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"The perfom have wom Vaness for Best Act "MAGN "FABT "OVERW "SIMPE "EZUD: "1MM "SPEC' "A MAST "MONU "BEAL "GLo VANESSA REDGRAE NO ONE N UNDER 17JA What Are AboutYOI. Air Force RO' check these poin - two year AU - opportunity - academic cu - commission If you are a fu acadIemic sta qualifte Department of Bamwell iance that should the Oscar for a Rdave ress o the Year!" Vincent COAby, N. Y. Timws 8 IFICENT! rW---N. TLOUs?" HELMINW" -- 6 Y Qay News ERANTII ....ook Mogos*ne -kCULAlU, ERWORK MENTALI rri FULl> Uouso ~Nwsweeh N TUIENKO "2:52-5 SOON. O07JAMES BOND .ALL NEW STARTS DEC. 19.. You Doing JR FUTURE? rC has many answers. ts: ROTC program to fly edit for studies as an Air Force officer ,1 time student, in good nding, and physically d, contact the Aerospace Studies L, Room 202A Tenn 'but I By BRUCE [IONICK Sports Editor His eyes were red and he spoke softly. "The reason we lost tonight," Frank McGuire said. "was because Tennessee played so well." The coach of the number one team in the nation Saturday moring was now the coach of just another ball club. McGuire's Gamecocks were stunned, 55-54 by a sharp shooting Tennessee team led by center Bobby Croft and backcourtman Jimmy England. "They're all big, strong kids," McGuire said of the Volunteers. "We did everything we possibly could. we played every defense we could think of. "They had those one-and-ones at the crucial times. They're a sound ball club just like at the NIT last year. I thought they were the best looking team in the NIT last year." Coach Ray Mears' Volunteers howed to eventual tournament winner Temple in the semifinals of the National Invitational Tour nament in New York last March. 'Bit this relieves a lot of pressure." McGuire said of the loss. "I just want to tell our fans not to feel too disheartened. The retilar season is Just a warmup for the tournament. that's what we're shooting for." meaning the Atlantic Coast Conference Freshmo Winston RODNEY SPROATT Sports WVriter Spartanburg Junior College was at a definite height disadvantage with their tallest starter standing 6' 1". and the Biddies made good use of their edge. "We had the mismatches so we just waited for Danny to set up". coach Don Walsh said after the 86-66 win win. This strategy enabled Traylor to take high lob passes under the goal for lay ups and short inside shots. The Biddies enjoyed a 15-20 point lead throughout the second half. The fast break led by Jimmy Powell and Casey Manning crushed any attempts by Spar tanburg to cut that lead. Kevin ,Joyce drove through the Spartanburg defense consistantly in the second half and led the tearn in rehounding with 16. "It's great to win our first game here, said .Joyce. "this is the grea test place in the nation to play, and it, as always, feels good to win at home." the play of his team andl the out come of the gatme. "We didn't sc'ore as muc'h as we did at North G;ree(nville (their first game) Every Tuesday I SIZZLIN' STE AK Just present your studient Our regular $1.69 sizzlin baked potato, green solo4 POMDE essee Oeelieve Championship Tournament next March. "I've won so many games like this." McGuire said. "I know how the. other coach feels. I was very proud of the team tonight. We became loose once in the game when we started running," but McGuire said that the Gamecocks were "tight" for most of the game. McGuire said that Tennessee played a "very aggressive zone". "They double-teamed Roche, which we expected," McGuire said. All-America guard John Roche scored 21 points for the night to lead all scorers. "Tennessee .inst doesn't give you the good shot. Their shooting was real good and they never lost their poise. There was nothing we could do but come out of our zone. "Tennessee is a real sound ball club and will give the SEC teams a good go." But the coach of the Gamecocks said. "We'll bounce back." He was riot short on praise for his own team. saying. "I loved the way Riker fought under the boards. By the end of the season he will be the best around." Bobby Cremins. who did not score a point Saturday night, also drew praise from McGuire. In rout Salem because this was more of a control game. We set up and got the good shot and I'm happy to win." Traylor led all scorers with 27 points, 21 of which came in the first half. and led in assists. The Biddies Ken Carne's Carolina's swimming team bc at the USC Natatoriam Satu Coach Pete Combes' Gamec iight is. .. 'UDENT NIGHT (5 P.M. to Closing) SIRLOIN DINNER Identification to cashier. sirloin steak served with and garlic toast. RStA loss hi s press "Cremins never stopped playing," the coach said of the Gamecock captain, who is known for his "Charlie Hustle" style of play. "We guessed right on ever, -thing but the score," McGuire. saio Even in losing the Gamecock head coach looked good. He wore a brown, irridescent suit, beige shirt and silver tie. 