East Stroudsburg University - Stroud Yearbook (East Stroudsburg, PA)

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CTOBER OCTOBER RUSHES in with spon' taneous enthusiasm for fall sports. HighI lighting the month are football and the first night game at Gordon Giffels Field. Pajamae Clad freshmen parade through town to the scene of the kickoff. Their half'time antics, including the traditional burial service over the opponentis cofhn, keep the crowd well entertained and in high good humor. Addr ing the final dash of color so necessary to the successful setting of any football game is the band with its twirlers and majorettes. And not to be forgotten are the cheer, leaders, exhorting the crowd to greater and greater vocal support of the fighting Warr riors. . Sharing the limelight with football are the menis soccer and womenis field hockey teams. The uboys with the educated feet and the histickvwielding lassies never disapr point their loyal followers for want of thrills, excitement, or action. Homecoming Day lures many alumni back to the campus. Reminiscing, renewing friendships, cheering for the Red and Black, and being honored at the allrcollege dance make the day both memorable and enjoyable. As the referee blows the final whistle and winter draws the curtain on October sports, the student plods away from the athletic field in dreamy reminiscence 0f hpep ralliesh, snake dances, victories, and new heroes with the iivarsity limpiiememr s a l 1 T I m E 0 II T ories to carry into the coming wintry months.

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'Front row, left to right: W. Hillman, J. Swartz, W. Wash, P. Braun, R. Pritchard, W. Buddell, R. Schwab, J. Harmison. Second Row: R. Derby, C. Ritinski, C. Peterson, J. Petercuskie, J. Whitehead, R. Jones, K. Weinbel, V. Tomassetti. Third row: Coach G. Ock- FOOTBHll With the opening of the 1149 season, a strong Warrior team crashed through with a string of four wins. Then in a thrill'packed game with an undefeated West Chester eleven, the hopes of a perfect season were smashed as the Warriors came away on the short end of a. 7 to 0 score. In the next three games the Red and Black of ESSTC lost two and won one, ending the season With 5 wins and 3 losses. Running from the llTll for the hrst time, the backfield gave the opposition plenty of trouble. Jackie Swartz at quarter back played his usual superb game, and Vince Tomasetti, Dick Jones, Dick Pritchard, Bob Derby, Buddy Buddell, and Phil Braun all showed up well lugging the ball. With the close of the 1949 season, four men of the forward wall saw service for the last time. All four, John Petercuskie, Charles Ritinski, Charles Peterson, and John Whitehead, played varsity ball for four years. T00, John Petercus' kie was selected for the AllrState Teachers Cole lege Team. Their absence next year will cause Coach Gene Martin no small headache. 72 ershausen, N. Loukides, D. Boltz, J. Douglas, K. Moy- er, C. Pipher, I. Kerr, R. Brubaker, E. Kriner, J. Hol- linger, S. DuHHy, manager, Coach E. Martin. Fourth Row: R. Tyson, J. Victor, H. Pewterbaugh, T. Grater, R. Kiefer, W. Pewterbaugh, H. Egli, J. Eagen., ESSTC 13 e MILLERSVILLE 0 On a wet and soggy field using the 1T for, mation for the first time. the Red and Black came through with a 130 win. ESSTC 21 w PANZER 6 Highlighting the Warriorsl victory over Pane zer was John Eagenls 90'yard run back of a Panzer kichoH to open the second half. ESSTC 7 e SHIPPENSBURG 0 In a hard fought game played at Shippensburg, George Braue caught 21 5ede aerial from Jackie Swartz to score the only TD of the game. John llPoopsiell Whitehead, conversion specialist, made good on the extra point. ESSTC 28 w MANSFIELD 6 Showing plenty of power and deception, the Martinmen romped to an easy 2256 Victory over the Mansfield eleven posting their fourth victory with no defeats.