BE AT BEAT THE GAME THE COWL STATE

VOL. VI, No. 3.—Four Pages PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, PROVIDENCE, R. I., OCTOBER 18, 1940 5 Cents a Copy

COACH DEVORE Friars Renew Grid Rivalry TO BE HONORED Seniors Conduct Annual

Hugh J. Devore. head football With Canisius On Sunday coach of Providence College, will bo Poll; Riley Wins Two Places honored by the Majestic Theatre Monday night, It was announced yes- Prospects For Victory terday by Albert J. Clark, manager Sweeney, Farrell, Varnum, Bright as Team Plays Young Friars of the theatre. The event will be held Ira Williams Avedisian Among Best First Game at Home In connection with the showing of Seniors Chosen Down Ramlets "Knute Rockne—All-American". Heads Veritas Devore, who was captain of the Robert R. Riley of New Bedford By Harold Rich Notre Dame football team in 1933, Theodore Miller Called for won two first places in the annual One of the most keenly-contested Outclass Opponents for and is the only coach In Rhode Is- i Providence College senior poll taken rivalries in the annals of Providence Military Duty Resigns First Win of the Sea- land who Is a former member of the last week by the Rev. John T. Mc- College grid history will be renewed "Fighting Irish", will attend the show- as Editor Gregor, O.P., moderator, and an- Sunday, after a lapse of ten years, son ing as a guest of the theatre. He will nounced yesterday by editors of The when the Friars, making their first be accompanied by the members of Ira T. Williams. Jr., of Providence Veritas, college annual. local appearance of the season, clash FRESHMAN STATISTICS the football squad. has been named by the Reverend Riley, a student in the science de- with Canisius College at La Salle P.C. Stale John T. McGregor, O P,, to succeed partment, was voted "best student," Alumni Field in the fourth meeting of First downs 9 t> Theodore Miller as editor of the Veri- and "most likely to succeed." Leo a series which dates back to the time Yds. gained rushing 134 13 tas, school annual. McNerney was voted second best stu- of the first varsity squad at the school. Yds. lost rushing 22 28 Sophs Elect Williams, a graduate of La Salle dent and third was Albert A. Cur- The series had its inception in 1922, Forward passes attempted 7 28 Academy, is feature editor of the Forward passes completed 5 7 rier. John T. Riley of the business de- when the Friars, newcomers to col- Cowl, a member of the Pyramid partment was voted second most like- Yards gained passing 61 74 Players and an associate editor of the legiate football competition dropped a Chas. Cottam ly to succeed and third was Charles Passes intercepted by 4 0 Alembic. 15-6 verdict to the Golden Griffins at E. Sweeney of the arts department. Punts average* 45 34 Buffalo. In 1929 the two institutions Second Year Men Plan Miller called to duty with the Na- Fumbles by 4 2 Charles E. Sweeney, of Edgewood, battled 60 minutes to a scoreless tie tional Guard tended his resignation Opp. fumbles recovered . 0 3 Annual Mixer for Fresh- was voted as the student who has and the contest of the following year as editor. Miller will continue his Yds. lost penalties 70 45 "done most for the college." John ended in the same manner, neither man Class studies in the Extension School. Gibbons was second and Francis X. team being able to score. Associate editors of the Veritas are: *From line of scrimmage. McCarthy was third. Canisius has been represented on Charles F. Cottam was elected pres- John Gibbons, '41, of Pawtucket; Ed- the gridiron by teams which have al- ident of the Sophomore Class at an ward Crouchley, '41, of Providence; Charles Avedisian of Pawtucket and most invariably placed the Buffalo By C. J. Prendergast, '41 election of officers held yesterday in and Leo McNerney, '41, of Providence. Casimir Potera of Warren, co-captains college among the better small college Harkins Hall. Other officers elected of the 1940 Providence College foot- Piling up a total of 134 yards from George Harley, '41, of Providence elevens in the nation. for the coming year are: Robert F. ball squad, won first and second scrimmage while holding Rhode Is- will manage the business department Reilly. Vice President; Leo Leary, places respectively in the voting for Thus far in the campaign the Grif- of the annual and John F. Cronin, land State's yearlings to 13, the Friar Secretary; and Donald Carley, Treas- "best athlete." Footballer Theophilus fins have a better percentage in the '41. of Spring Valley, Minnesota, is freshmen, with fullback Ed Roshka urer. Alexakos placed third. matter of games won and lost than advertising manager. have the Devoremen; but this is no and left halfback Stan Nieratko set- Plans for the annual Soph-Frosh Charles J. McGovern, of Providence, criterion of the relative merits of the ting a torrid pace, rolled to a 7-0 vic- Mixer to be held Wednesday, October a student in the arts group, won two two as the calibre of Providence's op- tory over the Kingston eleven yester- 30. were announced at the meeting. first places, "handsomest", and the position has been stronger than that Feature of the day's events will be "best socialite." Donald Cronin and day at Hendricken Field. Ball Planned of Canisius. The locals have dropped an entertainment to be presented In Beryle Sacks won second and third three straight, while the Griffs boast Held at bay during the entire first the evening at Harkins Hall. places respectively in the poll for For Tonight "handsomest," and George Gardner two wins in three starts. half when most of the 70 yards in Opening the day's activities will be and William Danahy followed Mc- Well Balanced Eleven penalties against