After a long search for sports coverage to match San Quentin’s powerful interest in the subject, the S.Q. News thought it has scored big with the appointment of Chris “Stretch” Rich to the post of Sports Editor. But no sooner had he generated several great stories than he was transferred to Duel Vocational Institute at Tracy. The stories on these pages were written before he was put on the bus.
Greetings to all my brothers in blue. My name is Chris “Stretch” Rich and I recently assumed the duties and responsibilities of Sports Editor for the San Quentin News, starting with this issue.
The task should be fun, but needs to be juggled along with all the responsibilities that come with a full-time clerical job in the Education Department, producing paperwork for several groups in San Quentin, facilitating self-help groups to benefit others and participating in groups that benefit me (Aren’t they the same thing?), and involvement with the Giants baseball team as a coach and the softball team as a scorekeeper.
I promise that none of this will get in the way of my duties as sports editor and will try to help produce the best product possible. I welcome all those reading this paper to submit any articles, essays or any other sports-newsworthy materials that you believe deserve mention in this paper.
Send any materials to: Education Department: San Quentin News, Sports Editor; or see me in North Block.
I welcome comments or criticism, and try to field questions. I want to include interviews with San Quentin athletes, keep you updated on sports and recreational programs and tournaments, have commentary from athletes and coaches from the outside who come to participate in the sports played within these walls, and keep you apprised of all things sports.
I also like the idea of health and exercise tips. I love sports, and believe in their healing potential. I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to hearing from you.