SPORTSTUFF by Baden and Cerula In this column we hope to keep you posted on sports sidelights which we deem worthy of mention-4f you have anything that you think worthwhile mentioning, let us have it—lnciden tally, we will also accept •gripes pro viding that they are legitimate and that the person who submits them signs his "John Hancock" to the ar ticle Congratulations to Coach Syd Rudman is getting an intra-mural sports program underway Players are still needed to round out the intra mural •basketball league—The league will be one of the hottest circuits in the region, according to all: indica tions—Our prediction on this year's cage squad is "The best we will see here for many a moon"—Don't let us down on this prognostication, fellas. Thanks a million to the fellows who volunteered their services as student managers for the team—Perhaps you don't realize it, but they play an im portant role in'the success of any ball club Another vital part adding to the success of the team can be played by the students YO•UR attendance at the games will go a long way in the winning of ball games. Upon hearing the score of the game between Penn State and Fordham, which was won by State by a lop sided 75-0, Joe Maggio, a reporter for The Plain Speaker, wisecracked, "Anyone who went to see that game must have a girl in New York!" Joe is remembered• as having coached 'the RUC cagemen back in '44. Here's, hoping that Bill Morgan, also of the local newspaper, will ac cept the presidency of the Eastern Professional Basketball League —He supplied basketball of a high calibre to the fans of the region last season. Did you know that Mr. Seibel, English Comp. instructor, played baseball with such outstanding figures as Sid Gordon, Mickey Witek, Heinie Majeski, Hank Sauer and Ted Sep kowski? That was when he played with the Curtis Bay (Md.) nine while serving with the U. S. Coast Guard —Don't ask us why he isn't playing major league ball now Maybe he likes teaching better. How many of you remember Bud Palmer who attended the Center last year? Well, Bud is now second string signal-caller on the Penn State varsi ty—Re saw quite a bit of action against Bucknell and Fordham. By the way, anyone who is inter ested in playing on the campus grid squad is asked -to contact Mr. Rudman And how many of you know that Mr. Kostos played end with the Buck nell University while at college ? ? ? Reports have it that he was pretty good, too—Makes us wonder whether NuGrape was in existence then. This column wonders why Eddie Breznock, ex-HHS basketball star, didn't tyout for the HUG cage squad. Ed played better than average ball for illughie McGeehan's Moun taineers. Congratulations to Jimmy Munroe upon his election to the class presidency. Well, I guess it's time for us to sign off, so as Hugh Close would say, "So long and Thirty". HAZLETON COLLEGIAN Pictured above are the managers selected for the , HUC basketball squ-A for 1947-48. Left to right: Morris . Deitch, manager; Edward Nowak and J... 171 O'Donnell, assistant managers. Mortis Deitch has been selected to fill the post of manager of the 1947- 48 varsity basketball team with Ed ward Nowak and John O'Donnell serving as his assistants, it was an nounced by Syd Rudman, athletic di rector. Deitch is also a member of the Thespian Club at' HUC. He •is a third semester student enrolled in engi neering. A graduate of the Hazleton High School, class of 1944, Deitch was a member of the football squad, a member of the Thespian Club, and before graduation, became a master thespian. He is a veteran of World War 11, having served as acting chief electrician on the USS LiCI 997. Nowak is a first semester fresh MORE LEAGUE TEAMS NEEDED In addition to the present five teams signed up for the intramural basket ball loop, Syd Rudman, athletic three tor, stated that he would like to have at least four more tams entered be fore the opening tap-off on Monday, 'October 27. The five clubs already registered for league competition are: The Aufgabes, The All-Stars, The R ck etls, The Heights A. C., and the Dia mond Tigers. Mr. Rudman requests that the list of competing basketeers be submitted Vo him 1)37 noon, Friday, October 24, at) which time a meeting will be held at 12:30 o'clock in Mr. Rudman's office. The team that wins