them were assessed, a pass-football game to be held at Govern in the voting for "best social- The Buffalo aggregation inaugur- 3:00 p.m. This will be followed im- Tonight in Harkins Hall, amidst the Dominican first year men staged ite." ated its campaign with an 18-0 de- mediately by a tug-of-war. The eve- decorations symbolizing the autumn a third period attack that clinched cision over St. Francis, suffered a 26-7 ning entertainment, which will begin season, the Harvest Ball, first social Thomas J. Farrell of Pawtucket, a the game. setback at the hands of Niagara in its at 7:45 p.m. will include songs, dances, event of the scholastic year, will be student in the arts group and pro- second tilt, and then rebounded from Shortly after the half-time inter- skits, and musical specialties. Refresh- held. duction manager of the Pyramid that stunning defeat to upset La Salle, mission, Sam Franco took a State ments will be served following the The committee for the Ball, pre- Players, college dramatic society, 6-0, last Sunday. entertainment program, the purpose sented by the Junior Class, has dec- swamped all comers in the voting for punt on his own 48, cut into a maie There is no reason to doubt that the of which is to create a friendly at- orated the hall with many of na- "best actor." John Gibbons, senior of the light-blue enemy, and ran the coming Providence-Canisius encounter mosphere between the freshman and ture's own signs of festival season, class president and a Pyramid Player will be any different from the past sidelines for the first score of the upper classes as represented by the cornstalks, bright-colored leaves, and veteran, placed second. keenly-contested battles between the game. But the officials charged Provi- Sophomores. pumpkins. A large cornucopia, sym- Russell Varnum of East Providence two. Assistant Coach Ed Crotty, who bolizing the gathered harvest, will be dence with clipping, and th eball was It was also announced that the com- chairman of last year's junior prom- scouted the Griffins last Sunday, re- placed as the center piece of the hall, enade. was voted "most popular." brought back. i Continued on Page 3) ports that the Wilson-coached eleven upon the stage in back of the orches- John Gibbons was second and James With Nieratko slashing off the tac- is a strong, well-balanced club. In the tra. Clifford was third. kles for substantial gains. Providence local camp Hugh Devore, Black and NEWPORT CLUB 'Tiny' Quinn's band, a popular William Danahy of Hopkinton, picked up a pair of first downs and White head mentor, is looking for- Hartford ten-piece combination, has Mass., was named "best dressed." worked the ball into State territory The Newport club elected Daniel ward to Sunday's game with opto- been chosen by the dance committee Charles McGovern was second and before a pushing penalty set them P. Sullivan, '41, president of the or- mism as he expects his charges to be to provide the music for the occasion. Kenneth McGovern was third. back to midfield again, on the next ganization at a meeting held yester- greatly improved, after spending a Announcement of the successful play, Nieratko faded, passed to Larry Maurice Ferland of Killingly, Conn., good part of the past week's drills in day. Other officers elected were Mat- candidates for class officers will be Drew, who was knocked down at (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 3) thew McLeer, '42, vice-president; made during intermission. Ross Muen- the Kingston 30 as he reached for James Dring '43, secretary; and Ed- zen, president of the class last year, the ball. Referee Ed Gilmartin ruled will present the gavel of authority interference on the play, and Provi- ward McGovern, '43, treasurer. to the president-elect. Mass Honors dence had another first down. Plans for an informal dance at the Friars Club The committee for the arrange- Castle in Newport next month were i Rushka picked up the fourth ments are: Louis Rosen, Ross Muen- Mal'sMemory straight Friar down with a jab discussed. The dance committee in-! zen, John Stonkus, Robert Dunn, To Hold Rally through the middle to State's 18, and eludes Gerald Rogers, '41, chairman; Mario Della Ross, John Flynn, John A first anniversary high Mass in added eight more on the next play. Sam Kusinitz,'41, and Thomas Mc- Reynolds, Kenneth Marr, Joseph Mc- memory of Malcolm H. Brown, for- Plans for a pre-State game rally Nieratko skirted his own right end Sparren, '43. Laughlin, Paul Carberry. mer Providence College athletic and bonfire, to be held on the night reaching the one foot line before trainor who died last fall, was sung of Tuesday, October 22, were an- stepping outside. And on the next this morning at 8:00 in the student nounced yesterday by William Nes- play, Roshka bucked over guard for chapel in Aquinas Hall. bit, president of the Friars' Club. (Continued on Page 4) Senior Votes Thomas Aquinas The Mass was celebrated by the The Rev. Paul C. Perrotta, O.P., Rev. Charles H. McKenna, O.P., chap- professor of Philosophy, Hugh De- Person Most Likely to Succeed lain. John N. Reynolds, "41, of New vore, head coach of football, and LA PLEIADE ELECTS Haven, and John F. Gibbons, '41. of Charles Avedesian, co-captain of Robert L. Smith, '41, Pawtucket, Idiosyncracies, personal preferences, and the Accountant's Handbook. Dr. Pawtucket were acolytes. football will address the students at J was elected president of La Pleiade, and egotism ran riot in the annual O'Neil's a "Book About Books" re- The P.C. Choir sang the Mass the rally. French Club, at a meeting held yes- senior poll conducted this week. One ceived several votes, as did Conat's "Stella Matutina" by Vito