WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1953 THE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE TIREE ____ ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ ___ ____ ___ __ I1 M .. .by Ivan N. Kaye Big Ten Squads In Heavy Drills Michigan Stresses Pass Defense In Workout Before Crown Prince MANAGER BACK IN '54: Tigers Give Hutchinson New Contract AT THIS, THE beginning of what promises to be one of the most successful athletic years in Michigan history, it might be approp- riate to set down a fundamental statement on what constitutes the purpose of intercollegiate athletics. The underlying purpose of intercollegiate athletics is, contrary to the ingrained opinions of some, the strengthening of the minds and bodies of the participants though spirited competition both on an individual and team basis. There is great entertainment value in connection with sports, but of necessity, the first and foremost consideration of purpose must center around those who participate, and not those who are spectators. This underlying purpose has oft-times been overlooked in the headlong dash toward commercialism which has been the trademark of mid-century athletics. It should be shouted in the ear of every in- fluential alumnus, of every critical sportswriter, and of every self- styled grandstand quarterback that the game belongs to those who play it, and the only thing that anyone has a right to expect is that the participants give of themselves to the utmost and derive from sports the proper rewards of physical and mental soundness. * * * * * Something Wrong .. T IS OBVIOUS that something is drastically wrong with sports as regards its positing in our society today. Competent men are re- leased from coaching positions because of failure to win often enough. Scandals rock college sports, resulting in some cases in discontinu- ance and the penalizing of future generations for the mistakes of men whose own lives have been ruined because what should have been a game was turned into a business. In short, we need a better athletic orientation, and we need it quickly, or we will run the risk of presiding over the dissolution of one of the proudest heritages of American life. There are those more philosophically inclined among us who blame for the unhealthy state of mid-century sports a society which has allowed its overmaterialism to invade even the athletic scene. Though this may seem a bit far-fetched to some, it is entirely within the realm of possibility that the sports world is but a mere re- flection of the motivating forces that govern society as a whole. If this is the case, then others will say that we have to reform society before anything can be done to set the athletic program back on its intended track. This is not necessarily true, for we find it vastly easier to control our sports than we do the basic forces which guide our society, even if they are inter-related. * * * * Just Games .. . F WE CAN ALL find it in ourselves to remember always that athletic contests are games, and not earth-shaking events which will alter the course of history, then our outlook will automatically improve. Let the game we waged with the best that is in us, both as players and. spectators, but when it is over, let there be no misgivings, no belittling of men for honest mistakes, and no bitterness, even in de- feat. When one game is done, all energies should be constructively mobilized toward the future. The berating of men who are giving their best in a common effort is senseless, and only defeats the purpose of athletics. We here at Michigan, being students at the university with per- haps the richest tradition in athletics, can do a great deal to return sports to its rightful and natural position in American life. We can support our teams to the best of our ability in defeat just as stead- fastly as in victory. We cat take triumph and setback both in stride, not, letting either divert us from the more important collegiate goals, which will be of much greater value in later years. IN SHORT, we can make of the University of Michigan a model to the rest of the confused athletic world, by adhering to the simple rule that sports are only games and should never be accorded a more dominant position in our pattern of life. The preceeding thoughts may be slanted along an idealistic line, but perhaps a little old fashioned idealism is just exactly what the college sports scene needs. PENS REPAIRED AT A 0 PEN 115 WEST HOSPITAL LIBERTY WARREN WERTHEIMER Sports Night Editor DETROIT -(WP) -Freddie Hut-1 chinson, who guided the Detroit Tigers out of the American League cellar this year, signed a one-year contract Tuesday to manage the club again next season. No salary terms were announced' but his signing must be considered a vote of confidence. Earlier in the season, when the Tigers floun- dered in last place, there were rumors that this would be Hutch's last season. pulled itself together and moved out of the cellar and into sixth place. The 34-year-old Hutchinson took over the Tiger reins July 5, 1952, from Red Rolfe, who was fired. The Tigers finished last that season for the first time in history, a sorry 45 games out of first place. I It looked as though Detroit would finish last again this year. But after acquiring third baseman Ray Boone from the Cleveland Indians, the club perked up and passed both the St. Louis Browns and the Philadelphia A's to take sixth place. With only four games of the season to go, Detroit is six full