•1841 -194L- S.M.U. EDITOR QUAKES AND NOW WE PRESENT BEFORE RAMS THEUACHARAN 4 PACE 4 THI PACE6
New York, N. Y., October 3, 1941 Rams Rally On Great White Way Tonight Holy Ghost Mass Inaugurates Fordhamites Tm Welcome Mustangs To Oty University's 101st Season for Grid Opener in Polo Grounds Tomorrow Recent Craduates Officiate at Traditional Mass; PROBABLE STARTING Fr. Atherton, S.J., Warns of False Education Rose Hill Given Entire LINEUPS Sectional Champions i Fordham's 101st academic year Street to Salute Fordhun S.M.U. Will Vie for Nation i.«ii«iiif ...... L.E Tunnel was formally inaugurated Wednes- Pigskin Rivals Hudacek L.T Booth Wide Ranking day morning with the traditional Fr. Walsh to Act Sartori L.G Ramsey Mass of the Holy Tonight, Fordham's student body, Sabutianskl .. .C Wright By PETE CALLERY ' Ghost in the in greeting the Southern Methodist Bennett R.G.... O. Johnson Tomorrow at two o'clock Southern University As Moderator of contingent, will ignite the fuse of Santilli R.I Pasqua Methodist University will seek to Chapel. The cus- another century of spirit with the Tepo R.E Goss supply the answers to the gridiron tom in Jesuit in- Student Council greatest off-campus demonstration Pieenlewlei . ..Q.B. Yonni questions of 1500 Fordham students sti tut ions of ever to hit Rose Hill. With the Great Blumenstoek . L.H.B Maley and faculty members alike, not to holding this cer- White Way as a backdrop, Broadway Andrejeo R.H.B.... Hagerman mention thousands of Maroon ad- emony at the be- Callery, '42, Takes Post will have fifty-yard line seats as Fillpowki ... .F.B P. Johnson herents. This first Polo Grounds ginning of every the Rambling Rams give the Mus- struggle brings together two teams, school year dates As President; Social tang Swing Band and S. M. U. root- each highly touted as the champions from 1548. Plan Arranged ers a sample of the spirit to expect of their respective sectors and each In the sermon on the morrow when the Ram and Mr. Clark to Guide vieing for a spot high in the national which followed Mustang fight to the bitter end at ranking. The Student Council, this year un- the Polo Grounds. the awarding of der the direction of Father Lawrence Mimes lor 41-42 Bristling with speed and confi- the scholastic A. Walsh, S.J., Dean of the College, Promptly at 6:45 P.M. a cordon of dence the powerful Mustangs invade prizes, Father Fp. Atlwrton held its initial police will block off 45th Street be- Season Lawrence S. meeting of the tween 7th and 8th Avenues to pro- I Atherton, S. J., offered "wisdom, year this past vide a fitting meeting place for judgment and a heart attuned to Fordham's welcoming S.M.U. to the Brooks New President; Tuesday with Isle of Manhattan. divine law" as the three greatest Peter Callery, Three Act Play, Two gifts Fordham can impart to its stu- '42, the newly The Lincoln Hotel on Forty-fifth is Cycles Planned dents. elected presi- where Southern Methodist is lodged "Were you able to look ahead to dent, in charge. for the duration of their stay in New the end of your days at Fordham," York. Just outside of the 45th Street Under a new aegis, the Mimes and The other offi- Mummers, the dramatic society of he said, "and see yourself with those cers of the Coun- entrance to the Lincoln, a temporary three possessions, you would con- speakers' platform will be erected the college, at its organization meet- cil will be cho- to serve as the focal point of the ing held last sider yourself more than rewarded sen later. As in Tuesday, made for all the labor, sacrifice and heart- ceremonies and will be equipped other years the with a microphone and public ad- known the men aches which the life of a serious Council is con- dress system. It is also from this en- who will guide student carries in its train." stituted of the trance that the far-famed S.M.U. the destinies of Father Atherton said that the col- heads of the va- Swing Band will make its appear- the society, and lege men of today need an antidote rious school or- "• «•'•" ance. discussed tenta- against the prevalent teaching, that ganizations, including Richard A. tive plans for the pleasure and worldly success is the White, '42, Editor of The RAM; Jo- But in the fact that the Mustang year's activities. most vital consideration in educa- seph V. Cotter, '42, Editor of the Band will make its appearance lies Mr. Edward F. tion. Fordham's answer, he said, is Monthly; Blaise A. Pjrfquarelli, '42, more than meets the eye. In this Clark, S.J., has the person of Christ. "When you be- President of the Cornell of Debate; hundred - man organization every supplanted Mr. gin with the fact of Christ, you will John C. Gilhooly/"42, President of (Continued on page 8) William K. Triv- see through the iron bound stock- the Harvester C?lub, and the Presi- ett, S.J., who is ades that herd men together. You dents of the tjifee years, Arthur Mc- now at Wood- will see your actual brothers in Gurty of Senior, John P. Ryan of st Ock a S m d Christ." Such reasoning, he de- Junior andrAndrew W. Lawrence of Prizes Awarded to Mr.Trlv.