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10 Thursday • February 19, The Battalion Classified To place a classified ad: Phone: 845-0569 / Fax: 845-2678 Office: Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building Business Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day o UJ Ol» </> Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price must appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn't sell, advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early. ADOPTION When you wish upon a star- wishes do come true! Teacher mom and business owner dad wish to adopt a newborn. Call Lisa and Craig at 1-888-868-4974 or TGC at 1 -800-299-4523. Medical/ Legal expenses paid. Aft ftl M M aua C $$CASH FOR COLLEGES® GRANTS AND SCHOL ARSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS. GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!! CALL NOW 1- 800-532-5953. ****Help on the spot**** Mason's Mobile Car Repair. 822-4832. The college dove hunt of the year!! Doves, Food, and Drinks! Dove hunt South Texas style. Spots are limit ed, so call now! (512)753-6370. AUTO 1986.5 Toyota Supra, 112k miles, auto, pw, pi, excellent condition, maroon w/grey interior, new paint, $6,000/neg. Jeff, 847-1030. 1988 Mazda 323SE, 4-door, 5-speed, a/c, rear defroster, am/fm/cass., good condition. $2,600. Call 822-6843. 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, awd, turbo, red, 5-speed, 87,000 miles, $4,900 o.b.o. 694-7720. EMPLOYMENT FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. $19K-$74K/Yr. +Benefits. Paid Training. For Info. On F/T or P/T Positions Call 1- 800-585-9024, ext.4357. FOR RENT ***New washer and dryers for rent. $40/mo. Please call 764-2019.*** ••Rental Access** Now preleasing 2bdrm/2bath, 3bdrm/2bath duplexes. Hickory Street, C.Sta. W/D conn., great floor plan. 690-6350. Ibdrm/lbath, available March-1 st $335/mo. Studio, available now. $280/mo. 776-8213, leave message. 2bdrm/1bath apartment, 1/2-mlle from campus, w/d, $375/mo. Windsor Square. 696-1091. 2bdrm/2ba Duplex. 1119-University Oaks Blvd., College Station; 693-1448 (Debbie), $585/mo.; On shut tle, near the mall, big backyard for pets and 5-ceiling fans. Need an apartment this summer? Large, clean, 1 -bed room, $590/mo. sublease. Nice complex. Call 693- 3846. Pre-leasing Summer/Fall- large 2bdrm/11/2bath four- plex, w/d, C.Sta., shuttle, some w/fenced yard, $495- $515/mo. 693-0551. HELP WANTED A/C Service Technicians with EPA certification needed for full/ part-time work. Will work with school schedule. Benefits. Call JG Innovative Services/ Shaw Services at (409)693-0733. Clerical/ Customer Service position: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-9p.m. and every 3rd. Saturday, 10a.m.- 2p.m. Send resume to: Nationwide Insurance, The Liere Agency, 1100-B Harvey Road, C.Sta. 77840. Attn.: Office Manager. College Court Apartments needs part-time maintenance worker, plumbing experience required, $6/hr. to start. Call 823-7039. Cruise Ship & Land- Tour Jobs- Discover how to work in exotic locations, meet fun people, while earning a liv ing in these exciting industries! For more information: (517)324-3092, Ext.C58552. Delivery driver wanted for POP-Abilities. Mon., Wed., &Fri., 2-6p.m., some Saturdays. 268-4001, ask for Heather or Don. Delivery drivers needed. Part-time hours. Potato Shack 695-1279. Earn $750-$1,500/Week. Raise all the money your stu dent group needs by sponsoring a VISA Fundraiser on your campus. No Investment & very little time needed. There's no obligation, so why not call for information today. Call 1 -800-323-8454 x95. HELP WANTED Summer Camp Counselors On Campus Interviews For Premiere Camps In Massachusetts. Positions for tal ented, energetic, and fun loving students as counselors in all team sports including Roller Hockey, all individual sports such as Tennis & Golf, Waterfront and Pool activ ities, and specialty activities including art, dance, the atre, gymnastics, newspaper & radio. Top salaries, room, board and travel. June 20th- August 19th. Enjoy a great summer that promises to be unforgettable. www.campmkn.com Call for interview times and infor mation: MAH-KEE-NAC (Boys): 1-800-753-9118. DAN- BEE (Girls): 1 -800-392-3752. Interviews will be on cam pus Monday, March 2nd, 10a.m.