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The Gamecock ^ 11C/* - _ uav swim coi optimistic ab Bv Drpxel Rail Because Alan Gentry tries and fl succeeds at impersonating Clint Eastwood, it might give rise to skepticism when he discusses USC men's swimming team's chances He says, "We could have an t awfully tough season." HHHBI All the cowboy accessories are HH^HL v there?boots, wide belt and jeans? BBBHkI 'v-' but they are merely an extension of his personality, if anyone feels moved to fully assess the USC HBS : swim coach. ffBpF11 "3, For tlie most part, though, a Gentry talks with the believability J?j and conviction of a veteran H politician. Last season Gentry's mens team posted a 6-5 record in ^ EM dual meets and finished third in the G E IN National Independent championships. "I think they i i oc* ?* top prospects i --- jv0l a Fcriormance Gentry said. "1 prompted Gentry to say Tuesday, overall swimmt "we had one of our better seasons ^Xed and o We honestly thought we would They'll be comii have won the National Independent exacted to cont title, but I was pleased with our fhe coach e: overall performance." about the Gam While some of his swimmers are The Atlantic ( working as lifeguards at resorts teams, especiall onH Kaa/>Vinc ? !? ? uwur ia (jic^khiuk be there attempi for an unpredictable season. "I There also w think we will have a guxi season, Southeastern but a lot will depend on juniors and Tennessee and 1 seniors," Gentry said, adding that Gentry, who depth might pose a problem. seventh season i "We won't be very strong in women's swim numbers. Our juniors and seniors swimming is er will have to swim faster than they dous growth, des did last year. Our season will popularity of < rfenenri h*Avilv on thorn hut T think ?i ,rr " .7,' J ; ? OQHFcl1 auiuc they will respond to the loyalists. challenge. "Age-group sv Gentry is hanking on the return fastest-growini of 15 lettermen to help boost the country," Gen Gamecocks' chances. Among the community leag top veterans are Clark Hamilton, over the com Steve Brighter and Greg Mid- meaningful pro winter. Barney Giese and Billy started. Swimm 1 _f i? jc*arnorn are compeung in ine aic Rational Olympic meet at the USC training at an e natatorium July 23-25. are and we re gettn "I expect some of our lettermen traditional conc to qualify for the NCAA," Gentry being a sweat ar said boldly. Gentry, thoug Gentry said he was pleased with force his swimir his recruiting efforts. He landed and blood to the < breaststroker Ricky Green of next season . . VVVil - Wilmington, L>ei., and diver Jim perform to the b< Carvin of Miami, Fla. Gentry had If not, Gentry i high praise for both newcomers, brandish a six-sl yen f^NR9HNSPpil| ^Ifit gB out ' ? F b son Carrie Briggs and Dave Gray, me I T<Kf (ami -" 1 " ?cii- ?timusi out oi ai Bjfeh. Almost anything vt \3| USC gets a By Brad Wehler I ^ J? Sports Editor Jr M f Tl>? A I ?*ACT A Mirrrnmiri /innn , t i iic nL<muoi rtiN I inilNU UUllii Ik .'Sp * show came to town Friday night a -$/ laughs and fun for both the participj J| audience, especially the 18 competitors 4: Jmr auc*ience. For only the second time since th< went on the road an audience team area cities. Camden came in second ant third in the evening's competition, jj^ During the first half of the com audience was treated to the K Wh MARATHON. Donnie Walsh, USC As: ate as two of our I BW BB H i recent years," 01 H RcK^i^^^oiia^^Tn||C^BCrT|lH|&^?M Wl I r and Jim is a fl| M ^3 itstanding diver. H : ' I ig in and will be H ribute early." I :pressed concern B jcocks' schedule. 'oast Conference ^ A y N.C. State, will [ R to H be foes Florida State. Hfl ( will enter his m J is USC men's and B| coach, believes * joying a tremen- j ?., pite belief that the ' i j -J >ther sports has H of swimming's mjfflW imming is still the I I sport in the I W ry said. "More les are nonnint* nn Parents ? * ng more involved \f\ ig away from the f||||l ** * ept of swimming || Ai I KIC\A/ cui d blood activity " riLt m.?f jit ers to give sweat BB Mondays: free-t jramecocks'cause |H9S happy hour 4 00 s oo ?drink; . just that they |H * jggsA- ^k * jjp | ^ y. ' mbers of the ir, but they finished first in the " rent i 'chickenfl Basketball Coach, Dav< Joe Pinner, of WIS-TV Each of the three climb* (AAG) road State Building and kiss nd provided Margo Connor of the Cai ants and the ran with her to the "Atl; chosen from which had to be crosse The event went to \ e AAG show second and Mr. Knozit defeated the Margo Connor said Wals 3 USC placed to be in the best shape Walsh was the only c petition, the the event and when a: ING KONG difference, he said, "No, sociate Head ? * j^Bkj 4 mK^jI5 j? - j^% yKgfc1' r HP ia Rr < i Of Hv > wgj^^H JB /HUE WITCH OW FRIDAY, THURS. SAT.?JOHN BAILEY GROUP XT WEEK?WEDS. FRI ? NANTUCKET BAND UESDAYS: L ADIES' NIGHT ? WE DNESDA YS : FREE >*1.00 DRAFT $.25 ? SPACIOUS GAME ROOM 4 COMPL INK ]|8|R ** <& * *,? Photo by Deb Howard Croquet Ole" race. id out' e Aiken, of WOLO-TV, and squared off in the event, ed a mock-up of the Empire ed Fay Ray (portrayed by rolina Coliseum). They then antic ucean" (a large pool) d by a raft. Valsh, with Aiken placing (Pinner) coming in third. ih won because "he seemed ?? mpetitor wearing shoes in sked whether it made the I think it was guts." See AAG, Page 9 jMWMMNMinMIMMRBHnRMNA