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Show CHAMPIONS George Watkins Guard Loraine Cox Forward baskets and before anyone knew it, the score was tied at the end of the regular playing period. To make matters short, Smith connected with two easy set-ups to win the contest 52 to 51, in the extra period. The second game was a repetition of the first contest. The Cougars assumed a small lead only to have the Utes rally and win out by a one basket margin. Again, Jerry made the last basket in the most trying minute of the contest. Good fortune must always find its antithesis. It was a sorrowful band of Braves that returned from the Logan trip, simply because the defending champions, the Aggies, repelled the Crimson warriors on two occasions. The first game ended 39 to 28 and the second game culminated 45 to 39. A word must be said about this series, alibi or what vou may choose to call it, Sherman Clark, Loraine Cox, and Theran Davis were on the sick list. These players participated, but not according to their usual caliber. The Aggies'1 style of close and rear guarding bewildered the Indians. The springy floor in the Smart gymnasium was another disadvantage. The Utes were terribly off on their shooting. But better days were ahead. Utah was to play the Aggies in the Deseret Gymnasium. Both contests in Logan were the rough-est in collegiate history. The veteran Crimson hoopsters avenged the Logan defeats by outscoring the Aggies twice in Salt Lake. The first contest ended 43 to 39. Once again Jerry Smith came to the rescue with his brilliant last minute rally. The game was tightly played throughout with each team taking turns at the lead. The Ute warriors realized that the games were the really difficult ones of the season. Victories meant the championship. T h a t w a s their aim, and they accomplished it bravely. The second game was a repetition of the first contest. It was not until the last minute that the Utes, led by Smith, sank three rapid baskets to win out 41 to 39. Sherman Clark Center 219 |