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Ck)steUo Leads Mttsketeers In Finale For 'Cat Seniors Vy Jock Dorosio The Xavier U. ipridmen cannot have a losing season this year. The Villanova U. gridmen cannot have a winning sear son, even if they continued playing and won the first half of next year's schedule. The teams meet next Saturday in the ^nal game of the season, lliis game also marks the finish of $nm four Wildcat semors; guards Joe Luzzi and Larry Sopko, and t-. fullbacks Bill Paczkowskie and Hopkins. Tom Dec. 1, 1960 Vol. No. 9 VILLANOVA UNP ILLANOVA, PA. When Coach Ed Doheity s forces invade Villanova Sat- 36— urday, they win be sporting a record that includes victories over: Miami U. of Ohio, 17-6; Dayton, 18-12; Quantioo Marines, 28-20; Cindnnata, &-0; and LouisviUe, 29-0. They been beaten by Wichita. 20-13; Detroit, 26-6; and Ohio U., * 6-0. Last Saturday they lost to Kentucky. 48-9. Severance Opens Silver Season SUmgy DefeMe Villanova's praisworthy fol- lowen should remember the 555 net yards that Xavier ripped off Wildcats Invade Scranton U last year against V.U.—339 in the first period. The 'Muske- Talent-Laden and Optimistic teers'* will be trying to even 1 this relatively new aeries at 2-2. Coach Al Severance leads his talented Wildcat basket- Villanova winning the initial ball team into action tonight against the Scranton Royal pair. Xavier has been rapidly Purples at Scranton. This game will mark the opening of improving on defense this year, Severance's 25th year of coaching at Villanova. .•.. ^^» Always a toss-up also has set a career record for Liberatore. Jim Miller predicted confidently theless, a better than average RICE va T.C.U. .^ ,* i,...... See yoa Jan. t will with sophs Bill Barluiti, a 6'5" pass receiving at Xavier, is rank- after his team had squeaked by general. vs. Scranton counter field MINNESOTA Wtaeonsin .V»4 . . Easy after last week 6'2" nation's top , and 6'1" Tom Foley, a guard. John Jordan, a ed among the 15 the WUdcats 13-7. The affable Don't overlook Richie Rich- GRABIBLING vs. Wiley ..%.«•.. tta beat a gieat year receivers. However, the Muske- forward, and Mike AWalla, a 5' 11" guard, will team up with red-headed mentor was visibly man the 'Cat quarterback who Last week: 9-1-1 with 6'1" Bill Fiances to round out the Purples double teers' running game leaves much relieved at the conclusion of Sat- bettered his Boston College ef- up Season's total: 4S-2S-6 pivot offense. to be desired. Their leading urday's cliffhanger. fort which earned him local Pet. Jim ground gainer is left halfbach, "Don't believe a word of those Piayer-Of-The-Week honors. He Larry Cox, who has gained 149 reports that had us brushing you mixed his plays so well that Vil- yds. in 73 carries for a 2.1 avg. people off as pushovers," Miller lanova was able to dominate the Mural Football End Cat X-CoMtry in 8 games. iterated. game until the last four min- Tem Local Papers Wrong ^ Complez Qffease utes. ..; In Sight; Hexagoiit Caps Sixth in IC4A M The clarification was proinf>ted At that juncture Titan ace • The 'Musketeers' offense ap- reports in local papers to the Bob Gross directed an 11 play, pears to be a hodgepodge of tu- by CoBiog Cbaaiiionslilp In R.Y. effect that Detroit had not even 70 yard drive that culminated mult at first glance. Both ends bothered to scout the Wildcats, in Detroit's second and winning T\he Intramural Department is Villa- are split, with the split right Monday afternoon the so confident were the Titans of touchdown. Sophomore Gross, a currently at work at dhrectfaig finish- end, a lonesome end. The full- nova Cross-country team victory. future All-American, and the the busiest season of the school back is a slot-back on the rig^t ed sixth in the 52nd Annual "We scouted you five times," best all around back the 'Cats year. Football playoff games aide. Coach Doherty prefers to IC4A Cross-country Cham|Mon- Miller corrected. "Furthermore, have seen this season, picked are now in progress and will be call him "isolated." The lone- ships at Van Ooortland Park in we were worried about the im- u>o 29 yards on keepM* plays and continued daily up until Mon- City. 2 tid 0^ some end and the "isolated" full- New York provement you showed in the passed for 18 more. day, November 21, when the two back never join the team in the Rutgers and Boston College Second Guessing top teams will meet to decide Pun State Victor huddle. Richie Richman & the games. Press box observers were du- 1960 Intramural Championship Friends could sorely use the ser- The team championship was "You showed us today that bious about a play that occurred football team. There are at least vices of the 'Cats three back- won by Penn State iwiio finished A KP ¥ four NN U we had g^>od cause to worry. with slightly less than ten min- or five teams which are field casulUes — Glueck, Lan- with an aggr^^ate score of 70. Of your efforts, you should have utes to play. The Wildcats were capable of winning this title gone, and O'Rourke—in contain- Runnerup Army had 119, while won the game," Miller insisted. leading, 7-6, and had driven to and it is stiU too soon to predict ing the air-minded Xavier of- Michigan State, last year's Queried as to why he thought the Detroit 38. On three plays, However, there is no doubt that champ totaled 130. Rounding :':> NIT fense. But with it aU, VUlanova Alex Bell's minions could im- they could gain only three' the final game, to be played on out the ten six were Manhattan could end the season with vic- a pale Xavier's Musketeers, Miller yards. 4th and seventh. Mendel Field at 3:30 pjn., will (138), Yale (231), and Villa^ % .