St Josephs University - Greatonian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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THE GREATONIAN 1934 l McDevitt Halfback McGonegal Halfback Becker Fullback 1 Kane intercepts a pass St. Joseph's, 6, P. M. C., 37. Although defeat was not unexpected, too rnany costly interceptions ruined the Hawks' chances against the improved Cadets. The performance of Frank Sallinger, shifted from tackle to fullback for the day, was especially note-worthy, He averaged forty yards on his kicks, this being the first game in which he punted. McCusker scared. St, Joseph's, 7, Washington College, O. After a fifty-five yard march in the first period, Captain Kane scored the lone marker. He carried the ball on almost every play. It was his march, in fact, it was Kane's day. A pass from Gerry Becker tallied the extra point. To protect this advantage, it was fight every inch. St. Josephs, O, Delaware, O. So close, you could scarcely find an advantage either way. However, the Hawks did have more chances to score, i.e., they advanced to within their foe's twenty-five yard line oftener. Both lines proved in- vincible when in danger. Campbell starts around end One hundred eighteen

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1934 THE GREATONIAN eleven. Lost are Captain Johnny Kane, Victor Slivka, Gerry Becker, Jock Meyer, Jim Dougherty and Joe Morrow, all members of the Senior Class, Of those lost by graduation, only Kane and Slivka were regulars last season. With a few capable additions to the Freshman Class this fall, Thomas believes St. Joseph's will have a better than even break in its schedule next fall. The men listed above were awarded letters at the Greaton Club dinner to the squad. Franklin Connor, of the Senior Class, injured in the opening game of the i932 season and unable to play since, was also honored. The i933 season? St. Joseph's, O, Muhlenberg, l2. The Hawks gave signs of imminent success by their showing against the Mules. The backfield of Cameron Donato, Frank McDevitt, Jim McGonegal and Johnny- Kane performed notably before the largest crowd ever to witness a game at Muhlenberg's field. l-larrison, l-lawk center, suffered a slight skull-fracture in this game. St, Jaseph's, 7, West Chester State Teachers, 6 Jim McGonegal scored the touchdown and Cookie MCCusker converted with a drop-kick for the l-lawks' first victory. Donato and McDevitt, too, performed ably, but the honors go to the first pair. By his sterling play, McCusker recalled the immortal Vince Desmond to all Hawk fcllowers Jack Meyer Stu Campbell Frank Halfpenny Line l-lalfback Line One hundred seventeen

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1934 THE GREATONIAN Cheeseman stopped after short gain St. Joseph's, O, Ursinus, 20, The clever Bears of College- ville, fresh from a 7-7 tie with Villanova, clearly demonstrated their football prowess. The l-lawks, hoping to cause an upset, played offensive ball throughout the game. This marked the swan song of Donato. St. Joseph's, 6, Susquehanna, 7, Not until the fourth quar- ter did either team function smoothly. The Hawks scored on a pass from Kane to lvlcCusker. Over-anxious, Cookie failed to convert the extra point. The Crusaders, taking to the air in desperation, scored victory for themselves in the last minute of play. St, .loseph's, O, Albright, -'l7. Black Saturday for the Hawks. No one knows why Albright, substituting for Cooper Union, beat the Thomasmen so badly. But they did. The game re- moved McDevitt from service during the remainder of the season with a fractured ankle. Previously, his punting had regained much ground for the Hawks. Almost loose One hundred nineteen l Kauffmann Quarterback Slivka Tackle Dougherty Halfback