The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 36, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 6, 1946 Page: 3 of 4
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THE MEGAPHONE
MEGAPHONE SPORTS
Towering John Ulrey Outstanding in Athletics
Tuesday, August 6 19,46 —c
Camp Gilliam, Editor
PAGE THREE
TENNIS KNOWN 500 YEARS BEFORE
THE CHRISTIAN ERA
The real name for the game of
tennis as we play it here in the
United States is lawn tennis. The
two games are different, lawn
tennis was known at least 500
years before the Christian era
in Egypt but lawn tennis is rela-
tively modern and' its struggles for
corporate existence are well with-
in the memory of living men.
Lawn tennis had its beginning
in England and that name is still
honored in Anglo Saxon countries,
but throughout the continent of
Europe, in South Africa, in the
east (except among British resi-
dents of India), and with increas-
ing habit in America, the con-
traction of tennis has been em-
ployed.
The credit for first realizing
that dawn tennis could be adapted
to the needs of society goes to
Major Walter Wingfield, N.V.O.
Although he was not the invent-
Oreschnigg Gives
Own Impression
Of Mexico Loop
Walter Oreschnigg and Rueben
Strickland1, former S. U. stu-
dents, visited on the campus with
their friends last July 20th. Both
are stationed at Fort Sam in San
Antonio in the infantry.
Arsonic (Walter), remembered
as a member of the 1944 and 45
Pirate football squads, said that
when he was discharged from the
army, he would like to get a
job as a basebal trainer, perhaps
in Mexico. Oreschnigg personally
knows some of the players who
have gone to Mexico to play for
the Pasquels, and is enthusiastic
over the future of the Mexican
league.
Citing a recent article in LIFE
as one justification for his op-
timism over the Mexican deal,
or, he deposited specifications in
Feb. 1874, with a view of obtain-
ing a patent for “a new and im
proved court for playing the an-
cient game of tennis.” The prin-
ciple was that two standards be
erected, 21 feet apart with an
oblong net between them. Trian-
gular nets forming sidewalls to
the court were to be placed at
right angles to the oblong net on
either side. There were to be also
a serving crease, in and out
courts, right and left courts, and
boundaries, marked with paint,
colored cord1 or tape. Major Wing-
field introduced this hour-glass
or waist court under the ungain-
ly name of Sphairistike. Neither
the > court nor the name was des-
tined to live long but the cult
of lawn tennis was established.
However, those who worshipped
the game were not of one creed.
Methods varied, and laws were
non-existent. The court was of
no set length and width, and1 the
same went for the net.
The first attempt at organized
ruling was made in 1875 and since
then, through the slow process of
changing rules, adding more, andt
throwing some rules out, the ghme
became what it is today.
The good points of tennis are
that it can be played and enjoyed
by both sexes. In fact, more wo-
men play tennis than do men. It
can be played both in-doors and
out, and both night and day. In
other words, its just a game for
the whole family to enjoy.
SPORTS PATTER -
Have you seen the hide of the
white fox they have down at the
“Toggery”? The white fox was
slain about a year ago, near here
we were told, and zoologists claim
the odds are one In 20,000,000 of
ever seeing such an anilal. It is
a very interesting case. While in
the same place, we noticed a
framed picture of a huge catfish
on a semi-trailer. The inscription
said it was a record catfish
caught in the San Gabriel river,
and that it weighed something
like 3,200 pounds. While examin-
ing the picture, the “Toggery”
proprietor told us to “believe
nothing you hear, only half of
what you see”. The picture was
one of the best fake bits of pho-
tography we have seen.
John McClish, one. of the best
softball twirlers to ever play at
Southwestern, was a visitor on
the Southwestern campus this
week. McClish was in the Naval
unit here and turned in some very
good games. His back-breaking
slow ball used to make the bat-
ters miss by a country mile. He
is due back in September.
We borrowed this from the
Cleveland' Plain Dealer. We think
it is funny.
A wave of laughter swept the
Washington stands when the an-
nouncer said, “Before the game
is resumed, spectators in the front
seat must remove their garments.”
After an embarassed pause, he
added, “Coats must be removed
from the railings.”
