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Aggie Fish Blitzkreig Alien Academy to Submission, 40-0 BY MIKE HAIKIN Battalion Sports Editor Sterling, Moser, Sibley, and Reserves Show Plenty of Promise in Bearkat Game As this writer mentioned Satur day, the reserves would play a large part in the Aggie attack against Sam Houston. And don’t think the boys didn’t come through. It was the subs who ignited that spark which started the ca dets off on an eight touchdown spree. Of course the reg ulars looked mighty good too. Jim Sterling, rosy-cheeked end, played one of the greatest games in his career, as did fleet footed Derace Moser and Bill Sibley. Sibley needs a little more practice on his snap backing, but his line-backing and pass defense work brought more than a smile of glee from the Aggie coaching staff. <Jl{oser Moser did some great work in that tailback spot both as passing and running. He was a bit wild at the 9tSiblei start on that passing game, but really found himself in the final quar ter when he connected for seven consecu tive strikes, one of them going for a score. Sterling Out shined all his other perform ances with his grand exhibition '(7 Saturday. He was in on nearly every play, and his blocking disposed of more than one would-be tackier. Before leaving the subject of this game, let’s not forget to give a good pat on the back to ole re liable Marshall Spivey and Willie Zapalac. Spivey called a swell game, and did some great pass- snagging. Zapalac’s blocking was one of the features of the game. Orchids also to Leo Daniels, Cul len Rogers, Bobby Williams, and Tom Pickett—the reserves, who showed they would give the regu lars a gruelling battle for the starting assignment in games to come. And don’t forget that good ole Aggie line which held the Bear kat backs to a minus one rushing average. Summing it up in detail, all the boys looked good and hustled in great fashion, but still have a lot of work ahead of them. Break Loose In First and Third Quarters For Win Making two touchdowns in the first quarter and four in the third the Texas Aggie Fish over-rode the Allen Academy Ramblers yes terday afternoon on Kyle Field by a score of 40-0. Dickey kicked off for the Ram biers and scarcely ten minutes of the first quarter had passed when Welsh ran the ball down near the goal. Payne then took over and car ried the ball over for the first touchdown of the game. Welsh converted and the score was 7 to 0. Payne Scores In the middle of the first quar ter, Wilde gave out with a 32 yard pass to Anderson. The Fish were then knocking at pay dirt. Payne carried the ball on the next play and went over for the second touchdown of the game. Davis con verted. The second quarter was a hard fought period with Ralph Hamil and Bill Offield leading the Allen attack. Both Offield and Hamil were the outstanding men for the Allen Ramblers. The second quar ter was particularly brilliant due to the aerial attacks launched by both teams. On Scoring Spree While the Aggie Fish were held to a standstill in the second per iod, they came back after the half and redeemed themselves. Ed Du- sek handed one off to Wilde who went over for the first of the four touchdowns made in the thjrd quarter. Davis missed his conver sion. After thrilling play, Wilde (See FISH GAME, Page 4) Let’s Not Allow our Optimism to Run Away With Us Because of Overwhelming Aggie Win BATTALIONS- .cm3 SEPTEMBER 30, 1941 Page 3 Plays f r Basketball” With Kats Ags Look Forward To Hog Battle After Win Over Kats With an overwhelming victory of 54-0 over the Sam Houston State Teachers’ Bearkats already under their belt, the Texas Aggies looked forward to their “second invasion of the Alamo” this Saturday night against the Texas A. & I. Java- linas of Kingsville. The Javelina battle is going to be no cinch according to Manning- Smith, freshman coach, who scout ed A. & I. in their 35-7 victory over Tempe last week. “The Hogs are at least three to four touch downs better than Sam Houston, and are liable to give the Aggies a good close battle,” commented Smith. Iron Out Kinks Meanwhile Coach Homer Norton and his aides worked all day yes terday afternoon ironing out the kinks that were notable in thf Bearkat game. Blocking, tackling, and passing were the main object- jSi// (JitterbugcUendt ersoro ives of the workout. Although scoring at will on the greatly over-rated Bearkats, the Aggies were still rough m many spots. The fact that they were held to a standstill the first 13 minutes of the first quarter indicated that the blocking was unsatisfactory. It was ironed out, however, later in the game. The game itself showed the Ag gie backfield had one thing better than the one last year. That was speed. Moser, Daniels, Pickett, Rog ers, Spivey, and Williams showed that they had speed to burn. Es pecially was this evident on Mos er’s 68 yard run, Rogers’ 65 yard gallop, Williams’ 55 yard punt re turn, and Pickett’s 22 yard off- tackle smash for a score. Daniels’ work was more than commendable, and proved more than satisfactory to the Aggie coaches. In the line, it was Jim