George Washington Shocks Xats, 13-6 Bell's Bombers Drop Second In Row By Steve Freind which moved the 'Cats 70 yards period in Villanova territory. in six plays for a marker. Twice Only a goal iine Villanovan's bowl hopes were stand at the Andrejko hooked up with end 5 kept the '\* dealt a severe blow on Saturday 'Cats from falling John McDonnell for 16 yard more than four points behind, as as George Washington 's hustl- gains, then hit Dick Sernyak ing Colonials upset the heavily the Colonials were forced to set- with a 32 yard areial to put the favored 'Cats 13-6 at Washing- tle for Gross's 27 yard fidd goal Cats on the board. Jim Case's and a 10-6 lead. ton Stadium. The loss may well placement was blocked and Vil- be the kiss of death for any ideas Early in the final period, GW lanova owned a 6-0 lead. Bell Bombers had about a added 3 more on another Gross field goal, this time from 32 mm liberty Bowl trip to Atlantic With three minutes remaining Vol. 40^No. 8 VILLANOVA UNIVER! .NOVA, PA. Decennber 2, 1964 ^^•' ill yards out and the 'Cats found City.,'::- : :',•',;•;'.' r the half, Georg:e Washington themselves on the short end of Colonial quaterback Garry made its first offensive move. Starting at the Villanova a 13-6 count. With time runnnig /'' Lyle, a recently converted half- 35, the Colonials, led by Lyle, out, Villanova coach Alex BeU back, drove the 'Cat defense moved to a first down at the five. •nserted sophomore Jerry Bel- crazy with his passing and run- After two dives at the 'Cat line lotti at quarterback in an at- ning. The sophomore from Pitt- netted only 3 yards, Lyle rolled to his tempt to pull the game out with SPECIAL BASKETBALL EDITIOn sburgh, by far the best iback the right and appeared to be a late passing attack. Bellotti Wildcats have faced this year, stopped just short of the goal. connected with John Kelleher on ripped the 'Cat line for 57 yards The re- feree had other ideas and sign- a 47 yard bomb to give the 'Cats while adding 47 through the air. aled a GW touchdewn despite the a first down at the GW 17, but 'Cats Score First protests of the 'Cat defenders. the Colonial defense stiffened K-» As In every game this season, Mark Gross added the conver- and took over at the 9. the Bombers were first to rack sion and the Colonials took a 7- 'Cat Drive Stalls up a tally. After a scoreless first 6 lead to the locker room. After GW was forced to punt, period, soph quarterback Billy The third stanza was all *^he "Cats mounted their last Joe Santomauro straight arms a George Washington Andrejko, subbing for Dave Con- George Washington, as the "rive. Takiner over at the Villa- defender durinu^ the Colonials 13-6 upset of the 'Cats. Loss nell, unleasned an air barrage Colonials spent almost the entire nova 38, Bellotti marched the was Villanova's second in a row. 'Cats to the Colonial 22 on Sportlighf IllllllllllllllUliliilllilllUilJIUIIIIIUIIIlUUIUJIIUUIlW aerials to John Kolmer and Dick Fabrizio. At this point Bellotti's l^r. Tirotection crumbled, the rookie fireballer being dropped for In The Gloom bosses amounting to 30 yards as George Washington took the ball and the game. ^iHiiiiuiioHuiiniiiiiiminMununiiniiiniinNittinntininiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuniiiniiiiiin RusfV Miller For the first time this year, Last week this writeV stated that the flame of desire the 'Cats were outgained over- that hi.d so obviously sparked the Villanova eleven earlier in land as the Colonials racked up the season had come close to extinction in the loss to Boston 136 yards rushing compared to Colleg-e. It was hoped however that the flame would be rekindl- their opponents meager 50. Tom ed by those outstanding players whose desire is never more Brown led all 'Cat carriers with than momentarily dimmed. Unfortunately the dousing admin- 47 yards while Sernyak added istered by B.C. was worse than was apparent. Even the team 22. The Bombers outdistanced leaders tluough their example on tlie field were not able to GW in the air 203-57 with Bel- rescue the entire squad The team that faced George Wash- lotti accounting for 126 on 6 "completions. ington last Saturday was i\ mere siiell of what had formerly Kelleher was the leading 'Oat receiver, snagging beta the numbei- two team in the lEast. At times they might 3 aerials for 82 yards. have been mistaken for a team of bowl caliber—on their one scoring drive to the Colonial's 8, but on reflection it must Game Statistics have been only a vivid memory GW VU 11 First Downs 14 of the past that projected 136 Bushing Yardage 50 them as such. 6-12 Passes 10-20 because of a poor per- 57 Passing Yardage 203 193 Total Yardage 253 formance in last spring's tmal 8-36 Punting 6-43 scnmmage, Gerry liellotti, 25 Yards Pe^nalized 40 who had started in most of his freshman games, was rele- gated to the fourth string The man who wrecked the Tats. \>«^> lx)sition among four fine Sophomore sensation Bushing Gary Lyle prepares to shake quarterbacks. Thoug"h gener- off the ftrasp of an unidentified Player Att. Gain Villanova player en route to another big gain. ally considered the best passer Oonnell 4 15 on the squad, Gerry Jias seen limited action. In a passing Sernyak 7 22 ««^f.. \ Santomauro 7 14 siiuaiion jL wiis leit that the experienced Dave Connell or Brown . 12 47 Bill Andrejko, another ^ood passer, who had displayed a iiLLje hiuie pjise, wouid ue uetier relied upon.
Poise Under Fire Last buLurcuiy in a situation tnat would have shaken Passing many an unlisted lield geneial, the balding ISophomore irom Player Att. Com. Uniun i^ity, x\ew Jersey, displayed ability before •'. his passing Connell 4 1 a crowd oi DOUU in tlie new D.C. Stadium, lie completed 6 Andrejko 5 3 of 11 passes for 126 yards and ran for a few. His out- Be HotU U standing contribution to the elfort was a 47 yaid pass play to Jolin Kehelier wiiich started a heart-breaking attempt at a comeback. Receiving Protection Fails Player No. Yds. Brown I 13 In a similar situation in any previous game a Villanova McDonnel 2 32 quarteiback could iiave expected all the protection necessary Sernyak 1 32 to lead a scoring di ive when passing the way Bellotti was. Kellther 3 82 Ferrainolo 1 11 On Saturday however he had two separate drives stepped Kolmer 1 23 cold by G.W.'s Paul Flowers, who threw Bellotti for 3 losses Fabrizio 1 10 total ing 28 yards.
