The AQUINAS December 6, 1963

NATIONAL SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Saunders Lead Royal The By BILL MAHONEY Harriers To Victories Snowball As college football for 1963 comes to realize the Devils have ten return­ The University of Scranton's bas­ ton downed Farleigh-Dickinson, with By JOHN A. WALSH to its long awuitecl termination. bas­ ing lettermen, including 6-9 senior ketball team would do well to follow Sanuders registering the first victory Jeff Mullins who averaged 20 ppg the example set by the school's cross­ of his short career. ketball will dominate the conege As promised in the last edition of last year. Mullins is expected to country squad. The Royal Harriers scene for the next [our months. The Royals continued this practice The Aquinas, we have some startling score even more this year, and pro­ carried an enviable 6-2 record into Every year teams fl'om every col­ throughout the rest of the regular sea­ facts to account for Scranton's record bably will take up the slack where the championship meet last week. lege in the nation vie for league son, defeating Muhlenberg, Albright, of 11 wins and 15 losses last year. Heyman left off. Othet· starters are Those six wins, incidentally, (hampionships and the right to be Moravian, and Upsala. Saunders Im­ Many "experts" have put forth their hack 6-10 senior center Jay Buckley have largely been the result of declared national champions in theil' ished first against each of these teams, theories on why the record was not and 6-3 seniol' Buzzy Harrison. Other the efforts of Carl Saunders, the respective C1ivisions. Probably the proving his ability against some of better than it was. But we have "eturnees include 6-10 junior Mack sophomore sensation from Regis most fierce competition though, is the best collegiate runners .in the examined the facts and reached our Tison and a host of other lettering High School in New York City. displayed between teams seeking the East. decision. juniors and seniors. Two sophs also This is Carl's first year of compe­ l'ank of number one in the country. Let's take a deep look at last are to auglnent coach Vic Bubas tition in track sports of any kind, The team competed in the cham­ Last year Cincinnati and Loyola season and see what actually ac­ squad and are loaded with talent. and he has done as well or better pionship meet November 22nd, Iurish­ ranked one and two for almost every counted for the 15 losses. First, They are 6-6 Jack Marin 17 ppg and than many seasoned veterans in ing tenth in a field of twelve teams. week of last years' campaign, fought we can rule out fouls. The Royals 6-1 Steve Vacendak 17 ppg. ·With in intercollegiate competition. Members of the squad who partici­ it ont in one of the lUost exciting shot more fouls than their op­ this squad the Blue Devils are a sure The Harriers lost their IlI'st two pated are: Captain Jim Buda, Saun­ ~ames eyer played in the NCAA tour­ ponents and also had a slight het to regain the Atlantic Coast Title. outings, bowing to Temple and Glass­ ders, Lou Palumbo, "Will Cuccura, ney. This year should be no differ­ edge (.704 to .703) in foul shoot­ and contil1ue in its quest for a nation~ horo State Teachers College. A week Bill Hoffman, Bob Nelson, and Tom ent. although two eastern teams, ing percentages. We cannot at­ al championship. later. however, things changed. Scran- Cascarino. Duke and N.Y.U. should be hot on tribute the losses to the fact that The llext team is N.Y.U., who is the Ramblers and Bearcats heels the Royals did not do their job playing an independent schedule. The throughout the season for the rank­ on rebounds. The Royals snatch­ Violets boasted a 18-5 record last year, NFL Divisional ing of numher one. ed 1252 rebounds to 1017 for and also made an NCAA appearance. Varsity Lists their opponents over the tenure First let us analyze the strength There were two main reasons for this. of these four national powerhouses. Title Remains of the season. So we averaged 9 One is All-American 6-4 senior Barry more rebounds per game more The Loyola of Chicago Ramblers, Kramer, who last year averaged 30 than our opposition. The only playiug an independent schedule are ppg, and shattered eight school rec­ loaded with talent, which includes Future Foes Up For Grabs remaining category to be exam­ ords. He also averaged 12 rebounds ined is filed goal shooting. But four starters and seven returning let­ per game. The second reason is 6-7 The Royals of Coach Fiore