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Wrestlers Add Southern Team To Schedule

by Paul von Hafften

A big treat and surprise is in store for wrestling fans, according to Coach Ted Mumby. The championship southwestern area grappling team, the Southwestern College of Technology from Weatherford, Oklahoma, will battle the Spartan matmen in the local gym on Monday, April 7.

The Oklahomans are coached by Ross FLood, who took the 125 pound intercollegiate championship in 1935. Coach Flood also was a member and captain of the 1936 Olympic wrestling team.

Both squads are entered in the NAAU wrestling classic, which is being held in San Francisco this year on April 11-12. This match probably will be closely watched by college wrestling experts who follow the AAU wrestling events, Coach Mumby said.

A special feature attraction has been promised or the ans during the Southwestern College of Technology-Spartan wrestling match.

Meanwhile, the Spartans are diligently preparing or the PCI tournament.