University of Wisconsin River Falls - Meletean Yearbook (River Falls, WI)

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TENNIS 192.5 rT1HE spring tennis tournament was the most interesting and hotly contested ever J- held at River Falls. In a strenuous final match Waschatka nosed out Professor May and took first place. In the doubles Verrette and May defeated Hayward and Paul in a closely contested match. In the summer school tournament the honors were taken by the faculty. Professor May defeated Mr. Eggebrecht in the finals. With the new courts available this spring, tennis will undoubtedly rank as one of our leading spring sports. Doubles and singles tournaments for both men and women are being planned. Gallup Ykrrkttk Waschatka yinety-Seven

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Standing—Brooks, L. Smith. Paulson. Fogo. Vetreile {Coach) Sitting—Keppler. Koenig. Quandt. Julian, Dunbar. O'Malley. M. Smith Comic (Mascot) BASEBALL Lawrence Gibson -Austin Dunbar Raymond O'Malley I? | B - 1 - .... Catchers Matt Nelson -Tilman Nelson -Walter Paulson - . . Pitchers Jacob Foco - Elmer Koenic • . h irst Base Hale Quandt - Miles Smith Third Base Leo Smith - Left Field Clifford Brooks Henry Julian - Right Held Leroy Keppler - . - - - - - - - Outfielder SCHEDULE River Falls - - - - 4 Gilv Team .... 0 River Falls - 4 Si. Olaf College - - 19 River Falls • ■ - - 4 Carleton College - 10 River Falls ;v- 2 St. Thomas College 8 River Falls - • ■ ■ 0 St. lliomas College 4 River Falls • 11 Eau Claire .... 10 River Falls - 8 Eau Claire .... 2 Ninety-Six

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SKATING THIS winter another sport was added to River Falls' illustrious line. This now project, the skating rink, luui seemed almost impossible for some time, but by the intense effort and enthusiasm of the Student Social Committee was at last successfully carried out. The idea was first conceived a few years ago, but given practically no consideration, as most every one was pessimistic about the possibilities of constructing a rink. Then last year the idea came to light again, this time being sponsored by the Student Social Committee. The committee pul aside money for the purpose, hut because a large number of students and faculty believed a skating rink would be unsuccessful, the plan again failed. This year, however, the new Social Committee started out with a determination to complete a rink under any circumstances. They made arrangements for money to be spent, had the city furnish the water and light needed, solicited professional advice, and with the cooperation of Mr. Spriggs, the construction of the rink was soon under way. Most of the work on the rink was done during the holidays and when the students returned from their vaculion, they were very much surprised and at the same time delighted to find it really completed. Plans were then made for a big celebration and when the night came the link was initialed with a bang. The band played, professional fancy skaters performed, stunts were pulled off, and then more than two hundred and fifty skaters joined hands in un all night's good time. From this night on crowds appeared on the rink almost constantly. The rink was constructed primarily in the interest of the students, but it proved to be the playground for practically all the people of River Falls, old and young. On one Sunday afternoon the crowd on the rink numbered around seven hundred people, which goes to show that at was successful. The value of the rink to River Falls is inestimable; it not only offers the opportunity to more people to lake active part in sports, but it also is a great factor in bringing excellent outdoor exercise to the students of the Normal School. The success of the project this year ought to inspire the members of the next year's Social Committee, and with that hope in mind, we feel confident that River Falls will have a lugger and heller skating rink next year. .Xinelt Kwhl