Buffalo Remains I A l.eait-brcaking defeat at the hands of a great rival ElNJSl does not, should not completely crush a championship team. READ Perhaps a lesson could be learned from last year's basketball team whirh wont dcwn in defeat at the hands of the Hawks b'lt crme bfick f)om defeat to wind up as number seven team THE in the rounlry. This week in Huffalo the 'C-its will have one moi'e ch'ince lo piove themselves to the fans who have sup- (Piiotos by Rich Dunne) ported them so well and perhaps that man named Dudley. VILLANOVAN 'Cat halfback Dick Sernyak is met head on by a GW end KRAFT'S MAGICIANS RETURN! as Joe Santomauro dives at another oncoming Colonial.
20 THE VILLANOVAN • NOVEMBER 19, 1964 J g Steve Freind about be summed up in two I By F.l|i|ll!lll|i|;ii:illlllll!!!llllll!ll!lllltlllllllll|l|llllll!iri By Jim Proud ond Jerry Bruderle words — Bill Bradley. A consen- Villanova's fast-^breaking Wild- Toledo Seniors Ted Kotch, 6-«, and missed much of the experience sus All-American two years in cats make their first home ap- Richie Marquard, 6-7 should they might have gained in play a row, Bradley can do every- Toledo lost high scorer Larry pearance of the infant cage gather in plenty of rebounds and ing last season because of a thing. Last year the 6^5 senior Jones from last year's squad, campaign this Saturday as they will hold their own in the scor- ankle sprain and a twisted knee, tallied 936 points for a 32.3 which compiled a 13-11 record, tackle a rugged Xavier quintet ing. Junior Mark Turenshine, 6- respectively. averaged, placing him fourth in including a 63-59 loss to Villa- at the Palestra. Three days later, 4, who was injured last year, is Another of Canisius's physical the country. He shot a fantastic nova at the Palestra. Kraft's boys face another rough the top returning scorer with an problems is a lack of height. The 52.2% while finding time to hai^l This year Toledo has plenty of assignment as Bill Bradley and 11.1 average. Jack Crispd, a 5- tallest man on the starting tea down 360 rebounds and pass off height, from 6-8 Bob Aston to his Princeton Tigers invade the 10 junior, Alan Fisher, a 6-1 is John Brennan who is 6-4 and countless assists as the Tigers to 6-2 Bob Williams, the smallest Field House on Monday to lock sophomore, and George Stein- is the team's returning center. notched a 20-9 log and the Ivy starter. In between are Jim Cox, horns with the 'Cats. mann, a 6-4 senior, will man the League crown. 6-5, Jerry DeLong and John De Paul Xavier guard positions. There seems to be little doubt Ayling, both 6-4. Cox was second De Paul will come to the Coach Danny Lynch is count- Coach Don Ruiberg's charges that Bradley is the best college highest scorer last year, averag- Palestra on February 6, sporting ing on his big men to improve may be hard pressed to match player in the nation. A member ing 15 points a game. two returning lettermen named on last year's 9-12 record, and their 16-10 perfonnance of a of the 1964 U.S. Olympic Basket- Sophomore Bill Backensto, 6-3, Jim Murphy and Dave Mills. from the look of things they have ball Team, Bradley has the pro is the sixth man and should add Murphy, a 6-2 guard, was high the potential to do it. scouts fighting for his attention, firepower following his 32 points scorer on last season's 21-4 dub but claims that right now he is per game freshman average. Detroit while Mills at 6-10 was the only interested in helping thei Another sloph, 6-7 Len La Fla Detroit has four seniors and team's leading reboimder. .>»' Tigers to another fine season. adds height to the bench. one junior in its starting line-up Their high scorer last year Asked to comment on Bradley Much of Toledo's success will in hopes of improving on last was Jesse Nash who scored at a last year, 'Cat coach Kraft had" depend upon how soon Backensto year's 14-11 mark, which in- rate of 17.5 points per game. He this to say: "He's definitely a is pressed into action, and how cluded a 79-70 loss to Villanova. is still in school but is only great one. He can do everything. Xats Coming well he responds. Dorrie Murrey, a 6-8 junior, eligible for the first semester. Kraft's Are The one thing that makes him averaged 16.7 last season while De Paul's leading sophomores Niagara so dangerous, though, is his un- only a sophomore. With the are a 6-4 forward Errol Palmer selfishness. He constantly ma By Steve Freind After a disappointing 8-12 graduation of high scorers Dick 6-1 guard Mike Norris who and a passed up shots to set up his record laat year, Niagara is faced Dzik and Al Cech, he should turn doesn't seem like a whole are battling last season's re- teammates. This Kraft's 'Cats art- coming. It rebuiling 1964-65. gives Princeton with a job in into a regular 20 point scorer. serves for starting since his band of hardwood magicians put on their show. the roles. more balance and makes them a year However one of those eight vic- Sophomore Rick Pine brings a The sound of screaming humanity at the Palestra still rings better ball club." tories was a 63-57 win over Villa- 23.8 average up from the fresh- St. Jcftin*9 the ear. It seems like only yesterday that the 'Cats Also fresh in nova. Through the first 18 men team and he should add Coach Joe Lapchick and his returning for Coaoh opened their season at Pi'inceton, began the march that would Steve Thiomas Butch games, this marked the only punch to the offense. brother combination of Bob and VanBreda Kolff's Tigers in bring them a sparkling 24-4 record and seveaith ranking Ken Mclntyre are headed for one year ago. Gone are B6b Pelking- blemish on Villanova's record. But to break into the starting the national polls. of the greatest seasons in St. ton, the nation's top rebounder Sophomore Dwight Bonk, 6-3, lineup he'll have to beat out one it's just that the 'Cats are hard to forget. You John's basketball history. last season, and Joe Gieger, who Maybe will join senior Joe White, also of the seniors. Terry Page and go to see them once and you're addicted for life. The sight of averaged 18 points per game. 6-3, and juniors George Phillips, John Watson, both 6-4, and John The two brothers who scored Wally Jones bringing a crowd to its feet with his ball hand- But the Mustketeers still have 6-6, Pat Broderick, 6-2, and Art Schramm, 6-6, all played capably 15 points per game on an aver- ling wizardry, of Jim Washington slamming the ball through Steve Thomas and that alone Coleman, 6-3, in the starting last year behind Cech and Dzik. age will be added by a host of the hoop, of Richie Moore hitting jumpers from every angle i could be enough to give the