Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 45, Decatur, Adams County, 23 February 1954 — Page 7

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Recalls Major Tourney Upsets Os Last Year INDIANAPOLIS, UP — Last week's Indiana high school basketball tourney pairing revealed tew “cryciaj” opening game clashes, but the old upset ax is expected to cut a sharp swath through the field just the same. Ope need only go back to last year for typical tourney turmoil: Ben Davis knocked oft highflying Indianapolis Tech, beaten only once during the season. Little Union Mills rocked La Porte. Holland routed Huntingburg. Richmond took care of Muncie Central, bidding tor its third straight title, in regional warfare. Unheralded Milan, a sticky defense its main weapon, humiliated the Indianapolis district to become the first small-town club in nearly 40 years to reach the four-team finals. .The f|nal four weeks of the regular campaign were rough for season long front-runners, and when the season ended last Saturday there wasn’t a clear-cut favorite for South Bend Central's state crown. Last year, 36 defending sectional champions failed to repeat, and r~|t' 8 a K°°d guess about halt of tb<e first-round centers will crown ne\V tltlists come Saturday night. Sectional champions with the slimmest chance to repeat this time include Alexandria at Anderson, Orleans at Bedford. Rloomipgton, Brazil, Waveland at Crawfordsville. Clark Twp. at Franklin. Gary Wallace, Holland at Huntingburg. SOlsberry at Lintop, Brook at 'Rensselaer, Knightstown Memorial at Rushville. Brownstown at Seymour, and Shelbyville. There also is a good chance several brand-new sectional winners will come out of the first round. Nine made it for the first time last year, one of the largest numbers in several tourneys. East Chicago Washington’s.west NIHSC champions carry a 10game winning streak info sectional warfare—the longest string among major teams. Elwood, champ of the Central Conference, Hammond Noll and Mitchell carry 9-game streaks into the tourney. Others are Columbus and Evansville Bosse 7. and Elkhart, Hammond Morton and Terre Haute Garfield 6. “ Records also show that Lafayette, a two-time state champ has' the longest sectional winning

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ference rival, Kokomo, has bagged 31 sectionals, one more than Lafayette, Logansport, and Vincennes. Only Fort Wayne has fielded winners from two schools—South Bide in 1938 and Central in 1943. A brand-new champion would be the 25th to crash through in the 44-year history of the tourney. Gene Smith Knocks Out Dave Gallardo ■ Td'iw YORK UP — Youpg Gene Smith of Washington was deciding today whether to accept the March . ‘‘interim” featherweight title fight he knocked Dave Gallardo out of Monday night. Gallardo of <Los Angeles, sixthranking feather contender, was floored four times and stopped at 1:25 of the third round by underdog Smith in Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway Arena Monday night. Smith weighed 12 > pounds; Gallardo, 126 1-4. At the ringside, matchmaker Pete Moran of ‘Philadelphia announced that the technical knockout cancelled Gallardo's 15-round title fight with interim champion Percy Bassett at Philadelphia’s Convention Hall, March 23. Moran immediately began negotiating for Smith to challenge Bas- ' sett on the same date. Irving Cohen, Smith’s manager, said they would decide today whether to accept. Bassett has been Interim titleholder since world champion Sandy Saddler went into the Army. , Smith, and underdog at 6 1-2 to , 5, dropped Gallardo four times with right hands, once in the first round and thrice' in the third. Referee Barney Felix obeyed New York State’s thrice down in one round and out rule by stopping the bout when the California-Mexican hit the deck the third time in his third-round triple. JG-allartlp, 24,had because of his greater experience i and speed. But he suffered his fourth kayo th 69 fight, while hard-hitting Smith achieved his 29th kayo and 40th victory in 44 inputs. Pistons vs Lakers Sunday Afternoon FORT WAYNE, Jnd. — Major league basketball’s top attraction. the world champion Minneapolis Lakers—led by Mr. Basketball. 6-10 George Mikan, will meet the Zollner Pistons in a Sunday afternoon game -at the Coliseum, starting at 3 p.m. Central Standard ... ; It Will be Che Lakers’ final regu-lar-season appearance at the Coliseum and their first daylight game with the Zs, who have met and defeated Milwaukee. Rochester and Philadelphia in previous afternoon duels. DePauw's Athletic Director Resigns_ CiREIpNCASTJjE, Ind. UP — Raymond R. Gaumy Neal today became professor emeritus of physical education following his resignation as athletic director at DePaaw University, effective July 1. President Russell J. Humbert said no successor has -been named lor Neal who cited poor health as the reason for his resignation.

