FOUNDED VERITAS 1935 THE COWL VOL. 5, No. 7—Four Pages PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, PROVIDENCE, R. I., NOVEMBER 24, 1939 5 Cents a Copy

Honor Society VARSITY FOOTBALL Hop Committee Intra - Mural SCHEDULE

Being Formed I Jan. 6—Assumption College. Schedule Will Jan. 10—Becker—Away. For Students Jan. 13—Rhode Island State at Begin Dec. 11 Auditorium. Jan. 16—Springfield. Crotty Announces Coach- Membership to Include Feb. 2—Villanova—Away. es; Practice Will Start Men and Women From Feb. 3—St. Francis—Away. Feb. 7—St. Anslem—Away. Dec. 4 Catholic Colleges Feb. 10—Lowell Textile—Away. Feb. 14—St. Anselm. The Intra-mural Basketball season Plans for a National Catholic Honor Feb. 16—'Villanova. will start Dec. 11 according to the Society are now being formulated ac- Feb. 17—Worcester Tech—Away. schedule released by Ed Crotty, head cording to program outlined by the Feb. 22—Springfield—Away. basketball mentor and Director of In- Founders at a meeting held last April Feb. 27—Connecticut. tra-mural athletics at the College. in Washington, D. C. Membership Mar. 2—Rhode Island—Away. The league will function in the will include both men and women Mar. 6—Assumption—Away. same manner as it did last year ex- from Catholic colleges and universi- Mar. 9—Brown at Marvel Gym. cept that a best-two-out-of-three- ties in the United States. DELTA game playoff will supplant the former EPSILON SIGMA has been chosen one-game setup between the two top as the name and motto of the new Alembic Deadline clubs to decide the championship of organization. both the light and heavyweight di- Is This Afternoon Front row, left to right: William C. Reilly. John P. Flynn, Joseph Buzid- visions. The lightweight circuit com- A committee is working on a con- ragis, Ross E. Muenzen, John Stonkus, Philip E. Foley; back row: Albert prises all those students under 150 Carnevale, Robert Dunn, John L. Lavoie. William G. Smith, Richard H. Mc- stitution which will be presented to School Quarterly to Sponsor Mullen. Joseph H. Sullivan, James Caffrey. pounds but the heavyweight loop the Founders, at a meeting to be held does not exclude players under the in Kansas City, Missouri, at the time Classes in Technique of required weight from its ranks. Once of the national meeting of the National Composition Sophomores to Hold Annual a student plays for one team, however, Catholic Educational Association. The Hop Tonight in Harkins Hall he must stay with that aggregation plans call for the establishment of Deadline on all contributions from for the remainder of the season. chapters at sponsoring Catholic col- students to the Alembic. Providence Coaches Appointed twelve pieces and a vocalist for the leges and universities with each chap- College student quarterly, will be this Jimmie Lynch's Orchestra to Each class will be represented by a ter electing qualified students lo noon, according to an announcement Play at Semi-Formal Affair dance tonight. team in both divisions and will be membership. made by Lionel J. Landry. '40. editor. The dance committee has selected coached by members of the varsity After the adoption of a constitu- All material to be submitted must be compacts as favors. The compacts will hoop squad. The following men have Featuring Jimmy Lynch's orchestra, tion by the Founders, invitations will in the hands of the staff before that be of gold finish with a brown leather been appointed as coaches for the the sophomores will hold their annual be extended to the leading Catholic time for inclusion into the publica- insert on which the emblem of the various quintets: Bill Murphy, senior colleges and universities to sponsor tion's December issue. hop, a semi-formal affair, from 8:30 college will be embossed. heavies; Harry Speckman, senior to 1:00 tonight. Sophomore class pres- the organization of the charter chan- The Alembic will sponsor classes The hall will be decorated in a lights; Paul Sweeney and Joe Kwas- ters of the DES in their institution. in the technique of magazine compo- ident Ross E. Muenzen has extended black and white color scheme. Inter- niewski. junior heavies and lights, re- The name Delta Epsilon Sigma has sition for all students beginning De- a cordial invitation to all P. C. stu- laced black and white streamers will spectively; Joe Jugas. sophomore been chosen because it signifies the cember 4. Classes on editing and re- dents to come to the dance. Muenzen be hung about the hall from latticed heavies; Jim Leo, sophomore lights, purpose of the organization, which is writing copy, on correct proofread- announced yesterday that, judging booths which will be placed along and "Slip" Barnini and Beryl Sacks, freshman heavies and lights, respec- to encourage scholarship, culture and ing. and on making up dummies will from the sale of tickets to date and the walls. Class officers and members be conducted in conjunction with the tively. character. The Greek letters repre- the whole-hearted support of the stu- of the dance committee will work on sent the Greek quotation "Dei Epi- preparation of the December issue. dent body, the dance promises to be these decorations this afternoon. The games, which will take place tattein Sophon" quoted from Aristotle All students interested are invited to Philip E. Foley, in charge of enter- on Monday and Tuesday with two ex- a highly successful one. Bids, selling by St. Thomas in Contra