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COACH RIP ENGLE'S four prospects for the
punting assignment— (1. to r.) Frank Della
Penna, Bill Straub, Bob Hoffman, and Don
Bailey. Engle who has been "much concerned"
about finding a Ted Kemmerer is putting his
Kickin • -- )eple• cements
Are - • jor Concern
If one were to listen to Coach Rip Engle's troubles for, this season, he would not
,only be drenthed in tears but would end up crying himself. However, Engle and his staff
do have one big problem which, will make th. difference between victory and defeat. That
is, finding a punter and extra-point kicker.
Engle said he is "much concerned" about the situation. It was the fine place-kicking of
Bill Leonard and the extraordinary punting of Ted Kemmerer that were responsible for many
a Penn State's fine showings last. season. But neither player is with the squad.
Saylor Rates
'52 Lion Eleven
Best in State
Perm State is rated as the top
1952 football team in Pennsyl
vania and among the nation's
leading 25 teams, according to the
newly-developed system of Roger
B. Saylor, Penn State economist.
Saylor, who is fast gaining a
reputation as an outstanding sports
statistician, released the major
and small college ratings and said
"he was thoroughly satisfied with
their accuracy."
Pittsburgh, which. placed sec
ond with its 6-3-0 log, was 26
points behind the Nittany Lions.
Villanova trailed the Panthers by
one point with a total of 454.
West Chester State Teachers
College led the small college field
in the Keystone State with 343
points. West Chester finished its
seven game schedule undefeated.
Franklin and Marshall, which
went beaten once in eight games,
was rated second and accumulated
331 points.
Saylor's Pennsylvania ratings
follow:
MAJOR COLLEGES
W L T R'eg
7 2 1 481
6 3 0 455
7 1 0 454
4 3 2 429
Penn State
Pittsburgh
Villanova
Pennsylvania
SMALL COLLEGES
West Chester 7 0 0
F& M 7 1 0
Waynesburg 6 1 0
Clarion 8 0
Shippensburg 7 0
Bucknell
Temple
2 7
Samson Two Way Star
Hud Samson, of Pittsburgh,
competed on two unbeaten teams
as a senior at Penn State. The golf
team of which he was captain was
undefeated in nine matches and
he • capped a perfect season in
wrestling by winning the National
Collegiate 191-pound title.
Although the number of active
clergymen in the United States
has increased about 40,000 since
1940, or about 30 per cent, the
National CnAncil of Churches re
ports 0 - 12:c? are thousands of va
cant pulpits.
By SAM PROCOPIO
Eyer Experienced
Engle's search for Kemmerer's
,replacement received a .rude set
' back when Jim Hochberg, a prom
ising sophomore back, suffered a
dislocated hip in a defensive drill.
Hochberg, who was a good pros
pect for the punting assignment,
will not see any action for at least
a month, and possibly two.
At the moment, th e Nittany
T ion Mentor is scrutinizing six
prospects; namely, Don Eyer, Tony
_Rados, Don Bailey, Frank Della
Penna, Bob Hoffman, and Bill
Straub. Among the six only Ever
has had experience. He did the
kicking chores before Rip found
his specialist (Kemmerer). Of
course, the question .arising with
Eyer is whether or not he can win
a starting position in the backfield.
Foot Still Important
Those Penn Staters who saw the
Lions in action last year remem
ber the fine punting . exhibition
Kemmerer gave.
He was nothing More than a
guy who came off the bench and
demonstrated that the foot still
had a part in football—and what
a foot!
Against teams like Nebraska,
Michigan State, and Penn he av
eraged better than 35 yards. Safe
tymen from those teams made a
measly 75 yards on punt returns
on his 31 kicks. He thrilled 67,000
spectators in the Penn-Penn State
game when he booted the pigskin
52 yards from the line of scrim
mage.
Finding a player to split the
uprights as well as Leonard will
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321
309
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304
COMPLETE LAUNDRY
Dry Cleaning & Pressing
Alterations & Repairing
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four prospects through a punting contest. The
only experienced kick*r among the players is
Don Eyer. He did the kicking chores before
l(emmerer was found.
be even more difficult. "The Toe"
kicked two field goals and 18 con
secutive points after touchdowns
last season.
No kicking candidates have
had experience. Engle will be
looking forward to some help from
Jim Harding, Frank Della Penna,
Buddy Rowell, and Jim Garrity.
Once again the newly accepted
one-platoon rule is a king-size
headache. Of the four prospects
Rowell is the only one likely to
win a first-team berth.
