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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 So That's Me, Huh? Randy MatsonA &M PRESIDENT Earl Ri der earlier in the week gave full support to "Randy Mat. Day" activities. "Randy Matson is making remarkable impact upon the tire world of sports," Rudder marked. "While establishing phenomenal athletic record, also demonstrates uncommon terest in academic achievemen Student Senate President Bi ney Fudge, representing the tire student body, initiated "Rf dy Matson Day" activities h week. "WE WANT to take this c portunity to show our apprec tion to Randy for the many he ors and world -wide recogniti he has brought to Texas A8 and the entire state," Fud noted. "The best way we can dei onstrate our appreciation," continued, "is to turn out in foi for his last official performar here Saturday." There will be no charge f admission to the track meet. "RANDY M) Local officials sign document proclaiming Saturday as "Randy Matson Day" and cit- ing the achievement of the world champion shot - putter. Left to right, Terry Aglietti, Student Senate representative, Chamber of ►TSON DAY" Commerce President J. B. Hervey, Mayor J. D. Conlee, County Judge Davis and College Station Mayor D. derson. (Photo by Russell Autrey) Offic Proc Local officials have formally joined Texas A &M students in proclaiming Saturday "Randy Matson Day." In a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the Brazos County Courthouse, County Judge W. C. Davis, College Station Mayor D. A. Anderson, Bryan Mayor J. D. Conlee and Chamber of Com- merce President J. B. Ifervey is- sued a joint proclamation citing the achievements of the world champion shot - putter. THE PROCLAMATION also urged maximum attendance for ceremonies honoring Matson when `Matson he makes his final home appar- ance Saturday afternoon during the Aggies' triangular track meet with Texas Tech and Baylor. The ceremonies will be conduct- ed shortly after Matson com- pletes his 1 p.m. shotput com- petition. "James Randel (Randy) Mat- son", notes the proclamation, "has brought numerous honors and world -wide recognition to himself, his university, commun- ity, state and nation through his phenomenal achievements in ath- letics . . ." IN ADDITION to listing his various records, the document cites Matson's earlier appearance this month at Kyle Field as "the most amazing double weight per- formance in the history of track." Matson established a new NCAA and American discus record of 213 feet 992 inches here April 8 and had three shotput throws measured at 70 feet or more. The proclamation also praises Matson "for having earned the title of distinguished student and having always conducted himself as a gentleman, both on and off the athletic field, and for setting an outstanding example for thc, youth of this community, state and nation." Matson Day Is Official Saturday was officially proclaimed "Randy Matson Day" in Bryan, College Sta- fion and Brazos County at 1 p.m. today when Bryan Ma- yor J. D. (Jack) Conlee, Col - lege Station Mayor D. A. I (Andy) Anderson, County Judge W. C. (Bill) Davis and B -CS Chamber of Commerce president J. B. (Dick) Her- vey signed a proclamation at the county courthouse. The officials encouraged "all persons residing in this area to attend the ceremonies .honoring this young man prior to his final perform- ance (at 1 p.m.) Saturday at Kyle Field." W/,, 41/',' 7 .' no 1 nut � ivi­ —.w__- himself done by Bryan an Artist Mrs. Jean his Randy Matson looks at a portrait of ted to him in ceremonies following und Andr after the p icture was presen y The Pampa native threw the 16 -p world- record shot -put throw Saturda garrison Jr., seated behind the cannonball 71 feet, 5 inches. Dr. art Henry fandy Matson Day." The micor- picture, made the presentation asp picture might say more than the phone? Well, perhaps some one gle photo b Gene Dennis) Aoprie Giant does. (Eag pounded the court for the Maroon vidual scoring records, including and White, five stand out as super- most career points (1, 594), and three performers. SWC records. All- time - great - player honors un- Bennie Lenox ('62 holds three doubtedly belong to John Beasle school marks, Carroll Broussard ('64 -'66) who holds 10 out of 18 indi- ('60 and Cedric Joseph ('73-'75) -- -- each own two, and Randy Knowles ("72 -'74) holds one. Broussard, Lenox and Knowles rank 2 -3 -4 on the all-time scoring list behind Beasley. Even though there are very few names in the record books, every Aggie who ever dribbled a ball, took a layup, fouled out or just suited up is a special part of the story of basket- ball at Texas A &M, John Beasley, holder of ten school and three S WC basket- ball scoring records. Randy Matson, holder of all basketball records in the shot - putter division, began stuffing baskets as a freshman in 1964.