line-up. This year they'll get a full shot good sophomores. The main con- on tlie court was sometliing that you just couldn't forget. It frosh 'Cats a busy evening. Thomas, a Bonk averaged 18 points per at the «omer slots. Lou Hyatt, tribution from the team was habit forming; it was contagious; it was great. will come in the form of Llyoc unanimous pre-season pick for game for the frosh last year, 6-2, and Bill Downs, 5-10, will Wajly and Richie are gone and many feel that the (Sonny) Dove stands 6-7 AU-American laurels, burned the Now and he will be joined by another handle the guard positions. who will the circus has lost its color. averaged nets last year at a 29.9 clip, show never be the same, that soph, 6-3 Dave Smith. Smith, Like most Midwest teams, and 20 points per game believe that the three year magic carpet to lead the firosh 21-1 seventh best average in the land. There are those who who averaged 17 for the fresh- Detroit is big, but it will take a team to a of Jack Kraft will suddenly be yanked away, that he was mark. The 6-0 senior guard, hitting on men, is the sixth man right now. big improvement by Murrey and 48% of his shots, went over the strictly a Jones-made magician and now that V/ally is gone a lot of scoring from sophomore Returning lettermen will Although Niagara has not out- 40 point mark five times. With a the annual "Miracle of the Main Line" will cease to take place. Pine to match last year's record. strengthen the team's first five standing height, all five starters deadly jump shot and good speed Yes, Jones and Moore are gone but there are still a and also add depth to this pre- can leap with much bigger re- Duquesne on drives, he should present bunch of scrappy 'Cats that are bent on causing jome lumps season-rated third team in the bounders. They should improve Dukes quite a challenge to Kraft's de- on the hardwood. Xavicr roams in Saturday with a rugged Wilie Somerset led the East. well over last year's record. fense. squad and in Steve Thomas they have a boy with true AU- to a 16-7 record last year, and St. Bonaventure BiU Bradley the 5-10 Ail-American will have Thomas' biggest helper will be American credentials. But when Kraft's defensive maniacs St. Francis (Pa.) The biggest loss to the Bon- are Bill Haariow, No. 2 scorer to be even better to match that Bryan Williams, a 6-5 junior who get through with their hand waving zone strangle-hold, ac- nies last season was the end of last year, Don Nieman, a two St. Francis will be short on averaged 12.7 last year. The companied supplied 9000 scream- this season. In a series that veteran at center and four by the gruesome music by scoring this year, due to the loss the season for with it went all year hasn't always been the friend Musketeers are also expecting ing tliroats, Oliio is going to look like paradise to a battered of Sandy Williams, the eleventh but one of their top scorers. The guards — Bill Kingston, Wally liest, Villanova defeated Du- big things from 6-3 sophomore ; >v Rodenbach and Don group of Musketeers. 'v. best scorer in the country last player who stayed is Bob Bar- Uhle, Don quesne 73-63 at the Palestra last Joe Hengehold, leading fros^« Yes, it's that time of year again. The mobs have already nek a 6-3 senior who averaged Roth. Sophomores Rob Brown year with a 27.3 average. Last scorer last season witli a 25.7 year. That was the game which and Ed Hummer, 6-9 and 6-6 started at the ticket office. Thi-oats are being limbered up December at the Palestra, Villa- only 10.6 points per game and ^ 4 • Wally Jones wasn't supposed to average. ' for the coming frolics nnd the berets will soon appear. Al- nova opened a 60-27 halftime must now take command if his respectively, are expected to as- ready, play in, due to a knee injury, but In last year's battle, the 'Catr the boards. some people are checking road maps to Portland, margin in defeating the Frank- team wishes to have a fruitful sist Bradley imder wound up scoring 22 points any- held off a late Xavier rally to Oregon, which, incidentally, is the site of the NCAA finals. ies 113-64. That was Villanova's season. Last season the 'Cats defeated nip the Musketeers, 90-88, on way. ,...••V'••.•^:'v";. Vv The most popular place for 'Cat students shifts from the highest point total of the year, In the rebound department the Princeton twice, 72-59 in the Somerset averaged 24.7 last their home court. Labor Lyceum to the Palestra and that's really going some. as well as their biggest margin Bonnies are depending on Paul season opener and 74-62 in the year, including high games of Princeton ::,;--.":.- ,> ..^ in You can feel it in the air, and this Saturday you can see for of victory. This year's game will Stappenbach a 6-8 center who is consolation round the NCAA 46 and 47. He will be joined in yourself. The incurable epidemic is about to spread again. be at Loretto where the Frankies a second year man but will add The Princeton squad can just Regionals at Raleigh. the backcourt by 6-0 senior It's nothing unusual, though. After all, Kraft's 'Cats are are always tough. little in the way of experience. Ron Willard. These two form one coming. This sophomore — studded team at 6-6 Morawski, a front court man Co-captains Jerry Friedrich of the best backcourt duos in the wards are John Hillman will give coach Larry Weise 6-5. who led his frosh teammates in and Jay Sokolowski, both 6-5 East. Seniors Willie Ross, 6-4, and Harry Johnston at ••' '. ' ' ' "' >' .'. '•'..'..•" ;!',";• ' *; '. headaches before the season is lettermen with scoring last season. seniors, lead an otherwise young Walt Lautslh, 6-8, and junior These two along team. Ty Anderson, 6-6 junior over. center Jamie McMahan, who if The team's main rebound a Tim Brennan, 6-6, give the Dukes Providence„ ,, college transfer, and 6-7 sopho- the biggest man at 6-8, will add strength will come from two height in the frontcourt. The Friars, who lost to Villa- more Jack Fitzhenry add height scoring ability and rebounds t'' seniors, Harry Slaton at 6-7 and Three more seniors, Rav nova in the NCAA play-offs at to the starting lineup. Senior this high scoring southern school. Bob Plocinik at 6-9. Brokos, 6-0, Jim McNulty, 6-5. the end of their last campaign, Jim Morgan 6-1, should handle Coach Ehlers also has a fine and Pat Masterson, 6-1, form an will miss the talents of their Marquette the other guard position with 5-8 adequate bench. scorer in Sophomore Craig Alex- great center of last yean John Villanova's final game of the soph Don Appleman in reserve. ander who set a frosh scoring Duquesne will be strong again, Thompson^ but are by no ^eans with regular season will be away at On the bench St. Francis has especially at home where they record a 22 5 average Editor-in-Chief /.;;*;»..;. . to be considered as .:.iv , . . Thomas P. Bruderle a second rate the hands of the Marquette plenty of height in 6-6 Jim Ad- play Villanova, and with the Alexander stands 6-5 and plays team in the East. Warriors. Basketball Preview Editor . ..