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Intramural official says 'Less players i By Andrew Miller Several rule changes have been made in the fall intramural sports program. The most substantial changes are in football, said graduate assistant for the intramural program Leeny Foiles. The modifications were due to, "the rising number of severe injuries," she said, adding due to modification "it makes it impossible for us to make a preseason poll." Another modification is the number of players that are allowed on the field. Last year, a complete team of eleven could be on the field, and only five players were eligible for a pass. 1 his year however, only eight members can play, and all eight can receive a pass. "The eight player eligibility rule will make the teams think about strategy, and everyone will be able to participate," said Foiles. Foiles said the intramural program needed to modify "the rules of blocking from last year's almost anything goes system." This year the blocking and blitzing rule stands, she said. "The blockers hands must be cupped and resting on the chest; the area extending from the shoulders to the hands must remain in contact with the upper torso at all times; offensive r>1 oimrc monrvf lao\/o tKioir fppt RIAPI'ina pan n 1 \/ nppnr on ptajvi o iiiaj uwi ivaw iiivu ivwv* uivvi\iug vuu viuj v/vvmi vi? the line of scrimmage, and down field blocking can only occur on punts," she said. "Blitzing-only defensive players within one yard of scrimmage may blitz the line of scrimmage. There will be no blitzing of safetys or linebackers that are more than one yard from the First singles championships 1 elusive goal for top players NKW YORK (AP) ? For two natives of Czechoslovakia, winning America's premier tennis tournament, the U.S. Open, has been an elusive goal. t A I ,1 K /f .:i? l .1 ? : ? A ivmi Ltuui anu iviciiiuiu i>avi ctiiivjvci ncivc uuiiuumcu tennis the last two years. But Lendl has yet to capture a Grand Slam event, while Navratilova, who has lost only four matches since January 1982, has never won the 13-day battle of Flushing Meadow. Both Navratilova, who became an American citizen two years ago, and Lendl are among the favorites in the U.S. Open, which began its run on Tuesday. Navratilova is topseeded in the women's field, while Lendl is seeded second behind John McEnroe in the men's draw. In 1982, Navratilova reached the final where she ripped through Tracy Austin in the first set, but Austin battled back to capture her second U.S. Open crown. Navratilova broke into tears when the crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium greeted her so warmly when she accepted the runner-up trophy. Last year, Lendl battled his way into the final, eliminating McEnroe, a three-time winner, in the semifinals. But the strong Czech right-hander was no match for Jimmy Conners, who won his fourth U.S. Open title. "1 would gladly give up all the titles I have won to win a Grand Slam tournament," Lendl has said. If the seedings hold up, he could meet fifth-seeded Mats Wilander of Sweden, the 1982 French Open champion, in the quarterfinals and No. 4 Yannick Noah, who became the f I ~ ~ * 17 ~ 1 C\A4L t Ititn t l?r? u/hpn 1 II Nl ri UllClllllclll M11V.C 17tU IU will lliv 1 H.I1W1I vvpvn "iivn he captured the clay court title in May, in the semifinals. Navratilova is an overwhelming favorite to finally write U.S. Open champion behind her name. But she was an overwhelming favorite last year when she was shocked in the quarterfinals by her doubles teammate, Pam Shriver. Lander challenging, By Mike Lough "For Thursday When (JSC's soccer team plays start, but that's st Landei College tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Berson said, the Graveyard, head coach Mark Ber- (sophomore) Gler son said his main concern is not the op- lot of varsity ex nnnent. but how well the Gamecocks versatile olaver play. freshman Scott B "It's going to be a challenge for us," Berson said Monday. "Right .ree res irr now, we're much more concerned with perc assmen rour getting our game in order than we are candidates. Sento witli Lander. We're young, and we ma" retu s as have to gain experience." underrated playei No. only are BersoiA players cording to Berso. He s 3 verv s young, but many of them are recover- , ' 7 ing from injuries, he said. Veteran one ? ourt>?utst. Tom Norton was to start at center- preseason, ers forward, but has had knee surgery, as The three fr has his backup Dan Goggins. Mike Blakeney, Ben Is Menhart, USC's leading scorer last Sophomore Stev season with seven goals, may play the see a good bit of Lander game, despite ligament surgery. In the back lir Freshman Chip Cooney moved into will be Mike Ke the forward spot, but has been in a cast both upperclassn for nearly a week with ankle problems. will be the centei Berson said he also may be ready for I wo players a Lander. starting goalie sp SportS r make for more &?' jE ~ ^ fe B ?:>MHHWBIB . . -. *' j,;. /' :. .-.. . ?itfi jd|?? ' -- ifali 1 ' './'. :'.: - i * - _?