The Ruston Daily Leader from Ruston, Louisiana • Page 17

THE LEADER SPORTS SECTION SECTION THREE Hatkt SECTION THREE VOLUME 64 HUSTON, LOUISIANA, TUESDAY, JUNE 1,1937 N. E. A. FIVE CENTS BULLDOGS TOUGHEN UP FOR TOUGHEST SCHEDULE SPORTS PARADE By M. L.

Kelly Just Gassing Around today l.s red letter day In the history of Louisiana Toch, and North Louisiana, this department is going- to upend It's time reminiscing around ovor the "dark What we moan to do is sort of look bark through the years, turn the pages backward Instead of forward, then attempt to look ahead and pick out of the clouds bright for tho future. In turning our pages we run into many names and events that, have canned more talk on the -street corners than did Seargeant Whoo- zis, who only single handed surrounded and captured whole companies of the enemy on foreign battlefields. For instance, we run into the name of George "Blue Hoar" Hogg, now freshman coach at Louisiana Tech. are not going to spend much time extolling the virtues of Blue, Iwause there's probably little we could say that the readers of this column don't already know. About all we have to say is that in Blue's last year as a playing member of Louisiana Tech's football team we happened to be sitting in on a little roundtable (we want say what was going round), conference of sports writers, and what-nots, and It happened that Blue had spent the afternoon prior to our meeting, making tilings extremely tough on the Cen- tom.ry Gents.

The greatest compliment we could expect to pay Blue pnld him that evening. We quote from a telegram, signed by some of the South's biggest sports authorities, addressed to the All- SouMiern Committee in Atlanta: "We fell that the greatest injus- tire that could be done a football player would be that of leaving George HORR off the All-Southern team for 1920" What more could we add to that statement? Views of Leche Hall Which Will Be Dedicated at La. Tech Today We continue our backward march. Here springs up a name not frequently mentioned around Ruston or North Louisiana at present, but which at one time stood for plenty of the old intestinal fortitude at Tech. "Hound" Linton, is the guy wo are now reading about.

Linton, although a very slow starter in baseball at Tech, played out his string at tackle and, take our word for it, he was a great tackle. Right now lie's In the American Association as a catcher, and he's been with I'ktsburgh's Pirates for several years since leaving the Hill Happy Fleishmann, a name that ically became synonymous with "A 11-America I'ro" fiftor he left Louisiana Tech, did himself proud on one of those 'point-a-minute teams' that one hears about, but rarely sees in action Hap played a whale of a lot of guard for Tech during the days of Billy Dletz But to get on down the lino Alley Donald back in 1930 and Downsville. He could throw a base- (Continned on Page 8 This Section) To Lead Canines f', -f i Here are a few glimpses of the new 88-roorn Leche Hall, administration and classroom building nt Louisiana Tech, whi.lt will be, dedicated and formally opened for public' Inspection following exercises beginning at 3:30 p. in. Tuesday, Juno 1.

The ceremonies will Include addresses by Governor Richard W. Leche, Lorris M. Wimberly, speaker of the Louisiana house of representatives, and President 12. S. Richardson of Louisiana Tech.

The views above picture the following: (1) The clock and bell tower mounted above the central section of the new building. (2) A scone in the President's new office, showing President Richardson with his secretary, Mrs. Fairy C. (3) One of the biology department laboratories on the second floor. (4) An English class in session.

(5) The corridor of tho main floor. ((!) A corner of the printing department, located on the ground floor of the new building. (7) Students getting their mall at the now postofflce. AikenSlated ToHurlAgainstCrossett Johnny Wyss, Tech Senior and one of the South's moat outstanding guards for the past two yearo, will lead the 1937 Bulldogs into their toughest grid schedule. Wyas wae elected captain of the squad of toe With the definite announcement from Manager Roy Frascr of the Ruston Volunteers that Aiken, Tech frsehman righthander who has proven a bullwark on the Vol pitoh- ing staff this season, will hurl, the Huston Ouachlta Valley League representatives tomorrow will try to even the count with the fast stepping Crossott Millers at Memorial Park.

The Millers won a free-hitting contest here on iheir lost appearance nosing out the Vols 12-11, after having been spotted a uix- run load In the first stanza. "Little Nap" Napper, who playud his first year on the Toc'h varsity this spring, will be behind the bat for the Vols Wednesday afternoon Fraser stated. The Vols, after having away to a rather poor start, are now pointing for the title ulnee the return to lie lineup of several key men, including Hlnton, Lewis, Burt Stinnett, Napper and others of the Tech squad who were unable to take part in the early season garnen due to the conflicting schedule with the Bulldog contests. Joe Pankey former Tech star, alao lias returned to the Vol line-up after having taken a fling at the professional racket, and will close in the hot-corner gap that has giving Frager troutJe this year, in the hot-corner gap has been giv- outfield Billy Mitchell, Bro. Willis, Hartford Causey and Ned Causey, appear to have an edge on any group of gardners the league can offer, consequently little worry lias boon evidenced on that score.

