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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 13, 1984)
Thursday, September 13, 1934 Dally Nebraskan Pcgo 13 'i rl K J i i at y o van i.i 4 ...... , . Z2-.. - ?J -X I N . I 7 1 K '- ;X.A' I . -' 7 A. J " . I i "X i. CfrJll - Xv Yi If V. !' rn j - " if ... ! ... - V . W; n Game Day... PhoSo by Jool SsrtortDaily Nsbraskan 1 4f ) - . ... I 4 V ' ) ports IHustrated's Douglas S. Loo ney describes them as the classiest in America. "They love football. travel anywhere, and lose with grace," Lboney wrote. Thousands of red-clad Nebraskans pour into Memorisil Stadium on game day with one thought in mind a Husker victory. The love of the gridiron is what keeps Harry Huber and Matt Wurth f Grand father of former back Tim WurthA comtea hlli. hark vpar a ftur in David CreamerD&Uv Ncbrskan j uju il. aiuivr mi " our state, our football team," Huber said. Clockwise from Up: Flag team 1 Freshman Tim McKee, who sells pro- PS ,if i rp , m3 crams at the west, side of tho st Hi,,m ing h&lMrae. Fans releffe a few described the thrill of game day as "seeing Jff!LbaUJ?Sns 1 Nebraska's 76,000 people come together at one timl ftoMNebnmeer- to root the Huskers on'to victory, and of JSjiSS? 7 f'd course, buy a program along the Way." TasrsyGenar lead the "Knsksr U ason basketball tickets go "on sale Student basketball season tic kets go on sale Monday morning, and the sale procedure has re verted to one used until last sea son. This year, the Nebraska ticket office will process the orders as they are received, said Jean Wal cott of the office's staff. Last year a lottery system was used to determine the assign ments for student reserved seats, also a first All seats are still reserved, Wal cott said, but those who turn in their applications the earliest will have the best chance at getting ; court-level bleacher seats, j Some fans complained last year I that after many ysars of sitting in the bleachers, they drew a low j lottery number and were aned ! seats in the upper reaches of the ; Sports Center. mi We heard that some who had supported the team faithfully while having bleachers seats had drawn seats up high Mrs. Wal cott said. "Now, with the first come policy, if they get in line, they have the opportunity to get the best seats." Nebraska Basketball Coach Moe Iba was one of those who sup ported a change back to the old system. "I'm really happy about the change," Iba said. "It gives those people that really want to see basketball the opportunity to get bleacher seats." Here is the procedure for the student ticket sales: The ticket ofSce will be open from 9 a.n. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. next Monday through Fri day. Orders will be filled in the order received. Tickets are $18 for the 13 home games to be played while school is in session. Two games during semester break are not part of the package, but students may purchase tickets for those games separately. Block sections are limited to six persons, a representative of the group must present a com pleted application, student ID and individual payment for each per son in the block. Only full-time students are eligible. Payment must be by per sonal check or cash for the exact amount for each application. Students may pick up their tickets Nov. 5 through 9 at the ticket office. Those who desire a refund must notify the ticket oSce in writing by Nov. 21. 'True sport of kings 1 found in cricket exhibit The game is similar to baseball but is a lot more complicated. When played correctly, it can last up to five days. - The name of the game is cricket. Ah exhibition will be played between UNL students and Iowa State at the Abel Kail field Saturday at 9:30 am. "We are hoping people will come out and watch. It is a very glamorous and exciting sport in the Commonwealth countries," said Aztar Kahn, cap tain of the UNL squad. Kahn said the game was played by kings and nobelmen in England in the 1700s, but it has spread. to all of the- Commonwealth-influenced countries such as India, Pakistan and Canada. Kahn said that in a formal game, all players wear formal white uniforms. Kahn said that a practice will be held on the east side of Love North Friday at 4:S0 p.rx For more information about the practice or the game, call Kahn at 475-0781 or &F1I. Chisnty at 435-0357. '