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Diamo take 01 BY I)U( WILLIAMNS Assf. Sports Editor Carolina put together three big innings, two without the virtue of a single hit, routing East Tennessee State Wednesday, 3-2, in the season's opener for both teams at the Rex Enright Athletic Center. Ihe Gamecocks face Furman University today, then will return home for an encounter against Cincinnati tomorrow at the Rex Enright complex. It was Furman who dealt USC an opening game loss last season. Probable starters against Furman will include Alan Hilliard and George Beam. Both saw action in the victory over East Tennessee State, Hilliard coming in relief of starter Larry Erbaugh, throwing two innings, followed by Beam, who hurled the final two frames. Taking full advantage of nearly every East Tennessee miscue, the Gaecocks struck for three runs in the second inning without hitting safely. After Billy Petoskey forced Bruce Pudlock at second, the speedy Petoskey promptly swiped second base, as second baseman Larry Wojicki drew a base on balls. Winning pitcher Larry Erbaugh then drew antoher pass, as Petoskey had stolen third. A wild pitch advanced the runners, with Petoskey scoring, then outfielder Pete Carpenter walked. Ronnie Fullmer hit a sacrifice fly to center field, as Wojicki tallied. A passed ball by State catcher Larry Mc Daniel accounted for the inning's final run. But in the fourth, USC put some spice in the game, sending nine batters to the plate in a four run flurry. Buddy Caldwell, a hard hitting first baseman, drilled a long home run over the left field fence to ignite the Carolina of fensive attack. After catcher Drew Choate and third baseman Bruce Pudlock had reached by the benefit of a walk and error, respectively, Petoskey forced Choate at third. But Wojicki (IF i HAD SAID)! HAVE NOTiCI Now That I Have A Rent Shimmy's 1111 Lady Street (Come in and met friendlist Restam ndmen )ener rapped a sharp sigle, scoring Pudlock, while the Throw to the plate allowed the runners to continiie on to second,and third. Erbaugh then ripped a single to right field, scoring both runners, giving Carolina a 7-0 advantage. USC's final output took place in the seventh frame, when they sandwiched a base on balls and five East Tennessee errors for five runs to ice the win. State shortstop Charlie Bailey, and second sacker. Gary Conners were guilty of two apiece. I think we did a real good job. I was statisfied with our play," commented Erbaugh, who was primarily a relief pitcher last season. "We played real aggressively, and that's the main thing. We had an advantage on them, though. I heard they came out of two inches of snow in Ten nessee, so I doubt if they had a whole lot of practice." Caldwell, who set the Carolina record in home runs with five last year, was also somewhat pleased. "We weren't hitting as well as I think we can," he said. "But we had a week or so layoff, and would account for our slow hitting." He also revealed that his home run came as a surprise. "Actually, they are always a surprise. It was a low fastball." Caldwell followed with another shot that almost vacated the ball park. "That was a real good curve. I just got under it. I knew that I didn't get real good wood on the ball." "I thought we played really well." the fleet Petoskey stated. "Coach Richardson has us on the run. We can run, and should win a lot of ball games by running. That's just what we did out there." All three players were satisfied that the Gamecocks were able to take advantage of State errors, not only in the field but on the mound. East Tennessee pitcher Mike Sullivan issued four passes in only one and two third innings, as USC capitalized on them with their first three runs. DEAK WULD YOU D THIS AD?) Your Attention. inder for Steaks Phone 254-4492 at Mr. Sulker The aunt Managrer In USC cind "1 thought we did pretty well," commented Caoch West on the Gamecocks fininshing fourth in Indoor ACC Track Meet. "Although we were fourth, we were only four points out of second place." West was speaking of the recent Indoor Title meet in which Maryland took the title with a total of 49' . points as compared to Duke's 34, North Carolina's 32, USC's 30 and Clemson's 17. The Gamecocks' relatively unglamourous showing is due to the fact that Carolina at present lacks the indoor facilities for proper preparation. At 2:30 on Wednesday, March 17, the starting of the field events against Yale will open a promising outdoor season for the Carolina squad. -I think our team will win," commented Jim Schaper, aif outstanding distance runner for Carolina, "now whether I win or Distributt for Eastei Carolina, the Atlantic Coast Conference basketball champion, will distribute its allotment of tickets to the 1971 NCAA Eastern Regional tournament on the same priority_basis used for the the Whatever Yoi CLEAN ING"N rely on SHIRTS Professilonelly e*ned, buttons I and put on hen esa et no addition i.,CLOTHES Genthat extraseil aeo TEN LOCATIOt 7d here's the pitch lermen fill] not I really can not say." Schaper is only one of an exciting many runners that will spark this year's squad. Although just a freshman. Schaper has already set a school record in the 1000 yard run. In doing this he also broke he ACC record but still finished third in the event. of the ACC Indooor Championship meet. -We got a great team," Schaper continued, "I really think we can take Maryland in the ACC." I don't know who I'll be running against, but it will be the first time I have run the mile outdoor this year." Schaper said when asked of his event. "I have run :' a mile in 3'02 in time trials, though." Other outstanding prospects on who rest the hopes of head coach John West will include three members of the winning 440 relay team in last year's ACC Cham pionship meet. They are Jim Small. Keith Eidson and Dick Harris. on of tick r Region Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. Since the Gamecocks are allotted approximately the same number of regional tickets as allotted for the ACC tournament, ir "SPECIA L d . ... FOR al charge CLANN ex ri en ced craf,tsmen. .n .e,. ALL MINDY & DRY CLEANING LAUNDRYa @iCEANER5 S TO SERV YOU -fRt Cabw. ish 4th Also in this year's line up will be three members from the winning mile relay team. These are Dan Gibson. Harris and Bob Kaczka. Kaczka was named the most valuable player in the ACC Championship Meet last year. He will also doubleup in the 880, an event in which he holds the school record with a time of 1:48.6. There are three outstanding candidates to watch in distance running. They are Schaper, Rod Dalton and Larry Schmelia. The Gamecocks will have their hands full with Yale. Using fresh men for .the first time on the varsity squad this year. Yale will come to Columbia seeking to revenge a 78-67 defeat from last year's meet. Their strong suits in running wil be from Don Martin who runs a 9.6 in the 1ix and Kick McDonald who runs a 14.3 in the High Hurdles as well as a 52.7 in the grueHing 440 Intermediate Hurdles. ets set al clash athletic director Paul Dietzel said thsoe members of the Gaecock Club who received ACC tickets may purchase a like number of tickets to the reginals which get underway Thursday in Raleigh, NC. Club members must notify the UiSC ticket office or th Gamecock Club office, either by telephone or in person. by 5 p.m.. today of their desire to exercise priority, which will make the member responsible for apyment. Failure to notif. . . the deadline will result in loss of priority. Residents of Richland and Lexington Counties are urged to come by the ticket office at the Rex E~nright Athletic Center in person in order to relieve congestion of telephone lines for calls from outside the Columbia area. A portion of the ticket allottment has been set aside for students and those students who signed up for regional tickets prior to the ACC tournament may pick up one ticket each between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. today at the. ticket office. Students who have not previously signed up for tickets may do so by filling out cards at a station In the Ruseli House student union Monday bet ween 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Should demand for student tickets exceed the supply, a lottery-type drawing for one ticket each will be made and a list of those students receiving a ticket will be posted in