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Vol. 23 , N. Y., OCTOBER 9, 1942 No. 3 Rams To Feather Tarheels Tomorrow

Great Outdoors' EDITORIAL Indoor Rally This Afternoon To Be Motif of There was sorrow on Rose Hill last week and many a glass For Opener of "extra-dry" was moistened by Fordham tears. It all started Mission Dance last Saturday when Paul Douglas brought us the story of Twin Rallies To Be Held North Carolina a group of our classmates wilting beneath a strong sun and a During Lunch Periods Unbeaten in Two Games, "Stardusters" Feature stronger football team. The Tennessee onslaught resulted in the most crushing defeat a Fordham team has suffered since In Cafeteria Boasts Strong Line "Sweet Swing" Music, it first climbed to a top-ranking position among the nation's The North Carolina victory trail Says Via Cava football squads. Two pre-North Carolina game ral- leads the Tar Heels into the Polo We personally were cheered by the warm demonstration lies will be held today at lunch- Grounds tomorrow to help raise the time rather than the usual haphaz- curtain on the '42 Fordham home Joseph T. Via Cava, '43, Chairman Senior C accorded a group of our still-battered warriors on ard one that has heretofore been season. With two wins in two starts, of the Harvester Dance, which is their return to class Monday morning. They had fought the the main sustenance of the Fordham Tar Heel hopes are high to put the spirit. to take place next Friday, has an- good fight, and lost—but they were still our team. We were boot to the Rams and continue on Prefaced by an earnest appeal to the rapidly diminishing list of un- nounced that an glad, too, that some of the students were able in some slight the student body to show the sports- defeated and untied teams. Tomor- outdoor motif ' - , ' measure to express their feeling for the boys who had played manship, loyalty, and appreciation row is the fifth renewal of the north- has been decided themselves out so valiantly for Fordham, that ordinarily would be rendered south duel and the Carolinians figure upon by the Dec- to a victorious team, the rallies will orations Com- Today and tomorrow the whole school will have an op- be held in the cafeteria in Keating mittee. portunity to tell the boys that we're still with them all the Hall during each of the two lunch Willian N. St. hours. John, '43i who way. This afternoon there will be a rally for the North Caro- has had much lina game. We think every Fordham man who possibily can Johnny Stevens and Bill Grant dug deep into their ancient bag of experience in de- make it should be there. We'd like to hear the cheers boom signing and PXP- tricks and came up with the rather cuting see ni c out in the Polo Grounds tomorrow, as we've never heard novel idea that if a separate and backgrounds, is them before. We know they're still our team. Let's tell them complete rally was held for the two in charge of about it, upper classes in their own lunch the Decorations period and then another rally, just as complete and just as important Committee. The Tom Doyle settings of all were held for the two lower classes dances run by the Class of 1943, in- an hour later, a complete mobiliza- cluding last year's Junior Prom, were Doyle Appointed As Get In The Scrap' tion of that thing called "Fordham originated by St. John. Between spirit" might be achieved. now and Friday, he and his associates Each rally will begin at about will undertake the task of trans- Head Prefect of Metal Drive Will twenty minutes past the hour and forming the Gym into a section of will go on for about an hour. At the ''great outdoors," with the aid of Senior Sodality the first rally, Stevens and Grant picket fences, trees, and other props. Open Monday will lead the festivities and will in turn persuade the seniors and the Also figuring importantly Friday According to an announcement by juniors to sing "The Ram," or to will be Robert C. Lenk, '43, and Wil- "Metal" will be the magic word liam J. Bulger, '43, who will be in Rev. Robert L. Ryan, S.J., Moder- indulge in a few cheers, and finally ator of the Senior Sodality, Thomas next Monday and Tuesday when will present several members of charge of the lighting for the dance. the entire university goes all-out to Both these men acquired experience M. Doyle has been appointed Pre- the varsity including Stan Ritinski, fect of that organization, while the "Ram a Jap Steve Filipowicz, Joe Sebasteanski, in this line during last year's suc- with Fordham cessful production of the "Eumeni- posts of Assistant Prefects have Sammy Ososki, and maybe a couple been filled by Lawrence H. Reilly, scrap." On Oc- of others. des," in which they served as elec- tober 13th and tricians. John R. Bronzo, and James F, "TANK" MARSHALL Hayes. 14 th, Fordham A rumor has been going the rounds Prefect Doyle is best known as will do its bit, that it's about time they won one on the campus to the effect that the President of the Senior Class, and a bit weighing Mullens to Direct of these games. Fordham has taken "Stardusters," who will provide the he is also a prominent member of over 2,000 three and the other ended up in a music for the affair, is strictly a the Harvester Club. At present, be- pounds, for the scoreless tie. This is the first well "jump" band. This has been strongly sides his Sodality activities, he is Bronx scrap Junior Prom Plans balanced Chapel Hill club to take denied by Chairman Via Cava, who engaged in his duties as a member drive. on the Rams. In the past, Carolina affirms that the outfit is definitely on Borough Pres- At their inaugural meeting last has either had great backs and a of the Ticket Committee for the weak line or good men up front and the sweet side. "However," he stat- coming Harvester Dance. ident James J. Tuesday the Junior class selected ed, "there will be a judicious sprin- nobody behind them. The Tar Heels Lawrence Reilly is noted for his Lyons will offi- those who are to be in charge of kling of fast numbers for swing fans." ciate at the col- 'have, a forward wall that averages oratorical activities, being now the the annual Junior Prom which this over two-hundred pounds and one Thomas M. Doyle, '43, Assistant President of the Council of Debate. lection cererno- Fr. cannon mes on Tuesday year is scheduled to take place on of the niftiest backfields in the south. Chairman of the Ticket Committee, He was also Prefect of his Sopho- The Southern boys come into announced that tickets can still be more Sodality and Assistant Pre- at three o'clock, while the faculty, Friday, December 4th. Robert J. Gotham loaded to the hilt with obtained from representatives, as fect of his Junior Sodality. Student Council, and the student Mullens, whose post' is General talent, experience and hustle. Last well as at the booth in the cafeteria. (Continued on page 6) body look on. Rameses XII will Chairman, must, besides administer- year down in sunny Carolina, the also be on hand to grunt his ap- Ram had its hands full with Citizens proval of the proceedings. Bronx ing the whole affair and seeing it to its successful culmination, audi- Pecora, Suntheimer and a little thorn collection trucks will rumble up to in the back called Hugh Cox. Hughie the southwest corner of Edwards' tion and contract for any orchestra is a lot of tailback for the Carolinians Hoskinson to Edit War Maroon Parade to pick up Fovdham's con- which is selected. He will also take and with Big "Tank" Marshall to tribution, for future delivery to Hit- pull out of his guard slot to block ler, Hirohito, and Company. charge of the four special commit- tees comprising: Tickets, Decora- for him, Hugh runs like a scared Devoted Entirely to Seniors To show his approval, Rev. Robert hare. Down in Carolina they tout I.Gannon, S.J.,President of the Uni- tions, Orchestra, and Publicity. Cox as the equal, if not the superior, Father Atherton Promises Seniors Real Yearbook versity, will return two German hel- The ticket committee will distrib- of George Stirnweiss whom all of Despite Accelerated Class Schedule mets of World War I vintage, now ute the bids for the dance and see you Ram fans will never forget. reposing in the Library, to their that there is a sufficient number George burned up the Polo Grounds The Fordham Maroon annual year ing an active part in the editing and original owners. The idea was available at convenient places about when he came here a few years back book, despite difficulties arising from publishing of the annual this year originated by Rev. Joseph B. O'Con- the campus. The committee will and practically held the Fordham the war situation, will be radically could get any information they nell, S.J., principal of Fordham consist of key men who are able to boys to a scoreless tie singlehanded. different in for- wished concerning the volume at the Prep, as a means of making the secure all possible bids from the Take Stirny, double him, add a mil- mat, size, and Maroon office which is housed in the Prepsters scrap-conscious. Then the student body. Raymond Goodrich lion and throw in "Tank" Marshall contents. same building as the RAM on 191st scope of the drive was extended to will supervise the ticket sale in his for good luck and you'll get a notion Rev, Lawrence St., just off campus. include the whole university and capacity as Chairman. His aides are: of the dynamite wrapped up in the S. Atherton, S.J., He added, "The proximity of the Rev. Kevin O'Brien, S.J., Assistant Robert Whelan, Andrew Lawrence, (Continued on page 5) the new Modera- Maroon office to the RAM offices will Treasurer of the University, was Joseph Nowicki, Robert McCallion, tor of the Ma- very likely be a helpful factor in