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Show THE HER HER tn Seven Hoop Race Forecasts all ricT trams with the basketball conference wherein arc stronger this year than Iasi, opens exception of two, schedule Friday and Saturday. ' "o'faml uiiestnins asked by many Cache valley sports fans include: in the race far the Dig (seven Much teanm upear siriingest ilunipionship stack ,.i the I tall teamsUtah up? Aggies finish? n.l, abmit "here will j? j seven-clu- b ble these ipicst iot.s carefully written down on cur little fotnat the athletic t'tah we bigwigs approached note pad, Cl',!''aiul asked them for their prognostications f' L "Pick IJmne, athletic director andv, Aggie hoop r this siason mnt'"i lor 23 years before turning the reins "i'hcIi Burnett': Professor A. V Sorensen, veteran Mionortcr of "mils ami family representative on the Farmer athletic coun- track mentor, and ( hurley )eb poling, were balloted as to then ptcsenl Big all loach, flush (lark, I S, ell foreeasta. c thought wed new in the conference. I p me Coach Boh is I to meet a dub nr two before rounding up gne him a chance h'S vnws. d newly-appointe- .... j Kav? This Department estimations the experts, this departBut before presenting liner.t gives its humble opinion: Buffaloes, .strengthened I Rig Seven rliiuni Colorado University Jbv the return of Bob Doll, made rich by a preponderance of good material, and coached by one of the top hoop students of the e, ntire 1 nited States. Kiinnrnii Wyoming University Cowboys, a great team on paper I tin! r ."n. tin. 3 ine. of !f 3 om o AC veterans carrying star roles, with height and fight. But omewhere in the Cowboy anatomy is a flaw which will show that flaw is we're not quite certain, but up in the clutch. What .'Wyoming does not arpear so solid as Frosty Cox's Boulderites. and Brigham Young University Third Spot Utah University or this position, with the Redskins capable of lasting fighting may turn out to he the mnferenee darkle, winning not only its home games (which are Usually in the but a large ld for the Cougars because of the monstrosity-gycontests. Right now the Utes look better lercentage of foreign anger. The Cougars tois ban Y. a e hli ht- be .urn ap- - may - eor- as unt- - ' the Two Coaches Logan Wards ON K KYM'EIHALL Frula) ScliiHlult Offdcn at Logan North Cu ht at Hear Liver South Cache at Wtber, KKi.lON In a high school basketball loop dtseribed as strongest in the state. Cache county high schools this Friwho are day engage opponents tough all tile way through, and if North Cml.e. South Cache and Logan record victories, they'll have to tight every inch of the way. Three (.nod (lames Coach Con Watts at South Cache will nke his Spartans to Ogden for e meeting witn the Weber War-riorwho vanquished Ogden last week. Jav Whitman's Richmond ites squaie off against Carl Smith's Bear River Bears at Garland, whole only local game of the week finds Grizzlies Logan attempting to make their season's slate read two straight victories when they taekle Ogden in the new high school gym. Box Kider is idle this week. "Were not going down to Weber licked, ami we give them all we got. but the strength of the Warriors must be recognized,' commented Coach Watts today in discussing the game. "I hope our boys will be playing better ball than they did against Logan, however I think Logan ha: one of the best teams in the region." 