Carnivale. The rally, which will begin at terday afternoon in room 22. Clar- senior naively cast his vote for Thom- "Organic Chemistry", While one Sen- "Concordi Laetitia" and "Panis An- 7:45, will be sponsored by the Friars' ence G. Cusson, '41, and Valmore as Aquinas as the person who had ior apparently conscription-conscious, gelicus" was also sung by the entire Club in an attempt to arouse student Collette, '41 both from Pawtucket done most for the college and was cast his vote for "Gone With the group. enthusiasm for the imminent clash were elected lieutenant-president and most likely to succeed. Other seniors, Draft". Members of the choir include: John of the Friar and State elevens in a secretary-treasurer respectively. apparently subscribing to the dictum The seniors really showed their in- Falco, '44; William Duffy, '44; Max football classic which has become a Maurice J. Heroux, '43, Jean G. of "me first" voted for themselves dividuality in the voting for best Knickerbocker, '44; William Cantanchi, traditional feature of the Providence Myette, '41, Central Falls, and Con- on all occasions, one even going so actress. Some seniors were even of '44; George Wilkinson, '44; Carroll College athletic year. rad A. Fournier, '44, Central Falls, far as to vote for himself as "Best the opinion that Ann "Peaches" Corio Gettings, '44; Theophilo Vincent, '43; Providence College songs and cheers were named general councilors. Book". the opinion that Ann Corio and Gyp- Charles Farrell, '43; Dominick Cop- will be rehearsed at the rally. Nesbit A seventh officer, program director, On the subject of best book, the sy Rose Lee came under the classifica- polino, '43; William McCormack, '42; urged the entire student body to at- will be named at a meeting of the seniors were definitely not of one tion of actress. Mario Della Rosa, '42; Robert Dunn, '42; John Cronin, '41; Richard Prime, tend and requested all students who general council to be held some time mind. The preferences ranged all the The poll revealed other things. One '41; Michael Jenkins, '41; Gerald are free Tuesday afternoon to assist next week, Smith said as he briefly way from the Bible and the Dic- senior did not know what the word Rogers, '41; Joseph Giblin, '43; Joseph in preparations for the rally and bon- outlined the affairs of the coming tionary (which dictionary was not "surname" meant, while another list- McLaughlin, '42, and John Cerra, '41. fire. year. specified) to the Summa Theologica ed as one of his activities, N.Y.A. 3, 4. 2 THE COWL. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 18, 1940

THE COWL From the Dorm Pan-American

Established November 15, 1935 By Ross E. Muenzen, '42 Policy Urged Published every full school week by the students of Providence College, Providence, R. I. Before heads bow under the cumu- America's collegians are enthusias- Office: Harkins Hall, Room 18 lative weight of three weeks of in- tic sponsors of the rise of Pan-Ameri- tellectual osmosis let's fluoroscope the EDITORIAL STAFF canism. The trend toward solidifying Editor-in-Chief future and see what this column has relationships between the United Henry L. Gray, Jr.. '41 in store for the social welfare of the States and her sister nations of the Assistant Editors dormerites. In another coupe of New World is evident in develop- Thomas Mulligan, '42 Louis Rosen, '42 months we will endeavor to run a ments on hundreds of campuses. speedy Popularity contest (a sort of Sports Editor Importance of education's role in Francis X. McCarthy. '41 "GALLOP POLL"). Also every five this field is noted by the New York Feature Editors weeks we will endeavor to have the Ira T. Williams. Jr.. '41 Times, which points out that in re- column taken over by a guest liter- Charles McGovern, '41 cent months the republics to the south ary artist who will have the dis- BUSINESS MANAGER have been subjected to a quiet but tinction of being the first "Fifth Col- John Cronin, '41 nevertheless intense "penetration." umnist" to write for the Cowl! If REPORTERS the invasion of American school teach- you can suggest anything else to make ers. "Even more significant," says the John Antaya. '41; Francis Greene, '41; this column any more uninteresting Thomas McBrien. '41; Martin Orzeck, 41; Times, "were the visits of whole let us know—we are doing our best! James Pettine. '41; Joseph Giblin, '43; groups of teachers and undergradu- Autumn's Last Blushes Thomas Gilfillan, '42; Robert Smith. '41; ates who went south on serious study Harold Rich, '41; Paul Carberry, '42; Paul Regis changes leagues in the David Joyce, '43; Thomas McDonald, '42; tours. The invasion undoubtedly will Heart Series. . . Rudy "Valentino" Paul Zenobia, '43. have beneficial repercussions on both Zebora has "that look" in his eyes continents." CIRCULATION STAFF and "that picture" in his bill-fold. . . Joseph McLaughlin. '42. manager; Fred On the other side of the picture, Jerry Collins, alias "Colonel Morgan" Fay, '43; Joseph O'Shea '43; Bernard the University of Iowa Daily Iowan Nadeau, '41. and chief of the Club known as the notes that student enrollments in Subscription: 5 cents the copy; $1.00 a Chickoos is looking for members— Spanish language classes at American year. Same rate by mail. he states that the only repuisite for colleges and universities are showing Entered as second-class matter October membership is that one must be bats substantial increases over 1939. "This 2. 1936. at the Post Office at Providence. in the Belfry. . . Last year it was Rhode Island, under the Act of March trend, the Iowan observes, "holds one 3. 