16—The Daily Collegian Friday, April 2, 1982 Gymmen. solid in comp Sy MARIA MARTINO Collegian Sport Writer After the compulsories last night at the NCAA men's gymnastics championships at Nebraska, Penn State still seems to be in third place going into the optional competition tonight. That's "seems" because the compulso ries don't count toward the team score that will determine where the Lions place in the world of collegiate gymnas tics. Still, men's gymnastics coach Karl Schwenzfeier said the compulsories are mainly for the experience of the gym nasts, to build them up for the U.S. all around championship later this year. If that's the case, three Lions Steve Marino, Terry Bartlett, and Gregg Si mon picked up some valuable experi- ence last night. Marino, the Lions' top all-arounder, scored a solid 54.40 last night to place 11th among the 25 gymnasts. Bartlett a freshman and at age 17, the youngest gymnast at nationals finished with a 52.70 in 17th place while Simon finished 20th with a total of 51.65. "I was generally pleased," Schwenz Laxers home against Buckeyes By PAUL ALEXANDER Collegian Sports Writer The ability to come back is the resilient quality of a true competitor. The men's lacrosse team will be trying to come back after a tough loss suffered at the hands of the 10th-ranked Orangemen of Syracuse when the Lions host Ohio State at 2 tomorrow afternoon at Jeffrey Field. The Lions are 1-1 and heading into what head coach Glenn Thiel called the meat of the schedule. After the Buckeyes, Penn State will face Towson State, Hofstra, and Rutgers three formidable opponents. "We need to build up some confidence against Ohio State," Thiel said. "We showed a lot of potential against Syracuse. We initiated a lot of fine plays, but we just didn't finish them ‘ up." The Lions were unable to control the ball offensively against Syracuse, and Thiel considers Penn State's ability to maintain ball control to be the key against the Buckeyes. "Our defense played very well against Syracuse. ( i Goale) Joe Guterding played extremely well," Thiel said. "Youve done a good job defensively if you can hold Syracuse to 12 goals." feier said. "We came out just as healthy for tomorrow. Call it naive on my p —I don't like to think it's naive but you take a risk by entering guys in the Olympic compulsories." Teams like Lion's Eastern rival Ohio State didn't enter any all-arounders but the competition hardly suffered. The No. 1 and 2 seeded teams in the meet, Nebraska and UCLA, entered four gymnasts apiece and among them the top three all-arounders halfway through the tournament. (The second half, indi vidual finals, will be held tomorrow night.) UCLA's Peter Vidmar won the compul sories with a scintillating score of 58.15, surprisingly beating the local favorite, Nebraska's Jim Hartung. Hartung placed second with 57.65 points. UCLA's Tom Daggett captured third with a 57.20 JUNIOR _ ACCOUNTING M AJORS TENNECO OIL EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION would like to talk to you about career opportunities with our Houston based firm. On Monday, April 5: We will hold an informational meeting at 7:30 p.m Union Building, rooms 323 and 324. On Tuesday, April 6: _ We will be conducting interviews in the Career Development and Placement Center Please see Betsy Boyer in the Career Development and Placement Center to set up an interview. Tenneco Oil score. "Marino was excellent until a major break on the high bar," Schwenzfeier said. Marino hit an 8.20 on the event. "He would have had a 55.40 which would have out him seventh or eighth," he said. "He looked quite competitive with the average or better than average bear. His high was in vaulting with a 9.70 it was really an excellent vault. And his 9.20 on parallel bars was the fifth or sixth highest. In gymnastics, we have a saying: the scoring here was severe taxation. In other words, it's tough scor ing." On top of that, Schwenzfeier said Bart lett looked understandably nervous. "We got a lot of good mileage on him," he said. "He's improved quite a bit since December. It's incredible to see his pro gress " Especially in light of the fact that he was out a month with a stretched hand and before that hampered by a bad back. Simon, however, is still on the Lions' wounded list, bothered by a wrist prob lem that has hindered his workouts for well over two weeks. "Everyone knows we don't spend much time on compulsories," Schwenz feier said. "Nebraska and UCLA still look like the (No.) 1 and 2 teams. And we still look like the No. 3 team." If the Lions can make the final three tonight, they'll enter the trimeet tomor row afternoon. And from then on, it's a free-for-all'. The offense, on the other hand, only managed to score four goals and was mainly generated by individu al will be a major efforts. Control: ling the ball offensively, according to Thiel, priority against Ohio State. "We didn't even really get a chance to see how good Syracuse's defense was," Thiel said. "We need to settle down at the right times offensively. We want to remain composed and build confidence in what we're doing." The