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The Gold Bug, Western Maryland College, Westminster, Md. PAGE THREE SPORTS Tennis - Intra-Murals - Base Ball I SPORTS I Company BWinsAnnual R. o.T.C. Track TERROR BASEBALL TEAM Meet After Long Struggle to Gain Margin FAN FODDER OPENS SEASON WITH WIN Nine Of Seventeen Events TENNIS TEAM CLOSES 'By HPat" Mahoney W. M. Tossers Lose Game To U. And Several Places Of M. And Penn State SUCCESSFUL SEASON CO. A WINS SECOND PLACE Sport Followers Bemoan Absence of Track Team TERROR BASEBALL TEAM , December weather which caused the Company B, after battling nip and All-Opponent T earn Is Selected By The pleasing performances turned in by the participants cancellation of foul' games finally with Company A in a series oj Ranking· Players in the recent R. O. T. C. track meet once again caused a cer- cleared enough to allow the Terror nine track and field events, thun- tain group of Western Mary land sport devotees to bemoan to open their belated schedule with a dered down the homestretch to make a The Western Maryland: tennis team the fact that the school is not represented by a track team. night game victory over George Wash- clean sweep of five novelty events will close their 1933 seaSOIL Saturday It seems to be the general concensus of opinion among them ington 9-6. This game which was hereby piling up a 26-point margin of 'when they will meet the St. John's Col- .played in Griffith stadium in Washing- "Pat" that a wealth of track material is lying dormant in the victory in the annual R O. T. C. track lege netmen at Annapolis, at 3:00 P. M. Mahoney school. This material they claim, could be aroused and ton, was featured by a home run with meet held on Hoffa field. However handicapped by the loss of developed' into a winning cinder-path aggregation. It has been pointed all the bases occupied from the bat of B Company, lead by Captain Kopp five of last year's regulars, th e Terrors out that such a move would undoubtedly add some measure of glory Cumb erl and, Terror short stop. His who placed first in the baseball throw, experienced a most successful season, to the high position Green and Gold teams have taken in the collegiate Ruthian swat came in the fif th inning won nine of the seventeen events and losing only four matches of the sixteen sport world since athletics at the Terror institution passed under the when the Terrors trailed 4-2 and gave r scattered enough representatives thru- scheduled. Among 'those defeated by suzerainty of Athletic Director Harlow. them a lead which they never relinquish- out the remaining places to pile up 8 the home team were Catawba College It is generally supposed among the lamenters that the only reason ed, In the eighth inning the Terrors sizeable margin of victory. of North Carolina, Loyola College, St. for not fostering this branch of sport is lack of finances. However, added three rn ore runs for good measure John's, and Gettysburg. 'I'hs Terrors which set a mark the George Washing- Jim Dunn of "B", Wade of "C", anc that is not the case. While our athletic treasury is in anything but couldn't and more lost only to t.he much stronger Fridiuger of "A" turned in the most -exper icnced teams of Navy, University an inflated condition pecuniary means could be provided if there was ton aggregation in their pass half although they a rally of the staged commendable indi vidual performances. enough students interested in the sport to warrant a revival. two runs. which scored 'Dunn checkmated the field in the 220; of Maryland, and Johns Hopkins Uni- ninth inning pitcher who twirled a mas- Shilling, ran a winning lap in the inter-compan- versity. . J History of Track At Western Md. terf'ul game and Cumberland were the relay; won the sack race, and teamer The 1933 team ,was greatly. strength- Delving into the history of the sport at the college one finds that up with Willis to take the three-legged ened by the consistent performance .or the colors of the Terror institution were carried by a complete squad stars for the Ter ro r nine. lead Zahn, George in his team Washington shortstop, race. Wade plowed thru a crack field those new men as Haynes, Jaeger, Slik- in track and field for several years. Interest waned, however, with hitting with three safe blows. . of sprinters to take the 100-yard dash: er, and Gisriel, who, together with the 'the increased popularity of tennis, lacrosse, and other spring sports, . -beaid es winning his lap as a relay-man able support of Palmer and Bussard, which have taken an unyielding hold on sport participants in this sec-. U. Md.