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Australians earn Amprira'Q P.iin r 1R I IUI IUVN V VM|J A 132-year tradition came to an end Monday in Newport, R.I., as the America's Cup turned into, the "Australia's" Cup. In the race that tests man's fascination with the seas, the men from Down I TnH#?r mqHp tfiAir rriorlr in tho \ro/"?V?*ir?r* u/Arlfl VIIUVI UtUUV U1V11 *V ill lllv javill.1115 Yf VI 1U The Australians clearly had the faster boat, and handled her masterfully. Australia II slid past Liberty in the seventh and deciding America's Cup race on the tranquil Rhode Island Sound. The Americans struggled valiantly, after having taken a 3-1 lead. However, they couldn't overcome the handicap of having a slower boat. Unfortunately this extraordinarily close series in a very long competition culminated when the challenger surged ahead to take the treasured silver trophy that the New York Yacht Club had held through 25 challenges since 1851. The secret was a radical winged keel that thrust the challenger ahead by 41 seconds. The Americans aren't giving up this one without a fight. There has been some talk that the Australians violated a rule that specifies the criteria for a boat's national origin. Apparently, the Australians did a small amount of testing of their revolutionary keel in tne Netherlands. Any sensible individual would see the lameness of this argument. Because Australia is such a backward country, it might lack the technology necessary to build something as sophisticated as a fj high-speed yacht. The fact that they had to go elsewhere to do some of the design work should not To be surprising. ] Without a doubt, the boat that won the cup was ter Australian, and its crew was the victor, fair and t&} rue cnn orA JMUU1V. res There is something to be said about facing an rid adversary who has been the holder of the coveted trophy for 132 years, regardless of one's nationality fo] (132 years ago the yacht 4 * America*' won the cup from a fleet of British boats.) da, How did we lose the cup? pei It was a simple case of America getting too big we for her britches. The New York Yacht Club knew we what it was up against with the Australians, and yet Sui it didn't build a more reliable challencer hecause nf un) a minute superiority complex. The Americans had tafc got a bit too much in the habit of winning, a posi- ] tion in which Americans should never be. dcv It now is a question of integrity. When a country ^ successfully defends a title 25 times in a row, one pi!j might question the fairness of the competition. Of in course, we know America is the epitome of "fair res 1 ?? i ^r ?; _ - i- - i " pmy, nuwever, wins in a row is noi gooa ior anyone's reputation. ^ One should look at this set back as being semi- [f permanent. The Australians will accept challenges for a series to begin in January, 1987. It's a good |i bet that Americans will return for the cup. And ^ when we do come back, it will likely be with a boat with equipment that slightly resembles that T< renowned Australian 44keel." tc i fiftmorAfU hi VVIIII1?W^I1 th Editor in Chief Ol Johnny Boggs Copy Desk CNef Curt Cottle Copy Editor Mark Armstrong r!? News Editor Chris Handal Copy Editor Beverly Simmons C Asst. News Editor David Hit! Copy Editor Leigh Jones ? Opinion Page Editor .. Ellen McCarthy Copy Editor Alan Seim " Ent. Editor Juke Jameson Copy Editor Mark Farmer i Asst. Ent. 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Pseudonyms are unacceptable, c( i but the writer's name may be withheld upon request if the circumstances warrant. I We reserve the right to edit guest editorials and letters. Q) I Address letters and columns to: Opinion Page Editor, Gamecock, Drawer A, USC, I Columbia, S.C. 29208. OpinioN "neuuo...s f^rt lorseshoe residents 'int the Editor: THERE IS one di: [ am incensed after reading the let- irrational residents ai s in the Sept. 21 Gamecock. All the persons in our soc k and complaints of the inconve- writing graffiti on ' nces imposed on the Horseshoe persons attempt 1 idents is, in my opinion, petty and displeasure in other iculous. they try to kill pre; First of all, the inconvenience lasted Serret Service did nr r an intolerably long five hours. the Horseshoe reside )w many residents are in their rooms assassinate President >m 11:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Take a realistic li yt Secondly, it was one five-hour precautions were takt lod. That's it, not every day for a tect ihe president ek. It was on a day when classes dividuals who feel re being held, not a Saturday ^ or their discontent in sti imay wnen we nice 10 reiax. miraiy, a letter to the editor, ne of the residents obviously do not derstand why the precautions were The affair was held ;en. rather than WilliamsDid the Secret Service break your the Township not to i or down, ransack your room, drink residents, but fo ur beer or hold you at gunpoint? significance. It is the >. They searched the surrounding Qf USC where p jmises because there are individuals Reagan have spoken our country who, like some dorm rally; it was an hon iidents, have no tolerance. leader of our countr lolderman pleased ly student response o the Editor: Thank you for this opportunity to express my appreciation > the entire Carolina family for its effort Sept. 20. The istoric occasion of the convocation honoring the president of te United States was, indeed, an u-nparalled event in the life r i icr I v-/ kJV/ Because of the special nature of the day, many special aringements were necessary. The university responded with laracteristic vigor and spirit that has become the benchmark f USC. Let me assure you this made quite an impression on resident Ronald Reagan. Affflin I ISr1 arinrAfiafoc ?Vio ~ ?1 - 1 ?o-?, ??? ?PP>vviHivj iiiv wiiiiivuiiuiis inauc uy Cctcn ember of our student body, faculty and staff in making spt. 20 an unforgettable day. Jemes Holderman USC President .ibrary user chilled ly air conditioning o the Editor: Isn't it ridiculous students and employees at Thomas ooper Library must go outside to warm up because the air >nditioning is running, wasting unnecessary energy? Why can't the air conditioner at least be cut off regardless F whether the heat is cut on or not? Save energy for the inter. Name withheld by request >?XT" GX*S olerant/ student says fference between respect no matter what your opinion of id the intolerant him may be. iety: instead of How would the complaining walls, intolerant residents react if someone had shot the to show their president from their room window ways ? namely, because the Secret Service consented to sidents. No, the not inconvenience the students? How >t suspect any of would the residents feel if they were ;nts of trying to the president speaking in a place the Ronald Reagan. premises of which had not been in ok at why the spected for danger? ;n. It was to profrom those inthey must show I THINK the attitude shown by ronger ways than some of the Horseshoe residents is one of narrow-mindedness and immaturity. I would think we could expect more 1 in the Horseshoe from some of our honor students. uiivv kjiuuiuill K/l I1VI UK 901CIJ U1 111C 11IC U1 UUI inconvenience the president one hell of a lot more imporr the historic tant than the massive, cruel inconve: original campus nience caused to a few people who are residents before too intolerant to understand? . It wasn't a pep ored visit by the Christian Pruitt y who commands Business junior Editorial 'applauded' To the Editor: The lead editorial in the first issue of the Gamecock suggested that those individuals and organizations who take a firm stand to promote the responsible use of alcohol should be applauded. I just want to "applaud" the editorial staff of the Ciamecnrk fnr what I thnnoht a Hnialu dnnifi .w. .. ? I.tvwguv u tlllivijr anu 1~ cant column. As the university's major student publication, I believe it is the responsibility of the Gamecock to help develop the awareness and sensitivity of students to issues that pertain to them. I hope the staff will continue to deal with other significant issues in the same responsible manner. Dennis Pruitt Acting dean of student affairs ? TM Ortftndo SOTtft* r 4k) Ntwtpep^ 9yndiatt ifXDj J 1 rs 1 J$k . mk LI I " l HOPE TVM6 SOR&E. OF PATRIOTTSM LA6P3 UNTIL- APRIL IS! "