There will be a new champion at the Stardust Invitational this year.

Big Al McMordie, the defending champion, had his winning streak snapped by five straight invitational wins (four last year, one this year) by Floridian Marc Lawrence.

Lawrence, a member of the Professional Handicappers League who made a name for himself in the Ohio sports gaming and publishing industries before moving to Sunshine State last year, went 4-2-1 while McMordie went 3-2. Four.

Lawrence becomes the second person, joining Andy Iskoe, to advance to Round 3.

The best this week are Tim Trushel and Steve Cofield, both hosts of sports radio shows.

Both players lost at Cal plus 18 1/2 and won at Iowa State plus 2 1/2, McMordie the best bet.

Lawrence drove his, Alabama plus a field goal, which is why Georgia beat the Crimson Tide.

Lawrence also won at Arkansas plus 1, Auburn plus 3 and their Ugly Pig Special (UPS), the Green Bay Packers, who not only covered the 9 1/2 point lead, but won outright.

In addition to Cal, Lawrence lost at Arizona State plus 3.

McMordie, a member of the Professional Handicappers League, added the Bills minus 2 1/2 and the Vikings plus 9 1/2 to his win column.

Their losers other than the Bears were Wake Forest plus 17, Eagles minus 3, and Ravens plus 6 1/2.

McMordie and Lawrence were two of 16 players invited by Stardust Race and Sporting Director Bob Scucci to participate in the eleventh renewal of the Invitational.

They were matched in eight first round matches, with the winners going through to the quarterfinals. The losers were eliminated.

Each week, the two featured guests make seven selections against the Friday night Stardust lineup.

The picks are announced on a Friday night radio show that airs on KDWN-720AM throughout the Western United States and in Canada.

John Kelly and Seat Williams are co-hosts.