-W. M. C. and placing third in the standing broad r~~uJars from the 1932 State Champion- tion of the country d'uring the last fifteen years. Eventually, the only The University of Maryland handed jump. Fridinger captured top honors sIi-team, ,:ere dres~onslble for the rec- representation Western Maryland had in track competition was a four- the Terror nine a defeat in their second in the running broad jump; trailed or accomplrshe this season. man relay team, which participated in the premier track event of the game of the season. This 'I'errapln vic- Wade across the finishing line of the Recognizing the excellent tennis dis- East-the Penn-relays. Finally track was excluded from the athletic tory found the Terrors limited to two .100 by a scant foot and ran well in the played by the various opposing teams calendar because of insufficient student participation. Periodically, . I measly hits by Davidson, the star .relay, .' '., which the Terror netrnen exporlcneed attempts have been made to revive the sport but each trial has met Maryland twirler, while he and his Tony Diksa won the 880-yaJ;d run f01 this season, Captain Lease Bussard and with little success, due mainly to the fact that other spring sports had teammates by a bevy of hits scored a Palmer have the third consecutive year. Diksa's vic- Manager Victor 1933 All-Opponent compiled drafted a majority of the athletically inclined students. 10-0 victory. Shilling who started for the following College tory came after' sta Vil~g off of a last Tennis Team : Plans For Next Year the Terrors gave way to Martin at the minute challenge of Norris in the horne Loughlin, I Navy. This individual start of the fourth inning who pitched stretch. The finish of this race was OIl( A movement which may develop into a revival of the sport was fine relief ball and held the Terrapins Navy' net star 'undoubtedly merits the begun this season when track was included' in the compulsory physical of the classiest ever seen on the Hoff'r '1 key position on the all-opponent team education program which members of the freshman and sophomore to two runs, both unearned. field track. Diksa took the inside lan. . due to his' consistency in play and his classes pursued. Despite the fact that the purpose of the course was Three Terrapins cracked out more in- at the start and maintained a ten-yar« dividual hits than the whole Terror lead until the last 200 yards, when Nor- uncanny placement foi' ability. A ranking he merely to give a survey of the sport and some little training in funda- nine. Bartoo, short stop, Buscher, out- years, player several national tis sprinted out of the third position t, .displayed sup-erior tennis skill not only mentals the results were most encouraging. Next year the sophomore fielder, Gorman, left-handed second , challenge \ him. Fiv'e yards from the against Western Maryland, but has course is to include advanced fundamentals and specialized training baseman, lead their team's attack, the in the school interested in events selected by the individual. Anyone .ape the contestants were runrrinj been equally. successful in his 1933 in track may come out for the sport and' train with this sophomore first two g·etting foul' hits apiece; and of -each othe;-; Diksa g,we r the latter three. Doughty and Lipsgy, lurch, however, which carried him matches with ot-her colleges. ac- group. If enough interest is shown an attempt will be made to form Terror outfielders, secured Western Colvin, Loyola. Speed of service; the line' a split' second ahead of a varsity team to engage in competition with neighborillg schools. Maryland's two bingles. rival. . curacy in placement ability and unusual This observer