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Show 1959 September THE DIXIE SUN SIX . Rebels Drop Opener to Mesa a grinding ground Mesa College of Grand Junction, Colo., used in the first game of the attack to defeat the host Dixie Rebels, SeaSTheMavericks punched across tallies in each of the first three quarbeautiful Dixie Sun ters. The game was played under the lights in the B0W encounter The Rebels are now preparing for their next home field September 26. on the Arizona Eastern against s other Coach Sarkis Arslanian has had six lettermen and threearound The team his mold to season last who saw limited action to make up for their lack of squad of 36 has displayed ample spirit eXPLastC season Dixie finished second to national champion Boise in the From the Bench record. The Rebels have consistently finconference race with a the of strong Intermountain Collegiate Athletic ished in the first division By JCrF HOLLAND direction. They shared the conferArslanians under (ICAC) Conference Autumn in Dixie to sports enthusiasts doesnt mean the birds are ence title in 56. During his stay at Dixie Arslanian has compiled a it mears overall record. flying south, or that the leaves will soon be falling to them league record, and a that an oval pigskin filled with hot air will be kicked, thrown, ard bv Score quarts a new school year 19 6 7 6 squashed, along with a few boys, to officially start and usher in the exciting American game of King Football. Lor grade school kids football means a few torn shirts, dusty pants, and an occasional bloody nose. For the or student, In looking over the sports picture for the coming year both the high Dixieite, be he businessman, farmer, rancher, c hool and roil cue coaching staffs anticipate above average seasons in it means meeting old friends at the stadium, enjoying a hot dog and soda pop, and cheering hW lungs out. And, for some even, all phases of Dixies athletics. it means doing a little hindsight quarterbacking the next day in The 1960 outlook for football for the Dixie College seems quite Brooks a downtown barber shop. hopeful, savs Sarkis Arslanian coach of the Rebels. Coach Walt hared these feelings. Both stated their teams showed much determina-,on- , But for one highly individual, idolized sect, football means sweat and would profit from their loses. hard work, and a weariness which doesn't seem to be realistically linked with a sport. This group consists of bovs who, after a long week of We offer no excuse for losfundamentals, scrimmages, and skull sessions, don their pads, ofuniforms, Dixie's in defense comers all on to take on and helmets Arslanian said, except Saturday ing, athletic prowess. that we played a better team. The indescribably exhilaration that comes from nowhere to swell in a player and coach alike (and a few thousand hushed spectators) as A quick glance at the prospects makes every bruised bone and aching muscie for basketball. Seven men will be each awaits the worthwhile. returning from last years squad & So goes the life and events of the school-bogridder; and win, lose, according to Coach Ray Englestead. or diaw during the season (wins definitely scheduled on the Rh'd and It is expected that players from Iver slatr) every hard block, good tackle, and ground gaming run should Hurricane, San Juan, North Sevier, he appreciated bv townspeople and student alike. Panguitch. Tooele, Valley, Union, Two losses to start the season (Mesa over the Rebels and Henderson, Spanish Fork, and Lincoln high over, but it only leaves schools will supplement the squad. Nev over the lvers)) isnt anything to 19-- gnd-der- 10-6-- 2 -- kick-of- f v w y I cha-ch- , a one direction to go up. Both coaches gained valuable insight on their respective teams strengths and weaknesses, and he separate evening encounters are not to be considered toal losses. for the various Dont think that this column intends to coer-iiteams if they fail to produce This won't he the case. If the team in any they may be apt to hear about it publicly from sports pulls a boo-bothis corner. But