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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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."
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rs in the Sout , ac- year," Berson said. "We had a lot of
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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
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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
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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.
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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.