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Page 12 THE BATTALION MONDAY, September 4, 1978 From rags to riches Cowboys promote Big D * United Press International DALLAS — In almost 20 years of existence the Dallas Cowboys have come from a rag-tag collection of free agents and one-sided losses to become the most marketable com modity in the National Football League. And tonight, with a national au dience looking on once again, the . Cowboys will begin defense of their Super Bowl title. “I don’t think people in this area have any conception of the popular ity of the Cowboys outside the Dallas-Fort Worth area, said the club’s president and general man ager, Tex Schramm. "And I don’t think they realize what the Cowboys have done for the city. “The Cowboys have done won derful things for the image of this city. The city spends an awful lot of money trying to promote its name around the country and our team does it for them.” NFL Properties, the group that sells all manner of goodies with team emblems on them, say items with the Cowboys logo far outsell those of any other club. But whatever the image of the Cowboys might be, the team has made a habit of winning for the past dozen years, and when Dallas meets Baltimore tonight it will be going after its 14th consecutive season opening victory. Half of the Cowboys schedule will be televised nationally this sea son and Coach Tom Landry thinks his team is prepared for close scrutiny. “Sure, I like our chances,” said Landry, whose team returns all the key elements that made it the NFL champion for the second time last January. “If we continue to improve I will really like them. “I think we are probably about where we usually are after four pre season games. If we continue to im prove against Baltimore and against the New York Giants (in the second regular season game) we will be right where we want to be. “Our running game isn’t where* we want it now, but our defense is ready to open the season in good shape. “The thing I like is that we ended the preseason schedule on a positive note. The fact we were able to come from behind in the final three min utes and beat a good team like Pittsburgh (16-13) is a good sign and it should have some carryover value to it. With Dallas’ offensive spark against Pittsburgh and the generally good performance of the defense (except for a noticeable lack in the third preseason game against Hous ton), the only area of concern going iiito the regular campaign has been Tony Dorsett. Dorsett did little in the way of spectacular running in exhibition games, but he at least came through without getting hurt. “He hasn’t exploded yet this year,” Landry said of the 1,000-yard rusher- But I think he will when the regular season gets here. The first unit will be working together and he will be playing four quarters. The first time he gets in the open field he will explode, just like he did last year.” ■■■ i'», ; * - '**(***&■ mmvmmmm.®.* «**•» mmimrmims -. KMWUwsr T * .—.***. w Colts without 1-2 punch United Press International BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Colts, opening their 1978 season tonight against the Super Bowl champ Dallas Cowboys, will not be running on all eight cylinders, as Coach Ted Marchibroda is wont to say. Th Colts will take the field in Dallas without the one-two punch that has propelled the team to the top of the AFC East the past three seasons. Missing will be quarterback Bert Jones, who last year completed more passes than any quarterback in the NFL, and running back Lydcll Mitchell, the team’s all-time rush ing champ and a 1,000-yard-plus WALTON Stained Glass Studio Announces new classes beginning week of September 5. Each class is 3 hours for 6 weeks. Fee $20. Morning classes 10-1 Afternoon classes 2-5 Evening classes 7-10 3810 Texas Ave. Bryan 846-4156 gainer for the past three years. Jones will be on the sidelines nursing a shoulder separation suf fered in a 13-7 preseason victory last weekend against the Detroit Lions. At quarterback in his place will be Mike Kirkland, a third-year pro out of-Arkansas, who has never com pleted a pass in regulation play. The inexperienced Razorback got the nod because backup quarterback Bill Troup is also injured. Mitchell, a durable seven-year veteran, became embroiled in a contract dispute a few weeks ago, filed a discrimination grievance against the club and was traded to the San Diego Chargers. Other 1977 Colt starters to be traded were tight end Raymond Chester and wide receiver Freddie Scott. Also lost to injury or retirement are five-year linebacker Tom Mac- leod, 11-year guard Elmer Collett, four-year defensive end Ron Fer nandes and six-year veteran tackle David Taylor. Marchibroda, who has taken pride in bringing along his players rather than trading for new ones since taking over the Colts three years ago, worked