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It's No Bolony By Joe Molony Cloud of Despair Weighs Over Campus There's a heavy cloud hanging over Carolina these days -a cloud of despair. Every now and then a ray of sunlight sneaks through, but it's driven back before it can spread. The cloud's getting deeper and deeper. Hope for the shining, healthful light of victory to break th.rough and drive out the bitter taste of habitual defeat is all but lost at South Carolina. As loss piles 'itself upon loss the cloud darkens, begins to spread and soon threatens to envelope the entire school -its students and athletes alike. But weak mortals as we are, we hesitate to pull together in an effort to spread a little sunshine of our own. We seem, deep down, to welcome this cloud of defeat and the humilia tions that go with it. Instead of offering constructive criti cism of ou,r athletic teams' plight, we take the easy way out. We condole the coaches and the players, never realizing that in the long run, we're actually responsible for our teams' progress. The old school of thought, "It's not the question of who wins or loses, but how you play that game that counts," is now taboo. Now, if you. don't win, then you're a bum. You're no longer needed, so get the hell out. It's being ap plied to the players as well as the coaches today. And it's b eing thrown around with downright reckless abandon. Easy to Criticize-Hard to Praise We've found in a few years of experience with sports that it's easy - to criticize a coach or his players when they're losing. And we've learned that the easy way out is to yell "Get rid of the bum; he's not producing!" But, how many of us could do any better under the ci,r cumstances. If so, then how many of us have the guts to go out for the sport? Not many, as the list of football, basket ball, boxing and baseball candidates can testify. There's no monopoly on athletic scholarships at Carolina. Anyone who can produce can get one. If you can't produce, then you're in no position to criticize those who make the grade. For every mistake you see a man make on the basketball floor, how many good plays come up that you miss-either accidentally or on purpose? How many times do you see the man make the same mistake twice? These questions can go on forever, but the fault will al ways boomerang to the criticizing party-if he criticizes narrow-mindedl.v and destructively. In fact, a few cranksl around the campus make you sick to hear them whine. We noticed a few short years bac< this self-same element was very quiet when Carolina and its players were winning. Some were gushing with their praisc. Sometimes we fail to remember that the players don't relish getting beat, either. They're human, too, you know; not just automen being paid to do a job under the guise of a college education. That's where this professionalism hurts deepest and it's always an out for those who criticize. "He's being paid to produce. If he doesn't, then pay someone who can," some say. Should Have Better Student-Player Feeling But the trouble at South Carolina goes a little deeper than that. There's a stilted feeling between student and athlete -a feeling of aloofness on both sides. The students look on the athletes as paid hirelings, ignorant, coarse and hard to-get-along-with. The athlete merely ignores the student, thereby further widening the dividing line between them. If someone could install a mutual understanding among the students and athletic teams here; if this person could silence the tongues of some of the habitual gripers on the campus, then we may have athletic teams comparable to the pre-war clubs. -Then, if you'll recall, the teams weren't world-beaters. But there was a closer relationship between student and player. Then, to win was a big thing and to lose was just a temporary set-back. The school was always look ing ahead to the next game, not behind at the most recent loss and condemning individuals for the (defeat. Then and now, however, is like day and night. Unless we forget the past andl look ahead- to the future, we're going to find ourselves in a (deep) rut. Molding to gether a winner isn't entirely up to the coach, it's up to students, alike. If the students don't pull together as a unit bhind their athletic teams, then why have teams in the first place. This small element of beefers can be silenced for goodl if the right spirit tak'es root among the masses. NO BOLONY Pat Th,rash (USC '46) is starting a new practice at Caro lina. His Thrash-Terry motors is giving an engravedl golf ball to the player voted by his teammates as the team's best blocker-hted Wilson got it this year . . . The Block C club is showing a lot of life these (lays. It's p)lanning to show a movie on the Southern Conference boxing tournament here last year and on a football game Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. at Drayton Hall. Admission is 10 cents per and it's for the benefit of the McKissick Memorial scholarship fund-a worthy cause . . . The Block C is also planning a formal dance for the campus later in the spring. Thiere'll be no charge . .. A lot of familiar Carolina basketball names were noticed in the St. George Jaycee tournament this week. Hacky Walker, Bobby Giles ('48), and Cy Hav'ird were with Pacific Mills. Mouse Halsall, former Carolina football and basketball star and who played with the Charleston Rebels last year in baseball, was with Martens D)avis. Earl Dunham, most valuable player in the tournament last year, was with Lodge's Vets. Roger Kite, former manager here, played for Myrtle Beach. Probably the greatest basketball player ever to play for Carolina, Tom Hutto, played with Pinkney Carter of Charleston as did Ace Small . . . Because of lack of in terest, the horse shoe tournament scheduled for Washing ton's BIirthday was calledl off. If the studlents want one, they're asked to notify Joe Grugan or No Bolony . . . Who said ping-pong was a sissy sport? Here's what Buddy Blattner, infielder with the New York Giants, said about it: "The game increased my coordination and was helpful in my baseball development." Blattner was one of the top ranking players in the country a couple of years back . . . Don't be surprised if a new coach shows up here. He might even be a recent alumni . . . The baseball record last year was six wins, 14 losses. Prospects for this year: six wins, 14 losses, unless Ted Petoskey finds some pitchers . . . The Left Wingers lost their first intramural basketball game 79-17 to K Tenement 29. They forfeited the following game. Last heard of the Left Wingers ? Pitcherless Petoskey smiling happily as he corraled the five left-handers into the field house, gave them gloves and baptised them pitchers. One consolation for the Left Wingers: They can't get beat 79-17 In baseallnor, can't they??? Intramural sports have come a I now one of the leading campus spo boys who are making the walls of i vious years Pi Phi's Down In Fourth Pow By JOE MOLONY The PI Phi's made it four straight in the classic Powder Bowl last Friday night by taking the Tri Delts 7-0 before a crowd of 2,50C' at Melton Field in a typical varetLy game setting. The Pi Phi's struck early in the first quarter. Seven minutes after the opening whistle, Carolyn Al nrn- 1'16 pound Pi Phi co-captain, swept around her left end, trotted 10 yards and scored the lone touch down of the game. The run cli maxed a drive featured by reverses and end sweeps by Alcorn and Frances LaBorde. LaBorde added the extra point with a run around right end. The game then settled down to a defensive battle with the Tri Delts getting the better of it, but lack ing the necessary scoring punch. Helen Harbin, Delores Meyer of Phone 2-9250 918 MAIN STREET Joe Patrone's Collegiate Inn Specializing in STEAKS CHICKEN SPAGHETTI * * * Dine and Dance in the "GAMECOCK" ROOM PRICES .. . Adults 74c Matir Starts S-U-N-D For the Entire V A "WW %FUY"WCUC x Typical Scene ong way at Carolina in the past rts. The unidentified sh-rpshooter the gym and field house resound wi Tri Delts 7-0 der Bowl Tilt the Pi Phis and Lib Caldwell, Cappy Lawrence and Blanche Davis for the Tri Delts were out standing on defense. Harbin was easily the most alert player on the field. Only twice during the game was she blocked out of a play and time and again she took out the interference and tagged the runner for a big loss. At halftime, Clyde Godbold was crowred Pnwdor IRnwl King, hnv ing been elected by popular vote a few days previously. Miss Beth Fillingim, President of Pan Hel lenic, crowned him and gave him a kiss on each cheek. The Kappa Delta drill platoon put on sime snappy drilling during the half. Long weeks of practice under the expert guidance of Kath ryn Wallace paid off with a very pleasing performance. The Pi Phi's had previously won 6-0 in 1941, 6-0 in 1945 and 20-0 in 1946. No game was played last year because of conflict with the freshman football team. Proceeds from the game went to the Caro lina Orphanage. Beat Indians 12 Straight The Gamecocks' best gridiron record is against Newberry, whom Carolina wvhipped 12 times straight until the series was discontinued this year. P-C is another weak sis ter, having won only one of 16 games with Carolina. McGREGOR'S DRUG STORE 1308 MAIN STREET Prescriptions * Sodas Cigarettes * Toilet Articles Call 2-3308 For Prompt Delivery Service "The high.pot in th<l career. .. a glowing pc trayal is a masterpiecE JOAN starringIN BERC A VICTOR FLEMI COLOR BY TECHNI00L0Oi with lOSt , rNCeS L SUttIVAN - J CARROL NAISt HURO HATFIELO. GENt LOCIIHART lOHN IRE LAND ewi based upon the lsa play 'Dos. of bs\u een ploy h) MAX WIt Al or, direction by BICH ARD DAY . dWretter I Produced by WALTER WANGER ..e,sesd by Si ee; 1.25 Night. OF COURSE ra! Veek! r couple of years and basketball it pictured above is one of the many th more activity than ever in pre Sportsquiz This is the first in a series of sports quizzes by the Gamecock sponsored by the Carolina Theatre. The winner of three of these