Engle has one consolation, how
ever. He still has Dick Jones who
held the ball for Leonard's kicks.
Leonard's praise for Jones reveals
his worth.
"Of course, I can't overlook
Dick Jones who holds the kicks
for me," Leonard said. "To me the
man holding the ball is 90 per
cent of kicking. Jones gets. the ball
down fast and holds the lacings
forward most of the time which is
a great help to me. He also gives
me a great deal of confidence."
Series Tickets Sold
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (P)—The
Brooklyn Dodgers announced to
day that mail order sale for World
Series tickets for the three, games.
at Ebbets Field are all sold out.
The New York Yankees are still
accepting orders for the first, 'sec
ond, sixth and seventh games.
Beaver Field, home of Penn
State football, is an all-steel horse
shoe-type stadium seating 30,000.
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Should Rip Engle develop a case of ulcers this fall the reason
wonld be obvious. First of all, the Nittany grid boss is faded with
a king-sized schedule that would- make any 'coach shudder (with
the possible exception of Michigan State's Biggie Munn). And in the
face of this nine-game free-for-all the Ripper has to reorganize his
squad into a one-platoon outfit and 'worry about a major injury that
may wreck his offense.
With the return of the 60-minute man (courtesy of the NCAA
Rules Committee) Rip and his staff are busy searching for 11 "iron
men" who will do a good job both offensively, and defensively. Of
course, there is one item in his favor here. Penn State opponents are
being forced to do the same. The new limited substitution ruling
the NCAA slapped on unsuspecting coaches last, fall has completely
changed the college football scene.
' But Engle's biggest problem lies in quarterback Tony Rados'
ailing knee. The aerial wizard underwent surgety last winter in an
effort to correct the chronic ailment. Pained by the ailing limb
for an entire season, Rados still hobbled to a new Penn. State
passing record when he completed 93 aetialS•in 186 attempts. The
. Steelton flinger was the spearhead of the Lion offensive attack
which netted sevens wins against two losses . and one tie.
Looking at the schedule, one glance is all that is needed
to see that even with Rados it's going to be a rough fall. Teams
like Syracuse, Rutgers, Fordham, and Boston University just can't
be considered breathers. And there is no need for an analysis
when it comes to Wisconsin, Pitt, Penn. West Virginia, and TCU.
However, we can't help feeling that despite the schedule, and
despite the injuries, this could be Engle's best year at the 'Vale. He
is blessed with a host of experienced (16 lettermen) and qualified
material—despite the loss of many of his key men via graduation
and the Selective Service.
Rip has a fine array of line material at his command. He will
have his pick of four top-notch holdover ends. There's Jesse Ar
nelle, a glue-fingered giant who should be great. And either Don
Malinak (co-captain with Rados), Jack Sherry, or Jim Garrity
I will fill the other terminal spot.
Guards Pete Schoderbeck and Sam Green should be back at
their regular spots along with tackle Rosey Grier and either Dan.
DeFalco or Gene'Danser. Don Balthaser or sophomore• Frank Reich
will get the center position. Schoderbeck was a defensive demon last
year with his smashing tackles. Grier is a 230-pounder who could
stop a tank. With just half as many positions open, however, and a
bunch of hungry sophomores pushing them, the vets will have to
work plenty hard to hold down their positions.
The backfield looks good too. If Rados' knee fails. Engle can use
I Bob Hoffman, Norm Paul, or Don Bailey at the signal calling berth.
Bailey is the 'only one of the trio with game experience. He was used
sparingly in the halfback slot last year and saw a lot of action as the
defensive safetyman.
Rounding out the backfield could be Keith Vesling, a hard
driving wingback last season, and Dick Jones. Sophomores Lenny
Moore and Frank Della Penna should give added spark. Moore, ea.
former All-Stater, runs like a deer and tackles and blocks like a
gorilla. Mat Yanosich's induction into the service created a problem
at fullback. However, sophomore Chuck Blockson may solve that.
Blockson weighs 200 pounds and hits the line like a souped-up loco
motive. Both Moore . and Blockson are sure bets to catch fire for the
Lions. Della Penna could also sneak in here.
Too many big ifs, however, have ,almost railed Engle's pre
season predictions. This is a season, though, when virtually no one
is crystal-balling. The NCAA has left them all with their fingers
crossed. There are big question marks in every camp. Good or bad,
one thing is certain, it will be an interesting season to watch .2111
the way across the nation.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1953
DICK McDOWELL
Assistant Sports Editor