Gentiles, the lectures, which will be given by tainment, announced that the dance ceptions. Wednesdays. Jan. 17 and at $2.00 each, are on sale in the ro- "Sapientis est ordinare." The Latin members of the staff. Further details team "Tony and Trixie" has been Feb. 7, the contests being moved up will be given through notices on the tunda. text will constitute the motto of the hired through Larry Simonds. This because of the Frosh social and the society. student bulletin boards. Jimmy Lynch's band is a favorite of couple, which has appeared through- Friar-St. Anselm tilt on the respec- tive preceding nights. All lightweight At the Kansas City meeting a Na- The Literary Clinic, staff critics Rhode Island dancers, having ap- out the country, will put on a mu- encounters will get under way tional Executive Committee will be group, will function again in giving peared at the Arcadia in Providence sical comedy act during intermission promptly at 7 p. m. with the heavies elected as the governing body of the suggestions to contributors for im- and at other dancing halls through- in the dance. The committee prom- taking over at 7:45. national organization. The present provement in literary quality. out the state. His band will have ised that kegs of Rhode Island cider, officers are: the Rev. E. A. Fitz- in keeping with the Thanksgiving The championship playoff dates will gerald. Loras College, president; the aspect of the dance, will be provided. be announced at the conclusion of Rev. H. A. Gaudin, S.J.. St. John's Fortunate Friar Fellows Find the regular schedule. The members of the dance commit- College (Shreveport), vice-president; Practice tee are the class officers: Ross E. the Rev. J. W. Haun, St. Mary's Col- Tranksgiving' Far From Folly Practice sessions will commence on Muenzen, president; Joseph F. Buzi- lege (Winona), secretary-treasurer. Monday. Dec. 4. when the freshmen dragis, vice-president; John Stonkus, more emphatic. "There's not much and sophs, both lights and heavies Tender Thanksgiving Turkey to secretary and James Caffrey. treas- fun in having two holidays. That are sent through their preliminary Be Twice-tasted This Time urer. Committee members are: John takes the kick out of it. I'm going drills. The two freshman divisions Pyramid Players L. Lavoie and Robert F. Dunn, fa- home next week. One Thanksgiving will practise from 2:30 to 4 and the vors; Philip E. Foley and Paul Car- Confronted with the problem of is enough." sophomore aggregations will drill Set Music Deadline celebrating two Thanksgivings, dorm- berry, entertainment; John P. Flynn, from 4 to 5:30. The following day There were a good many defenders itory students did the logical thing and Joseph H. Sullivan, orchestra; will find the juniors and the seniors of the old New England tradition who All Contributions for Musical and consented to eat two turkeys. Albert Carnevale and William C. in practise periods with the same time insisted on being heard. "I want to The President's proclamation, plac- Reilly, tickets; and John A. Yockers, limit prevailing. Comedy Due Before Dec. 6 stick to the old tradition, even if it ing the celebration of the traditional William G. Smith, and Richard H. The Schedule—Both Divisions is narrow-minded. They should have holiday a week earlier than usual, McMullen, refreshments. Dec. 11 Sophs, vs. Seniors Musical contributions for the an- at least given us time to plan the threatened for a time to create a Dec. 12 Freshmen vs. Juniors nual musical comedy, to be presented postponement of the celebration." problem for both the students and Dec. 18 Sophs vs. Juniors next April by the Pyramid Players was the opinion voiced by Maurice the chefs. But it was finally decided, Dec. 19 Freshmen vs. Seniors must be submitted on or before De- Temlin, of New Haven, '40. Asked if Junior Class Rings to the satisfaction of everyone, that Jan. 8 Freshmen vs. Sophs cember 6. No music will be accepted he would have turkey at the tradi- two holidays would be celebrated. Jan. 9 Juniors vs. Seniors after this date since manuscripts are tional time, Temlin replied simply Will Go On Sale Jan. 15 Seniors vs. Sophs to be sent to the arrangers during the "Will I!" Christmas vacation, it was announced "I'm glad to please the boys" said Members of the Junior class had Jan. 17 . . Freshmen vs. Juniors Thomas H. Levesque, '40, of Ports- vesterday by Joseph Wade. '40. pro- Louis Babin. head chef, "They won't their first opportunity to examine Feb. 5 Sophs vs. Juniors mouth, N. H„ sumbitted an idea of duction manager of the Pyramid mind an extra turkey dinner, es- class rings when representatives of Feb. 7 Freshmen vs. Seniors his own. "I'm in favor of a couple Players. pecially before Friday. Since some of the Bates and Klinke Co., Inc.. Attle- Feb. 12 . .Freshmen vs. Sophs the boys will be away this week, and extra Thanksgivings," said Levesque. All members of the student body boro. Mass. jewelry manufacturers, Feb. 13 Juniors vs. Seniors some away next week, the best thing "Just to show how thankful we are are invited to submit musical selec- exhibited samples yesterday in the that America is at peace. I'm cele- ions. Each contribution will be given to do is to give them identical din- large parlor. The rings, which will FALL RIVER CLUB brating both." areful consideration by the music ners. bear the traditional Providence Col- The Fall River Club at a meeting