four questions on baseball nicknames will be given two free passes to the Carolina. There is only one correct answer. Winners will bq chosen on a first your answers immediately to Sports Editor, The Gamecock, cam pus mail. Who was the former major league pitcher, who recently died, known as "The Squire of Kenneth Square?" Who, in baseball, was known as "Old Ironsides"? Who was known as "Old Pete"? lie cherished one dramatic moment in his long and turbulent baseball career which millions of fans will never forget. Which great and fiery little man was known as the "Little Napo leon"? No member of the Gamecock's staff can participate in this con test. Answvers will be received up to Tuesday evening, any after that will not be honored. Capitol Bowling Centre Gervais at Marion 20 ALLEYS for your recreation and .pleasure LUNCHEONETTE DELICIOUS SANDWICHES, SALADS, SUNDAES and SODAS fabulous Bergmaan rformancee.. . her por ." --LOOK M AGAZINE )FI\J( G RID iMAN NG PRODUCTION * CAST Or T HOUSANDS FE RRE R -WARD 80N09- SHEPPERO STRUOWICR 10OHN EMERY.- GEORGE COULOURIS CECIL KELLAWAY Lorne'M by MAXWELL ANOERSON o0rSON end ANDREW Ioti I phegv.res, JOSfPM VALNNTEa A.$.C. Ostected by 'VICTOR FLEMING rElA PscURIns.... . it's Another Hit at the 2OLI NA Basketball 1 The Citadel Ity LLOYD 1 The University of South Caroli team, rapidly running into the h meets the Citadel Bulldogs in one Bird schedule tomorrow night in C Wilson Receives Thrash-Terry's Blocking Award End Roger "Red" Wilson was presented an engraved gold foot )all at the regular meeting of the Block C club by Pat Thrash in ionor of his outstanding blocking luring the 1948 season. Wilson was nominated and elected for the award by members of the football ,eam in secret ballot. The Macon, Ga., junior was one >f the shining lights in a dismal rootball season. He played his ,hird year- for Carolina at left end ind through his steady, dependable performance he was voted on the ill-state team for the third con ;ecutive year. Wilson has consistently gained the praise of opposing coaches and the respect of opposing linemen for his heads-up defensive play. The trophy was donated by the Thrash and Terry Motor Company. Co-owner Pat Thrash announced that he plans to give the engraved igold football each year to the best Gamecock blocker. Thrash is a former Gamecock nd himself. He was graduated in 1946 after four yeai.s of football playing at Carolina. He knows and appreciates the importance of line play and his award will be re niindful of the "forgotten men" m'ho pave the way for the stars. Enrigh! Has -471 Rec.ord Football coach Rex Fnrirht .f the Gamecocks led his team to 32 wins, 36 losses and five ties in his eight-year coaching tenure at Caro lina. IIis won and lost record: .471. Only One 0-0 Game The only scoreless tie played by Carolina was against Davidson college in 1913. THE C IS YOl so u SCHOOL JEWELR) SPORTSVM SODA FO NEW FORMULA WITH VIRATOL* works wonders in the looks of your hair. It looks natural .. . it feels natural .. . and it stays in place! Try a bottle. *This specialcempound gives lustre.. heups hair in, plae without: shjsfu. Page Nine ['eam Plays Tomorrow [UNTINGTON ia's faded and faltering basketball me stretch of the 1948-49 season, of the few games remaining on the harleston. Only Georgia and Wake Forest remain to be played. The Birds, although losers in most of their games for the past month, will be favored over the hapless Bulldogs. Citadel has won only a few games all season but have several times pulled near startling upsets. It could happen against the Birds tomorrow but probably not even the staunchest Citadel fan now gives the Bull dogs a serious chance to win. In a previous game this season the Gamecocks trounced the Citadel. The Birds were a sharper outfit then, however, and capable of beat ing even some of the better teams in the Conference. They were ap parently a cinch to repeat as State champions, but things have sadly changed since that game with the Citadel early in Janu-ry. In the past three weeks the Birds have lost five straight Con ference games and practically eliminated themselves from any chance of getting in the tourney at Durham early next month. Af ter playing under tremendous pressure in their last six games the Birds, now relieved from the strain of going out night after night with the promise of a bid to the tournament rpsting on the outcome of every game, will be ready for vengeance against the weak Bulldogs. There is still some possibility that the Birds will make the tour nament. Wins over the Citadel and Wake Forest would give them the required .500 Conference average but they would still have to be hioh i" the r a f the coachcs The other seven positions are al ready filled. 1948 Bird Averages Poor The Gamecocks' 1948 opponents averaged 7.1 runs, 7.8 hits per game while Carolina committed an average of 3.4 errors each game. The team's won and lost record was 6 and 14-a p.c.t. of .300. ANTEEN RS . .. se it SUPPLIES EA R UNTAIN 'eQA4 j~a4~a