May 20, 1949 CONSTRUCT MODEL FOR PROPOSED GYMNASIUM The model pictured above is a proposed plan for a gymnasium at Highacres and was constructed from plans received from the Campus which were drawn up by W. K. Burns and K. L. Holderman. The model was made from balsa wood and card board, while the shrubbery surounding it was made from sponge rubber. A miniature framework like that used to build a regular house was constructed beneath the cardboard. "LEO THE LIP" DUROCHER CAN'T STAY OUT OF DIAMOND LIMELIGHT Several weeks ago, an incident oc cured in one, of our major league baseball parks that caused both base ball fans and officials all over the nation to rise from their 'seats. and render their opinions and decisions as to the exact meaning of the spectacle that was enacted. The incident was the exchange of body blows between baseball's con stant problem child, "Leo the Lip" Duracher, and an emotional baseball fan, who apparently didn't see eye to eye with Durocher concerning mat ters pertaining to our national pas time. Incidents similar to this occur fre quently in the lives of both baseball men and Leo Durocher, but the one thing that caused eyes to focus on this particular incident was the fact that the fan assaulted by Durocher was -- a negro. To have a more vivid undersanding of the situation, it is important to know the baseball background of the radical Durocher. He entered the major league base ball as a New York Yankee, and in stantly began his "tongue wagging" to make up for his lack of hitting ability. •From the Yankees he moved to St. Louis, where he became a chartered member of the famed "Gas house Gang." Along with Frisch, Medwick, and the Dean brothers, he became the scourge of the National League. When his playing days (he was q fair fielding ishortstop) ended, he went to Brooklyn to manage the borough "Bums." 'There he continued his baseball radicalism which was much applauded by the home town fans. Then, during the spring train 7 ing season 1947 he was suspended from baseball for one year by Com missioner Chandler for conduct detri HAZLETON COLLEGIAN mental to baseball. That same season Jackie Robinson, negro sensation, made his debut in professional base ball. Later in the World Series, under Burt Shotton, he starred. When Durocher resumed his man agership in 1948, Robinson reported for spring training 20 pounds over weight, and in conflict with Durocher as to what position the well-liked negro would hold with the National League Champs. Finally after much switching around, he (Robinson) started the season at first base, where his early attempts were sluggish, to the extent that he was put on the waiver list by Durocher. Then some thing happened in the offices of the Brooklyn Baseball Club that aston ished baseball enthusiasts everywhere --Brooklyn's beloved "Lippy" was re leased to the New York Giants, and Barney Shotton resumed the mana gerial reins. Then, coincidently, or whatever one may conclude, Jackie Robinson finished the season in the same blaze of glory that had earned him the Rookie of the Year award for his masterful playing the previous season. Now, that we have an overall picture of the events that may have led up to the unwarranted outburst at the Polo Grounds, what may we con clude ? Is it the writer's imagination making a mountain out of a molehill or is there an unseen conflict occurr ing behind the closed doors of base ball's big businessmen ? Had Picnic The Community Chorus under the direction of Miss Pearl Garbrick held their annual picnic Tuesday after noon at six o'clock at the home of Mrs. Martha Ray. Everyone who at tended reports he had , a good time. The model was made to scale with 1-8 inch equi valent to one foot. It took builders Mr. Arthur Car penter and student Hank Zeigler one week to finish the project. Since no color scheme was specified, Mr. Carpenter decided on an appropriate one and painted the model. To complete the project Zeigler modeled the small clay figure standing in front of the build ing. Students can see the results of this unusual undertaking when the model is placed on display in the library. I.—What famous baseball player played twenty-one years with the Detroit Tigers? 2.—What famous baseball player beat the great Walter Johnson in two consecutive shutouts and • later became one of the greatest hitters that baseball has ever known? 3.—What present day baseball star was born in Czechoslovakia? 4.—What heavyweight champion of the world once played first base for a team in the Nat. League? s.—Who is the man who underwent more than fifteen leg operations and still holds his own on the baseball field? 6.—What disappointed baseball play er became the twentieth president of the United States? 7.—What famous hitter went to bat 700 consecutive times without striking out? B.—With what Major League Club did Babe Ruth close his baseball career? • 9.—Who was the oldest rookie in baseball? 10.—What player hit one of Rip Se wells' "Blooper Pitches" for a home run in the '47 All Star Game"? Answers to You Guess 'Em 1. Ty Cobb. 2. George Sisler. 3. Elmer Valo. 4. James J. Corbett. 5. Lew Brissie. 6. Howard Taft. 7. Wee Willie Keeler. 8. Boston Braves. 9. Satchel Paige. 10. Ted Williams. SPORTSTUFF By DICK BAGBY You Guess 'Em FACULTY TROUNCED BY WOOD'S HOODS TEAM In a thrill-packed game Tuesday night Wood's Hoods, the Center girls baseball team, defeated the faculty team, Leichty's Swiftees, by a lop sided score. 28-7. On the mound for the Hoods was Milly Romanell while Miss Mary Wood pitched for the faculty. Heavy hitters for the winners were Helen Gregory with four homers and Jean ette Formolo, Milly Romanell, Anna Peifer and Doris Hartung with three home runs each to their credit. Miss Wood was assisted by Mrs. Jean Harrison, Misses Margaret Campbell, Margaret Leichty, Anna Erleman, Florence Yannes and stu dent Jeanne McGrory. Sole slugger for the Swiftees was Yannes who hit two homers into the center field. The teams hope to have a return match Friday night if the weather is favorable. CONVOCATION - (Continued from page 1) Pearl G Garbrick and Lois I. Niefert. The' student committee consists of sophomores Bill Baran, Mike Doddo, Mary Claypotch, Millie Maczkov and Larry Nicholson, and freshmen John Wersinger, John McNally, Arthur Snyder, Louisa May and Edward Scicchitano. Eligible Students Mr. Frank Kostos has compiled a list of those sophomores who are at present eligible to receive certificates at Convocation. They are arranged in alphabetical order. Joseph Adams, Malcolm Allen, Mi chael Arlotto, Conrad Balliet, Doris Bartol, Clinton Bittner, •James Boo ros, Lewis Broadt, Gilbert Butter wick, Pat Carabba, Bernard Carr, Frank Clatch, Mary Claypotch, Aar on Deitch, Robert Davis, Andrew Dendler. Anthony Dombroski, Thom s li ‘ s Ei senman, Arthur Fry, James Godber, Anita Goldberg, Charles Grebey, Steve Henkel, Francis Hill, John Hine, Michael Hussar, John Kaduk, Henry Kiose, Margaret Kohler, Eu gene Kostick, Steve Kowalick . John Kreiger, Michael Krynock, Henry Laskowski, Henry' Lockman, John McGee, Thomas McGee, Mary Ellen McHugh,, Melania Maczkov. George Makuta, Victor Marchetti. Brice Martin, Joseph Matyas, Rita Mikula, Charles Miller, James Mink, Lawrence Nicholson, Edward Nowak, Joseph Olivia, George Pavlick. John Planutis, Robert Podlesny, Paul Pucillo, June Reinmiller, Joseph Reynolds, Norman Richenbacher, Robert Rinkus, Joseph Ritsko. Albert Rosen, Albert Sabalusky. Myron Schmutzer, Leo Shulman, Stanley Sitoski, Joseph Smolewich, Ralph Spayd, Steve Talarovich, Kenneth Vayda, Claude Villa, Horace Welliv er, Keith Whitemire, Robert Yore, Michael Zabitchuck, George Zimmer man. A sophisticated girl is one who knows how to refuse a kiss without being deprived of it. Page Three
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