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Page 8 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, July 11, 2020 Basketball camp to be held in Elk City By Don Munsch, Editor The camp will include other ual players and contributing their full potential in a safe > 4 a The Cade Davis Basket- coaches besides Davis. team members,” the camp and structured — environ- ball Camp will be held Tues- day through Thursday at the Davis played basketball at Elk City High School before website stated. “At camp you can expect to learn this ment,” the website said. Desmond Daniel Dobb Pioneer Center in Elk City.moving on to the Univer- fundamentals of basketball Camp officials said there Natalia and Mathew Dobbs of Dallas, TX announce the Campers will learn funda- sity of Oklahoma, where he as well as characteristics to will be multiple 30-minute birth of their first child, Desmond Daniel Dobbs. mentals of the game while played from 2008 to 2011. apply to your future in every individual workouts within Desi was born May 1, 2020, in Dallas, TX weighing 6 Ibs having fun in the process. He has played overseas since day aspects of life.” 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Reservations can be made ending his college career. Players will have the op- a four-hour time-span: fin- Maternal grandparents are Cindi and J.I. Johnson of at www.cadedaviscamp. “The mission of Cade Da- portunity to be “mentored ishes at the basket, ball-han- Sanger, TX and Pat Jones of Clinton. Paternal grand- com. This would be the fifth vis Skill Camps is to create by professional athletes and dling drills, footwork, com- mother is Jan Wilson of Highland Village, TX and the year for the camp, accord- an exciting educational ex- coaches with global experi- late Daniel Dobbs. Maternal great grandparents are ing to information gleaned perience for student athletes ence who are committed to plex thinking in reading the James and LaWanda Young of Butler and Ercel Jones of from Elk City News files. looking to excel as individ- helping each player reach game and much more. Butler Also the late Eugene Jones and Clara Johnson. Washington Redskins: Readers respond to likely name change By Berry Tramel, The Oklaho- But the point is well made. It’s of- over the years. The Redskins were well at times with the naming of lematic. That name has its roots in man ten not the name, it’s the imagery the last NFL team to break the color teams. For example, and I’m sure prejudice; the stereotype of Irish For the Tuesday Oklahoman, I associated with the name. Grinning barrier. I have no idea what his in- you already know this, the Cleve- immigrants as brawlers in the late wrote about the Washington Red- Chief Wahoo with the Cleveland tent was. But there’s little reason to land Indians were once called the 1800s/early 1900s. skins likely - finally - changing Indians is a prime example. believe he considered the impact, Spiders. The name was changed in Jan: “Good article today. What their nickname. I figured readers Gene: “Please do not forget all pro or con, on American Indians. honor of one of their players, Louis would be worked up by the ques- of the other nicknames that of- And Redskins isn’t being changed Sockalecsis, a great player, a Na- are your thoughts about the Es- tion, but I didn’t think so many fend, such as Cowboys (who because “someone” was offended. tive of one of the area tribes.” kimo Joe character? I have always would support my view that Red- Killed and lynched many), War- It’s finally being changed because The Savages point is well-made. been offended by that portrayal of skins clearly is a slur and should be riors, Indians, Saints, Sun Devils, many people have been offended Wouldn’t last long. Eskimos.” changed. Blackhawks, Seminoles, Sooners, for decades. Louis: “So are you and the own- I assume all kinds of people My phone calls and emails ran etc. And should we get into ani- Gary: “Great article on team’s ers and athletic directors are now question the Eskimo Joe’s image. about 60/40 in support of my col- mal nicknames that might offend names and mascots. I have forgot- gonna change ALL names that are but Eskimos aren’t in great abun- umn, but I thought I would share other species. When will this crap ten how many local schools had offensive? Gimmie a break, this dance, especially in the American a smattering of the responses, from end? I have several friends who are changed their names: OCU, Beth- movement is totally gotten out of Southwest, and thus don’t have both sides. 