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THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN Saturday, October 12, 1957 The Western Carolinian SPORTS SECTION ** JERRY'S SPORTS SHORTS By Jerry FuJler, Sports Editor Catamounts Are Edged By Tennesseans College Slugger Wins First Pro Bouts The few hardy students who journeyed to Johnson City, Tenn., this past Saturday to see the Catamounts play East Tennessee State College were witnesses to the best football this school has played during the current season. The fired-up Cats fought the heavily favored Buccaneers on even terms throghout the exciting defensive battle. Although they came out on the short end of a 7-6 score, the young WCC gridders gained an important moral victory. Their loss left the season at a 0-4 margin in the won-lost statistics. Week end before last, on September 28, the Cats played their only North State Conference game to date and looked the worst they have looked all season, losing 25-0. It was definitely a situation where the young gridders were "down," and seemed unable to do anything right. We are all hoping that that game got all of the bad nights out of their systems, and that they are ready to play the brand of football of which they are capable. Sorely missing from the WCC lineup at East Tennessee was co- captain and star halfback Jack Hendrix, who was out due to lime burns suffered at Appalachian. Without the driving spark that is always present when Jack is in the lineup, the Catamount ground game was slowed down considerably. It is our fervent hope that Hendrix will be able to go out this Saturday night when Cataw' ba invades Cullowhee for a con ference contest. Scaring up a great deal ol the slacK for the injured Hendrix was Arnold Isaacs, the All-State Junior College halfback transfer from Gardner-Webb, who finally lived up to his potential. The small (5' 9", 157-pounds) scrapper played a fine defensive game and caught two passes from Bob Cooper. Moving the ball for the Cats were Boogy Bass, Tom Broadwater, Phil Royal, Lowell Jennings, and Cooper. Bob Cooper, the smooth little quarterback from Andrews, handled the team excellently and moved the ball well. Frail-looking Bobby proved once again that he can take quite a beating and still look like an All-Star out there on that gridiron. With the exception of the times he was rushed so hard, Cooper passed excellently and kept the Tennesseans on their toes all night with a beautifully executed option play. Bob scored the Cats' lone tally when, late in the final quarter, he hurdled the line from one yard out for the six-pointer. With John Mugford out for the next weeks with a leg injury, Cooper will be called upon to perform even harder as the Catamounts take on two conference foes. While discussing the East Tennessee ball game, one cannot overlook the bang-up defensive work done by the WCC linemen. The middle of the forward wall was especially effective, as Jon Cars- well, Jerry Hawkins, Charlie Byrd, and Jackie Conrad completely stifled the Buccaneers' power plays up the middle. Johnny Slater, Cecil Smith, and all the linemen played good ball and should continue to do so in the crucial weeks coming up. This coming Saturday night (tonight) the Catamounts have their work cut out for them as they face a powerful Catawba team which is favored to battle it out with Elon and Lenoir Rhyne for the conference title. This Catawba. Indian team is a veteran squad with good size in the line and a hard-running group of vet backs. Catawba's Lou Biacchi is regarded as one of the best of the small college quarterbacks and will have to be stopped if the Indian attack is halted. Senior halfback and co-captain Pete Stout, halfback Willie Campagna, and Larry Gildersleeve can all move the ball as they have proved in the past. Stout and ends Bob Sitler and Benny Wright are favorite targets j or Biacchi's passes. This is a well- balanced eleven that will be tough to beat. This Catawba game is the first home game of the season at Cullowhee so you will all be able to see the Catamounts in action without exerting any great amount of energy. Let's not all of you go home to see how the high school team is doing. WCC is your home school now and it should be the one to be supported by your attendance and enthusiasm. There are four contests on the field here at Cullowhee, so a great deal of good football is in store for you fans. Let's all get out and support the Cats as they strive to bring gridiron glory to Western Carolina College. Will Play Host To Catawba Tonight In the first game of the season to be played on the home field at Cullowhee, the Catamounts of Western Carolina College play host to the Indians of Catawba College. The Cats will be seeking their first win of the season against a powerful, highly-regarded Catawba eleven. The big news for the Catamounts is the return to the lineup of star halfback Jack Hendrix, who missed the East Tennessee game because of painful lime burns, and big, sophomore tackle Jack Stuart who has been out the whole season with a broken hand. The return of Hendrix will give the Cats a dangerous running threat capable of going all the way every time he gets his hands on the ball. "Hodge" has been greatly missed because he was expected to anchor the line at the vital left tackle position which has been an especially sore spot in the WCC defense. The probable starting lineup for the "Cullowhee Catamounts" is: Ends — Keith Howell and Jack Spady, tackles — Stuart and Gerald Lewis, guards .