SUNDAY, DEC. 3, 1939 THE MICHIGAN DAIYT. Wolvervine Hockey Team Loses Opener To London A. . 3-1 S i IN THIS CORNER By MEL FINEBERG_ I, ii (Editor's Note: Today's column is written by Herb Lev, senior assistant on the sports staff.) Ugly Duckling,. .. F YOU want a lesson in how the game of basketball shouldn't be played, keep your eyes on a tall red- headed youth named Bill Cartmill next Saturday night. He'll probably be starting at one of the forward posts in the Wolverines' cage opener against Michigan State. This six foot two inch Easterner, who appears at the moment to be the logical choice to fill Tom Harmon's Varsity berth while the Hoosier Hammer recuperatesr from the gridiron wars, has been the bane of existence of every basketball coach he's ever come in contact with. Once on the hardwood, he seems to do noth- ing right, and during the course of a game will probably violate every fundamental preached by the cage authorities. There isn't an orthodox shot in the red-head's repertoire, which con- tains more species than that of any of the, present Varsity members. He's the type that delights in drop- ping them in the hard way. That is, they look hard to the spectator, but to Bill it's second nature. Distances and angles mean nothing to Mr. Cartmill. The more awkward the position he's in, the more he relishes getting off his tosses. Bill got his cage baptism at Verona High School in New Jer- sey, His dad is basketball coach at Montclair High, eight miles away, and twice had the dubious honor of witnessing his team going down to defeat by Verona, mainly due to the efforts of his offspring, yet Papa Cartmill was and still is firm in his convie- tions that "the kid will never be a basketball player unless he learns to play like we all play." Still, Cartmill the younger won All-State honors for two years, screwy shots and all. Came Michigan and freshman bas- De Vouw, CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLYI \ L *, # -;W ketball. And Coach Ray Fisher saw immediate possibilities in thelanky, carrot-topped lad who seemed to do everything wrong. But there's a limit to everything, and when Bill showed no inclination to change his style he was shoved more or less into the background, and he failed to make the top five on a none too ro- bust frosh squad. And the future didn't look any too rosy when "Cap- py" Cappon, then Varsity Coach, agreed with Cartmill senior, in that Bill would have to change his meth- ods before he'd be ready for big- time competition. The winter of 1938 saw a new basketball coach in the person of Bennie Oosterbaan and a large group of ambitious sophomores striving to crash a veteran-stud- ded line-up. One of these new- comers was Bill Cartmill. Bennie liked the looks of the big red- head, was especially impressed with the size of his hands, but decided that he'd have to re- form his style. Thus he tried in vain to transform Bill into an ordinary basketball player. He immediately became ordinary in the true sense of the word and spent the season alternating be- tween third and fourth teams. He failed to break into a Varsity . game. It happens that Bennie Oosterbaan is also an assistant football coach at Michigan. While Oostie was thus occupied with his grid duties the direction of the cagers was left in the hands of one John Townsend through the early weeks of this sea- son, and Mr. Townsend is remem- bered around here as a fellow him- self quite unorthodox in his hand- ling of a basketball. He left Cart- mill to do as he pleased and the re- sults were almost amazing. Day in and day out Bill would send enough seemingly impossible shots through, the hoop to lead his team-mates in scoring. Oosterbaan came around and after a little deliberation finally told the New Jersey lad to keep shooting the way he wants as long as he keeps making points. So far William has carried out his instruc- tions fully. So watch Mr. Cartmill Satur- day. His maneuvers will enter- tain you, but they may not be exactly entertaining to the Spar- tans from East Lansing if they have as much difficulty keep- ing up with the Dizzy Dean of the local hardwood as the Wol- verine second stringers are en- countering these days. -Herb Lev. Would-Be Matmen To Get Opportunity In University Meet Would-be matmen will have a chance to show their worth before the critical eye of Coach Cliff Keen, and the campus in general, when the