sports Lack of ingredients by San Weaver Collegian Staff Writer "... A little bit of this, a little bit of that and a big little bit of those...,all it takes are the right in gredients to make it work." As the Penn State Behrend Womens Soft ball Team bring their season to an end, it seems that a lack of the right _ "ingredients" are the cause of an annoying and vexatious schedule. "Basics-in defense," said one of the Cub players, "defensively we make more errors than should be allowed." Errors statistically con tributed to the 1-10 record of the women's team and ofensive impor tance also took effect. Team members said that the "team bat" his-been on the down side recently, but now has begun to tum around. "Our batting averages have im porved dramatically," said Sue Hagler-Leonard: A postscript by David Bruce Collegian Staff Writer Like almost every other boxing fan- in the world, I didn't think Sugar Ray Leonard had a chance against Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Surely, I reasoned, Hagler pun ches harder, fights more ag gressively and has been fighting regularly. (well, semi-regularly) I was almost afraid for Sugar Ray's safety. He had only fought, once in five years and that com eback attempt almost ended tragically as Lenord was knocked down by a lesser opponent. If a no name could do that to the olympic champion, what would a destroyer like Hagler do? As it turned out, Sugar Ray pull ed out one of the greatest upsets in recent boxing history, out psyching Barbell Club is back by Angela Papaleo Collegian. Staff Writer Bulging muscles, tightly defined abdomens, protruding quadriceps, how many of you have stared in awe as a bodybuilder strolled by? Well now you can find that here at Penn State-Erie, yes right here. Thanks to The Barbell Club presi dent Vinnie Canella. The group began back in 1983, but came to a halt in 1985. But last semster Canella and Ryan Andrews decided it needed to be revived. So thanks to advisor Sarah Rose, the Barbell Club was on its way again. There are approximately 25 members (15 males and 7 or 8 females). . Behrend's best on the diamond Holmes, "but it will take a team ef fort to bring it up to par.". The ingredients do not end with the players by no means. Ann Bur bules is in her first season as coach of the lady Cubs and feels that it is essential to get the team to work with their coach and with each other. "At a school like Behrend, it is hard for students to get the op portunity to actually get to know their coach well," says Burbules. Since most athletes transfer to Penn State's main campus after two years, team unity and leader ship are lacking. And the small amount of time spent - with each other does not help." The 1983 Mercyhurst graduate also said she enjoyed working with the women's team and that it is a good learning experience for her. Another .ingredient is senority. Nine of the 11 members of the Hagler for a split-decision victory. Sugar Ray's strategy began almost 12 months ago when he agreed to fight Hagler. Leonard knew that Hagler wanted to fight him desperately, that he was jealous of Leonard and finally he would get this chance. Sugar Ray realized this and egg ed Hagler on, saying that he Wanted Hagler just as bad, that this was "the" fight. But when it came to the actual match, Lenord knew the only way to win would be to out-finesse Hagler. Normally, Hagler is too smart to out be out-finessed, but Leonard did such a great psych-job that Hagler abandoned his typical stalk ing style and went for a quick knock out and Leonard would easi ly dance away from that. Added pressure' was placed on Hagler when he unexplicably and Ariyone . can join. All -the -re quired is an interest in weightlifting and a consistent signing on the sign up sheet each time you lift. The members workout individually on their own free time, not as a team. There are no physique competi tions. The purpose of the organiza tion is to encourage an interest in weight lifting and to fix up the weightroom, says Canella. The club is also there to answer anyone's' questions concerning weight training. Last semester the club raised over $2OO in a Bench-a-thou and a Bike-a-thou, since there are no dues required for membership. The money was used to purchase weightbelts, t-shirts, chalk, a sign- Women's Softball player Sue Holmes women's team are from the freshman class. Coach Burbules commented on this askew balance as a future "blessing." Sophomore leadership will help in the future," say Burbules: "Confidence among claSsmates will also be a plus on the field." Injured reserve lists continue to impede the team's efforts as two members wait out the rest of the season. Patty Nuhfer, right fielder for the Cubs, aquired a broken finger and Jill Smith, second baseman, is out with a knee injury. Competition runs high in the women's league, "...and that's good, " says Coach Burbules, "playipg teams like Allegheny Col lege helps the team know where they are and makes them work harder." Allegheny College was ranked number one in the region and number five in the nation in