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THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 14, 1942 - -Western Carolina SPORTS -- Varsity Sports Review By WALTER ROBERTS Catawba Defeats Catamounts 45-42 The Cat basketeers fell before the attack of the High Point Panthers in two consecutive cage battles staged on the hardwood here on January 30 and 31. In the first engagement the Panthers trounced the Cats 52 to 37, and in the second tilt the following night the Panthers boasted a victory of 24 points. Despite a tight zone defense set up by the Cats in the opening halves of both tilts, the Panthers snappy passing combinations and accurate tosses forced the Cats to resort to a man-to-man set-up in the final periods. In the first engagement the Cats chalked up a 5 point Wad in the opening moments of the game, but were surpassed by the Panthers who held an 8 point advantage at the close of the first half. Despite the lead the Cats held in the first ten minutes of the game, the Panthers kept up their dogged attack, slowly wearing down the advantage with consistent long shots, with Nance, classy High Point forward, serving as the spearhead of the opponents long range firing. Nance chalked up a grand total of 18 points for scoring honors of the Panthers quint. Although the zone defense the Cats used in the first half had proved highly effective against the Appalachian Mountaineers two weeks before, it was torn to pieces by the long firing of the , Panthers. Abandoning the zone | system to the man-to-man combination in the second half, it seemed as if the Cats might make a comeback with the Panthers holding only an 8 point advantage, but the High Point loopmen consistently continued to add field goal after f;eld eoal to their lead. Although Efte catamounts matched them play for play, scoring persistently in the first ten minutes of the second half, their attack ebbed i nthe final part of the prame and the Panthers came out victors by 15 points. Gudger paced the Cats, scoring 11 points, followed by Meredith, who tossed in 5 markers. Olson, Rhodes, and Pryor each chalked up 4 points. Woody Pryor shined on the Catamounts' defense. In the second tilt the Panthers gained an advantage in the opening minutes of the game which proved fatal for the Cats. The Cats did not get to clicking until the first half of the opening period, when Smith, dribbling through the center of the opposing defense, tossed in the first field goal for the Cats. During the second part of the half the Cats pushed the score vm to 12 and 23, but this 12 „ ;.,, jeacj was too mucn to over- "" In the second half with the Panthers matching each score of the Catamounts, play by play. As in the first contest, the Catamounts resorted to a man- to-man combination in an effort to cut down the Panthers' long range attack, but were unsuccessful, losing to the invaders with a final score of 54 to 30. Malfregeot, a forward, and Keene, rangy center, set the scoring pace of the Panthers in the second contest with 11 points each, followed by Nance with 10 markers. Although Gudger failed to hit his usual gait in the first contest, he fell to his all time low of the season In the second tilt, failing to click with his pet hook shot. Meredith and Smith paced the Cats with 5 markers each, while Rhodes and Olson clicked with 4 apiece. Barnes, Ballow, and Woody Pryor turned in a good defensive game, but the odds were against them with the Panthers scoring every time they fired. Playing a tip and tuck brand of ball all the way, coach Jim Whatley's Western Carolina Down In Front By JOHN TYREE Tot" tor some odds and ends < ^UlIllOll IltS Take picked up by a sideline com- nPwrv ITWim \ C C mentator. l WU l r°ln A' 'Lu V" OFF THE RECORD The Catamounts hit their The Catamounts certainly hit stride in by taki tWQ a losing streak the past two straignt wins from tne Atlantlc wnaiieys western Carolina weeks and drowned three eames „, ,Z — ,, ZT . , Catamounts dropped a North Lend me thine ear bretren as Third floor: Hensley (7), Sil- SraigW out dont forget ££es Chrlsti™ Bul1 Do&s in two instate conference basketball we again greet you from the vers (1). SSe Sth State tournS to fecut1^ North State Conference eame to a fast oharaine Catawba Press box of the Western Caro- f u , ^0rm. ^ e Tu, loop tllts staBed on tne hard- SnVuintetTto"? afsat' K* bringing you the latest Eirst E.oor vs Day Students ^ P yed and i probably ^ herelast Friday and Sat- bury Monday night February 9 developments of the campus Ekeing out a 6 point win, the ■; ~y \ urday night. In the first en Overcoming a 10 point lead ! ,sports and sideline chatter' So' speedy Day student quintet took piled up by Catawba midway BEN NORTON LEADS INTRAMURAL SCORING According to official figures released by Woodrow Higdon, Intramural basketball sponsor, Ben Norton, star Day Student forward, is leading all scorers in the games thus far played, with 48 points. Taking second place honors, is Jerry Rice, third floor center, with 38 points. Following these two high scorers and taking