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Thursday, February 7, 1974

WRESTLING SECTIONAL OPENS TONIGHT

McAnally Center will be the scene of the opening round of the high school wrestling sectional tournament tonight, a meet involving Greencastlc, North Putnam, and eight other schools. The tourney is scheduled to get underway at 5 o’clock, with the doors opening at 4:30. It will continue Saturday, with the semi-finals and consolation rounds beginning at 10 a.m. and the finals at 2:30p.m. Again Saturday, the doors will open one half hour before the matches begin. Ticket prices are SI for each of the three sessions or $2.50 for one ticket covering all the matches. The Tiger Cubs come into the sectional off a convincing victory in their last dual meet of the season Tuesday night at North Vermillion. Sweeping the last five matches by pins, and winning 11 of 13 overall. Coach Dan Layton’s forces grounded the Falcons, 57-12. Meanwhile, the Tiger Cub B-team successfully completed an undefeated (10-0f season by blanking North Vermillion’s backup squad, 28-0, winning all but one of the six matches that were not forfeited to them. The varsity victory brings the Cubs’ record on the season to 10-1, a mark which rates them as strong contenders in the sectional. Other teams to be reckoned with include Terre Haute North, Terre Haute South, and Cub W1C opponent. Schulte. The rest of the sectional lineup, not to be taken lightly, is composed of Clinton, West Vigo, Turkey Run, Rockville, and North Vermillion, in addition to county foe North Putnam. Layton sees the Cubs' depth as the key to their sectional title hopes, which will have to offset Schulte’s strength in their lightweights, and the Terre Haute schools’

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middleweight strong points. Again, as in the conference meet last weekend, this depth must take the form of winning the runner-up and third place spots if the Cubs are to bring home the bacon. Says Layton, "We can win it’s and the boys realize its a tough job. If we work hard and wrestle like we did in the WIC tournament, we can come out on top.’’ Results of GreencastleNorth Vermillion Meet Varsity 98 Ibs.-Masten (G) decisioned Pattock(NV), 6-3 105 Ibs.-Bolling (G) decisioned Keller (NV), 5-1 112 Ibs.-Page(NV) pinned Barger (G), 2:42 119 Ibs.-Lemmink (G) won by forfeit 126 Ibs.-Firestone (NV) pinned Middleton (G), 4:45 132 Ibs.-G. Pingleton (G) won by default over Hicks (NV), :23 138 Ibs.-L. Pingleton (G) pinned Brown (NV) 2:25 145 Ibs.-Spencer (G) decisioned Moore (N V), 6-2 155 Ibs.-Ferrand (G) pinned Garland (NV), 4:47 167 Ibs.-B. O’Neal (G) pinned Whitaker (NV), 5:17 177 Ibs.-Jackson (G) pinned Razmus(NV), :53 185 Ibs.-Bock (G) pinned Baldwin (NV), 1:21 Hwt.-Buttrev (G) pinned Sherman (NV), 2:13 B-Team 98 Ibs.-Johnson (G) pinned Hicks (NV), 3:30 105 Ibs.-K. Pingleton (G) pinned Nogle(NV), 4:34 155 Ibs.-Myers (G) pinned Jennings (NV), 3:40 167 Ibs.-York (G) decisioned Baldwin (NV), 12-1 177 Ibs.-Peer (NV) pinned Ellis (G), 2:12 Hwt.-R. O’Neal (G) pinned Fortner (NV), 1:28