the placed in charge. Peter Quinn, and John Murray. roon, appointed publishing of the yearbook this year, The drive will begin Monday and Douglas Cagney, chosen to head W. Leo Batten, /Music James B. Hoskin- as there will be no valuable time continue through Tuesday, and the the Pecoration Committee, will Circle's Moderator son, '43, editor lost for either publication while the scrap pile will be located on the transform the gym into a grand °£ the publica- Moderator and the editor hustle southwest corner of Edwards' Pa- ballroom. What method will be used The Music Circle, under the tion, and at the back and forth. Father Atherton is rade. It was emphasized that the direction of Mr. W. Leo Batten, same time said also Moderator of the RAM, you and what sort of theme will moti- held its organization meeting drive, in order to be successful, must vate the decorations is still in the 'hat no actual know." have the same cooperation from the last Wednesday afternoon, in St. work had as yet formulative stage. Assisting Cagney John's basement, formerly the Once work has started, the editor students of all branches of the uni- will be: Daniel O'Regan, Marshall been begun. intimated, there will be little or no versity, as it has from the adminis- office of The RAM. Robert V. Fr. Atherton Boarman, John Moylan, Frank Mar- Remini, '43, resumed his office This year's Ma- let-up until all proofs are in and the tration. lowe, Frank Keane, and Kenneth roon will be much smaller than those actual printing begun. Only three as President and along with of previous years and the entire ap- months remain before the seniors' Under the leadership of Brother Gallagher. outlining the plans for the com- Pearance of the volume will be graduation, and all the work has to Quinn, S.J., the campus cellars will Robert Noble will act as Chair- ing year, he explained to the smaller and more simple. The entire be condensed into that period. be looted of metal in any shape or man of the Orchestra Committee new members that the purpose book will be devoted to this year's The completed year book is ex- form. A harvest of 2,000 pounds is and will be assisted by Robert Buck- of the society is the appreciation already in prospect, and if each ley and Robert Breslin. This group and enjoyment of good music. senior class and the usual space al- pected to be ready for distribution student brings in one or two pounds lotted to college activities will be before the end of the calendar year. has for its purpose the selection of Beginning next Friday the each, the total will be raised an- the band for this affair. drastically reduced, with a large "No question of it," said Hoskin- other ton. meetings will be held every number of smaller clubs and groups son. "There will be less work to do In charge of Publicity is Lawrence second week and at each ses- entirely omitted from the volume. and, although we have less time, Borough-conscious students need Brown. He will be assisted by press- sion, besides the playing of rec- Hoskinson, who is the author of there should be little difficulty in not fear that will receive agents James Finn and John Piro. ords, there will be talks con- the Ramblings column in the RAM, having the Maroon ready on time credit for their contributions, to the All members of these committees cerning different works. added that persons interested in tak- this year." detriment of Brooklyn. are from the Junior Class, FORDHAM RAM, OCTOBER 9, 1942

jforbJjamjfratermtp By JIM By THOMAS M. DOYLE RAMBLINGS HOSKINSON NIW YOMC. OCrOM* •, !•« Vo. M It is one thing to be able to talk about ideals and another thing to be Editor.]n-Chiet Tomorrow our football club conies back home to the Folo Grounds, boys, William E. Brennan able to live up to them. Earlier this year this column reminded students so let's all make tracks for Coogan's Bluff. Our appeal is not based on the Munnglng Editor Sportt Editor BiisiniM Manager Ralph A. Beck Robert J. Whalen Joseph P. Hanaon of the necessity of keeping always old college spirit, but on the fact that this will be the last season of col- Newi Board before them the end towards which legiate gridiron carnage for a long, long time. Far be it from us to crawl James A. Finn, 'il Vincent N, Gannon, '« John J. Keane, '44 they were working. Select your goal out on the proverbial limb, but we don't think there's going to be any John D, Plro, '44 and let nothing or no one become a big-time collegiate football next year. And even if there is, theTe won't be Newa 6taff stumbling-block in your path. many boys around to watch. ... So let's not worry too much about Win- Thomas f. Dillon, '16 Robert W. Creamer, '45 Raymond 0. Gushing, '45 Leo T, Tarpey '<6 John J. Daly, '45 Thomas J. Brennan, '46 "The Fordham Man" ning or losing the game. . . . Let's be lucky we're seeing. . . . RAM is John J. Comer, '45 Fordham is an institution dedicat- in the throes of moving- to palatial (comparatively speaking) new quarters Sportt Staff ed to Christian ideals and points out at 559 E. 191st Street, the boulevard which runs parallel to back side of the Joseph A, CastellanoB Edward Vf, Melvin John F. Quirk to her sons their goal and the means Physics building. Complete with kitchen, ice box, and zephyr-swept bal- John Hughea, '45 Joseph Barnwel), '44 James Kosh, '44 Edward allleran, 'i6 James MoQovern, '45 to achieve it. "The Fordham man is cony, the most appetizing west exposure this side of Webster Avenue, and Bualneaa Staff always a gentleman." This we were the most hidden location of any Fordham enterprise. . .. Ice box is to keep Eugene F, Kelley Martin Holbrook, '46 Roland B. Gebert told when we were welcomed as the (cold) cuts in. ... RAM fell heir to the new set-up when the Monthly David W. Foley Circulation Manager Freshmen and have been reminded raised its nose at the offer. . . . Monthly is moving in to the old RAM quar- Frank Khomberg of countless times since. ters. . . . Downtown teachers moving into old Monthly quarters. . . . Ma- The ideal we must live up to is roon into first floor of RAM quarters. Publlihid Wleakl« y exoeot vacation and examination p«rio4r, from October to May by the Btudtnti it rFtrXarn CoUagt, FordMm UnW«r«lt», Forthwn Ho.it and Third AV«.,'NIVI Christ. Consequently our character York. (2.00 IKiS-Wl" Price. Entered .{• ajwnd ol... matter Octob.r 1, 1«», at the Harvester dance committee is indignantly denying rumors that the Star- Port Office at New York, N. Y. must include in it those virtues dusters are going to set the gym on fire with their jitterbug music. . . . which Christ made so desirable. We "There'll be four soft numbers to every hot one," cries Head Harvester It is the BOIIOV ot this rater to present news and other features of interest to Fordammen, and"" niatug lo twhelA tfeo best traditions of Fordbam ant have a model to follow to become a Rice, as he goes right out of this world listening to Count Basie's "Jumpin' o] the press. real "gentleman." at the Woodside." . . . Robert Foley of Soph new Stage Manager of the In medieval times a gentleman Mimes. . . . Helen White, Speech Teacher at School of Ed, who appeared was distinguished by some very real in the Mimes' "Servant o£ Two Masters" during its run in the Penthouse Theatre last spring, will marry Lt. Bill Coogan, '37, on October 25. ... If FROM WHERE WE SIT and very definite qualities. He was the Mimes changes the name of their forthcoming production once more I Only last week we mentioned that "it isn't often that news a man who avoided vice, employed wouldn't be surprised. . . . And if the cafeteria stops throwing out the day- seeps through to the basement of St. John's Hall." Now the tvirtue, manners, chastity and liberal- hops come 3:30, we would be surprised. . . . Our assistant in charge of ity towards others. authorities have us perched high above the rest of the campus, Graveyards and Cemeteries informs us that one Padre is buried twice in that little Campus burial ground aft of Collins. . . . from which loft we can scan the Fordham scene for doings of every "When Knighthood Was—" . A gentleman usually prepared kind. Peering through the candelight and past the heaps of desks, Contestants in the Senior Week sweepstakes will include Ed Melvin, himself for service as a knight and Frank Rhomberg, Ed Brown and Bill St. John. . . . Billy the Saint chairs, old cuts and Freshman bodies, we note, somewhat belatedly, this by a fixed routine. First as a might be scratched before they go to the post Faculty members that Fordham now has child he was attached to a court as have been having their ups and down. . . . Mr. Bowen, Junior accounting a page and was schooled in manners instructor, has returned after an excursion in a Brooklyn hospital. . . . Dr. STORIES IN SWINGTIME and social graces; then when he be- in the new Monthly. Not only is the writing streamlined now, but Baerwald, of the Economics department, is negotiating with the govern- came of age, he was made a squire ment concerning a position in the war effort. The good Doctor, born and every line of type seems to have a hew dress. "It's what the maga- and did service to a knight. Finally educated in Germany, is a cinch for some Army Intelligence job. . . . Mr. zine has needed all along," the second-guessers are saying—and, after a solemn religious ceremony, Probst, Ethics instructor, will follow his nose to Camp Upton next week. he was made himself a knight. This strangely, they are correct, It is a move that can well lift the was the culmination of many years . . . From what we hear of the abilities and antics of Historychief Telfair, Monthly to a point where it will be serving its original purpose— of arduous training and difficult