BASKETBALL Highlighted by such events as a trip to the Far East, garnering the OCC basketball title as well as nabbing the District No.2 NAIA tournament crown, the 1955 Vikings enjoyed a season which was undoubtedly the most successful and colorful in PSC's short history. Early in D ecember, the "Green Machine," as they were destined to be named, sojourned to the Orient where they proceeded to compile a very creditable court record of 30 wins and 9 losses. Returning to the States in January, the Vikes began the long climb to the OCC championship. Although they tripped on the very first step, dropping one to OCE 66-69, they qUickly regained their balance and squelched their next eleven successive opponents. Then, within almost certain reach of the title, "Sharkey's men" stumbled twice more by ~osing to EOCE 79-92, .87-96, only to rally in true championship fashion and emerge with the championship by posting smashing victories over OTI in the final two contests. Wearing the OCC crown, the Vikes entered the District No.2 NAIA Tournament where they displayed their superb court mastery by trouncing Willamette U. in the opener, 69-59. and bouncing highly touted Pacific U. and Norm Hubert 71 -57 in the final. Adding another feather 10 their cap, the "Machine" donned their traveling clothes and hit the road again, this time to Kansas City. Here the glorious trail ended when East Texas St. dropped the Vikes 68-55 in their initial start. Credit must be given where credit is due and Coach "Sharkey" Nelson certainly is eligible for his share of praise. He, along with the help of former coach Arba Ager, gUided the Vikes to their phenomenal success. Yes, the "Green Machine" had a tremendous season, so . . . "hats-off" to the Champs of "55" and may their record serve to establish a precident of victory which will become a tradition in future years. '. '; Al Mendieson's Gents Shop 3713 S. E. Hawthorne Blvd. VE 3575 220
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