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Phil Alexander Signs Contract With Cleveland By VAN NEWMAN Phil Alexander, giant Gamecoc tackle from Atlanta, Ga., signed professional football contract las week with the Cleveland Browni champions of the All-America football conference and generall accepted as the best football teaT in the world. Alexander reportedly signed fo a bonus in addition to his regula salary. He was previously aF proached by several other pr clubs, including the Baltimor Colts, but none could meet th Browns' offer. Phil, the smaller half of th highly publicized A 1e x a n d e brother beef trust at 235 poundi was named to several all-state se lections this season despite a lel injury that benched him half o the campaign. He was a defensiv standout and a good blocker in th line for Rex Enright. His outstanding play caused En right to say early in the season "If I were to pick aziy member o my line who could play against th 'big boys,' Phil Alexander woull be my first choice." Alexander was having the bes season of his career this year unti his trick knee was re-injured in th Clemson game. He was selectei "lineman of the week" twice in th four games that he played. His bigger and older brother Kale, has reportedly received al offer from the Buffalo Bills of th, same conference, but he is planninj to continue his work in law schoo at the university. Phil's been around in footbal circles a long time. He got hi start at Boys' High in Atlanta ani upon his graduation, he came t Carolina, where he played a yeai and then joined the Marines. Phi returned in 1946 and played hii last year of college ball this pasi season. Liackies' fine tobaci up when you're lo you down when y .. ... .*&* L.uckles' fine tobacco puts level -to feel your level best, That's why it's important MEANs FINE TpOBACCOill thoroughly enjoyable smoke. ] experts - auctioneers, buyers Strike regularly than smoke ti Light up a Lucky! Luckies' low, calms you down when yo where it's fun to bealine. Ge t4 r r r Pictured above are five good re (left to right): Guards, Harry Il USC photo by Teal and Harris.) SCORES e The following is the Gamecock's record against UNC: 1903-USC 0, UNC 17. 1904-USC 0, UNC 27. 1908-USC 0, UNC 22. 1910-USC 6, UNC 21. f 1911-USC 0, UNC 21. 1912-USC 6, UNC 6. 1913-USC 3, UNC 13. 1920-USC 0, UNC 7. 1921-USC 7. UNC 7. 1922-USC 7, UNC 10. 1923-USC 0, UNC 13. 1924-USC 10, UNC 7. 1925-USC 0, UNC 7. 1926-USC 0, UNC 7. 1927-USC 14, UNC 6. 1928-USC 0, UNC 0. 1929-USC 0, UNC 40. 1936-USC 0, UNC 14. 1937-USC 13, UNC 13. 1941-USC 13, UNC 7. 1942-USC 6, UNC 18. 19-13-USC 20, UNC 6. I 1914-USC 6, UNC 0. USC Breaks Jinx Michigan State had defeated USC eight straight before the Gamecocks turned the tables in the 1948 opener 4-3. ra"ao :o picks you w . . . calms Ou're tense! you on the rigitt level-the. 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The Tarheels have scored nearly three times as many points (289 to 111) than the Birds and they blanked Carolina 11 times. However, South Carolina has -I* * .. ee a 'CIG ARET Killers IL ohnson of the Gamecocks is weari laughter; and Forwards, Red Cole [leavy Edge i Grid Wins won three of the last four games played, 13-7 in 1941, lost in 1942, won 20-6 in 1943 and 6-0 in '44. Coach Rex Enright has a .500 average against North Garolina. His team beat the Tars in 1941, but lost in 1942. USC Loses First Game-1895 South Carolina's first recorded baseball game was in 1895 against Wofford-USC lost 7-4. This series has been the longest in South Carolina history. Carolina has won 30, lost 20 and tied two with the# Terriers. They didn't play last year. Collegiate League Starts-1932 1932 aarked the beginning of the South Carolina State Colle giate Baseball League with New berry, Erskine, Clemson, Presby terian and the University of South Carolina members. revel w. H MRCNtYCOCOPN ing a smile these days. They are man and Henry Martin. (Offieial City Ping-Pong Tourney Open To USC Students Bill Harth, city recreation director, announced last week that a Columbia table-tennis tournament would be held at Valley Park, February 12-13. All Carolina students inter ested in entering the tourna ment are requested to sign up in the ping-pong room in Flinn Hall or contact Mr. Harth at city hall. Biddie Star Shown here in a familiar pose --ready to rack up another goal is the Biddies' fast-stepping, high scoring guard, D)on Cox. He's been the spark-plug in coach Earl D)unham's potent machine. Cox came to Carolina from Parker high of Greenville, where he made all-state. (Official USC photo by Treal and Harris.) "Wily Billy" Is Best Billy Laval,- now head coach at Newberry college, has the best coaching record of any Carolina baseball mcntor. His teams be tween 1928 and 1934 won 73 games, lost 24 and tied one. They won the state title six of the seven times,. and were runner-up to Clemson thb other year. Phone 2-9250 918 MAIN STREET Joe Patrone's Collegiate Inn Specializing in STEAKS CHICKEN SPAGHETTIJ * * * D)ine and Dance In the "GAMECOCK" unnu PI Phi An( Renew Poi By JOE A4 They