From This i ~ Ingle... Rip Engle stood smiling in the Penn State dressing room follow ing the Lions 34-7 triumph against Virginia Saturday. He shook hands with the usual throng of well wishers. The Penn State grid lord has been smiling for three weeks now and that grin is the real thing. His team has won three in a row and has been sitting on top of the eastern heap since the Illinois game. But probably the biggest reason for all the gaiety comes from quarterback Don Bailey. Bailey, completely overshadowed by slick passing Tony Rados ;fbr two seasons, wasn't given much accord when he took over the signal calling job this season. But he's been the driving force be hind the Lions for three ball games as a runner and ball handler, and now threatens to come into his own as a passer. In two games the 180-pound senior had pitched most of the 23 passes thrown by Penn .-State, completing only six. The Lions did most of their traveling on the ground. . Saturday, however, he took to the air 13 times himself, com pleting 7 for 87 yards and one touchdown—the second payoff pitch he’s thrown this season. It may open new horizons for the Nittanies. An effective air game against West Virginia next week could spell the difference; The Mountaineers have a big, solid x line. Penn State’s running game hasn’t been stymied yet, but could run into trouble Saturday. How ever, if the Lions can turn to a polished aerial game, it may mean the difference between winning and losing. Saturday Bailey did once again what he has been doing with • a magician's ease for two weeks. He spark-plugged the Penn State offense with'a bit of uncanny ball handling that can be measured only in split seconds. His timing on the Lions' optional series has been spectacular. Saturday, for instance, he flipped the ball to Lenny Moore at exactly the right instant and set the speedy half back off on a 54-yard touchdown gallop. Against Illinois he chose to “keep” on one occasion, swept inside a floating defensive end, and broke loose for 50 yards himself to set up the Lions’ second touchdown. The option play has definitely been a key play for Penn State in its first three games. Engle knew he had the halfback to handle half of the assignment, but had to hold his breath while a converted halfback worked the other half,. It paid off in huge dividends and promises to keep right on paying. Now add a newly discovered passing threat and you get an offense that’ is twice as dangerous. The Lions will still be a running team fundamentally. With runners like Moore, Ron Younker, Bill Straub, and Chuck Blockson, it’s a natural. But defensive secondaries will have to be on their best behavior from now on. Odds and Ends Department Illinois’ loss to Ohio State Saturday may or may not have de tracted from the value of the Lions’ victory against them. To some it may. To those, however, who feel that way—don’t forget, Penn State was the first team to beat them. The Illini took a terrific mental and physical beating from Penn State three weeks ago, and never have completely recovered. Engle attributes Illinois's failure to ihe lack of: a first class quarterback. , "It's just like a jet without a pilot/' he said. "You can have all the ell-Americans in the world running for you, but to win you must have a good quarterback." Until Virginia scored in the fourth period Saturday, the Lions had held opposition scoreless for eight consecutive periods: In all they’ve allowed only three touchdowns in three games, scoring nine them- selves, Moore's two TDs Saturday brings his total to four. The Flash has collected 337 yards from scrimmage, and barring several nulli fied runs because of penalties, could have had more. By dick mcdowell Collegian Sports Editor * * * ,w pAier GOUS3TAN. STAR: COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA Pitt's Dawson 9s Hospitalized PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12 (A>) Lowell (Red) Dawson was hospi talized for a checkup today and will not coach Pitt against Navy Saturday, the University of Pitts burgh announced today. ■ Instead, Athletic Director Tom Hamilton, former Navy coach, will direct the Pitt forces. Dawson was admitted to Pres byterian Hosptial. His ailment was described as a “heart irregu larity.” Dr. Richard H. Horn, assistant dean of the Pitt School of Medi cine, said “I don’t expect him to be 'laid up much more than a week.” Hamilton, an admiral in the Naval reserve, coached Navy against Pitt the last time the two teams met. That was 20 years ago and Pitt won, 31-7, handing Navy its only defeat that year. Hamilton also formerly was head coach at Pitt. He directed the team in 1951, the season be fore Dawson was hired to a three year contract. Grid Dope Sheet Rushing: No, 48 , 15 20 10 17 Player Moore Younker Bailey Straub Blockson Kane Passing' At t. .Camp, 27 12 5. 1 8 0 Pass.. Receiving: No. Yds. 6 : 48 4 46 1 16 2 22 .Pant Returns Bailey Hoffman Fluril • Arnelle Garrity Allen No. Moore 4 Younker : 6 Allen - £ Kickoff Returns No. Moore _ Younker Interception Returns No. l Alien Moore Plum Bailey Hoffman Pontine Bailey _ Blum Hoffman wonderful, colorful collection of gay chrysanthemums . . . fiicb from among a huge selection of fraVfiesis for every occasion. Bill McMullen Florist 122 E. College Are. Phone ADams 7-4994 Lions Rated 9 th , 10th Oklahoma was all by, itself at the top of the Associated Press’ football poll .today and appears due for a long tenancy following its road victory over Texas. In rubbing out Texas, 14-7,. Bud Wilkinson’s Sooners just about overcame their last formidable hurdle en-route to an unbeaten sea son. This Saturday they journey to Lawrence, Kan., to take on win lless Kansas (0-4) and it should be a romp for the Oklahomans. As a result of its victory over Texas,' Oklahoma (3-0) received landslide support from the nation’s sports writers and sportcasters in In Ihe weekly poll by ihe United Press, Penn State has been selected for ihe number 10 slot among college football squads in the nation. the weekly ranking poll. Of the 201 ballots cast, the Sooners were named first 118 times and col lected' 1797 points on the usual ten for "first, nine for second, etc. basis. Wisconsin, 13-7 winner, over Avar. 7.0 . 