11 inherit the earth coins true will an. at guards. Reserve timber includes Asacl Allen, Yerlin Gunnell, ' Ernest Baker, Darrel Jessop, Walt Smith. Lowe'l Maughan, Don NielYou evidently are anxious to hear what the experts say now sen and Marvin Maughan. ikeh. The South Cache second squad will meet the Weber B team in a prelimoinary contest. Certain tqsoe Jays Romney action in the B tussle are LeRoy There me four improved teams in the Big Seven basketball race Allred, Merlin Maughan, Dale iiis season Colorado University, Wyoming, It.Y.U. anil Utah (state. Arnold Christensen, Conway Utah University and Colorado State are slightly weaker, and Maughan, Dale Olsen and Seth alley show much. not 'itT'! ( i tills tion Lea-tha- 'in h icrly v. i ,AT- - RS. INS, r)FT - KT'- lar KR- - ;ht Lit E ED University is definitely so. The Y must not be sold short, for it is potentially a good team just so it continues development. Its threat to the "big two" can be stronger than that of any other dub. The seven clubs will finish in this order: 1 - It will be a close race between Colorado and Wyoming, and Dick had to choose a winner nt the present time he'd lay the hunting on Colorado. 2- Wyoming. 3 Utah University comes third, and is close enough to give ithir of Ihe two top clubs trouble. L'enver : Young Utah State, with an improved squad. It is unfair to expect a championship, however, from a team which has such a disadvantage in height and experience. Its rustling qualities, peppery spirit and sharp-slion- t mg adeptnvss will place it as a menace to all squads in the league. Colorado State, slightly weaker than last year, but still good bough to prove excellent competition for the other six. Denver University, seeming to be much weaker than last 5 mar AT HIE Il I i nn. the am ir. J . Du k to eec mni any avs Sorensen Culornilo tn rniver.Mty. hih! t'niverMly Youiiff of It.ih. Hr likes these lubs over Wyoming, and contends that time wilt prove Hnluinss of his likes, 3 Wyoming. t;ih Aggus. being a mm h better team than most people nli .ir. flinching slightly above .500 in the perrentage column. - u I't.di jit!y fist S ll III the uiihl K i State " RtV h.it In Niys tire soPi s iii , J and Denver. Youiiff Wvf.minff, tali diversity I or laiL D lui. I. and Colorado R.Y I, ion uner- - tossup. Ctah Slate fighting for last University. 'Wonting 2 tali University. I and Utah State, with 'therein e dark horse. ' Colorado State and Denver. m r any M. mi nty mnty. J.m- - 1 the Aggies looming t. 4"-2- 3J-2- pre-seas- I far this year. ONE (JAMES FRIDAY NIGHT '"'T Ogden The game is to he played before the ll although the Tigers will be clawing f ut ' r' S'n ,ow, ani were so surprisingly humbled last week C, llley V,a, Coach ,elcv Barry Wilson's crew can fight off the kali Vt ' t Wil1 d'Prnd upon which team is hot. , Norn Biver Other coaches of the region say C Hub at North Cache. Jay doesn't say but" ,,11 'aS H ood rn,1-I51 modest. Box Elder certainly thumped the Earl Lookabaugh. Chicago, ln the "uhe hull pain a Close win. tc ornament opener. i' Welier ,,v,'r one Here's in which which team a nij,(i In other first found matches Joe " , an" St 'Hst 3vill ls over move K"me itself and find ito it, CHICAGO, Jan. 8 Chamueo, Mexico City, meets A rl,dWeber Yps. did the beat Ogden, and un ' 'gl0ly whitehaired master billiard-is- t, thur Dubin, Brooklyn, tomorrow 011111 Cache is to he on the Warrior's homo Hoppe, Kir But goes after his third straight night; Welker Corhran, San Franwe still like South Cache.played n world's championcisco, plays Arthur Thurnblud, Chiship tomorrow night against a field cago, and Jake Schaefer, Chicago, lt''hfr1!.KNs:.iAMt:S 1,;,I)AV AN SATURDAY of nine contenders. meets Otto Keiselt, Bhibidelpltm. ovr Denver Just taking a shot after piecing The New York and Ralph Greenleaf, ztther .I?., Saturday; s.mn ul tlle relative strength of the two rlubs. who won 36 of 37 matches New York, plays John Fitzpatrick, 'oliira,! n V, rl"y rr tail The game is to he played at in his last two tournaments meets Los Angeles, on Monday . "'liter, l,H nle BS strong a team t this ftgc 0f U ul'loos'le above two games are Brainy night'0'1 nights. Or, if the Redskins do take one game out of the two, it will be this. As you have probably already heard, its a bad Sorry. The Aggies just aren't ready that hV'E break for the Utes to meet two such giants in the very first irk for :'t0.rin8 bu,uh r Cougars. The floor