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Evans eager, ready LOS ANGELES (AP) Vince quarterback of the third-ranked Southern California Trojans, says matchup with second-ranked UCLA Pacific-8 championship is just his cup of tea, like the pressure games, the big Evans remarked. think I perform a little bit better when the pressure is on rather than against mediocre Stake He should find the contest against the Bruins completely to his liking, since at stake are the Pacific-8 championship, a Rose Bowl berth, and a possible No, 1 ranking. Plus, the game will be televised in most regions of the country. Evans has performed well under pressure this season. Last year, he drew criticism for poor passing, a 31 per cent completion record, But this fall he's completed 52 per cent of his throws in leading the Trojans to an 8-1 record, and has befen intercepted just three times.

"I say enough about Southern California Coach John Robinson said. been most impressed with how he has handled negative aspects; how audibi- lized signals, has scrambled when lie had to, has stayed away from coaches have stressed what to do in negative eireu instances, Evans said. learned not to force the ball in on passing, to take what the defense dictates. also learned to run better, to take a big hole if it opens up. I think always been able to throw the ball, it was just a matter of gaining confidence in myself and my Evans, a d-foot-2, 204-pound senior, said he got for the ISC-UCLA series a long time ago.

TV guess excitement kinda carries over from wlii'ti used to watch the USC-I CLA games on television when was said Evans, who grew up in, Greensboro. N.C. watching then, knew I wanted to come out here and be a part of Evans said he has a great deal of respect for the Bruin defense, but added that he thinks the UCLA defenders will have more to think about this time than they did last season, when the Bruins won 25-22. year, we were just a straight 1-formation he said, this year we're splitting backs, doing all sorts of things. have a lot more things to look Earlier this week, Evans had been somewhat ques- tionble for the game.

Last Saturday; he was knocked out when tackled into a wooden platform along the sidelines during the victory over Washington. Thunder off to Hawaii Continued front Page IF seasons, lost 600 000 The average home attendance after the initial season was 4,411. That figure climbed to an unimpressive 4,792 in 1976. Several of last players admitted disappointed at the size of the crowds. Thunder captain Bobby Moore said: honestly think that when there are bigger crowds, you get a better standard of football.

enthusiasm and vocal support of the crowd spreads over the pitch, giving everyone a lift. you only have in a massive stadium, it lacks atmosphere. The player really has to push himself through the game. certain if the crowds were' better (larger), the games would have been Moore concluded. In the Thunder opening season, the club finished in last place with a 6-16 record.

In 1976 the mark was 12-12, the team much more competitive and the Thunder finished one point out of postseason playoff action. In that time San Antonio had undergone the rule of two completely different coaches the volatile Alex Perolli and the conservative Bon Batie. Perolli was fired, Batie replaced him and then Batie resigned. Period's record was 1-8 and 17-20. Jose Berieo received the Thunder Most Valuable Player award in 1975 and Harry Hood last season.

THUNDER ROSTERS The following plovers listed saw considerottfe action in each of the Thunder's two WS: Sergio Blanco, James Doherfv, John AfttKeenan, Cedra Daniel Caldano. Luis Marotte, Mark Stahl, C.J. Carenza, Ceraia Hyikema, Raoul Forteis, Peler Pilotis, Mori Diane, Ned Nasanbegovfc, Renata Costa, Jose Borito, Jose Marcio, Eduardo Wolf, Roberta Bianco. 1976 Bobby Moore, Serico, Stahl, Bobby Clark, Carenza, Dan Counce, Harry Hood, Vic tor Kodelia, Neil Martin, Eddie Thomson, Billy Semole, Jim Henry, Ismael Moreira, Pete nos, Bob McNab. 1975 RESULTS Thunder 2, 1 Los Angeles 3, Thunder 0 Washington 2, Thunder 0 St.

Louis 3. Thunder 2 (TB) San Jose 2, Thunder Chicago 2. Thunder St. Lours I. Thunder 0 Tampa Bay 4, Thunder 0 Vancouver 3, Thunder 0 Thunder 2, Dallas Portland Thunder 0 tOT) Denver 6, Thunder 2 Thunder 4, Chicago 0 Thunder 3, Baltimore 2 Thunder 3, Phiiadelghta 2 Thunder 1, Denver 0 Chicago 2, Thunder I iTB) St, Louis 1, Thunder 0 Miami 7, Thunder I Denver 2, Thunder 1 Seattle Thunder 0 Dallas Thunder 0 1976 RESULTS Thunder 2, St.

