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Jim Fleiloyutarts a fast brealewftsCan outlet pen , -ver CoDege last
week. The Lions downed Beaver to advance in the conference tournament.
However, top-ranked Cabrini College ruined any dreams for the KAC title last
Saturday by posting an 8845 victory.
Reggie To Lions?
By William J. Neil
Contrary to popular belief, Penn
State Capitol Campus does offer
scholarships to recognized superstars.
Due to the free agency of New York
Yankee slugger Reggie Jackson, C.C.
was able to put in a bid with the other
interested franchises. After delibetation
with many of the clubs, Mr. Jackson
narrowed his top choices down to two:
The California Angels and the Penn
State Capitol Campus Lions.
Although California reportedly sign
ed Jackson to a multimillion/multiseason
contract, this was only a tentative
agreement, pending a spring training
session with the Lions to finalize his
decision.
After a recent workout at one of
these sessions, Jackson complied to be
interviewed by this reporter.
C.C. Reader: Mr. Jackson, why are you
interested in Capitol Campus when
you've been offered millions of dollars to
play in the California sunshine?
Jackson: Capitol Campus has made me
some offers which I feel cannot be
equaled anywhere by anybody. First of
all, a bright multicolored condominium
complex. overlooking all athletic and
maintenance facilities of the spacious
campus. Secondly, the dorm cafeteria
will be open for my convenience and
dining pleasure 24 hours a day. But
lastly, and most important of all, unlimi
ted use of the University's vans with
Coach Ron Melchiorre as chauffeur and
general shoe-shine boy.
BOWLING 1982
14 14
Bad Examples 13 15
LTD's 12 16
BOTA's 10 18
11th Framers 6.2 21.5
Bowling Stones 6 22
WEIDC
High Game:
Donna Wilson • BOTA's - 189
Gary Torsion - The Zoo • 228
C.C. Reader: I notice that at the practice
sessions, you do not receive any special
attention. Could this be due to your
clever disguise?
Jackson: The idea behind the disguise is
to make me look like your average Joe
Middletown. By trade, I am an outfield
er, and due to the indoor practice
conditions at present, I can't do much
more than watch the other athletes
practice.
C.C. Reader: Being an experienced vet
eran, what are your impressions of the
1982 Nittany Lions?
Jackson: First of all, I don't think they're
ready for major league competition,
but . . . this year's team should be a major
threat to every opponent.
C.C. Reader: This year's team? Did you
see last year's team in action?
Jackson: I did manage to catch a few
games during my travels to and from
New York, and I feel that this . year's
team is a much stronger unit in every
aspect of the game.
C.C. Reader: Can you cite any out
standing. "aspects" on which you can
elaborate?
Jackson: Yes.
C.C. Reader: Can you please give them
to us?
Jackson: Sure, let's start with pitching:
Tom Farquhar--Big, strong fireballer;
Bob Hulsizer--our only left-hander, good
Playoff bound
by Darrell Realer
There comes a time when one must bid adieu, look for greener pastures, or
ust become one of the figures in the Reaganomics scheme toward balancing the
budget. Actually it's that time when a 10,000 dollar document finally changes
hands for all the world to see. So for the final time I guide my pen across the
notepad to etch my commentary in your devious minds.
Looking back, I feel the sports pages have come a long way in honoring those
athletes here on Capitol Campus while leaving most of the national stuff to the
dailies and our infamous, ruthless, and anonymous Coach. We were not able to
cover every game, match, or scrimmage with onlytwo correspondents, but we did
our best. Down the road, at least for the upcoming term the sports v4ll be capably
covered by , my sidekick, Kevin Spiegel (Now no one can confuse us anymore!). But
by next fa11,...we1l I hope the disease that struck the Philadelphia Journal won't
spread to the confines of the C.C. Reader.
I think some praise and support should go out to the intramural athletic
program here on campus. The turnout for all the sports seems to be increasing
every term, and that in itself shows the students ate not as apathetic as the
administration leads everyone to believe.
The program could even be better if "those above" could provide some positive
reinforcement to these dedicated soles, maybe extra funding to cover special
items for each participant. As it stands now, students must supply an entry fee in
these intramural; to meet growing expenses. In some instances this gets quite
absurd. Averaging out the cost of bowling each week, every game costs over
$1.15, which supposedly includes a portion of funds for trophies (plastic no less)
for the two top teams and individual achievements throughout the course of the
term. Now you know times are tough!
