OrWW VMT~lffIGANfDAILY TUA,- - -*--.---- SATURDAY, lIIL iRiLai{}nl' alra aaJa !ate Tennessee Spurt Beats Michigan Five, 80-66 i Tidwell, Lee Star in Kent Tourney Loss; Wyoming Defeats Kent in Finale, 75-67 UNITAS CLOSE TO RECORD: Rams Host Colts in Anticlimactic Game T By FRED KATZ Special to the Daily KENT, O. - Lack of depth and height took its toll for Michigan last night as the Wolverines dropped an 80-66 clash to Ten- nessee in the opening game of the first annual Midwest Invitational basketball touranment. Michigan meets host Kent State at 7:30 p.m. today in the conso- lation game of the four-team two- day tourney. Wyoming, 75-67 win- ner over Kent plays Tennessee at 9 p.m. for the championship. The Wolverines, fighting to re- gain the lead they had during most of the first half, went ahead on the Vols, 59-58 on a George Lee jump shot with 6:50 remain- ing in the game. Seconds later M. C. Burton added one more point with a free throw. However, the roof quickly fell in upon the tired and out- rebounded Maize and Blue. Ten- nessee connected on four consecu- tive field goals within the next two minutes to make it 66-60. The Wolverines had one more flurry left in them and that soon proved to be a false alarm. Baskets by John Tidwell and Terry Miller, and free throws by Burton and Lee, narrowed the count to 70-66 with two minutes left. But that was all the scoring Michigan was to accomplish for the rest of the night. The Wol- verine defense, especially porous during the second half, couldn't keep up with the revived team from the Volunteer State, as it rolled up its final point total to 80. Tidwell and Lee, two 6'4" Wol- verines, with as dissimilar types of shots found anywhere, com- bined for 47 points. Tidwell once again paced Michigan in the scor- ing column, this time with 24 points - two more than he hit last Monday against Pittsburgh. Relying upon a soft jump shot, the poised and steady sophomore tallied 17 points in the first half to give Michigan a 34-33 lead. Lee practically reversed Tid- well's scoring performance, pick- ing up the second half slack with 17 points of his own. Playing one of the better games of his three- year college career, Lee repeated- ly riddled the Tennessee center- land with bull-like rushes as well as occasional outside shots. But it was another 17 point in- dividual spree that brought about Michigan's eventual demise. Six-foot eight-inch Gene Tor- mohlen poured in that manyI points, most of them coming early, in the second half, that enabled Tennessee to stay within reach of Michigan, before pulling out in front to stay. He finished with 22? points. The height furnished by Tor- mohlen and 6'6" Dalen Showalter simply wore down the smoother- working Michigan club. The taller Southeastern Con- ferdnce team won the battle of the boards through the ever present lengthy arms of Tormohlen. He hauled down more than one-half, of his team's 64 rebounds. Coach Bill Perigo was rather disappointed in the defensive work turned in by his charges. Michigan will face a fast, youthful Kent outfit - headed by Oliver Wallace, Chuck Boykin and Jim Maddox. The sophomore trio scored 43 of the Golden Flashes' 67-point total. The Wolverines are being housed at the Aurora Inn Motel, 20 miles outside Kent, By At SINAI The newly crowned champion of the Westerr Division of the Na- tional Football League. Baltimore, will journey to the West Coast today to meet the Los Angeles Rams, who are tied with Chicago for second place, in an anticlimax game. Baltimore clinched its first mod- ern sports title last Sunday in a stirring "come-from-behind' vic- tory over the San Francisco 49ers, 35-27. The powerful Colts, trailing 27-7 at the half, rallied for 28 points in the final two periods as star in signal calling. He has thrown Rounding out the great Colt touchdown passes in 23 consecu- backfield have been halfbacks L. tive games, and if he throws one G. Dupre, Lenny Moore, and bruis- against the Rams today, he will ing fullback Alan Ameche. Moore break Cecil Isbell's league record. ran 73 yards for a crucial touch- _ _ \ down against the 49ers, while Ameche has taken over second place in total rushing yardage. Over the years the best NFL teams have always had a bruising fullback to complement their pass- ing attack. Cleveland had Marion Motley, and now Jimmy Brown. Detroit had Pat Harder, and last year, John Henry Johnson. And now ,the Colts have Ameche. 