__ .;_ / tory and look to brighter things replied: "Because Bob Gross is In a similar situation several produce excitement for all. nova (284). SSJiS?"'' '"'•SSSsf. ahead next year. better than Larry CostellQ." (Continued on Page 15) _In conjunction with this big season for intramurals, the Goii The individual champion was Championships will be held on Robert Lowe of Brown who cov- Monday, November 21, at the ered tlie tortuous five mile grind 0ISS Main Line Golf Course. There in the "good" time of 24 min- will be no fee, any student en- utes, 40.4 seconds. This time is tered play may the course free far off the record pace set by of charge. The course is lo- Crawford Kennedy of Michigan cated on Lancaster Pike, in Rad- State, last year's champion. nor, within walking distance of Kennedy's time in 1959 was school. Any additional informa- 23:51.8. tion concerning the golf champ- Si^-lerl ^ ionships may be obtahied at the Leads 'Cats Intramural Office, Room 112, Junior Angelo Sivieri led the Alumni Hall. Wildcat hill-and-dalers by plac- NCAA R BasketbaU Eotrlea ing twenty-fifth with a time of Basketball entry blanks are 27.06. Jon Dante was forty- now available in the Intramural eighth and Pat Traynor was Office or at the Swimming Pool. fifty-sixth for the Wildcats. •% Hlidcat fullback Bally Joe, Hinacks over tackle for a substantial gain against Detroit last The league begins on December Owen Mafoiire (66th) and Bob "k\' Saturday. Although they finished oa a short en] of fv a lS-7 score, the 'Cats pfatyed what many 5 with games being run daily Collins (89th) were the remain- their finest of beUeve was game the season. Detroit, whk^ chishes with Mtehigan Slate next Sat- afternoon and evening. Any ing 'Cat placers. (Only the first urday Is regarded as one of the best teams In the MIdwevt. 3f (Continued from Pa«e 15) (Continued on P^e IS) 16 THE VILLANOVAN.«.Noyember )7, 1960

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HHH ItOU*' The Era of Al Wake Forest Severance Twenty Four North Garollna State Niagara — Athnttc Coast Atlantio Coast Coach, Bones McKinney Independent Coach, Coach, John GaUagher When the Wildcato invade Coach Everett Case expects Years of Greensboro, The Eagles of Niagara support Colorful North Carolina, to Collegiate Basketball a definite improvement, with play Wake Forest, they will be one of the finest scoring stars by Vic Strono nine lettermen returning, over Arizin for the '51 season greeted by one of the in collegiate basketball today in Villanova country's last lear's 11-15 record. 6' 2" On October 6, 1936, Alexander G. again came up with a whole crop best 1-2 punches. This quick the person of senior Al of The veteran fix>nt court will Severance succeeded "Doc" Jacobs as new talent that would combination appears in the Butler, who ranked sixth in the include such per- be led by center Bob DiStefano, varsity basketibail coach. This event names as Sam Glassmdre, sons of pre-season nation. Larry Hen- Ail-American 6' 6", and forward Stan Niewier- was to start a new era at Villanova, nessey, Jhn Mooney picks , 6' 8" In addition to Butler, reliable and Tom Brennan. junior owski, 6' 4". Bruce Hoadly and the Severance era of top-flight, star- The 'Cats attained national center, and , 5' 10" seniors Don Jones, 6' 6", and ranking and Russ Marvel 6' 6" will both at 6' 0", studded basketball. wound up with a 25-5 tally in a season guard. Jim Whelan, are to be fight it out for the other comer The Wildcat ball-hawks got off to a which had them playing To add to V.U. counted on heavily. The leading NC State Coach Al Sev- position along with Dan Wherry. flying start when they bowled over a erance's prospects for forwards are soph- three times and beating them twice. worries. Wake Forest Denny Lutz and Bob McCann strong Seton Hall quintet by a score of will be the tallest club omores Joe Moddrey, 6' 4", and A slight depression was reached in Villanova will return to "Wolfpack'* the 6' 5". 23-21 in the first game of the season '52 will play all season. Roy Glenn, as the 'Cats could not keep up with Probable backcourt this year which has under the new coach. The game played starter up The Eagles are strong in the the records of the past years and front with Chappell added two highly touted new- in Villanova's gym was a typical early will be 6' 8" Jerry backcourt, and have senior Sal slumped to a fair 19-8 reoord. Steels, and comers. Sophomores Jon Speaks season battle, with neither club exhibit- Ned Titfymon 6' 10" Bob Woolard. Vergopia, 6' 4", and junior Ed The 'Cats were back in shape, how- and Ken Hohloff should be able ing the smoothness that comes with With this great height Ladley to give them a substan-, Charlie North ever, the following year as they turned Scranton and to provide the scoring punch in with midseason form. speed experience and tial bench. The Eagles u^e aj in a brilliant 22-9 log against the na- Middle Atlantic Conference — youth the backcoiut that has i>een Muhlenburg Probably the feature game of the Wake Forest could possibly wheeling offense and a man to tion's top teams. The campaign was an Coach, Flore Caesar be lacking. Middle Atlantio season was with a traditional rival, eventful the toughest opponent that the man defense. Al Severance's 1000 pt. Club one beghining with the kid- Coacb, Kenneth T. Meyer Butler has Temple, which the Cats lost a 28-23 napping of scoring ace Bob In the 1959-1960 season the Wildcats will meet all year. Princeton to be the big threat (L to R) Bob Shafer (2094), Jack Devine (1263), Paul Arizln (1648), Schafer, The count in a close exciting duel. But over- the ineligibility Scranton Royal Purple offense Ivy League as these statistics show: 49 Mules have their three top (1737), Jim Smith (1014), Joe Lord (1125). of Hennessy reaching Buffalo points against West scorers back from last year, 6' all the season was rather successful as a climax with an NIT bid rejection, sputtered at times, and on oc- Independent Coach, Cappy Cappon Ontario (a oppo- . . . Creom of the Crop casion Niagra home court record); 4" Ron Druckenmiller (13.5), VU rolled over such well known and endmg with a sad defeat to a the defense could have Coach, Len SerfustinI 44 Duquesne, Princeton is the defending Ivy |and 39 points agaist 6' 0" George Gifillan (11.8), and nents such as Providence, Driain, Villanova managed to roll up tuckians were presently rahked number lowly regarded Valparaiso quintet. been better. This winter, how- Connecti- The Buffalo Bulls are con- League champ. The Tigers have cut; 33 points against 6' 2" Chris Hiotis (8.8). Their CCNY, and St. John's, and ended with a fine 19-2 season. one and went on to beat VU by a score Hennessey competing in only 16 games ever, things look brighter in the Saint Scranton stantly one of the best small four starters back from their John's, and 38 points