Cesare when we idscover that the Royals termen. Only Jerry Harkness is lost senior HatTY Hairston, who ayeraged vVith three weeks remalll1llg, the will play three home games and two had a fantastic field goal shoot­ [1'01;1 last year's 29-2 championship 23 points and 13 rebounds per game. tilts on the road before taking a NFL races are up for grabs. In the ing percentage. (.488) compared squad. Back again are seniors Leslie Coach Lou Rossini also has four break for the Christmas vacation. On VVestern Division, the leader is the to a fair percentage (.411) for Hunter and Vic Rouse, who together other returnees. They include seniors YVilkes at the CYC in the nrst of their opponents, you begin to combined for 30 points and 24 re­ Steve Jordon, Neil O'Neill, Bob Pat­ Chicago Bears, who have a 9-1-1 rec­ their two encounters. The Colonels wonder just what did account for hounds per game. The other return­ ton, and Junior Gene Fisch. Three ord. The Green Bay Packers, the will be without the services of Har­ thise losses. Upon further ex­ ees include 6-2 Ron Miller and John sophomores are expected to help, but defending champions, have a 9-2 rec­ Egan who combined fOl' 26 ppg. The yey Rosen whom they lost due to amination, we can determine a only one appears to be in a position ord. The schedule seems to favor the fifth spot is open to four men depend­ partial explanation of the ques­ to starte. He is 6-3 Stan McKenzie Bears, for their three rema=g tion. Our opponents shot at the ing on the game situation according who avel'aged 25 ppg as a frosh. games are at home. They are with basket 2055 times, and we shot to Coach George Ireland. They are Transfer students will also help the 6-3 senior Chuck YVood, 6-10 senior Minnesota, San Francisco, and De­ only 1772 times. This means Yi6lets and two others who were that we retrieved the ball off the Hich Rochelle and a host of talented sidelined with injuries are expected troit. The Packers, however, play so1'hs, including 6.0 Jerry Coleman boards 235 more times tRan our to add to the depth of N.Y.U. Yes, their final three games on the road 20 1'pg, G-6 Frank Perez 18ppg, and opponents but received 283 less thi.s year tlle Violets will be strong­ against Detroit, Los Angeles, and San shots than our opponents. There­ 6-5 Rom 1\'1arkey, 15' ppg. el" and no one can argue that they Francisco. fore we may conclude by these Loyola is basically a senior ball will impl"ove on last year's slate. figures (which are published by club which can handle themselves In the southwest Arizona St. looms Things are even more confusing in the Director of Athletics' Office) wel1. They love to rUll, can shoot, as the temll with four returnees from the Eastern Division. Three teams, that Scranton made 518 more last years 26-3 record, including all­ which is backed up by their 91 per the New York Giants, Cleveland errors on offense than their op­ game average and razz opponents conference selections 6-5 Joe Caldwell Browns, and the St. Louis Cards, still ponents. This includes offen­ with their pressing tactics. They are and 6-8 Art Becker, who combined sive fouls, bad passes, traveling have an excellent shot at the title, big, strong and .in simpler words, for almost 40 pts and 22 rebounds per violations etc. You just can't ex­ they are going to be yery tough. game. They also have junior Dennis and a fourth team, the Pittsburgh pect to have a winning season Next we look at the Bearcats of Dairman and senior Gary Senitza. Steelers, has an outside shot. The when you give the ball up 20 Sophomores will help greatly, led by Cincinnati, coached by Ed Jucker. Giants, Browns, and Cards are 8-3 more times a game than your op­ 6-7 Dennis Hamilton and 6-3 Jim The inunediate problem Jucker faces and the Steelers are 6-3-2. The two ponent without a shot at the bas­ "VVhitehead, a likely starter. Although is to replace three starters who left big games remaining as we went to ket. by graduation. Gone are All-Ameri­ Sta te plays a tougher schedule this • • press are Cleveland at St. Louis on * can Tom Thacker, defensive ace Tony year, they will surely live up to their Gems: Scranton has one professional Yates and guard Larry Shingleton. expectations and are a sure bet to Wally Jones December 1 and Pittsburgh at New sport (basketball), but the team lacks l"egain the '\1',7AC crown. Fans are wondering what Cincinnati graduation. On the following eve­ York on December 15. The chances a competent owner (more on that in Oregon