third, fourth, and fifth place honors are: Brown Griffin, fourth floor forward, with a total of 28 points, Clyde Smith, day student guard, 27 points, and Ralph Gurley, lanky second floor guard_ with 26 points. Mr. "Higdon also said that upon completion of the Intramural basketball season, complete totals of the top scorers would be announced and published. the first half and forging into the lead early in the second stanza, the Cats were barely nosed out in the final minutes of play by accurate shooting of the Indians forwards, Honeycutt and Wllkins. Raymond Rhodes, ace Catamount forward, divided scoring honors for the night with Honeycutt, Indian forward, each collecting 14 points. Half time score found the Indians leading Western Carolina by a narrow margin of one point, 24 to 25. The Lineups: W. C. T. C. (42) D. Pryor, 2, Olson, 5, Gudger, 12, Barnes, 2, W. Pryor, 2 Substitutions: W. C. T. C: Meredith (5), Ballou (0), Rhodes (14). Catawba: Ferebee (13), Hunter (1), Bridges (2). Catawba (45) F McElwee, 1 F Wilkin, 8 C Tomilison, 1 G Honeycutt, 14 G Gemister, 4 WRESTLING TEAM VERY ACTIVE _ that the Cats will take this gagement tne Cats marched to Down in Front", all you sports another step toward stardom by ^"^t™6"^^"^0^"11^^?^ a 10 point victory. with the score fans and lets review the head turning back a first floor invas- line attractions. ion 22 to 16, on February 5. As this writing goes to press, The score was close through- the Intramural basketball season out the game and was tied up Dali scorin8- 1S certa'my writing point advantage the Bull Dogs a name tor himself this season- a chance and-(P. S.) Columbus standmg n points in their fa died too-Ben Norton, who is vor at nalf_tlme. on the follow- leading the Intramural basket- ing night they overcame the 3 is rounding into the final turn constantly. The game, played be and heading for the home fore approximately 100 specta held at the end of the first half Ben should certainly be hard to for a 58 to 41 win. stretch. Several more feature tors, was a thriller from start stop wn«n the fata1mou^t sq?ad, In the first meet Meredith game.s have been played off and to finish, and not until the final f castea next tan—The B and Gudger paced the Cata- definite threats for the Intra- gun was the victory assured to ^am Jg0t s~"e^, revenge when mounts with 12 points each. Al- mural crown are now beginning , either team, to take shape. Still on the top Phillips led the Day students they downed Sylva high school though Gudger had failed to last week—Sylva has a top rank- click at his usuaily fast pace m and regarded as the team to I with 9 points while Shuford was mg hlgn f h?°! ^am and have the previous High Point games, beat, is the fast breaking Day ! high for the losers with 6 points. yet to tafte .J'1 *, r own ne came through against the student quintet led by Ben Norton, but hold your money there teams in a deadlock, 7 to 7. brother, because the local boys The Lineups: will face that crack Third floor 1st Floor, 16 Day Students, 22 team February 12 and unless Tyree, 4, some big upsets follow, the win- Shuford, 6, The half time gun found both league-Raymond Rhodes again made the headlines when he ner of this tussle will no doubt take the Intramural trophy. Aside from championship talk lets glance through the records and come up to date on the latest played games. BENEFIT WRESTLING MATCH IS HELD At the Red Cross benefit wrestling match between Western Carolina Teachers College and Vanderbilt at the Sylva high gymnasium on January 22., the tumbling class, directed by Miss Maragaret Reid, did several acts, including alternate forward rolls, shoulder stands, flying angels and pyramids. The girls participating in the tumbling stunts were Lois Pryor, Sue Hedden, Joy Bracken, Ruben Harris, Kathryn Powell, Ruby Floyd, Sophia Haynes, Betty Jean Best, Lomeia Carter, Rachel McAllister, Anita Hughes, Kate Moffet Rowe, Katherine Darby, Dorothy Fouts, Ruby Higdon, Lucille Hunter, and Helen Miller. H. E. BATTLE Cullowhee, N. C. WATCHES- JEWELRY Expert Watch Repairing "YOUR COLLEGE JEWELER" Sylva, N. ^. The varsity representatives of the mat here have had a tough schedule to fill this season, many of their scheduled matches being with more experienced teams but Mr. Andrews, the wrestling- coach, states that he is well pleased with their seasons showing. Although fewer men are out for this sport probably than any other in the curriculum, Mr. Andrews attributes this to the unfamiliarlty of wrestling as a sport to the majority of boys, and the greater amount of time required to acquire a true skill in mat tactics as compared with other major sports. Then too, periods of practice are on an intramural basis, thereby the boys wishing to participate in wrestling activities do not get sufficient work-out periods to compete on even terms with wrestling teams of larger schools and Universities where wrestling is given a major place. The team has had two meets with Vanderbilt University this season, and one each with the University of Tennessee and