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New Swi USC's new modern swimmin tatively scheduled to open some July I and the start of summer Track C BY MITCH KNEECE Of The Gamecock staff A report including proposals to improve USC's track facilities and make them more accessible to the community was presented by the Student Government Association (SGA) at the Board of Trustees meeting May 28. SGA President Steve Hill said the proposal was referred to the Athletic Advisory Committee but it probably will not be considered until the end of summer. "We've sent copies to all the trustees," Hill said. "Now we're just waiting to see what happens." Hill said he became aware of the problems at the track field because he is a runner and has * Grants From Page I housing for the students and their families. Four of the students' families .have rejoined themi and two more families are on the way, according to Rosalee Berg, host family chairman of the council. The families are staying in the University International House. They must be out in time for the building to be repaired and readied for the fall semester, Berg said. "I've never seen any group of people become more concerned than these people in Columbia," Mann said. "Every sponsor has worked hard and diligently for these students and their families. I think we can solve this problem in our state." B.C.in g Yo U July 4th Bell Camp mming Pool To O g pool is ten- The old pool w time between pool's use ha session two. hanges attended track meets there. He talked to Bill McClure, USC track coach, while preparing the SGA proposal. The surface of the track is the immediate concern of the SGA report. The rubberized asphalt surface now in use is six years old and rapidly deteriorating. Unless the track is resurfaced soon, the base of the track will be damaged and a complete rebuilding will be necessa-y at much greater ex pense the report said. The hard surface now in use has caused numerous leg injuries to athletes and has also hampered recruiting efforts, according to the report. An example is'given of a nationally ranked half-miler runner who would not attend USC this year because of track con ditions. The report proposes that a soft surface track be installed before the present base is lost. The estimated cost of the new surface is $100,000. In addition to the track surface, the report cites the pole vault and high jump pits as being "in dire need of repair or replacement." A*thletes have suffered injuries in these areas because of their poor condition. Scheduling track meets is becoming a problem because of the condition of the facilities. Thursday, J 5:00 ~ (RAIN IA)CATFION-R.J 3en Soon ill close June 30. Hours for the e not yet been determined. Sought According to the proposal, track teams "are honoring their con tracts but are hesitant to make further commitments. No one wants to run at a school where there are facilities which are substandard." Also mentioned is the need for trees or hedges to be planted along the track curve nearest the baseball field to serve as a wind break. The report is also concerned with the restroom facilities available for spectators at track meets. It states that the portable toilets which are provided have been known to prevent people from attending track meets. It is pointed out that community groups, joggers, area high school and USC students, faculty and staff may use the track. The report proposes that lights be left on every night until 10 or 11 so that interested persons may use the track. Hill said Athletic Director Bo Hagen's reaction to the im provements called for in the proposal has been negative because of the expense involved. Hill's reply to Hagen's reaction was that the Athletic Department was able to spend more than twice the amount needed for the track field rennovations on new football scoreboards last fall. &TEMI une 26thAT >.m. I. CAFETERIA) SPONS( Summer Thea 'Charley's Aun "Charley's Aunt" will be presented by the USC Summer Repertory Theatre the week of June 24-29. Performances will be 8:15 nightly with a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday. First presented in London in 1829, "Charley's Aunt" was written by an obscure actor, Brandon Thomas. The comedy revolves around two Oxford students, Jack and Charley who need a chaperone to court their "proper" lady friends. They persuade ore of their pals to im personate Charley's aunt but the idea fails when t.he real aunt Carlen Signs 27 Recruits For '75 Team BY BILLY BAKER Sports Editor Searching for the answer to USC's football misfortunes is not easy but head coach Jim Carlen has to date signed 27 athletes he hopes will bring success to USC. Twenty-four of the twenty-seven signees are defensive personnel. The Gamecocks were weak on defense in 1974 when they suffered through a disappointing 4-7 year. Carlen is not a part of the past at USC. He feels that under the circumstances he managed a fine year in recruiting circles. His coaching staff visited 12 states to land some of the best linemen in the country. Campu June 19, 7:00 and 9:30 - Calcott 015. "Zardoz," directed by John Boorman. Starring Sean Connery. Science fiction thriller set in the year 2293. $1.00. June 22, 8:00 - Golden Spur. "Lolita," directed by Kubrick. Starring James Mason, Sue Lyon and Shelley Winters. A baroque vision of comic despair. The ironic screen play veers from social satire through sexual subtleties to tragic force. Free. June 23, 8:00 - Golden Spur. "Lifeboat," directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Starring William Bendix. One of nine survivors 1'HE RUSSELI PK' ~RED) BY RUlSSELL HOUSE tre Presents it' June 24-29 arrives unexpectedly and meets the bogus aunt. Steve Bordner plays the role of Charley's aunt. He is a professional actor who appeared last year with the South Carolina Open Road Ensemble. James A. Patterson, of the USC Department of Theatre and Speech directs the 10 member cast. Walter O'Rourke designed the settings and lighting. Tickets may be purchased at the Drayton Hall Box Office from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and one hour before each per formance. Tickets are $1 for students, $2 for USC faculty and staff and $3 for all others. FOOTBALL SIGNEES Stuart Armstrong DT, 6-3, 215 lbs. Howard Barrett DE, 6-2, 205 lbs. Steve Bernish LB, 6-5, 225 lbs Mike Bolden RB, 6-2, 180 lbs. Danny Clancy C, 6-3, 245 lbs. Mike Crowell DT, 6-3, 230 lbs. John Dantonio DB, 6-4, 190 lbs. Fred David MG, 6-2, 230 lbs. Mark Delaney LB, 6-2, 200 lbs. Harry Ekaitis LB, 6-3, 210 lbs. Frank Ellis DE, 6-1, 190 lbs. Quay Farr III LB, 6-2, 225 lbs. Jay Feltz QB, 6-2, 170 lbs. Aundra Fusilier MG, 6-0, 215 lbs. Gary Hassen OT, 6-3, 240 lbs. Dave Hojnik OT, 6-2, 240 lbs. Bill Janus LB, 6-0, 220 lbs Bill Lane DE, 6-2, 230 lbs Tommy Oliver DT, 6-2, 245 lbs. Kevin Patton DE, 6-2, 210 lbs. Bob Orkis LB-DE, 6-2, 200 lbs. Rick Sanford DB, 6-3, 175 lbs. Scott Segraves LB, 6-1, 185 lbs. Joe Vitagliano DT, 6-2, 240 lbs. Mike Williams RB, 5-10, 175 lbs. W.T. Williams LB, 6-2, 205 lbs. Mark Willoughby LB, 6-1, 190 lbs. Films in the lifeboat is a murderer. Free. June 24, 8:00 - Golden Spur. "Monkey Business," directed by Howard Hawks. Starring Cary Grant and Marilyn Monroe. Comic mixture of youth and love. Free. June 25-27, 7:30 - Calcott 015. "Gone With The Wind," directed by Victor Fleming. Starring Vivian Leigh, Leslie Howard, Clark Gable and Olivia de Hlavilland. Love story between a roguish Southern gambler and a pampered Southern belle set against the background of Civil War and post-war restoration periods. $1.00. FD. HOUSE ['10 UNIVERSITY UITNON