WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1947 T HE MICHIGAN DAILY Mermen Face Spartans Here In Dual Meet Wolverine Mastery At Stake Friday Night Rested after a two-week jaunt to sunny Florida, Michigan's Awimming team will plunge into a busy week-end with dual meets slated against Michigan State Fri- day night here and the University of Toronto Saturday night at Buf- falo. The Spartans, freshi from a Monday night triumph over Cin- cinnati, will bring a strong squad to Ann Arbor in an attempt to break the Wolverines' 25-year dominance over the Upstaters. Toronto is an unknown quantity hereabouts but Matt Mann is plan- ning to take his strongest squad to Buffalo for the meet there. Spartans Strong Headed by freestyler Abel Gil- bert and breast stroker Dave Sei- bold, the State outfit is hoping to gain its first win over Michigan in the 'series which started way back in 1922. And if their initial performances are any indication, Matt Mann's crew will be in for a tough evening. Gilbert is the lad who upset Wolverine Matt Mann, III, last year in the 220-yard freestyle event. He's even better this year. Monday night he churned that distance in 2:16.7 to win the 220 against Cincinnati and establish a new meet record for the event. Seibold Claims Record And after Monday night's open- ing against Cincinnati breast stroker Dave Seibold claimed a new national collegiate freshman mark for the 200-yard distance. His 2:28.3 gave him a first place over Cincinnati's NCAA chmp of 1945, Charley Keating. In fact, brother Jack Seibold of State also beat out the national king for second place. Matt Mann has indicated that he'll use his best line-up against the invading Spartans. Mann was pleased with his squad's showing in Florida during the Christmas recess but he's not underestimat- ing Coach Charlie McCaffiee's Spartan group which is bidding for national prominence in swim- ming circles. 30 FratS Vie For Cage Title In IM LeagOlue After a two-week holiday vaca- tion, the fraternity athletes re- turned to their regular workouts on the Intramural scene as thirty Greek letter houses initiated the basketball season last night in the Sports Building. In the first round of contests beginning at 7:30 p.m. Alpha Del- ta Phi trimmed Acacia, 24-11, while Lambda Chi Alpha kept pace by outbucketing Sigma Nu, 26- 13. At the same time Phi Delta Theta, starting a varsity football line-up poured in 33 points to sub- merge Sigma Phi, 33-15. Bahlow Stars Ed Bahlow, 6' 2" center for the Phi Delts, paced his aggregation with thirteen tallies. During both the first and second halves, the Phi Delts set a fast offensive at- tack with Jack Weisenburger and Joe Soboleski crowding the front court and continually pressing the play underneath the baskets. In the second round Phi Kappa ?si jumped into the lead which was never relinguished, as Theta hi was spilled, 27-21. Pi Lambda ?hi sunk only 16 points, but those were enough to edge out Theta Xi, 16-14. With Bob DeYoe hit- ting for nine markers, the Alpha Tahi Omega five encountered little trouble burying' Beta Theta Pi, 28-10, Sig Phi iEps Win A strong Sigma Phi Epsilon quintet dropped Phi Gamma Delta in their opening contest, 28-14. Ross Herron hit for ten points, as Harry Anderson followed close on his heels with eight tallies. Scor- ing almost at will, Chi Psi ran away with the game from the Chi Phi's, 60-18. High man for Chi ?si, Bob Meeme, made his twenty ?oints from all angles on the floor, which proved to be more than the entire Chi Phi total. Rounding out the slate, Zeta Psi downed S.A.E., 20-16 while the Phi Sigs, Psi U and Sigma Chi all won by forfeits over Theta Delta Chi, Z.B.T., and Trigon. S.A.M. grabbed a first half 18-7 lead and then held the Alpha Sigs scoreless to romp to a 35-7 vic- tory. D.U. closed the evening's play with a 30-19 win over Kappa Sigma. West Coast Tops Big Nine in Track Series Midwestern Cindermen Salvage Only One Intersectional Victory in Six Past Meets By GEORGE VETTER v Now that the fal-de-ral bally-t hooing of the Western Conferencet Pacific Coast League Rose Bowli pact has given way to a new year,1 it is interesting to note that thet Illinois-UCLA scrap was not the first regular post-season tangle of the two conferences. Six times previously the Big Nine and the West Coast churnedr the cream of the athletic crop in an annual track meet. Five of thes six times the young LochinvarsI very thoroughly white - washed their Eastern brethern. Unlike the football set-up, in this post season fray each con- ference was represented by a truly all-league team, and re- spective team championships meant- nothing. Both sections picked the best competitors in each event on the basis of times in the finals. There was not a mutter about "the best team," the stop watch was the final judge. Even the coaching system re-1 flected the wide foundation. EachI coach worked in the events where1 his men were the strongest. TheI role of host was alternated, the teams taking the trans-Rocky jaunt in turn. All in all, the