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Page 8 THE BATTALION _ ^ FRIDAY JANUARY 30. 1981 Sports Sun Theatres 333 University 846-9808 The only movie in town Double-Feature Every Week 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No one unde' ’8 BOOK STORE & 25c PEEP SHOWS Faith Builders Presents Tommy Meekins Christian Music Friday, Jan. 30 — 7:00 p.m. MSC Lounge Turmoil won’t affect Houston, says Ryan United Prns InternationaJ AUSTIN — Houston Astros pitcher Nolan Ryan said Thursday the front office turmoil the ballclub has experienced during the off season will not filter down to the playing field. Shortly after the Astros lost a close playoff series to the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League title, general manager Tal Smith was fired by managing partner John McMullen. Smith, chosen the baseball executive of the year, was credited with building the Astros into a championship caliber team. “I don’t think it's going to affect us once spring training begins. We’re professional athletes and we do our talking on the field, ” said Ryan, who along with shortshop Craig Reynolds and batting coach Deacon Jones were in the Capitol to accept a resolution from the Legislature honoring the Astros successful 1980 season. Reynolds, who hit .258 and was Houston’s top defensive infielder, agreed that the front office shakeup would not affect the team’s desire to win on the field. Jones said the acquisition of free agent pitcher Don Sutton and the signing of Vem Ruble Thursday would further solidify a pitching corps that is one of the best in baseball, even without J.R. Richard, who is recovering from a stroke suffered halfway through the season. ' A Minute: doa/'t o/Yf upfcif 1 /GoT'dp'cmri jflwol THAT SHCW w/r can srit-L w'« ae there satuaom TO MAKE iTHAffEtih GET THE AGGIE SPIRIT! 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Aggies start ’81 season By RICK STOLLE Battalion Stall The nationally ranked Texas A&M University men’s tennis team got another surprise this week before its season opener against Hardin- Simmons University Saturday at the Omar Smith Tennis Center. The doubles team of Ron Kowal ISflb iMmM Solid 14KT Gold at Wholesale Prices! If there’s someone special you’d like to be remembered by or the someone special is you ... a little charm goes a long way! And these gracefully designed script letters make perfect gifts for any occasion. Satisfaction Guaranteed or return within 30 days for full refund. Allow 10 days for delivery. and Tom Judson have been ranked second in the nation by the College and Junior Tennis Magazine for the 21-and-under age division. As an added bonus, Judson was ranked No. 27 nationally in the divi sion. “We were very surprised they were ranked so highly,” said coach David Kent, “but we re also ex cited.” Kent said the duo deserve praise for their play. They have hustled, worked and fought for everything they’ve received, he said. “I thought we would be at least ranked,” said a mildly surprised Kowal, “but I didn’t think we would be ranked so high.” The duo won two doubles tourna ments in Houston and New Iberia, La., and went into the semifinals in another in the summer. “We played some tough people over the summer,” said Kowal. “That’s not bad for someone who had to talk his way onto the campus, is it?” said Kent. He was refering to the ordeal Judson went through to come to Texas A&M. Judson had to talk his way into school and then had to persuade Kent to give him a try out. He has been playing and impro ving ever since, said Kent. ‘Tom just gets better every day,” he said. “He works hard to impi 1 for He has gotten stronger, fester has learned a lot. The men’s team begins it’s« Atogl Saturday as they take on Hu i^orej Simmons at 1:30 p.m. attheO Smith Tennis Center on thecam ftenicl The singles lineup for the mail Brian Joelson, Reid Freeman, 15 ex f| Schutz, Max King, Judson Kowal. The doubles teams are: Freei me > Joelson, Kowal-Judson and Sdi King. With the schedule the team this year, said Kent, none of teams are going to be easy. The Ags play six teams ranlm * 1 this season’s Top 20, one that ranked in last years Top 20 and team that received votes in year’s poll. There are five conference te ahead of the 20th ranked Agp 115 the polls — Arkansas, Housl , . SMU, TCU and Texas. Trini ranked No. 9 and Wichita State No. 20 in the final poll last s It will be a challenge, said l but the team is ready and I forward to it. “I think it is the toughest sclie Texas A&M has ever had, Kent. “But I think the playersare only ready but need to play somr other than themselves.” m Please send me the following: QNTY LETTER SIZE AMOUNT $ $ Because of triese tow. tow, prices 1 OO Please add *1 00 Postage & Handtng $ TOTAL $ You may charge my: □ Master Charge □ Visa □ Check or Money Order Enclosed COME GROW WITH US ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH "The Church With A Heart-Warming Touc> TEMPORARILY MEETING AT A&M CONSOLIDATED MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITOT JERSEY ST. AT HOLIK ST., COLLEGE STATION SUNDAY SERVICES: SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP 11:00A.M EVENING WORSHIP 6:30 P.M. 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