we're sort of sorry that we didn't elect a course or two of his. for now it will be read, and the more it is read the more will trials. If he had the ability, he Gene Kelley and Pete Hanson were having a high old time at the Stork students of ability be tempted to express themselves in it. Thus achieved his goal. If he developed Club last Wednesday night, till they suddenly discovered that they were his character, his ideal became real poor boys after all. . . . Situation brightened when they ran into some the circle will continue, .the quality of the writing can continue to for him. friends. . . . Lt. Col. Smylie, former head of the ROTC, is now a Ml spiral upward, and the Fordham Monthly will once again be the His early training was always di- Colonel stationed at Camp Miles, Delaware. . . . Frank La Ronca, who was campus magazine it was some years ago. The first issue of this rected to his achievement. given a Farewell Party last November, when his Draft Board became year is a tribute to the ingenuity and daring of the editor, the The manners and courtesy of the insistent, has received his orders to report for Army Air Force Com- moderator and the whole staff. ,_ /•': •' court and the refinement of his ac- munications training ... December 15,1943!! ... So don't despair, kiddees. tions remained always an essential It's always darkest before the dawn. . , . Hurry up if you're going to take By the same token, we caught a glimpse (a ."small glimpse," as part of his character. Yet these did that New Rochelle gal to Glen Island. The Coast Guard is all set to Mr. Off-Campus would say) of the. struggle, for ^existence of an- not comprise his physical abilities, take it over. . . . for he was always a sturdy warrior. other of our Fordham publications. In the'midst of our own labors, His character was "a blade of steel RAM is taking steps to put out a big Victory Issue, of about twenty we saw • .''.\'7.:"'-:-;V,:;f: .'• in a plush scabbard." The knight pages, late in November. Execution of the plan, which aims at soliciting was prepared morally and physical- institutional advertising from war industries, rests mainly on the Business THE WAR MAROON.;i-".'/"£ i' ' " ly to serve his lord. He fought with Staff. ... If it materializes, it will be the first such publication in the East. moving its belongings into offices below our'own?new quarters. him in jousts. He rode with him to . . . Stanford on the West Coast was successful in the first attempt. . . . Two of the RAM's finest, Father Atherton/'our moderator, and battle. He saw his lord's banner The Officers' Club will have absolutely the best favor ever seen at any "Ramblings" Jim Hoskinson, are shouldering "the burden of pro- held up in front of him and he al- dance anywhere, or anytime. . . . Irish Club (G.F.F.) off to a good start ways rallied to its defense. He with a prayer meeting tonight at a 140th Street tavern.... The much-touted ducing the annual yearbook, despite the war conditions. Actually, served his lord at court. He was his it is because of the war that they and many, others are so eager to gentleman, mild, courteous and man- Stag Section will undergo its baptism of fire tomorrow. If it succeeds in making those cheers any louder, thanks should go to Cheerleader Captain turn out a' few pages for the men of '43.- Granted that it will be nerly- Catholic Knights Jack Stephens. . . . Big rally in the cafeteria this afternoon should pack only a few pages, but we are in hearty agreement with them'in In the same sense Catholic educa- a few surprises if past performances are any criterion. . . . Uniforms for their determination to provide • the Senior class with even the tion is dedicated to developing ROTC Juniors are progressing according to schedule. But if the Class Fifth scantiest concrete memento of their pleasant stay at Rose Hill. knights for the highest service. Columnists have their way, they won't arrive until the Russo-German Grammer and High School laid the Armistice. . . . Incidentally, efficiency in the unit has advanced to such a We don't see why this "small" Maroon can't still be up to par. foundation and College is to fulfill stage that one Battery commander insists on giving demerits to his own Nothing elaborate is planned, as noted, but we do think that every- them. Christ is the everlasting lieutenants. However, the situation is expected to improve once the gang one in the Senior class should pitch in to lend a hand wherever Model. Christ is the Lord. Catholic gets to Camp Davis. gentlemen are His knights. he can. Complete cooperation on the part of all concerned (and all Alan Caterson, Ramblings Editor of last year writes in from Sioux fourth-year men are concerned), is the only way a semblance-of Service was the chief mark of a knight, service to his lord. Service Falls, South Dakota, on Army Stationary. . . . Owen O'Callaghan, late of success can be obtained. The editor has subjected himself to a try- to Christ is the chief mark of the Off Campus is sending home souvenirs from Camp Eustis, Virginia, the ing task, and should receive every bit of assistance and enthusiasm Catholic knight. He should stand out haunt of many Fordham boys. . . . Frank Ford, ex-Monthly Editor, now that can be mustered. i • as a knight stood. He should keep flying with the Navy V-5. . . . Mr. Connorton, former member of the his eye on his Lord's banner. He History Department faculty now assigned to the II.S.S. Prairie State What we'd really like to see i is the Senior class entering into should be a knight and a gentleman. as an instructor. . . . Chem majors are running a game of chance on what this project with the zeal that is manifested each year when the Keep your eye on your goal and girl Eddie Walsh is going to take to the Harvester Dance. . . . Chances men of the Harvester Club make; your moral strength will carry you are taken on a punch board of girls' names, with cost ranging from a towards it. "A Fordham man is al- penny to a quarter. . . . Sports boss Bobby Whalen's handsome puss ways a gentleman." MUSIC FOR THE MISSIONS blossomed forth Tuesday in the White Plains daily. . . . Billy Meade's column is getting better every week. I'm reading it before Fordham with their annual dance. This is the affair that opens our social Fraternity now. . . . Father Cronin, PM's white-haired boy, contesting season every year, and every year is one of the best dances on our Mr. Liegey Announces faculty tennis championship with Fr. Curley of the Prep. . . . Wonder if campus. The unsung heroes of the Harvester Club spare nothing Scr/vener Policy his poor old Irish trapper in the Australian bush got a Christian burial. in their efforts to provide good music, good decorations and a NOTICE! ATTENTION! general good time for all. They invariably succeed. • Holding their second meeting In response to numerous requests, we are organizing a BRIDGE Not only is this one of our best affairs, but it is also one of the Oct. 4 in Dealy Hall, the Scriv- TOURNAMENT FOR UPPERCLASSMEN, which will get under way as most typical The only gain accruing to the committeemen is the eners, freshman literary club, soon as the entries are in. Below you will find an entry blank for all continued their training to be- satisfaction of a job well-done on behalf of men they may never interested. A fee of 25c will be demanded of each team, and this kitty come future Fordham literateurs. will constitute the prize. A list of entrants will be drawn up, and play see. Every laU penny of profit resulting from this dance is turned Mr. Gabriel M. Liegey, mod- over to the Foreign Missions—now especially, so sorely in need will be on an elimination basis with no attempt made to seed the con- erator of the organization, pre- testants at the start. Fair play will be assured by the presence of the of funds. sided at the meeting, and pointed out several literary tricks to the opposition, and the matches will be played at the convenience of the It was or ly last week that a Freshman put the question to young aspirants. He outlined the parties concerned. Winners will receive 75% of the kitty, runners-up the Dance ChairWn Joe Via Cava:; "What's the reason for the ex- guild's yearly program as one of remainder. International rules will be followed, and no rabbit punches istence of thi j-club?" That one so young should be so philosophical diligent work, but added that the will be allowed. Kibitzers will be tolerated but not encouraged. ... So star-studded productions of tha get in the tournament and strut your stuff, or forever hold your eloquent in his expression is to be marvelled at. That he knew nothing about members would receive publica- boasting on how you would play a seven no-trump hand. . . . Hand in the Harveste: Club is strange, too. He received his answer in full. tion in the Fordham Monthly. your entry to me anytime in the Caf. We hope oth TS who may have been wondering now understand. The Scriveners, an exclusively T The best part of this dance is its double effect. Not only are you freshman organization, was or- ganized to promote interest ENTRY FOR FORDHAM BRIDGE TOURNAMENT treating yourself and the girl friend to a good time, but your dollar principally in the Short Story and some-odd cents goes a long way toward treating others far and also the other literary-forms, Names.....,..., Section removed frord the scene of the dance. Next Friday the gymnasium aiming to give the freshmen a chance to develop their writing will be made (sver for your enjoyment and the Lord's work. Don't ability. miss it. Section-,.... FOBDHAM RAM, OCTOBER 9, 1942 PAGE 3 RAM Staff Moved: From Cellar to Second-Story MenGlee Club Starts Concert Season By MICKEY FINN