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PAGE Gridders Face Seven Game FOOTBALL ROSTER 1940 No, Name Poo, we. Ht, Age Yr. Home Card In Fiftieth Season Baker, Harry'" G 165 5-11 20 "- Waynesboro, Pa. 29 " Barrick, George G 175 5-10 18 So, Walkersville, Md. 26 Biasi, Er-vin" B 170 5-10 20 r-, Freeland, Pa. Squad Of 32, At Work Since September 5, Opens 20 Bills, Kenneth= B 165 5- 6 22 S" Painted Post, N. Y. 44 Bohn, Fred T 183 6-1 19 So, Collingswood, N. J. Campaign Against Mount st. Mary's On Hoffa 22 Bricker, Robert B 165 ,- 8 20 r-, Upper Darby, Pa. Field, Eleven Lettermen Report For Duty 42 Cohen, Allen G 195 5-8% 19 So, Baltimore, Md. 43 Faw, Robert" T 190 6 19 S" Imperial, Pa. When Charlie Havens leads the Terrors into action against 33 Freidel, Ridgely G 175 5-10 19 So, Baltimore, Md. Mount St. Mary's on October 12, it will mark the opening of the 2' Gibson, Royce E 165 5-10 21 So, N. Tarrytown, N.Y. fiftieth year of football at Western Maryland. Since September 51 Gusgesky, Bernard E 178 5-11Vz 21 So, Kingstown, Pa. 5, the grid squad of thirty-two has been working out twice daily 50 Grenda, Emil G 168 5-10% 22 "- Lawrence, Mass. and on Saturday will face some real opposition when Gettysburg 48 Holljes, Henry ... T 186 6- 8lh 21 S" Baltimore, Md. will be met in a practice session. . 31 Impeciato, Victor'" E 190 5-10"h 22 S" Syracuse, N. Y. So far the outlook for a winning 49 Kaplan, Emanuel B 193 5-10 21 So, Paterson, N. J. year is bright. Only three men were 2' Knepp, Lester's B 170 5-11 21 S" Curwensville, Pa. lost from last year's squad and with 27 Lewis, Edwin's C 165 5-10 ' 21 r-. Coraopolis, Pa. sixteen from the frosh coming up, re- 30 MacFarlane, John C 168 5-11 1. So, Cumberland, Md. serves will be plentiful. Not all posi- 36 McPike, Mack· B 178 5- 8 21 S" Newark, N. J. tions are certain as yet, but four sen- 41 Nowak, Albert B 174 5-11 18 So, Wilmington, Del. iors are sure of jobs and six sopho- 38 Orloski, Narcis G 179 5·10 22 Jr. f Nanticoke, Pa. mores are in the lead for the vacant 39 Phillips, Michael C 173 5-11 18 So, Clifton Hts., Pa. spots. 35 Pirie, John G 179 6 20 h N. Tarrytown, N.Y. 23 Roby, James E 162 6-1 19 So, Brunswick, Md. TwelveVeterans McPike, Biasi, Dependable 21 Schubert, Earl B 147 5-' 21 So, Baltimore, Md. Havens has a nice handful of back- 28 Sly, Adam B 159 5-10 21 So. Hazelton, Pa. BOllY Hopes For field material. Led by all-Maryland 5-10 '0 Smith, Francis· B 173 ,-, 21 S" Baltimore, Md. Mack McPike, the secondary should 163 32 Sorensen, Robert B 18 So, Baltimore, Md. Soccer Title prove fast and powerful. Mack 37 Sturm, William· E 165 6 21 S" Baltimore, Md. gained favor last season by his abil- 47 Suffern, Frank E 181 6-1 22 So, Wanamie, Pa. ity to back up the line and this season 45 Thomas, James T 184 5-10 22 J'r. Upper Darby, Pa. will be found in that same spot. If 46 Walls, William T 210 6-1 18 So, Lewes, Del. Nathan's Squad Led Irv Biasi can handle the tail back as "Lettermen By Co-CaptainsTim efficiently as he did in his only at- Lewis And Tomlinson tempt last season against Dickinson, in that there will be no complaints department. Irv can skirt the ends from Only three regulars last One Minute Interviews year's eleven will be missing when nicely and his speed on running back should prov:ide extra punts yardage. of Bob Sorensen Nathan Team Tells Gold Bug Reporter Coach Walter next week. Leading the at blocking back and Mannie Kaplan issues his call A good combination for soccerttes Season Will Be Successful One squad into a nine-game schedule will at wing back completes the first qual" be co-captains Tim Lewis and John BoBo Knepp may easily slip into tet. augmented Tomlinson, both forwards, the first string picture for the clever by an array of ten lettermen. Sophs Are Key running back is dangerous in the There's an air of optimism around off the Gay White Way we'll win