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1 k Friday, September 2, 1988/The Battalion/Paqe 19 ersonality of Hofheinz comes out exploding Astrodome scoreboard HOUSTON (AP) — If the Hous- n Astrodome was the brainchild of ^>oyant Harris County Judge jy Hofheinz, the 40,000-light Aboard that spanned nearly 500 ipf the stadium’s back wall could Sen as the twinkle in his eye. Jtejudge, of course, is long gone Inished from the dome by finan- . problems and felled by illnesses ateventually cost him his life. Ami now the famed scoreboard — th its snorting bull, lighted flags id blazing cowboy pistols — soon 11 be just a memory. ■ part of a two-year renovation that will add some 10,000 seats, the scoreboard spectacular is being re moved after 23 years of being trig gered by Houston Astro home runs. Stadium officials are not certain of an exact date, but a special pro motion was scheduled for Labor Day as a kind of last hurrah. “I’m disappointed,” says scoreboard fan Jack Foster. “You hate to see it go, but it’s done its thing.” Foster has more than just a pass ing interest. He’s the man who helped design it and then brought it to life. “It was my project back in 1964- 65,” says Foster, owner and presi dent of Fair Play Scoreboards of Des Moines, Iowa. “It was a lot of fun. But a lot of that was the imagination of Roy Hofheinz.” Hofheinz, the consummate show man and P.T. Barnum clone who brought major league baseball to Houston, also was the driving force behind the construction of the As trodome, the world’s first domed stadium. And the scoreboard was meant to enhance his label of the dome as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” jickets still 1 yailable for SU telecast thletic Department officials aid tickets are still available for he closed-circuit telecast of the 'exas A&M-Louisiana State foot- game, and they will go on sale o the general public today. JUhletic ticket manager Jim iot.h said Thursday evening lal approximately 1,500 tickets remain. Admission is $10, nd proceeds go to defray travel xpenses for the Aggie Band. Jhe game will be shown at .udder Auditorium starting at :5o p.m. Saturday. Kickoff is ihcduled for 7 p.m. Becker, Shriver ousted in Open; Graf, Navratilova advance easily NEW YORK (AP) — Boris Becker was upset by a lightly-regarded Aus tralian in straight sets at the U.S. Open Thursday while Pam Shriver was ousted by the third best tennis player in the Soviet Union. Steffi Graf and Martina Navrati lova kept form and cruised into the third round. Becker, a West German seeded No. 5 and still seeking his first U.S. Open title, was given an unexpected exit by Darren Cahill 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. Shriver was eliminated by Leila Meskhi 4-6, 6-1,6-4. Graf, going for the first Grand Slam sweep since 1970, beat Manon Bollegraf of the Netherlands 6-1, 6- 0. while Navratilova, seeking her third straight Open title, ousted Elly Hakami 6-2, 6-1. “This summer has been one con tinual goof-up,” said Shriver, whose only earlier exit from the Open was a first-round loss to Julie Harrington in 1979. “In my two matches here, I’ve had some anxiety attacks like I’ve never had before.” Meskhi, a 20-year-old who is ranked behind Natalia Zvereva and Larisa Savchenko in the Soviet Union, rallied from a 2-4 deficit in the final set and dug out of a 0-40 hole in the final game. “The idea was to stay as close as possible, not lose my serve and take chances on Shriver’s serve,” Meskhi said through her translator* Soviet Suit fishermen get kingfishing tips HOUSTON (AP) — The shrimp > are a picket fence of promise kingfish skippers aiming off- That’s what the distant rig- first look like when you spot aats lining the Gulfs horizon — lidet fence. le offshore shrimpers drag at [it, then anchor up to cull nets. This activity creates a giant “chum line” to attract passing pelagic fish. The schools gather and feed down current, setting a boiling, churning stage for some of the finest light- tackle action in the Gulf. Best of all, this seasonal fishing is something that the average weekend skipper can locate and enjoy. No jealously ays’ Key silences Ranger bats in 5-1 victory ORONTO (AP) — Jimmy Ley pitched a six-hitter for eight nnings and Ernie Whitt hom- [red leading the Toronto Blue ay to a 