supervise the raising of the editorial china shop all afternoon ... up until few donations along the lines of With Time on the 26th floor,, News filing cabinet. his addressograph arrived below. Its furniture, the latent possibilities of At Marymount Week on the 22nd, the News occupy- Pete Hanson, the Business Mana- safety became his only concern. It this new location could be greatly ger, came within a door's width of ing a veritable tower, The RAM, not wasn't very heavy—that is until enhanced. losing his fine desk to the News four over-anxious newsmen tried to Thirty-Eight Members to be outdone by all this splendor, Board, but with the aid of a screw carry it upstairs. It was finally Work (?), Luxury (?), Grapes (!) has moved to the second story of driver the door was rendered ex- brought up by Father Atherton, the On taking over, the News Board Make Debut at First Fordham's newest building. ) pendable and the desk went through Moderator, and the three "helpers" was faced with the usual problems on schedule. sent along by the Dean. of moving; half the Freshman re- Club Concert The recently-purchased building porters lost, somehow copy paper which now houses The Ram was and typewriters just could not be Last Friday, the Glee Club made known to most as a nondescript gotten in the same place at the same its initial appearance of the 1942-43 brick building behind Freeman Hall, time, the regular routine was out of season when it journeyed to Mary- to a few as the "haunted house" but gear, forcing a sophomore to carry mount College. in the future by all as The RAM copy, and there was no electricity. The Rose Hill building. Marshall Boarman, of the RE- songsters, con- Friday, October second, was "M" VIEW, dropped in with his column, ducted by Dr. DAY for The RAM—the whole staff, commented on the luxury of the Frederic Joslyn, Moderator included, were mobilized new surroundings, and tried in vain entertained the for the purpose of moving the office to arouse any enthusiasm for a Vic- faculty and stu- equipment from the basement of tory Garden or even a row of beans. dent body of that St. John's to the new loca- Coming through the yard up to college with a tion. Brother Nolan supplied a truck, the back door, Bill Meade could be concert program its driver and two helpers to assist seen eyeing the grape arbor intently, of varied selec- in the task. As it turned out, they as though he was trying to translate tions. did most of the work and the staff the fruit from bunches into pints or The program all the assisting. quarts. was presented in Strategy Plus! two parts, the "Lei There Be Light."—Cannon first of which was The trucks brought most of the As twilight faded into evening, it nearly disrupted Dr- Jo8lyn heavy equipment over in several got really dark in the news room but when Joseph V. Brady, '44, who was trips but getting the various desks there were still stories to be written to sing the tenor solo, found himself and other stray bits of office equip- and copy to be read. Vin Gannon, of unable to appear due to a call from ment up to the offices in the second the News Board, trying to supplant his draft board. However, he was story presented problems that defied the lack of electricity, finally ran out ably replaced almost at the last min- all laws of physics. Our helpers, of matches and sent out for a can- ute by James W. Dunn, '45. however, took it in stride and, using dle. This, however, only helped those their brains instead of logic, hoisted After the intermission, the club who were reading copy, for the opened the second part of the con- the problems up an inclined plane news was still being written in the made of laduers on to the balcony. cert with three of the best-known dark. Finally from out of that dark- Fordham songs, the Marching Song, Inside was a sea of activity; chairs, ness, came Bob Creamer, holding the Alma Mater, and the Ram. After desks, boxes, typewriters, and bun- a match to light up what he had a piano solo by Alexander D. De- dles were being moved in and out written. "You know," he said, "I The RAM in the act of ascending to greater heights. Rosa, '43, the group's accompanist, of every room. Amidst all this con- think I spelled Father Atherton's the evening ended with a series of fusion stood Bill Brennan, the Edi- Whilst all this was going on, quite When a final check was taken name with a small g . . ." selections which included, among tor, giving orders like a machine a crowd gathered in the street below there were a couple of desks left "Why don't you forget it," added others, "The Siesta" by Cain, Mur- gun. Every time he would see an and, after word got around, quite a over and no space available for another voice, "we can read the chison's "Captain Kidd" and Hem- empty-handed Freshman, "Go back crowd gathered on the balcony to them. Fortunately, Bob Whalen, the copy at The Maple." ery's "Wake, Soul of Mine." and get some chairs." It got to be so watch the crowd. After "Romeo and Sports Editor, was not on the scene The light went out!! The Rev. Theodore T. Farley, S.J., that they would hide downstairs in Juliet" was quoted a dozen or so and so they were given to him to fill moderator, and Dr. Joslyn have ex- self protection. Ralph Beck, the times, the whole affair quieted down his new office. The RAM, the faculty and the stu- pressed complete satisfaction with Managing Editor, was the recipient and once more the job of reducing When order was restored, Fr. Ath- the performance of this year's Glee of eighty per cent of the orders, so chaos to order was resumed. erton spoke a few words to make it dent body extend their congratula- Club, in view of the fact that thirty- he finally went out onto the balcony Frank Rhomberg, Circulation Man- official and closed by saying here tions to Joseph Callahan, '35, on the eight of its members are new ar- to watch Bill "Off" Campus Meade ager, was busier than a bull in a was an ideal place and that with a birth of a daughter. rivals, mostly freshmen.

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with Bob Whalen By WESTY FENHAGEN widely touted for All-American The line is about the strongest the honors this year. Tar Heels have had in many years. Daily Tar Heel Sports Editor Main factor in the Tar Heel sur- Averaging 200 pounds even, the first We retract all statements of last week. The less said about the The North Carolina Tar Heels prising wins so far which have put string line composed of five veterans 40-14 shellacking administered by the Tennessee Vols the better. will be looking for trouble tomor- them on the top rung of the South- and two sophomores has held the This game did point out a few things. One is that the Rose Hillers row afternoon when they enter the ern Conference and Big Five has opposition helpless in the two games Polo Grounds to do battle with the been the fighting, competitive spirit thus far. In the South Carolina can't live up to expectations when the tempera- powerful and they which they have displayed. The line game, Coach Rex Enright of the ture is soaring close to the 100 mark. Another is expect it. But this year's edition of has been charging hard and fiercely, Gamecocks who thought he had a that without Sabasteanski and Filipowicz back- Tar Heels is made up of players who and the secondary has been playing strong line because it had been good know how to dish it out as well as heads up ball on the offense and de- enough to hold Tennessee scoreless, ing up the line, the Rams are just another ball take it. was amazed at the performance of club and the line could certainly stand a little North Carolina in its four years of the Tar Heel forward wall. "It's un- bolstering up. After the first ten minutes of play, gridiron rivalry with the Rams has canny the way they break through gone down to defeat on every occa- and smother all our plays before the Rams were worn to a frazzle. The backs were sion except once when they man- they even get started. We lost to a having a hard job picking 'em up and laying 'em aged to gain a tie and the squad feels great team which should really go down without having to cover Tennessee pass that if they ever had a good chance places the rest of the season." of upsetting the Rams, this is the receivers in the bargain. The line simply wilted But Coach Tatum is not taking too year. much stock in the Tar Heel triumphs under the beating sun and superior numbers. Handling the coaching reins for over the strong Wake Forest and Coach Barnhill of the Orange and White was the Tar Heels this year is a com- Gamecock teams but is modestly able to throw fresh troops into the battle every few minutes and pletely new set of mentors who laughing them off. "The Wake game make up the first all-alumni staff at was played in the rain and offered all three Tennessee teams were trying to outdo each other and the University in 20 years. Head no opportunity for either team to run up the score. It may be just a lapse in memory on our part but Coach Jim Tatum was an all-con- show its ability. South Carolina was can you ever remember a southern school scheduling a north- ference tackle at Carolina back in not at its best because they were 1924, Andy Bershak, end coach, is tired after a hard game with Ten- ern team for a game below the Mason-Dixon line after the first of a familiar figure to Fordham fans nessee and we got the breaks in the November? The line is admittedly the weak spot of the '42 Ram as Ail-American end in 1937 for the game." outfit but we refuse to believe it's as weak as Saturday's game Tar Heels, backfield coach Tom Young led the championship Tar However, the truth of the matter seems to indicate. Purdue had plenty of reserve