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Title: Sports Section
Language: English
Year: 1961
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Fulltext: Sitting, 1st Row, Left to Right: Arsenic Solon, Ruben Aquino (Mascot), Jose Reynes. — 2nd Row: Christopher Lock, Juan Aquino Jr. (Coach), Dionisio Jakosaleni II (Captain), I’r. Valentino Darunday (Athletic Moderator), Ernesto Morales. Standing Left to Right: Elorencio Ocaba, Baldomero Estenzo, Ulysses Cabreros, Raul Reyes, Primitivo Calixtro, Anselmo Briones, Bobby Barria, Victorino Maglasang, I'ulgencio Valer. Focus on the BB Cage Hostilities by ROGER PENALOSA THE USC Mftet/LINE-UP by RENATO M. RANCES This year’s line-up of the cage teain is not as strong and power-packed as last year’s. That to covet the CCAA diadem affirmatively appears dim and almost, it seems, nothing to represent or face any basketball tussle. The sad spectacle of Dodong Aquino’s erstwhile former cage hitkit is attributed mainly to the defection of almost all his helmsmen on the hard court. The “panic” came as a result of the graduation slum of almost all warriors preferably Julian “Century Kid” Macoy, skipper Isidoro “shorty” Canizares, diminutive Manolo Baz, befuddling Roberto “Ball-Feint” Reynes (cage captain), brilliant dribblers Patricio Palmares, Maximo Pizarras, and It is worthwhile mentioning that in the last four years in their search for glory, the Warriors have been consistent finalists in the intercollegiate tourney, a high record for provincial teams. Though local followers attributed the luck as “soft bracketing,” a very flimsy reason considering that last year’s CCAA runner-up were against champion teams from Manila's various tourneys, the USC Warriors have manifested splendid showing which gained “popular prestige” and fame not only from the local fans but from the national basketball aficionados as well. “This year’s stand-in of the Warriors is indeed poor since most of them are ‘immigrants’ from the various intramural and interscholastic games, hence not so highly trained neophytes”, to quote Fr. Darunday, the athletic moderator. The warriors, fielding a better line-up than they did last year, lacked, at first, coordination and proper teamwork among themselves and coach Dodong Aquino must have to play heroine in “piloting” big boys. They, however, have promising dribblers to build up their title hopes such as Christoper Lock, Ernesto Morales, Florencio Ocaba, Ulysses Cabreros, Anselmo Briones, Baldomero Estenzo, Arsenio Solon, and others. (Continued on page 29) The 1961 intramural cage tournament got underway on July 27 with ten teams vying for the much-coveted intramural basketball crown. i A colorful parade of competing teams, the USC band’s sounding, the BB player’s oathtaking and Fr. Rector’s tossing of the ball to start the opening games, ushered in the highlights of the occasion. Finance and Engineering Alpha raised the curtain and fought a nip and tuck duel. The Alpha Engineers who were favored to bag the game bowed to the Commerciantes who eked out a hairline triumph, 42-41, thanks to Cellan of Finance who played a hero’s role aftei- a twinner during the las’ 5 seconds of play. The other opening games winner were the Law Barristers who fashioned out its first victory by overwhelming the slowfoot Scientists of the Liberal Arts team to the tune of 45-37. From the opening salvo up to the homestretch, the future attorneys spliced the cords with deadly accuracy that left no doubt as to the outcome of the game. To date, here are the standing of the competing teams: ALPHA (Engineering) .. GAMMA (Architecture) . BETA (Surveying) ........ MANAGEMENT (Commerce) ............... FINANCE (Commerce) . ACCOUNTING (Commerce) .............. LAW ................................... ARTS ................................. SCIENCE ........................... EDUCATION ................... IF 4. 3 L 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 2 1 0 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 Who will be crowned champion... that we do not know yet. But at this writing, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma are picked by cage experts as “dark-horses” of the loop. However, Finance, Law, Accounting and Management may spring a lot of surprises in the course of the tourney. Page 26 THE CAROLINIAN the GALLERY by DELANO TECSON • With this issue this column makes its first appearance. From this day on, it snail act as a sentinel, ever watching from near and afar how our representatives in the Sportslandia display their athletic prowess and to give an account whether they have acted in the highest spirit of sportsmanship. With this in mind, this column shall not hesitate to give laurel to whomsoever deserves it nor shall it be reluctant to castigate those who might drift away from the standard rules of Sports, without fear of persecutions and reprisals. • This column has