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V Page 12 The Battalion Monday, November 6 Spurs’ Robinson sinks Lakers’ship SAN ANTONIO (AP) — If he hadn’t known better, San Antonio Spurs coach Larry Brown might have thought David Robinson was a little seasick. Robinson, who finished two years of active duty with the Navy last summer, felt queasy before and dur ing his NBA debut against the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday night. Robinson’s performance, how ever, made the Lakers feel even worse as he had 23 points and 17 re bounds in the Spurs’ 106-98 victory. “I was thrilled with the way David played,” Brown said. “He wasn’t feeling well, so I had to keep run ning him in and out and giving him rest. He did well against a team that thrives in this kind of hostile envi ronment.” “My stomach was churning,” Rob inson said. “Maybe it was just jitters. I was a little nervous at the start. I did feel a little sick, but I calmed down.” Last year, the Spurs record was 21-61. “We don’t want the Spurs to go through a season like that again,” Robinson said. “We thought before the game that maybe it’s not a good idea to win. But of course, we want to win all we can.” Robinson got plenty of help from his new teammates, most of whom are not only new to Robinson, but also new to a Spurs uniform. Veter ans Terry Cummings and Maurice Cheeks, acquired in trades, and fel low rookie Sean Elliott also played important roles. Robinson and Cummings, who had 22 points and 12 rebounds, were the catalysts for San Antonio’s 58-39 rebound advantage. Elliott had 16 points and Cheeks 14. “It was a team victory,” said El liott, the No. 3 pick in the first round this year. “That’s the way a team turns around. Look at the boxscore. The scoring was balanced and we played good defense. “That was the key. We scored 106 points and that’s just average for an NBA team. But we win the game be cause we held the Lakers under 100.” “Defense has got to be our trade mark,” Robinson said. “If you hold the Lakers under 100 with the commitment they made to the running game, you’ve done a good job,” Brown added. The Lakers, who started their sea son with a 102-94 win at Dallas on Friday night, relied too heavily on James Worthy, Magic Johnson and Byron Scott. Worthy scored 25 points and Johnson and Scott 24 each, while no other Laker had more than 10. Easy Goer may wait a yeai for Sunday Silence rematcl HALLANDALE, Fla. (AP) — It’s wait ’til next year for Sunday Silence vs. Easy Goer again. Maybe late next year — as late as Oct. 27 when the Breeders’ Cup races are held at Belmont Park. Maybe Horse of the Year will be on the line again, as it was Sat urday when the two 3-year-colts dueled for the fourth time. “Three out of four. What else can you say?” trainer Charlie Whittingham said after Sunday Silence beat Easy Goer by a neck in the $3 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Gulfstream Park. T7”*i “He’s much the best horseI'raVOI trained, and he’s just gettit; ^ going,” said the 76-year-oldWhi tingham, who has won moretk 500 stakes. “He won the Kentucky Derfo (over Easy Goer) and the Preal ness (over Easy Goer), wassecorij in the Belmont Stakes (to East Goer) and now has won theClas sic.” When a reporter told Whi tingham Sunday morning, “Von earned it,” he replied, "I d earn much. The horse did." INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS sponsored by McDonald’s U Breakfast Every Morning • 5 locations • Drive Thru Post Oak Mall • Hwy 21 Manor East Mall • University Dr. Texas Ave. at S.W. Parkway 'A CD CHAMPIONS ! Entries Open: Oct. 30 Entries Close: Nov. 7 Bowling Singles Hand ball Singles Entry Fee: $2.30 No Entry Fee! Play Begins: Tuesday, November 14 Play Begins: Tuesday, November 14 Weightlifting No Entry Fee! Competition Date: Wednesday, Nov. 8 Congratulations to the