Cre > pA TY #0 OX XK OK NOK NOK ROKK XO RX Page 4 LION’S EYE ~ August, 1977 Women in Sports University Park, Pa. — As women receive more recognition for developing skill in sports, we might see more girls than boys starring on Little League baseball teams, says Dr. Dorothy V. Harris, director of the Center for Women in Sports at The Penn- sylvania State University. Dr. Harris, professor of health and physical education, says that physical dif- ferences between boys and girls of Little League age give girls the advantage. “In a basic way, the differences are due to the influence of sex hormones on physical growth and maturation,” notes Dr. Harris, adding that in pre-adolescence, females mature faster than males. “With all else being equal, then, the stars of Little League in the future could very well be girls.” Dr. Harris explains that the ‘physical maturity advantage’ of girls continues through adolescence. “That’s why in the 5th or 6th grade’ some girls are a head taller than some boys,” she points out. “With this maturation you get a total physical maturation, so that a girl's central nervous system and her muscular growth are developed at an earlier age. Girls reach their mature height sooner too.” While the physical advalitage goes to the girls of Little League age, the males have nothing to fear when it comes to adult sports, Dr. Harris advises. Adult women are not physically equipped to compete with adult men in baseball, or any other sport that requires power. “Just as in the case of the girls and boys, it’s a case of the influence of sex hormones on physical maturation,” she says. “Men have the ratio of hormones which produce greater muscle mass, allowing their bodies to generate power and speed. Women just don’t have the same ratio of these hor- mones.’ Sport Shorts PENN STATE FOOTBALL — 1977 September : 10th at Duke 17th Houston 24th Maryland October 1st Kentucky 8th Utah State 15th at Syracuse £ 22nd West Virginia 29th Miami November 5th at N.C. State 12th Temple — all U. Day: 19th at Pittsburgh : SPORTS SHORTS The Penn State Nittany Lions are cur- rently preparing to kick off the 1977 college football season. This year, the Lions will depend heavily on junior quarterback, Chuck Fusina and senior flanker, Jimmy Cefalo carrying the offense. Always known for staunch defense, Penn State will be led by lineman Joe Dicngs and Tony Petruccio and defensive backs Neil Hutton and Gary Petercuskie. ; Quality linebackers are produced by Penn State as automobiles are produced by Detroit. This years linebacking corps will be led by 61/2”, 214 lb. senior Ron Hostetler. Once again, the Lions will be coached by Joe Paterno. The Hockey Club has been reactivated on the Delaware County campus. The club’s advisor will be Mr. Brian King. The club, under the leadership of Lenny Vannicola, are currently looking for players. The biggest problem facing them will be lo- cating ice time. Anyone interested should contact Lenny or the Student Government office. The baseball club, tennis team, and bas- ketball team are looking for interested stu- dents to participate in their organizations. Contact the U.S.A. office. NNR XOX XOX KX KX KN XOK XK OK KX XK xx ‘COME AND \ Babaniad SAA WITH ENE rrr Ar rire ts HEY YOU, MEET NEW SEE OLD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st wr me FALL TOGETHER ‘DANCE “ fea turing S app hi re a 2 0 0 DOOR * FRIENDS > — * % D The Free Agent Fizzle by John Hamilton and Larry Gallone The beginning of the 1977 baseball season marked a historical change of the structure of Major League Baseball. For the first time in the history of the sport, an un- precedented free agent entry draft was held. Any one of the twenty-six teams had eleven “sure shots” (draft picks), at striking it rich. After the inflated figures tossed around had come down to earth, the new season got under way. The free agents were supposed to help their struggling teams (minus the Yankees, Phils, and Red Sox of course) to the promised land (World Series). Instead, the manager, NOT the OWNER, found it to be an unending night- mare. One of the biggest spenders in the off season was California Angels owner Gene Autry. He shelled out over three million dollars for his trio of saviors. What Autrey has to show for his millions is Joe Rudi and Bobby Grich out for the year with injuries and outfielder Don Baylor batting a hefty .250. His team remains in fourth place. In terms the former cowboy Autrey might un- derstand, ‘“Pardner, you done been horns- waggled, ambushed and cut off at the pass.” In the Big Apple, Reggie Jackson is swimming in his ego and almost drowning to the tune of three million plus. He finally is coming around to playing the way he can. The question is can an irresistable force like Jackson and an immoveable object like Yankee manager Billy Martin find love and happiness in a big Metropolis? The answer is no. Three million is a lot to shell out for matching up Cain and Abel. And who is to say that Reggie will continue to play up to his capacity and not fall into