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section Prepared bv the staff of The Honolulu Advertiser November 18. 1979 The Sunday Star-Bulletin Advertiser A Ml 1 I Vv. A a a A Ax 1 1 v. i if i A V-' I jf' aaI A Slipping the noose 1 A Cowboy quarterback Phil Davis appears to be corralled by Rain-bow linebacker Steve Lehor, left, but the Wyoming sophomore slips that noose and heads down-field with another Hawaii linebacker Rick Obbema, right taking up the chase. Davis got Wyoming out of enough of these traps to upset the Rainbows and leave Hawaii with a 4-5 mark for the season.

A A I. a---A A'" Mvtrtlser (ho tea by Ron Jttt Cowboys lasso Rainbows at Aloha' It took the accurate right toe of premier place-kicker Jim Asmus to keep the Rainbows in the game. He booted a 27-yard field goal late in the second quarter, cutting Wyoming's lead at halftime to 14-10, and then kicked true on a 47-yarder, his longest of the season, in the third quarter that left the Cowboys with a scant 14-13 edge. The Rainbows were attempting to generate an eleventh hour march for a go-ahead and, hopefully, a winning touchdown when disaster struck in the form of that fumble. Fullback Keith Hill had dented the Wyo quarterback Phil Davis scoring the goahead touchdown in the second quarter on a one-yard push and then putting the game out of reach with a five-yard scamper late in the final quarter.

Mike Smith, the nation's leading punter, added the needed innovative dash in the second quarter when he raced 23 big yards on a faked punt that kept the Cowboys on the gallop toward their go-ahead touchdow n. And a fumble recovery on the Hawaii 34 gave the Cowboys their chance to put the game away in the final period. and painful to starting quarterback Mike Stennis. Stennis suffered a separation of the left shoulder after gaining eight yards on that game-starting touchdown march and that ended his evening on the football field. It also ended Hawaii's touchdown punch although reserve quarterback Steve Rakhsha-ni engineered the final five yards into the end zone, with tailback Gary Allen hitting the right side for the final yard.

But Stennis or no Stennis, this night belonged to the Cowboys, with do-everything By FERD BORSCH Advertiser Writer A fired-up band of Wyoming Cowboys dashed University of Hawaii's hopes for a winning debut season in the Western Athletic Conference by upending the Rainbows, 21-13, before a Shrine benefit turnout of 36,743 rain-, soaked fans at Aloha Stadium last night. The Cowboys, who entered the game as two-touchdown underdogs, were innovative and opportunistic as well as fired up after spotting the Rainbows to an early 7-0 lead on a drive that proved very costly to Hawaii ming defense for 11 yards when he was hit hard by Cowboy defender Derrin Jenkins, Hill coughed up the ball and Chuck Bradford recovered on the Rainbow 34. That sealed Hawaii's fate and doomed them to a losing season in the WAC. The Rainbows are now 4-5 for the season" and 2-4 in the WAC, with Colorado State the only conference foe left on the schedule The Cowboys took some of the sting out of a losing season last night, improving their See COWBOYS on Page KS ow loss dashes dream i 1 I 1 kA 4 a i 4 Mi A bit of Green 4, "I don't know what the hell kind of adjustments we'll have to make now," said Tomey. "We have a lot of work to do," he said seconds before disappearing into the locker room.

This game marked the first time a perpetual trophy was given to the winner. The trophy was donated by Raymond Gould, president of the Wyoming Paniolos, Wyoming's alumini living in Hawaii. The intermittent rain may have had an effect on both teams' passing games, as each attempted only 13 passes. Wyoming completed six and Hawaii completed four, but two of them went to the other team. Both teams combined for a miserable 84 net yards passing.

Most of the crowd gathered in the stadium's blue section, which was protected from the rain. For the halftime show, the Shriners released thousands of colored balloons to their traditional tune, "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles." The balloons provided a compliment to the falling rain. on the Rainbow schedule. "They just outplayed us," Tomey said. "They deserve a lot of credit." Adding to Tomey's frustration were key first-half injuries to starters Mike Stennis, quarterback, and defensive lineman Itai Sataua and Kekuahaupio Akana.

Stennis reinsured a dislocated left shoulder eight plays into the game, an injury he suffered in Hawaii's first game against Utah. He was replaced by junior college transfers Steven Rakhshani. Trainers said Stennis would probably be out for two to three weeks. Sataua received a minor concussion and Akana pulled a hamstring, which decimated Hawaii's defensive line. The injuries forced the Rainbows to go with Semeri Ulufale and Rick Obbema.

Ulufale was bandaged from his left knee to his ankle and was obviously playing at half speed. Obbema, a linebacker, was moved to 'nose guard to shore up the front wall. By MARK SEGAMI j4Jvertier Sport Writer University of Hawaii head coach -Dick Tomey was visibly upset after watching his team's hope of a winning season in the Western Athletic Conference dashed last night by a rugged Wyoming team, 21-13, in the annual Shrine Game. ''Wyoming beat us in a game we wanted to win very badly," said Tomey, as he kicked a sideline marker during his quick exit from the field to the Rainbow's locker room. The loss was played before a rain-soaked crowd of 36,743, most of whom did not leave until the waning seconds of the game, hoping Hawaii could stage a miraculous comeback.

But it was not to be. It was a critical game for Hawaii. The team now owns a 4-5 mark, but perhaps more significant, Hawaii's WAC record stands at 2-4, with Colorado State the only WAC team left Hawaii's David Toloumu finds his way for a few yards against Wyoming's Cowboy defense last night at Aloha Stadium. Toloumu managed 30 yards on five totes, but the Rainbow bottom line read simply "Not enough" as the Cowboys came through with an unexpected win over the 'Bows. 'Eat your heart out, Rube Goldberg! College bovls filling up fast p)rfe today: New Orleans.

