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BASKETBALL season
ENDS SUCCESSFULLY
West Georgia bade basketball adieu
until next season with a grand and
glorious victory over Bow don here
Tuesday, February 27. Coach Bonner
( |i,i what is commonly known as a
swell job of coaching the Braves this
season', and ouf hat's oflf to hi/n.
The boys have represented the school
with all they had, and that’s plenty.
Look back over the season: Ft. Ben
niue, Birmingham-Southern, U. S- 8.,
Reinhardt, Southern Union, and oth
ers—all these fell victim to the West
Georgians’ onslaught. All the boys
deserve gobs of credit; and from the
way the student body put out to the
games, the team was something to be
proud of. At various times during the
season different players were out
standing. In fact, practically every
man had his day.
Besides the good playing, we espe
cially admire the loyalty and grit of
Don Staples, center. Altlio only a
very few knew it, Bon had a bad
shoulder throughout the soason, ana
•during every game we saw Boa was
handicapped greatly by it. However,
we are making no alibis for Bon’s
playing, because that’s the great thing
about it—he played marvelously dur
ing the entire season.
Well, so ends the first season of
basketball at West Georgia. May it
take its place in the annals of time!
** * *
When Coach Bonner announced about
a month ago that the IV est Georgia
Tennis team will meet the Tech fresh
men team in the coming season, the
team, composed of Oscar Hay, Beverly
Campbell, James Platt, and Earl New
man, immediately swept the cobwebs
from their rackets and began practice
with a do-or-die determination.
But our boys will have their hands
full in the form of the Tech Freshmen.
Beaded by Bauteman, leader in the prep
school tournaments last year, the Yel
low Jackets are rated as one of the
best eollege freshmen teams in the
south.
However, with Hay in the singles
and any combination of the four in
the doubles, West Georgia will be ex
cellently represented. Somehow we
have a feeling that our boys will sur
prise the Jackets with their strength.
If there was ever any doubt as to
the faculty’s interest in the physical
well-being of the students of West
Georgia, in anybody’s mind, we feel
sure it lias been dismissed since the
many new improvements have begun.
The two tennis courts west of the
girls’ dormitory have been graded and
with a little packing and some top soil
will be ready for service. Then the
football field is being conformed into
basketball field. Say, who said we
weren’t going to go in for sports in a
log way?
'Speaking of baseball, we were over
joyed two weeks ago when we saw
students practically fighting to get a
chane-e to sign the petition for base
hull. Although we have no idea as to
the originator of the petition, we can’t
help but picture him in our mind as
having the heavenly wings. (That
leaves you out, Upshaw.)
* * * *
W itlr the close of the basketball sea
son, the students’ interests have turn
'd to other sports, among them being
tiaek. That’s another thing West
Georgia should become a leader in
(here’s Daves with a string of ribbons
h'Ug enough to go around Frances
Thomas. (Know her?) Daves is es-
P" ially good at pole vaulting, having
been placed second in that event at
ih,. state meet last year. Then the eam
!'iis is literally covered with sprinters.
-G.v gp, Wc es t Georgians are good
; d everything!
** * #
In the awards of letters to basket
ball players, the cheer leaders were
By JACK SMITH
A. S. T. C. NOSES OUT
WEST GEORGIA
On Tuesday night, the second week
of March, the West Georgia Braves
met the quintet from Alabama State
Teachers College and were defeated
by a score of 61-46.
The visitors began at the opening
whistle to pile up a lead which was
kept throughout the game. At the
beginning of the second half the score
was 34-17. Then the Braves went on
a shooting spree in the third stanza,
led by Bon Staples, but the last quar
ter found the teachers back to their
favorite past time, ringing goals.
Probably the most interesting fea
ture of the game was the one-hand
handling of the ball by Hugs, teacher
center, who played with the ball as
if it had a handle.
Tate, of the visitors, took off high
point honors with 24 counters. Staples,
West Georgia center, came next with
18 points. The latter’s shots were
much more spectacular than were those
of Tate, and Staples was highly
praised by the teachers’ coach.
Line-ups:
WEST GEORGIA ' A. S. T. C.
Fields (8) F- Tate (24)
Aim on (9) F. Moore (15)
Staples (38) C. Hughes (12)
Driver (11) G- Hood (2)
Taylor G. Dyer (8)
Y. M. C. A. WINS
TWO; LOSES ONE
The eollege Y. M. C- A- basketball
team has won two games and lost one
in its first season of competitive,
sports.
Th e season was opened against Tyus
High school, and the “Y” team won
by a score of 38 to 24. Driver, “ \
guard, played well in this game, being
the high-point man of the night. Gla
zier played a good defensive game.
Both teams played clean and fast.
Then the “Y” boys met the Y r oung
Men’s Bible class team from Carroll
ton and were defeated 24 to .18- Wil
liamson, Bible class .center, was a thorn
in the side of the “Y” team. Fields,
“Y” forward, led the West Georgians,
and the game was close throughout.
Then the West Georgia boys met
Pine Grove High school and defeated
that team 38 to 34. The high school
boys showed cleverness in their pass
work, and with a little more experi
ence, would have probably beaten the
“Y” team. However, the Y’s were
nevor greatly extended and played a
smooth game throughout.