Louis 1 Sen Diego 1, Thunder (OT) Dallas 1, Thunder 0 Thunder Minnesota 1 Thunder 3, Los Angeles 2 (TB) Washington 3, Thunder 2 Portland Thu-ider ft Toronto 2, Thunder Thunder 3, San Jose Thunder 1, Miami Tamoa Bay Thunder 0 (TB) Thunder 6, Vancouver 1 Thunder 2, Chicago 1 (TB) Thunder 2, Hartford (TB) Thunder 2, Los Angeles I Minnesota 3, Thunder I Seattle 2, Thunder I (OT) Vancouver 3, Thunder 0 Seattle Thunder 0 Portland Thunder 0 Thunder 3, St. Louis 0 San Diego 3, Thunder 2 Thunder 3, Dallas 2 Thunder 2, San Jose OT- Overtime; TB- Tiebreaker, SAN ANTONIO November 1 9 1976 Page 9 Berieo guest of honor San Antonio Thunder fullback Jose Berieo will bo the honored guest at a collegiate indoor soccer tournament Saturday. The affair starts at noon at the SAC gymnasium. Teams entered include Trinity, St. UTSA, Incarnate Word and SAC.

in action Prix ready BUENOS AIRES (AP) The president of the Argentine Automobile Association said Wednesday the Argentine Grand Prix will be held Jan. 9 despite published reports to the contrary and a possible boycott by automakers. fur as I know, we have not suspended or been told to suspended or cancel the race. As far as I know the race is still Cesar Carmen told a news conference Wednesday night in reaction to a story published in Buenos Aires newspapers from the French newspaper po. That story quoted Bernie Ecclestone of Britain, president of the Formula I Constructors Association (FIFA), as saying the race was called off because gentine organizers failed to deposit funds to cover transportation costs for cars and drivers.

according to accounts published here, quoted Ecclestone as saying that the deadline for depositing the funds expired Oct. 30, and was later extended to Nov. 12, but the money still had not been deposited. "I know nothing about a Carman said. are simply not worried about Mr.

decisions because he is involved in a political Last Nov. 12, the Argentine Automobile Association, the main motorists organization, took charge of organizing the race after the three original organizers pulled out. The three sponsors, all industrial companies, said they were withdrawing because of economic reasons. But later, a joint spokesman for the companies said another reason for pulling out was what he described as confusion in the international organization of the race, the first on the 1977 Grand Prix championship circuit. Thus, the reports here say, F1CA is now facing competition and pressures in contracting ears and drivers from a new organizing company, the International Sporting Commission.

Last week, a spokesman for the Argentine Automobile Association said: is confusion, We still do not know who is going to be in charge of this whole ruee Bo in good mood as big game nears Harris heads hockey future TORONTO (AP) Billy Harris, former coach of the Toronto Toros of the World Hockey Association, has agreed to handle senior and junior teams and direct the entire hockey program, The 41-year-old Harris, who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey leaves for Milan next week to begin work under his one-year contract. Harris was fired by Toros during the 1974-75 season. Boul-a-thon Junior bowlers from Goliad. Sports Palace, All Star, Southside and Thunder Bowl will he participating in ihi' Jerry Lewis Bowi-A-Thon for Muscular Dystrophy Saturday. The youngters are now collecting pledges for each pin they knock down in a three-game senee.

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played for Woody Hayes at Miami of Ohio and coached under him at Ohio State, shows a record against Buckeyes in Columbus and 2-4-1 overall But in those seven meetings, Ohio State has averaged just 13.7 points a game to 12,6, The word from Bo is to look for more of the same. got to appreciate tough football to enjoy the Miehigau-Ohio State he said. always a hard, tough game and it probably will be again. never had a bad performance against Ohio State. A game like this brings out the best in all your players.

Things have never gone badly for us in any game against Ohio State other than the score, never felt like we've laid an egg. never dominated us, even though they've outseori-d And if Schembeehler is any syrt of prophet, Saturday's score may be something like 13-12, not surprising for a series in hich the last five games have ended 10-7, 14-11, and a 21-14 laugher, said before it will probably be a low-scoring he said. it could happen, but expect one team to win 30-29 in the last 10 seconds. In the last seven years, the teams have been so close, so evenly matched, that never been a high-scoring game. no question our offense has to move against their defense, and their defense is the strength of their 1 1 will be a major surprise if either side does really different.

recall either team ever making any drastic beehler said. there are usually some fine little adjustments, things the average fun changes in blocking adjustments or pass routes, something like But getting back to triple reverses and first-down bombs, Schembeehler had one more little joke up his sleeve, since Michigan may have to kick off rather than receive, may even try an onside he said with a big smile partially caused by the tongue in his cheek. sure you put that Field switch Because of a schedule conflict, the St. Houston Stroke Jesuit Class AAA semifinal playoff game Saturday night has been moved from Rice Stadium to own field. Kickoff time remains 8 p.m.

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