Loyola University Chicago - Loyolan Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Frosh were defeated by W1'ight Junior College, lllinois College of Optometry and Herzl .ltmior College. Their first victory was chalked up against Fox Secretarial College at Loyola Gymna- sium. From that point on their record of wins just about equaled their defeats until the season record stood at eight losses and five victories. Originally the Frosh WC1'8 scheduled to play a team consisting of the sophomore intramural stars. But, by a decision of the president of the freshman class it was decided that the freslunan intramural players should play the first half of the game with the regular freshman team play- ing the second half. The Sophs clearly headed the Frosh I-M players, leading by a heavy mar- gin, 14 to 6, at the conclusion of their half of the game. The regular freshman team played gamely, cutting the Sophs lead to five points in the early stages of the second half, but lost to the Soph Stars who numbered among them such men as Bob Hofherr, Jack Driscoll, and Joe Gora, from the I-M champs-the Gaels-and Sam Marotta and .lim McNulty from the Pi Alpbs, holders of third place in the l-M basketball race, the final score being 29 to 21. ln another interclass contest the Fresh team played the Gaels, the champs of the Intramural basketball league. The Sophs used in their starting lineup, a team composed of Jack Driscoll, Leo Adams, Pete lVlcDonald, Gene Kwasinski, and Joe Gora, while the Frosh started Kane, Wertdt, Haskins, Dubay, and Riordan. The Frosh determined to avenge the former defeat in- curred at the hands of the Soph class, ran up a lead of seven to two, wi'th the Gaels hanging on, rallying at the close of the half to bring the score to 14- to 10. Despite the iight put up by tl1e l-M team, the Greenman came out ahead on a 19 to 17 count. The freshman team this year was really a tribute to the coaching of Dick Butzen. Given at the best only mediocre material to start with Dick moulded the players illf0 a unit, which knew its weakness and guarded them, while at the same time using their strong points to best advantage. Dick Butzen ably performed the duty of a freshman coach, namely, grounding the new players in the fundamentals of the Sachs' system of basketball. 263 FRESHMAN SQUAD. Frunl row, Dubay, Haskins, Chapin, Cosgrm-eg rvnr raw, Couch Butzen, Pellicnrc, Kane, O'Dxy.

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TRACK ANU FIELD When the Loyola tracksters reported for spring practice at the beginning of the second sem- ester, Coach Alex Wilson was confronted with news both good and bad. The good news was the addition of two freshman sprinters, John Dunne and ,lim Fahey, and the ability shown in Andy Walsh and Flo Verhurst in the two-mile event. The bud news was the absence of Bill Powers, experienced high lntrdler, who did not re-register this semester. This left Wilson with only sophomore George Clark in this event. The coach however sees possibilities in making either Bill Looney or Dick Sierks a worthy hurdle jumper. The sprints have been entrusted to Bob Lyons, a letter man, and Bill Mackey, a talented young sophomore, as well as the new freshmen, Dunne and Fahey. The low hurdles are now left entirely to the blond-headed flash, .lohn Nurnberger. Sierks and Looney have promised to take care of the pole vault with the help of Bud Knoll who shows promise of being Loyola's ace man in a few years to come. The mile will be run by Dave Tooniin and Bob Hayes, both of whom competed last year. The cinder men dropped their first meet of the year to the strongest school in the Little Nineteen, North Central Teachers College at Naperville, Saturday, February 27, by the score of 80-15. Loyola was unable to take any first places because of the new intercollegiate ruling which deprived them of ties for firsts in the high jump and pole vault. Under the new ruling where two jumpers tie, the man who has cleared the bar in the least number of tries is given first place. Sierks in the high jump cleared live feet, eight inches, the winning height, on his third attempt. In the pole vault, Looney made eleven feet on his second try. Jack Dunne was high-point man for the Ramblers with a second in the broad jump and a third in the quarter mile. Morrel Scheid was the only other Loyolan to score in two events, the shot put and half-mile. Other point scorers were Bud Knoll, George Clark, John Nurnberger, and Bill Mackey. Thursday afternoon the Ramblers traveled to the south side where Armour Tech stopped them from victory by a 69-29 score. The only firsts Loyola was able to take were the high jump and the low hurdles. Sierks leaped five feet eleven in the high jump and Nurnberger gained the winning time in the low hurdles. Ed Nlurray was high point man for Loyola with seconds in the shot put and high jump. George Clark chalked np four points for the Ramblers with a second in the high lmrdles and a third in the 880-yard rim. Walsh led in the two-mile run until the last lap when he fal- tered and finished third. Other Loyola point-scorers were Bob Lyons in the 4140, Morrel Scheid in the mile, Bud Knoll in the pole vault, and Jim Einsweiler in the high hurdles. ln the first meet of the outdoor schedule Coach Alex Wilson's cindermen won a very fast meet against Wilson Junior College by a 55-35 score, Saturday. April 10. The Lhinclads gained most of their points in the field evcnts but failed in the straight races. 264

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BASKETBALL FIHESHMEN Over twenty candidates answered Coach Dick Butzen's call for Freshman basketball. From this number, a small but speedy squad was selected. Although the team did not approach the record set by last year's quintet who won thirty-four out of thirty-five games, they compiled a fair average of victories and defeats. Under the astute guidance of Butzen, who learned his basketball while a member of the famous Sachs machine of former years, the yearlings gained a world of experience in hardwood play that will stand them in good stead next year. ,lim Killer Kane, former Harrison Tech captain, led the team from the guard position. His smooth floor A rfmlf' mags ww play and shrewd leadership paved the way for frequent scores. Paired with him at the back court position was Bill Wendt who gained all-Catholic mention while at St. Leo's. Bill was a constant fighter and a source of inspiration to his team- mates. Alternating with these two were Bud Cosgrove, a cool hook expert who learned his basketball in the C. Y. O. League, and Joe Mandell, a shifty dribbler from Senn High. These four players saved Coach Butzen many grey hairs with their impregnable defense. The center berth was held down by Chuck Haskins, burly giant from Mount Carmel. His great size was instrumental in gaining the rebound from the backhoard. Charlie Chapin and Bud Wilde alternated satisfactorily with him, the trio guaranteeing possession of the tipoff every time. Loyola Academy dominated the forward positions with Bob Riordan, Ed Britt, and Gene Dubay. Riordan, a recipient of all-Catholic honors while at the Academy, was the spearhead of the Frosh attack, piling up a total of twelve baskets in one game, Dubay and Britt were steady Hoormen, cool under fire and quick to take advantage of scor- ing opportunities. Ray Pellicore, three-letter winner from Kelvyn Park, was probably the fastest man on the squad. His hook shots and under-the-basket play at the forward post were the best reasons for his staying constantly in the game. Playing some of the strongest teams in the city, the Greenmen won five and lost eight in the face of tough competition. Among their victims were l'lcrzl Junior College, Fox Secretarial School, Illinois College of Chiropody, Wright Junior College, and an all star team from the sophomore class. That the schedule was difhcult may be proved by the fact that these same teams perennially defeat thc biggest names in Chicagoland basketball. The Creenmen lost close l'Cilll'l1 games to Herzl. Fox, Chiropodists and the Loyola sophs, and were handily de- feated hy Armour Tech, Division Y, and twice by the College of Optometry. The Frosh started the season in an nnpromising manner. Opening the season against Illi- nois College of Optometry, the frosh were sub:nerged by a 35 to 16 defeat. Successively the 262