epartment of the Pyramid Players, Although some of the students The business man's point of view lege graduation design, features the held yesterday announced plans for •vll accepted manuscripts will become waxed eloquent in criticising the was represented by George J. Sulli- school seal, a torch and a triangle, on a Christmas dance to be held Tues- property of the Pyramid Players. change, no one seemed to object very van '40. "I'm in favor of the earlier one side of the stone and a bas-relief day evening, December 26 in Fall Wade stated that work on "Broth- highly to having to eat two turkey holiday because it's bound to help head for a friar on the opposite side. River. The committee includes: Orchid", the first semester produc- dinners instead of the usual one. business. What's the difference any- Charles Woodward. '40. general chair- Rings can be ordered with green 'on of the Pyramid Players, is pro- James T. Clifford, New Haven, "42, way? I'd just as soon have turkey man: reservations. Alvin Whalley. '40, or yellow gold, and with a variety of Pressing. Tickets for the play, which expressed the spirit of the dorm when twice." chairman; Edward Kaylor, '41; Robert w stones, including anyxes. rubies, sap- ill be given on the evenings of De- he remarked. "We can wash down that What have I got to say about it? Clarke. '42; Paul Rockett. '43: pub- cember 16-17, are on sale in the ro- phires. amethysts, synthetic garnets, extra helping with plenty of cider. repeated Al Marchetti '41, of Atlantic licity. Milton Lincoln, '40, chairman; tunda. or genuine garnets. I'm heartily in welcome of the idea." City as he smilingly produced a news- James Devine, '41; Robert Murray. '42 Special rates for the payement of Included on the cast for "Brother The other point of view was ably ex- paper clipping from his home town. Richard Daley. '43; decorations, Frank the rings have been arranged by the Orchid" are: Joseph Wade. '40; pressed by Louis R. Sibbio. Pittsfield, We're having both holidays where I Gragnani, "40, chairman; Robert Har- company to facilitate purchases on the Thomas Farrell. '41: Francis Stadnic- Mass.. '42. "I don't mind eating tur- come from. They're calling it 'Franks- rison, '41: Robert Manning. '42; Al- part of the students. key twiceki, but I don't think it will giving,' i'43n ;hono Johr n of Antayathe President. '41. . Edward bert Resnick. '43. Healy. 43: Joseph McLaughlin. '42: Orders were taken yesterday and be like a real holiday, he complained. Only one student from New York, A successful cake sale was held Ira Williams. '41: Charles J. McGov- will be taken again next Tuesday From now on it'll just be another day which is celebrating the early holi- last Saturday at Cherry and Webb's ern, '41; Francis X. McCarthy. '41: when a Edrepresentativ- e of the com- on the calendar." Edmund Sterniac, day could be reached for comment. Fall River store under the direction panwardy Dupras,will b'40e andin Thomasthe larg McBrien,e parlo '41.r at '43 of Naugatuck. Conn., was even (Continued on Page 4) of William Cody. '41. 11:30. 2 THE COWL, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1939 THE COWL pleasures Moe's withdrawal is Uncle Peter Overlooks going to accelerate the tendency. The Alumni No more shall we have the sub- Established November 15, 1935 Published every full sohool week by dued thrill which comes from the students of Providence College. knowing that we are flouting the As we sit looking out over the Provldc-nce. R. I. forces of legality and decency. city, the lights are just beginning to Office: Harklns Hall, Room 18 glimmer in the office windows. The THE STAFF No more shall we dispute our softening mantle of dusk has gently Editor Charles Sweeney. "41 Managing Editor Henry Gray. '41 position in front of the seller's dropped over everything and harsh Assistant Editor Louis Rosen, 42 window with the Latin teacher corners are rounded off and even Feature Editor Edward Dupras, '40 Sports Editor ..Francis X. McCarthy, '41 from the local high school! streamlined. A fitful breeze blows Staff Photographer ..Aloysius Quinn, '40 small white clouds of smoke hither Exchange Editor John O'Gara, '40 Business Manager. .Daniel E. Geary. '40 and yon. The coolness of an autumn REPORTERS WE'LL LOOK AHEAD evening presages the coming of snow Joseph Byron, "40; Harold Rich. "41; and winter. The whole atmosphere is Thomas Mulligan, '41; Peter Goodwin, As far as Providence College '40; James R. McGowan, '41; Lionel J. is directly concerned, the 1939 one of somberness. Maybe its just the Landry, '40; Martin Orzeck, '41; Charles mood we are in but the whole thing McGovern, '41; Anthony Sasso. '40; James E. Pettine. '41; Ira Williams. '41; Fran- football season is over. A sea- seems to fit together. It is a period cis Greene. '41; Robert Smith, '41; Thom- son which, considered from the of in-between. As such it may be a as McDonald, '41; Charles McConnell, 40; George Morris. '41. aspect of games won and lost, good time for a little thinking on the ADVERTISING STAFF was far from successful. The past and to the future. John M. Reynolds, '40, Manager Robert R. Roque, '40; John F. Cronin, '41. record of three victories and The immediate past is what na- CIRCULATION STAFF five defeats, although unimpres- turally come to mind first. The foot- George F. Carroll, '40, Manager ball season concluded last Saturday, William J. Riley, '10; Joseph