as long as they are beaten bv bet'er teams, as wed say the case was last week, then a Dixie Cheer is in order. p Flyers Fail to Function in 25-- 7 Nevada Defeat of Dixie High fell helund in the second half to lose the The season's gridiron opener to Basic High of Henderson, Nev., 25-7- , after playing a tight first half in Henderson last week Dixie's lone touchdown climaxed a 40 yard drive. It came on a pass play from quarterback Raymond Forbes to Ross Hurst, who pitched out to Ralph Stahcli. The hers made opening game mistakes, but are busy correcting the misaies which led to their defeat. Bass defense was the teams biggest weakness according to Coach Walter Brooks. Dixie is a to cop the league championship. Depth, states Brooks, is the teams strong point, and will aid the Flyers in their attempt to better last season's third place finish. Score by quarters: Dixie 7 0 0 0 7 Basic 7 6 0 12 25 1 The average height for the forwards and centers will be while the average for the The first guards will be home game will be against Colton, Calif., on the 28th of November. The track and baseball teams wall also rank high in competition with better than average sprinters on the track squad and several new Quarterback Rich Hafen. Turned down Stanford for Dixie. Consistent strong players in baseball. play, even in defeat. 6-- 2 Rebel Roster Ends: Jav Fransen. ISO, Ashton, Idaho: How'ard Briton. 175, Tordov Bruce Church, 190, 6, Hurricane; Mike Coombs, 180, Spanish Fork: Charles Brinkerhoff, 190. Orderville; Paul Brooks 165, 6-- 5; 6-- DX'e; Jack Robertson, Tackles; Joe Dennison, Allen Bates, 202, Brent Davis, 185, Guards: 185, Murray, Paul Meredith, North Summit; Kelly Dutton, South (SLC). 220, 6, -, Spanish Fork. 6-- 6-- 192, 185, 6, 5-- 8; Payson; Hurricane; Jay Rindlisbacher, 180. Payson; Paul Penrod, 170 Provo; Roger Murray. 180, Tooele; Randy Ence, 155, Dixie; Merlin Empey, 160, LeGrand Dixie; Fawcett, 165, Dixie; Drew Morrison, 165, Marsh Valley, Idaho. Backs: Richard Hafen, 165, 6. Dixie; Morrell Stout, 165, Hurricane; Phil Duncan, 13, Millard; Arlyn Hafen, 176, Dixie; Rex Brvan, 150, Max San 172, Jones, Payson; Juan; Dennis Anderson, M0. Granite (SLC): Alan Bahr. 178, Lehi; Otto Jones, 180, Lincoln (Nev); Julian Montova, 150, Seattle, Wash.; Jack Tobler, 56,72.,Steve Henrie. 160, Hurricane; Fred Evans, 175, F nion, Ed Wright, 210, Murray; Jerrold Wilson, 155, Hurricane; George Andrus, 205, Dixie. 5-- 5-- 5-- 5-- 0, 5-- Physical Education The 9 00 Physical Education class promises a varied program fc Senior and Junior boys. For the past three weeks, Sarkis Arslanian, assisted bv Doim Hun student teacher from the Utah State University, has been puttirm tk bovs through their paces in the swimming pool. Now (like a proud moths duck) he reports that all but the four in the class hav progressed to the point where they are doing, with all kinds of ease tk side stroke crawl, breast stroke, and back stroke. Bv (he end of the thii week all the boys knew enough about the art of swimming to at lea save themselves if necessary. FoUowing the swimming course, the bovs will be taught touch foo ba. ' SuLMCr2 llslnS the trampoline, ropes, and mat volleyball, basketball wrestling archery track, and the rings fundamentals a. This fof "I'V phase will necessarily involve a fe d?n"s. fcla the year will be devoted g.r s. The part to badminton golf ar S SUCh 35 " thery f Campin" hiki- n- a"d outdoor re reatiom When asked what this varied class program was to do M Arslanian answered we expect this class to develop expected in each of the bo leadership, good citizenship, devela ment, and adjustment to society. e, neuro-muscul- 0, 5-- 6-- 5-- 6. 5-- - 5-- 0, 5-- 9, 6-- Centers: wisnhume, 150, 777South Summit; George 5-- 150, 5-- North Summit; Darwin Wlstenhume, Staheli, 175, 6, Dixie. New Dixie Sun We re proud to present the new Dixie Sun! An enthusiastic sta of writers wants you to know that we ar hope voull read our enjoy it. There s no time like the present to begin. 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