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Another fine season of baseball will soon end This is also the most rewarding time for fans who remain faithful to their team, especially if the team is in the hunt for a title. This year's National League pennant race will be very interesting. Let's start in the National League East division. With the load of overall talent the Mets enjoy, many experts picked them to win their division at the beginning of the season. Then the fireworks exploded in spring training with altercations among teammates. Despite all of the distractions, the Mets are continuing to play well. Power-hitting Darryl Strawberry seems to be happy, and all of the internal problems appear to be behind them. The second-place Mets also went through some injuries losing first baseman Keith Hernandez for a while. Yet the Mets are only 3.5 games out of first place with a 66-53 record. The addition of Juan Samuel may bolster the Mets offense. Samuel came over in a deal that sent Len Dykstra to the Phillies. Mookie Wilson, who platooned in centerfieid with Dykstra, was also traded. Wilson had long complained about being platooned and asked to be traded a few seasons ago. Although he seemed happy in New York this year, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. These moves may indeed improve the Mets somewhat, but I am not picking them to win the division because of the surprising Montreal Expos. When the Expos picked up Mark Langston, I knew they would win the division. In need of a solid left hander to solidify their pitching rotation, Montreal has had nothing but success since Langston joined the team. Although the Expos are in third place and have been slumpGamecocks By D.R. HAYNES Sports editor The USC men's basketball tean bean tour in fine fashion last Tuesc ing the Jamaican National team a lo Eight of nine Gamecocks scor members scored in double figure Barry Manning led the Gamecocl each. Jeff Roulston and Troy McC points each and Jo Jo English added USC coach George Felton annoi the Gamecocks would play exhibitit out South America this month. The 13-day tour began Aug. 13 i Columbia en route to Kingston, Jai included Guatemala and Columbia. "I'm not concerned about the w more concerned about the progess I Everybody looks at wins but basics the progress of the team," Felton sai The main reason for the trip i: Gamecocks have developed and to going to prepare for next season, 1 game is going to filmed, he said. Felton took a nine-man squad on Yugoslavians Obrad Ignjatovic an Both were at USC last year but w< play. The team was scheduled to Dlav in Jamaica on last Monday ar were arranged to view such sites < Dunns River Falls and Exceptional ( On Thursday, the team flew to G played games on Friday and Sat they will fly to Cali, Colombia for a clinic will be conducted Wednest game played this Thursday. WUSC-FM 90. Av SEE le Batter's Circle By D.R. Haynes ing a bit, I still see them winning the National League East. Harry Carey is having a ball in the broadcast both with the biggest surprise'in the East The Chicago Cubs are trying to paw their way to their first title since 1984. The Cubs have a 70-50 record which tops the division. Jerome Walton almost has the National League Rookie of the Year award locked up. In Wednesday night's game against the Reds, Walton extended his hitting streak to 25 games which is the longest of the season. It took his sixth at-bat in the 12th inning to continue the streak. If Andre Dawson stays healthy and the pitching staff continues with good starting pitching and relief in the form of Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams, the Cubs may continue to shock everyone. The National League West is basically a two-team race. The San Francisco Giants and the Houston Astros have been battling the whnlp c#?<jer*n I like the Giants taking this division. Unfortunately, the Giants pitching staff was dealt a severe blow Wednesday night when Dave Dravecky fractured his arm. Dravecky will be lost for the rest of the season. Rick Reushel will be coming off the disabled list soon. Reushel leads the Giants in wins this season and 's a viable contender for the Cy Young award. Will Clark and Kevin Mitchell have led the Giants in almost every offensive category. Mitchell's bat has cooled off, but his 39 home runs lead the National League. When the Houston Astros let Nolan Ryan get away by free agency, I didn't think the Astros would amount to much. Ryan is with the Texas Rangers and is pitching like he is 22 instead of 40. The Astros, on the other hand, have been playing well. See GIANTS page 7B win on Can The team is Saturday at 9:2( i began its Carib- USC