Different intra chance to mural sports aVi showed th~~ta~~1e·rtJ:eskt (oot 1J.or!a~ams tben a 1c s Ills. ey BEST FOOT FORWARD S porting events were a main focus of social life at Harding. The men's intramural program, under the direction of Cecil Beck, offered a variety of sports for all those involved. The program gave those who were not involved in a social club the opportunity to show their athletic ability. ''A.t the beginning of the year, before I was in a club, I met a lot of people from different clubs. It is nice to be able to play some extra games in your favorite sport without worrying about being knocked after two losses," replied Brian Mashburn. The fall softball season began the first week back from vacation. The fall semester was filled as the participants passed the pigskin, got a ringer (horseshoes), played some racquetball and strided in the crosscountry run. The gym came alive during the blah winter months as volleyball and basketball filled the court. Table tennis tournaments were also offered. Participants took a plunge at the annual swim meet to end the winter events. As the newness of spring approached, softball fever was felt in the air. The bats and gloves began coming out of the closet as practices and games began. Tennis lovers had ample opportunities to practice their serves and swings. The pursuit race was offered to those with much endurance. Various other awards were given to those who worked for the program. Rich Weaver was the recipient of the Intramural Athlete of the Year. The sports Skills Champion was awarded to Chip Carmack. John Walton received the first place point trophy. Kevin Nutt was the recipient of the Intramurals Spirit Award. The men's intramural program was developed to fill the needs of the wide range of sporting interests of the student body. It also provided a social outlet for those involved. "Intramurals gave one the opportunity to play ball with other friends that are not in my club," replied Mark Holderbaum.<$> Up and over. During the spring semester, the intramural department offered a track meet open to all students. Terrance Higgs, a senior from the Bahamas, clears 5'3' ' in the opening stages of the high jump competition. - photo by Jerry Traughber. "Intramural sports are great because it gives me a chance to play against guys I usually don't play against. Plus I just like to play sports!'' - Matt Wissinger :-:- .« ~ :::: 0::.. -$ =~m=.-=-======-.1. ::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::. .·.·.·.•.•.·.·•·.·.·.·.·· ::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::: .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· [ilf [ilifll[iilii[lf 1111 ::::::::::::::::::::::::: . . ...... .. . ' ............ . . . . . . . . . . . ' ............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " ... . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . .. . ........ . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Men's Intramurals 79
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