Eastern University - Log Yearbook (St Davids, PA)

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i 7.. .1 7.513.. ,..i 9.507 aw..- auflgcxmq-u ...m: .a.....1cg;1o' : 1-. nw-in-wi: e; BASKETBALL Eastern's 1958-59 basketball season was, in many ways, the foundation year of a bigger and better sporting program under Athletic Director, Thomas Byron. There was the beautiful, new gymnasium with its equipment and practice convenience. Also there was the challenge of new and more ditTicult competition with schools such as Philadelphia Tex- I'II git it! tile Institute and the National College of Agriculture. The Golden Eagles had an 8-13 season record, including tournament play at The King's College Invitational Tournament, in which they finished a respectable third. But the record is not typical of the many close, spirited contests decided in the final seconds and in overtime. After several early defeats, squad spirit began to pay off, and the result was a year of valuable experience and many highlights. Gosch Ehlers contributed 388 points for an 18.6 game average, led in total rebounds, and broke a school record for the most rebounds in a single game i261. Sam Hill came into his own the latter half of the season to add a new offensive punch. Paul Benosky and Ron Hogelancl sparked on de- fense, while Phil Comfort and Ben Champion were skillful in play-making. The latter two players are seniors and this was their final year for wearing the Maroon and Gray. They will be greatly missed in Eastern sports. Phil Comfort, a former basketball champion and aII-sport participant, has provided much of the color and teamwork in our athletic program. The quiet confidence and precision shoot- ing of Ben Champion have been an inspiration to his teammates. The game highlight of the year was a 51-48 victory over Cheyney State Teachers College, the first Eastern win in a long rivalry between the two schools. The iump at center-and the game Come on, Ben, we need those begins! points!

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