This is something I found recently- The University of West Florida located in
Pensacola, FL has an Army ROTC Battalion named the Argonaut
Battalion, "Fighting Seashells." The symbol of the University is the Nautilus.The
ROTC Battalion has a nautilus on the guidon and unit crest.After a competition
the team became known as the Fighting Seashells.
Marion Deuel
Huntsville, Alabama

Kay Lavalier wrote:

> Andrew Vik
> Tampa, FL., USA
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> In an attempt to turn this non shell related (sports related, actually)  line
> of messages back on track, I ask the following question: Why are there no pro
> teams named after molluscs? Vertebrate species seem to have an absolute
> monopoly on team names (Bears, Tigers, Marlins, Dolphins, Jaguars, Broncos,
> etc., etc.). I can think of many great molluscan names that any city would be
> proud to call their own. How about the Cincinnati Slugs? The Minnesota River
> Mussels? The Oregon Octopi? .......
>
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> >      And on a lighter note, Eduardo. . . The Denver Broncos just won the
> >      American Bowl in Australia after they decided to join the game in the
> >      second half yesterday!
> >      Sue in Denver