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Willia n Former ( Former Elh Begina Alumnus Was Gridiron Star New Director Promises Changes Will Be Made In Athletic Department William H. Harth began his regime as director of Carolina's student act:vi ties this week, succeeding lr. Ralph K. Foster, who tendered his resignation in October. Resigning his position as City electri cian, the post he has held for 20 years, Mr. Harth accepted the offer made him by the University trustees the past week-end. Dr. Foster resigned his duties in or der that he might return to the private practice of medicine, his occupation before lie was appointed head of athle tics at his Alma Mater. This step came at the close of one of Carolina's poorest home seasons, financially speaking. No drastic actions have been taken as yet in the athletic department al though Mr. Harth promises to make certain changes which he believes will help clear up the situation. The board of trustees have not announced as yet what reforms will be started but it is believed that more definite lines of au thority will be stressed. Weihing only 133 pounds in 1912, Mr. Harth made not only Carolina's varsity football eleven but was selected as the second all-State quarterback for that season. He also made a letter in track at Carolina. Mr. Harth's complete schooling has been in Columbia, his birthplace. While in high school lie was honored by being elected captain of the base ball, basketball, football and track teams. le won the $S0 yard run in the first Sputh Carolina high school track meet held in Columbia. The new head of the athletic depart ment has been one of Carolina's most active alumni, being the chairman of the Booster's club, which has (lone many helpful things for the University this past year. A[iss Ursula Cantwell, I)r. Foster's secretary for a number of years will be retained. Mr. Iarth has had much experience with financing large enter prises, and this experience will greatly aid him in this ne w capacity. The bad financial cond(itioni now existing in the department is expectedl to b)e greatly lightened next season as Carolina has scheduled five major football gaimes for the local stadium. Tfhe prospects for a better team next year also points towvard "happy (lays are lhere again," Bill H arth will be reimemberedl as Continued on Page 1; Column 1 R. C. A. VICTOR RADIO LATEST RECORDS R. E. MEHLMAN 1438 Main St. Business Training is Essential to Everyone, Par ticularly College Men and Women. Day, Night, and Special Classes. Draughon's Business College 1218 Sumter Street Telephones 5951 and 6317 YOURSTR! If! THE CANTEEN JL Sndwlohee, Cold Drinks, Toilet ArtIcles, College Jewelry UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE The Offioiai Book Store -' ICAROLINA PRESSING CLUB 4 For fine dry cleanIng ziH. Har oach Norr etrician New Duties I Athletic Head William H. Harth, new head of the athletic .department, who succeeds Dr. Ralph K. Foster. Mr. Harth is the chairman of the Carolina Booster's a Club which has rendered invaluable service to Carolina's athletics. WALKER ELECTED TENNIS CAPTAIN' 1935 State Champions Net Team Begins Reorganization After Losing Three Men From Last Year's Squad The 1936 edition of the Carolina t tennis team is being given last minute approval b)efore being sent to the prin C ters. With the election of Wesley Walker as captain and the near com- t pletion of a heavy schedule, the net C !q1a( has gotten off to a speedy start. At a meeting of the tennis team as pirants the past week, the schedule was arranged, subject to the approval of the athletir board. Five teams have alrea(ly sent in requests for matches to be played in Columbia and local fans will be given a chance of seeing many more before the season is completed. The election of Wesley Walker as captain also occurred at this meeting. \Valker has played on the team for two years and will be making his final showing this season. I i vas a mem her of last year's State championship teamu, playhig the No. position. Another reason for the pre-season ar rangemlents is the State tennis tourna nment which will be held in Columbia this year, it having been played at Clemson andl Furman the p)ast two years. This tournament always brings representatives from the colleges in the State and marks the peak of activity for the net aces. Last season's team, led by WVilmot( MIcCutcheon, copped the State title without the loss of a match. They were defeated, hiowev'er, in the Con ference meet. T[he present team will Ie favored to retain thle title althbough mu11clh r pposi tion is cx pect ed to come frm Fuirmani, Clemison, and thle Cita Thle fres hmnan team of the past sea soin which was uindefeated will bolster upl the varsity squtadl. Such stars as Guy Lipscomnb, Joe \\Valker, I.ou lBryan anid lIill Brooker, all formier net chamn Pions,~ are expected to give sonme of the v'arsity players a hard fight for their b)erth. 