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SPOR TORAMA By DON BARTON THIRD BED FROM THE END While yours truly is working out in the infirmary, attempt ing to set a new Southern Conference temperature record two trusty colleagues, Chick and Ken, will spend Sunda, afternoon filling out the remainder of the "ad page". As the, slave over a hot typewriter, may they remember that, some where, someone is thinkin' of them-between pills! Strictly off the subject, but, then, everything is off som subject, Sportorama has just run across a very satisfactor; set of instructions on a certain indoor or outdoor sport tha attracts thousands of spectators each 'year. According t< Eve Arden, the way to do the hula is, "Plant a crop of gras: on one hip; plant another crop of grass on the other hip then, rotate crops." BEST BY TEST Congratulations to Chuck Spann and Ray Avant, Caro lina's first Southern Conference champions for 1947. Sporto rama's two "mistaken identity" victims had tourney oppon ents wishing they were two other people, and consequentl3 situated the USC boxing outfit as third best in the confer ence. About these two champs, we would like to boast, "WE told you so !" But, then, it was so obvious all along that the3 were the best in their classes. Speaking of a team that didn't win a match, this mighi sound ridiculous, but Carolina could have walked off witr top honors had not lady luck frowned upon her. If Ray White Bob Wilson, and Chris Hitopoulos had been able to participat( in the tournament, our chances would have been boostec considerably, probably enough to raise our total points abovE the rest of the field. That's so much water under the bridge, though. We cam( in third, and are thankful for that. To those who didn't farE so well as Ray and Chuck-to Dawes, Delk, Sindler, and Watson-we appreciate your efforts and the part you played in representing Carolina. SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT Toward the latter part of this semester Carolina students will go to the polls and select one person out of the some 4, 400 at this school whom they consider the university's out standing athlete. The person chosen for this honor will bE presented with the handsome Adam Hat trophy, now on dis play in the canteen. This subject is being called to the attention of the studeni body so that they might be giving it their serious thought, and, thereby, be fully prepared to vote intelligently when the time comes. This is a serious matter and should be giver more than just a moment's meditation. The football and basketball seasons are over, and the box ing schedule is almost concluded, but track, baseball, golf, and tennis are just coming into the limelight. One athlete participating in one or more of these seven sports is best qualified to receive the award as the most outstanding. It is up to us to choose the most deserving from among them. We quote from a letter received from the Adam Hat Wel fare Committee, under the chairmanship of Jack Dempsey: "Oddly enough attainment rates last among the requisites outlined on the contest ballot. Enthusiasm, cooperation, and sportsmanship are the primary qualifications in this com petition, which is designed to foster the embracing of demo cratic fundamentals in athletic programs along with active participation." That paragraph is self-explanatory and gives you an out line of what qualities to keep in mind as you make your choice. Carolina has enough outstanding athletes to cause some hesitation in naming the top one. Take a good look at the trophy and realize that it repre sents something sacred in the life of the University. BROOME'S MEN'S SHOP Where the Best-Dressed Men in Columnbia Buy Complete Line of Nationally Adver tised Sport Wear For Young Men JIMMIE BROOME 1431 Main St. Owner Columbia, S. C. The All Purpose Alumlnuin J(aA.