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PAGE FOUR MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1934. Dizzy Dean Voted Outstanding Individual Performer 1 934 Sport CARDINAL CHUCKER I GIVEN GREAT LEAD IN POLL OF PRESS Lawson Little Rated Second, Max Baer Is Third Hub bell, 1933 Winner, Fails to Poll- Single Ballot By MAS GOL'LD (Associated Press Sport Editor.) NEW YORK, Dec. 10. Picking where hi great southpaw rival, Carl Owen Hub bell, left off a year ao, the celebrated Jerome Herman (Diz zy) Dean rules the sporting roost of 1934 as the outstanding performer, In any sport, by virtually a landslide vote of acclaim In the fourth annual Associated Press sports poll. Nearly 75 per cent of the ballots. received from sports writers and edi tors throughout the country, named the right-handed pitching ace of trie world champion St. Louis Cardinals as the No. 1 athlete of the year, ama teur or professional. Little Ii Second. He was put at the head of the lis! by 76 out of 113 observers, each of whom was asked to name the three outstanding athletes of i34. He eas ily outscored such notable rivals as William Lawson Little, Jr.. Max Bear, Fred Perry and Olenn Cunningham. mho finished In that order, and col lected a total of 268 points in the complete tabulation, more than dou ble to total for Little, 118. Hubbel), the 1933 winner, failed to receive a single vote, despite the faot the pitching aoe of the New York Giants turned In one of the year's outstanding stunts In fanning Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmon and Cronn in succession 'In the ail-star major Jesgue game. i Winner of 30 games during the reg ular National league season and vic tor In two out of throe world serins tarts, Dean's accomplishments as well as his colorful personality ap pealed more strongly to the sporting fraternity than the exploits of an baseball star since Babe Ruth was at the peak. Ilrother Shares Honor. A share of the vote In this year s poll, however, coupled Dizzy and hi a 1 -year-old brother, Paul or "Daffy' Dean, as an "entry," on the grounds that their pitching accomplishments are Inseparable. Thus, while Dlr.zy stood at the top of the list, he also combined with his brother to finish fifth on the basis of this freak bil lotlng. Clinching the runner-up role on the strength of his remarkable achieve zneni In capturing botn British and American amateur golf championship! this year, Lawson Llttie was rated the outstanding amateur of 1934 in competition with a strong group ct rivals. Voted first by eight experts, Little1 was included in the top three on more than half the baUots and easily outpointed his dealing amateur rival fTred Perry, world champion tennis player and British Davis cup ace Perry flnlahed fourth, trailing Max Baer, the heavyweight boxing chain plon, as well as Dizzy Dean and Lit tle. Perry and Bear each received Hve first-place votes. The heavy vote for Little Is note worthy as an expression of opinljn contrasting with the decision of the Amateur Athletic union to omit the Call fornla's name from the list of seven athletes eligible for the SullV Tan memorial medal, awarded annual ly to the athlete contributing most for the cause of the amateur sport. Olenn Cunningham, Captain Fran cis (Pug) Lund of Minnesota's footba'l team, Barney Roas, Mlcfcey Cochrane, B1U Cummtngs, Ben Eastman and Bronko Nsgurekl were accorded first place nominations. I ll I APPPIIAII IP 1934 Sport Ace 8 NS V CAGE SYSTEM SPEEDS GAME EB3 CP S lsWisleaeamijBmj. K Jerome "imry" Dean, Sc. Louis pitcher, voted by iporti writer, and editor, the greatest Individual per former of HIM (A. P. I'lioto.) TIGERS TO DELAY HUEY SUGGESTS L.S.U. BATON ROUOE. La., Dec. 10 (AP) eon tor Huey P. I.-ong today sug gested that Clark D. ShauKhueasy, now at the University of Chicago, might be named as successor to Cap tain Lawrence ("111 IT) Jones as head football couch at Louisiana Btate University. Lour declared flhaughneasy was "a mighty fine man" and indicated he was being approached by Louisiana State untvfralty authorities with en offer to plrk up the L. 8. D. reins where Jones put thrm down. Hmipnniluti of Jones following dis agreement wit h Senator Lone over management of the state university team was announced yeaterday by Dr. James M. Smith, university president, PORTLAND INDEPENDENT CAGERS DEFEAT PACIFIC FOREST C1KOVK. Ore,, Dec, 19. (API With Its regular center still on the Injured list, the Pacific uni versity basket bull team is far from the form It displayed In wtnnlnej the northwest conference championship last season. Last nltzht Pacific Pack a nil of Port- i land defeated the Badger. 