— Charlie Byrd and Jon Carswell, center — Jerry Hawkins, qunarterback — Bob Cooper, Halfbacks — Hendrix and Arnold Isaacs, and full-back — Lowell Jennings. Men's Intramurals By Mike Jolly This past summer Dean Plemmons won his first two professional fights in the ring by KO's, and lost the third one by a split- decision. The impressive amateur boxer, who turned pro this summer, had praises heaped high upon his shoulders by his manager, Whitey Eneault, the manager o' Brevard Duckenson, the boy who fought Sugar Ray Robinson to a split-decision, and Ralph Dupas, the number two contender for the light-weight championship of the world. Dean's first win took place in Mobile, Alabama, where he took Bob Henry of Houston, Texas, a fighter with 21 wins and 2 losses. The friendly redhead blasted Hal tests and loser of only 5, to the mat. Jackson had never been stopped or knocked down, but was slashed to the canvas by a series of left crosses from the quick fist of Plemmons in the fourth round, which resulted in several broken ribs. The progressive fighter lost to Frankie Valdez, considered by many people a top contender for the light-weight crown. Dean was leading going into the fourth round, but lost by a split-decision. Plemmons, a transfer student from the University of Wisconsin, who has held and retired several amateur titles, plans to fight in Asheville, as well as Charlotte, this school year. After graduating from college, Dean plans to quit boxing when Jackson, the former Texas State ever the opportunity arises, and Champion, the winner of 42 con- | attend medical school. Athelete Of The Issue year. Every girl has a part in making this year a success. C0GD1LL MOTOR CO. Dodge - Plymouth Approved Service Phone JU 6-2618 Sylva. N. C. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ When In Waynesville visit CHARLIE'S Open All Night Women s Intramurals The Field Hockey Intramurals got off with a real exciting start Monday, October 7. The Impetuous Syndics fought the Rhode- Runners to a tie 0-0. At the end of the game, either team had not scored. A 5 min. overtime was played but no score was made. The Impetuous Syndics, otherwise known as 3rd Moore, have a well organized team. They are coached by Mary Ada Henson, Jo Summey, and Jo Corn backed up by the capable Pat "Casey" Jones as Captain and Lynda Martin as Manager. Together, with their team, these girls are out to fight to the finish. The Rhode-Runners, 1st Madison, have a big, enthusiastic team. This team was named in honor of their counselor, Dot Rhodes. They are coached by Wilma Crisp and Jo Cothran backed up by Shirley Mastin as Captain and Pat Greer as Manager. This team is going to give some rough competition to the other teams. They are all in there fighting and raring to go. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, The Alley Cats vs 2nd Moore at 4:15. These teams are both on the ball and are out to win. The Table Tennis Tournament is starting. Be sure and check the bulletin boards to see when and whom you play. We feel that the Intramural Program is going to have a big The 1957 Intramural tag football schedule got off to a good start this week with two games being reeled off on Monday, Oct. 7 and one being played on Tuesday. In Monday's first game, the pre-season favorites came through with some flashy displays of football to rack up impressive wins. The "Rookies", coached by Arnold Moore, proved to be the outstanding team of the day by trouncing the "Terriors" by 26- 0. Bill Ballard scored the first TD on a series of passes. He then scored again on a pass from Calvin White to run the score to 12-0 at the half. Glenn Fuqua scored in the third period with a pass from Hughes, who scored the final score with a run around right endin the final quarter. In the other Monday game, the Boodleville "Tomcat s" came through as expected with a 10-6 win over the "Clowns." McCarter scored the lone "Tomcat" touchdown on a pass from quarterback Jim Biggerstaff. McCarter then scored a safety to make the score 8-0. In the third period Roberts scored another safety to run the score up to 10- 0. The "Clowns" finally came to life in the fourth period and scored on a pass from Barnett to Murphy. Officials for these games were Harry Fisher and Bob Julian. On Tuesday the classy "Dark- horses" quarterbacked by Dave Bristol, scored the most impressive win of the week by rolling over the "Trans Plants" by 39-0. It is hard to single out any one player for the "Darkhorses" because nearly everyone had a hand in the scoring and in