Loyola University Chicago - Loyolan Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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INTRAMIIHAL SPORTS FOOTBALL The Brutes, last yearis winners having disbanded, left no defending champion in the field. Callahan, O,Brien, Brennan, Hughes, and other men of Brute fame reorganized under the Alpha Delts, social fraternity, and started play as favorites. Oxford-Rocks, runner-up the previous season, and the Dolans, third place winners, combined, the organization assuming the title Do- lan-Rocks with a heated discussion as to which would precede the other. This merger brought together such stalwarts as Reilly, Loefgren, Winkler, Burns, and Sierks. The ever-competing Vlfranglers were captained by Dave Toomin whose undispntable knowledge of rules caused hesi- tated decisions by referees. The schedule was completed by the entries of the Pi Alphs and the Phi Mus, the former lead by John Bowman and the latter by Oscar Vidovic, protege of Bud Funk, the Phi lVlu's inunortal idol. The insignificant sophomore organization, the Gaels, dark horse entry in the intramural touchball league, surprised or rather stunned the entire Arts campus when they flashed a great defense paired with a greater offense to win the sixth successful competition. Under the able leadership of Bob Hofherr, this outfit commenced to flourish last year, but always as a threat and never a winner. However this year Bob determined not to be outdone by other organiza- tions, stole Lick Hayes from the Brutes, borrowed Driscoll from the Dolans, and offered Petey McDonnell a greater bonus than the Pi Alphs. With these additions and such fine ma- terial as Birren, Adams, McCourt, and 'iSam,' Hayes returning he turned the inevitable. The initial contest, held the first week of October, witnessed the defeat of the Dolan- Rocks by the Gaels. The completion of a pass from McDonnell to Hofherrg this combination proving to be the fear of all opponents, resulted in the only tally. Dolan-Rocks threatened sev- eral times on passes from Cart Winkler to Dick Sierks, however they could not push the oval over the last chalk line. The next hard-fought game was climaxed when Al DeWolf fell on a fumbled lateral pass behind the Alpha Delt's goal line. Honors in this game went to Sierks, whose panting kept the Delts deep in their territory, and enabled the Dolan-Rocks to take un- disputed possession of second place. The most important contest was staged between the Gaels and the Alpha Delts, with the result deciding the championship. At the end of playing time the score was tied O-0 with the Gaels becoming victors because of four victories, one tie, and no defeats. The Dolan-Rocks finished second with four victories and one defeat. Third place went to the Alpha Delts because of three wins, one tie, and one loss. The Wranglers finished fourth and the two fraternities, Pi Alphs and Phi Mus, tied for the cellar position Because of the great number of freshmen desirions of entering in competition a new league was formed. A total of eight teams were grouped, but due to a lack of interest many forfeits occurred with a result that drastic measures were taken and four organizations were disbanded. The remaining four, maintaining a high competitive spirit until the completion of the season, will undoubtedly be the teams in the future which will carry intramurals to the peak they should attain. The Wolves, Zephyrs, Winners, and Stooges finished the schedule in the order named. 271

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INTRAMIIIHAL SPORTS BASKETBALL lntramural basketball attracted greater interest than any other sport offered during the year. The tournament starting in the middle of December drew ten organizations into competi- tion. The Alpha Delts, led by Looney and Hughes, were regarded as pre-tournament favorites. The Pi Alphs, Gaels, and Dolan-Rocks, boasting of such players as Cullen, McNulty, McDonnell, Adams, Sierks, and Burns, were seen as logical contenders for the title. The opening game featured the Dolan-Rocks, defending champions, and the Gaels, sopho- more representatives. The Gaels, much to the surprise of all, upset the champs and started on their way to an undefeated season. Second place in the tournament was taken by the Alpha Delts, whose lone defeat was by a one-point margin suffered at the hands of the Gaels. Hughes of the Alpha Delts scoring twelve points, lcd both teams. Third place was captured by the Pi Alphs, who concluded the season with seven victories and two defeats. The hotly contested game of the schedule proved to be between the Pi Alphs and the Gaels. Never more than three points separated the teams. With the score tied and only two minutes remaining did the Gaels succeed in scoring two points, sufficient for victory. A tie between the Wranglers and the Dolan-Rocks settled fourth and fifth places. Stooges, Wolves, Phi Mu's, Zephyrs, and Soup Bones were other organizations to compete, hut due to lack of material were unable to lay claim to one of the five places. The sports staff of the News, following the custom of selecting an all-star team, chose Hughes fAlpha Deltsj, Toomin tWranglersl, and Driscoll lGaelsj, at forward. McNulty tPi Alphsj was given the center position. De Milliano fDolan-Rocksj, Gora fGaelsj, and Marrotta fl i Alphsj won the guard positions. CROSS COUNTRY Flo Verhulst, erstwhile Wrangler ace, spurred on by visions of a thanksgiving turkey which was offered by the Intramural Board as an added incentive, hurled across the finish line to be declared the victor of the fifth annual intramural cross-country run, held November 19. The finishing time for the mile and one-half run was 8:35. Following close upon the footsteps of the winner was the Dolan-Rock entry, Gart Winkler. The other individual point winners were Dubay ofthe Zephyrs. Rafferty unattached, and Hoh- man of the Wranglers. The team title Went to the Wranglers. The feature feature of the I-M basketball schedule of this year was the length of time taken to conclude the sport. Perhaps this was not the fault of the I-M Board but certainly an increased use of the gymnasium for the students would seem to he indicated from the fuss that was made in scheduling games in this sport. Complaints that the gym was not available caused the bas- kethall season to run over five months. 272

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TP1AlVlllP1. BU RD Under the leadership of intramural director Dick Bren- nan, and assistant director Joseph Czonstka, the 1936-37 Intramural Board completed the most successful season in the four years of its existence. With Alex Wilson and , Leo Newhuusc acting as moderator and secretary respec- tively, the Board worked in perfect harmony to achieve their goal-to interest the students in extracuwicular activities. One of the chief aims of the Board was to interest a greater number of students in intranntrals. This intra- athletic competition among the student body is for the express purpose of getting all the students to participate Rirlmrd S. Brvnmin, Jr. l1lllECT0ll not. And in this the Board was very successful, for almost every event had a record numher of in athletics whether they excel in that particular sport or entries. And every organization entered at the beginning of the year. A new system for running the tournaments was evolved this year. A sophomore was ap- pointed to run each tournament, and he was assisted hy two freshmen pledges. The sopho- mores selected for this work were Bob Birren, ,lack Driscoll, Ed Siunott, and Russ Koepke. Assisting these men as pledges were Chuck Rafferty, Bill Rafferty, Bill Moynihan, Bill Gib- bons, and Vince lVlarazano. Outside the Arts campus, the Medical School completed an unusually successful season, hut the Law and Dent schools were, as usual, lacking the zip that makes for successful iutramurals. Following the plan that was introduced last year with such singular popularity, an lntra- mural Night was sponsored by the Board at which the Hnal contestants in all the intramural tournaments engaged in final play. 270 THE INTRAMURAL BOARD. From raw, Birrvn, Mnrazsno, Newhouse, Breiman. Sinnott, Koepke, Czonstkug rear mu Carroll, Rafferty, Gibbons. O'Shauglinessy, Driscoll.