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Show m Page Four B. Y. U. High School, Provo, Utah spouts mu December 19, 1947 The Team By Bob Hales BASKETBALL BRIEFS Friday, By R. Hales hot tins year as usual Probably one of the the state, living up to its reputation again this toughest regions in Each its year year representatives to the state basketball tournament in Salt Lake make a name for itself as one of the strongest runners for the champs crown and there strong spirit of sportsmanship. Runners up for the last two years in the final play oif has been the top team of Region Three. The teams of the legion are beginning to show themselves m preseason tilts to be the top teams of the state for the current basketball season. The Wildcats of B Y. High have plans lor pacing the region this year and their two good eyes are on the berth to the state tournament. Showing up very well in practice sci images and m games Crowtons lads have an excellent chance to enter the B tournament next spring Setting the goal for the four games in the tournament the squad will play a sixteen game schedule trying to stretch them into a twenty game a run. as one can find team Paced by juniors, the varsity is as hot Harold Christesen, Norman Christiansen, Kent Broadbent, Don McIntosh, Russell Fairbanks, and Jae Ballif, the juniors of the squad, of the team. Seniors are LaMar are looking like the spark-pluNorman Ch'istiansen, Harold Christensen, Don McIntosh, Jae Balii T, LaMar Rawl-inBob smooth forward; Kirkpatrick, Bob Swenson, Erven Top: Rawlings, Bottom: Russell Fairbanks, Men ill Strong, Bob Hales, Erven Bob Swenson. Nelson, Merrill Strong, and Bob Hales. The boys are in excellent team the and healed, now all with the condition fqotball injuries Nelson Bob Kirkpatrick. Missing: Ken Broadhead. in training for the season. Nothing short of the victory in the final game of the tournament will satisfy the blue and white clad team this year. See you Region pre-seas- Three is on gs g at the tourney. The junior varsity under the direction of Coach Owen Dixon is coming out of the raw stages and beginning to look somewhat like a team. Covering three classes, ninth, sophomore, and iors, there is a wide range of size, shape, and play. Looking good for them so far are Gene Tuttle, Albert Christensen, and Stan Collins. TERROR AND TEARS OF REGION THREE As the regional basketball gets under way it is time for a few predictions and looks at the teams to bet in the area. With both the Alpine and Nebo loops splitting the net wide open this year it looks like some of the best basketball in the state will be seen by the local fans. Both Pleasant Grove and Lehi have gone all the way to play preseason games totaling about sixteen a piece. The squads in Lehi and American Fork are seen to be the dark horses of the league. The title race should be a three way race in the Alpine district between B. Y. High, Pleasant Grove, and Lincoln. Lincoln high features a team full of sharp shooters and excellent ball handling. Pleasant Grove will come out with its usofually rough and tough ball game emphasizing fensive play and a milder style of defensive ball. The team from the white and blue will play a fast, scrappy, brand of basketball. Lacking hight and experience the Wildcats will find the going tough. The predictions for the final title holders of Champ will go to the Wildcats folloewd closely by Lincoln, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, and Lehi in the order named. In the Nebo district the race will be close all the way around for the number one position. Tintic, Payson, Spanish Fork and Juab are all rated on A plus basis from the preseason play. Any one of these four teams is liable to take the berth to the basketball tournament this winter. The only team in the whole county which seems to be in deep water up to their neck is the invincible Provo high. Hit with a durth of star material the green and white casaba squad is suffering along on one sparklplug. The chips may turn unexpectedly, but from preseason glimpses it looks like a sad year for the boys across the tracks. fast-breaki- ng ORIGINALITY PLUS Most people are happy and content with the ordinary sport that they see about them and are content to stay with the crowd as far as customs and rules are concerned. Football, basketball, baseball and even track keep their busy little minds active and out of trouble or from some stroke of creative genius. The terms net seventh inning steach, first down and ten, love-fiv- e, sweet memories the kill and back shot umpire bring splitting of seasons past which touch the heart strinsg of most people. This is all well