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  • Western Carolina University
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1960-10-14_Vol26_No06_04

The Western Carolinian SECTION Inside Sports By KEN DRURY Sports Editor Dear Catamounts, I am writing this letter in form of an appeal to you Last Saturday I witnessed the game at Catawba in which we were the victims of a surprising upset. All of your fans here at WCC were shocked Sunday morn ing when they picked up the paper and read: Catawba 12, Western Carolina 7. From what I hear around campus everyone has taken a defeatist attitude. Unless some miracle occurs, Lenoir Rhyne is sure to repeat as North State Champions. Our chances for the title were drowned last Saturday at Catawba. Sad story isn't it. I mean when you are praised all over the state for having a powerhouse football team and lose your first two conference games, soomething is wrong somewhere. Well I guess Coach Robinson has had plenty to say about the whole situation so I will stop my beefing here. The only thing I have to say is that although it seems as if all is lost, there is still six games remaining this year. Before you go hanging up your chin-straps just give it a lot of consideration. Also keep in mind that although your fans are greatly disappointed, they are still behind you 100%. So don't let them down. Start playing the kind of ball that we all know you are capable of playing and I am sure that Western Carolina will still finish near the top of the North State Standings. Yours truly, Ken Drury (WCC Sports Editor) Catawba Drowns Catamount Hopes Women's Intramurals By Kim Cashion Last week's constant downpour presented some complications for intramural play. The game scheduled on Wednesday, October 5, between the Trojans and Ridgerunners and Thursday, October 6, between the Renfro Rowdies and Thun- derbirds was postponed due to rain. With favorable conditions women's intramural field hockey resumed on Monday. In the first contest on Monday, 3rd floor Moore upper- classmen Trojans went up against 4th floor Madison Ridgerunners. The Freshmen Ridgerunners proved to be hard to handle as they were the victors over the Trojans by a score of 3-0. Neither of the teams scored during the first half. Good defensive play was shown by the Ridgerunners as the Trojans were unable to break through the goalie defence and score. Linda Russell came through for the Ridgerunners to tally twice in the second half. She was ably assisted by Mary Louise Cran- ford. Raising the margin to 3 points, Cranford scored in the second half. "Hoppy" Hopkins made the single point for the 1st floor Madison Renfro Rowdies as they edget the 3rd floor Madison Thunderbirds in the last game on Monday. Brenda Beard was given an assist on Hopkins' last point. The contest was a close one with both teams held scoreless until the second half of the battle. The Trojans and Thunder- birds were eliminated Monday as they lost two games each. On Tuesday, the Echoettes from 2nd floor Madison clashed with the Ridgerunners from 4th floor Madison in one of the outstanding games of intramural play thus far. Brilliant defensive play was the order of the day as each team put up a stone wall front against the other. The Ridgerunners managed 4 points while the Echoettes scored 1 point. Mary Louise Cranford tallied in the first half to gve the Ridgerunners a 1-0 lead over the Echoettes. In the second half, Joan Nichols collected 3 point?. Nichols was assisted on her first point by Linda Russeil. The lone point for the Echoettes was scored by Jane Cog- gins assisted by Beverly Kling. Tuesday's game was played in an elimination bracket with the Echoettes being eliminated by their second loss. PROFESSIONAL DRUG STORE Nationally Advertised Drugs And Cosmetics BELK'S DEPT. STORE "The Home of Better Values" "Entire line of popular priced clothing for all College Students" JU 6-2015 Sylva, N. C. H. J. Landis, Manager fciSTAUEANT J WayrWMsville, N. C- GL 6-3579 OPEN WEEKENDS 7:00 — 12:00 Indians' Homecoming Spirit Scores Upset By Nancy Harmon WCC's Catamounts suffered the season's second loss Saturday afternoon at Salisbury .•hen Catawba took advantage of a fumble and a short punt by the Cats to score two third quarter touchdowns for a 12-7 victory. The second quarter of the game was the big one for the They drove 93 yards in 13 plays to score WCC's only touchdown of the game. Ken Morgan carried 23 yards to the 16, and then 15 more to the one. Bryant took over from there and ran the remaining yard. Smith booted the extra point. In the third quarter the Indians stole the scene. A 26- yard punt by Tom Hunnicut gave the Indians possession of the pigskin on the Catamount 39. Ronnie Ball carried 29 yards and two plays later ran nine more for the first Catawba touchdown. The second Catawba score was set up by the Indians re covering a Cat fumble on the visitors 35. After several Catawba plays, Morrow ran 14 vards for the final touchdown of the game. The extra point attempt failed, and the score stood at 12-7. it the WCC - Catp.wba game, WCC coaoh Den Robinson said, "We thought Catawba played a fine ball game, but we played rather poorly. Our offense was outstanding in this game though." He added. '"The squad and coaches are real sorry that we didn't perform better. We're going to make an all out effort to perform better against ECC." Statistics WCC Ctwba First downs 14 13 Rushing yardage 198 267 Passing yardage 73 20 Passes 7-13 2-11 Passes intcptd by 1 2 Punts 7-33 6-43 Fumbles lost 2 1 Yards penalized 25 45 WCC 0 7 0 0—7 Catawba 0 0 12 0—12 Cats Face ECC Homecoming By Nancy Harmon Tomorrow is homecoming day at East Carolina College, and there to help them celebrate will be our own Western Carolina Catamounts. The Cats are going to Greenville, N. C, the home of ECC's Pirates, with the determination to upset the festivity. East Carolina is undefeated this year. However, they have