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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1950-05-08_Vol17_No15_07

Monday, May 8,1950 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN l'a-e 7 McConnell Leaves For Newberry As Head Coach Tate Goes Along To Assist E. R. "Tuck" McConnfcll, ' who recently resigned as Line Coach at Western Carolina, will take over the reins of Newberry College as Coach Billy Laval retires after producing some of the greatest gridion teams in the Palmetta state. Tuck, long noted as one of the best in the business, will take over the helm on July 15th of this year, and has named as his assistant Bob Tate, former Gridiron and Hardwood great at Western Carolina. McConnell was born at Cornelius, N. C, 40 years agi and attended Cornelius and Davidson High Schools. After graduating from high school he took his wares to Davidson College where he starred in football anl baseball. McConnell transferred to Geneva College at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and became an outstanding Football and Track star before graduating with a B.S. degree in English and Social Science. Following graduation from College, McConnell played baseball with some outstanding teams a- round Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina. Tuck still calls the game of baseball the greatest builder of young men of any sport that is played in America today. Tuck's first teaching job was serving as Principal of Tucapau, S. C. Grammar School. From the ranks of Education as Principal he went to Duncan High School in 1936 to start his career as a foot ball mentor. The beginning at Duncan High School as head football coach, where he developed a great team, led to Freshman Coach at Wofford College. The greying master turned in such a commendable job at Wofford that he was named as head coach at Spartanburg High School. Along with his football duties at Spartanburg High, Tuck managed to turn out some of the finest American Legion teams that ever took to the field in the south. When the war started taking its toll in .enlistment, McConnell dropped his duties at Spartanburg High School and joined with countless thousands of Americans in the fight for freedom. Enlisting in the Navy as a Lt. jg he served from 1942 until after the peace had been signed. During his tour of duty with the Bluejackets, Tuck was indoctrinated at the Univer sity of North Carolina and went to the University of Iowa and stayed nine months. While at the University of Iowa he tutored the Regimental Champions in Basketball. Football his stint at Iowa he went to Colgate University and from there to the South Pacific for 18 months. Returning after the war, McConnell bypassed the coaching Intramural Badminton In the recently completed badminton tournament, Ray Cox added the badminton crown to his twice defended tennis laurels in school intramural play. On his way to the title, the smooth stroking Cox eliminated Jack Arney 15-12 and 15-9, Bob Greeson i5-6 and 15-4 and in the finals Cox beat K 15-8 and 15-3. Other semi- finalists besides Cox and Hooper were Boyce Winchester and Buddy Padgett. All in all play was very close throughout the tournament ami all competitors gave a creditable account of themselves in their matches. INTRAMURAL TENNIS The entry list for the Spring tennis tournament is now up on the intramural bulletin board. All ed, K.C.T.C. had taken the game persons desiring to enter are urged | By one run; 7-6. Pardue was to sign up as soon as possible. Thus tagged with the loss. CATAMOUNTS LOSE FOUR ON ROAD E.C.T.C. And A.C.C. Take Two Each The Catamounts found rough going on their invasion of the eastern part of the North State "lence. *The Cullowheeans bat couldn't produce enough runs to win in two games with East Carolina Teachers and two with Atlantic Christian. In the first game, big righthander Bill Davis in trouble trying to whiff the E.C.T.C. batsmen. Lefty J. E. Pardue came in to halt the Pirates, but there was no stop ping them. When.the smoke clear- Vie Vet jay$ WOBLD WAC H VETERANS WHO CAN PASS A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION MAY REINSTATE TMEIC LAPSED GI INSURANCE AT ANY TIME far 15 entrants have signed including Ray Cox winner of both the summer and fall tournaments, For full information contact your VETEBANS ADMINISTBATION VOTE In Men's House Government Election TOMORROW For The Proof of Quali,y Ask For iPE The second game started with a bang. Frank Parker was on the mound for the Cats and couldn't and "Bozo" Burleson and Don' control the power of the Pirate Thames, his finalist opponents in' bats. Newcomer Lefty Charlie each of those tournaments. All in Howell took over in the fourth first appearance under lights this. all, a strong field is expected to frame, but the game was already year. Lefty J. E. Pardue took the be on hand to make the ultimate Ion ice for the Pirates of E.C.T.C. i mound for the Cats, but his curve champion prove his worth on the with Parker hooked with the loss.' didn't fool the Bulldogs under grade in the run department and* fell by the wayside 6 to 5. The night game was the Cat* Then, compare each luscious spoonful of Pet Strawberries 'n Cream with any other ice cream you've ever tasted! You'll find it's creamy and rich and delicious . . . because, Pet Ice Cream is made only of daily fresh whole milk, daily fresh sweet cream and the world's finest, delicate, natural flavorings! And, when you taste the tender sweetness of the spicy, sun-ripened whole strawberries ... you'll say thanks for Pet's exclusive process which prevents them from freezing into tasteless lumps of ice, so often found in other ice creams! Yes, just compare Pet Strawberries 'n Cream with any other ice cream. We're sure you've never tasted a finer, more delicious strawberry ice cream anywhere . . . there is no finer! Take home a pint or two of Pet Strawberries 'n Cream, torVty and enjoy every luscious spoonful! * Try Pet Ice Cream Cake Roll and Pet Strawberry Ice Cream Pie. Those on Pet farms and in Pet Plants, are dedicated to the ideal of Highest Quality. ..Always. 