Sports
Happy Valley
Earns Its Name
By Darrell Raider
Can you believe a 4-0 Nittany Lion
record and one of the top five defenses in
the nation? Don't bring out the pins to
burst the bubble just yet; remember,
Penn State has the second toughest
schedule in the nation!
The Lions sent Boston College and
cross-state rival Temple back to their
respective roosts after impressive home"
victories to open the month of October
on the right foot. All U-Day featured an
overpowering display - of the team's
depth, with a 30-0 shellacking of the
Philadelphia birdbrains. The Owls - only
scoring opportunity was squelched when
they marched downfield on the opening
kickoff, only to miss a chip-shot field goal
into a stiff Beaver Stadium wind.
The Capitol Campus supporters--
filled with plenty of Michelob—were
treated to the gala opening performance
of the newest musical sensation, the
Capitol Campus Yellow Band, featuring
soloist Bob Damn Glad To Meet Ya"
Sharkey. Cheers roared through section
EC for encore presentations from the
C.0.Y.8. and the game seemed to flow
with the unique bounds resounding from
the "expertly designed" instrument. We
were shocked to learn that the original
owner of the lone horn in the C.C.Y.B.
abandoned the imitation chrome "trum
pet" in the. Student Center parking lot.
We'll be sure to keep you informed as to
the next scheduled appearance of the
Yellow Band.
The victory stabilized the number
two ranking in the weekly Top 20 polls,
and then it was the Eagles', from
Lobstertown, Massachusetts, turn. Penn
State's— backfield, made up of Curt
Warner and unheralded but durable
Mike Meade, gained over 200 yards.
Meade, fol ito action after his do'-
partner ,1( suffered a
the previous week, won the ESPN
Vitalis Player of the Game for his efforts,
along with all the greasy products his
hair can handle. The 88-7 final, before
84,000 plus fans at the annual Home
coming contest, marked the tenth
straight Lion win over BC, and it was the
first meeting at Beaver Stadium be
tween the two squads since 1969.
Todd Blackledge completed 8 of 17
passes for over 100 yards, including one
for a TD to his speedy wide receiver
roommate Kenny Jackson. Coach Pat
erno revealed earlier in the week that lie
hoped to utilize the passing attack to
balance the offense, so that when mid-
November rolls around, Penn State will
have a well-established and powerful
offense to go along with a defense that
speaks for itself. With four games down,
the Lions have allowed their opponents
just seven points over 12 quarters, and
have held the opposition to an impres
sive game average of just under eight
points.
But, as always, the polls do not
reflect the amazing stets mounted by the
1981 Nittany Lions. Shades of 1969, with
Tricky Dick and the University of Texas!
Saturday matches the Lions against
their annual rival, Syracuse University,
and it marks the team's first appearance
in the Carrierdome in upstate New York.
Then the schedule gets tougher, as the
West Virginia Mountaineers invade
Beaver Stadium on the 24th. The Lions
will spend the Halloween holiday in
sunny Miami, to lock horns with the
Hurricanes. There is no reason that
Penn State should have any tallies in the
loss column when old nemesis Alabama,
under the watchful eye of Paul "Bear"
Bryant, and fellow independent power
house Notre Dame, with rookie coach
Jerry Faust, visit Happy Valley prior to
Turkey Day.
Until next issue, pray that the
• pollsters finally notice the true number
one colle ' to football team in the nation!
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Bowling For Scholars
Alley Cats
By Kevin Spiegel
If you attended Capitol Campus last
year, you would probably agree that
men's varsity basketball was the biggest
sport on campus. Despite a losing re
cord, students showed their interest.
Well, at the present time Penn State
Capitol Campus has an undefeated bowl
ing team! They are 3-0, and they just
came off a 16-3 win over Lincoln Univer
sity.
Head Coach Betty Evans has the
guys at Capitol in high gear so far. Their
first win was over Howard University,
11-8. Led by Dean Frack, Mark Berone,
Homer Kuba, Ray Secord, Ken Warden
ski, Tom Belk, and Tom Andre, the Lions
of Capitol Campus have made their mark
in the Eastern Pennsylvania and Mary
land Intercollegiate Bowling Conference.
Still ahead for Capitol is the University
of Maryland on October 18; Bloomsburg,
on Oct. 24; and a showdown with Main
Campus on Oct. 25.
The scoring in college bowling is
probably unknown to you. It goes on a
five-man head-to-head contest each
game, for one point. That means for
three games there is a total of 15 points
on just head-to-head competition. Also,
there is one point for winning each game
and one point for grand total pins. Thus,
a total of 19 possible points is awarded
during a match. Capitol has beaten
Howard . University 11-8, Gettysburg
College 10-9, and destroyed Lincoln
University 16-3.
They are off to a great start, and now
are set to face the "biggiea" Last year's
record was 9-9, so if we keep going at the
same pace, watch out!
On the intra-mural side of bowling,
we, • the sports editors of the C.C.
Reader, are bowling for the 8.0.T.A.'5.
The 8.0.T.A.'s are represented by Joe
Jacobs, Tish Whalen, and Donna Wilson,
with substitutes Neil Dolinsky and
Diane Buhay.
Week one saw the 8.0.T.A.'s and the
LTD's lock up in a destructive battle for
bragging rights. During the off-season
the 8.0.T.A.'s lost the services of Fleet
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READER Photo by Mark W. Clauser
Becker (graduation) and Ed MacDonald
(free agency). We went out scouting and
tried to make a deal for Teri Oberly of
the LTD's. Captain Mark Dipietro of the
LTD's gave his price, but we couldn't
match it. So Oberly remained an LTD
(her loss!), our scouting continued, and
we eventually acquired the services of
deadly Donna Wilson, formerly of the
LOE's, and newcomer Jumpin' Joe Ja
cobs. Besides the two of us, our only
other returnee is Tish Whalen. She,
along with Donna Wilson, adds beauty
and finesse to a rather dull game. Our
team is even loaded in the substitution
department. Lefties Dolinsky and Buhay
have shown tremendous promise, and
are available for pinch-bowling (as op
posed to pinch-hitting) if they are
needed.
The 8.0.T.A.'s biggest rivalry comes
from WSDC, currently 1-7. Led by
Captain Joe Bosik, the Social Drinking
Club has heedless than exciting in their
first two outings. Come on, Joe! Maybe
what your team needs, besides a new
captain, is T-shirts! Besides having the
most girls on their team, WSDC still has
a good squad. Along with Joe, there's
Tom Swingle, Corinne Blouin, Lynne
Vogelsang, and Carole Burnside. It's
always good to pick on WSDC, because
they have shut out the press from their
meetings, so it's our way of getting back.
In first place—once again--are the
Vipers. They sport a healthy 8-0 record,
which includes the high series bowler,
Tom Belk--595, and high average bowler,
Tom Belk--187.
Last year's spring intramural bowl
ing champs, WGAF, or better known as
the Capitol Campus Yellow Band, is on
the tails of the Vipers at 7-1. Led by
Captain Dean Frack and Company,
WGAF is out to retain its crown.
Intramural bowling is off and wing
ing. Stay close for upsets and news with
the C.C. Reader.
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