★ Cubs Face Brazil In Crucial Contest *

Greencastle’s varsity basketball squad faces a must contest FridaJ when they travel to Brazil for their WIC game this season. If the Tiger Cubs win, they clinch at least a tie in the WIC. If they lose, in the words of Coach Bob Shelton. “We’d have no chance to get back at anybody.” In such a case, the Cubs would have to count on both Brazil and Linton losing at least one more game apiece, if they are to snare a piece of the title. The game with Brazil tomorrow takes on added significance for the Cubs in light of the three game losing streak they find themselves in the midst of, their last taste of victory coming with a 67-52 downing of State Highon January 22. Since then the Cubs have lost consecutively to Terre Haute South, South Putnam, and Linton, the last defeat

making tomorrow’ night’s game take on all the more importance. Shelton gave no indication of any major shakeup in his lineup to shed the losing streak, but indicated that the Cubs may go with a zone defense to slow down Brazil’s running game. That game is headed by Red Devil seniors Jim Guy and Warren Kyle, the former chalking up 28 markers in his only appearance this year before the eyes of the Cub mentor. The Cubs will counter with Jon Siebrase and Connie Hunter in the backcourt, while Rex Baker, Bob Newsom, and either Kevin Pierce or Jim Lett man the front line. Newsom left practice early Wednesday with a bad cold, a condition the Cubs hope will improve by tomorrow. Lett, meanwhile, comes off a 14 point performance in last week’s loss to Linton to challenge fora starting position.

Shelton noted that the Cubs have looked the best they have in practice for a couple of weeks, frioving well, yet relaxed. Especially pleasing to the Cub coach in this week's sessions has been the shootingof Hunter, who has been in the midst of a slump himself, hitting only 4 of 11 against Linton. Besides Hunter, Shelton observed that Brian Cross and Johnny Hughes ha\e had a good week of practice, and could be given a good look in tomorrow's prucial contest. Whoever finds themselves on the floor will not be faced w ith an easy task, for the Red Devils lost to the rough South Putnam ball club, which has defeated Greencastlc twice, by only one point. Yet the outcome of the game will be in the hands of the Cubs, for as Shelton concluded, “We'd have nobody in the w orld to blame but ourselves if we didn't win the WIC.”

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Professional Hockey Leagues Meet Behind Closed Doors

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Lawyers for the National Hockey League and the World Hockey Association met behind closed doors Wednesday to discuss a proposed peace agreement between the two leagues. The clerk for U .S. Dist. Court Judge Leon A. Higginbotham

Eagle Grapplers Drop Last Meet To Brazil

South Putnam's wrestling team ended the regular season at home Tuesday night with a 42-26 loss to a strong Brazil squad. Once again Brazil's heavier weight classes spelled doom for their opponents, wiping out an early South Putnam lead with consecutive victories from 167 pounds on up. The loss brought the Eagles’ dual meet record on the year to 7-5. Piftning their Red Devil opponents Tuesday night for South Putnam were Ron Earl at 105 lbs.. Ed Broadstreet at 145. and Don Eyler at 155. Earning four piflnt decisions for the Eagles were Bob Zaring at 119 and John Jones at 127. Broadstreet and Eyler finished the regular season with identical records of 16-1, w ith both claiming West Central Conference championships in their respective weight divisions. Broadstreet was also 145 pound champion in the Putnam County Tournament.

Eagle teammate Zaring was runner-up in the 119 pound class in the West Central Conference tournament. Tonight the Eagles, headed by Coach Jerry Andrews, travel to Mooresville to compete in the sectional tournamen there. RESULTS 98lbs.-Rogers(B)by forfeit 105 Ibs.-Earl (SP) pinned Payne(B),2:24 i‘12 Ibs.-Proctor (B) pinned Hubbard (SP), 1:39 119 Ibs.-Zaring (SP) decisioned Mallors (B). 21-1 127 Ibs.-Jones (SP) decisioned Hutchison (B), 10-0 132 Ibs.-Nicoson (B) pinned Mendenhall (SP), 5:01 138 Ibs.-Bell (B) decisioned Samsel(SP), 6-1 145 Ibs.-Broadstreet (SP) pinned Frazier (B), 3:15 155 Ibs.-Evler (SP) pinned McFarlin(B),5:37 167 lbs.-Moss (B) decisioned Nichols (SP), 4-0 177 Ibs.-Tucker (B) pinned Smith (SP). 5:03 185 Ibs.-Smith (B) pinned Chestnut (SP), 2:48 Hwt.-Schnurpel (B) pinned Schilling (SP),:33