and fine as probably it ought to be for the betterment of sports and pro earnings but there are still a few people who lobe to be off by themselves taking a beating other recognized breeded of their own. sports or some original charly-hors- e The members of this high school seem to be natural born leaders in the field of originality as far ds sports are concerned. Only slightly deveated from the crowd are such notables as Bob Swenson the Ben Hogan of B. Y. high; Bob Kirkpatrick in his tennis glory; aJe Ballif in the Greecian art of discuss throwing. Far Happier in their own field of blisful activity are the quaint originators of skills which tax both the body and soul. Partridge Richens has an art that is peculiar to him and his bicycle ( spinning wheels of his bike in the mud. On most days after a prosperous downpour he can be found spinning the wheels of the blue and white steed in the local mudhole. On days when the weather is either too dry or too wet Pat can be found engaging in the sport of map collecting or turns his interest to philanthropy. Others delight in the sport of redecorating perfectly sane rooms into labirinths or mazes that none but the learned return from. The stories told by those few who did return of the danger and rare form encountered leave others in fear. But alas, it couldnt last, it was condemned by the board of education. (Now what will Janie use for her tardy and absentee excuses?) The term up in Janies room is whispered in low tones in the sports world. Yes, ask Percy Pinwhistle, he knows. STAR OF THE MONTH LaMar Rawlings can be classed with the stars of any school in the state for his outstanding work from the forwards position. As the outstanding senior basketball player LaMar is an ace at a long one haded push shot from the corner of the floor or just as handy tipping the ball under the net. Those who have seen him play will agree on the smooth style in which he handles the ball. NNot outstanding from the standpoint of a star or a one man show LaMar is tops in the ability to keep the team working together as a team. Cool, calm and collected even in the most pressing times he is the most valuable when needed most. Rawlings has been active in other forms of athletics also. This year he played both end and tackle on the football team. Playing sixty minutes of football every game. In baseball he held down third base, end is sure to be a top man on the squad again this year. 1 These are my reasons for nominating LaMar Rawlings as the athlete. Star of the Month and all-rou- nd Wildcats Take Two From Weston Coach Dave Crowtons Wildcats began their home schedule as they won two games from Ralph Crowtons Weston, Idaho, five. Friday night in the Womens gym the Wildcats pulled in 35 points to Westons 25 points. Russel Fairbanks dunked in 9 points to lead the attack. The Saturday night game was a little more one way as the final score ended with the Wildcats scoring 44 points to 37 for the opponents. Five boys shared the scoring for the Y. Norm Christiansen was top with 15 points, followed by Harold Christensen, with 14 points. In both games the Y boys were never in serious danger of losing their lead. Heres a prediction, the Wildcats will win as long as they hustle and fight down to the final gun of each game. Lets Show What GEOGRAPHY BONERS Is Ours The American Indians travel in Biigham Young High school is birchbark canoes on little streams becoming more respected as a of water that they make them- recreational and educational founselves. dation for students of high school The soil of Prussia was so poor age regional and statethat the people had to work hard wide through activity. to stay on top. In the West the farming is done mostly by irrigating the land. Oceanica is a continent that contains no land. Climate lasts all the time, but weather only a few days. The climate of Banbay is such that the inhabitants have to live elsewhere. The sun sets in the west and hurries around to the east to be in time to rise the next morning. People go to Africa to hunt rhinostriches. The highest peak in the alps is the Blanc Mange. Imports are Pprts very far inland. Nearly at the bottom of Lake Michigan is Chicago. The chief occupation of the inhabitants of Perth is dying. The inhabitants of Moscow are called Mosquitos. Last year numerous honors were copped by the Y. Highs fine tennis team. From these wins should have come trophies as a recognition and remembrance oi tennis ability. Last spring Bob Kirkpatrick captured the singles championship tor Region Three and went on to compete in the state finals. Jim Rawlings and Vern Whatcott, the year before-swep- t the Region Three doubles