-Jaa. * For food - for drink - map reading, writing, and for the ladies, a cosmetic tray. * Attaches to dash, adjusts to desired level. Folds ,compactly under dash, out of sight when not in use. Campus Representative R. M. ANTHONY 818 Henderson St. Phone 3488 On Display University Canteen Ft Fr Fil Bed 44. ball -\::;\ terr ( ' \ary con Uni nun was sac chai fror G "red cam vers had stea fast ther that regt mas A< tota "Red poin and Talented Bobby Giles has seen ed i many hours on both the grid TI and the hardwood in behalf of over Carolina. His bomb-sight eye tean from mid-court gave the John- W son cohorts many points during l00 the course of the season. le sity Birds Annex pos gam State Crown e had othe Henry Martin Tops Crib casl( Carolina Scorers F< fron Henry Martin ended the season mar with 263 points to his credit to mat( lead USC basketball scorers for are the campaign just concluded. Al the Adams, absent from the season's book finale, was second with 246. anyk Phil Cantore fell one point short tra of reaching the 200 mark to fin- A tem ish in third place. Cy Szakasci tea came fourth with a total of 156 intei points. ance ane poits,of n As a unit, the Garnet and Black this piled up 1,261 points compared self, with 1100 by their opponents' with The overall record shows 15 lecti< games won and 8 lost. This in- of t cludes a 11-0 count in state games - and 7-5 in Southern Conference the competition. the Co-li Martin's 26 points against Clem- spor son, at Clemson, was the highest TI single game total for an individual, to f< followed closely by Adam's 25 ferei counts at Davidson. nis The team's largest score was - 86, against Newberry, while the lowest wvas 34, in the season's opener at Georgia Tech. Important Meeting Of WAA Frances Smith, president of the Women's Athletic Association at the University of South Carolina, has announced that a very im portant meeting wvill be held in Sims Music Room at seven p. mn., yj Compliments of Columbia Hotel ALL SEASONABLE 4 ART FLOWI MARION HARR CAMPUS AGENT CORSAGES A SI PHONE 2-61 1227 Hampton Street Phone 2-9250 Collegiat4 Speciualising STEAKS - CHICKEN DINE AND DANCE "GAMECOCK"] JOE PATR4 Pronr.et. The Gasee'oe urier's Fugitives om Frank's Five rush Fine Season it University High School 30 For Seventh Straight arolina's junior varsity basket team closed out what might be med a successful season Febru 24 at the field house with a rincing 44-30 triumph over versity high school. The win, tber seven out of eight starts, as usual accompanied by the ifices and privations that have -acterized the Jayvees' efforts n the beginning. etting off to a slow start, the -headed step-children" over e a short, early lead by Uni ity high and from then on out no trouble as they played a dy game, interspersed with a break. Substitutes, what few e were left and even the ones didn't come to practice very larly, were used freely and sed almost half of the team's I points. 'edit is due Jim Blyther and I" Kite who racked up eight ts each to lead the scoring, to all the teammates who turn a good games. e Jayvees registered wins c Lander College's veteran h 1, Newberry Jayvees, Blythe- 8 I Bears, Biltmore Junior Col- li Monetta All-Stars, Univer- c High, and Gordon Military t lemy-all being mediocre op .ion except the latter. The e with Gordon was played be n semesters when the Jayvees e but five men in town and two n rs, Harry Parone and Mel c b, were recruited for the oc- n on. a urier's fighters had to come behind to win that one, the t in of victory being approxi- 14 ly five points. Exact figures F1 unavailable in all but two of games, as a scorer and score- C were luxuries unheard of for n ody but the varsity-and in- b ural teams. I thur Fourier, coach of the a , deserves special praise for d est, coaching, and persever- a with the group in the face a any obstacles. It is hoped by writer, if not by Fourier him- - that he won't have to contend the same exasperating col )n of characters (I was one hem) next year. second Tuesday in March. All :ds interested in any type of t are urged to attend. e purpose of this meeting is >rm separate clubs for the dif it sports, such as riding, ten swimming, golf, etc.