Lennon. '40; sive, fails to convey the whole Austin V. Donilon, '40; Joseph McLaugh- gives plenty of material for thought. lin, '42. story. For once we are glad to see it over. Coach Hughie Devore and his Never has there been so disastrous a season from nearly every standpoint. boys were dealt a poor hand by With the ravages of sickness, the Dame Fortune. Sickness, in- shocking death of Mal Brown and juries and even death stretched the heavy toll of injuries, the squad their grim hands over the Do- never once could be said to be in minican grid-camp, preventing proper condition, physically or men- tally. The number of games in the the squad from attaining its victory column is exceeded by those true form. These maladies, com- in the loss column. Unfortunately too bined with untimely miscues many people will judge the season, and tough breaks turned several the team and coaches by those mis- leading figures. We say unfortunately, OH, WOE, MOE! possible victories into defeat. Delicatessen and Bottled Beer because anyone who gives even a mo- Moe Annenberg has smashed The Friars of '39 were by no ments thought to the whole situation a cherished American idol. For stretch of anyone's imagination Keep New York Musicians Happy will realize, that the handicaps that had to be overcome were so great, years we had the vision of the world beaters. However, they that unlimited praise should be mans wanted liverwurst. Then there big-time racing man telephoning were a potentially strong small C.B.S.—Tuning in on the New York awarded for emerging from them was the pickle problem. The strings orders to City Hall. Now we college eleven. This fact was Philharmonic - Symphony Orchestra victoriously. Moral victories are never demonstrated many times in isn't the only way to get a symphony and percussions were crazy about very satisfactory, but too much em- learn that Moe, under govern- at college. Every once in a while a j them, but the woodwinds and brasses various games. Of the five re- phasis should not be placed on mere mental pressure, is giving up his symphony orchestra hits the road and couldn't eat them. They made their superiority in the final score. To the Nationwide News Service which verses which they suffered, all comes to town, to be seen as well as lips pucker." truly loyal alumnus the past season feeds racing information to except the Cross defeat were heard. So the orchestra abandoned its can be a source of pride rather than bookie shops everywhere. The close, and the ultimate scores But a radio remains the most de- diner, and now every man is on his of disgrace. The tendency to allow were in doubt until the very end. pendable way to hear a symphony, own as far as food goes. the sense of values to become dis- suspension of this service is ex- torted should be avoided. Only time because moving the orchestra is al- Heat Without Steam pected to pull down curtains on The Holy Cross setback was a together too much like moving a cir- will give the proper perspective to With the diner gone, the musicians horse parlors all over this broad decided trouncing inflicted by a cus. The musical instruments don't the whole affair, but we should seek still have a special baggage car. which larid. team far superior in manpower have to be fed, of course, but the the sensible viewpoint now and let must be kept at a constant tempera- it keep our interest and support and all-around ability, a truly musicians do, and in their way both ture with steam heat, because steam alive. have their rigid requirements. This news comes at a most in- great eleven. However, our loosens glue on violins and stretches The New York Philharmonic is on boys need no apology for their drumheads. Each instrument, from The future no man can forsee. But opportune time. If times were tour this fall, giving college students showing in that game, they were piccolo to tuba has a trunk of its own. any man who stops to give the mat- flush we could understand the and others a chance to see the or- The Philharmonic has a private bag- ter a moments thought will know decisively outplayed, and only chestra they hear on the air every desire of the government to gage master who has been with the that the future will follow the fa- by sheer determination and fight Sunday over the Columbia Broad- make our society respectable. orchestra for years watching over the miliar pattern of cause and effect. were they able to prevent a casting System. Maurice van Praag, That luxury is one we can't af- half million dollars worth of instru- With the knowledge of what has personal director for the orchestra, ford at the present time. Just | much larger score. ments. Even these precautions fail to gone before and the lessons of ex- on whose shoulders rests the respons- perience fresh in our minds we can satisfy everyone—Mishel Piastro. first think of the tearful sight of j There is one phase of the grid- ibility of seeing that everyone shows so direct the causes as to produce violinist and concert master, won't iron sport in which the Black up in the right hall with the right the effects or future we desire. Hav- thousands of gay, young men in let his $50,000 Stradavarious out of and White displayed a notice- instrument at the right time, explains ing given some thought to the mat- checkered trousers and gaudy' his sight, and John Amans, flautist, why tours don't happen more often. ter Uncle Peter proposes a