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Former footl j writes book ( i By ERIKA JOHNSON ; Former USC halfback Alex ; Hawkins hasn't written "another i one of those boring, hum-drum, as; told-to books about a sports per; son," the author said. My Story (And I'm Sticking To ; It) has no sex, drugs or violence," I; Hawkins said. * Wa# ie it o "Iriee on/I toll" KaaIt , mv/i una a.ioj anu ivu uwn, he said. "It is humorous, easy ; reading about a football person ; whose purpose is to entertain." > Hawkins will be autographing books in the University Bookstore in Russell House from 2 to 3 p.m. today. ; My Story begins at birth; well, actually a little before birth. But ; have no fear. This is no tedious, lengthy family history. Hawkins tells of the West Virginian coal; mining life, how his dad, Catfish, ; "danced away" the family inheri; tance, and how his mom, Big Lou, handled the family finances. ; Hawkins started his tough guy ; life at the eight-year-old "Junior J Enforcer" on the block. He beat up | kids who got out of line, but he - admits he hates to fight After a fight he always went somewhere to cry. At South Charleston High School in West Virginia, Hawkins lettered in basketball, baseball, track and football. When he was a senior at the n % FRIDAY OCT A/tlrtet Featuring ' j So for "THE ULTO USC students with I signed in by Spur St MEMBERSHIP. A\ ENCOURAGED TC TUESDAY OCT. "GRAIG KARGES GOLDEN SPUR Fc starting at 7:30pm. WEDNESDAY C "SPUR OF THE M' more HIGH ENERt FRIDAY OCT. 2 "CLUB 5BUK A your bones to a littl Prizes to the best 01 USC Students with by SPUR STAFF. THEC GOL MISSK C( 3all player 3n USC life All-Star football game, USC recruiter Ernie Lawhorn told Hawkins that he was to find the two best halfbacks he could. He said he had already "signed the best halfback in the nation, a boy named King Dixon." In August of 1955, Hawkins became the second-best halfback and signed to play for South Carolina on full scholarship, $15 a month for laundry and other enticing violations. "I wasn't quite sure what a Gamecock was, but I was ready to become one," he recalled. IXa tha uoa tko nc uituuiagvu uiv uov ui uiv forward pass in the 1958 season, but an end of the season loss to Maryland kept the Gamecocks out of the Orange Bowl. In protest, Hawkins stopped going to class. After the final game, he came back to his dorm to find his bags packed, and due to excessive absences, he was no longer a student In December 1958 Hawkins was signed to the Green Bay Packers and during the preseason was traded to the World Champion Baltimore Colts. From there, Hawkins goes on to describe the hectic, demanding and sometimes comical life of a professional football player. Hawkins' description of 1950's life at USC is only one-third of the book. \ . i?^rc tencijQ.TYv<v? rtoiw t>oog 3*v > j MHMMKV** WWW* >***< *"*'*>***** - <? ? ? ''** L You stood how to buy you . 6,1989 ~ "CLUB SPUR" PRES i Spur "HOMECOMING DUE PROCESS ' With S Also Featuring "MOC-TA 1ATE SPIRIT OF CAROLINA" J< D $1.00 Guest $2.00, all guests mi aff. USC ALUMNUS $1.00 W/ O VARD TO THE OLDEST ALUM! ) ATTEND. 10,1989 -MENTALIS'r Sponsored by CPl >r a night of HIGH POWERED 'N >CT. 18,1989 OMENT" Sponsored by the GOLI 3Y COMEDY by renown comedy 0,1989 GRATEFUL DEAD' night. Dust < e "LIVE DEAD" Preview. So DEi ginal 'DYE' USC ID $1.00, Guests $2.00, all g 50LDEN SPUR IS LOCATED ON THE SECC .DEN SPUR PROGRAMS ARE PAID FOR IN DN OF THE GOLDEN SPUR IS TO BE AN E )MPLEX FOR USC STUDENTS, FACULTY, I |K 3&mk 1 m JM 4/***, ' 4'4l'ssv : ! * - '4 alHHMHHHHIHI^HIIIi "An Innocent Man" On parole, Jimmie (Tom Selleck) decides to settle an old' score with Mike Parnell (David Rasche), one of the crooked cops who put him behind bars for three unneccessary years. The Touchstone Pictures release opens today in Columbia at the Movies at Polo Road and Bush River Mall. It is rated R. in line long r books? 5ENTS A ?" Reunion Special pecial Catering by THE MARRIOTT ILS" Served by GAMMA. oin us in the GOLDEN SPUR starting at 8:OOpm ust nresent valid ID to enter, all guests must be Id USC ID or current ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NUS. ALL PREVIOUS GOLDEN SPUR STAFF J'S Special Programs Committee Join us in the IIND?READING', ESP and Psychokinesis; JEN SPUR will present 'COMEDY ZONE'specialists. LAUGHS will begin at 8:00pm. )ff your dyes and come on in it's time to shake AD?HEADS ARISE!!! juest must present valid ID and be signed in )ND FLOOR OF THE RUSSELL HOUSE. SOME PART BY STUDENT ACTIVITIES FEES. THE 01 iT'ftn >i rN/-i/-M a i inn PirrcnTAlliiltllT :UUUA IIUINML, OVJV^IML ?INU CN I tn I niPiivitiN i STAFF, AND THE CAROLINA COMMUNITY. 'Tartuffe' n but perforr By ROBERT THOMAS Carolina Life Editor The USC production of Moliere's Tar tuffe showcased some excellent student actors, but the play itself does not deserve a standing ovation. Tartuffe's plot develops in the courtyard of a New Orleans family in the 19th century, where there is the typical villain entering the storyline as well as other stereotypical characters to the period. Melanie Parrent's portrayal of the sassy, high-spirited Dorine was captivating. Parrent's sarcastic lines spoken directly to the audience added enormously to the character's scheming and conniving. Portraying his character with loveable but sometimes phony mannerisms, Dale Simonton played his father role comedically and enthusiastically. Simonton tries to "marry" off his daughter, Mariane (Lisa Rhoden) to Tartuffe, helping propel the storyline toward mass comusion. Rhoden appropriately displayed the irritatingly perfect daughter, helping to show her character's naivite. Her facial expressions throughout the production were unsurpassed. The villain, Jan Notzon as Tartuffe, occasionally overdramatized - his character, but gave an overall i the big rbirdE 625 S. Main I w/i>olai I Bucket dUUOO IIVI11 UIC IVVVGIO call 771-4455 (for large orders, pie Delicious GTi I MINIMUM With FVFRY donalic Blood. Programs avail simple blood test is all if you qualify. 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The cast seemed to overcome any complexities of performing with the audience sitting around it rather than in front of it. - The set was an excellent creation with a mixture of the ornate and simple. The weeping willow over the set and the reflecting pool with live fish inside gave it a realistic touch. Tartuffe continues tonight and Saturday night at 8 with the final performance on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Longstreet Theater. Tickets are $5 for students and may be reserved by calling 777-2551. riecf Chicken / >?"*? w/h)fls.. to^d&coleSia;::: ffi5 ~wings ? ase call 111 advance) 1 * rROS always $20 PAID >n. Plasma & Whole for all blood types. A that Is needed to see il bonus program for oloaicals. Inc. diddleburg Dr. Suite 105 )lumbia. S.C. 29204 254-653? icky's >f Greene St. & Saluda Gagwich" ches Outdoor Seating mecoming With Us! 00 a.m. & Saturday e 'til Midnight tally 4pm?8pm ONS ENFORCED JIV222 ?????i )N BSN F 1990. a special pro- ? 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