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Roundball Squad
Jolted
by R. W. Bonaker
It was a shocker!
It appeared as if there were
no time left, but the ball went
through the hoop, the Capitol
had lost its opening game of the
'73 varsity basketball campaign
to Penn State's Delaware
Campus before some 200
screaming people at
Middletown's Main Street Gym.
But more than a 82-80 loss
was in evidence. Even in defeat,
Capitol looked like a winner.
Capitol demonstrated a clearly
winning potential as it nearly
upset an undefeated team.
Coach Al Williams in his
Capitol debut started only two
of last year's returning stars.
Paul Hook, a short 6-4, and
Larry Chupka, an equally short
6-7, were on the front line with
6-5 Bob Lambert. By short, I
cannot believe Hook and
Chupka each grew two inches
since initial practice session in
November. Lambert, Hook and
Chupka are seniors, Lambert had
played intramural basketball last
year. Jim Merlano and Tom
Ogden, both juniors, started in
the backcourt.
Delaware was on top for the
opening eight minutes, but
Capitol utilized a man-to-man
press and took a 20-14 lead with
a little over 11 minutes left in
the first half. A minute later,
Delaware took the lead by
scoring six straight points, but
two , free throws by Hook
enabled Capitol to pull even
and build a 32-27 lead with 6:05
remaining.
The visitors fought back, and
went on top by 41-40 with just
three minutes on the clock.
Capitol, as it had done
throughou'i much of the half,
turned the ball over to Delaware
and failed to take what are
considered "good shots."
Delaware led by 47-42 at the
half.
Lambert led Capitol's scorers
with 12 at halftime while Hook
had 8 and reserve Rick Schropp
had 6. But each starting player
had committed three personal
fouls, for a team total of 17.
Capitol also had 18 turnovers.
Guard Rich Hazinsky had 25 for
Delaware at the intermission, on
eight fieldgoals.
Chupka led the charge after
the second half tipoff, scoring
three goals to pull Capitol even
in a hurry. Merino was charged
with his fourth personal with
only two minutes gone, and
Williams sent in Schropp. Tom
Ogden tossed in a lay-up to put
Capitol . ahead at 50-49.
It was now Delaware's turn to
committ costly giveways, and
Capitol capitalized by pushing
FG-FGA FT-FTA
0-1 2-2
0-0 0-0
7-13 2-3
6-13 0-0
0-0 0-0
8-10 0-0
1-3 0-0
7-15 4-4
2-7 0-0
0-0 0-0
0-2 0-0
5-13 0-0
Kopko
Miller
Hook
Ogden
Brown
Chupka
Bentley
Lambert
Merlano
Burton
Magnelli
Schropp
TEAM TOTALS 36-80 8-11
in Opener
out to a 58-49 advantage with
15:41 left. Delaware pulled back
to trail by only 62-61 with
11:23 remaining, its front line
able to get open for close-in
shots.
Hook picked up his fourth
foul with over eight minutes left
and Williams had to take him
out. The teams at each other
tooth and nail before Delaware
assumed command at 74-72 with
4:43 remaining. The visitors
scored again and it looked as if
they might pull away when
Capitol got hot.
The turning point came at
2:48 when Hook missed a one
and one situation at the line and
a chance• to tie the score. 13
seconds later he committed his
fifth personal and was out of the
game. But Capitol gamely fought
back to tie at 78 when Chupka
hit a long jumper with 1:37
remaining.
The clubs exchanged
fieldgoals, and Delaware tried to
run out the clock. Capitol stole
the ball and appeared headed for
a score on a foul. But NO! A
jump ball was called and
Delaware controlled the tap.
James McCaffery finally tapped
in a Delaware shot at the buzzer
to the dismay of the crowd, not
to mention the team.
A few people had doubts that
any time was left when the goal
scored, but the shot was in the
air before the horn sounded. In
fact the instant replay proved
the officials correct. That's right,
instant replay. Delaware had
positioned a videotape camera to
film the game, and numerous
fans watched the controversial
play again.
Hazinsky led all scorers with
31 and McCaffery had 21 for
Delaware, who had a 4-0 record
at game's end. Lambert paced
Capitol with 18 while Chupka
and Hook each had 16 and
Ogden and Schropp had 12 and
10 respectively.
Capitol also played this past
Tuesday night, with a report of
that game to be included in next
week's issue. On Saturday,
Capitol plays Spring Garden
College at Chestnut Hill.
Capitol was very impressive,
even though it lost its first game.
But I believe the team will
improve by reducing the number
of turnovers and eliminating
unnecessary foul S-.
Statistics
RB. ASST. PF
3 2 0
0 0 2
15 3 5
2 1 4
0 0 0
7 1 4
4 4 0
12 1 4
0 0 4
0 1 0
0 0 2
5 4 2
48 17 27
THE CAPITOL'S!
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
THREE - MAN
BASKETBALL
A Saturday morning 3-Man
Basketball League will begin
Saturday, January 27 at the Base
Gym.
All games will be played
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon--NO OTHER
PLAYING TIMES. Entry
deadline is Monday, January 22
at 5:00 p.m. Refundable
registration fee is $5.00 per
team.
First and second place teams
and their members will receive
14 oz. glass bottom aluminum
tankards as trophies for their
participation.