Lions are 1-1 and have been led by. the scoring of sophomore attackman Gary Martin. He leads all Lion scorers with five goals and five assists. Also in the early-season scoring parade for the Li nd Rich on's are sophomore attackman Tom Lion (2 goals, 3 assists) a Russo and Jay Starapoli each with three goals apiece. Tomorrow's game with Ohio State should prove to be an opportunity for the Lions to work on the areas that may need some refinement. There won't be any change in strategy, just an emphasis on execution. This year's ultimate goal of receiving a first-ever invitation to the Nitional Collegiate Athletic Association tournament is still very real, and the rate in which the team escalates to its potential may be greatly speeded up by a convincing win. EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION A Tenneco Company An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F in the Hetzel F®r Harter aa . . ~ recruiting a tough sell , but the future will tell • from Page 15. one of being an aggressive, yet clean, according to one source in the athletic Continued Edelman, whose father, Ray, is. a recruiter, but the program still re- department, will not be out of the red Lion assistant coach, played all four mains a tough sell. for at least the next five years. years under Harter. Peal, who played "I think we're gaining respectabili- •On the court, tlarter said he sees his high school basketball at a private ty out in the recruiting world because Penn State winning more games un school in Delaware, left Penn State of the three winning seasons, but oh, der the league format, but he's not after two seasons. what, a win over. North Carolina or sure if that is going to change the way The sophomore trio of Mumma, Memphis State or Alabama or one of people feel about the men's basketball Dean and Forjan compose Harter's those giants would be to us," Harter program. best in-state recruiting effort and said. "If we win more games," he said, have each played two seasons at Penn In the meantime, Harter will contin- "I'don't know if that's going to lead to State. Mumma art(' Dean were the ue to go the junior college route. this place getting filled or people Lions' first first-team all-state play- "There's a 6-10 guy sitting out there suddenly focusing in on- Penn State ers since 1964. in. junior college (in California) in the basketball." - Harter called Collins "the best play- same situation as Tom McCloskey," In pure numbers over the past four er in Pennsylvania" high school bas- Harter said. "That might be the dif- years, that has not happened. The ketball last season. ference between us going to the NCAA average. attendance per home game In addition to going to the Chicago tournament and making $150,000 or has only risen by 15 people from 1978 area for Lang and Rich Fetter, to not going, if we don't have the ways to 1982. Long Island for Dwight Gibson and to and means to do it." Cleveland for David Griffin, Harter The future If Rec Hall is constantly filled —be has dipped into the junior college With Penn State's renewed involve- it with students, the general public or ranks for talent. Last season, he re- meet with the Eastern Athletic Asso- a mixture consideration will be cruited Tom McCluskey, a 6-7 forward ciation, Tarman said he believes Penn given toward the construction of a who played two years at Saddlebrook State basketball can eventually make field house. And even then, said Tar- Community College in California. money. man, such a facility would be more in "Tom McCluskeY cost us a lot of "I really believe (basketball) can line with Notre Dame's Athletic Con money not illegal money," Harter be a revenue producer," he said. "We vention Center, amulet-purpose facili said. "You don't get Tommy McClus- would have a difficult time at 'Penn tY• key by flying out to California and State, given our facility, generating The future of men's basketball at Spending one or two days. You have to considerable revenue at the gate." Penn ' State hinges greatly upon the do it two or three times, and it really The way to produce revenue revitalization of the 10-team Eastern adds up. through basketball, said Tarman, is Athletic Association. If a success, the "It is my feeling that • McCluskey is with "tournaments, with television league could bring about the media the difference between us getting 15 with conference affiliation and ,rave- exposure, public support, attendance, wins this year and being a losing nue sharing. And they're doihg it tournament bids and money that have basketball team." through NCAA participation." mostly alluded the Lions the last four Harter estimates he is on the road Although making money may not years. But if the league fails on two or recruiting more than '2OO days a year, have been the main priority when three of those counts, its failure may with his three assistants logging even Harter was hired, it was a major one. well be the failure of NittanY Lion more time than that. His reputation is Basketball is not self-sufficient, and basketball as well. A Roberto Clemente stamp...e WASHINGTON (AP) Resolutions were introduced in both the House and Senate yesterday requesting issuance of a commemorative stamp honoring baseball star Roberto Clem- ente. "Clemente is a symbol of the best qualities found in athletes and athletics," said Rep. Robert Garcia, D-N.Y., sponsor of the Tenn State 4 Boolcgitores on campus OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY addre city Please seand me more information about how I might apply for scholarships from non-federal sourceso --------------------- EED MONEY FOR COLLEGE? 