against Se- one great drawback is the lack a 16-7 record. The Dismal Era of 85-72. The 'Cats beat Yale in a smashed 's career and in- picture. Two aopho- 6' college teams in the nation both championship team and figure to ton Hall. He tallied 712 of height. But, they do have ex- Three iGood Years The Draft had caught up with Villa- Consolation game, and finished with a dividual records and wias mores, Joe Barlutti, 5", at points in the size of the school and the be strong. in all for the perience and speed, and will '38, '39 and '40 were destined to be nova in '44. The next three years would 23-4 record. placed on 3rd team All-America. He center, and Tom Foley, 6' 1", at season and has size of the team. The pick of the litter in the 1,182 points prove quite capable in throwing fine seasons for Severance and his play- be among the gloomiest in their court Arizin a Senior and AIl-American ended with a career total of 1737 guard, should prove to be the over a two year The Buffalo starting team tiger camp is Pete Campbell, 6' span. Butler scares into most of their oppon- ers. Again the Temple game was the history. The 49-50 edition of Al Severance's points, and Schafer led the team for heart of the Scranton offense. only needs 500 should consist of Nick Shasho, 1", the Ivy League's scoring points ents. big one in '38. Before 12,000 cheering The '44 Wildcats presented a hetero- Wildcats had undertaken the longest the season with 537 points. Add to this duo John Jordan to break the Niagra ca- 6' 5' 10", a junior, and Bob Mys- champion. To go with Camp- fans, Villanova plucked a feather from genous group of Navy, Marine and civil- and probably the most formidable Schafer 2", a junior, and seniors Bill reer record. Second In National Scoring 5' 6'4" Francis, 6' 1", zwaski, 10", a senior, as bell, the Tigers have Al the Owls, later rated national champ- ian students with names unfamiliar to schedule ever attempted by Mainline Any discussion of the '54 season must and Mike Abdalla, 5' 11", and you have guards. The forwards will be Kaemmerlen, at center, and Don ions, when, paced by the current star, their loyal followers. This would be basketeers. include a discussion of Bob -Schafer. the startmg team. Ken Pair, 6' 2", a senior, and Swan and Mike Burton, both Army Duzminski, VU scored eight points in so far the worst season of all.. In a In the opening attraction at the Pa- Only junior, Jordan, Frances, and Ab- a he finished second hi na- 6' 6' 3", dalla were starters Bill Hojohn, 0", a sophomore. at the forwards. Drew Independent the last six minutes to Temple's none typical losing cause, Norfolk Naval lestra, the 'Cats met St. Francis of tional scoring, fifth in national per- last year. Caesar The center is Jim Walker, 6' Hyland, 5' 9", a senior, and his Coach, George Hunter training station put a fitting climax to Brooklyn and Paul Arizin took it upon has a flock of sopho- 3", a senior. The only other men brother Art, 6' 0", a sophomore, the year's debacle by throwing in every- himself to tie the individual scoring mores in reserve rolls and on the bench with any height are both trying to be the fifth thing but the water bucket in adminis- mark for the Palestra of 52 points. among them are Ed Flowers and Warner are Earl Thiele, 6' 5", a sopho- starter and it looks like brother tering a 69-19 defeat over VU. The Journeying down to the New Orleans Stock at center and Bob Army will field a bigger, but Barone more, and Jerry Tilipski, 6* 4", a Art has the advantage. The top final tally showed a total of only 8 wins Sugar Bowl Tournament, Arizin again and John Ryan at the less experienced, basketball team junior. reserves are Andy Higgins, 6' 2", against 12 losses. showed his true worth by scoring 50 guard positions. than the one that compiled a 14- a junior, and Tony Adams, 6' 4", '45 and '46 were just as poor, as the points in two games and helped VU to The basic Scranton offense is 9 mark in successful 1959- a sophomore. a 'Cats could not make up for the loss beat Tulane after losing the opener to a double pivot attack while on 1960 season. defense The Princeton offensive is of the stars who went into the service. a tough Kentucky team. The sports- they use a switching Army's top two scorers, Stu built around Campbell, but if Lord and MoDonnell came back in '46 writers, broadcasters and the 9000 fans man to man. Sherard, a guard, and Lee Sager, anything should befall Peter, the but were not up to full potential as yet. were left spellbound by VU's candidate a forward, return and should be Tigers could be in trouble. for Ail-American honors. the backbone of the team. Sher- Winners Again Fordham Captain Joe Lord played phenomen- The Grand Finale ard averaged 19.1 p.p.g. Sager Towards the of the Independent ally in '47 and helped the Wildcats have end season with had an 18.6 p.p.g. He nabbed their five Coach, John Bach their first winning season since 1943. most diflftcult games, NC 255 rebounds in 22 games for State, Toledo, St. Bonaventure, (Seorge- an 11.6 p.p.g. Foley, at 6' 7" Lord established a new Villanova indi- Coach Johnny Bach will be town and Duquesne remaining, the and 210 pounds, is potential vidual season's total with 438 points, counting heavily on his sophp- a 'Cats reached their peak with five great and should break into the bettering his own record of 303 points mores in reverse an 8-18 season straight victories. starting lineup. Severance with Wood and Kelly set in '46. last year, into a winning cam- Led, as usual, Arizin, I Other '48 significant year as it by the 'Cats starters are Ron Han- .'