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SPORT iN HEYDAY HERL... sibility today, but not so some 60 or 70 years ago, points out Chris Krause, co-founder of Osh- awa Vikings rugger club. "At that time,' notes Chris, "collegiate and military teams, largely of British origin, com- peted for the trophy." They have long since handed the mug over to professional football, a fact not to be con- strued as a recession of rug- ger's popularity. WALES AT HUB In fact, Mr. Krause confident- ly makes the startling state- ment that "'next to soccer it is the most played game in the world". The world's rugger centre is Wales, but it is extremely popu- lar in Scotland, Ireland, Eng- Jand and Japan, to name just a few places. "In New Zealand." says Chris, "they just don't know any other game. There, a crowd of 60,000 to 90,000 for an important game isn't uncommon." On this side of the water, there are some 200 privately- owned clubs on the eastern sea- board of the United States. In 1959, it was decided that the Motor City was not about to be "'left out in the cold'. SUCCESS QUICKLY Together with Jim Stephen- son, Ohris organize the Osh- awa Vikings, and success was almost immediate. In their first year of operation Vikings cap- tured the Intermediate Ontario title, prompting a promotion to senior ranks. "We withdrew from senior competition in 1960," says Mr. Krause. "We didn't finish last, but the directors felt it would be best for the club." The same year a 'B' club was formed -- the Oshawa Van- dals. Since then, however, sev- eral articles uncomplimentary to the name have convinced the team is now known simply as Oshawa Vikings 'B', CRISIS IN 1960 The year 1960 marked jhe be- ginning of a crisis for the Vik- ings. *"*'A Jot of organizers lost in- terest,"' says Chris, "and we fell flat for a while.' But it didn't take long for the club to pick itself up under the - guidance of such fanatics as Chris. The term "fanatic" is one which he uses himself, with an overwhelming pride in the game. He is obviously convinc- ed it is unequalled in the sports AT AN OSHAWA VIKINGS rug- ger training session this week Drr Wilt THE OSHAWA TIMES, Soturdey, October 2, 1965 FA NCS NOT SO VOCAL ess SUL F s5n5e8 They Once Played Rugger For The Grey Cup ball - carrier Harry Boyd is tackled by George Sainsberg. world, and no one is going to change his mind. Whatever its status, one thing is certain. Rugger is enjoying its Finest Hour in Oshawa. While he isn't certain, Chris thinks Vikings 'are the only team ever to play out of the Motor City. In 'three games this season, they have scored 54 points and allowed only three, joining To- ronto Nomads as the only un- defeated clubs in the Eastern (intermediate) League. One of the records will fall this Sat- urday when the two meet at Toronto's High Park at 2.30 p.m. The 'B' team, which plays in the Toronto League, tangles with Balmy Beach at Lakeview Park at the same time. HIGH SCHOOLS PLAY All of Oshawa's High Schools play regularly, and for the past In the background, Coach David Goldman assesses the play. (Oshawa Times Phote) three or four springs have com- peted for three trophies (Ban- tam, Junior and Senior) donated by Chris, T.V. 'Terry' Kelly and Ed Kolodzie. Mr. Kelly is fullback on Vikings 'A' team, the only player remaining from the 1959 club. Several players on the 'B' squad have gained their exper- ience playing for Donevan Col- legiate, an indication of the calibre of rugger played in the city's schools. "Playing the game is only half the game," says Mr. Krause. "And part of the post- game activity is the sing-song. 'Vikings are the worst sing- ers in the league," he says. Somehow, when a group of athletes give their time and ef- fort to the sport they love -- not for money but for fun -- a lack of vocal ability seems inconsequential. (mere. NN RRR tN HT RO Far From Cheerful Lyrics In 'Rock-Folk' Song Trend CANADIAN ON JAZZ SCENE Warren Chiasson is one of ies for a full-time career in few Canadians who have sur- music, concentrating on the vived on the American jazz vibraphone. His big break scene. Chiasson began study- came after an audition with ing music ag the age of nine George Shearing which start- after moving to Sydney N.S. ed his first major U.S. tour. Later he gave up dental stud- (CP Photo) By MARY CAMPBELL NEW YORK (AP)--Just two years after the Beatles changed the course of rock 'n' roll to British - based love songs and cheerful nonsense--I Want- to Hold Your Hand, Hard Day's Night--the course is changing again. This time, the lyrics are dif- ferent, and far from cheerful. 'They declaim against war, in- justice, poverty and racial dis- crimination. Sometimes they cry for a teen-ager's personal freedom--that a boy should be allowed to wear his hair long and shaggy if he wants to. The new songs are called rock - folk because they com- bine the rock beat, tunes and performers with the "message words' of one branch of folk music. Most popular, most contro- versial, and also the grimmest of the rock-folk songs that have become popular hits is The Eve of Destruction. Written by P. F. Sloane, 19, former surfing-rock writer, and sung by Barry Mc- Guire, this song says the world is in chaos and there is no hope. Cynthia Weil, 24, and Barry Mann, 26, New York husband and wife song-writing team at the top in the rock 'n' roll busi- ness, see several reasons for protest songs being "in"--teen- age American boys face being drafted and being sent to Viet Nam; speaking out in favor of civil rights is "in"; involvement in the world is "in" and beat- nik withdrawal is out. ANTI-WAR SONGS The Manns attribute to Bob idols, much of the rock - folk boom. He has been writing anti- war songs--God On Our Side-- and pleas for civil rights-- Blowin' In The Wind--for some time. When his recent ones, in- cluding Desolation Road and Tombstone Blues, started sounding like rock 'n' roll, a lot of writers and performers de- cided to follow him. Right now, the list of mes- Sage songs that are hits includes We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, an economic protest, written by the Manns; Down in the Boondocks, about social in- equality; What Color is a Man, about race; Laugh at Men, a turn-the-other-cheek ballad writ- ten and sung by Sonny Bono whose hair is long; Home of the Brave, written by the Use RAGGA Manns, saying that a boy sh be allowed to wear his long; and Sins of the Fa written and sung by P, Sloane. i MERCURY FURNITURE @ Dining Room Suites @ Living Room Suites © G.E. - Phillips - Clairtone T.Y. @ Kroehler Skier @ Barrymore Rugs HARWOOD N. AJAX 942-371 REPAIRS to all makes of TYPEWRITERS Electric ----- Standard -- Portables AGENTS FOR... 1.B.M, Rebuilts Odhner Adding Machines Lathem Time Recorders Comptometer Rentols JENKINS Business Machines Oshawa 728-7783 Dylan, one of the teen-agers' PATRICIA TUCK PIANO vam Wai ee PPP APL NAN s Classical -- Popular Theory For further information Phone 725-4587 74 Burk Oshawa