'McGuire smiled and thought of the bright side of the game. "It will be a good thing if it relieves the ticket situation." The Gamecocks had the ball out of-bounds with two seconds remaining. Ribock screened, Owens and Riker were underneath and Roche got off a shot, which missed. McGuire said that he was surprised the Tennessee let Roche shoot. ".John Roche didn't get a clear shot all night." McGuire said of the classy All-American. Croft knows what it's all about," referring to Vol center Bobby Croft. The Carolina coach pointed out that the 6' 10" Canadian has practiced with the Boston Celtics. When asked about Erskine, Carolina's opponent tonight, McGuire said. "Everybody's giving me trouble all my life. They're either after me or after my team." McGuire laughed. SJC face tonight hit on 55.9 per cent of their field goals as compared to 35.3 per cent for Spartanburg. The Biddies record now stands at 2-0 and will play their next game tonight against Winston-Salem at the Carolina Coliseum at 6 p.m. ith e Ack .akr ar nAtes Ga., toda Norr Caolein585 with Georgia's aquatic Bulldogs. Goodbye Columbus H ELLO "STERILE CUCKOO" WITH LIZA MINELLI WENDEL BURTON SHOWS 1-3-5-7-.9 SOUTH CAROLIlyA V P HON E 404, 216 ROOM S P0n irts ure' Up bu Bobby Cremins missed on thi shot only 33 per cent Saturday Owens wa not dishe Tom Owens had just taken a hot shower and gotten some of the sweat and grime of a hard-fought game off his 6' 10" frame The Gamecocks had just been upset by Tennessee, 55-54 and the Carolina center was none too happy. but he wasn't on the verge of tears, either. "T think they just played an exceptional game", Owens said of the Volunteers. "Tonight I don't think we played that good. There were good stretches and bad stretches." 'McGuire buttons b support t Sports Editor A sign of the times at Carolina: "McGuire Power" huttons. It all began last season with "McGuire For Governor" stickers, which came as a result of the Gamecocks making headlines by knocking off such powers as North Carolina, Duke and I,aSalle. Now McGuire's Gamecocks are nationally ranked and everyone is ex ploi ti ng their suc'cess with money-making schemes, which is only natural. McGuire doesn't mind; he ap preciates the adoration of his many followers. Those "McGuire For Governor Stickers", it is reported, are plastered all over his house. A button purchaser was asked why he was buying a button and he sinid. "To support the team." When 'aske'd how long he thought the Gamecoc'ks wouldl re'main number ne in the nation, he saidI houightfull.v. "'I don't know, a 'otple of years at least." .Jimm.v Cooper of the housing )ffice was seen sp)orting a 'McGurire Power" button. ' button musher' was asked if he gave him me or did Cooper buy it himself. 'lie bought it himself'' was the TIhe' originator of the hutton -ampaign is ,Jimn Segars, senior ilhar-macy ma jor from Marion, 4 C lie said that money from the ales would be used for pharmacy PANTY RAID DELUX DELIVERED Call 253-6235 Anytime B. WEST VIRGINIA TOUR RESERVATIONS f688-1682 #MOTEL STBALL SHUTTLE WIIS not in s first half drive as the team night in the 55-54 loss. s unhzappy rtened Owens. who is a strong candidate to repeat as All-ACC forward this season. said, "I don't think I played well." The junior from the Bronx. N.Y. said that the loss would have "good effects and bad effects" on the Gamecocks. "I think we can learn a lot from our mistakes. I'd rather lose now than in the ACC tournament," Owens said. The stringbean forward snagged 22 rebounds and was easily the best man on the boards Saturday night. Power' ought to ,am scholarships aJf $250 each, one per semester. But he said that the scholarship idea was only tentatvie. Whether or not scholarships will be given as a result of the hutton sale will depend on how much money Kappa Psi, phar'macy fraternity and sponsor of the sale takes in. The button sale is undoubtedly a success since 2,100 buttons have been sold out of the 2,500 ordered. Segar said that he will reorder and sell the buttons throughout the basketball season. When Segar was asked how long he thought it would take for the Gamnecocks to drop out of the polls altogether, he said, "We ain't gonna do that. 'Cocks are number One! With fans like this, how can you lose'> Lucas goes to West Point l)ave I .rcas. is% one of two Uiniver'sity' of South Carolina students selected to a ttend1 the 21st annual Stuident ( onfe'ren('( on United States Affairs at West. Point. N Y Luocas. a starting defensive en' for the ACC( (Chamnps anrd student governmnt~ officer, Charles Dallara of Spartanburg. were nominated by Dr. Thomas F Jones to represent South Carolina during the four day c'onference at the U.S. Military A('ademy Dec. 3-6. "F'oreign policy Directions for the S(eventies"' will be the theme of the stuident conference at West Point I.Iicas will serve on the South and Southeast Asia Round table lie is writing his Senior The'sis on Thailand retpresentorg Ut1 ist i tutions from bhroughout~ th(e North American 'onttment at tended the 2nth annual ~tuident c'onference EBONUS C arolina camera shop 1405 Main Street. Columbio,S.C. TEL EPHONE (SO3) 256-6204