• •'. • In The Beginning was a very Devine (34) ond Shoffer paign for the Rams. beat NC State in an overtime clash, non, a guard, Lee Anderson, a brought to the varsity one of the great . . . One Two Punch Height has been Bach's big- 65-64. the 6' 6" pers-onalities of basketball. The never On following Wed. Toledo gest powerful center, and Bob , to cinch the game as the final score problem in the last several was taken, 82-62; game average, and broke a Palestra 6' 6" to be forgotten Paul Arizin reached his and on Sat. of the years, Strauss, a senior. Al De- read, 36-28. The 'Cats finished the record with 46 points. and this year is no ex- same week, St. Bonnie became the 23rd He was lauded Jardin, a quick junior guard, and 25-5 log. »: peak that year in a game against Seton ception. season with an impressive left and rigfht rival Veterans Joe Dempsey, victim. Playing their 3rd in six by coaches as "best Grordon Arbogast, Hall where he not only held 6' 7" Harry game 6' 5", 6' another tall 1939 marked a year in which Villa- set shot in the nation," and John Coalman, 4", days, the 'Cats humbled Georgetown and "best shot man at 6' 6", up from the plebes, enter its first National Renner to three field goals, but also will have to r nova would in the country." carry the Rams' re- 79-69 in the final He ended up the year Detroit University will to score 27 points and play game at the Field both be strong reserves, giv- ; Tournament, for with 19 wins and 4 managed with a 27 average. bound load. House. VU's Seniors wrote finis to their Independent hig Army losses the Wildcats were invited to the a fine game under the boards. The sen- Rookies will be rounding the greater bench brilliant careers with a scintillating tri- Bob made history in '55 by becoming Coach, Bob Calilian strength. NCAA tournament. VU drew and beat sational sophomore's selection to the top five. Frank Cipriani, 6' 0", umph over Duquesne, 68-52, before a a member of that elite group of ten D

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Scouting Report (Continufd from Page 8) Canislufl Freshmen G>ach Scullin Seton HaU Ed Independent Duquesne Univendty Independent Coach, Bob MacKinnon Independent Coach, Richie Began Coach, Bob Calihan Last year the Golden Griffins Begins First Season Here had one of their worst seasons Duquesne has four regulars Although coach Regan new 10-13. from last season's in history, This year, returning will use, former mentor, Honey The Villanova freshman bas- Jerry Stefanic is the only big Pat Mahoney from Malvern are deceiving highlighted by the return of six team which compiled a Russell's maneuvers, he will ketball team, 1960-61 edition, man on scholarship. Jerry is not fighting tooth and nail to be on 8-15 attested to by their veterans and the arrival of six record have the Pirates do much more will be for the most part a col- what you would call a pivot man, the floor when the whistle blows. Saint sophomores, Canisius will be a loses to Cincinnati and outside shooting with screens lection of running backcourt although he is no slouch on un- Both are quick, agressive, and much improved ball club. Bonaventure. and picks. Of last season's top men. Their speed will prove to derneath shots. good ball handlers. veterans led the team is The are by Larry Expected to lead eight, only Jack Rowley and be a tremendous asset in their The other big men on the Other team members are aver- Sarafinis, 6' 6", their center and senior Ned Twyman, who Hugh Dunnion have graduated. quest for a successful season. team are Jack Kellegher, 6' 5", Teddy Morris, 6' 5", a redhead oantain. Sarafinis is a graduate aged 12 points per game last The three top scorers. Art Hicks The "Wildkittens", again this Bill Kennedy, 6' 4", and Joe from Camden Catholic who is of North Catholic and is close Finishing with a great a 6* season. (393), Hank Gunter (322), and year have only three players on (Dipper) Kruguiski, 8". Kel- a good rebounder; Frank Fer- points friend of Tom Samuelwicz. Other flourish, he averaged 17 Walker (250) are on hand. scholarship but they are the legher, from Trenton Catholic nandez, 6* 2", Bob Howard, 6* 1". Ken returning veterans include Joe and shot for better than 50% Other men who should profit by pick of the crop so to speak. At and Kennedy from Saint Joe's and Gene Schue, 6' 1". Latruci, 6' 2", last year's lead- in Duque's last eight games. a year of experience are; Al the head of the list is George* Prep are waging a battle for the Outstanding Rookie Coadi players 6' 6" ing scorer, and Dick McCann, Other key are Senavitis, 6' 2'\ Bill Brooks, 6' Leftwick, an alumnus of Arch- one open forward position. This year the freshmen have 6* 6" jun- 5' 10", one of the starting junior Paul Benec and 1", Olender, 6' 3", 6' 8", Kruginski is the Ron and Hank guards. bishop Carroll High in Washing- At Joe a new coach in Ed Scullin. Mr.. ior Clyde Arnold. Promising Furch, 6' 4". Mike Murray, Dom ton. George, at 6' 1", is made tallest on the squad. Kruginski Scullin graduated from Saint backcourtman Up from the freshmen team, newcomers are are in altitude be big help 1939. the Klein, and Jim Burkhardt 17-1 the image of Hubie White. A has the to a Joe's College in For Mike Rice, who may alleviate which compiled a record, sophomores who should add 6' few inches shorter than Hubie, to the team, but his basketball past seven years he has been serious problem the Dukes are Bill O'Connor, 4", the The 1960 edition of tbe Wlldkittens. Kneeling are George the bench strength. Of these, Mur- George is a wonderful jumoer experience is limited. coach at North Catholic High leading scorer at 17 p.p.g., Tom Leftwich (13) and Wally Jones (23). Standing are (L to R) had in that spot last season, and 5* 11", School. Catholic ray, led the frosh team Chester, 6' 3", and can dunk the ball easily. Mr. Sculin won 6* 5" Malloy, will and John Whe- Bill Kennedy, ButchWinterbottom, and George Stefanic. Terry who in scoring with 401 points. The second scholarship player Starting Position Debated league championships in 1956 lan, 6' 3". Whelan is a local figfht for a starting position. boy As it looks now, the Pirates is Wally Jones from Overbrook The battle between Kellegher and 1957 and won the city title having played at Bonner High. m nis years at North Catholic. presently on our varsity. Overall height will continue to power, High. 6' 1" for a starting po- in 1956 by beating Phila- will have scoring a good The Griffins Wally is also and is and Kennedy West Among them are Bobby McNiel In college coach Scullin, who be an asset to the team. The used a pivot at- bench, good height, and an un- the equal of Leftwick in speed sition is not the only struggle in delphia High 69-68. West Phila- of the played basketball and tack with Sarafinis the in , Joe is now 43, only real loss is the departure man proved defense. winning sea- and is as good if not better