feels that such a plan is a move In the right direction speed in recovery of court position and should prove successful. If it is found that a full team cannot be MT. ST. MARY VS. W. M. C. JUNE 3 Andy Riker sprang a surprise by tak- marks the outstanding merits of this developed for dual competition the entering of individuals in some of ing the mile event from a well cOll(li· Loyola College netman and undoubtedly the open meets held hereabouts, such as the annual South Atlantic Western Mary land baseball fans will tioned field of. starters, which includcC gains him a second-man position on the event in Baltimore, might serve as a substitute to keep the movement get their first glimpse of the terror nine Sliker the def€lnding ·champion. Th, team. Colvin, besides exhibiting un- alive. when it winds up it.s season against the freshman sprinted into the van at thE usual ability as a college player, was strong Mt. St. Mary's team, this Sat- ;,first turn and was ten yards ahead of successful in teaming up with AJ.ex urday on Hoffa field. The Terror team his nearest competitor as the field W€lnt Kiles, Baltimore, in 1932, to win the SOPH CO-EDS CAPTURE INTRA-MURAL TROPHY though handicapped by a short season into the second lap. 'Running with an National City Parks Doubles Chapion- BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP WON BY BLACK AND WHITES is considered one of the best that. has .unbroken stride, Baker added to his ship. ,. , been had on the Hill in years. The . lead as the race progressed. A sprint Zirckel, Maryland. Accuracy in The sophomore class for the second The Intramural championship Trophy Mountaineers are always aiming for a wn the homestretch carried him to pJacem€lnt, speed, cndUl'ance, concentra- time got the baseball championship of llas been awarded to the Black ant' successful season and a win over the e tape 30 yards ahead of .his nearest tion and well-rounded playing, equally the school by winning from the other White club with a total point score of Green Terrors will give them their ivaI. gain a third-place position for this three girls' teams. On May 18 the 265. This club also has won the cham- wish. But Coach Mollie Twigg's ag- Burger, Sadausky and Murray, all of Maryland ll'etman. Successful in prae- sophomores won from the juniors with pionship in baseball and touch football. gregation has latent batting strength, Company A, took the 440, the high tically evcry singles encounter this sea- a score of 8.5, and May 22 they beat the In accord with the usual eustom, the and will welcome the opportunity to and the hop, step and jump re- son, Zirckel is endowed with the win- sE'niors 12-0. The final gamc, in which Black and hWite Club will keep the cup take the Mount into camp. This game ly. All of these victories w€lre ning spirit, so often lacking in the av- they won from the fr·eshmen by twelve for one year. will be one of the high lights of the without undue ·exertion. eI'age college netman. poin's, copped the title. The team was According to the records this has June week program and a large crowd Hen Romito tossed the 8-pound shot- Mann, Navy. One of the steadiest as follows: Leen an unusually successful season for is expected to attend. Bud Shilling will 51 feet,. 10 and one-half inches to games to be observed this season com- C.-Downing (Capt.) the intramural system; this was a par- probably get the call to twirl and will this event. Romito, along with bined with accuracy in overhead play P.-Main, Elderdice. ticipation of 71 per centage' be supported by the same team that has and Wado werc the principal easily places this Midshipman in the 1.B.-Brown. backed him in previous games. int-earners for Company C. iourth-man position on the team.Al- 2.B.-Child Black and White Club 265 PENN STATE-W. M. C. BASEBALL Gamma 243 Beta Summary of the Events though not a flashy player, his consis- 3.B.-Butler BachelorS' 243 In a game that was featured by tight Fri- tency and uncanny returns easily dis- S.S.-Barnes Delta Pi 233 pitching the Terrors lost their second tinguish him as on e of the Terrors' out- R.F.