14 Monday, November 26, 1990 / University Daily Kansan Women officers battle in desert football game The Associated Press IN EASTERN SAUDI ARABIA β€” Players wore names such as Killer, Rocky and Spaz on their jerseys. Cheerleaders in combat boots shouted through orange pylons and waved pink paper pompoms. Spectators successfully did the wave several times. This was Sunday afternoon football with a twist. The players were women. A team of Marines called the Wrecking Crew topped the Desert Foxes, from U.S. Navy Fleet Hospital No. 5, 20-13 in front of adoring troops who roared, bowled, barked and booed the references, naturally. β€œIt’s a change of pace. Everyone was able to blow off a little steam,” said middle backer Marine CPI Carrie Crimes 2, of Fort Smith, Ark. The Desert Foxes were weary and dirty but far from discouraged because they stayed within a touchdown of the women Marines. "We're all nurses," said Lt. Com Raeleen Hogendorf of McDonald, Pa. "We didn't know the first thing we knew to fight right; we were going to get trounced." This wasn't the NFL, but it was the closest thing available in Saudi Arabia. The game played by the officers is called flag football, a football, although there were more than 15 fackties and cramp blocks. The game was played on a sand field that the Marines call the Scud Bowl, although this one was billed as the Turkey Bowl as part of Thanksgiving week. Every play kicked up a cloud of dust, and the women panted and puffed in the 90-degree heat. Armed Forces Radio did the play-by-play. Several hundred Marines watched from the sidelines, some of their sleeping cots or under tent hats. Kool-Aid and soda pop were the only drinks available for spectators although onlookers on the two side-lit chained the Miller Lite exchange of "Less Filling" and "Tastes Great" before the game. All in all, it was a pleasant afternoon for service members who have been training in this parched land for nearly four months. NEWS PROGRAMMING KJHX FM the Sound Alternative 90.7 Alternative Agenda Tues 8-9 p.m. with Jessie Jackson "Think About It".Tues 7 p.m. with Donna Head & Christy Harris Lawrence Between The Lines Mon & Fri 11 a.m. with Shawn Bohs community events, problems and concerns 90. 7 FM Let Kief's Stuff Your Stocking with Savings! on great music from CBS. Also available on LP Also available on Clasette. ...compare this price anywhere! cass. only $6.49 C.D. only $10.67 Also available on LP. Also available on Cassette. ...another unbeatable deal! cass. only $6.99 C.D. only $10.49 Also available on LP Also available on Cassette cass. only $7.44 C.D. only $11.44 Also available on LP Also available on Cassette cass. only $7.77 C.D. only $11.88 Also available on LP. Also available on Cassette. cass. only $6.97 C.D. only $11.44 Also available on Cassette Also available on LP cass. only $7.44 C.D. only $11.99 KIEF'S TAPES CDs RECORDS AUDIO / VIDEO