pril Fools, 1976
Regular season begins today
Tennis team looking good
By Brad Phillips
Collegian Staff Writer
Warning! Be on the lookout for
any shadycharacters lurking
around the tennis courts by Erie
Hall fiting the following
descriptions; they are known
murderers looking for innocent
and unsuspecting victims.
Realistically, the "criminals"
listed below are the 9 members of
Behrend's tennis team—but they
have killed many, many
people...in a game off tennis of
course. Even with the season
nearing and innumerable
preparations to be taken care of,
amiable tennis coach Herb
Lauffer took time out of his busy
schedule to offer some comments
on the strengths and weaknesses
of his individual players and
about the team as a whole. .
- Russ Wise is "one of the more
consistent players we have on the
team. He's improved his ground
game and is more sound off both
his forehand and backhand sides.
Russ has shown improvement in
his volley and service, but needs
to refine his service further."
Russ is a returning letterman
from last years team, had a 6-6
record in the number 6 singles
spot, and is expected to land one
of the three top spots this season.
Neal Waxham played only
doubles last year, but this season
he should be involved in both
singles and doubles competition.
He has an excellent natural
backhand, and his forehand -is
also an effective asset. Neal has a
fine, flat service, but it lacks
consistency and variety. Coach
Lauffer suggested that Neal
needs to improve his returns and
mid-court play to strengthen his
game.
- Tun Weidner a sophomore,
played on the team two years ago
and is maybe the most improved
Club softball begins
By Betsy Choder
Collegian Staff Writer
The women's softball club has
begun its second year at Bebrend.
So far, twenty girls have signed
up to participate in the club. Mrs.
Wilson is coaching the girls. She
is "looking forward to the second
season" because she feels that
she is "going to have a lot of girls
trying out who seem to show a
great amount of enthusiasm."
The girls practice Monday
through Thursday from 4:30 until
6:00.
On Saturday (March ,27) five of
the girls who are participating in
the club attended a softball clinic
held at Millcreek Intermediate
High School. The girls were Sue
Ziegler, Patty Murphy, Pat
Fogarty, Betsy Choder, and
Barb Eaglin. Many high school
students attended the clinic as
well. The clinicians were people
well-known for their involvement
in softball. They were:
Bill Newsharn—ASA-PIRA
Official Player-Coach for Twin
Taverns team -
Alice Ritchey—Pitcher for
Presque Isle Lancers -1974 Class
B State Champion.
Pete Lightner—ASA-PIAA
. . . and another
As students traveled to class last Tuesday, they may have noticed
a change in the Behrend Science Building, and this change was NOT
for the better!
player on the team. He has been
extremely hard at work
developing his tennis game. Jim
should have a good year if he can
gain the consistency and con
fidence that comes from match
experience. He is attempting to
play a "serve and volley game"
where he can take full ad
vantage of his height and speed:
Harry Roth is another
sophomore who wasn't on last
year's team, but Coach Lauffer is
happy with the progress he has '
been making. He seems to be
improving every week and has a
style that is all his own. The
coach singled out Harry's serve
as rapidly becoming his strong
point, but he added that it lacks
consistency.
Steve Pappas, a Strong Irmcent
graduate, is currently ranked
number 1 on the elimination
ladder. He is probably the most
consistent player on the team,
and even though Steve is only a
freshman, he has at least as
much experience as his team
mates. Coach Lauffer describes
Steve's game plan this way. "He
lulls his opponents into thinking
he is only a retriever, then he
changes the pace and catches
them off-guard. He possesses a
good, consistent serve but it lacks
ag=savemess and variety."
Lewen hits the ball ex
tremely hard, sometimes to his
own disadvantage because he has
trouble controlling it. He likes to
be aggressive, but he needs to
acquire some patience and learn
some percentage-type tennis.
Barry is a freshman and attended
high school in Pittsburgh last
year.
John Mulholland has only been
working out with the team just
one week, but he has bad previous
high school experience at St.
Josephs, Tonowonda, N.Y.
official.
Barb Blakeslee—Coach for
Presque Isle Lancers and
McDowell High School.
Carol Fletcher—Shortstop for
Presque Isle Lancers.
Shirley Fletcher—Catcher for
PIL; and a woman who has been
coaching at Behrend for four
years, Mrs. Jan Wilson.
The clinic was held from 8:30 to
11:30. During this time, everyone
was informed of the new rules in
women's softball by Mr_
Lightner. Afterwards, the girls
went to be instructed in the areas
of softh2ll in which they were
most interested.
If anyone is still interested in
joining the Club, please see Mrs.
Wilson in Erie Hall by Monday_
Although women's softball is
not a Varsity team, it still
represents Behrend, so please go
to the games and give the club
support whenever you can_
SCHEDULE OF GAMES
Wednesday, April 21
Edinboro
Saturday, April 24
Houghton A 12:00
Thursday, April 29 -
Gannon H 4:00
Tuesday, May 4
Behrend Collegian
Although it is too early for Mr.
Lauffer to make a good analysis
of John, he is impressed with his
willingness to work and his good
grasp of the fundamentals of the
game.
Mark Selzer is another recent
candidate for the team, adding
some more fine talent. He has a
good, natural forehand with
topspin and good accuracy. Mark
is a conscientious player who
wants to improve all aspects of
his game, could have a future in
the sport if he continues his
dedication.
Pete Schlight, like Mark Selzer
and John Mulholland, has only
been with the team a short time
and has not played competitive,
scholastic tennis since his
sophomore year in high school.
"He needs to brush-up and refine
Edinboro
tourney
By Betsy Choder
Collegian Staff Writer
Edinboro State College is
sponsoring a women's golf
tournament on May 3 at
Culbertson Hills Country Club.
