Dukes Face Kermit in Washington (D.T.) "Its Not the Sophomores' Fault As Far As Their Playing Ability

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. « r*c« Ntar Thursday. Fetmmry «. IMS THE DUQUESNE DUKE Bluffing It Duquesne Romps, 84-65, A.k.a.: Jack As Press Stops Villanova By PAUL Del.ONGIS Duke Sports Writer Wojdowski Tom Ingelsby got off to a blazing start before the Dukes caught up to him in the second half, and his 36 Bv DAVE FENNE88V points turned out to be the only I hike Sports Writer factor that kept Villanova in the game as Duquesne romped. 84-65 He lives on the 14th floor of the Towers, not the Sunnyfield Rest Home. He last Sunday at the Civic Arena. doesn't need a cane yet. and prefers to spend his afternoons in the gym Not that the win was a surprise. shooting basketballs rather than in the park feeding pigeons. Yet. to his The Duquesne-Villanova series re- teammates on the Duquesne basketball team he is affectionately known as cord is 21-18, and the two teams -the Old Man." have a long history of winning on Those who know him less inti- their own home courts. Neither mately call him. among other Duquesne coach Red Manning nor things. Jack Wojdowski. Over the Villanova coach Jack Kraft could years he has picked up a host of remember exactly how long they "other nicknames from the media have been swapping home victories, cT.V. Jack." "Cookies and Milk") but their guesses were both between but his current alias may be the six and eight years'. most appropriate. The pattern applies not only to A title such as the "old man" Villanova, but to all Philadelphia implies that its bearer has been teams. The Dukes had lost in Phil- around long enough to know what's adelphia twice already this year—to going on He has the experience and St. Joseph's in the Quaker City know-how to hold the Jeam together Tournament and to LaSalle. So the when the going gets rough. In a win over the Wildcats not only kept sense, the old man is the team Duquesne's post season tournament leader, - hopes alive, it kept the balance of Such a description fits Wojdowski power between the Civic Arena and perfectly. He is not a flashy player, the Penn Palestra, as well. but his consistent scoring and Lionel Billingy. who injured his tenacious defense make his pres- left shoulder and elbow against Dukes Jack Wojdowski performs ballet with Villanovas Larry Moody (441 ence felt on a basketball court. DePaul. didn't suit up for the game. ffcoto Mill* Hack Wojdowski calmly accepts his Starting at center in his place was role and puts it into perspective. 6-9 Ray Milligan. along with the as in the first half. With Villanova Berrang, but pointed to me and told "It's kind of scary at times, with four other regular starters: Ruben ahead. 40-34, Red Manning called a me to raise my hand. When I put the responsibility and all." he says. Montanez, Jack Wojdowski, Kip time out and his five starters came my hand up, he called a technical "Bui it's an inherited position and McLane and Oscar Jackson. to the bench. on me for waving my hand jn his I'm the one who inherited it. It's an Duquesne jumped to a quick 12-6 When play resumed, the Dukes face." lead in the first half on outside came out in full-court press with important role and I try to give it "If the official had not come over the attention it deserves." shooting by Wojdowski and Mont- Roland Jones replacing Milligan, Such an important role certainly anez. Villanova called a time out at and the Dukes began to cook. to explain his call," said Kraft, "we means added responsibility but not 14:15. and Kraft must have said Oscar Jackson forced the game's would not have continued the necessarily added pressure. Woj- something worthwhile to his play- turning point when he drove for a game." ers, because they tied the score at layup and. getting fouled, sank the Montanez continued his scoring dowski has been there before. streak with 27 points, followed by "I really don't feel the pressure." 14-14 less less than three minutes free throw. Then he stole the inbounds pass and fed Montanez for the eternally consistent Wojdowski he says. "I had the role in high later.' with 17. McLane was excellent on school, so I'm used to it." From there until the half, the another layup and a quick five Dukes just traded buckets with points. both ends of the court, pulling down The old man must be an example 14 rebounds and scoring 15 points. to the team, especially its younger Ingelsby and substitute guard Ed Duquesne regained the lead, Manning, who came in for Ed 43-42. at 12:04 and was never in Jackson had 13 and Jones 10 as the members, in practice as well as in Dukes shot a brilliant 77% from the game situations. Wojdowski does Hastings, a starter who is still trouble again. Said Manning, "We his job in this area too. He goes into feeling the effects of a recent bout stopped them with the press. The field. with the flu. Ingelsby was deadly idea was to disrupt the ball-handler, "We