a Among the returning veterans are open field. Get a nice blocker ahead Duke Wind· To Successful Gill Gym and a few of the boys have few. John Hancock and Ben Griffith, goal- of him and Bo can shake loose for turned commentator. Grenda: I have nothing to say. ies; Bud Blair, fullback; some dandy gains. Also Fran Smith Tar- Grid Season Hollies: We won't be able to tell sor, Paul Myers, Francis Cook, and should be watched because he has won until next Wednesday. Right now Bill Robinson, halfbacks; Frank most of the team sprints and his most everyone has sore legs. Stropp, Walters button, Bob Shockey, and Tom Elias, speed will be used. Bob Bricker has Gib8on: You can't tell this early-,-, Return To Aid forwards. Bob Hahn, Harper Le- An abundance of sophomore talent been the outstanding punter thus far injuries may alter everything. Compte, Clarence McWilliams, Bill may be the key to a successful 1940 and he and Kenny Bills will see a lot Bia..8i: Going to he a good team this Coach Havens Parks, Tom O'Leary, and Bill Petty- football campaign at Western Mary- of action. year. How 'bout it, Fred? man will be up from the Jay-vees. land this fall. For with sixteen up Botvn; We're going to have a good Two of last year's seniors, Bob Two changes have been made in and coming members of last year's Center Job Still Open team-much better than last years. Stropp and Bob Walters, have been the schedule which opens on October frosh to help the eleven returning let- In the center of the line, Mike Phil- Plenty of reserves. appointed to succeed Jack Lytton and 12, when the booters meet Penn State termen, the Terrors for the first time lips and Ed Lewis are playing a good Sorensen: Boy, we'll have a power- Tony Ortenzi as asaistnnt coaches on at State College. The Nittany Lions, in recent years will have valuable re- brand of hall. The latter is the small- house! the new staff announced by Charlie national collegiate champions and the serve strength. Both on the line and er of the two but everyone knows of Thomas Speaks Up Havens. Bruce Ferguson is back and University of Delaware supplant in the backfield the Havensmen, bar- his fight and sure tackling ability as ThomfUl: AJi in pretty good shape this season will act in' the capacity of Blue Ridge and the University of ring injuries, stand a fast, heavy ago shown at guard last season. -and serious. freshman mentor. Virginia on the locals' card. I;regation. Guards are plentiful and Cohen f{aplan: If we get by the first two Stropp, winner of eleven major let- The schedule follows: New Ends Promising and Barrick have been working nice- games-watch our smoke. ters in football, basketball, and base- October: Many sophomores are groomed for ly. There may be a shift of these two McPike: No reason why we ball, needs no i~troduction to local 12 Penn State, away regular duty this year, and others but right now Allan is at the running shouldn't have a winning season. Now fans, and his coaching ability will be 16 Gettysburg, home will see action a-plenty. To replace position. Close behind are John Pirie center, Harry Baker. and last year's that they've got the old men on the given a thorough test this fall. Bob 29 Delaware, home Bob Stropp, last season's captain and Pirie has looked good in line scrim- coaching staff where they belong, spent the summer playing semi-pro- November: all-Maryland end, will be Bernie Cos- we'll whip Maryland. baseball and is in fine shape. 