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Show THE SIGNPOST THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1940. Freeman and Sneddon Carry Ball Around Bewildered Southern Branch Team Line Wildcat's Brilliant Victory Is Result Of Unique Style Bob Sneddon kicked Weber's score up a few points, and Ray Freeman romped all over the field with a mutilated pigskin in the game Saturday, against an insistent team from Idaho Southern Branch. Weber made the first touchdown. Idaho's line stubbornly held the Wildcats on the Idaho 18-yard line for three downs, but Freeman passed to Childs on the next play and Weber had a lonesome score of 6-0. But Idaho Southern Branch has a very sociable team. Dykeman next skipped down between the Idaho goalposts and the score was no longer lonesome. The place-kick was blocked and the score was 6 to 6. Several times during the game, the Idaho players did some intense playing that was intended to result in scores, but Hodgson, Childs, Bader, Sneddon and Nye changed their minds. Weber fans went wild when Sneddon intercepted an attempted pass by Gallagher and scored in the last 15 seconds of play in the first half. Sneddon and Freeman were an impressive combination in the third quarter. Freeman packed the ball across the line for two touchdowns and Sneddon's two placekicks brought Weber's score up to 27. Bader's linebacking was outstanding.In the last quarter, the Idaho team came into its second wind, took a look at that 27-6 score and went to work. The Idaho Southern line play on defense was outstanding. Gallagher, Dykeman, and Wells took the offensive for the Idaho team, and brought their final score up to 19. Sports Manager Wright and Cherry Are Ace Athletes r By FERRON LOSEE Probably one of the most valuable and least heard of students in the athletic set-up at Weber college is Ray Wright, football manager. Ray comes from Ogden high school, where he handled athletic equipment for all sports. His services, unlike those of other athletes, includes the maintaining and issuing of equipment, the preparing of the fields, the common courtesies to all visiting athletes, such as the issuing of towels, and is, in general, the coach's right hand man. Ray has participated in athletic both in intramural competition and in men's sports. He has served as football and basketball manager for Weber college since entering this institution and is now a sophomore. Wherever you see Weber college teams, you will also see Ray, and his services are just as important and just as valuable as the most outstanding performer on the team. Glen Cherry, another manager in the athletic department, has made a generous contribution to Weber college. Glen comes from Ogden high school, where his greatest athletic contribution was in track. Because of his knowledge of all sports and his enthusiasm, Cherry was selected by a vote of all club sponsors as intramural manager. He is constantly stimulating the clubs to participating in this or that activity and has started out this year by conducting all activities according to schedule and with a greater number of men participating in intramurals than ever before. The position of intramural manager is no easy task as it involves the drawing up of schedules, the conducting of contests, a thorough knowledge of the rules of each contest, the ability to settle disputes, and an abundance of enthusiasm for every activity. Cherry has proven very capable, and interest in intra-murals has grown rapidly. Glen plays basketball for the Twentieth ward men's team, and each summer participates in Softball for the Utah Power & Light. At the present time, he is considered the outstanding soft-ball pitcher in the city of Ogden. He participated last year on the Weber college track team and has possibilities of becoming one of the outstanding distance men in Junior College conference. For Men Only By KATHLEEN DAVIS It's here at last. It arrived with a bang and it's going to amount to something. In a school like Weber it has to amount to something.What is "it?" "It" is a chance. A chance for Weber coeds to do something for the school beside sluff classes and yell their heads off at games when the men are really working for the glory of the Purple and White. Coach Ferron Losee has volunteered to coach any girls who are interested in competitive swimming. They could have instruction from four-thirty to five every afternoon."If they would start training now they could be ready for our first meet on December 5 and 6," he said. "There will be medals given for first, second, and third place winners."That's not all. He also said that there are several girls here at Weber who aro good enough swimmers to enter competition if they would start training. Coach ... , Coach Robert Davis has given Weber a successful year of football instruction. He has the Wildcats ready for their "Homecoming" competition. WAA's Budget Is Inspiration For Greater Plans By ALMIRA HESLOP $100 and a brand new outlook on life has made W. A. A. a center of attraction at Weber this year, and as a result, application