holding their opponents scoreless. The "Trans Plants" are a new team coached by Charlie King and never seemed able to get its offense rolling. Scoring: "Darkhorses" — touchdowns: Taylor (2), Crawford, Mashburn, Freeman. S a f eties: Bristol, Wood, Volrath. Extra points: Bristol (2), Williams. All of you men who are interested in playing some fast, exciting tag football be sure to see your team manager and sign up for some good, clean, fast fun. The intramural program is a very important part of any school's activities and it is up to you to help make it a success. Get out and support your team in this venture. Charles Koontz is your student intramural director and is doing a good job of scheduling and planning. Lose Hard-Fought Johnson City Game By Larry Phillips Last Saturday night East Tennessee edged W.C.C. in a 7-6 hall game in Johnson City, Tenn. East Tenn. scored a touchdown in the second quarter and converted, which proved to be the deciding factor in the ball game. It was evident in the first quarter that the Catamounts were playing a different brand of footbuil than they had played in their first three games. Coach Dan Robinson's forces showed great improvement, especially in their defense. Led by Nolen and Lindsey, E.T. drove deep into W.C. territory in the first quarter, only to be turned back by two beautiful pass interceptions. The Cats showed more drive on offense than at any other time this year. With Mugford and Jennings carrying the load, W.C. mm od deep into the Buccaneers territory before being held for downs. In the second quarter a Catamount punt sailed out on the W.C. 40 yard line. Lindsey and Nolen moved the ball to the 12 from where Nolen scored around end. Bill Hughes kicked the all important point that proved to be victorious for the Buccaneers. During the last half the Cats played teriffic ball. The highly favored Tennessee team could not move the ball with much success. In the fourth quarter a bad E.T. punt went out on their own 23 yard line. From the 23 Bobby Cooper, Lowell Jennings and Arnold 1s- sacs moved the ball to the one foot line from where Cooper scored on a sneak. Jim Phythyon's extra point try was blocked. W.C. showed great improvement over earlier games. East Tennessee had been picked to win by as much as 30 points by some writers. This fact should give the Catawba Indians something to think about tonight. The Catamounts played without the services of Captain Jack Hendrix in the E.T. game but he will return to the line-up against Catawba. It is also hoped that tackle Jack Stuart, who has been out with a broken hand, will see action tonight. Statistics WCC ET 15 First Downs 12 168 66 8-5 Rushing yardage Passing yardage Passes 226 30 4-2 0 5-35 2 Passes intercepted Punting average Fumbles lost 1 .3-33 3 40 Yards penalized 70 Appalachian scored a 23-0 victory over W.C.C. September 28 on a rain swept field in Boone, N. C. Crippled by injuries, the Cats were never able to get an offense going. Once in the ball game they threatened on the Appalachian 11, but were unable to score. Jack Hendrix was the big gun for the Catamounts as he gained 49 of their 93 yards rushing. Lowell Jennings collected 32 yards in six carries. Late in the game W.C. showed some spark led by two freshmen half-backs, Boogy Bass and Tom Broadwater. The W.C. team is inexperienced, but improvement is being made with each game. Before the season is over they could make some noise around the North State Conference. Statistics WCC 5 First Downs ASTC 13 11 3 93 28 2 Passes attempted Passes completed Rushing yardage Passing yardage Fumbles lost 6 3 44 2 45 Penalties 65 Conference Standings Elon's Christians have moved into the lead in the North State Conference in the race for the football crown. Led by the running of Harry Faust, Joey Del- gais, and Bob Stauffenberg, FJon beat the Mountaineers of Appalachian this past Saturday 20-6 for the second conference win without a loss. Besides the Western Carolina - Catawba game coming up this week, two other family scarps are on tap. Lenoir Rhyne is at Appalachian, and East Carolina plays host to Elon. The Towne Shop "Come in and See our Beautiful Line of JANTZEN, KARET of CALIFORNIA Sports Wear." Everything for the young Woman. Phone JU 6-2519 MAIN STREET — SYLVA The standings: Conference Games W L Pet. Elon 2 0 1.000 Catawba 1 a 1.000 Appalachian 1 i .500 Lenoir Rhyne 0 0 .000 WEST. CAROLINA 0 1 .000 Guilford 0 1 .000 East Carolina 0 1 .000 All games W L Pet. Elon 2 (1 1.000 Catawba 1 1 .500 Appalachian 2 9 .500 Lenoir Rhyne 2 1 .625 Guilford 0 2 .000 East Carolina 0 3 .000 . WEST. CAROLINA 0 4 .000

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: 1957-10-12;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-26
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  • Dimension: 21.5" x 16"
  • Pages: 4 pages
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  • 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_1957-10-12_Vol23_No03
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library