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S- 'V.-- ' UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA CROWNG FOR A GREATER CAROLINA ECTION TMIEE COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROUNA, JANUARY 30. 1958 ~Birds Tnker. Looking 86utth Carolina's varsity s firt victory of the season. - . of the year, Coach Jimmy. R Devils. "Heretofore, the 200-yard 1ut terfly has -hurt us in several of the meets. We hope to have the prob lem solved by the Duke meet." Rat 11ff 6ontinued, "Duke is one of the middle' teams of the conference. They're usually better than USC, Clemson, Virginia, and Wake For est, who appear to be about equal this year, but Duke's not on jt par with the other North Carolina teams." Another factor brightening Rat M'. ARTHUR GASTON, junior tar bright spots of Coach Jimmy Ri The USC tankers have yet to win but Gaston has, nevertheless, bee events. (Staff photo by Ken Stu .The Day Ca 21 Points In (Editor's note: The following article was written by Ed Young of the* Associated Press as one in a series of stories entitled "Famous Football Games.") -The afternoon 9f Nov. 1, 1952, was sunny but cold in Norfolk, Va., and at Foreman Field the boys in the press box watching the Virginia-South Carolina football game felt a need for hot coffee. It had been a long, dull after noon with heavily-favored Virginia giving South Carolina's Game cocks a bad battering as expected. At the moment the score was 14-0,. and with the outcome obvious, some sports writers already had Sbegun writing their accounts with a bout seven minutes left to play. There was no hot coffee in the press box. A downhearted South Carolina publicity man volun teered to walk downstairs and buy some at a concession booth "if you guys will take It easy on us in the papers." By the time he got bactc with the coffee, he'd missed the only part of the show he'd have cared to see. In the space of 95 seonds, the Gamecocks-fired up by a. substt, tute quarterback and abetted by Virginia's acute attack of gallop ing nerves--had scored three touchdowns and added three extra points to triumph 21-14. The final 15-minilte quarten.was 8:45 old when South Carolina, able to get across midfield only three times previously, stopped a Virginia drive on its 25 and sent third-stringer Dick Balka in as 'meI replacement for its star guarter back Johnny Graniling. Blalka, who had been South Car olina's varsity quarterback in 1951, had obvious instructions. A good pusser, he was told to pass. He missed connections on itss first two. But on third down he bit Lockbard McLendon 84 yards away on the Virginia 41. His.next pass went 16 yards to Frank Shea oti the Cavalier 25. And his next AtI tourney F7or initia VImming team will journey t< Despite the team's recent los atliff is slightlroptimistic at liff's outlook is the recent showing of Arthur Gaston. Gaston, although placing second in the 220-yard free-style in the Citadel meet, broke the school record in the event. Gaston's time, which broke the record set in 1953 by Jack Hale, was 2:26.8. "Gaston should eventually break Hale's 440 record," Rat liff-tommented. Hale set the old mark in- 1952 at 5:40 and Gas ton has already been clocked at ker from Chester, is one of the atiff's Carolina swimming team. s meet during the current season, n a consistent winner in several geon.) rolina Made 95 Seconds was right in the arms of Clyde Bennett in the end zone. Jim Jar. rett'q extra-point kick made the score 14-7. Herman Gatling, big Virginia fuliback, took the subsequent kick off for the Cavaliers and fumbled on his 6. South Carolina recov ered and in three plays, Mike Cas key barreled over for the touch down and Jar-rett added a second conversion that tied the score at 14-all. Jim Jarrett It had taken South Chrolina just one minute and 15 secounds to close the gap. South Carolina. kicked out .of bounds. The second kickoff went to Virginia's fleet halfback, Eddie Knowles, who sped up field-but Virginia was detected clipping and was penalised4 t 6 On the Cavaliews' first play from scrimmage, quarterback Charlis Harding. fumbled, couldn't locate the ball, finally spotted it rolling in the end SOne, raced back to Slait it up, let it sqtuirt out of his hands and watched in horror as South Catolina's Bob King plopped on it for the touchdown