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2 . af'lshy GAMECOCK STATUS BEGINS TO CLEAR By the end of next week a fairly clear picture of Caro lina's overall position in the Atlantic Coast Conference should be visible. The track team will compete in the conference indoor meet tomorrow and the swimming team is taking part in the ACC swimming meet that begins today. The basketball tourna ment will be held next week. The football team, which had an overall 7-3 record, had an even 3-3 mark in the conference with wins over Clemson, Virginia, and North Carolina, and losses to Duke, Maryland, aDd Wake Forest. Despite the upset by Wake Forest, many of the "experts" rated the Gamecocks third in the conference at the end of the season. In basketbal the Birds will finish sixth in the "official" standings, but Virginia was automatically last because of their late entrance into the ACC, meaning that Clemson is the only team to actually have a lower percentage. But there are no seniors in the starting line-up and "next year" might fiially arrive. Carolina gives no swimming scholarships and does not have the manpower or the emphasis to compete with most of the other conference schools. Here again, it's a case of "Thank God for Clemson!" because we did tie them. In track it appears that the Birds will be first division at least. They are not yet in top shape, but have excellent pros pects and might pull a few surprises in tomorrow's indoor meet. By the time the outdoor events are run off in May, the Gamecocks might be ready to give favored Maryland and Duke a fight for top honors. A The baseball team is going to have to find some hitting to have anything more than an average season. Last year's crew hit only .227 as a team and the only .300 hitter, Otis Rawls (.365), has completed his eligibility. The pitching may be good enough, but from here it looks like no more than an average season at the best is in prospect. This is the only sport that Clemson will probably hold the upper hand over the Gamecocks-and like the question of whether smoking causes lung cancer; only time will tell. BIRDS GOOD ON DEFENSE-AT HOME We were thinking of writing a column in praise of the fine defensive work done by the basketball team in their last few games, until Wake Forest changed our mind by clearing the hundred mark Monday night. But at home, anyway, the Gamecocks have held three of the nation's top scoring teams to below average point totals. Furman, George Washington, and Duke (if you can remember that far back) are included in the top 11 teams in scoring. Last Saturday night's game with Furman is a good ex ample of what we mean. Furman was leading the nation with a 92-point per game average going into the game. The final score was 66-50. The Paladins won principally because the Gamecocks were unable to hit from the floor. They were held to 26 points less than their average. The Carolina defense that night seemed to be a sliding zone that shifted when Frank Selvy shifted. But it was effective against the whole team. S4&y scored 30 points, high this year in the field house but still 12 less than normal for him. And Darrell Floyd, who made a couple of fancy passes and showed a fine jump shot, *scored eight less than his average when he accounted for 17. It seems that here at Carolina, if nowhere else, the de fense has caught up with the offense. Maybe next year we'll reach equilibrium. CAUGHT ON THE HOOK . .. We noticed several of the more publicized high school stars from around the state at the Furman game, several of whom were guests of the. Uni versity. By guests, we mean that they got in free. Among thoN'present were Gene Suttlemyre of Orangeburg, Raymond Strock of Edisto, Pat Cave of Olar, and Kay Lloyd of Univer sity High. . . .Five members of last year's varsity football squad are fighting for first string berths on the baseball team. Mike Caskey, Blackie Kincaid and Carl Brazzell are all halfbacks and Bill Wohrman and Jim Jarrett are fullbacks. All but Caskey have lettered in baseball. Other footballers include Gene Molnar and Jim Shea. . . . Most of the Carolina coaching staff was present Monday night at Township Audi torium to watch former Gamecock boxing star Emmett Gurney win a split decision over Willie Williams. A lot of the football players and a number of other Carolina students were also on hand to support Gurney. . . . The referee was former Gamecock football star Dom Fusei, the promoter was ex-boxing coach Jess Alderman, and one of the judges was Kit Fitzsimmons, accounting professor here and former box ing instructor. . . . The only thing missing was Garfinkel to organize a cheering section. . . . And now, after a week's absence, two of the most useless items on the Carolina campus have made their return-the ball from the Maxey Monument and this column. THAT MAN SELVY AGAIN. the Gamecocks Saturday night. Othe (14) guarding Selvy, Dave Neilson, Swimmers S For Confere The Gamecock swimming team is in Raleigh for the two-day ACC swimming meet that begins today. Last week the tankmen came in third in the three-team state meet, but only five points behind first place Citadel. The Citadel finished with 34 points, Clemson 30, and USC 29. Carolina had two double winners in Will Middleton and Jack Hale. Middleton scored in the 50-yard dash and 100-yard freestyle and Hale came in first in the 150-yard individual medley and the 200-yard breaststroke. Bill Peel finished second in the diving, Jim White took third in the 150-yard medley, the 400-yard relay team of Hale, Middleton, Eddie Floyd and Phil Wilkinson was second, and Bill Dean finished third in the 200-yard breaststroke. Coach Jimmy Ratliff took nine varsity men and one freshman with him to Raleigh yesterday. Last year Carolina sent only one man. The nine varsity men are