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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1935
In The Sportlite
Mat Exhibition
The wrestling exhibition went
over in great style. Although the
majority of the matches were more
or less comical, unscientific af
fairs, some of the boys displayed a
fine brand of wrestling and show
ed promise for the future. Willis
Sims proved himself a capable
wrestler, with a display of streng’h
and speed—a very good combina
tion. The professional style wrest
ling match between Litton and
Floyd was interesting—especially
when Flovd put a body hold on
Litton’s Moustache.
Cage Outlook
The time has almost come for
the selection of a Varsity Basket
ball team. Mr. Bonner as under
taken the coaching position, and is
giving all the boys the once over.
We are expecting West Georgia to
have jam-up baske l ball squad thus
year, but also regret there will be
a few individual disappointments
when the varsity squad is posted.
Why Not?
We hope that the wrestling ana
boxing teams will be able to have
some matches this year. Why
can’t West Georgia ave inter
collegiate wrestling and boxing?
There is nothing like athletic com
petition for arousing school spirit,
and what is a school without spir
it? STUDENT BODY, get in be
hind your school athletics.
Cracker In Midst
Charlie Roberts, one of our day
students, was recently signed up
bv the Atlanta Crackers, Charlie
played third base for the Carroll-
Farmers championship baseball
team, and is a good man on the
“hot corner.” We feel proud of his
achievements —and —more power
to you Charlie!
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New Sports Start
After Christmas
Immediately after Christmas,
several new lines of sports will be
opened to the students, and it is
probable that some of the present
ones will be abandoned.
Among the new sports will be
fencing. This will require only a
small group and those most com
petent will be eligible tor the
team. New fencing equipment has
been ordered and will be ready for
use during the winter quarer. Oth
er sports will be archery. Badming
ton, and it is also expected that
the shuffle board will be ready for
use by that time.
Braves Prep For
Their New 1936
Basket Season
First call for varsity basketball
Tuessday Dec. 10 resulted in the
turning out of eighteen candidates
for the squad. The squad will be
composed of ten regular men, who
will make all trips, with two alter
nates to supply in case of absence
of one of the regular ten.
Thus far Coach Bonner has used
various combinations to acclimate
the boys to one another. No impor
tant players have as yet been ini
tiated by the coach. Hard practice,
which will seem more like hard
work, will begin immediately al
ter the Christmas holidays.
Hansard looks fair at the center
circle. This seems to be the least
fortified position on the team as
only one other prospect, Whitte
more, is out to give Hansard a
push.
Shumake, an all-state man, ana
Cook apparently have the forward
positions cinched, with Williams
still high in the standing.
Withers Jackson, veteran of last
year, and Huggins, anew man,
look extra good and seem to be
the choice for guards on the quin
tet. King and Webb have also
shown up well at these positions
in the few practices thus far. Much
will be expected of all these men
after a course under Mr. Bonner’s
coaching.
THE WEST GEORGIAN
SPORTS
HOB RICHARDSON, Sports Editor
Mat Exhibition
Is Held In Gym
Friday Evening
Floyd And Lytton Give Profession
al Exhibition Bount in
Gym Friday Night
The initial wrestling exhibition
of the year was held in the West
Georgia College gymnasium Fri
day evening, December 6 at 3 o’-
clock. A large crowd of wrestling
enthusiasts were present, and wit
nessed a varied assortment of
wrestling prowess.
Exciting Bouts Held
The opening match was staged
between Doyle Breeden, 115
pounds and Charles Bohannon, 120
pounds. This match started off
rather slowly and with very little
advantage going to either man. At
the end of the first minute as
there had been no fall the men
were placed on the mat in order
that an advantage might be secur
ed by either one or the other, but
neither man was able to take it.
Bo h men were weakened consid
erably at the end, but the decision
went to Breeden for aggressive
ness.
The second match, which endeu
in a draw found the grapplera,
Barton and King, taking the ad
vantage at different times, and at
times being absolutely The
battle was a see-saw affair thru
out. Barton started early, but
Tir ing readilv took the situation in
hand. As there was no fall during
the first minute, the men were
Glared on the floor. This, however,
proved fruitless since both men
were so equally matched that
neither could ge c much advantage
over the other. King was wiry and
hard to hold; Barton, fast and
more daring. The decision, a draw,
proved very popular with the fans.
