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Spouts Oregon women to entertain the South for Pepsi meet By David Scott Of Ihr Kmerald The South will rise again. Perhaps it already has. Tennessee and Texas, two proven track and field powerhouses, march into Saturday's Pepsi Invitational with their muskets loaded — with talent. Oregon, 3-0, and Washington State University comprise the other half of a field never before assembled. Are the Ducks ready for battle? “Tennessee and Texas are in another league." Oregon coach Tom Heinonen said. "We re not really in the ballpark unless they don’t bring the people they’ve entered.” The scoring system, which differs from the men's meet, also concerns Heinonen. Points will 1m; awarded 5-3-2-1 for individual events and 5-3-2-1 for relays. "An athlete who finishes fifth in a field of eight doesn't score any points," he stressed, giving an example. "That takes away any chance that we have of beating a team with depth.” Despite the dilemma, Heinonen will field his best athletes. “Let ’em race and let ’em compete.” he said. "We’re looking at great competition, a chance to get some good times, good marks and compete against the best." The Cougars are in the same situation. Their hopes may be fur ther dampened if star performer Conny Eckl is unable to compete because of a leg injury. Meanwhile. Texas is waiting for the opportunity to put its longhorns to use. "Texas has both strength and depth." said Heinonen. whose squad demolished WSU 81-55 last week at Pullman. "They’re solid across the board.” Texas is led by Anna Schweitzer and Liz Natale. Schweitzer, who finished fourth in last year’s NCAA 5.()()() meters, is one of six Longhorn women who have qualified for this year’s NCAA outdoor championships. Natale placed second in the NCAA 3,000 meters a year ago. Other athletes who scored in the NCAA meet last year in clude 800-meter specialist Karol Davidson, hurdlers Sametra King and Karen Nelson and 10.000-meter runner Sandy Blakeslee. The Vols may not have quite the depth Texas has. but they have some outstanding individuals. "Tennessee has the best athletes," Heinonen said. Pepsi Continued from Page 8 Reid (63-8) in the shot put, and |. R. Quinn (195-2) in the discus. They also bring their traditional stable of world-class sprinters, led by Allen Franklin (10.2921.01) and Terry McDaniel (10.3520.67). Washington State will not challenge for the team title, but the same Cougars that posted wins against Oregon a week ago return, led by hammer thrower Stefan Johnson (230-10) and javelin thrower Jim Miller (244-10) and distance ace Jacinto Navarette (13.52.0 at 5000 meters). “The holes we exposed last week in Pullman will probably keep (WSU) out of it," said Dellinger. Texas and Tennesse will try to mount an unsurmountable advantage in tin* sprints and jumps, then hold off the Ducks. “We've got some guys that could break in." said Dellinger, referring to sprinters Mark Pannis (10.50w21.1) and Pat Panning (21.24(i.55), triple jumper Iuitin Berry (52-H) and long jumper |. |. Hirrien (25-2). While none of them will be favored to win. they will he counted on to prevent t-4 sweeps by tin* Longhorns and Volunteers. The strength of the field should help everyone reach new heights. "There's nothing like direct competition to bring out your best,” said Dellinger. Cillespie concurred. "I would lie willing to bet that we have a lot more than four NCAA qualifiers on this team after Saturday.” he said. Although the meet is in its first year under the new format, it is already attracting national attention. Track and Field News included the Pepsi Invitational on its 'meets to catch’ list. Et al. MEETINGS The ASM) Constitution (iourt will meet today at 4 in Room 12«l at the I .aw School to discuss court jurisdiction. LECTURES The geology department presents Dr. Alexandra Navrot sky of Princeton University, who will speak on "Energetics of Lower Mantle Phases," today at 2 : 3 0 in R o o m 3 0 7. Volcanology. “Marine Animals as Weeds" will 1m? the topic of a lecture at the Eugene Natural History Society meeting at H tonight in Room 123, Science I. Dr. )im Carlton from the Oregon In stitute of Marine Biology in Charleston will speak. MISCELLANEOUS A march to support the preservation of Southhank Riverside Field will begin at 15th Avenue and Kincaid, near the main library, at 12:30 today. For more information call Dan at 683-3453. Deadline for submitting Ft als to the Emerald front desk, 300 EMU. is noon the day l>efore publication. Kt als an; run only once. Events with a donation or admission charge will not be considered Events occurring nearest the publication date and campus events will he given priority. EASTER at the HULT CENTER 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 19, 1987 All Seats Complimentary Come and hear...SPECIAL MUSIC Featuring 120 voice choir and orchestra directed by Steve Maricle. THE VERDICT IS IN Dr. Robert Luther Pastor, First Baptist Church Eugene, Oregon • EASTER SHUTTLE FROM UO Shuttle Stop Pick up Return Agate St. Crosswalk 9:40 12:10 Covered Tennis courts 9:42 12:12 19th and University 9:45 12:15 Alpha Omega House 9:50 12:20 (1332 Kincaid) NCC Dorms 9:52 12:22 (12th and Kincaid) More info? Call 345 0341 Collegiate Christian Fellowship The Easter Service will be inter preted for the hearing impaired. Special Seating available until 10:25 a.m. Come Early...Seating is Limited (Doors open at 9:45 a.m.)
