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Democrats claim Texas once
again ‘up for grabs
AUSTIN (AP) — Texas Democratic
officials spent the past several weeks
watching in dismay as GOP presidential
nominee George Bush pounded Michael
Dukakis on gun control, crime and the
Pledge of Allegiance.
But now, reveling in vice presidential
candidate Lloyd Bentsen’s debate per
formance and citing a backlash against
Bush’s campaign. Democrats say the
Lone Star state once again is up for
grabs.
But the Bush camp says that boast is
wishful thinking born out of desperation.
Republicans say the Dukakis-Bentsen
ticket is running aground in Texas, forc
ing a major decision on the Democrats:
whether to go full bore in Texas or scale
back and concentrate on California.
“They’re making decisions about tak
ing some of the money that they were
going to spend in Texas and putting it in
other states,” Bush campaign spokes
man Mark Sanders said late last week.
Democratic national party chairman
Paul Kirk even concedes that Dukakis’
state campaign suffered a “rope-a-
dope” phase and was too timid in com
bating Bush’s charges. But other Demo
crats say they have no intention of reduc
ing efforts in Texas.
“That’s the kind of rumor that comes
from Republican campaign managers
who must have been snorting something
(Panama strongman Manuel) Noriega
sent them,” Ed Martin, executive direc
tor of the Texas Democratic Party said.
Dukakis campaigned in the state
Thursday while Texans were blitzed with
new campaign commercials rebutting a
GOP attack on his crime stance. Bush
says Dukakis is soft on crime, citing a
Massachusetts prison furlough program
that initially made first-degree murderers
eligible for weekend passes.
The new Dukakis ads reverse the at
tack. They say a prison inmate who in
1981 raped and murdered a woman was
staying at a Houston halfway house that
Bush — then a Houston congressman —
helped start and then touted in 1982 dur
ing White House ceremonies honoring
volunteer organizations.
Some Texas Democrats say the new
hard-hitting ads come none too soon af
ter an otherwise dismal campaign effort.
“I think they’ve done a rotten job of
it,” state Democratic chairman Bob Sla
gle said.
“I think the Dukakis people have done
a very poor job of rebutting the Pledge of
Allegiance business and the ‘soft-on-
crime’ business. I’ve never seen people
in a campaign, where they were paid to
give advice, dissipate a 17-point lead be
fore. I think they were asleep at the
switch in answering some of this stuff.”
The new ads also criticize Texas Re
publican Gov. Bill Clements for trying
to ease prison crowding by releasing
dangerous inmates early.
Democratic campaign officials charge
that Republicans planted the rumor of a
Texas retreat by Dukakis forces because
Bush is in trouble in the state he calls
home. Dukakis state campaign manager
Fom Cosgrove cited Bush’s Thursday
visit to an energy forum in Midland.
“We’re forcing the vice president to
spend money in Texas,” Cosgrove said.
1 he day after the vice presidential de
bate, Dukakis and Bentsen —Texas’ se
nior senator — headed a rally in Lone
Star, a small East Texas town troubled
by the layoffs ot thousands of steel work
ers.
After the rally, Dukakis was asked
about speculation that he would scale
back his state campaign if new campaign
ads did not produce higher poll ratings.
‘We re going to win in Texas.” Du
kakis said. “ That’s why we’re here.”
Both parties have said Texas, with its
29 electoral votes, is a must-win state.
Since the debate, Bentsen has cam
paigned primarily in Texas. On Fes
he said during a Dallas speech,'ij
race is going to be close; it’s goinEr:
down to the wire. If we can put Tent
that Democratic column, and I'm a
vinced wc will, then we’re going to i
this election.”
Cosgrove asserted Dukakis lias !<.
picking up momentum in Texassincti
fore the first presidential debate x
25. At that time, polls placed thefe!
chusetts governor four to II poin^
hind Bush.
“People want to see issuesdebatai
their economic future," Cosgrove a
He summed up Bush’s campaign,t
mg, “He thinks we ought to have aitj
endum on gun control, abortion*;
Pledge ot Allegiance.’’
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IM GAMEPLAN
•16" Softball playoff schedules are posted across from racquetball court #2. Play begins Wed.,
Oct. 12.
•Preseason Volleyball Tournament brackets will be posted Wed., Oct. 12 at 3:00PM.
•Qualifying scores for the Golf Doubles tournament will be posted at 12:00 Wed., Oct. 12.
•Flag Football petitions due Wed., Oct. 12.
•Corps Captain's Meeting: 7:00 PM in 167 Read Wed., Oct.12.
• Field Goal Kicking Contest Wed. Oct. 12, at 7:00 PM at Kyle Field.
