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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 18, 1953)
Vikings ASSOCIATED PRESS Salem, Oregon, Wednesday, By A. C. JONES, Copitol IT COULD BE VERSE: i I never uw purple nam I never hope to be one; Btlt If you watch the Vikings play The chances are you'll fee one. MATHIAS IS FRIENDLY, MODEST , Bob Mathiaa ia going to be one of the Marine corps moat modest members when he is ternity next July for a two- year visit He was the Ideal guest at McMinnville's annual Quarterback club frolic the football banquet this week. ' He survived incessant ques tioning, his speech delivered in a soft but firm voice, enjoyed a post-banquet discussion with Linfield and Mac High play ers, and graciously related his Olympic experiences at a re ception for senior Linfield gridders and coaches. . For a lad only one day less than 23 years old, Mathias has accomplished more already for U. S. diplomacy than all the politicians we know. SHAW BETTER THAN CAMERON ' Gleanings from his sideline talks: "Shaw (Oregon quarter back, is terrific. I think he's better than Cameron (of UCLA)." "It would be fine if Russian politicians were as nice as Russian athletes," referring to the Soviet Olympic team. Winning the Olympic decathlon the second time was a greater thrill than the ftrst time, In 1841 when he was only IT. His hardest event was the 1500-mtter run, lust short f a mile, because it climaxed twe days of grind. Events requiring most work to perfect were the pole vanlt and javelia throw. He ia majoring in three subject! at Stanford drama and speech, pre-medlcine and education giving him a choice of teaching, coaching, or radio and television when he gets out f the Marine corps. He probably won't compete for a spot In the next Olym pics. He made hia decision while coming home from the Olym pics in 1952 not to turn out for football, told Coach Chuck Taylor, who said it was up to Mathias but Stanford would be glad to have him back. Stanford coaches put no pressure on him, but Mathias indicated that some alumni did. Olympic team scoring, quite an Issue in the American press, was almost Ignored by competing- athletes, since the Olympics stresses individual efforts and doesn't recognlte team standings. ,...,..-..-.. .- - De-emphasis of football could hurt attendance, but play era should compete for self satisfaction and love of the game rather than to please the fans. BUT, SIR -VASSAR IS FOR DAMES A Chlco State fan who objects to the protest lodged by Linfield college people against tacticts and sportsmanship shown by the Chlco State coach recently has penned a card t Dr. Harry Dillin, Linfield president: "Dear Fantywalst: We are negotiating with Vaasar for a football gam tor Linfield." PORT MORTEM ON DUCKS Quoting a San Francisco Chronicle columnist BEFORE the Oregon vs. California game last Saturday: "California shouldn't have much trouble with Oregon. Oregon, we think, has shot its bolt. It wouldn't surprise us in the least if the Bears scorch the pinfeathera off the Webfoots by 30 points and up. Oregon, we submit, is tired after making a couple of heroic stands; whereas, the Californians are beginning to flex their muscles again." After the game: "If you ask us, the Bears should thank their lucky stars in heaven that the thing ended in a scorelese tie . . . The Bears looked quite ordinary against the Ducks. If anything, Oregon looked better . . . Hftw Oregon came up from nowhere in pre-season reckoning is good for the balance of the conference between north and south." GILL UNLIKES FREE THROWS Slats Gill isn't as unconventional as Kansas' Phog Allen but the Oregon State coach's ldess on free throwing would be smiled upon by Allen, who as Gill at Beaverville. Gill auggested to the 30-Staters here that instead of (lv ing tree throws for fouls that one throw is given now; two points for two throws. Advan tages, he believes, would be that the game would be speeded ,up and more enjoyable to watch, and adds that now "we spend half our time teaching our boys didn't nave to do that we could . The extra free throw when the first one is missed goes against one's sense of Justice, Gill averred. A proposal to assess an extra penalty lor fouls tends to put a premium on ball control. All one would have to do is hang on to the ball until they fouled you, then make the foul shot and get the ball out of bounds. It would spoil it for the fans, he thinks. WHERE'D THE GIANTS COME FROM? Gill also explained why there are so many tall players these days. Every tall high school boy in the U.S. is now tried out because of the advantage of height in basketball. The average American boy is perhaps an inch taller than a genera tion ago. but otherwise no more tall boys than there always have been. The gold still la where you find it. Noisy Goose Quiet Miverton A is -pound wild goose is on refrigera tion awaiting the Thanks giving table of th Frank Conroy family at their home bordering Silver crerk. The goose loudly "asked for It" by honking and FAN FARE '-Polish'. 