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PAGE TWO MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1942. OH flLL- TKE quotef Coaches, Scribes Vote Ashland Two Positions; Captaincy To Jandreau First Turn Chas. Jandreau, Ashland.. Henry Herman. Medford- Bill Wall. Madlord Don Fawcett. Medford...-. Bud Provoit. Ashland... Position Honorable mention: Darrell Montcith and Dale Niedermeyer. both Medford. Center, Bill Green, Ashland Guardi, R. B. Medford. Reflecting the carefully con sidered opinioni of eight coaches and sports writers of the four loop cities, the Medford- Mail Tribune today presents its eighth annual district 4 all-star basket ball teams. This consensus of those closest to the prep cage situation in dis trict 4, composed of Medford Ashland, Grants Pass and Rose burg, accords three first-team positions to members of Med ford's champion Tigers, and two berth to red and white clad basketeera of the second-place Ashland Grizzlies. Grants Pass and Roseburg quintets, which ended the season tied for last place, won four of the five second-team posts. The Cavemen placed three men on the second outfit, Roseburg one nd Ashland the other. Selected as forwards on the first team were Ashland's great Charles Jandreau and Henry Herman, Medford captain. Big Bill Wall, Med ford 'a tough center, was named to that posi tion on the all-district first team, and the guard spots were awarded to dynamic Don Faw cett of Medford and Bud Pro vost of Ashland. . Three Years la Row Jandreau, In making the 1842 first team, became the first player In the history of the Mail Tribune selections to win this honor three years in a row. He did it in 1940, his iophmore year, nd again in 1941. And In ad dition, six of the eight balloters named him first team captain, so he thereby becomes leader of the all-star quintet. Awarded second team posi tions were Johnny Gray and Nell Schrimpf, both of Grants Pass, forwards; Roseburg's Ed Hughes, center, and Bob Havard of Grants Pass and Chet Fowler of Ashland, guards. Schrimpf re ceived three votes for second team captain, so becomes head of that five. The five first-team selectees won their positions without much trouble. With two points given for first-team nomination and one point for second team mention, Jandreau was the lone player accumulating 16 points, most possible, on unanimous choice of every coach and writer. Right behind him, however, were Herman and Fawcett, each with 13 points on seven first team and one second-team men tion. Provost polled 13 points, representing five first-team and three second-team nominations, and Wall got It points on five first team and-one second-team mention. Provost, a forward for Ash land, was shifted to guard on the all-star quintet, as three of the balloters placed him at that position on their first team. The other first-team members are in their regular positions. Huohes Comes Close Roseburg's Ed Hughes came the closest of any second-team member to cracking the first quint. He received eight points on one first-team mention and six second-team nominations. Grants Pass' Gray polled seven points (two first-team and three second-team mentions). Grants Pass' Havard gut six points (two first and two second-team men tions). and Grants Pass' Schrimpf and Ashland a Fowler each re ceived five points (one first-team and three second-team mentions). Honorable mention was given to players receiving two or more points. They were Forwards Lee Wlmberley of Roseburg (4). and Darrell Montelth (2) and Dale Niedermeyer (2), both of Medford; Center Bill Green of Ashland (2) and Guards H. B Webber (3) and Lee Reynolds (4i, both of Medford. In commenting on their selec tions, the coaches and writers were most lavish in their praise of Jandreau generally recog nized as one of the greatest players ever developed in south ern Oregon. Said one balloter: "Jandreau, in my opinion, rates considera tion when any all-time all-star team is mentioned in connection with southern Oregon high school basketball. His scoring punch. Inspiration to his team and spectacular floor play was out of all proportion to his phy sical stature. Ha constantly outplayed boys taller and stronger by the greatest gift of i f:;;3 5;s Caatar Ed Hughes, Roseburg; Guard Bob Havard, Cranta Pasa ... Guard .......Chat Fowlar, Aihtand Forward!. Lee Wlmberley, Roseburg; Webber and Lee Reynolds, both all athletic endowment, coordina tion. 