Coastal Carolina University - Atheneum Yearbook (Conway, SC)

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Victorious in Diamond Classic post two victories on the final day of play against the SIU Cougars, who were second-place finish- ers in the 1976 NCAA Division II National Tour- nament and fourth-place finishers in 1977. Despite the unfavorable odds, the final round belonged to Coastal from the very beginning. Senior Tri-Captain Don Landrum rattled the ten- nis courts with a three-run homer which capped a five-run first inning while Joe Stethers scattered five SIU hits and allowed only one unearned run to seal Coastal's 8-1 victory in the first game. Brent Byer continued the domination of South- ern Illinois batsmen in the second game as Coastal recorded a 7-O victory to win the champi- onship trophy. Steve Bellingsley and Charles Hendrick drove in two runs apiece to lead the Chant attack in the championship game. Coastal shortstop Charles Hendrick was named the tournamentis 'fMost Valuable Player on the strength of his 6 for 16 performance at the plate and oftentimes spectacular play in the field. Brent Byer captured the Outstanding Pitcher award for his two mound victories: the shutout against Southern Illinois and three innings of brilliant relief work against Detroit. Joining Hen- drick and Byer on the all-tournament team were left-handed pitcher Joe Stethers, and outfielders Keith Holmok, Don Landrum and Tom Romano. L. 's JF' MMA Q f -4-ss .. .M r... . -...ai .M 32 Wir' nl - ,sg ,ALQNK-?f,,-2 -':,.... K.. W H-N1-is-..m Q ri twang. Y- ,5, .gm 't ating, 13.-..p.,- 9' ws 'N 'X 355-. w at ' ' 'rw .3 Q35-QQ.IZ1.t4i+'fv'-e T,.....r.'1sf-wiv 5 - ...s l r Diamo

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L l 2 A L: 4 f till l l i 5 z l l l . , 1 l ' i 2 4 l Z 4 3 12, , il ,V H' zitfwa Charles Koon Hendrick was named most valuable player for the tournament. d Classic Coastal Carolina ls Strong pitching performances by Brent Byer and Joe Stethers and a powerful offensive attack catapulted Coastal Carolina to the championship of the second annual Diamond Classic Invita- tional Baseball Tournament in March, 1977. After dropping an opening round decision to the University of Cincinnati, the Chants fought back through the losers' bracket to gain a second- round victory over the University of Detroit, 9-8. Coastal then earned a spot in the finals by blast- ing Cincinnati, ll-5, in third-round action. Meanwhile, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville rode into the championship round on the crest of an extra inning conquest of Cin- cinnati. To win the tournament, Coastal had to

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Robert Drda Unopposed for Top Position Tuesday and Wednesday, April 5 and 6, were designated as SGA election days. As usual, apathy was a problem, with Robert Drda unopposed in the presidential race. The only real contest was in the vice-presidential slot, which was decided in a runoff the following week. When all the ballots were coun- ted, the results were: Robert Drda, President, Greg Hartline, Vice-President, Patrice Boyd, Secretary, Darlene Stevens, Treasurer. In the fall elections, class officers were elected for their respective classes. For the first time students were only allowed to vote for officers in their class. David Loyd served as Elections Chairman in set- ting up and handling the voting and ballot count- ing. , gg , 4 'I 8 SGA Elections Jane Ryan sits as Poll Watcher during Cino Day as Cindy Beardsley takes time out to work. 9 X in-zfwm i. s 2. f i 5 1