Playing at full strength for tho first time this year, the Vols, in their last" engagement, handed the strong Hodge Wa-Haa, a 4-0, shellacking behind the 3 hit hurlong of Zert: Lewis, who faced only 29 men during the nine-inning contest. With tho pitching staff solidly built now Lewis, Hlnton, Aiken, Jimmy DiivlH, Stinnett, Harrison and Null, Miuuigor Frust.T lias expressed confidence that the Vols will be in the for the flag down to the lust In making their second here, will probably send Lefty liutUu- 10 the mound, due to IncK 01 enjoyed by ihrut- huiUirn ngrtinnl the Vols here lust Also back with tbo Millers are such stars ua Harold "Shorty" Osllr, former All-American halfback with Centenary; Geo. Uavia and Tex the latter both former professional and Jerry Fryer, who can still deal plenty of misery with his stick di-spite his long ca- iver. Fitter trouble tbU year, way at p. The game is scheduled to get un- SPEAKING OF SPORTS By George Kirksey (United Press Staff Correspondent) NEW YORK of Inn boys were sitting around on a rainy day recently and foil to talking about the worst hitter they ever In baseball.

Joe McCarthy, Vanks' manager, I'ltclu-r Johnny Broaoii on his club and (Juy Bush, who pitched for him "with tho Cubs. Most of the Yunka agreed with McCarthy on Broaca, the ex-Yale boy who learned to pitch from a of articles In a boys' magazine he picked up off a dump pile. Apparently the artl'Mi'B tlhi not havo anything In them on hitting. Broaca hit .110 last year, making 9 hits in 82 times at bat. Jimmy Dykes, White Sox manager, however, doesn't thing Bro- aou is worst hitter he ever saw.

"Broacn. mad etwo hits In one game ngalntt ua last year," eaid Dykes, "and both of them were line drives. I don't know who the worst hitter la, but I suspect right now he's on our club. We're not even making a big breeze when we swing." Muddy Kuol, coach (Continued on CAMPUS GOSSIP BY JACK ARMSTRONG In looking back over the year's at Ted), here is much to see and reason lo be proud of the record the Bulldogs have made in all branches of 'athleticn. The Caniiifs finished the football reason with but one deeat within 'he conference and a bang-up showing ayaimtt the Greenies of Tu- iane, while winning from West Tennessee Teachers, Southweustern, Normal, Tampa, Millsaps, snd 111! uoi.se Wesleyari.

The Louisiana College Wildcats lie-id the locals to a tie, but that little mater will be taken care of in amplti style next eyar. But, all in all, six victories, one tie and two deafets, beaU the brand of ball 1 remember in my freshman year a whole lot, for in thoga days a .500 record was something. And thea came theb ajketball season with all the last year's men iniiaing and a bunch of spohomores to choose from for the most part, and they won the opening game, McLANE TO HAVE FOUR TEAMS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE ON VARSITY SCHEDULE FOR 1937 Power, Speed and Deception Much in Evidence As Bulldogs End Spring Training Period; New Spinner and Pass Plays Designed To and Scoring Threats; Line To Be Heavy Eddie McLane RUSTON YOUTH BENEFIT THRU RECREATION Kid League, Junior Baseball, OV League Team for Local Baseball Chain Since the inauguration of the "Kids' League" last summer, which absorbs the valuable interests of local boys under fifteen years of ago, Ruston has developed a system of baseball similar to the "chain methods used so effectively by the various major league clubs. It has been through the efforts of Lowrence J. Fox and Roy Frasor, with the help of a few citizens, that the units have been cultivated into a Over fifty boys participated in the initial program last year.

Four teams, sponsored by T. L. James Company, Morgan Lindsey, the Hale Memorial Bible Class and the Kiwunis Club, entered the league. An imaginary pennant was won by thu Hale Memorial nine, which ended its season at the top of the heap. Coaches of the kid teams were all products of former American Legion Junior Baseball teams.