30 to 90. J Use Mull Tribune want ads By Harold Grove Medford high school basketball fans will have no basketball to wit ness this weekend according to an announcement by Coach D. K. Bur gher late this afternoon. College basketball will come Christ mas eve and Christmas night when the University of Oregon meets the SONS of Ashland In a two-game series In Ashland. Coach Burgher stated this after noon that no basketball games are scheduled for this coming weekend due to the fact that his players have had only two days of practice prior to this week. He stated that he thought it hardly possible for the boya to get In shape for a game this weekend. However, he stated that the boya would get a stiff scrimmage Saturday morning, with light scrim mages Thursday and Friday. Burgher haa scheduled games for: Jan. 18, with Klamath Falls, here; Jan. 39. with Grants Pass, there; Feb. 1 and 3, Chemawa Indians, here; Feb. 8, Grants Pass, here: Feb. 1ft, Klam ath Palls, there: Feb. 33, Ashland, here; and March 1, Ashland, there. Turning to the University of Oregon-Southern Oregon Normal game, fans of southern Oregon will have the opportunity to see two of the best teams on the coast In action. In the recent series played last week at the U. of O. campus, the Normal school returned with one game won and one game lost. Men who have seen great teams come and go stated that Howard Hobson of the Normal school has one of the best quintets that has ever dribbled a basketball on the maple flwr of McArthur court In that city. Aa a normal school team the SONS should go a long way this season. Prognostications on the Paci fic coast conference race ahow the teams to beat this year wltl be Ore gon and the University of Washing- Rocky Mountain District In Class by Itself Chief Aim to Disorganize Foes by Setting Faster Pace By O. OTT ROMNEV Director of Athletics and Basketball Coach, Brlgham Yc.ng University Written for the United Press PORVO, Utah (UP) For spectator appeal, players' fun, and premature senility for coaches, the type of bas ketball played In the Rocky Moun tains generally Is conceded to be In a class by Iself, It has been called the "forty-or- no-play" system. It does accumu late points. While the psychological emphasis is all offensive, the game Is built on a sound man-to-man, cover-them- rlght-where-they-are defensive. Each Player a Forward Under this seemingly unplanned system, every player is a forward when his side has the ball. There are five guards when the opposition se cures possession of It. The chief offensive aim Is to out- race and disorganize orthodox posi tion defenses. Both long and short passes are used to meet different slt- ustlons. Since practically every team has a so-called back guard, we always have this man deep In offensive tt..1tory. When we start the ball down the floor we Invariably have one to three men In vital offensive positions, As often as possible a long hook-pass Is used to advance the ball two- thirds the length of the floor. Quick Passing If we get the ball behind the de fense, or so that we out-number the defensive men by two to one, or three to one, or three to two, we drive in to the basket quickly. If the long pass Is unsuccessful, we resort to de liberate attempts to break In rough for short shots. This Is done by quick passing, clever ball manipula tion, screening, and feinting. Plays are set. Principles are not. Skillful handling of the ball In the fingers, drastic restriction of the dribble, great versatility In shooting, every player must be a good marks man, every shot considered an op tional pass, and a relentless follow up are vital to the style of play. Three very tall men and two of somewhat shorter physique, all with "good hands," fast and possessing stamina to carry on doggedly for 40 strenuous minutes, make the Ideal team combination. Buys Ball Club ton. BATTLE TO PORTLAND, Ore.. Deo. 10. (AP) An unpopular draw was gained by Hank McDonald, 1A0, Redmond, who suffered a nine-count knockdown and aevere buffeting In a six-rounder with Red Raider, 160, Tncoma, hero last night. Jack Hlbbard, 150, Klamath Pall,, punohed Benny Cordova, 181. Van couver, Wash., all about the ring and a technical knockout waa awarded Hlbbard In the fifth. Cherokee Starr, 130, San Diego, ouMlugRCd Oeorglo Hill. 132, Port land. Lanky Clem Lombrlght. 