Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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Long Island University furnished the next opposition for Seton Hall. The locals had things pretty well under control in the first half. Long Island rallied in the second half but failed in the closing minutes of play. Final score: Long Island U. 30 — Seton Hall 38. On January 25 the Setonians traveled to the coal regions to meet the representa- tives of St. Thomas College. What a night for the Setonians. They had the distinc- tion of handing the Tommies” the second defeat ever suffered on their home court. It was a fast close game, but the Setonians won 37 to 36. Again Shorty” was the outstanding star. The playing of Babiak, Madigan, Blair, and Skeuse was very credit- able. Shorty” scored 17 points. Seton Hall s fourth defeat of the season was suffered at the hands of the Man- hattan College quintet. The Villagers” staged a great battle but weakened at the end. The final score was Manhattan 36 — Seton Hall 21. Zdanewicz and Babiak starred. After the Manhattan game the Setonians went to Jersey City for a return en- counter with the Petreans. This game proved more disastrous for the home team than the first. The final score read St. Peter’s 16 — Seton Hall 27. Captain Zdanewicz was leading scorer for the evening. He tallied 12 points. The final game of the season was a return game with Long Island U. at Brooklyn. In this game Lou Babiak played his best game of the season. Zdanewicz, Madigan, Reilly, and Babiak were the bulwarks in both offense and defense. The game was a fast one, the final score being Long Island U. 36 — Seton Hall 3 8. This game spelled the final to the career of one of Seton Hall’s most colorful and outstanding basketball stars, Captain John Shorty” Zdanewicz. Shorty” often proved himself the salient factor in many of Seton Hall’s victories. His floor work and accurate shooting together with a determined and fighting spirit was an inspira- tion to his fellow players. Athletics at Seton Hall bids farewell to a man, who has done much to keep Setonia in the hearts of a sport-loving world. Opp. S. H. Dec. 7 La Salle — away Dec. 10 Brooklyn C. C. — home Dec. 13 Columbia U. — away .... Dec. 17 Catholic U. — home .... Jan. 7 St. Peter’s — home Jan. 11 La Salle — home Jan. 14 Fordham U. — away . .. Jan. 21 Long Island U. — home Jan. 25 St. Thomas — away Feb. 4 Manhattan — away Feb. 11 St. Peter’s — away Feb. 15 Long Island U. — away 31 28 26 27 47 22 18 20 26 30 20 37 25 23 30 38 36 37 36 21 16 27 36 38 347 348 Page Ninety-six nmnniiiw

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Varsity Basketball HE shadow of Ole Man” football had barely passed from view when the basketball candidates began practise under the able tutelage of coach, Les Fries. The nucleus of the team consisted of Shorty” Zdanewicz, the stellar forward of last year, Lou Babiak, Bill Madigan, and Mush” Eslar. Several high class performers were among the newcomers. The schedule was a short but rather difficult one. Several of the leading Metropolitan teams were played. Among the new opponents taken on were the Manhattan College and Catholic University. Fordham, St. Thomas, Long Island Uni- versity, and La Salle were also scheduled. The season opened on the seventh of December against La Salle at Philadelphia. The Setonians were slow in starting the first half of the game. However they livened things up in the second half and were very close to victory. The final score stood La Salle 31 — Seton Hall 28. Captain Zdanewicz starred. In the next game, which was played at the Setonian gym, the homesters took a 27 to 26 count over the Brooklyn City College in a fast hard fought game. Once again Zdanewicz was Seton Hall’s leading scorer. The crack Columbia University outfit was met by the Setonians on December 13. The Columbians proved too much for the visitors in spite of the fight they put up. The final score was Columbia 47 — Seton Hall 22. Shorty” continued his brilliant playing. On the wintry night of December 17, the Setonians opposed the Catholic Uni- versity team from the Capitol City. The game was played at the East Orange High School court. After the final whistle of a nip and tuck battle had sounded, the Seton Hall courtsters were found at the long end of the score. Zdanewicz and McCormack starred for Seton Hall. Seton Hall 20 — Catholic U. 18. January 7 found the St. Peter’s College five furnishing the opposition for the Seton Hall Pirates, and it was certainly stiff opposition. The boys from across the river put up an unexpected attack. However in the final reckoning the men from Seton Hall were found to be the victors. Score St. Peter’s 26 — Setonia 30. Setonia’s diminutive Captain garnered the most tallies. Filled with the desire to taste the sweetness of revenge the Villagers” played hosts to the La Salle College team in a return gam on January. And sweet revenge it was. The local boys flashed a dazzling brand of ball. The visitors were swept off their feet to the tune of 20 to 37. The whole Setonian squad rendered a good account of itself. On January 14, Zdanewicz Co. traveled to New York and engaged the Ford- ham University team. The Seton Hall players had the Fordhamites worried from the start. The lead kept changing hands throughout the game. At one stage of the game the Setonians held a four point advantage over the home team. Fordham, how- ever, evened up the score and in the final four seconds of play sank the winning basket. Score: Seton Hall 23 — Fordham 25 . The scintillating playing of Zdanewicz drew comment from the Metropolitan scribes. Page Ninety- five

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