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SJSU Wrestling Archives The Spartan Daily 4-24-36 |
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Grattan Decides on "Superior Skill" |
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by Warren Smith |
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| Mr. Eugene B. Grattan, who is an attorney by profession and a wrestling coach by choice, is at present engaged
in compiling records who among his "boys" deserve block awards this year. Mr. Grattan interprets the new award policy very literally in relation to the sections that states that "superior skill" shall be the first consideration in determing the candidates. The grapplers have engaged in eleven meets and three tournaments in the course of the season, meeting the best of the Far Western amateurs and Rocky Mountain talent in the process. Coach Grattan has developed two champions who are qualified for the Olympic trials, Jack Fiebig, winner of the PAA tournament, and Bob Roumasset, winner of the PCI. Neither has been able to make the eastern trip due to lack of financial backing. In addition, he has several tournament runnerups who will not even get block awards. In fact, Mr. Grattan states that "when of his boys is seen running around school sporting a block" it is going to mean something in the eyes of the general public. So, although head coach Dud DeGroot has allowed a maximum of eight awards for the grapplers, about half that number will be given out. Taht no one who is undeserving can possibly receive one under this policy may be realized by scanning the records. The main consideration in connection with grunt and graon fraternity is the type of competition they have been up against. They count five wins and six losses among results of theri engagements, which, as has been stated, have included the best competition available. Individual performances find little Jack Fiebig leading the field with ten wins and two losses for a total of 40.5 points for San Jose and 6.5 for the opposition. Bob Roumasset, 1936 intercollegiate champ, is next with 25 points in his favor and six for the enemy. Bruce Allen in his first season of wrestling has gained 15 points and lost 23. Gene Lear, also in his first year of competition has 13 to his credit and 24 in the red. Glen DuBose, the most promising novice on the team won every match he entered but sustained injuuries toward the end, incapacitating him for of some the most important matches. The total points gained for Sparta were 220.5 and 183.5 went to the opposition, among which were numbered such teams as the Olympic Club, California, UCLA, Utah University, and the Utah Aggies. All in all, it may be considered as an exceptional record for an aggregation of inexperienced men, and promises a better than average team for next year. The one accomplishment that remains for the local grappling mentor is to develop a man that will be able to put his shoulders to the mat. |
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