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The Battalion
Monday, October 17,1988
Six injured in college student rioting
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Hun
dreds of rioting students burned furniture
and clashed with police in a second night
of homecoming weekend violence that
resulted in 50 arrests by officers clad in
riot gear, police said Sunday.
played the Beatles’ song “Revolution”
on a stereo as police swept through the
At least six people, including a police
officer, were treated at a hospital for mi
nor injuries suffered Saturday night and
early Sunday, hospital nursing supervi
sor Patricia Anderson said.
crowd, estimated at about 700 people
Saturday night. Other people tore down
street signs and jumped on cars, or threw
beer bottles and pieces of lumber.
whom had set fire to furniture and a trash
carrier that had been dragged into the
street, Moline said.
As many as 1,500 St. Cloud State
University students were involved in the
rioting in a four-block area on Friday and
Saturday nights. Assistant Police Chief
Jim Moline said.
Students set off firecrackers and some
About 60 officers, including some
from the State Patrol and neighboring
counties, shot tear gas to disperse the
crowd and made 46 arrests, most on mis
demeanor charges of unlawful conduct
or criminal damage to property, Moline
said.
“It’s like a battle between the police
and the students,” said Karen Jacobs,
the managing editor of the student news
paper, the University Chronicle, who
watched the disturbance from her dormi
tory room.
could be topped only by demonstrations
against the Vietnam War in the 1960s.
Student Randy Ridenour, 23, of Min
neapolis said officers backed off several
times Saturday night to avoid a poten
tially disastrous confrontation.
“It was mob mentality,” he said.
After a lull of a few hours, 150 offi
cers were sent in early Sunday to break
up crowds of 150 to 200 people, some of
Riots broke out in the midst of home
coming celebrations by the school’s
16,400 students. Witnesses said the
problems began when officers tried to
break up loud parties and fights.
Many people had been drinking heav
ily and were enjoying the havoc, he said.
“A lot of kids thought they were being
cool and funny. The students were acting
stupid.”
Moline said that in his 31 years on the
police force, the weekend’s violence
University President Brendan Mc
Donald said he would appoint a task
force to investigate the violence and
meet with school officials to discuss
the situation further.
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FOOTNOTES
Volleyball starts Monday October 17. Schedules are posted in the IM-Rec. Sports Office.
Flag Football playoffs posted today. Play starts October 19.
Captain's meeting for Flickerball: 5:00 PM Thursday, October 20, 167 Read.
Pickleball schedules posted Friday, October 21,1:00 PM.
Petitions for Innertube Water Basketball and Indoor Soccer due Friday, October 21.
Indoor Soccer and Innertube Water Basketball playoffs posted Monday, October 24.
SPORTS CLUB ACTION
MEN'S RUGBY plays Southwest Texas Saturday,
October 22, at 1:00 PM at East Campus
WOMEN'S POLO will be playing SMU Saturday,
October 22, at 6:00 PM at the Dick Freeman
Arena. Admission is free.
MEN'S POLO will be playing SMU Sunday, October
23, 1:00 PM at Dick Freeman Arena. Tickets are
$2.00 at the gate.
MEN’S SOCCER is at Stephen F. Austin this week
end.
WATER POLO will be playing TU this weekend in
Austin.
WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB Mike Jenkins and Nadim Hallab
competed in the Heart of Texas Body Building contest in
Waco on September 17. Both competed in the lightweight
division (165.251bs. and under). Jenkins was one of eight
individuals to qualify forthef inals competion held that eve
ning. At the end of the final round, Jenkins had captured 6th
place overall.
Jenkins and Hallob both train in the weighlifting
club (256 G. Rollie White) There are currently other mem
bers of the weightligting club that will be dompeting in body
building and powerlifting contests during the spring. Indi
viduals that are interested in weightlifting or competing in
weighliftiting are encouraged to join the club. Both males
and females are equally encouraged to join the club and
workout. There is a $40.00 membership fee to join, which
includes a party with food and spirits provided. Workout
hours are 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Friday and 9:00
AM - 10:00 PM on weekends.
JUDO The Texas A&M Judo Team had an outstanding
weekend in Uvalde, Texas participating in the Cactus Jack
Judo Tournament. A&M shared the top spot along with The
University of Texas both having a total of 22 points. Placing
for A&M were Bobby Perez 1 st in the men’s 132lbs division and 4th in the men’s 143lbs division. Matt Kick placed 3rd
in the men’s 172lbs division. Darryl Coleman placed 1st in the men’s lightweight (under 180lbs) novice division. John
Hughes placed 1st in the men’s heavyweight (over 200Ibs) novice division while Rodger Dubbs took 2nd in the same
class.A&M will be travelling to Pasadena, Tx. competing in the 3rd Annual Houston Metroplex at the Texas Chiroprac
tic College on October 29th.
TAMU-OUTDOORS
DOWNHILL SKIING
LET’S GO SKIING!! Vail & Beaver Creek Resorts, located approximately 90 miles west
of Denver, offer over 140 different ski trails which will satisfy beginning, intermediate or
advanced skiers. This trip includes six nights lodging in a luxury condo, five day
interchangeable lift ticket, bus transportation, discount in ski rentals and a variety of ski
lessons. The fee for this ski adventure is $340 ($355 for non-A&M) and is limited to 42
participants. Sign-up in the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read. For more
information, please call Patsy at 845-7826.
