the sweetheart of the Olympics with her broad smile and five medals to her credit. Moses continued his unbeaten streak in the 400 high hurdles in winning a gold medal. In the Natiof 1 Basketball Association, 1984 was a year of surprises. The big one, the New Jersey Nets. Just a few years ago, the Nets had one of the worst records in the league. This year they blossomed into a contender and beat the Champion Philadelphia 76ers in the first round cr the playoffs. Boston's Larry Bird was the league's most valuable player in the regular season and the playoffs as his Celtics captured their 15th title. Boston beat the Los Angeles Lakers in a sevengame final. THE 1983-84 COLLEGE basketball season belonged to Georgetown. Led by im-

posing center Pat Fwing and the defensive genius of guard Gene Smith, the Hoyas rolled to a 34-3 record and the national championship. Michael Jordan decided to turn pro after three college . seasons at North Carolina. Jordan was selected player of the year for the second time in a row. In baseball, 1984 was the year of the Tiger. The Detroit Tigers went wire-to-wire to win their first championship in 16 years. With Willie Hernandez - the Cy Young Award winner and most valuable player — setting the tempo, the Tigers hardly missed a beat. The Bengals downed Kansas City in the playoffs and later San Diego to capture the crown. The most publicized player in 1984 was Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets. Gooden set a major league record for strikeouts with 276 and won the rookie of the year award topping Juan Samuel of the Phillies. THE BIG QUESTION at the beginning of the National Hockey League season was this: Would the New York Islanders be dethroned as Stanley Cup champions? The answer was yes — and it was provided by the Edmonton Oilers. After splitting the first # two games of a best-of -seven find between the two teams, Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and company won the next three and took the cup back to Canada, where it may remain for a long time. College football had no dominating teams in 1984, unless you are' among the few that think Brigham Young was really the best. Boston College's Doug j Flutie provided the headline | on his way to the Heisman Trophy. • • • NOW LET S GET caught up on what's happening on the local high school circuit. Basketball and wrestling . got under way recently and there were few surprises In boys basketball, Wildwood got off to a quick start beating Pleasantville and Hammonton. The Warriors are led by Senior Mike Schafer who has ruled the inside for 56 points in two > games. Lower Cape May ran its ; record to 2-0 with a 58-42 thrashing of doormat s Sacred Heart. Pat Holden s led all scorers with 24 points. The Capers scored 27 points in the final period to > pull away. ; St. Augustine showed ! Middle Township why they s are favorites in the CAL II. The Hermits led 26-15 at halftime before zipping to a J 57-39 win. Middle fell to 1-1

on the year following the loss. THE GIRLS from Wildwood appear to be one of the teams to beat this year as they pounded their way to two early impressive wins. Audra Coleman and Ann Turner combined for 26 points in Wildwood's second victory. Middle Township was dealt an early setback at the

hands of a tough Sterling team, but the Panthers, behind Jennifer Snyder, will battle Wildwood Catholic and Wildwood for the title. The Crusaders of Wildwood Catholic, less Mary Gavin, wetjt to 2-0 with a 54-11 thumping of Bridgeton. Janis Boyle. Beth Gannon and Dorann Valese provide the backbone for this year's squad.

An early look at wrestling shows a long season ahead for Middle Township and an easy road for St. Augustine. The Hermits pinned five Panthers in a 60-10 win on the first night of action. Ocean City got off to a good start against rival Atlantic City. The Raiders dominated the light weights in a 37-17 victory.

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