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• - • 'riimrtv ii. ^«516 • THE VILLANOVAN • March 14. 1»73 Ingehhy & Hasting Leave As Winners VltloAMOVAMthere's hope - Campus Ministry Bulletin Board Schappert Wins NCAA 880 Where there'j death, By LARRY Vol. 48. No. 19 PA. March 21. 1973 ELDRIOQE By JACK KELLY VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, VILLANOVA, Tom Ingelsby staged his final Ken Schappert Villanova's out- performance in a Wildcat uniform standing halfhiiler won the 880 at the field house last Monday night, yard run in the NCAA championship and he brought down the house held in Detroit last Friday night. Kraft Leaves For Rhode Island and Job Security in his farewell to the main line Schappert, a native of the Bronx school. He scored 32 points and New York, won hands down in a wild By MIKE STULPIN cluded the athletic coaches under Rhode Island, Kraft feels fairly became the fifth leading scorer contest as his nearest competitor For the past twelve seasons its jurisdiction. Meanwhile, coach pleased. His contract includes a in Villanova history as the Wild- was 18 yards behind. Winning in the Jack Kraft has been synonomous Kraft's old multi-year contract written guarantee for a position cats defeated Xavier 92-77, end- ^, time of 150.4 Schappert luckily with Villanova basketball. How- was due to expire this March 31. in the Rhode Island athletic de- ing their sad seasion on j^ happy Instead of being replaced ""' "'>.. avoided the fracas that erupted ever on March 14 that relation- by an- partment until age 65. Lastly, note. ''•' ':^'^;-X. during his race between Illinois' as the ex-Villanova other multi-year pact, it would coach Kraft stated that the salary ^•.'" ship ended, ./, •v;' •' Back Seat Bob Mango and Marcel Philippe head hoop coach announced his now automatically cover only one quoted "isn't too far off." for the fans, the game took of Fordham. A shoving match dev- appointment as new head coach year at a time. After the Rhode Island repre- a back seat to the drama Ingelsby eloped between the two runners at the University of Rhode Island. According to coach Kraft, this sentative traveled to VU and made created by first passing Hubie with Philippe being disqualified Speculation about Kraft's future lack of job security which this his offer, Kraft still did not jump White, and then Billy Melchionni for pushing Mango off the track. at the Main Line had been brewing policy created was a major fac- at the chance to leave Villanova. on the all time scoring list. He Propitiously for Schappert, a jun- for weeks previous, even during the tor in his decision to leave Vill- He had several conferences with ended his career with 1616 points, ior at Villanova, he was out in last two regular season contests anova. Although the university did Fr. McCarthy and did state that with only Paul Arizin (1648), Larry front of the fisticuffs and after of this year. An exclusive promise him employment until re- the University did make overtures Hennessy (1737), Howard Porter running a 56 first quarter came Villanovan interview with coach tirement at age 65, this was only in hopes that he would stay on. (2026). and Bpb Schafer (2094) back with a scorching 54.4 second Kraft on March 16 brought out a verbal "gentlemen's agreement" However Villanova seemingly still ahead of him. promising a quarter. "Jumbo" Eliott, head the following facts regarding his and it did not specify a position could not offer as Ingelsby put on a dazzling display track coach at Villanova said leaving Villanova: within the athletic department. future to the 52 year-old Kraft, in the first half. He missed his Schappert' s race was one of the Approximately one month ago On the other hand, the repre- who will take over at Rhode Island first four shots, but then caught "outstanding performances of the a representative from the Uni- sentative from Rhode Island met this April 1. fire, connecting on six of his next two day meet." versity of Rhode Island obtained about 90% of Kraft's wishes be- eight shots, ending the half with Forever Grateful Villanova also fielded a distance permission from Villanova Ath- fore even hearing them. In an at Villanova, 14 points. He did this despite In looking back be- Coghlan, medley team of Eamon letic Director (at the time) Art article from last week's Phila- that he would be for- ing hounded by a relay team of Kraft stated Jack Garniewski, Kevin McCarey Mahan to talk to coack Kraft. delphia Bulletin, Kraft's new con- grateful to the school for five players sent in by Xavier head ever not and Tom Gregan but they were Throughout his 12 seasons at VU, tract was stated as "a home, guar- giving the chance