1879 "Gone With the Wind"—this year it's of the strongest hopes for real im- "Gone with the Draft." . . James Clif- provement in understanding between ford. George Terrace, George Avery the United States and its neighbor and a certain Moderator gave forth nations to the south." in vocal manner in the auditorium the other night—not bad. . . Last A practical application to the sub- week-end there was a general exidus ject is given by the Louisiana State from the Dorm—a sort of "Grapes of Alumni News university Daily Reveille, which cau- Wrath" movement. . . Bill Smith, on this campus are not getting the co- Sophomore, is giving a muscle course, tions that "more than 200 students "How to Grow Muscles in Seven MEMORIES OF ANOTHER CANIS- assistant athletic director at Rhode Is- operation that they should. These are Latin-Americans." Charging American Days." IUS GAME land State College, Bill Connor, '24, friends," the LSU publication com- We hear that Ted "Muscle Man" a six-foot-five-inch tackle who is now THREE CHEERS The visit of a Canisius eleven to ments that "the welfare of the United Alexakos is muscling in on the liter- a legal light in Washington, Gene this city on Sunday revives memor- States in protecting its democracy Three cheers—three rousing ary field of the Cowl. We'll be watch- Gilmartin, '26, who now tries to solve ies on another year ... 18 years ago and its people depends as much upon cheers of the Bronx variety— ing for your comment from across the law problems locally as easily as he . . . when Providence first met Canisi- solidarity with its neighboring coun- for the cafeteria critics. To those way! figured out backfield defensec in col- us in sports competition. On that oc- lege days, Rob Creegan, '26, a tries to the south as it does on its George Barbarito has a beauiiful critical individuals who have casion the Friars, then known by the draughtsman in Brooklyn now, Frank army and navy." surprise in store for the gentlemen neither the spunk nor the cour- longer title of The Dominicans, were McGee, '25, another fine addition to who are going to attend the Harvest At Lafayette college, the Lafayette the local legal fraternity, Leon Smith, age to speak openly but hide Ball—we hear she is plenty nice, rounding out their complete all-col- requests new courses in Latin-Ameri- now Doctor Smith of Passaic, Arthur their idle chatter behind stupid George! lege football schedule. Holy Cross had can history and culture, declaring, won the opener at Worcester, 33 to 3, Brickley, '26, now deceased, whose "there is no doubt that our ties with faces, to them, we offer the dis- And now, as the faint notes of the feats at drop-kicking rivalled those these countries are becoming increas- gust of every loyal Providence Harvest Ball comes drifting in we (the three points of Providence re- of his illustrious football brother of ingly more important to our national will depart for another week and sulting from a field goal by "Rab" rooter. Harvard fame, and Vin Ryan, now an defense." hope that in next week's issue we Creegan of New Haven), and then the outstanding medical doctor in Prov- will be able to give you gleanings Friars had scored a 14 to 0 win over Similar in tone is an editorial in These are the faces that are idence. Reverend Joseph P. O'Gara, and "teamings" of the dance. Lowell Textile, and an unexpected the Harvard Crimson. "As the United conspicuously absent at all now stationed at St. Augustine's 16 to 7 triumph over City College States peers out into the future," Church on Smith Street, was the man- school functions. Their names of New York. In mid-season the Sub- observes the Crimson, "its leaders at- ager of this first college grid squad. tempt to find security not only in are absent from all extra-curri- marine Base eleven of New London, rearmament and conscription, but in cula activities, yet they have ATHLETIC SHORTS with a lineup well-filled with former BOSTON CLUB . . . Alumni Presi- carefully cultivated friendship with the unmitigated gaul to criticize. Navy stars, helped dedicate Hendrick- dent John E. Farrell, '26, recently Latin-America. More and more men By TED ALEXAKOS en Field by burying the valiant Friars We venture to say that these met with John J. Ward, '32, whose will go south to find a career, as cul- under a 42 to 13 count. Men were grandstand quarterbacks have GENTLEMEN: Humbly and with active work resulted in the progress- tural exchange increases and trade- yet to see our grid forces in ac- great respect and reverence for these rugged in those days, however, and ive Worcester County Alumni Club, nets tighten. Clearly it is a function in spite of the small squad which tion. Following their reasoning hallowed walls, this missal comes relative to the formation of a Greater of a wide-awake college to offer such forth to be more or less asundered at suffered severely with every injury, Boston Club. Ward is now in business we doubt whether they have individuals the chance to prepare the critical hands of its readers. But the march to victory was resumed in Boston, and therefore will under- themselves. And it is equally clear ever seen a football game. wait, before you begin to pass judg- with wins over the Coast Guard Aca- take the important task of organizing that, as this new world opens beyond ment, give this column this one op- demy (26 to 0), and then over a the graduates in that area. Plans for our shores, it is the university's duty portunity to explain its encroachment The Friars have faced two highly-rated Connecticut State eleven. a meeting later in the fall were dis- to be ready and willing to educate on these sacred pages. major opponents and another Armistice Day was a gala holiday in cussed, and efforts have already been all