said the judge met with the lawyers for an hour Wednesday morning, and scheduled an afternoon session. Clarence Campbell, president of the established NHL said Monday his league's 16 teams had agreed to proposed terms fora settlement with the WHA. The WH A has antitrust litigation amounting to more than S50 million pendine against the NHL. Lawyers for both sides said recently that an agreement had been reached in which the two-year-old WHA would drop its legal action against the NHL.

for several concessions, and the NHL would pay SI.9 million in legal fees incurred by the

WHA.

During meetings in Chicago and Philadelphia last week, however, the NHL Board of Governors failed to reach the unanimous agreement necessary for an attempt to seek an

out-of-court settlement.

The antitrust trial has been set for March 28 before Judge Higginbotham. The clerk described the meeting Wednesday as a pretrial conference, but he

said the agreement main item discussed

With Greencastlc. Linton and Brazil all carry ing only one loss each in Western Indiana Conference play this weekend's cage action could be the most interesting so far this season. Greencastlc could have wrapped up no less than a tie in the WIC race last weekend with a win at Linton but the Miners upset the Tiger Cubs, 67-64, and that left the dash to the conference title wide open. The Tiger Cubs have only one WIC tilt left, a Friday night contest with the Red Devils at Brazil. A victory would insure a share of the title for the Cubs.

Brazil has three contests left in WIC play, the one with the Cubs and a meeting with Linton, both at Brazil. Besides the Linton-Green-castle clashes the Devils play T.H.Shultcontheroad. Besides the game at Brazil. Linton's remaining schedule is against WIC foes, five games in all. This weekend they meet West Vigo and Clinton, then the following weekend comes Brazil and T. H.Schulte followed by a season wind-up against North Central. Out of the five contests four are on the road w ith only the Clinton game coming at home.

Pro Football Elects Four To Hall Of Fame

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Cougar Tankers Fall

North Putnam’s swimming played the gracious host to Southmont Tuesday night, losing to the Mounty tankers in a close dual meet, 82-72. Tight throughout, the Mounties broke open the meet with a double win in the 400 meter freestyle relay. This, in addition to the six individaul first place finished Southmont collected as compared to three for the Cougars, spelled defeat for Coach Greg Dim's water team. Garnering victories for the Cougars were Hill in the 50 and 100 meter freestyle races and Thompson in the 100 meter backstroke. RESULTS 200 Meter Medley Relay: North Putnam 2:09.1; Southmont 2:12.3. 200 Meter Freestyle: Smock (S) 2:10; Thompson (NP) 2:31;

Gibbs (NP) 2:41.5; Gentry (S) 2:45.1. 200 Meter IM: Dellinger (S) 2:31.5; Bushong (NP) 2:46.7; Boruff (NP) 3:04; Swenke (S) 3:10.5. 50 Meter Freestyle: Hill (NP) :28; Etcheson (NP) :28.3; Tobias (S) :29.2; Kavs (NP) :30.1; Long (S) :32. Diving: Toby (S) 109.85 pts.; O'Hair (NP)86'.55pts. 100 Meter Butterfly: Dellinger (S) 1:02.5; Abbott (S) 1:06; Gibbs (NP) 1:59.3. 100 Meter Freestyle: Hill (NP) 1:05; Long (S) 1:06.5; Boruff (NP) 1:08.7; Tobias(S) 1:09.5. 500 Meter Freestyle: Smock (S)6:07.7;Bushong(NP) 7:01.2. 100 Meter Backstroke: Thompson (NP) 1:18.2; Etcheson (NP) 1:19; Gentry (S) 1:23.2; Stewart (S) 1:30.3. 100 Meter Breaststroke: Winninger (S) 1:16.3; Kavs (NP) 1:20.9; Tobias (S) 1:23.6; O Hair (NP) 1:33. 400 Meter Freestyle Relay: Southmont 4:15; Southmon* 4:21.2; North Putnam 4:32.4.