Kelly Injured
The third match was fought be
tween Kelly, 150, and Westbrook,
145. Kelly got away to a flying
start, but found plenty of trouble
when Westbrook began to open
up.. Unfortunately, on a dog-fall,
Kelly’s shoulder was injured and
he was unable to continue. The
match was put down as a non-de
cision.
In the next exhibition, Edgeman,
155, met Sims, 160. This was a fast
match with Sims a little too
strong. Sims took the first fall
after a furious display in 55 se
conds. Edgeman was then given
the advantage but was not able to
hold it Sims readily slid out of
Edgeman’s hold and after 25 se
conds took the second fall, and
the match. Sims proved himself
-mite competent in the ring, ana
fast in taking his openings.
Professional Match
An exhibition match in real pro
fessional style was now staged by
Andy Floyd and Bill Litton. This,
the most interesting and scientific
wrestling of the day was displayed
by Floyd and Litton. Both boys
were big and strong, and possess
the knowledge of wrestling. From
the opening whistle to the last
there was a continuous line of
body-blocks, flying mares, toe
holds, leg splits, and half nelson’s.
The trend of advantage shiftea
from one to the other, the match
ended in a pretzel, being no decis
ion. The timekeepers for the
n l) v
Sharpshooters Make
Noticeable Headway
The rifle team, under the cap
able management of Edgar Wright,
seems to be gaining interest.
These boys have been practicing
regularly, and are fast becoming
accurate marksmen.
At the present, Sappington leads
the list with a score of 50 for gal
lery practice. Jack Stevens runs a
close second with 48, and R. L.
Crawford is third with 43.
Members of the team are as fol
lows: Joe Brandon, R. L. Craw
ford, W. Donohue, J. B. Edgeman;
Jack Stevens, Stewart McKibben,
James Jones. Taft Colett, Pelham
Staples, H. Sappington, Bill Litton,
J. Alexander, and J. Griffis.
Elbert Hendrix
* Is New W. G, C.
Ping Pong King
The finals of the ping pong
tournament were played in the
gym. Dec. 6, precedent to the
wrestling exhibition.
The tournament, under the sup
ervision of Elmer Bohonnon, ne
s-an sometime ago with 20 men
oarticipating . The semi-finals
found James Maxwell, Travis
Jacksosn, C. Duncan, and Elbert
Hendrix still in the running.
These were matched and the win
ners; Hendrix and Jackson, fought
it out in the gym, with Hendrix
the victor, and consequently, tne
champion of the school.
The game was a fine example of
how pin-pong should be played.
Both contestant were air-tight on
defense. The first set was won by
Jackson. 21-18. Hendrix retaliated
and won the second, 25-23, and
then repeated on the third 21-11,
thus winning the game, and climax
ing a hotly contested tournament.
Dormitory Rules
1. No~Hquor~of"any kind will be
allowed in the house.
2. Bottles will not be thrown
from upper-story windows.
matches were Colvin and Bishop.
James Lassetter has done vali
ant work as coach and manager of
the wrestling team, and even
though most of the boys are a bit
inexperienced now, many of them
show promise of becoming top
notch wrestlers.
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W. G. C. Holds
Tumbling Show
Saturday Nigh
Through the combined efforts of
the tumbling and tap forces oper
ating under the leadership of An
dre Floyd. David Braswell, and
Clarence Verdel. a vaudeville was
staged in the gymnasium Satur
day night, Dec. 14, at 8 o’clock.
The entire troupe worked hard
and gave a splendid entertain
ment.
The program opened with a waltz
number by the beginning tap danc
ers. These were: Herbert White,
Barbara Justice, Lynette Word, R.
Ruth Mitchell. Mozelle Taylor.
Carmen McLain, and Dot Justice.
Following this was a double tap
feature by Clarence Verdel and
Mary Cole.
Next there was an exhibition or
tumbling by Charles Bohannon, W.
Donohue, Clarence Verdel, Henry
Sappington, Andy Floyd, and Mr.
Braswell.
The girl tumblers were Grace
Rushing, Marion Stevens. Virginia
Webb ,and Mary Cole. They were
assisted by Andy Floyd and Bill
Litton.
Another waltz was given by
Andy Floyd and Dot Holmes.
An exhibition of speciality tumb
ling was given by Andy Floyd, Bln
Litton, Clarence Verdel, and Mr.
Braswell, and last of all the grand
finale by the entire group.
Nadine Wilbanks was pianist,
and Rosey Spence the master of
ceremonies.
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