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers Thursday night. Key, 9-4, struck out five and liked two before being relieved y Tom Henke to start the ninth. e\ outdueled knuckleballer nrlie Hough, 11-15, who gave ip six hits, four walks and five ■s in 5 1-3 innings. ■lough held the Blue Jays hit- jss for S'/s innings until Whitt ig- ited a three-run rally by con- fectingon a 2-0 pitch for his 1 1th ler. play boon Fred McGriff and Jesse Barr field then drew two-out walks be fore Rick Leach lined an RBI sin- gle. Another run scored on the as right fielder Ruben Sierra ooted the ball for an error. The Rangers scored their only run in the second inning when Oddibe McDowell doubled, stole third and scored on Scott Fletch er’s infield single. Whitt and George Bell hit back-to-back doubles to start the sixth. Bell went to third on a grounder and scored on a single by Barfield. BETROIT (AP) — Rob Deer’s iro- run single keyed a five-run Ri inning and Mike Birkbeck on his eighth game since being called from the minors as the ■vaukee Brewers beat the De pit Tigers 6-2 Thursday night. The first-place Tigers saw their ad in the American League East ilwaukee blasts slumping Detroit 6-2 drop i /* games over the Bos ton Red Sox who played later at California. Birkbeck, 10-6, who didn’t al low a hit for 4 2-3 innings, gave up four hits and walked one in 5 1-3 innings. Chris Bosio pitched hitless ball for the final 3 2-3 in nings, earning his second save. ubicza, Quirk lead Royals past Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mark ubicza beat Minnesota for the cond time in five days with a nc-hitter and Jamie Quirk ocked in two runs, lifting the atisas City Royals to a 5-2 vic- iry over the Twins Thursday fct- Gubicza, 17-7, struck struck eight and walked none. The Royals scored tirst m uie third inning when Bo Jackson doubled, took third on a fly ball by Quirk and scored when Willie Wilson beat out a two-out single to short. Kansas City added three more runs in the fourth off Bert Blyle- ven, 9-13. guarded Loran numbers are needed. Once the fleets are established, the general coordinates become public knowledge available at bait camps and marinas that cater to off shore traffic. During the prime sea son of late July through August, shrimp boats are seemingly scattered all over the horizon starting as close as a few miles off the beach and ex tending as far south and east as the skipper with double tanks wishes to run. I’ve fished the shrimp fleets for years and enjoyed many productive kingfish trips with friends, non-pros with trailerahle open boats. Here are some of the tricks that we have learned. Get an early start and plan on clearing the jetties at first gray light. This jump should give you first shot at several boats. If the seas are mar ginally rough (but safe enough for open boat traffic) try to tuck in be hind a large crew boat or party boat. The bigger hull will run interfer ence and flatten the oncoming swells and chops. As you are running out, start thawing a box of fish baits (ci gar minnows, sardines or ribbonfish) and a carton of chum. It is possible to obtain a full ice chest of fresh chum and bait by ne gotiating with an anchored shrimper for net cull. The barter system flou rishes, with high points being awarded for cold beer, cigarettes and certain magazines (Newsweek and Houston business Journal not being among them). However, be cautious about call ing for favors if no one is on deck. At best, the crew is sleeping and in no disposition to be bothered. At worst, the boat could be illicit, perhaps car rying a full hold of “square group ers” and waiting for a covert rendez vous. It wouldn’t do to roust the wrong nest and have your new cen ter console hosed down by an Uzi. Don’t squander an early start out of Freeport or Galveston by stop ping too soon to fish a shrimper in near-shore sandy or murky green water unless you will be satisfied catching jack crevalle and sharks, with an outside chance at kingfish or tarpon. The “inside” shrimpers along the upper coast seldom stack up with kingfish and ling unless the water is exceptionally clear. Keep running until you reach blue, or at least blue- green water. Carry a pair of binoculars and scan the horizon for distant boats. Spotting shrimpers at a great dis tance permits prompt course adjust ment and