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Gamecocks ve 6miIn GAMECOCKS * By JIMMIE HILL * Tarheels... Vengeance In Mind The Tarheels of North Carolina will play their hearts out tomorrow, and if that isn't impressive, look what that team did to start the season . . . beat favored Wake Forest. Tomorrow, they are licking their chops with the prospect of a much more palatable meal in the shape of our Gamecocks, who humbled the North State boys in last year's opener. The Birds did it before, and it is my conviction that they CAN do it again, tomorrow. Spirit may tell the tale, though. The UNC squad is going to be in the peak of fighting spirit, seemingly, as most teams are when they plan to take vengeance for a past defeat. The only way to make up for that, is to have the Gamecocks in a fighting spirit that will equal anything we've seen. Last Week-$$$$$$$ Anybody who has a team which he wants to beat the 4Jniversity of South Caroliya Gamecocks had better not give odds that that will occur. This statement was borne out several times last year, and again last Saturday at the Stadium, when the Birds, looking in peak of condition, the draft notwithstanding, held off the Volunteers from Tennessee, to rack up a scoreless tie-win for the first game of the season. Stars in the game were lacking. The whole team worked as one well oiled, smooth machine, that took advantage of every good point it possessed to make a lot of the games' "dope" men eat a lot of words written in early predictions. The line showed up well to a man. Sossamon, Milner, Fusci, Middlebrooks, Harrison, and a couple of etc's. to really cover every man who donned the teams new white pants to get them muddy- smearing Vols all afternoon. The backs played a game of defensive ball not to be frowned on in any competition, and occasionally showed spurts of offensive skill which must develope tomorrow into a real threat if Carolina is going to beat Carolina (anybody who's confused shouldn't confess it). Glen Rice saved the day by a well educated toe (How many times haven't sports writers used that?), and gurded passes with sufficient skill to keep his man guessing. All the backs played a smooth pass defense game when you realize that seven men were in the line for the Gamecocks defense against the pre-season hailed steamroller from Tenn. No great runners can be hailed from either team, because no great of fensive developed-from EITHER team, but Roskic, Dunham, McMillan, and Halsall all show signs of developing a real threatening ball carrying system before many games are passed-I think tomorrow will see it crack away. We Need That Spark The Gamecocks are a smooth working machine at present. It seems to lack but one thing-a spark to keep if fired to its peak at all times. This man can be a back, or a linesman. He can be a letterman or a first year man. But lie's got to have that something which develops a perfect mechanical team into a perfect spirited team. He has to be able to look at his heels on his own goal line and just begin to fight . . . and he has to be able to give that same spirit to every man on the team. We've got the material in which to find such a man. Any one of our squad playidg at his peak is equal to anything we'll find opposing him in any game. And some man is going to catch that spark. The whole team has shown a spirit unbeatable. This is much better than a "one man publicity team". That's not what the necessary spark is in a team. He's the guy who keeps thc tCam working smouihly together. He's the man who can have his name over all the headlines or be mentioned in the last paragraph as an "also played", and still be the most valuable man on the squad. Freshmen Eligible???? Now I'll join in the chorus of sports writers all over the Southern Con ference calling for a meeting of coaches on the subject of allowing freshmen to play on the varsity squad. It's a cinch that we are going to need them. We can't meet bruising op position like Tennessee and what we are going to face and expect to keep our small squad in perfect condition after they play for sixty minutes every Saturday. It's a cinch that other coaches in the conference need freshmen. If they didn't, they wouldn't be calling for a vote on the matter. With teams depleted from the military service conscription, and with the probability looming that this year's freshmen ,may never get to play next year for the same reason, there seems to be n'o valid excuse to keep them ineligible, unless someone wants to say that the rule is traditional, which is just a lot of hooey in the face of the facts today. Think of COLUMBIA DAIRIES PRODUCTS Sold at the Canteen p. STUDENTS! For excellent work on your laundry leave it at the Czn teen We con give you one day service and SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS COLUMBIA LAUNDRY 1 "A GOOD LAUNDRY" i1323 Taylor Street Phone 2-2147 To. F Birds Hold Vols To Scoreless Tie In Season Opener Heralded Volunteers Offensive Held Down By Determined Line The small, fast, well-coached squad of South Carolina Gamecocks pulled one of their surprises last Saturday when they held the highly-touted Tennessee Volunteers to a scoreless draw. The best description of the game is