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A large portion of these funds go unclaimed simply because qualified students aren't aware that they are there. SEND FOR MORE INFORMATION TODAY! school By LEE DeORIO Collegian Sports Writer If anyone on the baseball team's pitching staff has been complaining about inactivity, this weekend's schedule should be more than enough to whet his appetite - ---- 1 Lion pitchers face 5 games The mound corps will be severely tested when the Lions (1-2) host Rutg ers and Mansfield in a pair of 1 p. m. double-headers tomorrow and Sun day. In addition, the Lions travel to La fayette on Monday. That's a total of, five games in three days, enough to wear down even the best pitching staff. _ _ "As long as we don't use a lot of relievers, we'll be in good shape," Penn State head coach "Shorty" Stoner .said. "If a starter does get hit pretty hard, he can always come back another day and pitch in relief." With the heavy schedule, it seems likely that Stoner would be willing to go just a bit longer with his starting' pitchers. But that's not necessarily true. ' "It all depends on who we're play ing and what the situation is," Stoner said The Lions will dress at least eight pitchers for the weekend games, in case there is a need to go deep into the bullpen. If that need, should arise, Penn State's Regis Scanlon, who is I slated to start one of the games, is not at all concerned. "I think we have pretty good depth on our pitching staff," Scanlon said. . • • . • . • . • THE DATE: Saturday, April 3rd THE TIME: 9:30 AM THE PLACE: Hills Parking Lot THE HUNT: Hills will have plastic eggs filled with candy hidden under a layer of straw in the parking lot. Hunters will search for and keep all the candy-filled toy eggs they can find. THE HUNTERS: To participate, kids MUST be between the ages of 4 and 10. THE LITTLE HUNTERS: 2 and 3 year old hunters are special. For safe fun, Hills Easter Bunny will hand out their candy-filled eggs to them directly. THE PRIZES: Hunters between 4 and 10 who find a special surprise in their toy eggs win $5, $3 or $2 Hills Gift Certificates. 2 to 3 year old hunters can win $2 Hills Gift Certificates. in 3 days "We have a lot of good pitchers who are battling for spots on the' team even the coach is having a hard time deciding on who to use." When games pile up the way they have for the Lions, everyone tends to concentrate on the pitching. But eight other guys are on the field, some who will probably play in all five games. "It's gonna be hard on some of the players," Scanlon said. "Some of our starters .might get a little tired. It's early, so everybody should be ready to go." Scanlon pitched only seven innings all of last season, and he will, be making his first appearance of this year. Despite his inactivity, the junior from Pittsburgh is approaching, the game the same way he approaches every game. "I'm just going out to play some. baseball with the guys and have some fun," • Scanlon• said. "I'm really looking forward to it. I'm sure I can handle it." Along with Scanlon, the Lions are expected to start• Tom Bart, Mike Hughes and Dave Spamer at one time or another this weekend. Stoner said either Bob Zonts or Mike Bellaman will get the starting nod against La fayette. Hughes will be making his first start of the season, and the Lions are hoping he picks up where he left, off last year. As a freshman, Hughes closed the season as one of the stead iest pitchers on the club, finishing with a 3-0 record and a 3.00 earned run average. X 's‘ ~' :: es,>~v'l >4??i. .''%"" ...'r~'~'.. Trackwomen outdoors at Rutgers By CHRIS WIGHTMAN Collegian Sports Writer There will be a change in the atmo sphere for the women's track team this Sunday, as it travels to Piscataway, N.J., to take part'in the Rutgers Invitational. After having a triumphant indoor season in the winter, the team will now have to battle the elements as it moves outdoors. And as the outdoor season starts, each Lady Lion will be forced to buy a new pair of Nikes as a result of their torrid indoor season. "This is my third year as coach," Schwartz said, "and it's definitely been the team's most succesful season." HILLS 14th ANNUAL : : , t y...... ! 