Sweaters, Letters Given Commodores ■Honor awards were presented to the Decatur Commodore basketball players, managers and cheer leaders at a special assembly Monday at the Decatur Catholic high school. Brief talks by the Rev. Robert Contapt, athletic director, and David Terveer, coach, lauded the team's fighUh? spirit and achievements durlDE th® season, other plans for the sectional tourney were discussed, particularly emphasizing goqd sportsmanship and school backing of the team. Sweaters and letters were presented to the following varsity team members: Seniors —John York. Ed Wilder, Bill Kruse and Ron iLoshe. Juniors—(Walter Mowery and Charles Voglewede. Sophomores—Joe Wilder, Jerry Voglewede, Paul Fauroje and Henry Costello. Reserve letters were awarded to the following: Tim Murtaugh. Tom Omlor, John Lengerich, Pat Teeple, Ronald Meyer, Ronald Ford, Dave Heiman, Tom Ehler, Mike Murphy, Ed Meyer, Steve Litchfield, James Schnepp and Edward Laurent. Managers’ sweaters and letters were awarded to Larry (Ebinger and Don Gase. Cheer leaders' sweaters were awarded to Grethchen Zintsmaster and Carolyn Meyer. Fort Wayne Komets Strengthen Place By UNITED PRESS Fort Wayne’s late starting Komets, making a strong bid to take over fifth place in the International Hockey League, trailed Grand Rapids by only two points today for the cherished position. Fort Wayne, which has been lodged in seventh place for most of the season, defeated Louisville, 4-0, Monday night on the home ice to practically guarantee a place in the playoffs. ’ In games tonight, Louisville is at Fort Wayne again, Troy is at Grand Rapids and Milwaukee visits Johnstown. Star Yankee Hurler Sold To Cardinals ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. UP - The New York Yankees today sold Vic Raschi, a star right-handed pitcher of their five consecutive world championships, to the St. Louis Cardinals in a surprise "waiver” deal. Raschi, who had been holding out for a higher salary, was sold for a sum estimated at more than 3100,000 and some minor league players to be determined later. College Basketball lowa 82, Indiana 64. Illinois 66, Wisconsin 64. Minnesota 79, Michigan 70. Northwestern 8(7; Michigan State 71. Notre Dame 62. Pennsylvania 47. Indiana State 71, Southern Illinois 68. Tri-State 73, Defiance 63. Joplin S 3. St. Joseph’s 73. Bradley 87, Illinois Wesleyan 73. Kansas 67, Nebraska 62-. Marquette 88. Loyola (Chicago) 82. * Western Kentucky 92, Cincinnati 77. Duquesne 79. Bowling Green’ 52. Nqrth Carolina State 101, Davidson 54. Furman 85. Richmond 76. Kentucky 100. Vanderbilt 64.

