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SPORTS The Elk City News SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024 * 5 PLAY TO WIN... By Alex Alvarez egant style” of tennis that Federer, Serena Williams, how many good players are Bjon Borg, Pete Sampras Wayne Gretzky, etc. here, but you'll learn”. In Legendary Coach Vince or Vitas Gerulatis, but they Since Masters is being other words, Strange was Lombardis quotes was “If stood there on the other played this coming week, saying, “Tiger, you'll learn winning is not the goal, why side of the net saying, “come here is a sad story about that winning is not as easy even keep score!” Right on and get me, I’m going to re- not playing to win dur- and you have unreasonable point! Coach Lombardi turn everything” and they ing this tournament. Chip expectations”. Within a few coached the Green Bay did more often than not, Beck, a very good golfer months, and for the next 15 Packers to two Superbowl they won more with heart on the PGA Tour, “got hot” years, Curtis realized that wins in 1967 and 1968 (first rather than their style. during the 1993 Masters Tiger was there to win, not two Superbowls). He was Golf Legend, Ben Ho- and was trailing Bernhard to make checks as Curtis famous among his play- gan, who was told he would Langer by two shots with had been used to seeing. ers for testing them to the never walk again after a 4 to play. On the Par-5 #15 Evander Holyfield was as Photos by Alex Alvarez max and for hating losing nearly fatal accident in he hit a perfect tee shot much as 18-1 underdog in Kash Mayfield - #1 Pitcher of Elk City. Kash has signed to play at Okla- more than he liked win- 1949, Palmer and Trevino and had around 220 yards his first fight with Mike Ty- homa State University ning. When he lost games who neither had the “clas- to the green for his second son, yet, Evander won that he used to think as: “we sic” swing taught by famous shot. He and his caddy dis- fight and a second one as just ran out of time, or we teachers, did the same. Nei- cussed the next shot. His well. He was big underdog would have a way to win’. ther of the three had the caddy tried to encourage in the first, and almost even In his book, “The Heart swings displayed by golfers him to go for the green before the second fight, but of a Champion’, former like Tom Weiskopf, Jerry to perhaps make a birdie he stuck to his plan, and priest and pole-vaulter two- Heard, or Forrest Fezler, all and maybe put some pres- won as well. time Olympic Champion of whom had the “perfect” sure on Langer, but Beck’s ‘A few years back, I had Bobby Richards describes swing, yet, they did not win answer was “no, I want to the honor and privilege to many sports stories that he as much. It’s how many, not have a sure par and be in be called to give a talk toa witnessed over his Olym- how that counts. the top ten here so I can young ladies high school pic career, and he makes a How about —_Kéroly make a good check and get soccer team. They were point, with many examples, Takacs, who won rapid pis- Ryder Cup points”. They underdogs in an upcom- that many times, people tol championships, includ- soon split. Caddy wanted to ing tournament. My soccer with less athletic ability ing Olympics, right hand- have a boss who “played to days were 50 or so years in come out on top because ed, and then left handed win’, and Chip Beck played the past, so there was noth- they work harder than any- when he lost mobility in the golf only to make money. ing I could say about per- one else, You see it more in right hand and then trained Chip was a pretty good sonal technique or game individual sports than team the left hand for three years player who won four times plans, especially in the 45 sports, but inspired teams to win the next Olympics in on Tour (Just to be on tour minutes of my presenta- by their coaches believe 1952. Garrincha and Didi tion, two days before their you have to be very, very they can “do it” and often were phenoms in soccer. good, let alone winning fist playoff game. So I chose Chris Anderson and grandson Brayden Duncan chatting between holes. come up on top as well. You've heard of Pele, Eu- four times). to talk about a winning at- Brayden and teammate Tristen Dunn have made it 1-2 bags for Elk City Think about Rafael Nad- sebio, Bobby Charlton and Chip was part of an era titude. About giving it all to al, Jimmy Connors and most recently of Cristiano where a lot of pro golf- win. I printed a card in the John McEnroe in tennis, Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, ers were playing to make school colors. On one side Ben Hogan, Arnold Palm- a good check and did not read: “PLAY TO WIN’, and but both Garrincha and er & Lee Trevino in golf, Didi had a walking impedi- take many risks in order on the other side it read, Karoly Takacs in rapid pis- ment since birth, and yet, to try to win. Three and “Failure does not come by tol shooting, Garrincha and they became invaluable a half years later, a young setting your goals too high Didi in soccer; or the New players in Brazil’s national man by the name of Tiger and failing to reach them; York Giants in Superbowl team. When they were Woods, came to