-Mitchell Sophomores 123 game of their current baseball schedule standing opponents of the 1933 season. C.F.-McClung, Glynn Seniors 6.. 110 to Penn State by a 6-0 scor'e. Both Dash: 1st, Dunn; 2nd, S. Fox, Maryland. This Maryland L.F.-Jenkins Frosh 106 teams were limited in hits the Terrors Holmes; 4th, Bryson. netman may be said to have the most The junior team came in for second FacuJty . 75 getting 4 and Penn State 6, but the lat- unusual game of any player the Terror place, the freshmen and seniors tying Juniors . 53 ter were more fortunate and got theirs 440-Yal'd Dash: 1st, Burger; 2nd, Ar· netmen have experi.enced this season. for third place. Plymouth . 45 when men were on base. Penn State t; 3rd, Bennett; 4th, Grumbine. His style of play, although being a Westminster . 31 bunched their safe blows in two innings me 56. chop-stroke game, is unusually accurate_ The line-ups of the other teams are: and these produced all of their runs. 880-Yard D~sh: 1st, Diksa; 2nd, Nor- His service, being extremely well- Junior Freshman Shilling, Terror pitcher turned in a ; 3rd, Pilson; 4th, Mark. Time 214.4. placed is delivered with his right hand, Lines C. Roop COMPANY B WINS ANNUAL creditable performance good enough to I-miLe Run: 1st, Baker; 2nd, Corbin; while his court play after service is Frey, Flannagan P. Bennet, Waltz, R. O. T.C.TRACKMEET win an ordinary game, but Parks the Myers; 4th,' Sliker. Time 5.2IY2. executed left-hand'ed. Besides being ex- Hagan opposing moundsman also did a good Inter-Company Relay: Company "B" tremely accurate in placement, his over- Yocum lB. Hall (Continued from Column 1) job, and his support hit in the pinches ; Company "A", 2nd; Company head is hard to beat and his game as a Russell 2B. Lansdale sky; 3rd, Tollenger; 4th, Fowble. 334 where the Terror batsmen failed miser- ,3rd. Time 3.23. whole is hard for the best of players Lau 3B. Bishop feet. ably. High JUlllJl': 1st, Sadausky; 2nd, to solve. Frey, Flannagan S.S. Baer, Ringler Special Events Walus, the Penn State 2nd baseman, ones; 3rd, Willis; 4th, Cockey. 5 ft, Brooks, Johns-Hopkins. Greatly aid- Fadeley R.F. Tollenger Jockey Race: Won by Chandler got three hits and scored three runs to inches. ed by Lis height, this college player is Hull C.F. Hoshall Bryan. lead his team in attack while Parks, Standing Broad Jump: 1st, Shilling; hard to beat. Exl1j.b'iting an almost per- Wathen L.F. Sack Race: Won by Dunn. the Penn State pitcher, got one hit and 2nd, Stallings; 3rd, Wade; 4th, Willis. fect over-head game, combined with a Seniors Wheel Barrow Race: Won by Fer· scored one run to aid his own cause. 9 f(!6t, 7Y2 inches. slow, but well placed for€l-hand and C.-McBride guson-Willis. Shepherd and Hurley, third baseman RUllJliJJg Broad Jump: 1st, Fridinger; back-hand stroke, he easily deserves P.-Senat, Andrews Three-legged Race: Won by Dunn· and first baseman respectively for the 2nd, Curtis; 3rd, Shepherd; 4th, Holmes; the sixth place on the 1933 all-opponent 1.B.-Bowen Willis. Terrors, played excellent fielding games 20 feet. team. 2.B.-Hambsch ' Rooster Fight: Won by Beauchamp besides cracking out one safe hit apiece. r Hop, Step and Jump: 1st, Murray; Although the 1933 Terror team was 3.B.-Cockey Campofreda; 3rd, Calvert. 35 feet, unable to repeat the unusual record es- S.S.-Senat, Andrews TOTAL TRACK RESULTS inches. tablished by last year's team; they de- R.F.-Mills Quality Tailoring Shot Put; 1st, Romito; 2nd, Haynes; serve much credit for the fighting spir- C.F.-Re€ld COMPANY B. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 84 SUITS MADE TO ORDER Kaplan; 4th, Gorski. 57 feet 10lh it which made this season as successful L.F.-Daskam as it ,,,as. Although several matches It is expected that the girls' tennis COMPANY A " 58 CLEANING PRESSING Baseball Thro~v: 1st, Kopp; 2nd, Lip- were lost to much more experienced tournament will be completed by Fri- COMPANY C.............. 41 REMODELING REPAIRING 3rd, Tollinger; 4th, Fowble. 334 teams, they will be able to profit by day, but so far only the freshmen and Band 11 H. E. REESE (Oonti"""'!"'_ Ooln= 4) the experience of this year. sophomores have reaCh(ld the ~emi-finals. 80 E. Main Street