RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Accusations of steroids spoil fight

I'm not one to fork out those extra bucks for a television sports extravaganza. However, a bunch of us got together and chipped in for one of those pay-per-view boxing matches last month.
It was the Oscar De La Hoya-Fernando Vargas bout, and it had all the implications of being a tremendous fight. The hype was there for weeks in advance.
De La Hoya was seeking to add the 154-pound World Boxing Association crown to his World Boxing Council title. The fight left little to be desired, and De La Hoya went on to grind out a bitterly-fought victory. He stopped Vargas in the 11th round (of a scheduled 12-round fight).
The champion proved to be too much for Vargas. But the two staged a tremendous bout, with action throughout; and Vargas, at times, appeared to have the upper hand.
However, in the late rounds, De La Hoya showed his superiority and Vargas faded, before the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
Accused of steroids
The bout was staged in Las Vegas, and the Nevada Athletic Commission accused Vargas of having steroids in his system when he fought De La Hoya.
What a shame. Vargas perhaps had more strength than his adversary and he had youth on his side. He did not need steroids to secure a victory, as he lost anyhow.
Everyone, in our crowd at least, was pleased with the action and it was $50 well spent. It was just too bad that steroids had to be involved.
Danilov is author
We've always wondered what happened to former Farrell High basketball standout Vic Danilov.
Danilov is now living in Boulder, Colo., and he's an author. His latest work is entitled, "Museums and Historic Sites of the American West." It is his 20th book.
Vic was a member of the Farrell team that played in the state final in 1943. He received a bachelor's degree in journalism at Penn State, a master's degree at Northwestern and a doctorate from the University of Colorado. At one time, he was a reporter for the Youngstown Vindicator and other papers in the Midwest.
Danilov served as director and president of the Museum of Science and Industry, the nation's first and largest science and technology museum from 1972 until his retirement in 1987. He also taught journalism at Chicago and Kansas universities.
Trailblazer
Retired Westminster College coach and athletic administrator Marjorie Walker has been honored as one of the recipients of the prestigious HERitage Award from the Pennsylvania State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (PSAHPERD).
Walker formally will be recognized at the PSAHPERD convention Oct. 25 at Seven Springs Resort in Champion, Pa. Following a luncheon that afternoon there will be a reception for family, friends and colleagues at 2:15 p.m.
The HERitageAward recognized women who blazed a trail in athletics. Walker is being honored for her efforts in building a solid foundation for women's athletics at Westminster.
Walker joined forces with Westminster in 1962, serving until her retirement in 1993.
During her Westminster career she served as professor of physical education, chair of the department, associate director of athletics and volleyball coach.
In volleyball, Walker posted a record of 341-277 and was a two-time district coach of the year. Her teaching experience included badminton, volleyball, archery, basketball, soccer, racquetball, tennis, golf and walking for fitness.