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Show FIGHTERS Kean Westphal Forward Dick West Forward Tl side for the Conference championship. The last game saw Vadal Peterson insert five subs, who almost defeated the first Cougar five. The Y uncorcked a last period rally which played havoc with the Ute greenlings, Dick West, Dick Lund, Kean Wrestphal, Paul Rose, Grant Reunion, lies Saunders, and Bob Sonne. Cougars won 57 to 4*9. The main factors in Utah's team coordination, offensive and defensive er. Usually Brave teams have lacked offensive polish, but this year the Redskins had everything. Too much credit cannot be given to Captain Hap Lybbert for his fine and steady guarding. Although not a heavy scorer, he came through in the pinches, always playing a good defensive game. Jerry Smith saved the Utes many a game with his uncanny eye for the hoop. Theran Davis, the dynamite of the crew, played stellar ball throughout the season. George Watkins, when given a chance, also did well. L y b b e r t, Smith, Davis, and Wat- Paul Rose Guard kins completed their athletic careers at the University at the end of the hoop season. Sherman Clark will captain the Utes in 1932. Kean Westphall proved a capable sub as a forward. His flcetness of foot, and his uncanny eye, added many a point to Utah's scores. The following men were awarded the official Block "U": Captain Lybbert, Smith, Davis, Cox, Captain-elect Clark, West-Phal, Bennion, Rose, Sonne, West, and Watkins. CONFERENCE PLAY-OFF SERIES Basketball g a m e s may come and go, but the three contests with the Wyoming Cowboys will always be remembered by sport lovers of this region. First of all, the down t o w n prognosticators figured an easy victory for the Utes on the opening night. But Coach Dutch Witte's Cowboys had different ideas. Instead of losing the first game they administered a complete licking to Utah 32 to 25. 221 |