change in blue ties, fondly handling the able superiority over her adver- keeps his gold flute under his arm. Food for Example the athletic policy of the college. The scratch-sheet for the last time. saries, namely her indominable The instruments are the only things That business of food, for example. change would be to place more em- spirit and fire. In acknowledge- the orchestra has to carry. John Bar- This interest pressure applied by "Just like football players, the artists phasis on football than is done at the ment of this characteristic the birolli, the conductor, takes his own present time. By that we mean that the New Deal to Moe's organi- don't do much eating before they per- '38 Friars received the accurate- scores, but the orchestral parts go in- everything consistent with the ideals zation comes with rare incon- form," says Mr. van Praag. And so to five large trunks under the direc- of the college that could be done to ly descriptive appelation "The when the concert is over, the boys are gruity from this unemployment- tion of the librarian, Emil Greinert. develop a greater football team, Fighting Friars". A title which usually pretty hungry." conscious administration. Music stands, chairs, broadcasting ap- should be undertaken. Again the Solving the food problem isn't as this club particularly personi- paratus eight ihigh stools for the sense of value should not be allowed There are far graver conse- easy as it sounds. For a while the fied. Hughie Devore's team was double bass players, and a half a doz- to become warped, but to us a step in quences stemming Moe's abdi- Philharmonic had a special diner on five times beaten many times en batons for Mr. Barbirolli, also go that direction is indicated. We are cation. We have have no doubt its trains equipped with a delicates- in the baggage car. Fifty trunks hold open to suggestions one way or the outplayed, but never outfought. sen and bottled beer. Here's what that centuries hence, some lit- 100 full dress suits for the musicians. other. erary man tracing the history The spirit of the squad was so happened, according to Mr. van Pragg: "While all the temperaments and na- The musicians themselves travel in A change in policy of the Alumni contagious that it was soon r of American literature will at- tionalities in the orchestra, we never three special Pullmans by day and is demanded. M° e support in the caught by the whole school. immediate future must be had if tribute the jejunity of the 1940's got food that pleased everyone. The four by night. "When they're actually During the first few games the progress of any kind is to be made to the abolition of the bookie j Italians wanted spaghetti; the Ger- on the train," Mr. van Pragg says, spirit of Providence College was "they require surprisingly little cod- Support of the material kind as well shop. For it was from the atmos- definitely established. For the the students and the alumni to dling. They tell stories and play chess as the moral kind must be forthcom- phere of a bookie shop that Wil- ing. It is easy to jump on the band- first time in some while the stu- support their team, the students as though they were going to a con- liam Saroyan, currently rated vention. I have to watch out for some- wagon when it is rolling along. But dent body was behind the team are contributing their support, more of the type that start the band- the wonder-boy of the Ameri- thing when they go to bed, though. wagon rolling and then keep it mov- as a unit. They were inspired it's up to the alumni. I have to tack double sheets over the can short story, drew some of ing forward are sought. If you are with the idea that they had a All of us desire a good foot- berth windows to keep out draughts. his most piquant material. That really a Providence man at heart, real football machine. The ball team, but we can not build Have you ever heard a French horn name, Annenberg, is one to be now is the time to show that you are movement spread so that even one without money.... and we player with a cold in his head?" conjured with in any future rec- willing to fight to ascend the heights people who had no direct con- can not take in money without again. We assure you the pinnacle ord of the flow of American let- tact with the College were tout- gate receipts. It's up to you NEWPORT CLUB will be reached in time and it will ters. be worth achieving. The time it takes ing Providence in anticipation now, alumni. We have a good The Newport Club of Providence What disruptions it will cause of a great club. College met yesterday to discuss to get there depends on you. Will coach and good material but you help? in American income? Think of plans for an dance to be held in New- However, in the midst of all we could do with a lot more. the thousands of grocery and port during the Christmas vacation this going on, the support and Let's get behind the team and at the Elks Auditorium. Tickets drug merchants who will have NEW BEDFORD CLUB backing of the alumni was con- prepare for the future. The al- priced at one dollar and fifty cents The New Bedford Club of Provi- to go back to selling Lux Soap spicuous by its absence. It is con- umni can do their part by steer- will go on sale in the near future. dence College will hold its annual and Bicarbonate of Soda! Think, Dress will be semi-formal. sistently argued that the Col- ing good high school and prep Thanksgiving