that won the game. Jarrett kIeked another oonveaialn to make It 21.14. IfTo .. Duke Duke M6nday in quest of its 9 to The Citadel, their fourth out his hopes against the Blue 5:43.9. The Gamecocks will host the Clemson tank team on Febru'ary 8 in the University pool at 2:00. Commenting on the meet, Ratlitff said: "They lost to Maryland 60-26, and Maryland beat us 58-27, so, we .should be about even. They have about the same size squad as we do." State Meet - The state meet will be held in Charleston on February 22, with the Citadel as host team. The Cit adel will be favored on the basis of its strong performances against other teams in the state. The ACC meet will take place in Chapel Hill on February 27 28 and March 1. It will be held for individual championships and not for the ACC championship, which Is decided by the dual meet records. UNC is strongly favored to retain the championship this year, with Maryland and North Carolina State prpvfding the chief opposition. "We hope to pick up another sprinter this semester," Coach Ratliff stated. "We hope that Nel son Green,,who has been sick this semester, will Join the team." S.veral freshmen 4v*.- been working out with the team and Ratliff hopes to be able to use them next year, Tom Butz, Billy Mann, James Gandy, and Jack Ritchard have shown promise. Summary of the Citadel meet: 400-yatd medley relay-4:30:4 Citadel. 220 free-style -2:24.5 -,Black man, C; Gastod, USC; Newsome, C. 50-yard dash -- 25.1 - Bigby, USC; Lloyd, Johnson, C. Dive-Nelson, Ahroon, C; My ers, USC. . 200 Butterfly-2:50.1-Morrow, Nelson, C; Poulnot, USC. 100-yard - 56.5 - Williams, C; Bigby, USC; Lloyd, C. 200 Back-2:38.9-Jenks, Kebly, C; Poulnot,- USC. 440 - 5:43.9 - Gaston, USC; Smith, Rembert, C. 220 Breast - Higgens, USC; Richards, C; Caskcey, USC (no time available).. Relay-84 :8.5-Citadel. STICKS TO THE RI Giese By DON BARTON USC Sports Publicist If you're a cynic, don't ever hide behind the door when University of South Carolina head football coach Warren Giese is talking to a group ofs high school prospects. ;What you would hear could throw ash ocean full of cold water on your -Ideas about professionalized college athleties and "under-the-table" deals. Giese's pitch to these young. men is wrapped in about as much ama 'tourism as an invitation to come out for the company bowling team. The young Gamecock coach is dedicated to the idea, contradicted by many, that it is pousible to operate by the rules and sneceed in his highly, competitive field. H. revolts at the grants-ln-aid idea, contending that a prospect should be able to take his time in choosing his school. Last year's fine U.S.C. freshman team Is good evidence that Giese Is winning his argument. Stow-away in the room, while G0eee lays his cards en the table ort prospeetive Gamecook foot hllers, and you would hear such #tatements as these: Nothing Exta "Here at South Carolina we can affar you the .ohaaliip uo.. night Gamecock Basketball Records Team (Single Game) Most points scored-121 vs. The Citadel 1956. Most opponents points scored 107 by George Washington 1953. Fewest points scored - 15 vs. Marshall 1938. Fewest opponents points scored -9 by Presbyterian 194 (84-9). Largest victory margin - 75 points vs. Presbyterian 1934 (84-9). Largest defeat margin - 40 points vs. N. C. State 1953 (91-51). Largest combined score-201 vs. Furman 1957 (SC 103-98). Most field goals scored-52 vs. The Citadel 1956. Most field goals attempted-104 vs. Newberry 1955. Most free throws scored-41 vs. Furman 1956. Most free throws attempted-51 vs. Furman 1956. Most personal fouls - 31 vs. Newberry 1952. Most rebounds-71 vs. Georgia and The Citadel 1956. Individual (Single Game) Most points scored-54 by Grady Wallace vs. Georgia. Most field goals scored-20 by Grady Wallace vs. Georgia. Most free throws scored-21 by Grady Wallace vs. Dt*e. Most free throws attempted-23 by Grady Wallace vs. Duke. Most rebounds-33 by Lee Col lins vs. The Citadel 1956. Team (Season) Most points scored - 2,374 in 1967. (Continued on page 23) Cinderman 'SE Holds Many ' Norman Rucks, a good looking geology major from New York, showed fair speed when he first reported for the University of South Carolina track team right before World War II, but nobody dreamed that he would even ap proach the heights that he