Hale, Middleton, Peel, Eddie Floyd, Don Floyd, Wilkinson, Jimmy Turner, Otis Etheredge, and Roth Snowden. Freshman Robert Campbell will enter the 100-yard freestyle. The conference meet- is divided into two divisions-championship Five ACC Foes For Net Team Are Scheduled A 16-match tennis schedule that includes five ACC foes has been released by Coach Don Barton. Also included'is the state tourna ment at Clinton and the Confer ence tournament at Chapel Hill. Gone from last year's team are George Clauson and Nick Klonaris, but a nucleus of six lettermen is back this year. Wally Poore, number one last year, John Speer, number two, and Jimmy Potter, Henry Watts, Moe McCredie, and John Hines are the returning letter winners. Also back from last year's squad is Bobby Ariel. Knox Sherer is one of several newcomers out for the team. Barton said that there are sev eral good freshmen prospects en rolled but that they wouldn't be eligible until next year. The schedule: Mar. 22-At Wofford. Mar. 27-Duke. Apr. 1--At Clemson. Apr. 2-At Erskine. A pr. 6-A t P. C. A pr. 7-Furman. A pr. 13 or 14-Citadel. Apr. 15-At Furman. Apr. 21-Maryland. Apr. 23-At Citadel. Apr. 24-At College of Charles ton. Apr. 26-Clemson. Apr. 27-State tournament at Clinton. Apr. 29-Wofford. May 5-Erskine. May 7--At Wake Forest. May 8-At N. C. State. May 13-ACC tournament at Chapel Hill. Furman's Frank Selvy Is shown tal re in the picture a re Furman's Darrel behind Selvy, an d Tom Hofferth (I plash Today nce Honors and medalist. Time trials will be held this morning for tonight's events and the same routine will be followed tomorrow. The top five men in each event will swim in the championship bracket and the next five will enter the medal ist division. This meet will determine only individual champions and no of ficial team points will be kept. N. C. State has already won the ACC team championship as a result of dual competition. When the university track team opens its season against Presby terian on March 20 it will be seek ing its seventh straight dual meet without a loss. LONG PLAYING RECORD SALE BRADFORD RECORD SHOP 1225 MaIn St. Phone 5777 Next to Carolina Theatre COGBURPt A SATISFIED 1317 Sut At G RA YS Style Hadquar Choose the A ppa Will Put You Aa STYLE P. Now Showing a 1 of Early Sp * SUITS * SPORT CO. * SLACKS * SPORT Sil * DRESS Sil . . . at popula Drop hn and See G RA YS Style Head quar 134 MAIN Ling a left-handed hook shot against I Floyd (35), and USC's Joe Smith 3) in the background. Blakeley Heads Spring Council Of Intramurals The interfraternity intramural council has announced its new slate of officers for the spring term. Bob Blakeley, Phi Sigma Kappa, was named president, Dan Castles, Lambda Chi, vice-president, and Eddie Floyd, Kappa Alpha, sec retary. GoWITH O' AD MEET THE PEOPLE o, 4th ANNUAL GIRL'S STUDY TOUR Beach residence, special events conducted. $495 .. ... . 49 days. Mitchell's "The LUttle Shop swith Big V la wes" 1481 MAIN J'S GRILL CUSTOMER ar Street O N'S tera for Men rel that the Head of the (LRADE iarge Selection rintg .. . ALTS [RTS [RTS *r prices 'he Latest Style. O N'S era for Men STREET Lettermen Bird Basel By JACK Sports "Right now we're looking for some hitters," says Coach Ted Petoskey in summing up the 1954 baseball outlook at Carolina. The Gamecocks open their season in less than a month, meeting The Citadel on March 22. A total of 12 lettermen are on hand for the 1954 Gamecock diamond team, including 11 from last year's team that finished with an 8-11 record. The list is made up of four pitchers, three out fielders, four infielders, and one catcher. But only two of the returnees hit better than .250 last year when the team batting average was only .227. They are infielders Frank Ellerbe who posted a .281 mark and Tom Hofferth, .269. Ellerbe, whose father played several years in the major leagues as an in fielder, played third base last sea son, but Petoskey is planning to use him at shortstop this year. Hofferth was the regular shortstop in 1953 and just where he'll wind up this year is still uncertain. Hofferth won't report for practice until after the basketball season ends ne;ct week. Also with the basketball team is Al Spotts, regular first baseman for the last two years. Spotts hit .208 last year. for Shoes that look like new VISIT ROBERTS SHOE REPAIRING SERVICE Shoe Accessories Leather Goods 0 0 0 Next to COGBURN'S 1319 Sumter St. Extra Protection Yes, you get EXTRA PRO'I SUNSHINE LAUNDRY AND IrdeiduaUy mwrapped in celloj same crisp, clean condition in clean and crisp until you're re SUNS LAUNDRY AIN 1415 CERVAIS Studlents Back in Big Swing Students report that in" fort", they enthusiasticall Arrows are designed for as no binding center seanu styles and colors now at a moS -- anwa A RR ... . Brighten )all Hopes BASS Editor Four Pitchers Return Tihe four returning pitchers ar righthanders HIoward and lleywarid Tunstall, twins from Dailington who posted marks of 1-( and 3-4 respectively last season, Gene Molnar who had an 0-1 iecord, and southpaw Billy Frierson w%ho didn't figure in any decisions. Molina also saw action in the outfield and hit .240. Petoskey said that he has been im)ressed by Owt work of Johnny Cooley antu ih new coners. Cooley is a Navy veteran Who was a high schoo: teamimate of former GaAmeo :k A- Southern star, Otis Rawls. Other pitchers working out include D)elance Pos ton, Franklin Ayer and lefty Tommy Van Keuran. The oily catcher baek is carl Brazzell, the shifty fothaller, but Jimny Cox. regular second base man for the last two years, has beez, shifted behind the plate in early workouts and Petoskey in dicated that Cox wouhd probably remain there. Brazzell, who wears glasses, may move to the outfield. Other catching Prospect include Al Dennis. 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