Finlandia University - Yearbook (Hancock, MI)

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.-1- -pf 1 . ,- , ,-4.1-I, . I A 1 V M I Il - 1- A l , - . V-1, z 1-. .rirgi .,V:,fpnplI-I-5-Insta ,-qsny-Qi, . . N ., Q -I 3 . ,L ,ELI-V I i I A 'Q Q A V V I ' -- --' ' -H-L 's 1' . ' E '. .1 1' 4,'..v.-iiU'. . ' if -. -. H1! - . l lr fl ig 5 ' i i'- ' ' . . Out of thirty members who re- ported for basketball practice on October 15, l947, Coach Arne Lut- tinen picked twelve men who in the following months carried the burden of eight college games and ' numerous independent contests. The Lions, though lacking in height, had speed which was ad- mired by many teams and fans alike. Although they were not successful in overcoming any of their college opponents, their spirit and determination was a credit to their coach and even more so the school which they represented. James Johnson, formerly of Dol- lar Bay High School, and return- ing to school after twenty months of service with the Navy, was elected captain. He was the key mainly to defensive tactics, and was also considered a play maker and clever passer. f - Tom Asuma, Johnson's running v mate for two- years, a speedy and aggressive player from Ashtabula, Ohio, was one of the men high in se aeee the scoring column for the Lions. His uncanny accuracy at hitting the hoop enabled the Lions to re- - main in many ball games. Reuben Nayback, from Rudyard, and Gordy Letto, of Hancock, both of whom transferred out of Suomi in January, were the king points on the forward wall with Rube handling the pivot spot and Gordy alternating at the forward position. Nayback and Letto werelboth high in the scoring column. Carl Saranen, also from Rudyard, stepped into the Lion forward line and carried on a speedy game of his own, dropping points through the hoop at the time when they were needed most. His passing and floor work were ihandled exceptionally well. . Eric Laho, another of the point collectors, took the scoring honors for the Lions for the year. Eric, who spent four years at Baraga High, usually averaged ten points. a game and his defensive work was -laudable. Carlo 'Mattson of Wakefield, who enrolled for the second semester, suc- ceeded Reuben Nayback on the -varsity, playing a fast 'and aggressive game. Suomi Lions vs. Hancock Merchants Norm Lund of Houghton, Tauno Jarvinen of Wakefield, Bob Hoyer of Hancock, Al Hautamaki of Eben Junction, and later in the Spring term, Don Rostollan and Arnold Jarvinen from Y'Vakefield, and Bob Long from Crystal Falls, composed the reserve squad. Although the Lions played college and independent teams which outclassed them in height, they certainly were not outfought. It is the hope of these men, who donned the colors of Suomi College, that in future years the basketball program at the college will find the white and Page sixty-nine I irvri-'wx-V, Q -,f,:,,- ...mg-'Z ..-a 5255-ffT?'!5,-,ff...im-2-.vf.:11Pf-4'fiffiffllf .1,,jTff..:.ufIr .wfjf-V Of.. Hu, ., , . , , Y. ,,.,, ,W g , , ., .. . u

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-J co Standing: Coach A. N. Luttinen, T. Jarvinen, E. Nurmi, H. Aukee, N. Lund, R. Long, F. Richards, M'g'1'. G. XVl101'iI1911 Seated: C. Saranen, T. Asuma, C. Mattson, Capt. J. Johnson, E. Laho, D. Rostallon. rn f-+ n '13 , , ,.. ,Tj F5 H Q-4 , ,... . Q. 5- ,, Z: rn 2 .... 5 O no 53- .1 .T 1 -- :'.. -- ff' rt- ..:. ...' '-' 5' -- 1 ' 'T' f- 4 ' -.-4 ' f' f5 ...

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blue All the lop, and than the sznne tllllllIllt'S ol unity :und good-will shall exist among those members as has been exenlplilfied in the past season ol? IEM7-48. The bzlskelball. program has not been the only sport which the students lmw p1n'lricipal'ed in so whole-hezntedly. 'ilfhe game of Slll1flilClJO'Z1I'Ll was accepted by both students and lfaculty with much enthusiasm. It was no uncommon sight to see groups participating in the game, a game which is comparatively easy to understand even though it takes a good deal of skill to master it properly. Along YVIKII shullleboard as one ol: the intramural sports, ping-pong was rated lnghly by the students as a game of action, speed, and plenty of skill. Much talent was shown in the sport, and tournaments, which created much interest, were arranged by Mr. Luttinen. The game differed from shuffleboard in that it took a good deal of practice to master a backhand shot, or to handle a ripping drive with plenty of spin on it. However, there was a great deal of competitive spirit among the students, a spirit that resulted in the showing of many fine players who had the knack of the game. y VVhen skiing comes, reason goes. Even before the binders are clamped on for the iirst t.ime, the victim begins to imagine, and then this imagination grows into uncontrollable- proportions. He fancies himself a Bietila, a Tokle, a slick- slalomer, a down-hill daredevil. FUN AT RIPLEY Page seventy