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o TORNADO FACES G RES HAM FRIDAY SEEKING FIRST SEMI-FINAL SPOT IN EIGHT YEARS Medford hi?h'i spirited foot ball aggregation, already estab lished a one of the greatest in school history, will seek a goal unattained by a Black Tornado gridiron predecessor over the fast seven seasons when it en counters Gresham on the stadi um turf here Friday night. Gresham't Gophers and the Tornado mix in the quarter finals of Oregon Class A-l cham pionship play-offs. Kick-off time tkill be 8:15 p.m.. standard start ing time on the Medford field throughout the season. Mot since 1943, when the Tor nado bounced La Grande, has Mpflford, reached Class A semi finals in football. Thia year, aft er being twice frustrated by the Harshfield Pirates, the Medford cohorts will make their third successive try. Medford, riding on the crest fit an unbeaten season and its third straight year as" best in DistrlctB will be favored when it takes the field against the Gophers tomorrow night. But the odds are slight. Gresham looms as a rugged, tough and worthy challenger to Medford efi'orts to emulate Pendleton, a club which reached the semis Monday after unsuccessful trys in 1954 and 1953. Strong Defense Gresham, due in Medford to day and to work out on the Tor nado grass this evening, comes . as District 3 pennant waVer, un defeated and untied and hold ing No. 3 ranking in- the prep polls of the state." And Coach Brad Eckhjnd's Gophers boast one of the top, if not the best, defansive records among the grid powers of the state. Other than statistical records fyr the clubs for their full sea aons, the ratings the clubs have achieved and the weight com parisons, which give little direct comparison, there's not a lot to go on in forecasting on how Friday's game will go. Medford, rated No. 2, and Gresham' have met oniy one common rival, the Tornado tripping Milwaukfe 37 to 6, and the Gophers beating the Mustangs 31 to 21. Medford with a high-powered offense which has rolled .up 321 points in nine games for an average of 35.66 per combat will oppose a defense which has al lowed only 52 counters this sea son, an average of 5.77, or less tlian a touchdown per game. Tor nado defenders have, yielded 90 points, 10 per, game while the Gophers liuve rolled up 197 on the attack for 21.88 an outing. Lir About Equal The chbs will throw offensive lines of about equal weight into the fracas. Revised weights show a Medford average of 187 pounds on the attacking forward wall: Gopher figure is 188.3. On de fense the Tornado will average 192.4 and upward. The exact Gresham defensive line-up isn't known but It could be near the same as Medfnrd's. In t!e backfield Medford will have a big weight advantage which Gresham hopes to offset with Its . speed. Tornado back field combination will run from 177.7 to 164 while Gresham shows at 160 average. Gresham play ieatures the quarterback option work of Bob Miraculous Turnout For Pro Grid Games Philadelphia 0).R "Mir aculous'" is the word National Football league commissioner Bert Bell usd to 'describe the booming business in the pro fessional lorp. An 8 per cent gain over last year's record figures, which in turn represented a gain over the previous year, and so on back for three more' years had the voluble commissioner ia a hap py frame of mind. "At this Mage of the game, the way the attendance is up is simr.lv miraculous," Bell said. "We're slig'utly better than 8 per cent above the figures for the corresponding rime last year." The top came last year with 2.521,836 during the regular sea son, a gain of 15 per cent over the previous year' And at. the halfway point in the 1956 league race, the total attendance was 1.559.799. jATERFILL 1 MS V . AMD !JX THE KENTUCKY BOURBON SINCE 10 5I WATElftU. MB miil DISIIlUtT COM PAUL UIDSI0WM. KENTUCKY Schloredt, 180, and the running of Dave Woodford and Jerry McKee. 