Dance November 30, 8< too, of the grumbling Police lege being young has not many players to Providence, by attend- The committee in charg eof ar- the New Bedford Country Club. Jim- rangements include: Donald Albro, my Lynch's Orchestra, which is play- Chief who will now have to live alumni. But there are about one ing as many games as they can within the confines of his police- chairman; Joseph Leandra, William ing at the Sophomore Hop tonight thousand five hundred in the vi- themselves, and by bringing Grady, John Stewart, Robert Sulli- will supply the music for the occa- man's salary. cinity of Providence. It's ud to friends. van and William Kemp. sion. In this age of diminishing THE COWL, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1939 3 Hot Off The Fryer Friar Linemen BY F. X. McCarthy Given Honors The End of the Trail John "Slip" Barnini, brilliant cen- When the Fighting Friars walked off the gridiron up in Manchester, ter. and Charlie Avedisian, durable New Hampshire last Saturday they tackle, members of the Friar grid had come to the end of a rather un- squad, were awarded first string successful campaign from a record- berths on the Little All-New Eng- book standpoint, showing as it did land team compiled by the United three victories as against five set- Press during the past week. backs. Neither the players them- selves nor Coach Devore, however, Both Barnini and Avedisian have have any reason to become disheart- been standouts in every contest in ened because no one can deny that, which they have participated in the past campaign. The fiery Barnini, who had the breaks been a little more fa- started his varsity career as an end. vorable, there undoubtedly would has excelled in offensive and defen- have been more credits on the black sive play and his undying spirit has ink side of the ledger when it came always been the factor which has time to sum up the season's activities. held the Friar forces together when We pause at this time to salute the the going was rough. true courage and never-say-die spirit that the Fighting Friars displayed Avedisian, originally a fullback, throughout the season. was placed at a tackle post where it was thought his hard-charging tactics Avedisian to be Feted would be to best avail. Ever since Our own Charley Avedisian along taking over the position, Avedisian with Alex Nahijian of Holy Cross has performed consistently well. He will be the honored guests at a din- experienced his best year during the ner to be given at the Hotel Ban- past campaign, supplying, among croft by the Armenian Fraternal Club other fine exhibitions, one of the of Worcester on Monday, Dec. 11. scoring gems of the season when he Charley received notification of the raced 80 yards for a score after pick- invitation this week and will in all ing up a loose ball in the tilt with probability be the recipient of some Niagara. sort of a gift as will the fleet-footed Crusader back. Mr. Nahijian. The en- tire Holy Cross team and several New Blackstone Alumni England football notables will be present at the dinner. Will Hold Dance The varsity basketball squadmen The Blackstone Valley Alumni will are down to work in real earnestness hold their annual fall dance on Nov- now that Ed Crotty is back to begin 29 at the Hotel Hixon in North Attle- his second year as coach. The youth- boro. James McGeough, football ful mentor learned many of his in- coach of the St. Raphael Academy tricate offensive manoeuvres during eleven and president of the club, has his college days at Notre Dame from extended an invitation to all students the famous George Keogan. the gen- to attend the dance. The Thanksgiv- tleman who directs the basketball ac- ing Eve ball will be a semi-formal tivities with a great amount of suc- Providence Closes Grid Season dance and will last from 9 to 1. Mr. cess at the South Bend Institution. Varsity Squad Geough has announced that tickets As you will notice from the sched- By Dropping Tilt to St. Anselm will be priced at one dollar a couple ule printed elsewhere on this page Opens Practice in order to give all students an op- the season doesn't get under way un- portunity to attend. Hawk's Stopped on Ground; Re- Sweeney punt had been blocked the til Jan. 6, but the Friars have more Hawks drove to the 22-yard line games than they had last year. Thus Twenty-seven Candidates sort to Aerials to Win where they were stopped. The Friars far 16 games have been carded and Seek Starting Position; took the ball and after I'Orio was there is a possibility that two or three The Friars of Providence College Team Plays 16 Games nailed way back on his four-yard more opponents may be added to the closed their 1939 grid season last Sat- line for an 18-yard loss, Paul Swee- list. While this year's team boasts of urday afternoon at Athletic Field in ney got off the longest punt of the no outstanding individual performer The Providence College varsity Manchester. N. H„ dropping a 13 to 0 season. The ball carried from behind it will be better fortified by way of hoop aspirants officially inaugurated decision to the Hawks of St. Anselm. the Providence goal line down to the reserve strength than Friar fives of their practice sessions at Harkins Battling valiantly for the four quar- St. Anselm 16-yard line, a distance the past three seasons. ters of the game, the "Fighting Friars" Hall last Wednesday under the guid- of some 