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.
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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
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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.)