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Steelers draft Hinkle while others wait Oregon linebacker Bryan Hinkle received his nod from the National Football League Wed nesday, as the Duck senior was picked up by the Pittsburg Steelers. The Steelers drafted Hinkle as the eight selection in the sixth round, about where it was ex pected the Oregon linebacker would go. Three other Ducks, Vince Goldsmith, Kevin McGill and Neil Elshire, who sat out the season because of injury, are given a good chance of being chosen early today as the NFL begins its final six rounds. Hinkle was not available for comment Tuesday evening, but an Associated Press report said the Steelers organization was pleased with the choice, calling the linebacker a good addition Photo by Steve Dykes Bryan Hinkle (16) became Oregon's first NFL draft pick this year as the Pittsburg Steelers picked him up in the sixth round. to a strong ballclub. In his four-year career with the Ducks, Hinkle, 6-2 and 205 pounds, was named Pacific-10 Defensive Player of the Week several times, including three times as a junior despite playing only part of the season. Goldsmith, named the Pac-10’s outstanding defensive lineman last fall, has a good chance of being picked early, “but I’m not counting on it," he said Tuesday. "It’s not something I’m going to worry about." Goldsmith, 5-11 and 230 pounds, says his size shouldn’t be a handicap. “At least I think so — but they seem to be con cerned about it." Goldsmith also made the Pac-10 first team in 1979 and 1980. Oregon’s second draft pos sibility, Kevin McGill, said he was hoping to go in Tuesday’s draft. “But I should go the first thing tommorrow ” McGill, a 6-7, 266-pound of fensive tackle, was the biggest man on the Duck roster last season. "I expect to go as a pass blocker-tackle," he said. “I don’t care what team, I just want a chance to go out there and show them I can do it. ‘‘I didn't get serious about football until I was in college," the senior tackle said. “Now I feel I’m just getting started, before I was just learning — now I’m ready to get in there and really play. “I have a few more good years before me." The final member of the Duck draft trio, Neil Elshire, didn't play last season because of a knee injury. But as a junior, the 6-5, 246-pound defensive end joined Goldsmith as the Ducks one-two front line punch. Despite being sidelined last season, he is ready to return to action, Elshire said. No one is placing all their bets on the NFL’s draft system to pick them today, "but it sure would be nice,” said McGill. “I know I’m good enough, we’re all good enough.” By Tamara Swenson Valiev River Center Eugene 342 2151 FOR ALL THAT YOU DO THIS RIM NEWS IS FOR YOU ^ ■PFCPFATION & INTRAMURALS 103 Gerlinger Hall <»hone 686-4121,686-4113 * • 4x110 Relay — Intramural Track Meet Racquetball Singles - April 18 Men's I Men's II Women's I Women's II Fun Run - April 16 men - 3 mile women - 3 mile Volleyball Doubles - April 22 Men Women Results 1st Manuel Capurro Greg Loaen Maria Hyne Judy Van Dyck Tad Gotling Faith Van Nice Bento/Greg Costales / Ensworth 2nd Rich Morroco Craig Kamisugi Cindy Menolascino Sherri Royer Steve Lafler Laura Merrill Engles/Ramos Vieina Lum/Westfall Softball Intramurals - Wet weather has caused softball to get off to a slow start. But now that the sun is coming out more often and game playing time is extended by the starting of daylight time the RIM staff is hopeful of getting games back on schedule However if the weather does continue to play havoc with the schedule the plan will be to play through the league and play-off schedule as far as time permits. Co-ed Intramural Track Meet to be held on April 30, May 1 and 2 is still open to individual entries. Individuals wishing to participate in any event should come to Hayward and sign in on the day of the event. Check in the RIM office for schedule. Events include: 100 yd hurdles, 440 yd run, 100 yd dash, 4 x 110 yd relay, 4 x 440 yd relay, 880 yd run, 1 mile run, 3 mile run, shot put, high jump, and long jump. (MANAGERS MEETING 4 PM, APRIL 30, HAYWARD FIELD, WEST GRAND STAND.) Intramural Swim Meet - Start getting in shape now for the meet. You may organize and enter a team (minimum of 4 people) or try out your diving skills. Events include: 200 yd medley relay, 50 yd free style, 100 yd in dividual medley, 50 yd butterfly, 100 yd free style, 100 yd backstroke, 100 yd breast stroke, 200 yd free style, diving, 100 yd novelty feet first, 100 yd kickboard, 50 yd innertube. The swim meet will take place on May 11 and 13 starting at 3:30 pm at Leighton Pool. Entry deadline for teams is Thursday, May 7 at 4:30 pm Individuals may enter on the day of the event at the pool by signing in at the head table Ultimate Frlsbee - Free Clinic is planned for Wednesday, April 29 at 4:00 pm on Gerlinger Field Plan to attend and learn the basics of this exciting game. Ultimate Frisbee Fun Leagues to begin May 4. Entries are due by April 29. Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays in May and June. Entry blanks and additional infor mation available in the RIM office Also watch for information on an Ultimate Frisbee Tour nament to be held on Saturday, May 30. Softball Bat and Throw Contest is scheduled for May 5 between 4 pm and 6 pm on the Intramural Field Check your batting and throwing. The event is a combination of skill, distance, and accuracy. No entry required, just show up at the field on Tuesday, May 5th. OPEN RECREATION Spring 1981 SWIMMING - Identification required at open swim Gerlinger Pool 7:00 am - 8 30 am M U W H (cap required) Gerlinger Pool 12:30 am - 1 30 pm M U W H F (cap required) Leighton Pool 11 30 am - 1 30 pm M U W H F Leighton Pool 7:30 am - 9 00 pm M W (50c charge) Leighton Pool 1 00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday (50c charge) BADMINTON Gerlinger Annex B-54 6:00 pm -9:00 pm U" H* VOLLEYBALL Gerlinger Annex B-54 5 30 - 7 30 pm M" W" OPEN RECREATION Esslinger Hall 3.30 pm - 9:00 pm M U W H* Gerlinger Hall 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm F* Gerlinger Annex 8:00 am - 4 30 pm Saturday11 1 00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday" "Gyms are available during these time periods EXCEPT where scheduled for classes, intramurals, athletics, club sports or special events Esslinger Hall Gerlinger Hall 8:00 am - 3:30 pm** Gerlinger Annex ••Students may use gyms during this period only when no classes are scheduled. Coming Events - Check at RIM office tor details Intramural Swim Meet Intramural Golf Tournament Ultimate Frisbee Fun League Softball Bat And Throw Contest Frisbee Distance & Accuracy Throw Tennis Mixed Doubles Frisbee Golf Tournament Frisbee & Hacky Sack Festival Fun Runs Budwelser present* this page as a service to students Interested In recreation and Intramural*. Publications of RIM News should not be interpreted in any way an endorsement of the sponsor's product by the University ol Oregon. _4 i:_n
