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JAM. SI. ISM CLUSTER Columbus Proves Too Tall As Mercer Goes Down fins* '*js ■ .. ■■■ ’ , Than Ml all wtrlw ia SS aa ail-lpauranoa paid tour o< Tka atm vehicle la raal- Nine Games Left as Bears Look to Carson-Newman Columbus College took a page out of the Bean book and turned the tables on Mercer, 103-00, des pite the blistering 40 points by Little All-American hopeful Jud Jud Roberts. Roberts connected on an amaz ing 18 of 21 Held goal attempts and hit four of six free tosses, but Columbus had a hotter hand as they hit a sizzling S3 per oent from the field. The Bean, who have been on the verge of a major upset In two of its last three games, suddenly found themselves victim of a sur prisingly strong Columbus quintet Columbus had five players in double figures with two of them hitting 20 or more. The Rebels hit on 41-78 field goals and 22-33 at the foul line, while Mercer hit 34- 71 for 47 per cent with 21-29 at the charity stripe. The taller Columbus squad also outrebounded the Bean 44-41. The game was the first between the two clubs since Columbus moved up from the junior college ranks only recently. The lass gives Mercer a 7-8 slate as Columbus evened it’s record at 8-8. Bruce Gondy, still bothered by a sore leg, hit 14 for the Bean, followed by Jim Graham with 13 and Robert Bellior with 11. Fresh man Marvin Bailey hit six and Tom Mitchell had six also to round out the Bean scoring. The 103 points against the Bean was 30 points higher than the sea son average for opponents, which was 77 before the game. The Bean were almost 11 points over their 79.5 point average before the game. The Mercer Bears basketball team will be on the road this week end as they journey to Jefferson ville, Tenn. fox a rematch with the Carson-Newman Eagles. The Bean have four more road gamee this year, and there won’t be a breather in the bunch. The Bears will play Georgia Southern in Statesboro on Feb. 8, Rollins at Rollins on Feb. 14, Stetson at Leland on Feb. 15 and Jacksonville University in Jacksonville on Feb. 20. Mercer will have five more games in the Bean Den, encounter ing Rollins College on Feb. 8, a re turn engagement with Columbus College on Feb. 10, Florida Southern visits on Feb. 17, Ogle thorpe on Feb. 22, and the Bears will doae out the season against arch-rival Georgia Southern on Feb. 27. The Beers show a 2-4 record against teams remaining on the schedule, having defeated Florida Southern and Georgia Southern, while losing to Oglethorpe, Jack sonville, Columbus and Stetson. Come out and support the Bears. Tsachsr—Travel (Continued from Page 1) cipate a quick sell-out The de mand for low cost transporation has been tremendous, and this new program is designed to meet this need.” With the round trip fare from Atlanta to Europe priced at only $274.00, GJE.A. members will be able to travel at about one-half the regular cost - with a saving on air fare of some $285.00. For those wanting to travel In a group within Europe, a variety of land tours will be made avail able to Great Britain, Scandinavia and the Contienc. Ainonp the other opportunities available will be a “plan your own itinerary” program at a cost of only $5.00 or $10.00 per day, depending on the type accom modations chosen. Independent ar rangements and trips by automo bile can be economically planned for small groups. low cost EuraU- passes will be available for (he more adventurous independent travelers. With the new 30-day program, teachers will be eligible for full increment credit The four week program will allow teachers to visit areas at a more leisurely pace with more time to pursue special in terests - and at the lowest possible cost “We are delighted to bring this exciting new program to the teachers and students of Georgia,” commented a G.EA. official. “For the first time, we will have avail able a completely flexible program providing far independent or group travel. With this new program, we hope to make it possible for hun dreds at Georgia teachers and stu dents to travel abroad.” Applications for space will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, so write today. Your request for space, together with a deposit check in the amount of $25.00 made out to Osborne Tra vel Service, should be sent to Miss Margaret Kill an, Georgia Education Association, 197 Central Avenue, S. E., Atlanta, Georgia. Bears Look For Winning Season As Players Return A.' Soloo ' J > v ve. V\<XSCOl\s "\ By LOUIS JOHNY Sports Editor Mercer baseball coach Claude Smith has been all smiles when asked of the prospects of a winn ing season this year on the dia mond. Coach Smith, who has had only two seasons below .500 in 24 at the helm, has lost only two starters from last years squad, catcher Phil -Newman Jones and outfielder Rufus Dowell. Hie Bears will return the infield and pitching staff intact, and a host of experienced ball players at the other positions. Despite the fact that most of the positions will be manned by players with two or more years experience, the Bears have only three seniors slated for this years squad. The schedule: March 21—Rockford Collage ffli j Macon March 25—Auburn University Macon April 10-11—Olivet College (Ill.) Macon April 12—Oglethorpe University Atlanta April 14—Georgia College Macon April 15—Piedmont College Macon April 22—North Georgia College Dahlonega April 24 Ftedmont ColVffi Demorest, Ga. April 25—Georgia Southwestern Macon Hie high-scoring Caraon-New- man wart gunned into extinction by Robert Bellior and hla Bear playmates, 88-7$, last Saturday night Bellior, a speedy 5-10 guard, did moat of the damage as he poured 22 was la the teeth of e startled Eagle See. The lithe guard was weuwheri as he Intercepted paaeee, stole the bell, aad connected aa Muup paaeee to bis victory-hun- spen. Jim Graham hit seven for the Been end Marvin Bailey had six. The red-hot Bean hit a sizzling 81.8 percentage on field goals and cashed In on 26 of SO free throws, as they held Caroon-Newman to 47.7 from the field. The Eaglet hit on 11-17 from the charity stripe. The Been play seemed oblivious to the serious height disadvantage held by the Eagles ae they beet the Eagles on the boards, 38-31. Tom Everette, a mobile 8-6, 250 pounder, led the Carson-Newman scoring with 28 Points, while Tony Mills chipped in 16. The Bean led the Eagles 44-30 at the half and were never threat ened the rest of the way as the Been led by as much as 10 points the rest of the way. The win evened Mercer’s record at 7-7 for the seepon and snapped a two game losing streak. The loos gave Canon-Newman a 5-8 alate. (Ind.) (2 Games) Macon March 31-April 1—Grace College (Ind.) Macon April 3—Maoline College (Ohio) (2 Games) Macon April 4—North Georgia College Macon. April 5—Aurora College (Ill.) Macon Milledgeville May 8—Georgia Southwestern Americus May 10—Oglethorpe University Macon May 12—Auburn University Aurburn, Ala. May 17—Georgia Tech Atlanta GO FORMAL TUXEDO RENTALS: Tba buM men in the game graeeS there's still hope for tha KtOe men in ba*atbalTs lofty heights ae he hit a peMact 12-12 at tha See throw Sne. Mcr to worry abort tat an injury rad She flu, hi SI end little All American in UL Tom Mitchell the b«B* rad did whet 1 tebeeomg 1 he hit 18 pehrii in • DOWNTOWN INGLBUPE WESTGATE BIVEBSIDE ) Double Breasted ) Single Breasted Complete Outfits (fh level ■■ , , v'"' ■ | March 27-28—Lake Forest College May 2-3—Stetson University Mt III i111 Macon I | | March 29—Huntington College Macon May 5—Georgia College " f\ i 1 1