-4p.m., in Career Services- John J. Koldus Building. Summer Camp Counselors, Administrative Staff, Nurses and Lifeguards needed for Girl Scout resident camps near Athens, Texas and on Lake Texoma. For more information, call 972-349-2490, ext. 7020. E.O.E. Telemarketer needed. 4-8p.m. Call 778-7878. Wait-staff. $8-$10/hr. average. Apply Tues.-Fri., 2- 4p.m. at Golden Corral. Warehouse help needed, Wednesday and Friday, pos sibly full-time Tues.-Sat, $6/hr. Please call 7797586. Writers and Photographers with creative flare and enthusiasm needed for Study Breaks Magazine. Call Germaine at 1-800-769-2158. 1990 Toyota 4x4. Excellent condition. Must see/drive. $7,495/o.b.o. 693-5086, Lee. 1991 Camaro RS, v6, 107k, silver w/grey interior, $4,500. 694-7295. 1992 Nissan 240 SX, 47k miles, automatic, excellent condition, $8,950/o.b.o. 690-0888. 1994 Toyota Celica, 34,800mi., black, automatic, cd, alarm, excellent condition $12,000. negotiable. (409)693-4057. '66 Mustang-GT convertible, red, black top, 289, v8, classic, $12,000 negotiable. See in Bryan HS lot. Call Mike or Hal, 846-3607. ‘90 half-ton Chevy Silverado 4x4. Excellent condition. Asking $8,350. 268-8163. ‘91 Chevy Camaro RS, v8, ac, ps/pb, tilt wheel, power door locks, alarm, white w/red interior, great condition $5,100. 822-6196, ext.#102. ‘95 KIA Spotage SUV 4x4, a/c, auto, 29k. $11,500/o.b.o. Kim, 845-8838. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Mason’s Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. 828- 4832. BED AND BREAKFAST Romantic Victorian B&B get-away. Plus gourmet can dle-light dining. “The Famous Pink House Gourmet B&B'' 364-2868. ' COMPUTERS Pentium 233MMX $975, 200MMX $920, 150MHZ $850, Pentiumll-233 $1,195, Pentiumll-266 $1,295, Pentiumll- 300 $1,475, 32MB-RAM, 24XCDRAM, 14''-monitor, 2.1GB-HD, 33.6modem, 2MB-video, s/speakers, upgradable, 3.2UDMA-HD add $35, laptop 200MMX $1,672, 233MMX $1,698, Pentiumll-233 $2,280, Pentiumll-266 $2,403, 3-year warranty 846-7186 DJ MUSIC **Party Block Mobile DJ**- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU func tions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. The Best!! 693-6294. http://www.inc.com/users/pblock.html Sound Power DJ Service. Weddings/ Mixers/ Parties, Large/ Small Sound Systems. Lights/ Smoke Available. Large Music Selection. Tommy Reed, Class '98 696- 9754. EMPLOYMENT 2 Full-time Positions, Windows Programmers, Computer Office Worker, Elite Software, 846-2340, www.elite- soft.com Best Jobs on Campus!! The Aggies Outreach Program is Back!! Contact former students to ask for their support of student scholarships and other academ ic programs. Earn $5.75/hr. +bonuses. Work flexible hours while developing communication and negotiation skills. Stop by the Clayton Williams, Jr. Alumni Center for an application or call 862-4764 for more information. ^ Brazos Valley ^ GUN SHOW Feb. 21-22 at the Bryan VFW Hall $1 OFF admission with student ID I for more information call ^ (409)694-7765 ^ FEBRUARY PAID! Large 1 Bedrooms /1 Bath W/D Optional Partial Utilities Paid, Ceiling Fans, Intrusion Alarm On TAMU Shuttle $399 College Court 823-7039 3300 S. College Ave. THE HORIZON PRIVATE STUDENT DORM HOUSING FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND VISITORS TO CAMPUS. FURNISHED ROOMS W/ALL BILLS PAID FREE SHUTTLE TO AND FROM TEXAS A&M DAILY, WEEKLY & MONTHLY RATES AVAILABLE CALL 779-7091 TODAY! Several 1 & 2 bedroom floor plans and price ranges to suit your needs. Up-stairs and down-stairs, some with w/d, some bills paid, starting at $325/mo. United Realty. 694-9140. Sublease Ibdrm/lbath. Available 2/25/97. $405/mo. All bills paid. Balcony. 694-8772. Sublease. F-roommate. University Commons. $275/mo.-(-utilities. 1-bedroom, share bath. 693-7941. Walk or bike to campus. 3bdrm/1bath house. Available March-lst. $550/mo. 260-5938. FOR SALE ‘97 Cannondale SuperV1000 full suspension, like new. Never off-road. Never crashed. Kept indoors. Paid $2,200, sell $900. Call 693-9870. Avon and Watkins products now available for A&M stu dents. Please call Laura at 693-4943. Beautiful white metal day bed fame. Good condition. Does not have trundle. $100. Please call 764-6962. Custom speaker box with 12-inch Orion; for extended cab truck $275/neg. Bedliner for shortbed Dodge $l00/o.b.o. Please call 693-2867. Dorm fridge $50 o.b.o. Please call Stacie at 690-7250. Fisher home stereo system complete with dual cassette, and cd player. Great condition. $200. please call 846- 8728. Ibanez acoustic/electric professional series guitar. Mint condition $350. Laney amplifier all tube class-A combo. Mint. $400. Other accessories. Blake, 764-5625. Must sell; Fender guitar $250 w/case, tube works 2x12 cabinets $150 each, tube works preamp $200. Peavey amp $250. 