Tribune Selects Talented Stars for All-State Team One Star Each From Jordan, Ogden, Murray, Dixie and Beaver Rated Topnotchers By MARLOWE BRANAGAN With the echoes of the 1935 state high school basketball tournament receding into the past, the annual all-state team is hereby presented by The Salt Lake Tribune. A glittering group of prep stars entered the Deseret gym last Wednesday in quest of the prep hoop title hoop title. Jordan captured the coveted honor for the first time in the history of the Beetdigger institution, but the Beetdiggers were not alone in the glory that is attached to the meet. Boys from hamlets isolated from railroads; youngsters from Utah's Dixieland to Randolph in the northernmost corner of the state, gained positions on the first and second teams. In every sense of the word, The Tribune's selections are all-state. Wade and Revell A polished bit of basketball machinery, Denby Wade, Dixie sensation, and a lanky, black-haired lad from Ogden, Phil Revell, proved beyond doubt that they were the ruling forwards in the tournament. Wade brings memories of the great Elwood Romney by his stellar per¬formances in the annual classic. Passing with the skill of a college star; topping the scorers with a total of 57 points; directing the attack of the Fliers with consummate skill, Wade ; was the outstanding performer in the 1935 state tournament. Revell is the type of player coaches dream of, but seldom obtain. Action in every movement—a picture of grace on the floor and deadly effec¬tive in every branch of the game— the Tiger hoopman would make an admirable running mate to the St. George speedster. Jack Christensen of Jordan and Pete Bogden of Murray are just a step behind Wade and Revell in all- around ability. Bogden was listed as a guard, but the fact that he count¬ed 40 points in the state tournament speaks volumes for his ability to con¬nect with the hoop. Fast as the pro¬verbial lightning streak, cool under 'fire, a sportsman whether winning or losing, one might go far before finding a better player than this Smelterite. Christensen is another sterling player and his brilliant shooting against Ogden was one of the main factors in the Beetdiggers' victory in the titular encounter. A long, loose-jointed lad—Sherm Wright of Murray—is the choice for the center position, followed closely by Neal Carrol of Jordan. Wright's lightning-fast passes paved the way for many Murray scores during the progress of the tournament and his sparkling work on the defense gave him the nod over Carrol. The latter is unquestionably one of the finest players in the state, and it is his misfortune that a rival of Wright's caliber stood between him and a first team berth. Detmers Brilliant Bob Detmers—curly-headed streak from Beaver, and Kline Black, Jordan's high-scoring guard, are allot¬ted the first team defensive posts. The former was the sparkplug of the Beavers' attack, and the key man in their defense as well. Throughout the three days his team was in the tourney, the brilliant work of Det¬mers was acclaimed by fans and coaches alike. Black was the unani¬mous choice of almost every critic that attended the tourney. This ball-hawking star gunned the hoop in consistent style and his work on defense was of the highest order. Max McKinnon of South Rich and LaMar Briggs of Ogden are placed on the second team. Beetdiggers Subdue Utes, 30-16; Ogden Downs Dixie, 33-29 Fliers' Fourth Period Rally Falls Short; Tigers Strong By WALT BEESLEY Staving off a last-quarter rally that threatened to snatch an apparently certain victory from its grasp, the Ogden high quintet slipped into the final round of the state high school basketball tournament by downing a battling Dixie team from St. George, 33 to 29, in a semifinal clash Friday night. For three-quarters the rangy Ogdenites held the Fliers at bay with the overwhelming advantage of height and the splendid ball rustling and shooting of their captain, Adam Ben- goeschea, but the Dixie players, undaunted by their taller foes, kept ghting, hounding the ball and counting enough shots to make them dan¬gerous until the final gun cut thr championship hopes to ribbons. Their gallant last period stand against Ogden will be remembered long after the final game of the tournament has been played. Facing a 28 to 15 handicap, going into the final quarter, the Fliers drew cheers from nearly every fan in the house as they went about their work, led by the brilliant and popular Denby Wade, who came into his own in the last period and counted precious points which ate up Ogden's lead. Ogden Starts Fast Norton opened the game with a tip-in. Revell followed with a similar j shot, and Norton made the count, 7 to 0, with another goal under the basket and a free toss. Ogden commanded the situation from the start, and Dixie's guards tried futilely to take the ball from tall Tiger forwards, who continually rattled the hoop with