University Wrestling Championships are held Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 13 and 14, at Yost Field House. The meet, held in conjunction with the I-M Department, should attract great interest since a victory is indi- cative of a University of Michigan championship, and of just who can make a pretzel out of whom else on the campus. Everyone who wants to enter may participate and Coach Keen is hoping for a large turnout. All students en- rolled in the University, with the ex- ception of varsity letter men, are eligible for these championships. Matches will be held at 123, 130, 138, 147, 157, 167, 177, and unlimited weights, and gold medals will be awarded to the winners in each class. Weighing in will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12. The preliminaries will be- gin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the finals' being held Thursday afternoon. COLLEGE FOOTBALL USC 9, Washington 7 Southern Methodist 14, Texas Christian 7 Visitors Score Winning Goals In Last Period Capacity Crowd Watches Game; Stodden Makes Michigan'sLone Tally (Continued from Page 1) his hard shot with a brilliant save. Several seconds ' later Lapthorne again got a similar opportunity, but this time Spike came out of his nets and spilled the London center before he could get his shot. Visitors Tally First Late in the second stanza referee Reynolds chased Larry Calvert to the sidelines for dumping Pat Barrett. The Ontario team seized this oppor- tunity to break the scoreless deadlock by sending up a five-man attack that netted them their first tally when Bill Legg pulled the puck out of a mixup in front of the Michigan goal and beat James with a fast shot. The Wolverines came back in the third period fighting to even the count, and after seven minutes of wide-open hockey Bert Stodden skat- ed in fast on the left wing to drill home a pass from Paul Goldsmith that did the trick. But the London team was not to be headed, and midway in the stan- za Stan Butler picked up a loose puck in front of the Wolverine net and lifted it past James. With only a few minutes left to play, Butler cinched the victory for the visitors when he tallied with a corner shot on a pass from Joe Lane. Lwrey Finds Second Line It was not until this final period that Coach Lowrey was able to find a suitable second-line combination. By shifting his alternates on this line, Lowrey uncovered an effective forward wall in Bill Canfield at ceh- ter, and Cliff Dance and Gil Samuel- son on the wings. This trio succeeded in holding London's second forward wall in check for the first time dur- ing the game. Coach Lowrey's first line which all week had lacked drive, came to life last night, and Goldsmith, Lovett, and Stodden gave the London goalie some busy moments. James Is Brilliant At the other end of the ice, Michigan goal-tending captain, Spike James was not given much time to himself, and his brilliant work in turning back the Canadians' attack drew the plaudits of the crowd. The "iron men" of the Wolverine squad were Larry Calvert and Charlie Ross, each of whom went the full 60 minutes at his defense post. Ross, also proved his offensive worth, when on several occassions he broke away alone to drill hard shots at goalie Hemphill. THE SUMMARIES Michigan: Goal, James; defense, Ross, Calvert; center, Goldsmith; wings, Lovett, Stodden; alternates, Collins, Corson, Canfield, Dance, Samuelson Heddle. London: Goal, Hemphill; defense, McFadden, G. Lane, center, Lap- thorne; wings, Hodgson, J. Lane; al- ternates, Foskett, Legg, Barrett, But- ler, Fink, Andress. Referee: Roy Reynolds, Chatah, Ont. First Period Scoring-None. Penalties-None. Second Period 1-London, Legg, 14:08. Penalies -McFadden (tripping), Calvert (charging). Third Period 2-Michigan, Stodden (Goldsmith), 7:54. 3-London, Butler, 12:49. 4-London, Butler (J, Lane), 18:35. Penalties-None. Dartmouth Loses, 14-3 POLO GROUNDS, New York, Dec. 2.