'Also, it should be made known in other towns besides Ashland that Jandreau never got a swelled head from his success. He's the kind of player who acts surprised when he is giver a word of praise, and is apt to dismiss the pat on the back with the statement, 'Aw, I was just lucky, that's all.' " Jandreau "Champion" And another comment, from a coach of an opposing team: "I would name Jandreau as cap tain of the first team because he is a champion in the sense that he always does his best when the pressure is on." Of other first teamers, a coach wrote: "I placed Herman and Wall on the first team because they are unequalled at the back boards, and are better than aver age scorers." And of Fawcett, he "has played fine defense all year, is an excellent dribbler and ball-handler, and a great pinch hitter." Provost drew tnese comments from a pair of voters: "He is a good defensive man and a good shot," and "I put Provost at guard since he seemed deserving of flr3t team and In some games played a guard position back of the key hole." Of second team members, com ments were such as these: "Fow ler is a good ball-handler and fairly consistent scorer, and his height makes him of value under the backboards," and "Havard has been the steadiest and best team man on the Grants Pass team," and "Hughes, a senior, was the best player Roseburg had." Players getting honorable mention also were praised by the balloters, one of whom said, "Medford's Montcith was poss ibly the best defensive man in the district, and also a fine floor man, but so smooth and con sistent without flash that he probably won't receive ire credit due him." Wlmberley Praised Another said of Wlmberley: "He is a smart ball player and has excellent Judgment of situa tions on the floor." And of Rey nolds and Webber, "They are almost on a par with Fawcett, but are a little short on defense and ball-handling." And of Niedermeyer, "He has been al most equal to Wall and Herman as a backboard man." Besides Jandreau, Medford's Herman was a repeater on the first team from last year. Pro vost, after mnklng the first team in 1940, dropped to the second last year but returned to the first quint this season. Wall leaped from 1941's honorable mention to a first team post In 1942, and Don Fawcett is a newcomer to district selections. He is also the only junior on the first team, the rest being seniors. Gray of Grants Pass repeated for a second team position, the rest of them being named for the first time. The first team, if It could take the floor as a unit, would have terrific soring power in Jand reau end Herman and superb domination of both backboards thanks to Herman, Wall and Provost. Fawcett and Jandreau would provide the ball-handling and ball-hawking, and probably pass the opposition dizzy. The second team wouldn't be far behind, with Hughes, Gray and Schrimpf rolling in the points. Fowler, Hughes and Har vard taking care of the back boards and all of them turning in fine fleer performances. Cards To Players Coaches cooperating with the Mail Tribune In creating this year's all-star teams were Jerry Gastineau of Ashlund. Jim Davis of Hoseburg. Arnold Bernard of Grants Pass and Russ Acheson of Medford. Sports writers vot ing were Larry Hunter of Ash land, Mickey Campbell of Rose burg Jim Welch of Grants Pass and Bill Hu'.en of Medford. The Mail Tribune will follow its custom of issuine award cards to all first team, seconi' team and rinnnr.hl. montinn l.v.,. - ............ the carls to designate the post lion earned on the two teams or honorable mention, the schoo for which the player played, and his name. 1 . Closing time tor ciuaitiwi au s i p. sa. ' " , BILL WALL WILL ACCOMPANY TEAM TO PREP TOURNEY ? ? prevent him i the trip to Salem for the state tournament, will definitely be able to accompany the Medford high Tigers when they leave at 8 a. m. Tuesday. That was the welcome news released today by Coach Russ Acheson, who said the big first string center was "better and was able to sit up and eat plenty of solid food yesterday." Wall will visit the doctor this afternoon for a final check-up, and Acheson said it was prac tically certain the all-district 4 center would be given the go ahead signal. Because Wall might not be able to play the full game on the first day of the tournament, Acheson has decided to take Bill Bayliss, husky Junior, as the iiinlii aqundman. Bayliss Is tough and can play center. Other members of the tourna ment squad will be Captain Henry Herman, Darrell Mon telth, Dale Niedermeyer and Al lan Weir, forwards; Wall, center, and Don Fawcett, R. B. Webber and Lee Reynolds, guards. Nie dermeyer can also play guard, as can Monteith. Bill Gitzen will make the trip as team manager. The Bengals, who will stay at the Argo hotel and make the trip in private cars driven by Ache son, Bill Newland and Mrs. C. H. Herman, play McLoughlln high of Milton-Freewater in their first game at 1 p. m. Wednesday. Mac high won the district 2 title by defeating favored Hood River in a three-game series. McLeod McLeod, March 9. (Spl.) Robert Clarke, who has been visiting his brother in Weaver ville, Calif., has returned to his home here. Mr. and Mis. Wm. Hull or Klam ath Falls were over-night guesu of Mrs. Hull's father, mta Idler, re. centljr- ' Owing to abeenc of Mrs. Helen Huffman. Ilk creek school teacher, Mrs. Peaee of Medford substituted for her February 3S and 37. McLeod Extension unit will hold a Joint meeting with Trell-8hady Cove unit March 11 at the home of Mrs. Cora Hall at "California on the Rogue". Ilk Creek defeated Trail 11 to I In a ball game Friday. Ott Frey and daughters, Eva and Barbara of Butte Falls, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Idler of Prospect, were dinner guests of Bill and Frits Idler March 1. Ilk Creek P.-T. A. will meet In the school house Friday afternoon, March 13. Everyone welcome. The community eitends sympathy to Mrs. Jennie Bedlngfleld and her family In the loss of her husband. John, who passed away suddenly, February 38. Mra. Mary McDowell and daughter, who have been living at Sams Valley, have moved to the Oeorge Murphy place to join Mr. McDowell, who U caretaker. Mrs. Helen Coon entertained two tables of bridge at her home Feb. 37 In honor of Mrs. Claude Turner, who la leaving for her home In Ven turn. Calif. Attending were Helen Aitell, Olga Brill. Oay Chamberlain. Ruth Sawyer. Vera tbbert, Betty Qoble and Jennie Turner. Frlrra were won by Mra. Axtell and Mrs. Turner. Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Coble and son of Monrovia, Calif., have moved to Shady Cove to make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnston en tertained the Pinochle club Feb. 3a. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Grieves. Mr. and Mrs. Ranald Axtell. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Abbott. Mr, and Mra. Rusty Ebbert, Mr. and Mra. Ka lian. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Coon and Mr. and Mrs. Bab Chamberlain. Mr. and Mra. Jack Schauble and son Dukie of M-mrovia have moved to Shady Cove. Mr. fxhauble la the on of Mrs. Helen Coon. Mrs. Dean Tate who underwent an operation at Sacred H-art hoaplUI March Is progreulne nicely. Ftrit aid classes under direction of Dr. Mallery were held for the llrst time March 9 at the Elk Creek choolhottee. The rlaxwe will be held every Tuesday and Friday evenings for flee weeka. Mra. Clarence Coon entertained the Wedneeday afternoon bridge club March 4 Preaent were Clev Cham berlain. Lorraine Abbott. Vera Eb bert. Helen Attell. B.