University of Manitoba - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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U.M.S.U. JUNIOR A BASKETBALL Buck ROLL'- NY, Dydck I, Litman C. Colpitrs L, Rcmis Pi, Smith I-'mm Ri-ii'- R. Merretx Xl. Turner A. Lamb 13. Spence li Dickson U.M.S.U. JUNIOR B BASKETBALL Buck Row - A. Billinkoh' R. Leckic C. Colpitts G. Johnson Front RULU4 M, Dale S. Kaplan J, Carmichael A Henderson ,gen- OT to be outdone by the ex- ample set by the Senior squad the Varsity Junior A squad played brilliant basketball all season and capped its performance by capturing the Jamie- son trophy, emblematic of the Junior Champion- ship of the city. No play-offs were necessary as the squad took both the first and second series. Continuing on their winning way the Juniors kept in the running for the Crowe trophy by turn- ing back the Buffaloes. Junion B champions. by a 36-20 score. If the quintette continues its bril- liant form it bids fair to cop the Provincial Junior Championship. LTHOUGH unable to enter the ranks of the winners the Junion B team made a creditable showing under the hard working captain, Sam Kaplan. They were continually in the fight for a place in the play-offs and with this year's experience should be heard from next season. Page Thing

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U.M.S.U. SENIOR BASKETBALL HE past few weeks have seen one of the most successful campaigns in the history of Manitoba's basketball squad drawing to a close. Starting out at the first of the season as an unknown factor. they proved to their followers that they could ably uphold Varsity's reputation on the bas- ketball floor. Flashing brilliant form from the first game, Var- sity had little trouble overcoming all opposition to capture the first half of the Dowler competition in the Crowe League. To prove this was not a Hash in the pan. they took the strong University of British Columbia five, on January 5th, to restore the Rigby trophy to its old resting place. 'Toba's first major defeat was at the hands of the strong Nodak team from the University of North Dakota. Chilled to the bone after an arduous ten-hour trip, they took the floor at Grand Forks and subsequently were defeated, However, in a re- turn game the Manitoba squad, although outclassed. cut down .the dilference in score to prove the score of the first game was no true indication of their ability. Due recognition must be given to the veterans Captain Alex. Nitchuk, Stan Carrick. and Pete Dobush for their unselfishness in returning to the Varsity fold when their services were required to lay the foundation for future strength in Varsity basketball. The remaining two regulars of the team, in the persons of Gordie Earl and Charlie Proudfoot, did yeoman service and played smooth basketball the entire season. The alternates, Ritchie, Sprung, Wright, Martin, and Stamshorn, in no way weakened the team when on the floor and turned in excellent games at all times. XVith the bulk of the team eligible for next sea- son. and excellent new material coming up, Var- sity's prospects for next year look exceeding bright. Page Twenty-nine

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U.M.S.U. MEN'S TRACK Top Row- S. Carrick P H . ay W. Youmanns fManagerj A. Purdy J. Liddle Middle Raw- N. Penney M. Sprung F. Fjelsted G. McKay J. Drew Borrow Row- C. Gerry A. Floyd M. Dale F. Goodspead HE assault on the Manitoba citadel for possession of the Cairns trophy, which began four years ago, after the Brown and Gold had cornered the cup for a period of seven years. ,again bore fruit as the Saskatchewan track and field squad came to the front in this year's Inter-collegiate meet held at Sargent Park. The coveted trophy relinquished four campaigns ago will once again spend a year in parts west, although the 'Toba squad turned in by far the strongest threat to regain the title which they had once held with such suc- cess. A single lirst place proved the deciding factor in a meet which all considered as the Hnest conducted since relations with Western Universities, and which was attended by the largest crowd on record. Cleve Gerry was the high point man on the Brown and Gold squad, copping first place in both the running high jump and the pole valut, besides registering third in the running broad jump. Jack Liddle, up and coming sprint star. electrified those present with a thrilling win in the 440 yards, be- sides pulling the fat out of the fire in the men's quarter-mile relay. He also placed third in the hundred yards dash. Mervyn Srpung was nosed out in the last yard of the half-mile event in one of the most thrilling races seen in years and will be a much heard of gentleman in the future. Capt. Fred Fjelstead, handicapped by a recent illness, was nowhere near his usual form and had he been so there might have been another tale to tell, Stan Carrick proved the most versatile athlete on the field of endeavor, Stan entered in four events and netted himself eight points to add materially to- wards Varsity's total. Others who shared the limelight with point- earning efforts were. Norm Penny, third in the pole vault: M. Dale, third in the mile and three-mile. and Austin Floyd, member of the relay team. Page Thirty-one