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Despite rich hi fall under Steii There is no doubt that the New York Yankees have the richest and most dignified history of any baseball franr-Viico Since Babe Ruth came along with his 714 home runs, the Yankees have dominated ever since. No team has won more World Series. Twenty-two times the Yankees were world champions. Incidentally they were the last team to repeat as World Series champions. Many baseball legends have played for the Bronx Bombers. Names like Joe Dimaggio, Lou Gehrig, Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle are just a few of the many greats that succeeded Ruth. The Yankees are the only team to win the World Series five years in a tow. From 1936 to 1956, those incredible Yankees won 14 titles. The last World Series the Yankees won were in 1977 and 1978. Since then they made another appearance in 1981 but lost to the Tos Angeles Dodgers. What happened to those amazing Yankees? Is their winning tradition a thing of the past? Will there ever be another hero to wear the famous Pinstriped uniform in the near future? There is a reason for the A^ ?e ,ua VantpM in the UVJ Will ctil U1 lI1C 1 80's. Many might not agree with me but owner George Steinbrenner has had a lot to do with his club s destiny in this decade. Steinbrenner has a way of interfering with his club in an adverse way. For the past few seasons, he and slugging star Dave Win field have feuded. The humble Winfield keeps responding by having one fine season after another. Last season sparks flew between Steinbrenner and Winfield because of Winfield's book which spoke of Steinbrenner in a negative way. When the dust settled, Winfield finished the season with a .322 batting average and a club-leading 25 home runs and 107 RBI. ' fc % ' - , A K i: JBBr <? f ' mm Derrick Young and Chris Hill of the doubleheader by talking and tossing ba The Gamecock Advertising 777-4249 O How We Need You! If you have O type blood, you are rare and O so special. Give the gift of life, GIVE BLOOD! American Red Cross South Carolina Regional [ Blood Services Konkle prepares use pi By Neil Burton Staff writer On Aug. 1, Assistant Journalism Professor Bruce Konkle will begin a two week journey through the beautiful terrain of Nova Scotia ? on a bicycle. Konkle will cover anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 miles, averaging between 135 and 140 miles a day in the Canadian province. This may seem like a fast pace, but le Batter's Circle By D.R. Haynes story, Yankees ibrenner's rule Last year, the Yanks were 85-76 finishing in fourth place in a tight division. That might not sound too good, but they were only 3.5 games behind the division-winning Boston Red Sox. Through Monday the Yankees found themselves in second place and six games behind the Baltimore Orioles with a 46-45 record. Dallas Green proclaimed to the sports world that he would not manage major league baseball after having success in Philadelphia and Chicago. However, it's no suprise that Green would go to New York, but it is a miracle that he has not been fired. I can't remember how many times Billy Martin has been the manager of the New York Yankees, but you can bet when Green is fired at the end of the season if not before, Martin will be rumored to take over again. Lou Pinnella is another sad . . oh forget it, I could go on all day about good oP George. Sizing the Yankees up to the rest of the American League, they are third in batting with a .271 team average. They also rank third in home runs with 75 through Sunday. Second baseman Steve Sax has been the only good thing about the Yankees. He leads the Yanks with a .325 batting average. Sax, who has always been a good hitter, came via free agency from the Los Angeles Dodgers. He traded places with Willie Randolph who went to Los Angeles. Pitching has been a disaster for the Yankees. They are almost dead last in the American League. Only the always awful Chicago White Sox separate them from the last place distinction. As a team, they have a 4.56 ERA and no one on the pitching staff to speak of. Where will the Yankees finish? You tell me. / x ^ s'^ ''f hi' (liiiiH'i <u k Columbia IVfets pass time" between a seuaua. THE GAMECOCK THE GAMECOCK is the student newspaper of the University of South Carolina and is published three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the fall and spring semesters and weekly on Wednesdays during both summer sessions, with the exception of university holidays and examination periods. Opinions expressed in THE GAMECOCK are those of the editors and not those of the University of South Carolina. The Board of Student Publications and Communications is the publisher of THE GAMECOCK. The Student Media Department is the parent organization of THE GAMECOCK. Change of address forms, subscription requests and other correspondence should be sent to THE GAMECOCK. Box 85131, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. 