SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24,1951 SCANDAL SIDELIGHT —We wonder how the coaches I eel who complained about the officiating now that it has been revealed that it was their own boys who lost the games. Clair Bee, LIU coach, complained bitterly about the referees in the Arizona state game which his team lost. As it turned out that game was one of the fixed contests. Incidentally, Bee apologized in print for his attack on the officials several days before the scandal story broke. Could it be he saw the handwriting on the wall? NEW DEAL The grand expose will prob ably provide us with a new cry film coaches of the cage game. Instead of the old yell of "We wui robbed," future mentors will more than likely raise the plaint. "We were fixe d ." Clair Bee SHORT SHOTS IN SUNDRY DIRECTIONS Most of you will probably remember Fran Rogel as the star fullback on recent State football teams. But did you know that Punchy was also a wrestler? At least for one match. He won a heavyweight bout in a meet with Temple, helping State to a 32 to 0 win in 1948 . . . Chick Werner, Lion track coach, is a former Big Ten hurdling champion . . . Johnny Reese, 123 pound wrestler, is also an outstanding intramural )athlete. He has. won three IM boxing titles in addition to aiding Phi Delta Theta teams in soccer, football and softball . . . The fix situa tion has led some to speculate that if many more teams fall in the ways'of error, Penn State may end up in the National Invitation and NCAA tournaments. If this stuff keeps up much longer there won't be' enough teams left to have any tournaments. DOWN MEMORY LANE Here's one for you who think you know your baseball history. Bet a bent pin to a rusty nail you can't name the pitcher who beat Bob Feller and the Cleveland Indians in 1940 to give Detroit the American league pennant. No, it wasn't Hal New houser. Prince Hal was around then, but he was one of those charged with keeping the Tiger bench nice and smooth. It was a boy by the name of Floyd Giebell, a rookie fresh from the minors, up for a late season look-see. He topped Feller in the second from last game of the season, 2 to 0. The next year he was back in the minors Bob Feller and on his way out of baseball, while Feller went on to become one of the greatest of all time. HATS OFF TO — . Lou Lamie for his new Penn State 3 year scor ing record. -Poor. Lou didn't know just exactly where he stood with the statistical department in a state of confusion resembling a Big Four foreign powers meeting . . . Ken Yount, former Lion baseballer, who was runnerup in the baseball players golf tourney in California. Ken played the outfield and pitched during his stay at State, which ended in June 1947. He is now with Niagara Falls of the New England league . . . Newk Grubb, the unknown freshman who pinned Homer' Barr during the polo match Wednesday night. Its probably the first time Homer has seen the roof of Rec hall. Gymnasts Seek Win ,Against EIGA Champs In Syracuse The Nittany Lion gymnasts are in Syracuse today seeking an up set win over a strong Orange team. Syracuse, the 1950 co-titleholder of Eastern gymnastics, will pre sent the - same team that tied for the championship last year. Coach Gene Wettstone is look ing for his acrobats to put their best feet forward since they will be performing before a television audience as well as the usual gymnasium crowd. Toth teams have been defeated by the Army and Navy squads, although the Syracusans have bowed by only two points in each meet. The Statemen lost to each team by 15 points. State's comparatively inexper . AIM PRESENTS. Paul McWilliams Orch. • SAT., FEB. 24, 1951 • REC HALL • DANCING UNTIL 12 • COUPLES 50c • TICKETS—STUDENT U. • WHAT'S BRE UING ? By JOE BREU Ass't Sports Editor ienced group will be seeking their third win of the year. They have lost two. Rudy Valentino will be work ing on a hot winning streak. He has copped the tumbling event in all four meets this season. Wett stone said that after a slow start. Valentino has been improving and is expected to add the fifth win to his record. Dave Benner will be counted on in the sidehorse event, while Tom Campbell will be top Lion man on the horizontal-bar. Dave Schultz is the key man in the rope climb. Jim Hazen will ride the flying rings for the Nittany team as No. I man. Dave Douglas is the Lion for the Orangemen to beat on the parallel-bars. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA Northey's Exploits Thrill Sister The Nittany Dell was crowded the wee k before Chris the corner rang, a brown-eyed waitress answered it. "Hello," a man said, "I'd like 25 hamburgers and 10 mi For a minute the startled waitress said nothing. Then s talking to was Ron North.y, Chi cago Cub right-fielder, who was just calling long-distance to wish his sister a merry Christmas. Ball Players A Happy Bunch Shirley Northey Withers, sis ter of the star slugger, said that Ron has always had a sense of humor. In fact, she thinks that You can't find a happier bunch of guys than a group of baseball players. "I can remember when I was seven and Ron was fifteen," the brunette from Frackville, Pa. said. "I was always the out-fielder aml Ron was batter," she