100% Indian heritage and they say any Nazarene, and others. I’m old hand. STOP. Two criminals are much of a protest platform. Ron: “Great article, couldn’t it is BS and they are totally happy enough to remember Little Red at killed, right or wrong, still dead agree more. I was a member of with the name and do not consider OU games and seem to remember and the whole country starts to rob, Paul: “Good column today. The the OKCPS Board of Education it racist. We have now made the that someone tried to bring it back loot and burn and wants, no, DE- KC Chiefs name does not refer to when we voted to remove the term ‘racist? mean anything you during the 1986 Texas game. I may MAMDS that the name of certain Indians but to a person, H. Roe Redskin name from Capitol Hill disagree with.” be wrong, my neurons don’t work athletic teams be changed, statues Bartle. But it causes enough dis- High School. That was a few years Or maybe “racist” refers to the as well these days.” removed, mountains demolished, comfort that it should probably be ago, and to this day several of my terms that have fallen out of use Could be. There have been peri- and on and on. For one, it is time changed.” friends and neighbors still hold - literally no one uses the phrase odic uprisings about Little Red, but for some push back. Changing the The Chiefs indeed were named that against me and the board, and “redskin,” except as a sports mas- they usually don’t last long. names isn’t going to change a lot.” after Bartle, who was a KC mayor a few have not spoken to me. They cot “ - because they are so insult- Dave: “Too bad some are Sometimes you don’t have to nicknamed “The Chief.” But then just don’t get it.” ing. ashamed of their heritage. My respond. You just let people talk there’s that arrowhead on the Chief And now, even Tulsa Union, Mark: “I thought teams chose a family always thought it was im- themselves into showing you what which has been as steadfast as team name because the image that pressive to see OU’s Little Red this is all about. helmets, and suddenly the lines Daniel Snyder in protecting the it portrayed was one that brought dance. Next, they will be banning Michael: “I was hoping you get blurred. I always thought OCU Redskin nickname, is talking about honor and pride to their team? Af- Florida’s Indian rider who spears would include the Nebraska could have kept the Chiefs name change. ter all, why would someone name the opponent's end of the field. An Bugeaters. All my Comhusker and changed the imagery to some- Kevin: “I have always loved their team after something that impressive sight to behold!” friends tell me that the N on the thing like a fire chief. your brilliant writing and listen- someone would consider dishonor- That’s Florida State’s Chief helmets stands for knowledge. At Don: “Even Indian Schools are ing to you on the Sports Animal. able? We judge ourselves by OUR Osceola, of course, and I think least they were smart enough to go being pressed to eliminate Indian You are swinging way too far left, actual intentions. We judge others that’s the Redskin detractors’ point, with a name change!” monikers. Dartmouth originated Berry, for this reader/listener. You by OUR perception of their inten- that Indian imagery is not supposed After the previous email, I need- as a school for Native Americans; are one of the last reasons I still tions. I ask you, do you know the to be for the masses’ entertainment. ed some levity. subscribe. Come on, your Soon- actual intention of those who chose Chuck: “In light of the contro- Clay: “I completely agree that William & Mary was founded ers are named after cheaters! The the name Redskin? Was it to deni- versy surrounding the Centennial Washington and any other team largely by funds raised by Indians Cowboys killed Native Americans. grate Native Americans as savages, Land Run monument in Brick- with Redskins as a mascot should in Virginia, going back to Poca- ‘What’s next in this ‘don’t hurt my or was it chosen because the image town, I would love to read your change their name. I have ques- hontas herself. However, W&M feelings’ society? I do understand put forth was one that represented analysis of Boomer-Sooner and all tions about Mr. Tsotigh’s opinions. was forced to change its nickname that stirring the pot is part of your bravery, honor and an ability to that goes with it. Can OU continue First,I don’t identify as a Native from Indians to ‘Tribe,’ while Dart- job, getting good opinions and battle fiercely to victory? Which do to use it?I appreciate your perspec- American and I’m not trying to say mouth became Big Green rather conversation created. Someone you think is more likely?I love our tive on things and your willingness how anybody should feel about is- than Indians. And in the height of needs to report on the ‘good.’ It’s state’s Native American heritage. to write about controversial sub- sues. However, he said ‘we have so silliness, ‘Tennessee-Chattanooga out there, I promise.” I grew up in Ponca City and have jects.” little to glorify in our Native com- Some would say that the Red- had significant life-long relation- There are occasional protests munity,’ It would seem that War- was forced to become the Mocs skins changing their name is ships with many Native American about “Sooners,” and that probably riors, Chiefs and Braves would be (whatever that is) because Moc- “good.” I appreciate the kind families. Finally, can you tell me won't end. My argument would be glorifying their heritage, especially casins had an Indian connotation. words, but like I wrote, I brought just what would be a team name that Boomers is much more offen- the Chiefs. Yes, the imagery should Thad always thought it referred to up Redskins literally 30 years ago. that honorably commemorates Na- sive than Sooners. Boomers are the change some at the venues of these Water Moccasins, which was bit How is that swinging too far left. tive Americans? How long will it people who rallied, eventually with teams. How is this different than creepy. Lots of disputed mascots can be be before the term ‘Braves’ is also success, to get land from the Indi- Spartans, Fighting Irish and many In Oklahoma high schools, In- debated. But Redskins? How is considered a racial slur? After all, ans. Sooners were just the cheat- other mascots? He also says ‘To dian schools Sequoyah and River- that debatable? George Washington was a slave ers who got land away from other classify us alongside all the ani- side both have Indian nicknames.” Jim: “I remember a column you owner. In that light, some would Boomers. mals who are mascots is dehuman- wrote a long time ago about sports also strike the name ‘Washington’ Bill: “Appreciated the article re- izing.’ There are plenty of mascots Brandon: “After seeing your ar- nicknames. In it, you said that you from the team name. Here’s a chal- garding Native peoples. Different who aren’t animals. Do OSU and ticle regarding the Redskins, do had no issue with the name ‘Sav- lenge for you; go through all of the peoples can be Braves, Warriors, Dallas Cowboy fans feel their team you think there could be a push ages,’ as long as the mascot was team names, both colleges and pro- Chiefs, etc. But names like Red- is dehumanizing them? Mr. Tsotigh vs. Boomer Sooner. The Boomer a blue-clad cavalry officer. And fessional, and I’ll bet you that you skins, Redmen, Savages, with Na- probably has very good answers to movement led by David Couch and I can’t remember if it was you or can find someone who can be of- tive identities and the like, is what my questions.” William Payne was aimed directly some other writer who asked the fended by more than half of them. we object to. If Tecumseh High Good questions. I assume Tso- at Indian Territory lands owned by following question, ‘If the Wash- The name Buccaneers is purely a School wants to keep the name tigh would say -- or at least I would Natives. Curious of your take?” ington Redskins is acceptable, how slur against pirates.” ‘Savages,’ just change the image say -- that Cowboys and Bucca- Like I said, “Boomer” is more about the Pittsburgh N----s or the Thanks for writing. But trotting to that of any other ethnic group, neers and whoever aren’t a race Philadelphia Jews?’ It is time for out the intent of the founder of the any group, and put it on billboards of people. Spartans, best as I can vulnerable than “Sooner.” It’s pos- change.” name is a bad play. That would be and see how long that lasts. I am a tell, are like the Trojans. Relegat- sible that Natives are not worked ‘Well, I don’t remember writing George Preston Marshall, whose member of the Muscogee (Creek) ed to history. But I would say that about Sooners. The enemy of my about the Cavalry and Savages. racism has been well-documented Nation, full blood. People mean “Fighting Irish” absolutely is prob- enemy is my friend.