1SS. Port land, scored a technical knockout In the fourth round when he cut the Up of Al Muatola, 128. Clatskanle. Tony Camden, 138, Myrtle Point, outslugged Rome Weaterman. 140, Portland, In a spirited four-rounder. CLINGMAN PINS ELLIOTT FOR FINAL TWO FALLS SALEM, Ore., Deo. 19. (AP) Otis Clt liftman, former grappling ace of the United States navy, finally gain ed a decision over Harry Elltott, as he dropped the latter for the final two falls In the main event of last nlKht's wrestling card here. In their last meeting here the two wrestled to a draw. Bob Castle grunted and groaned to no avail as Bill Caaeell, husky mat man from Jackson, Miss., dumped the Kansas city cyclone for two out of three falls In the seml-wlndup. Tricycles get them repaired or I n ted for Xanas. Medford Cycle, 33 N Fir. Cold Mornings requtrs a rood bsltery. Try a SMrflii or Multnomah. Genera tor hfuitidUit, tuhange. hv. khis nun hv hi m in. Wit No. Ither-lrte, Phone S'K Phone 1300 for Towing or Wrecker Service Anywhere Anytime Lewis Super Service PLAY THURSDAY Phoenix and Talent high schools, members of the Jackson county aoj ondsry basketball league, will play on the Phoenix floor Thursday nig.it. In the second contest for each squad A preliminary game will be played at 7:80 o'clock between the Phoenix town team and the St. Mary's All Stars, Phoenix has a 30 to 18 defeat of Gold Hill under their belts, mcWtl out at Phoenix last Fitday, and Is expected to give the Talent aggrega tion a hard game. Talent suffered a 40 to 13 lacing at the hands of Rogue River, In their first game of the schedule. The Phoenix lineup: Hill and Clo ser, forwards; Furry and Newlln, guards; Harding, center Tests have shown that the heart action of bears In hibernation be comes so retarded that blood barely flows If the skin Is exit. fji "--S!W E. J. 8chefter (above), Portland, Ore., druggiit and manufacturer, has bought the controlling Interest of the Portland basebsll club of the Pacific Coast league from Thomas L. Turner. (Associated Press Photo Meteorological Report BATTERED WALLS OF ACROPLIS TO Ruins Retain Beauty Despite Attacks of Barbarians. Gunpowder and Lightning Bolts During, Centuries December 19, 1934 Forecasts Medford and vicinity: Unsettled, with occasional rain tonight and Thursday; little change In temperature. Oregon: Unsettled with occasional rain tonight and Thursday; occasion al rain west, light local snows or rain In east portion; little change In temperature. Temperature a year ago today Highest, 50; lowest, 38. Total monthly precipitation, 0.98 of an Inch; deficiency for the month, 0.87 of an Inch. Total precipitation since September 1, 1934, 7.21 Inches. Excess for the season, 1.01 Inches. Relative humidity at 5 p. m. yes terday, 85 per cent; 5 a. m. today, 94 per cent. Sunrise tomorrow, 7:35 a. m. Sunset tomorrow, 4:42 p. m. Observation Taken at A A. M.. 120th Meridian Time 4 s H r TT If l S3 H 3- Si J g r ji f Boise ........ Boston . Chicago Denver Eureka .. Helena -.. 48 Los Angelea MEDFORD .. New York Omaha Phoenix Portland Reno ...... Roseburg 48 Salt Lake City .... 38 San Francisco 66 Seattle 48 Spokane 38 Walla Walla SO Washington, D C. 43 33 .... 30 .... 30 .14 23 .... 46 .10 28 .. 52 .... 38 .17 32 .01 18 .01 36 47 .. 32 .... 44 .S3 28 .... 48 ... 46 .... 34 .10 40 .28 32 .22 P. Cdy. P. Cdy. Snow Cloudy lUn P. Cdy. Clear Rain Cloudy Snow Clear Ratn Cloudy Rain Cloudy P. Cdy Cloudy Cloudy P. Cdy. Rain Silver City, N. c claims the dis tinction of shipping more wild rab blta to food markets than any other city in the United States. IN MID-WEST SMS CHICAGO. 