4 PISTONS' TOP SCORERS-Detroit Pistons forward George Yard- ley (left) showed he was somewhat refreshed by his two-day "rest" by tossing in 24 points against NBA Eastern-Division leader New York last night. Teammate Gene Shue sank 11 field goals for 22 points, but all in vain as the Knicks edged Detroit, 110-108. Knicks Gain First-Place Tie quarterback John Unitas regained the composure which he appeared to lose in the first half. HOMETOWN Strongest in YearsHS C RE The Colts appear to have the strongest aggregation of players to hit the NFL in several years. They Saturdays 9 to 10:30 A.M. have averaged almost 34 points per With TOM JOHNSTON game offensively while allowing only 12. Unitas has shown uncanny ac- ALAN AMECHE curacy in passing and brilliance .. . diversifies Colt attack - - - AETM JC 4 Statistics . Michigan Lee, f Burton, f Rogers, c Tidwell, g Miller, g Kingsbury, g TOTALS Tennessee Reeverts, f Showalter, f Tormohlen, e Coulter, g Risser, g Scott, g TOTALS Halftime: MI nessee 33. FG 9 2 2 11 3 0 27 FG 4 7 10 7 4 1 33 FT PF' 5-6 3 3-4 4 1-2 3 2-5 5 1-4 1 0-0 0 12-21 16 xFT PF' 6-7 2 4-4 3 2-9 4 2-3 2 0-1 4 0-0 2 14-24 17 TP 23 7 5 24 7 0 66 TP 14 18 22 16 8 2 80 By Nosing 0 DETROIT (P) - Frank Selvy sank a 15-foot jump shot with two seconds left and gave the New York Knickerbockers a 110-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons and mvoed the Knicks back into a first place tie with the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Assn.'s Eastern Division standings last night. Selvy, the former Furman All- American, got his tie-breaking shot off with a desperation leap after missing one with 15 seconds remaining. In breaking their three-game losing streak, the Knicks had to welter Champ; byBig Margin ut Pistons ichigan 34, Ten- Jordan New Whips Akins LACK OF SCORING DEPTHI-Seventy per cent of the Wolverine basketball team's points last night were scored by two players, George Lee (left) with 23 and John Tidwell with 24. Tennessee scored 14 points in the last four minutes to win, 80-66. SPORT SHORTS: Minor League Head Blast~s SundayTV LOS ANGELES P) -- Under- rated Don Jordan of Los Angeles captured the welterweight cham- pionship of the world last night as he handed champion Virgil Akins of St. Louis a bad beating to win a 15-round decision. The 24-year-old challenger, a 3-1 underdog going into the ring at the Olympic Auditorium despitej his rating as the No. 1 contender, all but knocked out the 30-year- old titleholder. He won the unani- mous verdict by a substantial mar- gin. First Defense This was the first defense of the crown by Akins since he won clear claim to it in knocking out Vince Martinez in St. Louis last June. After the first few rounds of the nationally-televised fight it was apparent that Akins was in for a rough evening. Akins was an even-money fa- vorite to knock out Jordan, some- thing no other fighter had done in the . Californian's 55 previous fights. The 30-year-old Akins was the one who was hanging on and all but wrecked in the 10th. Never in Trouble As it turned out, Jordan never was seriously hurt and Akins man- aged to stay on his feet for the full 15. An estimated 7,000 fans cheered the local youngster from bell to bell. Referee Lee Grossman scored it 145-138, Judge Mushy Callahan 145-132 and Judge Tommy Hart 146-136. The Associated Press had it 150-132. Scoring was 10 points per round-10 to the winner and !9 or less to the loser. The champion was continually booed for butting, which cost him two points on the referee's card. But it was Akins who was the worst hurt. Jordan ripped a bad gash over the champion's right ,eye in the fifth and had it bat- tered and swollen almost shut at the finish. overcome a 20-point lead, 55-35, which Detroit had built in the second quarter. New York, with Kenny Sears hitting 23 points, and Willie Naulls 21, narrowed the Pistons' halftime margin to 58-56 and held on to trail only 82-79 at the start of the final period.. With Sears, Naulls and Selvy monopolizing the fourth-quarter scoring, the Knicks rose to a seven-point lead as the Pistons hit a lingering cold spell. But Detroit managed a 108-108 tie with 25 seconds left when center Phil Jordon sank a long hook shot. On the opt-of-bounds play, New York sent the ball in to Selvy, who missed a long set shot. But the Knicks got the rebound and he tried again successfully, The victory was the second of the season for New York over the Pistons and gave the Knicks a 12-6 mark in the Eastern Division, the same as the Celtics, Detroit now stands 10-11, still second in the Western Division, behind the St. Louis Hawks. HIGH SCHOOL CAGE University High 50, Flat Rock 49 A.A. St. Thomas 57, Wayne St. Mary 37 COLLEGE SCORES Clemson 56, Duke 55 Calvin 77, Hillsdale 54 Xavier (O.) 58, N.M. A&M 52 Miami (Fla.) 113, Tampa 71 ladho 59, Colorado St. Univ., 58 Colorado 70, Washington 63 (overtime) Stanford 55, Santa Clara 49 Drake 83, Omaha 52 