PAGE SIX 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111W111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1 11111111 1 1 1111111111111111111111111111111111111 Between The Lions With DON DAVlS—Sports Editor imonumminuffilimmiiiiiiiiffillinniiffiminllimiffillimmilmuummunithimimummimmumnimmumit One For The Frosh In trying to hit upon the most appropriate subject for this fresh man issue, we stopped and thought back as to what we were most interested in as a freshman. Immediately the subject came to us. What is Penn State's position in the football world and what are the prospects for this Fall's cam paign? Let's first look back a few years —back to the post World War I period. With football stars re turning from the war to finish college, Penn State had a really great football aggregation. In 1919, present Coach Bob Higgins was one of the State men to re turn and served as captain of the squad. At the end of the season, he was chosen All-American end. The Golden Years During this season State beat Penn and Pitt, losing only to Dartmouth. Incidentally, it was the last time the Lions topped Pitt until last Fall when they took the Smoky City boy's measure, 31-7. For the next five years Penn State enjoyed what Fre known as the "golden years of football." Dur ing these years of generous schol arships, such All-Americans as Harry Wilson, Charlie Way, and Glenn Killinger were developed. In 1922, the Lions were unde feated, only` to be passed up by the Rose Bowl authorities. In the FRESHMEN !! We would be pleased to take care of your clothing requirements . . . Both boys and girls will find the type of clothing you will wear in State College at CHARLES SHOP 109 S. Allen St. Opposite Corner Room following year, however, the State squad was invited to the West Coast, even though they had lost three games and tied one. Maybe those Rose Bowl consciences be gan to hurt, but, at any rate, the Lions went West and were beaten by .California, 13-3. Change Of Coaches Joe 'Becienk was Penn Slate's last unanimous All-American in 1924. And from then until 1933, fhe Nittany squad hit the long downhill treil. Bob Higgins took over the coaching reigns in 1930 from Hugo Rezdek just when the future looked blackest. During this period the impossible was at tempted. The same top notch schedules were kept, but the cali ber of players was left to Lady Luck. It was apparent that more than Lady Luck was necessary, what with 135-pound centers playing rgainst the best teams in the East. Low ebb was hit in 1931 when we beat Lebanon Valley .in the opening game and then failed to win another during the nine-game schedule. Such teams as Waynes burg, Dickinson, Muhlenberg, and Bucknell consistently took the lo cal boys during these dark days. After 1934 things began to pick up and in 1940 Fnd '4l, Penn State again had football teams that ranked high in the East. The big gest disappointment was in 1940 when the Lions went undefeated until the last game of the season, only to lose to Pitt. Revenge was sweet last Fall, however, when Pitt was clawed by the Lion, 31-7. Frosh—Take Notice As for this Fall's prospects, Coach Higgins has one very cap able team. But that's . about the extent of it. The losing of near ly 20 men to the Armed Service didn't help things at all. And this all brings up an interesting point. Bob Higgins was the last freshman to play on the varsity. That was in 1914. The lack of players this Fall may again make it possible for freshmen to play varsity ball. We would like to see this happen. With a few good reserves, Penn State's foot ball stock would jump consider ably. THE DAILY COLLEGIAI4 Toughens Things Dean Carl P. Schott. head of the Physical Education School, has formulated a toughened re quired physical education course for underclassmen. Phys Ed School Stiffens Required Course For Fall Freshmen and sophomores will undergo a toughened physical education program with the start of the Fall semester. With the ac cent on physical fitness during war time, the• Phys Ed School has stiffened the two-year required course in order to better condi tion Penn State men. The new 175-yard obstacle course will play the main role in the• new program. This course strength, endurance, speed, and will be used to test students agility. Dean Carl P. Schott, head of the School, has also recently • an:- nounced a proposal to separate the hygiene course which was formerly part of the required pro gram. COLLEGE SUPPLIES KEELERS Although a special proposal to outs sometime during Freshman have freshmen athletics combined Week and that optional practice with varsity competition is now sessions will start immediately. under consideration by athletic Both Bill Jeffrey and Chick authorities, coaches for the three Werner, coaches of the soccer and Fall sports, football, soccer and cross-country teams respectively, cross-country, are 'following out stated that freshmen for their their original plans for organizing sports will be called out just as Class of '46 squads. Freshman soon as possible, probably shortly candidates for Lacrosse will also artef registration. . _ be called this Fall, - For the first time this year Coach Marty McAndrews, frosh freshmen interested in the La football mentor, stated last night 'crosse team will be asked to re that he will issue a, tall for try- port during the first semester. SAVE -.MONEY Buy Your TEXT BOOKS (In the Cathaum Bldg.) New aitd Used Texts All Four Fall Sports Available For Frosh How To This Fall and FRIbAY, AUGUST 28,.1942
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