268-8251. Playstation Games: F.F. VII $35, Resident Evil II $40, Tomb Raider II $30, NBA Live ‘98 $27. Please call 694- 6534. Red Wing boots, size 12, perfectly worn in , $80 o.b.o. Call Danny at anytime at 691-0133. Unfinished solid oak bookcase $200, coffee table $75, Awia home theater $250. Call Eric for details at 822- 3561. Wedding dress, traditional, white, Italian matte satin with floral appliques & pearls. Size 4-6, worn once, perfect condition $450. 823-2038. www.cheat-wear.com Home of the Cheat-Shirt. 9400 Deliver, Houston, TX 77063. FUNDRAISER Fundraising Opportunities Available, raise $500 in one week. No financial obligation. Great for clubs. For more information call (888)51-APLUS, ext.51 HELP WANTED 100 Instructors/ Counselors needed. Coed sleepaway camp. Pocano Mountains, Pennsylvania. Good salary/ tips!! (908)689-3339. 3D Graphics Programmer wanted. Visual C/C++, Windows, and DirectX. Send resume and salary requirement to: Galaxy Scientific Corporation, 7334- Blanco Road, Ste.206, San Antonio, TX 78216. Fax: 210-979-8250, ATTN: Randy Morlen. EOE/M/F/D/V. liemp-> BEADS <-Ieather stone - glass - bone - ceramic components & ready to wear ESazillion Beautiful Beads 3914 Old College Rd., Bryan (409) 846-9120 Open Tues.-Sat. 10a.m.-6p.m. COLD SORES? J&S Studies is conducting a research study evaluating a marketed topical medication for the treatment of cold sores. We are looking for people who frequently get cold sores after being in the sun. You do not need to have a current cold sore to qualify. You may qualify if you are at least 18 years old and if you have a history of recurrent cold sores from sun exposure. If you qualify, benefits include: FREE study medication and up to $500 for time and travel. CHRONIC PAIN STUDY Subjects who have had chronic pain for at least 3 months, have been taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication daily and require additional pain relief are being recruited for an investigative study with a marketed pain medication. Eligible volunteers will be compensated. Call for information: J&S Studies 846-5933 Housekeeper needed. International students welcome to apply. Please call 779-0290. Immediate opening for part-time position, approx. 20hrs./wk. Assist underwriter. General clerical and computer skills required. Call Anco Insurance, HR Department 774-6227 or fax resume to 774-6207. Kroger in College station is hiring for the following posi tions: *Night Stockers, ‘Overnight Checkers, "Overnight Bakery, ‘Dairy, *Sackers. We offer tuition reimburse ment, insurance, and flexibility. Pick up an application today! Lifeguards and Managers wanted. We hire quality peo ple. please call (281)376-6510. Manager & Crew Positions Available. Full & Part- time- $6/hr. & Up. Established Restaurant requires quality people to grow business in B/CS. Call for appointment. After 6p.m. ONLY!! 764-8989 Ext.367. MAY GRADUATES IN CHEMISTRY OR RELATED FIELDS. Lynntech, Inc. A rapidly growing company in College Station developing innovative electrochemical technologies for energy conversion, environmental remediation and biotechnology. Seeks highly self-moti vated individuals with degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Physics. Candidates in all degree levels are encouraged to apply. Send or drop your resume by to HR, Lynntech, Inc. 7610-Eastmark Dr., Ste.105, College Station, Texas 77840. Lynntech, Inc. is an E.O.E. National Park/ Outdoor Summer Jobs- Work in the Great Outdoors. Forestry, Wildlife Preserves, Concessionaires, Firefighters & more. Competitive wages + benefits. Ask us howl 517-324-3112. Now hiring experienced licensed leasing agents. 55% split on commission. United Realty. 694-9140. Now hiring receptionist for 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays & Weekends. Apply at Gold's Gym. Part-time evening work doing commercial office clean ing, Mon.-Fri. Call for an appointment, 823-5031. Part-time help. Experience preferred. Villa Maria Chevron. 