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TAMU FLYING CLUB I GET ’EM OFF 8:00, Thurs., Nov. 13 ROOM 501 RUDDER TOWER THE BATTALION Page 9 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12, 1975 AGGIE CINEMA Classical Film Series presents AM The King’s Men starring Broderick Crawford Mercedes McCambridge HExDQUARTsrl 1949 Best Picture •Best Actor •Best Sup. Actress NOV. 12 Rudder Theater 8 p.m. $1.00 Sales Center For: 89' RIDE OH! PEUGEOT RAL£k&* : FOLLIS fii WE SERVICE ALL MAKES OF BICYCLES Bicycle parts & accessories CENTRAL CYCLE & SUPPLY 3505 E. 290) St. — 822-2228 Take East University to 29th St. (Tarrow Street) Down around the Brazos thrives a group of semi-adults unique to all mankind and placed rather casually under the all encompassing title of Texas Aggies. Yes, we are the Aggies, the Ag gies are we. We ve been put down, pushed around and termed no more than a joke for bathroom walls. But hold on. People are beginning to have second thoughts before giggl ing at the latest punchline. You see, the Aggies (perish the thought, the Aggies of all people) have a football team that is currently No. 3 in the nation. What’s more, they have the nation’s best — and only one can be the best — defensive eleven. Still, the cry of “Aggie joke” echoes in the dale. Columns and letters, primarily emanating from Austin, claim as always that it is only a matter of time before A&M snafus again. Naturally they cite the day after Thanksgiving as an approxi mate date. Past history is given as a major reason for their opinions, saying it is one of the most kept A&M tradi tions to lose to Texas. They do have a point. The Aggies have gone down on the short side to the Horns the last seven years by an accumulated score of 282-73. We used to beat our high school arch-rivals in a similar fashion and we thought it was pretty comical to make fools of them. Now, when the situation is reversed, I find it far from humorous. This rubbish about “gag’em Ag gies ’ and choking causes a seething sensation inside. This is a brand new year, gang. Past history is exactly that — past. Have you noticed how the Aggies always seem able to make the right play at the right time? Sure, there’s a lot of luck involved. There always is in football. But for the most part you make your own breaks. Coach Emory Bellard has his crew perculating like Mrs. Olsen’s coffeepot. Despite some sporadic behavior, everything seems to be clicking. MAROON AGGIE HARD HATS $ 6 PLUS TAX Building Construction Office Sportfolio By paul McGrath Battalion Sports Editor The Ags have steadily risen from ninth to third in the polls. With a little help from Michigan and Ok lahoma, the Brazos Bunch could make it to No. 1, a spot they haven’t been in 36 years. With all else that is happening, one has to sense a strange feeling that the Wolverines/ and Sooners will pull it off. As the Mets fans once said, “you gotta be lieve.” You gotta believe because it’s Ed Simonini’s last season in a Maroon jersey. You gotta believe because the Aggies don ’t rely on the talents of a few name players. They play as a team. You gotta believe because the 100th anniversary of this school is right around the corner. You gotta believe because, darn it, it’s our turn. This week the Aggies go against the Rice Owls and their band, which ever comes first. Promises have been made to Texas A&M President Jack Williams that no incidents will occur. The letters “A” and “M” are not to be even mentioned by the notorious Mob or else they will be (pardon the pun) disbanded. However, should anything hap pen, let us remember that there is a possibility of suspension. So let us not ruin the season with hasty judgment. Good sportsmanship has long been one of the more shining A&M traditions. Another Aggie tradition has been placed in some bit of jeopardy late ly. It has long been understood that no one but seniors may stand on the “wood” or fiber glass seats in Kyle Field. Although exceptions are usu ally made for women, members of the Corps still uphold this as being a senior privilege. However, it has now become more convenient for many students to use the seats to get a better view for themselves while obstructing the view of those behind them. This may be an antiquated tradition, but courtesy never has been or ever should be. That’s enough space for rebuke. The season is two-thirds gone, but there is a rough road ahead. You Austin columnists keep your fingers flowing on the keyboard. Your material looks mighty fine on the Aggies’ bulletin board. Women sports crank up for weekend activities By CAROLYN BLOSSER Battalion Sports Writer The A&M’s women’s gymnastics team will host the University of Texas in a dual meet at Bryan High School tonight at 6:30. Competing for