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Page 10 The Battalion Monday, January 27,195 Iraqi soldiers forced to fight IN EASTERN SAUDI ARABIA (AP) — Saddam Hussein’s front line, though hammered by allied air strikes and manned by dispirited, lice-ridden soldiers, can hold out for months, se nior allied officers fear. “They will fight because they have no choice,” a Saudi officer with access to defecting Iraqis said. “They know they might survive a battle, but if they run they will be shot.” Like other senior Saudi officers, he spoke frankly only when assured of anonymity, fearful of contradicting of ficial optimism. But he reflected a view widely held among commanders close to the front. “Nothing about this is going to be easy,” said Lt. Col. Hu Blazer, a U.S. Army maintenance battalion com mander who learned the hard way in Vietnam the limits of air support in a ground war. Group Capt. Niall Irving of Brit ain’s Royal Air Force told reporters Saturday of plans to house Iraqi pris oners of war. “I think we are anticipating huge numbers —once (ground) operations start or maybe even before — are going to give themselves up fairly quickly.” Iraqis might surrender en masse once their lines are penetrated and control structures break down, allied ground commanders say. Until then, the allies expect a withering hail of Iraqi artillery fire and rockets. Treacherous minefields are de signed not only to slow allied forces from moving north but also to stop Iraqis from fleeing south. “Saddam has 4,000 Republican Guards assigned to every division whose job is to make sure the men fight,” a front-line Saudi officer said. “Troops can take their choice, dying in front or behind.” The Republican Guards are the elite core of the Iraqi army and are consid ered especially loyal to Saddam. Clearly, the air war is taking a heavy toll. Bombs from B-52s gouge gaping craters, blasting away gun emplace ments and munitions stores. Strafing raids disrupt Iraqi supply lines and communications. But many of Iraq’s 530,000 troops in the Kuwait theater are secure in hardened bunkers. Source: International Institute for Strategic Studies Recreational Sports lAMU /v\ f McDonald's sponsored by McDonald’s Mickey D's Arcade Monday, January 28, 1991 | ^ We ^ Game Plan Mon., January 28 □ Entries for Schick/ SOA 3-on-3 Basketball and Handball Doubles open to day at 8:00 a.m. in the Recre ational Sports Office. □ Exercise classes begin today. Tues., January 29 □ Registration closes for Wrestling, Table Tennis Doubles, Team Bowling and Wallyball. Wed., January 30 □ Wrestling weigh-ins. □ Wrestling matches be gin. Thurs., January 31 □ Wallyball Captain's Meeting tonight at 5:00 p.m. in 164 Read. □ Team Bowling Captain's Meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. in 164 Read. 3-Point Shot Finals The finals for the 3-Point shot will be held at half time of the Texas A&M- Houston basketball game this Tuesday. Come out and support Aggie basketball and cheer on the 3-Point Shot finalists. Acknowlegements McDonald's® Rec Sports Highlights is sponsored by your local McDonald's® Restaurant at University Drive, Manor East Mall, Hwy 21, Texas Ave. at S W Parkway and Post Oak Mall. This ad is a creation of Jason C. Rogers and Judy Steffes. Photographs are by Rec Sports photographers. A&M Bowling Club Competes in Las Vegas Over the Christmas holidays, the Texas A&M Bowling Club sponsored their men's team in the 19th Annual Las Vegas Invitational tournament. The Aggies were well represented in the tournament. The team of Chris Hibbitts, Randy DeWeese, Kenneth Martinec, Tom Moreno, Corey Atkinson, and the alternate Joe Macatis placed fifth in the team event; and fifth in team all-events out of fifty-eight teams. This led the Texas Intercollegiate Bowling Conference which they normally compete in. In doubles, Chris Hibbitts and Randy DeWeese received a plaque for their fourth place finish out of 179 teams. In singles, Chris Hibbitts placed 40th, Corey Atkinson placed 80th, and Randy DeWeese placed 111th out of 355 entries. The team was led through the tournament by Chris Hibbitts who placed ninth in all events with an average of 209 for eleven games. Corey Atkinson fell next in line finishing 23 in all-events, and Randy DeWeese placed 32 in all-events. The next tournament will be on February 16 in Dallas. Tryouts will be held around the first of February and everyone is welcome to tryout. The bowling club also sponsored a women's team. Tryouts for the women's team will be at the same time. Stephanie Bearden/Rec Sports New Intramural Event This Spring! The Department of Recreational Sports is introducing a new intramural event this spring, the Sweetheart Run. This event is approximately 2 miles and is open to all TAMU students, faculty, staff and spouses. Each team consists of a male and female member and must turn in a predicted time BEFORE the race begins. The team with BOTH members finishing closest to their predicted time will be winners. The winning team will receive a flower arrangement from University Flowers, dinner for 2 at Red Lobster and a male and female "Cut-N-Style" from Benefield & Company. No watches will be allowed during the race. NOTICE! To All Handball -Racquetball Players Now in Effect! Eyeguards are required for Handball-Racquetball or Squash courts in the Read Building and in DeWare Field House. This is a safety measure to help the reduce eye injuries that have been occuring in these activities. Eyeguards are available for purchase at the Read and DeWare Checkout desk. STUDENTS INTERESTED IN WORKING AS AN INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL OFFICIAL There will be a meeting on Monday, February 4, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. in 267 G. Rollie White. For more information, call 845-7826 and ask for Mark Ritter. Next Weels.... The following events are OPENING on Monday, February 4! Pre-Season Softball Softball Registration Fee: $10.00 Registration Fee: $30.00 Sweetheart Run Free! The following events are CLOSING on Tuesday, February 5! Schick/SOA 3-on-3 Basketball Registration Fee: $5.00 Handball Doubles Free! Golf Range Opens Soon! The Golf Range will open on Monday, February 4. The hours will be as follows: M-Th.:3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Fri.: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. Sat.: 10:00 a.m. r 6:00 p.m. Sun.: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. Lockers Available! Recreational lockers are now available for rent. The cost is $12.00 per se mester. For more infor mation, call the Recre ational Sports Depart ment at 845-7826.