DECEMBER 15, 1949 THE MICHIGAN DAILY' PAGE T m .. ... , =, rI fIII AILY DOUBLE by pres holmes, sports co-editor 'Buckshot' O'Brien Stars as Butler Fails Before Accurate Michigan Shooting Spree VarsityTops Frosh Matmen HE'SUBJECT of the two-platoon system is presently under very serious consideration, and some of the attitudes of well-known figures in the world of sports should be aired. Tennessee's veteran coach, Bob Neyland, states, "I will support to the limit any move to abolish the two-platoon system in college football." The dean of American football coaches, Amos Alonzo Stagg, complains, "It's not the same game. This platoon business was unheard of in early days, if a fellow had a position on the team he was expected to fill the job the whole game." Coach Harvey Harman of Rutgers states bluntly that the two- platoon system must go "before it destroys the game." ON THE OTHER SIDE of the question Michigan's Bennie Ooster- baan gives three major reasons for his support of the two-platoon system. "First, it promotes better football. Fresh men can play a better game than those used for long periods at a time. Second, more men can play the game. Third, it tends to lessen the chance of injury. A tired man is more apt to be injured than a fresh player." Lynn Waldorf of California tourhes on an interesting angle when he says, "It helps the spectators to appreciate the impor- tance of defense and the job the boys on the defensive team are doing." Henry Frnka of Tulane, Howie Odell of Washington, Bud Wilkin- son of Oklahoma, and Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd are all in favor of this type of football. H E SITUATION really boils down to the fact that if a coach has enough players, the two-platoon system is fine. It's the smaller schools who are raising the erv."ret rid of the w-nla.nnW (Continued from Page 1) Wolverine reserves more than holding their own for the final 25 point advantage. Michigan's third win in four games and second without a loss on the home floor saddled the Bulldogs with their third straight Conference loss, but the Wolver- ine margin was the biggest yet. TIE LOSERS, displaying a clever block offense, tallied 'an overall 30% of their shots, but hit only 23%°l in the first half. The second stanza was an entire- ly different ball game as the O'Brien-led Bulldogs were out- scored only 33-32. It was Michigan's defense that stalled the Butler attack in the first half, but the visitors ral- lied against the switching sec- ond half set-up. The winners worked well around the pivot, displaying snappy pass- ing and good ball-handling. Next outing for the Wolverines is against North Carolina State December 19 and 20 at Raleigh, North Carolina. Tally One, Varsity wrestlers continued to Dominate competition in the sec- ond and final day of the fresh- man-varsity mat meet. Walter Noon won the frosh's only victory of the day, as he up- set Dick Hindrian in a 165 pound match, 9-7. * * * JACK GALLON, who won the freshman's lone victory yesterday, wrestled for the second time in two days and lost to Dave Space, 5-3, in a close 135 pound match. ,n another 135 pound en- counter, Bob Sligh beat fresh- man Gordon Bronson, despite a third period rally by Bronson. Planck pinned Bill Comstock in the first period of a 175 pound match while Holcombe took Gordon Neufang to the canvas in the second period of a 165 pound battle. HOLIDAY GREETINGS TO YOU!! Looking well-groomedfor the tHolidays is an asset. Your co- operation and confidence in our workmanship, service, and personnel is highly commend- able . . . May happiness andE joy be with you. The DASCOLA BARBERS Liberty near State I --.-.-- - -______________ Tigers Get Priddy; Braves Give Stanky, Dark to Giants BUTLER (48) FG FT PF'TP NEW YORK, Dec. 14--(P)-The baseball trade dam burst today under pressure of a million dollars worth of deals including a jolting six-man swap between the New York Giants and Boston Braves. Here are the big ones in the last 24 hours: OUTFIELDER Willard Marshall, outfielder-third baseman Sid Gor- don, shortstop Buddy Kerr and Pitcher Sam Webb of the Giants to the Braves for shortstop Alvin Dark and second baseman Eddie Stanky. Second baseman Gerry Prid- dy of the St. Louis Browns to Detroit for pitcher Lou Kretlow and cash in excess of $100,000. Third baseman Hank Majeski of the Philadelphia A's to the Chi- cago White Sox for pitcher Ed Klieman. THIRD BASEMAN Bob Dillin- ger and outfielder Paul Lehner of the St. Louis Browns to the A's for shortstop Billy Demars, third base- man Frank Gustline, outfielders Ray Coleman and Rocco Ippolitto and $100,000. Pitcher Bill Voiselle of the Boston Braves to the Chicago Cubs for infielder Gene Mauch and cash. Outfielder Mary Rickert of the Boston Braves to Pittsburgh for cash and an unnamed minor lea- gue player. OUTFIELDER Ron Northey and infielder Lou Klein of the St. Louis Cardinals to Cincinnati for out- fielder Harry Walker and an un- named minor league player. W. O'Brien F......2 Steinhart F ........0 Burdsall F........0 Chapman C ........1 R. O'Brien G ......8 Doyle G ...........0 Crockett G .........5 Walt O'Brien G ... .1 Wood G ...........1 0 0 0 2 4 3 2 0 0 4 0 2 1 3 3 3 1 3 4 0 0 4 20 3 12 2 2 A Real Christmas Savings! A PAIR OF PANTS FOR ONLY Fougerousse G .....0 0 0 0 Totals ............18 12 20 48 * * * X200 GABARDINES SHARKSKINS CORDUROYS MICHIGAN (73) FG Suprunowicz F.....8 Skala F ............4 McIntosh F ........6 Olson