DRAFT PREVIEW: Celts ponder on use of top pck BOSTON (AP)-For the Boston Celtics there was one certainty in the National Basketball Association draft-they wanted Ralph Sampson. But when the 7-foot-4 center from Virginia told them he wanted to make college more than just a one-year a tuneup for pro basketball, the Celtics were incredulous and in a quandary. TODAY, TWO months later and two days before the draft,the dilemma per- sists. What will the Celtics do with the first pick of the entire crop of college seniors? They could trade it, or they could choose a center, forward or guard. Because of the uncertainty of their current roster and the lack of an undis- uted top college senior, there are many possibilities. Assuming the Celtics hang on to the pick, obtained from Detroit as compen- sation for the signing of Bob McAdoo, most reports have indicated that Pur- due center Joe Barry Carroll would be their first choice. BUT WITH two starters becoming free agents, guard Nate Archibald and forward Cedric Maxwell, the Celtics may seek security by choosing guard Darrell Griffith of Louisville or Kevin McHale, a center at Minnesota who is projected as an NBA forward. Celtics' vice president Jeff Cohen said several meetings with Ron Grinker, Maxwell's agent, have not made much progress. "The Maxwell thing has been going nn for snme time and that indicates tn me that there are some problems," Cohen said. "I think that throws McHale very much into the mix of things." THE DEADLINE for pre-draft trades is 6 p.m. Monday, and Cohen said, "I think it's going to be the last phone call that will make the decision on whether we trade the top pick or keep it." General Manager Red Auerbach said he would spend the weekend in meetings and filmwatching sessions. He said a decision on what to do with the choice probably will be made Mon- day. Still, the Celtics, who had the best regular-season record in the NBA, are in the best position in the draft, which begins at noon Tuesday in New York. They also have the 13th pick as part of the McAdoo compensation. DEALING BOTH first-round choices could bring an outstanding big man and an established guard. Or the Celtics could keep the choices and draft both Carroll and a guard. Boston is anxious to get a center who would step in for 31-year-old Dave Cowens when he retires. Aside from Sampson; no dominating centers seem likely to come out of college in the next couple of years. The thinking of Auerbach and Coach Bill Fitch also may involve the com- pensation they would get for Maxwell if he should sign elsewhere. That undoub- tedly would involve a high draft choice or a top veteran and could fill a hole by left by this year's draft. The Michigan Daily-Saturday, June 7, 1980-Page 15 lr':<: ' . Sports aE.nl . at Large By Scott Lewis Bamberger will be back .. "*. Rozema could be gone DIAMOND DOINGS ... BAMBI'S BACK - Fans watching the Tigers-Brewers game on televi- sion last night might have been surprised to find Milwaukee manager George Bamberger calling the shots for the first time this season. Only three months ago, the popular field chief was felled by a heart attack at the Brewers' Sun City, Ariz. training site, and a short time later underwent major heart surgery. Doctors then expected Bamberger to return to managing no earlier than August, and most baseball observers figured he would miss the entire season. But Bamberger surprised them all - all, that is, except his players, who received an April promise from their skipper that he'd be back in the dugout by June. The 55-year-old ex-Baltimore pitching coach says he hasn't felt better in years, and insisted he would have returned even earlier had his physicians not objected. He certainly looked more fit last night than in recent seasons, having shed 30 pounds from his previous weight of 210. Bamberger takes over the reins from third base coach Buck Rodgers, who has guided the Brewers to a 26-21 record in Bamberger's absence, three and one-half games behind division-leading New York. . Another member of the Milwaukee braintrust, batting instructor Har- vey Kuenn, is convalescing after a blood clot nearly cost him his right leg in March. The one-time American League batting champ, who played with the Tigers a long while back, isn't expected to resume coaching, however, until 1981. UPROOTING THE ROSE - Pitcher Dave Rozema need not worry about spending the rest of the season in the Tiger bullpen. The hunch here is that he'll be traded before the June 15 deadline, probably in exchange for a lefthanded starter. Rozema, as everyone must know, is not among Sparky Anderson's favorites. That has been obvious since spring training, when the 24-year-old hurler spent an entire evening in a Fort Lauderdale, Fla. night club, then went out and got bombed - on the mound against Kansas City. A starter in each of his three previous seasons in Detroit, Rozema could not accept what he viewed as a demotion. His pitching has not improved noticeably during the relieving stints, and a fresh start with a new club may be the tonic for his stagnant career. CAMPBELL'S HEIST - Richie Hebner, who has found a niche in the Tigers' offensive scheme, is making General Manager Jim Campbell look like a genius for the first time in a long time. The slugging infielder, as you may recall, was obtained from the Mets last December in exchange for Jerry Morales and Phil Mankowski. While Hebner has collected 34 RBI and five home runs, Morales is straining to lift his average over .180 and Mankowski has made a mere 20 plate appearances. THE ANCIENT MARINER - Former major league pitcher Diego Segui; who closed his career in 1978 with Seattle at age 39, was nicknamed "The Ancient Mariner" by Seattle area sportswriters. That title now goes to longtime Detroit favorite Willie Horton, who is the only active player left from the 1968 World Series team. Horton, now 38, was hitting only .212 with one home run through Wed- nesday's 8-2 loss to the Tigers. However, he has raised his average over 30 points in the last two weeks, helping keep the surprising Mariners around the .500 mark. The Mariners' roster, by the way, has a distinct Detroit flavor. In ad- dition to Horton, Seattle's lineup features former Tigers Dan Meyer (.325) and Leon Roberts (.275, 7 HR), plus Detroit area native Tom Paciorek, brother of Michigan's Jim. CATCHING UP - The remarks made by Johnny Bench before the Los Angeles-Cincinnati game Monday night didn't come as surprising to those who have followed Bench's career over the past few seasons. The shoo-in Hall of Fame catcher has complained that working behind theplate 130 games per season for 12 years has affected his hitting. He feels that moving to a less exerting position (first base or outfield, for instance) would prolong his career and aid the Reds. Cincinnati manager John McNamara would like to oblige Bench, but with first baseman Dan Driessen and rightfielder Ken Griffey hitting well, there's no chance for the catcher to supplant either of them. A further strike against Bench is his current .210 batting average. REDIUCED COVER Use Daily PICHER-CHARGES C .as.fdSUND H Tae that! High-kicking New York Mets pitcher Craig Swan shows his moves while flying off the mound after throwing a pitch in a game against St. Louis T day.