Blood battle intensifies as game approaches

The annual blood battle between the University and Ohio State is getting more intense as it enters the final week.

As of yesterday, the University had collected 854 pints of blood and Ohio State had collected 753.

"We are very happy. The drive started out slow, but it has started to speed up," said Engineering senior Robb Smylie, co-president of Blood Drive United, the group sponsoring the event. "They should keep donating because the last week is the big drive for both schools.

"We should definitely keep donating because we still have to meet our quotas from the Red Cross, too."

The winner of the annual "bloody" competition, which will end Friday, will receive the Blood Drop Trophy. The University has not won the blood battle since 1991.

To make an appointment to donate, please call the battle headquarters at 994-9588 or stop by the Michigan Union before Friday.

11-18-97