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Texas A&M The Battalion Sports Wednesday, August 17, 1983/The Battalion/Page 15 ohn David Crow named 3 associate AD position ;tureo[ ill over iassid Might. prom- M httvt EWS. iharles its tour reauiy, United or day. nspmt ormer Texas A&M football ar John David Crow has :en named associate athletic rector here, Texas A&M thletic Director Jackie Sher- announced Tuesday. IjAn all-America halfback id the school’s only Heisman rophy winner, Crow re aces Charles J. Thornton, io resigned in July to be- >me general manager of the niu I States Football ue’s Memphis franchise, row served as athletic di- ctorand head football coach Northeast Louisiana Uni- rsity before entering pri- te tiusiness in Tyler. “It goes without saying that am extremely excited about ms to 'f con fer all indof citing tothal mmg gnlar mber ■mbit rches- ‘He (Crow) is obviously one of the most recognized names in Texas A&M history and we’re glad to have him coming home. ’ — Jackie Sherrill joining Texas A&M and Coach Jackie Sherrill,” Crow said of his new job. “I look forward to assisting Coach Sherrill in any way possible to ward bringing the type of program to Texas A&M that the former students, fans and students deserve. “Coach Sherrill has the program headed in the right direction and I am truly hap- ^^toJje^^ar^ofjtT^^^^^^ Crow played under the late Paul “Bear” Bryant at Texas A&M from 1955 to 1957. The Aggies won the Southwest Conference championship in Crow’s senior year, after which he became the St. Louis Cardinals’ No. 1 draft pick. Besides being a member of the Texas A&M Hall of Fame, Crow is a member of the Na tional Football Foundation’s Hall of Fame, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Louisiana High School Hall of Fame. “While we hated to lose Charley (Thornton), we are extremely delighted to be able to replace him with someone of John David’s caliber,” Sher rill said. “He is obviously one of the most recognized names in Texas A&M history and we’re glad to have him coming home.” Crow is married to the for mer Carolyn Gilliam. The Crows have three children: John David, Jr., who lives in Birmingham, Ala., and Anna Lisa, who lives in Tyler. Red hot Streaking Astros inch closer to Braves with 8-5 win over Reds k’s final: Gault signs Bears’ contract nited Press International CHICAGO — Speedster Wil- Jiault decided to go for the lieago Bears’ gold rather than ympic gold. Gault, who could not decide ether to play for the Bears season or remain an lateur and compete as a hurd- and sprinter in the 1984 ympics, finally signed with the ars Tuesday. iault said concern tor his fe and child made him sign e reported $1.2 million con- tct. His agent, Everett Glenn, cl that makes him the highest- ookie receiver in NFL his- He reportedly also re ceived a $500,000 signing bonus. “If I were a single man I don’t know if I’d be here or not,” Gault said. Gault was a member of a world record setting relay team at last week’s World Track and Field Championships at Hel sinki, Finland. He was also one of the Bear’s two No. 1 draft choices in the 1983 collegiate draft. The former University of Tennessee sprinter, hurdler and wide receiver, met with Chi cago General Manager Jim Finks earlier Tuesday — one day after the deadline estab lished by the Bears for Gault to sign. “The negotiations were very loose and relaxed,” said Finks. “We made a few modifications but nothing of real consequ ence.” Gault said he does not antici pate any problems with his teammates. “I’m not concerned about my credibility among teammates,” he said. “If today is any indica tion, the guys really respect and understand my position and the desire I had to break the world (track) record.” The signing of Gault, who has an option for a fifth year with the Bears, ended a topsy-turvy round of negotiations between the fleet receiver and the Bears, who also drafted tackle Jimbo Covert of Pitt in the first round last April. United Press International CINCINNATI — Will the third time around be the lucky one for the “Rock?” That’s what rookie catcher John Mizeiock must be wonder ing after being recalled by the Houston Astros last Thursday for the third time this season. The 22-year-old Mizerock, who has made the jump all the way from Class AA Columbus in the Southern League, didn’t look much like a minor leaguer Tuesday night as he knocked in four runs to spark Houston to an 8-5 victory over the Cincinna ti Reds. He slammed his first big- league homer, a solo shot in the third, in addition to a two-run double in the sixth and a sacri fice fly in the eighth. Not bad for a guy hitting .195 at game time. “The home run felt good,” said Mizerock. “I looked up but didn’t want to watch it because I didn’t want to jinx it. I just ran around the bases, and I was in a hurry to sit down before I fell down.” He needn’t have worried be cause his drive carried well into the temporary seats located be hind the right-field wall. “He’s a good receiver,” pointed out Houston Manager Bob Lillis. “We have to test him, and tonight, he did a super job. He’s an excellent athlete, and he caught real well. All he needs for a long career in the majors is to swing the bat like we think he can.” The Reds could have been ex cused if they’d turned up shell shocked after losing their third in a row at home. Not only had their pitching been tattooed for 27 runs in losses to San Diego 10-9 in 10 innings and 9-1 and 8-5 to the revitalized Astros, but they had also been touched for 43 hits along the way. And Reds Manager Russ Nix on had called on 15 pitchers in a futile effort to stem the tide. “Those'guys (the Astros) are hot,” was the way Nixon put it. “They’re hitting everything we throw up there, and our starter, Reds manager Russ Nixon says Astros are plain ‘hot’ Charlie Puleo, certainly was no mystery to them.” Bill Dawley, the former Reds farmhand who was traded to Houston last spring, earned his 11th save in relief. ir Force ‘borrowing’ lights -0 televise game vs. Tech nited Press International LORADO SPRINGS, — Officials of the Air rce Academy and Texas Tech versity announced Tuesday “ir football game at Falcon dium Sept. 10 would be na- nally televised by the Turner casting cable system. Kickoff time was moved from 1:30 p.m. MDT to 6:05 p.m. The game will be played in a stadium that has no permanent lighting system and has never hosted an evening game. Officials of the Turner sys tem have arranged for portable lights to be used for the game. 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