-j.. r^; \ - ... , : ' __ : ." H|; V:";-- ' '' --: - -- . ?li?' 'y^~zr-: ' ' "l?pV^Rk " 1 K&L wKK^ms^Kr^SltSlm Executing a slide tackle Pfl0t0 bv jM jKkwn Scott Elser, bottom, and Stuart Anderson prepare for the season. John McEnroe Trying for fourth U.S. Open title. , soccer coach says , Mike Menhart may won't know until game time whether ill a question mark," Glenn Thompson or Warren Lipka "Behind him, will start. in Whitt hasn't had a "They're both equal right now, and perience, but he's a I feel comfortable with either one," . Then we have Berson stated. "Hopefully, one of rown," he said. them will eventually stand out. Both are very capable, though, and there's ten and two up really no problem." id out the; front ine Youth and injuries have forced Ber r captain oger or- sQn tQ take tj1jngS practice by practice, one of the mos he saicj ??We jQSt seven seniors thjs rs in the Sout , ac- year," Berson said. "We had a lot of 1# . . experience, and then we had good teady midfielder and success anding leaders in the "Some years you maybe tend to on said. I00k aheacj a faS(Cr when you've eshmen are Aaron got a lot of experience," he said. "CerJiles and Bill Hency. tainly the players do. It would be bete Presing could also ter for those older players to think action, Berson said. 'Hey, let's take it a little slower.' But when you have such a young team, you le for the Gamecocks have to look at things a bit slower," he 11 and Tom Rumble, said. len. Junior Tim Berra "We might struggle for a while, but --back. we've got to keep improving and learn re competing lor the ing every game, beginning with this ot, and Berson said he one," he said. J." f ni/nitmn nnmft CAuiuny yanic line of scrimmage," she said. "I feel that these modified rules will create an exciting game with more passing. These rules are a good go-between from full-contact blocking to no-contact screening," said Foiles. The overall intramural points standing, which determine the champions in three divisions, have also undergone changes. Men's and women's soccer and floor hockey will not be counted as official sports. Last year's winner in the fraternity rlivicir?n wac Sioma Alnhn Fncilnn while in thr dnrm division the winner was Columbia Hall. The Crusaders took the high honors in the independent division. The intramural office announced the teams must have representatives at meetings. Soccer and floor hockey is open for men, women and CoRec. There will be a meeting for all coaches and officials on Sept. 8 at 5 in room 110 of the Blatt P.E. Center. All participants who wish to compete in the golf tournament must turn in entries by Sept. 13.This year's match will be held at Linrick Golf Course Sept. 20-22. Three divisions will be offered for men, women and faculty/ staff. (Fac/staff will play on Friday, Sept. 23). Greens fees will ? ~ be $3.75 for students and $6.50 for the Fac/staff. All entries for football must be in by Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. Playing rules for men and women have been unified. All new rules are available in the intramural office in room 102. Managers and coaches will meet Sept. 8 at 6 in room 110. Football officials are asked to attend the meeting Sept . 6 at 6 p.m. Ninth seed begins tournament with win NEW YORK (AP) ? Ninth-seeded Jimmy Arias got the 1983 U.S. Open Tennis Championships started yesterday with a 6-2, 6-3, 0-6, 6-2 victory over Jonathan Canter. The center court stadium at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadow was about half full as Arias and Canter piayea tne opening matcn 01 tne 13-aay tournament, tnira leg of tennis' Grand Slam. L..ter, top-seeded John McEnroe began his quest for a fourth Open title against Trey Waltke in a featured afternoon match. Defending champion Jimmy Connors, seeded No. 3 this year, was to face Ramesh Krishnan in the top first-night pairing. Among the women, Hana Mandlikova, a finalist here a year ago and seeded No. 8 this time, faced Nancy Yeargin and Andrea Jaeger, seeded third, has to go against Betsy Nagelsen. Arias, the Italian Open chamoion who celebrated his 19th birthday just two weeks ago, was playing Canter for the first game time ever and swept through the first set after losing the first game to his opponent's service. A clay court specialist with a big forehand, Arias had to adjust to Flushing Meadow's hard court surface, he struggled in the second set before sweeping the last two games and the set. Canter, who made it to the Open through the qualifying round, came back in the third set, winning six straight games to keep the match going. But then Arias, from Grand Island, N.Y., took charge, sweeping the first three games in the fourth set and nailing down the match. I M WJ88iSK9 ^ JL JHB|H pgr ' * ;' -." "-, x v . ? . . . - ; - " < |-^^:;;:-u-vv'-: ;. '-,7'':i Photo by Andy Uvalley Closing in on the goal USC soccer players prepare for tomorrow's season opening game against Lander College during practice yesterday. Game time tomor row is 4 p.m. at the Graveyard. For a complete soccer schedule, see "Sports Briefs," page 14.