Appalachian. Although these teams boasted representatives of more experience, the team here showed up well. One more definitely scheduled match is to be held with the University of Tennessee here on February 20, and a tentatively scheduled match with the Canton "Y" matmen has been made. Several of the boys on the team are out for wrestling for the first time, but some of these are exhibiting real original ability, Mr. Andrews says. Arrington, Jones, Harold, and Hensley comprise the 121 pound division. Knox fills the 135 pound weight, with Hensley also doing some work in this class. Crowell and Barnwell are the 145 pound representatives, while Goodson falls in the step above them, the 155 pound division. Mooney and Andrews hold down the 165 pound class. Brown and Johnson fall in the 175 pound weight, with Johnson doing .some work in the unlimited rung of the ladder with Merrell. First Floor vs Second Floor Although rated underdogs of the game, coach Delmar Pryor's first floor quintet came through vith a smashing attack and up- ■et a big, fast moving Second floor five, 25 to 24 in the college iym January 27. Fighting desperately from start to finish, both teams played evenly matched ball with the Stuart Johnson, Wall, 1, F F C G G Battle, 4 B. Norton, 4 Phillips, 9 Bull Dogs, using his pivot post to a great advantage for the Cats. Meredith matched him in the final half, using fast breaks and one handed tosses that found the basket every time he fired. Meredith and Gudger di- Substitutions: First floor: Woody, Cowan. Day Students: Smith (4), Til ley. racked up 14 points against the Catawba Indians—''Biscuit" has been turning in some stellar performances lately—Even though spring is still several Price" 1 weeks away' tne old baseba11 is vided scoring honors. to be seen quite frequently j Olson kept the Cats in the tossed around over about Madi- j bali game by clicking consist- son dorm—Does look pretty good j ently in the first period when to see the "PUP being bolted the Bull Dogs held an opening around—From all indications iead for several minutes. The the Catamounts should have a score was tied at three inter- J. Norton Third Floor vs Fourth Floor Another toss up game of the week, came in the form of the continued march of the Third floor quintet, who turned back a brilliant Fourth floor assault, 25 to 19 in the second game of a twin bill played in the college gym, February 5. Again it was Rice, speedy ead see-sawing back and forth j Third floor center who came constantly. Behind at the half I through with 11 points to pace way mark 13 to 8, the first floor j the victors and take top scor- ;ame back in the 2nd period to regain the lead and finish up on top by one point. Although high scoring honors for the afternoon went to Tyree, First floor forward who collected 12 points, the victory was mainly attributed to the brilliant passing and defensive playing of White and Moody. The Lineups: 1st Floor (25) 2nd Floor (24) Tyree, 12, F H. Howard, 3 F E. Nell, 3 C Gaylor, 4 G Gurley, 6 G G. Howard, 6 Substitutions: Second floor, Hughes (1), Porter (1). White, 3, Stuart, 6, Woody, 4 Crowell ing honors of the game. Goodson and Jones tied for scoring honors for the losers, each collecting 4 points and turning in a good performance. Although a constant threat till the end, the Fourth floor could never quite cope with the sharp shooting Third floor five. Half time score saw the winners In the lead by a 13 to 6 margin. The Lineups: 3rd Floor (25) 4th Floor (19) Roberts, 4, F Bradburn, 3 F C G G Griffin, Goodson, Jones, Eller, Gibson, 2, Rice, 11, Barnwell, 2 Wright, 6, Substitutions: Third floor: Leagon, Hensley, Nett. Fourth Floor: Moody (2), Har- Hannah. hard hitting team this year— Speaking of spring, brings to mind the great summer sport, golf, and it has been brought to my attention that we have a golfer here on our campus— Brother Ben Battle—Well don't doubt it, he makes good in almost every thing he sets his head to do, including the girls— Excuse me but the Editor-in- Chief of this here durned paper has just stepped in the press box and informed me that there are other articles of interest that have been intended to be published and that if I would be kind enough, please save some room for them—Slam on my editorial—Can't say as I blame her though, sounds pretty punk to me as I read it over—Well guess we really had better close up shop for this week but be sure and be around next time and "look 'em over" from the old press box. So with (quote) Lotions of love (unquote) I remain your Western Carolina sports reporter, John Tyree. Second Floor vs Day Students Trailing throughout the game the Second floor five again fell j rell (1) in defeat at the hands of a j. strong Day student aggregation, Fjrst Fioor vs second Floor 29 to 13 on January 29. Stepping into the limelight for The Day students, paced by B. the fim Ume> a new.Spirited Norton, forward, who sank 9 second floor Qutm walke(} Qver points, were never seriously i a slow moying plrst flQOr team threatened and set up a strong ; on February 10 