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Big Wrestling Card At Fort Wayne March 8 FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The biggest wrestling program in Fort Wayne history will be held at the Coliseum Monday night, Marcty 8, under the sponsorship of Bruff Cleaiy Sports promotions, Inc. Breaking a three-month draught of wrestling in Fort Wayne, the allstar card will feature top names in TV, including a gaudy main event that will match powerful Mighty Atlas, man of many sirenght-proving feats, and tough Hans Schmidt. There will be four matches, fob lowing a policy established ip big wrestling arenas ip Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. Final NEIC Report Given By Worthman Final statistics on the Northeastern Indiana conference basketball season were released today by Bob Worthman, Decatur high school athletic director and publicity chairman for the NEIC for the net campaign. The New Haven Bulldogs won the conference crown, winning five loop games without a defeat. The Decatur Yellow Jackets, who won the conference championship last season, finished in the cellar this year with one victory and four defeats. Final Standing W L Pct. New Havens 0 1.0(70 Columbia City 3 - 2 .600 Bluffton —— 2 3 .400 Kendallville 2 3 .400 Garrett 2 3 .400 Decatur __l 4 .2(70 Racht, of Kendallville, won the loop’s individual scoring title with 78 points in five games foe an average of 15.6 points per gaipe. The 10 scoring leaders were as follows: QP TP Ave. Racht, Kendallville — 5 78 15.6 Nelson, New Haven - 5 64 1 2.8 Allgood, Ngw Haven - 5 64 12.8 Davis, Kendallville — 5 68 12.6 Moses,-Kendallville „ 5 61 12.2 Line, Columbia City . 5 58 11.6 Bowmar, Garrett 5 55 11.0 Pollock, Decaturs. 53 10.6 Woodham, Col City .. 5 53 10.6 Harnish, Bluffton 5 50 10.0 BOWLING UCORIS » Merchant League W L Schwartz Ford Co. 14 4 Mansfield 13 5 Farlings — 11 7 Painters 10 8 Krick Typdall No. 19 9 Hammondsß 10 Krick Tyndall No. 2 .... 7 11 Zintsmaster 6 12 - Old Crown 6 12 Corner Pocket 6 12 High scores: G. Colchin 238, Fading 225, B. Johnson 2(74, C M. Stetler 202, Eichhorn 201, Cochran 201. Rural League W L Decatur Equipmentl4 4 Kiefer 14 4 Pete’s Insurance 13 5 Schmidt Lackers 7% 10% Kenny’s Ice Delivery7% 10% El Producto6% 11% Heller ... 6% 11% Decatur Ready Mix ...? 3 15 High scores: D. Bulmahn 216,Kiefer 211, G. Selking 200. Minor League W L Pts. Houser Chevrolet 18 9 25 Decatur Auto Parts .. 18 9 24 Two Brothers 15 12 12 Family Restaurantls 12 19 Moose 13 14 16 Telephone Company 11 16 15 Smith Milk—lo 17 12 Beaver's Service 9 18 12 High scores: Wolff 223. Wendel 221, Malioney 216. Zimmerman 210, Miller 200, D. House 20'0. ■ Classic League W L Pts. Mansfield's 9 3 12 Wefel's 8 4 11 Habegger n’ware 7 5 10 Strk'kler'a 6 6 ,9 Petersen Elevator 5 77 West End 5 7 6 Leland Smith Ins. ..4 8 Acker Cement 4 8 4 High games: Bleeke 235, Farting 211. Tutewiler 203, Ahr 211. F. Hoffman 207, Burke 209, Strickler 203, Getting 213, Korte 213, , ; Schroeder 210, Werling 213, Leim- ; ensfall 21’3, Baumgartner 200’, Reef 204-200, Beery 214. Central Soya League W L Pts. Spares 13 5 IS Feed Mill ..13 5 18 M & R 10 8 13 Wonders 9 13 Truckersv....9 9 12 •Erasers 1.-.'.... ....-19 8 12 Master Mixers “7.77..8 TO' 10 Blue Prints ...6 12 9 Hot Rods 6 12 8 Bag Service 6 12 7 Men — high series: J. Bayles 593. B. Judt 532, H. Nash 566, R. Way 589. J. Schlickman 514, RStevens 501. High games: J. Bayles 2 It.-188-195, B Judt 209-191. H. Nash 181-206, E. Hutker 183, «. Stevens 189, J. Schlickman 180, R? Way 195-211-183 . Women high series: I,- BowIman 301. High games: I. Bowman 1 183-183, I. Way 17S, G. Smith I<S.

