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Show r Page 48 The Thunderbird Tuesday September 25, 1984 Mens athlete of the week Congratulations to Dave Elkins, this weeks male athlete of the week. Dave, a junior wide receiver from Sandy, caught two passes that set up both touchdowns in the Thunderbird 17-- win over New Mexico Highlands. Good job Dave. 9 STATE HOYLE INSURANCE James Hoyle, agent Terry Hoyle, agent FARM INSURANCE 64 West Center, Cedar City Womens athlete of the week Baseball team swings into practice While the rest of the world is gearing up for the SUSCs baseball team will spend less time watching the World Series than it will on the diamond practicing for games next spring. The Thunderbird ball club began their annual fall practice sessions last week, dispelling the notion that baseball is only a spring sport. Baseball, like any other sport, has become a year round sport on the collegiate level, SUSC baseball coach Bill Groves said. We have to prepare ourselves for our spring season now, we dont have time later. We need to accomplish as many team and individual fundamentals in the fall, the first year coach added. Helping the prepare for next spring are some improvements to the baseball field. Two new batting cages, constructed by Groves, should provide more offensive power. Groves is already impressed with the teams hitting. Our hitting fall classic, i, This weeks female athlete of the week is Lisa Ballantyne. Thanks to her efforts the Lady Thunderbird volleyball team is a great success. Great job Lisa, and keep those spikes coming. has been a big surprise, he said. Groves began last weeks practice sessions with was tryouts for anyone willing to participate. surprised with the new talent that we had show up after this week. Not having a chance to see all the recruits play 1 was kind of skeptical but Im pleased that we recruited such good players, Groves said, Ive never seen a group of baseball players work as hard as these kids have. Workouts include coaches evaluations of players fundamentals and mechanics of ability, on offense and defense. Players were graded and analyzed on such as skills as speed, arm strength, defensive ability and hitting. We grade on a major league format, Groves said. Im very confident about our outlook. The talent we have this year is good and we may surprise people, he added. Anyone is welcome to watch the fall practices which begin at 3 p.m. 1 ufu Sty STATE BANK OF SOUTHERN UTAH 26 North Main Street, Cedar City Your hometown bank "'S'?-?- vpyryfyrnrr. COUNTRY WINS INSURANCE I" THE ' i - 9739 emrmms .RESTAURA? ; r t me ' mmv mm, y i F "? WEIGH TO FEEl i yv'Y?',s vl fa A sK, & r 4 GREAT! Tha way to really feel great Is to be on the diet Center Program. It's the one program where you can lose weight and keep It off. That's because our program is based on sound nutrition, using all natural, Inexpensive foods that you can buy right in your own grocery store. The program includes: Private, dally counseling Behavior modification No shots or drugs Lifetime maintenance Low prices no contracts Free exercise program 86 E. 5062582 Center, Pioneer Square, Cedar City 011 Rainbow Canyon Arts and Crafts 110 STUDENT DISCOUNTS! On tar. THE NATURAL WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT! Inc. & XV Cedar City 535 S 586-896- 9 Your Headquarters for: Art Supplies Silk Flowers Xs |