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PAGES GOLD BUG OCTOBER 5, 1970 Soccer ,Football History WMC over New Windsor MCCOY Maryland went to work again in the fourth quarter, as Kathy Bryant The soccer team won its opening game against freshman Charlie Kiel looped a center pass over the When WMC got its first football tearr, in the fall of 1891, Washington College by a score of 4-1. This was the first Washington goalie's head and into the far corner, the college was no longer "behind the times." time in eight years that Western Maryland has been able The final score came from Ron Athey on a short pass It was recorded in the October 1891 issue of the Western to defeat the Sho'men. from Ed Bwalya. Ronnie pumped a shot in the lower Maryland College Monthly that "a ball has been pur- washington jumped off to an early lead. Bob Bailey corner from 18 yards out. chased, the ground has been measured off, the team has capitalized on a mixup in the backfield and put the The Terror defense was exceptionally strong. been selected, and the members are taking some Sho'men ahead with a score from five yards out. Washington College was held to only ten shots, while preliminary exercise in the gymnasium." The eleven Alan McCoy tied it up early in the second period with Western Maryland took twenty-two. Jim Seamans and positions, which differ in name from modern football Right Guard, another short shot. The Terrors then took the offensive Bill Eberhart did an excellent job of containing the positions, Tackle, were Centre Rush, Right Rusher, Left Left Guard Right Left Tackle, Rusher, and controlled the rest of the game. Washington line. Quarterback, Left Half Back, Right Half Back, and Full Ed Bwalya placed a fine shot in the upper corner to give The next game is on Friday, October fl, against a strong Back the Terrors a 2-1 advantage at the half Randolph Macon and the next home game is a week from At that time, there were three elements of success: There were no scores in the third quarter, but Western Saturday against Catholic University. unity, practice, and resolution. Unity seemed to come considered naturally to the WMC boys. Practice was "not nearly so said the monthly, "although," Football: Ups and Downs much as in the case of base-ball." And, of course, WMC is necessary, "Equipped had resolution. three, a team with these prepared to meet any with little danger of defeat." According to the November 1891 issue of the WMC By GREG BARNES Fred Laurence and Arn Hines. Offensively, the line up Monthly, the first football game was against Penn- Western Maryland College began its 1970 intercollegiate was Peksa at quarterback, Joe Brockmeyer at tailback, sylvania College at home on October 31, 1891. "Our boys season auspiciously by handling the Dickinson Indians a Tom Botts at fullback, Ken Wagner at slotback, center, T. with little knowledge of the game and less hope of success. as-io dereet. This game, held on Hoffa field, gave WMC's L. Brown. tackles Wilson Bowers and Roy Skiles, guards matched against a team superior to them in weight and new triple option offense its baptism of fire. The Terrors Mike Coons and Mike Hunt, and ends John Gerstmeyer general knowledge of the game, might well have given up rushing game was impressive, and this plus the stingy and Walter Orndorff in despair. But they were made of stermer stuff, and defense built high hopes among Whimsee fans The Terrors played this small, hard-hitting team in 95 although they.were defeated, the final score being 64-0, The game was held under scrimmage conditons, that is, degree heat. The Terror's game was characterized by they fought nobly, and it was evident to the on-lookers that without kickoffs, the ball being put into play on the 35 yard sloppy ball handling and spotty offensive line play. all they, needed was practice." line. Senior QB Paul Peksa started the game, having won These factors, plus _the hard running of Eagle's A return game was scheduled for November 14, and the nod from coach Ron Jones for his performance in the tailback Marshall Flora, added up to a 28-22 upset of again they lost, this time with a score of 98-0. They left in intrasquad scrimmage. Junior QB Jim Yates, who was WMC". The Terrors fumbled 6 times; four of these fumbles the morning. "It was a jolly crowd of boys that tumbled impressive in Spring Football, did not see much action were pounced on by Bridgewater: The Whimsee passing into the hacks and proceeded on their way to Gettysburg," Peksa whose strong point is running and ball handling attack couldbest be described as "up for grabs" .Paul P_eksa the Monthly reported. The game was called at two o'clock rather than passing, completed only 3 of 8 