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sports February i|l £V£JH AC.Crl£ ALUHHi O-AHt SATURDAY 6:00 Rf\ Yflkk S£T A A £ COAd:/: Spurs must break through Seattle defense for victor United Press International SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs’ ballhandling and bench scoring go on the line tonight in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series with the Seattle SuperSonics. San Antonio coach Stan Albeck also hopes the return to the Spurs’ home court will mean that George Gervin, the NBA’s leading scorer, will be going to the line more. When the Sonics won the second game, 114-99, to even the best-of-seven series, Albeck was angered by what he thought was an officiating advantage afforded the Sonics on their home court. Through the first two games, the Sonics had 26 more free throw attempts than the Spurs and Gervin went to the charity stripe only 10 times. “The thing 1 find difficult to accept is that every shot from the league’s premier offen sive player winds up being a clean block,” Albeck said. “Ice (Gervin) has seen every defense possible in the league and you can’t tell me he won’t get to the line.” Seattle’s Bill Hanzlik held Gervin to 24 points in Game 2, nine below his average. In the series opener, however, Gervin shook loose to hit a 20-foot jumper with five seconds left for a 95-93 San Antonio win. That victory enabled Albeck to leave Seat tle with a smile. Splitting the Sonics’ full-court /.one press. which contributed to 23$an,% novers in Game 2 compared to |jl| tie, may be the biggestconcerniM whose ballhandling was ratfe: second game. John Johnson of the Sonicsajj might as well be prepared to seeii prove they can handle it." Scoring from the bench also»| factor. Through two games, J i bench led by Fred Brown hasu Spurs’ reserves 55-30 and prostt sive lifts. "Fred’s just a helluva shooterlj said. “What he does, you have to J outside shooting. It’s like Geor| f | You can’t leave him alone.” H Astros give mysterious Ivie his release; no reason given Weekend Entertainme United Press International HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have released first base- man Mike Ivie, whose eight-year baseball career has been inter rupted periodically by psycholo gical problems. The release clears a place on the roster for minor league out fielder Scott Loucks, 25, who just recovered from a broken in dex finger. Loucks, a swift and good fielding outfielder, has been up with the Astros the final months of the previous two seasons. In the last 10 games of 1981 he hit .571. The Astros gave no reason for Thursday’s release of Ivie, 29, who played this year only in a pinch-hitting role and had two hits in six at-bats. Last year he played only the first and last months of the sea son as he suffered, by his own admission, from “mental fatigue.” VIYARIN KEEPS YOU GOING Dave Buckland — return engagement — folk, jazz, blues, rock, country, ragtim Backstage 319 Gniveisity Dr. (Northgate) 846-1861 WHEN THE GOING GETS ROUGH. Hitting the books? Feeling the strain? Take a Vivarin. Vivarin is a medically tested stimulant tablet.Taken as directed, it’s safe and effective. Its active ingredient is caffeine. It’s like two cups of coffee squeezed into one little tablet. Whether you’re cram ming, typing, or just hitting the books, take Vivarin. You’ll stay alert for hours. stimulant TA«*. NOW LEASING FOR SUMMER AND FALL - ONE CHECK pays all Bills at The Viking Furnished and Unfurnished, Electric Kitchens, Pool, Tennis Courts, and Security Guard. First on the Shuttle Bus Line. SUMMER FALL YEARLY RATE RATE RATE One Bedroom $298.00 $368.00 $353.00 $300.00 $378.00 $363.00 Two Bedroom (1 Vz Baths) $376.00 $464.00 $445.00 Two Bedroom (2 Baths) $421.00 $520.00 $499.00 Three Bedroom (2 Baths) $506.00 $625.00 $600.00 Furniture extra. Prices subject to change without notice. Fall rates are 9 1 /2 monft Summer rates are for6 weeksession. All ratesshown are“per month” with allbillspsf Call today. Mrs. Eddie Roberts, Manager I ,APARTMENTS 1601 Holleman College Station, Tx. 77840 713/ 693-6716 Wm. J. Garrett ‘47 " A i* * I v wife. Read label for directions