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Show Ut TONIAH ( ) Dow, Goodwin BASKETBALL REVIEW If success is measured by the number of contests won or lost, then the past season in basketball may be considered somewhat a failure, but if it is measured by the maximum amount of fight and determination a team displays, then Utah's basketball season is a decided success. One thing is certain, Utah produced one of the finest and classiest teams in its hoop history. The strength of western division basketball was greater than it has been in the past, as may be concluded from the Aggies' success against the Colorado champs, and also the results of the invasions of Montana State College and the Farmers to the Pacific Coast. These readily testify as to the general high standard basketball played by Utah teams. Utah commenced the season with two regulars from last year's squad, and a mediocre array of lettermen. Early in the season Cal Bo-berg was elected Captain by a unanimous choice. Cal's work on Utah teams has always been above reproach, and he was certainly deserving of the honor. Brick Woods was the other regular to return. In addition to these were Dykeman, Olsen, Neely, Pratt, and Paige, lettermen of last year, and some very good freshmen. In fact, the freshmen took the team by storm, for eventually Goodwin, Dow and Roberts gained permanent positions on the team. Rudy Lyons was uncovered from a group of ambitious aspirants, and together with the three freshmen named, and Captain Boberg composed the quint in most of its battles. The Utes opened the official season by meeting the white team from Brigham Young University. The state champs didn't have a thing on Utah in basketball class, however, their experience greatly assisted them in winning the first two contests, and in fact, this was the deciding factor in their success. Captain Boberg was ill, and his place was taken by Roberts. This ; <C Woods, Boberg 7L o u n d Up 71 umber |