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Show Ute Rustlers Shift Sphere to ChildsUTAH 25, 53 - B. Y. U. 54, 56Led by three brilliant stars, Giles, Cannon, and Crowton, B.Y.U.'s sharp-shooting Cougars handed Utah's courageous but outclassed Redskins two defeats in the initial series of the Western Division race on January I 1-12.Remarkable accuracy at the basket, and a sturdy defense coupled with a swift, vicious offense were the deciding factors in the "Y" victories. In Friday's opening contest, the Crimson encountered almost invincible opposition, and with their scoring ace, "Spindly Bill" Kinner, tenaciously guarded by Cannon, watched the score mount to 54-25 before the final gun sounded. Giles led the devastating attack of the winners with twenty points.Saturday night in a complete reversal of form, Utah fought the surprised Cougars to a standstill in one of the most thrilling encounters ever witnessed at Provo. In a heated finish, B.Y. forged ahead to a 56-53 triumph. The work of Childs and Kinner at center, and the splendid rustling of forwards Miller and Larson were commendable features in the play of the improved Redskins.VIRGIL JAMES DELMAR LARSON HAROLD MILLERVirgil "Parson" James rightfully de- Swede proved that big things of- Although hampered by an ankle in-served a regular position. He was a ten come in little packages. Dynamic jury for several weeks, tiny Hackbulwark on defense and a dangerous ball-hawking and agility in action fea- Miller was proclaimed by sport criticsoffensive threat once he got in scor- tured the little blonde demon's suc- as the outstanding ball-rustler in theing territory. cessful year. conference.Two Hundred Sixty-eight |