Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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Intramural football provides tension outlet Quarterback Randy Clarkson of Third Morris Brotherhood fires a pass behind the strong protection of team- mates while fellow students give encouragement. Taylor University provides an out- standing intramural program. Setting up supervised activities in such sports as football, soccer, basketball, soflball, and wrestling, the program allows for student release of pent-up frustration.s on the ath- letic field. The spirit of competition is fierce and the play is often for keeps. Strong ties of unity are developed and a sense of teamwork unfolds as teams vie for a league championship. Thus Taylor strives to provide education in the realm of the physical as well as the mental, so- cial, and spiritual. Randy Clarkson scrambles out of his pocket. (Left) A punt returner heads up field.

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Former basketball star, senior Randy Aalbretsge turned to the gridiron and promptly led the conference in punting with an average of 37.6 yards per game. Taylor.s running game was led by freshman power runner Jeff Putman and sophomore Randy Walchle. Putman rushed for 545 yards, a 4.8 average and honorable mention on the All-Confer- ence team. Also gaining acclaim were junior de- fensive end Miguel Gomez (second team All-Conference) and sophomore defen- sive middle guard Dennis Hanson (hon- orable mention All District) Senior strong man Paul Nitz. an All- Conference performer at defensive end last year, was bypassed this year. Nitz. in addition to playing football and taking a full load of classes, held a job with noc- turnal hours which doubtless stifled his potentiality. Senior guard Russ Hobbs and safety Rich Minnich both will be missed by next year team. What Hobbs lacked in size he more than made up for with quickness and determination. Minnich made an excellent switch from running back to safety. Jobv William and Rich Minnich leap and strain to prevent a pass completion. Bill Martin and Steve Offii close in for the kil Reserve f aA their form as Mark Day intercepts and Sroll Mchelh and Gary Ottoson (leTt) lead interferenc

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Field Hockey team has outstanding season The 1973 Field Hockey A team com- pleted a very successful undefeated sea- son. The only blemish in their record was two ties, both to NCAA major colleges, Michigan State and Ball State. The girls defeated Goshen. Butler. Earlham. and Cedarville colleges, and Big Ten foe. In- diana University. Taylor placed a record number of athletes on the Miami Valley All-Conference team. The following girls were selected: Cheri Andrews. Sue Baur. Cvndee Beaver. Elaine Carlin. Winnie Lowrie. Janet Lowrie. Karen Palmer. Anne Tapper, and Bety Wyse. Three girls were selected to the All-Midwest teams. Winnie Lowrie. Sue Baur. and Karen Palmer. Karen Palmer was also selected for Nationals, only the second player from Taylor to ever receive this honor. The B team finished 2-1. defeating Go- shen and Marion Colleges and losing to Indiana Central. Cvndee Beaver, and Nona To wait for the ball to into plav. The Trojan, attempt to regain po e ,ion of the ball the have just lost in a ftanie on the Taylor field.