lowa Wallops Indiana last Night 82-64 CHICAGO UP — The Big Ten basketball chase turned into a three team struggle to the wire today as front running Indiana faced the challenge both lowa and Illinois for the final two weeks of the season. The Hoosiers, never out of first place since the Big Ten campaign began, toppled to the underdog lowa five at Bloomington Monday night, 82-64, for the first home defeat for Indiana in 23 games. The Hawkeye victory, though, left lowa only a game out of a tie for first place and Illinois only a game and a half behind. Both Indiana and lowa have two games remaining while Illinois has three: Indiana, despite its lead, can not clinch an undisputed title until the final night of the season, Mareb 6 when it faces Illinois, unless the lllini should drop one of their other two games, with (Michigan and Northwestern. Should Illinois wip both of these battles while Indiana trips Ohio State Saturday at Columbus in its only other remaining game, then an Illinois win over the Hoosiers (March 6 would leave the two teams tied for the crowp. lowa, by beating its remaining foes, Michigan State and Ohio State, also could earn a share of the crown should Indiana lose one more contest. An Ohio State win over Indiana became a good possibility today as the Buckeyes, idle Monday night, have posted upset wins at home over both lowa and Minnesota in the past 10 days and both

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the Hawkeyes and the Gophers have been first division title challengers since the season began. Indiana, on the other hand, had trouble in beating Michigan State Saturday and only 10 days ago lost its first conference game, to North-western. Illinois earned a challenging spot w|th a 66-64 triumph over Wisconsin Monday night, -while Minnesota dropped Michigan, 79-70. Northwestern toppled Michigan State, 80-71. Don Sch|und|, the league leading scorer, got 20 points for the Hoosiers against lowa while (Bill Seaberg, lowa’s sophomore guard, caged 21 markers. Schlundt's average per game dropped to 26.4, his lowest figure this season, but he continued to lead the circuit. Illinois won on Jim Wright’s twp free throws in the last three seconds, but John Kerr, the lllini ’ center and second to Schlundt in scoring for the season with a 24.1 average, and Wisconsin’s Tony -Stracka, led the storing with IS apiece. Frank 'Ehmann tallied 21 for Northwestern while Bob Armstronga nd JuJius McCoy each cag--ed 17 for the Spartans. Minnesota's win came on a last halt rally as Dick Garmakers netted 26 markers. ” STANDINGS < W L Pct. Indiana 10 2 .833 lowa 9 3 .750 Illinois 8 3 .727 Minnesota 8 4 .667 Northwestern 6 6 .500 Wisconsin 5 6 .454 Ohio State 5 7 ’.417 Michigan State 3 8 .272 Michigan 2 9 .182 Purdue 2 10 .167 Pro Basketball Fort Wayne 95, Milwaukee 82. Boston 111, Baltimore 110 (triple overtime). Philadelphia 79, Minneapolis 72.

I. U. Names Patty As Acting Director BLOOMINGTON, Ind., UP — Dean W. W. Patty today became acting athletic director at Indiana University, replacing Paul J. (Pooch) Harrell who resigned. The action was taken by the I.U. board of trustees late Monday. The board accepted Harrell’s resignation and immediately appointed him as coordinator of the university's long-range athletic building program. Patty, a member of the university's faculty since 1925, has been dean of thp school of physical education since 1946. He formerly coached high school sports in bls native low-a. * Harrell has been ailing since he underwent surgery for the removal of one lung two years ago The board directed the faculty committee on afhletics to begin consideration of a permanent successor, and sojne observers believed basketball coach Branch McCracken might be in line for the post. However, there was no official of who might be chosen or when. Harrell, who has been with the university for 25 years, became athletic director in 1948. His resignation was presented to the board and LU. president Herman

MASONIC Master Mason Degree 7:00 O'Clock Tuesday, Feb. 23rd RAY STINGELY W. M.

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B. Wells. The trustees, through board president John Hastings of Washington, Ind., said: “The board wishes to expreis"t6 Mr. Harrell sincere appreciation of his services as director of athletics. The board expects that be will make incalculable contributions to the university in the future in his new capacity; Wells said, “Mr. Harrell’s record as athletic director has been ope of solid achievement." In his new job. Harrell will supervise an extensive athletic expansion program includes converting the fieldhouse into an intramural building, constructing a new fieldhouse, laying QUt new football practice fields and a golf course and eventually constructing of a new football stadiumTrade in a Good Town — Decatur

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