The Y. M\ C. A, line-up:
Forwards: Fields and Webb.
Center: Williams-'
Guards: Driver and Glazier.
Substitutes: Simonton, Daves, Kitch
ens, Kenny, Davis, and Towns.
INTRA-MURAL CHAMPS
The 1:50 physical education section,
led by Robert Tillman, won the first
intra-mural basketball championship
at West Georgia by defeating the 11 :•>•>
section in the final game, 34-26- The
1-50 section won their. way into the
finals by defeating the 9:loseeHon
24-17 and the 8:15 section 26-18. Ihe
seemingly ignored. Altho the school
may be very short of funds to be used
for awards, surely the cheer leaders
should receive these awards for loyalty
and service to the team. Personally
wo think they are as much entitled to
the awards as the players themselves.
If it were not for the loyal support
given the team, its spirits would cer
tainly have fallen down, with the re
sult that probably the season wouldn't
have been completed* T°°> tliat s an
other chance to make up for the time
everybody walked out on a pep meet
ing. Three sweaters for the cheer
leaders!
THE WEST GEORGIAN
BRAVES TROUNCE
BOWDON
The Braves, led by Captain Sam
Fields, gave Carrollton’s bitter rival,
Bowdon, a genuine rub-off in the last
game of the. season. The final score
was 46-31. Th e Bowdon boys were
never in it after the first quarter. At
the half the score was 25-12.
Fields was high point man with 16
counters. Then came Knowles, Bow
don forward, with 15 points.
This game will probably be the most
talked of the entire season and the
Braves are indeed proud of their vic
tory over their keenest rival.
Tho line-ups:
WEST GA. BOWDON
Fields (16) F. Knowles (15)
Almon (8) F. Cosper (7)
Staples (5) C. Blanks (5)
Driver (10) G- George (2)
Taylor (7) G. Williams (4)
Substitutions: Bowdon, Martin for
Blanks; West Georgia, Webb for Dri
ver; Glazier for Taylor.
HORSESHOES AT
WEST GEORGIA
With the interest in basketball wan
ing, the students have turned to horse
shoes for amusement. Just in front
of the gym, preparations have been
made so that several games may be in
progress at the same time.
Although horseshoes is an interest
ing game, much doubt has been expicas
ed as to the center of attraction of the
game fo r the boys- As is well known,
the members of the fairer sox also
participate in this now major sport,
and some seem to think that this fact
is the excuse for th 0 large number
taking an active part in the pastime.
The wizard at this new sport is
James Platt. James seems mortified
to death if he fails to make nine ring
ers out of ten throws. This un-official
champion says that it is Jenkins
syrup and biscuit koeps him in
condition.
STUDENT ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
A. OF CLUB Week of
Meeting
Men’s Glee Club Each
Young Woman’s Glee Club Each
Ciceronian Literary Society 1& 3
Literary Society No. 2 2 & 4
Orchestra Each
Home Economics Club
Social Science Club 2 & 4
Science Club 1 & 3
Y. M. C. A. Each
B. Y. P- U. Each
League Each
Dr. Boyd, Messrs. Roberts, Howell
and Hart were in Athens Saturday
conferring with the heads of various
departments of the University, co
ordinating our courses with those offer
ed at the University in connection with
the new set-up for the coming year.
Examination schedule for the winter
quarter has been posted by Dean Gunn.
The first examination was held March
16 at 8:00, continuing through Tues
day, March 20th. The spring quarter
begins Wednesday, March 21. Registra
tion for this quarter began M’arch 12th
and continued through March 14th.
11:55 section had defeated the 11:00
section 16-13.
Fred Daves, guard of the 1:50 sec
tion, was th© high-point man of the
tournament with 26 points. Some of
the other leading scorers were Simon
ton, Tillman, Newman and Carter.
The 11:00 soetion won the consola
tion tournament by a forfeit in the
final game. _ ,
BELIEVE IT OR NOT
Hawk is unfaithful to one of Miss
Ward’s flock.
The mail is always put up by eight
A. M.
Dr. Boyd is never seen in the com
pany of a certain young lady.
“Cotton” is serious minded.
Sadie has never been to a dance.
All classes have abolished parallel
reading.
Mr. Roberts failed to mention his
friend, Mr. Hearst, in one of his lec
tures.
John Arnold is not conceited.
Frances Brock never falls in love-
Eleanor Hobbs forgets math, when
she looks into Dr- Boyd’s evos.
Dick Spence is a ladies’ man.
There is always warm water when
one wishes to take a bath.
Don Barfield never dates in the
girls’ dormitory. j
The sophs initiated the freshies.
Mr. Hart does not announce vespers
any more.
Margaret McGee is not babyish.
Jane Reagin can sing.
Students never cut chapel.
Carlynne Morris became angry once.
The boys have idocided to do away
with “Rat Court.”
Coach gives too many tests.
Elbert Foyd never goes to town in
the evening.
Jimmy Puckett has a long bob.