at cpach ficullin's 3 guard offense. .delphia that year had Chuck was A the middle. They also use picks Gallo of Saint Joe's, Larry Sara- was on the track team. He of George Brown, last season's definitely expected, handling ball. (Butch) Winterbottom, Scott, 6' 9", and Villanova's son is but and screens for the Wally shoots Warren finis of Canisius, Jim Kenny for- basketball captain in his senior leading scorer. jump shots. On how far the Hall will go remains Ritchie and Lee Patrone a that amazes many who played for city basketball Hubie White. Coach Scullin had merly of Villanova and of 1939. defense they are strictly man to Jim Tom year and fine ball to be seen. man. people. champion Monsignor Bonner produced many players Samelewicz and Joe Zawacki. \ < Pittsburgh University his overall record comes out ii»r;;:-'V« Independmt as to be 404 wins and 186 losses. V;.;! Coach, Bob Timmonds Era of Severance Many great players passed of all the letter- The thought (Continued from Page 2) through the portals of Villanova returning would be enough men Worst Season In A Decade court history, but the Arizins, cheer coach, but, alas. to any About the only good thing Schafers, Devines, Lords, and Bob Timmons knows that there that happened in '57 was Jimmy the Galias will try to replace is something lacking and what Smith's movement into the them and add to the achieve- it exactly is no one knows. ranks of the Villanova high ments of the fine hoop history of The team is led by stalwarts scorers. In his final game the past, as we look to a new John Fridley, 6' 5", who scored for against Drexel, Smitty scored 24 era of great Villanova basket- 6' Filters 304 points, Dick Falenski, 3", points which earned him a posi- ball. scored 314 points, and Bob who tion on the coveted 1000 points Stanky, 6' 4", was tre- .,'!•• who a Club; his associates in this club mendous asset in the back court are the great names in VU bas- ball handling. with his amazing ketball — Arizin, Hennessey, Expected to bolster the varsity Schafer, Devine and Lord, all is soph Ben Jinks. -^nestflavor by far! high scorers. Smith's efforts, Although coach Timmons is however, could not stop the 'Cats quite optimistic concerning the from having on^ of their few future of his floor-men, only losing seasons. -^ time will tell. Any basketball season that oan boast the West Virginia "five second" fiasco, the triple overtime LaSalle thriller and the snapping of an 81-game home winning streak is one to be re- membered and so Al Severance's Wildcats gave Villanovans plen- ty of action during the '57-'58 court season, despite a some- what dissapointing 12-11 log. A Return To the Glory Road The laat few years are so easily recalled that only a brief HOWARD HURT resume' need be given here. ... Dixie Dandy Al Severance's 'Cats were sup- t-: posedly a year away from the top pinnacles of national bas- Scouting Report Zeroing in on the future ketball in '59 but the fiery de- termination of the soph-laden Dixie Classic

'' squad was not to be denied. Villanova will square off Villanova leaped right to na- North Car- At Gen Tel, our aim is to develop the supercommunica- agains thighly rated tional prominence with the tions system that will be needed to meet the demands the open- oMna State (see below) in y^ '''-:•: \}} ing of the season, putting of tomorrow. And we're constantly shooting new ideas to- initial contest on the hardwood. • gether an 8-game win streak "Dixie" will just .."'^, /' at this target. The strains of before John Fridley its first loss ; then coasted about be fading as the "Yank- In our 24 research laboratories, more than 3500 scien- along to an 18-6 record. VU ees" from V.U., if successful tists and engineers have their sights set on entirely - .'! went to the NIT but lost to the against North Carolina State, Memphis State new concepts in order to achieve these results. Tourney winner St. John's by a (which they should be!), will « Independent .:> ; Example: a task force of General Telephone & Elec- score of 75-67. It was, Coach, Bob Vanatta however, take on the victor of the Duke- tronics scientists, working in the unexplored areas of the best court season in years Wake Forest battle of the giants. loss of graduation a and photoconductivity, have The was electroluminescence for the hoopsters. Duke this year has an experi- big one, because it took the lead- an operating model of a switching device developed Last year proved to be rather enced team preparing to take the THE DUAL HLTER DOES IT: revolutionize telephone ing scorer and rebounder, George HERE'S HOW with no moving parts, that may Forest is -^ successful for the 'Cats who court whereby Wake Price. But, it looks as though Tareyton ?uu the taste communications. It is a thin wafer only 3 inches square boasted an overall 20-6 record. trying to do a rebuilding job Yates, 6* 8", LK combinn a uniqiw filtw of ACTIVATED CHARiMML... connect and disconnect up to Wayne is ready to tan that may someday The 'Cats were since last year's graduation took dafJrttrtvPfWWJtDmato the iMtedadaritttMiMMd «»<>.» ranked as high take the big man's place. 10,000 telephone lines. as sixth by the UP poll and a heavy toll. Completing the potential start- DualPQter 2. with I pure white oiitef filter. TifHIitr ttny siltct Mi bilMce Meanwhile, this new discovery holds promise of having ended the season ranking 9th in Rounding out the teams in this ing team are Frank Snyder 6' 5" tea flavor alemante in tha anate. Tarayten's IteMr-talHai givat numerous applications In other fields, including switch- the nation on the same poll. It year's Roimdball Classic are; 6' 6" and Lowery Kirk holding! electronic computers. you tha haat teate af Iha haat tBhtttfiM. ing and read-out devices for was the season in which Coach Marquette, which has bench down the forward spots. Thei it Severance gained strength which is the extent of does Research is but one of the many areas in which General his 400th guards will be veterans Gene' win, Maryland, which is Telephone & Electronics is thinking and working ahead the 'Cats earned themselves its power; 6' 0" Wilfong and Skip Wolfe i of its usual -not only to meet today's communications needs, but a berth in the NIT, and the tal- supposed to have one 6' 0". The bench is composed of' tomorrow's as well. ented soph, Hubie White, dis- strong, fast scoring teams; and veterans Tom Jackson, Fred NEW FILTER lOlPBytOTl played hie the "Cowboys" of Wyom- miAL abilities to the sports finally and Phil Mangum Kibley. world. ing, who are reported not to be Over all, the Tigers can run GENERAL Enter Twenty-fifth Year making the long trip for nothing. or play a control game. They overall picture of this And so it is over. 24 years of An have good strength, a strong TELEPHONE& ELECTROJ\f/CS very prom- basketball under the persistant Dixie spectacle looks bench, and a fine coach. a.s the type of bas- Al Severance. As one can see, ising, as far ketball whieh will be played. THE VILI^NOVAN • Dec. 1, I960 there were few losing seasons i |

