FRIDAY,' NOVEMBER 13, 1953 TV or not TV Sam’s Song By SAM PROCOPIO Collegian Sports Editor Several, years ago the football enthusiasts conducted many polls to show what caused the big drop in attendance throughout the country. Some claim it could be economic or it could be a general drop-off of interest in college football. Some are blaming television. Whatever it is, it’s serious and worthy of study on a nationwide scale, these-persons are inclined to believe. We could agree with these experts that it , is serious, simply because a poor financial standing in football creates a problem for a college to maintain its,intra mural program and other var sity sports.'But why study the problem on a national basis. We believe it lies only in the backyard of that particular school. Certainly, a- winning team will always increase its gate receipts. A winning team with an out standing schedule would undoubt edly jam the stadium with fans. Even an average team with a potential schedule would bring the crowds—not as much as a winning combination, however: Speaking of attendance, Penn State's home figures show that the Nittany Lions havei aver aged more this year than last season. Penn State had a' more impressive football record at this lime last year, however. Average attendance at Penn State’s four home games this year surpassed the record figure set last year despite the.snow ava lanche. which hit State College last weekend. Figures released yesterday sbiow an average of 22,875 fans saw each Nittany Lion four home con tests. In 1952, the single game average was 20,611. The record-braking 1952 total of -103,751 could have been broken had if not snowed.-One interesting sidelight is the fact that Penn State compiled the latter figure in five games, while it almost rewrote the books in four home tilts. Syra cuse, Texas Christian, V/ es t Virginia, and Fordham attracted 91,500 fans this year. Single game high for 1953 was the capacity Homecoming ~ crowd of 30,000 for the TCU game. Ne braska turned out 28,511 spec tators at last year’s Homecoming. The question now is why did the Nittany Lions attract 91,500 fans—almost breaking a record CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE TAN CAMELS HAIR coat, size 14. Never worn; price reasonable. Cell Betty* ext. 451. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 303 BRITISH RIFLE. Reasonable. Con tact Ken 127 South Barnard St. or call 8-8914 after 7. 1949 PLYMOUTH Deluxe, blue, heater, very good condition. Good tires and seat covers. Call Donegan ext. 293. FRESH MADE cider* five gallons or more 70c gallon. Deliver Thurs., Fri. evenings on campus and fraternities. Call Atherton 336. SUITCASES, TABLES, chairs, desks, chests, dishes, pots, pans, glassware, phono graphs, books, bookcases, clothing, pictures. Next-To-New Shop, rear Nor Lee apart ments. Phone 7169. WINCHESTER MODEL 94 calibre. Perfect condition with case, 32 rounds of am munition* only fired 17 rounds—s6o. 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Call 4626* ask for Mrs. Baieon. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA J'- set in five home games in; 1952? Is it the one-platoon system? What it adds up to simply, is - that ' Coach Rip - Engle's squad is playing better football, pro viding' the fans with thrills ' and close battles. These are pre requisites for any college to put its attendance on the upgrade. ——3o— Arnelle Holds Records Jesse Arnelle scored more points—-900—in his first two sea sons than any player in previous Penn State basketball history. WATCH-BAND HEADQUARTERS Styles' . . . expansions, snap ons, bracelets - of leather and nylon, in’ all colors, sliver and' gold finish.s wrist sizes. $1 and up MOYER WATCH: SHOP 218 E. College Ave. See if; drive if, and you'll know thaf If alone brings you all these features of highest priced cars at the lowest prices and with such outstanding gasoline economy! Yes, you get more car for less money in Chevrolet! 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