has been made for membership in the National Amateur Athletic Federation.For the first time in its history, W. A. A. has received a separate budget, here at Weber, which makes it, now, an entirely separate organization.In the past, W. A. A. has received its funds from the A. W. S. budget, which factor, more or less, made it an auxiliary organization rather than an independent unit. Miss Ida Stewart, faculty advisor, announced that a new interest has been shown, recently, with participation reaching a high of 82 girls participating in theservice-ball games. President Bernice McEntire will announce the outcome as soon as she receives an answer to her letter of application to the National Amateur Athletic Federation. "W. A. A. will also sponsor a school for basketbal officials," Miss Stewart announced today. W. C. Victory Bell Boasts Interesting Tale Weber's victory bell did not always have a glamorous coed queen to send its cry of victory singing through the autumn air as she has now ... in fact, it has not been beyond the experiences of present students when there was not only no football queen to do the honors, but also when there was no victory bell. After defying attempts to move it from its original home in the old city hall building for almost two years, the bell was finally acquired when the sophomore class president, saw his efforts crowned with success last year. Regally outfitted in a new coat of white paint and with a trailer substituting for the oak beams of the old city hall tower, the victory bell was officially entered as a part of Weber tradition only this year. Rockne Theme of Midnight Show "Knute Rockne" will be presented at a combined pep rally-midnight show sponsored by Whip. Pat O'Brien plays the part of the man who is probably the greatest football coach of all time. The date is November 15. This event will occur a few days before the Whip club and the football team leave for Pasadena. The members of the football team will be introduced from the stage before the film is shown. This occasion promises to be one of the outstanding events of the year and girls and fellows are urged to attend the show in groups. There will be no excuse for staying at home due to lack of dates. Captain "Deb" Nye Delbert "Deb" Nye will lead the Wildcats against the Albion team at Weber's Homecoming game Saturday. Formerly a player for Ogden high, Captain Nye had a brilliant season of defensive play for the Purple and White. (Photo by Howard Warner.) 4 "Deb" Nye Deftly Captains W. C. Eleven Warriors "Deb" Nye will captain a restless bunch of Wildcats against the Albion State Normal team in our homecoming game to be held Saturday afternoon, in the Ogden stadium at two p. m. "The Albion team has some real good players," Coach Davis announced today, "it will be the toughest game on our schedule. If we win this game, we have a chance for the championship. "We could only tie for the championship. Dixie college has already played all its games and won them all. "Albion has some good tricky players," continued Coach Davis. "Price and Williams have put in some good defensive play this year. Lewis, their center will also be well worth watching during the game. He has a record for some very intensive playing this season. "Albertson, one of Albion's strongest players was formerly on the Ogden high team. All in all, we ought to see a pretty snappy game, Saturday," he concluded. But evidently, the Wildcats thrive on competition. Freeman and Sneddon have shown some spectacular running this season, and Bade, Nye, and Hodgson have been sheer disaster in their defensive play. Littlefield, Lawson, and Dyer have given the team remarkable support."The whole team is in good cofr-dition," said Captain Nye. "There have been a few minor injuries, but no more than is to be expected. The men are in good shape to meet anything the Albion team has to offer. "We've had good playing this year, all season, and there is no reason why the game Saturday should not be the best one of all. Our line is strong, practically impassible, and there is nothing wrong with our runners. That makes a pretty nifty combination to meet any team," he concluded. Now, look ! Coach Losee isn't making that offer and donating that time, just to be sure that he has something to do. He made that offer because in Weber, there is talent that has been overlooked. Well, it isn't being overlooked any longer. So, if you know how to get wet, or how to swim over more water than you swallow, then buzz into the athletic office in the gymnasium building and tell him about ifc in the pretty soon, quick future. Unfortunately, Weber has no talent scouts. So, Freshmen, it's up to you to let us know how much you can do, or at least how convincing a job of trying you can turn in. We guarantee competitive swimming to cure amnesia, insomnia, or even a broken heart, as well as being lots of downright fun. If there is anything else that's worrying you, we'll guarantee it to cure that too. So paddle on past the soda fountain and charge into his office. If your knees bother you, sit