FRIDAY, O'TOBMR 18, 1946 THE MTcHWAN DILTY PAGE THREE aina saa U Big Nine Lead At Stake Broken Jaw May Sideline Jack Weisenburger For Crucial Battle With Unbeaten Northwestern Latest word on Jack Weisen- berger's availability for Satur- day's game is that Ray Roberts, Michigan trainer has fixed up a special protective guard for the injured fullback's jaw and it now likely that he will see action if he is needed. Jack Weisenburger, Michigan's 178 pound fullback, will miss Saturday's showdown with Northwestern be- cause of a fractured jaw suffered in the first period of the Army game. Early reports indicated that Wei- senburger's jaw was not fractured but a closer scrutiny of x-ray pic- tures revealed the break. Aside from Weisenburger, Michi- gan is at full strength for the game with .the Wildcats, who currently share first place in the Conference with the Wolverines. Bob Wiese and Dan Dworsky will share the fullbacking duties next Saturday. Wiese's play in the Army game indicated that he is rounding into the 1943 form that ranked him among the best backs in the nation. In addition to his effective running from the spinning fullback slot, Wiese's punts averaged a sensational 45 yards against the Cadets. Dworsky,-who has been playing be- hind Weisenburger and Wiese on of- fense so far this season may get a chance tq run against the Wildcats. The 200 - pound bull-dozer from Sioux Falls, S.D. is rated as one of the hardest tackling line backers in the Conference. Northwestern comes up for the Michigan game with a pair of first stringers on the casualty list. They are Dean Thomas, 225-pound guard, and Jerry Carle, Coach Lyn Wald- orf's number one signal caller. The Wildcats boast a three cor- nered running offense with a pair of hard driving fullbacks plus break- away runners at both halves. Art Murakowski and Ralph Everist have provided the Purple with more than ample line bucking power while Vic Schwall and Frank Aschenbrenner, the ex-Great Lakes great, are twin threats. JACK WEISENBURGER DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN (Continued from Page 2) partments. Departments and indi- viduals who wish to play should call the Sports Bldg., 2-2101, before 6:00 p.m., Mon., Oct. 21. International Center: All foreign students, their friends, and interest- ed persons are cordially invited to at- tend the following activities: Fri., In- formal Tea Dance, 4 to 6 p.m. Sun., Orientation Program, Rms. 316-320 Union, 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. Willow Run Viiiage West Court Community Bldg. Oct. 18, Fri.-Classical Recordings. Mr. Weldon Wilson, Commentator, 8:00 p. m. West Lodge: Oct. 18, Fri.-Student Dance, Jerry Edwards' Orchestra, 8:30-11:30 p. m. EXTRA CONCERTS Academic Notices Botany I Make-Up final Examina- (Continued on Page 4) "I r Toms.Harmon Gallops Again To Fool Critics Old 98's Come Back Give Rams Title Hope LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17-( P)-Old number 98, Tom Harmon of Michi- gan, is flashing up and down the gridiron again, and the Los Angeles Rams feel he may make good in their bid to retain the National Football League championship. After Harmon's running in the 28- 28 tie with the Chicago Bears, the Rams are hepped up to meet the Detroit Lions here Sunday, confi- dent of starting a victory string leading to another title. Personal Vindication But great as Harmon's perform- ance has been for the Rams' team morale, it is more noteworthy as a personal vindication for the former Wolverine All-American himself. Harmon's 88-yard touchdown run against Green Bay and 14-yard dash against the Bears stopped the dirge- tolling bellringers in mid-bong. Rivals Jeer g The management of the rival All- America Dons, among others, sneered "washed up," even before Harmon's disheartening performances in early season games with the College All- Stars and the Philadelphia Eagles. Some critics suspected Harmon, who is married to actress Elsye Knox, of "Going Hollywood." A series of injuries to war-weak- ened muscles made this 27-year old's comeback attempt appear an almost certain flop. After the All-Star game in Chi- cago, Harmon said: "I'm going back there some day and show 'em, I can still play football." The University Golf Course will be closed after Sunday, Oct. 20. Any person having equipment there please call for it before that time. DES SEZ- By DES HOWARTH Associate Sports Editor It's been along time since Michi- gan won an undisputed Conference grid title-1933 to be exact. Coach Fritz Crisler has never won one, even though he's coached some great teams since coming here in 1938. This looks like the year, but there are still one or two big "ifs." The biggest "if" will be known about five o'clock this Saturday when the final whistle has blown in the Michigan - Northwestern game. For right now the Wolver- ines and Wildcats are sitting on top of the Big Nine heap, both with two wins and no losses. Bar- ring a tie, the lead will be shared alone next Saturday night. It's a pretty good bet that the win- ner will go on to win the crown. This doesn't mean that either team will walk in from there, but they'll be many strides on the way. There is, of course, a strong pos- sibility that highly touted Illinois- upset by Indiana last Saturday- could still finish on top. Or