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Go Out Don't Wait I For SPring 'Till Exam IFootball i, ToStd University of South Carolina VOL.XXI FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1928 No. 15. CAROLINA VIC -.9FIGHT TOUR] Roosters Outpunch Tigers ' to Win First Match of the Season JUNGLEERS TAKE THREE Thompson Begins Fireworks for Carolina Gamecocks With Decision With the match tied at three-ail in the Carolina-Clemson boxing meet held in the field house last night, Harry Wolfe, Carolina heavy, cinched the victory by winning a technical knockout over Rob ertson of Clemson in the second stanza of what was to be a three round fight. Carolina made a sensational comeback in the last three bouts, winning all of them. Nearly 2,000 persons gathered at the ringside for Carolina's entry into. the intercollegiate boxing world. It was a triumphant entrance and Carolina sup porters yelled long and and vociferously, egging their men on to victory. After Buck Thompson gave the Gamecocks a running start with a technical kayo over McCauley, siender bantamweight of the Tigers the Clemson boys rolled on to wards seemingly certain victory by tak ing the next three consecutive bouts. Then Charlie Gorman entered the ring bearing the Garnet and Black middle weight toga against Torcher, stocky Jungieer and the excitement for the night really began. Gorman and Torcher were nearly evenly matched and it was the Carolina. man's superior reach and clever jabbing which gave him the de cision and kept his team in the running. Buck Wins Buck 'Ihompson and McCauley start ed the fireworks. Thompson weighed in at 118 pounds and his opponent was two pounds lighter. Both fighters were in to win at the beginning and their b:ows were wide of the mark and it was not until near the end of the initial round that Thompson. was able to sneak in his well known left jab which has helped him to win so many Carolina tournament matches in the past The Clemson man was groggy when the bell rang. It was evident that he could not weather the severe punishment that Thompson was giving him, and after a cut over his right eye had been opened the fight was stopped at the end of the second round. Stutts of Clemson, 125 pounds, and Craven of Carolina, 120 pounds mixed in the second bout of the night. Craven gave the Clemson amateur pugilist a good battle though he lost by the judge's decision. - Ciemson broke the tie in the third match when the fetherweights, Lumian ski, Carolina (137.5) and Rodgers, Clemson (137), staged a fast three round fight, the decision going to Rodgers. Lumianski put up a superb defensive ex (Continued on Page Fight) :Wallace Thompson Infirmary Crowded The followving boys are in the infir mary: M. T. Thome, Robert Morgan, Sydney Clark, Charles Crane, H. H. Dudley, and H-arry Hingson who is there recuperat ing from an operation at the Baptist hospital. Men wvho have been dismissed this week are: Marvin Mit:chium, Trhonmas Kemmer lin, H. H. Edens, E. WV. Green, 1B. WI. Satterfield, Walter Patrick and Frier. "Happy" Islens, freshman football star has heen released after recovering from measles and expects to he out for spring football practice as soon as he rOR IN FIRST .IEY, SCORE 4-3 ORATOR'S CUP IS DONATED BY COLUMBIA FIRM School of South Carolina Cham pion to be Recipient of Handsome Trophy APRIL FIFTEENTH IS DATE Preliminaries to Select Carolina's Speaker Will be Held in March With the announcement by the presi dent of the State Oratorical Association that Sylvan Bros. of Columbia is award ing a cup to the school of the winner of the co,itest, interest is now at a high pitch. In the past, medals have been award ed to the winners of first and second places. Beginning this year, the cup will be given to the winner of first place, as well as a medal, and, as in the past, a medal will be awarded to the winner of second place. The cup, a handsomely engraved piece of work, will become the permanent possession of the school winning it any three years in succession. Had the cup been awarded two years ago, a victory this year by Erskine college would have assured her of permanent possession, Erskine having been successful in cap turing the contest for the past two suc cessive years. Carolina will lend every effort to cap ture the coveted cup this year. Since 1921, the year when Ellison Smith won first place, Carolina has not been suc cessful though in 1924 John Erskine Hankins took second place. The contest, to be held at a place to be designated by the Executive Commit tee which meets at Columbia the com ing week, will be held the night of April 15th. Preliminaries to select Carolina's representative will be held some time in March. Last year R. Guy Tyler was Carolina's spokesman. The following are the schools belong ing to the Oratorical Association who will have speakers in the event: South Carolina, the Citadel, Presbyterian Col lege, Newberry, Erskine, College of Charleston, Furman and Clemson. --usc 3aptists Club Holds Meeting