even tually reached. Rucks came to Carolina "on his own," but by his sophomore year he had set a new state record for I the 440 yard dash, although the time was not particularly out standing. After a couple of years in the service Bucks returned to the Is Gentlen ized by the Atlantic Coast Confer- i ence; nothing else. "If I should hear of any of our t football players accepting a gift1 from an alumnus, I would drop that player from the squad. We are not going to risk the reputation of this school or embarrassment to our coaches and their families by breaking the rules. "If an alumnus of any school offers you something- 'Under the table,' you can bet your bottom dollar that he wouldn't be doing it without the knowledge of 'the coach at that school. Anid any coach who would cheat to get you would probably cheat in other mat ters after you enrolled. "We don't have alumni promil ing you jobs after you graduate in order to get you. We believe that you have the right to make up your own mind what you want to do; and if you finish school here, you won't have to worry about jobs . .. they'll be seeking you. ,Just A NaUbbet' "To thei alumnus that promises you a Job, you're simply. '1958.' You may rest assured that there was a '1956 and a 195. And there'll be a '1959 and a 1960.' He's Just interested in getting you for his school. "Waar not trying e hkney yon ,UN( Tar Het Ranked South Carolina's basketba dins of Furman University. ff for exams. Last night t: were not available at press t The Gamecocks gave str hat they are ready to get do SAYS JOHNSON.. 'Cookie'. A By DON BARTON USC Sports Publicist University of South Carolina basketball coach Frank Johnson finds that trying to single out the best guard in the Atlantic Coast conference this season is Pericola &ooter' Rucks rack Marks campus, and this time he hao matured and was ready for a more serious approach to run ning. le reported to track coach Sterling DuPree, and the latter was credited with hanging a nick name on the Gamecock speed ster one day when he commented that Bucks glided over the track like a scooter. From then on Norman was for rotten, and it was "Scooter' tucks. Rucks needed a year to really ~et back into championship formi or Carolina, although a foul prob (Continued on page 23) ian 's Pro nto making up your mind. We re ilize that some of you will want o come to Carolina; some of you von't. "Before deciding which school 'ou will attend we think that you hould consider everything that vill affect your life for the next our years . . . the room you will lye in, the food you will eat, the ourses you will study, and t.he ieople with whom you will be as ociated. Coe. Gis Her 4s Bring Nc Team Here By TOM McLEAN SPORTS EDITOR J1 Gamecocks travel to Greenvil It will be the Gamecocks secon ie Birds met the University of ime. Dng indication in their last pre wn to serious business and pliy mong Best about as tough as judging the "Miss America" contest. "Boy, there's a flock of 'em," exclaims Johnson when ap proached on the subject. "I'll tell you, from what I've seen, this Whitey Bell at North Carolina State is hard to beat. He was murder against us," Johnson points out. "And, of course, North Caro lina's Tommy Kearns is about as good as they come," he con tinues. "Then there's Bucky Al len at Duke, and this sophomore, Paul Adkins, for Virginia looks like a real comer." "If I had to pick a couple that I'd like to have on my team it would be tough. I'd certainly have to consider our Cookie Peri cola, however," he inserts. "Pericola isn't what you'd call a real outstanding scorer (he's averaging 13.1 points per game), but he can do so many things well. He's a fine ball-handler; we never have to worry about a 'press' when he's in the game," says Johnson. Pericola, a junior from Union City, N. J., is actually scoring at a slackened pace from his 16.0 of last year, but the new free throw rule could have some thing to do with that. Still he popped in 19 points against North Carolina and prompted Tar Heel coach Frank McGuire to call him the game's standout. And after a 21-point perfor mance in an upset victory over Duke, Pericola was called by Blue Devil coach Hal Bradley one of the better guards in the conference in the past few sea sons. In all Pericola has scored in double figures In eight of 13 