games ahead of the Browns. That means the Tigers can't finish last. Hutch, in an effort to help his team, reinstated himself on the active player list in the middle of the season and pitched relief ball on several occasions. TONY BRANOFF *#, ,,veteran defensive back Major League Standings NATIONAL W Brooklyn 103 Milwaukee 90 St. Louis 82 Philadelphia 81 New York 68 Cincinnati 66 Chicago 63 Pittsburgh 491 LEAGUE L Pct. 48 .682 61 .594 68 .547 69 .540 82 .453 85 .437 87 .420 102 .325 GB 13 212 34%/ 37 391 /, 54 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Philadelphia 9, New York 3 Brooklyn 5, Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 1, Chicago 0 (1st) Chicago 4, Cincinnati 1 (2nd) Milwaukee 4, St. Louis 3 (1st) St. Louis 10, Milwaukee 7 (2nd) TODAY'S GAMES Chicago at Cincinnati Milwaukee at St. Louis, night New York at Philadelphia, night Only games scheduled * * * AMERICAN LEAGUE With Japan's Crown Prince Aki- hito looking on, Michigan coach Bennie Oosterbaan put his charg- es through a stiff workout, stress- ing pass defense, in preparation for the Wolverine's opening game Saturday with Washington State. The visiting dignitary from Ja- pan, watching the workout at his own request, was treated to a heavy practice session of contact work, signal drills and wind sprints. * * * THE MAIN problem facing coach Oosterbaan is straightening out the secondary which has to stop Washington's strong aerial attack which netted 285 yards against Colorado Saturday. The brunt of the Washington passing was done by quarterback Sandy Lederman with George Black, a speedy 6- foot, 5-inch giant, on the receiv- ing end. Michigan's defensive back- field offers only one proven per- former, sophomore halfback Tony Branoff, against Washing- ton's potent aerial game. The other three-quarters of the Michigan backfield will consist of players who spent their time last year on the offensive pla- toon. Linebackers Louis Baldacci and Dick O'Shaughnessy, defensive halfback Dick Balzhiser and safe- ty man Ted Kress will all be mak- ing their college debuts as defen- sive players. * * * EAST LANSING, Mich. - (P) - Michigan State tapered off scrim- mage sessions in, preparation for Saturday's game at Iowa. Coach Biggie Munn expressed a hope the lighter drills will "fresh- en up" the squad. He said the players were weary after last week's tough work. EVANSTON, Ill.-(M-A rough offensive and defensive scrimmage took its toll in minor injuries as Northwestern polished up for its Saturday football opener with Iowa State. Guard Fred Nosal limped from the field. Halfbacks Paul Smith and George Moyers were knocked out. * * * New York Cleveland Chicago Boston Washington Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis W 98 89 86 81 75 59 57 54 L 49 61 64 69 74 92 93 97 Pct. .667 .593 .573 .540 .503 .391 .380 .358 GB 10 131/ 181/ 24 41 42% 46 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS New York 7, Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 8, Chicago 3 St. Louis '7, Detroit 3 Only games scheduled TODAY'S GAMES Cleveland at Chicago Philadelphia at New York Only games scheduled WAY BACK WHEN: Michigan's First Football Victory - .. .. By PHIL DOUGLIS Chicago's White Stocking Park, once the home of champion base- ball teams, was also the birth- place of Michigan football. For it was here, on a hot May 30th back in 1879, that a green untested Wolverine eleven smash- ed a Racine College team into de- feat to inaugurate the long and illustrious trail of Michigan foot- ball history. *' * *. THIS WAS not only Michigan's first game, but it was also the first recognized intercollegiate football game ever played west of the Al- leghenies. The score of this game is clouded with uncertainty, but it is known that Michigan scored the games only touchdown, plus a field goal, and that Racine scored a safety. Some authorities claim the score was 1-0 in favor of Mich- igan, others say that the Wolver- ines won the contest by a '7-2 count. The "University of Michi- gan Chronicle" of this period didn't even bother to report a score at all. At any rate, the Wolverines won the game on a touchdown dash by Irving K. Pond, a gentleman who later was to be architect for the Michigan Union and League. Pond's run for Michigan's initial touchdown is also obscured by the mists of time, with some legen- dary accounts even having him galloping through stands and spectators to score. FIVE HUNDRED fans were on hand, as the oddly dressed Michi- gan team, wearing flat-top maize and blue skull caps, white knee- breeches, and white high collared button down jersys fought the Ra- cine team to a standstill. The game, which was actually of rugby variety, was also unique in that the Michigan goal keep- er was untested all afternoon. Pond's legendary touchdown run, and a field goal by Dave Detar were enough to send the Wolverines home victorious. Meanwhile, back in Ann Arbor, large crowds set off premature cel- ebrations, when pranksters sent in fake telegrams telling of an as TYPEWRITING SHORTHAND ACCOUNTING OFFICE MACHiNES A single subject or a complete course HAMILTON BUSINESS COLLEGE William at State Phone 7831 39th Year RESERVED PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE at Municipal Parking Lot, 616 South Forest Ave. Just off South University RATES: $5.00 per month in advance. Call at CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE 2nd Floor, City Hall or Phone 2-6583 Ext. 10. 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