THE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE THREE ____________________________________________ .'1 I ASIDE LINES " By IRVIN LISAGOR -- AND THE CLAMOR continues un- abated. Indignant alumni from points as far distant as Los Angeles, Cal., be- rate us daily with streams of blue- back invective, demanding to know why we take Fielding H. Yost's sum- nary dismissal of Harry Kipke with- out a clamorous protest. They deny Kipke was "incompetent," that he had truck with dubious private as- sociates, that he indulged in organiz- ing subsidies, that he sanctioned malpractices during the summer and that he failed to maintain the re- spect and confidence of his own staff. Far removed from the actual scene, they have the stranger's privilege of drawing upon fig- ments of their imagination to condemn Kipke's release or of believing what they read by metropolitan sportswriters who dote on such controversial fodder to tide them through the be- tween-season lull. But if they want to know why the Daily re- fuses to beat the tom-toms of re- sentment, we'll tell them why forthwith. Yost No Ax Man . . 1. Fielding H. Yost swung no dicta- torial axe in the Kipke case. Yost, however aware he was of Kipke's shortcomings, did not instigate the action against him. Fearing revile- titent from alumni groups and news- papers, with whom he knew Kipke had ingratiated himself, the veteran athletic director refused to indict the man he made into an All-American back. Instead, the other members of the Board, on the strength of their investigations, united in opposition to Kipke's retention. And that was that 2, Kipke failed utterly to or- ganize his coaching associates. It was Kip on one side against the rest of the staff. He lacked their confidence and respect, and "a house divided against itself . .. Need more be said.. .. 3. Kipke lacked the faith of the ien he coached. If any alumnus, any avowed Kipke supporter, can answer that charge then the World War was a mirage and the depression a colossal myth. Men should emerge itrom four years of football with a few solid values and ideals of leader- shaip. If when they quit, they're somewhat bitter and crushed, then something is definitely wrong. Without debating their truth or falsity, all the other charges which beset Kipke can be for- gotten, On charge No. 3 above, he-or any other coach in Amer- ica--can be crucified. To news- men, to alumni and friends of the University, Kipke was anin- gratiating man, with personality that would have made him. a first-rate salesman. But to some of his owu mein, he was some- thing 'inaccessible, cold, distant. Some of them (and they'velearned the advisability of punctuating their remarks with Don't Quote Me) felt they didn't know him, that visiting him was tantamount to invading the inner sanctums of some strange ex- ecutive, in whose presence they were nervous. This failure to know their coach very likely accentuated their grievances. unacquainted??? The further charge that he didn't know his personnel re- ceived impetus when a disgrunt- led substitute, who had threat- ened to quit the squad in the morning, turned up in the after- noon as a regular, even though he missed practice the day before because of classes. These things were enough to cause some of the boys to speak out in private conversation just how they felt. But that Kipke's affability weaved its spell among the boys is not de- nied. A sub, who was dissatisfied because he thought he wasn't get- Staeb & Dayg take this opportunity $ to thank you for your patronage during the season and wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR * __~~ 0_ A.T.O. Lang, Gabriel Pace Champs Against S.A.E., A.T.O. Adds Water Polo Championship With 2.11 Victory Over Trigon By BILL BLACK Alpha Tau Omega became the new Interfraternity swimming champion Wednesday afternoon when they overwhelmed unbeaten Sigma Alpha Epsilon tankers 41 to 20 at the I-M pool. The A.T.O. swimmers also addedl the water polo crown, defeating Tri- gon 2 to 1 in a thrilling match that took four overtimes before the de- cision was reached. Outcome Never Doubted. There was never any doubt about the outcome of the swimming meet after the second event when Mall Lang and Bill Gabriel finished one- two in the breast stroke. The victors, who hold the fraternity: record in the 100-yard free style relay, were b:rd pressed to win this event but managed to finish ahead due largely to the efforts of Tom Col- bridge, A.T.O. sprint star. Tom Courtney and Bob Bogle put on a great battle in the 50-yard free style race but the former Jayvee football player gave the winners an- other first, beating Bogle in the last five yards. Howell Wins Takes Interfraternity Swim Crown, 41-20 No Let-Up In Competition Seen Yearling Win A e C "43ruInlib Thn r inyrn ,AI-"*" i Wrestling Heads Revise Scoring By BUD BENJAMIN tonight. Maryland tomorrow night, Michigan's 1937 basketball squad and Dartmouth on Monday, Dec. 20. seems to have recalled the old adage1 that you don't have to go far to findj tough competition. Last year the Wolverines traveled some 3,000 miles to the Pacific Coast to do battle with the University of Washington in a three game series. The tour was successful in the victory! column as well as from a scenic point, of view, the cagers taking the series two games to one. Competition Increases This season, Coach Franklin C.j Cappon's squad of 10 is headed theI other way for an invasion of the East. Comparing the present trip with last; year's finds mileage the only variant. The quintet won't travel as ,far, but their opposition will be on par with the opponents of last year. The degree of competition seems,. to crescendo as the trip progresses. Let's survey the first three oppon- ents that the team will face-Akron Yanks Named Greatest Sport Team Of 1937 NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-(P)-The. outstanding athletic team of 1937, the experts have ruled, was the New York Yankee nine, champion of the baseball world. Forty-two of the 50 experts partici- pating in the seventh annual Asso- ciated Press poll cast their balolts for Joe McCarthy's aiamond bombers who piled up a total of 138 points in leading the poll for the second time in as many years and for the third time in its seven-year history. Although given only