their tips. Price put Dixie in the scoring column with a nice side shot before Wade came through with a beautiful toss from the side to make the count 7 to 4. Heaton came into the picture when he whirled under the basket to ring the bell for the Fliers' third straight basket. Bengo- eschea slipped in fast to drop one into the net, and Revell followed with a! setup to make the score 11 to 6 for Ogden at the first quarter. Wade broke loose from the Ogden defense to start the second period with a one-hand flip from the side to bring the Fliers within three points of Ogden, but Revell, Bengoeschea and Norton scored again to make the score 17 to 8. Wade counted two free throws just before the half ended, 17 to 10, for Ogden. Revell hit the bell for two points to begin the second half. Bengoes- i chea, who was playing the whole floor in remarkable fashion, whipped in a pretty shot from the side, but Price matched the throw when he eluded the Tiger guards for one of the few setups the Fliers had. Bengoeschea registered a point on a foul throw just before Frei, Dixie guard, made the comic shot of the game. Taking the ball away from an Ogden man, Frei fell backward, but just as he hit the floor he threw the ball over his head for a basket. Ben¬goeschea came back again with an¬other pretty shot, and Norton pushed one in the net for two more tallies. Heaton counted a charity toss for Dixie and Norton dropped a one- hand throw from the foul line as the third quarter ended 28 to 15 for Ogden. Fliers Stage Rally With a 13-point lead to their credit, the Tigers grabbed the ball on the tipoff and began their Usual slow- breaking offense. But the Fliers were (Continued on Page Twenty-four) Black Scintillates in Spite of Uintah's Tight Defense Jordan high school fought its way into the final game of the state high school basketball tournament Friday by taking its third straight victory over a stubborn and game Uintah outfit from Vernal, 30 to 16. Decidedly superior in its two pre¬vious games against Payson and Lo¬gan, the Jordan quintet got its first real baptism in tournament fire against the battling Utes, whose play thus far has established them as prob¬ably the gamest lot of youngsters in the tourney. Going into the game as underdogs, for the third time in as many days, the Utes went after the favorites (Continued on Page Twenty-four) Dixie Thumps Uintah, 44-33 Price, Heaton Take Over Scoring When Wade Turns to Passes By WANT BEESLEY Dixie high's ambitious Flier Saturday night climbed into thin place in {he final standings of th< state high school basketball tourna ment by decisively downing a wearj Uintah team, 44 to 33, in a gam< marked by good and bad basketball Uintah made its biggest threat ir the first quarter, when it coasted to i 9-4 lead over a listless Dixie quintet needing nothing but its own fast pass ing game to keep the Fliers in the back court. The second quarter wai a different story, however, with Dixie coming to life and taking the leac away from the Utes, never to relin quish it again. Price, Heaton Score Making the mistake of covering the brilliant, high-scoring Denby Wade, Uintah found its basket bombarded by Price and Heaton, who scored 18 and 10 points, respectively, for the winners. Wade played a martyr's (role to some extent, passing to his teammates and receiving few passes in return. With Price and Heaton shelling the hoop. Dixie coasted to an 18-17 lead at half time, while Woods was weeping Uintah in the ball game, Frei came through with three 'beautiful shots in the third quarter, due to direct passes from Wade, and Price contributed two more. Heaton took a peg at the hoop and brought the count to 31-21 for Dixie at the third quarter as the fast-tiring Utes made vain efforts to halt the Flier attack. Price, Wade and Heaton collaborat¬ed in the final canto to finish the job of drubbing the plucky Uintah boys, who plainly showed the tournament strain. Alexander caused a momen¬tary flutter in the final four min¬utes by flipping in three straight baskets, but the Dixie clan coasted safely in. Alexander, with 12 points, and Woods, with 11, led the Ute scoring and contributed fine floor games. Hadlock and Cook were also outstand¬ing for their ball rustling. Wade's Passing: Feature Deprived of his scoring chances to give his teammates an opportunity to i count points, Wade played a superb ipassing game. Frei played great de¬fensive ball, while Price and Heaton tanked spectacular shots from all angles. The score: UINTAH GTPP Olsen rf 2 1 0 41 Woods If ... 5 1 1 111 Alexander c. 5 2 2 121 Hadlock rg.. 0 2 1 II Cook lg 1 2 0 2: Noel rf 2 1 1 51 Ayers lg 0 0 0 01 Totals ....14 9 4 331 DIXIE GTPP Wade rf .... 3 2 2 8 Price If 9 2 0 18 Heaton c ... 5 1 0 10 Cannon rg .. 0 0 0 0 Frei lg 4 10 8 Tobler c .... 0 0 0 0 Milne lg .... 0 0 0 0 Totals 21 6 2 4 Score by quarters: Uintah 9 17 21 33 Dixie 4 18 31 44 Howard, referee; Oswald, umpire.