ATHLETES In this section: 272 ATHLETES INTRODUCTION. In a year of extremes, the sports scene at Harding provided everyone a chance to participate in or witness success at its best. Editor Ken Bissell covers the disappointments and suprises in· depth wnile a number of contributing writers feature the campus athletes. 274 WOMEN'S INTRAMURALS. For the first time in the history of Harding, wClmen have the chance to compete athletically outside of intramurals as intercollegiate softball is formed. 278 MEN'S INTRAMURALS gives the non·varsity athlete the opportunity to compete in sports in an organized manner. 282 CHEERLEADERS. Whether it be leading the student body in a fcOlbali cheer or cheering up the football players, the beautiful Bison cheerleaders work hard at their job. 284 SOCCER. Entering its second year of competition, the Searcy Steel sponsored team travels far and wide for opposition. 286 ALL STARS. Championships are produced by champions and the Harding campus is a greenhouse for winners. 288 FOOTBALL. Playing the toughest schedule in several years, the Bisons find the going tough on the gridiron, posting a 3-8 record. 292 296 298 300 302 304 306 308 BASKETBALL. The so many close games, both at home and away, seem to always go to the opposition in a year of disappointment. SWIMM ING AND DIVING. Always attempting to chase perennial Hendrix, the Bison swimmers and divers enjoy a rather successful year. BOWLING. For the fifteenth time in the past eighteen years, the Bison keglers capture the AIC bowling crown. GOLF. The element of surprise played an important role in the golfing season as the Bison golfers surprised everyone but themselvles in winning the conference championship. CROSS COUNTRY. Behind the leadership of four outstanding seniors, Harding's harriers complete a decade of dominance by winning their tenth straight conference crown. TRACK AND FIELD. With two record setting pole vaulters in Mike Lynch and Perry Fraley, the Bi sons establish marks on their way to a fourth place fini sh in the AIC. BASEBALL. Youth, a liability in any sport, plagued the Harding hardballers as they fell on hard times. TENNIS. The Bison netters use youth and power to overcome most of the AIC foes and wrap up second place in the conference race.
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