virtually gave the first four rounds to Leonard. It seemed as if Hagler was waiting for Leonard to dictate the style of the fight, which he did. Though Hagler recovered and began to dominate in the middle rounds; he started to go• for the knockout and was obviously frustrated by Leonard's dancing and clutching. In'the later rounds, Hagler began to realize what Leonard was doing and he finally began to stalk Sugar Ray and pound him. However it was too late, Leonard had won too many early rounds, and had been able to dance his way out of major trouble in the later rounds, stealing a couple of rounds with flashy flurries. Though Hagler was never hurt by any of Leonrd's punches, he was beaten by simply being out smarted. in book and. sterea_system,foralie— group. There are meetings that one must attend every two weeks (Thursdays). At the meetings the discuss workouts, what else is need ed for the weightroom, fundraising and exercises. After asking active member Jeff Letendre why he join ed his response was "It's a good opportunity to use the facilities availableat Behrend and I really en joy it." But what will happen next semester? Canella will be transferr ing to University Park, therefore the position of president is now available. Someone must display an interest in keeping the Barbell Club goind "I hope someone will take over next year and continue the club," says Canella. Behrend's Best highlights women's softball player Sue Holmes and men's baseball player Bob Druschel. Holmes is a centerfielder from Mercer High School and Her mitage Pennsylvania. She is, a senior Communications major and will graduate from Behrend in May. She currently has a batting average of :333 and has six stolen bases. This past week the women's softball team beat Geneva by the score of 12-11 with Holmes driving in the winning run. Holmes will be , competing in her last collegiate 'game when the softball team travels to Grove City College on May 2 to challenge the Lady Wolverines. Druschel is a fresman from Mohawk High School in New Cas tle PA. He is a starting 3rd baseman and a relief pitcher, he currently has a batting average of .382. He has 22 RBl's and is 5 away from the schc4l record of 27. Against La Roche'College he went 4.for 8 at the plate. Holmes and Druschel will receive a dinner for two compliments of Barbato's Restaurant in. Wesleyville for being chosen as one of Behrend's Best. ...., , , - ..gasiede4. (. ! ~, #„.;I : .: • ITALIAN i , RESTAURANT i 4 __, ,_ ~ 3512 Buffalo Road, .. 1 it pm/ I _ Wesleyville Phone: 899-3423 oily Lew hurts softball team the pre-season ranking. The Behrend softball team will compete in a tournament consisting of five teams with top 20 national rank ings. "This type of tournament will be good for the team in many ways," says Burbules, "and if we continue to compete on such a level, Behrend will get recognition Athletic Banquet set Sean Weaver Colliegian Staff Writer Sunday, May 3 marks the date of the annual Athletic Banquet at Along with athletes, parents and Behrend's Erie Hall. The purpose coaches; alumnus Ron Hornyak of the affair is to recognize all will attend as guest speaker. Mr. Behrend athletes for the corn- Hornyak is presently Director of mitments they made to their respec- Marketingngineered products for tive programs during the year. Jarecki Industries. He was a The highlight of the banquet is - student-athlete at Penn State the presentation of five special Behrend from 1965 to 1967 and awards. They include: The James starred in both basketball and Frye Male Athlete of the year; The baseball. John Zahniser Male and Female Mr. Hornyak was co-captain of by Sue Holmes Collegian Sports Editor among the top 20. This will help us in seeking a national ranking." The future holds a loss in terms of leadership but' high hopes still exist in the eyes of the women's coach„"There is a lot of inex perience on the team right now," says Burbules. "But in the next fall semester season, we hope to get Scholar-Athletes of the year; The Richard Dill Outstanding Service AWard; and the Cheryll Ramsdall- Anderson Female Athlete of the year. Catcher Lisa Darenkamp Bob Druschel, Men's Baseball player Collegian PAGE 11 two weeks of good play to prepare us as a team for the spring." Every player and coach, and the characteristics of each are essential to a good season in any sport. And the women's softball team seems to be looking for it all to work as they plan a new season of all the right ingredients. Photo by Jim Cooper the '66-'67 basketball squad at Behrend that won the Pennsylvania State Junior College Turnament. He also has the distinction of being the only Behrend basketball player to transfer to University Park and play his final two seasons there. The Athletic Banquet is an "oc casion of recognition," said Athletic Director Herb Lauffer. It is a day. to gather all Behrend athletes together under one roof and credit them for their hard work and dedication; as well as the talent they display under the Penn State name. , hoto by Holly Lew
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