that Tennessee tied Carolina the first half and the Gamecocks held the Vols the second half. A crowd estimated at 14,000 wit nessed the upset, one of the most un expected in the south. The Vols barely edged out the Gamecocks on first downs, 7 to 6, but Tennessee managed to gain more ground rushing, 87 to 41. , Coach Frank Barnhill of Tennessee used two teams in a vain effort to batter down Carolina's strong defense. The Gamecocks stopped all of the heralded Tennessee backs but at one time, Bobby Cifers initiated a drive toward pay dirt that was not stopped till it reached the Gamecock four yard line. Glen Rice, Earl Dunham, Ken Ros kie and "Mouse" Halsall led the Gamecocks offense, but were unable to overcome Tennessee's forward wall. Carolina's center, Louis Sossamon, was all over the field, displaying sav age defensive tactics. He personally smothered a Tennessee passing attack late in the final period. He batted down half a dozen and intercepted one to bring that threat to a close. Carolina's biggest drive came in the second quarter when Dunham inter cepted . Vol pass on his 35 and re turned to his 40. Bob O'Harra plunged off tackle for four and Dun ham followed with five. O'Harra slashed through for two and a first down. "Mouse" Halsall slipped through the line for four and then faded back and tossed a 30 yard pass which Glen Rice missed by inches. The Game cocks were forced to punt and thal ended any scoring chance in the first half. Tennessee took the offensive in the last half. The Vols drove down the field time after time and then the Carolina line would surge up and hold. Coach Rex Enright was plenty proud of his players. He commended the linemen, who were John Leitner, Skimp Harrison, Dom Fusci, Sossa mnon, Harold Middlebrooks, Ernie Bauer and Bill Milner, for their ex cellent defensive. BAM Club To Show Tennessee Movies Moving pictures of the Carolin'a Tennessee game will highlight the first meeting of the BAM club, ac cording to Tatum Gressette, secre tary-treasurer. There have been quite a few anxious enquiries about the films, and in these days of shortage and jammed transportation, there was some doubt about the time of arrival of the cel luloids. Coach Gressette also mentioned that a big rush had developed over tickets for the Carolina-Clemson encounter since the surprising 0-0 tie with mighty Tennessee last Saturday. "Tickets are already sold down to the five and ten-yard lines, and it looks as if the game will again be a sellout long before it is played," quoth he. 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Several experienced swimmers are left from last year's team but "divers and breast stroke swimmers are the greatest need," emphasized Kirk. The schedule has not been arranged but it is believed that at least two meets will be held with the Clemson mermen in addition to the state meet. A meet is being considered that will match the Gamecock swimmers against a crack team from Fort Jack son. It is believed that freshmen will be eligible to participate in this meet if it is so arranged. Kirk announced that a water car nival will be held this year similar to the one that was so successful last year. Coed Athletic Group To Elect New Chiefs Today The Women's Athletic A'ssociation will hold its first meeting of the se mester on Friday, 4 :15 p. m. at the Gymnasium, according to Miss Kat Edgerton, president. This meeting will be most important for new officers are to be elected and plans for the future formulated. All co-eds are cordially invited to attend. Students are not permitted to stay on the campus during the Christmas holidays or summecr va cation except by special permission of the President. Columbia Office Supply Co. PRI INTING Commerciel Stetionery - Office Equipment 1112 LADY STREET PHONE 5163 i H ON'S TRAINING tYONE, PARTICULARLY IAND WOMEN Isiness College TELEPHONE 5951 WM. L.YKES. JR., VIcU-PasegouNT rheekc ngeance II I f t t t C lad who sccred the winning touch th Carolina will lead the Tarheels for last year's licking handed them at game, the Gamecocks had Co)s and he's out to show them that he t to show him he can'tl - 3niel Field Team nd Rutland Star Biddies Show Teamwork, Blocking In First Tilt DisplRying a smooth offensive that clicked like a mid-season display, the Freshman football team crushed the Daniel Field Army Corps team on Friday night, 42 to 0. Giles and Herlong, with reverse plays and passes, paced a sparkling Biddy backfield. Behind a hard charging line, led by center Cleveland Putnam, they ran roughshod over a game but unorganized Air corps squad.