played only two games. On the other hand, the Cats have the experience offered by five previous games this season. According to WCC head football coach, Dan Robinson, "ECC has a very superior team. They have good fast backs and also a very good defense. We'll have to play considerably better against them than we did Catawba," he said. This should be an especially good defensive game since defense is one of the strong points of both teams. The Pirates have had 12 points scored against them this year for an average of six points per game. The WCC defense has allowed their opponents an average of eight points per game. East Carolina's probable starting lineup will consist of: Pos. Ht. Wt. Bumgardner LE 6-1 190 V. Davis LT 5-10 235 Gregson LG 5-10 185 Gordon C 5-11 200 W. Davis RG 6-0 190 Piland RT 6-1 195 Lockerman RE 6-1 135 Stafford QB 6-1 175 Baysinger LH 5-11 165 Hilgert FB 5-10 180 Bass RH 6-1 130 Changes in the ori ginal WCC lineup are as follows: Pos. Ht. Wt. Dolinsky LE 6-0 185 Kennedy LG 5-10 200 Holcombe C 6-0 210 Patahovich RG 5-10 197 Morgan QB 5-11 175 Bryant LH 5-11 177 Jennings FB 5-10 185 Cannon Shell Service "Friendliest Place in Town" THE COFFEE SHOP In Sylva "We feature a delicious meal each day" "We back the Cats' 'Curb service and home made pies" Gudger Begins Practice TWO FRESHMEN BASKETBALLERS WHO WILL BE fighting for a starting berth on this year's Catamount basketball squad will be Bill Gustafson and Bill Benson. Gustafson is a 6' 8" forward from Bretwood, L. I. He played his basketball as Bret High School where he was ,an outstanding rebounder. Benson, who hails from Plattsburg, N. Y., is a 6' 2" guard who has a fine jump shot and is outstanding on defense. Both boys, according to Gudger, show promise of becoming two of the future outstanding stars. By Paul Jones Head baske ball coach Jim Gudger announced this week arsity basketball prac- . ill roll into full swing ing Monday, October 17. ng out for the starting five positions will be six sophomores and nine freshmen. Melvin Gibson and Gaston 3« il will be the only two re- ''M-ning regulars from the 1959- '60 Catamount squad. Bruce OH, also a regular from last year and captain of this team will report after ison. Pat Padget', a reserve on quad, Terry Rogers, Bruce Fitchett and Vancv dall will round out the sophomore group. The freshmen who will b,> working for positions are, Danny Tharpe of Cocoa, Fla ; Bill Benson, Plattsburg, N. Y.; Tommy Lavelle, Chai■] S. C; Bill Gustafson, Brentwood, L. I.; Darrell Murray, Elwood, Ind.;B»ll Home, Swannanoa, N. C; Bill Wallen, Stratford, N. J.; and Richard Kemp of Passau, N. J. According to Gudger these boys appear to be one of the [roup of freshmen he has it to Western Carolina in several years. This year's squad will have good height, speed and shooting ability but will be lacking terribly for experience. Gudger explained that this will be a rebuilding year for the Cats. Gudger also announced that Jacksonville University has Superlatives... —Continued from page 1 jor from Canton. Most Popular Girl: Mario Pearce, Business Education major, formerly of Dallas, Tex., now of Cullowli Most Popular Boy: Jerry Ball, Elementary Education major from Leicester. Most Athletic Girl: Beverly Kling, Health and Physical Education major from Hendersonville. Most Athletic Boy: Tom Broadwater, Business major from Fairless Hills, Pa. Stovall's 5-10-251 Store FIRST IN QUALITY — FAIREST IN PRICES "Where Your Dimes Have More Cents" SYLVA HOME OWNED WAYNESVILLE WE BACK THE CATS! ! ! "Next To Jackson County Bank" been added to the present 20- game schedule The game is slated to be played in Jacksonville December 10 before the team enters the Citrus Tournament in Lakeland, Fla., the following week. hows promise of having one of the top teams, if not the top team, in Florida. Coach Gudger said that he was looking forward to this year's squad and practice wKh -! of enthusiasm and interest, but is noncommittal as to the outcome of the si In asking for a prediction Gudger replied, "We will win some, we will lose some I don't think any will he rained out." Men's Intramurals By Larry Young Delta Sigma Phi points in the first half and held on for a 14-13 win over The Day Students. Second Reynolds N. defeated Second Buchanan 14-0 in the second game. Joe Daniels intercepted a Second Buchanan pass and returned it 20 for the touchdown. Ron WMt- aker ran for the extra point. The second score came on a run and pass play from Ron Whitaker to Charles Hudson covering 50 yards. Whitaker again 1 :tra point. Bus ter Weatherford, Larry Green- way and Charles Lineberger were outstanding for Second Buchanan. STUDENTS! LOOK! "The Finest Clothes For College Wear" at THE MEN'S STORE Phone JU 6-2450 (Open 24 Hours a Day) WELCOME WCC STUDENTS To The New PARKWAY RESTAURANT Sylva, N. C. Mr. Troy Robinson, Owner HENSLEY AND HOOPER OX RUBBER WELDERS Recapping—Used Tires—Wheel Balancing NATIONWIDE GUARANTEE Phone JU 6-2619 CULLOWHEE GARAGE "We Fix Most Anything" Odell—manager HAVE FUN Meet all of your friends at the Catamount's Den Fashion Wise College Women Shop from our Outstanding Wardrobe Collection made by America's Best Known Fashion Houses! For Special Occasions or Sports Wear You'll Find That You Can Get the Best For Less Here, that is destined to win many admirers. SHOP WITH US . . . The Towne Shop M«i« Street Sylva MEAD CORPORATION Sylva Division EAST SYLVA SHELL Welcomes All WCC Students! 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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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• Date
  • Date original: 1960-10-14;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-25
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  • Dimension: 21.5" x 16"
  • Pages: 4 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_1960-10-14_Vol26_No06
• Repository
  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library