2305-Villa Maria, Bryan. 776-1261. Part-time job helping handicap, male A&M student pre ferred. $270/mo. 12hrs/wk. 846-3376. Programmers needed Immediately to solve year 2000 problem. Must have experience with Cobol and working knowledge of Data Base Systems. Must be at least a 3rd year Computer science major. $10.00-$12.00. Flexible hours. Call Manpower 846-3535. QUALITY SALES PEOPLE We have Full and Part time evening telemarketing positions available immedi ately. $7/hourly base pay + bonuses. Flexible sched ules. Apply in person at: IMS, 700-Univ. Dr. E., Ste.104, C.Station (behind Golden Corral). 691-8682. Sears. Lawn-mower mechanic needed. Flexible sched ule. 1500-Ea. Holleman, C.Sta. 764-0311. E.O.E. Student Rep. AT&T Authorized Agent needs 20 stu dents now!! No experience, will train. $100-$300/wk. Part/Full-Time. 1-800-592-2121, Ext. #173. STUDENT WORK Program. Part-time. Flexible sched ules around classes with above average pay. Scholarships available, conditions apply, training pro vided. Call 10-4. 696-7734. Summer job? Horse internship? Spend this summer on a horse in the Colorado Rockies. R/B, salary, tips. Top rated ranch. Work with the largest saddle horse string in the world. In operation for three generations. Call 303- 442-0258 to schedule an interview for April 1st. For more information, contact Sombrero Ranches, 3300 Airport Road, Boulder, CO. 80301. 303-442-0258 or visit our web site at www.sombrero.com The Villas of Cherry Hollow has an opening for a part- time leasing agent. Must be friendly, energetic and organized. Call 846-2173. FACIAL ACNE STUDY Volunteers, ages 13 thru 30, with moderate to moderately severe facial acne needed to participate in a research study with an investigational topical gel. This is an eight week study and requires 5 office visits. Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $125. Call for information: J&S Studies, Inc (409)846-5933 Spring Break Work The Texas Transportation is looking for students from the following cities to survey child safety seat use during Spring Break: Amarillo, Austin, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Ft. Worth, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio, Tyler, and Waco. $7/hr. +gas. Call 845-2736, 8a.m.-5p.m. for interview. SKIN INFECTION STUDY Patients 18 years of age or older with uncomplicated skin infections such as impetigo, cellulitis, infected hair follicles, wounds abrasions, insect bites, etc. needed to participate in a research study with an investigative antibiotic. Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $200. Call for information: J&S Studies 846-5933 MISCELLANEOUS GET PAID to lose weight. Wanted: 42-people to lose weight!! All natural, Dr. recommended and #1 in Europe!! Jan Debusk lost 165-lbs and over 80-inches in 8-months. Jim Lane has already lost 107-lbs in 5- months. (409)823-7383. MOTORCYCLE 1989 Kawasaki 650 $1,150 or best offer. Call Monica, 846-2453. Yamaha Riva Razz Scooter $450, helmet included. 1900 miles, never been wrecked. Please call Amy at 775-2944 or 845-1633. MUSIC Needed experienced keyboard player for country band. Call Brian, 696-4679. PERSONAL Alone? Meet singles on your campusl!! 1-900-285- 9287, Ext.6366. $2.99/min. Must be 18yrs. Serv-U: (619)645-8434. Arg. You in a Long-Distance Relationship? Toll-Free 1- 800-871-1819. Rate Your Romance For Compatibility. Free Bonus!! Call Today 1-888-623-STAR. “Sporty, fun-loving 2PC seeks equally fun companion for Spring Break. Please contact me at www.ebswim.com if interested.'' Tired of leaving messages and no response? This line talks! Livel 24hr. hotline 1-on-1. 1-900-860-2400, ext.8241. $3.99/min. MustbelByrs. Serv-U: (619)645- 8434. Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs. Many pure breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter-775-5755. AKC champ blood chocolate Lab- born 12/20/97. 1st shots, declawed, dewormed. Hunting dog. Good house dog. Potty-trained. $300. Call (281)589-7840. AKC miniature Schnauzer puppies!!! Tail clipped, first set of shots, papers, and parents on premises. $300. Please call 696-4967. AKC yellow labs. Good looking championship hunting stock. 5-males. Owner A&M Profs and Vets. $300. e- mail: tha@tamu.edu or call 846-1201. BLue/red Heeler puppies $150, out of working parents. Please call Shannon at (409)272-3018. ROOMMATES F-Roommate needed. Own room/bath. W/D. $250/mo. 1 /2-bills. 