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Staff photo by Pat O’ft'ialley won the game, 23-20, as Texas A&M grabbed four intercep tions. edskins keyed up for Dallas tonight VAN -4360 United Press International WASHINGTON — Presidential fcigns become a secondary sub- pn the nation’s capital for a few ini Monday night as the NFL sea- mgins with a flourish just a few £ 2%m ^ roiri ^ ie brightly lit seat of eijnment. m game matching the Washing- redskins and Dallas Cowboys is lugh to send capital sports fans frenzy. The same goes for a ay night nationally televised ■ or a season opener. 1 all three together and you elans at a near-explosive pitch for 10th consecutive sellout at RFK imn, where the Redskins are un- |en in nine Monday night games. It won’t take a lot to get the play- leady, either, said Redskin h Jack Pardee. “We re trying to Tor Monday night, not earlier. ” ardee had lighter-than-usual irkouts Monday and Tuesday, but ■motion was present nonethe- I As a (10-year) veteran, it’s tough get excited about training camp preseason games,” said Redskin lie Terry Hermeling. “But now, r |j I started to get enthused. It’s al- IllVtiyllike that for Dallas week.” ^ jM as much as the enthusiasm is B IT mpani over the game that is, there ■at concern and interest over the | f Mrs who aren’t. Both teams are I t Hut key performers of the past. ■ _ 1/R(|tired are Cowboys’ quarterback 11031^' Staubach and Redskins’ full- ^ ck John Riggins. Dallas also lost few Cliff Harris to retirement. He Cowboys had longer to pre- trd heir-apparent Danny White since Staubach announced his retire ment last spring. Riggins’ retirement became official only last Monday. “It won’t change a lot having White at quarterback for Dallas,” said Pardee. “The Cowboys are still the same — a big, tough defensive team with a strong line and an offense that gives you a wide variety of looks with some great athletes. ” Neither offensive standout will be missed by the opposition, however. Staubach passed for 612 yards and four touchdowns as the clubs split two games a year ago, while Riggins ran for 191 yards and three touch downs, including a 66-yard burst in the second game. The Redskins and their fans also haven’t forgotten that the last regu lar-season game for these teams was against each other, a disputed 35-34 Cowboys’ victory last Dec. 16 in Dal las. The Redskins led 34-21, but Staubach passed for a pair of touch downs in the final minutes. Washington tried to call time out for a possible field goal with one second left, but was too late, and Washington missed the playoffs. Redskins’ fans will always feel they should have had that one second. Dallas coach Tom Landry, at least publicly, feels the Redskins have an advantage with their defense, which allowed just 34 points in four exhibi tion games. “Washington has the advantage in that their defense is set with return ing people at every position, where ours isn’t quite ready,” said Landry. “I think our defense has greater potential than theirs, but we are not quite there yet.” The Cowboys were whipped 31-10 by the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sun day in their final exhibition game, and Landry didn’t like any part of it. “A game like that keeps you hum ble,” said Landry. “When you have nothing but success, sometimes you forget how you achieved the success — through hard work. A game like that makes you keep working. “I was pleased with our training camp, but when the last preseason game, particularly the last half, is a complete disaster, it makes you won der a little.” Washington tight end Don War ren is doubtful with a hairline frac ture of his right leg suffered in an 11-6 loss last Friday at Tampa Bay. His backup, Phil DuBois, is prob able after suffering a bruised kidney in the same game. Veteran Grady Richardson, cut last week, was re signed by the Redskins to shore up that position. The Cowboys list several bumps and bruises, but everyone is ex pected to play. Washington, 12-4 in Monday night appearances, is opening at home for just the fifth time in 14 years. Dallas, 7-8 in Monday night games, has won 15 straight season openers. “THE DIFFICULT WE DO \M-i MEDIATELY, THE IMPOSSIBLE United Press International " TAKES A LITTLE LONGER" NSAS CITY, Mo. — It began 4, AGENT ' AERO AIR FREIGHT I SERVICES >1 WE DO MORE THAN I DELIVER J YOUR PACKAGE OVERNIGHT WE GUARANTEE IT! 150 CITIES $22.11 UP TO 2 LBS. "the freight problem solvers PH: 713-779-FAST P.O. BOX 3862 k BRYAN, TX. 77801 -V- ,AR ES UMS PES pes SAT!! ajoke. NowMt’s a nightly duty. telephone rings perhaps for leBOth time in the Kansas City - lp.s press box and a team official piers: George Brett’s residence, orge is 2-for-3 so far tonight and iting .404.” A majority of the time that’s all : caller wants, ” said team publicist ule Carnahan. “They just say, lalks,’ and hang up. It’s a real d now when someone calls and ually wants some other informa- In. ^During any homestand they turn Jtlby the thousands to see their Jtlge — only sportswriters and n-Hoyals fans call him Brett — rform his magic at homeplate. And elv does he disappoint them. Not ince Williams’ .406 season in H has a hitter been so close to the live .400 mark this late in the sea- i|As of Thursday, the 27-year-old rd baseman’s batting average was eye-popping .401. 'we are 19 games ahead in the [Vision and they still keep coming,” d Carnahan on the night the fals recorded their third straight 2 ■m home attendance mark. coc©c®®c>s©co<=oo<co®cw I MMeeting!! sj Uesday Sept. 9th at 7:30 p.m. § “ 10m 108 Harrington ‘ Also Ice Cream Party Freshman and Ed. Stude Sept. 9th Senates Hall Room The Cow Hop AT NORTHGATE The Biggest Burger Bargains in B-CS! GIANT 1/3 LB. HOMEMADE BURGER served with a pile of real French Fries or salad. Dress it yourself at our salad bar. 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A TTENT ION Freshmen and Transfer Students OPAS (opera and performing arts society) is looking for enthusiastic new members Applications are available at the OPAS cubicle, rm. 216 MSC. They are due by Sept. 9 at 12 noon. THE BATTALION Page 11 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 Aggie soccer team loses, but looks to better year By RICHARD OLIVER Sports Editor The Texas A&M University soccer team lost their fir st match of the 1980 campaign Saturday, but took a big step forward in determining how the team will look for the remainder of the year. Playing under a new coach and with several new players, the Ags fought hard but fell just short in los ing to Sam Houston State in College Station, 2-1. A&M freshman Jim Ngstron scored the only goal for the Aggies. “Sam Houston has a very good team,” said Telmo Franco, who the Ags imported from Baylor during the off-season to help with the fledgling A&M program. “They’ve been together for a couple of years. They’re a pretty strong team. “We have a good strong team to compete with also, it looks like.” The Texas A&M team has been holding several tryouts for the past two weeks. Franco said, and will make a final cut down to 32 or 34 players by Wednesday. Due to the extended tryouts, the team has not had a chance to really play together or practice. “We had to play some kids who we’ve seen only three or four times during the week,” said Franco, who was a star in Peru during his playing days. “We’ve had no chance to prac tice together one single time till Saturday. That was the first time we were together as a team this week. Franco speaks of his Aggies in glowing terms, however. “I’m very optimistic about our potential, he said. “They’re spirited and competitive. We played some freshmen, and we have four or five new guys who will probably make the team.” Texas A&M will have two soccer teams for the first time ever this “This will allow some players to develop for next year,” said Franco. 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