CANTON Ohio (AP) - Bill George was a little embarrassed. Tony Canadco was speechless and Lou “The Toe” Groza was delighted. But to Dick “Night Train” Lane, it was just a matter of time. George, Canadco. Groza and Lane are the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, selections announced Tuesday by director Dick Gallagher. Formal induction will be at the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame game July 27. “It’s a little embarrassing but I’m thrilled to death.” said George, who spent his career as a middle linebacker with the 1952-1965 Chicago Bears, coming to the pros from Wake Forest and making the National Eootball League All-Star team eight times. "I think it’s embarrassing because a lot of other guys also are deserving,” said George. “It's too bad a lot of the other guys couldn't go into the Hall of Fame with me. 1 never really had considered being named. 1 was lucky.” “I'm very proud of being selected to the Hall of Fame. Really, it's the biggest honor of my life.” said Lane. “1 think my record speaks for itself,” added Night Train, who wound up with 68 interceptions, returned for 1.207 yards, both second only to Hall

of Earner Emlen Tunnell. “1 don't think I'm patting myselt on the back when 1 say 1 knew I would eventually be chosen. It was just a matter of time.” Lane was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent in 1952 without any college experience and immediately set a still-standing NFL record of 14 interceptions in his rookie year. During his career, which ended in 1965, he also played for the Chicago Cardinals and Detroit Lions. Canadco came out of Gonzaga University to be a running back, quarterback, punter, punt-returner and kickoff returner for the 1940-52 Green Bay Packers. He rushed for 4.197 yards, caught 69 passes for 579 yards and scored 186 points on 31 touchdowns “I was so surprised I couldn’t say anything for several minutes,” Canadco said of the moment he found out about his selection."! had been aware of the Hall of Fame, naturally, but I never thought much about my chances of being elected to it. Of course, 1 had hoped to be. "It’s the cherry on top of the sundae.” said the delighted Groza, best known as “the Toe” because of his placekicking ability but a six-time allNFL offensive tackle as well in his 1946-67 career with the Cleveland Browns.

West Vigo kept their hop alixe at least mathematicalh with an87-69 beating ot SuL: van Tuesday night which knocked the Golden Arrows out of contention. West Vigo carries two losses in conference play. Going into this weekends action Greencastlc still top-, the conference standings w ith a 6-1 mark while Brazil follows with 3-1, and then Linton w ith 2-1. Following the three front runners is West Vigo with a 42 record while Clinton and Sullivan are 3-3 and 2-3 Terre Haute State High. Schulte and North Centra! follow in that order. Linton's Rick Crynes topthe WIC scoring race with t 28.7 output per-game. whik his closest rival is Jim Guy. Brazil, almost 10 points aw .i> at 19.5. Greencastle's only entn in the top-ten WIC scorers is Johnny Hughes, who holds down fifth place with a I5.i' average. WIC STANDINGS Conference O'crail Greencastle 6-1 lfl-6 Brazil 3-1 9-6 Linton 2-1 11-4 W est Vigo 4-2 9-6 Clinton 3-3 6-8 Sullivan 2-3 7-9 State High 1-3 4 U! Schulte 1-3 4-11 North Central 0-5 t-H W IC SCORING Games TP Avg. Crvnes, Linton 3 ...86..28.7 Guv. Brazil 4 ...78...19.5 Didier, W. Vigo 4...63...I5 6 Casey. Schulte 4 ...63 l^.h Hughes, Greencastle 6 ...90...15.0 Pirtle.N. Central 5...75...15 0 Cox, Sullivan 4 ...59...14.8 King, Schulte 4 ...57...14.2 Bybee. Clinton 6 ...77...14.2 Lukens. Schulte 4 ...51 ...17.8