7aZte tale^e^ tfteaac&ff7&&e fixate field and entered in the gas and oil business in Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania. But the business world was no place for the versatile Tuck as he took up his school books and went to the University of North Carolina and worked on his Masters Degree in Education. During the time he was at the University he worked with Coach Carl Snavely and did a large share of the scouting. The work that Tuck turned in on the Scouting jobs for Snavely won for him the name Eagle Eye. The "Eagle Eye" became the most dreaded figure in the stands as he jotted down notes on the opposing players when he came to Western Carolina as Line Coach with Tom Young. One of the rival coaches in the North State Conference, of which Western Carolina emerged as last year's Champs, told McConnell if he would stay home he would send him all their plays and save him the trip down. All the other opposition of Western Carolina felt the same way, but the week before they encountered the Catamounts, the colorful Tuck would be in the stands, paper, pencil and all. The Catamount line that he drilled for three years had one of the lowest yards yielded of any small college in the country. The same team that held the opposition to less than one hundred yards per contest had an offensive total of more than 250 yards per contest. Statistics of this sort proves the capability of the Grey Eagle. Coach McConnell brings along his very lovely wife, the former Mary McMillan of Laurinburg, N. C, and three children—Little Tuck age 9, Joe age 3, and Sandy age 2. Robert Tate, Tuck's chief Lieutenant and head Basketball Coach, hails from Western Carolina and starred on the football and basketball squads there. Tate spent the early years of his life in the Mills Home Orphanage at Lexington, N. C, where he was a standout footballer and the greatest basketball player to come out of the Baptist Institution. Bob entered the Mills Home at the age of four and completed his high school work there. Following his graduation he ventured into the Navy for three years, most of which was spent in the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean combat areas. While at Western Carolina Tate teamed with Bob McGinn to lead the Catamounts through the greatest season ever enjoyed by hardwood crews from the mountain school. As one of the stars of, the team, Tate was named as the Athlete of the Week in the Caro- linas, an honor that many players of all sports seek. Tate was second in the state in scoring during his Junior year in College basketball. The spectacular feats accomplished by Tate in College was not limited solely to basketball. Turk lists the lanky lad as one of the best receivers in the south from the end position in football. Following his graduation from College, Tate was named as head Coach at Black Mountain, N. C, and guided his football team to the county Championship and dueled Bryson City to a scoreless tie in the Smoky Mt. Bowl Game. Under his guidance he turned out one of the better high school bas- Held of play. ketball teams in the western sec- tion of the state. the back breaking chores of coach- Coach McConnell lists Tate as ing, but will leave in the hands one of the best all round athletes to come out of Western Carolina and has proven himself a capable of one of the most cafable men in the south the opportunity to take ov^ r. The coaching field will take mentor by the record he sports in t a severe blow with the bowing the high school circles. Tate is [ out of Coach Laval because some married and has no children. His wife is the former Margaret Cole of Clyde, N. C. One of the most colorful coaches that ever led a team on the field, of the south's greater teams were molded by the genial mentor, and yet the fans in and around Newberry can rest assured they can look on the Grey Eagle for some Billy Laval, will step down from great Athletic teams in the future E.C.T.C. coasted out with a 19 to their home arcs. They sent Par— 9 victory to make it two in a row J due to the showers and Alfred* Lockey took over the hill duties. The A.C.C. bats continued to boom. and Lockey took the long walk. Charlie Howell was called on ttt quench the flame and he did just that. The Bulldog pitcher had the Catamount batsmen eating out 9t his h»nd under the lights and onlj allowed two men to cross the plate. The Catamounts bit the dust for the fourth time of the road trip by a 10'o 2 score with Pardue over the Catamounts. After losing two, the Cats moved to nearby Wilson, N. C, to take on Atlantic Christian in an afternoon- night double header. Freshmen Raymond Hooper hurled the first game for W.C.T.C. and lost a heartbreaker. The Atlantic Christian bats could garner only four hits from the slants of Hooper, but they combined them with walks and errors to produce six runs. The Cats failed to make the taking the loss. Major /Vafhat? dc/ams, /Iu6urn %40 Personnel'Manager, MS. d/r force A top scholar and ROTC Honor Graduate, Cadet Lt. Col. Nathan Adams enjoyed his final military ball in 1940, soon left for Fort Sill's Field Artillery School. Within months Adams was overseas, flying "rhubarbs" (missions against enemy transport). He flew 63 P-47 missions within seven months, returned to the States late in 1944 for rest and recuperation. Following a three month course, Lt. Adams decided the Air Force was the place for him. He applied for pilot training, was accepted, proceeded to Maxwell Field. V-J Day came, and Adams decided to make the service a career. He choose personnel work as his career field, was assigned for training to the Adjutant General's School at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He won his wings and reported to the 36th Fighter Group in Puerto Rico. The group soon returned to the States, giving Adams a chance to marry his college sweetheart. Now a regular Air Force Major, he heads a 32-man section at Boiling Air Force Base. He advises his Commanding Officer on selection, assignment and promotion of all officers and airmen in the command. If you ore single, between the ages of 20 and 26/2, with at least two years of college, consider the many career opportunities as a pilot or navigator in the U. S. Air Force. Procurement Teams are visiting many colleges and universities to explain these career opportunities. Watch for them. You may also get full details at your nearest Air Force Base or U. S. Army and U. S. Air Force Recruiting Station, or by writing to the Chief of Staff, U. S. Air Force, Art: Aviation Cadet Branch, Washington 25, D. C 'U. S. AIR FORCE ONLY THE BEST CAN BE AVIATION CADETS!

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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  • Date original: 1950-05-08;
  • Date digitized: 2017-08-23
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  • Dimension: 22" x 16"
  • Pages: 10 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1950-05-08_Vol17_No15
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library