>.«>.;; . ; ;/i . . . . Stephen F. Freind dleman, 6-7 Gary Lester, and 6-4 sharp-shooting Somerset, they the forward position but he has Coach Joe Mullaney is very Associate Editor ...... ,:. ; ,> «> Thomas J. Krause Larry Hanchin. should be an exciting team to a good pair of hands and can The team has a new coach this high on the season's outlook and play the backcourt as well. is in re- Plioto Editor . i t:.^\'»^*;k:i \:i\\y»-t:ii:4K^ ^w-v'^»-» watch. However, this year op- year and the process of Tom Thomas The Frankies will be big, but feels his squad could the be team building after last year's depress- Format Editor i i . ponents will be out gunning for .V ^ iVv« .V Bob Fennel unless one of the sophomores to watch in the New England Seton Hall little Willie and his own and hip ing season of 21 losses, 15 of Contributors: comes through in surprising area and perhaps the East. The Pirates will be a com- them in a row. fashion, they will have to team's accomplishments will suf- Rusty Miller, Jerry Bruderle, The reason for Mullaney's pletely different team this sea- Jim Proud, Al Lupcho, Bill In his rebuilding;, coach McDonough struggle to finish with an even fer. son due to the loss of their high Al Mc- Besty Grabowski, Maffongelli, hopes lie in the hands his Joe Bob Mclntyre, Bill McCloskey of is ' ^» Buzz record. Canisius last three Guire starting three sophs. *. sophomore Jim scoring ace of the Langan. Walker, a 6-3 6-6 One of the stronger teams in seasons They Don Anderson at will be the forward who shot at a 22.6 Nick Werkman. Tin's basketball preview is published Si. norm tallest of annually at the beffinninff nf Francis (N.Y.) the East will be coming to the are not, however, going to be the new comers and is the basketball season by the staff of the Villanovan. as a frosh, and Drexter West- expected to give needed St. Francis lost to Villanova in Palestra on February 3 to trv wholly weakened by his loss. strength brook ,a 6-7 center who is the Second class postage paid at Villanova, the Palestra but under the boards. The other Pa. Editorial and businessvtomcaa last year, 84-48, and avenge their loss to the Seniors Richie Dec, a 6-5 for- located tallest man on the team. two ofhces on the second floor, Dougherty Hall. two years ago St. Francis upset 'Cats last season. Relying heav- ward, and Tony Cuccolo, also a are Marty Holmes at 6-5 the NIT bound Wildcats on the ily Memphis and Bob Wolf at 6-2. This newspaper is dedicated to one of on co-captains Frank Swiatek State 6-5 forward, will have to take up the finest men who ever «"tereaenfoi-pH Villanova: Scholar, Athlete, Gentleman: home court. This year they again and Dick McClory they hope to The one thing that coach Dean the slack in the scoring and also Tom Flynn last year's team Leo Goodreau play in New York and St. Fran- imnrove on last year's injury- Ehlers and his team will bring to get some rebounds. high scorer returns at his for- cis may have the height and the ridden season. the Palestra that the other teams An added boost to their scor- ward spot hoping to be the team >" scoring ability to do it again. Swiatek and McClory both won't is height. Their two for- ing will come from soph Terry leader. THE VILLANOVAN • DECEMBER 2, 1964 THE VILLANOVAN • DECEMBER 2, 1964 » Wildcats To Face Stiff Opposition Meet The Wildcab In Quest For Quaker Tourney Crown -By Bill McDonough he to pick up the slack. Returning Jim Washington, a 6-7 leai)er This/ year is Eric's last and Coach action this season. A 6-2 guard By Bill McDonough Stallworth is their star and from West Catholic can do anything on a basketball mainstays are 6-4 Daryle Ruiby, * High in Kraft is sure he will go out with from St. Matthew's in Consho- The 1964 Quaker City Festival I court. He is a 6-7 All-American 6-2 Larry Szykowny and 6-6 Bob Philadelphia, is one of the co- a bang. hocken, Ben also possesses the will top the past three in the who runs out of eligibility at Lovett, all of whom averaged captains for this year's 1964- Eric is the most versatile good hot hand that can open caliber of quality. Wichita, Illi- midseason much to opposing under 13. Last year the Panthers 1965 Wildcat squad. Wash was player on the team. He can play many zone defenses. Kenny is a nois, NYU, Holy Cross and Pitt coaches' delight. played in the NIT but don't ex- the third leading scorer with a either up front or underneath C&F student interested in giving are year-in, year-out power- Averaging 26.5 last year, Stall- pect it this year. 12.5 average last season behind and do both effectively. Eric's the working class more time to houses. Add to this Impressive worth can play any position. Look for Wichita, Illinois, St. Wally Jones and Richie Moore. experience from the last two sleep. collection the likes of Villanova, Jim Teaming with 6-10 Nate Bow- Joe's and Villanova to batUe at V possessses an excellent touch years will help to lead the 'Cats Joe Turk St. Joseph's and Penn and the man, Stallworth makes Wichita out for the title. which will enable him to work again to a post-season tourna- Joe Turk is a high-jumping Festival looms as a top notch the team to beat. more effectively out of the cor- ment. sophomore guard from LaSalle attraction. ner post. Billy Soens High School where he played on N.Y.U. Washington three year history of Jim Joe Turk In the 1963-1964 Record Washington grabbed 14.2 re- Billy Soens, a 6-8 center from a championship team. Joe is an the title has NYU wants to make up for the Tournament, Won 24 — Lost 4 bounds last season to lead the Penn Charter in Philadelphia, engineering student and is plan- Philadelphia. Villa- last year's disappointment in a never left *NCAA Tournament Cats in that department. He will be the starting center this ning to run track this spring as nova was crowned the first year bad way. They were picked for blocks enemy shots as if he was year, in all probability. Soens is a hurdler. Look for Joe to be followed by St. Joe's