Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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..sports HhH^MQBmi} '"MPfSfP (ji USC midfielder David Burr has made the fin Olympic team. Gamecock midfieli plays key role for By Mike Hermann Senior soccer player David Burr plays a key part in the team's success by servng as its playmaker, according to Coach Mark Berson. The playmaker role is one Burr has played well for the past three years, Berson said. Last year Burr finished the season tied for the individual career assists record of i4, neiu oy uavia winstead. With three assists this year, Burr's total of 17 leaves him the sole holder of the record. Burr has made the final pool of 25 players for the U.S. Olympic soccer team, along with teammate David Goodchild. Players were chosen from four regional teams that competed in the summer Sports Festival in late July. Burr describes himself as a control player. As midfielder, he attempts to control the flow and pace of the game. "Dominance in the midfield is important. When we have control there, all IIQP Riintfti V W B IUUU ] By Kevin Sullivan The signs around campus read: "Come to th< on Saturday and watch Georgia get beat twice. Even though Herschel Walker and the Build the prophesy from coming true at the footbal Mason and the Gamecocks did their part to f rugby match. In a comeback victory, USC University of Georgia's rugby team 12-8 at the ] Education Center. The Gamecocks have a 2-0 record, with a 10 Spartanburg Rugby Club. Scoring for the Gamecocks came from Geof Bates and Anthony Mabery. Bruce Wilson, S <auu ciuu presiaeni 10m tsiair aiso naa gooa gai The rugby program has been a sports club at mid-60s and has seen steady improvement anc reputation in the Southeast. Kugby, which originates from Europe, is c< gentleman's sport" by its participants. "Kugby is different from football or other player Doug Vogel. "You don't hate each other game, both teams go to a party. It's like you're "Everybody touches the ball and has a chs Vogel said. Comparing rugby with sports like football a rugby enthusiast Fam Lipset said, "There's m action; it's exciting and involving." "And it's free," added Mary Capuano. With increased support from the university able to travel. This helps the players gain expei better teams and enhances the entire program senior player Dan Feller. III nnnl nl OE nlnunm fn. ?I 4 n n A UI |>uui ui J pmycia IUI MIB 1304 der David Burr soccer team things fall into place," he said. At 5-7, 135 pounds, Burr is not a physical player, but is instead a skillful and effective dribbler. Through dribbling and intelligent, accurate passing, he creates space and opportunities for his teammates to score. "David is a truly fine soccer player," Berson said. "He is a good athlete and an intelligent player. His game takes tremendous mental concentration. When ne s on, uavid is a great asset to the team." Burr has scored two goals this year, both coming on penalty shots. He takes corner kicks as well as penalty shots, which testifies to his ability of mental concentration. If the Gamecocks win upcoming games against Clemson, N.C. State and Duke universities, they have a good chance of making the National Collegiate Athletic Association playoffs, which is what the team is working toward, Burr said. f Club dow inee to score," .according to The USC Rugby Club improved Crazy Zack's j in intramural Crazy Zack's holds on to the No. 1 spot in the intramural flag football poll as the season enters its third week of play. America's Team is second, with Sigma Chi, Kappa Alpha and Sigma Nu rounding out the top five positions, respectively. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is sixth, while Columbia Hall I moved up from ninth to seventh with a 6-0 win over Wade Hampton Hotel last week. Zeta Beta Tau and Douglas are eighth and ninth, while Cool enters the poll for the first time to round out the Top 10. IN WOMEN'S action, Barroom Buddies retains the top spot with Hung Jury runnerup. Delta Zeta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Kappa Delta round out the Top Five. INTRAMURAL NOTES... Co-rec floor hockey is in its debut season this year with 11 teams competing in preliminary action. The game, an adaption of field hockey, is played in Blatt Physical Education Center room 306. No pads are needed in this low-key, noncontact sport. Teams are comprised of six players of three men and three women. Teams leading in competition thus far are the Mother Punchers, led by David Baule; the Islanders, team captain Vince Oswald; and the Ping Pongs, led by Tom Coll. SOCCER CO. leads the field of 20 soccer teams competing in preliminary action. The team, led by Jeff Gernand and Keith Sprague, has picked up three straight wins. Other teams posting favorable records are the Hemi-Assetails and Go for Goal. Entry deadline for intramural squash is Carolina sports clubs h If the sports clubs' displays at yesterday's student Activities Fair happened to catch your eye, you may find yourself jumping from an airplane. $ That's what happened to Wally Romano, president of the USC Parachute Club. The club trains about 40 people per semester, which entitles all jumpers to membership in the United States Parachute Association. Membership also includes liability insurance, subscription to Parachutists' Magazine and other benefits. ns Georgia m ^ !PB Bifi to 2 0 on the year with a 12 8 win over the Univt still No. 1 football poll Top 10 men's teams: 1. Crazy Zack's 2. America's Team 3. Sigma Chi 4. Kappa Alpha 5. Sigma Nu 6. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 7. Columbia Hall I 8. Zeta Beta Tau 9. Douglas 10. Cool Top five women's teams: 1. Barroom Buddies 2. Hung jury 3. Delta Zeta 4. Kappa Kappa Gamma 5. Kappa Delta Thursday. Play begins Monday, Oct. 11. Intramural volleyball's entry deadline is Thursday, Oct. 7, with play starting Oct. 17. Handball competition begins Monday. There will be an intramural manager's meeting Wednesday, Oct. 6, and a bodybuilding instructional clinic Thursday, Oct. 7. iave much to offer Kerry O'Connor, president of the women's Rugby Club, has been active for three years in the club, which competes all year, travelling to Savannah, Ga., Raleigh, N.C., and Atlanta, Ga. ) O'Connor said the most rewarding aspects of being in a sports club are the friendships, the experiences playing games and the celebrations after the games. There are 25 sports clubs at USC. To join one, contact the Intramural/Recreational Sports Office at 777-5261. 12-8 RJBkp ? IS Bjjjf^BBXSIMPi jg*?n9PR^@j __^i. ff|i| M:?:^:.: -?-. -^. .:^--$$i^iM^^^^^BBBill^H^B^^8B8m ftlfrr ^?fl|^B!. a^Br itiiirMiiiw:'m-#;::-""^f >*** BNt - :: : *:<Q?* ' < ...oj ... v ; V - " ' :;; . v . ..: V * >*<" " 'f : ^ v ? ' : ' x .* ' j : : v . "x. fA ? 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