The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, November 12, 1946, Page Page Four, Image 5
Birds Take
Chick'en In The Rough
By CHICK SHIELS
Sunday AM, 10 November, 1946-Special to GAMECOCK
-On one of the Seaboard's very best, the tribe is all as
sembled on the way home after a most exciting football
game, Saturday afternoon. If the 4,115 strong, on the roost,
had had any idea the bout would have been decided in the
last 17 seconds, with the valiant Birds coming out on the
strong end, we are most sure the cheering section at College
Park would have been beyond imagination. It is hard to
put on paper the exact feeling that shot through the anemic
frame, as Mrs. Jones' young son, Whitey, grabbed a lofty
aerial from Bo Hagan to count the last six points in the
match. We were so petrified that about all to do was a
constant shaking from head to toe. Maryland did not ap
preciate our talents on the grid. They were quite sure that
things were sewed up. Little did they remember about Rex
Enright being an old footballer at Notre Dame. His Fightin'
Irish spirit was in evidence as the last, and winning, tally
was scored. For two quarters, with the exception of hte
above mentioned 17 seconds, the Old Liners and followers
had enjoyed life greatly. But the feeling of obscurity came
over the Maryland throng as Carolina marched and scored.
What an ending!! ! ! !
You all have read and re-read the game account so there
is little use in a very tired Chick'en trying to enlarge on
said material. Casually, with the soot still flying, we'd like
to note a few of the many experiences concerning the win.
College Park, Maryland, lies about 9 miles on the other
side of Washington. And taking one vote for a very beautiful
campus is the University of Maryland. The campus sits on
a rolling group of hills, which seemed very green for this
time of year. The Stadium was far below the Carolina
grid, adjacent to the Fair Grounds, and possessed none of
the little points that make for a professional set-up. The
day was a beautiful one. Bright, blue sky set off by a mod
erately warm sun. The big drawback was the breeze. It
blew all day and as the sun began to set, the whole place
cooled off greatly. Saturday was made for football!
The big deal for the Old Liners was Homecoming. The
floats were very attractive and well done-the various soro
rities and fraternities here in Gamecockville would have been
highly pleased at their sisters and brothers. (You should
have seen the Sweetheart of Sigma Chi . .. end of quotes).
The usual activities preceded the game and followed at
halftime.
Like to give a wee bit of credit where credit is due!
Dumas Turner, the football team's General, and Business
Manager, did a superb job of handling all of the minor de
tails that made the trip so enjoyable for all. If you don't
think that taking care of approximately 60 men isn't a
problem-we'll take Strawberry ! !
A diminutive white hat comes off of a bald head to salute
all of the loyal followers (who had money enough) and the
job that they did in backing the team in enemy country.
The near 250 itinerants that wildly yelled for the local lads
deserve all of the laurels. We, who are on the last row of
the wrong church, certainly do appreciate the staunch sup
port given in time of need.
Much can be said for the eleven men who carried the
Garnet and Black so well against an inspired Maryland club.
It was fine to see the men snap back when defeat stared
them dead in the eye, and take the affair with all colors in
the breeze. We won't attempt to single out one, or a few,
who stood out for the Columbians. It takes eleven, all
pitching, to win when the going gets tough-AND THEY
DID IT! The Bottom Man on Ye Olde Totem Pole bows
humbly to the men of Columbia.
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Bowling Tourney
Starts Thursday
The Inter-Fraternity Bowling
Tournament will get under way
at 4:30, Thursday afternoon, in
the Capital Bowling Centre. With
this announcement comes the re
newal of hostilities started in
1942, when, after a very, close
race to the wire, the Phi Sigma
Kappa's took top honors to win.
It has been planned that every
Thursday will see the various en
trants burning up the inlaid hard
wood with an eye pealed on the
laurel wreath. The tourney will be
run off with duck pins and all
scores will be registered with the
National Bowling Association.
Therefore all scores will be offi
cial in the event any records are
set.
The individual clubs will be
composed of five men, each man
rolling three games.
Vassar Eslinger, living at the
Phi Sigma Kappa House, can fur
nish any sdditional information to
all who desire it.
Golfers Note
The Golf team is beginning
to take shape. Al Grygo, for
mer pigskin prominent here
at USC and assistant coach,
mentioned the other day that
the University has tentative
matches with many schools,
including Duke and Georgia
Tech. Grygo stated that any
man interested in this team
may contact him at any time
in the Athletic office, back of
the Swimming Pool.
HOMECOMING
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g C a dance ImiaLeditaIly
following the game.
Arrangements have been made
to serve meals to the alumni at
Steward's Hall on Saturday at
prevailing prices. No formal gath
erings for a general luncheon will
be held.
Heading a student committee
which is helping to arrange the
Homecoming program are Sue
Rives, president of the Boosters'
Club, and Samuel L. Boyleston.
Serving with them are Bill Keith,
stadium decorations; Ben Mc
Guinn, bon-fire; Han Jones,
Homecoming Queen elections;
Jackie Johnson, flowers for the
royal court; and Margaret Lunn
and Jo Ann Dellinger, campus dis
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great performance against Mary
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in the waning moments to score
the winning marker. He dashed
69 yards to the opponent's one
yard line earlier in the game and
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plays. The Co-Ed Association,
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Gamecocks Face Supreme
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By DON I
In the movies a winning to
the last minute of play. Carol
wood by waiting until the fina
a marker on a desperation pass
Conference victory from Mary
This win, coupled with William
and Mary's 7-21 setback at the
hands of North Carolina, gives the
Garnet and Black undisputed pos
session of first place in the Con
ference. Carolina now has a rec
ord of four wins and no losses. or
ties with conference foes. To
hold this coveted position she
must take her last two games with
Duke and Wake Forest, the
strongest teams on the schedule.
Toughest Game Ahead
Duke's Blue Devils will roll into
Carolina Stadium this week-end,
their main intention being to pile
up an impressive score against
Enright's men. Coach Wallace
Wade just isn't accustomed to
seeing his teams kicked around
and will send his charges out to
regain some of their lost national
prestige. Carolina must be at
her season's peak, if she is to cope
successfully with the boys from
Durham.
Hagan to Jones
The score was 17-14 in Mary
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tory. But there was still an ac
curate right arm and a pair of
winged feet left on the Carolina
team. That arm belonged to "Bo"
Hagan, and those feet belonged
to "Whitey" Jones. As the end
of the game drew dangerously
near, Hagan fired a fourth down
pass to Jones for a thirty yard
gain to the Maryland 30 yard line.
Then, with less than one minute
left, Hagan again faded back, and
Jones again streaked down the
field. This pass had to be there*
and it was. Jones gathered in the
ball on the two yard line, dashed
over to score, and Carolina hearts
began to pump once more.
Four Straight Wins
By stretching their winning
streak to four games in a row
the Birds accomplished something
that a U.S.C. team had not been
able to do since 1928. That year
saw Billy Laval's gridmen take the
field against Maryland with a
record of three wins against no
defeats, and they came through
with a 21-7 triumph.
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