Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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EYERWF N MEN ring Training is Pro ressig Games To B. Plated pon Coaches Return Spring football training at the Univ rsity began. last Monday afternoon on avis field under direction of Coaches ock and Stoney, assisted by "Roos er" McFaddin and Frankie Meyer. A goodly number of candidates came t from last year's varsity and fresh n squards and from those on the pus who are ambitious but inexpe encAI. All did not report on the first y, being busy matriculating and on ac nt of the rainy weather, but now the ctices are progressing "full steam dead." The coaching will be in the capable ds of Frankie Meyer, Carolina's fa us little end, and "Rooster" McFad assistant coach last; fall, while Bo k and Stoney are away with their sketball squads. They will drill the n in the fundamentals of the game d get them limbered up for the hard rimmnages in store for them in a few eeks. Many of the men have become ft" and this period of conditioning 'll last for about ten days. - "Football games are won in advance," ys Coach Bocock, "and what we ac mplish in spring football will reflect ither ben<dicially or detrimentally next all, proportionally as it is a success or Bocock points out two fundamental ims of the training to be kiven the men: irst, it will give them a chance -to learn e basic principles of the game and then hey will be in a better condition, physi ally and mentally. The idea is to give instructions in rimmaging, tackling and blocking later and then, when the squad is well or nized, to have' a series of competitive mes betweeq picked teams. From the ring football training, the coaches will ect the squad next fall from its per el. Knute Rockne, the western gridiron ntor, expresses his opinion as to keep an athelete in condition by hard work roughout the year as follows, reported Herbert Reald in the Richmond Times ispatch: "The Western football player works his hands in the summer vacations, e Grange the ice man, Walsh, the inter and so on. If they are not car . ng ice or painting, thly are tossing y or firing steamships or,,pursuing oth ,ntellectual occupations. The unfor ate Easterner is supposed to be sum r resorting, dancing, automobiling or erwise disporting himself (spve those ho go to Weatern football schools to rn more about football.) "When the fall rolls around, RocknT s at hand a large group of bold, hard from which to mould a football team perhaps two or three. And he moulds - U.S.c. Intimate Glimpses Of Carolina H istory (By E. L. Green) The South Carolina College was re iced to a mere handful of students iring the last year of Dr. Cooper's ministration. In response to the uni Irsal demand it was reorganized in 35. Only one member of the old fac ty was retained. lion. Robert W. Barnwell became flnew president; the remaining pro ssors were men eminent for scholar ip and character. A new chair of eEvidences of Christianity and Sa ed Literature was added, to which lephen Ellitt of Beaufort was elected. e wa also to be chaplian. The college rapidly recovered, and student body soon outgrew the cap ity of the buildings. New dormito es wvere erected, residences for pro Ssors were built, and the brick wall, il for the most part standing, was acedl around the campus. President arnwell'was interested in securing li ary facilities to equal any in the entry ; large sums were spent for eks; a library building was erected. Cn years after President Barnwell's slgnation, which took place in 1841, e capacity of the college had been abled. Dr. Robert Henry was brought back the college as president on Mr. trnwell's withdrawal. After him Hon. 'illiam C. Preston occupied the posi n from 1846 to 1861, when ill health secd him to retire. Dr. James H. ornwell was president for the next e years, being succeeded by Pro- 1 CAROLINA BID,1S WIN 3 AND LOSR 1 Split With Furman Destroys the Chances For Clear-Cut State Title The Freshman team will try out at first with the varsity. There isj some mighty fine material in this bunch of freshmen who will make good varsity men next year. Although there are no meets scheduled, Jimmy Driver promises one or more during the year. The fresh men whho reported are: Keels, L. Ed wards, Ballenger, Adams and Ulmer. LITTLE WIND DOWNED. The Biddie quintet led from their nest for the first time by Coach Stoney on January 23rd met and defeated the-Fur man Freshmen by the decisive score of 41 to 22. Captain Holcombe led #the scorers and gave the spectators a feast for the eyes by his elusive dribbling. Fair and Brew er contributed to the score with 10 points each. SUMMARY Furmtan-22 Biddies-41 Dorman Q)-F ...........Fair-(10) Byrnes (4)-F ..........Brewer-(10) Funderburke (8)-C ..Holcombe-(15) Smith (2)-G ...........Riggins-(1) Carson -G ...............Farr-(2) Biddies Sub.0ittes-%Lamar (3), Furman Substituwes-Pulley, Fayonsky Gibson, BIDDIES TROUNCE PUPS. The Carolina Biddies won their sec ond game of the season from a collegi ate foe, the Citadel, Saturday night by a score of 41-14. SUMMARY Citadel-(14) Carolina-(41) Wilson -F ..............Fair-(14) Figg F ............... Brewer-(7) Reeder (2)-C ....... Holcombe-(6) Blanding (4)-G .......... 