111., Dec 19. (AP) A heavy blanket of snow covered mid dle western states today, giving prom ise of a widespread "white Christ mas." The storm struck Chicago at 3 a. m. (C. 8. T.) and seven hours later the fall of wet. heavy snow was esti mated at three Inches. All airplane service out of Chicago was suspended. - . Tuberculosis causes most deaths or tween 15 and 45, the best years of life. WASHINGTON. D. O. fSpl.) Warned by a large landslide that the walls of the Arcopolls are weakening, modern Athens la planning to rein force with new buttress the north and east walls of this ruin-crowned plateau which dominates the city. "It will be aeons before mere weather fissures can destroy this time-defying collection of ruins, which has survived the attacks of barbarians, gunpowder and light ning." aays a bulletin from the Wash ington, D. C. headquarters of the National Geographic Society. "Al though greatly changed from the once magnificent temples with delicately-colored friezes above glisten ing columns, the remnlnlng edifices on the Arcopolls still awe the be holder Into contemplation of the days when this plateau was covered with the most beautiful art of Greek antiquity. , Due to Phidias and Pericles "In the days of the early Greeks, almost every Greek city had Its Arco polls, or fortified 'upper city.' "The Arcopolls of Athens looms be side the modern city as a rugged limestone plateau, approximately 1.000 by 500 feet. About 512 feet above sea level. It Is an excellent vantage point. From It, one can look across busy Athens white houses, vineyards, and groves of figs and olives to the encircling purple hills, scarred with white gashes of marble quarries; and far beyond them to the glittering blue Aegean sea. "Partly girdled by strong walls, the Arcopolls afforded splendid protec tion to early Athenians fleeing from land Invaders and pirates. Two paral lel 'Long Walls', built' about 250 yards apart and approximately 60 feet high. Insured communication at all times with Piraeus, approximate ly six miles away, which, then as now, was Athens' harbor and a source of food supply. In return for the protection of the Arcopolls, grateful Athenians erected on Its temples and statues sacred to Athena Poliaa, 'guardian of the State. "Between 445 B. C. and 431 B. C the Arcopolls was at the height of Its grandeur. While a trcnty held the restless Spartans at bay, the aes' thetle ruler, Pericles, commissioned the sculptor Phidias to beautify the sanctuary, Stiitue Sighted 45 Miles A way "On Mount Pentellcus, a marble mountain ten miles off, great drums of blue-veined white marble were cut, rolled down inclines and hauled with great effort up to the Acropo lis to be chiseled Into thousands of majestic, lifelike statues and noble temples. So beautiful were these works of art that their magnificent fragments form Athen's chief lure for present day visitors. Where throngs of Greeks once worshipped Athena, architects and artists from overy country flock annually to seek Inspiration from the remains of her temples: the Immense, now golden hued columns that soar into the clear blue sky or lie broken among the popples. "The Acropolis In Its full glory rnust have been tremendously Im pressive. One ascended to It through a stately marble gate-house, the Propyl nea. There, within a short compass, stood the sanctuary of Ar- Yawning Woman Goes To Sleep On Eighth Day STERLING, 111., Dec. 19. (AP) News: Mrs. Harold McKee yawn ed once last night and went to sleep. For more than eight days her strange marathon yawning .afflic tion has necessitated the use of sedatives to bring sleep. But last night the yawn waa natural and physicians said they believed her well along the road to recovery. Dr. H. 1. Pettlt announced that she would leave the hospital to day or tomorrow, barring a re lapse. She suffered a si lght attack earlier last evening, but physicians were not alarmed. temls, and the delicate alry-looklng temple of Athena Victory. The Ereca theum, with the roof of its porch supported lightly on the erect heads of i marble dancing girls, was not , completed until later. "Near-by towered the huge bronze monument of Athena. From Cape Sunlum ( Colonna ) , 45 miles away, people could