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'Cats and Hawks Scrap For Big Five Laurels This year, as always, the man, the leading frosh scorer, five major teams in the Phila- possesses a deadly eye and is CHMir riATcrri delphia area will be shooting called the best prospect at Penn for the "Big Five Champion- since . Amira is hus- ship". Thje city crown has been tling playmaker who is a good annexed by St. Joseph's for the driver as well. Backing up this past two seasons with Villanova pair are veterans John Canzano being co-champs in 1960. (6'1") and Dave Kwait (5'11") Always in the past the City mm along with sophs Ron Reagan Series odds have been thrown and Bob Kelly, both 6 footers. Vol. 36—No. 10 VILLANOVA UNIVl ILLANOVA, PA. DECEMBER 7, 1960 out the window when a crucial Early Maturity Needed game was up for grabs at the It is essential that Milkvy Palestra. This year will be no take over the leadership status exception. However, The Villa- that the departed Joe Cooke novan sports desk in this effort Williams' ^^Glass Menagerie'' assumed during the past season .will attempt to present at least in order to steady the green a fairly accurate picture of the sophs. If McCloskey can drive pre-season prospects. these sophs into an early ma- Opens Tonite InVasey Hall turity, and the fast break can Viltaiiovd V V operate with any degree of po- At Villanova, Al Severance Tennessee William's "The who also directed last year's aite of Manhattan College where tency, Penn fans will have a lot has the nucleus of last year's Glass Menagerie" opens tonight graduate productions, "Our he appeared in many produc- to cheer about in the next four NIT quarterfinalists. Last year's in Vasey Hall Theatre for a five Town" and "Twelfth Night," tions. Miss Meagher, a gradu- months. big men are missing but Tom night run. Curtain each night emphasized the goals of a grad- ate of Detroit's Marygrove Col- Hoover, a 6*9" sophomore, will Temple is 8:30 p.m. including tonight's uate theatre department produc- lege, is a professional band •t be a terror under any basket The Owls this year present special preview in which semin- tion: "Audiences will see acting vocalist, and has made many TV especially if he can control his to Palestra fans the most ex- arians, the faculty members and of a professional calibre." In appearances. A native of Chi- propensity for fouls. As far as perienced first team in the Big their wives and guests will be connection with this he said. The cago, Miss Stein received her BA scoring goes Hoover doesn't Five. Coach 's admitted free. Glass Menagerie is easily Willi- in drama at Clark College in shoot much since he would club had only one casualty in Tickets for the play, which am's best and we have tried to Dubuque, Iowa. Moore was fea- rather play defense. the graduation losses, that be- runs December 7 through 11, retain the integrity of the com- tured as George Gibbs in last Capable Co-Captains ing All-American Bill Kennedy. may be purchased in the Pie munication of Mr. William's year's "Our Town." Getting back to veterans, the Drysdale Is New Leader Shoppe, at the Theatre Office, theme." B^rst produced in New York Cats have in or from of the thea- In the cast are stu- two good ones in As previous years, that big any member graduate by EMdie Dowling and Louis J. guards Jimmy Huggard (5'10"), little man is again present in tre department. General admis- dents, Thomas Flynn as Tom, Singer in 1945, l^e Glass Men- and Dick (6'2"), (6'4"), plus lone senior the 5'10" sion is Elizabeth Kaminski this both seniors, (6'5") jun The Hawks use a fast break- Virginia Tech, diminutive person of $1.80. Students and fac- Meagher as Amanda, agerie represents an earlier and year's (6'4"). co-captains. Huggard is ior Joe Walsh, expert backcourt ing attack which can explode Tim Welsh Bruce Drysdale. The pesky ulty will be admitted at the re- and Margaret Stein as Laura. healthier Williams before he be- the key and on his shoulders man Bob Liberatore (6'2") With the added speed in the backcourt mate of Kennedy's is duced rate of $1.25. Villanova junior, Stanley Moore, and quickly and the new speed Senior Jim Strazzei^a gives a "Johnnie" an authorized demon- came enamoured of the bizarre falls the task of leadership. senior Don McGinley (6'11"). could backcourt, the Explorers will the new field general at Litwack WilUam'sBest will be seen. as the "gentleman apply the fuse. The threat stration of bloclc building while Kay Keilman, the Villanovan*8 psycopaths so pnominent in his When "Hug" is one, he's the For the Wildcats, Hoover and of long range accuracy is mis- stress defense. If McAteer and Tech. Drysdale had a 14.7 aver- Director Bernard A. Coyne, caller." Mr. Flynn is a gradu- date, inquires about purcluising a gift for the little fellow dortng later plays. William's first best little man in the Big Five. Galia must knit with can play well steadily, age via the combination the veter- sing but the slack is. somewhat Carey of a the orphans' outing. Broadway play is a drama of ans quickly for fullfill the promise smooth drive Co-captain Kaminski is an- success in the taken up by this speed and re- Frfedrich can and a respectable four people in a tenement apart- tough Dixie a freshman, and outside shot. other key that might open the Tournament at bounding strength. The Hawks' he showed as C. and F. Polls Proposal ment off a St. Louis alley. Christmas. The sophs, especially