'Tle loss of Wihnmot McCuitchieon, un- i dlefeated in the State, I lank Goo<ding, I cage and net star, and Hobby Moore, captain, left sonme bad holes in the line up but these p)laces arc expecctedl to l)e securely patched by the freshman team and other varsity men whbo were not (uite goodl enough to make the last aggregation last year. Dick Porter has been elected nmana ger and will also be one of the leading contend(ers for a position on the team. The schedule this year will include the annual trek through North Caro lina with meets with the University of Continued on Page 7; Column 1 Otsrb Service A Specialty WE SERVE BEER Pick-Wick 1240 Hampton Strae Pth. Is A nan Lea, SPO DIN Preposterol The football field is covered Alas, the pig-skin sails no m Crafty cagers hold the day With their swift and flashy i Weaving boxers have their 1 At the sport which few can sl And with one last glance an( To the '35 season we bid goo Hi Harth A considerable shake-up in t leparture of Dr. Ralph K. Fos xit of A. W. Norman, and th< The election of William Hari igning head of student activiti aithful alumni and ardent supl iooster's club, Mr. Harth has .nd a inaii of intelligence. le o numerous criticisms, and wil elieve if it- is possible to pul' lebt, Bill Harth is the man to d The sudden resignation of A. basketball or track coach. Ti thletic teams as "Rock" was inc teams lie has molded. It i eplace Coach Norman but tlier he leading contenders for the f the University of Michigan oachl at Carolina. le has been his week at the meeting of th f the cage squad. Tennis All sophomores and other me vill recall painfully the record von five State chamnpioniships. ,ace gained a single point of di. Just as Clemson had finished tennis season be with an eye or Tigers were in i - r tory march by r Carolina and m<1 tails twitching. forth caused th 'the hopeless m: gainst the Bird sharpsh ooters. vere humbled. Their No. 1 p1h hetic sum of four games. Car itle out of the fire, the South( This year, with strong teamr htem, Carolina is not given mue htampionships but they still ha' It is this column 's pre-season east one State championshiip, tl Carolina's ( ]I ad you ever stopped to p~ v'hich comp)ete with ouItside tea Th'le University of South C'a ithletic programs in the Statt >haced on the field to fight and1 omnes the cage quintets who ent -ecord. T1he boxing team also co)mes epr)Iesentatives to the Confreni hey always secure a coup)le of ti lhe "M~issoui boys' back home Theni the track charges begi eleying leaps, hops and skips ntany b)rokenl-recordsl. 'rThe ciml vays good. Lads andl hassies, we are the: hrilled by the unerring skill of nen,'' better known as golf port has beeni growinig in popn11 ina for the past three years and nothier one of our major sp)orts Yowsah ! the crack of the pin, rnore heard ringing out in the )nce again the ancient game of We imust not overlook the ter rhich have a striking resemblan rants to win a championship tl rant to conquer the world, call rith subduing the State, then e (Cnneds= o ppoin te ies To. Join RTOPICS By KY WILLIAMS as Poetic Phrases o'er ore lay :urn )urn t sigh d-bye. -Bye, Norman lie athletic staffs of Carolina sees the ter, the debut of William Harth, the probable entrance of Ted Petoskey. th to fill the shoes of Dr. Foster, re es, brings to Carolina one of its most )orters. As chairman of the Carolina proven himself to be a hard worker will face many odds, will be subject 1 go unthanked for his labors but we l Carolina over the top and free of o it. W.,Norman leaves Carolina without, his is a tremendous loss to Carolina's noted throughout the State for the ,ill be very difficult to find a man to e are several good prospects. One of job is Ted Petoskey, former captain cage squad and now assistant grid recommended by Harth and if elected c board, will take immediate charge Turns Tide mibers 9f the so-called higher classes set by Clemson last year when they None of the other teams in the State ;tinetion. winning its fifth consecutive title, the gan and Clemson of course, joined in another title. But, alas, the poor or a surprise. 1hey began their vie defeating all the State teams except >ved on Columbia with heads high and Maybe their tails moving back and emI to have a dizzy spell judging by mnner they attempted to play tennis TheC.y were not only defeated, they yer only managed to eke out the p)a olina had grabbed at least one State 'arolina tennis championship. like Furman and Clemson opposing h chance for copping any of the other ec the teniis team to fall back on. prediction that Carolina will win at ec tennis titles. omplete Program aider on the variedl athletic squads mns each year from Carolina ? rolina has oneC of the most comp)lete .Each season the football team is (lie for good 01(d Alma Mater. Then n always be counmted upon for a goodl ini for its share of glory and( sendls c meet whereC ties to show to ni their (leathi l-n tihe tunie of icr teami is al- ' ii ready to be our "'knieker )layers. IThis larity at Caro [ is threatening to out grow ping-pong, , in a few years. e stick on the little white pill is once stillness of a lazy summer afternoon. biseball has come into its own. mis team with its funny-looking bats cc to snow-shoes. Any time Carolina 'ie tennis team is called out. If you out the army but if you are satisfied ill out the netters. Athiet. The Cito Popular Ca S~Leaves I Bids Farewell A. W. Norman, better known as "Rock," who has accepted a position at the Citadel under Tatum Gressette as basketball and track coach. His record with the Carolina cage and track teams is studded with titles and honors. GAMECOCK CAGERS DEFEAT MAROONS P1ayers Co-ordinate Carolina Comes From Beih- In m Last Minutes. In Subduing Charleston