guard lay night by hand- only a chance psided 98-54 loss. great opportunii anrl six tp.am to*- nf V/V*, 111V^ IMUV VI ;s. Joe Rhett and stiu fresh in th cs with 16 points sive contributio 'oy chipped in 15 drive on, Manni 12 points. "With me unced Aug. 7 that ing to improve an games through- said. The vacai McCoy in a be ivhen the team left he said, naica. Other stops "All of us wi ins or losses, I m our offense and that we can make, defense," he sai( illy I'm looking at d- Sophomore f s to see how the helpful in unil see how they are squad, the juni Felton said. Every sume leadership the tour including "i think it's g d Bojan Popovic. good experienc< ere not eligible to said he plans fc America. two games while iA nr? tl iu i . i ours 1 nc pressure is Ocho Rios and he can be more jardens. to do, Rhett sai< uatemala City and The trip is ;urday. From there Americas. The < game Tuesday. A tion of friendsh lay and the final misphere. Marv Partners of the j i/esome Alternative mm in the Midlands Safin Team faces tough co Gamecock By D.R. HAYNES Sports editor After coming off of another successful 8-4 season and another bowl appearance, the USC bignung uamecocKs nave great expectations tor another fine season. This year's schedule will feature five teams who also made bowl appearances including West Virginia who played Notre Dame for the national championship. The season kicks off on Sept. 2 against Atlantic Coast Conference foe Duke at WilliamsBrice Stadium. This game will set the tone for the rest of the season, USC Head Football Coach Sparky Woods said. "Duke is a key game for us," Woods said. "We'll need to get out of the shute early. They're going to move the football and throw it. It will be a big challenge for us." Woods is in his first season at USC replacing Joe Morrison who died in February. Woods came from Appalachian State where he spent five years. While there he compiled an impressive 38-19-2 record. The Gamecocks started early with spring football practice. There were several objectives the team accomplished in spring training including understanding each other on and off the field, Woods said. "We wanted to get all of our players back in place, both academically and healthwise, and we came pretty close to accomplishing that," Woods said. Locating players in their proper position was another objective, Woods said. USC fans should expect to see a balanced offense this fall, Woods said. With talent at the quarterback, runningback and receiving positions, the offense will be a balanced passing and rushing game, he said. "What we'd like to do is let our best runners run it, our best receivers catch it and ask our quarterback to do the things he does best ? make decisions and throw the football," Woods said. Woods is very confident in his team's offoncp Thp clrilloH nlfiuprc 9TP (hp Ctronrrtho nf J lVlltJV. 1IIV IJXVIIIVU v W'V JUVUgUlO \JL the Gamecock offense, he said. Woods would Price to enr From wire and staff reports Eight," P Former USC basketball player statement Brent Price, who announced recen- "In th< tly he was leaving the Gamecocks, school t said Wednesday he will enroll at among tl the University of Oklahoma. filled wil program Price, an Enid native who spent tradition two years with the Gamecocks, of Oklah< will have two years of eligibility remaining, but according to NCAA On Ju rules must sit out this season. coach C "When you talk about the top wanted t basketball conferences, one that program, now comes to mind is the Big pressed f ibbean tour scheduled to return to Columbia this 3 a.m. Barry Manning said the trip was not to leave the country but was also a :y to test this year's USC team caliber. Brent Price's departure, however, was e minds of the players. Price's offen>ns will be missed but the team must ng said. having the ball a lot, it's go 5 my ball handling skills, Manning icy will put Jo Jo English and Troy tter situation with more playing time, sh he was still here. He gave a lot to a lot to the team with his hustle and orward Joe Rhett said the trip will be ying the team. With such a young 77Wf ors and sophomores will have to as- /if J i roles, Rhett said. oing to be a good trip for us. It'll be a 5 for all the players," he said. Rhett 0 enjoy the educational trip to Latin went with his freshman year, and now relaxed and do more of what he wants J ^ sponsored by USC and Partners of \ organization is dedicated to the promoip among the nations in the westen hein Efron is the local representative of Barrv Americas. Terr, D [VOLUNTEERS z/JUL L Help us help you. American Red Cross wMft 1 S.C. Regional Blood Services v. mpetitors :s ready for X; vX^y ? - ? .? : - - -- u Highly touted senior