-tlle Qoble. Ruth Sawyer and Mra. Thelme OoMe. High score was won by Mrs Oav Chamber- 'lain and low score by Mn Lorraine Abbott Mr. and Mrs. Fred Horton are mov Ing to their ranch on the Flounce Rock rued from the Evergreen ranch. Correction: it was Inadvertently reported on February S4 u-.tt -Mr. and Mrs. Leon Cloee and daughter Judy are house gueits of trie for. mer e perenta. Mr and Mra. Claud I cln- on Butte Creek The Item Clcae and ' '"a"'a l00 i ""inier Juay, etc. WATER WELL DRILLING htw ail urn itiiiiK Mnlr H 41 k IBM is ROB t BURNS Telephone 143 L at s. B"S set (Irani, raaa, Psrine HXhaay CORBETT Beavers Will Leave Wednesday for Title Series With Indians Corvallis, Ore., March 9. (AP) Oregon State college, one of destiny's children in sports this scholastic year, leaves Wed nesday for Palo Alto. Calif., in quest of its second major cham pionship. The school, whose football team rebuffed the experts by winning the coast conference football title last fall and the Rose Bowl game from Duke on Jan. 1, sends its basketball team against Stanford for the Pacific coast title Friday, Saturday and (maybe) Monday. Stanford has a far better rec ord. The Indians won the south ern division, losing but a single game. OSC meanwhile stumbled to a northern division crown while losing five the greatest number of losses ever suffered by a champion. Nevertheless northwest fans are reluctant to go against the Beavers. They have a way of winning the big ones, this year. Regional fans admit the paper superiority of Stanford, but they also remember the paper super iority of the Stanford football team which came north last fall to play OSC at Corvallis. That team, unbeaten in 13 games, looked just as invincible. But OSC proved it had feet of clay. joe corals YANKEE CONTRACT Orlando, Fie., March 9. Manager Joe McCarthy an nounced today the New York Yankees had signed four of their remaining six holdouts.' Those coming to terms, he said, were Second Baseman Joe Gordon, Outfielder Charlie Kel ler, Pitcher Red Ruffing and Catcher Bill Dickey, leaving Out fielder Joe DiMaggio and Third Baseman Red Rolfe as the only unsigned players. Williams Creek Williams Creek, March 9 (Spl.) Mr. and Mrs. Warner. Mr. and Mrs. Rov Patterson Gene Morrison, Mrs. Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. L. E Ackley Faye Acklev and Mr Rnlinffer nt. tended the annual meeting Mon day ut the Federal land bank cf Spokane. The Williams asso ciation and the Josephine Coun ty association held Joint meet ings mis year. Jesse Elder of Williams was elected director to succeed C. R. Hill of Prnvnli A turkey dinner was served to tne memoers ana their families. Owina fn nhwnra nf Anm.uV. directors to enact business the Williams directors met Maren 2 at the V. E. Brittsen home at 8 n. m. Friends were saddened to leant of the death of Mrs. J. M. John&nn nt Gold Brach, in an auto accident near uranis raaa. while on her way to visit a daughter In Ashland. Rev. Johnson haa held meetings her at Williams, accompanied by his wife. Friends eitend aympathy to the be reaved family. Lester Sparlln and daughter. Jean, and Rose Lee Ackley drove to Mr. Sparlin a ranch at Tiller Sunday. r, oarry, near Provoit. haa had a bathroom added to his house and painting and papering done. Ward Lamkln doing the work. James Ackley, who recently enlist, ed. haa been eutloned In Tesas. Berdtna Morrison. Donna Sorrels. Wanda Elder. Linden Topping and Roes Lee Ackley, from Williams, sang lth the student from Provoit and Applreate Saturday evening at the entertainment at Provoit hall. Friends wilt be glad to know that Mother Hartley Is now able to be up and around, at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Lester Sparlln. Mr. and Mra. A. L. Blodgett enter tuned a buffet supper Friday evening Rev. and Mrs. Oeddls and two children of Qranta Paea, Rev. and Mra. Lamkln and 5 other mem i bera of the Chnstian Center home ner Murphy: Mr. Tarbos. Mr. and ! Mrs. Clem Blodgett and Mr. and Mrs Riei Blodgett and children and Mrs Card well. The sawmill at Camp Williams CCC now running a run crew and lum ber la being hauled out dally. Mr. Whtelcr and the Vlncel boys are putting In a sawmill on Thompson creek Don Hedgepeth and I. C : Hicepeih hauled over a boner from Hugo last week. Developing Printing SWEM'S GIFT SHOP and intl ""Ar !,h"" "" Q l" " " results, CONFIDENT IN LOPEZ GRAPPLE TONIGHT Upsy Daisy, Mr. Referee! T."