By RON DUQUETTE
Centerman Paul Warden could be rated as Long Island’s unsung hero for the current campaign. Coming back from a series of haunting injuries last season, which didn’t allow him to truly show his value, the 23 year old forward has come on strong and gained tremendous respect from Coach Morley Kells. Handling a difficult task, Warden is the “quarterback” of what could be referred to as the “youthline” for the Tomahawks this season, made up of Chuck Medhurst, Paul Murdock, Len Powers, and Jan Magee.
Paul is the “trigger” for what this line produces on the floor. Running a line is a somewhat thankless job because if any coaching abuse is to be dished out . . . Warden must receive it and pass it on to his line mates. Conversely, however, he is also the recipient of any accolades for the line and there have been plenty lately. Coach Kells admits that Paul has developed into one of the league’s best draw men this year … an important function. He is also responsible for the fine show ing lately of Paul Murdock, a recent acquisition by the club. “Tell him what to do and he gets it done,” Kells comments. “Paul has tremendous patience, a real asset in this game, and is one of the most coachable players I have ever worked with.” That kind of attitude will be most important, come the playoffs!
Tonight’s Game—A TV Special
This evening’s contest marks a first in the New York Metropolitan area. The game is being telecast live on WOR-TV, the first box lacrosse game to receive prime time coverage in New York. Handling the mikes are veteran broadcaster, Dick Trotter, voice of the Maryland Arrows, doing play-by-play. Providing color com- menatry and hosting the show is Ron Duquette of the Tomahawks; and popular ex-star of the Mets and Yankees, turned sportscaster, Ron Swoboda, will be a roving reporter during the game along with doing period analysis. Obviously, this is the first of many such telecasts for the future.