< Both line and backfield showed a coordination that was notable for the first gaMeI oAf a sasn.2 Coc FrankV Johnon eseres meaureof pais lad ho way the wippn is tuch ito sapelin wilred tmeTrel forarestlyear's laicki, hded them atobame, the reoaack had Cop port' unt to raowc tgther. ththe tto shport himhe cnes,therablt dplaydeSt. Bh iddies oenedanatak, Dispuring a GsHoong ofensversea coesmatin fotaltiem cruhe vte Daeamor rieldts.m Corps tadon playsi an passs,ped efrancarkin Biddybackfcoi.nghn aw tuhds caNg lie, gmischdled bycet r evln Putisnam, the rannuhho vre-ai othier and ackfldn scocd a coordinato that fresmnotbl peforance forthea inces ipe this eama itohepsibiit reord usigsmefrtya Te Arn tevam,ithosugh containing aparnlygomterioss Sashoe n Theonwly thvasute ofosterso Club potuit et ractie toesdwthe Whe thir diplayedd clck ther,nadtu blers od themelese game postio crgto por the Heater, hirait in temoving Biddy tacrosasi well excptiay go.d.oudliet Themendddiesstuend upd for athe ecmbinatiway th coopraed withra frtewritiesults. Billynt frutland turnedrinion inspied banerfomnet Haack, fscrn that tohdontsi oafte aispaectacuthe sitdnt yad rune Nohrgame is schdled fmortant Ocort 21. Carol ina cohesng are wacgthe freensepthe' pifritathey wit inelaasinsitesthi year , aas h wth poblitya'si s ome rstwn." menemnt varsithe squa rmains teBost ber Bor h enss ee wasmexTemel banel plase inthe r den Bod tat te enese am.mc Tom JNC Seeks Vei ..ast Year's Up The second installment of the rev eud will be played tomorrow aftern( Leenan Stadium. Both teams staged upsets in their olding the favored Tennessee Volui rinning from an underdog position :morrow will favor the Tarheels, ame favorite last year, 13-7. In an attempt to repeat that perf utting the Birds through their pac( he Old North State squad, his worl ruises sustained by the 16 men who lash. No serious injuries marred t ilt. In the spotlight from the South C andidate Louis Sossamon, center, arned honorable mention in the Ass oophomore of the Week. Ken R4 0 minute men last week are two ot ,nd blocking ability will be under fir4 The Tarheel gridders will be led 1 "amden, S. C., who scored the winn st in last week's upset. Opposing t ophomore "find", Chan Highsmith, articularly favorable since his earl: in the Gamecock's plays and fund4 liet all week. The Gamecocks drill has been mo iot at its peak last week. Linemet >ffense which would play up to par i he Volunteers. Ends were drilled )therwise peak performance in the o :ialized attention to insure a powerf The squad leaves for North Carol ord, N. C. while preparing themselvi ounds at 3 p. m. tomorrow in Ket :arolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. Big Crowd Bought rickets Saturday F. B. Rawl, chairman of ticket ales announced today that University ifficials were well pleased with the ttendance at the Carolina-Tennessee ,ame last Saturday. Considering the ainy weather, ticket sales were con iderably higher than previously ex >ected. Mr. Rawl said that sales nade at the stadium were the largest ince he has been handling the tickets. Tickets for the Carolina-Clemson ,ame have been sold out down to the 5 yord line. 'heerleaders To spur 1942 Biddies Approximately 20 freshmen tried )ut in the chapel Tuesday after ioon for the seven positions of Bid lie cheerleaders. Those finally voted upon were: 3etty McCreight, Hattie Mood, 'Muggins" Sweeney, Muller Kreps, ig Rush, Frank Folk, and Mickey Cirby, who was chosen head of the reshmen cheerleaders. CENTRAL DRUG CO. 5197- PHONES-5198 1204 Main Street 1942 VARSIT September 26-Tennessei October 3-North Corolir October 10--West Virgin October 22-Cemson at October 30-The Citadel November 7-Alabamo al November 14-Furman a1 November 21-Miami at November 26-Wake For Complinm M A YO'S 0. P. Style Headquarters for the 'M SUITS ALL 4 TOP COATS ONE PRICE -THE LARGEST SELECTION FOR ONLY $3. M A YO'S 0. P. 1426 Mai Page Five orrow ngeance For set By USC ived Carolina vs. Carolina football >on in the Tarheels' home grounds, respective openers last week, USC iteers to a scoreless tie, and UNC over Wake Forest, 6-0. The tilt Lthough the Gamecocks upset the ormance, Coach Enright has been :s this week to condition them for c hampered only by several minor played almost the entire Tennessee he lineup, however for tomorrow's arolina squad will be All-American "Mouse" Halsell, sophomore who ociated Press poll to determine the >skie and "Sheriff" Dunham both her Gamecocks who's ball carrying : after 3 p. in. tomorrow. >y highly publicized Hugh Cox, of ing touchdown against Wake For he Gamecock's Sossamon will be a center, who's publicity has been r practice periods. Hard practice Lmentals has been on the Tarheel stly concerning offense, which was i and backs worked to develop an vith the defense in evidence against in fundamentals to smooth out an pener. Backs have been given spe ul offensive tomorrow. ina today. They will stay in San !s for the tilt. The opening whistle nan Stadium, University of North For the Tarheel clash Enright will probably start the same eleven who opened against Tennessee last week. They are: LE-John Leitner LT-Dominick Fusci LG-Bill Milner C-Louis Sossamon RG-Ernie Bauer RT-Harold Middlebrooks RE-Skimp Harrison QB-Bill McMillan LH-Earl Dunham RH-Glen Rice FB-Ken Roskie Freshman week was instituted at the University in September, 1928. ~ NEH N E H I BEVERAGE COMPANY ROYAL CROWN COLA 1211 ASSEMBLY STREET THE CAROLINA LIFE INSURANCE CO. It is better to hove it and notineed it than to need it and not hove it. Home Office: Columbia, S. C. ( SCHEDULE at Columbia, S. C. a at Chapel Hill, N. C. ia at Morgantown, W. Va. Columbia, S. C. at Orangeburg, S. C. -Tuscaloosa, Ala. . Columbia, S. C. Miami, Fla. mst at Charlotte, N. C. ents of 0. CLOTHES 'eli-Dressed College Student == TALS OF. 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