1972-73 National Federation
basketball rules will govern play
unless specifically modified in
terms below. The modifications
are intended to give teams the
greatest amount of actual play in
the period that can be assigned
to each game. Most foul shots
have been eliminated and
reduced time outs provide more
time for actual play.
1. The teams will consist of 5
man limit--3 players/2
substitutes.
2. The game will consist of 4
eight minute quarters running
time and are played 1/2 court.
3. Team possession will be
determined at the beginning of
the game by coin flip. With the
opposite team getting possession
at the beginning of the 2nd half.
4. Each team is permitted one
(1) time-out per quarter, stop
clock.
5. Substitutions may be made
after notification of the player
change to the captain of the
opposing team.
6. After each basket the other
team will take the ball out at
half-court line.
7. No foul shots, excluding
technical fouls, will be taken
until one team has acquired five
fouls personal or technical fouls,
foul shots will then be awarded.
Every foul is a two shot foul:
a. Technical fouls - 1 shot
b. 4 point plays are possible
Until the foul situation
occurs, the ball will be taken out
on the side.
8. Teams call their own fouls.
Good Sportsmanship is expected
by all participants.
9. Tie Games - an extra
period of 2 minutes will decide
the winner. 10. No officials for
the games. 11. Official clock will
start and stop play. 12. Games
begin "on the hour." Forfeit
time is 10 minutes past the
hour--gym clock. To avoid
problems be early for your
game. 2 games per hour.
** * *
Jlllll CM
Capitol's Judo Club is in
desperate need of new members.
Formal judo instruction and
competition are offered by the
club.
If you wish to join, please
contact Bob Stanley in the
Re creation/Athletics Building
for additional information.
** * *
hillllllll MIMI
Intramural Badminton, for
men and women singles, is
another of the many recreational
activities offered this term. The
entry deadline is 5:00 p.m. on
Monday, January 22.
A registration fee of one
dollar is required, the money to
be returned at the completion of
regular competition, providing a
forfeit has not been incurred.
Play begins on Sunday,
January 28 in the Base Gym
from 2-5 p.m.
** * *
Martial Arts
Program
A recreation/athletic
instructional unit will be
presented on Monday nights
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the
Recreation/Athletics Building.
The unit is entitled Martial Arts
and contains basic information
to the arts of self defense, judo
and karate. The course will
consist of 10 nights over a
possible 10 week period.
The fee of $lO.OO is to be
paid in the Recreation/Athletics
Building during week days
between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. This fee has a
POSSIBILITY of being refunded
to those participating in 80% of
the meetings.
The activity is co-ed and
needs a minimum of 10 persons
to begin (maximum 20). The
tentative beginning date is
January 22, 1973.
Call the Recreation/Athletics
Building if you have any
questions concerning this
program. Hours are from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. week days,
phone: 787-7751.
** * *
Building Hours
The Recreation/Athletics
Department has announced a
tentative schedule of building
hours for athletic facilities
during the winter term.
The Recreation/Athletics
Building will be open
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.
until 10 p.m. On Saturday and
Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Base Gym will be open
Monday through Thursday from
3-10 p.m., and sometimes later
for intramural basketball. On
Friday, it is open from 3-10 p.m.
On Saturday, times are 9-12 a.m.
and 6-10 p.m. Sunday, 2-10 p.m.
January 18, 1973
Rec/Ath
News
Bob Stanley,
Recreation/Athletics
Coordinator, has announced the
Millersville State College
Intramural Basketball
Invitational will be held on
March 23 and 24.
Capitol's intramural
basketball champions will
reportedly be invited to
compete. However, it should be
noted the games will be played
while Penn State Capitol is on a
term break.
Stanley also announced
Capitol's Invitational Bowling
Tournament has been scheduled
for March 31. Capitol bowlers
are eligible to participate in the
fifth annual Western
Penn sy Iva nia Intercollegiate
Bowling Congress' invitational
on February 17 in Pittsburgh.
** * *
Intramural
Volleyball Set
The roster entry deadline for
men's volleyball has been
established as 5 p.m. on
Monday, January 22. Rosters
should be submitted at the
Recreation/Athletics Building.
Seven men should be on each
squad, with four playing for the
team at any one time. A $7
registration fee is required, the
money to be returned upon
completion of the season.
However, if a team is charged
with a forefeit, the fee will not
be refunded. Two forfeits, and
the team is dropped from the
league.
The Recreation/Athletics
Council has also organized co-ed
volleyball, with six members to a
team. The deadline is also
January 22 and the same
regulations are applicable. Only
the women may "spike" the
ball.
Competition in both
volleyball leagues begins on
January 28 and games will be
played from 6-10 p.m. in the
Base Gym.
** * *
Weight Training
The Rec/Ath Department this
term is offering weight training
instruction for men and women.
Mr. Gene Gregoritz, Sr., a
professional instructor will
conduct the classes on Tuesday
and Thursday nights this term.
Instruction begins January 16
and will run until March 15 in
the weight room of the Rec/Ath
Building, using the Universal
Gym apparatus. A registration
fee of five dollars will be charged
and class size is limited to 20 in
each male and female class.
Instruction for women is held
from 7-8 PM twice a week, and
8-9 PM for men.