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[IE BAHAUPN Wednesday, November 10, 1971 College Station, Texas Page 7 Rice regarded as formidable opponent by Ags coach By JOHN CURYLO Battalion Sports Editor The Texas Aggies are not rest- iag on the laurels of three con secutive wins, and Coach Gene StaHings told his weekly news tonference yesterday that he is toncerned about the Rice Owls, sehom A&M meets in Houston Saturday. «They do things well,” he said. "They have a good pro attack, and they throw a lot of screen passes. They protect the passer Jell and play aggressive defense. They are a good football team, j„ my opinion.” Stallings added that both quar terbacks, Phillip Wood and Bruce Gadd, running back Stable Vin cent and tight end Gary Butler were the top offensive players. The coach said the Aggies play ed a physical game in beating Southern Methodist 27-10, but that no significant injuries were incurred. He pointed out that the win marked the offensive peak for A&M this year. Stallings and his staff gave out 33 stars to 25 players this week, and all five of the starting inte rior linemen received one, but the only senior, guard Leonard Forey won two. He had 26 knockdowns in what Stallings called his best i s Wes- m i lb « THE BASEMENT COFFEEHOUSE Presents National Coffeehouse Circuit Performer RON NIGRINI At The MSC—8-12 p. m. Each Night THURS. FRI. SAT. Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 50tf 75<f 75<J game of the year. “Defensively, we contained them well,” the coach said. “Alvin Maxson’s the leading rusher in the conference, and, with the ex ception of that 51 yard run, we held him to 17 yards in 16 plays.” Injuries have affected two of fensive players who started ear lier in the season, quarterback Lex James and wingback Joey Herr. James separated a shoul der in the Texas Tech game, and Herr cracked his collarbone against LSU, reinjuring it in the Arkansas game. “Lex can’t raise his arm to pass,” Stallings explained, “but he wants to play. I’m going to look at him as a wide receiver sii and a defensive back. Joey’s bet ter, but he won’t be able to start. I thought Billy Joe Polasek did a good job in his place.” Polasek caught an 18 yard pass from Joe Mac King for a touchdown against the Mustangs. Mark Green broke a school and a conference record by carrying 41 times for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Stallings said, though, that he didn’t realize it was a record until he heard it announced over the public address system. With a 4-5 record, and the pos sibility of going 6-5, having beat en both Texas and Arkansas, and winning the last five in a row, there has been some speculation about the Aggies being invited to a post-season bowl game. “There’s a chance that we might get to play in one,” Stallings said. “We’ll have to win the next two games, though. So far, they haven’t exactly been flooding my office with mail.” Figures from the business of fice show that 10,000 tickets to this week’s game have been sold here, with 5,500 of them being adult tickets and 4,500 being stu dent and date tickets. For SMU, there was a crowd of 28,750, with a decrease of 3,000 student tickets from the number sold for the Cincinnati game. Stallings was asked if playing in Houston was almost like a home game. “I don’t consider Rice home,” he said. “If we’re going to wish about it, I’d rather play here. We’ll probably have more fans there than any other road game. It’s a Corps trip, and Houston’s close, so we ought to have a good crowd.” Stallings said that in compari son with the 1967 team that won the conference championship and beat Alabama in the Cotton Bowl, this year’s Aggies have more depth, more seniors and less of the “big play” attitude that pre vailed on the squad four years age. “The way we’re playing now— aggressive and tough—has pleas ed me more than anything,” he said. “Not getting anybody hurt has helped us, and we’re not as individual-oriented as the 1967 bunch.” h 'W: 4 ft: Ihi ANDRE’S BIKE SHOP Liana. for tie minimum ison that in traV' Texas for 'ster “hai ult of lii filler hai rom Chi- occasions ising fu ck to the complete r Arizona time jOf ph\0is s settled has moved Opening Nov. 8th at 213 University Dr. ,4 'j (Next to Campus Theater) 1:00 - 6:00 p. m. Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a. m. - 5:00 p. m. Saturday v as 10—Speeds Bicycles Accessories Parts Repairs m ....’V' a BACK TO PASS against the Southern Methodist Mustangs is Aggie quarterback Joe Mac King (12). King completed five of seven passes for 117 yards and one touchdown in lead ing A&M to its third consecutive conference victory, 27-10. (Photo by Hayden Whitsett) , / for indicLn aoootA Torre Most Valuable Play< NEW YORK (.£>)—Joe Torre of the St. Louis Cardinals, who led the major leagues in batting with a .363 average and in runs batted in with 137, was an overwhelming choice Tuesday as the National League’s Most Valuable Player for 1971. The 31-year-old third baseman received 21 of the 24 first-place votes cast by a special committee of the Baseball Writers Associa tion of America. Torre drew a to tal of 318 points compared to 222 for runnerup Willie Stargell, the major’s home run king and out fielder for the world champion Pittsburgh Pirates, who got the remaining three first-place votes. Torre became the 12th Cardinal to win the MVP award in the 40- year history of the BBWA award. Bob Elliott of the 1947 Boston Braves and Ken Boyer of the 1964 Cards were the only other NL third basemen to win the award. Torre also led the National League in hits with 230 and total bases with 352 to become the first NL player to lead in four categories since Stan Musial of the Cardinals led with eight in 1948. DEADLINE EXTENDED! Sign Up Now For TAMU European Tours '72 FRANCE—Ski trip in Alps with last night in Paris—Jan. 3-13. All accomodations included (food not included). Only $316, plus $30 tax and services. Advisors will be Di\ and Mrs. Tom Adair, 846-4263. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND—Holiday on wheels—motoring tour —Dec. 25—Jan. 4. Avis car with unlimited mileage in cluded. Last night in Paris. Price, $304, plus $32 tax and services, (based on four persons per car). Ad visors will be Dr. and Mrs. Tom Adair, Phone 846-4263. LONDON, ENGLAND—Dec. 25—Jan 1—Theater tickets and side trips available, orientation tour and full English break fast included. Price $315 plus $32 tax and services. Ad visor will be Jim Summers, Class of ’72, Phone 845- 1858. SPAIN—Costa del Sol—On Mediterranean between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Dec. 25—Jan. 4 Optional side trips to Granado, Madrid, and others. Includes rental car (gas and mileage not included). Last night in Paris. Price, $313, plus $30 tax and services. Advisor will be Mr. Wayne Stark, Director, MSC. Phone 845-1914. MOSCOW, U.S.S.R.!—Dec. 25—Jan. 3—Six nights in Moscow, six hours of guided sightseeing per day. Optional three days in Leningrad—$25 extra. All food while in Soviet Union is included in tour price. First and last night in Paris! All for only $432, plus $32 tax and services. Ad visor will be Dr. Haskell Monroe, Phone 846-7270. All tours fly Air France director round-trip Houston to Paris with connecting flights to destination via Air France or other IATA accredited airlines. Minimum deposit of $100 due by November 24, 1971, balance due 30 days prior to departure. Eligibility limited to students, faculty and staff, and active Former Students and members of the immediate families of these three groups. Want more information? There will be a meeting for all who are interested at 7:30 in Room 2A, MSC on Nov. 10 & 16. You will not find a better deal! Address inquiries to any of the advisors listed above, to Don Webb, class of '74, phone 845-4540' or to MSC Director’s Office, 845-1914. One Dozen Donuts Qiriei'iccm Indians in MRS MOVtU MSC &ML ®EAT ISSUES qX For Only A Dime! When You Purchase One Dozen Jack 6 N’ Jill Glazed Donuts At The Regular Price, You Get Another Dozen Jack 4 N’ Jill Glazed Donuts For Only Ten Cents During Our Customer Appreciation Sale. Offer Good ONE DAY ONLY-THURSDAY, NOV. 11, 1971 7 AM. 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