Wednesda% Publicity Given University in "The Baptist Student Reported on The first regular meeting of the Bap tist club, for the new semester, was held in Meiton hall Wednesday evening. T(he program was given to several talks andl discussions on subjects which are of vital interest to students on the cam pus and in other fields of employment. One of the interesting points of the program was the report of an article which appeared in the February issue of T/he Baptist Student magazine. T his ar ticle concernedl the University of South Carolina, telling of the number of stu dlents at Carolina, how many wvere mem hers of some denomination and the very small percentage which professed nio dlemonination or preference. The program was followed by an im portant business meeting. The club will, in the future, send out deputation teams and members, to lead in services at other ;nstitu,tions. Bill Parrish, Tommie UI mer and Kenneth Grimsley were ap pointed to serve as a committee on this phase of the club's activity. Mid- Year Frolic Sponsored by the Junior class, a mid-year frolic wili take place in the gym Saturday night. Music will be furnished by the Caro-lina Collegiate orchestra. The music will start promptly at 9:30. Admission $1.10. Clariosophic Society Holds Short Meeting Codification of Hazing Code Advocated by B. F. Buie NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED That hazing should be codified, either in the student body constitution or in the unwritten code of the campus, was the theme of the oration of B. F. Buie at the weekiy meeting of the Clarioso phic literary society Tuesday night. The advantages and disadvantages of hazing were outlined. Hazing has declined steadily at the University until at the present time a majority of the student body do not participate in hazing fresh men but there are a few upperclassmen who indulge in hazing to an excess. Mr. Buie advocated that the student body should come to a definite understanding as to the subservience of the freshmen and that this code be observed by all. The abolition of hazing was not advo cated, as some measure should be avail able to enforce the wearing of rat caps, attendance at games and pep meetings, and attention to class work, but the present system whereby hazing is in dulged in excessively by a few was de plored. The exaugural address of Ray God shall was delivered before the inaugural addrcss of Jasper Derrick. T. G. An derson rendered current events. Cecil Floyd of Lake City was elected a member of the society. The meeting was curtailed due to the basketball game. USC '3AMECOCKS TO PLAY AT THE TOWN THEATER Carolina's Jass Orchestra Will Compliment William Dean, New Theater Head WITH "THE SHOW OFF" Advance Sale of Tickets Indicate The Large Crowd Will be Present Music by the Gamecocks, Carolina' -remier syncopators, will be a featur -f the special student performance "he Show Off" civon at the 'r. theater tonight, beginning at 8 o'clock. The services of the Gamecocks are being given as a compliment to William Dean. director of the Town theater and a mem her of the University factuity. TIhe appearance of the orchestra wvill be very appropriate in connection wvith the performance of "Trhe Show Off," George Kelly's hilarious comedy, which is being given its fourth showing tonight 'Tonight's production is being given for the benefit of the dozens of sttudents who wvere unable to attend the previous pre sentations because of examinations, and who have urgently reliuested a repeat. Special rates are being madle to students and Miss Martha Dwight, business manager of the Tlown theater, states that at the present rate of ticket sales the S. R. 0. sign wvill have to be hung out. It is undlerstoodI that a party of stu dett fro m Newberry college is coml ing dlown to see the play. .\tiouncement has beeni made that thei per formiance will start p)rompltly at 8 o'clock in order to allow students to see (Cont inne on Pm.g I~1- t) )R SORORITY T UNIVERSITY Gamma Omega Pi is Name of Leaderships Sorority Fourteen Members INITIATED BY 0. - D. K. Leader in Women Activities Chosen, Only Two Honorary Members Appearing for the first time on the campus is the Gamma Omega Pi, honor ary leadership sorority, which was for mally installed at the University Satur day night, January 28, by Kappa circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, national lead ership fraternity. The organization, al though it is entirely new and has no national affiliation or connection, hopes to expand and be recognized a national. At a meeting of the student body the members were chosen by tapping on the shoulder by members of Omicron Delta Kappa, who are sponsoring the siste organization to their own. The instalia tion was followed by a banquet at the Green Parrot at which Edward Prit chard and Miss Ida Johnston talked. There are two honorary members. Mrs. D. M. Douglas, wife of Dr. Doug las, president of the University, and Les lie W. Edwards, who organized the sorority, and who is the