not see the Acropolis itself, but It Is said they could see the sun glittering on the crest of the statue's helmet. It was the first glimpse returning Athenians had of their city. Epitome of Art" "Crowning the summit of the Acropolis loomed the Parthenon, with 17 strong simple columns on each side, 8 at each end. To view Its lone ly ruins drenched In moonlight Is to realize why It has been considered the 'most majestic of ' man's archi tectural achievements,' and 'the epi tome of classic Greek art.' In It stood a large statue of Athena, which had draperies of gold, flesh of Ivory, and probably Jewels for eyes. "It Is unpredictable what the un finished Acropolis might have become If there had been no Interruption to its decoration. However, a broken treaty made Athenians law down cha els and take up arms. Farmers flee ing into the Acropolis watched Spar tans burn the surrounding fields and homes, and later, tear down the Long Walls. Though spared, the Acropolis was doomed from then on. "In the 5th century A. D. the Par thenon was converted Into a Chris tian church, with a gallery added for women. ' When the Turks occupied Athens, about 1458 A. D., they used the Erechtheum to shelter a harem, and stored their powder In the Par thenon. Besieged by the Venetians, they razed the temple of the Ath ena Victory In 1687 to build stronger fortifications. That year a Venetian bomb, exploding the stored powder, blew up a large part of the Parthen on. In the unroofed ruin, the Turks built a domed mosque with a min aret, from which rang the muezzin's call. Previous to that, lightning had damaged the propylaea, and aa lata as 1794 builders made lime of Its columns. In the 18th century, the space between the few remaining shrines was covered with low squalid houses and narrow streets. "In spite of all these vandalisms, the Acropolis managed to retain for this more appreciative age valuable relics of Its past glory. In about 1801 Lord Elgin carried off to England for safe-keeping the treasures known as The Elgin Marbles. In 1835 the de stroyed temple of Athena Victory was reconstructed, and since then the majestic ruins of the Parthenon and other edifices have been restored as accurately as possible according to ancient descriptions." SONS HOOPSTERS The favorite Xmas gift Miss Say, lori Ccocolates. East Side Pharmacy, Main Se Riverside. PLAY IRISH FIVE NIGHT Four dust coated paintings, being carried to a rubbish heap at Hono lulu, were found to have values of $800 to $1,000 each. Germany has prepared nine new charity stamps ranging from 3 to 40 pfennigs. Each bears a surtax which will go to the winter relief fund. ASHLAND, Deo. 10 (Spl.) As a build-up for the maple court class' cs against the University of Oregon on Christmas eve and Christmas night, Howard Hobson. Normal school hP coach, has scheduled a game wlrh Irish Cash Stores for next Saturday night at 8 o'clock In Junior high school gym. The squad from the university city Is led by two former ciptsins of the U. of O. varsity. Jean Eberhart, lanky high-scoring center, and Windsor Cal kins, stellar hard-driving guard, re the ex-Oregon chiefs. Both served three years In the toun Coast con ference service, and have performed for an equal number of seasons on the independent courts of Oregon and Washington. Each named on all northwest teams in varsity days, they pack a load of basketball tricks that Inject color Into the most drab con test. Jim Watts, who played with Coach BUI Relnhart at Oregon for the Inst three campaigns, holds down a guard post. Max Rubensteln, famed for his long shots, Is also an ex varsity man. He wlr be at forward, teamed witn Bill Purdy, who starred last year at Long Beach. Cal., Junlcr college. The Invading team will use vir tually the same system employed by Oregon and will be excellent prac tice for the series wlrh the Ducks. starting two days later. WINDOW GLASS We sell window glass and will replace your broken windows reasonably. Trowbridge Cab inet Works. THIS sensationally low fare takes you to Chicago, via San Francisco, and East on our famous Overland Limited. Ticket is good in coaches and chair cars only. 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