•Captain’s Meeting for volleyball Thur., Oct. 13, at 5:00 PM in 701 Rudder.
•Preseason Volleyball Tournament begins Thur., Oct. 13, at 6:00 PM
•Flag Football playoffs will be posted Mon., Oct. 17, at 10:00 AM. Play begins Wed., Oct. 19.
SPORTS CLUB ACTION
• The Lacrosse Team will be in Austin this weekend.
• Men's Rugby will be playing UT Saturday, October 15, at 1:00 PM.
• Women's Soccer will be playing Saturday, October 15, on the Drill Field at 10:00 AM.
• Men's Soccer will be in action against Baylor Saturday, October 15.
HELP WANTED
ENTRIES OPEN: OCT 3 ENTRIES CLOSE: OCT 11
FIELD GOAL KICKING Entry Fee: FREE!! Contest
Held: Wednesday, October 12, at 7 PM, Kyle Field.
Format: Participants will attempt a kick at every
distance beginning at the 20 yard line for men and 5
yard line for women and increasing at intervals of five
yards. Divisions: Men’s and Women’s. Awards:
Will be given in both Men’s and Women's Divisions
for longest field goal and total yardage. (Longest
field goal winner is not eligible for total yardage
award.) Equipment: Official ballswillbefurnishedby
the IM-REC Sports Department. You must furnish
your own kicking tee. No tee may elevate the ball's
lowest point more than two inches above the ground.
PRESEASON VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT En
try Fee: $5.00 per team. Divisions: Men’sA,Bi
C. Co-Rec A and B and Women'sopen. PlayBejji
Thursday, October 15. Location: ReadBuii
Awards: No awards will be given. Eligibility: 0
restricted player per team, must playClassA,
VOLLEYBALL Entry Fee: $25.00 per team. I
Begins: Monday, October 17. Rules: [)SMh
with Intramural exceptions. Copies are avaiat*
the Intramual-Recreational Sports Office, 159R!
Building. Divisions: Corps, Fish, Men's&Wora
Independent and Residence Hall, Fraternity,and!
Rec. Classes: A, B, C or D. Competition: Res
robin league play in Classes A, B, C andDwi
teams qualifying for a single eliminationplayofl&
nament. TL:
ATTENTION
The Intramural-Recreational Sports Office is looking for people interested in becoming a Flickerball Official.
Excellent working conditions, training program and flexible hours, (experience not necessary) The orienta
tion meeting is Monday, October 10, at 6:00 PM in 164 Read Bldg. For more information, stop by the IM-Rec
Sports Office, 159 Read or phone 845-7826.
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
Entries are being accepted for the Third Annual T-shirt Design Contest. This contest is held to determine an All-
University T-shirt design for the 1989-90 school year. All entries must be received no later than 5:30 PM, Tue, Mar 21.
All entries must be 12" by 12", black ink on white paper and should include the words “Intramural Champion 89-90”
or "All-University Champion 89-90”. It is also recommended that “Texas A&M”orthe block ATM be included in the de
sign. Entries will be judged by a panel of students, faculty and staff with the entry best depicting Intramural-Recrea
tional Sports All-University Champions being declared the winner. The winner will be notified April 17 and will receive
$50.00
GOLF DRIVING RANGE HOURS
The Driving Range located at the Intramural Sports Center is now open for operation Mon-Thu, 3 PM - 8
PM; Fri, 12 PM - 6 PM; Sat, 10 AM - 6 PM; and Sun, 12 noon - 6 PM. Individuals with student ID or TAMU
Recreational ID may purchase a large bucket of balls for $3.00 and a small bucket of balls for $1.50. With
out an ID individuals may purchase a large bucket of balls for $4.00 and a small bucketfor $2.00. Club rental
is also available. For more information, contact the IM-Rec Sports Office, 159 Read, or call 845-7826.
TAMU-OUTDOORS
KAYAKING WORKSHOP
Take the weekend off and learn the fundamentals
of kay aki ng i n a two day class offered by T AM U Out
doors on October 29 and 30. The first day will be an
introduction to kayak strokes, rescue, and the es-
kimo roll. The second day will be spent on the San
Marcos River learning how to paddle the boat and
get a feel for White Water. Registration begins Oc
tober 10-24 but sign up early because class size
is limited. The cost for the class is $40.00 ($45.00
non A&M).
KAYAK ROLL
INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS
Learn the
mechanics
of the es-
kimo roll!
Experi
enced
guides will
be on hand
to instruct
and assist
you in ses
sions at the
Outdoor
Pool. The
$8.00
($10.00
non A&M) fee covers instruction, kayak
rental and pool time. Limited to 10 partici
pants. For more information, contact Patsy
Greiner at 845-7826.DATE Oct. 11,6:15-
8:30 PM REGISTRATION: Sept. 26-Oct.