interested in these peoples and of rather dubious amateur The purpose of this column is to 1922, and a memorable one for the initiated to communicate with every their ways of life. That Harvard does standing and in all three en- offer you a few literary snapshots for College, for the first eleven gave a Providence College graduate now re- neither, offering in this field nothing siding in the territory. One outstand- your portfolio. Not one of the frisky grand demonstration of football be- but a lonely half-course in the history counters, despite their lack of freshmen or the lowly uppers will ing recruit for the Club will be Oli- fore losing, 7 to 0, to a Boston Uni- of Mexico, may well invite comment. victory, have won the respect escape. All will bow before the ver J. Roberge, '34, who won varsity versity eleven which numbered in its Perhaps by next September the cata- and admiration of their oppo- scratch of this unprejudiced pen. So insignia for three years in football, logue will announce a course in "In- backfield the illustrious sports celeb- be on guard, for even the walls have basketball and baseball, and who is ternational Relations—Pan-America." nents as well as their followers. rity. Mickey Cochrane. A team that has faced the odds ears. now assistant buyer of chinaware for • • • A number of the gridsters have, the Jordan Marsh Company. which the Friars have encoun- With such a background Providence America's colleges evidence no lag- unfortunately for them, the uncon- headed for Buffalo to meet Canisius on ALUMNI AFIELD ging behind the march of Pan-Ameri- tered demands the whole heart- venient habit of soliloquizing during ed support of every student and their sleep. This, in itself, .will fur- November 25. The Old Timers still re- When Birdie Tebbetts made his ap- canism. The United States must ac- alumnus of Providence College. nish many interesting tid-bits for pub- late the story of that trip and game, pearance behind the plate for the knowledge a debt of gratitude to her lication. and with the passing of each year the Tigers in the World's Series game in collegians for their aid in cementing storm grows heavier, and the game hemispheric relations. The Devoremen open a two- The first receiver of this literary Detroit he had two staunch Provi- rougher. Permit us then merely to game home stand against Can- pass will be Mr. Rafferty. Coach dence College rooters in the stands to state that the teams engaged in a of the city of Hoboken, N. J., and Gael Crotty's sprint certainly helped him cheer him on. Bill Haydon, '34, one of isius on Sunday and against spirited contest with a slippery ball J. Sullivan , '26, has the title of "as- to out-run Niagara's finest. the outstanding alumni members from their traditional rival, Rhode which became all the more elusive sistant mayor" of Chicago . . . William George Sarris fathers the freshmen. the Berkshire district, and John E. as a swirling snow storm buried the J. Thompson, '38, was recently ad- Island State, on Wednesday. If No. he isn't a first year man any Farrell. '26, alumni president who field, and the few loyal spectators who mitted to the Columbia School of ever a team needed encourage- more. He doesn't have to don a cap. persuaded Tebbetts to come to Prov- braved the threats of many ailments idence rather than any other college Journalism . . . Owen J. Callahan, '33, ment, the Friars need and can Briefs from exposure to watch Canisius col- back in 1930, were the lucky grads captain of the 1932 varsity eleven, is use it now. Already its in the air, the Junior lect a 15 to 6 victory. The Friars who held tickets for the games in the now the superintendent of a mill in Prom . . . she refuses to attend any thawed out from that test five days Motor City. Farrell was there for Pittsfield . . . Every student should make P. C. function unless escorted by H. later to finissh a great season with the American Public Health conven- HOMECOMING GAME it a point to be at both games M. . . what's the secret? . . . Fresh- a 22 to 14 Turkey Day win over St. tion, while Haylon combined the At a recent meeting of the Board manite Nick Daligan believes in keep- Stephen's College. with a friend, be it mother, dad, pleasure with his business trip in the of Governors of the Alumni Associa- ing his arm in condition. . . Red Raf- sister, or sweetheart. With the interest of the General Election Com- tion approval was given to publicize ferty's jitterbugging is still the main Joe McGee, '24, whose name will pany whom he represents . . . With the the Varsity football game with St. support they rightly deserve we attraction. . . "Diamond" Yock has live long in Providence College his- nomination of J. Howard McGrath Anselm's College on November 17 as predict that a Buffalo eleven lost control over his army . . . no tory. was captain of that 1922 eleven by the Democratic Party as its candi- the Alumni Homecoming Game. All one answers the signal to charge . . . which pioneered the Friars in the goes back to New York 011 the date for Governor of Rhode Island, much to the satisfaction of "Doc" realm of intercollegiate football, and graduates will be contacted prior to short end of the score and that the class of 1926 takes the honors in Moore . . in a SHORT while the some of the other valiants of that day this contest, if possible, and an ef- a certain Kingston Ram will be producing civic leaders, for Thomas J. cold weather will force "Frosh" Fer- when the practice uniform was also fort will be made to have a sizeable McAleer. '26. is one of the six Com- skinless for the third successive gerson to "longs" . . . does Horace the game suit, and cleats were made delegation