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Page 10 THE BATTALION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1977 ROBERT HALSELL TRAVEL SERVICE AIRLINE SCHEDULE INFORMATION FARES AND TICKETS DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL CALL 822-3737 1016 Texas Avenue — Bryan Texas A&M reshuffles linef Aaaie Notev By PAUL MCGRATH mother but has returned to the expected to be back running within ^ MAKE FREE TIME PAY OFF Earn Extra Cash As A Blood Plasma Donor At: By PAUL MCGRATH Battalion Assistant Sports Editor Changes in the offensive and de fensive lines have marked the first week of practice of the Texas A&M Aggies. Doug Holmes, a 5-11, 219 lb. sophomore was given the No.l status at the right guard position. He replaces sophomore Thomas Gregory. Texas A&M offensive line Coach Dan LaGrasta said Holmes had per formed well during recent scrim mages and had earned the starting berth over Gregory. “It wasn’t that Thomas Gregory was playing poorly,” LaGrasta said, it was just that Holmes was play ing well and we thought he de served a chance on the first team. Gregory is a fighter, though, and he’ll battle to regain his first-team berth.” Offensive tackle Zack Guthrie will probably not see action early in the season because of high blood pressure. Guthrie left the team for a short period to see his ailing grand mother but has returned to the squad. The 265-lb sophomore’s presence will be missed as he was expected to add depth to the Aggie front. Former linebacker James Zachry has been moved to defensive tackle by Aggie defensive coordinator Melvin Robertson. He will serve as back-up to a postion that is of great concern to the Texas A&M staff fol lowing the departure of stand-outs Jimmy Dean and Edgar Fields. Defensive end Eugene Sanders and linebacker Roderick Reed re turn to the Aggie squad after mak ing up grade points in summer school. The two will give some relief to a defense that is woefully weak in experience. Sanders was the Aggies’ best pass rusher last fall and Reed ably subbed for all-American Robert Jackson during the last part of the regular season. His return was one of the reasons Zachry was switched to the defensive line. Halfback Holly Wilson under went knee surgery for a torn car- tilege during tbe off-season but is PLASMA PRODUCTS, INC OF TEXAS 313 COLLEGE MAIN in Northgate College Station, Texas Relax or study in our comfort able beds while you donate — Great Atmosphere — Trained employees. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 Bring this coupon and receive $2 Bonus on your first donation. Effective ’til Sept. 30, 1977. Call For More Information 846-4611 Now Ton Can Take A Special DISCOVERT FLIGHT For Only $10.00! Cessna ntai emn We're going all out to help you TAKEOFF to the kind of fun and adventure that only flying can add to your life. Our special Discovery Flight will do just that. 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Walk-on center Don Wright will handle deep snap chores this fall in the absence of Matt Freeman. Freeman and former quarterback David Shipman were two-thirds of place kicker Tony Franklin’s success story last year. Wright will do the centering on both punts and place kicks. Freshman quarterback David Beal will do the holding on field goals and extra point attempts. Three other frosh quarterbacks have been moved to running back during the two-a-day practice ses sions. Newcomers Rhett Dawson, Jay Dale and Jennings Teel were the players affected by the switch. O I ni l > ed Courageous paving way to American Cup United Press International NEWPORT, R.I. — Courageous and Enterprise yesterday began a final showdown for the honor of de fending the America’s Cup and the Swedish yacht Sverige teetered on the brink of elimination from races to pick a foreign challenger. Independence, skippered by Marblehead, Mass., sailmaker Ted Hood, was eliminated Monday from trials to determine which American boat will face a Swedish or Austra lian challenger in finals beginning Sept. 13. The Texas A&M football team will have the longest cun winning streak in the Southwest Conference as theyheaJl their season opener with the University of Kansas. TheAgp 'scL of Coach Emory Bellard won their last eight games lastja iri including a Sun Bowl victory over Florida. The closestSl team is Houston with six consecutive victories going into season. . . The Aggies have won their last seven season ers, the last four by shut out. Texas A&M defeated Wii State four times in the 1970-73 openers and has bl Clemson, Ole Miss and Virginia Tech since. Emory Bellard shares the seniority title amongst coaches with Baylor’s Grant Teaff. Both are starting their seasons. . . Quarterback David Walker worked as a rei tate agent this summer. . . Freshman cornerback Dan 5- 10, 160-pounder from Texarkana has plenty ofspringii legs, a much needed talent for his position. Davis highji 6- 10 during a practice session in high school and cleared a meet. . . Tim Ward, the 270-lb defensive tackle out of Conroe is an accomplished guitar player who has formed professionally in Houston. . . Walk-on Jeff Boo have earned every bit of his one-year scholarship by the this fall. Booth will quarterback the scout team (players play the part of opposing squads during practices) top defensive units. There have been easier ways to scholarship. . . Bellard remains in the lost column three SWC foes after his first five years at Texas A&M Aggies are 2-3 against Texas and Texas Tech and have mark against Houston. Bellard is 3-2 against Rice and and is 4-1 against all other conference teams. . . The sociated Press pre-season football poll has the Aggies No. 9 slot with Texas Tech No. 8. . . Fullback Woodard, place kicker Tony Franklin and offensive Frank Myers are pre-season all-America picks. . , Head Coach Bud Moore will be returning to Aggieland he brings his Jayhawks to town On Sept. 10. Moore A&M assistant coach under Gene Stallings. . . The A&M Sports Information Office is looking for students to coverage of fall sports. No experience is required, Sverige must beat Australia today to keep alive its chances in a best- of-seven elimination series. Austra lia, a new 12-meter sailboat backed by Perth real estate tycoon Alan Bond, Monday logged its third straight win over the Swedes in winds of up to 20 knots on the 24.3-mile course. knowledge about softball, volleyball, cross country, org nasties would be very helpful. Any journalism ex would also be helpful, but is not required. Interested sti should contact the Sports Information Office at 845-572S come by Room 203 in G. Rollie White Coliseum bet hours of 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. “We had more boat speed, up wind and downwind, Bond said. “On the last leg we were protecting the boat from damage and not even putting on the pressure. Australia skipper Noel Robins conservatively coasted to a 50- second victory, recovering from a mishap at the fifth mark that shred ded the yacht’s yellow, green and white spinnaker sail. Bond said a clamp jammed as Australia turned upwind, forcing the spinnaker to snap backwards across the deck like an umbrella blown inside out. He said the sail could be repaired or replaced in time for today’s contest. Woodard Walker iyoui Jembe defen* PROFESSIONAL HAIR DESIGN 1510 Holleman College Station 693-1772 t George Ann Hoke, Judy Fondy, Kathy Grimes, Vickie Matthews, Judy McCann. Q SEBRING AGGIE, don’t be a NURD! 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