Raftery, The other gates to success. His play last depth in the overall picture is a pretty one the guard position ap- Johnnies Treated To Outing, The plot concerns a one-tune backcourt is through with some pears to be year varied from the brilliant to sufficient but the that could carry them back to can some taken by John Kos- Southern belle (Amanda) with situation Coach Moore kinen (5'11") the timid. This year Dick, with up front is a poser. the NCAA playoffs as well as decent play; then who was a valu- Defeated Again By 24.5-15 delusions of former grandeur On the Mainline fewer sleepless nights. this year, the may have Orphanage Party By Juniors who has few illusions aibout her year." flesh is able, but is the spirit The many ifs, however, loom The Student Coucil meeting The junior class gave the ans' Weekend were abel to at- errant son, Tom. T^e menager- willing? heavily. held last Wednesday was spark- During the course of the eve- "Johnnies" of St. John's tend the party. ie is the collection of glass mhai- Orph- a debate between Jim ning, the folk>wing incidents Penn ed by atures which Amanda's crippled, St. anage a special Chrifitmas treat The junior class is donating Charles Laubus, occurred Joseph's of Jack McClos- Hooker and super-sensitive dtughter, Laura, The Quakers last Saturday, December 3, as 3ix himdred dollars to the orph- Saint Joseph's, as always, both C & F-er's, on the advis- John Simone, Acting Presi- will key have a new look this year keeps as a hobby as she seeks have a good team. they guided the boys on their anage's scholarship fund, which polling places dent of VISA, was elected as Heading the play prom- ability of multiple "gentle- sinre many sophs annual Christmas outing. Over periodically sponsors a boy to to find a husband. The list of returning veterans are on campus. Following a heated Alternate Delegate for NFCCS. inent roles in the hustling attack. man caller," a friend of Tom Jack Egan, Frank 200 dads and moms took the 180 Villanova. two, the Bob DeLisa congratulated the Majewski, of the best exchange between the intensions, With the nucleus orphans around street with certain marital and Vince Kempton. The Hawks, the 69th was defeated by a 14- Junior Class for their effort in freshman team at Penn in many motion walks into Laura's parlor and although shopping area in a day of sea- the "Ug'y Man" contest which noticeably weakened as always, 24.5 vote. (More complete cov- seasons, McCloskey, sonal joy and excitement. Valva Warns Students walks out again, out of her life, by graduation have some tal- of this issue can be found they sponsored. "I have not seen wil stress hustle and a fast erage doing her more good than hamn. ented sophs to cushion the shock. The day started with a grand on page two.) so much enthusiasm stimulated break. "...Park Properly Or I>nuna Critics Award These capable new faces are tour of department stores includ- A report on "The Student in the past three years," he In Bob Milkvy (6'4"), the key- The critics called The Glass Jimmy Lynham, Tom Wynne, ing Gimbels, Lits and Penney's. Be Amply Oieciplined" Council and Its Problem of Com- stated. stone of the team, Penn has one Menagerie "eloquent and touch- and Bill Hoy. While they visited the shops, munication" set the tone for of the best frontcourt perform- Disciplinary action will defin- Ouotdoor Graduation? ing," acclaimed William's dia- Ooach Ramsey is hoping that the students bought gifts for the evening since sev- ers in the Big Five. He led the itely be taken against any indi- much of the A program designed to enable logue and extra- dimensional backcourt load can be ably the orphans. Later, an the eral motions on the agenda were team in rebounds, assists, and vidual violating the rules in the day-hops to form car pools was characterizations. Williams re- carried by Lynham and Hoy, Johnnies enjoyed free amuse- concerned with the same prob- scoring last soa.son, proving his Billy Hoy parking lot, announced Jack sent ceived the York Drama who teamed up with ment rides next door to Gim- bo a committee for investi- New Wynne to and ability. lem. versatility ab'e number six man last sea- Valva, chairman of the Student gation and implementation. Critics' Circle Award for Men- give the Hawks the best fresh- bels, and each Johnny personally Council's Jajck The Quakers have good Union and Special The yeport on the Egan man squad Ed Devery son. Six-footer Gary Kasmer Problems Chairman DeLisa announced agerie in 1945. He received this in the city last year. height depart- talked to Santa Claus during the problem of communication was bn lance in the who led the frosh Oonnmittee. that outdoor graduation same award for two of his more a lot of experience The big question in scoring day. has under his mark here is to a lofty spot in the ECAC ment. Senior Stew Greenlcaf presented by Jim Strazzella, Hoy, who with a 19.5 ppg. could be the The parking problem came to been aporoved by the Council earthy plays, in 1948 for "A belt, now seems more steady set a- St. Joe fresh- Christmas Tournament. with sophs Jim The group watched a show Executive Vice-President for (6'5"), along surprise in the a head this time last year and is Desire," and self-confident. man scoring record backcourt. and is now pending Administra- Streetcar Named and Kaminski with a 21.4 (6'5"), J. D. Graham during a hot roast beef meal at Educational Affairs. This report La Salle D)herty Veteran Frontcourt just as keen now as it was then, tion anproval. An alternate plan in 1955 for "Oat on a Hot Tin has a deadly outside shot, is average. a (6' 4''), and Dave Robinson Kosticks, after which they re- said, in effect, that although The Explorer's hopes are the The frontcourt chores as numerous abuses of parking is required Roof." Williams also received strong driver. The frontcourt can stand even of the in case of bad .