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Show WRESTLING TT ED by their redoubtable chieftain, Obed C. Haycock, the Utah University IL^ wrestlers duplicated their herculean feat of last year, and emerged from a vigorous campaign on the mats to again command the pinnacle of the Western Division R.M.C. wrestling spotlight. Not until the division meet, held in the Redskin gym, March 1st, did it appear as though the Brave coterie of roughers had a chance at all, for both Utah schools had previously downed the fighting Crimson tusslers. On February 8th the Provo homeguards wrested a 19-13 decision from the invading Salt Lakers, and a week later, playing host to 0fy Coach George Nelson's blue-clad Aggies, the Redskins were • *J§ again forced to bite the dust A la 17-15. Utah's strength in all departments explains the facility with which she towered above teams to which she had Jm previously acknowledged defeat, only to win out decisively if in the one meet which really counted. It was apparent that Haycock, in his nonchalant and determined way, had the °BEC^C0CK Whik been P°intin§ for bigger and better stakes, and his success and insight were not questioned. The results of the two-day division meet read: University of Utah, 28y2; Brigham Young University, 21; Montana State College, 19^; Utah Agricultural College, 18. Dr. R. G. Clapp, one of the nation's most eminent collegiate wrestling authorities, was brought from his post at the University of Nebraska to referee the division meet, and his observations of the padded canvas sport in the Rockies augur well for the publicity and recognition which are bound to accrue as a result of efforts to place wrestling on a higher basis out west. The Detton boys, Reed, 135-pounder, and captain, and his brother, Dean, an ankle twister de luxe among the heavies, gave the Utes a strong nucleus around which development of other men could center. They were easily the outstanding men in the conference in their respective weights. Larson, Jonas, and Johnson likewise deserve mention for the high quality of their performances. Reed Detton Captain Back Row-D. Detton, Thatcher, Johnson, Larson, Furniss hront Row-Ipson, Eberts, R. Detton, Hirschie Page 232 |
