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On April 28, the All Sports Day
festival will not only provide the
Husker grid faithful with a pre
eason look at Pete Elliots's first
Nebraska squad, but will also en
able them to see a number of ex
Husker greats in action.
The alumni will offer a lineup
that will include two former AU
Americans and four men who were
11 Big Seven selections. Bob Reyn
olds is one of the AU-Americans
who will be present. The "Ramb
ler" made almost everyone's AH-
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America team for his sensational
running as a sophomore in 1950.
The other All-America squad
member will be familiar to the
older generation as one of the all
time football greats of the nation
He is Ed Weir, who was called by
the immortal Knute Rickne, "one
of the greatest football players
of the twenties, and was twice
named to Pop Warners All-Amer
ica team in 1926-27. Weir, who
teaches at Nebraska in the Physical
Education Department, will be
called upon for kicking extra points
All Big Seven selections in the
alumni's roster of talent include
Ping Pong
Winners
Awarded
Ernie English emerged as the
winner in the final round of the an
nual Ag College Ping Pong Tourna
ment. He defeated Jim Feather in
the men's division to win the first
place trophy. English is a fresh
man in Arts and Science College
and Feather is an Ag College
junior.
In the two semi-final games,
English defeated Dick Kroll and
Feather defeated Al Swedelson by
close margins.
Jan Baker outscored Jan Swan
son to win first place in the wom
en's division. Miss Baker is a sen
ior and Miss Swanson is a soph'
more in Ag College. Both girls
are Home Ec majors.
Winners and runners-up in each
division were awarded individual
trophies. First place winners names
will go on the permanent trophies
on display in the Ag Union trophy
case.
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By MAX KREITMAN
Sports Editor
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When the names ofuch men as George Kell, Robin Roberts, Carl
Erskine, Dan Towler, Adrian Burk and others are mentioned, great
sports-stars quickly come to mind.
But these names are connected with something just as wonderful
as our great American sports heritage. They are part of the Fellow
ship of Christian Athletes group that speaks before rallies at different
high schools and colleges.
Their smallest crowd was 30, their largest, 2000. Their main
thought was, "go to the church of your choice." Sometimes they got
tied up in their words, but they displayed their sincerity.
The rally was a dream of Don McLanen. He thought that if some
of the, athletes could endorse certain foods and cigarettes, why
couldn't they endorse Christianity.
At Denver, Colorado, such- stars as Erskine, Towler, Burk, Kell
and Roberts took the stand for the FCA.
They said
Erskine, one of the great righthanders of the Brooklyn Dodgers
brought out the fact from athletics, he has grown spiritually as well
as physically and mentally.
Erskine continued by saying, "I have found I must discipline my
self if I expect to grow and mature in the realm of the spirits.
The church is the training camp of the Christian and the clergy
man is the manager who directs us in our work and play . . ." .
Dan Towler, better known as Deacon Dan, said, "I have a God
given opportunity to point out to young people the guide posts to a
better way. ... If I can make contact with one kid and save him
from my mistakes, save him from making the wrong turn, save him
even one wasted moment, I will be proud of my association with
this fellowship. It feels good to be on a team where everyone is a star."
Adrian Burk, speaking from a personal standpoint said, "If you
have ever gone out on a playing field and had 30,000 fans boo you, you
know what I mean when I say , that is then I draw on my religion.
... I pray to be more in God's character, to be more like He would
like me to be. It helps me. It will help you. Try it."
Robin Roberts, the outstanding ,pitcher In the major leagues in
jected some humor into his speech by saying, "last season I gave
up an all-time major league record of 41 home runs And to prove
I was not prejudiced, I served up home runs to Negroes, Italians,
Jews, Catholics alike. Race, creed, nationality made no difference
to me."
A very deserving hurrah is due to these men. Whether on or off
the field, they are definitely showing their great all-Americ an ability
towards themselves and their great American heritage. With men
like these carrying on this tradition, the youths of today may very
well find the road of tomorrow a smooth one to travel down.
PB"i"S
Tom Novak, Husker immortal who
won the award three times for his
train wrecking duty at -center;
Charley Toogood, twice winner of
the award for his play at tackle
and now a mainstay of the Los
Angeles Rams professional foot
ball team, Bob Smith, winner last
year for his full back work and
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Tom Novak, above, fiery Husker center and all-Big 7 performer
in the late 1940's will be one of the members of the alumni squad
who will oppose the Cornhusker varsity on all-Sports Day, April 28.
Kick-off time is set for 2 p.m.. Other alumni who will play include
Bobby Reynolds, John Borgdonia, Bob Smith and many others.
Shown below is coach Pete Elliot leading his young charges
through a rough spring drill. It will be his eleven that will serve
as the opposition for the alums. Last year the alumni-varsity tilt
was cancelled. The varsity is yet to down the oldsters. The foot
ball clash will be one of many events going on that Saturday.
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now a member of the Cleveland
Browns, professional football
champions, and Rex Fischer,
diminutive halfback from this
years Big Seven runners up who
turned down pro offers to continue
his education. '
In addition to this formidible
array of talent the alums will be
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able to call on perhaps on of the
most underated players in Big
Seven history. Fran Nagle who was
the quarterback whom Reynolds
credited with helping him become
All-American and who later led
the West All Stars to a smashing
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victory over the East in the annual
East-West game.