quarterback Todd Ellis school's top career passer. like to maintain flexibility between passing and running. "Offensively, we want to utilize a style which will allow us to run and throw from a passing formation. Hopefully, by shifting and changing formations we will get some flexibility and gain an advantage or angle on the defense by mov- I ing from a one-back to a two-back offense," Woods said. I The spark to this year's offense rests with se- 1 nior quarterback Todd Ellis. Going into this season, he is the school's all-time passing and < total offense leader. Ellis has thrown for over i 8,500 yards and holds 25 school records. s "I think we're fortunate to have a guy with < the experience that Todd has," Woods said. "We've got to get Todd in a position to do what he does best and that is set his feet and thicw the football and put it in the hands of people who can win games for us," he said. ' oil at Oklahoi rice said, reading from a the Gamecock offense. : at a news conference. He averaged 14.4 p 5 Big Eight, there is one game as a sophomore an hat seems to stand out of the team's 93 3-poin le rest . .. one that is als, but averaged fewe th great talent already, a shots per game, that's based on pride and "When you're a sco and that's the University runner and not getting tl Dma." you start getting a littli cerned," he said. "Th< ly 25, Price told USC game is my game. We leorge Felton that he run nearly as much as 11 :o be released from the would." . Earlier, Price had ex- "I look forward to p rustration over his role in coach Billy Tubbs, and w** |y^j||B rjJMM ^ '** ~~~mr"~ - wtk < * mmssmmmHt Manning shields the ball from a Maryland defei ozier watches. Volunteers 256-230l| | ?&#** '89 season is geared up for another big year as the USC's ninth leading rusher of all-time is Harold Green. In three years, he has compiled 2,016 yards. Five times in his career he has scored three touchdowns in a game. "Harold is a guy who needs to have a banner year for us," Woods said. "He has more ability than any other back I've coached. He's a guy who's got to stay healthy. The great thing about the one-back offense is that they can't deny him from having the football." Keith Bing, who was granted an extra year of eligibility, and Mike Dingle will provide depth in the back position. Albert Haynes, who had a solid spring practice, will also make a valuable contribution. Last year freshman sensation Robert Brooks will lead a cast of receivers for Sparky Woods. See FOOTBALL page 10B ma this fall front of family, friends and the loints per home folks," 20-year-old Price d made 68 said. "jt's great to be back in t field go- Oklahoma." r than 10 Price is the brother of Mark rer and a Price, who starred at Georgia Tech ie ball up, and now plays for the Cleveland e bit con- Cavaliers of the National Baskete running ball Association, just didn't As a freshman at USC, Price hought we played in all 29 games and averaged 10.7 Doints. He cpmnH laying for on the team in assists with 78 and playing in led the Gamecocks with 41 steals. H| Program on exe SjH to expand By D.R. HAYNES Sports editor Many students may not be aware of USC's Fitness Program. The Office of Campus Recreation had enormous success in implementing a no-cost fitness program. Response to the new concept was enormpus. Within the first six months, more than 21,000 partici pations ware recorded. -VV Most of the programs take place mm t>, .. V '.l *Ua. fin me tuau r.n. denier wiui ui^ others taking place at Hamilton College Gymnasium and some residence halls. Because of last year's success, the program has plans for expansion for this school year. There are various activities being offered. Aerobics will be a part of the program. This involves exercises that improve, cardiovascular con^ ditioning. There are some % impact exercises that escalate to * % aerobics. After the aerobic cooldown, calisthenics are used to in? m crease muscular strenth and coordination. Low impact aerobics is another ider as class. All exercises are performed , with at least one foot on the ?r ground during the class. ") Advanced aerobics is designed for the well-conditioned athlete. ^ _ The calisthenic part requires intermediate to advanced muscular M endurance. jflr |sS Aqua aerobics offers various ex r'? ? ci uses in me waier. sessions are held in the shallow end of the pool, so swimming is not required. Stretch and tone is a class that concentrates on strenthening muscles. Sessions are held in the Blatt P.E. Center. Lifecycles and rowers are also a fay part of the program. Both offer an ind? excellent aerobic workout Indivi dual and group orientation sessions _ are available by contacting the Of