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  • Western Carolina University
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1941-06-04_05

THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN, CWLLOWHEE, N. C. JUNE 4, 1941 -- Western Carolina SPORTS -- Treading The Catamount Trails (By Johnny Wilson) Who said we didn't have a hitting ball club season—if you don't believe it read these batti erages. Here are the averages and i [her sta tics, compiled by our friend, Joe Waklon. Playing 7 games or moi Games At Bat Price 13 Frye 10 Shuford 9 Adams 13 Leagan 11 Peek 13 Meredith 13 Moss 13 Howard 11 Reese Gudger Cowan Gheen Rhodes Home Runs- 2; Adams, 1. W. 3 1 1 1 L. 3 1 1 1 8 Pet 500 500 500 500 54 39 32 54 26 56 49 54 21 17 G. 6 4 3 4 Hits 22 16 13 •20 8 17 13 14 5 3 B. 18 6 8 13 II. 7 2 2 7 Runs 14 13 14 15 10 14 10 11 7 2 R. 5 0 1 0 Pet. 475 410 406 370 307 288 265 260 Pet. 388 333 250 461, -Price, 3; Moss, 2; Leagan, 2; Shuford, * * Hunter Field resounds no more to the smack of horsehide against hickory, to the shouts of the baseball players, to the cry of the umpire as he yells. "Strike three! You're out!" As old Sol lost its ultra-violet vitamin D rays last Wednesday, the 1941 baseball season drew to a dramatic close. The socks lie. along the base paths lonely for the spikes of some batter who has made a hit. This may seem insignificant to most people who saw the boys play, but to the players it means the last time that most of them will be together. Sot> them sang their swan song via graduation; some via Uncle Sam's army. Those boys had fun; they the game and played hard to win. I know; I wa Never again will such a team be assembled. The Daffy Dodgers could not imitate the antics nor the modest way Adams, Moss or Plemmons would step to the plate and say, "I'll hit that pill." BETTER TAKE A SWAT (By Charlie Horse) Gather round me, Johnny Fan, A story I'll relate About a fellow who could hit em When they came across the plate. Old Father Time, someone has said, Is called a "reaper Grim", But we all know that Beter Sits back and laughs at him. Young hopefuls at this college Play badly, I can see, That is just the reason why I write this parody. Now it looked extremely gloomy For the Catamounts that day; The score stood six to nothing With three innings left to play. We were playing Maryvillo at home, Those lads were plenty tough This pitcher had a change of face But not much other stuff. So when Bradburn died at second, And Moss was nicked at third, Coach Whatley chewed a blade And never said a word. When Meredith came up to bat We surely felt elated, But when he popped to second base We felt exterminated. Albert Shuford came to bat And doffed his cap quite neatly, But one, two, three, he took his swing And missed them all completely. Charlie Leagan took a hit And looked up toward the bleachers, "The way we hit the ball', he said, "You cannot beat the Teachers." He swung again and then he said, "That pitcher is my cousin." But when his third strike rolled around That guy had fanned two dozen. Rhodes came pranciniT to the plate And made a loud reque "Move the church a little bit. And I will do the rest. He twirled his bat and shouted "That pitchers gonna fall; Believe me, bud, when I connect I'm gonna lose that ball. "For when I hit—it's really hit, That pitcher is no terror—" The catcher dropped the third strike. Rhodes took first on the error. Peek looked up at Howard, And Moss grinned at his mitt, For Gudger who was at the plate Had never been known to hit. Another hope we treasured, A hope without all' For big Ray Cowan lingered there, A big, left-handed boy. "I'll make his screw-ball whistle I'll tread on every sack, I'll hit that thing so cussed far. They'll have to mail it back!" But Big Ray followed faintly: In his face there seemed to say. Four times that guy b me out: He did it all today. More expectations followed. On our infield we'll rely. We'll consecrate anew. The phrase "to do or die." Reese cracked out a single— We really were surprised. Peek laid down a perfect bunt: Our hopes were realized. Adams is a country boy Who hadn't played before. He hit the ball, but he wouldn't run. We thought his legs were sore. "Run. you dope!" We shouted. "Before they find the ball." But Adams only laughed at them And would not run at all. "I wouldn't run from anyone; That's not the way I play, think that I am frightened I knocked the ball <.y." with tw0 gone, our spirits fell And all our hopes seemed quenched, lilt; Stand up : •ver flinched. AI.I.KY 2 2 2 ■ iiis ham ^t his Br names "I'll let my b peak for torn us games." r threw hi) next to .steaming, !i barely missed his Now Beter'i eyea were gleaning; he swung i in. His blows were terrifying, It lie should miss the third one There'd be some alibying. The man wound up; he heaved it in did look small, by a sharp resounding :ck • W he'd lost the ball. led up past the pine trees, li looked just like a pea, I've ever seen hope to see. ver. we agree And Beter is still dreaming Of p: meday with the ds ublc face is beaming. don't get disheartened folks. lose some tussels, Beter keeps his bat In sh:; We'll depend upon his mus- Baseball Lettermen For 1941 Are Announced The players who made letters on the baseball squad this year, were announced this week by Coach Whatley. Fifteen players made letters among whom were six infield- ers. four outfielders and five pitchers. All of these players will return, (Uncle Sam permitting) next year, with the exception of Clyde Peek and Revis Frye, who finish this year. The lettermen are, infielders: B. C. Moss. Garland Adams, Bob Reece, Beter Price, Clyde Peek and Revis Frye. Outfielders: Albert Shuford, David Meredith and Herbert Howard. Pitchers: Franklin Gudger, Ray Cowan, Raymond Rhodes, Wayne Brad- burn and Tom Gheens. Andrews Stresses Value Of Physical Education Other colleges are looking up to Western Carolina Teachers College in the field of Physical Education. In every convention, meeting, session, or what not, the plans of Western Carolina Teachers College are being dis- d and praised. Mr. Andrews •oncerning the Importance of Physical Education: "In most respects the status of American citizens is far above the average, despite conditions growing out of relief problems, mounting national debts, and