only male hon orary member. At the first meeting, January 28, 'hc following were initiated: Miss Alice Mikell, swimming champion of the Uni versity, junior leader of the Damas club, winner second prize in University song contest, varsity basketball, glee club, mnaid to May queen, 1927; Miss Harriett Scarborough, secretary-treasurer of the senior class, president and manager of the co-ed glee club, president Beta Zeta club, U. D. C., vice president Damas club, social cabinet, maid to Ma6 queen, 1927; Miss Margaret Lyon, organizer and president )amas club, art staff of Gar net and Black, Phi Chi sorority, U. D. C., Hypatian literary society; Miss Mary McNulty, literary editor Garnet and Black, treasurer Beta Zeta club. president U. D. C., Damas club, maid of honor to May queen, 1926, 1927; Mis Harrett Baker, president Scarabean club. president U. D. C., secretary freshman class, honor committee, secretary Damas club, vice president Y. W. C. A., treas urer Euphrosynean literary society, maid to May queen, 1927; Miss Thelma Lock main, president Co-ed Association, presi dent Fuphrosynean literary society, president house committee, Y. W. C. A. cabinet, athletic council, Phi Chi soror ity; Miss Rene Mayers, secretary and treasurer junior class, honor committee, captain co-ed basketball, maid to May queen, sorority editor Garnet and Black, Gamma Sigma club; Miss Margaret Livingston, winner W. W. Ball journal isnm scholarship, Press club, Carolinian miedal for best short story; Miss Ida (Ce.',inuedI on Page F,ight) Chi Omicron Betas Honor Mrs. Watson Mrs. Vesta Lockwood Watson, of W~ashin,gton, D. C., national treasurer of Chi Omega, spent the (lay in Colum bia Wednesday, and visitedl Clhi Omi cron~f Beta. Mrs. WVa'son is on a tour through the southern states attending to fraternity business and has just installed a chap ter of Clhi Onmega at Sheveport, La. Members of Chii Omiicroni Beta gave a dlinner at the Green Parrot tea room in honor of Mrs. Watson and the Chi Omega alumnae of Columbia. The alummnae at the dinner wvere Miss Erin Kohn, Miss Mae Culpepper, and Mrs. Stenhan Taber. WOMEN'S HON( INSTALLED A WEST VIRGINIA DEBATE TEAM NAMED MONDA Y Wofford, Daniels, and Pritchard Chosen to Represent Caro lina in Dual Tilt TEAM IS EXPERIENCED Increased Power of the Federal Government is Subject for Argument Thomas Wofford of Laurens, Willie Daniels of Mocksviile, N. C., and Eddie Pritchard of Charleston, all members of the freshman law class, were last Mon day night chosen to oppose the Univer sity of West Virginia in a dual debate to be held in Columbia on the night of February 18th. Ail of the representatives have had experience upon the platform; all have in the past spoken for Carolina in inter collegiate debating. Wofford will be remembered for his success on the Northern debating tour, Daniel for his appearance against Louisiana State Col lege and Pritchard for his appearance in the Big Triangle Debate, with the Uni versities of Florida and Tennessee. Wofford, Daniel, and Pritchard are all active members of literary societies. Wofford, a member of the Ciariosophic society, was former pr'esident of this society as well as junior orator and senior valedictorian. Daniel has also held office in the Clariosophic society. Pritchard, a Euphradian, was senior valedictorian of his society. Carolina's team will ineet formidable opponents in the West Virginia debaters. West Virginia, with a team of three men, an alternate, and a coach, is tour ing the South, debating the foremost institutionis of the section. West Vir ginia's record in the past has been en viable, her debaters being honored with membership by Delta Sigma Rho, nat ional honorary debating fraternity. Coming at such a time as this when the people of the United States are en grossed in matters of legislative im portance, the query for discussion is a vital and highly interesting one. West Virginia comes prepared to uphold the affirmative of this query, "Resolved: (Continued on Page Eight) -UsC Dr. Price of China Speaks in Chapel Tells of Problems of China-Re lates Attack and Other Incidents Dr. P. F. Price of Nanking, Chin ,(arded as one of the outstanding mix onaries of the Southern Presbyteria :hurch, mnade a very interesting speec' 'n chapel last Tuesday mornmng relatinl: some of his unzusual experiences while in China andl telling of the conditions of that country. He told of the various problems that China, as wve,l as other eastern powers resent to the world. HeI poited owr [e Chinese as being our neighbors and %aidl that the twentieth century is a per iod in which all nations are becoming neighbors. He gave an in:eresting account of an experience he had just be fore lie left this Oriental nation, showing the dlange-r of staying there at this time andl of his narrow escape for life. He told of howv lie was attacked by a rebel soldier andl dIragged out of his house, being robbed and beaten, and wvas saved only by the pleadings of his faith fuul cook and one of his neighbors.