angle will rounds of play. lll'rfl' but Ihe Y should win anyhow. W Unlnmdn oxer Denver Without much I rouble unless the feats ixnii, h "B r (ah i lie second defeut for Utah in as many of David vs. Goliath are stiU happening. '1 'tr i ' ' :l I Resumes Title Trail rrrh 'j (xi : Coast Hoopsters SEATTLE, Jan. X it IP Wander- ing members of the Pacific Coast basketball conferences northern from transcoiitin- t,aii,t-- g jaunts, were ready ,nd!iv for "u "P'ni,'K of .th siason o! one of Americas toughest division, (IU:-W- illie r- - k I i nnv I'1 Finnl and v eights from the rival ramps hoibe hr f that tomorrow st i r the battle for the niyhfs Louh-IL- unU .Lin. s heayiveiyht will Pc a ".sudden-death- " ivlm ll victory goes to championship brawl in the guy who conneits first. Wont Waste Time Joe Linus, first heavy king to defend his title for nothing, predicted at Greenwood Lake. N Y that he would finish giant Buddv Baer 'much more qii'ckly" than in their initial last counter at Washington, I). May when Buddy was disqualified at the opening of the seventh roun. Louis said. "I am going to (knock him out in a hurry." Showing similar confidence, Challenger Baer declared at Lnke-fo- r wood, N. J, "111 knock Louis out in less than five rounds this time. I almost put him away in the first round at Washington with a left hook. My right hand was injured before that fight, you know. It's in perfect shape now, and when lie gets that right, fist in the kisser, tie'll he an Buddy lleai ier Louis s aled 20(1 pounds and expects to fight at 2ofi, the heaviest smee winning the title from Jim Braddock in 193,"i. Buddy showed inch 'Jtb'j pounds on his more than frame, just a Ins expected fighting weight. He registered only- - 237t., for Louis at Washington. Since both champion and challenger are fairly easy tar-- j gets, the strategy in both camps has been to bring in the principals packing as much meat as athetir-- 1 ally possible to insure the ultimate in dynamite when a fist lands, Training for this bout, old Louis seemed at the peak of Ins physical prowess. Already his 17 knockouts in .Vi professional fights have designated him the most destructive puncher in heavy-- j weight history. But never before have his blows in training packed of the the lethal explosiveness leather he tossed in preparation for this 201h crown defense. Although 'i misting in yesterday's final spar- ring session, a right uppercut gash-- 5 ed Dee Amos lower lip so badly that he required first aid. Brown-skinne- d l, home .. Slllr,;'ns Buddy, hoping to rapture the crown once worn by The schedule of what looks like Brother Maxie. has been sliarpen-tunitie- s a hot, rare, opens to- - ing his wagon-tongu- e right on fast-flomorrow at Eugene and Seattle moving sparmales during the where n wi.rit.ne r strict, on of month at Lakewood He has been ( .,ues crowds to 5mVi persons is making prioritus a major problem McArthur (Vurt in Kiiffene scats GuOn and Washinutnii's pavilion in Seattle wiH hold twne the allowed Tb" r "' "'ree other ourls are too sm.dl to be affeettd entertains (,(J,011 in the opening -- mi s tninnr- nw ami K.itm d iv and ishingioii s.ite i i. , ' SKI INSTKFtTOIt HELD Jan. 8 nn WASHINGTON, The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced today that SigfrTed Duchmayar, a German ski instructor, had been arrested near Franconia, N. H as an enemy alien. It was not revealed where lie was being held. fdU in NEW YoKK. st a I e m e n t s -- - sMiig no qualifications for selecting winners in this week s i,nc' Big Seven basketball games, but being a dcsciple ut half-poun- n as the jr;?11" ard Bull-net- , ; iance iid The second Aggie hoop coach make a "debut" tins seasuu will send a strengthened Utah State quint against Hoyd Millet's BYU Cougars Saturday night in the! Logan fieldhouse. He is Coach R. W. "Bob" frosh coach, who Lnan Sixfh at Seventh, replaced Bebe Lee December la Irov. 