«t,S.J. ( ' . ° ^- clared, will overcome the two ex- Sophomoft!. The Band and the Glee ator. The Presi- LARRY SARTORI dent of the Mimes is John N. Brooks, tremes of individualism and collect- Club vM be represented respective- the Fordham stronghold fully cogni- ly by/fohn J. Canning and John J. Forty Undergrads '42. Albert L. Bartlett, '42, will be ivism. Vice-President, and Joseph P. Han-zant of the Ram threat to their hopes In accordance with the custom of both of Senior year. son, '43, Secretary. Heading the of an unbeaten season. In turn the recent years, the officers of the mass first business to come before Board of Directors for the '41-'42 entire Maroon squad realizes Just were all graduates of Fordham. Council was the hitherto ticklish Fordham Senior Victor season will be Robert F. Lenk, '43. how important this game is to them (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8) Other members of the Board are and to a man they intend to spell out In Collegiate Irish Richard A. White, '42, Robert J. the right answers to the questions. Essay Contest Kibbee, '43, and Robert Buckley, '44. Only Jim Crowley and his assist- At the executive meeting held im- ants could venture to predict the mediately after the organization actual strength of the Rose Hill ag- Impressive Thm-Day Program About forty undergraduates re- (Continued on page 8) (ContliUKHl on page 5) ceived rewards for their scholastic endeavor In a ceremony following the Mass of the Holy Ghost on Concludes Ceittenary Year Wednesday morning. Rev. Robert I. Greek Students Plan Production Gannon, S.J., President of Fordham Delegates worn 571 Institutions Attend Ceremo- University, presented the various awards and citations to the members nies; Vice-fres nt Wallace Speaker at Waldorf of lust year's Freshman, Sophomore, Of Another Athenian Tragedy THOMAS P, MORTIMER vrrslty, (lodlcntrcl Fordhum to ii full and Junior Classes. Aeschylus' "Eumenides" Slated for Early Spring Feature Editor role In the ri'stornl of Wisdom to a The awards were divided into two On Wednesday morning, Septem- world in possession of "a glut of groups: gold and .silver medals for Presentation With All Soph-Frosh Chorus ber 17th, the lust lino was written fuels which It, cannot yet assimilate." the top members of the ninety per- The celebration hruilfjht to the With thu critical un
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Vol. 22 New York, October 3, 1941 No. 1
Editor-in-Chief Since "We" is the traditional way in which kings, the trick. Excellent logic, but bad showmanship. For Rlchara A. White dictators, Royal Dukes, and Editors refer to them- . the triumph of showmanship over logic, cf. Roosevelt Managing Editor Suilneii Manager selves, / will cancel my two major obligations by Newly formed School Orchestra Is beinr auditioned Prank B. Poley Pasquale W. Fanelli merely saying "/ congratulate the college on its cente- by Hunter and Good Council.... Rumor squelched, tht Sporta Editor Feature Editor Atat. Sports Editor nary, and its climaxing celebration of that event" and Vigilance Committee did not receive their buttons from Robert T. Stewart Thomas P. Mortimer, '43 Robert Schmldleln "J wish to extend welcome to the class of '45." There the British Embassy . . . Those drivinf to Chapel Hill Newe Board it is—criminally brief, but sincere. might be interested In knowing that statistics of the Ralph A. Beck, '43 Joseph V. Cotter William Ii. Meade, '43 With American troops no farther than Iceland, and Greyhound Bus Company show the highway between William E. Brennan, '43 James B. Hosklnson, '48 Francis (Pigskin Pre-view) Wallace promising us a Baltimore and Washington as the most trafficked Newe Staff New Year's Day Bowl, we can all rejoice, and take stretch of road in the world. Ralph L. Cavalli James A. Finn, '44 Andrew J. Lovas time out to look over a few of the light and dark Question of the Week; Will next Friday be a holi- Vincent N. Gannon, '44 Jeremiah J. Multane, '44 Francis W. Daly, '44 John J. Keane, *4f John J, Devaney, '44 John D. PIro, '44 spots on Rose Incline. , i day? Your guess is as good—probably better—than The brightest spot on, the horizon is the rally set /or mine. ' ] Sporti Staff ! tHe front of the Hotel fcityiln, justoff Times Square Peter Callery Warren W. Schwcd, '43 Arthur MoQurty Harry Lee 'Anstey comes up with .what appeals to "Edward W. Melvln, '43 John P. Quirk, '43 Robert J. Whalen, '43 tonight, at Forty-fifth Street. John Ryan u>ho finally me as an excellent suggestion. Organize a series of Walter E. Stokes, '44 Jos. A. Castellanos, '43 James Flnlay, '44 gave Fordham a few worthy rallies last year by blood, bridge tournaments in the college, by means of dupli- Joseph BarnVell, '44 James Kosch, '44 Robert Woodworth, '44 sweat and tears, has cooked up a combined pep meet- cate boards, and play the game by the same methods Reference Manafleg r Circulation Manager