on hand as the eleven com- missioners administrating the affairs year. (Continued on Page 3) of leather, were Bill Beck, '24, now pletes its 1940 stand .... THE COWL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1940 3. Press Box Splinters Co-Captains Friars Drop Third Game By F. x. MCCARTHY The Fighting Friars journeyed to Niagara last Sunday in search of their IN MEMORIAM first victory of the campaign but fell Just one year ago today an institution dear to the hearts of all true victim to the first-period assault of sons of Providence ceased to be, when Mal Brown, the Fighting Friars' Capt. Dan Desantis and his mates beloved trainer—and more than that—exemplary Catholic gentleman, passed as they dropped a 14-0 decision. to his eternal reward after a three weeks' battle against that dreadful Shortly after the opening kickoff disease which descended upon the Friar camp, Typhoid fever. Mal was the Eagles' physical advantage of brought down from behind but when he heard the verdict he didn't protest. speed and weight began to manifest No. he took it with the humility that had characterized his whole life. A itself and Danny Desantis and Joe life which was indeed a replica of the wholesome philosophy that he had Melinovich got away on several long passed on to his boys over the rubbing table. All of us who knew him runs before the latter struck pay well realize how deeply his loss has been felt around the campus and dirt midway through the opening ses- there were times during the past year when we could almost have sworn sion. Shortly thereafter a coffin-cor- that we heard his hearty laugh echo from the locker room. It was like ner punt by Desantis struck Safety having the frosting without the cake. And so the memorial Mass which was Man Jim Pettine's leg as he intended celebrated this morning at the college chapel reminds us that Mal has not to let the ball roll and it was recov- been forgotten, nor will he ever be. May his soul rest in peace. ered by the enemy on the 10-yard How Strong Is Tradition? line. The Friars held the Eagles to If the Rhode Island State Rams are entertaining any definite ideas four yards in three tries but Desan- as to the winning of next Wednesday night's intra-state encounter with the tis passed to Rocco Spadaccini in the end zone on fourth down for the Fighting Friars, they will first of all have to buck up against a brace touchdown. of traditions that have stymied them for the past two years. The first one is this: The Friars under Hugh Devore have two victories in as many The Friars gave a brilliant exhibi- starts against the Keaneymen and don't see any reason why they shouldn't tion of uphill drive in the second extend it to three before another week is over. The second one goes some- half but in the final analysis lacked thing like this: Two years ago "Gig" Pariseau, then Captain and now fresh- the necessary power to put across a Co-Captain Casimir Potera Co-Captain Charles Avedisian man football coach, made a wager with the State captain, Jim McGee. score. The punting of Johnny Yock- which stipulated that following the game the winning captain would become ers aided immeasurably in keeping the proud possessor of the losing captain's jersey. Last year Captain Stan the Eagles on their heels throughout Esielonis made the same agreement with "Duke" Abruzzi. You know the the final 30 minutes. rest. Well, until very recently when the excessive migration of our creep- Friars Encounter R. I. State ing friends forced their removal, two blue and white jerseys, much the worse for wear, have adorned the walls of the equipment room as fitting ATHLETIC SHORTS emblems of two sweet conquests. So until some aesthetic soul bequeaths the A. A. one of the more famous murals Mr. Abruzzi's present jersey would In Season's Grid Highlight well fill the bill. At least that's the way we gather it from Co-Captains (Continued from Page 2) still have to beat 'em off with a Cas Potera and Charley Avedisian. the Kingstonians entered the fray as Devoremen Seek Sixth club? . . . Don Cronin spent Sunday HEARIN' AROUND underdogs they nevertheless threw evening in Niagara searching for the The local theatre which is showing the picture "Knute Rockne, All- Victory in Floodlight caution to the winds and proceeded "Maid of the Mist" . . . what hap- American" has planned a "Hugh Devore Night" for Monday night. The Tussle at Cranston to baffle the Friars most of the eve- pened Don? . . . custom officials sus- popular mentor had one year of football under the immortal Knute and ning with their spread formations, pected a few of the boys on their is the only Notre Dame alumnus who is serving in the capacity of head By F. X. McCarthy, '41 screen plays, and the like most of the return trip from Canada as aliens. . . coach in the Rhode Island collegiate ranks. Hugh suggests that the student Whatever doubt exists hereabouts evening before carrying away the "Tsh! Tsh! I'm glad I'm an American," body make it "Providence College Night" by being on hand to see the as to the relative merits of Hugh De- verdict, 13-0. said Ed. Borzilauskus. performance Monday night . . . Assistant Coach Crotty rates Tom Colella. the vore's Fighting Friars and Frank Devore's First Victory SIGNALS! spearhead of the Canisius eleven which invades LaSalle Field. Sunday with Keaney's Rollicking Rams will more Came the '38 classic and the order The frosh are straining at their the top backs in the East ... Co Captain Charley Avedisian will be the than likely be dispelled next Wednes- of the previous year was reversed as leashes in anticipation of their com- guest of Joe Fay of Station WPRO in a radio interview this evening . day night