-u 1 1 - ? - W awrt ar't,immi . ' 'A l" J ft' ' Things happen whan Pete Belcastro wrectles. The Mad Italian, who faces Andre Adoree in tonight's middle event of the weekly armory program, is shown giving the refers a sky ride in a recent Klamath Falls brawl. The other grappler is unidentified. Astoria. Baker. Salem and North Bend Rated Favorites Salem, March 9 UP) Oregon high school basketball teams began arriving here today for the annual state tournament opening tomorrow night on the Willamette university floor. Two more teams, Hillsboro and i Corvallis, qualified for the tour nament Saturday night, leaving only district 14 unrepresented. That district's champion will be determined tonight in a game between Parkrose, the defend- ing titlist, and St. Helens. Each holds one victory over the other. Only four new teams have qualified for the tourney, al though St. Helens might be a fifth. They are Milton-Freewater, which upset Hood River in district 2; Medford in district 4; Hillsboro, and Mt. Angel, state Catholic school champion, in district 11. All others were In last year's event. Four teams rule as favorites. Astoria, the defending cham pion, winner in 20 of 24 games this season, heads the list. An equally impressive record is that of Baker, winner of 25 of 30 eastern Oregon games, including four straight over Milton-Freewater and two over Vale, the district IS represent ative. North Bend, victor In 18 of 20 contests, will be back, for the fourth consecutive year. Four members of the team that fin ished fourth last season are in the lineup, including Rudy Ruppe, speedy forward, who has more than made up for the loss of Sam Crowell. Salem, host team and the first champicn. of the No Name league to complete the loop schedule undefeated, is the other favorite. The opening games pit Vale against Mt. Ansel at 7:30 p. m. and Salem against Corvallis at 8:45 p. m. Tuesday. Play scheduled Wednesday. 1 p. m., Medford vs. Milton Freewater. 2:15 p. m., Hillsboro vs. Park rose or St. Helens. 3:30 p. m., Columbia Prep vs. North Bend. 4:45 p. m. City. 7:30 p. m 8:45 p. tr Baker vs. Oregon Eugene vs. Astoria. ., McMinnville vs. Klamath Falls. Keeps Yovr Home ATTRACTIVE! HANSEN HARDWARE 35 North Bsrtleft Jt-w At the TRAIXIXG CAMPS San Jose, Calif., March 9. (AP) Portland of the Pacific Coast league, twice beaten in weekend exhibition games, look ed today to the arrival of Ted Norbert to strengthen Its show ing in future appearances. The veteran player, valued for his batting ability, checked into training camp yesterday from Puerto Rico, but not before the Beavers had lost to Santa Clara university, 3-2. The previous day they were defeated by their fel low coast leaguers, the San Fran cisco Seals, 15 8. Sonoma, Calif., March 9. (AP) Two fielding lapses by their opponents gave the San Francisco Seals a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Acorns yester day in one of the Coast league training season's most tightly played baseball games. Bill Lillard, San Francisco shortstop, stretched a third-inning single to three bases when Mel Duezabou failed to come up with the ball. Then Fred Tauby dropped Joe Sprinz' fly to left field and Lillard scored. Los Angeles. March 9 (APV Taft Wright, Chicago White Sox outfielder, supplied the home- run punch yesterday that gave major league stars a 3 to 2 vic tory over a picked Coast league outfit. Lou Novlkoff of the Chicago Cubs was on base in the second inning when Wright teed off against Dick Barrett, Seattle pitcher. Lou Stringer, Chicago Cub infielder, scored what proved to be the winning run in the third on Novikoff's single. Barbados, British West Indies. Is a one-crop area and the entire economy of the island is linked to the sugar industry, says the department of commerce. NEW p HOUSE PAINT The whit frt white light colors look better longer keeps your horn looking its best. And, best of all. this new pautt costs roe no SQ40 noret sa I SeSee leee Xl TnlsT. Phone 2370 CANADIAN WINNER OF SKIING TOGA Mount Baker, Wash., March 9 (AP) The Class A four-way championship of the Pacific Northwest Ski association was won here yesterday by John Eilertson of the Field, B. C, Ski club when he piled up 322 points in jumping, down-hill, biaiom and cross country