-(P-The victory-starved Stan- ford eleven broke its fast today by defeating Dartmouth in an intersec- tional football game at the Polo Grounds, 14 to 3. It was Stanford's first win of the season. Fordham Tops NYU NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-(IP)-Ford- ham's Footballers, paced by Dom Principe, scored three times in the last half today to come from behind and defeat their local rivals, New York University, 18 to 7, before a crowd of 57,000 in the rain and murk at Yankee Stadium. Agf a's "Ail-American" Camera SPEEIEX Roland Savilla Accepts Bid For All-Star Game Rolano Savilla, giant Wolverine tackle, announced yesterday that he had accepted an invitation to play with the North in the All-Star game" to be held at Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 30. . The six-footer four-inch senior, who has been a standout in Michi- gan line for three years, will report to Coaches Carl Snavely of Cornell and Lynn Waldorf of Northwestern on Dec. 23. Varsity T rackmene Show Well In First Indoor Time Triais Track coaches don't talk very much as a rule, and Ken Doherty is no exception, but the expression on his face after his varsity had concluded its first indoor trials was sufficient- ly eloquent to betray his general satisfaction. The four candidates for the fourth spot on the mile relay team, Bud Piel, Stan Kelley, Bill Dobson, and Bob Barnard, showed up well, the first two each winning their heats, with the second two men running right behind them. Dye Hogan came from behind to edge out Tommy Jester in the half- mile, and Ed Barrett and Karl Wis- ner caught Capt. Ralph Schwarz- kopf on the last lap of the mile. The other outstanding perform- ance was that of Don Canham in the high jump. The good-looking junior, not satisfied with having jumped six feet five inches in high school with his old style, has shiftedl to a straddle style jump, and yester- day served notice that his ceiling will be much higher than before. Two More For Harmon More honors came Tcrn Harmon's way yesterday when the New York Sun and the Central Press each named him to their first All-Ameri- can teams. The Press gave Forest Evashevski, Archie Kodros, Ralph Fritz, John Nicholson and Bill Smith honorable mention on its squad. I By HAROLD WILSON Time is at last accomplishing what few opposing grid teams have ever been able to do-stop Bill Hewitt. When this former University of Mich- igan end trots to the sidelines in the final game of the Philadelphia Eagles pro team at Colorado Springs, Colo., today, finis will be written to the brilliant football career of one of the greatest of the myriad of gridiron greats who have worn the Maize and Blue. To many experts who have wit- nessed the smashing play of the ex- Wolverine, Hewitt's end performance is the acme of perfection in flanking finesse. There are many who will claim that this lean young man is the greatest end ever to play football- possibly the greatest that ever will. Eight Pro Seasons And those who share this belief have glowing records and scintillat- ing past performances to substantiate their arguments. Hewitt has played one year in high school, four years at Michigan and eight gruelling years in the toughest football circuit in the world, the National Professional league. For 13 bruising years Hewitt has starred on the gridiron, shattering enemy interference, hitting the ball carriers with driving tackles, blocking with jolting force, snaring passes with incredible ease-all with one end in view, namely, to give the best per- formance of which he was capable. Although alternating from end to fullback in his senior year on the Michigan team in 1931 Hewitt was an essential cog in the Wolverine grid machine and he was a prime fac- tor in its drive to a tie for the Big Ten crown. His worth to thetMichi- gan team was recognizedat the con- clusion of that year with a fullback spot on the All-Conference honor team. Stars With Eagles This was just an indication of big- ger things to come. Upon graduation Hewitt signed with the professional Chicago Bears. He played with them for five years, then shifted his tal- ents to Philadelphia where he starred with the Eagles for the last three years. In this length of time, Hewitt was chosen All-League end for four years-one of the greatest distinc- Bill Hewitt, Ex-Wolverine Ace, Plans To Quit Pro Grid Ranks tions a football player can achieve. gan nalfback, nas filec suit agains From high school through college j the Green Bay Packers of the Na and finally in the professional ranks tional Pro Football League for $2 Bill Hewitt has put everything he had 000, it was learned yesterday. into football. And now time is put- Purucker claimed that the Packe tin a al tohisgrdirn atiitis.had broken their contract with hiri ting a halt to his gridiron activities, after he had been injured in a pre When he hangs up his jersey today, esngm Acrdgtohe s it will be for the last time as an active season game. According to the erst player. But his mighty achievements while U. of M. star, the pros ha and crashing style of play will long contracted him to play a full seasoi remain emblazoned in the memories at $175 per game, but had release of -the thousands of fans who saw him shortly after his injury. him perform. Detroit Ties Duquesne Midshipmen Defeat ' PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2.