CANOE DAY TRIP
Your choice, Saturday, October 29, or Sunday,
October 30, but you have to take the day off and join
TAM U Outdoorsfor a one day canoe trip on th e San
Marcos River. Entries open October 10, and close
October 24 but get there early, because space is
limited. The $15 ($20 for non A&M) fee for the
adventure includes rental of canoes, shuttle costs,
instruction, and experienced guides.This trip is de
signed for both beginning and intermediate canoe
ists and is limited to 14 participants. Sign-up in the
Intramural-Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read.
For more information, call Patsy at 845-7826.
KAYAK ROLL
INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS
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Learn the mechanics of the eskimo roll! Experi
enced guides will be on hand to instruct and assist
/ou in sessions at the Outdoor Pool. The $8.00
($10.00 non A&M) fee covers instruction, kayak
rental and pool time. Limited to 10 participants. For
more information, contact Patsy Greiner at 845-
7826.Date Oct. 20, 6:15-8:30 PM.
Registration: Oct. 3-17.
KAYAKING WORKSHOP
Take the weekend off and learn the fundamentals of
kayaking in a two day class offered by TAMU Out
doors on October 1 and 2. The first day will be an in
troduction to kayak strokes, rescue, and the eskimo
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 September 12-
26 but sign up early because class size is limited.
The cost for the class is $40.00 ($45.00 non A&M).
INTERMEDIATE CLIMBING
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ATTENTION
ENTRIES CLOSE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18.
Duetoascheduling conflict, the dates forthe Trackand Field Meet have been chanp
Please check to see that you have the correct dates. There are plenty of revised^
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’sResidi
Hall, Women’s Independent. Track Events: 100 M Dash, 110 M Low Hurdles, 400 M Relay,400MD
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.)
IHiyiMlNIDIN]© EWEINITS Corps & Fish Preliminaries &
Divisionals: Sun, Oct 23, noon. Men's & Women’s
Residence Hall, Men’s & Women’s Independent:
Sun, Oct 30, 2:00 PM. ALL UNIVERSITY FINALS:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 5:00 PM
FOELID EVEMT8 Corps & Fish Divisional
Oct 23, 10:00 AM. Men's & Women's Beall
Hall, Men’s & Women's Independent Di
Sun, Oct 30, noon. ALL UNIVERSIV/
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 5:00 PM.
ENTRIES OPEN: OCT 10 ENTRIES CLOSE: OCT 18
PICKLEBALL SINGLES Entry Fee: FREE!! 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
uled prior to the tournament. Check the fei|
Office for times.
FLICKERBALL Entry Fee: $20.00 pri
Location: Penberthy Intramural Complex^
Available at the Intramural-RecreationalSpoil
fice. Room 159 Read Building. TeamC'd
Meeting: Schedules will be available aUhisfrij
on Thursday, October 20, at 5.00 PM ini
Divisions: Men’s and Women's Residenc-I
Men’s and Women’s Independent, aw!i<
Classes: A, B, and C. Awards: Class A-IJ
Class B - Certificate, Class C - Certificate£S)
All TAMU students, faculty, staff and their?
with recreation ID and Intramural Validati:
eligible to participate if they meet the eligiti
quirements in the Intramural-RecreationalS
Calendar/Handbook.
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ENTRIES OPEN: OCTOBER 17 ENTIRIES CLOSE: OCTOBEBS
BOWLING SINGLES Play Begins: Tuesday, November 1. Location: MSC Bowing Lanes
Tournament: Class A, B, C & Open - Single elimination. Fees: There will be a fee of $2.30/gameassij
for the first two games of bowling. The fee is to be paid at the time of registration in the IM-Rec Sports'
Each round following the preliminaries will be paid for at the time of play. Matches: There will be onS’l
of qualifying rounds for Class A, B, C & Open. Based on a 2 game average, the top percentagewillssj
into a single elimination tournament. Registration: Participants must sign up for a day, time and I#
qualifying round. This will be done at the time entry is accepted in the Intramural-RecreationalSports"
159 Read. The qualifying Round will be held from Tuesday, November 1 - Sunday, November6.£;|
All TAMU students, faculty, staff, and spouses may enter if they meet the eligibility requirements^
calendar. Competitive TAMU Bowling Club members must compete in the Open tournament.Re
TAMU Club Bowlers must play in Class A, B, or Open.
ENTRIES OPEN: OCTOBER 17 ENTRIES CLOSE: OCTOBEB
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CROSS COUNTRY RUN Course: Cross Country course will be on East Campus. Currentmapsjpov
course are invalid due to the construction on University. Updated maps will be available by FridafOj|^ nd
21 in the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office. Fee: FREE!! Race Date: Saturday, October 29 at I^B^
Competition: Individuals only. Awards: Men’s and Women’s winners in the following age categ$BL C;
receive champion t-shirts: 18 and under, 19, 20, 21,22/25, 26/35, 36/45, and 46 and overla/eBiWl 6 . nc
be accepted at the event site on an availability basis only. M ted
THANKS TO GENERAL MOTORS: General Motors is sponsoring the CoRec Class Btourname*j
Intramural Program. All Class B CoRec Champions will receive a General Motors T-shirts. We art"
appreciative of General Motors support of the Intramural-Recreational Sports Program.
UP COMING EVENTS
Join us at The Rock November 4 - 6 and experience
the thrills of rock climbing and rappelling. This inter
mediate climbing trip is open to those who wish to
learn more advanced climbing skills and tech
niques. More challenging climbs and rappels will be
introduced.The $30 ($35 non A&M fee for this ad
venture includes rental of group camping equip
ment, climbing equipment, camping permits and
experienced instruction. The trip is limited to 10 par
ticipants. Sign-up in the Intramural-Recreational
Sports Office beginning October 17,159 Read. For
more information, please call Patsy at 845-7826.
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