Sterling and Bill Hen- (See HOG BATTLE, Page 4) Well, it’s one down and nine more to go as the Texas Aggies prepare to go after their second win against Texas A. & I. next Saturday night at San Antonio, And, don’t think, just because of the 54-0 victory over Sam Houston, that the Javeline game will be a walkaway. Let’s all take the Ala mo battle just as seriously as we did the Bearkat game and there will be nothing to worry about. If TOWN HALL RESERVED TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE YMCA WEDNESDAY some of the bright football pre dictors already concede the title to the Aggies because of their overwhelming victory, they might be greatly disappointed. It is true that the cadets showed a wealth of promise in that game but so did every other Southwest Conference team last weekend. For example, S.M.U. showed plenty of power in the 54-0 victory over Denton. So did Texas, T. C. U., Baylor, and Arkansas with their great offen sive exhibitions. It will be at least two or three more games before anyone can really tell how the teams stack up. So don’t get any idea on the Aggies—at this time, anyhow. STAR OF THE WEEK DE PARTMENT . . . The honor this week goes to Jack Wilson, phe nomenal triple-threat stand-out of the Baylor Bears, who sparked the Wacoans to a 20-0 victory over the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys. Jack was never better than he was last Saturday as he ran, pass ed, and blocked the Bruins to vic tory. Williamson Rates Aggies No. 24; Texas Placed in No. 2 Spot by System AGGIES ATTENTION If you send your clothes to the North Gate to be Cleaned BE SURE to send them to LAUTERSTEIN’S Better Work Quicker Service Have fun-be friendly Treat yourself and others to fresh-tasting ; Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum The Flavor Lasts 1 It jipi By Paul B. Williamson . The Williamson System was alone in picking some of last week’s winners but we proved ourselves correct. Some of the games called were: Tulane 21, Boston College 7; Pacific Lutheran 26, Gonzaga 13; Sewanee 20, Washington & Lee 19; Detroit 14, Indiana 7; and Cal ifornia 31, St. Mary’s 0. The system did well in such close ones as Minnesota 14, Wash ington 6; T.C.U. 6, Tulsa Q; Cen tre 14, Mississippi College 7; Navy, 34, William & Mary 0; Baylor 20, Hardin-Simmons 0; Texas 34, Col orado 6; Notre Dame 38, Arizona 7; and Oklahoma 19, Oklahoma Aggies O. The game that upset the System was the GeorgefoWn-Mississippi Rebels tilt. The Rebels went un der by a 16-6 score. Holy Cross threw LSU for a loss by taking the game 19 to 16. South Carolina said they would win over North Carolina, and they did, 13 to 7. Kentucky surprised most of the fans and the System when they defeated V.P.I. 37 to 14. Westminister pulled one out of the bag when they won over Carnegie Tech 19-13. Little San Joseph beat Toledo with a 3 to 0 score and as a result is rated at 74.0; higher than it has ever been rated before by the System. Our record for the week was (See WILLIAMSON, Page 4) team in a league will have an opportunity to play every other team in their league, and the team having the highest percentage will be the league winner. The various league winners will then compete in a single elimination tournament to decide the school champions. ©;. B.s.co. You’ll fly high In the Stratoliner —by Stetson. A stream lined, Extra Lightweight felt, its smart lines modern as tomorrow. A miniature airplane on the bow shows you are air minded. In a silver Stratoliner box : s j Stetson Stratoliner $6.50 New Streamlined Stratoliner Box at no extra cost. SPECIAL MALT-A-PLENTY Regular 16 oz 12c Also Ice Cream — Candy Sandwiches — Cigarettes CREAMLAND North Gate HAVE YOU SEEN OUR SELECTION OF SHEAFFER PEN & PENCIL SETS • Sheaffer Pen & Pencil Sets • Sheaffer Pens • Sheaffer Pencils EVERY PEN GUARANTEED We also carry a complete line of Aggie Jewelery Aggieland Pharmacg “Just Keep To The Right At The North Gate” ry WIMBERLEY - STONE DANSBY CI.OCh.lERS College and Bryan Intramurals By Dub Oxford The long awaited intramural program has now begun. Intra mural water polo began last night for class A and tennis begins to day. In class B, both touch foot ball and swimming also begins to day. Be sure and have your teams on time for their scheduled games as there will he no forfeit time allowed this year. This new ruling should speed up the contests a great deal. Tennis at A. & M. has been greatly handicapped in past years by the lack of a sufficient num ber of courts. Last spring six new concrete courts were constructed in the Replacement Center area so that cadets now have access to ten courts for intramural tennis. In order that the maximum bene fit be obtained from the courts, intramural tennis will be slight ly revised this year. Organiza tions which have entered tennis will be placed in various leagues Each league will consist of five or six teams and the league win ner will be determined by round- robin tournament. That is, each FOR QUALITY Military Equipment Leather Jackets, Sweaters Raincoats, Trench Coats For Dependability THE EXCHANGE STOBE =4?