amd LaSalle. latianai honors but never did ^ECAC Holiday Festival playing in a C.Y.O. league and a former all-city star who has called upon often as the occasion top competition from the jell. Barry Kramer and Happy With VU 72 Princeton 59 for this reason, he must be rated excellent potential both on of- arises for his defensive skills. outside ths year, it will take Hairston both graduated, but VU 83 St. Peters's 42 as one of the best defensive fense and defense. Soens, co- Terry McGuire some doing to continue thi^ Coach Lou Rossini has high VU 97 Scranton 48 players in the East. Jim will champion jumper in high school, Terry McGuire is a 6-4 forward hopes in 6-7 Ray Bennet who is trend. VU 58 Buffalo 56 probably be an early round will help in the rebounding de- from Cathedral Latin in Cleve- Illinois a good rebounder with a bad VU 57. Niagara 63 L draft of the NBA, after appear- partment and will also aid in the land. A former all-stater, Terry temperament. 6-8 Clem Galliard Illinois is an improved team VU 63 Toledo 59 ing on the AM-American squad. scoring. is one of the six sophs on the is not the farm boy he used to be that had a 6-8 record last year VU 113 Bill Melchionni He will probably blossom by team that are expected to give and will add with his scoring. in the Big Ten. Coach Harry St. Francis, Pa. 64 Bill Melchionni is a slender mid-season to his full ability and the 'Cats a big lift. McGuire is a Stan McKenzie, a 6-4 senior, Combes is expecting big things VU *77 Dayton 73 junior from Pennsauken, New will play an important role in an Liberal Arts student and aver- jumps with the best and was a from his team that did not lose VU *82 Utah 75 Jersey who has the best shoot- attempt to capture Big Five aged 12.7 for the frosih last year. consistent scorer ail last year. a man from the starting five. VU ^77 Minnesota 73 ing eye on the team. Bill picked laurels. Rich Kelleher Two sophs who both averaged Illinois could prove to be a thorn VU 84 up invaluable experience last Pete Coleman Rich Kelleher played his high 23 for the frosh, Bruce Kaplan in Michigan and Minnesota's Big St. Francis, N.Y. 48 year which will definitely aid Charlie (Pete) Coleman is a school ball at Pennsbury High and Mai Graham will help out Ten title hopes before the season VU 55 St. John's 44 him this season when he comes 5-11 guard from Darby-Colwyn in Morrisville, Pa. Kelleher, a immensely to help keep Rossini is over. VU 90 Xavier 88 uip against the tough defensive High School in Darby, Pa. A sophomore, was the sixth man in the coaching ranks. NYU will Skip Thoren is a 6-8 center VU 78 West Chester 61 measures that will be used try- former high school Ail-American, for the Wildkittens last year bounce back but not till after Bill Melchionni with good moves and a fine scor- VU 72 Penn 48 ing to contain him. With him Pete averaged 15.8 for the frosh avera THE VILLANOVAN • DECEMBER 2. 1964 ' i!*^mV.«' • Frosh Use Hardwork, Xavier Tilt Perfect Ending Hustle To Offset A Welcome Addition For Juniors' Cliarity WeelcentI Scholastic Losses Ever-increasing academic qua! Chestnut Streets and will begin By Bill MeCloskey ifications have been a detriment at 10 and go until noon. In pre- This yekr's Villanova meets Xavier in the to this year's edition of the Wildcat basketball two girls who look quiet enough As of yet it is undetermined closed vious years the store has is very promising one first Palestra tilt of the year for Villanova "'Wildkittens." Only team a at first glance but can let out a whether the new additions to during the Orphan's Outing but the nationally-ranked Wildcats three of six scholarship men indeed. It has height, depth and resounding chorus of "V for Vil- the Villanova cheerleaders will because "it is so late in the sea- enough experience and expectations are that many were able to meet the rigid aca- in its six re- lanova" and "Let's Go Wildcats" be aible to go on away trips, but son" the manager of the store turning lettermen. juniors and their dates will be demic requirements for entrance when the occasion arises. Phyllis it is assured that they will make decided against this for this year. using the game as a fitting wrap* to the school. Therefore, Coach True, the remaining seven men Greyson is a 19 year old math all home games of the '64-'65 The Penny people will distri- up to Charity Weekend. Jack Devine had to choose the are a little devoid of experience, major from Ardmore and Jane season. Five regular boy cheer- bute free candy to the children With the possibility of the remainder of the team from 80 but the first few varsity skir- Hulse hails from Beverly, New leaders will be joined by five of and special amusement rides will Palestra appearance of female eagerly awaiting candidates from mishes should cure this situa- Jersey. Jane is also 119 and is the girls who will rotate in their be offered. members of the cheerleading the freshm.in class. tion. enrolled in the nursing course. duties as instigators of true A special matinee kiddie show Heading the list of freshmen loyalty and good conduct in com- squad, juniors wil have added Coach Devine selected his *, i* In a sense there are seven at an area theatre and lunch at incentive for making this the team and has been working long other Villanovans in the same nurses on the squad is Jan Zeller petitive sporta Kosticks Restaraunt will round from Charity Weekend topper. and hard to mold these boys boat with the varsity rookies. Pittsburgh followed by Su© We are proud of our "firsts" out the day. Quinn of Millville, New Jersey But the weekend gets started into a smooth-operating unit. Experience can also be the cure and hope that the student body and Cevyn Ticlcets Coach Devine commented that for them. I am speaking of the Murphy of Allendale on a bit more serious aspect on will be as equally receirtive to New Jersey. These three fresh- Friday night with the Charity Tickets are also on sale for the team "has a lot of hustle fiirst girl cheerleaders to hit the men add poise and charm to the them not merely as young col- Ball in the Field House. The Vil- this outing in the Pie Shoppe. and desire. They have been Villanova campus. growing number ow women un- lege women but especially as lanovans and the Fat City Four, The cost of the tickets, which working hard and this hard The Xavier game on December work is the seed from which dergraduates at Villanova. true Villanovans. both campus musical groups, will will include the meal at Kosticks 5 