'Jud at Loyan Kirsi. Utah State. at The two iluhs ot Logan First Time For Both stake M Mini league recorded vie- Matter of fait, it will be "first"' tones over two Urnvuience for both Hurnett and Millet, for jast myht as ihe annual stakequints hoop the latter recently came into pos- - nut ffi Lilly opened nt the senior session of cagt directing duties M.hoil 'y, Siviiith ward, looming stronger than was at first supposed, tripped with Rod Froudtnie First Jones. George Nelson and Jack leading the altaek. R. Kohler, N. 1hillips and G Kel- ley were outstanding for lrovi- deuce. The Sixth ward, with Ensign Burns, Don Johnson and Reid Bed- comes team into which Isigan erii, ln ih, vanguard, licked Irov- gar Jack Boyle the Saturday game. It will be idem r Second was a bulwark of strength tor a team which has not lost a Whi'e Sixth,. Hansen, Thetirer and game- - a quintet which is Baer were best tor Biovidem e. now considered one of the better The box scores: squads in the conference. And it different will be a determined, type of Farmer five which goes i into the contest. Win Three of Four The Aggies have played only IUv.s hots to Idaho (i pm Slate nens at home agui.st Washington State the following Mmnl.iv Washington Stale:, UMl western humpumship makes it (lie Imn to heat this year, hut the loss of all hut one regain' hv gi (dilation may ,s" ,u' ,:lsk ''""Car Gohih Jack Coaeh Millet will nrohahlv mini Uriel himseU poks Oregon St ite as the following men into the contest ,.M, f.,,.,,,.,,.. whlIl. Washing tons as starters: Dwane Esplin and in pel formam-Frank (Skinny) Fullmer at for- Madison Square Garden, New other wards, Bob Orr and Flovd Giles York. and at guards, and Dale Rex" at ceil- - ,m,nll,hs dn,ws 'imllk' Hu!'k-- M,l" ter. Although Esphn and Orr have port been on the injured list. Coach Mil- let is counting on them to be ready for .the Aggie game. Man for the Farmers to watch during the game will probably be Skinny Fullmer, Cougar forward who has turned in some of the hottest shooting in the Utah schools so 101 stove fraternity which cuts and dries many issues, enarlmcnt presents its weekly winners, endeavor does no more than encourage chatter tin,',"'" field of sports it will have accomplished its purpose. the selections with malice toward nonr. with a good of hope, some charity, and a little faith in the knowledge taie of the various clulis, ", All-O- ball-han- the Weeks Picks rof, tins mine Sixth and Seventh Louis And Raer To (Jo In Fridays Garner Stake Riff Rattle Victories to' .Open 1942 Chase I eist, IS Opponent 2 . Ring Brawl Is Predicted pre-seas- Braises Flark- - J I four games this year, against Weber junior college, WilCoach Jay Whitman nt North lamette university, Oregon State Cache admitted that Bear Rivers and the Oregon College of college, abilities and "scares speed rustling Education.- - Of these four games him to death. "Were not taking the Bears the Farmers have won three, loslightly." he stated today. They're ing only to the rangy Oregon fast and better than the Box State hoopsters at Baker. Oregon Elder score indicated," With Ken Webb, regular for- during the Christmas holidays. Slated as probable starters for ward, having been out during the because of illness, the Aggies in the first league past week Coach Whitman will start Rod game are Grant Cullimore and EvWaite and Dean Ellis nt forward, an Baugh at forwards, Melvin Jay Simons at center, Cecil Hyden (Red) Briggs and Keith Trane at and Burke Rich at guards. Others on the squad includes Owen Litz, guards and Verne Hoffman in the Glen Hillyard, Ken Workman and center pivot post. Although the Cless Olney. main team is not as tall as othi Coach Barry Wilson will prob- conference teams, the boys ably start Captain Bill Kyun at center. Duane Adams and Red Da- a game of close ball control and vis or Dick Ltindahl. forwards; accurate shooting. Dean Baugh and Reid Otte, guurds. Forwards Are Speedy