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r ca^c; i i i i l_ \-jr\ i i /At_i v_> i m MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1981 TANK MCNAMARA by Jeff Millar & Bill Hinds Moses pumps in 42 more as Rockets bomb Kings United Press International HOUSTON — Like a fictional but nevertheless persuasive character in the song “Lola,” whatever Moses Malone wants, Moses gets. And on Sunday, the Kansas City Kings learned that the omnipresent Houston Rocket center was as real as a bruise as he pounded his way inside for 42 points and 24 rebounds. The effort, Malone’s first of that caliber in the four-game-old series, carried the Rockets to a 100-89 victory and a 3-1 lead in the NBA Western Confer ence final series. Rockets coach Del Harris said Malone’s desires sometimes make his pre-game plans simple. “Moses really wanted the ball today, and when he wants it you’ve really got to give it to him, Harris said. “I guess you could point to his intensity being better than in the last couple of games.” Malone said he moved quicker once a pass came into him Sunday, “to prevent the backside defender from sagging” on him. He added his performance did not mean that much to him. “I won’t be happy until its over. I thought we should have ended it today. This series should have been 4-0. I thought we played bad in Kansas City. We didn’t play smart,” he said. Getting the ball to Malone Sunday was handled well, even though the sometimes awkward 6-foot-ll athlete hit 18 of 34 shot from point blank range. His movement toward the basket, however, carried him into position to dominate the board. Kings forward Reggie King, who was assigned to guard Malone, said, “Moses got the ball more today. He’s awfully tough to stop when he goes at the basket that much. He plays hard. He always plays hard.” Kings guard Otis Birdsong, who drew his first starting assignment in the series despite a sore ankle, scored only one basket in 14 minutes but said the series was still alive for his team. “I know one thing, it’s not over. It’s frustrating not being able to play like I can, but I have two days rest now and I think I’ll contribute,” said Birdsong. Kansas City’s only win in the series was in Game 2 Wednesday, and two of the final three games if needed will be played on the kings’ home court. The Kings, a favorite in the series despite two injured guards, were forced with the loss to win the final three games to advance to the NBA finals. Malone hit only 16of33 shots, all from close range, as a trio of Kings worked him over. In Game 3 Friday, he hit only five of 17 shots as he shifted to guard King. The Rockets, who have never gained the NBA final series, put Billy Paultz back on King Sunday, and the 6-foot-6 Kings forward had a 24 point field day. But only four of his teammates scored as many as 10 points. The Kings played withoutt Birdsong and fellow guard Phil Ford at full strength, but they remained only three points behind the Rockets with six minutes to play Sunday. Major League Baseball , National League American League East East Montreal 11 2 .846 Cleveland 7 4 St. Louis 9 2 .818 New York 8 6 Philadelphia 10 5 .667 2 Boston 7 5 Pittsburgh 4 6 .400 5Y2 Milwaukee 7 5 New York 4 7 .364 6 Detroit 7 8 Chicago 1 13 .071 ioy 2 Baltimore 4 7 Toronto 5 10 West Los Angeles 13 3 .813 — West Atlanta 9 7 .563 4 Oakland 17 1 Cincinnati 8 7 .533 4Yt Chicago 10 3 San Francisco 7 11 .389 7 Texas 6 7 San Diego 6 11 .353 7Y* California 8 9 Houston 4 12 .250 9 Kansas City 3 9 Seattle 4 11 Sunday’s Results Monday’s Games Minnesota 4 11 Montreal 8, New York 4 Montreal at Philadelphia Sunday’s Results Monday’s Games Montreal 7, New York 6 St. Louis 3, Pittsburgh 2 San Francisco at Los Angeles Chicago 5, Detroit 4 Philadelphia 6, Chicago 2 California 7, Minnesota 1 California at Oakland Houston 1, Cincinnati 0 Minneasota 5, California 2 Boston at Texas San Francisco 3, Atlanta 1 Toronto 2, New York 1 Seattle at Minnesota San Francisco 8, Atlanta 5 Boston 7, Baltimore 5 Toronto at Milwaukee Los Aneeles 3. 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First baseman Mike Hargrove ended the Indians’ three-game home losing streak Sunday, hit ting left-handed to single home Alan Bannister and give the In dians a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers. The victory gave Cleve land first place in the American League East. Hargrove’s RBI in the ninth inning capped a three-run rally for Cleveland. “I usually hit the ball where it is pitched and most clubs pitch me inside,” added Hargrove. “I have an inside-out swing and it took over on that fastball inside in the ninth.” A two-run, bases-loaded single by Johnny Grubb in the third and a single tally in the second gave Texas starter John Matlack a 3-0 lead before the Indians scored an unearned run in the fifth and chased the Ranger left-hander in the eighth. But reliever Jim Kern walked the first two Cleveland batters in the ninth and departed in favor of lefty and loser John Henry John son, 0-1. Johnson got pinch-hitter Miguel Dilone to pop out, but Bannister singled home pinch runner Jerry Dybzinski and Rick Manning scored the tying run on Jorge Orta’s sacrifice fly. Har grove then banged out his first game-winning hit of the season. “Bases on balls will kill you,” said Texas manager Don Zimmer. “They always seem to get home.” United Press International HOUSTON — Houston Astros pitcher Bob Knepper, acquired from San Francisco last year, didn’t speak too highly about the city of hills and cable cars. “I think it’s a little early,” to judge his trade from San Francisco to Houston, said Knepper, 2-0. But then he said: “The biggest thing is now I feel like baseball is a lot of fun. “In San Francisco, the only way I can describe it is like working in a coal mine with a dirty scarf over your mouth. You