down. Then say, "Could I . . . Can I . . . May I speak to Mr. Losee?" And that's all there is to it. You've practically won a medal already. . . . Basketball . . . iiiii Coach Reed K. Swenson outlined Weber's basketball possibilities for 1940-41 season. Intramurals Have Zip as Losee's Boys Take Over By Ray Freeman Variety is the spice of life. Evidently the new system of using seven directors has put some spice into intramural activities if greater participation is any indication of student interest. Activities started earlier and there has been a larger participation than ever before. Excelsior is the club to watch in the early scramble for the cup as they are defending it this year. The faculty has an exceptionally good team this year in every sport, and especially in basketball. The addition of a few new members gave them enough vitality to become a real menace. Phoenix is always in there fighting and with their new members, they bear watching. The Letter-man's club has been a little dormant this year. This club should take everything in a breeze but just can't get started this year. The Engineers plan a "blitzkrieg" in basketball this year and have no intentions of letting the faculty even smell the basketball championship.Frenisti should present a stronger team than they have in the past, but they haven't started yet. Skulls, comparatively newcomers, are also eyeing that basketball title. They let the title slip from their grasp last year, and well . . . . All in all, keep a watchful eye on basketball this year because it is more evenly matched than any of the other sports. Some, still wonder if there will ever be another team as flashy as the ghosts. Yes, and one better able to score, to handle the ball and to amuse the lunch hour fans. Sigma ,what has happened to you ? We want to see you in there pitching this year. One last word of warning watch that faculty. The season's first big bonfire pep rally of Ogden high school, which will precede the game with Box Elder, will be held Thursday, Nov. (, at seven p. m. The rally will be held in the vacant field to the south of the high school. The band, pep club, and cheer leaders will be present to lead school songs. The class officers who are sponsoring this event assure everyone an enjoyable evening. Swenson Explains Basketball Plans For Coming Season By Coach Reed K. Swenson The basketball league for the In-termountain Junior colleges will take a different form this year. UIIC Hi. .null' into three divisions with Weber, Albion, and Ricks against each other in the northern division; Snow, B. A. C, and Dixie in the southern division; and Carbon, Westminster, and Mesa in the eastern division. This arrangement was not satisfactory because of the lack of variety of teams to play. This year there will be only one division with each team playing at least ten games to qualify for the championship. Weber will have home ga m e s with Dixie, Branch Agricultural college, Albion, Ricks, Snow, Westminster, and Univ. of Idaho, southern branch. This set-up promises to give plenty of interesting and spirited competition.The first practice session for the year was held Tuesday, October 29. Practice is being held each Tuesday and Thursday at four p. m. until Thanksgiving. After that time daily practice will be held. Any boy in school who is interested in trying out for the team is invited to do so. The lettermen of last year who graduated or who have not returned to school include Captain Norris Nelson, who has cast his lot with the U. S. A. C; Eldon Gardner, now with the U. S. army; Rolfe Peterson, who is working in New York; Alan Christensen, Jay Porter, and Harold Little are all working locally. Those who are returning this year are: Rawsin Childs, Bob Clark, Les Gardiner, Bob Sneddon, Alan Bader, Bob Bell Clark Johnson, and Shirl Holmes. Newcomers this year include Jay Hancey, Gene Greene, Dick Her-rick, and Carl Buehler, from Ogden high; Sid Manning and Evans from Lehi; Grant Walquist and Joe Peterson from Weber county high; Wallace Sandlund, Don Boam, Jerry Young, and Kenneth DeVries. A number of others are expected to turn out within the next week. From this array of talent the prospects for Weber look bright. Practice games will be arranged with the U. of U. reserves, the B. SPECIAL SUNDAE Hot chocolate over rich ice cream topped with a cherry. (Clara College Book Store Gridiron Title At Stake Here Mond ay Weber college and Albion Normal, traditional rivals for many years in gridiron warfare, may settle the 1940 Intermountain football championship on the Ogden stadium gridiron November 11. The two polished elevens will provide the annual Armistice day football feature for northern Utah fans with Weber a slight favorite. Albion has notched three victories thus far in league play as against one for the Wildcats of Ogden. Ricks and Mesa provide the other Armistice day battle at Grand Junction next Monday. Mesa is a heavy favorite to trim the Vikings. Two games are scheduled this week end. Branch Aggies, coached by capable Howard Linford, will oppose Carbon at