said with a laugh. "I'd stand two blocks down the street, and Ron would wham the ball over the housetops in back of me . . . lost most of my baseballs that way," she added. Ron's sister believes that her brother gets his powerful drive because of his exceptionally broad shouldrs. They are so wide that he must have coats especial ly made for him. Mrs. Withers, who lives in Windcrest with her husband Paul and their three-year-old daugh ter Kay, said that it was natural for her brother. to be interested in baseball. "My parents have always been enthusiastic baseball fans," she said. "In fact, on the clay that Ron was born, my Mother went out, got the world series results, and then went to the hospital in the afternoon." The Northey parents foll ow their ion's career very closely. They know many of his co-play ers, Danny Murtaugh, Sibbv Sisti, Carl Furillo, and Whitey Kurow ski are a few of the famous play ers who have visited the Northey home. The family also khows Connie Mack. Mack Offered A Scholarship The Cubs right-fielder might have ended up in pro-football if it hadn't been for Mack. Connie r>ffered Northey a baseball schol- Gridders To Meet All members of the 1950 varsity, jayvee, and freshman football teams and other in terested persons, have been asked to attend a meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in 121 Sparks. Plans for spring practice and other 'm at ter s. will be dis cussed. Stay Sharp Lange ltter - Cost Less Windcrest Resident By PAT NUTTER arship at Duke university when he graduated from high school, a three-letter man. "The Frackville lad accepted the offer, although his first love had always been football. After a year at Duke, Northey played with a Maryland class B team and later with the Williams port Grays. When he was 21, he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. After six years with the Phillies, he was traded to the St. Louis Cards and then moved on to the Cubs. "Ron is a ten-year man in base ball," his sister said proudly. "He will be 31 in April. "It's a very proud feeling to be CLASS FOR RENT TRAILER LOTS are now available at Woodsdale Park. Phone 6595. FOR RENT: Large single room in faculty home North side, ground floor, private entrance, new bed, 2 large closets, use of automatic Bendix, limited kitchen privi leges, share bath with one other male student. $lO per week. Harby, 315 W. Hill crest, State College 6822. SINGLE ROOM and one-half double room for rent. 356 East Foster, State College 4487. FOR SALE 1947 LIBERTY 23' Housetrailer. Good condition. Special price. Completelp furnished. Call 3505, Joseph Pagnanelli. Hoover's Trailer Park. 1941 PLYMOUTH Convertible in excellent condition. New top, 'radio, heater, spot light. Call John 'goal Phone Ext. 2016. WANTED GRADUATE NURSE to manage nursing home near State College. Living Quarters provided for man and wife. Phone 8764. TYPING? FOR fast service And low rates on term papers, theses. etc. Just call 6324. 330-B Windcrest. H'Mso;~Ek2si' Book Store Texas Technological Co!leis Lubbock, Texas Ask for it either way ... both trade-marks mean the same thing. BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY The Coca Cola Bottling Co., of Altoona, Pa. mas. When the telephone in kshakes in a hurry." e laughed. The man she was the sister of a ball player." the former Shirley Northey sai d. "During a game, I am as nervous and excited as the coach." "Ron NOrthey Day" She believes that her most ex citing day in baseball was when Frackville declared a "Ron Nor they day." The whole town re served a train and rode up to Philadelphia to do their favorite player honor. Although Shirley was only fif teen, she remembers the huge horseshoe of flowers that the town presented to Ron in addition to a traveling bag and diamond ring. Everyone wore little stick ers saying "Ron Northey day." FIEDS DEAD or ALIVE one eagle—if found contact Dick Hayden, • Rocky Bowers. Ken Meyers, Sleepy Schively, Salty Davie, Jimmy Stevens, Bill Leonard. Norman Wolf, Judd Wyand, Earl Hower, Baxter Kemmerer. Edward Gage, Bud Coleman, No-chin Whitefield, Art 'Rosield, Eunya Kicker. MISCELLANEOUS IF YOUR typewriter needs, rosin ins* call 2492 or bring rsachitie to 633 W College Ave. Mr. Beatties 28 years exr perience is at your service. TYPING AND Mimeographing. Letters, manuscripts. theses, term papers, eta. Hotel State College, Room 206. Secretarial Service. Phone 4006. Helen G. Yarnell. TYPEWRITER REPAIRING. All work guaranteed. Will call for and deliver. Phone Paul E. Henninger, State College 7842. LOST RAINCOAT TAKEN by mistake in Will ard. Wednesday. I have yours. Call 1097 Ask for 'Edward Thomas. LOST GLASSES in red leather ease-. Please call .Jay 908 Thompson Hall. GABARDINE RAINCOAT Wednesday in front of Room 7 Sparks. Call Vic 7851. PERSON WHO picked up overcoat, grouhd floor Sparks ou Thursday. Call Al 4933. I have yours. ~.;n.....~;~\~;(i.\~T BENIE In Lubbock, Teidi, the Texas College Book Store is a favor student gathering spot. In the 131 Store Coca-Cola is the favor: drink. With the college crowd Texas Technological College, with ev crowd—Coke belt et 1951, Th. Coce-Cda Compaq PAGE SEVEN
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