9.5 4.9 8.2 2.6 2.0 I have passed my thirty-fifth birthday, and my dewlaps droop and my transmission needs oil. More and more my eyes turn inward, reminiscing, sifting the past, browsing lovingly among my souvenirs, for at my time of life memories are all a man has. And most precious are the memories of college. It still makes my pulses quicken and my old glands leap to life just to think of it. Ah, I .was something then h “Swifty” my friends used to call me, or "Rakehell” or “Candle-at-both-Ends” or “Devil Take the Hind most.” My phone was ringing all the time. “Come on, Devil-Take-the- Hindmost,” a cohort would say, “let’s pile into the old convertible and live up a storm. I know a place that serves all-bran after hours.” So it went—night after mad night, kicks upon kicks, sport that wrinkled care derides, laughter holding both his sides. "Come on, “Candle-at-Both-Ends,” my companions would plead, “sing us an other two hundred verses of Sweet Violets.” Yds. 73 90 19 15 13 “No, my companions,” I would reply with a gentle but firm smile, “W e must turn homeward, for the cock has long since crowed.” “ ’Twas not the cock,” they would answer, laughing merrily. “ ’Twas Sam Leghorn doing his imitation of a chicken!” And, sure enough, ’twas. Crazy, madcap Sam Leghorn. How I miss his gaiety and wit! I never tired of hearing his imitation of a chicken, nor he of giVing it. I wonder what’s become of him. Last I heard he was working as a weathervane in Tacoma. Yds. 16 21 10 0 10 Oh, we were a wild and jolly gang in those days. There was Sara Leghorn with his , poultry imitations. There was Mazda Watts who always wore a lampshade on her head. There was Freddie Como who stole a dean. There was Cap Queeg who always carried two steel marbles in his hand. There was Emily Hamp who gilded her house mother. Yes, we were wild and jolly, and the wildest and jolliest was 1... But not right away. I blush to admit that in my freshman year I was', dull, stodgy, and normal. I finally corrected this loathesome condition, but for a while it was touch and go ; And, dear reader— especially dear freshman reader—be warned: it can happen to you. The makers of Philip Morris have bought this space so I can bring you a message each week. There is no more important message I can give you than the following: College can be beautiful. Don’t louse.it up with studying. That was my mistake. At first, cowed by college, I studied so much that I turned into a dreary, blinking creature, subject to dry-mouth and fainting fits. For a year this dismal condition prevailed—but then I learned the real function of college. And what is that? I’ll tell you what: to prepare you to face the realities of the world. And what do, you need to face the realities of the world? I’ll tell you what—poise, that’s what you need. And how do you get poise? I’ll tell you how: not by keeping your nose in a book, you may be sure! Relax! Live! Enjoy! . . . That’s how you get poise. Of course you have to study, but be poised about it. Don’t be like some clods who spend every single night buried in a book. Not only are they not learning poise; they are also eroding their eyeballs. The truly poised student 'knows better than to make the whole semester hideous with studying. He knows that the night before the exam is plenty of time to study. Yes, I’ve heard that' lots of people have condemned cramming. But have you heard who these people are? They are the electric light and power interests, that’s who! They want you to sit up late and study every night so you’ll use more electricity and enrich their bulging coffers. Don’t be a sucker! Clearly, cramming is the only sensible way to study. But beware! Even cramming can be overdone. Take it easy. On the night before your exam, eat a hearty dinner. Then get a date and go out and eat another hearty dinner. Then go park someplace and light up a Philip Morris. Enjoy the peaceful pleasure it offers. Don’t go home until you’re good and relaxed. * Once at home, relax. Do not, however, fall asleep. This is too relaxed. To insure wakefulness, choose a chair that is not too comfortable. For example, take a chair with nails pointing up through the seat—or a chair in which somebody is already sitting. Place several packs of Philip Morris within easy reach. Good mild tobacco helps you to relax, and that’s what Philip Morris is— good mild tobacco. But Philip Morris is more than just good mild tobacco; it is also cigarette paper to keep the good mild tobacco from spilling all over the place. Now you’ve got the uncomfortable chair and the Philip, Morris. Now you need light. Use the lit end of your Philip Morris. Do not enrich the electric power interests. Read your textbook in a slow, poised manner. Do not underline. It reduces the re-sale value of . your book. Always keep your books in prime re-sale condition; you never know when you’ll need getaway money. ‘ As you read you will no doubt come across many things you don’t understand. But don’t panic. Relax. Play some records. Remove a callus. Go out and catch some night crawlers. Relax. Be poised. Stay loose. And remember—if things really close in, you can always take up teaching. ©Mas Shuiomi, 2954 This column is brought to you by the makers of PHILIP MORRIS • . . who think you would enjoy their cigarette. By ihe Associated Press Oil fillHipiS! jfe&tea /(Author of "Barefoot Cheek,” ete/} STUDYING MADE SIMPLE Rice in the nationally televised game of the week, surged into second with 21, first placers and 1555 points. Behind the Badgers came: 3. UCLA, 1223 points; 4. Ohio State, 1180; 5. Purdue, 929; 6. Duke, 889; 7. Mississippi, 730; 8. Notre Dame, 729, and tied for 9th Penn State and Navy, 380 each. While Oklahoma has a breeze ahead, Wisconsin (3-0) faces Pur due'(2-0-l); Ohio State (3-0) meets dangerous lowa (2-1); and Duke (3-1), which tied Purdue, 13-13, takes on rising Army (2-1). PAGE SEVEM
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