Journalists Recount Wyoming Fishing Trip

SARATOGA W’yo. (AP) - With visions of w hite water and brown trout dancing in our heads, two enthusiastic journalists set out to conquer the upper reaches of the North Platte River in southern W yoming. In a rubber raft loaded with fishing poles, tackle and soon-

to-be-soggy lunches, we pushed off from a point about 25 miles south of Saratoga. Forewarned that the season was late and the water level would probably be low. we took a Game and Fish Department map in hand and stepped into what was to be our home for the next 11

Ike Skelton of Greencastle Sports presents a 12 gauge shotgun to Rodney Siddons of Rt. 5, Greencastle as the prize for the biggest buck killed during deer season, by weight. Siddons brought down a 10 point buck weighing 236 pounds to qualify for the top prize in the sporting goods store contest. (Banner-Graphic Photo)

hours. The launching spot was low and required the quick development of a system known as the "reverse hand push.” Quite simply, the method requires each fisherman, who face one another and sit on each others feet, to reach backwards and put their arms into the icy water up to the armpits. That done, one places his hands on the bottom of the river. lifts his posterior and pushes the craft in the desired direction — a method of travel which became all too necessary during the day. Once off the rocks and into the main stream, the fun was to begin. Fisherman No. 1 began to fish while fisherman No. 2 attempted to control the boat with two plastic oars. And, in calmer waters, both could fish. The sharp, clear, sunny but cold day was a joy. It also must have impressed the fish, which apparently were regarding the sky instead of snacking on our delicious offerings. One lesson quickly learned was that when a small rubber raft travels down swilt water, it should go sideways, not bow first. We learned that bit of information the hard way after the rocks bashed a few posteriors.

The interior of the raft was a mere 62 inches by 33 inches, making position of the occupants important. Various experiments showed the only practical way was for one person to put his knees together sticking straight up in the air and the other to extend his legs under the man facing him. Probably the most important single lesson of the trip was the need to plan ahead. When fast water lies ahead, it is too late to begin thinking about where you are going and how you are going to get there. The first boulder already looms in your path. Fishing was fair. From time to time the alternating fast water and “reverse hand push” was brightened as my partner pulled in some very nice 10-to 21-inch brook trout, a brow n or two and some rainbows. But the nice day got less nice. The cool day became cold. And our little craft became decidedly damper. The river eventually began to slow. The scenery was beautiful and we didn’t spot another soul. My patience and good will had been on the decline for some time, watching my partner draw in the trout. Finally, at the bottom of a seemingly endless stretch of low water and numerous "reverse hand pushes,” 1 could

stand it no longer. “You can’t tell me there are any big fish in water like this,” I shouted. 1 quickly reeled in my line, intending to call it a day and take over as permanent steerer. Then it happened — right out of Field and Stream - the line sang, the pole bent to the water. A fish. And not just any fish. My partner frantically maneuvered the boat to maintain a good fish-fighting position for me. The monster circled the boat several times as I struggled to keep the line clear of the boat and gear. After about five minutes 1 had my reward — the prize of the day — a beautiful four-pound brown trout. Things picked up somewhat from then on. and finally with a bag of about a dozen fine trout, we called it a day and began to concentrate on getting home. But where was home? At each bend in the river we looked for the highway bridge we had spotted on the way in. But it never seemed to come. It got colder, wetter — spirits got lower. The smiles of the early morning went the way of our lunch — soggy. After what seemed like hours, we finally spotted the bridge that would ultimately lead us to a car and warm

clothes and maybe lood. But it was not to be that easy. As we floated our way to the bridge 1 noticed a strange bubbling coming from the bottom of the raft which already was about one-third full of water. We were sinking. My only thought as I watched the headlights flash by on the trip home that night was “Thank God it wasn't the Colorado River.”

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