Miss Ward neglects her sick “Chick
ens.”
All the girls are letting their hair
grow long.
The men’s glee club failed to get an
encore-
Mamie did not break on Mr. Watson
a single time.
The students can quench their thirst
at the fountain on tho back porch next
to the store.
A thought for the week
“Our lives are albums, written through
With good or ill, with false or true;
And as th e blessed angels turn
The pages of our years,
God grant they read the good with
smiles
And blot the ills with tears.”
—Whittier.
James Roe— 1 “I got a letter from
home.”
Jimmy Puckett— “Hurray! Let s go
and spend it.”
Day of Time of Place of
Meeting Meeting Meeting
M’on. & Thur. 10:05 Gym-
Mon. & Wod. 10:05 Chapel
Thur. 4:00 Chapel
Thur- 10:05 * Chapel
Thur. 10:05 " Chapel
Tues- & Thur. 6:30 * Selected
Tues. 7:30 Selected
Tues. 7:00 Selected
Thur. 7:00 Selected
Wed. 7:45 Boys’ Dorm-
Mon. 6:45 €. or Gym.
Mon. 6:45 C. or Gym.
PLAY EZY-WAY
They laughed when I sat down at
tthe piano!
But they went into convulsions when
I started to play.
Three months ago I couldn’t play
one note! Today I can’t play one
note!
When Joe aros e from the piano amid
loud applause, after having knocked
off the “Mean Dog Blues,” I walked
confidently over and took his place.
“Archibald is up to his waggish trb-ks
again,” said they, laughing; I bluffed
a bit by striking a few notes with one
finger. Then suddenly X took off mv
coat and broke into the immortal
strains of the upper part of Chop
Sticks.
You should have heard them laugh!
“Where did you pick that up?” And
they believed me when I said 1 had
never had a musie teacher. I 'hadn’t,
and what’s more, I don’t intend to.
—Selected.
ENGLISH AS SHE IS
SPOKE AT WEST GEORGIA
During the week-end beginning March
2, members of Mr. Watson’s section of
English I made a collection of viola
tions of the King’s English heard dur
ing that period on the campus- The
result was anything but encouraging
to the English department. The only
happy indication was that on this cam
pus there is true freedom of speech—
freedom from grammatical restraint, at
least. Thus does the student body of
West Georgia carry on the noble ideals
of tho founders of our republic.
A few of these ungrammatical gems
are as follows:
‘ * Did you have any extra pictures
took?” (If so, who taken them?)
“1 ain’t got none.” (Some fifty
variations of this.)
“1 haven't saw her today.” (Maybe
somebody seen her.)
“All of them is going home tomor
row.’’ (Maybe one are not-)
”1 have ate morn tonight than I
have over at e before.” (Et too much,
prob ’ly.)
“It are a acid.” (It are also a
error.)
“The wind blowod down the shut
ter.” (Blowed if it didn’tl)
“T was aiming to go.” (Ready, aim,
fin !)
“ . the vase on the table.” (And
let i: set there.)
“1 don’t pay no attention to En
glish.” (Cost vrai, e’est vrai.)
“(Less what I went and done.”
(All done give up.)
“J was so cold I couldn’t scarcely
stud, (Probably there wasn’t hardly
no st am heat.)
“ • knowed it all tho time-” (Lucky
thing.)
VI seen him yesterday.” (Not if he
seen you first.)
“Did you connect up the hotplate?”
(Just try and connect it down.)
“When the teacher come in the
room you could not ’ve heard a
sound.” (At least there are discipline.)
“The cat had ran up the hall.”
(Maybe it smole a rat.)
“This hero ain’t my pencil.”
(That there ain’t neither.)
“I live over thataway.” (Which
away?)
“I like them little chocolate silver
bolls.” (The riming and the chiming
of them bolls.)
“That sentonce isn’t bad wrong.”
(Tt’s good and wrong.)
“You done got one like that-’ (Done
got several.)
“I used to didn’t think so.” (Used
to couldn’t, praps.)
“Ar© there any more milk in the
pitcher?” (Alas, it, are empty.)
“I taken a dose of calomel.” (Nuff
sed.)
“I was just laying down.” (Cackle,
cackle!)
“I fe:*l kindly homesick.” (A bene
volent person.)
“He tore out the direction they
went.” (And put it in his address
book.)
“Aro they going to boa basketball
game tonight?”(He, she, it, they, am,
is, are.)
And so on and on ad infinitum, ad
nauseam.
Frances B.—Do you know what’s
holding uf> the new Ford cars?
No, what?
Wheels.
Tiny Mite: “Do you know why Rabbi
wears such large shoes?”
Rosie: “I’ll bite. Why?’
Tiny: “Because he’s got big feet!”
Syrup: “Wlhat does a chicken do
when he stands on one leg?”
Cricket: “I don’t Know —I never ask
him! Why?”
Syrup: “Holds up the other one!”
VITAL STATISTICS *
“Have you heard of my latest din*
,oo very?”
“No, what is it?”
“I’ve found how to tell tihe number
of pieces of macaroni on a plate-”
“How?”
“Why, you add up the ends and
divide by two.”