St. lost much through has left after three years of national the Royals will travel to Phila­ of a playoff for the Eastern title are our next edition) ... the basketball graduation, but still has 7-0 Mel ning, fame. The answer is plenty. Jucker delphia to meet powerful Villanova. very good. team will not return home until one has two solid front court performers Counts back. Counts averaged 21 day after the LeMoyne game ... ppg last year and 15 rbds. They The Wildcats, coached by Jack Kraft, in All-Americans Ron Bonham and will be led by All-American candi­ On December 29 the NFL Cham­ many experts are picking Wichita to haye two senior and two juniors back George Wilson. Combined, the two pionship game will take place in the beat out Cincinati in the rough and with the aid of sophomores and date Wally Jones who dazzled the averaged 36 ppg last year. Five vet­ Royals last year in Scranton. Villano­ MVC ... Bob Cousy's fIrst practice junior colleges, the Beavers should home town of the western division erans return, but only 5-11 junior va is rated by many experts as the at Boston College drew a standing again win their share of contests. champ. Chicago has not ha a cham­ Ken Cunningham is expected to start. top team in the East. They recently room only crowd including TV cam­ The remaining spots for the top pionship team since 1956. However, This year a 6-9 sophomore, sidelined defeated nationally ranked NYU .in eras ... Mr. John Lynott, director ten will be filled by Michigan, San last year due to two shoulder oper­ Madison Square Garden by 16 points this is their year. Look for the title of the Blood Drive at the University, Francisco, Wichita, and Auburn, with ati.ons, lilay be the key to whether without the services of their big man game to be in Chicago. We'll roll (his son "Spike" is a soph here) was Texas and Mississippi close behind. the Bearcats repeat as Missouri Val­ Jim Washington. The Royals will the dice and pick the Giants to beat mighty happy when the Dodgers Iey kings once again. As a Frosh, The Eastern powers should have swept the Yauks ... the Royals will then return home for a MAC game the Cards .in a playoff game. Predic­ Ron Krick averaged 20 ppg for just N.Y.U. number one and Duke should with Elizabethtown. This game has be looking at one of the East's fmest tion on title game: Chicago over New tlu"ee contests. He is big, strong, and be the Southern leader. The Mid­ been designated as ROTC night. After nve on Dec. 11 when they meet Vil­ possesses good shooting ability. If his west should have Loyola or Cincin­ this, the Royals hit the road again for York. lanova. shoulders hold out, Cincinnati will be nati, while the southwest should have Lewisburg where they meet Bucknell tough. Jucker also can count on three Arizona St. as its leaders. The Far which is the new addition to the sche­ highly-touted sophs who between yVest should be upheld by Oregon St. dule. Finally, the Royals return them averaged rougWy 50 ppg. The with San Francisco a close second. home again to end the year by meet­ THE WORLD'S FAMOUS YMCA INVITES main sophomore though, is 6-6 John This writer also feels these ten ing Niagra on December 19. The YOU TO ITS HOLIDA Y PROGRAMS Serbin, 22 ppg. Jucker in the past will become the national All-Ameri­ Purple Demons lost all nve of their can squad. Every facility for your com· three seasons has had an 82-7 record, starters due to graduation and are in fort in one building-laundry, including Z NCAA championships, so The are: the process of rebuilding. cafeteria and coffee shop, the Bem'cat mentor can't be counted barber, checking service, TV 6-4 Barry Kramer, N.Y.U. out this year. WELCOME room, newsstand and tailor. Reasonable rates: The next two teams we look at 6-5 Ron Bonham, Cincinnati 6-5 Cotton Nash, Kentucl.-y TO Single - $2.75 • $2.90 promise to be right in the thick of $4.40 • $4.70 double. things all year. 6-7 Paul Silas, Creighton Follow NEW First let's take the Duke Blue Dev­ 6-8 Gary Bradds, Ohio State WILLIAM SLOANE ils. Last year the Blue Devils went 6-8 George Wilson, Cincinnati YORK HOUSE V.M.e.A. undefeated in league play, sported a 6-8 Bill Bradley, Princeton '27-3 record, but did this with All­ 356 West 34th Sl (nr Ninth Ave.) 7-0 Mel Counts, Oregon State American Art Heyman. With Hey­ The Royals New York, N. Y. Phone: OXford 5·5133 man gone, many people feel that 6-4 Jeff Mullins, Duke (One Block From Penn Station) Duke has had it. But they fail 6-7 Dave Stalworth, Wichita