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Show 'Grapplers Await Foes; Nelson Gains Honors Utah's Ras'slin' Redskins, led by the Wrestler of The Week Mark Nelson, are awaiting two more major ma-jor dual meets at home this weekend. week-end. The Utes boosted their season record to 5-2 in dual meet compe- the Gophers edged the Redskins last year in Minneapolis. Nelson Top Wrestler Coach Marv Hess selected Nelson as the top wrestler of the past week, as he 'romped to a pin and a big decision in match victories over than ever before to make a good showing." The going will be tough for Nelson in the WAC meet, as two conference champions will be competing com-peting along with him for top lion-' ors. tition in last week's victories. The competition isn't getting any easier this week, as the Utes take on the University of Oregon and powerful Minnesota University. Utah will meet the Ducks Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Einar Nielson Fieldhouse and test Minnesota the following afternoon after-noon at 1:30 p.m. Utah will have an "eye on dumping Minnesota after Idaho State and perennially tough Adams State. Nelson, a junior from Bensonville, 111., is in his second wrestling year in the 152 pound weight class for Utah. He has met some of the toughest competition in the nation through the season and has com'-piled com'-piled a respectable 4-4-1 mark in individual matches. Outlook Optimistic Nelson was quite optimistic about the ability of the Utah wrestling team this year. "Our team is a lot better than it has been in the past we have really improved," he noted. Nelson credits the Redskin's improved team to the coaching spirit of Marv Hess and the fine abilities of assistants Don Neff and Jim Rogers. Asked to predict the squad's chances for a WAC championship, Nelson stated, "I think we have the best chance to win it this year. . We have the depth and personnel, and we also have a better chance |