win. In an but by setting them too low LXII, who ended the regu- young, in the late 50’s and interview with two-time and achieving them’. I'm lar season with four losses, early 60's they were classi- US. Open Champion Cur- happy to say that the girls, and then beat the undefeat- fied as “handicapped”! tis Strange, a young Tiger though they did not win the ed and “sure to win” Super- Of course, talent and said “IfI play in a tourna- tournament, went farther bowl Patriots for their only hard work pays big: Tiger ment, I expect to play to than they had expected. loss of the season. Woods, Michael Jordan, Li- win’, to what a veteran Cur- DON’T GIVE UP AND Jayden Manning - #1 bag in the Campbell Garbarino— New School re~ Neither Rafael, Jimmy or onel Messi, Stephen Curry, tis Strange answered, “well, NO MATTER WHAT, girls team cord in Long Jump. 17 feet 8 inches! John had the “classic, el- Novak Djokovich, Roger you're too young to realize PLAY TO WIN. By Alex Alvarez Defense: Krew Keyes Sin- 2/3 innings, hits, Qruns, 15. Team 342 - 3rd. Tristen on the role at #2 Singles. She All State Wrestlers! nings pitched,0 runs, Ohits, strikeouts; Colin Church 1 Dunn-78 (2nd) Brayden Dun- _ has improved every tourna- 10 strike outs 1/3 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 3 can-79 (3rd); Blake Redd-90; ment, and today she got Ist! COLLEGE RESULTS: BASEBALL strikeouts, Keaton Twyman-95; Kaseton The juniors and seniors we so” incidentally, this Elk City’s baseball team Elk City 3 - Kingfisher 1 Faris-98 cea Chip aap Drive, proud of her, they gave her the a former Ear &dea Putt continues to win with great GIRLS GOLF team trophy. pitching from Kash Mayfield, Offense: Kash Mayfield participant, Ryder Cowan, April 5: Boys were the Hen- originally from Elk City, who 2 hits, 2 RBI, 1 Home Run; Boiling Springs, ....... OK TRACK & FIELD Krew Keyes, Alex Cupp and ‘Wyatt McConnell 3 hits Congratulations to fresh- ryetta tourney Champions finished second overall in Nate Miller! As of now, Kash April 3 today! They played so great. Mayfield has signed with Defense: Bryce Mouse 5 Jayden Manning 94, Erin man Campbell Garbarino! They just dominated and the 12-13 years old in 2019, innings pitched, 2 hits, 1 run 5 She broke the school record Oklahoma State University... strike outs; Cameron Carlile 2 Womack 98, Meghan Suter in long jump with 17 feet 8 stayed focused. We are thrilled was playing a at nearby in the we will keep everyone posted 106, Camryn Edney 108, with their progress. We head Division I college invitational on all progress from team and innings pitched, 1 hit, 1 strike Maddie Long 119. Team 406, inches! For those who don't to Lawton tomorrow and try representing the Oklahoma. 3rd Place do Math well, it is almost 6 Ryder finished tied for 10th players. out. yards! OK, the length ofa to get another win. at 3 under par with team- Elk City 9 - Kingfisher 1 standard Ford 150! We will be mate Stephen Campbell Jr. Elk City 20 - Anadarko 2 EI Reno, April 4 at the Track & Field Meet on WRESLING: Oklahoma University finished Offense: Jaxon McArthur 2 Offense: Rylee Boyd 4 hits, Camryn Edney 93, Erin Friday at our facilities! A shout to Madison Holla- 6th while Oklahoma State 3 RBI; Wyatt McConnell 2 Womack 94, Meghan 95 Suter, day and Braxton Robertson... finished 3rd. hits, 3 RBI, 1 Home Run; Max hits, 2 RBI; Max Trotter 1 hit, Jayden 97 Manning, Maddie Trotter 2 hits, 3 RBI; Wyatt 2 RBI TENNIS McConnell 2 hits, 3 RBI; Long 111. Team 379, Tied 4th Ryle Boyd 2 hits, 4 RBI Defense: Kash Mayfield 4 Place From Coach Gina Curtis Defense: Nate Miller 2 in- innings pitched, 0 hits, 0 runs, 9 strike outs; Wyatt Taliaferro Facebook page: April 6: The girls and boys Good Luck Area Teams! nings pitched, 2 hits, 2 runs, 3 innings pitched 4 hits, 1 run, Elk City Golf & C.C. April 8 were the Lawton Tournament 3 strike outs; Alex Cupp 2 2 strike outs. Jayden Manning ~ 86 (5th), Champions today! The wind 1120 W 3rd St. innings pitched, 1 hit, 5 strike Erin Womack-104 , Meghan outs. Suter-109 , Camryn Edney-96 was brutal, but my players were ready for that. They Elk City, OX 73644 ELK CITY 8 - Clinton 0 Elk City 10 - Anadarko 0 Offense: Jason McArthur , Maddie Long-107 . Team 393, 5th Place made the adjustments and came out with the win! We're (580) 225-1160 1 hit, two runs; Ryle Boyd 1 Offense: Cole Buie 2 hits, 1 hit, 1 RBI so proud of every single one ‘ WWW.pizzahut.com RBI; Krew Keyes 1 hit, 2 RBI; Defense: Kash Mayfield 5 BOYS GOLF of them. Kirbey Mouse is my ~ Carry-out * Hut Lane ¢ Delivery Rylan Parks 2 hits, 2 RBI Elk City at Boiling Springs. lone freshman that is taking LIPSCOMB We want to Wish you a great season! “Together We Grow” DY CHRYSLER DODGE Jee, RAM ‘Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender —— Great Plains Bank 2300 E. 3rd St. Elk City, OK ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. » 580-225-2580 « hitpsiivednbechank SAYRE: 711 NE Highway 66 « 580-928-2580 [ej 2017 W, Third | 1300 S. Main | gpbankok.com 580- 265, 960-225-3005 We hope each of you have a great seacon! foot Luck Teams! Elk City Nursing Home 1210 S. Main St, Elk City 580-225-0100 301 N. Garrett, Elk City www.elksupply.com 580-225-2811 580.243.0466