the Aggies will be Belinda Arnwine (all-around), Tina Martin C/ub sports Read (CtPHtlD VARIABLE MsfflTS 31' KURT VOIMI OR’s WINNER 1972 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL JURY PRIZE AWARD *1 Two Texas A&M cyclists were among the top riders in New Braun fels’ fourth annual Wurstfest Bicycle Race, Nov. 8-9. They were Jerry Anderson of Dal las and David Champlin of Richardson, both members of the A&M Wheelmen Bicycle Club. Anderson won second place over all in the junior men’s category and Champlin took fourth overall in the senior men’s class. Prizes were plaques and racing bike compo nents. Wurstfest events included a 76- mile road race from Austin to New Braunfels, 13.8-mile time trials, and a criterium of 12 and 20 miles. The criterium, a short race on a closed course, was 50 laps on a course four-tenths of a mile long. The A&M Wheelmen Bicycle Club is a member of the ABLA and is one of the larger more active clubs in Texas. ★★★ There will be a three-man Bike relay race this Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a. m. It will start at the west entr ance of the new Intramural Com plex and will continue around a 3.3 mile course. Each man will peddle one 3.3 mile leg. Applications for the race are av ailable at the Intramural office at the DeWare Fieldhouse. The Texas A&M Sports Car Club has arranged a visit to the A. J. Foty Racing Engine Shops in Houston. The tour will begin promptly at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Nov. 15. For more information, come to the Sports Car Club meeting to night at 7:30 in the Rudder Tower. If unable to attend the meeting, contact Chris Corich at 846-1504. ★★★ The first annual Long Driving Contest will be held Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1:30 p. m. at the Civil En gineering Field. Any student, fa culty or student who is not currently on roster with the TAMU GolfTeam is eligible. Each person will hit three balls off the tee. The longest of the three will be the drive counted for that golfer. Those interested in the Long Driving contest should come by the Intramural office at the DeWare Fieldhouse to sign up. U.S. colleges call for Olympic changes Associated Press NEW YORK — The top sports voice of more than 800 American colleges called for the complete overhaul of the U. S. Olympic Committee (USOC) Tuesday and urged Congress to set up a “watch dog committee to oversee U. S. international competition. “The USOC deliberately has be come more insular, more private and less representative of the Un ited States,” Walter Byers, execu tive director of the National Col legiate Athletic Association (NCA- A), told the President’s Commission on Olympic Sports. The 23-members of Congress, former athletes and prominent per sonalities, heard Byers in closing testimony of a two-day hearing here. Phillip O. Krumm, president of the USOC, and other officials of the body, testified Monday. The commission was formed by President Ford last June to study the conduct of Olympics affairs, par ticularly as affected by the feud be tween the NCAA and Amateur Ath letic Union, and submit recom mendations for possible legislation. •(all-around), Lynn Sulak (vault, beam, floor exercises), Joan Mar- |shall (bars, beam), and Meg Mad- 'dux (beam). The team is coached by Jan Elledge. ★ ★★ Sharon Boyle and Martha Sartain will compete in the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women national cross country champion ship this coming Saturday in Ames, Iowa. ★ ★★ The women’s basketball team will scrimmage Tyler Junior College at 7 p.m. Wednesday in G. Rollie White Coliseum and will travel to Waco •Thursday for a7:30 p.m. scrimmage with McLennan Community Col lege. Coach Kay Don’s team will scrimmage Sam Houston State at Huntsville Nov. 18 before opening the season against Southwest Texas Nov. 19 at San Marcos. ★★★ The women’s soccer team will hold a practice Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Kyle Practice Field. New mem bers are welcome to try out. Any women interested in more informa tion, contact Beckv Kellv at 693- 0514. Bears beat Ag golfers by 1 stroke The Baylor Bears edged past an A&M “B” golf Squad by one stroke in a dual meet here in College Sta tion on Monday. Aggie Craig Schnurbusch was the individual winner with a fine round of 71, two strokes ahead of Baylor’s Pete Krause who shot a 73. Other Ag scorers included Rusty Day, Gail Mayfield and Dave Wat son who all shot 76’s, together with Biff Alexander and Mike Mainard who both chalked up 79’s. Team Score: Bavlor 377; A&M 378. NOW OPEN TRIANGLE FISH SUPPLIES Tropical fish and aquarium dealer. 3914 Old College Rd. in Triangle Terrace. Battalion Classifieds 212 N. 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