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Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 22

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  • FEBRUARY 22, 1979/THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN/PAGE 7 sports Lady Cats finish strong by STEVE SI RLE S Sports Editor The WCU Lady Cats basketball team closed out their regular season schedule with two Reid Gym victories over the weekend as they tripped Winthrop College 83-66 Friday night on Jayne Arledge's career high 37 points, and a 87-76 win over Duke Saturday. The two wins gave the Lady Cats a 13-11 record going into the NCAIAW tournament Thursday in Boone. A Monday night game with UTC in Chattanooga was canceled because of the weather. The games marked the end of an era for WCU women's sports. The games were the last home games for the incomparable Arledge, and head coach Betty Westmoreland. Coach Westmoreland, who announced her retirement Friday, was the only coach in the sport since it became competitive in 1965 and compiled a 177-77 record coming into the season. Her 190 win total makes her the dean of active head coaches in the state. The elite team was selected from players on the state's eight Division I schools—UNC-Chapel Hill, N.C. State, Duke, Wake Forest, East Carolina, UNC-Greensboro, Appalachian State and WCU. Arledge, a 5-6 forward, was joined on the first team by North Carolina's Bernie McGlade; East Carolina's Rosie Thompson; Appalachian State's Carol Almond; and two players from nationally ranked N.C. State- Genia Beasley and Trudi Lacey. Arledge is Western Carolina's all-time leading women's scorer with 1,909 career points and currently ranks second in the state with a 21.6 per game average. She tossed in 37 points against Winthrop College last Friday, breaking her own WCU single-game record of 36 set earlier this season against Wake Forest. She will lead the Lady Cats into the NCAIAW championship tournament tonight in Boone. Coach Betty Westmoreland's team will meet Appalachian State in first round play Thursday at 8 p.m. Ms. Westmoreland led the Lady Cats to the National finals in 1968, a 19-3 season in 1972. and a record 21-6 last year. She led the program into the Division I rankings this year also. She has served on the World University Games Committee from 70-73, and was chairperson from 73-75. She served as an Assistant Coach on the Southern All-state team that played the USSR in 1975. She graduated from WCU in 1962, received her masters in 1965, and became the head coach for the 65-66 season. She immediately brought an exciting brand of ball to the area, featuring fast-breaking teams with lots jf pressing, running and hustle. Arledge, the most honored player in WCU women's basketball history, has added another honor to her ever-growing list of achievements. The senior from Candler was named to the NCA1W Division I all-state team that was announced Tuesday afternoon. Wildlife laws draw applause/criticism RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Opponents of proposed changes in the state's wildlife laws Tuesday objected to provisions on fox hunting while supporters applauded the bill, particularly a provision for increased penalties for game-law violations. Several hundred sportsmen from throughout the state attended the first of two public hearings on the proposed legislation, which calls for the elimination of most of the hundreds of local wildlife laws now on the books. One of the most controversial provisions deals with the classification of the fox. Fox hunters complained about the provision that would allow trapping of foxes under certain circumstances under the supervision of the Wildlife Resources Commission. The current law classifies the fox as a game animal and prohibits trapping. However, a court ruling has made it legal to sell fox pelts. Fox hunters say allowing trapping will cut down on the fox population, endanger hunting dogs and commercialize the sport. The proposed legislation would allow trapping only in areas the where the fox population is deemed sufficient. "This bill was put together by government bureaucrats, educators and armchair sportsmen who have no contact with the real world," said Harvey Hardison of New Bern, a fox hunter. "The law discriminates in favor of trappers because it allows them to sell the fur." Numerous wildlife and sporting clubs sent representatives to the hearing, who said they like the stiffer penalties for violation of game laws that are proposed in the bill. And several said the legislation would be more representative of all sportsmen in the state. "You shouldn't respond to the loudest voices but do what is best for the state," said Dr. Neal Weekly of Chapel Hill. "It's time we consider what is best for wildlife in general." Weekly is a member of the North Carolina Wild Turkey Association. He said the proposed changes would provide better protection for the wild turkey since they would restrict the running of dogs during nestine and other critical periods. The proposed changes would be the first overhaul of the state's wildlife laws since 1935 and are intended to clear up the laws as well as establish the Wildlife Resources Commission as the primary agency for game regulation. and other specials from the finest and most complete selection of records and tapes in this area! Also this week. . . all demonstration speakers 20% OFF UPSTAIRS SOUND, INC In lower Cullowhee above Speedy Pizza Open 11-6 Monday - Saturday Phone 293-9767
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