strength but the Heel team of 1922, while line coach is that Tatum in his first year as Grady Pritchard was captain of the head coach has developed the most weather man gave Fordham a break with a cold day and the line interesting and fighting team that was at least able to stay in the ball game. 1920 aggregation. Taking over this fall, Tatum and Carolina has ever produced. They are colorful and play the full sixty TARHEEL TROUBLE his associates have made an amaz- ing showing so far with a green minutes right down to the final gun. It's homecoming day tomorrow as the rambling Rams return to squad lacking in ability and experi- They will undoubtedly be beaten the Polo Grounds to give the citizens of the big city their first look ence. Sophomores have blossomed upon several occasions this season with the Rams, Rice, Tulane and at the new Maroon eleven. North Carolina has a date to furnish the out in surprising fashion and hold down several key positions on the Duke to be met in the next few opposition and the Tarheels will make sure that they put in an starting eleven. Chan Highsmith, weeks, but the opposition will really appearance. Down Chapel Hill way they're talking about winning sophomore center, has more than Hufh Cox, Quarterback know he's been in a ball game, win North Cwolina or lose. their first game from Fordham after five years of trying. This is a filled the shoes of last year's co- ball game that will have all the1 experts watching the Rose Hill captain and has been rated by many fense. Moreover, the Tar Heels have The Tar Heels to a man realize experts and observers as the find developed a scoring punch, a quality that the Fordham game presents the crew. They figure that if Fordham can bounce back from the Ten- of the year who is destined to go which they were sadly lacking last biggest barrier of any to date, but nessee thumping and score a convincing victory over North Caro- places. In the opening game of the year. Bill Sigler and Clay Croom, they also feel that they have the lina, they might go on to have a good year and make it uncom- season against Wake Forest, High- who alternate at the fullback post, stuff to turn the trick. The Rams, smith played the full sixty minutes have experienced poor seasons until after being beaten so badly by Ten- fortable for Boston College, Missouri, L.S.U. and the rest, at center and his accurate passing this year when they have suddenly nessee, will really be on the high Riding on the crest of a two game victory wave, Tarheel hopes and brilliant backing up of the line obtained the punch and poise need- bounce tomorrow and that should were instrumental in giving the Tar ed of a good plunging back. Croom spell trouble for the fighting Tar are high to engulf the Rams and continue on their all-conquering Heels a 6-0 triumph over the power- broke loose twice in the South Caro- Heels. But regardless of who wins way. They already have taken over Wake Forest and South Caro- ful Deacons who only last Saturday lina game last week for touchdown tomorrow afternoon in trie Polo lina. You remember hearing of South Carolina, don't you? They're walloped the Duke Blue Devils, runs and has averaged 4.5 yards a Grounds, the fans will see a Caro- the club that held Tennessee to a scoreless tie the weekend before 20-7. In the South Carolina game try so far. Sigler, who holds a 4.4 lina team in action that is the best last Saturday, Vlighsmith made a average for rushing, also has shared to represent the University in sev- we ran into the Volunteers. Wake Forest trounced highly touted monkey out of the Gamecock cap- some of the punting and holds a 45.7 eral years and the students are Duke last week 20-7 to knock the Blue Devils from their lofty tain Lou Sossamon, who has been yard average on his kicks. proud of them. perch among the gridiron elite. North Carolina brings a new coach with them when they swing into action at the Polo Grounds tomorrow, Jim Tatum at twenty- B. C, Missouri and eight is one of the youngest head coaches in the country. Tatum SIDELINES by Benny Babula heads the first all-alumni coaching staff'at Chapel Hill in twenty- North Carolina Win four years. This is his first season at the helm and he's out looking Fordham footballers who breathed Hold your tickets men! Tomor- nois, and one each from Ohio, Rhode for another victory to add to the.growing North Carolina list of a sigh of relief at the finish of the row's Fordham vs. North Carolina Island and Maine. triumphs. The new mentor began his coaching career when he was Tennessee game under the assump- debut in the Polo Grounds will fea- Ironman Ososki, a small figure in only twenty-two years old. He was'in charge of the team tion that the toughest part of the ture to all thrill-seekers the scrap- the eyes of all opposition, showed schedule was behind them, will have himself to be the toughest small guy at Cornell for three seasons and assisted Carl Snavely with the to look forward to possibly even piest Rams ever to be let loose under on the team. He was hit and pounced footballers before returning to Chapel Hill as line coach under stiffer opposition this fall, if Sat- Coogan's bluff. . . . Licking the on by every member of the Ten- Ray Wolff. • urday's opponents' scores are any wounds received in the Vol disaster, nessee squad. Sam, after each play criterion. the Maroon will promise a hectic picked himself up, brushed off the dust and resumed readiness for an- The man to keep your eye on tomorrow is Hugh Cox. He'll do North Carolina, supposedly weak, afternoon for the Tarheels. most of the kicking, passing and running for Tatum's crew. North came through with a rousing 18 to other jolt. ... On a pass play our 6 victory over South Carolina, the An interesting bit of psychology "Young Ironsides" went out to block Carolina has plenty of good backs to shoot at the Rams. If Cox team which held Tennessee to a displayed by the Vols was to subdue an end, made a leaping chest dive doesn't get anywhere against the Maroon, Johnny Pecbra and Billy scoreless tie. With a new coach and the minds of their opposition by re- but landed squarely in the waiting Myers will be called on to turn the tide. The southerners point to twenty-one lettermen missing the peatedly mentioning the hot weather. arms of a Vol tackle and end Sam Tar Heels showed unexpected . . . One Tennessee tackle sized up felt rather chagrined when they Myers as victory insurance. He played four years in high school power. In their opening game they Joseph Yackanich and said, "Boy heaved him at Filipowicz, knocking and his team never lost a game during that time. Tank Marshall had beaten Wake Forest, which isn't it hot today? ... Joe looked at the latter on his posterior. is back again at one of the guard berths for the Tarheels and he's trounced Duke by two touchdowns him a bit disdainfully, then imparted Saturday. a smile and said, "Hot? Why I'm In the dying minutes of the Ten- a whole line all by himself. There's no sense in putting the just regretting that I didn't bring nessee game, Joe Andrejco, Joe Mai- Next week's opponent, West Vir- my red flannels along." ley and Harry Squatrito culminated whammy on the boys again by saying we think they'll win. We'll ginia, was given the once over an eighty-yard march for a touch- just knock on wood and get out the old rabbit's foot and do our part lightly by Boston College, 33 to 0. Last week our team became the reluctant patients to the huge Ten- down. in rooting the Rams home. Although West Virginia started a veteran lineup, Boston College won nessee wrestlers. . .. Time and again Our gridiron mentor, Earl Walsh, with surprising ease, indicating that our boys were assisted from the filled the appetites of every substi- RAM—RAM—RAM gridiron. . . . The truth lies not in tute by letting them get a' taste of the Rams will have to be at their the Vol menu. More men saw action Cheerleaders Jack Stephens and Bob Whelan have come up with best for the November 14th date at the rough play of the adversary but Fenway Park. in the exhaustion of strength from in that tilt from the Ram squad than the plan for overcoming the apparent apathy of the Fordham cheer- our bodies. (A blazing sun soaked up in any other game five years hence ing section at the Ram home games. The idea is an all Fordham stag Boston College jumped into the our might, to leave us helpless for . Earl's snappy discretion in in- lead after only two minutes of play. their delight.) jecting Frank Malinowski into the section. If you're not bringing a date, get a ticket in the stag section They added another touchdown in Sunday morning our Reverend Purdue fracas saved the day for and do a little yelling for Fordham. The fellows out on the field get- the second period and three in the Fordham. . . . Earl is known to his third. The Eagles showed plenty of Father Tynan celebrated Mass on the ting their heads handed to them every Saturday are friends and class train while en route from Tennes- class associates of Notre Dame as potent backfield material with Holo- "Nails" Walsh. He received that title ' mateB of yours and the least you could do is help them out with vak, Connolly and a sophomore see. It was this auspicious occasion that lifted many a melancholy heart. because of his ruggod blocks for the some good old cheering. Most of the students go to all the games Killilea as the stars. Connolly pulled immortal George Gipp. the best play of the game when he According to position, the squad in the Polo Grounds but they just sit and watch. The men on the of forty-six is divided into nine ends, ran 60 yards for a touchdown in the CAMPUS NOTES: gridiron like to know that they've got the students behind them and