The tournament will begin at
11:30 and there will be no charge
for green fees. Transportation
will be provided. Prizes will be
awarded for both team and in
dividual play. All women in
terested in playing golf for
Behrend please contact Mrs.
Laudensack in Erie Hall. She
hopes to have girls sign up that
can shoot around 115 in 18 holes.
All those interested are urged to
see her no later than April 15. She
needs players so get swinging,
girls.
soon
Mercyhurst A 3:00
Thursday, May 6
Allegheny
Saturday, May 8
Tuesday, May 11
Edinboro
Thursday, May 13
Allegheny
H 4:00
Saturday, May 15
Mercyhurst
Lifters get it up
during championship
By Dan McKay
Editor-in-Chief
Amidst the smell of Ben-Gay
and the shouts of "Get it up,"
"real tight, real tight," and
"Auurrgh!", the 25th annual
Great Lakes Powerlifting
Championship and Mr. Great
Lakes Physique Contest got off
last Saturday afternoon in the
gymnasium of Erie Hall. This
event, the first of its kind at
Behrend, was sanctioned by the
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).
A 4:00
Before a disappointingly small
crowd, the - weightlifters were
given three chances to lift in each
of the three events: the squat, the
benchpress, and the deadlfft. In
competition were Lamar Gant
and Ernie Nagy. Eighteen-year
old Lamar is the world's youngest
weight-lifting record-holder, and
Ernie, 53, is a veteran of many
years of pumping iron.
Lamar set his records in the 123
lb. class last year by benching
275 1 / 2 lbs. and totaling 1,185 in the
three events. His advice to
anyone interested in lifting is to
"Build up the endurance and
conditioning of the body before
going after heavier weights."
Although he agreed that running
is an excellent means of con
ditioning, he cautions serious
lifters that too much running puts
undue strain on the lower back.
Trophies for •Saturday's meet
were awarded, for the highest
total of the three events in each of
his play; he has been working
hard and has displayed a good
attitude."
In conclusion, Coach Luaffer
summarized that the "underlying
key to this whole team is how
quickly it can adapt to compete at
a collegiate level; experience will
definitely be a factor. We need to
Here's one...
It's sad enough when people (and sick o nes
_ at that) find it
necessary to deface or destroy little aesthetic articles around
campus, but when they take to buildings as illustrated at the lower
left...
Intramural spring
sports kick off
By Tom Armstrong
Collegian Staff Writer
Behrend College, be prepared
for a barrage of intramural
sports. This spring term offers
various sports the student body
can participate in.
Beginning March 24 and closing
April 21 is the sign up period for
most intramural sports. A person
A 4:00
H 10:00
H 4:00
H 3:00
the ten different bodyweight
divisions and for the overall
outstanding squat, benchpress,
deadlift, and over-40 lifter.
Lamar Gant took outstanding
squat and deadlift, Chuck Dunbar
won the outstanding benchpress,
and Ernie Nagy won the best
over-40 lifter.
The biggest weights of the day
were put up by Dave Waudington.
Waudington, competing in the
Superh eavywe igh t division,
benched 500, deadlifted 625, and
squatted with 700' on his
shoulders.
Following the powerlifters
were 14 bodybuilders who
competed in the Mr. Great Lakes
Physique Contest. These fellows
took the stage one by one to
perform a routine of muscle
flexes and poses. Pectoral
muscles rippled, biceps were
flexed, stomach muscles
tightened, and backs were
stretched in this variety of
routines. Winning the title of Mr.
Great Lakes was Lou Poggi.
Dusty Caldwell and Tim King
took second and third, respec
tively.
Open to all AAU members, the
powerlifting championship and
physique show was directed by
Joe Orengia, Pennsylvania
Weightlifting Chairman. Joe will
meet with Dr. Robert Sweeting,
associate professor of phys-ed, to
discuss having the meet return to
Behrend next year.
develop confidence, not get
discouraged, and learn from our
mistakes. Our goal is to be
playing our best game by the
district tournament."
The tennis team's first match is
today at 2 o'clock, so why don't
you hustle on down to the courts
and watch it in action!
signs in at the RUB desk or Erie
Hall for himself or a team of
chosen players. Furthermore,
each person on a team pays one
dollar to participate in that sport.
Then if the team does not forfeit
the season, each person gets back
fifty cents. This cost includes the
facilities the players use, the
wear and tear of the used
equipment, and the paid referees.
Also, Mrs. Wilson, the director of
the spring intramural sports
program, needs referees. If in
terested, please contact her.
The intramural sports offered
are numerous for men and
women. Each sport is played
between four and six p.m.
Beginning March 29, and ending
April 13 is the men's intramural
soccer season. Then on April 14 to
May 12 is the men's softball;
April 6 to April 30, men's and
women's badminton (singles and
doubles); April 5 to April 21,
women's soccer; and April 14 to
May 12, women's softball.
Although anybody can join,
varsity players are limited per
team..
One completed intramural
sports season is volleyball. The
playoffs were held last Tuesday
with eight competing teams. The
teams challenging for first place
were the all-stars against the
Hornets, No-Dave against
Becky's Bunch, the Barons
against Sheldon's Shorthairs, and
Behrend Degraders against
Fawking Bens. Good luck to all
the teams.
Mrs. Wilson hopes every
Behrend student will participate.
If that happens, the sports season
should be interesting and fun.
S.O. tentative budget forms
available in at RUB desk or
from JoA nn Bruno, SGA
treasurer and are due
April 19, 1976
by 5:00 p.m.
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