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\ ' Pag Monday • October21 Fall World Series showcase Aggies’ offensive firepowe By Colby Gaines The Battalion tuder Sure, it’s tough. That’s why every International Student needs this. '"XKS" Handbook It’s free when you sign with AKgT. Call 1 800 533-6198. NAFS A AT&T MSC Literary Arts presents Clueless About Jane Austen featuring a lecture by Dr. Mary Ann OTarrell "Jane Austen and Shopping: Clueless and Emma" and a free showing of Clueless (fe- Persons with disabilities, please call 845-1515 to inform us of your special needs. We request three (3) working days prior to the event to enable us to assist you to the best of our abilities. Oct. 22, 1996 7:30 p.m. M.SC Room 226 While the Major League Base ball World Series was just getting started this weekend, the annual Texas A&M Baseball Fall World Series concluded with the Gamers ousting the Whippers- nappers three games to two in the best-of-five series. The A&M series began via in trasquad draft, with players being dealt to one of the two teams managed by assistant coaches Jim Lawler and Bill Hickey. A&M Head Coach Mark John son said the series is a culmina tion of the five-week fall workout season and allows the coaches to evaluate player progress while giving the players an opportunity to enjoy themselves. “Basically, we scrimmage throughout the entire fall season,” Johnson said. "(The world series! lets the coaches evaluate the tal ent, while giving us some clues as to who will be the starters. It lets the players get suited up and play in front of some fans." Although the series was fun for the players, sophomore out fielder Jason Tyner said honor was on the line. "The losing team has to serve the winning team at the (team) ban- « “Xhe best part BRARf )R B1NDI IESERV /> ID )CUMEN LIVERY Junior catcher Matt Garrick (#3 man third baseman Andy Ness ( Rony Angkriwan, The to 3) tries to beat the tag byfresti #29) in Friday's game. quet,” Tyner said. I “If they want tea, ■ about this is you’ve got to get ■ w u f » ri rornf > them tea. The se- | Wrien WG COITie ries is basically a pride thing.” The series be gan Oct. 11 with an offensive dis play as the Whippersnappers won 16-12. But the Gamers came back to win the next two games of back together, weil be a better team/' Jason Tyner Sophomore outfielder However, the Gamers pulled out the series victory in Game 5 with a 3-2 win in ten innings. The series showcased an offen sive explosion, including 18 home runs and a total of 96 runs over just five games. Even senior pitcher Ryan Rupe had a say in the offensive pro duction, smack ing a three-run homer over the scoreboard in the seventh inning of Game 3. Although the series was a high-scoring af fair, Rupe said it wasn't a surprise. “The hitters ff-i the series, including an 18-11 win in game three on Wednes day. In game four, the Whippersnappers knotted up the series at 2-2 despite the Gamer’s nine-run, seventh-in ning rally. have an advantage,” Rupe said. “They’ve faced the same pitchers over the past five weeks at least a couple of times. So, they know everything (the pitchers] have.” After hitting .337 as a team last spring, Johnson said the Ag gies strong suit nextyeai likely be offense again. “I don't see our average last year] dropping offniiii Johnson said. "I think wean ing to hit very well.” Tyner said the best pat series is its conclusion. “The best part aboul when we come backtoi we’ll be a better team, Ij said. “Splitting up thesgui ally divides up the talei it S .i lol nl lu n, getting topi ,■ j—y the jerseys and getouttta folG D front of the fans.” Looking back to the Mil World Series, Tyner said it team looks better tlranlastffl "Everything, includiiij attitudes, are lOOperceali than last year,” Tyner season, we just werentasp! live. We didn't believei selves as much. But now, body from the trainersii players to the coaches jut like we are going to year. We are really confide® liaVf!;J «■ 4> Playing o \%j v 0* Sm "O 0) 2 o o n Midisemester Madness Sate 3 I© BW5 At Rec 5 D <D §m O) O Cl 0) 1^1 3 - |5 o We Are Cutting The Cost Of The Unlimited Aerobic Pass In