ing and welcome for the Mustangs uihich should be used in championship competition. Besides minor scor- Donald J. 0'L.eary William J. Murphy far and away the best thing in the line of rallies round ing changes, not taking in tricks, and a need for more Buaineaa staff about in a long, long time. The S.M.V. swing-band, careful bidding and play, duplicate is the same as Circulation Staff David Poley, '43 Donald Fahy uihtch had them dancing in the aisles at its last ap- rubber bridge. The aim of the tournaments would be Joseph P. Hanson, '43 Robert Stlmpfle pearance—Polo Grounds, 1936—will be on hand, lead- the formation of a bridge team for inter-collegiate Roland E. Oebert, '43 William Van Vooren Eugene Kelley, '43 Frank Rhomberg, '43 ing the Dallas delegation. And between the wild and competition. Harry promises early matches with New woolly Texans and a delegation of loyal Rams set on Hochelle and Mount St. Vincent if the plan is iol- It is the policy of this paper to present news and other features of interest to paying tribute to what they believe is o great team, lowed. Fordham men, and in so doing to uphold the best traditions of Fordham and of the result should rock the Great White Way from its the press. Availing; itself of the genius of Mr. Win. Lynch, Forty-third Street Fulcrum to Van Cortlandt Park. S.J., and following up the striking success of the Published Weekly, except vacation and examination periodi, from October to May by the The public mill think MacPhail's back of it. And a fine Students «t Fortfham Cottage, Fordham university, Fordham Road and Third Ave.f New brilliant presentation of Oedipus Kex, the Uni- Vork. 12.00 aubtcriptlon price. Entered as second dais matter October 1. 192*. at the chance for Freshmen to show their spirit. If Fordham Post Office »t New Vork, N. V. versity will produce the EnmenMes of Aeschylus. men don't turn out in droves, there will be one very In reply to my questions as to precisely what the disappointed columnist. Fun begins at 7:00. Bring her Ettmenides were, I was Informed by the classical along, as long as she has tonsils. Colorful date, plenty scholars of oar stall that the nearest campus equi- of good places to stop after, within a stone's throw, valent we have are the voices that call "Sabu" Two on the Aisle and no transfer of folding money required. when the band, conn out to flay. Among those working on various ocean going ships We see by the papers today that Fordham is planning to pro- BUT ALL IS NOT BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL duce another Greek play, this one the "Eumenides" of Aeschylus. during the summer were Jerry Kehoe, rat Dorney, On Nov. 1, the Fordham Footballers faces Purdue Jim Hoskinson, all '43, and lack Cwtan,'«. Fortu- Which reminds us of a story that most of Fordham already knows. at the Polo Grounds, while Army and Notre Dame nately none suffered from "Rattlesnake" bite. tussle Chez DiMaggio. Although even rabid Irish and On a cold March evening in 1940, as part of a varied language The Harvester Club could show that its good will, dramatic program, Aristophane's "Clouds" was presented by the West Point partisans would admit that better football will be played South of the Harlem, the Stadium towards mankind, amply proven in the far reaches Greek Club. The enthusiastic response it evoked decided the au- turnstyles will out-click those at the Polo Grounds of the globe, is not lacking at Rose Hill. If Larry thorities finally that something more should be done. Then on a to the tune of over four to one. All of this will bring McGowen, Jack Gilhooley, and company could put on a shrug from Fordham students, and a murmur about the same caliber dance as last year, not raise the ante, warm evening last May, Fordham gifted the classical and dramatic and sViU limit the number of couples so that you could worlds with a superb production of Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex." tradition and color . . . And thinking back, it seems quite true that any color at Fordham games was pro- take a deep breath on the dance floor, or rise from Over twelve months of preparation culminated on that occasion vided by Rebel-yelling Dixie partisans or visiting your table without calling in a visiting engineer to in the crowning point of Fordham's dramatic year and perhaps bands. But there is no reason why a little organizing squeeze back surrounding chairs, they would be doing us a real favor. True, the income would be less, but even of its dramatic century. Bringing thus the story behind o{ a Fordham cheering section couldn't accomplish the the same quality dance this year, plus enough room today's announcement up to date, we make an observation. twin objective of adding plenty of color and excite- ment to the game, and give the team the encourage- to enjoy it, would be the best insurance for good Only a few of the best classical students in the college continue ment they deserve. The problem is in good hands. profits