Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 19, 1981)
sports Flying Ducks shot down vjymnasxs win streak halted at 26 By JIM VITTI Of the Emerald Ten UCLA Bruins and seven Japanese all-stars did Friday what 73 teams couldn’t do for five years as both squads beat the Oregon men’s gymnastics team to snap the Flying Ducks’ dual meet winning streak at 26. Oregon, 2-2, was ranked third nationally going into the meet. The Japanese team, which consisted of three of the na tion’s top collegiate performers and four of the top preps, chalked up 277.70 points. UCLA, 1-0, tallied 276.45 and the Flying Ducks scored 271.30. “I’m proud of how we did,” said Oregon coach Bill Balles ter. “We didn’t really expect to win, this being a rebuilding year for us and UCLA being as strong as they are.” UCLA is the odds-on favorite to take the Pacific-10 title away from Oregon, a position the Fly ing Ducks have held four years in a row, Ballester said. “They (the Bruins) are load ed," he said. "If anybody can challenge Nebraska for the na tional title, they can. They have five super all-arounders and plenty of super specialists.” Japan’s Shinji Kanda took first in the all-around with a 57.10 total. He placed first on floor exercise (9.70), vault (9.80) and parallel bars (9.80), tied for second on pommel horse (9.35), took fourth on high bar (9.50) and tied for sixth on rings (9.35). Mitch Gaylord (56.60) and Peter Vidmar (55.40) took second and fourth, respectively, for UCLA, while Kelly Crumley (55.20) placed fifth to pace the Flying Ducks. The only individual winner for Oregon, sophomore Alex Schwartz, set a University record with a 9.75 performance on the rings. “Alex proved he’s one of the best in the world,’’ Ballester said. “Some world class rings men were here for the judges to compare him to, and he beat them all." Schwartz shared the old record, 9.70, with 1978 all American Scott McEldowney. UCLA’s Gaylord was close on Kanda’s heels throughout the meet. His 9.80 took first on high bar, while Vidmar won the pom mel horse with a 9.40. Crumley tied for sixth on floor Photo by Steve Dykes Johny Moyal eAeioise ious sixm on pommel horse (9.20) and paral lel bars (9.10), and tied for fifth on high bar (9.45). Other individuals who placed for Oregon were All-American James Yuhashi (third, 9.55) on floor exercise, Bob Leverence (tie for fourth, 9.25) on pommel horse, and Randy Jepson (second, 9.55) on rings. Japan's Satoshi Tada took third in the all-around with a 55.95. Educational Center TEST PREPARATION SPECIALISTS SINCE 1938 Eugene: 485-5699 Course Beg. Jan. 31 Portland: 222-5556 Course Beg. Jan. 24 For Information About Other Centers In More Than 80 Maior US Cities & Abroad Outside NY State CALL TOLL FREE: WO 223 1782 uieyuii win laee me universi ty of British Columbia Friday while the women will host the University of Minnesota in a co ed meet at McArthur Court. / ^^j^l^^^^Cuhural^orun^Presents in concert "The Golden Voice of the Great Southwest" U. UTAH PHILLIPS “A minstrel...comic... philosopher. An absolute iron-clad classic.” —Tacoma News Tribune dhmg ii. itft PRISCILLA HERDMAN “ A sweeping performance from a woman clcarh destined to Ik* a major folk voice.” —The Boston (.'lobe Saturday, January 24, 1981 8:30 p.m. Gerlinger Alumni I .ounge 11 of O campus $3.75 General Public $3.50 l! of O Students Tickets go on sale at the door at 8:00 p.m. Limited Seating 2 for 1 Buy one ad Get one free in Emerald Classifieds Emerald Classifieds is offering you a FREE 20 word ad when you buy another classified. Use that free ad for anything you want — sell your waterbed, or send a personal to a friend. Here’s how to get your free ad: *When you buy an ad in one category you get a FREE 20 word ad in a different category. *Both ads must be placed at the Emerald office (300 EMU). •Don’t delay. This offer good January 19 through January 30, 1981. free. WOMEN’S SHOE SALE New Balance W 420 Reg. 43.95 This week 38.95 New Balance W 620 Reg. 50.00 This week 39.95 Nike Lady All Court Reg. 21.95 This week 17.95 Also on Sale Saucony • Etonic • Adidas Limited to stock on hand SUGAR PINE RIDGE THE ON CAMPUS SPORT SHOP 877 E. 13th next to the U of O Bookstore 345-5584 V
