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Show THE SIGNPOST THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1940 Sneddon, Childs Are Newly Chosen Co-Captains For 1940-41 Casaba Season Team Now Quickly Whips Into Shape By RAY WRIGHT Bob Sneddon and Rawson Childs will serve as co-cap tains of the Weber college basketball team during the 1940-41 season, Coach Reed S w e n s o n announced last Thursday. The two players were honored with the co-captaincy at an election held after the Wednesday evening practice. The team voted twice and each time the returns were the same. Both men are football stars. Childs played a bang up game all season at end while Sneddon played a dynamic brand of ball in the fullback position. Childs was an all conference selection on the Jaysee basketball and football teams last year. He kept his good record up during football this fall and was again chosen all conference end. Sneddon was named for the fullback position on the second team. Seventeen players are bidding for posts on the- squad. Seven are last year lettermen. They are Rawsori Childs, Bob Sneddon, Les Garnder, Clarke Johnson, Bob Clark, Bob Bell, and Alan Christianson. Out of that seven, Childs, Clark, and Gardner are regulars. The others who are bidding for posts are Jay Hancey, Don Boam, Jim Larson, Ked DeVries, Sid "Stinkie" Manning, Glen Sandlund, Bob Reese, Jerry Young, and Glen Shannon. Rawson Childs comes to Weber college from Weber high school. He played two years on the for-, ward wall for them, then he added two more years of experience on the college Wildcat team. This year will give him a total of five years of competitive basketball. He is six feet, two inches tall and plays a fast brand of ball. He finished high point man for the Jaysee league last winter. "Bones" should really go places this winter. On Hardwood Bob Sneddon, an Ogden high product who played in the state tournament two years ago, should also really go places on the hardwood floor. Bob is the hardest worker on the team and when he shoots with his left hand, he don't usually miss. He plays forward. Weber high had claims once on Les Gardner who holds down a guard position. Les, although not a high scorer, is very dependable and accurate. He played regular for the Wildcats during his freshman year and it appears as if he will repeat his sophomore year. Clarke Johnson, our lone Box Elder man, is tall, enough and good enough to hold down the guard position which he has been playing so far this year. Clarke is one of the most dependable cagers on the squad. Box Elder should be proud of him. Bob Clark, like Childs, is a third termer. He has played two seasons for Weber high and two for Weber college. Bob is six feet, one inch tall, fast, clean, and good looking. Because of a shoulder injury received during football, he won't be able to take over his guard position for a few days. Another Bob, Bob Bell, guard, has showed more improvement under Coach Swenson than any other boy In the outfit. His first school competitive ball came last winter. He is big, calm under pressure, and a sure shot. Bob is an up and coming eager from Ogden high school. Speediest Speediest man on the aggregation is Alan Christianson, the third and last third termer from Weber high. Alan's storv is about the same as Rawson Childs' and Bob Clark's. He has played two years high school and two years college basketball. The fans get thrills galore when this track man burns up and down the floor, always getting his quota of baskets. Again Ogden high claims most of Weber's talent by having seven new recruits out for the team. Two, Jerry Young and Glen Shannon, are sophomores who gave up church ball to bid for posts. They are both classy forwards. Don Boam, Jim Larson, and Glen Sandlund are from Ogden's 1938-39 team. They are all six-footers who will make tough competition for any forward AMERICA'S BEST INDOOR SPORT Have fun, gain health, keep fit playing our challenging alleys ! MAPLEWAY BOWLING 416 Twenty-third Street : : : : : :- .;. . , .;. ... .;. ,j. Our Sincerest Hope for a Joyous Yuletide Season for All of You fr t e t' i' t v 'V v 'V t v t i Stewart Instructs Basketball Course For Officials Women Cop Interest On Athletic Front By ALMIRA HESLOP Special instruction courses in basketball refereeing began Monday at three-forty-five in the Central auditorium under the direction of Miss Ida Stewart, head of the physical education department for women at Weber college. Miss Stewart is one of the few women in the west with a national rating in refereeing. The purpose of this school is to sufficiently acquaint the girls of BASKETBALL REFEREES Miss Ida Stewart, one of the few women in the west with a national rating in basketball refereeing, has opened a school in basketball officiating for the girls of Weber vicinity. Ogden and the entire vicinity with the rules and proceedings of playing so they can successfully officiate ;at the intramural tournaments.This instruction is not restricted to Weber girls. Invitations were extended to the two city high schools, Ogden and Weber, and all of the junior high schools. The girls who successfully complete the course will be given local ratings. Weber's social clubs have been notified to send at least two of their members to take the course, in order that they will be capable of officiating at their own intramural games. The only requirements for the course were a whistle and a rule book, which the girls brought to class with them. The course will be completed in the three days, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in order that the intramural basketball tournament can start with a bang after the holidays. Evans, Sneddon, Star Athletes, Are Introduced By COACH FERRON LOSEE Sherman Evans. 