If anyone should notice wrestling coach Gene Grattan today with his hands folded in fevered prayer, don't become
alarmed and for heaven's sake refrain calling up officials out Agnew way because Eugene is only praying that his
grapplers come out on top in their match against the San Francisco Olympic Club, scheduled tonight at 8:15 in the
big city.
In a desperate attempt to defeat the Olympics, Grattan is combining his frosh and varsity squads for tonight. This
means that Mel Bruno, Fortune Masdeo, and Conrad Lacy will compete as varsity performers.
Bruno is to meet Willis Jackson who accompanied him on his tour to Japan last summer. Masdeo at 145 pounds is schedule
to collide with Mike Webber, a champion grappler from Oklahoma.
Grattan is taking two strings of performers to San Francisco. His first coterie comprises Johnny Jones (HWT), Jack
Smith (175), Mel Rush (165), Mel Bruno (155), Fortune Masdeo (145), Captain Martin Olavarri (135), Jack Fiebig
(126), and Conrad Lacy (118).
A second squad, which will also compete against the Frisco men, is made up of Sam della Maggiore, Charlie Smith,
Rob Riddle, George Wenglein, Carlton Lindgren, Gail Stewart, Keith Hughes, and Fred Albright.
A win for the Spartans will end Olympic Club's three-year victory string against San Jose. While Grattan is confident
his boys can turn the trick, he nevertheless has plenty of respect for the foe. "I know this will be our toughest
match of the season," comments Grattan, "but the addition of Bruno and Masdeo gives us a good chance
to win. We're just hoping for the best." |
