Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union - Gymnast Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Front Row: R. Zimlich, IV. Stroef, A. Szczygiel, P. Smalclone, H. De Nies. Sz'm11zl Row: F. Prybylski, XY. Sturler, P. Muto, H. Lee, E. Zuk, NV. lloardman, R. llrerlenberg. Tlziwl Row: Cozwli Mineo, Manager Kremer, R. jahn, J. Iiloom, A. Gordon, 5. Siegel, R. Morgan, J. Connors, C. Przxtt. FIFTH GAME NORMAL 7 INDIANA CENTRAL 13 The fifth defeat in succession for Normal. It wasn't a bad ball game, but the old weakness made its appearance once more. Bad fielding explains the loss. VVeiss and Gordo11 shouldered the duties at the moundg both turned in creditable performances. SIXTH GAME NGRMAL 13 MANCHESTER 7 The Normal ball players took the lield at Riverside Park with lire in their eyes, vengeance in their hearts, and dynamite in their bats. It was the last game of the season and they really played good baseball. The team played as a team for the first time, victory was not to be denied them that day. Timely hit- ting and smart lielding was the by-word, and, as a result, Manchester went down to its first defeat of the season. The victory was all the more remark- able in that Weiss and Morgan, tolling on the mound for N. A. G. U., allowed only three hits. A fitting climax to an otherwise disappointing season. .,,S,:.1..,. Prim' lf.'ffy'f1 z't'

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On the Diamond, lQ3I Never before has there been such a dearth of baseball material as the Spring of 1931 witnessed. But despite the lamentable and deplorable condition, Coach Bill Neu proceeded to whip at least a fair aggregation together. About twenty men responded to his call for candidates. All of this number were fairly good ball- tossers, but the spirit of cooperation and team play seemed to be lacking. It was not until the final game that the boys really found themselvesg in this game, they capped the season in sensational style by administering an artistic lacing to Man- chester. Of six games played, Phy-Eds won one and lost tive. However, a better ball club is promised for next year, inasmuch as a few excellent men will be on hand, a working nucleus can be formed of these men, and a better season should be the outcome. NORMAL 0 DANVILLE 9 Normal opened the season with a loss to Danville by a score of 9-O on the foe's grounds. It was a real ball game until the lifth inning, when Weiss weak- ened, allowing the opposition to make several clean, extra-base hits, and score enough runs to enjoy a safe lead. This surge of tallies proved the undoing of our ball-tossers. Fissler's spectacular, one-hand catch was the high-light of the game. SECOND GAME NORMAL 3 MUNCIE 6 Again our stick-and-ball artists played big-league ballg Weiss holding the opposition in check for half the game. However, the Muncie aggregation touched him for a number of successive bingles, putting them in the lead. Bosse and VVeiss played well at bat, while Gordon a frosh, played well at short stop. THIRD GAME NORMAL 4 INDIANA CENTRAL 7 Indiana Central proved to be a jinx to the Normal team. Our boys played well, but bad breaks caused our defeat. A Home Run with two on, won the game for Indiana Central. Gordon pitched an excellent brand of ball, but poor support in the field proved his undoing. FOURTH GAME NQRMAL 4 DANVILLE 7 Normal entertained Danville at Riverside Park, and, played the part of per- fect hosts. They sent the Danville club back home feeling elated. Morgan twirled average ball for Normal. .i-.i.......-..- mgf Fifty-fam' if --4

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i Front Raw: K. Fclirenlxacll, C. Peckoff, XV. Pump, XV. Kultzow, XV. Klier. Seroud Row: R. Flanagan, R. Iahn, C. Sclieitlin, Manager Martin, R. Schreiber, I-I. Grzlhner. Qver the Net, lQ32 Despite the anticipation of a busy season in volleyball, a small amount of action was seen by the squad. Difficulties were encountered by Manager Fred Martin when he endeavored to arrange contests. Indiana is, after all, basketball and not volley-ball. Few organizations sponsored volley-ball due to the disbanding of the local tournamentg in past years, at least two tournaments were conducted annually. Consequently, the opposition came mainly from three local sextets and out-of-town teams. Like the Scotchman at the party, the volley-ball season comes early and stays late. Hence, the schedule called for a game every now and then. Never- theless, all the men who composed the team thoroughly enjoyed each game, inas- much as Wonderful hospitality was extended them on the opponents' courts. Of nine matches played, Normal won six, and lost three. The teams opposed in- cluded the Indianapolis Athletic Club, Hoosier Athletic Club, Y. M. C. A., Eli Lilly Laboratories, Fort Wayne Turners, and Louisville Turners. The roster consised of Bill Klier, Rudy Schreiber, Whitey Scheitlin, Bill Schaefer, Bob Flanagan, Bill Kultzow, Charlie Hertler, Karl Fehrenbach, Casey Peckoff, Rudy jahn, and Bill Pump, the last four being additions from the Fresh- men class. Page Fifty-:ix ll-