197 Dounds of hard muscles from Lehi, Utah, has been performing effectively on the line for Weber college's football team. At the beginning of the season the left tackle position on our team was wide open. By vicious tackling, hard blocking and a love for the game, Sherm has filled this position. Basketball Too Lehi placed second in the State basketball tournament in 1937.' Evans played center on that team. or center on any junior college squad. The youngest players, but not by any means the least competent, are Jay Hancey, and Eugene Green. They were members of the high school all state champion squad last winter. Their fine records show that they have great futures at Weber college. Last, but not least, are Ken De Vries, center from Weber high; Bob Reese, guard from Morgan high; and Sid Manning, all state forward from Lehi high school. These cagers have experience, brains, speed, and plenty of showmanship. m ll l m GREETINGS t t' i 'i" fr ft v 'i' t' i v v ; ;; ; ; : Sports Page Editors Glenn Shannon and Kathleen Davis He played tackle and fullback in football. His track contributions consisted of putting the shot, and running the 100-yard dash. After leaving Lehi, Sherm attended the University of Utah for one quarter and then found the training he wanted in the Weber college vocational department. Evans has a great sense of humor and an abundance of talent. He will definitely be heard from again in basketball. Much has been written about Bob Sneddon in the Signpost, as well as Salt Lake City and Ogden papers. His consistently brilliant performances have commanded the attention of most of the sports writers.After graduating from Ogden high, Bob attended George Washington U, but found that the grass is not greener in other pastures. He returned "to Weber and with no regrets. All Around Athlete In high school, Bob played football, basketball, and baseball. In football he played tackle, and held the same position for Weber last year. This year, however, he was shifted to fullback and has performed in a sensational manner. His alertness, driving power and fighting spirit have been evident in every Weber game. His ability on the gridiron, and his modest, but pleasant personality on the field has won his many friends. His presence will be noticed on the basketball court this winter. He plays forward and with one year of college basketball experience, he will make a strong bid for the regular forward position. Bob plans to go out in the field of physical education. From all indications he should enjoy that work. Stone Predicts an Outstanding Track Season for Weber By DELMAR STONE Prospects for Weber's track team are more promising this year than thev have been for the past four or five years. With most of the college's best track men back and an addition of a talented squad from Ogden high, Weber high, and other southern state schools, they will bid for all scholastic honors. Coach Losee has four tracksters back who rated tops among all invitational and J. C. title winning meets. Ray Freeman started developing his speed for the 220 and 100-yard dash by running away from the bogey man years ago. Willie Thomas was Ray's running f'11 - Wilcat Team Wins Impressive 70 to 25 Victory By RAY WRIGHT Coach Swenson's Wildcats trounced the Ogden Eighteenth ward, northern Utah church basketball champions, 70 to 25 at the Weber gymnasium Tuesday evening, December 10. From the beginning of the first quarter to the last, the college cagers were safely in the lead. The first half ended with a neat 35 to 17 margin for the varsity. This situation continued through the second half. The varsity doubled their score to a total of 70 and the Mormons added eight more points to finish with 25. Jay Hancy, forward on the Wildcat lair, was high point man with 16 points to his credit. Don Boam was next with five field goals and one foul pitch. Almost everyone on the team hit the hoop for at least one field goal. High point man for the church aggregation was Allred, center, who battled his way through four quarters to bag eight points. Holmes and Kjar were close on his heels with seven points apiece. The only other man who scored for the Mormons was Jack Hazen, forward. He tallied one field goal and one foul pitch. The Eighteenth ward was two new additions to their last year'3 team. They are Sherl Holmes and Theron Allred. Although this was not a league game, it gave the fans a chance to see the 1940-41 basketball team in action. partner. When they came to fences Ray would run under them and Willie would hurdle them. So a track career is started as simply as that. Since that time Thomas has made state and J. C. track records in bundles. Allen Christiansen is Weber's outstanding 220 and low hurdles man. Although Christiansen has to take two steps to every one of Thomas', there is still no holding him back on the low hurdles. Luman Green has been running the mile and half mile in an outstanding manner, but Losee is looking for some real time from him this year. Other outstanding men to pound the ashes this year are. Bob Allen, Howard Page. Arnold Roe, Bob James, Doug Eldrigge. Glen Cherry, Jerrald Young. Allan Badcr, George Stuart, Rod Dunn, and Tim Dyer. Teams In Condition For Season of Aquatic Battles By DELMAR STONE Weber's swimming team brought home 10 medals from the Intermountain Senior A. A. U. meet held December 5, and 6, at the Deseret gymnasium at Salt Lake City. If this showing is symbolic of the entire year, this first competition would predict a colorful acquatic season for