for that matter so could the Hoosiers from Bloomington, who have won their last two outings against Big Nine opposition. Michigan, incidentally, is in the driver's seat this year. Crisler's gang plays seven conference op- ponents, which is more than does any other team. If Northwestern drops one game, the Wolverines can lose one also but still wind up with the title. Biggest threat to the Maize and Blue this week will undoubtedly be a Mr. Frank Aschenbrenner. Asch- enbrenner is reputed to be one of the best backs in the country. His re- putation is based on grid services performed while with Marquette's Hilltoppers and the Great Lakes' Bluejackets. It can hardly be expected that the Wildcat's threat will perform in the manner of either Glenn Davis or Doe Blanchard which may be some consolation for Michigan fans. On the other hand it is also doubtful if the Wolver- ines will play quite the brand of ball they played against Army. There were few, if any teams out- side of Army, which could have beat- en Crisler's fighting eleven Satur- day. But a let-down this week is to be expected. Just how much of a let- down the Wolverines may suffer will tell the story. The second "if" in discussing Michigan's chances concerns the Illinois game, one week after the Wildcat clash. The Illini lost much prestige by losing to Indiana, 14-7. Up to then it was predicted that they would have a great deal to say about the title race and they still may. They'll be laying for the Wolverines, knowing that ano- ther loss would knock them out of the picture. (The Illini must of course get by Wisconsin this week.) After that chances are, on paper, very good that the Maize and Blue will end up on the pinnacle. As yet we're not mortgaging the house on anything, however. Upsets are all too frequent in the country's lead- ing grid circuit, commonly called the Big Nine. STUDENT & OFFICE SUPPLIES TYPEWRITERS Bought, Sold, Rented, Repaired 0. D. MORRILL 314 S. State St. Phone 7177 Coach Bill Barclay revealed last night that he had officially accepted the post of head basketball coach at Harvard University, and would leave this Sunday morning for Cambridge to take over his new duties. Barclay, a member of the Michi- gan coaching staff since 1942, re- ceived an offer from the eastern school last week, and rumors had been numerous since last Saturday that he would take the job. No defi- nite affirmation had been released, however, until last night. Leaves Immediately "I sent a night letter to William J. Bingham (the Harvard athletic di- rector) Wednesday night telling them I would accept their offer. Since basketball season is so near I am planning to leave Ann Arbor Sunday morning in order to get things under way as soon as possible," he told The Daily. Barclay has held the position as assistant basketball coach here at Michigan since his 1942 arrival. It has been his task to organize the cagers initial practices and send them through their important early- 1 -1 WHEN GIVING A GIFT Give a BOOK! Harvard Signs Barcla Wolverine Coach Leaves Immediately To Accept Position As Head Basketball Pilot 4t Cambridge season work-outs, since Bennie Os- terbaan, head cage mentor until this year, is kept busy with the football team. Coached Big Nine Golf Champs In addition to his basketball posi- tion, Barclay was the Wolverines' head golf coach. He replaced Ray Courtright in this capacity in 1945, and last spring his linksmen drove their way to the Western Conference championship. It was the only Big Nine crown that a Michigan team was able to bring home in the 1945- 46 collegiate year. The Wolverine-trained coach ex- pressed keen regret on leaving Mich- igan. "I'm very sorry, of course, that I have to leave Ann Arbor. But this is one of those chances that come once in a lifetime, and it's an excel- lent opportunity to get ahead." Eight Letter Winner Bill Barclay's record at Michigan is not confined to the coaching field. During 1935-36-37 he won no less than eight letters in three sports. He took two in basketball, three in football, and three more in golf. He capped an excellent collegiate ath- We offer Travel, / raphy, Ch you the latest in Fiction, I letic career by winning the Michi- gan state amateur golf champion- ship in 1939. In recent years Barclay has been associated more with golf and bas- ketball than the gridiron sport, so its probable that his many accom- plishments with the pigskin have been overlooked. Shifts To Half-back In his first year, 1935, Barclay was assigned to the quarterback slot and stayed there until the last half of his senior year. For three weeks of that season which the newspapers called disastrous, he had remained unsung and unused as a reserve quarter. Then suddenly he was shifted to half-back in time to lead the Wol- verines to their first Big Ten victory since 1935 by his brilliant pass de- fensive play as Iowa went down, 7-0. The very next-week-end, he was a main factor in a nerve-wracking 7-6 triumph over Illinois. The new half-back spiked an Illini drive with an interception on the Wolverine 44. From there he coupled with Fred Trosko to stage the touchdown march which won the ball game. 'Music, Poetry, Art; Biog- nildren's books. SLATER'S Bookstore 331 SOUTH STATE STREET . : . . 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