They were Hale Walker, Morris Kirklnnd, Billy Harrison and Holin Cole. Coaches for this year's league have not yet been announced, however, it is planned to increase tho number of teams to six, if sufficient sponsors can bo obtained. Graduating from the smaller boys' their 17th birthday by March 30, league, players who did not reach are eligible to try out for the Huston American Legion team, which has been reresuntecl in the Junior baseball program for the past ten qoars. Coach Fox has had charge of the team since its inaugurating season, and has twice had teams to go to the state finals in New Orleans. Several brilliant players have been developed from the local Legion system, and many of them have continued their diamong careers on the Ruston town learn and on the Louisiana Tech's Bulldog nine.

Some of the more recent Tech teams were composed of former Legion starn which included Billy Mitchell, Jack Thigpen, Joe Pankoy, Robert Bart, "Mutt" Pittard. "Wild Bill" Harris. Lawrence Hintou. James Davis, and many others. The main principle of the Legion ayjtem is to advocate clean sportsmanship, leadership, and dependability.

The crowning success of the program was brought about by recent appointment of Jack Thigpen and Billy Mitchel to the United States Military Academy. They will leace for West Point late in June of this year. Until Thigpen leaves, he will assist Coach Fox, it has been announced. James Patterson and Francis Sessums, one of the most brilliant first base- Forty-five sun-tanned and husky young men packed away their gridiron toggery at Louisiana Tech this week-end and prepared to depart for their various summer destinations to await the opening gong of the 1937 football season. Breathing a sigh of complete satisfaction a he watched the Bulldogs who will represent Tech this Fall, Athletic Director Eddie McLane summed up the prospects in one brief statement.

"We may not be so doggone the Skipper mumbled, "but we are shore gonna' tough." After watching the 1937 Canines deport themselves in shorts tor sev- ral afternoons, one would be inclined to agree with Skipper McLane on his prediction. The four teams available for use are about evenly matched, with power, speed, plenty of the old deception in both the forward wall and backfield. A somewhat changed style of play wil be offered by the Tech varsity when they take the field this year, although McLane has continued the use of the Notre Dame system. A revised set of spinner and pass plays have been given the boys and many a defensive back Is apt to wake up and find himself asleep on some October and November afternoon. Backfield To Be Versatile McLane will have four excellent quarterbacks available for service, each of wrom has developed into a good blocker as well as field gen- oral.

Ranking down the line are Don Darling, 172 pounder, and Carl Gardner, 155 pounder, both seniors, Toney Basco, sphomore, and Charlie Cssion. junior. Flanking these boys will be a group of poney backs who giving every evidence of ability to curry the mail. Fager, 160 and a ten second man, LeBeaux, 151, who us a 1'reahman run the century in U.U; Carroll 170, the Homer flash who has such a deceptive glidu when approaching would-be ladders; Jttkie Hanna, 170, who due lo hU high-stepping knoe action has been one of the hardest men to atop on the Tech squad; Billy Westbrook, 168; "Killer" Barnett, 175, and John Barker, 165, both of whom lettered last year. Capping off the halfbacks, IB Don Wiley, the 158 pound Houthpaw who for the past two yoar.H has been one of the moat out-standing punters in the South.

Wiley Outstanding Punttr John's specialty la booting long, high, spirals that sail 70180 and 90 yards down the gridiron, while on two occasions, the slender wrong- footer has stopped back and knocked tho plgakln a flat century mark. Against Tulane In 1936, one of Wiley's boots caught the Oreenle Hut'oty man napping and Ballad over his head for a total distance of 91 yards, pulling the Canines out of what happened to be a very dangerous spot. At the fullback positions, McLane will combine weight with speed, sending In Buddy McCrea and Big Ben Whitman for the power plays, and alternating with Herbert Massey and Toad Williams for hie McCrea kicks the scale indicator at 194, with Whitman shoving up to 204. Masaey at 156 'and Whitman at 176 form the remainder of the power squadron. Line Hat Everything In the line, Skipper McLane is blessed with about everything It takes, with Hugh Williamson, 177; Adams, 188; Funderburk, 181; Trimble, 180; Blodgott 1(18; Woodward, 170; and Aiken 190, to handle the wing positions.

At tackles he will have Glddens, 214; Nltter, 187; Lewis, 19T; Swindell, 198; Nlze, 184; Beaumont, 102; Floyd, 222; and Frye. 185. Making things tough In the center of the line will be the watch- charm" Captain Johnny 170; George Rajean, 163; Adklne. 160; Qirard, 165; Jaggera, 181; Meekb, 194; Brtclaw, 100; and Bronco- Nagureki, 181 holding Ibe guard slots. Centero Include John Sidney Hewitt, 181; Dick Leach, 190; Cau- aey, 188 and Jones 170.

Tough Schedule Ahead The will fact probably the touffneat schedule in their tory thle year, witb an even (CoruinuBd, ou Section) (CouUuuwi on I itettoA) (CwUeutd I.