145-pounders. The Go phers work from the T forma tion. Medford displays both single wing power and T explosive ness with Eldon Francis, Gary Riley and Gordon Owsley the scatbacks. Dick McLaughlin and Bob P.ep tho crunchers and MedfordTribuwi :W " - V., , Jf' Jfy OLYMPIC CAGERS IMPRESSIVE All-Anierican Bill Russell (6) of the University of San Francisco spreads his long wings, leaving his opponents flat-footed, as he flips in another two points for the U.S. Olympic Games team at Kezar Pavilion in San Francisco in game against the San Francisco Olympic Club All-Stars. All-Stars are Barry Brown (9) and George McLaughlin (12). Bill's Olympic teammate is Bill Hougland (4) of Kansas. The Olympic Games team v.on, 73-54. Soph May Have Main Task Of Running Pleasant Hill Offense Against Eagles Eaele Point When the Pleas ant Kill Hillbillies engage Eagle Point high here Saturday night, the job of running the offense of the Willamette valley club may be entrusted to a sophomore, who has been playing behind a four-year veteran. Pleasant Hill and Eagle Point lock in an A-2 state quarter finals play-off game at 8 p.m. The Eagles are District 6 titlists. The Billies took District 5. Word from Eugene- has it that Ken Ward, the veteran signal caller, is still crippled by a slight shoulder separation and likely will see duty if needed for clutch play in the final por tion of the skirmish. If that is the case, coach Bob Huston will turn the bulk of the quarter backing chores over to the soph, a 145-pounder, Ken Lockman. Heart of Offense " If he's able, however, Ward, 160, might be called for some spot action. He's a fast and shifty boy who rolls out on Billy plays and either passes or keeps. Ward has been called "the heart of the offense" for Pleasant Hill. And last week's result with Junction City could beaT out- the contention. The four-year quarterback was out of action and the Billies lost 24 to 6. ' They had won all their previous games. Ward is the- second high scorer for the Billies with 49 Of IU I 1 1 ii in Loren Christein supplying an element of both speed and power. Both clubs rely heavily on, ground assaults but both can pass to vary the attack to pro vide surprise in the clutch. Starters Listed Probable starters on offense for Medford are Dick Copple nflOi and Mike Stearns (180). points while Jack Devereaux, 164, leads with 59. End Jerry Wilson. 160, has been given much of the credit for opening the way for Devereaux's runs and another standout for the PH team has been Milt Kentz ley, 144, center and linebacker for the team. Pleasant Hill operates from the split T. Both clubs will enter the play-off fray marred by a lone setback. Eagle Point's only loss was to Class A Crater at the start of the season. Since then the Eagles have won nine straight and have run up 355 points while holding opponents to 50. . Independent Cage Loop Session Set Virtual completion of or ganization for the Medford In dependent Basketball league's 1956-1957 season is expectad tonight. A meeting has been set for 8 p.m. at the Medford Armory by Jack Burns, new ly elected president. Matters of schedule, by-laws, fees and gymnasium arrange ments will be discussed. Burns has requested all team managers lo attend. ends; Neil Plumley (218) and Larry Cranston (209), tackles; Bob Apple (170) and Tom Mer ton (172), guards; Dick Swinney '170), center; Dick McLaughlin (196),' quarterback; Gary Riley (170), left halfback; Eldon Fran cis (160), right halfback, and Bob Gee (165) or Loren Chris tean (185), fullback. Defensively, the opening crew could be Copple and Tom Ham lin (175), ends; Cranston and Plumley, tackles; Apple, guard; McLaughlin. Morton and Jim Funston (196), linebackers, and Riley, Francis and Gordon Ows ley (136), halfbacks. For Gresham the beginning eleven may be Doug Lewis (180), and' Larry Morgan (175), ends; Jerry Olson (195) and Gary Stensland (210), tackles; Garry Martillo (170) and Bob Laughlin (195), guards; Don Sleeper (200), center; Bob Schlo redt (180), quarterback; Dave Woodford (145), left half; Jerry McKee (145), right half, and Ray King (170) or Ray Larson (160), fullback. Slessler Helps Much Bolstering Medford hopes in the line has been the return of Larry Slessler, 210 pounder, out most of the season with a foot fracture. He's come along rapid ly since rejoining the squad and gives the Tornado added depth for both offense and defense. The Tornado worked out un der the lights last night and had drills on kick plays along with a dummy scrimmage which became somewhat vicious. Drill was mostly of an offensive na ture and coaches kept the squad running. Head mentor Fred Spiegel berg said an object of the work out was to give the players a feel of the turf. It was good on the edges but gummy in the middle. Forecast for tomorrow evening is for rain which likely will