One of tfle most outstanding
athletes on the campus is John
Ulrey, who is also vice-president
Arsopic stated that plans were
revealed in this publication for
a system of new baseball stadi-
ums in Mexico, the smallest to
seat 30,000 people. Arsonic also
said that the Mexican league took
better care of the ball players,
than U. S. leagues and clubs do.
“They furnish him an apartment,
pay his income tax and grocery
bill,” he said, “so that this salary
is clear profit.”
Arsonic has been managing a
softball team at Fort Sam. He
complains, that interest is poor
and nearly every game is played
with a new team.
Bringing his portable radio, Ar-
sonic, an avid fan of the Missions,
was listening to the third game
of the crucial San Antonio-Ft.
Worth series in the Texas league.
In the .eighth inning, with the
score tied 3-3, the radio went on
the blink, leaving the final score
in doubt and Arsonic in despair.
(The final score was 3-3)
Both Orreschnigg and! Strick-
land are expected back in a cou-
ple of weeks if they can get an-
other week-end pass.
Slot Machines Gain Popularity As Southwestern’s Latest Fad
Above is “Surf Queens”, betteb
known as one of the Tavern’s
slot, pin ball, or marble machine.
This little machine, extremely
simple to operate, has attracted
more than average attention of
the deeply intellectual (?) stu-
dents and profesors of the South-
western University.
The Tavern seems to have some
sort of a jinx on slot machines.
The first “Suspense”, a new ma-
chine, simply refused to operate
one day after Guy Smith had run
up a terrific score—the machine
just couldn’t stand' it. “Surf
Queens” has recently gone on the
blink. Goale, the Tavern’s first
and least popular machine was
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often out of order. The newest
addition is another “Suspense”
which, at the time of this writ-
ing, is still running.
As for the multi-colored con-
traptions, they are making new
friend's every day. At one time,
pin-ball machines were looked
upon with disdain by some peo-
ple, but now they are enjoyed
by practically everyone, includ-
ing the President of the Univers-
ity (who we hear doesn’t win
very often) Professors, students,
and just anyone who is in the
Tavern, finds the machine very
amusing.
Our vote for the best pin-ball
player goes to Frankie Smith.
Gene Locke hit 76,000 on “Surf
Queens” but a couple of hours
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later Frankie boosted the record
total to 78,000, which according
to the information we have, Is
tops. Pin bal machines are an art
with patience, cold cash, and a
delicate touch necessary to attain
such an asronomical score as sev-
enty-six or seventy-eight thou-
sands.
of the student body.
Long John towers six foot four
in the stratosphere, and weighs
a solid 190. He is a K. A. and
at present is Grand Master.
In high school, John had the
disadvantage of going to fevo high
schools, but this did not stop him
from rolling up an auspicious ath-
letic record as well as scholastic.
Participating one year in athlet-
ics in Mineral, Kansas, John
moved to his present home, Big
Spring, where he finished high
school. Ulrey lettered three years
in football, two years in basket-
ball, and one year in track. His
senior year John was captain of
the basketball team, and also won
regional in the discus in track.
(He was slightly outdone by De-
Wijtt Coulter .world’s pace setter,
in state, however.) While in high
school, Ulrey held several class
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Another participant worth
watching is Jerry Dusek. To our
knowledge, Dusek holds two rec-
ords for high point on one ball.
Dusek made 33,000 on one ball
and went on to win the game.*In
a game the next day, Jerry hit
23,000 on a single ball but failed
to win the game. The low score
ball is zero (000) made by (we
blush) Bob.
For those who like the scientif-
is aspect of the game here are
a few few figures of interest:
It takes an average of 12,500
on each ball to win, with such
an average achieved or bettered
in approximately one out of
offices and won many worthwhile
distinctions.
After his graduation in 1943,
Ulrey joined the navy and went
to sea for a year. Then he was
transferred to Southwestern in
the naval unit in 1944.
Ulrey was a letterman end of
of the 1944 Pirate team which
won their second straight Sun
Bowl game on Jan. 1, 1945. Ulrey
was a letterman on the ’45 cage
team and' rounded out a complete
sports year by winning his letter
at baseball. In baseball Ulrey
played first and also pitched,
beating a strong army team sev-
eral times by his efective hurl-
ing.