29208. Subscription rates are $18.00 for (1) vear. $10.00 per fall or spring semester and $4.00 for both summer sessions. Third class postage paid at Columbia, S.C. THE GAMECOCK is a licensed student organization of the University of South Carolina and receives funding from stu dent activity tees. Ronnie rides almost 14 hours every day. It is a challenge of endurance, not speed. "I like to see the country inch by inch," Konkle said, "and you can't do that in a car." Konkle has seen a lot of this country in minute detail, having traveled about 3,600 miles, from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine a few years ago. "My favorite part of the country is the Northwest. Why? It's spectacular. Washington, the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood. Have you ever seen snow capped peaks in July?" Konkle's eyes glaze slightly as he talks; he remembers what it was like to ride across America's fruited Summer / By LARRY RLBAMA Staff writer Parents often worry about how to er child's safety during summer vacation a " keep them busy. One program which had success wa tional Youth Sports Program. Thp MV^P u/qc hplH frrym Tnnp ^ try although it is free to children ages 10 ti 200 kids had to be turned down becaus gram already had 600. Activity Director Albert Neal is one who is helping in this program. "We use sports as a magnet," Neal : then evolve many issues around the athle the program." The NYSP is funded by the U.S. Dep; Ftealth and Human Services which gi $60,000 through a grant. What has surp is that it turned into a partnership. "We receive about $150,000 from US use of their facilities," Neal said. "We al lunches and snacks from the U.S. Depj Agriculture which is led by Dr. Warren Money and donations have made a factor in the growth of this program. "The NCAA helps through the buyinj ment and we get money from local bi said Neal. "All of the money we receive to pay our staff and buy trophies, ribbor Columbia f By D.R. HAYNES Sports editor The Columbia Mets second-half season record dropped to 13-12 after a 5-2 loss to the Savannah Cardinals Sunday at Capital City Park. Thp lr?cc Ipavp? thp Mftc in a ti? fr?r third place with the Cardinals. Columbia is just two-and-a-half games behind the first-place Charleston Rainbows. Mets pitcher Anthony Young went the distance for the complete game only to get the loss. Young allowed five runs, 10 hits and struck out seven lowering his record to 9-6. Catcher Todd Hundley supplied the power for the Mets by knocking his eighth home run of the season. Designated hitter Vince Zawaski, first baseman Bob Olah and outfielder Derrick Young each chipped VOLUNTEERS Help us help y American Red Cross S.C. Regional Blood Services MON PEOPLE WITH Ml are urgently needed to aid i Mono test kits. If you have within the past two weet $11 for only 3 hours For Further Informatu SEROLOGIC 2719 Middleburg Columbi 2546! ? for challenge rofessor "My favorite part of the Why? It's spectacular. W River Gorge, Mount Hood capped peaks in July?" Assistant Jourt plains on a 27 inch Schwinn 15-speed bicycle. "You get to meet people on a bike, and they talk to you. People pay attention to someone on a bike. You aren't someone else just passing through." Konkle came to USC in June 1985 after serving as the director of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce for three years. He has spent time in the Midwest, teaching journalism at the high school level in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Konkle is still involved with local high school students through the South Carolina Scholastic Press Association, of which he is the director. irogram cc provide each child with a s Neal said every kid is gi tsure their get an award, nd how to "Awards are used for n "Ninety percent of these ki< s the Na- families. All they need is tc to do this the best way we luly 7 and so many kids it's hard." 0 16, over Speakers are also brou e the pro- hygiene, college, nutritio diseases. : of many "We hope to make thest citizens," Neal said. "If y said. "We crime rate during the perioc :tic part of show that crime is down. I gram is the reason, but it I artment of Although everything see ves about said problems do occur, irised Neal "Fights do break out a C plus the You have to think about s Iso get free family and background artment of "Because of this we try ai Giese." for these children." significant Louis Weldon Hammon and current junior counsel* 1 of equip- an excellent opportunity f* __ vjuys inai n&vc come 131IIC55C5, j enables us spired because the stall is and also couragement," Hammond vlets tied fo in with two hits apiece. Rob Lemle stole two bases giving him a total of 37 stolen bases so far. Mark Clark picked up the win going six and two-thirds innings yeilding nine hits, two runs and striking out three. The victory evened his record at 8-8 for the Cardinals. First baseman Joe Federico added two insurance runs for the Cardinals in the top of the ninth with his fourth homer of the year. Second baseman Mateo Ozuna sparked Savannah with two hits including a double and his 16th stolen base this year. Area television station WOLO-25 sponsored umbrella night for Saturday night's game. The promotion turned out to be quite appropriate as the game was rained out. The Myrtle Beach Blue Jays were in town Friday to take on the ColumcucLd LL^lI OU. -Office ?? li Volunteers 256-2301 io? I 1N0NUCLE0SIS I n the manufacture of the Mono, or have had Mono ts, you may qualify for I 30 I ?f your time. >n Call or Come By: ALS, INC Dr. Suite 105 