knew," said Kraft, "that every, season as if his job were on without Billingy their best team was thejine. from the outside on a fadeaway shot and Oscar did the job on Ed that the Dukes couldn't handle, and Manning. We spread them out on the four regular starters and Jones. "At the start of even.' year 1 go when they started watching him too the court and they couldn't pene- That's the combination that turned into basketball with the idea that closely. Manning would put it up. trate." it around, along with some key anything could happen." he says. "I JACK WOJDOWSKI Manning's 17 points complement- A technical foul was called on steals by Jackson." start practice thinking that I have -photo G*orq» 6*|kovkfc ed Ingelsby's 36. but it was the rest Ingelsby late in the game and it to win my job all over again." almost led to Kraft taking his team Manning was impressed by Ingel- of the Wildcats who brought about sby. He said, "Tom's not real quick, their own massacre by scoring only out of the Arena. First the official With five of the nation's highest scoring freshmen vying for a spot on the 12 more points among themselves. who called the technical would not but he's smart and he can go to the 1972 73 Duquesne squad. Wojdowski had grounds for Coricern. But althougn tell Kraft who he had called it on. hoop well. > He's definitely pro The Dukes came out for the material—heil go high in the two of last year's frosh did win starting roles, none could replace second half and proceeded to get After finally indicating it was on Wojdowski in the Duke's line-up. .... ,,. -, blown off the court for five minutes Ingelsby. he refused to explain to draft." Yet. with two sophomores in a starting role, any team might be in with a combination of bad passing, Krafl why he had called it.« And Ingelsby was impressed by trouble. The Dukes are no exception. The Duquesne team has already lost an inability to penetrate the Wildcat Ingelsby explains it this way: the Civic Arena. He said, "This five of 16 games, which is as many as they lost last year in 25 contests, rne zone, and Ingelsby being just as hot "The official called a foul on (Jim) place is a zoo." "old man." however, is unconcerned. - "I think that our chances for a tournament are still good, he says, r ive losses is a lot for us at this point in the season, but that s because we haven't jelled yet. whereas last year we jelled early in the season. Dukes Face Kermit In Washington (D.t.) "Its not the sophomores' fault as far as their playing ability. In the Steel By DICK TALLEY Lloyd, and 6-1 Steve Garrett, all of Bowl both Kip (McLane) and Oscar (Jackson) played great and made the whom averaged in double figures all-tournament team. But with Ihe sophomores in the line-up the whole Duke Sports Writer last year and are doing it again this - team has a lot to learn about each other. I think we are reaching that point On Monday the Dukes travel to season. Bench strength is provided and I hope well start to jell for the finish of the season." Washington, DC. to meet the by 6-10 Bill Demharter, 6-7 Bill Eagles of American University. At Mann, 6-6 Bob Rosenfeld, and 6-5 "Tbe Fitire" ~^ Tom Rowe. this writing Coach Tom Young's American has height, depth, Typical of the quiet, unassuming wav he plays his game. Wojdowski is boys have a record of 1.4-4. Their experience, and the home court not counting on a shot at the pros. Then again, he * not discounting the losses have come at the hands of advantage, all of which could spell possibility either. Syracuse. St. Joseph's, George trouble for the Dukes. American Washington, and Temple (just last also will be looking to avenge last i don't think about it." he says, ive known too many people who build Saturday*). However, they own a victory over nationally ranked St. year's 78-74 Duke victory at the their hopes up and are disappointed at draft time. I just go out and play, Arena. and if the scounts think I'm good enough that's good. But if they don t like John's and they beat St. Francis On Thursday the Dukes will handily. me. I don't have to worry about it." They are led by 6-8 Kermit return home to face the Chicago Washington, the nation's leading State Cougars. The Cougars went In the interim between now and a possible shot at the pros next fall. rebounder. who is averaging 18.6 14-12 last year and they have three Wojdowski will be doing his best to get Duquesne into a WWW""" ppg. this season, and 6-6 soph. returning starters all of whom tournament. It will be the "Old Mans" last shot at a NIT or NCAA hifl. Wilbur Thomas their leading scorer averaged above 16. ppg. They are despite the reports of many of the Duke's ooponents which read in part at 21 0 ppg. The other starters are 64 Sam Kidd. 6-4 Steve Picket! and "Wojdowski! It seems like he's been arouna forever." KERMIT WASHINGTON 60 Clarence Notree. Its a safe bet that Red Manning wishes that those reports were true 6-5 jr Pete DeHaven, 6-1 JoHny