((>' 5") respectable size ceived toys. Lunch was followed Villanova's Student Council has cloudiest for the upcoming cam-, have Owls will be performed Gor- privileges have recently been weather, however, Pulitzer Prizes for drama for with anyone in the East with by before any is and reboimding ability. They by the movie "Gang Busters" done a good deal of worthwhile Wonderful White paign. Coach Dudley Moore don who is perhaps the revealed, Valva said. ..; the tough Wynne (6'5"), best re- :, approval can be given. the latter two plays. and the boards for which featured the Bowery Boys, it still viewed in an un- At the forward posts, Hubie pessimistic due to lack of height should provide bounder and pick man inch for "There is ample rboin for work, is Junior Bob Dickey (6'3"), a guards John Wide- and twenty cartoons at the 69th light by the adminis- White is expected to star again and experience but the silver lin- the speedy inch in the Big Five and the parking, both on the newly-open- favorable Icaper, backing up Egan (6'5"), Amira theater. while Tom Galia, the leading ing up Olney way is soph sensa- man (6' 1") and Sid East. Proctor street •« ed section of the Field House tration, faculty, students, and Majewski (6'3"), and Devery are and Kempton (6'4"). (6'0") run the racehorse university in general, simply be- frosh scorer last year, is the tion to steady but not outstanding ball- Orphanage Show lot amd toward the rear and cen- (C'8"). Behind these two un- McCloskey plans. of Coun- other leading candidate. The "ifs" are many for Moore game that players and their lack of scoring This day of holiday gaiety for ter of the main lot. But students cause all are unaware tested in the backcourt sophs Potent Pair Hubie can do anything that is since only three fairly experi- punch could hinder the Temple the orphans was financed partly just won't drive a few extra cil efforts. are steady senior Bob Westhead Amira, both possible with a basketball and enced men return and the back- Wideman and attack. by proceeds from the annual feet. They'll park properly or Strazzella stated that the com- (G'l") and junior sparkplug could develop into more. His cat-like reflexes and 'court situation shows unproven sophomores, In the Christmas Charity Ball, given be amply disciplined," the ample munication problem must be Booth (5'7"). forecourt, Litwack Harry duo. The stocky Wide- of these levels. accurate shooting eye make him sophomores in key roles. The a iJotent has some experience in Bernie on December 2, and partly by senior threatened. tackled on each starting unit appears voluntary contributions Villa- presented several a major scoring threat. Under to be re- Ivens (6'2") and Mike Gold of Too Much of A Hurry Further, he turnees Greorge Fredrick (6'5"), nova students. implement his the boards White can get up (5'10"). Sophs Ken Kramer Valva further stated that the suggestions to with six Joe Carey (6'5"), and Raftery (6'3"), ideas: on each level. men inches taller than Bill Purdy (6'5"), and The climax to the orphans' reason for this appears to be 6'3" his stance. This Ail-Ameri- in the frontcourt. With Captain Bruce Fleming (6'5"), a trans- weekend was their annual that "everyone wants to be the Seven Motions can prospect's one failing is Bob McAteer (6'1"), and either fer his from Lafayette, could help Christmas party, given yester- first one lot after out of the Seven motions involving the hesitancy to drive. If he does Curt Fromal (6'9"), an all State ease the height problem and day afternoon at the orphanage. class, so everyone tries to park publicity and drive this year, defenses will high school selection who aver- even be communications be the answer. The party included entertain- as close to the exits as possible." hard put to stop hun. aged 20.8 as a freshman last Drysdale, problem were made during the Koskinen, and Co. ment, refreshments, and presen- Students who have been tick- 6'0" year, meeting, six by Gene Felch, Tom Galia, the Chester or soph Tony Abbott do have the speed to run if these tations of individual gifts to eted twice will be subject bo dis- senior delegate, flash, is a definite question (5'11") assuming the lead roles defensive rebounds NFCCS and one come in a every Johnnie by Santa Claus dplinary action. Valva, in com- mark. The redoubtable Tom in the forcourt. sufficient number. by Jim Strazzella. Of these can Gordon and (). Entertainment menting on his committee's ac- drive, jump, and shoot with the Untried Reinforcements Proctor should take "cures for apathy," three were up some of included Kevin Shay's renowned tion on the problem, declaired best but is lax at times The veterans do not loom as the scoring passed, two defeated, and two on de- slack. If one of the magic act, the appearance of that "both Father McLaughlin fense and teamwork. His outstanding scorewise, since tall sophs can withdrawn, but only after a quick work with some sport celebritieB, and carol sing- and Captain Murphy have been reflexes and great desire none of the three averaged in efficiency under the lengthy period of debate. may basket, the ing. thinking as the committee has overcome these, however. double figures last year. The re- bwls could shake up the Big Junior class nurses did the in this matter." DsLisa Lauds Paper Trying hard to break into this inforcements are mostly untried Five picture and seriouslv chal- cooking, wrapped the gifts, and "We are sure that, with stu- While discussing publicity, five with be Sophs Bemie sophomores in the persons of lenge the Hawks in the MAC. acted a« hostesses. The decora- dents aware of the problem, Bob DeLisa, Student Council Chavis and Jim O'Brien both defensive ace, Johnny Beck There in a nutshell are the iloaa included a 30 foot Christ- parking abuses will stop, but if Chairman, stated, "Incidentally, 6'3", yeoman Tom Samule- (6'2"), Vince Berry (6'6"), Ed prospects, good, bad, and indif- Billy Bikftery mas tree with 1200 lights, stock- they continue, the campus po- I'd like to take this opportunity Graduate Theater students Margaret Stein (left) and Eliza- wicz (6*5"), Dave Severance- owler (6'4"), a transfer from ferent. ings, and candy. About 70 Vil- lice and the discipline office will to compliment the Villanovan on iK^th Meagher emote during one of the crucial scenes in Glass the excellent tonight In Hall auditorium. 8 THE VILt>NOVAN •Dec. I, 1960 lanovmns who participated di- work with the committee to cur- coverage it has Menagerie which opens Vasey jnsctly in organising the Orph- tail violaUons." given the Student Council this!

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