October 4, 1973 Soccer Jocks - At It Again Cubs Wanted Win Against But Settle For Tied Match There's a rumor going around that the Brylcream company is out to get the Behrend soccer team for a flagrant copyright violation. You see. the Cubs came back not once, not twice, but three times to seek out a 4-4 tie with Roberts Weslyan College last Saturday. The game started out in nocently enough with Behrend opening the scoring on a cross from Bob Jeffery. Denny Grace was in perfect position, ramming a head ball into the far corner. With the score 1-0 Behrend, Roberts Wesleyan took ad vantage of a Cub miss-kick to tie the game at one apiece, and that's how things stood at half time. -Behrend saw a fired up RW team put a corner kick in the goal early in the second half. Being down 2-1, the Cubs themselves got somewhat riled, as Denny Grace found a through pass earning his way. He turned on the speed, beat the fullback, and then beat the goal keeper one on one for the score. RW didn't like the idea of a tie game as they once more scored on a corner kick to go ahead 3-2. The Cubs liked the idea ol being down one goal even less, so they again called on their old friend the through pass. This time, John Hoge fed the ferocious firing foot of Denny Grace who tied the score once again. With eleven minutes to play, RW re-gained the lead 4-3 when they got a man open on the twelve. Never one to be un daunted, Behrend kept knocking at the door but they couldn't find the key. Finally, with one minute left, the Cubs looked under the door mat. John Hoge lofted a chip shot that beat the defense. Denny Grace made the run that he had been making all day and voila. the Cubs came back a third time. With the four goals Grace got against RW, and the two against Canisius, Denny now has nine of the thirteen goals scored by Behrend this year. Certainly of equal importance has, been the performance of the Cub defense. Because of an injury to center fullback Ed lfunkele, some changes had to be made. Kevin Yendel moved into the middle and has done no less than an excellent job. Toni Trimble did a fine job last Saturday until he was forced to leave the game with a foot injury. Mike Joyce had a fabulous game against RW. lie played a tough, agressive game when needed and provided excellent cover for the other defenders when the situation called for it. Add to that the headwork of halfbacks John Flemming, Roger Nolan and Steve Martin, and it takes a strong team to score against that. Even though Behrend showed their come-back ability against RW, the team feels it did not as a v., hole play that good a game. THE ERIE BOOK SWORE 717 FRENCH STREET 4523354 FORTY'S CLEANER & TUXEDO RENTAL Ph. 899-2611 K-MART EAST 1 HOUR CLEANING Denny Grace storms in to shoot as Robert Wesleyan player attempts defense. The Behrend cubs tied the Saturday match at RW with a 4-4 score. After the game, the general the Behrencf College soccer team feeling was one of "We should battles the forces of evil when on have won one" and "We are the Saturday, they meet Gannon better team." The team played away. Find out if Sunny Gillette well, however, they feel they will score his first goal, and break could have done better. the evil spell placed on him by the So, stay tuned next week when mad doctor Candy Foot. The Behrend Soccer Team Cordially Invites You The Gannon Soccer Team Saturday, October 6, 1973 The Erie Day School (Semi-Formal Attire Acceptable) Ski or Travel Free in Europe During you Christmas Vacatio (December 25 to January 1) For details call collect National Student Ski Club 215-678-7439 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To Witness The Carnage and Oblitercktion Behrend Collegian It is now playoff time and every team that is competing is con vinced they can go all the way. But as everyone knows, only one team from each league can be represented in the World Series. This means that anything can happen in the upcoming playoffs because the managers will try to do whatever they can to propel their teams. In the American League, it will be the Eastern Champions—the Baltimore Orioles—facing the Western division winners and defending world champs the Oakland Athletics. Baltimore, which has been the division winners four out of the last five years, has had plenty of experience in playoff games. But they have also lost quite a few of their experienced players. All year long, youngsters have taken over and done the job. Al Bumbry and Rich Coggins are two of the examples. Both players are rookies and both have an ex cellent chance at the "Rookie of the Year" honors. The reason for this is they are currently batting .335 and .325 respectively and have combined for a total of 37 stolen bases. The two youngsters have been a thorn in the side to opposing pitchers all year long. Other players counted on heavily by Manger Earl Weaver are Brooks Robinson, who although he hasn't had that tremendous of a year, always seems to make the big play come playoff time; Tommie Davis who finished seventh in the American League in batting is one man who can play any where. He has the experience in the outfield and at first base. And when they have someone else at those positions he becomes the designated hitter. Earl Williams, who is their big gun with 24 home runs, will more than likely be behind the plate for most of the contests but if necessary will be replaced by the veteran Andy Etchaberren. The thing that keeps the Orioles in every ball game is the pitching staff. They rated first among all American League pitchers followed closely by the Oakland Natural gas...clean air to grow on PE MaNSYL.VAN IA ....,,, ..., . . e .. . . ‘..... t. . ....... .:. 5.... v ::.,,,,,...: ....,.,...:, .......,,, ~... „..,,t A's. The top pitcher in the league was Jim Palmer with a 23-8 record and a 2.30 E.R.A. He will be backed up by lefthander Dave McNalley, 17-16 and 3.19; and Mike Cuellar 16-13 and 3.33. When they get into trouble Tom Reynolds and Bob Jackson will be heavily relied on. The Oakland Athletics may be playing without the services of their best player, Reggie Jackson, who injured late in the season. Reggie ended up with a .293 batting average and led the league with 32 home runs and 117 R.8.1.'5. He was still pint b hitting once in awhile and he has been working out regularly. So he still might be available when the playoffs begin. Other big stars that will pace the Oakland lineup will be Bill North who batted .285 and Joe Rudi .258. Both will be in the outfield and will be replaced regularly with Angel Manguel and Billy Conigliaro. Top in fielders will be Gene Tenace, last year's Most Valuable Player who patted .258 with 24 home runs, Sal Bando the veteran third baseman and Bert Campanaris the All-Star shortstop. To hold down the Baltimore batting barrage will be Ken Holtzman, the ace of the Oakland staff, who had 21 wins and 12 losses with a 2.80 E.R.A. He's followed closely by Jim "Cat fish" Hunter and Fireballing Vida Blue, both finishing up with 20 game seasons with a 21-5 and 20-9 records respectively. If they get knocked out Rollie Fingers and Horatio Peni will be the relief artists. If Oakland is going to defend their title they are going to have to play better ball than they did at the tail end of the season. Although they ended up with a 94 and 68 record they should have done better. The Orioles were cold at the beginning of the season then they became hot and stayed that way. If I had to pick a winner I would have to go with Baltimore. I think the momentum they have may carry them to the World Series. 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