nslbilities of the individual. Despite claims of encroachment nn individual liberty by governmental agencies, an American citizen is still fortunate regard- reedom from restraints to which he would have to become reconciled in a dictator government. "In almost any field of endeavor, the United States is in a position t0 compete for honors in guaranteeing its citizens maximum rights in life, liberty, 'he pursuit of happiness. But in one respect, the Facist of Nazi typo of government may be in advance of the democratic. This is in connection with health and body bunding on a nation-wide scale. The aim of these countries is ft dominant race of supermen. Physically, tihs can be acijuired only through a rigid national program of physical activities. Such a program is in operation m Germany and facist Italy. There are mass atfcletie demonstrations in which tens of thousands participate. There are eugenic compelling adherence to listed health measures. The procedure is militaristic and the ultimate aim is physical fitness which will make a world conquering army. Jot many Americans would subscribe to such a purpose, but regardless of the reason for Uw program, it gets results. If the United Str.tes is to compete on equal terms in the world race, greater attention must be given to physical education. In the absence of a militaristic organization, which is distasteful to those who love freedom, the work mtsst be done by the public school* and colleges. On their initiative and ef- flciency depends the ability of the nation to maintain its prestige. A physically weak people cannot endure against one that is physically strongr. Physical fitness is closely related to satisfaction and happiness. There is no mora important work in any school »ystem. If the public schools and colleges will not supply opportunity for physical education, flay, and health development, some other institution will. The nation in self defense will be forced into a program separate Trom the public school and college systems. Because we d0 not wish to adopt the militaristic attitude which forces mass participation of a formal gymnastic type, many of us have turned to competitive athletics as cne of the answers to the needs of youth. If athletics are good for some of our youth, it is good for practically all of them, i diversified program must be provided, one that will furnish for every young man and woman an opportunity to benefit physically. There is little danger of one organization so far a* the student is concerned. Roles which guarantee him an eqral opportunity in play as well as in study; which furnish an outlet for his physical talent; which curb his conduct to the extent that he is required to conform to a practice whose object is to provide the greatest good to the greatest number. These will receive an enthusia »c response from the youth of jday. No socializing factor is ever ap- hed that competitive athletics as a - reaching influence on young men and women. Tiiis factor is ours, not to tear down, but to direct in such n way that abundant dividends will be paid in better citizenship. "I believe that an athletic contest has a place in our educational program. I believe that the habits of thinking fast and realistically, of disregarding pain and risk in pursuit of a d end, of calling up and spending freely in an emergency last reserves of strength and courage, of voluntarily subordinating one's activities with the activ. j of others engaged in the same tak, of discliplng one's self physically for several (months a year, of pouring out ,all of one's strength within limits dictated by decency and sportsmanship. I believe that all of these habits and attitudes constitute an important contribution t0 the education, both to those who play and to those who admire the players. If any system which furnishes such training as this is not directly serving an educational purpose, then certainly many of u sare In er- certalnly many of us are in creation should be in the case of our youth. Emory university was the first college for men in Georgia to offer training for journalism. Dr. Zeeb Gilman, oldest living graduate of Dartmouth college, celebrated his 100th birthday May 13. SYLVA, N. C. "A Quart For A Quarter' CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS OF 1941 The Brown Company Cullowhee, N. C. We AppreciaU Your Patronage For The Past Year REPACR AND SAVE MONEY Quick Service Cullowhee Shoe Shop Cullowhee, N. C. Get in the Hahit of those Delicious products We Serve BUCKS PLACE DRUGS — BILTMORE ICE CREAM Cullowhee, N. C. FOR REASONABLY PRICED Clothing and Accessories The Leader Dept. Store rilONF. 92 : SYLVA, N. C. Your Bu-.iiiri'* Appreciated CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF 1941 Expert Beauty Culture—Expert Barber Work EXPERIENCED OPERATORS Tuckaseegee Beauty Shoppe And Barber Shop Phone 60 Sylva, N. C. : :fiS8S888S8888888ffl88S8S8B^^ BEST WISHES TO SENIORS OF W. C. T. C. Raye's Beauty Shoppe FINGER WAVES AND PERMANENTS Within 200 Feet of the Campus "The Best in Beauty Work'' CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS Of Western Carolina Teachers College Velt's Coffee Shop "The Friendly Place To Eat" FINE FOODS QUICK SERVICE Sylva, N. C. WE SERVE THE BEST PEOPLE IN TOWN Mitchell's Fruit Store Sylva, N. C. Are You One Of These Persons? MAPLE SPRINGS TOURIST COTTAGES AND "GRADE A" CAFE "We Cater To Those Who Care" THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE And May We Continue To Serve You Smoky Mountain Stage, Inc. Our Sincere And Best Wishes TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1941

The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Western Carolina Teachers College
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  • Publications (documents)
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• Date
  • Date original: 1941-06-04
  • Date digitized: 2017-04-10
• Extent
  • Dimension: 21" x 16"
  • Pages: 6 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
• Location
  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
• Source Collection
  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
• Identifier
  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1941-06-04
• Repository
  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library