Spartans wrestlers pick on the Oakland YMCA in Spartan Pavilion tonight and already the wiseacres are conceding
Grattan's troop an easy victory, which seems a little funny despite the destruction and havoc distributed by State's
musclemen to various teams this year.
Oakland YMCA has the best mat squad outside of University of California in the Bay district and you don't have
to take the writer's word for it, but ask Headman Grattan himself.
"We had a tough time with the Oaklanders last season." said Gene, "And from all reports, they have
just as good a squad this year. I'm taking no chance anyway and will insert my best boys into tonight's matches.
If Grattan is to be taken as a man of his word, this means that the following grapplers will parade to the ring
with Spartan colors: Chic Tonuye (118), Keith Hughes (126), Jack Fiebig (135), Carlton Lindgren (145), George Wenglein
(155), Mel Rush (165), Jack Smith (175), and John Jones (HWT).
Feature match of the evening, at least that's what the rumor is, will be heavyweight entanglement between Johnny
Jones of the locals and John Croll representing the YMCA. Croll is recognized as the heaviest amateur wrestler
in captivity. His weight, variously reported as ranging from 265 to 321 pounds, will prove damaging to Jones should
the latter make a false move.
There will be no preliminary match, the main bouts being scheduled to begin at 8:15. Coach Grattan's freshman squad
travels to Modesto to meet the junior collegians. |