Price. Westminster and Snow collide at Ephraim in the other league encounter Saturday.Next week end the Wildcats will oppose Westminster at Salt Lake. The Warriors should triumph easily in this assignment. Weber tests Branch Aggies at Cedar City on November 23 before heading to Pasadena for her final game of the season with Pasa-dent Jaysee on November 29. The balance of the Junior col lege football schedule for 1940 follows:November 9 Branch Aggies vs. Carbon at Price; Westminster vs. Snow at Ephraim. November 11 Albion vs. Weber at Ogden; Ricks vs. Mesa at Grand Junction. November 15 Weber vs. Westminster at Salt Lake . November 16 Albion vs. Lewis-ton Normal at Albion; Branch A. C. vs. Dixie at St. George (non-conference).November 20 Westminster vs. Dixie at St. George. November 23 Weber vs. Branch Aggies at Cedar City. November 28 Carbon vs. Mesa at Price. November 29 Weber vs. Pasadena at Pasadena, (non-conference night game.) Y. U. reserves, as well as other outstanding teams of this vicinity. The league schedule is as follows. Jan. 10 Dixie at Weber; Jan. 11 Weber at Albion; Jan. 17, eber at Snow; Jan. 18, Albion at Weber; Jan. 24, Weber at Ricks; Jan. 25, Weber at Univ. of Idaho, Southern Branch; Jan. 31, Weber at Dixie; Feb. 1, Weber at B. A. C; Feb. 7, B. A. C. at Weber; Feb. 14, Ricks at Weber; Feb 21, Snow at Weber; Feb. 28, Weber at Westminster; March 1, Westminster at Weber. With the football season nearlng the end of the 1940 schedule, teams of the Intermountain Junior College league are already making extensive plans for the 1941 casaba campaign. Snow college of Ephraim will be the defending champions. Snow won a two out of three game playoff series with Weber college at the close of the 1940 campaign. The first game was played at Ephraim and the deciding games at Ogden. Weber won the division one title by winning eight consecutive contests. Snow tallied a like record in division two. Mesa was undefeated in division three but met defeat against Weber in the first playoff joust. Snow trimmed Pueblo in two consecutive contests to also annex the Rocky Mountain Junior college title. Eldon Brinley is again back at Snow and is expected to trot out another capable machine. Boise Junior college casaba players will be coached by Harry Jacoby. Boise, however, will not compete this coming season in league play. JOHN T. ATKINS SYLVAN LEON PHONE 4553 THE AT-LEE CO. GIFTS OF DISTINCTION 2368 Washington Blvd. Ogden Gilman) W. C. Athlete Tells Objective of All-American Club By RAY FREEMAN This summer I had the pleasure of playing on the All-American baseball team which was sponsored by the Kiwanis club. The team was made up from every nationality in the city. The idea was started by a Chinese boy who went to one of the townspeople and asked that someone give him a place for the club to meet in. He had brought together four boys, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, and Japanese. He wanted to start the club and called it the All-Nations club. The man to whom he referred said, "You're not All-Nation; you areAll-Americans." He was right. Every boy was a born American, and they just wanted to be real Americans. The club started and was called the All-American club. It happened to be during the summer so they formed a baseball team. Eighteen members of the Kiwanis club each bought a baseball suit for a boy. Other members bought equipment and the team was well on. Its way. The boys played a number of games in the late summer and came out on the winning side mostly. The uniforms were really Americanized. They were red, white and blue, and had a flag emblem on one sleeve. The idea behind the club was a worthy cause. It was a fine thing to see the races of America mix socially and peaceably. Not only did the boys get along well, but they played as one. The boys are trying to continue the club. It is a club for everyone; not just athletes. They plan to some day have a building of their own and a swell gym to play in, also a recreational room. I am proud to be a member of such a fine organization. I hope WELCOME ALUMNI to Webers1 Home-coming Celebration Fred M Nye Co HEY. KIDS! If your full name is in any of the ads in this paper, fake the ad to that merchant's store imm edi-ately and you will receive a FREE PASS to the EGYPTIAN .4- Z.-' Correction . . . The Signpost was unaware of the background of an editorial, which appeared on this page in the third issue of this year, criticising the welcome of the players on the Mesa team during their stay here. The editorial staff of this paper extends its sincerest apologies to the members of the coaching staff and anyone in charge of their reception for this error. they will always have th help of the Kiwanis club. The Kiwanis should be thanked for the fine banquet they gave in honor of the team members. Mayor Abbott gave patriotic pins and a fine talk. I think we should all get behind an organization such as this, and more power to the American youth for "This Day Is Theirs." Try Our KEELEY COLLEGE MALT I0C (Elafoe Horn) Downstairs Store J. C. Penney Co. |