1Prr-(9) Armstrong (3)-G ....... Riggins (2) Biddies' Substit ution-Clark (3), Swink, Shand, Murphy. Buflpups' Substitions-Hutchison (3), Boyleston (2), Ingram. Referee-Berry. Halves-20 minutes. The Carolina Biddies ill the first game of their up-state trip defeated P. C. Freshmen, 44-37 in a closely contested game which took three extra periods to decide. Stars for Carolina were: Brewer, Fair and Riggins; for the Bluesox: Stamps, Witherspoon and Wilson. SUMMARY Carolina-(44) Presbyterian-(37) Fair (8)-F ........ Witherspoon (17) Brewer (16)-F ......... Wilson (7) Riggins (10)-C ........ Stamps (13) Farr (3)-G ........... Stephens Swink -G ........... Dugan Substitutions-Carolina: Clarke (6), La mar (1); P. C.: Sadler, Thomson. BULLDOGS OVERCOME BY GAMECOCKS (Continued From Page Four) Pu:rma~n-(30) Carolina-(25) Hipps (3)-F ..........Wright (11) McGee (10)-F ..........Rogers (2) Roberztson (9)-C ......... Lillard (4) Smith -GC......... Sdeman (2) Galloway (2)-GC........ McSwain Carolina Substitutions-Wise (6), Swink Purman Substitutilons-Beasley (6), Dob son. Referee-Berry. T imekee per-H ines. Hlalves-20 minutes. CLEMSON TIGER LOSES. The Clemson Tiger Basketball team coming to Carolina with wins from Ga. T'echi and Georgia, hanging from their belts were met and defeated by the fast Gamecock five, January 29, with a score of 35 to 18. SUMMARY fessor Charles McCay, who was corn pelled to resign at the end of two years. His successor was Judge Augustus 11. L.ongstreet, whose administration was terminated in 1861.. The students came from all parts of the south. In 1849 there were 237 young men in attendance, the largest in ante-bellum (lays, not surpassed till 1905. Professor Charles W. Hutson has called attention to the admirable adap tation of the curriculum for producing the hightonedl cultured gentleman ,to whom setrvice to the state was the tighest duty. Carolina-(35) Clenson-(18) Wright (l)-F ........ Johnson-(8) Wise (2)-F .......... Newman.-(1) Lillard (12)-C ............ Roy-(3) Seidman (2)-G ........ Colbert-(4) Rogers (4)-G .......... Palmer Carolina Substitutions-McSwain, Swink (2), Gaston. Clemnson Substitustions-Munch (1), Chandler. Referee- -Monteith (Citadel). Halves-20 minutes. BIRDS DEFEAT TARHEELS (Continued From Page 1) wonderful defensive k4me. Dodderer and Purser were the Tarheel stars. N. Car.-(27) S. Car.-(28) Cob'3 (2)-RF ........... Wright (16) McDonald (5)-LF ..,.... Rogers (1) Dodderer (5)-C ......... Lillard (4) Devins (2)-RG ............ McSwain Purser (13)-LG ...... Seideman (4) (Special to The Gamecock) Greenville, February 12th.-Thirteen was unlucky for the Biddies for after winning 12 straight, the South Carolina Freshmen, minus the services of Captain Holcombe, lost their 13th start to the* Furman Fresh here tonight 32 to 31. The game 'was a nip and tuck affair with Carolina comi-ng back in the last half to oiertake a four point lead, it was anybody's game until the last whistle. Brewer and Riggins were the Biddy stars. (Special to The Gamecock) Richmond, Va., Febrrary 12th.-The Pullets from the University of South Carolina lost their first game on foreign territory tonight when the Westhampton College sextette defeated the Palmetto State Co-Eds by the score of 31 to 15. The visitors were completely outclassed by the Richmond Girls. Charlie & Monroe Colege Studmts Hair Cutting a Specialty Polite and Sfficient Service to all University Men Opposite Jerome Hotel Next to Woman's Exchange 1128 Lady St. Phone 6061 "Quality First-Service Always" MEANS BARBER SHOP 1314 Main St. Phone 7421 Six Experienced Artistic Barbers Your Patronage Highly Appreciated - Hair Bobbing a Specialty - Polite Service Guaranteed Walter E. Brown, Manager 'Vhe Metropolitan Cafe "Thke Old Reliable" Established 1900 1544 Main St. Columbia, S. C. SHOE~S 10% DIS FOr Stylish 1536 MAIN ST. Head to F WINGF 1 SAXON - CL Edwin CIh 1508 Main St. SHAVING SUPPLIES HAIR TONICS, HAIR OILS, "STACOMB" AND MANY OTHER TOILET ArICLES Columbia Barbers' Supply Company 1326 Main Street Columbia, S. C. DID YOU GET YOUR SHIRT? Yes-a Beautiful Imported English Broadcloth, Collar Attached - And Only $1.90-3 for $5.55 - Choice of White, Grey or Tan KOHN'S 1405 Main Street "The Man's Store" A re You Satisfied Where You A re Eating? IF NOT-WHY NOT TRY MRS. HOUSTON The Place Where You Get Three Man-Sized Meals Each Day Accompanied With Cleanliness and Efficient Service ONLY ONE BLOCK FROM THE CAMPUS 1401 Senate Street Columbia, South Carolina PHONE 5181 Yellow Cab Company DAY AND NIGHT The Cars That Carry Insurance For You SPORTING GOODS RADIO SETS AND SUPPLIES CHINA AND GLASSWARE Lorick & Lowrance, Inc. Columbia, S. C. "Shoes For All Occasions" NEW STYLES NOW READY YOUR INSPECTION INVITED NICKE RSON'S "Quality Footwear" Main at Lady Columbia, S. C. COUNT TO ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS SHOES Shoes go to KRAMER'S "THE STORE OF STYLES" COLUMBIA, S. C. )M HOOK 526 Main Street oot Outfitters for the College Man IELD DRUG STORE 443 Main Street ILLUM SHOE COMPANY app - - Walkover Columbia .S. C.