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SPORTOMATIC Tomorrow afternoon at 2 P.M., two desperate teams will invade Carolina Stadium to participate in the annual "Big ,,Thursday" classic. Each, in its own realm of confidence, virtually sure that they can walk off the field victorious. However, it's not quite that simple. Carolina and Clemson, bitter rivals since the beginning of the series in 1896, which the Gamecocks won, 12-6, annually stage "the sporting event of the year in South Carolina." Statistics seem to prove that 0 the underdog is in the favorable position to emerge victor, but as anyone who has seen the contest knows, the unpre dictable still prevails. When Clyde Bennett, Gene Wilson and Nathan Gressette meet in midfield Thursday for the toss of the coin, all past records regarding seasonal victories and individual stars can be thrust aside. The Carolina-Clemson game is where stars are born and past stars seem to become mere members of an organization. CAROLINA UNTRIED In the event that past history is any criterion for a fair prediction, the Gamecocks are scheduled to be disappointed. However, if you are conscious of the first four ball games 1played by each team, it would- be more difficult to convince a Carolina fan that this was going to be the result. Our beloved Gameroosters have actually been untried in three of their four contests to date, and it is rather hard to really put your finger on the potency of their offense or defense. In fact, it is almost as desirable for a team member to be on the second team as the first since the subs have seen prac tically as much action. In the final analysis, though, the Gamecocks have led its followers to believe that they can explode when the situation deems necessary, and if the situa tion tomorrow doesn't qualify,.then blessed be those who think on the contrary. The Tigers from way up in the hills have not prospered quite as well this season as they have in preceding times. Of course, much of their disappointment can be attributed to their shifting over from the famed "Frank Howard single wing" to the relatively new split "T." This is not written to undersell the Tigers, because it was shown against Maryland that they can hold their own in big league competition. BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF COMPETITION Let's take a bird's-eye view of the present Gamecock and Clemson Tiger men that will undoubtedly aid each of their causes tomorrow afternoon. First, the Clemson line is monstrous. Nathan Gressette, the 6-2, 200-pound senior ackle from St. Matthews, leads the big line that has played fair under strong competition thus far. Gressette was a regular on last season's defensive platoon and has possibly been helped by the changeover to one platoon play. Also a standout in the Clemson line is Dreher Gaskins, the 6-2, 225 pound giant end from Orangeburg. Gaskins is probably the unluckiest man in South Carolina football today. Just in the prime of his career in the hills, he broke hi's ankle and was out for a season. This is only one of the major injuries hamp ering his overall play, but he is not called one of the greatest ends in the history of the school for his sideline ability, so he will be seen plenty come "Big Thursday." The Clemson backfield seems to be stronger than it was actually shown so far this season. However, they have been crippled in the absence of Don King, the talented quarterback from Ander son. King has been injured most of the '53 season, but is now back in his usual stride so he will be counted on heavily to carry the brunt of the Tigers' offensive burdens. These are only just a few of their major ball players but it does give a fair representation of their strength. GAMECOCK STANDOUTS Now for the Gamecocks upholding their tradition and pride of the Garnet and Black. Here we have a talented band of men playing the brand of ball that we like to see them play. For the past few years Carolina has beaten Clemson but haven't in the least been potent enough to stir up any favorable comment. Gamecock fans hope that this is the season they have waited for, and believe you me the boys will take the field tomorrow with the sole desire to uphold these expectations, regardlessly. Johnny Gramling, senior rguarterback from Orangeburg, and Carl Brazell, the home 'town Columbian showing Gamecock fans feats that seem in conceivable, lead the array of talented backs. Brazell at this Stime is third in the conference in rushing and Gramling is first in the league in passing. Gene Wilson and Bill Wohrman, who has been injured the last two games, round out the backfield. In the line Frank Mincevich, better known as the "Friendly Bear," Bob King, and ends Clyde Bennett and Warren Clarke seem to have the necessary potency to with stand almost any type of opposition. Not hoping to put myself in the undesirable position of hazardous prognostication, I, myself, in