in following years. their study of Greek after Sophomore year. Out of touch with the Gabe Bundschuh of the A. A. office, and John Ryan The welcoming committee for Southern Methodist language and engaged to other offices, most upperclassmen are not are working out ways and means. AH that's needed this morning will be Mayor UGuardla, Father Tynan, able to carry the burden of this work as effectively as the Fresh- is less student indifference. Athletic Olnee ometais, John Ryan, fete Callery, and Bob Stewart. Miscellaneous: Joe Cotter has quite a knack for pick- men and Sophomores in the college. Last year's "Oedipus Rex" Of course, it's hard to do in a big city, but isn't] cast of thirty-nine included only five upperclassmen. The now ing up Aliases. I understand his Monthly staff knows him as D. B. Wyndham-Cotter, while in the lair of there a chance that Fordham could launch a tradition famous chorus, whose movement and song electrified all.who saw the Gaelic Society, he bears the impressive title of of "Northern Hospitality?" We entertain more visitors it, was composed entirely of first and second year men. 'Uach Aran." Our staff Gaelic scholar, Lou LaScalzo, from farther away than any other school in the metro- tell us that the nearest English equivalent is "Boss," politan area. A student committee to entertain visit- Which brings us to the point at hand. The successful continu- ing teams and student rooters might not be a bad ance of this dramatic and classical heritage which Fordham has but adds apologetically, "It loses so much in transla- tion." idea. If anything can be done along this line, I sug- nurtured through all its century by its encouragement of the Greek Bob Stewart, title role of Oedipus Rex, has taken gest a welcome be extended to Texas A. and M. when drama, depends largely upon the support and cooperation of the up sports announcing. It will be the same voice that they come here to play N.Y.U. Mixing with Aggie students in Dallas last New Year's Eve, I remember Freshman and Sophomore classes. The effort is not wasted. It af- hundcred maledictions as the King of Thebes, an- that they received our party in a generous and hos- fords the student opportunity to display histrionic ability while nouncing plays over the Public Address system at the Polo Grounds. However Bob has been warned to be pitable way. at the same time enhancing his appreciation of the language he is extra careful not to lapse into Greek. The team and Who will be the irst man to slide down thst coal studying. The honor is not an empty one. Ask any among those coaching staff had enough to do with citizens of Hellas shute emanating from Collins Auditorium? who last year received the universal praise of their critics and the last year. Remember Andy Marefos? Assortment—John BeitoM, '43, is working on ar- unanimous applause of their audiences for so many curtain calls. Ptte Hanson commuted every day from Bayhead, rangements for round trip to Carolina in an air- conditioned bus. Eleven dollars is the listed cost... The And before we forget, lot us be the first to reserve two seats, N. J., Into New York, a train ride of over two hoars. When asked what he did during the tedious trip, r«te cheerleaders will show up at the S.M.V. clash with "third row center," for the spring production of the "Eumenides." told me that he was working out a definitive transla- » new Conga cheer as one of their surprises ... Is it tion of the Hut Sut Son*. my imagination, or does the voice of Father Joseph My guess i.s that the Monthly and the Maroon will Murphy, S.J. sound exactly like Raymond Gram A Century Bows Out be the two most Improved activities of the year. Then- Swing. . . . Peculiar to note, the French Club this year plans to produce it a play In French. When a college or university can say of itself that in its hun- will lii' plenty (if yelling about faculty interference, nnd sliding of student liberties. But student liberties Ciifi'tertii scene: Seniors In caps and growns. That s dredth year of existence it is still teaching the same fundamental should be, iind un\ pmiMuUuiml U> student interest nnrt hard to Ket used to. Hill Oleeson In his glory, Bernle principles and methods that it taught in its first year of exlHtcneu, iihilHy. (liliK'tii looking fur more like a pup tent than anything either one of two things must be (rue. Either tlint college is mid Although opposing sehiidls will testify tlint Fordli hiimiin. . . . Juniors, bcfjintiiriK the pursuit of wisdom. has been governed by a group of mentally Ntiinnniit individuals debating Ims Intel « high xtuiiilurd, luleivsl in iMvMi Klvst disUm'Uims ti> miive shortly. . . . SOVHOMORES who refuse to progress will) the rest of the world, or the principle.** iimonK tip|ier I'liissihi'ii hits been pnicticnlly nil. .Sii MKU.OWINCi IN TIIKW CYNICISM . . , Freshmen, und methods which they are leaching have always been universal hundred mid it Indf Kiesliineii crowd three secllo us yi'l iiiienished. Tiicsilny, Vln Hrennnn, the fellow ones which need no improvement, which are us true Imliiy iw they of the Freshmen Koiinii riiWi ywir, hut (he imdleiic wliiwe Mleture wiiK In all UAMH every week Ui«t yvur, for an inlet i-iillridnle
