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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! SMART CARDS For Smart People See Our Christmas Cards HORTON’S 8 Adamson Square BUS SCHEDULE Leave for Atlanta:— 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 A. M.;1:00, 4:30 P. M. (6:00 P. M. Saturday and Sunday) Leave for Griffin: — 6:30 A. M. Telephone 62 W*/ (C'l'FI & HEADQUARTERS FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Cor. Alabama and Maple Streets Phone No. 95 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. H. & T. COFFEE SHOP REGULAR MEALS —FOUNT SERVICE Phone No. 69 Visit PEOPLE’S CAFE COURTEOUS SERVICE Regular Meals —Short Orders —Fount Service Alton Hamrick —: — Dick Hamrick .. k. Carrollton, Ga. 11 Newnan Street 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. ALEX’S BOWLINC ALLEY Recently Taken Under Management By MR. CLAUDE ALEXANDER "Bowl For Your Health” Ladies Especially Invited COMPLIMENTS OF THE HUB Page Three