seven tackles, eight guards, six cen- third period. The big Eagle forward At our stay at Hotel Andrew John- they certainly get a lift from hearing a long F-O-R-D-H-A-M when wall smothered all West Virginia ters, four quarterbacks, eight half- scoring attempts, although the backs and four fullbacks. . . . Ac- son a "certain fellow" made eight the going gets a little tough. So what do you say? Lend your voice Mountaineers had a predominantly cording to class, there are eight se- phone calls to eight different mem- to a worthy cause on Saturday afternoon. veteran outfit. niors, ten juniors, ten sophomores and bers of the squad. This "certain fel- eighteen freshmen. . . . According to low" imitated z. girl's voice. Result WHALEN'S DRUGS—They call Tennessee the Volunteers. . . , Missouri, another veteran outfit, squad status, there are two double was "terrific." All had made dates in van into some unexpected trouble about ten minutes. They ought to volunteer for Commando duty. ... If they do, the letter winners, seven single letter' against Colorado, winning by 26 to men and seven reserves from the After playing at center for four Commandos will learn quite a jew new tricks. . . , Joe Yackanich 13, Louisiana State, built up as a 1941 squad. years without seeing action Gerard lost twenty pounds in the game. , . . Corporal John McGurk is in major threat to the 'Rams, came a O'Brien was called upon to enter hi1- cropper against Rice, 27 to 14. L.S.U. The forty-six total 895 years in town on a furlough. . , . Lieut. Mike Hearn was around for a few age, 273 feet in height, and 878G first game. Jerry was so bewildered had been rated a powerful outfit pounds in weight. The average age &t the sound of his name that he ran days... . The Tennessee-Fordham program carried a picture of the on the basis of its easy opening la 19 years 6 months; the average up to the coach and issued a parched new Vol Scoreboard and clock. . . . The Scoreboard read Tennessee game win against Texas A & M. note, "Center, coacli??" The coacli Jim Crowley's North Carolina height is 5 feet 11 inches; and the 40—Visitors 13. . . . Pretty close. . . . This column and the RAM average weight 191 pounds. . . , Ac- blinked twice and said, "What do Cloudbusters were held to a 14-14 cording to states, seventeen of the you think!!" extend their deepest sympathies and prayers to Phil Brady's tie by the Georgia Pre-flight Cadets Maroon players hail from New Jer- family on the death of their son, Jim, who died Sunday as a result last Friday night. Georgia came from Michael Vucksanovich made quilc behind with two touchdowns in the sey, eleven from Pennsylvania, six a hit with the elevator operators al of injuries received on the gridiron. second half to tie up the ball game. from New York, three each from Hotel A. Johnson, . . . Wonder wha' Connecticut, Massachusetts and Illi- they had in common? FORDHAM RAM, OCTOBER 9, 1942 PAGE 5 Tickets for B. C. Tilt Rose Hillers Bow to Volunteers; Ready October 26 Filipowicz, Sebasteanski Hurt For the benefit of those students OFF CAMPUS who may not be thoroughly familiar with the student football ticket sys- Maroon's Inexperienced Forward Wall No Match for By Bill Meade tem here at Rose Hill (and this ap- plies especially to the Freshmen), Tennessee Backs and Southern Heat Wave here is the set-up for the remainder of the season. By JOE BARNWELL line, but the Ram team in front 7-0. Tickets for the St. Mary's game go Though Steve Filipowicz tallied a A long pass soon put Tennessee on touchdown and the first score of the CAMPUS CHATTER— on sale at the Gym starting October the Fordham 6 yard line, as the 2nd 19th, and those for the Louisiana game two minutes after the opening period opened. Walter Slater went The University of St. Louis will add a new course in Japanese ideo- State and Boston College encounters whistle on an intercepted pass, Ford- through tackle for the first Orange graphs to its class in conversational Japanese. . . . WAACS and WAVES will be available on Monday, Octo- ham's outmanned Rams fell prey to and White tally, and a good conver- veteran Tennessee eleven, 40-14, sion tied up the score. The Ram's at- boast more candidates from than any other educational ber 26th. Seniors get their coveted pasteboards on Monday, Juniors on last Saturday at the latter's Shields- tack was shattered by the intercep- institution. ... Tuesday, Sophs on Wednesday, and Watkins stadium before some 18,000 tion of Filipowicz's pass. The Vol- The Minnesota Daily, with 15,000 readers, is the world's largest college Freshmen on Thursday. Because of partisan spectators. The Maroon, unteers then began to roll, and outclassed though never outgamed though slowed by clipping and hold- tabloid. . . . The Toronto College Varsity had a 48 page issue two years the impossibility in procuring spe- cial train accommodations the Athle- by superior numbers, scored again ing penalties they scored on a short ago.. • • tic Association cannot sponsor any in the game's dying minutes when aerial from Slater to Hubbell. Harry Squatrito plunged over from Twenty thousand students attending 240 colleges and universities trip to Boston, it was announced by Sabasteanski Injured Mr. Gabriel Bundschuh head of the the 1-yard stripe after it made its throughout the U.S. are receiving assistance from the $5,000,000 loan fund Fordham ticket rationing board. most sustained drive of the after- When two passes failed to gain set up by Congress to speed up the education of technicians for employ- Therefore, it is suggested that those noon, a determined 77-yard march. any ground, George Cheverko punt- The fast-moving and hard-charging ed to Slater in midfield; but the ment in the war effort. . . . who are planning to make the jour- ney to the Hub make their own ar- first string Vol eleven proved too play was recalled and Tennessee was much for the valiant though vul- penalized 5 yards for roughing the rangements and as early as possible. kicker. A toss by Benny Babula was THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK— Tickets for the B.C. game will go intercepted by Fuson, but he fum- on sale Monday, October 26. This is bled and Joe Sabasteanski, acting Four $18.75 War Bonds will pay for one Garand Rifle. With the modern one week before they will be open to team captain, recovered for the self-loading Garand, an infantryman can fire 60 shots a minute up to an the public—so the students will havi Maroon. first chance at the best seats. You effective range of 3,500 yards. However, Sabasteanski was dazed can get your seat for the Fenway on the play suffering a nose injury, Park clash for $2.20. Get there early which necessitated his removal from and avoid the rush. the game. On the next play Joe Five glamorous queens, chosen by over a million friends on the campus, Coupon books for the big clash Ososki circled left-end for a first- are making preparations to welcome the biggest, most festive crowd ever with Missouri can be redeemed on down, and at this point the Vols were Monday, November 9th; and those penalized half the distance to the to attend a Riveter's Rassel . . ." So reads the lead story in the Purdue for the North Carolina Pre-Fligh goal-line for unnecessary roughness. Exponent. We knew it couldn't happen within two miles of our habitat. tussle at the Yankee Stadium, on< Filipowicz's aerial was intercepted, Oh, well, maybe we'll get the next issue, and dream what happened in week later. To some, this plan o but this time the Vols were penal- buying the tickets for a game two ized 15 yards to their own 14; again between. weeks in advance seems a bit odd. for um pjessary roughness. Shortly On the other hand, however, Alumni after there was . a threatened flare- and outsiders are required to have up when Jimmy Hearn was shoved, THIS ONE'S FROM VILLANOVA— their reservations in at least threi too roughly out of bounds near the Last night I held a hand, weeks ahead. Fordham bench, and the Ram squad So dainty and so sweet, The "Stag Section" which gets its menaced the Orange and White players. I thought my heart would surely bursj inaugural trial on Saturday at th Carolina ga.me may be just the thing So wildly did it beat. Fordham has always needed at its Zontini Scores Twice No other hand e'er held so tight. football games. Consolidated cheer Vitty Yablonski came into the ing sections have been hard to or- SAM OSOSKI game when Babula was hurt early Could greater Gladness bring ganize in the past, but this new plan in the third quarter. The Rams, led Than the lovely hand I held last ft not only affords the students a nerable Kam line, which sweltered by Ososki, Andrejco and Babich, ran Four aces and a king! chance to cheer in a body, but alsc under an unaccustomed 94-degree and passed from their own 9-yard gives them a choice seat. If it work temperature. line to the mid-field stripe, where out all right on Saturday it may The first period seemed destined to Cheverko kicked out on the Ten- A BIT OF SAGE ADVICE— stay for keeps. be a kicking duel, until the "Flipper" nessee 19. Bob Cifers then raced back intercepted Cifers' pass on the 46 27 yards along the sidelines, and was My boy, beware of the baby stare,*! and, shielded by a number of Ford- almost in the clear when Hearn and Because if it's a bluff, "t5 ,"'.,* ham-men, raced across for the ini- Babich brought him down. However, She knows too much—And if "it's!: Fordham Faces Strong tial touchdown. Joe Ososki made Cifers then fired a long pass to Hill- She doesn't know enough. ,' Tar Heel Eleven good the extra point. Following the man, who shook himself clear and —Scholastic, kick-off, the Vols, spurred by Cifers went over for the Vols 3rd