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SJSU Wrestling Archives The Spartan Daily 2-7-38 |
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Wrestlers Score Twin Triumph Over SF Foe |
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by Dan O'Neill |
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| Wrestling maestro Gene Grattan is sitting on top of the world because his gang of mat artists scored a double victory
over San Francisco's Olympic Club Friday night, a job that was never before done during the three-year series between
the two squads. Grattan's first team raked up 24 points as against nine scored by the Olympians. His second stringers, not to be outdone, ran up a 25-9 victory. Using two freshmen in Bruno and Masdeo, State's regulars lost but two matches against the star-studded Olympic crew. These were via the decision route as team captain Olavarri and Masdeo lost close ones. In the six other varsity frays, however, Grattan's troupe clearly outshone their hosts. Jack Fiebig and Doyle Jensen put on the best bout of the evening. Jensen, formerly of UCB, tasted the sting of defeat for the first time in his long career as the clever Fiebig pinned him in 4"30. For fast, clever, and clean wrestling, this pair gave a superb demonstration. Another interesting bout took place in Melvin Rush's decision victory over Bill Northrope of the Olympics. Rush showed great form in defeating his rival. Jack Smith continued his winning ways by defeating Joe Palamoe in 2:55. Smith looks better with every appearance. Mel Bruno came up against a tough customer in George Antifea, winning out after nine minutes. Antifea was content to rush for the ropes whenever he neared danger, never giving Mel much of a chance administer a hold. Johnny Jones decisioned Mautz to keep his victory string intact. Bob Riddle won his first college wrestling bout in pinning Follom in 3:20. Riddle looked very classy. Sam Della Maggiore signaled his return to the mat wars by tossing Cillinea in 6:55. Albright, Lacy, Tonouye, and Lindgren were other Spartan winners. George Wenglein lost un unpopular decision to Konda. Charley Smith was defeated in a close match and Gail Stewart dropped a nine-minute verdict to Sancino of the Olympics. |
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