Eastern University - Log Yearbook (St Davids, PA)

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A fast bullyeand the game begins. HOCKE Y The girls' hockey team of Eastern began a long term project this year. The project consisted of a pre-school hockey camp and planned regular prac- tices throughout the season. The idea of regular scheduled games was also included. The hockey camp, organized by Mrs. Crawford, the newly appointed coach, and the captain, Mary Ann Long, was successful for those who at- tended. It was held during Freshman week and opening of the 1958-59 semester. The girls, armed with their new tunics, practiced during the early morning and late afternoon hours in trying to avoid the heat of the mid-day sun. An able core of girls met an equally able group from Ursinus College on the home field. Ursinus, drawing from a large student body, had a clear edge over the local team. But Eastern's enthusiasm was not to be daunted by such a formidable foe. The second game was played against neighboring Cabrini College. The Eastern girls had learned much as a result of the previous game but again proved not strong enough to win. Next year the team is looking forward to a more successful hockey camp and more vigorous schedule. First Row, left to right: 5. Nelson, K. Smith, M. Long, J. Sixsmith, S. Corbett, L. Stanley, D. Roderick; Second Row.- J. Stanley, N. Chiicoat, S. Speers, S. Schmidt, L. Barrett, B. Kopf, J. Hackney, J. Liston, I. Liston. Not Shown: R. Crawford, A. Steinbright. N'Wx $3 v x

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SOCCER-A NEW SPORT AT EASTERN With the broadening of the athletic program and the donation of funds to facilitate it, an Eastern soccer team came into being in 1958. Because of the new interest in soccer at the inter-collegiate level and especially in the Philadelphia area, this was an important beginning. And it was a beginning! Coach Thomas Byron as- sisted by Professor Henry Martinez, who functioned as consultant in matters of technique, had the di cult task of fielding a team composed of men who had had little or no playing experience. But it was done, and the results were heartwarming to those who watched their progress. Here was exemplified the spirit and promise that is Eastern. ln regular season games inot including scrim- mages, eth the record was one winetwo defeatse and this in competition with three opponents having much experience in soccer play: Philadelphia Tex- tile, Rutgers iSouth Jerseyi, and Lincoln University. In this formative year, every player made his contribution. Each man was of particular value to his team and each performed his task with great enthusiasm. At the end of the season, the team voted Sam Hill, goalie, the most valuable player of the year. 1958 was a great pioneer year, but the squad looks forward to even greater achievement next year as this new program gets into full swing. Spring practice sessions are in the offing, and al- ready six opponents have been scheduled for the regular season contests. With the entire squad re- turning and Captain Joe Leggieri to lead them, 1959 looks like a banner year in soccer. Eastern strikes out on yet another front. First Row, left to right: R. Behrens, T. Brand, J. Leggieri; Second Row: D. Larson, D. Getty, B. Chegwin, B. Hewitt, C. Pierce, Mr. Byron-Coach; Third Row: H. Johnson, C. Woodburn, T. Olson, R. J hnson, E. Scott, J. Quigg, L. Bryan, S. Hill, A. Cuth- bert, P. Benosky.