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Fellows did not speak in In '41 the trackmen are not going to have the hills and dales all todeems to be the outstanding interactional battle of the week. those days of thrilling runs, or spectacular passing deeds. Conver- themselves. During the summer Twice before have the Ponies and sation centered around tales of heroic defense, of rock-ribbed Coach Johnny Lyttle uncovered an Rams met. In 1934 S. M, U,, co-cham- guards and crushing tackles, Hats were doffed in reverential awe innovation in a swimming teams training program. So, it's spikes and pions last year of the Southwest Con- at the name of Alexander Franklin Wojciechowicz. Fordham was sweatshirts for the progressive men- ference, defeated the Rams, 26-14, $e team that no one could score on, and Fordham had a line that tor's charges, for Coach; Lyttle feels while in, 1836 Fordham gained re- that the cross-country running will venge, 7-0. Both schools expect ban- threw oft the best backs in the nation. Mad Marshall Goldberg and build the squad's endurance and his troupe of trained Panthers had been deadlocked with the Ram ner team* this fall, giving added stamina to a high point. emphasis to the importance of the for three seasons in one of the most remarkable football series ever The swimmers will not forget their first love, however, and daily clash in the Polo Grounds. played. Fordham's defense was sung by every sports scribe in the workouts in the pool are still in or- The 1941 edition of the Mustangs land and the Seven Blocks of Granite joined the Four Horsemen der. Coach Lyttle looks to bettering boasts a powerful line averaging well above 20O, plus a versatile of- in football lore. last year's record of five wins and six losses with several veterans held fense featured by the great plung- But in 1938 « new element crept into the Maroon gridiron over and capable Sophs moving up. ing and punting of "Presto" Johnson, picture. Bill Corum touched it off when, the day after the Purdue This year Vinney Kane and John all-conference fullback during the last two seasons. Aiding Johnson on game, he penned the ditty concerning the Rapid Ram, Leonard Frey will share the captaincy post. Vinney specializes in the 220 and the offensive chores will be sopho- Eahntont. Here wat the first real speed merchant and color back 440, while John can be counted upon more star Howard "Red" Maley, ace that Fordham had turned up in seasons. Talk in the rec room and as a steady man in the dive and passer and running back who gar- sprint event. Frank Walters, Bob nered all-state honors in high school in Keating turned now from tackles to blocks, from punts to passes, ball two years ago. in short, from defense to offense. Barnett, Joe Paradiso and Bernard McSherry are other key men in Stop BlUMMtock " Tomorrow in the Polo Grounds, the transition will become com- Coach Lyttle's plans for the coming season. The sprinters will have to Having gained a healthy respect plete. For the first time in our memory of Fordham sports the Ram for the Rams' hard charging line and goes into the football wars with the press singing not of its great hustle to make up for the loss, through graduation, of Tony Stein- terrific power attack by watching line, or its defense, but its backs, backs, backs. And well they hauser, ace sprinter and captain. them in action against the Texas Aggies in the Cotton Bowl last year, might. Blumenstock is the best half we've seen at Fordham, and the Mustang coaching staff has en- he ranks with any other man we've seen as well. That is rather deavored to find the answer to Blum- obvious. The Texans who rolled into town this morning still re- enstock by building what is rated as member Blackie and the Cotton Bowl. Then there is the Fordham the finest line in the Southwest. Head Starting Line-Up Analyzed Coach "Matty" Bell is depending Flipper, Steve Filipowicz. And Jim Noble. And Peck, Shedlosky, heavily upon such veterans as Ro- Ososki. Not to mention the ABC boys, who will carry so much land Goss, all-conference end, and weight on their sophomore shoulders this season, Andrejco, Ba- Ted Ramsey, outstanding senior By Field-General Noble guard who was picked on Francis bula, Cherverko. -By JIM NOBLI Wallace's second string ail-American selections in September. A CASE OF ATTACKITIS Saturday eleven men representing American material. Ritinski is a let- ter winner of last year and will This season's team should be the most colorful in Fordham Fordham on the gridiron will meet A 0J Yard rant! cause the opposition to think twice Should the game be as close as History. They will be playing the kind of football that gives coaches Southern Methodist U. at the Polo after they attempt the first run