a, SC < 537 i to bike 1 country is the Northwest, ashington, the Columbia . iiave you ever seen snow lalism Professor Bruce Konkle As busy as he is, Konkle still finds time to train, riding between 300 and 400 miles a week, mostly on weekends. "Most serious riders try to cover about half as many practice miles as they plan to cover on their trips. When I rode coast to coast, 1 rode about 2,000 training miles." His tone is light, but the 34-yearold man said his journeys are very taxing. "It takes about a week or two to recover from a trip. My last trip took 27 days and I lost 29 pounds during that time. When I got back, I slept for a week, and I never looked at my bike." j j DBJC30US!! MOSTDB/LSFOC A QOURMEWANLLACECRE^MC HOTFUDGE,&TDPProV^THW tit f SSKL% I s mmouies hirt." "I came b ven the opportunity to out of the p something ba lotivation," Neal said. attend Norfo is are from low-income Another a ? be recognized. We try a great opp< can but when you have England Pati "I first \ ight in to talk about money, but n, black history and and grow, th Scott said. " : kids better productive to be here, ou were to look at the home sitting 1 of this program, it will 'm not saying this pro- Three youi telps." ing them sorr ms to be perfect, Neal "1 like swi also like th^"I like tak nd attitudes do change. food. I just iome of these children's said, situations," Neal said. Rezenda N id give that extra effort like going sw like the coun id II, former participant NYSP sho Dr, said the program was continue to ar him. Neal said, through have been in- "We knov /es children so much en- done well fro I said. hope we had ir third plao bia Mets. Pitcher Steve Newton adjusted well to his role as a starter after working in the bull pen all season. The 7-2 Mets win improved his record to 3-2. Pitchers Andy Reich and Bryan Rogers are out nursing injuries. This forced Newton into the rotation. Newton gave up only two runs, one of them earned, and allowed just two hits in five and two-thirds innings. He struck out two and gave up two walks. Designated hitter Bob Olah rapped two singles and scored three runs to lead the Mets offense. Outfielder Derrick Young went 1 for 4 and stole three bases. Third baseman Jim Morrisette and first baseman Vince Zawaski collected a double and a triple respectively for the only extrabase hits in the game. Thursday night the Mets nipped the Blue Jays again by a score of 4-3. ft??? P Canada Konkle normally carries about 35 pounds on his trips, including camping gear and photography equipment. "I guess photography would be my other hobby," Konkle said as he smiles. "I normally spend three nights outside and then spend the fourth night in a hotel. 1 don't carry much with me: shoes, a sleeping bag, -flashlight, books, tools and maps, so 1 eat in restauraunts along the way." Konkle's plans for his trip in Nova Scotia include stops in Amherst, Cape Breton and Yarmouth. "The temperatures will be in the mid 70s during the day, which is excellent riding weather, and it will dip into the forties at night. That's kind of cool, but it will be nice overall." After this trip, Konkle will try to finish a trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway that was postponed because ol bad weather. "People ask me about Europe, but there is so much 1 haven't seen of the U.S. I would like to see the Southwest, but the heat is something else. Who knows maybe some winter." to youths ack because when you get something >rogram, it makes you want to put ick into it," said Hammond, who will Ik State College this year, junselor who believes this porgram is Drtunity is Willie Scott t>f the New riots. lelped out because I needed extra the more you see these kids develop le more you want to help them out," t It's a great opportunity for these kids If they weren't, they'd probably be around." igsters in the program agree it is givtething to do. mming and diving off the high dive. 1 girls," Robert Cunningham said. ?# 1115 l11F3 cum 5VJ1115 swimming cuiu me like having fun," Steven Clinkscale JcKenzie said she agreed, adding "1 imming, the food and the trips. I also selors. We get good exer-cise." uld continue to grow strong and also build character with these children, v of a number of people who have m this program," he said. "We like to something to do with it." e in league Some timely hits by Jim Morrisette, Derrick Young and Todd Hundley helped to propel the Mets to victory. There was no hitting star because the Mets were held to seven hits the entire game. Morrisette had a double and scored two runs in the close game. Pete Shourek pitched eight innings giving up three walks and three runs with only one being earned. Shourek struck out five and gave up four hits moving his record to 4-6. Vladimir Perez pitched the ninth inning striking out two and gave up one hit earning hi<; fourth cavp Wednesday night the Mets were bombed by a score of 10-1. The Blue Jays pounded out 13 hits in the slaughter. The Mets were held to only six hits and no extra base hits. Rob Lemle supplied the only excitement in the game by stealing two bases. Wbmg | m I D CAKE, LOADS) VWTH OUR W O^BDWrTHRCHBAVARAN A HPPH3CRE/WI&ACHBW 49 ! ?ch with coupon BBM ^ >it 1 per coupon 'H? 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