80 yards from the line of lived up to their name but finally ance of Ed Crotty. head mentor, in scrimmage. Intra-Murals Soon gave way in the last half to the preparation for the initial encounter superior manpower of their oppon- Those of you who aren't quite tal- After the Hawk's return kick with Assumption College on Jan. 6. ents. ented enough to earn a place on the Providence again drove deep into St. the first of 16 scheduled contests varsity club will be given the oppor- Rambling Ray McLean, winding up Anselm's territory but a fourth-down tunity of displaying your basketball which the Friars will play in the a brilliant career, throttled complete- pass failed and the Friars' last real capabilities when the Intra-Mural 1939-40 campaign. ly on the ground during the first half scoring threat was gone. The Hawks' scores came quickly and aside from League swings into action the week Twenty-seven candidates answered turned to the air and in his new these two tallies the teams were of Dec. 11. Remember though, the Coach Crotty's call. The candidates role he led his teammates to victory. evenly matched with the opposing competition is pretty keen, so you worked out for one week under the The first Hawk score came as a re- lines battling each other to a stand- better start now to knock off a lit- supervision of co-Captain Joe Kwas- sult of a 48-yard aerial from McLean still. tle of that excess weight and to pol- niewski but with the close of the to Charlie Jaworek which put the ish up that shooting eye. You never gridiron season Coach Crotty has ball on the Friar five-yard marker, The Friars again displayed the can tell, your performances may taken charge. Members of the var- McLean carrying over on the first courage and fortitude which has been cause the varsity to sit up and take sity football squad will report for play. The second tally came after a so evident in all their games. Despite notice or better still they may merit practice after a short vacation from sustained drive from the St. Anselm all handicaps they refused to quit you a place on THE COWL'S All- rigorous training of the grid season. 20-yard line. Four beautifully-ex- and fought desperately to break into Intra-Mural teams. Yours truly tried Among those who will report are ecuted passes thrown by McLean the scoring column right up until to talk the Intra-Mural editor into co-Captain "Slip" Barnini. Jimmy Leo. featured the march. the last whistle. Coach Hugh Devore putting a berth on that illustrious ag- Paul Sweeney, Joe Juges, and "Horse" Throughout the first half the Friars used only four substitutes, eight of gregation aside for him but he was Marone. had the game well in hand and be- the starting line-up playing the full informed that places on said team are 60 minutes. Paul Sweeney, "Slip" The two important factors that will cause of the excellent kicking of Paul not open to members of THE COWL Barnini, Capt. Stan Esielonis, and be stressed in the pre-season practice Sweeney, who averaged 52 yards a staff and their families. Oh well!. .. Jimmy Leo, stalwart linemen, play- sessions are speed and development punt, most of the play was deep in ing their last gridiron game for the Press Box Splinters of keen eyes for the basket. In the St. Anselm territory. In the first Black and White covered themselves Hank Soar, the former P.C. brill- practice games thus far the aspirants period the Friars reached the Hawk with glory even in defeat. Charlie iant continues to show 'em in the Na- have shown considerable desire to 28-yard line but two 15-yard penalties Avedisian, 200-pound lineman, turned tional Pro League. Hankus Pankus learn and Coach Crotty feels that set them back. However, they came in the finest game of his career scored the first touchdown for the there is much work to be done and right back and smashed their way making tackles all over the field. New York Giants last Sunday and that it will take considerable prac- to the 18-yard marker, but Sam has been the mainstay in their back- ticing to accomplish. However, there I'Orio's end-zone pass was knocked field all season . Did you know that is a feeling of optimism running down and the threat was halted. Captain Stan Esielonis and Ramblin' through the squad and the hopes are In the second period after a Ray McLean of St. Anselm's were high for a successful season. teammates in prep school? ... "Wink" Among the veterans who have re- Villanova. Springfield, St. Anselm. Crowley. ex-Friar basketball and ported this year are co-Captain Joe Assumption, and R. I. State. The sea- baseball luminary, is one of the lead- Kwasniewski. Bill Murphy, Steve son will wind up with the annual ing performers in the fast Pawtucket Fallon. Harry Speckman. Sam Kusi- Brown-Friar game on March 9 at Manufactures League which boasts of nitz, Beryle Sacks, and Bill Gustas. Marvel Gym. many former college and high school Freshmen stars of last year who have Upperclassmen reporting thus far are: stars. He sparked the Standard Romp- shown considerable promise are "Red" er five to a close win in the opening Seniors—Bill Murphy. Joe Kwas- McLeer. Lou Sibbio. and Joe Dangiel- games last week . . . Charley Avedi- niewski, Jim Begley. and Harry owicz. sian's Cosmopolitans are at present Speckman. undefeated and are scheduled to meet The Friars will open the 1939-40 Juniors—Steve Fallon. Beryle Sacks. the Central Falls Cadets on Thanks- season on Jan. 6 at home against the Sam Kusinitz, James Clifford, George giving Day for the championship of Assumption College team of Worces- Terrace, John Lee. Val Collette, Rudy the Blackstone Valley . . . ter, Mass. Home and home games Zebora, Bill Gustas and Willard Mc- will be played with the Wildcast of Nally. 