hard to get vet eran players from other teams this summer: The Colts new faces include: Mike Siam", a veteran pass catcher acquired from Oakland, who will be the backup for wide receiver Roger Carr. —Joe Washington, picked up from San Diego in the Mitchell trade. Washington, a University of Oklahoma star, is a three-year vet eran running back who has been plagued by injuries. — D 0 n Hardeman, a running back obtained from Tampa expected to compete strongly with Roosevelt Leaks for the fullback position. — Dvvight Hanison, a seven-year veteran cornerback who was ob tained from Buffalo for a draft choice. Labor Day Hnttalion photo by David A football team’s work is never done. Here, Coach Paul Register drills members of the Aggie defensive line as workouts continue this week at Kyle Field. The Aggies are practiu in preparation for Saturday’s season against Kansas. Chandler’s team falls to Cuba in World Baseball Tournament OFF CAMPUS STUDENT ASSOCIATION Positions Available Vice President, university relations Vice President, community relations Secretary Representatives Applications available in the OCSA cubicle, Room 216 MSC. 1st meeting September 4, MSC conference room. VISITORS WELCOME Application deadline Sept. 9 By DERRICK GRUBBS After breezing through their first seven opponents unscathed at the 1978 World Baseball Tournament, the United States was dealt a serious blow by dropping a 5-3 decision to Cuba Saturday. Both teams enterd the contest undefeated and a crowd of over 10,000 was on hand in Parma, Italy to watch the Cubans hand the U.S. its first setback of the tournament. The usually sure-handed Ameri cans committed three costly errors to allow the more experienced Cuba team some added opportunities. The U.S. took a 3-1 lead after three innings hut a two-run home- run in the fourth by Cuba’s Robert Rodriguez tied the game. Cuba went up 5-3 in the top ol the seventh but the U.S. threatened in the bottom half when Tim Wallach of Cal State Fullerton hit a long drive to deep left-centerfield. the Cuba leftfielder made the catch against the wall, however, for a long out. Tim Leary of UCLA was the los ing pitcher. “Cuba has an outstanding ballclub," said U.S. coach Tom Chandler of Texas A&M. “Their players are older and much more experienced than our guys and they have been playing together for sev eral years. We just made too many miseries in the infield that cost us some runs. Chandler added that the interest surrounding the game was tremen dous. He said that when the U.S. team went out to take batting prac tice two hours before the game, there were already 7,000 people in the stands. The game was also viewed by a national TV audience throughout Italy. Mike Hurdle and Kyle Hawth orne of Texas A&M both played in the game. Hurdle was 0-for-3 at the plate and Hawthorne was I I hi* United States is nw, the tournament and as ofi was in second place behinl which went to 6-0 after its«i the Americans. The U.S. team has tw^ games left in the tourney, t takes on Australia with Mail mond of Texas A&M seh the starting pitcher. Tuesda\ Americans close out Nicaragua. ("uha must make up tool that wore postponed earlier rain besides playing their scheduled contests. Their test in that time will come Korea which was 6-1 asofSal The L T .S. teain had Sundi] and took a sightseeing trip to ice. They are scheduled to home Thursday following day s closing ceremoniesftr World Tournament. AA g McDonajd's MCDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU WINDOW INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS At University Drive Now at Manor East Mall AA ■McDonald's I® BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING 0\Y' by lers k< iept. Th fliat i dom heS laser! Rule Changes Team managers, read this carefully because the handbook has been amended this year. All team captains are now responsible for the sportsmanship of their members. Also, team captains are financially responsible for forfeiture fees. Due to limited facilities and expanding demands this year, teams who forfeit will be assessed the charges for officiating the scheduled game. The new rule of thumb is to sign up early and not forfeit. When team managers come in to enter their teams, they must have the name and phone number of their assistants and know what days and times their teams can play. More informa tion is available at the IM office in DeWare Fieldhouse. 