John, who is also called “Dia-
mond Jim” (Why, we will let him
answer), went to Pre-flight where
he remained until he received his
discharge. After leaving the navy,
Ulrey returned to S. U. where he
engaged in another eventful sea-
son of sports.
Ulrey was first-string on the
Pirate eleven and a member of
the cage quintet which won the
Texas Conference crown in bas-
ketball. His last varsity letter was
won at baseball, where he per-
formed in his usual dependable
For The Best of
twelve games. Another statisti-
cal observation is that on the av-
erage, one out of six games will
be lost because the participant
becomes over-anxious and tilts.
(These are records on “Surf
Queens” and not “Suspense”.)
Tennis Tourney
Progressing As
Scores Pile Up
The S. U. tennis tournament
has been moving along with some
very interesting matches being
played in the boys singles brack-
et, and in the ladder.
Quarter finals find's Jim Fran-
cis meeting W. S. Roberts and
Magruder playing Blissard.
In the lower bracket Hilton
Scott takes on Baker while Blod-
zinski meets Larkin.
Last week’s play is as follows:
Francis defeated Chudey (6-1,
6-2); Magruder defeated McGuire
(7-5, 6-3); Scott defeated Strat-
ton (6-0, 6-0(; and Blodzinski de-
feated1 Wilkerson (6-4, 6-2).
In the ladder tournament there
have been 18 matches played with
quite a few changes in the stand-
ings. This bracket, so constructed
to increase interest and the
amount of play in tennis, is ful-
filling its purpose. By placing
what was considered the lowest
rank in regards to tennis at the
top and letting the better play-
ers work their way up the ladder.
Matches on the ladder played
as of July 29 are as follows: Ro-
berts, one, Magrudter, one, Wil-
kerson, one, Blissard, Two, Blod-
zinski, one, Baker, one, Chudey,
one, Scott, two, Francis three,
and Coach Smith, five.
All players are requested to
complete matches on time or they
will be compelled to forfeit.
Boys interested in a doubles
tournament must turn their names
in this week. No Later!
Watch the Ad Building Bulle-
tin Board No. 5 each day for latest
results.
Monotony Of Tavern
Soft Drink List Could
Be Used For Insomnia
“Orange, B-l, root beer and
grape”, they say, “And no cokes”.
Not necessarily the most popu-
lar words in the vocabulary of
Tavern employees, but certainly
the most common, are the words
listed above. With hot, sultry wea-
ther bearing down on George-
town, students have been jam-
ming into the Tavern for cold
drinks and the menu of cold
drinks is repeated over and over
again. Someone suggested mate
ing a recording of the words.
Instead of counting sheep as a
cure for insomnia, i avern em-
ployees just repeat “orange, root
beer, B-l and grape” over and
over again. It isn’t a pleasant
way of getting to sleep but it
gets the job done.
manner.
Now twenty one years old. the
holder of the second most impor-
tant student office possible, is
majoring in P. .E and minoring
in History. Unusual athletic abil-
ity, fine scholarship, and gentle-
man-like characteristics combine
to make John Ulrey one of the
most well liked and representa-
tive students on the campus.
FLASH
As the Megaphone went to
press it was learned that the
Baseball Awards have arrived!
They are 100% wool, gold
sweaters with a black S on the
left hand side. Awards for
other sports did not come, ac-
cording to Coach Medley.
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Next to the Palace Theatre
BEN NEUMAN
Diy Goods
Store
7IB AUSTIN AVE.
Phone 84
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Hardware and Gifts
RED & WHITE
GROCERY
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(Continued from Page 1)
“Again let me say we had to
accept the prices established by
the Federal Public Housing Au-
thority and the prices established
for this campus, so they told us,
are their minimum. I also wish
to repeat we do not receive any
of this rent, in fact, the housing
project is costing the University
several thousand' dollars.
“I hope the veterans will feel
that my office and the Business
Office will do everything human-
ly possible to be of assistance to
every veteran on this campus and
that where we may seem arbi-
trary about certain prices, those
prices are beyond our control and
set by a government agency.”
24-Hour Service
— Phone 312 —
Cor. 8th & Rock St.
Near Barnett's Cafe
Georgetown
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