score. (Continued from page 1) and Hillman, drove over for a score, After an exchange of punts, Larry tiny package named "Shotgun" Cox. but an offside penalty set the ball Zontini tore through right tackle If marriage is a lottery it seems strange that no one ever wins i This boy can run like a deer, pass back on the six-yard line. When they and went on for another Tennessee | prize. . . . with the best of them and can pu1 failed to score, Fordham took over goal. Mitchell kicked to Yablonski, ***** plenty of toe to that cowhide. Out- on its own 20. A few plays later Tom who took the ball on the 5 and side of that, the guy's not worth a Potter, Maroon stand-out freshman brought it up to the 27-yard marker. A very sorrowful afternoon was had by the charter members of thi guard, was injured. The quarter Soon after, another Tennessee in- I Raven Coffee House, last Saturday afternoon. There was wailing and thing. Oh, yes, the latest report tell us he can cook too. ended with the ball on our 25 yard terception gave them the hall on our I gnashing of wood off the tables, as the Rams surged further and further 29. The period ended with the pig- [ in the rear. . .. Tomorrow's meeting will be held at the F.G., and the In case Mr. Shotgun Cox isn't quite up to his Wake Forest and skin on the Maroon 13 yard stripe. R. } fresh air and sunshine will certainly find many of Its devoted advotee's. South Carolina form, the Tarheel A. Long came in for the Volunteers I We need to win and that's the only idea the boys on the team will have sport an outstanding gent whom thi SLACKS, SWEATERS and promptly took the ball across 5 lodged in their craniums tomorrow at 2. So, look out N. C. for their fifth tally. Not long after Rams know full well. Name of afore SPORTSWEAR the Vols again scored on a long mentioned gent being Johnny Pec- PUCCS ARE RIGHT ora. This humble fellow pretty nea heave from Slater to Zontini, who ruined the Ram last year down a! DARNLEYS, INC. ripped past the Fordham safeties. It [NOTES FROM THE TEA LEAGBE— 3«» E. Fordham Road seemed as though the game was all Chapel Hill for he was terrific. Hi N. W. Coriwr Fordham Rd. and W.bil.r Av.. New Rochelle will have a small Sodality Tea Dance, the 17th. . ran 17 yards for one score and passed but over then, but the Rams put f Mt. St. Vincent's has something on the fire for the 23 Good Council themselves back in scoring position ! 14 yards to Hodges for the othe will probably have a small Junior Prom also the 23rd. . . . Tomorrow tally. He and the Bull had a hot duel on a pass from Joe Malley to Joe night is the annual Cormont Formal at Marymount. A small good time going on before the Maroon won out. WELCOME FRESHMEN! Andrejco. Squatrito then bulled his I is expected by all. , . . way forward and finally went over A continuation of said duel can and for the tally. Ed Lynk booted the i may take place and we're going to McDERMOTT be there to see it. Pecora is a slick extra-point, making the score 40-14. CAFETERIA The hard-fought game ended after ! HERE'S AN EXCERPT FROM GEN. CHEM.— runner and beautiful passer, besidi Lynk's long kick-off to Larry Zon- Prof.: What's the formula for water? being a trip hammer blocker. Thi tini. Fenwicke: H20. guy is worth the price of admission. Prof.: Right! Now tell me the formula for sea water. Co-Captain of this Tarheel crew Same character: CH20. of swell boys is "Tank" Marshall who hails from Beaver Falls, Pa. Tank blocks like his name and is GET YOUR TICKETS great on defense. It is the "Tank' NOW | THIS HAS LOCAL APPEAL— t who is expected to take the defen McdeUk Soph: "What is your ambition, Frosh?" t]> sive burden left by the graduation Frosh: "To die a year sooner than you do.'.' -1* of Big Carl Suntheimer. FORDHAM MUSIC Soph: "What's the reason for that?" HARVESTER Frosh: "So I'll be a sophomore in hell when you get there." Largest Atusfr House in Bronx VAN GUNST DELICATESSEN and Waifcheifor County DANCE Student: "Sorry I'm late, prof, I'll be here bright and caily tomorrow." Sandwiches - Beverages 382 E. FORDHAM RD., BRONX Prof.: "Don't promise the impossible. Just be hoie early." >* at reasonable prices ON for all Popular and Claiilcal Phonograph •THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY— Raeordi anil Shoet Mu»lc; , OCTOBER 16 I Sixty colleges have given up football for tlje duration. . The state FORDHAM MEN Arkansas is represented by only one team.". .'?*" • All Makoi Radio* • Phonograph! Muilcal Instruments* ' ' DANCE IN 2769 Webster Avenue CULTURE vs. SCIENCE. . . . 10%' Dhnunl.upon'p "THE GREAT North of Fordham Rd. Analyzing the political scene of the forthcoming election for the chair- of A. A. Book "anship of Senior Week we find Frank Rhomberg and Ed Brown of the *t while the remaining candidates, Ed Melvin, and Bill St. John are OUTDOORS" •clence concentratees. It looks like the old fight of Culture versus |Sclence. ... TO THE MUSIC SUPERFOODS OF THE The NYU seniors are having a big beer party tonight. ... St. Mary's fin the state ot sunny California is having a little trouble these days, ft seems some loyal alumnus donated a royal gander to the Gaels, but Sandwich Shops "STARDUSTERS" porgot to inclose its pedigree. So the Athletic Department is offering two 388 EAST FORDHAM RD. BID—$1.65 tickets to the Santa Clara game to the person most aptly naming its new faculty addition, ... PAGE 6 FORDHAM RAM, OCTOBER 9, 1942

FROSH HAIL LIBERTY Permanent Plan of Acceleration

Visrory in Tug of War Frees Discussed by Council of Debate The REVIEW '45A From Hazing Baxter, Majeski, Speak in Favor of Fr. Gannon's By MARSHALL I. BOARMAN Ah, all hail liberty! Fellow mem- Proposal; Intercollegiate Program Mapped bers of '45A you are free men! Those pitiless Sophs are beaten in the tug The proposal of the Rev. Robert I. post - war world, the educational of war and now you can stride across annon, S.J., President of the Uni- process ought to be completed be- Edward's Parade with undaunted MY SISTER EILEEN versity, to make the accelerated pro- fore the beginning of training. Fol- hearts knowing that the world is Tarn permanent lowing Father Gannon's line of When Messrs. Chodorov and Fields turned Ruth McKenney's rib-tickling yours (unless you happen to be over was the subject thought, the affirmative stated that short stories into three acts, they really hit the jackpot. Not since "The twenty). before the Coun- the plan would facilitate earlier Man Who Came To Dinner" has Broadway played host to a crazier, more The struggle was brief but terrific. cil of Debate at marriage, and also relieve the eco- For a moment the rope was station- nomic burden placed on the stu- rip-roaring morsel of buffoonery than "My Sister Eileen." ary as each side strained; then valor, the weekly meet- The plot, if there is one, turns on the harum-scarum adventures of two ng last Monday. dent's parents by the longer course. virtue, and youth came to the fore. Martin M.Bax- out-of-town girls who come to the crazed brains for a plan to remedy The Freshmen laid down their all In its refutation, the negative de- Too-Big-Burg in search of fame and ter and John F. the situation. with four long heaves, and the battle Majeski, both clared that the accelerated schedule fortune, get lost in the tangles of Conveniently enough, unmarried was almost won, The Sophomores did not take into account the stu- Greenwich Village and sign a six rallied—, they held—, then the ef- seniors, spoke in Uncle Willis pops up, broke to be :avor of Father dent's ability to absorb the more months' lease for a wretched, fungus- sure but not without his quota of fects of poor living screamed aloud complex subject matter of advanced covered basement flat. The classic and they had to give way. With shout Gannon's plan to charm. Judy, with devilish logic, condense the study. The argument was also ad- feature of Donald Oenslager's high- starts a moony romance going; com- and mighty effort, the Frosh heaved vanced that many students must and the issue was theirs. curricula of ele- ly amusing setting is a large, central plications ensue; and ultimately dad- mentary school, earn their tuition during the sum- window which opens flush on the dy finds himself without a job. All Having cheered (jeered) the Sophs, high school and mer months and, under the speed-up sidewalk giving the room a semi- this is carried on in good comical we tossed THOSE hats and THOSE college into J. Bermingham plan, would be unable to attend public appearance. fashion, with the usual happily-ever- ties into a blitz-made fire and sang twelve years, allowing a student to college at all. Huth and Eileen (the luckless two- the Ram to celebrate our emancipa- after ending. complete his education at the age of The Council plans to hold as many some) are resigned to a hair-brained Patricia Peardon's performance as Dn. eighteen. The negative side of the fate and settle down in their dingy Freshmen, your shackles are off, of their intercollegiate debates as the irrepressible Judy races up to question was defended by Juniors possible before the present seniors apartment, prepared to rough it. one of the best pieces of juvenile your days are bright, your hearts are light. Cry aloud your victory; 'eter F. Quinn and Robert P. graduate. The schedule for the com- (Needless to say, authors Chodorov acting in many a day. A perfect little Heuschkel. The affirmative side was ing year is now being mapped out, and Fields don't let you down.) busy-body, she will inevitably worm tell the world your scorn of tyrants: Ave '45A! declared the winner and Baxter the and various schools have been con- Ruth, who is the staider, more de- her way into your heart. Lenore best speaker, as a result