--T Army Elev n 14"-7 narring aim of John Roktsky, a 190 y e ound sophomore from Clarksburf W. Va., and his detachable rubbe PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2.-(i)- toe today preserved Duquesne Univer Navy used 13 backs in its 40th football sity's unbeaten record as the Dukt game with Army oday. But three of ,deadlocked Detroit's Titans 10-1 them were enough to bring the Mid- dies their 15th victory by a score of 10-0 and to send the Municpial Sta- dium's goal posts tumbling down be- fore an onrush of 2,300 midshipmen. Before a crowd of 104,000-an an- nual number since the service schools I moved their series into this treme- dous arena-200-pound Cliff Lenz drove through and around an out- charged Army line to put the sailors in position for a first period field goal. Then Bob Leonard kicked that field goal from the 25-yard stripe, and the same Bob Leonard booted the ex- tra point after Dick Shafer had scored a last quarter touchdown. Football-S cores Visit FOLLETT'S East Select These-Titles Navy 10, Army 0 Fordham 18, New York U, 7 For Perfect Gifts Stanford 14, Dartmouth 3 Boston College 14, Holy Cross 0 Detroit 10, Duquesne 10 - FICTION - George Washington 13, West Vir- Black Narcissus . Godden, $2.50 ginia 0 Children of God .... 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Jack Baldwin, chairman of the Or- FO LLE u ange Bowl committee, said he was not yet able to name the second team. I, Sam Stoller, Former Michigan Runner, Trains For Comeback By HERM EPSTEIN It was late in the afternoon, and only one or two thinclads were still prancing around the Field House when a short, dark young fellow stepped out on to the track and began jogging around it. It was only two and one-half years ago that Sam Stoller wound up his career at Michigan as one of the finest sprinters the Wolverines ever had. He had been a member of he 1936 Olympic team, and was Con- ference champion in the 100-yard dash. Came graduation, and except for taking part in a Mae West movie, Sam dropped out of the headlines. Aiming At Olympics But, he's back in training again, and the erstwhile "Crooning Cannon- ball" seems to have lost none of the speed that made coaches say he was the fastest man in the world at 50 yards, and a chap by the name of; Owens was doing, some fine running; at the time. ~'Sam is aiming for the Olympics, if they are held, and other- wise will try for the Pan-American Games which will be held in Buenos Aires if the Olympics are cancelled. Watching the speedster was a pretty young lady who turned out to be his bride of only four months. Af-1 ter eight months in Hollywood, Sam decided that the film colony was no1 place for someone without a contract,; and accepted the offer of the AAU to go to the Philippines to demon-l strate.track with three other Ameri- can stars, Roy Staley, Al Olson, and Roy Kirkpatrick. Married In Manila They remained there for almost a year and a half, and shortly before returning to America about three months ago to work at the Ford fac- tory, Sam was married in Manila. "She was the one who started all this," explained the groom, "I was going to quit. I'd won the Philippine National Championships, and thought I'd like to rest," but, as it does over all men, the wifely influence won out, and Sam began training again after accepting an invitation to run in the Millrose Games in New York in Feb- ruary. In addition to this meet, Sam hopes to compete all over the East when the winter track season starts. Should Be Fast As Ever Has he lost any of his speed? "No," says Ken Doherty, "he looks at least as fast as ever. There's no reason for his slowing ,up. Athletes don't reach their peak, physiologically speaking, until they're about 27, and Sam's only been out of college two years. I'd like to have someone like him on my team now." 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