25, 73, 92 Hike! Fall football fever is around the Icorner, but you can t play unless [you sign up. IM is conducting a flag [football tournament starting play ■Monday, September 18. Play will Ibe round robin in AB or BC classes. AB classes are higher skilled, Imore competitive and the leaders Iwill play Class A ball in the playoffs Iwith the other teams playing Class LB. Class BC is casual skill and more ||for fun. Leaders in Class BC will day Class B playoffs and the other teams will play Class C. All teams /ho compete in round robin and do not forfeit will advance to the playoffs. Each class champion team will receive IM T-shirt awards. Copies of the rules are available at the IM office in DeWare Fiel dhouse. Schedules may be picked up by the team managers at a man datory meeting on Thursday, Sep tember 14 at 5:15 p.m. in Rudder Tower, Room 601. All teams not represented will be dropped. Entries open September 4 and close September 12. Round up your fellow punters, passers, and kickers and join in the fun. IM has the best game in town. m SPORT ' SHORTS Sports Shorts NOTICE OF MEETINGS Flag football officials clinic will be held Monday, September 4, 1978 at 7:00p.rn. in Room 225 of the M-S.C. The clinic will be held Tuesday and Wednesday rit the same time and place. Thursday’s meeting Will be in 212 M.S.C. at 7:00 p.m. the opportunities and recreate, it’s great! P S. Always remember your TAMU l.D. card. You cannot participate or use the facilities without a TAMU l.D. EXTRA, EXTRA. Entries Opening: Flag Football - Monday, Sept. 4 Tennis Singles - Monday, Sept. 4 Field Goal Kicking - Monday, Sept. 4 Meetings: Sporty Club Officers - Wed nesday, Sept. 6 at 6:00 p.m., Room 232 G. Rollie White Coliseum Advisory Council - Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 5:00 p.m., IM Of fice The first extramural sports club officers meeting will be at 6:00 Wednesday, September 6, 1978. The meeting will be in Room 232 of G. Rollie White Coliseum. This is a mandatory meeting for all officers as budgets, publicity, and organiza tion for the year will be discus sed. JOGGER’S NEWS REMINDER IM events, activities, and re creation facilities are open to all TAMU faculty, staff, students, and spouses. Take advantage of, Hear ye, hear ye, all ye sub jects w warm-up suits and track shoes, jogging has come into its own at Texas A&M. No matter if you are a one-miler or a marathon runner, you can find maps of marked, accurately- measured pathways for jogging. Maps and more information are available at the IM office at DeWare Fieldhouse. A New Stimulus It’s new! It’s exciting! It’s brand new tennis courts that dry quickly after it rains, resist flooding, and are not surrounded by a fringe of ball eating weeds. That sounds like great motivation to join the action in the IM tennis singles tournament. Entries open September 4 and close September 12. Divisons will be men’s and wo men’s classes A, B & C. “A” is for the highly skilled, highly competi tive swingers, “B” is for the moder ately skilled player, and “C” is for casual or just-for-fun skill level. IM T-shirts will be awarded to each class champ. Players must furnish their own racquet and an unopened can of new tennis balls. Tournaments are single elimination. Schedules will be posted on Thursday, Sept. 14 at the IM office. Swing into the fun. Courts may be reserved for practice by calling the IM Reservation Office at 845- 2624. Acknowledgments “I Spy’s Participant of the Week” Mike Eisele takes aim as he begins his forehand swi 11 : Mike should come by the intramural office to pick up I free “Be Our Guest Card” from McDonald’s, which redeemable for free food. A Special Event This ad is sponsored for the fifth consecutive year by our local McDonald’s Restaurants, located at University Drive and Manor This week’s Intramural photos are by Corey Gasldll With football season drawing near, campus dorms are quick to begin their practices. Shown here are some of the more graceful leaps made by Davis-Gary residents during a scrim mage. What’s done quickly, is wo r th 3 points, and can save a football game? A field goal, of course. JM’s field goal kicking contest will open for entries Monday, September 4 and close Tuesday, September 12. The contest consists of each eritjant attempting One kick at every 5 yard interval beginning at the 15 yard line. Last year’s champ was Robert Stringer, who holds the record for the longest field goal of 60 yards. Mark Olmo, a 1977 participant, holds the record of 140 yards, the most total yards for 3 kicks. Entry blanks and more information can be obtained at the IM office in DeWare Fieldhouse. East Mall. It is published under the direction of the Intramural Of fice with pictures by Corey Gasldll and stories by the IM Staff. Refs Corner m McDonalds Wanted: Men and women for ex citing employment. These individuals need to have some knowledge of flag football, water polo, volleyball, flickerball, and/or soccer. We are looking for enthusiastic officials who like"’' ing with people. Will train. N® perience necessary. See James ford at the IM Office at De" Fieldhouse. Freshmen are JEl guard the r Jewisl accep lead i uatior The Packai the Si exchai and w Peace River. Ay ter ft s Ponsi Polls ; n 'eml; Th, "'as , last-n Rriin whet} territ, c Upie Stri