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A Letter Worth Reading Joe Molony, erstwhile sports editor and editor-in-chief of The Gamecock wrote us the following letter in regard to an idea of his which will, if carried out, will not only provide some much needed publicity for our school, but will benefit one of the most worthy charities in our country today. We are publishing here, in its entirety, Joe's letter so that all Carolina students, Rex Enright, our athletic director; Frank Johnson, our basketball coach; our basketball players; and any other interested individuals might read it and pass judgment on the idea. Dear Sports Editor: The other night I was in the field house watching Caro lina take a 25-point licking from a taller, more experienced George Washington five. The place was jam-packed and the fans were cheering wildly near the close of the half until the Colonials pulled away. Then, all of a sudden, I got an inspiration. Looking through past Gamecocks I noticed where you were encouraging "Letters to the Editor," so I decided to air my brainstorm publicly. Here's the proposition: There were 3,500 healthy persons attending that basketball game-their lungs proved that. Their minds were on the ball game. But do you realize that exactly 52 times that amount of persons died from cancer in the United States last year? Think it over. The game wasn't so all-important after all, was it??? Have you ever heard of Damon Runyan? But, of course, you have. He started as a sports writer and later became one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. He is dead now, but Walter Winchell and others are sponsoring an annual drive in his memory to raise money to fight the dread disease cancer which claims 182,000 lives in the United State each year. Well, the atmosphere of the Carolina-George Wash ington game gave me the idea that maybe THE GAME COCK could sponsor a basketball game with all the re ceipts going to the Damon Runyan Cancer Fund. Who'd be the opponents??? That's a tough one. Maybe the readers could pick an opponent for the Gamecocks. But, personally, I'd like to suggest the College of Charleston Maroons as the opposition. I believe the game would be a sell-out. Since the Citadel's Armory holds just about twice as many people as the field house, I suggest having the game played in Charleston. It would be a "natural." C of C has a diminutive forward named Bernie Puckhaber. He's about five feet, eight inches tall and just about the best ball handler in the state. He's been among the five top scorers in the state all year long, to boot. Puckhaber would be playing opposite Don Cox, whom we all know. This would be quite an exhibition for basketball lovers, take it from me!! Both kids grew up with basketballs in their hands. They're both clean, hard playing sportsmen who are credits to their schools. -But the Piickhaber-Cox pairing wouldn't be the top side light of the evening-not by a long shot. The Maroons have a couple of rough and tumble guards, Vincent Price and Mac Rugheimer who'd put on quite a show against Len Ekimoff, Chuck Prezioso, Al Munn and the rest. Jack Gray, a six-three center, is a comer and he's capable of giving Jim Slaughter a tight evening. He'd be helped no little by the other wreckers from C of C, Price and Rugheimer. All in all, it'd add up to an interesting evening of *basketball and the proceeds would go to the most worthy cause of our day and time. By the way, the Damon Runyan Cancer Fund would get its first boost from the University of South Carolina. I thought this might interest you. I'm sure the sports writers in Charleston and Columbia would back you up and, after talking to several of the ball players, I'm sure they're for it. Your job will be to push it from here on in-if you're interested. Thanks a lot for the chance to open up. Best of luck to you and the rest of the sports gang this coming semester. Sincerely, Joe Molony What Do You Think? As far as we are concerned, we think the idea is an ex cellent one and, with the right kind of handling and coopera tion, could be carried out very successfully. The Gamecock sports staff would like to know what you, the students, think of this idea. If you have any opinions on the matter, or any new ideas to add, drop us a line and let us know what you think. To Rex Enright and Frank Johnson we would like to say: "Please give tlyis idea a little thought. Such a venture would surely benefit the university, as far as publicity Is concerned, and will give us a chance to help a worthy cause. It would cost us very little and the date could be arranged for the week after the Southern conference tournament so as not to conflict with previous events or commitments." If reactions to this idea are favorable, and the university approves, we will take the responsibility of contacting the College of Charleston, or another suitable opponent. We will also write Walter Winchell, head of the Damon Runyan Cancer Fund, and we feel sure that he will air the idea on his weekly news broadcast. Think this thing noer, everyone. Rememb ........... .... With spring football practice be students alike will turn out in gi hopefuls work out. Great plays of last season, such a in which Ed Pasky intercepted a Wi for a touchdown, will be recalled. Pasky will be an important man next fall, for with the departure ol the brunt of the offensive quartert VPI Accepts Bid To Boxing Tourney; Eight Schools Now In Virginia Tech has accepted a bid to participate in the Southern Invitational Boxing Tournament at the Carolina field house March 16, 17, 18, Bob Jones, tournament commissioner, announced Monday. The acceptance of the invitation by the Virginians brings to eight the number of schools who will fight in the meet. Others are: Mississippi Southern, East Caro lina TeachPra College, The Cita del, Louisiana State University, Georgia, Maryland, and