Grounds in what will prove to be a prospects forecast, too much weight and experts grey hair, but the kind that the crowd loves. Reverses, around his end. Tepo, a very prom- cannot be given Johnson's sensa- very interesting tussle. For the bene- ising Sophomore, will see plenty of spinners, passes, more passes, from double wing, man-in-motioit, tional punting ability. Last fall fit of the freshmen and those not fa- action and bids fair to spend his "Presto" made his famous world even an occasional spread formation, will be the diet of those who miliar with this year's squad, I'd like time in the opponents' backfleld. record boot of 92 yards from scrim- will watch the Maroon legion move that ball. Boudreau will team up with Tepo mage against Pitt. Coupled with his to give you the lowdown on them. and both will provide adequate end The line is good, but it is a different type of line than is the old running power and fine passing abil- Starting at center, we have Joe substitutions. ity, Johnson's kicking reputation has Fordham custom. It is an attacking line. It blocks more than it Sabasteanski leading the candidates Speed, ability and experience com- made him perhaps the best ail- tackles. In the sundry times that we watched practice since Labor for the pivot position. Joe is a big, rugged individual, a real team man, prises the Fordham backfield. In American bet the Southwest has this Day, not once did we see the boys tackling, but every single time Filipowicz and Blumenstock we have year. and one who will undoubtedly hold a duo who will gladden the hearts of we were there they were hitting the dummies with blocks, or up the tradition of Fordham centers. S. M. U, will be handicapped by many an old grad. They do every- the necessity of starting two sopho- pushing the machine all over the ball field. Of course they must Behind Joe we have Kovach and Mc- Intyre, both of whom are giving Joe thing well — no exceptions. I take mores against the Rams, Jim Wright, have practiced the gentle art of dragging men to the earth, but it is time to remind you that Jim Blu-200 pound center, and Maley, tail- a strong bid for the starting berth. menstock overshadowed All-Ameri- easy to see that the current edition of the Fordham line is also Filling the guard slots will be our back. Graduation of such outstand- can John Kimbrough of Texas A. Si ing stars as Ray Mallouf and Johnny infected with attackitis. They want to clear the way for the best very capable leader-veteran of twoM. to win the coveted trophy for the seasons, and a football player every Clement, passing twins now playing backs ever to come to Fordham. most valuable player in our Newwith the Chicago Cardinals, and Will inch of his six-foot frame, answer- Year's Day tilt. Joe Andrejco blends ing to the name of Capt. Larry Sar- Mullenweg, mighty blocking back, THERE IS A PROBLEM into the backfield harmoniously. He has caused several gaps hard to fill. tori. At the other guard position we is one-half of the touchdown twins find Tommy Bennett, Sartori's Irish With the exceptions of the two posi- All of which poses a very neat problem, and one which, we from Hazleton, Pa. The other half is tions named above, however, the running mate and the most consis- George Cheverko, who is teamed think, has been overlooked in pre-season rhapsodies about the tent player on the field. Other guards Mustangs will field a veteran team with Ososki, Babula and Shedlosky, which is being touted as the aggrega- Rose Hill eleven. This club has been put smack on the spot by capable of turning in better than av- all fine and exceptionally hard-run- erage performances are Pierce and tion to beat the highly favored Texas almost every sports writer, They are the class of the East, they are ning backs, who can easily fill in the Longhorns in the Southwest. A sig- DeConcini. Of Pierce no more need above mentioned backfleld. Also Rose Bowl bound, they are Minnesota, etc. But all the papers sing be said. His play in the Cotton Bowl nificant fact is that Texas has not of is the offensive power. Granted that is there. But missing from worthy of notice is Sesti Santarelli, beaten S, M. U. in the last nine years. Classic speaks for him. who is probably the most improved the line are DeFilippo, Dennery, Kuzman, and another player, the On Santilli and Hudacck hangs football player of our squad. Ple- Although the Rams have been All-Overlooked tackle, Joe lingerer. Sophomores and reserves the success of these 1941 Maroon culewicz and "yours truly" will al- ranked first in the East and second griddcrs, Lacking in weight, they ternate at the.signal calling post. in the nation by Grantland Rice, the must fill those shoes, and the defense of Fordham's 1940 team make up in skill what is termed foot- Ponies will be gunning for the men rested with those four men more than any others. Fordham's ball prowess. These two boys weigh- Tomorrow wo take the name of of Fordham Oct. 4 and are hoping to Fordham into battle. We sincerely give a good account of themselves in offense can function and will function without thorn. The defense hope we do it proud. New York. is the question. Hy tomorrow evening lliul <|iie«tl Henllli I'M. !i, I V,i, M,,n,|l,,11,1l All,,I, i., I Mil , n. ••!'