could be the Palestra debut I provide top-notch dance music. is $1.50 for a student and $2.50 victories grow." of 1964-1965 Wildcat team and Tickets for the 8 to midnight for the student and his date. Presently playing first team also the debut of a unique ex- 6'5" dance are on sale in the Pie "Although the events of the are Mike Glaza, a center periment to spark up the spirit 6'4" Shoppe for three dollars. weekend are being organized by from Macomb, Illinois, and m- of Villanova. That evening these place Missing Link the Junior Class they are open forward, Joe Orevirs, from Bishop seven girls will take thedr to all Villanovans" according to McDevitt High School in Glen- on the floor of the Palestra to Also in the Pie Shoppe, at a Upper class members of the female cheerleading squad. Brian Banmiller who heads up side, Pennsylvania. The other show to the people of the Phila- bit cheaper rate, is the Missing Sitting, Jane Hulse and Betsy Grabowski. Standing, Phyllis the committee making plans for forward position is being held delphia area that Villanova is Link Contest that may well es- Greyson and Lorraine Ferino. the function. by 6'2" Jim Stinger from Bishop proud of its athletes and the tablish one of Villanova's basket- . v , ;. ,- Nfeuman High School in Phila- students who back them. bailers as the missing link. The members of the commit- 6'1" Frank 5 Through a selective system of tees that are working on the delphia. Guards are <,^< 5 m. The contest began on Monday Guerin and 511" Jay Derent. i try-outs the "elect seven" were Weekend will go again to the i with "voters" donating one cent chosen on the basis of their ex- Home on Monday for the Annual Guerin is from Msgr. Bonner for each vote. The money is to Villunovu Spirit uberance originality and per- Christmas Party for the "John- High School in Drexel Hill and go to the Charity Weekend Fund, sonality. They include two jun- nies." Scheduling had to be Derent is from St. Mary's High which in turn goes to support the School in Sayreville, New Jersey. iors, two sophomores and three of the llllllJUlllillllPiJ. various activities changed because Holy^Day By Steve Freind scheduled by Glaza, Crews and Stinger are freshmen. on Tuesday. Althooigh it had the Junior Class for the With the coming of the basketball campaign long Orpahns scholarship athletes. and the Farhio is been the practice in previous the team's Lorraine a 20 year at St. John's awaited arrived of girl Home in Southwest remainder of the squad cheerleaders sometime in the near years to provide a luncheon typye The old junior nurse who makes her Philadedphia. future (which means anywhere from two weeks to ten years), includes: 5'11" Denny Carluzzo, MoUer Of Future Sturs home in New Haven, Connectitut. of affair, this had to be cancelled On Friday night It is hoped perhaps it's a good time to discuss spirit — Villanova spirit because of the fast and abstin- from Sacred Heart High School From the same state and same that more money will be raised It would nice to ance obligations the day before in Vineland, New Jersey; Toir be proudly proclaim the 'Cats fans a class is another 20 year old through the Charity Ball. Tickets 6'2" loyal buTich of the Feast of the Immacualte Keaveny, a forward fror By Buzz Longan screaming supioorters who always stay with] nurse, Betsy GrabowskL These are now on sale in the Pie ...... •' St. Agnes High School in Eas their boys. It would also be untrue. two girls were indoctrinated to Conception. • Jack is starting his fourth year as Freshman basketball Shoppe. Rockaway, New York; 6'2" Stevr the true meaning of Villanova Freshman lovelies whose cheering is expected to brinff Nevertheless Santa Claus will coach at Villanova. He has a four year record of 21 wins and Let's face it, Villanova fans have always been front- The main function of the Krines, from Chaminade High spirit by attendance at all home sunshine to the Palestra and distraction to Jack Kraft's bench. be there with various "goodies" 12 losses. His best year was two years ago when the Wild- runners. This was said once before from this corner, produc- weekend is Saturday when a con- School in Long Island, New games and active membership in L. to r.: Cevyn Murphy, Sue Quinn and Jan Zeller. for the children and good Villa- kittens ing irate howls from a flock of indignant souls who feel that tingent 6'2" won the Big Five with a 10-2 record. of Villanovans led by York ; Dave Turtzo, a guard the Basketball CliKb last year. novans. such an opinion borders on heresy. If the issue is honestly Junior Class A former Villanova all time court great, Devine returned members leaves the from Penn-Argyl, Pennsylvania: In the Sophomore Class |lllll!lllllllll!llllllllinilllill|llllll!lllli;illllllll!l!t!IIU!lllllllllllli:illllllll!i;illllllllll!l||||llllllllH^ examined, however, one must rome to the conclusion that we find campus for St. John's. After 6'1" Al Cresta, hailing from to his alma mater after a fine high school coaching career at the mm*ori+v of fans on the Main Line campus have only picking up about 100 of the chil- Vineland, New Jersey; Pat Red- West Catholic. Palestra Doubleheader time for winners. V.U. Basketball Club dren at the home, they will travel dington, a 6'1" forward from Devine played four years for the Wildcats after being It never was hard to support a winning club. Even the to 69th Street Shopping Center This SATURDAY Rye, New York; Mike Barnes, a an All-City selection at West Catholic. Revamped eligibility To Continue Yellfng iConcermng Girl QieerleuJers for a 6'3" most lethargic 'Nova fan would find no trouble screaming at shopping trip. ST. JOE'S vs. DAVIDSON forward from Elizabeth, rules during the Korean War made it possible for the 6'4" the sight of Kraft's speedboys taking apart foe. The shopping will New Jersey; and Jim Meehan, center to play as a freshman for a No one In Support Of 'Cats be at the J. VILLANOVA vs. XAVIER the Wildcats. 