Should Auburn spring an upset, then Georgia, a 33-13 loser to Auburn Saturday, will tie Alabama for the SEC crown and would be awarded the Sugar Bowl bid since the Tide went last year. "I guess if we win the Auburn game, we go to the Sugar Bowl," said Alabama coach Bear Bryant. "But heck, if we don't beat Auburn, I'd just as soon stay home and plow." The other Sugar Bowl representa- United Internttioatl The college football bowl picture is beginning to come into focus but one gaping hole will not be filled until Dec. 1. Top-ranked Alabama, a 30-0 winner over Miami (Fla.) yesterday, must defeat Auburn on that date to gain a berth in the Sugar Bowl.

A win over the Tigers will give the Crimson Tide the Southeastern Conference title and an automatic trip to Baseball Rainbow Invitational, University of Hawaii stadium, triplet ader beginning at 9:30 a.m. Silver- swords vs. Waiau Bakery followed by Sheridan-Midas vs. UH The Rangers meet UH White in the third game. No admission charge.

Honolulu AJA Junior League, Mo-analua vs. Hawaii Kal at 9 a.m. and Manoa vs. Waiaiae at 10:30 a.m., both at Ala Wai Field. Kane-ohe meets Kaiihi at Castle at 10 a.m.

No admission charge. The lineup tive will be either sixth-ranked Texas or ninth-ranked Arkansas, both currently tied with Houston for first place in the Southwest Conference. The winner of the SWC will be the host team in the Cotton Bowl and will face the Big Eight runner-up either second-ranked Nebraska or seventh-rated Oklahoma. Sugar Bowl officials, obviously relieved that Alabama is back in their picture, said they were elated with the possibility of getting either Arkansas or Texas. "Though we will still have to wait at least a week to find out whether it will be Arkansas or Texas as the visiting team this year," said Sugar Bowl president Robert J.

Fabacher, "they both are great teams and both certainly satisfy two of our basic objectives." The way the bowl situation looks, four teams from both the SWC and the Big Ten have landed bowl bids, with third-ranked Ohio State, an 18-15 winner over Michigan yesterday, securing a spot in the Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes opponent will be the Pac 10 champion, either No. 4 Southern California or Washington, a 17-7 winner over Washington State. The Trojans need a victory over UCLA Nov. 24 or else the 15th-rank-ed Huskies will travel to Pasadena.

The Orange Bowl will feature fifth-ranked and undefeated Florida State against the Big Eight champion, which will be determined next week when seventh-ranked Oklahoma battles No. 2 Nebraska. The loser uf the Sooner-CorTihuikcr game will be the visiting team in the Cotton Bowl. "We're very happy here," Florida State coach Bobby Bowden told the Orange Bowl Committee by telephone. "If we could have selected a bowl this would be the one we would choose Soccer Women's Island Saccer Association, Leahi vs.

HPP 1 at Kapioianl Park ield No. I at 11 a.m.; Lanikai vs. Na Aiaca at Kaneohe Civic Center at 1 P.m. Running (All timt Hll Titne Dm. IS Gardra State Bowl At Et RUrford, J.

Temple (S-2) vt. undetermined opponent. am. Indepeadeace Bowl At Stu-eveport, La. McNeete State (10-0) vi.

undetermined opponent, 9 30 a.m. Dec. 21 HaUdajr Bowl At Saa DV Indiana (7-4) v. Bnghitn Younf (HMD or San Diego Stat 0-2), 4 m. Dae.

22 Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tema. Perm State (7-3) vs. TuUne (8-7). I 30 am. ABC-TV.

Saa Bawl At CI Paw. Texaa Washington (9-2) va. Ten M). Houston (9-1) or Arkamai (-l). 2.30 a CBS-TV.

To ferine fcowl At OrUado, Wake Forett (8-3) va LSU (M). 1 m. Dee. 23 Fteata Bawl At Teas p. Art.

Pittsburgh f9-l) va. undeterraijied opponent, 10 ttam TV. Dm. 21 Caktr Bwl At fla. IfifVran vt.

Nona Cawlitt J-l). 4 p.m.. ABC-TV. Dw.2 HaO of Fame Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. South Carolina (7-3) vs.

undetermined opponent. 2pm. Dee. 31 Peack Bowl AtAtlaaU Clemton (i-2) va. Baylor (T-3).

10 a CBS-TV. Blohoaart Bowl At Hoaata Purdue (9-2) va. uodttarmined opponent. I pm. Jib 1 Cattea Bswt AtDaUaa Southwest Coafereoee Champion (Teiai, Arkansas, or Houston) vs.

Big Eight runner-up: Nebraska (104) or Oklahoma (9-1), 9 10 CBS TV. Rate Bawl At Pssadona, Call. Ohio State (11-0) Pae-10 champion (Washington 92 or Southern CaJ 9-0-1), Noon, NBC-TV. Sujar Bewl AtNewOrieaa Southeastern CorJererwe tfeampson (Alabama 10-0 or J-l) vs. Arkansas or Teias, 9 a ABC-TV.

Orasf Bowl At Miami Florida (ltMJj vt. champion (Nebraska or Oklahoma). NBC-TV. it Southern Cal wm Pac-10 tue, Washing-itiB dl in SuJi i AAU, ase group cross country meet at Cooke Field on the University of Hawaii campus. 9 a.m.

No admission charge. Marine Corps Toys for Tots run, 7 a at Kaoiolani Park bandstand. Those who wish to participate In this 10-miie run should arrive an hour early with a toy worth at least 13. Toys will be donated for a children's benefit. No admission charge..