4 Y. it UNITED PRESS November 18, 1955 Pan 13 Journal Sports Editoc Initialed tnto tnat military ir J" B, BOB MATHIAS . to be modest Marine has been at K.U. almost as long one point be awarded where to shoot fouls. Maybe if we teach them to nlay basketball.' At Silverton Farm keeping the Conrov tamll awake all night Monday. Conroy, clad la his pa Jamas and house slippers, and carrying his trusty shot gun and hunting license, quieted the bird. W CN 1 W VVTJSJT I B A4AX J 1 Passing, ief esise jor Central - - Tickets on Sale, None Reserved By PAUL HARVEY, III The Salem high Vikings worked on their passing attack and pass defense without pads Tuesday and will have a short scrimmage Wednesday after noon In preparation for the semi-final battle between Lee Gustation's Vikings and the Central Catholic Rams at Mc- Culloch Stadium Saturday night The Saturday date gives Sa lem and Central an extra dav of practice as the Vikings will hold their final work-out un der the lights at Waters Field Friday night Both teams have fine passing and running at tacks with Vine Altenhofen passing for the Rams and Herb Triplett for the Vikings. WCullochWillSeat 5900 for Saturday Semifinals Playoff Bleachers will be moved In this week to increase capa city of McCulloch stadium to about 590S for Saturday night's Salem Central Cath olic high school football gam. . Vera Gilmore, Salem High athletic director, said that Central Catholie students will be seated In bleachers to be erected on the track in f r n t of the permanent stands. That student section, to seat about 1200, will match the 12(0 capacity of the student section on the east side of the field. The permanent grandstand will seat 2500 more. Tickets went on sale today at Wlcklund's sporting goods store on a first-come, first serv basis. There will be a reserved seats. The prira ss 11.50 for adults, 75 cents for students and children. Neither eleven has lost a game all year and now are the only two A-l elevens with per fect records. The other two semi-finalists, Jefferson of Portland and Grants Psss, both have lost games. In the final Associated Press poll Central and Salem were both ranked second behind North Bend, which is no longer in the state play-offs. ... ... Harry Scarff's Rams, who are the defending state cham pions, work out of the "T" and "single wing" formations, something that no team has been able to stop in two years. Central has used it. The Rams have run up a string of 20 straight wins in two years while Salem has 10 this season. The Rams are paced by big Chuck Withers, booming full back; Altenhofen and speed sters John Vranizan and George Kane who led Central to a 2(-7 win over Hillsboro In the quarter-finals. For Salem it will be their first game in several weeks that wasn't played on a muddy field as they move to McCul loch stadium. The stadium will seat around 6,000 with all the bleachers installed. Tickets on Sal The winner of this game meets the winner of the Grants Pass-Jefferson game in Mult nomah stadium Saturday, No vember 28. Grants Pass is heavily favored to trounce the Democrats while the Central Salem clash ranks as one of the closest contests this year. Tickets are on sale at Wick- land's Snorting Goods store in downtown Salem. Special buses will operate from Liberty and SUte streets at 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45 by the City Bus Lines, Golfing Men Slate Dinner Thursday ct-. i , , ...;it i oMTcer. at the fmal dinner ot the season Thursday when the iiUDDers emeriain me r luoDcra at 6 pm. at the balem Uoll club. Golfers are asked to make reservations before Thursday noon at the SBC, if possible. The Flubbcrs come by Hie tree meal because of their vic tory In a novelty golf tourney Sunday and will have their en try fee refunded. Outgoing officers are: Presi dent, Charles McDevitt: vice president Robert DeArmond; By Walt Dirzon ' - I! Vt,j HERB TRIPLETT senior quarterback Wisconsin Boss Coach of Week UP Surrey By CARL LINDQUIST