Viking_Yearbook_57

O.T.!. SERIES Sharkey Nelson's Green and White machine had a rough start in the' 5 6-' 57 hoop season as the de­ fending O.c.c. champs bowed to O.T.I. 91-65 and 75-53 in successive encounters on the Klamath Falls floor. John Winters, the Viks' pint-sized fireball, scored 27 points the first night and was the only bright spot for the Portland State crew. The second night found the Green machine slow to start, and con­ sequently they were behind at the off':set and were unable to handle the Klamath Falls crew. The O.T.I. crew traveled to Jefferson and Lin­ coln High School courts to round out the series. On Friday night, February 1, the Viks dropped a close 51-45 contest to the O.T.I. quint. On Satur­ day the Nelson-touted crew were a downed 64-57. Jack Parker, Ced Aichele, John Winters, and Jim Perkin led the home crew both nights with Perkin and Winters turning in 2l-point performances the second n' May I have this dance? - - O! gosh fellas . The Vikings prepare to loop it through the hoop. BASKETB·ALL It takes two to tang<r---but this is a tango? 255