when the two teams meet the Friars, after a rather disappoint- ing battle with the Holy Cross under lights for the eighth time out ing season—the first under Hugh De- Coach Joe Bach considers his current edition of Niagra University's yearlings . . . place your COINfidence at Cranston Stadium. vore—were voted second best by most Purple Eagles the finest collection of footballers in the history of the in- on "Gig" Pariseau and Co. The State game up until last year of the local sports scribes before the stitution . . . The Philomusian As headed by Ken English, Jack Buckley, This terminates the initial signal —when it occupied the opening game game. With the exception of a brief Steve Jurasko, Ben Brown, and Tom Fallon have already established them- drill for this week. Be on hand for spot—was the climax contest for the portion of the opening period when selves as the team to beat in the current Intra-Mural Touch Football further passes and an occasional kick. Tournament, having decisively captured their opening game by a 35-0 score. Friars and upon it rested the judg- the Keaneymen made connections via ment of the entire season. The posi- the air lanes and put across a score, change of pace which make him hard tion it assumes this year does noth- the contest assumed a definite Friar SOPHOMORES Intra-Mural to stop. ing to detract from its objectiveness, tinge. The Devore machine swept to The invaders will present a forward however, as it will mark the half- three touchdowns, with Capt. Gig (Continued from Page 1) wall which averages about 183 pounds. way point in the Devoremen's sched- Pariseau, Dan McKinnon, and Vin mittee for the annual Sophomore Hop, The heaviest lineman is Left Guard ule and it will be affording them am- Nugent providing the spark, and pre- Games Open to be held November 15, will be chos- Ed Palka, senior, who tips the Fair- ple opportunity of atonement for vented the Rams from runnnig wild en during the coming week. The intra-mural touch football cam- banks at 215, while the lightest line- earlier season shortcomings. as is their wont as they presented paign at Providence College was in- man is John (Tex) Propis, a fine de- Series Began in 1931 their new coach with a 19-7 triumph. augurated on Hendricken Field this fensive end, who weighs 170. The The Providence-Rhode Island series Last year's game, while it lacked the week as the various club aggrega- starting backfield will average about is indeed an interesting one which color of the '38 encounter, saw the tions started in quest of top honors 173 pounds. dates back to 1931 when football rela- Friars in command from start to fin- in the double elimination tournament. At the flanks Propis and Seward tions were begun and after a lapse ish as they won 6-0 on the strength of Joe Sullivan's third-period touch- On Monday the Mt. Pleasant Club, Houghton, a senior, will hold sway. of two years were renewed and have down. paced by "Bird" Bracq and Jim Mc- Backing up these ends are Tony Sa- continued up to the present time. . That first tilt took place over at Grath, romped to an 18 to 0 win bella, a sophomore, and Felix Cento- Rams Have Won Two Brown Stadium in the interest of over Philomusian B. The New Eng- fanti, senior, two of most capable This year's battle has all the ear- charity and the spoils went to the; land All Stars topped New Haven, tackles that the Friars will be called marks of a natural. If we are to take Dominicans coached by Archie Gol- 12 to 7, on Tuesday, and on the fol- upon to face this year. Bill Piccolo at into consideration the respective rec- embeski to the tune of 6-0. Charley lowing day Philomusian A fashioned center, and Palka and Neil Frank at ords thus far the Rams have the edge O'Keefe, at present a star back for the most decisive victory of the week the guards round out an alert, hard- from a recordbook standpoint insofar the Providence Steam Rollers of the ; in rolling over the Freshman Pre- charging line. (Continued on Page 4) American Pro Football Association, , Meds, 35 to 0. Assisting Colella in the backfield Jack Brady, Mickey Foster, and Owen The Pittsfield Terrors and Class are Captain Tony Marinaccio, signal Callahan were a few of the boys who I 101 A, the only other teams in com- caller, and Bill Ward and Charlie had a big hand in the triumph. petition, meet this afternoon. Hennesen, a pair of sophomores, who The schedule for next week is as fill the right halfback and fullback. Hank Soar Stars follows: Avedesian Moved To Tackle Brown Stadium was also the scene , Monday—Philomusian B vs. New Coach Devore has moved versatile of the second game of the series in | Haven. Co-Captain Charlie Avedesian to left 1934 and again the Friars, this time Tuesday—Mt. Pleasant vs. New tackle in an effort to bolster that side coached by Joe McKee, were the vic- England All Stars. of the line. Avedesian a clever grid- tors by the score of 21-7. That game Wednesday—Philomusian A vs. win- ster, who won Little All-American saw Big Hank Soar, Dick Vitullo, and ner of Pittsfield—Class 101 game. recognition as a tackle last year, has Ray Belliveau leading the way. The Friday—Freshmen Pre-Meds vs. performed at almost every position as following year the Providence team loser of Pittsfield-Class 101 game. a member of Friar teams. His last was virtually intact from the '34 sea- assignment was that of fullback son and the Friars, with Hankus against Niagara. Tackle Ted Alexakos Pankus Soar of subsequent New York CANISIUS may be converted to a guard. One Giants fame very much in the fore- other important change may find ground, blanked the Rams, 13-0. (Continued from Page 1) Frank Franco replacing Jim Pettine In fact