vari-; ous factors were made as equal as possible.1 The first of these thin clad duelsr was "way out thai" in 1937. When 1 it was over a lot of mid-Western- ers wished they had stayed "backI hyar." The Golden boys beatZ their guests to a 92 to 44 cadence.; A little honor was salvaged as7 Big Ten distance runners led byf the Hoosier Don Lash, swept .theE mile and the two mile. Michigan'sj Bill Watson won the shot put. Still savouring 'their thumping Ruth Is Bfetter A fterO peratiml Bambino's Conditioni Reported Satisfactory NEW YORK, Jan. 7-(P)-The, hospital said today that Babe Ruth's condition still was "satis- factory" and that was enough, for the time being, to satisfy the countless admirers of baseball's big guy who made the home run a national institution. Throughout the nation the fans, who rooted for the Bambino when he was belting those tremendous homers for the New York Yankees during the Golden Twenties, were pulling for Ruth to overcome another one of the many ailments that have plagued him in his 51 years. Twenty-four hours after his 10 a.m. (CST) neck operation at French Hospital "for the relief of intractable pain," the Babe was reported feeling "somewhat bet- ter this morning" after having spent "a rather uncomfortable night." The bulletin, issued at 10 a.m. today by Hospital Director Harry Kiely, said: "Mr. Ruth's condition is satis- factory; pulse 64, temperature 99, respiration 24. He spent a rather uncomfortable night but feels somewhat better this morning." Kiely said no further bulletins' would be given out until tomorrow morning unless there is "some radical change." The hospital switchboard was "swamped" with telephone inquir- ies concerning Ruth's condition yesterday and Kiely said the calls still were pouring in today. For Ruth, who will be 52 in February, this was his "20th or 30th" (by his count) stay in a hospital. victory, the sunset lads came east to Evanston in 1938. They came, they saw and they reaped a bount-I iful harvest of 101 points. A lot of1 points for a track victory. That; they left anything at all was due1 in part to Michigan's Watson and Swartzkoph. Between them they garnered two seconds and a third, part of the 36 total the Big Ten' managed. The Big Ten still kept its distance superiority as Wiscon- sin's Mehl and Fenske won the' half mile, mile and two mile. ' In 1939 the pickings were not quite so choice for the two-time winners. But they still romped far ahead of their panting chal- lengers; the score, 94 1-3 to 36 2-3. Three Michigan men com- peted and placed. Ralph Swart- zkoph won the two mile in the fast time of 9:12.8. while Balyeat took a second in the quarter mile dash. Watson came thru with a second in the broad jump. Pleased with the way they gam- boled away with the first three meets, the Pacific boys continued to rend their foes in a very un- Pacific manner. In 1940 they tl- lied 96 to 40. Francis Hogan of Michigan took a third in the 880 as did Warren Briedenbach in the 440. Swartzkoph tapered to a second in a slow two mile. Two "M" men, Leutritz and Brieden- bach, ran on the record breaking mile relay team that whizzed about the oval 4 times in 3:11.7. In 1941 it was the same story, Big Ten individual strength but no length, as a result their fifth straight defeat, 88 ducats to 55. Michigan's Thomas, Piel and Kim- erer all placed and Warren Bried- enbach showed his spikes to the field by running the 880 in 1:52.6. The '42 meeting was of a dif- ferent tenor. At the last op- portunity, the Big Ten runners resurrected a 69 2-3 to 57 1-3 win. Not as resounding as the Coast triumphs it still went on the records, and just before the war closed the books. Dave Matthews placed in the half mile. About the only possible com- ment aside from a toast to the Coast track superiority is that the difference in the climate is well reflected. The advantage of work- ing out of doors the year around is important. The better air, the warm sun, the longer, springer tracks are in strong contrast to the Field Houses and shorter out-door season of the Big Ten. And often the outdoor season starts and continues in wintery weather. But withal, pre- sent Big Nine runners are again eager to pit their muscles against those of their sun-kissed rivals. College Head Hits Gamling NEW YORK, Jan. 7---A)-After hearing a warning from Dr. J. L. Morrill, President of the Univer- sity of Minnesota, that intercol- legiate football is "ripe for the kill," in connection with gambling, the National Collegiate Athletic Association today received sug- gestions for more stringent anti- betting laws and for the withhold- ing of football publicity from all but "legitimate" publications. The forum on "the gambling problem" was supposed to be the big thing on the agenda of today's second session of the annual con- vention, LS,...T. ,, , yes, L.S.M.F.T. . . Less Sophistication, mighty fine time. Paul Bunyan "Formal" Michigan Five To Encounter Gopher Team Wolverines Seeking Second Big Nine Win With one conference victory al- ready under their