to coach on coach Dick Campbell to cover him as fortunate as Schappert in avoid- this was the first real serious anteed job until age 65, and about thereby make Ingelsby. He also had nine re- the college level and tied ing trouble. With the Wildcats bid by another school to draw $20,000 salary per year." In In his 12years bounds in the half, and finished a name for himself. for first a Texas freshman runner away the Wildcat coach. speaking with Kraft, he first of Kraft has exper- the season tied with Larry Moody as head coach, was in the wrong lane at the hand- One Year Contract all stated that the home section season, as the teams' leading rebounder, ienced only one losing off turn and quartermiler Garniew- And this year coach Kraft was of the article was a complete being this past one. He has the game with 14, which led both that ski plowed into the Texan. The listening. For starting in 1973 fabrication, adding that the only and molded the style of teams. (He also finished the season coached baton was jarred loose from Gar- all Villanova employees were to type of home he might get would notables as Wally Jones, tied with Larry Moody as the such niewski because of the collision be placed on one year contracts. be a standard professor's house Melchionni, teams' leading rebounder, averag- Jim Washington, Bill thus ending Villanova's chances for This decision originated from the owned and rented by Rhode Island. ing 6.2 rebounds a contest.) (Continued on page 3) qualifying in the finals of the dis- office of FR. McCarthy and in- Regarding the job security at "I was overwhelmed by the tance medley. ovation Tommy received, but he One must keep in mind that Formor Hoad Coach Jack Kraft. certainly deserved it," said Jack Villanova was minus two of their Kraft. "He is one of the finest top runners in competing in the individuals I've ever known, and > K . > NCAA's. Brian McElroy did not run Senate Closer probably Gets the best all around player because of sickness as was the case Students Facing Cuts in I've coached at Villanova. Perhaps with two miler John Hartnett. "We his only drawback is the fact that would have had a good shot at he often underestimates his own Photo by John Farina A twisting Federal Education Aid ability." layup It put in by senior Ed Hastings. Hastings played superbly in his last game- (Continued on page 15) To Being 'Fed Up' Hastings Ends Career ';;> By JOE TYRRELL state scholarships, and Villanova Xavier, which suffered its 13th After this ^m'- discouraging season, the been sent . Eddie have already Hastings, also ending his An estimated 375 students cur- students consecutive defeat at the hands of future of cified hours on weekends. Dr. stating that "the Board brilliant career at Villanova, added Villanova basketball By IMAUREEN McGUIRE a motion applications for Pennsylvania the Wildcats, finished the season Langran pointed out that Fr. rently attending Villanova will be 13 first half markers for the Wild- is loaded with question marks. of Trustees has violated policies Higher Education Scholarship affected next year by proposed with a dismal 3-23 record. Connie The only Friday's nearly four-hour McCarthy had said that he would cats, as they raced to a 47-32 question mark facing that they themselves have ap- awards. This grant, however, is Warren, a 6'6" senior forward, veto any parietals motions and cuts in federal aid to educa- ' Ingelsby of University Senate ..." halftime lead. now, though, is which pro meeting the proved The policies in ques- restricted to residents of Penn- Scored 24 points to lead the Musca- made at least one thing clear - that he would not submit any tion. Prospects are bleak for For the first team he will be sinking those tion are the building priorities Further, the maximum nine minutes of with funds sylvania. teers, and was the only reason the the power of the Senate in the area such motions to the Board "be- replacing these monies the second half feathery jump shots for next year. which set the construction of a of aid for a Pennsyl- the Xavier defend- sources. amount game was not a complete of policy legislation is certainly it is debating so- from other ers runaway. As one rollout at the game appro- cause not a Student Union Building as highest an out-of-state smothered Ingelsby, making it Sent vanian attending The Wildcats outrebounded Xavier in question. ciety." Student President Bill Letters very difficult for priately stated, "Thanks Tommy priority, the financial policy is $800. Only four his teammates President Nixon has decided institution 47-39, and caused the Ohio team and Finally, with only five minutes Mann stated, "I' will be very to get the ball to him.