April 1, 1960 THE CONCORDIAN Page 3 Returning Lettermen Create Net Optimism Six returning lettermen highlight the hopes of 1960 tennis squad. The team, which did not have either a junior or senior on last year, may be expected to rise into comparative promi- nence with a year's experience added. Heading the list of returning lettermen are last year's co- captains John Jorgensen, (Rochelle, 111.), and Dave Dussere (Moor- head, Minn.). Both started with outstanding showings, then sick- ness hit the squad. John suffered serious case of pneumonia and Dave was limited because of a bothersome flu attack. Dick Green, (Louisville, Ky.), and Malin Stakston, (Minot, N.D.), the other junior veterans, hope to break into the starting line after handling a heavy load last spring. Ken Small and Denny Shepherd, who hail from Great Three lettermen and Coach Don Krause are hopes look brighter this spring. The net team Falls, Mont., could develop into a very formidable doubles looking back with glee upon last year's disas- opens their season with a road trip to Hamline combination. Last year as freshmen they showed a good deal trous tennis campaign—but with crafty Coach and Augsburg during the up-coming Easter va- of promise before succumbing to the late spring slump. Don Krause and six letter winners returning cation. Other boys who are battling for positions include: sophomore, Brian Wermager, and freshmen, Dean Knudson, Dale Knudson, Ray Anderson, Curtis Sigdestad, Garey Stark and Dick Pett. Giants Edge Braves Don Krause, coach for the team, reported that a tentative 16 game schedule has been planned. It is hoped that several more conference schools can be inclu- BOWLING STANDINGS ded on the agenda. The confer- ence will be held at St. Thomas, Editor Previews National League 39 30 Independents May 21, 22. Delta Rho 37 32 2 by GLEN TEMANSON Also planned is a weekend STP 37 32 2 trip during Easter vacation to Spring is in the air, and a young man's fancy Sam Jones, Jack Sanford, Mike McCormick and Athenians 37 32 2 Hamline and Augsburg. turns toward . baseball. Well, partly, anyhow. Stu Miller, to mention just a few. Beta Tau 33 36 6 Nevertheless, preseason prognostications are fun The addition of Don Blasingame to their in- Mondamin 32 37 7 As has been the policy in the and interesting, and JI imagine I enjoy it as much field gives them a much needed lead-off man AES 31 38 8 past years a ladder system de- as anyone. to run in front of the power of Willie Mays, Chi Delts 30 39 9 cided who participates in each Close, exciting pen n a n t Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepeda and Willie of the up-coming matches. A races should be in order for Kirkland. FIVE HIGH SERIES play off is held just previous to *^F7 the 1960 major league base- Milwaukee will again be forced to count on B. Leach 498 Mondamin each match and the top five gain ^ ball season, with another their war-horses Warren Spahn and Lew Burdctte S. Sheggeby 495 Delta Rho the right to compete in the com- truly continental world ser- to lead their young pitchers. The question marks G. Reiners 476 STP ing match. ies to be played in the con- of Red Schoendienst, Johnny Logan and Wes Cov- S. Holland 472 AES Thus far activities have been trast of old and new—at ington almost force one to move them down an- D. Van Dyke 462 Mondamin limited to inside workouts, but Candlestick Park in San other notch, but hitters like Aaron and Mathews near game conditions have been Francisco and Yankee Sta- keep them up. HIGH GAMES created by playing on the bas- dium in New York. Los Angeles won all the marbles last year, but B. Leach 197 Mondamin ketball courts Wednesday eve- old age is still a threat, along with a troublesome National League R. Glomstad 194 STP ning. pitching shortage. But young Frank Howard is San Francisco 5) Pittsburgh 1) probably the biggest thing (and I don't mean 6 2) Milwaukee 6) St. Louis feet 7 inches, 243 pounds), to hit the majors in a Los Angeles 7) Chicago ^ 3) long time. Seven Sports Cincinnati 8) Philadelphia W 4) Rookie George Coleman and veteran Billy San Francisco's Giants should have won the Martin may make the difference for Cincinnati. pennant last year, and are now strengthened by Frank Robinson, Gus Bell and Vada Pinson will College Activities Utilize two trades. They acquired Billy O'Dell and Billy supply the power, and the addition of Cal McLish, Loes from Baltimore to strengthen their pitching corps. Cincy looks good on paper and is a strong staff which already features Johnny Antonelli, dark-horse threat for the pennant. Fieldhouse Potentialities ^^^^-^——— Pittsburgh may have the If Rip Van Winkle were to emerge from his slumber in the best pitching in the league Fieldhouse one of these spring days he would have to ask some with Bob Friend, Vernon Law, questions before he'd know what season of the year it is. No less Harvey Addix and Roy Face, than seven sports are being practiced there each day, representing but the Pirates are lacking the every season of the year. big sluggers so vital for a con- tender. In making the rounds of the Fieldhouse one may have the Ken Boyer, Daryl Spencer, pleasure of watching football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis, Alex Grammas and Bill White golf and weight lifting. form the solid infield for St. Waiting patiently for the advent of the warm spring weather Louis, and the addition of Bob are the track and baseball teams, who are anxious to get outside Nieman, obtained from Balti- and test their wings. more, should strengthen the The track team will have good depth in the sprints and should Cardinals outfield, rounded out be fairly strong in other departments also. by Joe Cunningham and the old With excellent catching depth, an adequate infield and a good hustler Stan Musial. outfield, the Cobber baseballers could do well in their first year Truly the league's most valu- in the MIAC if the pitching comes through. able player, Ernie Banks, will With last year's stars returning and in good health the tennis keep Chicago out of the cellar, team coached by Don Krause is looking forward with optimism along with veteran Richie Ash- toward its season's schedule. 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