looking back over the 1953 results up to this crucial point, would be dubious about picking a definite winner tomorrow. However, in the eipnt that some ruthless Clemson villain held me to my life for a true prediction, I guess I would reluctantly, but strongly exclaim, Carolina 20, Clemson 7. Mind you, this is absolutely at the point of an equalizer with no alternative but to choose. Regardlessly, the Gameroosters will claim title to the state championship come Thursday afternoon, or I will have be come a victim of sheer embarrassment and misconstrued ideas. MARYLAND TRIP This column printed last week that Dean Jackson, dean of the men here at the University, said the idea of giving unexcused cuts to students desiring to see the Maryland game as "ridiculous." It now comes to our attention that the faculty committee got together with a hard-working student council and OK'ed the proposal. We want to say, however, before someone gets the wrong interpretation, that this writer didn't mean that cuts wouldn't be given. He merely meant that Dean Jackson was in opposition to the proposal. I think the committee responsible for this move ought to be congratulated and I only hope members of the studlent body Cont. On Page 11 BIDDIES' POWER ... Picturec stars and will play instrumental rol< to be played before "Big Thursday, is 8 P.M. in the stadium so why ni Carolinam Played T( After a two-year layoff the Carolina-Clemson freshman series will be resumed tonight at Caro lina Stadium. Game time is 8 P.M. Biddie Coach Weems Baskin has announced his intention to again use two complete teams as he did against Purman in the opener. "We're in position to put out two fairly even units," said Baskin, "and we're trying to give as many boys as possible a chance to play." The first team will play the first and third periods and the second unit the second and fourth. Three boys who saw consider able action against Furman, end Julius Derrick of Columbia, guard Billy,Higgins of Georgetown, and halfback Lowell Ohereskin of Brooklyn, are on the injured list and their play tonight will prob ably be limited. Derrick normally does the kicking off for the first unit. Chereskin made the first Tigers' '53 Freshmen Are Potent Clemson's baby Tigers this year are almost as potent as the "white lightnin' " that comes out of those same hills. They opened their sea son with a close 14-12 loss to Geor gia Tech's highly rated frosh out fit and theni clawed out a 26-'7 win over the PC first year men. The -passing of quarterback Charlie Bussey and the running of left half Joel Wells of Columbia are the top offensive weapons for the Cubs. Btissey passed for the two scores against Tech and Wells racked up all four TD's in the PC game, one on a pass from Bussey. Right half Jim Coleman, the ver satile star from Honea Path, adds to the attack. Coleman played quarterback in high school, wing back from the single wing in the Shrine Bowl, and now is playing split-T halfback. Billy Hudson, 235 pound, 6-3 giant from North Oharleston, is playing right end after a prep career at tackle. He is the third of his family to play for Clemson. The Cubs are coached by Banks McFadden who won All-American honors in football and basketball at Clemson in the late thirties and who also holds several state track records. Frosh Team Comes, from 12 States This year's freshman football team represents 12 states and the District of Columbia. South Caro lina is called home by 16 Biddies, and is followed by New York, Pennsylvania, G;eorgia, and Mich igan with four. North Carolina, New Jersey, andl Illinois have three representatives, West Vir ginia two, and Ohio, Florida, Vir ginia, and the District of Columi bMa ach has ne. I above is the bulk of the Gameco es toward beating a strong Clemsoi " in the last couple years. Heretol 3t motor out and watch two freshi Clemson )night In By JAC Staff R score against Furman and a fum ble recovery by Higgins set up the second Biddie touchdown in that game. About the Clemson eleven Bas kin remarked, "They should have a very fine ball club. We're antiic ipating quite a scramble." The Cubs lost their opener to a highly rated Georgia Tech frosh squad 14-12 and then beat PC's "B" team 26-7. Baskin was uncertain as to his starting backfield. At quarter back the choice is between Mackie Prickett of St. Matthews and Jerry Page of Lake View. "We're well pleased with the passing," commented Baskin, "and particu larly well pleased with the pass protection our quarterbacks have received." The rest of the backfield will find Jim Kaplinski of Jackson, Mich. at fullback, E. L. Foster of Charleston at left half, and either Ralph Fasano of Brooklyn or Dick Bartulski 4& Turtle Creek, Pa. at Freshman A Prevue 4 By PAUL The Carolina-Clemson freshman game is not always a prevue of the outcome of the varsity game. For example, in 1939, the fresh men beat the Tiger Cubs 6-0, but Clemson varsity came back to