.!, l.iiluii. r, "I I|,,IH- il 4UII»I»IK Slyly* W|C |||l' ll.-lll.l-:' II' I', I,,I 111 • Ilium- NrW'i. Kn-il Mi'l.nln. l:i,-i ii , -M I,,i I),,- Mm In, II,,ml,, i 1 '43, llHMl-: I',,,,I III' ',, iHmwHt in ill •XIM/XMI. nn Ht III tlilH I VV, \? tin IIHIII-, II V'.ili- il, , Kine'i Tea Room S/ nil lHmplii\ HI Iln< '•<»/(•" ittlil "H (' VV<' ,,, I! i, I'' K-i I.-MK.I, 'XX. I,It, Uut.i.1, V .Illl. I'i II. Il" \U . II. I,:, A II, llll.lhl IDIf I'I'Ml: IIM»I> Nl MVHl IN t'ititt* IAIN-SAX CLOTHING CO., INC. 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RALLY TONIGHT MASS OF HOLY GHOST MODERATOR PLANS IN TIMES SQUARE Student Officers OPENS COLLEGE YEAR Reception for Frosh BIGYEARFORMIMES Boarders Sunday Announced by (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 1) • (Continued from page 1) meeting, tentative plans were laid Father Joseph M. Kilmartin, '35, of With a view toward acclimat- man is an expert on his particular St. Francis Xavier Church, the for the year. The society's efforts instrument in addition to being an Col. Smylie Bronx, was celebrant. Deacon and ing the Resident students more quickly, the first activity on the will be concentrated primarily jn an integral part in forming their noted sub-deacon were Father William J newly arranged Resident Social attempt to produce a full-length formations. A barometer of their Mulcahy, S.J., Professor of Junioi Program will be a coffee hour three-act play, to be put on in Col- popularity exists in the fact that WehderoLeadR.O.T.C Philosophy, and Mr. Victor R. Yan and reception for the Freshman lins Auditorium, which is at present their organization has on many occa- itelli, S.J., '36. The student master oi Valeric Elected Head ceremonies was Robert E. Nicholson Resident Students in the Lounge having its face lifted. If possible, two sions held football fans in the stands '42. of Bishop's Hall this Sunday, one-act play cycles will be enacted for upwards of forty-five minutes Of Officers' Club October 5th. The reception is un- probably in the Little Theatre in with their playing which has a char- The faculty attended in full aca- der the sponsorship of the Resi- Keating Hall. Rounding out the dent Council with Carson Leo- acteristic that is distinctive and | Lieutenant Colonel John S. Smy demic dress while the seniors wore yeir's activities will be the annual their caps and gowns. The University nard, '43, acting as chairman. much-envied among college musical :ie, U.S.A., C.A.C., Professor of Mil Frfthman one-act play contest, held tary Science and Tactics at Fordham, Glee Club sang the mass. For the On the receiving line will be on Parents' Day in May. organizations. announced on previous two years the mass had Father Robert I. Gannon, S.J., An alumnus of Fordham Prep '32 Co-starring with the Southen Tuesday, S e p - ] been held outdoors on the steps of President of the University, Musicmen at Fordham's monste t e m b e r 30, the Keating Hall, but this season marked Mr. Clark comes to Rose Hill after Father Lawrence A. Walsh, S.J., having taught for two years at Cani- welcome demonstration will be Jo< appointed r e g i- a return to the original setting in Dean of the College, Father John m ental staff, of i the chapel. The observance signalled sius High School in Buffalo and di- E. Brown, star of stage and screen W. Tynan, S.J., Dean of Disci- , rected) the debating society there voted Fordham Rooter No. the q.O.T.C. and >| the closing of what? ig sometimes the officers of pline, Father Thomas C. Hughes, The RAM cartoonist and sports col- Brown's appearance at Fordham 1 known as the "Fall Fortnight, the S.J., Dean of Freshmen, Peter umnist of 1933, Jim Clark, is the {Unctions has become as traditiona the O f i i c e r s period during which the schools of Club, as elected F. Callery, President of the Stu- brother of the present Mimes mod- as Winter snow. Still being talkec he university are opened and the dent Council, and Charles J. erator. by last year's icholastic program drawn up. about are his antics at last ycar'j Juniors. Molnar, President of the Board- No successor has as yet been ap- Kordham-Tulane game when he bor er's Council. The following The RAM, the Faculty, and the pointed to flll the vacancy created rowed Capt. Hopf's baton and pro itudent body extend their sincere by the departure of Mr. Albert L ceeded to lead Fordham's Band. Seniors have : been appointed condolences to the relatives of the The RAM, the Faculty, and the McCleery, last year's director, who Promptly at 7:00 P.M. Master o Rev. Charles D. Breslin, '08, whostudent body extend their sincere is now in Hollywood. Several men Ceremonies John D. Ryan, '43, wil to office: Cadet Colonel, Henry lied on July 9. Father Breslin