tosses. But one completed 4 of 11passes, one of which was a 44 yard touch WMC kept the ball twelve minutes "during which time the of thesecompletionswenl for a 7,! yard touchdown to tight down pass to Buddy Orndorff. But two of these 11 passes "V" trick was worked several times with success and the end John Gerstmeyer. Peksa plunged in himself ro were intercepted. Western Marlyland actually outgained ball was carried up almost to the enemy's 5-yd.line, when, another TD. Tailback Joe Brockmeyer went in for 6 the Eagles in total offense but could not come up with the through some mishap, WMC lost the ball and it was points twice and racked up 94 yards rushing, for a '7.2 scores. The defense contained the Bridgewater passing snapped back to Bitler (on Pennsylvania's team) who, yards per carry average. Fullback Tom Botts grou.nd out game and, Fred Laurence, Ken Bowman. and Joe Zick, with the splendid protection given him by the half-backs, a 4.5 yard average. DIckinson passed 28 times m this each recovered an Eagle fumble. Tailback Joe Brock- succeeded in making a touch - down after a fine run. This scrimmage but was held by a steady Terror defense. The meyer ground out 114yards. Bill Roberts, who substituted was the nearest WMC came to making a touch-down." Indians were forced into three interceptions and two for Tom Botts at fullback, and Peksa accounted for the WMC's first victory came on November 21, 1891 against fumbles. Safety Arn Hines, container Jody Waters and other WMC touchdown>; New Windsor with a final score of 66-0. linebacker Jose Zick, each picked off an Indian pass. The best play of the game award goes this week to In October 1895, according to the Monthly, parents After' this strong showing against Dicksinson, the Western Maryland for successfully pulling off a screen refused to let their sons play football so all the games were Terrors were favorites against the Bridgewater Eagles pass from punt formation for a desperation first down. cancelled. This allowed the boys to devote greater at- at Hoffa Field. The Terrors walloped the Eagles in the Ken Bowman earned defensive player of the week tention to baseball and other sports, in which WMC was opener last year However, the Terrors line was honors. Tom Brown at center, was named offensive winning. A little later that fall, a team was put together weakened by a knee injury to senior end Jim Patitucci in lineman of the week. The Terrors face PMC Saturday. at because "the enthusiastic cranks of Western Maryland the Djckinson game. The starting line-up for the Terrors Chester, Pa. Jim Yates will probably start could not live without some football." On Saturday, Oc- was: defensive ends Chris Walker and Charlie Bowers, It must be noted that tri-captain Art Blake, a senior, has tober 26, with little practice, they defeated the Marstons, tackles Tom Mavity and Fred middle guard, retired from football. Art has been suffering from a head an athletic club from Baltimore, 38-0. linebackers, Ken Bowman: injury for several years. The Terrors will miss this fine safety. ~~!~~W~'i('~"9~I ; and safeties phone. 848-5860 Bridgewater eagle in hot. pursuit. Nine soccer players return A returning nucleus of rune players plus an excellent Mention Mason-Dixon selection Catch a sparkle freshmen turnout all but insures the soccer team of its Returning halfbacks include the indomitable Gary from the morning sun. third consecutive winning season. MacWilliams, a much improved Dick Hall, Jay Leverton Hold the magic Ron Athey, an All-South selection last year will be back and Doru Wagner. This group plus a lot of Freshman of a sudden breeze. again at his inside position. Last year Ronnie led the team talent assures a close battle for starting positions. Keep those moments alive in scoring with 10 goals including 3 against Mt. St. Marys Fullbacks Bill Eberhart, Defenseman of the Year last They're yours in a space of 3 minutes. year, and Jim Seamans are both experienced and capable for a lifetime Outside right Ue Lindsay is also back from last year. He in the backfield with a diamond is coming off an excellent season in which he scored 6 The goalie position is up for grabs as last years starter engagement ring from goals and 3 assists Bill Schwindt graduated. Earl Draper, Bob Buchannon Orange Blossom. Outside left Steve Easterday is back and, barring any and Gene Grosh are battling it out for that position. injuries, should be an important part of the WMC attack. Freshman standouts include "Old Man" Ed Bwalya, Colonial Jewelers Alan McCoy, returning for his final season, will be Charlie Kiel, Wayne McWilliams, Rick Spink and Bob 32 West Main St. playing left inside. Last year he was an Honorable Perkham.