COLLEGE HOCKEY Michigan State 6, North Dakota 0 NBA SCORE New York 110, Detroit 108 Ot~I THENi JSABBT WASHINGTON (P)-George M. Trautman, head of the minor leagues, said today the major leagues and national television networks are leading the minors toward baseball's graveyard. Trautman denounced plans for a second network to televise a big league game every Sunday as "just another nail in the coffin." With support from Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick, Traut- man long has charged that loss of gate receipts attributable to free home television is destroying the minors. The majors have replied that any agreement to restrict televi- sion coverage would violate federal antitrust laws, Only Thursday NBC confirmed it would inaugurate Sunday big league game-of-the-week telecasts this season. Boston, Detroit, Balti- more and Washington of the American League and Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and St. Louis in the National are signing up for the Sunday programs. CBS televised a Sunday game throughout last season and pre- sumably plans to repeat next year. Both networks also carry a Satur- day game. The minors have particularly condemned the Sunday telecasts. Sunday has traditionally been their best day for attendance. DETROIT (AP)-Team Captain Joe Schmidt yesterday was named by his teammates as the Detroit Lions' "most valuable player for 1958." It was the third time Schimdt, a 26-year-old linebacker, has been so chosen. He first received the award in 1955 and won it again' last year IOWA CITY (A)-Iowa football coach Forest Evashevski is in line for a sizable increase in his $17,500' salary, one that might make him Hayes, who is believed to be slightly under that figure. MELBOURNE VP) - Michigan' alumnus Barry MacKay got past the third round of the Victorian tennis championships yesterday1 and faces wily Bob Howe today. MacKay dropped the first setj to Wayne Reid, 6-8, but came back strongly to win the next three,, 6-3, 6-3, 6-0. GRACE BIBLE CHURCH Corner State and Huron Streets Williarrt C. Bennett, Pastor 8':45 and 1 1:OQ A.M. "Christian Perfection"-y. Dr. Roy Gustafson. 10:00 A.M. Sunday School. 5:45 P.M. Student Guild and Youth Groups. 7:00 P.M. Sermon by William C. Bennett, Pas- tor. Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting. WE WELCOME YOU. FRIENDS (QUAKER) MEETING Friends Center, 1416 Hill St. , 10:00 and 11:30 Meeting for worship. 10:00 Sunday school and college discussion. 11:30 Adult discussion. 7:15 P.M. Young Friends. FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH 1917 Washtenaw at Berkshire Edward H. Redman, Minister 10:00 Churh School. Adult Discussion Group. "Understanding the Emotionally Disturbed Child"-Mr. and Mrs. George D. Nichols. 11:00 Worship Service. Sermon-"Jesus--Then and Now." FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH State and William Streets Dr. Fred E. Luchs, Minister. Services: 9:30-10:20 and 11:0012:00. "Words for You to Live By"-Dr. Fred E. Luchs preach- ing. Bible Lecture 10:20-10:40-Mrs. Fred E. Luchs Church School Sessions: 9:30-10:40 and 10355- 12:00 (crib through ninth grade). Studer4 Guild: 7:00 P.M. in Mayflower Room. Dr. Celestine Fernando, "visiting ambassador" from Ceylon, will discuss "The Unityof Moo; The Community of the Church." PRESBYTERIAN CAMPUS CENTER at the First Presbyterian Church 1432 Washtenow Avenue, NO 2-3580 Miss Patricia Pickett, Acting Director Robert Baker, Assistant SUNDAY- Worship at 9:00, 1030 and 12:00. 10:30 A.M. Seminar, '"Christian Beiefs." 11:30 A.M. Coffee Hour. 5:30 P.M. Supper. 6:15 P.M. Worship. 7:00 P.M. "Music and the Church," Marion Mason Brown speaking. 8:00 P.M. Discussion. TUESDAY- 9:00 P.M. Coffee Hour at Pat Pickett's apart- ment, 217 S. Observatory. FRIDAY- 6:00 P.M. Graduate supper. CAMPUS CHAPEL (Sponsored by the Christian Reformed Churches of Michigan) Washtenaw at Forest Rev. Leonard Verduin, Director Res. Ph. NO 3-0982; Office Ph. NO 8-7421 10:00 A.M. Morning Service. 7:00 P.M. Evening Service. LUTHERAN STUDENT CENTE' AND CHAPEL (National Lutheran Council) Hill St. at S. Forest Ave. Henry 0. Yoder, Pastor. Sunday-9:00 & 11:00 A.M. Worship Service & Communion. 10:00 A.M. Bible Study. 6:00 P.M. Supper. . 7:00 P.M. Program: Prof. John Baldwin, Speaker. Wednesday-7:30 P.M. Vespers. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST W. Stadium at Engiewoodr MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) Hill and Tppan Streets Rev. Russell M. Fuller, Minister SUNDAY, DEC. 7 10#45 A.M. Morning Worship, "Fear Not," Rev. Fuller preaching. 