4-blocks from campus. 764-9680. Female roommate wanted. Own bedroom &bath. Room for horse and pets. 690-7250. M/F Roommate. Own bdrm/bath. C.Sta. $265/mo. Fully furnished. Brad, 694-7720. Male roommate needed. Own rm/bath. Near shuttle. Briarwood Apartments. $252.50/mo. rent +1 futilities. Call Eric, 822-5391. Master bdrm/bath, 1-bedroom share a bath. Call Ona for details, 690-1205. New duplex. Need roommate. Free rent till April. $300/mo. (409)693-3867. Nice 3bdrm/2bath house, close to campus, private bdrm/bath, $280/mo. plus $40 utilities. Call after 5p.m., 694-1595. Roommate needed. 2bdrm/1 bath duplex. South C.Sta., on bus route, $250/mo. +1 futilities. Brian, 696-8130. Sublease available immediately, male/female ok. Own room/bath +bills, bus route, pets ok. $350/mo. or less. 694-6409. SERVICES AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of-fun, Laugh-a-lotM Ticket dismissal/insurance discount. M-T(6pm-9pm), W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fri(6pm-8pm) &Sat(10am-2:30pm), Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside Nations-Bank. Walk-ins wel come. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law. 111- Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early. (CP-0017). Federal Income Tax Preparation. $5 Off With This Ad. Evelyn Block, 694-2819 TRAVEL ***Act Now!! Last chance to reserve your spot for SPRING BREAK group discounts for 6 or more. Call Leisure Tours for South Padre, Panama City and Daytona. 1 -800-838-8203. www.leisuretours.com ***Spring Break!! South Padre Island, TX., Daytona Beach, FL. Best Oceanfront Hotels/ Condos. Lowest Prices Guarantedd!! 1-888-750-4SUN*** Cancun condo for lease Spring Break week, March 14- 21, $350, price negotiable. Please contact Melissa at 776-9713. Nicholls State offers accredited programs with transfer able credit in languages & humanities in Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain, Ecuador, France, and Germany. 25 +yrs. low tuition and new sessions begin every Monday. Call (504) 448-4440 for literature. Skf Taos, Red River, and Angel Fire, New Mexico. Luxury townhouse, sleeps 16 from $140 to $350 per night. Call 846-8916, ask for John. Spring Break '98. South Padre Island. www.pirentals.com 1-800-292-7520. WANTED Wanted: Meen-334 (Mechanical Systems-!) Tutor 1 hr/wk. Will pay. 223-0976pgr., 279-2646hm. If You Have Something To Sell, Remember: The Battalion Classifieds Can Do It Call 845-0569 Sports News from staff and wire reports Chicago Cubs legei Caray dies of stroll RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Harry Caray, who took millions of fans out to the ball game on radio and television, died Wednesday, four days after col lapsing at a Valentine’s Day din ner. He was believed to be 77. In a career spanning almost 60 years, the often offbeat Hall of Fame broadcaster covered base ball’s greats from Musial to Mays to Maddux. Holy Cow! as he would say. "We’re going to miss old Harry,” Hall of Earner Stan Musial said. "He was always the life of the party, the life of baseball.” Caray had a heart attack Saturday at a nightclub-restau rant while with his wife, Dutchie, near their winter home. He died of brain damage caused by the attack, said Harlan Corenman, Eisenhower Medical Center spokesman. A broadcaster since 1941, Caray became a household name through his Chicago Cubs’ games for WGN-TV, carried nationally by many cable systems. He was immediately recognizable for his thick, oversized glasses and raspy, sing-along rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game” over the public address system during the seventh-inning stretch. Caray was a broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals for 25 years and for the Chicago White Sox for 11 years before moving across town to Wrigley Field in 1982. During his 15 years with the hapless Cubs, he was fond of spelling names backward and mentioning fans, including his favorite bartenders, who were vis iting the ballpark. "Happy Birthday to So-and- Caray So. ... Happy Anniversary and-So. That’s always bee way of acknowledging the! he wrote in his 1989 autok phy, Holy Cow. Another favorite Cm mation was "It mightbej be, it is — a home run!"as: ; h shout'' Cubs win! Cubswiit win!” after