str~essed in men's intramurals Believing that participation in athletics can make a real contribution to college students, Cecil Beck, Director of the Men's Intramural Athletic Program for 27 years, works untiringly to provide Harding men one of the finest intramural college athletic programs that exists today. "A sport for every man and every man in a sport " is the slogan that characterizes hi s program. Sportsmanship and leadership are given strong emphasis in the program. Beck encouraged each man to participate in as many of the 40 events as possible and participation in 30 different activities was required of everyone who ea rned an intramural jacket. "A lot of time has been put into the program to make it one that is worth ge tting involved in, " commented Mike Oliver. "It is well-organized and that makes participating in it more enjoyable. Competition between the men's social clubs generated the keenest compe tition and highest level of en thusiasm in the intramural program. High sportsmanship was maintained in the competition through strict enfo rcement of penalties for violating sportsmanship rules. "Sportsmanship in the intramural program is very good," believes Bren t Miller. "Most participants don 't lose their perspective as to the importance of winning and just having a good time in the ac tivities." In their capacities as assistants in directing the program and as game officials, many students gained valuable leadership experience. Participa ti on was the major emphasis of the program. To facilitate the greatest measure of participation. A, B, C, 0 and E level teams were fielded by some clubs in some sports. "I participate because I enjoy most sports ," remarked Miller. "As a college student it would be easy to neglect physical exercise. Intramurals provides an ou tlet for physical needs while at school. My participat ion in intramurals is one of the memories of Harding that wi ll be with me fo r years to come." Club sports activities included fast-pitch softball, foo tball , basketba ll , vo lleyball , swimming, track and field and spring softball. In track ana field, Titans was the large club champion and Theta Tau was the small club champion. In club swimming, Sub T was the large club champion and Theta Tau was the small club champion. Titans received the sportsmanship award presented by TNT. In fa ll club softball, TNT was the large club champion and Knights was the small club champion. The club football champions were Sub T among large clubs and Knights among small clubs. In individual competition, Steve Ul rich won the horseshoe singles championship (continued on page 144) 1. FOLLOWING a base hit. Galaxy 's Brad Jackson makes sure it's safe to head for seco/ld. 2. TNT MEMBERS show their excitement after defeating Mohawks for the large club softball champiof/ship. 3. QUARTERBACK of the faculty i'ltramural team . Dr. Clifton Ganus ha/lds off to a fellow team member while Dr. Kenlleth Davis blocks. 4. FINDING an ope'l hole. John Grigson sprints toward the goal line in all j'ltramural foa tbal/gaHle. 143 Men's Intramurals
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