two-first place votes, the Pitt Panthers' undefeated football array easily took second place in the balloting with 62 points, exactly twice as many as were cast for Don Budge and his Davis Cup' tennis team-mates. Tabulation of the returns: (Points on a 3-2-1 basis, each expert naming his first three choices in order of preference: First Points AKRON: Will probably line up as follows: Ned Endress and "Skelly" Becker at forwards; big Moose Tsal- off at center; and Joe Carnahan and Bob Mott at guards. Tsaloff is their outstanding man, the husky, rough and tough center; combining height and experience to good advantage. Becker, another six footer, is also a threat. MARYLAND: Wolverine height provides a big edge here. Maryland is sorely hurt by the absence of Charlie Keller and Fred Thomas, two mainstays of last year, and Coach Burton Shipley is still shifting his lineup to find a winning combina- tion. Eddie Johnson, a six foot one inch junior is fairly secure in one of the forward jobs with diminutive Waverly Wheeler, only five foot nine inches but a letterman of some re- pute, favored at the other forward berth. Sophs At Pivot Charlie Norton and Francis Beam- er, two big sophs, are battling it out for center honors although there is a strong possibility that one of them will be shifted to the weak guard position. Here Milton Mulitz, Cole- man Headley, and Bill Rea hold fort in not too impressive style. DARTMOUTH: Watch out here! Michigan's first really strong oppon- ent. Big, experienced, and well coached, the Indians can be counted on for the stiffest opposition. Will probably line up as follows: Capt. Bill Thomas and Joe Cottone at for- wards; Moose Dudis at center; and Joe Batchelder and Bob MacLeod at the guards. Thomas, a crack shot, will pro- vide the Wolverines with plenty of trouble. A crack shot, he is fast, and rangy and has abundant experience. Dudis, the husky center, feeds the ball on many of the play with speedy Cottone and Thomas breaking in basket bound. , ll 1.11-9 , iciiilam With the intention of awarding a break away from his disadvantageous decision to the wrestler who shows position he is awarded one point. M a t Tourney the most ability the Big Ten wrest- Upon obtaining the advantage and ing coaches have devised a new sys- in working for a pin, should the tem of scoring, to be used this year wrestler, that has the advantage, Sprs Tin Conference wrestling meets, come very near to a fall, and then CombiJSSparks impress; According to the old rules, if a have his rival break away from him Savilla Meets Loughlin man was able to secure a position of the near pin wins three points, and I. Unlimited Fial vantage over his opponent, all he the break away gives one point. need do to win the match would be It is the hope of al lthe Conference to keep this position as long as pos- coaches that this new system will Two freshmen from Tulsa, Okla., sibsle, with the idea of building up a ers. .to s nll their tn C stole the show yesterday afternoon i time advantage. as the annual All-Campus wrestling After the Big Ten meet of last year, tournament got under wayw i it became apparent that a new meth- rod had to be devised so as to give the Billy Combs, was forced to over- decision to the wrestler who showed come a weight disadvantage of more the most ability throughout the than 20 pounds, to win the 165 pound battle. Several times in last year's championship from another out- meet a mediocre wrestler would, by standing freShrnan prospect. Ralph a lucky break, secure a position of Turner. State A.A.U. champion at vantage, and hold it long enough to 135 pounds, Combs, was entered in be declared winner. the heavier class because of his wide In the new system recently adopt- experience. ed by the coaches a man will be de- The other Oklahoma boy, Tom clared winner by the number of Sparks, had a relatively easy time in points that he earns, rather than by winning the 126 pound title, pinning the time advantage he may have. Tom Weidig in four minutes. In the After the contest has started, semi-finals, Sparks took a hard should a wrestler get behind his op- fought decision from Phil Whitte- ponent he is awarded two points. So r e. inttrfraternity chami inI Should his opponent in the contest I force wresulers co use an me1T L&Sem and strength throughout the con- test. This will give the fans more in- teresting and spectacular contests than they have witnessed previously in Big Ten wrestling. MARSHALL Announces His S.A.E. won their only first in the back stroke when Harry Howell out-f swam Bob Gabriel and Fred Guertler to finish in the good time of 14.21 seconds. Any hope that this win may have instilled in the S.A.E. team was lost when Colbridge A.T.O. took the 25- yard sprint in 12 seconds. Bill Gabriel and Lang won top div- ing honors and the A.T.O. medley relay trio triurgphed for their other first places. ting a break, told us after one trip: "I sat and talked with Kip on the trip, and I'm telling you, when he left me I'd have done or died for him. That's the kind of fleeting impres- sion he left with me. But on the practice field everyday, we saw him in a different light, grim and serious and unreceptive. And that's where it counted." Maybe. Kip's perspective wasj warped after years of success andj caused him to forget the biggestj part of his job. Who knows? We{ shouldn't be trying to justify the existence of the condition. But that it existed is a cold truth, and one which is mighty hard to defend. Al , IIb 1Lb~IIu lu plu These were the only two weight divi- sions in which the champions were decided. Finals in the others will be held today. The final in the unlimited class will find Joe Savilla, the rangy foot-I ball tackle, meeting 'big Marshall Loughin, best of the yearling heavy- weight crop. Lilburn Ochs and Tim Hurd, vet- erans from last year's Varsity squad will meet for the 175 pound title. Both scored easy victories over. freshmen in their'semi-final matches. A pair of frosh grapplers, Doug Jeffreys and Dick Hanslip, are the 155 pound survivors. Carl Mosser, last year's 145 pound champion will defend his title against freshman John Paup. Another home town boy, Andy Sawyer, will seek to de- throne Jim Mericka, winner at 135 pounds last year. 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