1 ,0. a .c 1 ); o• State College: Hills Plaza South Atherton St. (Rt. 322 E) & B Store Hours: 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Sunday The Lady Lions burned holes in the bottom of their old sneakers on their way to what Penn State coach Gary Schwartz calls their best indoor season in the past three years During the Lady Lions' indoor season, the team not only tied or broke 10 of 11 records, but it also went on to win, the Eastern regional meet, which included some of the country's finest talent. At Cedar Falls, lowa, where the National meet was held three weeks ago, the squad finished tied for 10th place and had seven of its members honored with All- America status. But, as it is well-known in the world of track, the indoor season is quite different from the outdoor season. "A lot of our success depends on the weather," Schwartz said. "In the early spring, the weather can change enor mously from day-to-day, so it's pretty hard to`predict what can happen. "Also, during the outdoor season, the competition is tougher because there's more quality people at the outdoor meet. Everybody really cranks it up for out door." f igrt. Invitational starts Lady Lions' season But even though the weather can play games and the competition is tougher, Schwartz is very optimistic about the new season. "We're coming off a real good indoor season," he said, "but there's no reson to believe that we won't do as well during the outdoor season. We have a lot of freshmen providing the team with great depth, and we also have some talented returning people " Two returning veterans, whom Schwartz knows he can rely on during the season, include sophomore Elaine So bansky, an All-America in the shot put, and junior Terry Pioli, an All-America in the 800-meter run, Lions warm up at Relays As spring weather seems to be delaying its arrival to Happy Valley, the men's track team will journey to the warmer climate of Williamsburg, Va., this weekend, where it will join William & Mary and 'almost 70 other teams in competing in the Colonial Relays. The Lions will be using the competition mostly to earn starting spots, since the events are not scored. Penn State coach Harry Groves, who founded the meet 20 years ago while coaching at William & Mary, sees it as a warm-up for the outdoor season. "We try to get the teams in warmer weather so they can work outdoors," Groves said. "You try to place well in as many events as you .can, but mostly it's to round out the team and get the tempo going." The Lions are coming off a .perfect (4-0) indoor season. Groves believes his indoor team was one of the better squads in the country, with depth being the main reason for its success. "I think we could have beat Southern California, which is supposedly one of the best in the nation," Groves said. "We didn't have a 'super' guy, but we had a bunch who could pile up ` ~ $ ~~~\ ~ ~ P:1 .1 ~.; 2f \\,\ ~~- .~ "".. _ _ - Yom "'%~~ j'~ Three winners per ag receive an extra lollip REGISTER FOR OU GIVEAWAY NOW T 9 PM, APRIL BTH. Win a giant Easter B. animals. drawin No pt The two All-Americas will be among those upperclassmen who will provide leadership for the young team, which includes 18 freshmen, seven sophomores, 11 juniors and five seniors. At the invitational, the brunt of the teams competing won't be worrying too much about results because its the first meet of the year. "It's an early meet," Schwartz said, "and we'll be running a lot of people out of their main event. We try to put people in the longer races because the weather isn't too warm." In the beginning of the season, most track teams like to warm up and get the .... ,N...:.i.y ,. -..:','• i „,' .• .k''''-. i ll h ..-. • /11, 1 1/1 qdti We're Dep The Daily Collegian Friday, April 2, 1982-17 the places." Some of that "bunch" include co-captain Ed Roskewicz, one of the top collegiate scorers in the triple jump, and high jumper Paul Souza, who can leap over Virginia's 7-4 Ralph Sampson with 1 / 4 -inch to spare. Others include Jeff Adkins, Gary Black, Mike Cook and Ken Wynn, who will be in the distance and middle-distance relays, while Bruce Evans and Jeff Lockett,. will be in the sprints. Rick Garcia, the former Junior Pan-American champion, will be running the 3,000-meter steeplechase, and Barry En right and Dwight Stephens will set the pace in the 5,000- and 10,000-meter runs. In the throwing events, Todd Shenk and Mark Heckel will be wielding the hammer, and Todd Valenti will put the shot. These men form the foundation of an already impressivd squad, but Groves can visualize improvement. "Right now I'd say we have a good track team," he said. "If all of our top guys improve just a little, we'd have a great track team." .... . . . . • ••• • . • . . . . • .. • • • . • . . ".• . • • • • . . • . . . • • . 7 r- A;r). feel of competition. And the Lady Lions have been working hard to get back the. competitive feeling it lost during the off-: season, which only lasted three weeks. "The main thing right now is to get. people into events rind see how things are going," Schwartz said. "At this point in the season, we just like to see how our, program is (doing) compared to the: other teams in terms of conditioning. "As the season progresses and the weather gets warmer, we start trying to get people qualified for Easterns." Also competing in this Sunday's meet will be Long Island University, NeW York Tech and Rutgers. —by Mike Frantz
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