say women talk a lot. 3quads of feminine pulchrituc Phi sororities of Carolina will r in the fifth edition of the Pov Table-Tennis Play Begins February 7 With 37 Competing Thirty-seven table-tennis players will swing into action February 7, when South Carolina will hold its second annual ping-pong tourna mnent in the Field House. The entry list was closed out the first of this week. The following seedings have been announced: No. L-Clifford Hayslip, Spartanburg; No. 2-Bernard McManus, Char leston; No. 3-Israel Beller, New Iork City; No. 4-C. C. Abernathy, Gastonia, N. C., and No. 5-Joe Molony, Charleston. Pairings will be publicized in local newspapers several days be fore the tournament's beginning. The following men are entered: R. Maxey,-Columbia; H. Shelley, Columbia; David L. Holcombe, Greenville; Robert Adams, Green ville; Albert J. Dooley, Lexington; George Trotter, Columbia; R. Blair rurner, Spartanburg; Jutson Ful ner, Aiken; Tom Groetzinger, Wil cinsburg, Pa. Also: Harris Turner, Greenville; real Harvey, Columbia; William Bradham, Sumter; C. E. Sandifer, Columbia; Harold D. Daily, Co lumbia; Jennings H. Stroud, Nich as; Nils Ramsey, Greenville; Ben Boddie, Charleston; Jack Lindsay, Bennettsville; Bill Brown, Co lumbia. Also: Rubsell English, Perth amboy, N. J.; Neil Harmon, Sum ter; Ernest Ulmer, Columbia; Ray Guest, Washington, D. C.; L. H. Mangedoht, Charleston; James Hughes, Spartanburg; Fred Reese, Columbia. Also: Fred Compher, Hillside Union, N. J.; Fred P. "Tiny" Meeb, Detroit, Mich.; John Hutchinson, Columbia; Harvey Teal; Kershaw, . C.; George Roth, Columbia; and Jim Slaughter, Roanoke, Va. Bird Nine Has Hard Schedule Coach Ted Petoskey of the Gamecock baseball team announced that Carolina would play a 22 game schedule beginning March 25 against The Citadel in Charleston. He said practice would begin the first weeks in February. The schedule: March 25-26, The Citadel, there; March 28-29, Michigan State, here; April 1-2, Duke, here; April 6, Georgia Tech, there; April 8, Davidson, here; April'11, Georgia, here; April 14-15, Duke, there; April 22-23, Furman, here; April 25, Davidson, there; April 28-29, Citadel, here; May 6-7, Clemson, there; May 14-15, Furman, there; and May 20-21, Clemson, here. McMillan to Charleston Tom McMillan left the baseball team at Carolina in 1913 with Fritz VonKolnitz, but he .ioined the Charleston Pals of the Sally league. Three Over 90-1 v~iv~e Over .300! The state-champion 1931 Bird nine boasted three .400 hitters and five .300 hitters. T HE Ci IS YOU sowu SCHOOL ~JEWELRY SPORTSW l Tri Delts vder Bowl IOLONY Well, come February 18, two le from the Tri Delt and Pi evert to action on the gridiron ider Bowl classic. The Tri Delts will be arrayed in blue pedal-pushers and the Pi Phi's will wear blue jeans and wine jerseys. The innocent young dam sels are being coached by two of the roughest ball players in these parts, Joe Patrone handles the Pi Phi's and Ed McMillan shows the Tri Delts how its dqne. Both are enjoying their jobs. Patrone says of his Pi Phi's, who have won the first four games: "These girls are really good. Don't sell them short. They should put on a good show." With a bashful smile, Patrone adds: "And some of 'em are really cute, too." McMillan agrees with him, especially the latter statement. A couple of high-stepping backs are being groomed for the big bat tIe. Francis LaBorde, a triple. threater, should head the Pi Phi offense while Blanche Davis is a demon for work with the Tri Delts. Both clubs'will use the single wing, but the chickens from Pi Phi are going to variate with the Notre Dame shift. The Pi Phi's have been working out every afternoon at 8:80 at Uni versity high school and the Tri Delts can be seen romping around Melton field every afternoon at 2 o'clock. The teams started prac ticing Thanksgiving and they're rounding into good shape, their coaches report. * The Tri Delts are out to break their losing scein and they've re portedly signed some rough and rugged gals for the job. But the Pi Phi's have a few tricks up their sleeves, too. A little 98-pounder, Lili Grooms, has been looking good in practice for Tri Delta and she can be count ed upon to shove some of the big ger girls around. She can catch passes just as good as a lot of males, her coach says. Cappy Law rence, halfback, is Tri Delt's de. fensive standout. She really gets around. A-ne Porcher, Mary Ann Cap pleman, Mnry Louise Gillard and Harriet Barnwell have all showed up well in recent Tri Delt prac tices. Pi Phi coach, Joe Patrorle, has Helen Harbin, a good pass receiver. Caroline Alcorn, another expert snatcher, and Virginia Dolan and Greta Miley, defensive standouts, to help Francis LaBorde operate. The teams appear evenly matched and a close battle is in prospect. Old records can be thrown out the window, Coach Pas trone said, because anything can happen in the traditional Powder Bowl rivalry. DRUG; STORE 1308 MAIN STREET Prescriptions e Sodas Cigarettes e Toilet Articles Call 2-3308 For Prompt Delivery Service NTEEN RS .. . se it RU PPL4IES EAR [JNT AIN