of a vote tacted for possible engagements. pendable one has a penchant for Lonergan as the gangling, poky- taken among the audience. Among them are Boston College, writing and sets out to crash the voiced Fuffy, is hugely amusing, too In support of their contention, , Holy Cross Col. high-brow magazines. Eileen, a taf- real goon of a girl. (You'll re- lege, , Catholic fy-haired lovely with oomph-to- member her as the insufferable brat Band Prepped for Baxter and Majeski pointed out that ince compulsory peace-time mili- University, spare, has stage ambitions and acts who nearly badgered poor Ginger and New York University. accordingly. Rogers to death in "Tom, Dick and Ram Homecoming tary service is the likelihood in the Weeks pass, during which time Harry,") one thumping "incident follows an- Apropos of Judy and Fuffy, it is Doyle Head Prefect worth remarking that neither girl With Tar-Heels ROLLER SKATING Of Senior Sodality Niw York'i lor«e» Rink-Conltollid Floor has a standard, recognizable proto- Organ Music Presented by Max Gordon. Writ- type in American literature, Our na- 80 Instruments to MATINEE: Sat. & Sun. 2-5 P. M. ten by J. Chodorov and J. Fields tive humorists have been toying with (Continued from page 1) EVENINGS - - 8-11 P. M. from stories by Ruth McKenney. the adolescent theme on and off for Salute Visiting Team Bronzo serves as assistant edi- Fordnam Roller Skating Palace jenerations, resulting in the creation RINK OF REFINEMENT Staged by George Kaufman. Cast in- At Half-time tor of the "Fordham-France," The 190th St. & Jerome Ave. (Bronx) cludes Joseph Bulofi, Shirley Booth, of such genuine personalities as Tom French Department's newspaper, Thomas Hume, Bruce McFarlane, Sawyer, Huck Finn and Penrod and has been associated with the Theodore Newton, Joseph Kallini, Schofield. But we have yet to meet a In preparation for "matters musi- cal" at the Ram's homecoming tilt French Club for the past two and THOMAi KtOAN Member F. T. D. Helen Watle, Max Showalter. At well-defined schoolgirl with growing one half year*. He is, moreover, an OUALHY FLOWERS Martin Beck Theatre. pains. When she does appear, she against North Carolina tomorrow af- ternoon, the active member of the Harvester will resemble in some ways Louisa Club. Blossom Flower Shop, Inc. Alcott's Jo, but she will be younger, Band has been rehearsing two eve- 1539 WE1SUR AVtNUt other in quick succession. The Bo- more pestiferous and, to use a fa- nings weekly, and has to its credit Hayes has been active in the N. W. Car. Fordham Rood, Bronx, N. Y. hemian life is viewed and reviewed mous Pasquarellism—utterly fantas- the experience of two public appear- Sodality since his first year at Ford- Tel. RAymond 9-I84I in its most hilarious aspects, as a tic. A sort of triple threat Jane ances since the opening of school. ham, and has labored diligently to Ffowers Delivered Everywhere continuous stream of fascinating Withers who can bewitch, bother and Eighty pieces will line up behind help the cause of the Foreign Mis- screwballs filters through the flat to bewilder and none the less be loved. the baton of Drum Major James sions as a member of the Harvester Club. keep the girls on pins and needles Judy and Puffy of "Junior Miss" Murphy, '45, as the musicians make and the audience in a lather of their Polo Ground's debut. Featuring Under the direction of Father KING'S RESTAURANT approach this ideal in fits and starts Ryan, the Senior Sodality is com- laughter. Ragged waifs, a jobless but at every turn, the Chodorov- their performance will be a half-time Chinese & American Food footballer who calls himself the Fields script pretty much shackles salute to the visiting Tar Heels when pleting its plan of activity for the "Wreck from Georgia Tech," a foot- them. The conception is there. Its ar- John B. Kilsheimer, '43, new student ear, not the least of which will be Lunch, 35c Dinner, 45c loose reporter, sundry gents on an tistic development is missing. In leader, conducts the North Carolina the catechetical instruction of chil- Alma Mater, "Hark the Sound of dren by the sodalists in the less 373 E. FORDHAM RD. overflow, a magazine editor, a moon- point of space and time, Judy and Tar Hell Voices." NEAR WEBSTER AVE., N. Y. C. struck drug clerk and six "future Fuffy are rooted to the boards of the prosperous parts of the city. admirals of the Brazilian navy" all Lyceum and form but a part of the The band is preparing no intricate topple in at one time or another on passing parade. In plainer words, marching formation for the first informal visits. when "Junior Miss" expires on the ;ame, but three baton-twirlers will Shirley Booth, whose acid com- stage, like many another Broadway put on a show for the crowd. This ment on every proceeding makes for "hit," it will probably neither be trio will be composed of John Hale, read nor remembered. '44, Walter Donovan, '45, and Au- a deal of the fun, is a crackerjack as gustin Kilcullen, '44. Ruth. She imparts to the role a kind Judy's long suffering father was in of quiet warmth which must have the main deftly played by Philip Ernest A. Hopf, band director, is escaped a less competent wagstress. Ober, though he impressed me at going to stress service airs this year. times as being a trifle stagey. Bar- New additions to the repertoire will Peggy Knudsen, as is to be expected, include "Semper Paratus," the Coast charms more from the exterior than bara Robbins was a gracious Mrs. Iraves and Alexander Kirkland Guard Hymn, the Army Air Corps the interior. Tall and easy on the Song, the "March of the Finest," eyes, she expresses to a "t" the de- plays a fairly convincing Uncle Wil- lis. Jack Davis is satisfying as the "United America" and "Sons of Free licious guilelessness of Eileen. dom." Joseph Buloff as the surrealist This year, with the innovation of landlord, storms along in high gear weekly broadcasts of the games, the after a rather shaky start, while Presented by Max Gordon. Writ- tunes of the band will reach infinite- Max Showalter turns in an impres- ten by Chodorov and Fields from ly more ears than in previous years. sive bit of acting as the drugstore stories by Sally Benson. Staged by Mr. Hopf hopes that the quality of lunkhead. Thomas Hume, Bruce Mc- Moss Hart. Patricia Peardon, Joan the band will increase in proportion Farlane, Joan Tompkins, Helen Ray Newton, Lenore Lonergan, Philip and Theodore Newton were helpful Ober, Barbara Robbins, Paula Law- in lesser roles. rence, Jack Davis, Franccsca Brun- "My Sister Eileen" seems destined ing, Alexander Kirkland are in the FOR ALL YOUR for a long, long run. It is a comedy cast. At the Lyceum Theatre. in the best Kaufman-Hart tradition FORDHAM and bears the unmistakable touch of Mr. Kaufman, particularly in its gusty, stuffed - shirt executive who NEEDS crisp direction. Perhaps too in its ends up the big-hearted guy you crackling, slightly picaresque dialog. rather suspected he was. Francesca Though it catches at what most of B r u n i n g interprets his inhibited SHOP AT us regard as the Bohemian essence, daughter as best she can, for the it does not characterize profoundly. playwrights have not offered her It side-steps all that smacks of much chance for distinction, Joan FORDHAM UNIV. serious thought. But it does make Newton handles the part of Judy's capital out of what is one of man's disdainful elder sister with much BOOKSTORE greatest weaknesses — his sense of aplomb—almost too much. humor. We can ask for no more. All in all the oldsters in "Junior Within its limits, it is an unequivocal Miss" don't measure up to one's ex- "Coca-Cola It the answer to thirst pectations. Most of the laughs, and CATERING TO THE success. that adds refreshment. Your own there are plenty, are touched off by STUDENTS OF JUNIOR MISS the Judy-Fuffy-Lois combo and their experience tells you tost what to gawky boy friends. One of the latter FORDHAM Confucius say. Only girls and expect. Ice-cold Coke has the hap- seruants are hard to train. (Chap. in particular, Merrill Feuerbach, 16. V. 25. Sayings.) And in respect rates a puff for his impression of ths py knack of making thirst a minor to girls at least, he wasn't kidding great American high-school jerk. Special College Lunches "Junior Miss," now current on "Junior Miss" is neither a wonder matter...refreshment your fore- Broadway, proves it. fully good nor thoroughly bad play, most feeling. Its pace is uneven, its humor alter Sandwiches-Hot Dishes—Sodas Based on Sally Benson's New nately refreshing and stale, its act Yorker sketches, "Junior Miss" is ing middling (with the exception o SAVE MONEY AND BUY "And your own experience will substantially the story of a little girl Judy and Fuffy). The "uncanny ado- OUR MEAL TICKETS prove this fact: The only thing like whose fertile imaginings are at once lescent" is always sure-fire theatre the despair of her parents and the Coca-Cola is Coca-Cola itself." delight of the audience. Early in the stuff and this, plus Mr. Hart's direc WE DELIVER play, Judy (that's her) sees her fa- tion under the aegis of Max Gordon, ther bestow a purely platonic kiss on spells good family entertainment. FORDHAM PHARMACY a certain female guest. She immedi V. J. CONSILVIO ately infers that Cupid is working The RAM, the faculty and the stu- BOTTIED UNDER AUTHOBITV Or THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY overtime. The news is relayed to dent body extend their congratula- 552 E. FORDHAM RD. Judy's side-kick, Fuffy Adams, and tions to Lt. Charles F. McKenna III, Bronx, N. Y. THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO, of NEW YORK, Inc. together they beat their movie "68, on the birth of a daughter. TBI. to. 4-7749-7790