Viking_Yearbook_62

A team of strong, quick Viking matmen, under the guidance of Coach Howard Westcott, this year wrestled their way to two Northwest championships and a second place finish in the Pa­ cific Coast Intercollegiate meet. In the NAIA Championships in Winona, Minn ., the Portland State grapplers scored nine points for a 17th place finish . LaVern Alton, wrestling in the 157 pound division, was a stand­ out this year for PSC, winning the Pacific Coast title and third place in the nation in his class. Heavyweight Chuck Cassidy, along with Len Pettyjohn and Jim Blazier, scored consistently in leading the Viks to their familiar top spot in the Oregon Collegiate Conference and Dis­ trict 2 NAIA competition. Weight Division 115 123 123 130 137 147 157 167 177 191 Heavyweight Jerry Uyeda Jim Simpson Jim Kurihara Len Pettyjohn Ron Dexter Les Brown LaVern Alton Jim Blazier Lee Whitney Jerry Fenton Chuck Cassidy