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Show Hies chosen for S hrine game pass receiving records from his split end position. His 60 receptions, 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns all broke existing Utah records. McBride, a standout in the Ute defensive line, will add some size and strength to the West squad in the annual battle. The 6-3, represented in a post season bowl Defensive tackle, John Stipecl was chosen to the Shrine battle ii 1966 but did not play because o injuries. Both Thomas and McBridi hope the Shrine contest will lea to future football careers in th professional ranks. may have been P Stadium, but for in c the football season dSk5h an invitation to W postseason all-star & nnouncement Saturday St director, Francs l Ctu s "Speedy" Thomas f(CrS' McBride have been ' Tto participate in the East West Shrine game in ?FB?Sr28attention to JSln camP setting 2dl-pound powerhouse has terrorized ball carriers and quarterbacks for two seasons in the Western Athletic Conference. The current honor will add to a previous one, as both were named to the United Press International All-WAC team earlier last week, marking the second year in a row for McBride but the first time for Thomas. Thomas sat out much of last year with various injuries, but developed into a real threat this season. He became the leading receiver in the conference and his punt and kickoff returns were touchdown threats in every game. The selection of the pair brings to 25 the number of Redskins who have participated in the classic for the benefit of the Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children. Not since Greeg Kent in 1965 has the University been |