Carolina, the host school. Biddie Guard One of the main reasons that the Carolina freshman basketball team is enjoying such a successful sea son is the young man from Indiana shown in the above picture. He is (george Clausen and he hails from South Bend in the Hoosier state. lie plays guard and has averaged more than 15 pointa per game for the Biddies. (USC Sports Photo by Manning Harris.) U . Univers OPEN IN( NI MANA( Featur "BItUE ROOM" Fo, TEE GAMECOCK er This? sit wi ha lea opi 4 Y. nu the to ers pa ha bei kirl ~ est Ga Ai Ca ISOI an S~*. ..gal -IFo sor sta tea ginning on Melton Field, fans and eat numbers to watch next year's s the one shown in the above picture ike Forest pass and raced 101 yards in the plans of Coach Rex Enright Bo Hagan, he is expected to carry >ack's duties. Sportsquiz Reporting back to the old grind after a delightful two weeks vaca tion punctuated by six hectic exams (somehow we passed) and a visit with the folks back home, we found four correct answers to our last sportsquiz of the fall semester. After resorting to our tried and true number and hat method of selection, we came up with the name of Miss Sue Watson, Box 4147, as our official winner. Con gratulations to the little lady. She will receive two free passes to the Carolina theater (we're not doing anything Friday night if she wants an escort), courtesy of Dave Gar vin, Jr., manager of the Carolina. Others who correctly identified the mystery man as Tatum Gres sette, former Gamecock football great were: Edmund Monteith, .1. G. Osteen, and John lason. This week's mystery man is a footballer. lie recently completed his eligibility at a Southeastern conference school. le hails from Harrisburg, Ill., is 24 years old, and weighs in at 185 lbs. Hailed by many as the finest runner in the South, he gained a net of 842 yards his junior year for an average of 7.3 per carry. He tallied 66 points on 11 touchdowns. Address all answers to Gamecock sports, Campus mail. The European Trained WATCHMAKER who refuses to take any shortcuts. Your timepiece dleserves the best in workmanship and genuine material Kropp's Jewelers Railroad Watch Inspector "The Lile Shop sh the Pine Panelled Front" 1116 Taylor Street ity Grill i UNDER EW IEMENT ing The Comfortna Dining )core Of Ca n Columbia By L. C. TANKERISLEY For a long time many Univer y of South Carolina students 'h a yen for playing basketball ve found places on Columbia city gue teams. The league, in co ration w i t h the Columbia W.C.A., has helped develop merous students into stars for university varsity team and ny of these stars have returned league play after graduation. 'he names of many league play who were also outstanding on it Carolina basketball teams ;e been forgotten or are remem -ed only vaguely: Benny Tomp is, often called one of the great guards ever to appear on a mecock team; lefthanded T. S. y; Buck Smith, captain .of a rolina team which won the ithern Conference championship I who now officiates at local 'nes; Jimmy Robinson, Joe Ssm, rrest Edwards and Bill Siinp i are only a few. All were ndouts for varsity and league ms alike. -'arl Dunham, a smooth varsity when you l...light THEN, just take a Puf s-l-o-w-iY i.t the em nose..Easy, isn't it? A NOW YOU K Everybody talks a nly ONE cigarette has really dor That cigarette is PILiIP I Remember: less irritation men ad PHItIe MORRIS h the ONE definitely less irritating, di than any other kc NO OTHER C:I CAN MAKE THAT OU'LL BE GLAD TOMORROM YOU SMOKED rolina Men I YMCA Baskt player of recent years, is now Carolina freshman coach and is sending the ball through the hoop regularly for Miller Tire Co. Several players who have be come well-known in varsity circles got their start with league teams. "Henry Martin and I played to g.,ether on a church team when we were just kids," .)eep Rogers, Y.M.C.A. athletic director, said, "ie must have been no more than nine yeas old then, and he con tinued playinig until he became a star at Carolina. He's back now playing for Miller Tire Co." In addition to Martin, John Szakacsi and Ilarry Parone are among last year's top basketeers for the university who are now playing league hall for Miller Tirv. Steve Trewhella, capable Carolina player two years ago, playg with them. Hert Orr and Joe House, G;anecocks of several years ago, 1re also on the Miller squad. .Jeep Rogers played some good >all for Carolina a few years ago Ind has beenl a sure-shot in league )lay since. IIF S: smoke PH ILIF n just a few seconds y PHILIP M IS DEFiNITELY LES than the brand you're P MORRIS D xCI DON'1 INAEad Notice that ske come through youh frmpHIL nd NOW .. lOW WHY YO SHOULD BE St bout PLEASI'RU,hu e something abouti. 4ORRISI ns miore pleasure. cigarette proved ading b)rand. JAR E'TTI\ STATEMENT. ' HILIPM Page kveS& ?erform htball League Al Munn, now a first string forward for Carolina, after playing some ball in the Navy, made his first big step toward basketball stardom with the city league. Harry Stewart, Gamecock foot baller, played league ball last year. Some league players have been, or now are, stars in varsity sports other than basketball players. Al Farris, Cecil Woolbright, Harry DeLoach, Gene Herterick, and Pat Thrash are a few of the football p)layers. Graham Rhoden, secretary of the Y.M.C.A.. was once an excellent baseball player for Carolina and is now a stiandout for the "Y" dormi tory team. Gene Godbold, Carolina manager, and Foster Marshall, on the track team. have both played for league teamtts. This year. more than 20 players on the four league teams are Caro lina students, or have been. Some can be recognized as recent Game cock stars. The games are played every Wednesday night at Colum bia high school auditorium. MIE MORRIS! Ou cant prove* >RRIS IRRITATING now smokinlgI light UP your present brand tP ,aetig-DON I INHALE. P MORRISI OKING pHIup MoRatst \t\\\S