Ball State University - Orient Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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THE HOMECOMING parade features everything from timely fashions to Puff, the bike-riding dog. Students, faculty and area residents woke early forthe morning parade. Mike Yoder in win over highly regarded McNeese State and two Mid-American Conference losses. University of Toledo trounced the Car- dinals 40-O and Ohio University edged Ball State 30-27. Ball State totaled 324 yards on offense. Terry Lymon scored one touchdown as he rushed for a game-high 73 yards. Quarter- back Doug Freed caught a crowd-pleasing pass for another touchdown after he had pitched out to tailback Mark Warlaumant. Kicker Mike Shafer kicked two extra points and three field goals to finish the Cardinal scoring attack. Fans waved red and white banners and hats as the Cardinals sprinted toward the locker rooms. The crimson and white of the Huskies' uniforms covered the black and blue of the battered players. After watching the colorful activities of the homecoming game, students, alumni and Muncie residents were treated to one of the most colorful entertainers--Red Skelton. Skelton had performed three shows dur- ing his last visit for Homecoming 1977. Skelton quickly sold out Saturday even- ing's University Gym performance and then sold outa second show scheduled for Sunday at Emens Auditorium. Muncie will be a really nice town--if they ever get it finished, said Skelton. Skelton used this joke five years ago in his shows, as well. This is really a prosperous area. l hear the White River is running three days a week now, said Skelton. Skelton pantomimedfverbamimed and joked his way through his three-hour show. l was in a crowd of people the other day and some guy yelled, 'Hey, Red 20 Homecoming C0ht. Skelton is in the crowd.' Everybody turned around and looked at me and l got real embarrassed--l almost wish l hadn't said anything, said Skelton. Skelton's impressions of looking at a new baby, a little boy and a fisherman and the famous Guzzler's Gin commercial were just a few of the crowd-pleasing acts. Politics is like a Texas steer. There's a point here, a point here--and a lot of bull between, said Skelton. Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance brought the crowd to its feet during both per- formances. Skelton played the part of a teacher explaining to his children the true meaning behind the Pledge of Allegiance. rx Skelton expressed his feelings about the phrase under God being included in the pledge. Since l was a little boy, our great coun- try has added two states and the pledge has added two words. Wouldn't it be a shame if this were thought of as a prayer and taken out of our schools, too? asked Skelton. Skelton ended his Sunday show, as with all of his programs, with a simple, Good- night, and may God bless. lt was still afternoon, but the cheering audience giv- ing Skelton his fifth standing ovation did not seem to mind. Darkness settled in quickly after Skelton's Sunday show. Alumni packed cars for the long drive home, and students trudged to Bracken Library to do the study- ing they should have done the week before. But last week was homecoming and the darkness only reminded them of the color- ful events, colorful costumes and colorful personalities that made up Homecoming 1981 .U byStephen Ferry

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