10. DATE: Oct. 20, 6:15-8:30 PM. REG
ISTRATION Oct 3-17.
CANOE DAY TRIP
Your choice, Saturday, October 29, or Sunday,
October 30, but you have to take the day off and join
TAM U Outdoors for a one day canoe trip on the San
Marcos River. Entries open October 10, and close
October 24 but get there early, because space is lim-
ited. The $15 ($20 for non A&M) fee forthe adventure
includes rental of canoes, shuttle costs, instruction,
and experienced guides.Thistrip is designed for both
beginning and intermediate canoeists and is limited
to 14 participants. Sign-up in the Intramural-Recrea
tional Sports Office, 159 Read. For more information,
call Patsy at 845-7826.
ROCK CLIMBING WORKSHOP
Join us at The Rock for an introduction to the thrills
of Rock Climb
ing. Experi
enced guides
will teach a va
riety of climb
ing techniques
and safety sys
tems. Spend
the weekend
testing your
skills. The $30
($35 non A&M
fee for this ad
venture in
cludes rental of
group camping
equipment,
climbing
equipment, camping permits and experienced in
struction. The trip is offered to beginning and inter
mediate climbers and is limited to 10 participants.
Sign-up in the Intramural-Recreational Sports Of
fice, 159 Read. For more information, please call
Patsy at 845-7826.
Dueto aschedulingconflict, the dates forthe Trackand Field Meet have been cha^
Please check to see that you have the correct dates. There are plenty of revisedflye’
the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office in 159 Read Building, or call 845-7826.
TRACK & FIELD Divisions: Corp, Fish, Men’s Residence Hall, Men’s Independent, Women’sReste
Hall, Women's Independent. Track Events: 100 M Dash, 110 M Low Hurdles, 400 M Relay, 400M[
1600 M Run, 200 M Dash, 800 M Dash, 1600 M Relay, and Masters Mile. Field Events: High Jump,S?
Throw, Long Jump and Shot Put: (Men, 12LB.; Women, 8LB.)
EWHKMIYS Corps & Fish Preliminaries Sunday, October 23, 2:00 PM. DIVISIONALSC:
Fish, Men’s Residence Hall, Men’s Independent, Women's Residence Hall, Women's Independents®
October 30, 2:00 PM. ALL UNIVERSITY FINALS WENDSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 5:00 PM
(FOELP EVEIMTS DIVISIONALS Corps & Fish: Sunday, October 23, noon. DIVISIONALS Mensf;
dence Hall, Men’s Independent, Women's Residence Hall, Women’s Independent: Sunday, Octote
jioomALT.UNh/ERSrrY^F^AL^WEDNESDAY^ NOVEMBER 2, 5:00 PM.
THANKS TO GENERAL MOTORS: General Motors is sponsoring the CoRec Class Btournamefits'
Intramural Program. All Class B CoRec Champions will receive a General Motors T-shirts. We are:
appreciative of General Motors support of the Intramural-Recreational Sports Program. j
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ENTRIES OPEN: OCT 10
PICKLEBALL SINGLES Entry Fee: FREEH Play
Begins: Tuesday, October 25. Eligibility: All TAMU
students, faculty, and staff may enter if they meet the
eligibility requirements in the Intramural-Recrea
tional Sports Calendar/Handbook. Competition:
Class A - Highly skilled, single elimination, T-Shirt
Award to All-University Champion. Class B - Moder
ately skilled, single elimination, certificate award to
All-University Champion. Class C - Novice, single
elimination, certificate award to All-University
Champion. Schedules: Will be posted after 1PM,
Friday, October 21. Check the bulletin boards out
side the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office to
see when you play you will be assigned an oppo
nent, a day, a time and a court. Equipment: Will be
furnished. Instruction/Practice Times: Will be sched-
ENTRIES CLOSE: OCT 18
uled prior to the tournament. Check the W® schc
Office for times. 1 B
FLICKERBALL Entry Fee: $20.00
Location: Penberthy Intramural Complex'* 0 ^
Available at the lntramural-RecreationalSpo® S oii<
fice. Room 159 Read Building. Team
Meeting: Schedules will be available at
on Thursday, October 20, at 5:00 RMinlW*
Divisions: Men’s and Women's Resident*Proj
Men’s and Women’s Independent, andf* f or e
Classes: A, B, and C. Awards: Class A
Class B - Certificate, Class C - Certificate™ .7
All TAMU students, faculty, staff and their sf'* say
with recreation ID and Intramural Valid#'*“'Yi
eligible to participate if they meet the
quirements in the Intramural-RecreaWl* S ch<
Calendar/Handbook. _JLnd
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