New York 0J.R) Out among the Milking Shorthorns, Jer- eys and Holsteins of America's dairyland, there, s a new foot-1 ball "Ivy League. It is made of up of students, alumni, and other pop-eyed supporters of the United Press coach of the week, Ivan B. (Ivy) Williamson of the Wis consin Badgers. Their devotion reached new heights last Saturday when his perfectly-t uned gridiron machine ground out a J4-7 vie- tory over previously unbeaten Illinois, It was a resounding upset and was achieved with a bril liant defense that stopped those runaway Illinois backs, J. C. Caroline and Mickey Bates. After a few early forays, Mr. Zoom and Mr. Boom" became "Mr. Dud and Mr. Mud." The Williamson system penned them In as effectively as four strand barbed wire fences keep Wisconsin cows from roving. But Williamson disclaimed any credit for special tactics. You Be the Quarterback By Warren Gor Head Football Coach Drake University History ha repeated itself. UCLA Is In the same situation as In the first quarter. Then with Southern Cali fornia leading, and fourth down and goal for the Bruins on the USC one-yard line, the UCLA All-American left half went off tackle for th touch down that tied the score. However, the great back was injured on the play and has been out of th lineup until now. Th Trojans now lead 20 14, there is one minute to play, and again th Bruins have the ball on the Southern i Cal one, midway between the; sidelines, fourth down and1 goal. The Trojans are In an 8-3 defense (eight men on thei line.) As the AU-American limps into the huddle, you, the1 UCLA quarterback, rat these plays 1, 4, 3 and 4. Reverse by the right halt (All American take ball, hands off). Fullbsck. who esn pass, spins and throws to end. AU-American on off-tackle slant. Fullback straight into line. (Answer on next Sports page.) MILLER DECISIONS AGUILAR IN BOXING Kennewick, Wssh. V-Gene Brixon, 181, of Sandpoint, Idaho, took a unanimous de cision over Dav Roy, 178, of Vsncouver, B.C., in the six round main event of a boxing card held here Tuesday bight j Freddie Miller, 189, Port land, was given a split decision i u v,T juc nguiiar, iiu, rwrniic- wick, in . four-round semifinal. secretary-treasurer, Dick Hen drje. For Depend able Service CASCADE TRANSFER & Storage Wallace Bonesleete & Son Commercial Trucking, ' Warehousing and Distribution Service 1625 Front SI. Ph.3-4444 KEN RAWLINS . , . senior fullback Groza on Way to Break Own Field Goal Record Philadelphia ( Lou (The Toe) Groza is well on bis way to breaking his own record for most field foals In one lea- son. The latest National Foot ball league statistics shows Groza has kicked 19 three pointers. His record set last year is 19. Iowa End Fenton Lineman of Week; New York 11 A lad whose ! football career was believed ended by illness last spring- Bin I enton, . Iowa end was named The Associated Press Lineman of the Week Wednes day. Iowa surprised Minnesota 27 0 and Fenton's feats in smear ing Minnesota's famed Paul Giel earned him the nod in the weekly voting by sportswriters and broadcasters. Another end, Ron Rocklin of Wisconsin, was praised for his great defensive play against Illinois. He was credited with a major part of Wisconsin's surprise victory over th Iilinl. Clyde Bennett, South Caro lina end, similarly received many votes for his fin work In helping knock West Virginia out ot the unbeaten ranks. Two Tackles. Stan Jones of Maryland and Bob Chouk of Houston, received manv com pliments a did Herb Gray, rexas tacxie. Larry White, New Mexico center, played the entire' (am against Wyoming and was th main reason New Mexico scor ed a 9-7 upset Other nominations Included: Guards Jack Patera, Ore gon. Centers Ron Phelster, Ore gon. .17 D - DEMANDS Ml SAT3 TIHZSI NO MORE GENERA1 Open STATE RAY TAYLOR . , , senior halfback Groza' ia leading the league In points scored with 08-15 field goals and 23 extra points. He stlU has four games to play. Bobby Walston of the Philadelphia Eagles ranks sec ond in the scoring race with 63 points, 4 touchdowns, 30 con versions and three field goals. Graham Up Averag Otto Graham, despite 13 stitches In a badly mutilated jaw. Increased his average gain in yards from 1: 69 to 10.86 to maintain his leadership as the league's top passer. He has at tempted 174. completed 113 for 1,889 yards and 7 touch downs. Joe Perry of San "Francisco tops the ground gainers for the sixth consecutive week with 637 yards on 128 at tempts, an average of almost five yards per carry. Other leaders are Pete