Cagers Coming from behind after trailing for three periods, the South Carolina Gamecocks eked out a hard-fought vic tory over the College of Charleston in the opening cage game of the season by the score of 35 to 31 at the Uni versity field house Tuesday night. A surprisingly large number of spec tators were present and were rewarded by a thrilling game of basketball as both teams were evenly matched. The outcome of the game was in doubt un til the final whistle. The first appearance of Guy Lips comb, Bird sophonlore center, gave promise that Carolina's cage team should improve as the season progress es and such embryonic stars as Lips comb get some experience. Jack Fennell was the spark that set the house afire as the Carolina cage team suddlenly liv'ened up and started ringing baskets as consistently as the toss-up at center occurred. A long shot from back in the court by Fennell began the scoring spree and( wvas fol lowed lip by the sharpshooting of Reddy Mitchell, speedy forw.ard. Fen nell, whlo is also a boxing master, p)layedl brilliantly on defense and his spirit wvas captured by the other mem b)ers of the team wvho wvorked wvell to gether from that point. Mitchell Johnson wvas the chief rea son Carolinia was on the wvrong side of the score dlurinig most of the game. Tlhiis flashy forward scored 15 points for his team andl was also a tower of strength on the defense. Reddly M~litchell ICopped high scoring honors for Carolinia with 12 points derived from six field goals. Rip LaRoachie was the center of ac tivity on the Maroon quintet. Be sidles scoring seven points, lie handled the central p)osition on the dlefense that Carolina found difficulty in cracking. WVithi the exception of overeager ness and( clumsiness in the early part of the game, the Gamecock quintet p)layed as a unit and their passing wvas sure. The two rows of electric lights on the outside of the field house attractedl quite a bit of attention and the new sign on Green street also heralded to lie public that "'Things 'er ahappenin' roun' hieah." Bernardl James, co-captain along wvith Goody Taylor, carriedl the brunt Of Carolina's attack. Hie carried the ball down the floor to shooting dis tance where the furious offensive mecas uires were emp)loyedl. Continued on Page 7; Column S P. H. LACHICO1 Dealers for 53 DIAMONDS-WATCHE 1424 MaIn Street SILVEI At ModertnPlea ,--at. ic Head del Staff ie Coach Bg Vacancy Ted Petoskey May Succeed Former Michigan Cage Captain States He Will Accept Posi tion If Nominated Coach A. W. (Rock Norman left the University of South Carolina Monday for Charleston where he will assume the duties as assistant coach to Tatum Gressette, head mentor at the Citadel. Norman's contract at Carolina ex pired January 1, and as a result of a conference with Citadel officials dur ing the Christmas holidays, he signed a contract Saturday to become assis tant coach. Coach Norman has been quite suc cessful in his work at Carolina. He has coached football, basketball, track, and baseball. Many consider him one of the best basketball and track coaches in the South. Graduating with bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees from Roanoke College in Virginia, Norman came to this State in 1920. He coached at Bailey Military Academy for three years and then went to Furman to be come Head Coach Billy Laval's assis tant. In 1928 he came to Carolina with the Laval regime. He served under Laval for several years and under Coach I)o McCallister during the football season of last year. William H. Harth. who has suc ceeded Dr. Ralph K. Foster as Director of Athletics at Carolina, announced that a meeting of the Advisory Board would be held some time this week to elect assistant coaches for next year and to consider the election of some one to take over Norman's duties. -Iarth has disclosed the fact that he will recommend to the Board that they choose Ted Petoskey to succeed Nor man. This suggestion has met with the approval of Head Coach Don Mc Callister, who says that he considers Petoskey the best man for the position. Petoskey, an All-American flankman at Michigan, was cnd coach here last year. As soon as his football duties were over, he returned to his home in lear born, Michigani. On his wvay to Florida through Columbia, Petoskey was asked to rem~iain for a few (lays to assist Coach McCallister and to await/the ac tion of the Advisory Board. Petoskey played basketball eight years in high school and at the Uni versity of Michigan. lie was captain of the team his senior year and was al so chosen on the All Conference qluin tet of the Big T1en. HeI graduatedl from the coaching school at Michigan, wvhere he gained some experience in coaching cage teams. "I shall be glad to accept the posi tion as basketball coach if the Advisory Board elects me," Petoskey says. "I have enjoyed working wvith the stu dlents at Carolina, and I am looking forwvardl to future contacts with them." The Board meets Thursday to con sidler electing Petoskey as Norman's successor. If elected, lie wvill take over his duties immediately. ALLIGATOR RAIN COATS $5.50 and $7.50 FREEMAN SHOES $5.00 to $6.50 YOUNG MEN'S TUXEDO SUITS Coat, Vest and Pants $25.00 New Spring Merchandise Now Arriving COPELAND CO. 1409 Main Street FTE & CO., INC. Years in Pine S-JE WELRYCLOCKS WARE Columbia, 8. C. and Jewlm Repir:. .