by a decisive defense which could not be score of 25 to 21 penetrated by the Second floor. ' Bad j " and continued Gaylor, center, stood out for the fumbling of the bal, contributed losers- . [mostly to the First floor loss. Half time score: Day students, Several go]den opportunities 18, Second floor, 5. ; for SGOrlng threats ended up in The Lineups: fumbles and the losers never Allegheny college was so named because a large part of the area it serves is watered by streams that make up the Allegheny river. vals in the opening half, 6-6, 10-10, and 12-12, but when the Cats began to click the defense of the Bull Dogs crumpled under their furious attack and the Cats took an easy 10 point win. In the return engagement the following night the Bull Dogs got off to a snappy start and held a slight lead throughout the first half. Holding an edge of three points at the intermission, it seemed as if the Bull Dogs might get revenge for their loss of the night before, but in the final period the Cats launched an attack that tore the defense of Atlantic Christian to pieces, chalking up a final score of 58 to the opponent's 41 markers. Gudger led the scoring parade of the Cats with 21 markers, followed by Meredith and Woody Pryor with 7 each. Delmar Pryor layed away 6 points for the Catamount combination in his assignment in the forward court. Forced by the opening lead of the Bull Dogs to play strictly a defensive game in the first half, the Catamounts began their victorious offensive In the second half and the visitors never recovered. 2nd Floor, 13 H. Howard, 2, E. Nell, Gaylor, 8, G. Howard, Gurley, Day Students, 29 F B. Norton, 9 Battle, 4 F C G G Price, 3 Jamison Substitutions: Second floor: Brock, Hughes, Porter (1). Day students: J. Norton, Smith (7), Tilley. Second Floor vs Third Floor Dropping their third successive game, the last place Second floor five fell victim to a vicious Third floor attack 34 to 24 on February 3. quite found the basket. It was G. Howard and R. Reese who , sparked the second floor attack ! I and turned in a bang-up floor performance. For the losers it was Wall, lanky center man, who collected 9 points and was outstanding with his playing under the basket. The half time came with a tie up, 8 to 8. The Lineups: 1st Floor (16) 2nd Floor (22) Tyree, 2, F Gurley White, 2, F Scott Wall, 9, C Gaylor, 9 Johnson, 3, G R. Reese, 8 Shuford, 2, G G. Howard, 8 Substitutions: First Floor: Crowell (3), Cowan, Woody. Second floor: Hughes, E. Neil LEADER DEP1. STORE THE LATEST STYLES — THE RIGHT PRICES Come In and Look Around Sylva, N. ( . Scoring at ease and playing Mr. Andrews states that the j loosely throughout the game, the I team, although small in number j victors were led by Jerry Rice, has improved quite considerably 1 center, who collected 10 points since last season, and is doing and was high scorer of the even- wjtn tne reviewing 0f these I well to compete with teams ing. R. Gurley, guard was out- 6 games> our Intramural contest which are picked from a group , standing for the losers with 9 iS brought up to date. As you can : of wrestlers, which are in many points. gather from the scores, no one cases greater in number than Half time score: Second floor, <.;i.me has proved to be dull, but t the total of all the boys in school j 5, Third floor, 16. ,„, the contrary very fast and REPAIR AND SAVE MONEY Cullowhee Shoe Shop Cullowhee, N. C. here. Tony Papuchais, a former i The Lineups: member of the wrestling team, Is 2nd Floor (24) now wrestling with the team of g. Howard, ft, F the University of Tennessee. j Neil, 2, F {Gaylor, 5, G The doctoral degree in educa- Reese, 1, G lion will be offered for the first Gurley, 9, G time on the Los Angeles campus Substitutions: of the University of California Second Floor: H. during the coming year. Brock (1), Porter. interesting. Attendance for the 3rd Floor (34) past weeks games have picked Gibson, 7 up considerably and those who Wright, 5 have not yet witnessed any of Rice, 10 these contests just don't know Barnwell, 1 how much they are missing. Roberts, 3 Take it from me, these games are a lot more interesting than quite Howard, a few college games I have seen elsewhere. So, drop around, You trust its quality Everybody wants the red thing tor his money. That's ice-cold Coca-Cola. It has quality, the quality of genuine goodness ... taste, the taste that charms and never cloys ...refreshment, complete refreshment. Thirst asks nothing more. »OTTIFO UNDtR AUTHORITY OF THF. COCA-COLA COMPANY »Y COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF ASHEVILLE, N. C.

The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Western Carolina Teachers College
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• Date
  • Date original: 1942-02-14;
  • Date digitized: 2017-07-05
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  • Dimension: 20" x 16"
  • Pages: 11 pages
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  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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