4 THE COWL, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1939 FRANKSGIVING PHILOSOPHY CLUB ELECTS Sullivan, Juges Italian Club Hears OFFICERS. PLANS CIRCLE Friars Select (Continued from Page 1) At a meeting of the Philosophy Club Col. Dyer On Art Most of the others left Wednesday to recently. Edward J. McCaffrey, '40. was elected secretary, and Thomas H. All-Opponents Tie for Honors Members of the Aquino Club. Ital- spend the holiday with their families. Levesque, '40, Portsmouth, was elect- ian Literary group were among guests Kenneth McGovern, "41, muttered ed treasurer. The meeting was pre- Touch- Points last Tuesday evening of Il Circolo something about cheated of a real sided over by Daniel J. MacArthur, Selections Based on Play downs After Total Manzoni. the Italian club of the R. I. home celebration. I'd be home now, "40. president of the society. of Men Against Provi- Joe Juges 2 0 12 College of Education. The cambined he complained, if I didn't have an The evening of December 5 was Joe Sullivan 2 0 12 Italian clubs of Pembroke and Brown exam. My people will be celebrating dence Only definitely set as date when the Club Dan McKinnon ... 1 0 6 University, Il Circolo Italiano. were tonight, and even if I can't get home would present a Circle before the Col- Charley Avedisian .1 0 6 also guests at the reception held at I'm going to celebrate tonight in the The Providence College football Larry Shattuck ... 1 0 6 the Normal School. lege and Extension school. Another real New York style. Circle will be given sometime in team has selected the following Alec Wasilewski . 0 3 3 Col. Anthony Dyer spoke on "The William Reilly, '42, of New York, March before the general public. Vin Nugent 0 1 1 Influence of Italian Art". Prof. Gae- players as those most worthy of could not be reached, but it was in- Joe Pariseau 0 1 1 tona Caviccia, head of the Depart- places on its ajl-opponent eleven. timated by some in the know that ment of Romance Languages at R.I. Celery and green olives These selections were based on the 7 5 47 C.E. and faculty adviser to the club, he had gotten permission to cele- Roast stuffed Yum Tom Turkey actual playing ability of the men in Sophomores Joe Juges and Joe Sul- spoke on "The Aims and Objectives of brate Thanksgiving tonight at a girl Cranberry sauce livan, with two touchdowns apiece, the Providence game only. All pre- Il Circolo Manzoni." Members of the friend's home. Hubbard squash finished in a tie for high-scoring club assisted by Mrs. Harriet Eden, of The Thanksgiving dinner, as served Choice of ice cream or plum pud- vious performances and reputations honors for the season just concluded. New England Opera Company enter- last night at the dorm, has the follow- ding. were discounted, giving some second- Juges. the former St. John's high star tained. ing courses: And (please note) real New Eng- stringer just as much chance as the who operated for the greater part of Bisque of fresh tomato land cider. the season at the left halfback post, more famous regular. Devore solely for the purpose of ' made both of his touchdowns against The Friars' choices are as follows: place-kicking the points after touch- American International College. Sul- downs. At that, he batted, or more Left end—Spadaccini, Niagara. livan, the ex-La Salle boy who saw precisely, booted 1.000 fol- the season. Left tackle—Cipot, St. Bonaventure. considerable service at left end, pro- Two for two against Niagra and one Left guard—LaSalle, St. Anselm. vided the margin of victory in the for one against American Interna- Center—Werner, Springfield. R. I. State game with his 13-yard tional. Vin Nugent and Joe Pariseau Right guard—Turner, Holy Cross. scoring gallop on an end-around play were the other P. C. scorers, both Right tackle—Keaney, R. I. State. and increased the Friars' point scoring contributing conversion points in the j Right end—King, Long Island U. in the Niagra tussle by snaring a Joe A. I. C. game. Quarterback—McLean, St. Anselm. Juges pass in the end zone. Left halfback—Cahill ,Holy Cross. The six points rung up by Charley Right halfback—Carew, St. Bonaven. Avedisian followed the most spectac- Fullback—Malinowski, Holy Cross. ular play of the season. The aggres- HONORABLE MENTION sive tackle broke through and blocked Ends—Redding, Springfield, and a field goal attempt by Niagra's Bill Flaherty, then picked up the bound- Johnson, St. Anselm; Tackles—Kellar, ing ball at the P. C. 20 and raced 80 Holy Cross, Petro, R. I. State; Guards yards to a touchdown. Dan McKin- —Bogdan, Holy Cross, Tong, St. Bon- non and Larry Shattuck tallied their aventure; Centers—Titus, Holy Cross, touchdowns in the American Inter- Morvis, St. Bonaventure; Backs— national contest, the former on a Abruzzi, R. I. State, Friedenthal, L. I. two-yard line buck, the latter on a U., O'Grady, American International, 14-yard off-tackle thrust. Perugino, L. I. U., DeSantis, Niagara, Little Alec Wasilewski might well Osmanski, Holy Cross, Jaworek, St. have been called "One-Play Wasilew- Anselm, Johnson, Springfield. ski" since he was used by Coach