belt, Michigan's basketball team is now setting its sights for Saturday's game with Minnesota in Minneapolis. Gophers Are Tough The battle with the Gophers, which has loomed as a tough as- signment for the Wolverines, now appears as an even greater ob- stacle on the strength of Minne- sota's 34-31 upset of Illinois at Champaign Monday night. Although the Illini had been beaten previously by Wisconsin in the Big Nine, and California and Missouri in non-conference clash- es, the Whiz Kids and Co. are still a highly regarded aggregation'z, especially in their own back yard, and Minnesota's startling triumph marks them as one of the strong teams in the Western Conference. Minnesota Has Height Coach Ozzie Cowles realizes this and knows that Michigan will be at a distinct disadvantage under the boards as Minnesota boasts a 6'9" center in Jim McIntyre and a set of forwards that ave- rage over 6'3". The Gophers' style of play features a fast break with set offensive plays, many of which operate off the pivot man. Michigan, with a 1-0 record, is tied with Indiana for second place in the Big Nine. Wisconsin is the current leader with two wins against no setbacks. Read and Use The Daily Classifieds! S4 quud in Season 's Sc Balestri Racks Up Eight Markers on Solo Dashes 'Besides Outstanding Defensive Play By CHUCK LEWIS With the 1946-47 hockey; nearing its halfway mark, Mae/~il n, Phillips Top Hockey oring Race season center in the scoring department of the squad. MacMillan, who led the team last year with a total of 56 points, has six goals to his credit this campaign while his 11 assists tops the pucksters in this depart- ment. Phillips, freshman star, who teams with MacMillan and Dick Starrak on the number one line, tops the goal getters with 1.0, and his seven assists bring his total points to 17. George Balestri, who has de- veloped into one of the team's greatest assets at defense has eight markers, which is quite an accomplishment for a defenseman. Balestri's play was one of the out- standing factors on the recent Western trip. Balestri's goal in the San Francisco Olympic game gave the Wolverines a. 1-0 triumph. He didn't see action in the Dart- mouth game due to an injury, and his absence was greatly felt as Michigan lost, 6-3, in a rough contest. Al Renfrew, veteran left wing- er on the second line, is in third position in the scoring race. Ren- frew has garnered six tallies and eight assists for a total of 14 points. Just behind Renfrew is Bill Jacobson, who was shifted from a wing position to center the second line. Jacobson has accum- ulated 11 points on five goals and six assists. Ted Greer, captain of the 1944- 45 team, has nine points, while Starrak has put together three goals and thr'ee assists for six points. Second among the defensemen is captain Connie Hill, who has four assists and is followed by Bob Marshall with a goal and an assist. Herb Upton, recently re- converted defenseman, has one assist, while Sam Steadman, vet- eran right wing, has one goal to his credit. Hold Those Bonds ! Matt Mann III Leads GI's To Swim Title Matt Mann, MT,.son of the Wol- verine swimming coach, may be in the United States Army but he hasn't lost any of his swimming ability. The younger Mann, mainstay of Michigan's 1945 - 46 swimming team, led an Army team to vic- tory in the Pacific GI Champion- ships held recently in the Far Eastern Theatre. Switching to the shorter free style events from his distance specialty, Mann won the 100- meter dash, anchored the win- ning 300-meter medley relay team and led off the victorious 400- meter freestyle relay quartet. Mann's winning time in the 100 was a good :62,.6. The Wolverine swimmer hopes to be back per- forming in the tank for Michigan next fall. Announcing the OPENING OF A NEW SERVICE to the Students and Faculty of Michigan THE STATE STENOGRAPHIC SERVICE will bring you all the advantages of a private office at a cost that everyone can afford. You can profit by using the services of a stenographer and typist familiar with your copy requirements. Inquiries invited Hill and State Streets ... Phone 9502 803 South State Mrs. Rose Jennings 1 11 V V 0 GORDON MacMILLAN -leads hockey team in scoring race. Gordon MacMillan and right wing Ossie Phillips are tied for the lead PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES FILM . PAPER . CHEMICALS AMiATEUR RADIO SUPPLIES .4 4 4 4 I RECEIVERS CHASSIS 0*TBE AND PARfTS .4 Purchase Radio & Caomera ShI'op A..w Phone 8696 WSRlP \Y'WOJ 605 CtiIum-u Sj -A A- c .. ..w..aa...,a _a._..a..a... w...w.w...s....s. .. .:.. .ww, N ow is the time for all good. men to come and buy. their Directories! DON'T BE LATE- IT MAY COST YOU A DATE !! $1.00 ANNOUNCING!! rINIALEsIGI" The Winter Engineering Formal FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 9:00 - 1:00 (Late Permission Granted ) Featuring ART JARF ETT and his Orchestra n"-I NOW ON SALE I WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS HAND-SEWN OCCASIN Closest to barefoot freedom .. . at the Student Publications Bldg. 1