TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1958 THE MICHIGAN DAILY'' TUESDAY, MARCH 27. 1956 TIlE MICHIGAN DAILY ir ir irmrr rr rr r --- - - v 9 'GN{}l .:.....:"}{{i ' 1w~ " f s. ''S..A.A h . 1," .9. NOTES IN THE MARGIN Rodrigue Aw its Operation; . by alan eisenberg Daily Associate Sports Editor W restler's Future Undech -- led PERHAPS one of the greatest collegiate basketball teams of all time, the University of San Francisco, displayed its wares at North- western's McGaw Hall late last week. After the Dons had moved with almost effortless ease to their second successive National Collegiate championship sportswriters were forced to thumb the thesarus in search of new terms. Probably the most unique 'fact about the team that has dominated the basketball world is that the Dons have achieved their success by emphasizing defense. For two seasons now, Coach Phil Woolpert's squad has been the nation's top defensive outfit. The championship game against Iowa was a perfect example of almost a lost art. Russell Stars.. .. BILL RUSSELL was all over the floor as he repeatedly batted down shots as it left an Iowan's hand. The 6'10" center's "goal tending" stopped at least six potential goals. Bucky O'Connor, the Hawkeye coach,.commented ruefully, "Russell was the key to the game. I don't mean offensively. It's his defense that 'kills' you." " But San Francisco demonstrated a lot more than merely an adeptness to play defense. The winners showed speed, size, depth, ability tb play as a unit-and a lot more. In the Iowa game, for example, four men scored in double figures. Though the victors naturally received the greatest part of the coverage the team I found the most interesting and exciting to watch was Temple. This year's Owl squad-which finished third in the tourney-is the winningest in history at the Philadelphia institution. In Hal Lear and Guy Rodgers Temple has come up with the best pair of guards I have ever seen. They are one of the greatest onetwo scoring punches in basketball today; they totaled 60 points, for example, against Iowa. Compara- tively small (Lear is 5'11", Rodgers is 6'1") this pair was a delight to the fans with their sensational fast break antics. ... But Lear Does Better ... LEARWAS voted the most valuable player at the NCAA tournament primarily because of his scoring-but he can do a lot more. He is a smart basketball player, an excellent dribbler, and quite adept at passing. The senior has a good shooting eye-yet he only takes legiti- mate shots. Unlike most stars, he is not ashamed to pass the ball. Rodgers complements Lear well. Though overshadowed by his teammate the sophomore was very impressive. He can't shoot as well but he is a better playmaker and Lear's equal in driving towards the basket. Though Iowa stopped Temple in the semi-finals it is my opinion that the Owls would have had a better chance against Sai Francisco. Primarily a fast break team Temple would have not have been plagued so much by Russell's "goal tending." Iowa, on the other hand, plays a more deliberate game in which center Bill Logan plays a great part. This type of offense is well suited to the Dons' defense. There was a lot attached to the tournament which never reached the, newspapers. The crowd was large and literally packed to the ceilings; scalpers offered tickets at $50 a pair. A group of Temple followers captured the spotlight during the. dull moments. A small band was present and put on a jam session between halves of Thursday night's game. They played such appropriate numbers as "Pennsylvania 6-5000," and "When the 'Owls' Come Marching In." BUNTING ON THE WALLS made for a holiday atmosphere. There were four rows of tables set up for the press-extending from one * end to the other of McGaw Hall. Television cameras beamed the action down to Dallas, radio announcers thronged all over, movie cameras ground. And there was the usual comment over the public address system that a "car is running in theparking lot." The players and coaches and the press were treated royally. When the San Francisco players walked down the streets (wearing their gaudy varsity jackets and talking too loud) people stood in awe and reverence. Newspaper men enjoyed the free sandwiches and liquor that was served four days running. The talk was of basketball-and of basketball only. One might even think that something important was happening. Arcaro Honored NEW YORK( P)-Veteran Jockey We have a **nj Eddie Arcaro yesterday was named of quality hie '" winner of the February award Uin the pro athlete of the year poll for including HU his great ride aboard Nashua in the Widener Handicap at Hialeah. "The Aristom All Bieycl Exhibition Baseball MAJOR LEAGUE STUDENT BI1 Brooklyn 15, New York (A) 7 1319 South University Philadelphia 6, Detroit 2 Chicago (A) 9, Boston 2 Cincinnati 3, St. Louis 1 Pittsburgh 16, Milwaukee 9 COLLEGIATE Michigan State 6, Virginia Mili- tary Institute 3 Parris Island Marines 11, Michi- gan State 2 STYLES SURE TO I Plan To Try' For Olympic Squad Ended Mike Rodriguez, Wolverine wrestling captain, is now in the University Hospital awaiting an operation on a painful injury to his right knee. Rodriguez entered the hospital at two o'clock yesterday afternoon on the recommendation of special- ist Dr. Carl Badgley following an early morning examination. It is expected that the operation will be performed sometime this after- noon. The injury, sustained in the quarter-final round of the NCAA Wrestling Tournament, caused the Michigan star to forfeit his semi- final match, and thereby drop his chances of taking the title which he was favored to win. If the injury turns out to con- sist of only ligament trouble, the 157 pound conference champion may be up and around within a few days. However, if cartilage trouble is involved, he will un- doubtedly be forced to stay on crutches for at least a week and likely longer. In either case it appears almost a certainty that Rodreiguez will now be unable to compete in the Olympic Regional Tryout to be held in Ypsilanti, April 13 and 14. WRESTLER MIKE RODRIGUEZ (right) will undergo surgery today for his injured knee, incurred at the recent NCAA tourney. Walling ford Impesses Windy City Track Fans Sixteen thousand screaming fans at the world's biggest indoor track meet might unnerve some com- petitors, but this wasn't the case with Michigan's Ron Wallingford in Saturday night's Chicago Daily News Track Meet. Wallingford ran the two mile in the amazing time of 9:05.1. It v ONE MAN TEAM: Gagnier Shines in Meet was the second fastest indoor two mile ever recorded by a Wolverine thinclad. The only Michigan com- petitor who has bettered Walling- ford's mark is Don McEwen with a time of 9:04. Although overshadowed by Wall- ingford, Eeles Landrstom, Mark Booth and John Moule also turned in creditable weekend performan- ces. Landstrom placed third in Saturday night's pole vaulting event. Booth tied for first place with a highjump of 6'4" in Friday night's Eastern Canadian Indoor Track Meet, at Montreal, while Moule finished second in the mile. Landstrom, who is steadily gaining confidence, vaulted 14'6" in the Chicago Meet. I Shades of Jim Thorpe, Carlisle Indian School's one man track team. That's Eddie Gagnier, only his specialty is gymnastics, not track. Gagnier has smashed all prece- dents in his sport at Michigan. He just reached his peak three days ago representing the Wolver- ines in national competition. By Correction Sunday's Daily stated that Michigan placed first in the NCAA Gymnastics Meet. This was a misprint. 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