2 Dickinson, away gesky. Gus, a little shy of six feet, mage and Baker seems at home at Strapp: Chances ought to be good Walters, completely recovered from Towson State Teachers, home uses his 180 pounds to great advan- either position. barring injuries. Plenty reserve his unfortunate leg injury of a year Hopkins, away tage on the defensive. To help him Holljes Back At Tackle strength. ago, will give Havens nn ideal set-up 16 Maryland, home out will be Frank Suffern and Royce Experience and weight are the key- Baker: It's not going to be any for his forward wall instruction as he 19 Bucknell, away Gibson. Suffern, the taller of the two, 1939 season by a long shot. handles the interior of the line. 26 Wheaton, home is especially adept at nabbing passes notes of the tackle berths where two Faw and Hank Hell- lettermen-Bob B1i.cker: If injuries aren't heavy, while Gibby possesses a world of jes-are holding forth. Bob, who tips we'll throw everybody. promise in his speed and shiftiness. the scales at 190 played fine ball last Boys Can Play Ball Jim Roby also plays the flanks. season and is due for a banner cam- lmpeciaw: I think we have a swell Fred Bohn Impressive paign. Hank's knee is in good shape group of fellows this year. I know At tackle, Fred Bohn is making the once again and the pair are expected we'll have a fine year if we play the lettermen step. Although he might to be a tower on defense. As reserves, way we're capable of playing. not be a starter, Fred will get in Fred Bohn and Jim Thomas are also Phillip8: We should have a good many a ball game. He's a tall and dependable fixtures. team and we're out to avenge last rangy Jad, measuring six feet one An is no stronger than its army year's defeats--especialiy the Mounts inch and carrying 185 solid pounds. flanks and the same may be said of a and Maryland. In the guard position two second- Sly: By the way things are going year men are most impressive. They football team. Vic Impeciato and now, we're sure to come out on top. are Allen Cohen and George Barrick, Bernie Gusgesky are showing the way and will probably draw starting Gusgesky: The future for the both hard driving, stocky performers. year's team lies in the sophomores, Cohen learned his football at City assignments, while Royce Gibson and shown promise have Frank Suffern who will give a very good account of College and is now showing just why both on the defense and offense. Also, Barrick the school has a reputation. themselves. has been a pleasant surprise to every- Bill Sturm's wrist is rapidly healing Lewie : \Ve have a chance of win- and he will see plenty of action .• ning every game-e-lf injuries don't one concerned with football and is crop up, it'll be a. good season. the silent, determined type. Frcidel also is working out at the guard post. Su.iJer;l.: We're gOing to town. The Phillips Defensive Star boys will all be in there fighting. Ev- Mike Phillips has the starting edge erybody thinks we'll ha.ve a good year. Football Schedule Faw: Can be good--can be bad. De- at center at this writing. Mike has pends on the boys. a great heart and is fine at backing up the Jine. John MacFarlane, anoth- Oct. 12 Mt. St. Mary's Team Well Balanced er rookie, is a center candidate. Hoffa Field Barrick: Due to the reserve In the backfield the sophs have two Oct. 18 Bucknell (night) strength we'll have a much better bal- real threats-Mannie Kaplan and Bob Baltimorc Stadium anced team than last year. Sorensen. Kaplan, powerful capt-ain Oct. 25 Maryland (night.) Bills: How can we lose with All- of last year's freshman squad, is a Balt.imore Stadium American John P. terrific plunger, the best passer on Nov. 2 Dickinson Phi.e: If the line shows up the way the squad, and a fine punter. Bob Carlisle, Pa. it should BoBo wjiJ have a fine year. Sorensen is corning along fast as a Nov. 9 Washington College Sturm: I guess it'll be all right- blocking back, and also is doing his Hoffa Field depends on new material. share of defensive work. Al Nowak NO\·.16 Lafayette Schube1·t: Plenty good-we'll trim rind Adam Sly, last year in the back- Easton, Pa. the Monnts, then take the rest as they field, have been moved to the forward Nov. 23 Boston University come. wall, while Dutch Schubert completes Boston, lUass. Ho7W'ntltn: If I can get my roomie the sophomore secondary.