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Sports_ Oregon golfer George Daves has high hopes Photo by M»< hael WIHtelm Oregon senior golfer George Daves has a chance for All-American honors this season after capturing the, runner-up spot in the Pat:- W last year. I. "" 1 By Craig Harris Of the Kmrralri With only three tournament.'?loft in his college golf career, Ceorgc Daves is looking to finish with a hang If Daves can win one of those tournament crowns, he has a legitimate chance of being on an All-American team, and it would almost assure the Ducks an NCAA tournament invitation. After finishing second in the Pac-10 tourney in 1!i85. don’t think this self-confident senior hasn’t given that a thought. "These next two tournaments are very important for both me and the team to do well,” Davos says. "As a team we can lock up a bid, and I can lock myself into an All-American team.” Daves is still a bit leary. After he qualified for the national tourney two of the last three years, and played exceptionally well his junior year, the NCAA commit tee gave him the cold shoulder. “Last year I thought I played well enough, went to the NCAAs and (the committee) blew me off.” Daves says. “Last year without a doubt I should have made it. but I guess you really don’t know. I guess I’ll just have to play good in the next three tournaments and set? what happens.” Another thing that puzzles Daves is his play. Although he is playing his best golf in his tenure as a Duck, he still is frustrated. "My stroke average is better, and basically my ex pectations have given me a good year," Daves says. "But even with the low stroke average. I haven’t had as many high finishes. This is misleading though. This year we played three to four tourneys in the Northwest that had much tougher courses. The fields were better, and this may be why 1 didn't get as good of a finish.” Oregon coach Scott Krieger feels the same about his number-one man. “George has played much more consistent this spr ing, but he hasn’t had the spectacular finishes that were there a year ago,” Krieger says. “To be an All American he needs to win a big tournament and can 't tlnue to play well He has a good record, and with a tournament win that should do it." Hut before the next three tourneys come around. Daves thinks that he must work on parts of his game "I need to get much better in my mental approach My concentration has not been good all year." Haves says. "I need to figure out in my mind what it will take to win. believe in myself, and go out and do it." "He needs to las more aggressive, and once this happens a lot more lower scores will come What he does well is his ball striking. He hits the hall very strong and almost always makes it on the green," krieger says. "If he continues to do this, he will stay out of trouble." Besides his own personal goals. Haves thinks the Duck squad may tat able to pull out an upset and bring a national crown Iwck to Eugene. "I think our top five is as good as anybody's top five when we put it all together." Haves says. "Even though that doesn't happen often, hut when it does others lielier watch out Hopefully we can peak at the NCAAs and win it " Even when the season is over. Haves doeen't plan to put away his jclubs. Next year he wants to come back and help the team while finishing up his economics degree, and then go on to the pm circuit. "I feel this is definitely in my reach It's been my goal to go through college and make it on the tour." Haves says. "I’m pretty confident that I have u career ahead of me in golf." Krieger also thinks the circuit is within in George's reach. "He has a very sure shot at making the pros. If he exploits his strengths, he will be OK." "It’s been great hens at Oregon. I've improved from my freshman to my senior year, and I accomplished what I came here to do." Haves says. If his improvement can earn* over for another month. George Daves may just accomplish a national crown. ........—...... .I Stay in Shape at Honda of Eugene It’s time to shape up your scooter for spring, and Honda of Eugene is ready to help. Scooter owners will be receiving a FREE “Health Check” certificate in the mail from American Honda. If you purchased your scooter in your home town, phone home for the certificate. To receive your FREE “Health Check,” redeem your coupon upon service. In addition, you will receive a FREE digital scooter mania watch while supplies last. Sports Shorts The Oregon women's track team has signed Stephanie Wesseil of Coos Bay’s Mar shfield High School to a nation al-Ietter-of-intent. Wesseil was third in the state 3,000-meter race in 1985. and has the fastest time in the event so far this year. The Oregon volleyball team has announced the signing of two blue-chip recruits. Stephanie Snyder and Michelle Krebsbach, two of the nation's mos* highly sought high school volleyball recruits. Summer Fail Spring WASHINGTON OR LONDON INTERNSHIPS lUMMlW ■ WW Full Academic Yaara In • Oxford Univaratty • L.S.E. • St. Andraws, Scotland U.S. credits will be transferred through Hampden-Sydney College, founded In Virginia by James Madison In 1776. Graduate work Is an option. The Director of Studies for the Center for Quality Education Abroad (in Britain) ia the Rt. Hon. The Lord Beloff, O.LItt. (Oxon.), Fellow of the British Academy, Professor Emeritus of Government and Fellow of All Souls, Oxford. INQUIRIES TO: JANET KOLLEK.J.D., Admissions Director CQEA/ W1SC. Rm 53,158 W. 81 St, NY, NY, 10024. (212-724-0804/724-0136). _(EO/AA) OXFORD signed national-letters-of-iutenl with the llucks recently to bolster (he first recruiting class of new coach Gerry Gregory. Snyder. a Vfoot-9 setter, led Fountain Valley High School to the semifinals of the tlalifornia Interscholastic Federation (GIF) 4-A playoffs last season, earn ing all OF honors in the process. Gregory feels that Snyder is one of the top prep setters in the nation this year. Snyder chose Oregon over national powers Cal-Poly San l.uis Obispo and l<ong Beach State University. Krebsbach is a B-foot-1 out side blocker-hitter from St. Joseph's High School in l^kewood, Clalif. She was rank ed the fourth best prep volleyball player in the nation this year by Spoilers rating service. Krebsbach led her team to the quarterfinals of the GIF 5-A playoffs this year and was nam ed to the all-GIF first team, the third straight year she earned all-CIF honors. She was named USVBA junior Olympic All-American in 1984 and 1985. She chose Oregon over San lose State University. fsYD's m PERNS »19.95 ® long h«lr extra . good thru S 3t 86 * 1122 Alder • 485 8597 ★ COPIES ★ Krazy Kata Try Uml M4 East 13th at.