it wasn't until the 1936 correcting the faults which have been as the starting signal caller. meeting that the Rams pulled a vic- very costly in previous encounters. tory out of the fire—or should I say Colella Is Spearhead Friar. It was the first night game of Probably the greatest task facing SENIORS the series and the Keaneymen filled the Friars is to shackle one, Tom Col- the air with passes in defeating the ella, triple threat halfback who is gen- (Continued from Page 1) Friars, 19-0, before 8000 fans at the erally regarded as one of the best was first in the voting for the "best Cranston Stadium. Bobby Mudge and ever to wear the colors of the Buf- politician," and was followed by Jo- Ed D'Iorio were leading lights that allo institution. Colella, who stands seph Zalenski and George Gardner. evening. To this game can be attrib- 5 ft. 11 in. and 179, is an excellent Beauteous Madeleine Carroll was uted the precedent of playing the kicker, passer, and runner; he is gifted named "favorite actress," with Bette P.C.-State contest at Cranston Stadium with an abundance of speed and a Davis running a close second. under the arc lights. In '37 although 4. THE COWL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1940

STATE FRESHMEN mothers or wives, people who shot in Dead Eye Dicks Prepare the above fashion usually attended a (Continued from Page 3) (Continued from Page 1) funeral and more than not it was as they have broken even in four the score. A Nieratko-to-Drew aerial For Aerial Combat In Cafe their own with a one-way ride. But games while the Friars have suffered added the extra point. "them days is gone forever." three setbacks in as many starts. This The summary: The dead eye Dick's, two-gun Bill's time, beware my fellow students and can be said of the Devoremen's op- and hair-trigger Harry's from the don't stray too near the firing line, ponents, however, that they have been Prov. '44 (7) State '44 (0) wild and wolly west of yesteryear lie which in many cases happens to be of a much stronger calibre than those Drew l.e Hildebrand uneasy in their graves tonight and of the Keaneymen. Nevertheless, the Louthis l.t Rondeau the entire cafeteria, lest you be their souls pause in their heaven- Rams have defeated Lowell Textile Barney l.g Heddisan mowed down. Those who can see well and Northeastern while dropping Siy c. Ferrazano ly flight. Their harp's happy lullaby enougM to be fair shots are peering games to Maine and Brown. Their Wolferseder . r.g Gill changes from a sprightly melodic through a crop of hair that looks play against a pretty fair Brown Fogarty r.t Magee tune to one of morbid melancholy. very much like an imitation of hair- eleven, extending it to a 20-17 score Turbidy r.e Panciera Annie Oakley and other crack shots less Joe's turret. At first you can't is easily the high spot on their rec- Franco q.b Catronio of bygone days are hanging their tell whether it is a bale of hay or ord thus far. In last week's contest Nieratko l.h Dwyer heads in the seventh heaven of merly the parting of the bullrushes, with Lowell Textile they showed scor- Lynch r.h SanMartino shooters. And as the famous poem then the broken reed with the gun ing power aplenty as they rolled up Roshka f.b Merola goes, "There is no joy in Gunville, emerges. a 48-0 victory without the help of mighty shooters have faded out." 12 3 4 Back in the days when men were one Duke Abruzzi. Providence '44 0 0 7 0—7 The reason for al lthis sorrow is men and women were their sisters, The Duke, who received a leg in- State '44 0 0 0 0—0 the machine-gun presently on display in the Providence College cafeteria jury in the Brown game, expects to Touchdown: Providence '44—Rosh- and the collective aims of the gun- be ready to go for the P.C. tussle ka. and will be more than likely trying ners who daily demonstrate why the Point after touchdown: Providence to conclude his football relations with United States needs at least one year the Friars in a blaze of glory. The '44—Drew (Pass from Nieratko). for preparation. Some of the gunners Rams' number one back made a big Substitutions: Providence '44—Backs are fairly accurate and this is said hit with a pair of Colgate scouts who Petroski, McKinnon, Oulette; end, liberally. That elusive little plane attended the Brown game as did Big Burns; tackles, Mischer, Mellon; seems to be more difficult to hit than Warner Keaney, son of the coach guards, Mariano, McDonald; center, the proverbial barn door. and place-kicker extraordinaire. These Carroca. State '44—Backs, Dougherty, Of course we realize that many of two along with diminuative Larry Sullivan, Muldoon; ends, Lombardi, the students who try their artistry Gates and George Conti are expected Hannah; tackles, Allen, Duffy, Fer- on the "jit" collector have a mean to give the Friars a rather busy eve- ranzano; guards, Cormier, Garkin, purpose behind it all, and mean is ning. Sarkis; center, McGee, Holmberg. putting it mildly. From the malicious gleam in many an eye it appears that they are sharpening their aim for some unwary professor who may un- knowingly aggravate the soothing calm of their day-dreaming in class. To all intents and purposes they are diligently striving for perfection for just this reason. If some professor should declare an "Anchluss" these same students will oblige by declar- ing a "Blitzkreig". The only catch seems to be in favor of the Prof. One must be in school in order to shoot the gun. And after mid-years many a gunner may get thumbs down. Others operate this death dealer with the efficiency of a man who is blind in one eye and can't see well with the other. Far visioned as they may be in getting practice ahead of