the league crown will receive a suitable award. Bowling To Continue AccOrding to Mr. Rudman the mixed bowling league which was formed last semester will be resumed provided the necessary arrangements can be made and enough interest is shown by the students. Thursday night has been tentatively set for HUC at the Playhouse Bowling Al leys. Watch the bulletin board for further announcements. Anyone inter ested can sign up with Mr. Rudman. Pessimist: One who sizes himself up and gets sore about it. man enrolled in the school of liberal arts with history as his major. He is a graduate of the Freeland High School, class of 1944. Besides play ing football with Freeland High School, he was also a member of the Carnegie (ASTP) football team. He attended V.P.I. while serving with the infan try. John O'Donnell, a resident of this city, is also a first semester fresh man enrolled in the school of liberal arts. He is undecided as to what his major will be, but he states that he would like to study hotel manage ment. O'Donnell is a graduate of the Hazleton Senior High School, class of 1947. OPENINGS FOR LEAGUE MANAGERS Managers for the intra-mural program to begin Monday, Oct. 27, at the local YMCA, have not as yet been selected. Anyone interested in becoming a manager is instructed to see Mr. Rudman, in his office, as soon as possible. YELL QUEENS WANTED All girl's interested in trying out for the HUC cheerleading squad have been asked to report to Mrs. Naomi Goss, it was announced today. The girls, who will lead the cheer ing at all athletic events, will be at tired in white sweaters and blue skirts. EMBARRASS NG MOMENTS Charles Wilson is not too sure that he likes his motor bike. Early one morning he breezed into Milnesville (He rides the whizzer from Drums), with still time to spare for his eight o'clock class. Suddenly, like a bolt from the sky, something went wrong. Before Charles realized it one of his trouser legs was caught in the wheel of his bike. There was no limit to the tear it went all the way all the way up! The moral of this story is, wear pegged trousers—it's safer! Exclusiveness is a characteristic of recent riches, high society and the skunk. PRE-GAME FORECASTS 9 1 0 (Favorites in CAPS) HAZLE TOWNSHIP-Mining and Mechanical Institute Township will hand the Preppers their fourth suc cessive setback. HAZLETON HIGH-Shamokin High —The Kavelmen will rack up another victory, tomorrow afternoon. PENN STATE-Syracuse The Nittany Lions are too much for the New Yorkers. LAFAYETTE-113ucknell Mr. Kos tos won't like us foithis selection! MUHLENBERG - Temple The Owls better keep their eyes open to night! & Co. will duplicate last week's feat. NOTRE DAME-Nebraska Hugh would never speak to me if I picked Nebraska. ARMY-Virginia Poly. Who ever scheduled this game for Army? GETTYSBURG-Lehigh ;The En gineers might pull an upset. CALIFORNIA-Washington State— California by three touchdowns. BOSTON U.-Purdue—The New Eng landers, but it'll be close. DARTMOUTH - Brown Dart mouth will be out to win after being humbled by the Quakers last week. RUTGERS-Fordham The Rams miss the boys from the coal regions. NAVY-Cornell The Middies are due for a victory. HOLY CROSS-Harvard--The Cru saders should come out on top. "THE MONEYMAN" By Thomas B. Constain Here's another historical novel by Thomas B. Constain, author of "The Black Rose". This dramatic story of romance and action takes place in 15th century France. Jacques Coeur, the king's moneyman, had astonishing ability and foresight. Besides building up the trade, this merchant prince wanted to raise the social level of all. After Couer was summoned to King Charles VIPs court, his successes con tinued. With the wise and beautiful Agnes Sorel, he directed the war against the English. It was Jacques, who chose the 16 year old Valerie to succeed the king's 'mistress, whose health was failing. This choice wove the first •strand in a fatal net of love and intrigue. The jealous nobility could not for give the great, humanistic patriot for his successes and ideals. These and other powerful figures in the court planned a conspiracy against "The Moneyman". To provide some enjoy able reading, this book is available at the Hazleton Public Library.
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