seen the Carolinian Five display their wares in the local cagedom. In fact, seldom has it failed to see and observe them during their practice sessions. If it were to appraise the present Warriors' chances of copping the 1961 CCAA Cage diadem, it won't give the Warriors even a Chinaman's chance to snatch the much coveted cage gonfalon and proclaim themselves as virtual monarchs of the cage mahogany. To bring the bacon home will be a high and mighty task for Coach Dodong Aquino, perhaps a task harder than Berlin crisis for John Fitzgerald Kennedy to solve. • There is no doubt why many cage experts concede that the present Warriors' line-up constitutes merely a shadow of the previous year's roster. The loss of the impeccable shooting power of Julian Macoy, the seldomopposed rebounding prowess of Coring Canizares, the tricky and almost "impossible" snipings of Bobby Reynes, the dare-devil plays of Eddy Galdo and a deep bench that decided many a tense and nerve-quivering game cast doubt upon the ability of our present Warriors to finish the cage season as CCAA champions. • The way Rev. Fr. Valentino Darunday handles the inter-departmental Intramural Series is worthy of praise. The addition of three more teams in the cage series, sure generates a livelier scramble for the Intramural cage tiara. Practically all the departments are represented in the volleyball games. All these and many more make you worthy of kudos Rev. Fr. Warriors Enter CCAA Cage Finals by MANUEL S. SATORRE, Jr. Redshirts Upset Warrior The USC Green and Gold Warriors entered the hardcourt in the opening games of the CCAA scramble only to be shocked by the Cebu Technical School Redshirts who gave them a hairline, 70-69 surprise blow. Warriors Avenge Setback Coach “Dodong" Aquino’s contingent were undismayed after that upset from the CTS Redshirts. The Warriors blazed to their first success by smashing the Universal Radio Institute Goldies with basketball mastery wonderfully displayed by the dribbling skills of shotmaker “Ansyong Ocaba” and the furious under-the-basket shootings of unstoppable “Ansing” Briones and Morales. The Warriors erupted their first points when first-stringer Ernesto Morales made two for charity, followed by a hook shot from towering skipper “Isyong" Jakosalem. But the URI Goldies didn’t stand numb. They retaliated when Villaflor and Diola tallied for the equalizer. Formidable as they are, the Warriors broke away when the Goldies ran short of ammunition. With the combined scoring potentials of Briones, Maglasang, Lock and Cabreros who headed for the basket with four straight holes, the score catapulted USC to an insured 39-33 lead with ten minutes left to play at halftime. URI Goldies, losing no hope, rallied from behind when Diola, Capoy and Villaflor broke loose to narrow the Warriors lead to 35-45. But coach “Dodong” Aquino, who showed signs to avenge the Warriors unpredictable setback from the Redshirts, dug deep into his bag of tricks and sued for time to renew offenses. He employed a close-in weaving set play to break the Goldies USC FOOTBALL TEAM DEFENDING CHAMPION ZONE VII AND CCAA Standing (left to right) : Tito Rubi, Quinet Ubaco, Coloy Sa-a, Bugs Unchuan, Gerry Llanto (Coach); Father Darunday (Athletic Moderator); Lina Abalon (Sponsor); Joe Alazas, Camilo Go, Dodong Loreto, Willie Trinidad, Nilo Alazas. Kneeling (left to right): Lany Rubi, Nap Elizondo, Bill Martin, Al Nunez, Nite Trinidad (Captain). Not in Picture: Buddy Sala (Goalie), Alo Tolok, Pepe Pajutrao, Pito Ravina, Neting Codina. defenses eventually carried by the flurries and drive-in shots of Briones, Morales, Reynes and Ocaba that gave the Warriors a 14-point lead. The Goldies were never able to recover after the outburst of USC pointmakers and fell back by as many as 26 points to end the game with 10789 margin. Warriors Trump CTI For Second Win San Carlos U Green and Gold Warriors moved up to their second triumph by trimming the Concord Technical Institute quintet, 95-81, with shotmaker Ocaba splurging 21 points to clinch an easy conquest over the highly-vaunted five. Witty coach “Dodong” Aquino’s Warriors paced by playmaker Ernesto Morales, sparkplug Tupoy Lock and sticky handed Beb Cabreros gave the CTI quintet the headache after their screaching bicycle lay-ups and the quintet was behind by six points with five minutes left to play at lemontime. But there was a point in the game at the homestretch when the Warriors lost their shooting touch with a weakening defense as Conge, Longakit and Bacalso of the quintet spearheaded a late rally which gave the Warriors a scare with 1:30 seconds left that was hipped at 95-81 at gunbark. Cobras Step Warriors Taking on the hard-boiled and welloiled SWU Cobras before the second round of the CCAA Cagefest, the Warriors suffered a setback that was a blessing in disguise. The SWU victory over the Warriors elevated other teams to equal footing