The West Georgian. (Carrollton, Ga.) 1933-current, October 16, 1934, Image 3

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Athletics at Weet Georgia, even at this early stage of the school year, are off to a good start- Student man agers and assistants have already been selected for the various activities by Coach Braswell. These managers have arranged the schedules and the sports action of the college life is moving forward rapidly. The students have picked their favorite sports and are using them for their individual de velopment. Tennis is the most popular at the present if numbers enrolled are any sign. There are thirty girls and twenty boys enrolled in this section. An inter-mural tournament has been announced for the boys by Manager Ford to begin within the next few days. Harris Hay and Beverly Camp bell, champion and runner-up of last year, are back and seem to be the fa vorites. Touch football, one of the ijow sporjs, is attracting wide-spread inter est smpng the boys- Thirty-six men were present at the first practice, mak ing four teams. The first gadie was played between Bill Brown’s Trojans and the Bamblers, led by Ovid Davis. T4p one activity that has caused the most enthusiasm is group dancing. A large number of the women supported this activity to get a chance to dance with our Greek God director. (Bou quet-) Group dancing includes ball room dancing, modernized square dancing and the grand march. Under the able leadership of the coach and managers, Mary Merritt and Kress Entnekin, the group are learning in tricate steps. They are hoping for the Carioca soon. The manly art of self-defense is be ing practiced here at West Georgia now- Seventeen men have reported b*pisev -Manager Varmer has an nounced tournament matches to begin as soon as the boys are in condition. A4. inter-collegiate match is possible. iHiking—Aileen Kown, Locke Barks dale. v ' j; •■* ‘ :■ Group Dancing Mary Merritt, ftress Entrekin. Fencing—Julian Weiss, Lydia M<ur phy. v Soce&r —Eleanor Brisindine. Handball—Leßoy Hogue. Tumbling—M. L. Fisher jGolf—Leeman Simonton, Margaret Cheney. Volleyball Frances Floyd, Tom Harding, Fred Williams. WILEY CREEL Jeweler Watches —Diamonds— Jewelry Expert watch and jewelry repairing Bank Building—Carrollton, Ga, POPCORN —CANDY —FRUITS are best at RALPH TURNERS CANDY AND FRUIT STORE West Georgia Students Are Cordially Welcomed SPORTS Under the able leadership of Ed Neely, veteran amateur wrestler, the das of wrestling has started with a bang. The class promises to be one of the largest of tho athletic enterprises and its first meetings have been' well attended. The class meets three times a week. If real talent develops, Neely promises to train those for inter-col legiate matches. Golf practice has not begun yet be cause the drainage of the course has not been completed. Coach Braswell hopes to have the course ready for in ter-collegiate matches by next spring. No equipment for handball, soccer or fencing has been procured as yet, but there are a large number of students interested in these sports and they will begin in the near future. Tumbling has attracted a good bit of attention, most of the students never having seen this activity. A number have expressed their desire to ‘ try” it. Ping-pong is one of the more popu lar sports. Although this game waß new to a majority, many of the novices are becoming proficient in it. Twenty-three volley vail players, led by managers Fred Williams and Tom Harding, have been practicing hard for the opening of their intra-mural league. The various halls of the dor mitory are forming teams for compe tition. A town boys’ team has also been formed. Among other sports at West Geor gia College croquet has been organ ized. Croquet is a very interesting and scientific game. We hope to cre ate a lot of interest in it and expect to have tournaments toward the end of the quarter. Fielding Towns has been elected manager and Ma.cy Murphy as public ity chairman. About thirty students have chosen croquet as their activity in physical education. TEAM MANAGERS Table Tennis —Don Barfield. Croquet—Fielding Towns. Basketball—Lewis Weaver, Carolyn Geer. Tennis —Joe Ford, Thelma Andrews. Touch Football—Bill Brown, Roland Harris- Horse Shoes —Margie Lee Robinson, Charles Tuggle. Archery —Frances Brock. Boxing—Lowell Varner. Wrestling—Ed Neely. >;• COMPLIMENTS OF THE HUB THE WEST GEORGIAN BRAVES MUST SUPPORT THEIR CHIEFTAIN The Chieftain staff for 1934-35 has been announced and has begun its campaign for success. The present clan hopes to defend and exceed the record of achievement set ifp by the tribe of *34. The warrior®, from am bush, are taking captive every bit of material that will add to their store of ammunition. The co-operation of the students in spearing a good an nual are necessary if it is to boa whooping success. R&W CAFE ON THE SQUARE SANDWICHES Hot Lunches Oysters Beer on Tap GIVE US A TRIAL You Can Get It At FISHERS 10 STORE School Supplies, Stationery and Hallow’een Decorations Visit. Our Store And See for Yourself School Tablets 3 for 10c A. & P. TEA CO. “I only wish,*’ said Mias Cowen, exasperated at the clownish actions of Marion Clark, “that I was your moth er for one day.’* “All right,*' replied Clark, “I’ll speak to pa.** COMPLIMENTS OF CARROLLTON BOWLING ALLEYS ALA. ST.—CARROLLTON, OA. VISIT THE W. G. C. BOOK STORE Mrs. M. E. Howell, Mgr. FOR Books, Stickers, Drinks, Sandwiches, Caps, Pennants, Candies, and Other School Supplies W. G. C. Students and Faculty Always WELCOME AT RODGERS PHARMACY DRUGS—FOUNT SERVICT Sundries, Candies and Tobacco CARROLL BARBER SHOP College Work Our Specialty Hair Cut 20c —Shave 15c Shine sc. COMPLIMENTS OF NEHI BOTTLING CO. COMPLIMENTS OF HARRIS HARDWARE Students’ Bargain Matinee (West Georgia Students Only) THURSDAY (Thi* Week) 10c —2 to 5 P. M. CARROLL THEATRE Palmer & Holcomb Hairs Cuts 25c No. 1 Alabama Street