5'11" guard from LaSalle Prep. in Madison Snuare Garden last year had the slightest diffi- C. Penny store at 69th and Despite his lack of size for a center Devine held his own By Bob Mclntyre culty in cheering as their heroes proceeded to cop the Holiday with much taller opponents and invariably The Basketball Club, under Fellow students, was called upon Festival. the direction of Brian Banmiller The much debated topic of female cheerleaders at Villa- to play the opposition's top But then came the St. Joe's tilt and a different attitude. (Spirit Committee Chairman) nova has reached fruition. The Student Government Associa- The lusty scorer. He was also an out- throats suddenly dried up and the blue and white and Head Basketball Coach Jack tion after two years of heated discussion has indicated by a » N ^^^^- ' « » rooters began -^ standing rebounder. to make premature exits. ; Kraft, will begin its second year significant majority that our student body is very much in past. During his four years at There's no point in dwelling on sore spots of the as the symbol of Spirit behind the favor of female cheerleaders. The Administration likewise Villanova he scored 1,263 The question is. What can be done in the future? Maybe Basketball team on December 7, feels that if the students want females to help renew our If^af lagging spirit, will, allow them. points, fifth highest in the Villanova fans should taVfi a from the book of two schools, the night the 'Cats face Prince- they in fact, injected. No > at Field qualifying factor has however been school's history. Jack was namely Notre Dame and St. Joe's. , ton the House. One After its inauguration last females will represent our University unless the students elected captain of Villanova It may astound some to hear St. Joe's being used as a year, it was noted by many from treat our Villanova girls in the manner fitting the di^ty of his last two years yardstick by a writer who has never been known for an and was ;/'..:.;••.• -y:^' :. y-:- \::'^' ':..' tfne start, that it was a Club with a lady. •.•••:.•::,; ^^^^.^^ -^ •'-o.--;-..;-- ,••,...;. honored by his teammates as affection for the boys from Citv I'ine. But you don't have to esuccess, written all over it. The In bygone years the Villanova men have viewed the the most valuable player on like the Hawks to respect their spirit. Club this year doubled its intake females as interlopers upon their rights and treated them the squad during those cam- ^'A They're a scrappy bunch who would rather see their of members to around 200. These with a corresponding sense of disrespect. During my four falter, Hawks win than anvthing but when Ramasy's boys 200 members form a hard core years here, however, the girls, because of their increased .•.*;. '••?'"'.' ;.'• •> •:;" J*^<* Devine ;:.,.. •.'. they're still all base drum keeps behind them the way. The or nucleus of Villanova's spirit number, interest and participation in campus activities have the fans Veep yelling. Devine coached at West Catholic winning the Catholic booming, the Hawk keens flanpine and on the Main Line during the win- elevated themselves to a status of equality and, in some first You have to resnect, that kind of spirit. League title in his year, 1958-59 season. ;.. ' ? and enw, ter months. cases, excellence. , The Notre Dame spirit is legendary but one instance in Banmiller, the founder of the I feel that with this elevation has come a corresponding Jack coaches Villanova's freshman team and assists particular illustrates the kind of support the Irish give to Club, says its main objective is decline in animosity on the part of campus males. To my Kraft with the varsity. One of his organize the spirit most important functions their teams. In 1925 Rockne's scrappers traveled to West to of the best knowledge, there have been comparatively few incidents is to work with the biof men up front to '-h school and so far its purpose has help them develop ^ Point to battle an underdog Army team. It was the year of embarassment or discomfort concerning our girls. This fine competitor as ^ ^ been accomplished at- into as a he was during his collegiate career. after the undefeated season of the Four Hovsemen. but the as can be trend must continue and intensify because our girls have, tested to, by looking .back on Irish expected to have no trouble wifh +he Cablets. Armv had through their actions, proved themselves deserving of full Jack has been married eight years. He last year. He said the Club mem- and his wife other nlans and nroceeded to hand the Irish a ??7-0 troupcing. recognition and dignity on this campus. Frances reside in Westtown, bers would be made up of those Pa. The Devines have two chiY It is with this thought that I, on behalf of the SGA Battered and ashamed, the Irish scheduled a train which Club members back dren, Mary Cay, 5 and Jack, Jr., 4. from last and all interested Villanovans, both beg and demand that would bring them back to the campus at 3 A.M., so they year, members of the Spirt Com- proper treatment be accorded to our female cheerleaders could sneak to their rooms and avoid the stares of the student mittee in the past and those his With bfm molding fbe stars for the future, the when they api>ear in the near future. Fellow students, the basketball body. But when the train pulled into South Bend, the entire committee feels would benefit the T>icture at Villanova will remain rosy. success of this venture that you have overwhelmingly ap- A Devine-Kraft com student body was on hand, waving torches and singing the Club by their membership. bi nation is pretty tough proved depends solely upon a-nd your attitude towanis our to beat. running down his famed Notre Dame Victory March. Tears The Club will also be com- girls. face, all the Rock was able to say was, "As long as you'll posed of different sub-committees Let there be no mistake. If our female cheerleaders are have me, I'll stay at Notre Dame." working under Banmiller and Mr. Jim Meehan, Dave Tuitzo, Frank Guerin, Denny Carluzzo, Al FRESHMAN SCHEDULE not treated with the dignity befitting a lady, the cause of Fnmt, left to righU Kraft. They will include com- Dec Feb. For those who onposed the admission of girl cheerleaders female cheerleaders will suffer a paralyzing, if not mortal, on the basis of tradition, the opportunity for tradition is here, mittees for signs, those who will Ciesta. 1 Scranton Away 5 Penn blow. Please, men, act like mature university students, not Home a tradition spirit. traditions don't just happen. They organize th»> bus trips and those 4 St. Joseph's Away 9 LaSalle of But like immature fools. Home who will take care of telegrams Standing, Irft to rijfht: Ed Cunninjrham, Tom Keaveny, Joe Crews, Mike Glaza, Mike 15 Temple Home 13 have to be built. Demonstrate your responsibility by responding to this Temple Away to the team. Other innovations of Jan. 16 Penn The cominor cage campaign will be a challenge for the Villanova *^new look" with dignified responsibility. Away the Club will be announced later Stinger, Steve Komes, Pat Reddington, Bill Kowalski. 