with the highly-touted (Continued on page 30) SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 1961 (Editor’s note: All letters published in this column are quoted verbatim.) Mt . Rey Yap Editor, The Carolinian University of San Carlos University of Sam Carlos Cebu City August 31, 1961 Sir: J. CAAIZARES This is in connection with the first issue of the university publication, THE CAROLINIAN. All other things being equal, the issue is a superb one, the theme having been Art and its importance to the individual person. The articles were just enlightening; the photography was a departure from the record photographs put out before. This, Sir, is my honest opinion of the work the editorial staff this year has done. Accept, therefore, my heartfelt congratulations! More power to you and the rest of the members. Sincerely, (Sgd.) JAIME CANIZARES University of San Carlos Cebu City August 29, 1961 Dear Mr. Yap, Last 25th of August, (Friday) I was able to glance at your new publication of the U.S.C. school organ which is of course the "Carolinian". Wow! It’s really a unique school organ. Imagine with such a unique writings especially about your "Photographic Sensibility". But I was a little bit embarrassed (in my mind only) when my Latin teacher criticized about the latest publication of the Carolinian. He told us that some of the writings are not original, i.e. the writings are mostly quoted from those different authors. You know, I was able to secure a school organ from U.S.P. which is "The Southern Scholar". I found out that most of the writings are original, even the writings of Mr. Graciano T. Sing, (staff editor) in the editorial page. Same opinion goes also to Mr. Russo C. Fenian (editor-in-chief of the official school organ in Colegio de San Jose—Recoletos). I found out that most of the writings of these people especially in the editorial page, are so simple compared with your writings. If I were to judge, a first year college student will surely find a difficulty in reading about your writings. Maybe it will take him three (3) hours to understand the thought of your writings by looking every word (I mean unique words) in the dictionary. Mr. Yap, I did not mean to touch your ego, for this is just an opinion. How about putting a "Just an Opinion" corner in your next publication? Yours truly, (Sgd.) ROSELDO COLETO Pre-Med. Ill Warriors Enter • . • (Continued from page 27) In the skirmish between the Warriors and the Cobras at the UV Gullas Gymnasium held last August 27, the Cobras consigned the Warriors to the gutters, 87-82. Scores in the first canto seesawed ! when Cobras and Warriors equalled fire ; with fire before 2,000 basketball spectators. The unpredictable Warriors spiti fired by Ocaba, Reynes, Lock, Morales I and Solon splurged separate tallying ' marks for a Warrior lead five minutes before the first half. A fumble caused by Beb Cabreros of i the Warriors became the turning point ' of the game and gave the Cobras the i possession of the ball with a towering : Cobra player making two after a dazzling loop below the basket to give the Warriors a five-point deficit at whistle time. Warriors Qualify For The Final Round Although the WarrioTs were held at bay in their skirmish against the Cobras, they had already qualified in the final round before this rumble. Their loss to CTS was adjudged a no-count game since the Redshirts fielded three ineligible players. That gave them a three-win-one-loss standing in the loop, and tying URI and SWU who had similar records. The qualifier came in the Warriors’ topping the tie through the quotient system. Carolinians have high hopes for the formidable Warriors who were once a bunch of undisciplined rookies will wrest the CCAA crown from the ancient and seasoned UV Green Lancers. So far, minus Warrior veterans like Macoy, Pizarras, Palmares, Rogado, Canizares, Galdo, the Warriors are still making good-hopping, dribbling and shooting with craft and cunning that is worthy of our praise. Office of the Rector August 25, 1961 Reverend James Skerry, S.V.D. University of San Carlos Cebu City, Philippines Dear Father Skerry, I wish to congratulate you, Mr. Rey Yap, Editor, and the editorial staff for the fine work you did on the first issue of the CAROLINIAN. Yours in Christ, (Sgd.) Very Rev. HAROLD W. RIGNEY, S.V.D. Rector Execution (Continued from page 29) guards beside him, added, “Untie the prisoner please.” The guards started to unstrap Luis. Then one stalked apprehensively to the prison doctor and whispered, “Something is wrong! I think he has fainted.” The doctor moved quietly and very quickly. He bent down and put his stethoscope to the chest of the prisoner, and for a full minute he examined him. Then he raised his face, took a deep breath, and announced complacently in a voice big enough for those in the chamber to hear: “The prisoner has died of heart attack.” — the end — Page 30 THE CAROLINIAN