* AUTOMOBILES FOR RENT $5 per 24.hr. day special Rates for Tripe enting hour8 a. in., 'il 7 p. mn. hone 2-6386-1000 Main ne Block from Campus 3UT FLOWERS R SHOP ELSON rEN. 29 "ECIALTY 81 Columbia, S. C. 918 Main Street a Inn in 1 54 - SPAGHETTI l I.N THE ROOM )NE fil n fo; be ar h< ay Avant, 145 pound prd fth, eorgetown, S. C., added re urels to his boxing record last aturday night by becoming Caro- I na's first Southern Conference Itam%p'of 1947, along with Chuck 1pann. The Gamecocks placted bird in the boxing conference. col LOAN FUNDC (Continued from Page 1) th fi3 rans. Due to the steadier and Sc tore prompt arrival of the pay in becks, the demand for funds has W, ot been as great as it used to be, wh s of late. bai "However," Bell commented,", He ie loans committee still makes wa >ans on a rather regular basis." :otary Fund - Another fund designed to help the arolina students was also an- loa ounced by Mr. Bell. Established Pu: y the Columbia Rotary Club, the ma otary Educational Loan Fund, is rio vailable to all university stu- bei ents, male and female, veterans is id non-veterans, who live within as 25-mile range of Columbia. an The only provision required by pei LEARN THE COPE LAI 1409 Main Street Me'sd Fi ns th ih O PA YO ay AL-STAR 14ApunT pd! o pann The Gi eic s , inchd McGRite oxn ofrne Cm ['wins Take Cc .arolina Place klaryland And )iamond Dusters legin Workouts Old man weather prevented 'atfish" Smith from seeing whal a diamond proteges look like ou i the baseball field during the rat week of practice. The six dayi ere not a lost, however, as the ald house echoed with the soun< balls -crashing into gloves an itts, and candidates for the nine sitions loosened up arms and uscles. Saturday afternoon found pit. era practicing mound techniques e stretch, wind-up, delivery t< e plate, and throwing to first se were emphasized. Infielders were drilled in field g the ball and getting off quiclk rows to the bases. Competition r the three base positions should especially kebn this year. Calisthenics and the usual laps ound the upper rows of the field use completed the program for e "shut-in" baseballers. ijuries Taking Toll Jack Hogg, Carolina Gridman inted upon to help out at the iter slot next fall, fell victim to 3 injury list late last week. The foot, two inch, 196 pound phomore suffered a broken leg scrimmage. He follows Tony elch, another staunch Gamecock, o had a re-occurrence of an old ck injury. It is doubtful whether gg will see any more Spring rkouts, due to his injury. Rotary Fund is that the money ned be spent for educational rposes only. Capable of being de for comparatively long pe ds of time, these loans do not tr interest while the borrower still in school. Interest is earned soon as the student graduates, : is amortized over five-year riods of time. WAY 4D CO. Columbia, S. C. Clothing FURNISHINGS NOW AT UMBIA TOVW AUDITORIUA Br cit thi at 8:30 Thru TIi ding all taxes: $2.60, $1.95 All Seats Reserved ['ickets now on sale at JG STORE, Ma lMurb c 1947. unference Glory; s 3rd In Finals;4. 'Clemson Lead The University of South Caro lina's "gold dust twins" Ray Avant and Chuck Spann, added more laurels to the Gamecock roost last Saturday night in annexing their respective events, as the Southern Conference mittmen closed their tourney. Bringing home the only prises for Carolina, the twins rattled each opponent well in the 145 and 175 pound classes. Other representa tives for the Garnet and Black fell by the wayside in the Confer ence events. Avant and Spann, both, had no trouble with the prelims and carried the mail from there into the finals and then on to pay dirt. The 145 pound pride of George town, S. C., did away with his foe, Tom Maloney of the University of Maryland, after 31 seconds of the second round had slipped by. Spann, on the other hand, opened a cut over Bob Hafer's- right eye as the first round drew to a close and the Plant City, Florida lad took the decision. Hafer, too, was representing the Terrapins of Maryland. The final accountings in the con ference matches found Maryland out on top with an emmassed total of 22 points. The Clemson Tiger clawed its way into second money with 19, while the Gamecocks held firmly onto the "show" slot with 10 counters. North Carolina and Citadel brought up the remainder of the field with 8 and 5 markers respectively. Notice!!! Tomorrow night in the Univer sity swimming pool, at seven o'clock, there will be a meeting of all those interested in an intra mural swimming contest. Repre sentatives of all Fraternities, tene- r ments and other men's organiza tions are urged to attend, so that definite plans can be laid. The intramural swimming set-up will become a reality if the needed backing of the university men is evidenced. I1427 MAIN ST. NSHIP inging you a new and ex Ing type of entertainment Lt Is taking America by rmn! Lursday $1.30 , a St.. Columbia