Plhos ot Philadelphia Eagles in pass receiving wnn 46 caught for 780 yards and nine TDs: Pat Brady of Pittsburgh in punting witn a 48-yira average. Char ley Trippl of the Chicago Card tnala in punt returns with an average ot 12.6 yards, Jo Arenas of San Francisco in kickoff returns with a 41-yard average, ana Tom Keen of Baltimore in pass interceptions with nine. fights Lost flight (Br Th AMMlkUd FroeM) MUmI Batch flat. Bmy orihan, tit. j vrinct. if. outptnt4l Colin Cbanar, Iff. Itrtlftntpolli, 19, &-M Aaaclw Jm Puanttt, 10. Lot AareUi, itopptttl Emir B1U, 1M, Lai AncclM, . Bttiu. Mtal cue "KWT AndrM.. : . MB AniaitM. MtMIBMtl MlDa, CM. tat. 115, Boekfard. Hi., li. lHfMU, Cllf. BuUilt BBtfbiB. 111. W sm troii ri. Cole.. ctDPtd Dauc Klrbr. 174. Sti rrttvelMO, . HMwIalsBobhr Wbr. U. Lot Ab Ml, djMitrt wioBtr mr mitt Cu Utwros. lUStj. Hoaalala. 4V. CmUHmto. MCkleVBUU MM Wn. ever ).- B 17F en it FOR SLIPPING - THE TIRE Friday Night 'til III .Cadiofic Mm Cameron Leads Rushing Garrett Passing in PCC Los Angeles alio Paul Cam. eron, Bob Garrett and Sam Morley held wide leads In their respective rushing, passing and receiving divisions. Pacific Coast Conference statistics re vealed today. However, every other statis tical battle was wide open. At th sam time, team fig ure showed Stanford and UCLA, In a neck-and-neck race for the Rose Bowl bid, were th offensive and defensive leaders. - Cvuerea First In individual honors, Cam eron of UCLA, with 188 yards rushing, held a lead of more than 100 yards over Aramia Dandoy, Southern California, SOS, and Dick James, Oregon, 479. KOIN to Carry Bucceroni Bout Tonight on TV Los Angeles u Heavy weight Dan Bucceroni was con fident of victory in his nation all televised 10-round . bout tonight with Freddie Beshore. Bucceroni, a big, -good-look ing fighter from Philadelphia, said he would "take" Beshore 'lor sure." The odds have established the rangy contender for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight crown a 4-1 favorite with even money for a knockout or a TKO. The fight wiU be televised by KOIN TV, Portland, Channel 6. Bucceroni is rated second contender behind Roland La' Starza by Ring magazine, while Beshore is unrated. Beshore has lost to Harry Matthews, Seattle, rated No. 10. , Bucceroni has lost only three of 47 pro fights, scoring 27 kayoes. Beshore has won 34 of SO, losing 13 and drawing three. TO SKI AT HOOD ' Government Camp 0J.ID An informal "turkey" slalom will. marx in opening or in ski racing season at Mt Hood Sun day. The race Is open to class A, B, C and junior skiers. Priz es will be turkeys and hams, instead of trophies. Tonight's Fight Night Se end Hear the 10-round -Heavyweight Classic terween BUCCERONI and BESHORE ON KOIN-TV . . . Channel ... 7 p.m. Sponsored ky PABST HUE RIBBON BEER Distributed by Steve Tabeeclu', Valley Distributors . Distribntor also for Rainier, Brew (, Canada Dry Beverages and Dad's Beet Beer a" t li li 1953 MODEL WINTER SNOW - SLUSH - MUD SLIDING - SKIDDING! IEW ALSO AVAILABLE 9 - Saturdays 'til SEME f9 Stanford's Garrett has mm. pleted 106 passes for ISO yards and but five Interceptions for a good margin over Sandy ' Lederman, Washington, 80 completions, and Paul Larson. ' California, 72. Morley of Stanford has 39 ' receptions for S06 yards tad five TDs. Garrett Holds Total Lead ' Garrett led in total offense . with a three-yard margin ever . Larson, 1371 to 1368, with Lederman third, 998. Stanford held a narrow lead, 31S1 yards to 3137, ever Call- ' fornla in total off ens. Defensively, UCLA gave tip but 1S87 yards,' an averag at 198.4. Oregon was second with 234.3. Big Ten to Name Bowl Pick Sunday Chicago (U.B Th Big Ten . Rose Bowl representative will probably be named next Sun day, Conference Commissioner Kenneth L. 'Tug" Wilson said yesterday. .' Wilson said th vote would be taken right after Saturday's games. "It will take us a lit tie time to tabulate them," be . said. "Then in case oz a tie, we'll have to revote and that will allow us enough time." Each conference member is obligated to vote, and in caa of a tie, voting will continue until one team receives a ma pority vote, Wilson (aid. . , , STATE OF OREGON USED CAR SALE Fords and Chevrolet T4 ) t isaoMs Crt mat Smu stti ra CHERRY CITY GARAGE 179 8. 12th St, Salem, Ore. . - Till 2 P.M, Nov. 23 ' bus wia a 0m4 . S M. is. t Zttst. f riMae a AtaM.to.ltea SIT IbU Cultal BM. " BtSt BHr a S.taaKUS f Oaa av star Atftea DAYO - CLEAT MODELS 6 P.M. (Across from Elks Club) PHONE 2-2459 i 710 STATE ST.