The Kings College - Crown Yearbook (New Castle, DE)

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.rrf1i?r' i V P f,?,5fff K-A A f -f ' K .. 733-ff , M 'f f V 1 Y ffeyikxvflj J. V. J. V. BASKETBALL The J.V. Purple Knights of 1953-54 stood out as one of the best in the books. No matter what the odds were, the preliminary game was a well fought contest. The first trip was to Oxford where they overcame Lincoln in the last ten seconds with Milt Schisler's lay-up shot. Action then took place at Baltimore University and the game was close until the last quarter when depth on the opponent's bench brought them through. Elizabethtown brought another defeat which Could have injured the morale of many squads, but not this team. Coming back against Lincoln with greater determination, the Knights came out victorious once again. The game that drew the greatest crowd of the season was played against Philadelphia Bible Institute. Unfort- unately, we were defeated. Pete Hoffman lead thc ranks in scoring and was a vital asset as pivot man. The rebounders, Jack Matlick and Grant Griebenow, kept the opponents jumping. John Carman and Ed Moyer were the forces out front who started the plays, and each handled the ball very effectively. J'.V. L. to R. Tom Christie, Coachg Pete Hoffman, Gram Gfiebenowv-John Carman' Chuck wright, Min schisier, Eddie Moyer, Neil Fwhfhorm Tlm Looney, A1 Streett, Mngr. MXL:

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lEHlll 1953 SCH EDUL E King's Opponents 1 U. of Baltimore 3 U Elizabethtown 1 0 Lincoln Univ. 1 2 Salisbury S. T. C. 2 5 Lincoln Univ. 5 3 lilizabcthtown 4 1 Trenton S. T. C, 2 dos Santos, Franklin, Co-Captain 5 Co-captain 1 Forccy 3 Strcett 1 i Griebenow 2 , W 52'

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VHHSITU BHSHETBHLL TEHIH iirttxxcsaate MOYGY' 0 VARSITY BASK ETB ALL An athlete is very conscious of the contribution team- play gives to Christian life. Teamwork is essential in basketball just as it is in harmonious daily living. The game is not won by a quintet of self-seekers -- it is imperative to have submission and cooperation. Among the outstanding players were Marcus Ruger and Sherwin Bowser, Co-captain, who should end the season with an average of 15.5 and 15.6 respectively for each game. Close behind them is Harry Sink who demonstrated good drive-in shots as well as side swishers from his forward position. Phil Meredith, Co-captain, signaled the plays and exhibited fine foot work. With Mal Borden and Bill Ru er joining mid season g ' I the team was strengthened with Mal's agility and Bill's one hand shots from the side. Ted Shelling was a constant threat due to his uncanny ability to maneuver through the defense and merit another two points with a lay-up. He was also adept at two hand net frayers from out front. The coach really kept the fellows fighting and each one of them counted it a privilege to be able to play on a Christian team with a Christian coach. d S L' to A1 Street, Mnggithzrgherwm Bowser, - fe Mere Tom Chris iixsger, Philcoach Watts