was condolences to Lt. John A. Clear, have been interviewed, and the an- start the proceedings by introduc Ray Valtrio iastor of the Church of St. John the instructor in Military Tactics, on nouncement will not be long in com ing the S.M.U. Band and the Mus- C. Wehde; Cadet Lieutenant Colonel, Raymond G. Va- Evangelist at Beacon, N. Y. he death of his mother. ing. tang followers. Among the Texas lerio; Cadet Captain and Regimental rooters to speak at the reception Adjutant, Carroll W. Hayes; Cadet is Keran King, Advance Publicity Majors: Edward J. Ainsley, First Agent for Southern Methodist Uni- Battalion; Alfred R. Borden, Second versity. Also to appear on the Forty- Battalion; William E. Garofalo, flffth Street rostrum is Bill Crook, Third Battalion; Cadet First Lieu- HJditor of S.M.U.'s student paper, The enants and Battalion Adjutants: Campus. Crook has also entered into Joseph J. Gerdon, First Battalion; the spirit of the reception with an George G. Vairo, Second Battalion; article appearing on the Sport pages Robert F. Buckman, Third Battalion. of the RAM. From Fordham the Elected by the Seniors during representatives will be many, all heir summer training at Fort Han- seeking to make the reception cock, Raymond G. Valerio, '42, will wanner. Ram Coach Jim Crowley, act as President of the Officers' Club, Graduate Manager Jack Coffey, and Charles B. Mallon, '42, as Vice- Publicity Head Tom Deegan will resident, John R. O'Brien, "42, as hold up the Faculty's end of the Secretary, and Matthew F. Kane, welcoming proceedings, with Peter 42, as Treasurer. F. Callery, '42, President of the Stu- An all time Fordham high of six dent Council, and RAM Editor Rich- mndred and fifty-five students are ard A. White, '42, representing the mrolled this year as compared with students in the formal voicing of ast year's roster of four hundred Rose Hill's welcome to the boys from and seventy-isix. There are three Dallas. mndred and one Freshman mem- Although the reception proper will iers, two hundred and thirty-seven not commence until 7:00 P.M., Ford- Sophomores, seventy-four Juniors, ham students who desire rostrum- ind forty-three Seniors, making up side positions, would aid greatly in hree battalions over last year's two. the consolidation of the cheering Three changes in the drill policy section by making use of the 6:45 ave been put inlo effect. First, be- blocking off of the entire block. As ause of the increased enrollment, anything of this nature is bound [rill will be held only during the to attract a multitude of Broadway 'all and spring to allow for con- cowboys, early arrival would not :istent outdoor maneuvers, while all only insure the success of the recep- inter periods will be devoted to tion, but would also enable the stu- lass. Second, the Band, under Cadet dents to situate themselves down Captain Cornelius J. Wenthen, '42, front where they belong. rill provide marching music at all rill periods. Third, all three bat- alions will drill together during the DEAN TAKES OVER AS burth period. and 111 give you back 15 seconds COUNCIL MODERATOR (Continued from page 1) Says PAUL DOUGLAS, subject of the dates for the various well-known radio announcer organizational social activities. In an Representative attempt to eliminate the confusion of other years, letters will be sent to Wanted each of the clubs asking that they Ubmebody whistles a few bars of a catchy tun* submit outlines of their social pro- Live-Wire student with wide Others pick it up. grams for the coming year. On this acquaintance to represent basis a "social calendar" will be Fifth Avenue ciistom tailored Soon the whole country's whistling it. drawn up by the Entertainment Committee, whose members will be clothing firm during spare It's a hit. chosen at some future date. time. Generous compensation. John P. Ryan, '42, was unanimous- Box 847. 217 7th Avenue, N. Y. Somebody lights up a cigarette. ly re-elected Chairman of the Rally Committee. Likes it. Passes the word along. Soon the whole country's smoking it. -FOBEICM POLICY FOBOM" It's a hit. IT'S CHESTERFIELD. NKW VOKK CM \!'I Kit, AMUHH A HHST COMMIT!'KK Ihe big thing that's pushing Chesterfield ahead TIJK8IUY, (M.TOHKK 7 Is the approval of smokers like yourself. "The United States and the Cuircnt Struggle for Empire" Dr. f.ilwaid It, ItvlKttrt, I'Hitrwir t.f fcflunilhm Ttiirtii'i K r.Jilryi., ('tilurnhlu Chesterfields are definitely Milder, llmvi'isllv Cooler'Sittokitm and Hit lei-las ting. TIJKSIMY, OCTOIIKK II 'What Type of Army Do Wo Need?' They're made of the world's best (IxMM li cigarette tobaccos Blended just right lo give you more smoking pleaswn, TOWN HALL U't W, IM H,M v >. r. Hi.Ill I'.M. ill even I hint' IIICIN wouldn't count 't'tvki-tv »>' < *>• li«- tii- |tii...»M ->r» M,,,.- -f.HiMri °t* •HiliiJ ttnmkur* didn't jimt tuiturnlly like them. AMERICA FIRST COMMITTEE >IHT u NiiHikcr liml* mil from CheMerficId 115 Mitilt-nn W., N. V <•. 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