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SJS Seeks Titles In Far Western Championships

Coach Ted Mumby's Spartan wrestlers hope to annex their second straight tournament this year, when they participate in the 18th annual Far Western Championships, which will be held in the Oakland YMCA this weekend.

The Spartans, who have already won the Northern Cal Junior Wrestling tourney at Berkeley a few weeks ago, stand an excellent chance of winning the championships, as they have four former FWC and four NCJW title holders. The Spartans won the PCI championships in 1941. In 1942, team co-captain Hans Weidenhofer and Fred Albright won the 175 and 135 pound titles respectively in this tourney.

Their stiffest competition is expected to come the Olympic Club of San Francisco. The Winged O team led by Doc Northrup, the NAAU title holder, is overflowing with ex-state and national champions.