competition. Eilertson nosed out Elov Bo den of Seattle, who had 309 points and Arndt Ofstad, also of Seattle, with 309. In class B competition, Bill Taylor, Seattle, led the field with 379 points, followed by Karl Stingl. Seattle, with 366, and John Thompson, University of Washington, with 361. Portland, March 9. (AP) Oregon AAU officials discussed the possibility today of sending Bradford Clothiers, state AAU basketball champion, and Signal Oil, runner-up, to the national tourney at Denver. Bradford's won the title, 43 30, over the oilers Saturday night, but national tourney of ficials advised that positions were open for both Oregon teams. The state champs were behind, 20-19, at the half. Maurie Stre mich, Bradford forward, scored 20 points to pace the second-half attack. Brownsville Captures Albany Invitational Portland, March 9. (AP) Brownsville downed Umapine, 41-31, Saturday night to win the Albany college Invitational high school basketball tournament. Corbett won third by nosing out Nestucca, 25-21; Warrenton was fifth, defeating Gaston, 49 35; and Port Orford was seventh, trimming Carlton, 37-26. In an inks club tournament match Friday night, Hohlweg's team took three out of four points from lads' team. Scores follow: Eads' Team Eads 603 Hohlweg's Kohlweg Mitchell . Van Pelt . Janouch - Bums Team 613 405 459 437 466 Conrad . 432 Tolletson 395 McKay 362 Ekeraon 468 H'cap 507 H eap 483 ToUl .3667 Tout . Use Mall Tribune want ads. 2 OREGON QUINTS I' 'I mam The in creasing popularity of relay's Itiaight Bourbon Whis key . . . Is a blf factor la the trend tewardj fXae.light-iMdied whisldee. run. INT- HOSPITALITY - In the HEART of . PORTLAND Ccmloet Convenience Courtesy Sen Ice attractlt aalee The Newly Remodeled PARK AVENUE HOTEL 623 8. W. Park. Portland Deurhee balk SI IS to C 50. Wltk bets si ts to Seoe. BEN O. CRIMSON Manager E EXPECTS TO IIP Belcastro, Adoree Clash In Middle Event Casey To Open Against Chief. Nobody is giving Joe Corbett much chance against the great Vincent Lopes in tonight'! main event armory grappling match -except Joe Corbett. The 234-pound Bostonlan, who looks rather puffy around the middle but doesn't act it when things get started, believes he can topple the Mexican ace, one of the game's number one fellows. Corbett's confidence Is not, entirely without foundation, for in two local appearances he has yet to drink the bitter dregs of defeat. He drew with Pet. Belcastro two weeks ago and m whipped All Adeli, the Turk, 1 last week. "II take Lopez, all right," Jostling Joseph expounded to day. "He may be one of the best in the business, I'm not saying he isn't, but what about me? I've compiled a pretty fair rec ord myself, and if Lopez thinks his reputation will scare me out he's mistaken. I'll beat him, and do it legitimately." Lopes Favored Which is all very well, and strictly in order, but close ob servers of the local mat situa tion have thus far failed to de tect with the naked eye even the remotest hope for Corbett. Lopez is too experienced, they argue. He is too clever, too fast and too smart to fall to Corbett, despite the latter's recognized potency. Whether Corbett Is right or whether the local fanatics know of what they speak will be de termined in tonight's hour-long, or two-out-of-three falls princi- , pal struggle. Regardless of what fx happens, it should be one of the best things seen here in a long time. It'll be Lopez' first clash in southern Oregon. Andre Adoree, the slick French-Canadian, tackles Peta Belcastro in the six-round mid dle event, and Chief Thunder bird faces Jim Casey, a new comer, in the four-round opener slated to start at 8:30 sharp. TIMBERLINE TEACHER BREAKS 2-MILE MARK Timberline Lodge, March 9. (AP) The two-year-old magio mile record on Mt. Hood fell Sat urday as Martin Fopp, Timber line Lodge Ski instructor, raced down the course in 1:15.2 min utes. Bob Donaldson, Portland, set the earlier mark of 1:24. s iaicut a co. tmina e im..' Iff ml HOTEL CORNELIUS 523 8. W. Park. Portland betarhed bath tl OS to SI S With bam II M to SI M. Both hsiris locabsd la the eery HEART OF PORTLAND ee to shops sad thastna