games this season and is consid ered one of the top contenders for All-A.C.C. honors. selyter "When you go to school you will be joining a lot of other football players with comparable ability. The boy who gets a step ahead will be the one who is happiest with the situation and therefore puts out the greatest effort. "We have shown you our school, and you have met our coaches and many of our players. It is up to you to decide if this will be the best home for you for -the next four years. No Hurry "We don't want you to decide right now. The boy who can make up his mind-in just a few minutes where he wants to go to school for the next four years is not the type of boy we want. We want you to think it over seriously and then arrIve at your decision," The entire theme of Giese's dis cussion, as he meets with those athletes, often confused by other high-pressured recruiting talks, follows the above pattern. The cynic might still reply, "Just a lot of propaganda." But just ask any of, the high school prospects who have visited South Carolina, and the).'l'assute you that this aeinshlng aItuationa does exist. Not only that, Gless is eehvinbed that It wil ww. e Sat. rtional le tonight to take on the Pala d game since a two-week lay Georgia. Results of this game. -exam game, against Clemson, winning ball from here on out. Fu)-man represents a team of unknown caliber for the Game cocks. As of Jan. 24, they were sporting a 1-8 won-lost record. However, only one figure of this record was established on Fur man's floor. That was the victory. All eight losses have been on the road. The Paladins no longer have the services of an All-American player like Frank Selvy or Darrell Floyd, but several will bear watching. Tom Conard, 6'6" soph forward leads the Furman scoring parade with an average of 17.4 points per game. Conard has a field goal ac curacy percentage of over 50 per cent. Dickie Wright, 5'11" guard, follows. Conard with a 15.6 aver age. Closely behind Wright is an other soph, Byron Pinson, who has a 15.1 scoring average. Rounding out the starting Fur man five will probably be 6'9" Steve Ross at center and David Shepard at forward. Guards Cookie Pericola and Dickie Prater will lead the Game cocks against the Paladins tonight and the Tar Heels Saturday. Peri cola continues to lead the Game cock scorers' and play the role of the team's "quarterback." The col orful Pericola has a 13.8 scoring average. After a slow start, Prater has come through in fine style. His 29 points against Clemson is the in dividual high for the season. Pra ter has averaged better than 20 points a game in his last four starts (not including last night's game with Georgia), and has a 13.1 average for all games to date. Coach Frank Johnson has had a hard time deciding on his other starters and his lineup has varied from game to game. A total of ten different players have started one game or the other for the Game cocks. However, Fred Lentz will prob ably open at center for the Game cocks and Walt Hudson and D)ick Hoffman or Mike Callahan will probably be at forwards. To add extra height to the lineup, John son might call on 6'7" Bob Frantz to start at one of the forward spots. The Gamecocks are blessed with extra height and bench strength this season and are trying to round into top shape by the time the A CC Tourney gets under way in March. The Birds sorely miss the presence of a top scorer like Grady Wallace. The Tar Heels will bring to town the nation's number eight ranked team. Last year the North Caro linians were the number one team in the nation. They accomplished a ;nodern basketball miracle when they swept through 34 games un defeated. This year the Tar Heels have suffered somewhat due to the loss of All-American Lennie Rosen bluth through graduation, and Joe Quigg, the 6'9" center, who broke his leg before the season began. The Tar Heels, coached by Frank McGuire, will be led by 5'11" guard Tommy Kearns. Keatna is one of the leading stars in the ACC Conference. In 6'8" forward Pete Brennan, they possess another of the con ference's top porformers. Brennan is currently loading the ACC seor ing patado. Along with Kearns at guard will,, be the Tar Ileeja' defensive star, Bob Cunningham. L4e Shkftbr wili be at eenter aan.. Rat Searcy or Gehirmann Uolland at the ther foewied4 tose