Only Three Days To Go

The Old Gray Mayor's basketball game is coming this Friday. Although I pray nothing will happen it may be the last time you see some of these people on two feet after killing themselves! I wouldn't even wish that on the Potters team. For them losing will be humiliating enough.

Cheerleaders and players must be no younger than 50 years of age. I hear rumors that Geritol and Depends are two of the sponsors for the event. The knee replacement clinic has already signed on and various therapy departments from area medical facilities will have recruiters there following the game.

One of the main attractions for Friday evening's carnage of aging jocks is the appearance of Wellsville Legend Clarence "Bevo" Francis. It was 55 years ago this past February that Bevo set a college scoring record that still stands today while playing for tiny Rio Grande College. Playing against Hillsdale College on February 2 of that year Bevo scored an incredible 113 points earning him a spot in the NCAA/NAIA record books. That was in the days before the 3-point line. Even with the 3-point scores I doubt if that record will ever be broken. All of Bevo's trophies will be on display and Bevo has graciously agreed to sign autographs.

The proceeds of the game are going to benefit both the Alley Cat Aid Brigade & the Floodwall Committee. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. at the high school. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. Bevo is going to toss the ball up for the tip off and then get out of the way. He doesn't want to get any blood on him. Tickets can be purchased in town at either Center Pharmacy, Air Waves or from any committee member.

Found the picture above on wordpress.com doing a Google search. Ran into Bevo yesterday. He looks like he can still get up there.

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