7:00 P.M. The Student Guild will hear Dr. Celestine Fernando of Ceylon discuss "The Unity of Man; The Community of the Church." Congregational Church. ST. MARY'S STUDENT CHAPEL William and Thompson Streets ev. John F. Bradley, Chaplain Rev. Paul V. Matheson, Assistant Sunday Masses 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon. Holyday Masses 6:30, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 A.M., 12:00 noon and 5.10 P.M. Weekday Masses: 6,:30, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 A.M Novena Devotions: Wednesdayevenng, 7:30 P.M. Rosary and Litany: Dolly at 5:10 P.M. Annual Retreat: Sunday,(Monday, and Tuesday- Conferences afternoon and evening. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH AND WESLEY FOUNDATION 120 S. State St. Merril R. Abbey, L. Burlin Main, Eugene A. Ransom, Ministers 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Worshipi "Strength For This Tired World," Merril R. Abbey, speaking, 5:30 P.M. Fellowship supper. 7:00 P.M., Discussion group in Sanctuary: Merril R. Abbey "Making Our Theology Relevant." UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN STUDENT CHAPEL AND CENTER 151) Washtenaw Avenue (Thed stheran Chrch-Missouri Synod) AlfredT!. Scheips, Postor Theo. A. Kriefall, vicar Sunday at ?:15 and at 10:45: Worship Services, with sermon by the pastor, "The Testimony of the Lord is Sure" (Universal- Bible Sun- day). Sunddy'at 9:15 and at 10:45: Bible Study Groups. Sunday at 6:00: Gamma Delta, Lutheran Student Club', Supper and Christmas Program, with Lutheran students from Flint, Albion, Hills~ dale, and Bowling Green, 0., as guests, Wednesday t 7:30: Midweek Advent Candlelight Vesper S rvice, with Holy Communion. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Huron Dr. Chester H. Loucks and the Rev. Hugh D. Pickett, Ministers Mrs. Gabriell Bublitz, Assistant Student Counsellor Sunday, December 7, 1958 9:45 A.M. Student Bible Study. 11:00 A.M. Worship - Dr. Chester H. Loucks, preaching on: "Gifts for Christ." 6:45 P.M. Guild meeting. Mrs. Joseph Hart- sook will present a program on "Christmas Through Art" - a presentation of originals, prints and slides of Roult's famous'religious art, FIRST CHURCH OF CHR)ST, SCJENTIST 1833 Washtenaw Ave. 9:30 A.M. Sunday School. 11:00 A.M. "God The Only Cause and Creator' is the lesson sermon. A freereading room is maintained at 39 South Main Street. Reading room hours are: Mopday 11:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Tuesday through Friday 11:00 A.M: to 5:00 P.M. ,Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. ST. ANDREWS CHURCH AND TH E EPISCOPAL STUDENT FOUNDATION 306 North Division Street KNICKS, LAKERS SURPRISE TEAMS: Hawks, Celtics Lead NBA Again By STEVE ROGERS Familiar names are once again finding their way to the top of the National Basketball Association standings. The St. Louis Hawks and the Boston Celtics, last year's Western and Eastern division champions, have now forged their way to first place in their respective leagues. Despite the fact that Owner Ben Kerner continues to fire his coaches with almost clocklike reg- ularity, the Hawks are neverthe- less firmly entrenched in first place, holding a four-and-a-half game lead over the second place Detroit Pistons going into last night's activity. Pettit Causes Success The reason for St. Louis' suc- cess-with little over a quarter of the season completed the Hawks have been playing at a .737 clip with 14 wins in 19 games-can again be placed on the shoulders of Bob Pettit. Pettit, third leading scorer In the NBA last year, is the spark- plug in the Hawks' scoring column and their leading rebounder. Com- bined with Slater Martin and Cliff still in contention for the Western Division title. Boston is in a much more pre- carious first-place position than the Hawks, and the reason for this is the surprising New York Knick- erbockers. Early Leader In first place throughout the opening weeks of the season, the Knicks have been dropped to second by the surging Celtics. They trail the Boston club by only half a game, however, and at the end of this weekend's play could easily find themselves reinstated in the top spot. The big question being asked around NBA circles this year is what has happened to the Knicks. The New Yorkers have been a last place club for three straight years and haven't been too accustomed to being in the first division. The answer most people give lies in new head coach Fuzzy Le- vane. The mild-mannered coach has both increased the morale of his team while giving his players needed confidence. It is this that has allowed Ken Sears to come into his own and take charge of the team that might not catch the Celtics this year but should give them a whale of a scare. NORCROSS Boxed Assortmllents - ~' ~ xNY;K . 11,