F ...........1 Wisniewski F ......0 Vander Kuy C . .. .6 Morrill G ..........1 Murray G ..........1 Doyle G ...........1 Tiernan G ..........1 Totals ...........29 FT PFTP 2 4 E 4 0 0 0 0 2 7 0 0 15 2 1 2 0 0 5 2 J) 2 1 18' 18 12 12 2 0 12 4 9 2 2 73 v , a1ac "iuv W1al agls11cV,,p gu;on V 1C +V1JUU1 jsystem.' This is where the statement of Blair Cherry, Texas mentor, takes on significance. "I think the current rules and regula- tions allowing the use of' the two-platoon system will lead to a definite separation of major colleges from minor ones. Every team will compete in its own class." Jeff Cravath of Southern California sums it up by saying, w "The two-platoon system is tough on schools who lack the man- power, but it helps the major teams by giving all their players a chance to play." He adds significantly, "It helps the smaller schools by keeping them out of competition with more powerful teams." * * *1 * IN OTHER WORDS the smaller schools complain because of unfair and overpowering competition. The coaches' solution to the situation is segregation of the smaller schools from the larger ones. Will that, then, be the result of this latest trend of football? It seems logical and fair enough, but, of course, it is impossible to determine. One thing is certain, however. The two-platoon system is not going to destroy the game, as some mer, seem to feel. This sport has undergone more drastic changes than the introduction of the two-platoon system - the forward pass and the shift, to name two - and all of them have helped to make the game more interesting, not kill it. The annual meeting of the National Football Coschs Associa- tion is being held in New York January 12-14. This subject is certain to come up, and possibly some rule changes will be made regarding the two-platoon system, but none of them will go so far as to outlaw this style of play. It's here to stay and should lead to a better and more fascinating brand of football. LIQUIDATION SALE ENDS DEC. 18thM Fine ORIENTAL RUGS Large Asst. Gift Rugs $14 up You Save 30% to 40%9 This Christmas give your home and dear ones the rich and lasting beauty of an Oriental Rug3 N. L. Mangouni 334 S. 4th Ave. ,-Phone 6878 I Buy One Pair for as Low as $6.95 And for Only $2.00 More You Get Another Pair of Equal Value! 2 Pair for Only $8.95 Score at half: Michigan 40, But- ler 16. I" DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN (Continued from Page 2) est Milton Halliday, English; the- sis: "Narrative Technique in the Novels of Ernest Hemingway," 7 p.m., Thurs.,rDec. 15, East Coun- cil Room, Rackham Bldg., Chair- man A. L. Bader. Doctoral Examination for Rich- ard Keith Arnold, Forestry and Conservation; thesis: "Economic and Social Determinants of an Adequate Level of Forest Fire Con- trol," 1:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 16, 2045 Natural Science Bldg. Chairman, .S W. Allen. Doctoral Examination for Wil- fred Minnich Senseman. English; thesis; "Demi-Science and Fiction; The Utilization of the Pseudo- Scientific in Some English Novels of the Period from 1790 to 1840," 9 a.m., Sat., Dec. 17, East Coun- cil Room, Rackham Bldg. Chair- man, J. L. Davis. Zoology Seminar: 4:15 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 15, Rackham Amphi- theater. Mr. Martin J. Ulmer will speak .on "The Life History of Postharmostomum helicis (Leidy), (Trematoda)." Medical College Admission Test: Students who have not as yet ob- tained their application blank for the Medical College Admission test to be administered Jan. 16, 1950, can obtain them by calling at 110 Rackham Bldg. These applications are due in Princeton, N.J., not later than Jan. 2. Concerts Student Recital: Graham Young, a Wind Instrument major in the School of Music, will present a program in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree at 8:30 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 15, Lydia Mendels- sohn Theater. He will be assisted by members of the Woodwind En- semble Class taught by Dwight Dailey. A pupil of Clifford Lillya, Mr. Young will play works by Barat, Hindemith, Bohme, Feld- man, Tomasi, and Daniel Gregory Mason. The public is invited. Events Today Lutheran Student Association: Caroling Party, 7:30 p.m., at the Center, 1304 Hill Street. Refresh- ments at the Center after the carol sing. Wesleyan Guild Christmas car- oling, 7:30-10 p.m., followed by refreshments in the Guild Lounge, Methodist Church. International Center Weekly Tea: 4:30-6 p.m., for all foreign students and American friends. Inter-Arts Union: Meeting at 7 p.m., 5th floor, Burton Memorial Tower. La P'tite Causette: 3:30 p.m., Grill Room, League. Polonia Club: Meeting and Christ- mas Party, 7:30 p.m., International Center. Admission to party: small gift. ANN ARBOR a Coming Events Exhibition halls of the Univer- sity Museums: Open to st'udents and the public, 7 to 9 p.m., Fri., Dec. 16. Natural history motion pictures: "Animal Life" and "Story of the Bees," 7:30 p.m. in Rm. 3024. CUT - ATE 113 South Main St. CLOTHING I Phone 2-5187 IF L' Are you a harassed Santa? Relax, men and take your Christmas ~- shopping easy. SThursday,December 15th from 7 to 9 P.M. This is the night to check off the women on your list at their favorite store. jaco oonl' NO WOMEN PERMITTED Santa suggests these GIFTS for HIM TO MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS THE MERRIEST OF THEM ALL! 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