make a slippery field. Joey Giardello Fights Cotton Milwaukee U.R) Joey Giar dello, ranked third among mid dleweights after defeating Bobby Boyd of Chicago, will try for the third time to get past unrated Charley Cotton in a bout at the arena tonight. Cotton decisioned Giardello twice in New York last May. Wasco Group Schedules Farmer-Sportsmen Fair The Dalles U.P.) The Wasco county farmer - sportsmen com mittee, formed this year to pro mote better relations between farmers and hunters, yesterday announced plans for a farmer sportsmen fair and banquet next fall. Spokesmen said that plans are being made to conduct boat rac ing, boat parades, archery and pistol shooting contests along with a general carnival. State officials and game spokesmen will be invited to attend. MyXtT CUB COACH Chicago (U.R) The Chicago Cubs today announced the ap pointment of George Myatt as a coach for the 1957 season, com pleting the three man coaching staff. Manager Bob Scheffing said Myatt would coach at third base and Freddie Fitzsimmons at first, although he planned to make periodic appearances in the coaches' box. The third coach, Ray Mueller, will handle the bullpen. S32.000 FOR FILLY Harrisburg, Pa. (U.R) Ged dys' Pick brought a record price of $32,000 for a yearling pacing filly at the annual standard bred sales Wednesday, topping the previous high of $25,000 paid for the filly Way Dream in 1954 at Lexington, Ky. J. E. and C. E. Armstrong of Toronto paid the record price. FALL FATAL Portland -1-U.R) George W. Marr, 69, Dayton, who fell from a tree at his home Oct. 26, died in a local hospital yesterday from injuries- received in the fall. WAIT FOR ME, TOO! OPPOSES GOPHERS Tom Merton, above, is one of the cogs of the Medford high foot ball offense and defense and should see heavy duty Friday night when the Black Tornado takes on Gresham here in quarter-finals of the Oregon Class A-l football play-offs. Merton, a 172-pounder, is a guard and tackle for the Torn ado. He turned in his best per formance of tiie season in the Grants Pass tussle, Medford's last game of the regular slate. (Landis Shangle photo) Ducks Greet Return of Phelps; Fournier, Negri Get OSC Call Eugene, Ore. U.R) The Uni versity of Oregon Ducks staged a full defensive scrimmage Wednesday designed at stopping the running attack of the South ern California Trojans particu larly fullback C. R. Roberts. Coach Len Casanova said Le roy Phelps, the starting left half, was back in workouts after miss ing the early week drills with an elbow injury suffered last week end. C o r v a 1 1 i s. Ore. (U.R) Dwayne Fournier and Frank Red Raiders Bill Action At Linfield Ashland Southern Oregon college closes out its 1956 foot ball campaign Saturday night with non-conference action by taking on Linfield, one of the leaders of the Northwest cir cuit. The game will be at Mc Minnville. Question facing the Red Raid ers of the Rogue is the availa bility of quarterback Seymour who suffered a neck injury in the Honolulu game in Hawaii. Seymour is to make this week's trip with the club and is to suit down, according to the last word from coach Al Akins. Lance Locke will get the quar- terbacking post if Seymour sits it out. The ex-Ashland high grid- der took over after Seymour was hurt las Friday night and drew commedation for his work. Colds Plague Colds are plaguing the Raiders as the result of the change be tween the weather of southern Oregon and tropical Hawaii. End Larry Schweinfurt rehurt his shoulder and back Chuck Cran dall suffered a hip injury last Friday but both are expected to be on duty against the Wildcats. The Raiders have a consolation for their 59 to 0 loss to Hawaii. They had a "wonderful time." Players brought back reports of the Rainbows' tremendous down field blocking and the great speed of their backs. SOC grid ders, expecting to meet a smaller line, found a big forward wall across from them with a number of 200-pounders in it. The SOC club did not get home until Monday and had Tuesday as a day of rest, cutting down the practice session in preparation for Linfield. QUICK ACTION Sacramento, Calif. (U.R) A woman seeking information at the North Sacramento fire de partment got more than she had bargained for. Walking up to the front of the station, she pressed a button she thought was a buzzer to attract firemen. She attracted them, all right. She had