Weberites. Claire Whitely copped second in the lowboard diving event competing with experienced divers from the entire intermountain district. With perfect timing and a clean entry 'into the water, Whitely is now a serious menace in diving competition. Freshman Star Albert Hobson with a powerful!, easy-going crawl slid in second in the 440-yard freestyle event. A freshman at Weber, Hobson has already won the attention of We Donna fa ' WW. - m ber's acquatic fans. Hobson also grabbed third in the 220-yard freestyle.Wayne Christensen, captain of the team, took third in both the 300-yard medley and the 220-yard breaststroke competition. The relay team, composed of Barnard, Sanford, Hobson, and Tapsfield took third in the 400-yard relay. In the medley relay, Christensen, Barnard and Taps-field copped another third. Tapsfield Bill Tapsfield, another up and coming freshman, took third in the 100-yard dash. Tapsfield has a stroke and a kick that's bound to take him places for Weber. Kathleen Davis took third in the women's division in the 100-yard freestyle and the 100-yard backstroke.The next competition for the swimmers will be the Junior A. A. U. meet to be held in the Weber gymnasium sometime in February. The team is strenuously training for this next meet. The entire continent of South America lies east of Detroit, Mich. Greater Values in Sleeping Comfort PAJAMAS SHIRTCRAFT From $1.00 to $2.45 Adiustable waistband with covered elastic sides and snap fastener supports the trousers without pressure. Beautifully tailored of soft, rich fabrics ... cut full and roomy for comfortable fit. rip Currin Our shift artist was fooling around just taking a few practice gwishes with liis brush whin he weni into coma. It wasn't until he woke up that he foiiiiil what he'd been doing, and even he wasn't quite sure. He'd drawn the cartoon at the side, but he'd drawn it upside down. The sport staff wandered into his office just then and realized that it was a good cartoon of the Weber Wildcat hoopsters. Soooo, here 'tis. WC Faculty Prove Serious Contender For Championship Intramural basketball games, which started December 16, provide a seat of excitement on the campus as the faculty team becomes a serious contender for the title. There are two general brackets this year, with 12 teams signed Two Names That Should Be on Your Christmas Gift Box Yours and Fred M Nye Co Smart new examples of fine shirtmaking, tailored to perfection with quality in every detail. Today's outstanding shirt voluesl Lettermen Hit Warpath On Letters Today Lawson Lays Down Law on Campus By GLEN CHERRY Resultant of their latest pow-wow, the Lettermen hit the warpath today against all athletic award sweaters other than the purple and white. At their latest meeting the Lettermen elected their new officers for the winter quarter, who in turn started agitation against high school sweaters on the Weber college campus. The new officers, Tom Lawson, president; Clyde Willie,secretary-treasurer, and Sherl Holmes, vice president, are starting this quarter's activities with the distant rumble of tom-toms. "After all, this is a college," said President Tom Lawson. "Our high school days are over. "It will be much better to see the purple and white sweater on our campus, representing our own school. From now on," he continued, "all the other colors in the rainbow are tabooed.'' Anyone seen wearing another school's sweater on the campus will have his sweater removed and the letter taken off by the Letter-men.Students from the University of Utah report that the entire student body takes part in the removal of a foreign sweater on its campus. Lettermen refuse any responsibility for whatever happens to alien sweaters while the letter is being sent to its "happy hunting ground." Coach Ferron Losee, Lettermen sponsor, is behind the club 100 per cent in this project to better the club an dthe school traditions. Lawson asked that the entire student body aid the Lettermen in this attempt. Trie Lettermen are planning their annual banquet for some time this quarter. They will have coaches from big schools as their main speakers. The purpose of this banquet is to give the athletes of Weber college a chance to meet and discuss athletics with famous coaches. up for the A division and six teams in the B division. Mr. Orlo Childs is a strong hope for the faculty success. They also have the school coach in their favor to work the team through a few plays. Mr. Epsy is the speediest man on their aggregation and is reputedly good for 18 points a game. In Defense Excelsior club is the defending champ of last year. It has the same team back this year and many capable players are joining the club. Their first five will probably be Walt Woolsey, Cork Critch-low, Lloyd Ludington, Kay Crockett, and Howard Page. These fellows are ail experienced players. Sigma Delta will trot out five meteors to try for the championship. They will be Ray Vv'-'eht, George Handy, Carl Moss, Jack Munsen, and Bill Sander. Ghosts The unaffiliated ghost team will have some top notch players to place its bid. Glen Shannon, Bruce Baired, Delmar Stone, Jerry Young, Matt Gait, and Glen Cherry are among the sophomores who will contend. These boys have played together in the past and demonstrate what the word "teamwork" means. Games start at twelve-ten every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in the Weber gymnasium and Central gymnasium. Games are free to the student body and provide some snappy entertainment. ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF THOSE POPULAR x-SHIRTCRAFTN. GUARANTEED NOT TO SHRINK OUT OF FIT! $165 $1.95 Others St 1. 00 $1.25 s |