11 LaSalle Away 23 St. 'Cats but it will provide an even bi*^Qrer challenge for their David C. Moore Baines, Jim Joseph's Home and meetings will take place Mar. fans. No matter what happens to Kraft's bovs. the season Executive Vice President of ^^^ '^^ P"*- ®" Mondays or when (f- « Ml v .^ ^ XI- J i. XI- xt- tr-ii M - Student Affairs 3 Will **nd of I Seton Hall Away be a success if. «t the the vear, the Villanova fans they are posted. can honestly say "We're Number One." • 6 THE VILLANOVAN • DECEMBER 2, 1964 THE VILLANOVAN DECEMBER 2, 1964 7 ;j^>."' Big Five Preview By Steve Freind As usual, the race for the Big Walters' defending champs hard be hard pressed to match last Five crown shapes up to be a but the Explorers could still be year's 16-9 record. real dog-tight. Temple and St. rugged. Despite the loss of 6-8 PenQ Joseph 3 appear to ibe the teams Walter Sampson and the great As long as Coach Jack McQos- that will give the 'Cats the most Frank Corace, LaSalle still ha key stays at Penn, the Quakers trouble but Perln and defending George Sutor, a 6-7 giant whc will be trouble. Last year Mc- champ LaSalle cannot be counted this year could finally realize hi£ Closkey took an inexperienced out. Aod to this Uie fact that the great potential. Last year Sutor sophofltnore squad and drove them record books are thrown out in led the team in rebounds with a to a 14-10 season and third place Big five tilts, and it is obvious 11.7 average while scoring at a in the Ivy League. Juniors Stan tnat the City Series fight will 14.1 clip, second best on the, PaAvlak and Jeff Neoiman will be as exciting as ever. squad. lead the Quaker attack. Temple Guard Curt Fromal will be Pawlak, a 6-3 forward, led all This may just oe the most well called upon to direct the offense all Penn scorers last year with stocked Owl's nest in the long while veterans Al Tezla, 6-4, and a 16.7 average while 6-1 guard reagn of Coach Harry Litwack. 6-5 Joe Carpenter will team with Neuman is a ball handling magic- With most of the stars b£ick Sutor up front. George Paull, a ian. from last year's squad which 6-4 soph from Cardinal Dough- If 6-8 junior John Hellings and 17-8 soph 6-8, posted a log and garnered erty, could winding up a starting Frank Burgess, also the can the the Middle Atlantic Champion- berth. The Explorers could sur- control boards, ship, the Owls have to be given Quakers could cause some prise a lot of peopile but they will the inside track for city laurels. trouble. Once again, the Temple at- tack will centered around Jim Williams, the 6-8 junior who led the Owls in scoring his rookie year with an 18.1 average, while Portrait Of A Winner hauling down rebounds at a 12.2 dip. With a year of experience under his belt, Williams should By Joe Maffongelli be twice as tough. In April, 1961, Mr. Jack Kraft took the reins of the Teaming with Williamfl in the Villanova basketball chariot from Al Severance. Before com- front court will be veterans Dan ing to the Line campus, Jack enjoyed a successful 20- Fitzgerald and Vince Richardson. Main in high school coaching. Fitzgerald, a 6-5 senior, was the year career overall this period was a commendable Owls' No. 2 scorer last year with His record for a 12.2 average. 182-113, which included an excellent 25-7 record at Malvern Manning one guard spot is Bill Prep. Kelley. the 5-10 senior who A former guard for the St. Joe's five, Kraft made the starred for the Owls in the sec- All-City team in his senior year during the 1941-42 season. ond half of last season. Coming In his initial year at the 'Cat kingdom, he led his charges on when starter Frank Bishop to a second place finish in the Eastern Eegionals of the was sidelined with a shoulder NCAA Tournament. seperation, Kelley averaged Such a finish has now become a normal thing for the double figures and was a big clubs of Mr. Kraft. Two years spark in the Temple's drive for ago, a team that had been the MAC title. marked mediocre posted an The other backcourt slot will upset victory over powerful probably go to Don Cartwright, Wichita and a fourth place a 5-10 sophomore who teamed up with Williams for two years finish in the NIT. atNorristown High School. Last season the golden egg Sophomores Joe Hindelang, Chris was hatched. Led by a boy Kefalos and Pat Carrol will give named Jones, Kraft's cagers Temple bench strength than it completed a remarkable 24-4 has had in years. season, and a strong perform- Hindelang, a 6-4 star from ance in the NCAA. Lincoln High, led the frosh Regarding this season, scorers last year with a 19.5 Kraft is rather optimistic. He average and could force his way remarked that the 'Cats are into the starting lineup. For good anxiously awaiting the cam- measure, the Owls w 11 have the paign opener. full time services of 6-6 Ken Mor- gan, former West Philadelphia Starting Five "I star who was hobbled last sea- think that Washinsrton, Jack Kraft son with injuires. Soens, Leftwich, Melchionni St. Joseph^s and EncVsoTi make un my team." he said. "But Schaflfer, Cole- man, Gaidiunas and will Even if St. Joseph's had Kenny move in when needed/V , nothing, Coacth Jack Ramsay Kraft further noted that the first three encounters with would come up with a good year. Scranton, Xavier and Princeton will definitely smooth out the But this year the Hawks are startinor unit and will provide a good indication of the future. loaded with talent, which means All in all, it appears that the magic man of the court has trouble for the rest of the city. put together some pretty potent blue and white magic once The boy who has everyone more. ''''' talking on City Line is Matt Guokas, a 6-5 transfer from Miami. The former St. Joseph's Prep star is being touted as the most talented Hawk since the CATS GO heyday of his father, twenty-five years ago. Despite his height, Guokas will team up^ in the back court with 5-10 sharpshooter Billy Oakes. 1963-1964 STATISTICS Veteran juniors Tom Duff, 6-5, Played O Field Goals Free Throws Rebs. Per. Points and 6-6 Marty Ford will handle Made Att. Pet Made Att. Pet No. Avg. two of the front court. posts, Jones while the third slot will go to Cliif Anderson, a 6-3 leaper who is drawing rave notices. Waiting in the wings are such stalwart performers as Chuch McKenna, Billy McFadden, Vince Curran and Al Grundy. Look for the Hawks to be tougher than ever, especially when the pres- sure is on. LaSalle Graduation hit Coach Bob