pressed a button that set off the station fire alarm. Dead Une Sunday Classified la ar noon Saturday- 10 am Monday for Monday: other davf 6:30 previous day Thursday, November IS, 195( Non-Shooter Events at Turkey Shoot There will be events for non shooters as well as shotgunners Sunday, Nov. 18, at the second pre - Thanksgiving turkey shoot at Medford Gun club. The competition will be open to the public. It will start at 10 a.m. Participants will fire in their respective classes. There will be hams and bacon, as well as turkeys for prizes. Lunch will be served on the grounds. The shoot is the second of four scheduled for November and December at the Medford club. Last Sunday 40 turkeys went as prizes. Spectators will be welcome. MANY BANANAS Tegucigalpa, Honduras (U.R) The Tela Railroad company's banana plantations in northern Honduras will produce a record D-million stems this year, a com pany spokesman estimated Wednesday. The company is a subsidiary of the United Fruit company. Negri have been moved into the starting line-up of the Oregon State Beavers to replace regular starting ends Norm Thiel and Bob Degrant, who were injured last week. Coach Tommy Prothro shrug ged off fears that the Beavers would be overconfident when they meet Idaho Saturday. He said his boys realize that the Vandals are always tough on their home ground. STADIUM USE SUGGESTED Pittsburgh (U.R) Mayor Da vid L. Lawrence suggested today the possibility of using Pitt sta dium as a temporary home for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steel ers until an outdoor arena is built. The suggestion followed a warning by Pirate Vice Presi dent Thomas P. Johnson that the baseball team may be forced to leave the city unless a municipal stadium is constructed to re place outdated Forbes field. TEAM AT DES MOINES I Louisville, Ky. (U.R) The: bankrupt Louisville franchise in ! the American association appears headed for Des Moines, . Iowa. League President Ed Doherty 1 admitted he was studying an i offer from a Des Moines group i ana while Winnipeg, Canada, also will receive consideration when the American association's board of directors meet at Om aha, Neb., Saturday, the Iowa city was known to have the in side track. Sale Now in Progress! THE Going 0 After 28 Years as One of Medford's Leading Men's Furnishers The Toggery Will Close Its Doors Forever 0 STORE HOURS 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wed. - Thurs. Fri. Saturday Reductions Thousands of $ $ of Quality Men's Wear Sacrificed!!! Everything Must Go! Former Prices Disregarded!! Suits Topcoats Sportcoats Belts Jewelry Underwear Hats Dress Shirts Sleepwear Slacks Sweaters Socks Never Before Such Men's Wear Values THE 129 South Central Franklin Bldg. MEDFORD (OREGON) . UPSY DAISY Iowa halfback Collins Hagler flies through the air after being tripped up by Minnesota's Kelvin Keber on a reverse end run during the firat quarter of their Big 10 battle at Minneapolis. Iowa came away with an upset 7-0 win. o (?)SA) Prospect Lions . Shoot on Sunday Prospect Prospect Lions club will hold a turkey shoot on Sun day, Nov. 18.' The shooting and games are open to the public. Fifty turkeys will go as prizes. There will be a food concession and a bonfire. Activities will be under shelter from noon to 5 p.m. Profits will go to the Lions' clubs community welfare fund. Pre-Thanksgiving ri TURKEY SHOOT NOVEMBER 18 0 o " 0' Medford Gun Club Crater Lake Hiway at 4 Corner. O TURKEYS - HAMS - BACON, Etc. oo Visitors Urged To Attend TRAPS OPEN 9 A.M. LUNCH SERVED ON THE GROUNDS QUALITY MEN'S WEAR ut Iff & Everything must be sold fo th bar waTis in 10 days. SALf ENDS SATURDAY, Nov. 24th', or sooner if all merchandise is. sold. up to W f 0. - fWub ft mm? lu- FIXTURES FOR SALE! NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. o Counters, Display Cases, Mirrors, Shelving-, Hangers MAIL TBIBUKe T"tHt . . . O Castro Valley, Calif. (U.R) Tennis star Art Larsen.utjcon scious from a critical brain in jury suffered in a motor scooter accideut, showed "slight im provement" today. cDr. M. B. Corbett, physician for the ftrmer U. S. national singles champion, oid his pattent was able to take some liquid nourishment by mouth Wednesday, but that a 24 hour watch it till being main- tained. FOR RESULTS U Mall Tribune Want .-( The Low Cost Way to 4ell usiness Medford, Oregon O (