winners of the following intramural sports! Track Entries Open: Nov. 6 Entries Close: Nov. 14 Sport Trivia Bowl No Entry Fee! Play Begins: Wednesday, Nov. 15 UOKIOIEC/ 110 Hurdles 100M Dash 200M Dash 400M Dash 800M Dash 1600M Relay Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Softball Throw Master's Mile Kerry Merritt James Ritter Aaron Hargrove Matt Trostel Kurt Wilson James Jones Tim Bailey Jim Hancock Kevin McGinnis Ryan Rogers Bart Braden Joni Guthrie Linda Campbell Amy Morgan Debora Canion Tami Hammond Debora Canion Tracy Moody Tami Hammond Jan Moss Kris Wilson 400 M Relay CoRec Renee Fry Kristey Bosworth Darryl Dave Darrin Dave Women Joni Guthrie Tami Hammond Kellye Bowman Amy Morgan Men Keron Graves Tony Jones Anthony Taylor Ron Williams BOOM Relay Chad Ballard Tom Wallace Leiza Morales Joni Guthrie Punt, Pass^St Kick Eddi Jordan Kelly McQuerns* 'McQuerns set a new Intramural record with 112.02 total yards! OhlTEffeATEP (U 4-SOl^E. 4-^TMAkl •peccvees a tPiFFetesUT" Keep your eyes open for the GM Auto Expo, Tuesday and Wednesday at Rud der Fountain. Winners of two $500 schol arships will be drawn at 3 pm Wednesday afternoon! Photo by Huy Nguyen Congratulations to Sweet Feet, who won the CoRec 400M relay All-University Championship. Over 1200 students entered this year's track meet. Back Country Skiing January 6-13 Ski St. Paul's superb powder, in the San Juan Mounts-;? between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado! The St. Pau ! | a comfortable inn, complete with kerosene lamps, woool burning stove, and a sauna. c Fee: $399 ($420 non-A&M) covers transportation, lodging, food, equipment, instruction and guides. Registration: Oct. 9 - Nov. 30. Limited to 13. Rock Climbing Enchanted Rock State Natural Area November 10-12 Fee: $30 ($35 non-A&M), includes camping equip ment, camping permits, and experienced instruction. Registration: Oct. 23 - Nov. 6. Limited to 10. Backpacking Lost Maples State Natural Area November 10-12 Fee: $35 ($40 non-A&M), includes equipment, food, and experienced instruction. Registration: Oct. 23 - Nov. 6 All registration for TAMU Outdoors is taken in 159 Read. Foi more information, call Patsy Greiner at 845-7826. ILUli M®T 1 ■" The Texas A&M Judo Team captured 1st place at the# Annual Houston Metroplex Tournament at Texas Chiropractic College. The Ags beat second-place University of Texas 23 to 17. Medal winners include Bob Perez, Hiram Hodges, David Baker, Roger Dubbs, and John Hughes. Also representing the Aggies were Derek Balfour, Darryl Coleman, and LeAnn Murray. The TAMU Trap and Skeet Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 8:30 pm in 401 Rudder. For more information, contact Bunker Hill at 696-9686. The TAMU Triathlon Club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 7, pm in 410 Rudder. Dave Rainey of Runner Triathlete News's featured guest speaker. The club will also be collecting entryfori and fees for the November 11 Zeppa Heart Triathlon. Acknowledgements: McDonald’s Intramural Highlights is sored in by your local McDonald's Restaurant at University Manor East Mall, Hwy 21, Texas Ave. at SW Parkway and PostOi' Mall. Stories are by Mark Figart, graphics are by Paul Irwin andpftr tographs are by Rec Sports photographers. iiiiil MONDAY November 6 TUESDAY November 7 WEDNESDAY November 8 THURSDAY November 9 FRIDAY November 10 SATURDAY November 11 SUNDAY Novembers St: loWC' on &N err' left c ion ecre utc A illec tive 3efo: grou resi rom the c f T [deni; sity, right rica ; firm: ca.” T othei cluch ques: 11SCL Entries Open: Sport Trivia Bowl Entries Close: Bowling Singles Handball Singles Weightlifting Aggie Volleyball vs. Texas Tech Bowling Singles Handball Singles (Brackets Posted, 1 pm) Recreational Sports GM Auto Expo iW Rudder Fountain /AMU dives “V so h< Tanj been althc poin Tl chor feati spea! reset publ