THURSDAY. JULY 6. 1961
summer sportsman
Of the many public issues which confront our legislators,
one of the most important to sportsmen, especially hunters, is
that of the extension of firearms registration regulations.
In nearly every legislature, law enforcement officials, states
attorneys, and even fish and game commissions seek the en-
Macelady carried unconcealed while hunting or fishing.
In order to carry a concealed firearm or to carry a firearm with
in an automobile, a person must obtain a permit from the county
sheriff or city chief of police. No permit or registration is re
quired to keep a firearm within the owner's place of abode or
business.
Firearms regulations vary from state to state but are limited
to some extent by federal regulations which define a firearm as
any automatic weapon, any shotgun with barrel under 18 inches,
or any rifle with a barrel under 16 inches in length. Federal
regulations also prohibit shipping assembled firearms and require
all firearms manufacturers to maintain complete records of ship-
ments and sales
Proposed laws to extend firearms regulations and to broaden
the definition of a firearm are of interest to all hunters, plinkers,
and target shooters
In response to this interest I'd like to present in a series
of two articles, a review of the pro's and con's of this extension
of firearms regulation. This will be done in the hope that many
readers will form a definite opinion in this matter and tell his
state or national congressmen of his views.
Today, I'll review the reasons given for the desirability of
the proposed laws
As previously mentioned, the extension of firearms registra
tion would make it more difficult for undesirables to obtain a
rifle or gun and thus facilitate both a reduction in criminal prac
tice and an improvement of apprehension techniques (through an
easier weapons tracing procedures).
Such laws could also make a criminal offense of merely pos
sessing any unregistered rifle or gun. Many crimes could be
prevented in this manner.
Lost or stolen weapons could more easily be returned to
their rightful owners if each gun were registered with govern
mental officials.
And finally, such legislation would keep rifles or guns out
of the hands of minors, mental incompetents, drug addicts,
habitual drunkards, etc.
Thus, briefly described are the reasons behind many pro
posed extensions of firearms regulations and registration laws.
Next week I'll present the other side of the picture and attempt
to represent the views of groups who oppose such legislation.
9 Games On Tap
For Soccer Team
Nine games are on tap for the
soccer team next fall.
The Nittany Lions will open
Oct. 7 against West Chester in the
first of five home contests. In
other home games, coach Ken
Hosterman's team will face Mary
land, Navy, Temple and Pitts
burgh.
On the road, the Lions will play
Colgate, Bucknell, Gettysburg
and Army.
The schedule: Oct, 7, West Ches
ter; 14, at Colgate; 21, Maryland;
24, at Bucknell; 28, Navy; Nov. 4,
Temple; 8, at Gettysburg; 17 at
Army; 25, Pittsburgh.
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The Firearm
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By Don Macalady
actment of laws which will simplify the job of
apprehending lawbreakers. Public and private
groups, too, seek such legislation to curb acci
dents, vandalism and general misuse of firearms.
In Pennsylvania, a firearm is presently de
fined as any pistol or revolver with a barrel
under 12 inches, any shotgun with a barrel of
under 24 inches, and or rifle with a barrel of
under 15 inches.
Any firearm (as defined above) must be
registered with the county treasurer if it is to be
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7967 Football Rules
Favored By Engle
The 1961 college football rules arc the best ever. So says
Rip Engle, who next fall will embark on his 12th campaign
as head coach of the Nittany Lions.
As immediate past president of the American Football
Coaches Association and a member of the rules committee,
Engle sees a long and healthy fu-1
tore for the wild-card substitute: sion "well, it has made for
and the two-point conversion play.i much more excitement." the
"I hated to see two-platoon foot-: veteran coach continued. "If I
ball go out," Engle said, "but I've might cost Penn Slate a game I
change my mind. I'm convinced or two, but it also could win a
that the present rules are the best couple for us. I like it, as do
we've ever had and the best for many other coaches. I doubt that
the game. , we'll see any major rule changes
"Unrestricted substitu- ! for a while."
lion would mean bigger squads !
"About the only rule we break,":
and bigger coaching staffs with!Engle said, "is the one saying a!
offensive and defensive special ;football team consists of 11 play-!
'ers. We think in terms of 22 first-I
team players.. Remember, our
Reddy (second) team scored 15
our last 22 touchdowns last year
and logged just about as muchi
playing time as the so-called first;
unit. We hope we can do that?
again next fall."
RIP ENGLE
ists," Engle explained. "We
would be spending too much
money because of the increase
' in overall size of the program.
"It is not especially good for a
boy to learn only one phase of the
i game." Engle said. "Basketball
players must learn to play offense'
'and defense. So must baseball
players. There's no need for foot-:
ball players to be different. Two
platoon football is especially
harmful to those players who plan
to coach and teach after gradua
tion. How can a coach teach
vount4sters the complete game if
he himself never learned all of
it?" he said.
The present wild-card rule per
mits us to get our punters, kickers,
and offensive and defensive spe-i
cialists into th( , game at any time,
Engle said. "This is as unrestrict
ed as the game should become."
As for the two-point conver•
Recreational Swimming
Recreational swimming fo r
women will be held at White Hall
from 7 to 8 p,m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
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Everything from our regular stock of fine
Men's clothing and accessories greatly
reduced.
For a good selection, shop early and save.
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during this semi-annual sale.
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Best Pitchers
For '6l Named
Bob Fenton and Marlin Bieseck
er proved to be the most effective
pitchers on the 1961 baseball team.
Fenton, a sophomore southpaw,
posted an 0.94 earned run averae,e
;while winning one and losing one.
!He appeared in 211'; innings, al
;lowed 18 hits, 3 earned runs,
walked 10 and struck out 19.
Biesecker won two and lost two
while racking up a 1.22 - earned
run average. In 22 innings the
junior righthander allowed 13
hits, three earned runs, fanned 19,
and walked eight.
Senior. lefthander Ed Kilda was
the strikeout leader, fanning 41
batters in 39 innings. He also
walked the most hatters, 18, while
posting a 3-2 won-lost record. His
earned run average was 3.69..
Among other regulars, Tom
Durbin compiled a 2-1 record with
a 3.15 earned run average. and re
lief specialist Bill Saul won one.
lost none, and had a 2 07 earned
run average.
E. M. Czekaj, business manger
for athletics at Penn State, re
ports a heavy sale of season tick
ets for the Nittany Lions' five
home football games next season.
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