can’t breathe.” Knepper pitched his second consecutive shutout Sunday, enabling the Houston Astros to break a four-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the Cincin nati Reds. Denny Walling led off the the first inning with a home run in the Houston game and Knepper scat tered eight hits, walked one and struck out three in besting Mario Soto. Speaking of his former San Francisco team officials, howev er, Knepper said: “I don’t think they gave up on me as much as I pitched myself into mediocrity. They made a good trade for them selves.” The Houston pitcher said he was nervous during the game against Cincinnati. “I don’t really know why, but I was very nervous today,” he said. “The butterflies were really fluttering. I think there was more pressure to prove to myself that I’m worthy to be on a team like this.” Te >: as ►'TAT'E O Prescriptions Filled Glasses Repaired 216 N. MAIN BRYAN Mon.-Fri. Sat. 822-6105 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-l p.m. We Gets What Ya Likes In The Way Of Bikes! 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GOLF QUALIFIERS: Individuals who qualified for further competition in the IM Golf Doubles must turn in their second round score by today (Monday, April 27). CHAMPIONS PICTURES: ANY INDIVIDUALS OR TEAMS WHO HAVE WON A CLASS A, B, OR C CHAM PIONSHIP ANY TIME DURING THE PAST YEAR ARE INVITED (URGED( TO ATTEND A PICTURE TAKING SESSION THIS WEDNESDAY (APRIL 29) AT 6 P.M. AT THE INTRAMURAL OFFICE IN ROOM 159 EAST KYLE. INTRAMURAL DEPARTMENT WANTS YOUR IDEAS: Any individual who was unable to attend last Thurs day’s meeting is encouraged to stop by the Intramural Office and speak to James Welford regarding ideas that you may have about any facet of the Intramural program. This is your avenue to express your ideas; if you don’t tell us what you think, we can’t read your minds. Track Action Continues Softball team captains are urged to check their playoff schedule daily to avoid unnecessary for feits and problems. Unpredict able weather may change not on ly one day’s games, but the entire playoff schedule. Many teams may also have two games in one day as the playoffs wind down, so double-check your schedules!! ag Horseshoe Doubles Intramural track action took place during the last week. A complete rundown of results track results will be included in next week’s McDonald’s® Intramural High lights. Linda Roes- sler, of the Waco’s Wools, All- University Women’s Class A Bas ketball cham pions, is our McDonald’s® “Be Our Guest” win ners this week. Linda can pick up her B.O.G. card in the Intramural Office. Badminton Singles Steak Fry May 7 Badminton Singles — the game of speed, touch, and en durance — finished Thursday, April 16 with Louie Tijerina de feating Steve Bong two games to one to cop the Mens’ Class A Championship. Teyo Ekiriwang shut out Trey Schneider in Mens’ Class B ac tion to win the laurels while De nnis Netherland defeated Todd Memmert to capture the Class C title. The womens’ tournament saw A & B action combined with Let- tie Gonzales emerging as the winner via her shutout of Char lene Hopcus. In one of the tightest contests of the night, Julie Urban topped Connie Jones, 2-1, to take home the Womens’ Class C title. The Intramural-Recreational Sports Department’s Annual Steak Fry will be held on Thurs day, May 7 at 6 p.m. in the Quonset Hut. This awards gathering will recognize the out standing individuals, dorms, corps units, and officials who have facilitated the smooth oper ation of the intramural activities throughout the past year. Organization awards that will be given include the Corps Parade Flag, the Freshman Parade Flag, Intramural All-Year Awards for Corps and Fish, and the Penberthy-Tishler Award Acknowledgements This ad is sponsored by your local McDonald’s ® Restaurants at University Drive and the Manor East Mall. Stories by John Bramb- lett. Photos by David Einsel and Robert Sebree. which recognizes the unit that accumulates the highest points when Corps and Fish points are added together. Additional organization awards will include the Out standing Men’s Residence Hall Award, the Outstanding Wom en’s Residence Hall Award, and the Athletic Excellence Award. Individuals will be honored as the Outstanding Manager in each of the following divisions — Corps, Men’s Dorm, Women’s Dorm, Men’s Independent, Women’s Independent. Addi tional individual honors will be bestowed upon the Best All- Around Intramural Official as well as the Best Official in each of the sports. Information regarding the Steak Fry can be obtained in the Intramural Office at 159 East Ky le. A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILA BLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE IM OFFICE. After numerous leaners and ringers, the Intramural- Recreational Spots Department’s Horseshoe Doubles Tournament culminated last week. David Tucker and Pat McCausland defeated Tim Quinn and John Plugge to win the Mens’ A crown, while Jeff Langston and Bob Lanham topp ed Sid Walker and Sam Wallace for the Class B title. In the solo Womens’ Class, Kelly King and Trisha Tate de feated Teresa Cull and Georgia Chiles to win the championship Kelly King added another title as she teamed with Kad Dickeiv son to claim the Co-Rec A chain' pionship. Co-Rec A runner-ups were Julie Allen and David Fol- lowill. The Co-Rec B competition saw Nick and Carol Walraveii top Aurora Wise and Shawn Bibb for the title. Class C Co- Rec champs are Robbie Robin son and Gretchen Goetz. Three T (barged wil Iplice four gns to a ] ent. College rglary ca 'ood Apart fraternity ibree occu rough a i The jok trod the a fete tele] Machines a The oc lome, wer 'e apart m rrived to i |> be stoh aipants Louie Tijerina captured three All-University Class A Badminton titles. The first ffeshnu ^ens th tlso eq u