Baugh and Cullimore, measuring ft. 10'v inches each, are two of the speediest men in the confer- once. Both are excellent on offense and, although handicapped by (in ikm.u; height, they make scoring oppor- for themselves by clever and footwork Vcrn Hoffman center and pivot man, is one of the . .. tallest men on tile squad and is one of the Smoothest lers. He works well from the pivot post mid is an accurate shot from nearly anvwherc on the floor. Captain Keith Trane and Led Briggs are both defensive still- warts for the Earnu-isalthough neither is exceptionally tall. Both of the guards handle the ball tills smoothly and in have been instrumental in break- ing-u- p many of the opposition s Bird. t"oloiudo cimd upon ptin the than such s ;i oi Ill BclllIO n in a Aggies and mu RS S , (Yloradn I'niversity, s, rx oiltUnliiy CONQUERED THE CRIPPLER Quick-Deat- h Make Debut jWinMMen In Logan First Rounds Bowling Scores Colorado ('conii bracket vtirt, t thus: anil Wyoming, two real teams. Utah and B.Y.U. Third bncket - Utah State and Colorado State. Trailing alone Denver. .tin, 'It bracket the teams would First hiaeket titty, i. winning most home games und But not having what it takes Cougars, large percentage of all its games. In place them on top. h c of i. seven. Plays Ogden On Home Court the meek shall that promise pri- - rAHK I ( Logan the cvt Ctah State, improved over last year since squudsmen are more experienced, and bolstered by a couple real sophomore k race with Colorado State. threats, will run a The flags will tag some of the biggies with upsets, and will the weaker clubs. The Coloags. while somewhat win from S. U. Starters weaker than last year, arc capable of upsets. Boh Burnett's Coach Watts will start Kenny boys from Logan are just a shade better than their Aggie Maughan and Norvil Hansen at brethren from Fort Collins if everything goes all right. Cellar team Denver University, the conference problem child at forwards, Marvx Abrams at center, resent. The Pioneers are a weak sect this year, and not unless the Barney White and Gordon Maugh- ban the ' - of Tenth ra- - l Spartans Go To Weber, N. C. To Bear River iunh i TJIJtrsDAY. JANUARY SPORTS j :d I LOO AN, UTAH, ALD-JOURNA- ir- I .; r?, .Vv if concent r. it me on nutinff at close quarters where hr can take advan- t.it;e of his reat weight and height and brute strength, lie promised List mt;ht to press Louis from gong to gong because he's not so hot at inh.uhtini. Despite Buddy's confidence, bet- ting around Toots Shot's Tavern favors Louis at with wagering at 2'v to that Loins registers a at even and money that Baer kayo doesn't eoine out for the filth round. Promoter Mike Jaia bs still hopes the gross gale will exceed the door reii.nl gale of S2U1.613 estab- lished by the Jim Maloney-JaeI'eltny bout in 1U27. Regardless of the gate. Louis is fighting for nothing His purse and all profits go to the U. S. Navy Relief Society, Buddy, not as wealthy as Louis or Dromuter Jacobs, gets 12'.. per rent of the net gate, 1 Nancy Merki Spvrn year'; ago, Nancy Morki came home from school in Portland. Oicgon, .suffering from Infantile Paralysis. Today Miss Merki. completely cured, holds 211 swimming recoids and has been voted No. girl swimmer by the National AAU. She is a happy', healthy example of what can be done about Infantile Paralysis. She gratefully gives ci edit in her winning fight to the work of the National 1 Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and Hie Committee for the celebration of the President's Birthday which irises the funds for America's war against Infantile Paralysis. War Situation Causes Jitters In Major Leagues NEW YORK, Jan. 8 UMl' Major league owners are very much up In the air about the war, Lurry MaeBhail, president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, revealed today in discussing baseball's future and the -- Commercial League Opens Hoop contract situation. "None of us knows what to expert. MaeBhail said. "We are all waiting us long as possible to send out contracts to try and get a line on what may happen." IX Hi AN COMMERCI AL LEAGUE The Brooklyn mahout suid he Tonights Schedule had heard all sorts of rumors perAt Junior High Gym to baseball's future, among 7 p. m. lntermountain Theaters taining them; vs. City Recreation. 