I'm certainly not proposing free "gifts" as incentives for participation, but a
split settlement, maybe 50/50, similar to policies at other branch campuses, would
suffice. That way at least everyone would be rewardedlor their efforts, even if
they'd care not remember those days when the whole team should have stayed at
home and forfeited. Is this too much to ask? No more than some financial requests
organizations propose to our fine SGA throughout the academic year!
Then we come to the sanctioned collegiate sports on campus, basketball,
bowling, baseball and tennis. Yee, tennis!. Without further deliberating on the
budget cutbacks, many participants have expressed little benefits as a member of
the teams besides ego satisfaction. Rumor has it the coaching in some of these
sports, putting it mildly, is inadequate. The same was said about George Allen
and now he has detected to the unorganized Canadian Football League. Some
participants have complained that there are no incentives provided unless
traveling in 'a crowded van across the Commonwealth and the bordering states is
considered satisfactory reimbursement.
What can be done here? One key athlete with some drawing power could
provide the spark many athletes need to get movivated and that surely could
change the overall records our campus teams have attained in the past. Utilizing
the expertise of former league pitcher Tom Buskey in the baseball program here •
at Capitol certainly is a step in the right direction.
Does the main campus have these problems? The budget pinch has its grips on
programs at Happy Valley yet those activities at the branch campuses suffer
much more than as University Park takes its major bite out of tuition, donations,
and governmental gifts that flow into the University. Reaganomics should not
interfere with the extracurricular athletics at colleges but undoubtedly the
budget axe will unfortunately reach the athletic department soon enough. That
means more monetary gifts from alumni and supporters will be needed to get half
decent seats in "Joe's Erector Set." Imagine Texas A & M athletics with Jackie
Sherrill's multi-million dollar contract.with the Aggies—The NIS?&=/-1-'s gonna hit
the fan!
Hopefully, new eyes will be opened for these usually unnoticed events on
campus. There is more than enough interest generated by students looking for
means to release stored energy and it's time credit is paid to these "unsung
heroes." The C.C. Reader will continue to publicize these activities to keep its
readers attuned to the latest developments.
Before I conclude, I feel it's my obligation to voice my views on The Coach, an
alumnus of this campus void of any sports knowledge. I'm glad this obviously
uninitiated sports "atheist" retained his anonymity throughout his press days at
';he Reader-certainly his work won't lead to any favorable opportunities
anywhere except maybe file 13. I'm also honored that we didn't meet in person, no
'lard feelings, of course, my ulcer couldn't have handled it! I do have some
consolation knowing I have plenty of fire starter for next winter with all of The
Coach's trashy repertoire.
Yogi Berra summed up the sports world adequately with his immortal words
"It's not over till it's over," and it's finally over. Remeber a biased panel of editors
voted the C.C. Reader sports coverage as the best in the East Coast! Eat your
heart out, Coach!
control and good move to first base;
Scott Johnson--good speed and knuckle
ball, strong relief man; Ken Prowell--
good control, hard worker; Brian
Sawasha—tall righthander, if he stays
healthy, he could be playing in Yankee
Stadium some day; Mike Smith--Captain
of the team, last year's ace and probably
better this year; Steve Stapf--all-around
great athlete, this kid can do everything:
Strong arm, good control; and last but
not least, Gary Torasco--Capitol Campus
version of Nolan Ryan, lots of smoke,
style and personality.
C.C. Reader: My, that sounds impres
sive! How about the catchers?
The Last Hurrah
Jackson: Another strong point. Tony
"Mad Dog" Beccone adds a year of
intercollegiate experience plus a strong
arm, a good bat, and superior defensive
skills. Guy Warrington plays with a lot of
intensity and with a little practice should
become an integral part of the squad.
C.C. Reader: How does the infield look?
Jackson: The infield this year should be
incredibly tight. At first base, Mike
Skurko seems to have the coach's eye for
that position. Jeff Niklaus has also been
working out there. At second base,
returning starter John Buzzy has a
vacuum for a glove, a lot of range, but
needs work on his throws and pivots.
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