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Show INTRA-MURAL ATHLETICS THE Phi Delta Theta fraternity racket wielders encountered the Sigma Nu netters for the annual intra-mural tennis championship. With matches being one-all, Mulliner and Bennett, Phi Delta Theta doubles team, took down the Sigma Nu duo in straight sets to bring the Phi Delts the net crown for the fold of 1929 intra-mural sports. This year, as in previous years, tennis was one of the most popular sports at the University. Each morning before classes all courts were well utilized. Net competition was keener this year than ever before. Th Phi Delta Theta singles players, Seyton Prince, Richard Bennett and Richard Mulliner went through the entire tournament without defeat. Horseshoe Pitching The rural classic, barnyard golf, gained considerable popularity on the hill this season when it was included in the list of intra-mural contests. Only one tournament, namely, the fall tournament, took place this year which resulted in a victory for the Sigma Pi artists, giving this organization their first leg on the coveted trophy. The team consisted of Chauncey Rowe and Zar Hayes. Bo;h these men throw a wicked shoe. A. F. Robbins Intra-Mural Athletics Director Skiing Another innovation in intramural sports at ths University of Utah which proved very successful this year, was that of skiing. Coming at a tims of the year when other outdoor sports go unheeded, skiing found much favor both among organized groupes as well as individuals. The tournament this year was won by the Freshmen Class, giving the first-year men the honor of being the first skiing champions at the University . Sigma Nu fraternity came in a close second. Free Throw Contest Sigma Pi continued to carry off more honors and glories when they won the foul-throwing tournament. The contest was held in the Ute gymnasium. Every intra-mural entry was unusually strong. The eagle-eyed Sigma Pi's looped the ring consistantly to annex the title honors. Phi Delta Theta Tennis Team Sigma Pi Horseshoe Team Page 237 |