8 p. m - Teachers vs. Tates. That the majors wouldn't finish the 11142 season. 9 p. m. -- Cache Refs vs. Kowallis That night- baseball will be ban- Implement. -- Oned. That the government's demands Coniiereial league basketeers on our railroads and airlines won't will open their season's schedule in Lxigan tonight with all six teams permit the western trips. That civilian defense wont per- in action. mit large crowds, day or night. According to President Link Mc"These are all pessimistic views", Clellan, squad managers will meet beat don't MaeBhail said, "now the Junior high gym at 6:40 lieve any of them or all of them o'clock-twen- ty minutes before tho but I'll admit I'm worried about first ga'.e. Purpose of the manaour contractu and 1H42 plans. I've gers' meeting is to discuss fees and talked to other owners who say league Welfare. that they are going to wai tns The first game tonight matches Theaters ngaiivA long as possible before sending out lntermountain their contracts." City Recreation, the latter having The Dodgers are usually one of taken the place of Sufeways. At the earliest to gel their players in 8. Logan Teachers match shi ts line. So fur only two have signed, with Tate's, while the last batte Beto Reiser and Kirby Higbe, and I'lai es the Cache Referees opposite one other, Huch Casey, has agreed Kowallis Implement. to terms. MaeBhail indicated that The public is invited to witness he will hold contracts until after the contest free of charge. Eeb. 1. Under baseball law players must receive their contrails by Eeb. 13. Schedule Tonight X Triumphant Eagles k -- .z - Anglo-Americ- Play Morgan Friday an With a victory aver the touqq Wellsville club tucked under their belts, Mendon Eagles were today anticipating the game Friday night with Morgan Lions at Mendon. Wellsville failed to stop a barrage by the Eagles last night, and finished up on the short 1 score. A sizeable end of a crowd in the Wellsville gym witnessed the contest, which featured the initial display of flashy now white vvtih suits by the Eagles. Sorensen and Darrel! Long John s Hughes were leading and with Zeno Anderson, eparged the Mendon attack. Webb Muug-hnLefty Bradshaw, Arch Dailey and D. Maughan pared Wellsville. The box score: Vliiiilon cut (III Bout Is Planned NEWARK. N. J.. Jan 8 HT' -for an international heavy- weight bout in this country be- tween Freddy Mills of England and a prominent American, probably Billy Conn of Pittsburgh, were un- rier way today with Babe Culnan, Newkark boxing promoter, nego- tinting for Mills. Culnan was appointed by Ted Mills' manager and Broadribb, former pilot of Tommy Farr of Wales. Culnan planned to confer with Mike Jabos about staging the bout in Madison Square Garden for the joint benefit of the British and American Red Cross. Mills, a member of the Royal ii u t Air Force, was described in Brotul-ribb'- s '( k r 2 l'i An'l i W.Mi iialimi letter as "a chap who looks 2 r Ihll.lH'V.r (I ll.tl lev f 3 like the late Young Striblir.g and 2 ll H'i HHH'ti.i g I' .Maiiktlutn t J who fights like Mickey Walker. l..i uiNli;. ,H IMans te 44-3- point-getter- n. I ! Vi 0 Aivlul'.iitl i..Maughan 0 u H 2 31 W.m Because a crucifix used to hang there, it is etiquet for all ranks in the Britisli navy to salute the quarterdeck. .11? I.ntH'n.u t SPECIAL FOIl HU. AND SAT. top-flig- I- - ' nl - sa, er HALF SOLES MENS RUBBER HEELS WOMENS IlEEL MITS SHOES DYED BLACK nil rT UAMjjLCO T-- .-8 . . . 3B ....19? 35? WHILE V WAIT IIEP Alii DEPT. SHOE 0 2 ono three-cushio- title-hold- 0 o |