allows you to reach the ac tion sooner. While you’re at it, check a few near-shore shrimpers and study the angle at which they ride at anchor. All anchored boats will have the same “signature” on a given wind or tide. This knowledge can save you the false alarm of tearing over the horizon after a running shrimper. As you approach a shrimper anchored in suitable water, have a rod rigged and baited. If you have a pair of polarized glasses, wear them now. As the skipper cozies alongside the shrimper, toss a handful of chum against its looming stern. Now, don’t do anything else. Stand cocked and ready and watch for the casual patrol of a “brown bomber” — a big ling. If Po seidon smiles, a pod of a dozen or so may waddle out. Ling, or cobia, of ten lurk in the shade of an anchored hull, and these fish have a curious habit of coming out to inspect in coming traffic. This thrilling appearance usually is reserved for the first boat on site — another excellent reason for clearing the dock early. The best way to catch a cruising ling is to sight cast to the fish; the best way to blow a fat chance is to cast blindly as soon as you pull within reach of the shrimper. An eager blind cast is more likely to be grabbed by a faster fish such as a jack or bonito or king — or worst of all, a worthless remora, or sucker fish. Speaking of suckers, try reeling in a twisting, kicking, 2-pound re mora while watching 50-pound ling nose hungrily against your chum and depart irretrievably into the depths. Spare yourself anguish and wait a few moments before casting. If no ling appear, then shoot. An un weighted bait that settles naturally with the chum usually draws more strikes than one stringing out on a short line. KEEP COOL yith cold drinks from your large (4.2) dorm refrigerator Rent Now! 607 50 VW# semester year razos Refrigerator 846-8611 Free Delivery cut herell Defensive Driving Course Sept. 6, 7 and Sept. 13,13 College Station Hilton For information or to pre-register phone 693-8178 24 hours a day. ■■■■■■ ■■■■■■lcut hereihmiHUHH■■ ■■ ■■ ■ s Ml Aggies Welcome To Casa Ole Mexican Restaurant & Cantina SUNDAY SPECIAL $2 00 off any dinner $4.95 value or above with current faculty, staff or student I.D. 99<J: MARGARITAS Get your camptoon calendars at the MSC for buy 1, get 1 free coupons 30,000 available Post Oak Mall Sun-Thur11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m. m & RESTAURANT & CANTINA 0 (m “It was his flavor,” Foster says of his scoreboard creation. The Home Run Spectacular that eventually went up was not the first scoreboard designed for the dome. Foster, whose firm had just com pleted scoreboard work for the then- new Dodger Stadium in Los An geles, built a model of the Astro dome and designed a functional model-size scoreboard and pre sented it to Hofheinz and Astros of ficials. After team officials nodded their approval, it was up to Hofheinz to give the final OK. Sport Shop 712 Villa Maria, Bryan 822-2374 •Guns •Ammo •Archery •Fishing Tackle & Lures •Hunting Clothing & Boots •Hunting & Fishing Video Sales & Rental •Repairs on Rods, Reels, Archery & Guns 20% off with this coupon (guns & sale items excluded) exp. 9-10-88 Southgate Barber Shop Will be opening soon in the Loupot Bldg, on Jer sey Street. 701 University Dr. E. Suite 402 Shampoo Cut Blow-dry 10 00 with coupon and A&M l.D. Open Mon.-Sat 8 a. in.-9 p.m. Mastercard Visa Expires Oct. 31, 1988 team coach Olga Morozova. Also advancing to the third round were fifth-seeded Gabriela Sabatini, No. 10 Claudia Kohde-Kilsch and No. 1 1 Zina Garrison. Men’s winners included third- seeded Stefan Edberg, No. 8 Milos- lav Mecir and No. 10 Henri Leconte. Edberg beat Guy Forget of France 7-5, 6-1, 6-3, Mecir defeated Ameri can Sammy Giammalva 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 (7-5), and Leconte downed Barry Moir of South Africa 6-0, 6-4, 6-4. Shriver won two tournaments and reached three other finals before coming down with mononucleosis just before Wimbledon. She has struggled ever since. Rhodes Scholarship 1988 Are you a senior with a 3.75 -F average? If so you may be eligible for a Rhodes Scholarship. You could spend the next 2 years at Oxford University honing your career skills, widening your educational base. Contact Professor J.F. 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