the in- consistency that he exhibited earlier in the season? The Yankees have another problem child in Don Gullett, the Cincinnatti refugee who has rediscovered arm trouble. Now the dif- ference is whether he can afford more ex- pensive doctors. And the fact that Yankee owner George Steinbrenner went out and spent five million on two superstars from other teams raised a few eyebrows on his own Yankee “superstars.” Thurmond Mun- son wants what Reggie Jackson has, (al- though I doubt they will name a candy bar after Thurmond like Reggie said they’ll do for him) and Sparky Lyle wants big money. Craig Nettles wants his contract re- negotiated, and on and on. So, the Yankees initial investment of five million in Gullet and Jackson turned out to be double now that the other Yankees wanted a slice of the same pie. In San Diego, Gene Tenace has been playing first base like the obscure, un- discovered player he was before his memor- able World Series. In Milwaulkee, another ex-Oakland A player Sal Bando, has reach- ed new heights of mediocrity. There are a few free agents who are playing the way they were supposed to. Dave Cash, who signed with the Montreal ~ Expos, is hitting and fielding the way the Expos expected him to. Richie Hebner has made the transition from one end of the diamond (3rd to 1st) as well as he’s made the transition from one end of the state to the other (Pittsburgh to Philly). As bad as teammate Tenace is doing with San Diego, Rollie Fingers is enjoying a fine year in the Padre Bullpen. But, the above three are exceptions to the rule. This year when the free agents come around, teams will have to take a longer and harder look and make sure a ballplayer is worth something before they give all that money away. Many claim that the integrity of baseball has reached its lowest point with the free agent draft. Exorbitant prices for salaries only means larger prices for the fans at the gate. The people will just have to stop pay- ing ridiculous prices to see 4th place teams with million dollar babies. Ye sk ve ve dh die Je de die ke dk die ie dk dk ke de ok ok ke ok oe oe Te ok oR ok oR Ok eo ok Rk VITAL STATISTICS: 735-2444 After 6 O'clock v/ Check It Out by Alan Gasmer The Bllou Cafe... .....c.. ivi vv. ivi indavon ideas Name of Club 1409 Lombard St., Phila. (off S.Broad St.) ....................s Location Showcases New Talent. ................... i rsd ena Type of Club Only Drinks. .... odie see Baal Cel IE nee Bom IE .... Menu European Cafe in Intimate Atmosphere RE oR SSI AR gd nn Setting CEXCOlOnt.. ..ov i ade STARTER ET Sound and Acoustics Must Be (or Look) 21 or Older.............. PATE TE Ee Restriction Call: LO 3-9284 Before 6 O'clock. . .....ccvciiinnnnnennnnnsns Reservations Reservations can be made as far as two weeks in advance of show. Weeknights. . ... Shows at 8:00 and 10:30 .... $5.50 Each (Includes 1 Drink) Weekends .......... Shows at 9:00 and 11:30... $8.00 (Includes 2 Drinks) VERY. GOOD ....... cio. insrinriniinisnpiniseesiiains OVERALL RATING (Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent) Check It Out is a monthly feature of the Lion’s Eye examining places of interest to all Penn State students. Send all sug- gestions to: CHECK IT OUT, c/o The Lion’s Eye, Penn State University, Del. Co. Cam- pus, Media, Pa. 19063, or leave in Lion’s Eye mailbox in U.S.A. office. The Bijou Cafe is located at 1409 Lom- bard St., in Center City Philadelphia. It is a small club (holds 200) which showcases new and rising talents appearing on the enter- tainment scene today. Decorated in the style of a European cafe, complete with a wooden bar, stained rustic walls, and even blue checkered table cloths, the Bijou is a pleasant change from the usual concert hall facilities to a more refined and intimate atmosphere. The stage is set up so the entire audience can view the show unobstructed from any seat. There are two levels: the first enables the audience to be near the performer on stage and the second level provides an over- . view of the entire stage activities. All seats are unreserved and are on a first come basis. On each table, bowls of popcorn, pretzels, and potato chips, are lined up for your munching pleasure. Waitresses take orders from a highly varied and reasonably priced cocktail menu. : Acoustically, the Bijou has excellent sound. The amplification was not over- powering and the show could be heard from both levels without a problem. Being a showcasing club, in the “Bottom Line” tradition, the cafe has been the “breaking ground’ for such now-known talents as: Barry Manilow, Gabe Kaplan, Martin Mull, Billy Joel, and Richard Pryor. This Penn Stater, found the Bijou Cafe to be a very nice place to see and hear a con- cert. I would have to recommend the Bijou for any music fan that wants a change from the usual concert scene, of arenas and halls to a more intimate and personal atmosphere. So go to the Bijou, enjoy yourself and who knows: you may ‘even‘‘‘catch a rising'star!?’ "°°
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