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THE BATTALION Pag« 9 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1976 ¥ a *'<? K & '•'Luw S‘ | u hour and. ,d the hosp From the moment a freshman en tire ranks of the Corps of Cadets (Texas A&M, he learns to live for class. For this year’s freshmen, Bisamagic number, a symbol of dr class unitv behind A&M. Upperclassmen use mans ethods to instill their freshmen Ithasense of unity, and one of their itoperations is Fish Day. On Sep- iher4, freshman cadets engaged intramural football, basketball, leyball and a tug of war. The “Jams compe ng were the same as ise who will enter the freshman [tegory in intramurals. Although competition was not a part of ramural play, the winner, the nd’s B-Company, received a feamerfor the company guidon. Mike Davis, Athletic Corporal of ically, so cell,” irting Bi 0 , depends ll.” itors and his defeis od in ® od in i ns de npare iderstand kersareli and spes he Unit! i Winstoi U 4. he 401 oyles sd fimii'fi inebacb HampW IT >814 Membership Meeting for Black A wareness Committee Sept. 7, lues. 7 p.m. MSC 138 Everyone is invited FOOTBALL MUMS Four styles to choose from. Free campus delivery Saturday morning. On sale before each home foot ball game, Tuesday-Thursday, in the MSC and dorms. A project of Alpha Phi Omega ALPHA PHI OMEGA NATIONAL SERVICE FRATERNITY FRIENDSHIP, LEADERSHIP, and SERVICE. What’s it all about? Come to one of our pledge rush meetings and find out: September 6 and 8 Rm 206, MSC 8:00 P.M. OR COME BY ROOM 216 OF THE MSC ANYTIME Say goodbye to Duane Thomas By PAUL ARNETT Battalion Sports Editor Echoes of the Houston victory swept swiftly past a man searching desperately for a new beginning. Dallas’ come from behind victory over the Oilers was only a fleeting memory of yesterday to Duane Thomas. Number 33 is gone, placed on waivers by Landry and Com pany. As Thomas pulled off his jersey Saturday night he must have known the Cowboys were about to place him in the cold. He had not had an impressive pre-season. Thomas rushed for only 97 yards on 40 car ries. Thomas, on occassion, had shown some of his old graceful ability. He reminded one of a gliding ballarina out of step with time. His gliding style of running had been passed by, replaced with the big strong back making his own hole. Five years ago Thomas led the Cowboys to their Super Bowl vic tory. While being a star on the field, Thomas was found to be a silent and angry man off the field. His conver sation with reporters was limited, while his rapport with his team mates was strained. Despite the fact of his physical ability, his mental attitude carried a negative stigma with him where ever he went. When traded by the Hanratty is cut Cowboys to the Chargers, Thomas seemed out of step with the system, and was soon sent to Washington. Thomas was used sparingly by the Redskins’ scoring only one touchdown in his one to two year visit. Oft’to the World Football League was Duane’s next move. He played with Hawaii one year, then landed on Dallas’ back door step looking for a job. His attitude had changed, and the Cowboys gave him the chance for that new beginning. Thomas no sooner arrived in camp when an injury befelled him. He was out for four weeks, with only six more to make the team. None of his games were impressive. When he seemed just about ready Battalion photo by Carl Key Unity was stressed Saturday by Texas A&M cadet offic ers as they began to coordinate the activities of their freshman corps members (fish). This company unifies its efforts during the annual Fish Day events. The band’s B-Company won the day’s events. ? ish Day brings unity Company L-l, said Fish Day takes a freshman’s mind away from studying and the Corps for a while and gets him involved in outside activities. "It’s a good way to get them started on the unity idea,’’ he ad ded. Fish Day was different last year, he said, because last year’s addition of track and field made the event hard to organize. He said that the day was highlighted by a com pany beer bust in the evening. Cary Lloyd, a freshman in Davis’ outfit, said the day was worthwhile. T had a good time, ” he said, “but the main part was unity.’’ Although his company scored vic tories in basketball and volleyball, Lloyd admitted, “We got outseored on football, but we didn’t lose — Aggies never lose.’ —Cari Thurston Associated Press Veteran quarterback Terry Han ratty was cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers and signal caller Bill Mun son sent from the Detroit Lions to the Seattle Seahawks Monday as Na tional Football League teams con tinued to shape their rosters for the upcoming season. Hanratty, a member of the two- time Super Bowl champions since 1969, had been relegated to standby service in the past few seasons. He played only one game in 1975 and only briefly in three of the Steelers seven preseason games this year. He was one of five Pittsburgh players cut. Also trimmed were wide receiver Freddie Douglas, linebac kers Charles Hunt and Jim Rose- crans, and defensive end Ed McAleney. Munson was shipped to the Sea- hawks in exchange for an undis closed future draft choice in a deal that surprised Seattle Coach Jack Patera. T didn’t think someone of his caliber would be made available to us,” he said. It was a day in which big names joined small in the ranks of the traded or cut. The comeback careers of running backs Duane Thomas and Ron Johnson apparently ended when they were waived by the Dal las Cowboys; receiver Jack Snow, JOB TRAINING FOR QUALITY MEN & WOMEN WHO WANT RESPONSIBILITY ARMY R0TC 845-2814 who gained 6,012 yards in 11 years, was waived by the Los Angeles Rams; the Chicago Bears dropped wide receiver Bob Grim; the San Diego Chargers picked up placekicker Toni Fritsch then cut wide receiver Dwight McDonald and safety Maurice Tyler. Among the Minnesota Vikings cut was veteran running back Dave Os born, who had gained more than 4,000 yards in 11 years with the team. Dairi| Queen to hit the hole...it closed. It appeared that Thomas had no blocking when he ran. Everytime he touched the ball the blockers either fell or were run over by the defensive line. Often the same line opened gaping holes for the other backs, while Thomas was lucky to ever see a patch of tartan-turf. Now the bells toll for Duane Thomas. Their message is a simple one, but the meaning is devastating. One of the greatest backs in football has been tossed off the merry-go- round. His jersey has been re moved, his locker replaced. Landry has been a fair man to Thomas. He extended him his sec ond chance, and kept him with the team as long as he could. Everyone NEARLY NEW THRIFT SHOP 711 S. Main Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ladies resale clothing. Quality clothes at bargain prices. Clothes taken on consignment. 779-1731 knew that the cut was coming, yet everyone hoped that it wouldn t. This is not the first great player to be passed by, but it is a more tragic one than most. 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