Seattle Pacific University - Tawashi Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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VOLLEYBALL Juniors and Sophs in championship playoff. BASKETBALL Thirfl Place Seniors. J uniork are in the cellar! The Sophs placed second. The :unbeatable Frosh.

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INTRAMURALS VOLLEYBALL OLLEYBALL was the second event in the intramural sports curriculum. The large Senior and Freshman classes were each represented by two teams, whereas the Juniors and Sophomores each had one team. The season was divided into two parts. The highfjumping Juniors captured the iirst round, but the second half of the schedule saw the Juniors tie with the scrappy Sophomores for the top position. In a playod series for the championship, the juniors snatched the first two games to become the volleyball champs for 1939. The Freshmen I players made a decided bid for top honors, but the best they could pull out was a third place. Finishing in the last three spots were the Senior I's, Senior II's and Freshmen lI's. A great deal of interest was shown in this year's volleyball schedule. Excellent cooperation by the participants and rooters combined with good generalship to become the main factors which made for an exceptional season. Sir sir INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL LASS LEAGUE BASKETBALL reached a new peak of competition and interest this year, and the steamfrolling quintet wearing the Freshman gold sent statisf ticians dusting off old record books as they highfpowered their way to the intramural championship of 1940. Displaying a furious passing attack, accurate markmanship, tight checking, and splendidly organized by Coach Joe Broderick, the Frosh started to roll with the opening whistle of the season. Wheii the smoke of the class league battle had cleared away, they were riding high in first place with a string of eleven victories against one defeat. The big guns of the Frosh attack were husky Wayiie Axelson and his highfscoring partner, Ed Skuzie. Ax was not only an excellent team man, but also he set a new individual mark of twentyfnine points in a single game, and a highfscoring record of 224 points in eleven games, smashing Rolly Lewis' 1939 record of 184 points in eleven games. Skuzie contributed an array of uncanny shots from all angles to take second place in the scoring race with 15 S points. Frosh Captain Paul Barham led his teammates ably, and his deceptive passing set up many scoring plays, while Dick Ashton added some long swishers and tight defensive work. With eight wins and four defeats, the Sophomores had the double distinction of taking second place and being the only team to defeat the Frosh. High scorers for the Sophomore Green were Barney Eklund and Bob Silva, with eightyfsix and seventy' seven points respectively. Ma1'v Wzillace's 111 points helped the Seniors cinch third place, while Stan Lewis in only eight games aided the cause with 111 points. Three wins and nine defeats was the reading on the Seniors' ledger. Outclassed, but not outffought, were Eldon Turnidge's last place Vinegars, with two victories in their twelve games. Art Carlson led his mates with eighty-four points, and big Bud Ramey rang up seventyfsix counters for the Blackshirts. With several class leaguers in line for promotion to the Varsity, and with new talent developing in the Independent League, next year's season promises to be every bit as successful as this year's fine showing.

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INTRAMURAL BASEBALL ASEBALL, foretelling the coming of spring, took over the sports picture at the beginning of the third quarter. In the afternoon of any balmy day the fellows could be seen racing around the bases, while a seemingly berserk group of rooters cheered favorite teams. It is a scene such as this which makes a person realize the importance of athletics in the curriculum of S.P.C. Each class was represented by a team chosen from many candidates for positions on the diamond. An abundance of good material was available for the various aggref gations. With a fine brand of ball beingdisplayed by the competing teams, enthusiasm ran high and made a number of the students forget their studies for an .hour or more. The Senior team, paced by their ace pitchers, jerry Archer and Haven Crum, was the favored team of the league, but the three lower classes made a strong bid for top berths. ' . TENNIS THE COMING OF SPRING and the sound of screaming volleys skimming over the nets heralded the coming of the interclass tennis tourney. The courts were in use conf stantly, and an abundance of material was uncovered as the enthusiasts displayed their skill. Tennis at S.P.C. is not confined to the finished players, for the beginners are also given! a chance to improve their technique. Many of the less expert players could he seen learning and practicing new strokes even before the sun had risen. With enthusif asm such as this, it is no wonder that tennis has assumed a most important role in our sports program. The individual classes are represented by four players. Each class ranks its contestants, and the respective players of each team play each other. Through the elimination process the field is cut down until only two are left. The winner of the match between the two top contestants becomes the champion. A wealth of material was found in this year's squad, with Stan Lewis and Jerry Archer being the outstanding players. ' INTRAMURAL I-IANDBALL WITH the spasmodic showers, which always accompany spring, came handball. Although the participation was not large, the benefit derived from the game was great. A ladder tournament was held, with the winner gaining points for himself and also for the class which he represented. ATHLETIC DIRECTORS' MESSAGE IT HAS BEEN a real pleasure for the past two years to head a department of student activities that has received such wholehearted support and cooperation from the student body. Every endeavor of the athletic department has been well received and pushed forward in such a splendid way that we can look with pride upon the past season as a success. Varsity basketball games were well attended, and several times our Falcons played before a packed house. The inspiration of the enthusiasm and interest of the fans- mostly our own students-led the team to spirited efforts and several times to well deserved victories. Gate receipts for the season amply covered the expenses of the varsity program, as well as providing a surplus for purchasing new warmfup outfits and intramural sports equipment. A large portion of these funds came from the excellent sale of season tickets. As for the intramural program, it has been only through cooperation that our well equipped and organized program has been developed. Let's look forward to continued success next year, and keep up that spirit that has made S.P.C. the best little sports college on the map. - FOO FOLSOM.