win over the Gamecocks 27-0. In 1950, the Clemson freshmen were given a 40-20 whipping by the Carolina team, but the varsity teams fought to a 14-14 tie. This was the year our present senior stars, Johnny Gramling, Bobby Drawdy and "Jeepers" Jeff coat were playIng on the fresh man team. The freshman game with Clem S. B. McM Sporting Phone 6224 Columbi MARSHAL "KNoWVN FOR ( 1535 Main Street Colu..nbk ik Freshman football line. Each o i team tonight in Carolina Stadiur 'ore Freshmen have been eligible nan teams match strength. Freshmai Carolina i BASS eporter right half. Kaplinski has been particularly pleasing with hiq outstanding blocking. With punter Ron Jacobs mobed from fullbac to left half on the second unit Bartulski might get the nod over Fasano because of his kicking ability. About his backs, Baskin stated, "We don't have the speed I'd like to have, but we have plenty of hard runners." In the line the starters will probably be Rick Erickson of Maplewood, N. J., described by Baskin as "very good," at left end, Derrick, if he's able to play or else Billy Rivers of York at right end. Rivers might do the punting if he starts. At left tackle will be Jack Salisbury of Summerville or Rick Wagener of Brackenridge, Pa. Wagener may get the job if the Biddies kick off, He will do the kicking if Derrick is out. "Sanitary Sam" DeLuca from Brooklyn will be at righi tackle. Allen Rodgers of Atlanta, Game Not of Varsity , HANKS son has always been an event that many people look forward to. Al though it is not as illustrious as the varsity game, it is indeed arl exciting affair. The last game with the Clem son freshmen was in 1950. In 1951 and 1952 Carolina did not have a freshman team, but they have a very good one this year under the leadership of Coach Baskins. The frosh meet the Clemson freshman team on October 21, Wednesday night before the "Big Thursday Classic." All players as well as the whole student body wish for a victory in both tihe freshman and varsity games. aster, Inc. Goods 1231 Hampton a, S.C. L'S, INC. OOD C LOT HES" Phone 6120 f these men are potential Carolina n. This is the first freshman game for varsity competition. Gametime i Contest Stadium Ga. will team with Corky Gaines at the guards. Luke Beaseley is the probable choice at center. The number two unit will prob ably be composed of Jacobs, Ervin Bales from Rock Island, Ill. at fullback, and Fasano or Bartuiski and Prickett or Page to round out the backfield. The line will prob ably have Joe Frederick of Harris burg, Ill. and Harvey Green of Rome, Ga. at the ends, Tony Byars from Pickens and either Wagener or Salisbury at the tackles, Jerry Davis, Atlanta, and Bill Floyd of Greenville at the guards, and Ronnie Hicks of Sarasota, Fla. at center. In addition to Jacobs moving to left half, other shifts find Buddy Frick of North switched from cen ter to right end and Davis moved over to guard from tackle. In their last meeting, the Biddies whipped the Cubs 40-20 in 1950 and also won the '48 and '49 games, the only other postwar clashes. Seen on ev from MNE At last, a slx>rtshirt made i( six>r ts. I t's ligh t enough, war enough, full enough, toug: enough. Yet, because it Manhxattan tailored it's smnar enough to win a scholarshi It's made of versatile, wash able gabardine . . . andi belongs in your war drobt Long sleeves .. . pick st itche, pocket.s and collar , and come~ in more colors than Fall $5.9 See G.AHSIIlRE todlay at you nearest Manhattan dlealer' GABS style rage Seven Two Birds Mentioned ForHonors Two Gamecock halfbacks have been mentioned this week as out standing for their play in the Furman game. Each week the Associated Press picks a "Sopho nore of the Week," and even though these boys didn't win top honors they were cited highly for their offensive and defensive play. Bill Walker, 18b-pound Mary land end, and Bob Pascal, 190 pound Duke halfback tied for the honors of first place. Both of these men were highly instrumen tal in their wins over Georgia and Purdue. Carl Brazell, the fleetfooted halfback that played his high school days at Dreher in Colum bia, failed to score any touch downs in Saturday's tussle with Furman, but kicked two extra points that keeps him in the run ning for scoring honors in the Conference. He is now in third place after having been in the number one position for the past two weeks. Mike Caskey, playing one of his finest ballgames here at the Uni versity against Furman last week, gained recognition not only for his offensive play, but also for his defensive ability. He made numer ous tackles throughout the game. However, he excelled on offense as he scored twice during the afternoon. The first was a one yard thrust on a handoff from Granling, and the other was the spectacular 64-yard punt return in the fourth quarter. This was the longest run of the day. Your Credit Is Good-Uae It HAMILTON, ELGIN. 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