Backing him at the quarterback
slot wil be Sam Vacanti and John
Bordogna and filling out the back
field will be such outstanding per
formers as Ron Clark, the Fischer
brothers, Cletus and Kenny, Ray
Novak and John Edwards.
Linemen who will oppose the
likes of LaVern Torczon, who' in
cidentally has stirred up the Big
Seven a little himself, Don Rhoda,
Jerry Wheeler, Don Kampe, are:
besides Toogood and Novak, Bill
Taylor, Doran Post, Moon Mullins,
ndy Loehr, Frank Simon, Ralph
Damkroeger, and Bill Giles.
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It has been stated that nowhere In the U.S. does the fierce beauty
and intensity of sports car racing reach a higher pitch than during the
12 hours of endurance embodied In the annual competition at Sebring,
Fla.
For the blare and blast of exhausts, the squeal of tires, the
howling of high speeds there, have been exploited as Sports car Racing
at its best.
A serious error has been committed here. How could the Grand
Prix of NU be overlooked?
The time , of year is nigh again; that fruitful season when the
moonlight dips into the scenic sands and the gentle tapping of beer
cans echoes in the distance. Yes, it's pit time again.
And during this vernal blessing upon University students, one of
the greatest events of Sportdom takes place . . . The Grand Prix of NU.
Competition starts promptly at 12:15 a.m. Friday nights and 12:45
a.m. on Saturdays. (Strange how the starting times correspond with
the closing hours of University girls isn't it?)
But I digress. No were else can such an assembly of racing
machines be collected. And with the addition of this year's new
equipment competition should be at its best. Such things as plastic
bug deflectors, chrome headlight
new addition; dual slanted aerials. Yes, indeed. It looks like a
banner year.
There are a few changes that distinguish this event from most
other racing competition. Usually alcohol is employed as a fuel for
the cars, whereas here the drivers rate first. Also the participants
take much longer pit stops than most racers, for it seems their
interpretation of the pits is a bit different than the jargon used by
most sports car fans.
So break out the crash helmets. . . It's that time again.
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Track takes the spotlight on the
Nebraska sports scene this week
as coach Frank Sevigne's thin
clads trek to the Oklahoma cam
pus for a triangular clash with the
Sooners and Colorado.
Hoping to improve over their
drastic winter schedule which
saw the indoor cindermen win only
Intra murals:
All-University Volleyball
Tournament Underway
Volleyball makes the biggest rip
ple in the intramural lake this
week as the all-University volley
ball tournament roars into its fi
nal stages.
Games played last night found
the Iranians, perenial v'ball favor
ites, downing Huskers 15-8, 15-11;
Alpha Tau Omega over Phi Psis
15-8, 15-9; Alpha Tau Omega. B
ever Sig Alph B 15-41 15-12; Delta
Upsilon over Betas 15-6, 15-9;
Theta Chi over Beta Sigs 15-4,
13-15, 15-10; Seaton over Bessey
5-15, 15-3, 15-10; Avery over Fair
field 14-16, 15-7, 15-8; and Gustav
son I over Manatt 10-15, 15-11, 15-
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one contest, the track squad will
be looking for their opening win
of the outdoor season.
The Huskers met the Sooners
and the Buffs on the winter
agenda. They lost to Oklahoma by
a margin of 65-38H and to Colo
rado by a 60-40 score.
With the return of only eight
Games scheduled to be played
tonight include Riga vs. Iranians
for the all independent champion
ship; Phi P(sis vs. Sig Eps; Gus
tavson I vs. Fairfield; and two
teams whose opponents have yet to
be decided, Norris House and Beta
Theta Pi.
Elsewhere on the intramural
scene, cold weather forced the can
cellation of Monday's Softball open
ers, but play was started Tues
day as Delta Sigma Phi went
against the Betas and Alpha Gam
ma Sigma took on Cornhusker Co
op. Wednesday Pioneer House will
play Acacia; Norris House battle
Tau Kappa Epsilon and Andrews
will clash with Bessey.
BILL MARTEN . . . sophomore
timber-topper from Beatrice
loosens up for stiff competition
this weekend as coach Frank
Sevigne's Husker thinclads host
a triangular cinderfest with Ok-
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lettermen, sophomores will occupy
most of the Cornhusker roster.
Five first-year men to watch art
Bernie Randolph in the pole-vault,
Bob Elwood in the mile and two
mile, Larry Gausman in the high
jump, Bill Hawkins in the hurdles
and broad jump, and Bill Hawkins
in the high jump.
Returning letterwinners includ
Bob Anderson in the middle dis
tance events, Merle Brestle in the
high jump, Charles Gibson In the
440-yard dash, Hugh Osmera in
the mile, Ken Reiners and Leon
ard Rosen in the weight events.
Last year the spring track
squad won only one duel meet,
while losing four. They edged past
Minnesota, 67-55. In the Big Seven
outdoor championships, the Husk
ers finished last.
On the Indoor schedule, the
Huskers annexed only on win, that
a 91-13 romp over the South Da
kota Sodaks.
Again this year, the Kansas
Jayhawks are the team to beat.
The Kansans won both the out
door affair last year and the in
door championships this year.
However, with new coach
Sevigne at the helm and a fins
crop of sophomores and veterans,
the Huskers track hopes could be
looking up.
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lahoma and Kansas. This is the
opening of the 1956 outdoor track
season for the Cornhuskers, Who
managed only one victory in the
indoor season.
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