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Page 12 THE BATTALION MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1978 Bengals upset Oilers United Press International CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Ben gals’ head coach Homer Rice spoke confidently to his winless team just before Sunday’s game against Hous ton. “We re a time bomb,” he said. “And we re going to explode.” The prediction was right on target. The Bengals, coming into the game as the laughing stock of the NFL with a 0-8 record and no touchdowns in the previous 13 quar ters, exploded for four TDs to shock the heavily favored Oilers, 28-13. Sighed Rice after the long-awaited first win, T’m numb.” “I’d forgotten how to win,” added Bengals’ defensive lineman Gary Burley. “For awhile around here, I thought people enjoyed losing. ” Bengals’ general manager Paul Brown, under fire for the winless string and criticized by some for re placing former head coach Bill Johnson with Rice four games ago, was quick to go into the locker room after the win and congratulate Rice. “That looks like our old team,” praised Brown, shaking Rice’s hand several times. “A fine job. They can play anybody. It looks like our old team again.” For sure, it looked like the old Ken Anderson again. Anderson, finally shaking off the effects of a broken hand, personally sparked the win by firing a 45-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Curtis and throwing bombs of 43 and 45 yards to set up one-yard TD runs by Pete Johnson and Tony Davis. The Bengals’ other TD, another one-yard run by Johnson, also was triggered by a big play — a 65-yard dash by rookie David “Deacon” Turner all the way to the Houston two. “The difference was the big play,” agreed Rice. “We made it everytime. Kenny was ready. He was throwing like he can.” Anderson, who had been inter cepted 10 times in the past four games, was not intercepted Sunday and completed 11 of 16 passes for 268 yards. “It’s a big relief to finally get a win,” said Anderson, “because, be lieve me, 1-8 is a whole lot better than 0-9.” Houston, which had been sky high all this past week after Monday night’s conquest of previously un beaten Pittsburgh, came down to earth with a thud. “Cincinnati played like they know how and, to be honest, we played like we didn’t,” said Oilers’ Head Coach Bum Phillips, whose team is now 5-4. Chimed in Houston quarterback Dan Pastorini, who accounted for the Oilers’ only two touchdowns with a 16-yard pass to Ken Burrough and a six-yarder to Mike Renfro in the last quarter after the game was out of reach, “They certainly didn’t play like the 0-8 team they were. “We were ready for them,” added Pastorini, insisting the Oilers we ren’t taking Cincy lightly after whip ping Pittsburgh. “They played good defense and they just beat us.” Cincinnati, thanks to the 1-yard touchdown runs of Johnson and Davis, had mounted a 21-0 lead be fore Houston finally scored midway through the final quarter. After the Oilers had pulled to within 21-6 on Pastorini’s 16-yard pass to Burrough with 7:23 remain ing, Anderson quickly teamed on a 45-yard scoring pass to Curtis, to up the margin to 28-6. Houston got a final tally on Pasto rini’s 6-yard pass to Renfro in the closing minutes, but by then the out come had been decided. The Bengals, who came into the game with 13 straight quarters with out a touchdown, got their first touchdown of the day late in the first period on a 1-yard run by Johnson that was set up by Anderson’s 43- yard pass to Billy Brooks. Cincinnati upped its lead to 14-0 early in the third quarter when An derson lofted a 57-yard pass to Cur tis, setting up a 1-yard scoring run by Davis. Cincinnati’s lead then widened to 21-0 in the closing seconds of the third quarter when rookie David “Deacon” Turner dashed 65-yards to the Houston two, setting up another 1-yard touchdown burst by Johnson. Houston’s deepest penetration had been the Cincinnati 41-yard line until midway through the last quar ter when Pastorini threw his two touchdown passes. But any hopes of an Oilers’ come back was thwarted by the 45-yard Anderson to Curtis touchdown pass. Samson illg!Ml!MMI!MI!fIUI)|ilSJiSJS!jG Texas A&M’s Mike Newsom dribbles the ball towards the Aggies’ goal in Friday’s game against University of Illinois Chicago Circle. The Aggie water polo team won Friday’s Get acquainted with the Staff of Sampson and Delilah 1510 Holleman Interested in Pledging a Sorority? Panhellenic an nounces open rush! For more info. Call Elaine McClurkan 693-4409 The Texas A&M men team had a halfway weekend in Wofford Cainj# The Aggies defeated L'm Illinois Chicago Cirde I3-6li Steve Sampson led Texas AM six goals. Saturday the Aggies lost to] 11-10 in double overtime, land scored four goals to Aggies' efforts. Leland hadjo| thumb cast taken off thedayi and had not played with theta some time. “We defeated ourselves! game,” said Aggie coachl| Fosdick. “We made a lot mistakes. “The loss doesn’t ruinourdl for the NCAA finals, it justl make it a sure thing. We a must win situation now.’’ | The Aggies, with a season! of 10-3 leave on an eastern Thursday. They will competei such schools as Columbia, Fu Yale, MIT and Brown. McDonald's MCDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU WINDOW INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS McDonalds BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING At University Drive Now at Manor East Mall Dedication Ceremony By An Arm — The atmosphere sparked with friendship and respect at the Penberthy dedication ceremony Saturday, October 21. The new IM complex has been named for Walter Loven Penberthy, a past Intramural Director who is known as the father of A&M intramurals. Mr. Penberthy received a plaque from the Board of Re gents and the IM office was presented a portrait of Mr. Penberthy. Speakers at the ceremony included Dr. Jarvis Miller, president of A&M Uni versity; Dr. Koldus, Vice Pres ident for Student Services; “Spike” White, a past IM Di rector who worked under Mr. Penberthy, and Mr. Penber thy, himself. The “complex” is now named the Penberthy In tramural Center. It could have been a photo finish — it was only won by an arm. In case you’re confused, we’re talking about the IM arm wrestling con test. Congratulations, an IM T-shirt and a hearty handshake to the 1978-79 champs. Men’s Division ow By I Mr. Penny Walter Loren Penberthy, known as “Mr. Penny” graduated from Ohio State University in 1926 and came to Texas A&M College in that same year to serve as in tramural director and assistant professor of physical education. H is philosophy was that every interested student should have the opportunity to participate in IM; working from this philosophy, he reorganized the program from battalion level to smaller units so all stu dents could participate. This ideal still followed by the IM program which reaches almost every student at A&M. Mr. Penberthy also served as Department Head, Dean of Men, Chairman of the Athletic Council (and was responsible for Kyle Field’s first expan sion), Chairman of the MSC Council, and Professor of H&PE during his 40 years at A&M. Mr. Penberthy retired in 1966. He knew more students by name than almost any other professor, wrote a philosophy column in the “Battalion” for many years and was very student-oriented. 150 lbs. & under 151-175 lbs. 176-200 lbs. Over 200 lbs. Women’s Division 125 lbs. and under 126-150 lbs. Over 150 lbs. Jinn Foght Ken Magliolo Richard Fairchild Mike Fleck Sarah Cockerham Cindy Hamilton Tiffany Barrett The Stars Come Out ■; x,. The specialists were out that night as the football got a work-out in the punt, pass, and kick contest. Congratulations and a new pigskin to the following winners — All around winner — Mike Woodard Longest punt — Robert Stults, 63 yds., 2 ft. Longest pass — Tracy Witherspoon, 58 yds., 2 ft., 10 in. Longest kick — Mike Cain, 54 yds., 2 ft., 6 in. Women’s division winner — Cindy Rogers I r i / Sports Shorts & *' .I i ” I in SPORT SHORTS Sarah Cockerham is this year’s arm wrestling champion in the women’s 125 lb. and under class. On The Tee ;A > ...M T-Spy” Participant Of The Week Shown participating in the complex dedica tion ceremonies are from left to right, Mr. Walter Penberthy, TAMU President Jarvis Miller, and Board of Regents Chairman Clyde Wells. Jarvis should come by the I.M. office for his “Be Our Guest” card, redeema- * hie for free food at McDonalds. Entries close: Table Tennis Doubles October 31, Tuesday Cross Country October 31, Tuesday Special Events: Cross Country M eet -5p.m., November 2, Thursday, New Beef Cattle Road & Joe Routte The birds sang and the crickets chirped as the sun smiled and be amed down luck on the long driv ing contest. A caddy and a golf hat to the guys who won and congrats to all participants. 1st place — Ricky Jamison, 290 yds., 6 3rd place — Jack Burley, 259 yds., 6 in. Acknowledgments 2nd place — Jack Battle, 262 yds. ,1ft.. 2 in. This advertisement is sponsored by your local McDonald’s Restaurant, on University Drive and at Manor East Mall, under the direction of the In tramural Office. Stories are by Michelle Wolstein, pictures by Rich Westlake. Refs Corner ^nttoatt, Flickerball Official’s Meeti- — 7 p.m., November* Wednesday Flag Football Official’s ing - 7 p.m., 267 GR'' November 2, Thursday