championship and should nave received, along with Bob, the trophies acclaiming them champions. Where are these trophies? Do you as the students of Brigham Young High school recall presentation of these trophies t a school assembly ?Has the ailen-tio- n of the faculty been called to these facts? Another sore point of the Y. is the lack of a suitable trohigh Fauvines to March phy case or cabinet in whica to At Opening Game. display our growing trophy collection which was recently added toMaralyn Ballif announced to when our school won the day that the Fauvines will be Moorefield good sportsmanship ready to march at the opening was a great tribute that trophy Janon basketball game league to the of the school. boys uary 16. The uniforms for this year It seems that one of the first are unique in that the color is articles noticed by visiting stuit has in pre-been lighter than dents and teachers to the Y are vious years. Marching practice will begin the awards won by the school soon, and the Favines will be that show participation in high ready to start the year off with school events through statewide competition. a bang. B. Y. High started its 8 The cheerleaders have been basketball season as it traveled Some have come to Haber City to drop a close de- working on new yells, so we can from the suggestions class senior for a poscisionFor Wasatch it was all look forward to a successful sible solution to this growing season. basketball their fourth game and the exproblem. Students felt that an perience showed, as the Wildcats adequate trophy case would be a fell after a 0 lead at the half. very worthwhile project for a The first half found the Wildsenior class to leave B. Y. high cats out classing Wasatch and goas a token of their appreciation ing into an early lead with LaMar The girls of Brigham Young to the school. Rawlings finding the hoop with High have organized a basketLee Knell, tennis star, and accuracy. ball team, coached by Donna other athletes, have agreed many was The second half however Brereton, directed by Mrs. Gila different story with Wasatch bert. The team has scheduled to contribute their trophies, won at school when and cutting the lead and with thirty games with the other girls of the if aY, to the case can be proper seconds to go, dropped in the region. The teams consist of: two points that proved the win- Joyce Walker, Pat Creer, Maxcine ning margin. Claudin, as forwards; Donna After the first bell had sound- Black, Joan Barret, Gladys Johned, Harold Christensen tallied 10 son, Joveta Langford, and Donna points and Lamar Rawlings threw Brereton, as guards. All senior in 7 points. With a little more ex- high girls interested in basketball 1. Who was the popular choice perience the Wildcats should find and who would like to play on for all state fullback? a season well worth while to put the teams, see Donna or Mrs. Answer: Captain Reed StolGilbert. down on the records. worthy. 2. What famous race horse recently died? Answer: Man O&War. Norman Christiansen and Jae Ballif were elected to head the 3. What football coach recent1948 football squad in a meeting held December 5. Both Ballif and on the squad and both are lettermen ly won the coach of the year Christiansen play a half-bac- k award for region three? from last years squad. Norman Christiansen played end through his sophomore year Answer: Coach Owen (Jocky) and right halfback this year on the football squad. Fast versatile Dixon. and sure footed he is what any coach would want for captain. 4. What famous Lettering in basketball and baseball in past years he is well star jjust turened amateur tennis professional? steped in the tradition of sportsmanship. Answer: Jack Kramer. Right next to Captain Stalworthy on the other side was Jae Ballif through the seasons play until he snapped his collar-bon- e 5. Who will Joe Louis in in a freak practice accident. Jae has played junior varsity basket December for fight the ball two years and has been one of the few members of the high championship of theheavyweight world? track squad. Jae will help fill the spot for Reed as fullback next Answer: Jersey Joe Walcott. year and as a 6. What well known baseball In the meeting called for the election of football captains, films were shown to the squad. Taken by Glen Turner, the reel executive of the New York Yankcontained shots of the Pleasant Grove and Lincoln high games. ees retired following the world Plans were also disclosed for the taking of motion pictures of the series? games played next year. Answers: Larry McPhail. Wasatch Cages B.Y. 31 to 29 r 47-4- 31-2- 9. Girls Basketball 17-1- Team Sports Quiz CO-CAPTAI- ELECTED NS in. ) |