Half y *i/> ZL o |W| o CN 00 h-. J2 in 00 Only $25 for unlimited aerobics from now thru Dec. 18 at the Red ft* Eu o <= ft- o Sponsored by McDonalds Aggie Bucks" Accepted At These Locations: •University Drive •Southwest Parkway •George Bush Drive All Open 24 hours 8 4> tA w McDonald's 8 3 George Bush Drive Location Now Openl Intramurals More Than Just Fun and Games HAUJMtfN Hun Hun YWCzoyoI*- pxvL ockirtf 3 1 6j>k Registration October 21-29 R egister for the Rec Sports Halloween Fun Run for some exciting chills and thrills. This race is so fun and fast you're going to scare the soles off your sneakers Intramural Registration Dates Sport Registration Fe q Darts Oct. 14-22 Free Electronic Biathlon Oct. 14-22 Free Eight Ball Singles Oct. 21-29 $2 Halloween Fun Run Oct. 21-29 Free Weightlifting Oct. 28-Nov. 5 Free Sports Trivia Nov. 4-12 Free mnnu Outdoors Vsjjj Ul/s/sfJisnjd da OusdiJDfs; Canoe Trip Oct. 26-27 TAMU Outdoor Fall Schedule This Saturday and Sunday explore the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Bring along some friends or make some new ones at this weekend's canoe trip. Women's Rock Climbing Trip Oct. 25-27 This Friday thru Sunday, enjoy the beauty and adventure of Enchanted Rock Sate Natural Area. Event Dale Rating Register Fee*/** •Advanced SCUBA Course •WomertRockClmfcbgTip •Canoe Trip •Kayak Roll Clinic •Caving Day Trip •Horseback Day Trip •Kayak Workshop Oct. 24,29 A Oct. 25-27 B Oct. 26-27 B Oct. 29 B Nov. 2 B Nov. 2 B NOV. 2-3 B Nov. 8-10 B Oct. 7-22 Oct. 7-21 Oct. 7-21 Oct. 14-28 Oct. 14-28 Oct. 14-28 Oct. 14-28 Oct.21-Nav.4 $75/90 $59/70 $45/54 $12/15 $26/31 $36/43 $54/64 $45/54 New Winter Break Trlpl •SOBACoarnelMefco Jan 5-9 B Oct. 7-Dec 2 $479/559 •"Students S (acuity with Rec Memberships ••Faculty/staff without Rec Memberships and Bryan/College Station Community Members Rating indicates level of ability rKcomended for participation in a given trip. Tripi designed for the beginner carry a T rating. Trips designed for the advanced carry an "A" rating in bulvc. c>uper “DiZ-e for 3*14. Lecture Series Free Lecture Series at the Rec Centei By Cc Th S' £ October 23 Sports Injuries Dr. Richard Smith of Scott & White Clinic offers information on sport n prevention. Stay informed, sports injuries are common in athletics,( and recreation. You can prevent them before they occur. Wednesday 5:1 5-6:15pm 281 Rec Center Watch For These Upcoming Seminars October 30 Nutrition-Focus on Garbs, Fluids, and Electrolytes The most current information on sport drinks and carbohdrate bars. November 2 Stress Management rp Learn the best methods for dealing with your stress. / “Our \ the pr maint tyof tl alread keep i and ec thesti Assi pun Feel the difference 30 to 40 minute Sessions te ni goes t and miss there are 1 operate A hhis is not t jsan institut Univers ^oposals M 'ices and c ls Pects. ^y Spence is ing servic< 'he Univers Experience the relaxing benefits of trying something new with the Rec Sports' Yoga Program. Classes are Oct. 15 thru Nov. 21, Tues. & Thurs. from 6-7pm and 7-8pm. Improve yourself with Yoga for only $ 18 for 6 weeks. Learn the basics of aerobics and weight room appcrf. from qualified Rec Sports Si® Sessions for aerobics are I'" at 5:20 p.m.and forthe\ room. Sat. at 10 am. Rec Sports Home Page p - You have counted the minutes aft day until tyoi could con|.e to the RJec' and workout. *» is* You thought you would bo * smart and come at 4:25 jxm. and be early for n ^ » 4:30 aefoblcyr'leiass. f phy and 1 ption to c Aggieli *e!!! ‘Da'f "Super “Sire it" when ordering an'f 6*tra Value Meal® and 6iet a Super 5iz.e serving of fires and soft drink for onLf 3^0 more. ,l ‘ * big deal. At: All Byan/ College Station Restaurants You didn't realize that your favorite Rec Center aerobic class begins at 4:10. Now you wish you would have checked out the Rec Sports website at HTTP:// RECSPORTS.TAMU.EDU to update yourself on aerobic Mr class times. It. I'A&Mm, OATi'nis tuni: T spring se r 1 four's! Spoil Now you only have time for a cool down. And you aren't even warmed up yet. 1 Http;//recsports.tanm.e<^ : 'ght,A ^oiblfsi ever 5 Lefties ass discrin Opinic