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Murphy From page 13C "It hasn't hurt me playing two positions, and I don't think it i should," Murphy explained. "I 1 don't know which one I like the ] best; first base is nicer as far as 1 wear and tear on your legs, while catcher is an injury prone position. So in that respect I like first base. r "But it was tough trying to catch ground balls when I was first moved over there. I think I led the league in errors last year. It was a tough adjustment; it's not an easy place to play like a lot of people think," Murphy added. About a month ago, the 23-year- I old Murphy showed his value to the team in another way. When Braves' General Manager Bill T I1PQC Hiar) r?f 'I hoipt offo*-?Lr A-IUVMO UiVU VI U I tv. U 1 V C* v LU v_ rv , llic ' youngster acted as a spokesman , and spiritual leader for his grief- j stricken teammates. He helped keep the team together during the crisis and along with the rest of the ; players, dedicated the remainder I of the season to the memory of < their general manager and friend. ] A w l rt uccjjiy icngiuub mail, lviurpny < put Lucas' death in a different ] perspective than many of the other 1 people who were close to the man. He said the only thing he and the rest of his teammates could do for Lucas now was to help fulfill his dream of bringing a winner to the city of Atlanta. "It's going to affect us for the rest of our lives,"Murphy explained. "He wanted a really successful program here in Atlanta and I think that everybody realizes that. They want to try that much harder for the time and effort he put behind us. "There are times when you just can't believe what has happened. For him we want to make the season successful," the 23-year-old Mormon adder i Another inn rtant moment in Dale Murphy career also occurred off the playing field. 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But unlike many other religious nen who use their status as athletes to preach their beliefs, Murphy L . 1' - I- ' - " oeneves nis religion comes irom within. He said that his beliefs are a toal way of life to him, which means they carry over onto the playing field. "Everything I do in life, I believe, is connected with my religion." he said. "I don't separate it from playing baseball, it's my job. Fart of my job is part of my religion. I'm to be successful at whatever I do ? strive for perfection in any phase of life whether on or off the field. "That's a pretty high goal to attain, but why not shoot for the highest. Basically, my religion entails every phase of my life," Murphy explained. This past winter he enrolled as a freshman at Brigham Young University, a Mormon college in Salt Lake City, Utah. Through his commitment to his religion, it is easy to see why Murphy has such a deep concern for the players who make up the team. It is that way with everything he does, whether it is playing baseball or going to school. In the five years since he signed his first baseball contract, Murphy has impressed many people. With the performance thus far in his young career, it is hard to argue that he is destined for stardom. Buy beyond that, Dale Murphy has what is sorely lacking in professional athletics today ? talent and modesty. EDITOR'S NOTE: The night after this interview was dons. Murphy hit home runs and helped the Braves defeat San Francisco 5-3. The following night Murphy suffered an injury to his knee, which required surgery. He will be lost to the team for 6 8 weeks ------I \TEST PIZZA! | NGLE DOUBLE FAMILY i I 2.75 $4.50 $5.95 J l I 3.20 $5.15 $6.50 J l 1 7t; nc I ^ X.M . t KP ^ U . ~ I 3.75 S6.25 $7.50 ETS, TOO! ! i MONDAY I World's Greatest Pizza i Night5:30 - 8:30 P.M. 20 varieties Pizza. Salad i & Spaghetti " AY " I 10 - 8:30 P.M. J tatocs and Salad. ; <\N EAT $2.70 | SPECIAL! | I I WITH COUPON $1 ' I I iOUT COUPON $1.60 ! i VI.M^ ^ | ''7^/1 Rog* All-Soutl By The Associated Press Florida State's talented tandem of Wally Woodham and Jimmy Jordan edged Tulane's Roch Hontas by a single vote in the balloting for the quarterback position on the pre-season AllQa( if h C/w\fkr\ll f<\n?vi uvuvu tuucp^iiu^iu mviuaii iccxiu chosen by the sports information directors at the 13 division I-A schools involved. Hontas, first-team pick on the 1978 post-season team picked by an Rogers Associated Press Panel, trailed the Florida State pair 6-5 in this year's pre-season voting. Tennessee State's Joe Adams and Richmond's James Short drew a vote catu. WOODHAM AND JORDAN, who share playing time, were joined by four other Florida State players on the '79 pre-season team. Southern Mississippi had four on the team, and Louisville and Tulane had 4U u UII ee eacn. USC and Virginia Tech had two players each on the team, and Miami, East Carolina, Richmond, Memphis State and William and Marv had one apiece. r ^ iiKS^^f < ykf < j j f k :' ||J/j?|| gjgSgj ,' HHffi 1 " IMBm If! rUMl/MT/MI/M _r\f IT/ I M ;vv 1>? 1 V 7VV IN I / U I ' grs, McKinney nan h team an Mnrthaacf I nniciono onH Ton. 11V/1 V1IVUOV JUVUIOIUIIU UIIU A VII nessee State were not represented. Coach Bobby Bowden refuses to consider either of his quarterbacks as a reserve and hasn't settled on which one will open at quarterback against Southern Mississippi in the season opener on Sept.8. Woodham and Jordan, products of the same Tallahassee high school, have combined for 5,610 passing yards and 43 aerial touchdowns for Florida State, and their combined completion percentage is 54.7, with 404 of 739. ONE OF THEIR favorite targets has been wide receiver Jackie Flowers, who last year had 43 catches totalling 757 yards and seven touchdowns. He got 12 votes in the balloting. Offensive guard Mike Good and defensive stalwarts Ron Simmons at nose guard and Ivory Joe Hunter in the secondary rouna oui me Moriaa siate contingent. Southern Mississippi placed tight end Marvin Harvey and tackle Greg Ahrens on the offensive unit and tackle J.J. Stewart and linebacker Clump Taylor on defense. Louisville placed linebacker Otis Wilson, defensive back Leon Williams and center Ron Heinrich, while Tulane was represented by defensive back Steve Hubbell, kicker Ed Murray and punter Frank Wills. THE OTHER wide receiver chosen was Carolina's Zion Mckinney, whose career chart shows 45 catches. Running backs are Virginia Tech's Kenny Lewis and Gamecock George Rogers, both of whom rushed for over 1,000 yards ITT( I 1 CH SQUARE RICHIJXNI) MALI ned nounced in 1978. Rounding out the offense are tackle Bill Scott of William and Mary and guard Mitchell Johnson of East Carolina. Florida State's Flowers and Good were first team picks after last season, as was Tulane kicker Murrray. The defense has three returning post-season selections - nose guard Simmons of Florida State and linebackers Taylor of Southern Miss and Wilson of Louisville. McKinney THE DEFENSIVE ends are Miami's Barry Gonzalez and Memphis State's Keith Clark. Defensive tackles are Stewart of Southern Miss and Doue Mc Dougald of Virginia Tech. McDougald, 6-6 and 270 pounds, is the biggest player on the squad. Completing the defense is a secondary composed of Tulane's Hubbell, Richmond's Rueben Turner and Louisville's Williams. The 25-man squad includes 18 seniors, six juniors and one sopnomore. The sophomore is Louisville's Williams, who recorded four pass interceptions last year as a freshman. TNS >FUL DRESSING AT U.S.C. al strategy begins at Brittons. A gaberdine Skirt by Jones of it, J.G. Hook's all cotton Shirt | )1 Sweater by D.D. Dominick. en; A Harris Tweed Jacket & ab" collar Shirt, both from the Martin Bayer Collection. The , Sweater is by Calvin Klein. [. COLUMBIA MALL