each Chicago victory. He said he develop t rade» phrases: a semipj ball tows Battle Mich. "No! could 'Take to the | Game’ could,’ First Hillary Rodham Clinton,i| long Cubs fan. "Andlhopt doing a seventh-inning: tion in heaven.” B r l Jack Buck, also a membaKnf announcer’s wing of thel«“v| Fame, remembered audio: for the job he got will Cardinals in 1953. "They sent me a tapes and said, 'We wantyoutoii him,”’ Buck said. "Butthe.’; no way I could do that, only one guy who could E^Sc cast like him.” Added longtime Do^irJ announcer Vin Scully: could be critical, contefl I and bombastic, orhecoiii| lovable and full of prais People in the bleachers,a: as the man in the box seat! they shared their love ofl ball with a true fan.” Vikings’ Randle makj( NFL history with de MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With NFL teams throwing around their newfound TV billions like so much Monopoly money, John Randle might not reign long as the highest-paid defensive player in league history. NFL Defensive Player of the Year Dana Stubblefield of San Francisco could oust Randle soon. Stubblefield’s agent said he’s working on a contract that will be the blockbuster of an offseason filled with blockbuster deals. One thing is certain about Randle, the Minnesota Vikings’ one-of-a-kind defensive tackle who agreed to a $32.5 million, five-year contract: No one can match the unique blend of power, speed, desire and humili ty that has made Randle one of the best pass rushers ever. “There aren’t too many John Randles,” Vikings vice president Jeff Diamond said Tuesday. “If there’s any guy I’m not worried about performing and playing with the intensity lie’s displayed, it’s John Randle.” The NFL’s sack leader since 1991 with 84 1/2, Randle cashed in on his steady dominance and the league’s mammoth TV con tract Tuesday, agreeing to the record deal, which includes a $10 million signing bonus. The yearly average of $6.5 mil lion blows away the $4.7 million average of Buffalo defensive end Bruce Smith, and the total value of Randle’s package eclipses the $29.75 million Kansas City gave to linebacker Derrick Thomas in a seven-year deal last year. Randle’s agent, Gary Uberstine, said only quarter backs Steve Young of San Francisco ($49.2 million, an $8.2 million average) and Brett Favre of Green Bay ($47.3 million, $6.75 million average) will earn more per season on average than Randle. “We feel terrific that we were able to eclipse that age-old barri er between quarterbacks and the truly marquee players at impact positions,” Uberstine said. “We’ve never felt that it was appropriate that quarterbacks should make more than players like John Randle just because they’re quarterbacks.” An undrafted free agent who signed with the Vikings from Texas A&I in 1990, Randle led the NFL with a career-best 15 1/2 sacks in 1997 and earned All-Pro honors for the third straight sea son. He also broke Alan! team record for defense men with his fifth conseS Pro Bowl start. Since free agency Friday, Randle twice turned: offers believed to be ini million range from the W The Miami Dolphins were® ive four teams that had tract proposals, and I to Miami on Monday. He headed home to TeflE, Tuesday after the Vii upped their offer. Nevert )ti< fortable talking about hi® Randle was unavailable comment Tuesday. The contract spoke for itsftall “Clearly we could noting Snd| as a football team ifweWfiar player the caliber of I Randle,” said Diamond, worked out the deal amida'i of other negotiations. “Read! had to do whatever we coal make sure the deal got don® Also Tuesday, the Vik entertained cornerback Evans of Green Bay, theirtofl ority among other teams” agents. The Vikings badly 1 ’ Evans to help repair their po 1 defense, which was among NFL’s worst last season. “I think it’s going to beat call,” Diamond said. Expected to command aid $4 million a season, Evans scheduled to visit Baltimore Jacksonville. Diamond Evans could make a decision soon in the next day or two A Vikings fan since hisd hood in Shreveport, La., £' already knows Vikings histof “Being in Louisiana it kind of neat,” Evans said knew all the guys: (coach f Grant to Ahmad Rashadandf Tarkenton, Chuck Foret Chuck Foreman was one of favorite players.” Minnesota also auditic four kickers Tuesday, Christ and Chip Lohmiller mostpr® 1 nent among them.