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The Western Carolinian SECTION Newberry Invades Memorial Stadium Sports Corner By LONNIE HARRIS Sports Editor 1961 record to date: three wins, five losses. To many people, this is a rather disappointing season for the Catamounts. After all, they may argue, we had 21 returning lettermen and a whole crop of bright looking freshmen to count on as reserves. But how many of the 21 lettermen did we have when actual competition began? Eleven reported instead of 21. The freshman reserves? They were put into the starting lineup to take place of tested and proven college ballplayers, most of whom had to drop football because of academic failure. Why is it, that year after year, a cry echoes from the far reaches of Memorial Stadium, through the tree- tops and back to the ears of Head Coach Dan Robinson, "Why can't we have a winning season for a change?" Do you realize that in 1959 and 1960 the football teams tied a WCC record by having two winning seasons in a row? In 1959 they finished with a 7-2-1 record and in 1960 it was 6-5. Futhermore, why is it that every time a team has a losing season, or loses several key games in a row, the coach is verbally hanged in effigy? Can't some people see beyond the end of their noses? That seems to be the story here on the WCC campus. Likwise, this year, so far, we have a losing record. If but for two passes and one field goal, that record could have been reversed. We fell before the Christians of Elon College in the last two seconds and Catawba won in the last several minutes. Futhermore, how many of you realize that our first string center was last year an end, and he played but two games all year because of a broken leg. Also, the first string right guard hurt his leg the first of the season and has been out ever since. The first string fullback was out with a leg injury and we went along with a freshman who, incidentally, did a great job. I'll bet nobody ever thinks of this when they look at the record. Moreover, the schools in our conference, not to mention the outside teams we play, are up to their necks in scholarships: Catawba—38, Tampa—58, WCC—19. Also, how many football players have you heard of that were dropped from these other squads because of academic deficiencies? No, we haven't beaten Lenoir-Rhyne in the past several years, but you tell me who has? Tampa, undefeated in their first five games, just beat us by ten points. Look around, people, and get that nasty taste out of your mouth. Dan Robinson is a good coach. He has a good, spirited squad and to go along with it, NO BREAKS AND NO SUPPORT. When we lose, he is at fault. When we win, no congratulations; just, "It's about time." My Lord, folks, the man's only human. We all make mistakes. WCC has a long way to go, but we're getting there. Don't condemn the coach nor the team. It's your team, so stick with them, win, lose or draw. Gas For Less at Cullowhee Hi-Way Service Tires — Tubes — Wash Grease — Batteries — Oil Ed Stevens — Owner Cullowhee, N. C. Syracuse China Gorham Silver Fostoria Crystal HOLUFIELD JEWELERS Watches — Diamonds — Jewelry Free Engraving Phone JU 6-4274 Sylva ENSLEY'S SUPER MARKET Fresh Meat & Produce Fancy Foods Frozen Foods Dry Goods and Notions Located at Intersection of Waynesville and Cullowhee Hi-Way Cats Prepare For 8 PM Clash By Lonnie Harris The upset-minded Catamounts play host to the Newberry Indians tomorrow night in Memorial Stadium. Game time is set for 8 p.m. The Inruans, newest member of the CC, and currently in third place in the standings, have proven 'to be a hot and cold club all year. The first half of the season, they were tied for first place, but quickly dropped third as the Fighting Christians handed them a 12- 7 defeat last week. Carl Harris at halfback and Tom Gorman at quarterback giev them a potent running and passing attack. Travis Rowell at center, from Camden, S. C, is being groomed for conference honors, and rates as one of the toughest linemen in the Carolinas. The Catamounts, after their 10-6 decision over Emory & Henry last week, seem to have acquired a new passing attack and could very well spring a surprise on 'the Indians. Coach Dan Robinson said the Cats looked good last week. "They were hitting read hard," and the game with Newberry promises to be a "real corker." Cats Grind Out 10-6 Win Over E&H Carolinas Conference Apps Hold First Place By Paul Jones In the Carolinas Conference, it has fallen the Appalachian Mountaineers' lot to just sit back and wait. Appalachian has played all their conference games and hold a 5-1 mark in league play. Lenoir Rhyne, on the other hand, has two remaining conference tilts and should they lose one of these they will drop ■the CC championship for the first time in six years. In games this past week end, 'the Apps helped their cause by romping over Guilford,, 22-0. Oval Jaynes and Don Gardiner were the big 'guns for the Mountaineers as Jaynes took a 43- yard pass from quarterback Eugene Styles' and raced to pay dirt, and Gardiner swept past Quaker defenses on a 13-yard TD jaunt. LR Wins Squeaker Lenoir Rhyne squeaked by East Carolina, in the final two minutes by recovering a Pirate fumble on their own six-yard line and marching 94 yard® in the last minute for the score and a 24-19 victory. Catawba's eleven dropped a 25-14 contest to the Wofford Terriers of Spartanburg, S. C. The highlight of the game was furnished by ithe Indians' All- Conference back, Gene Worthington. In the second period Worthintgon took a Benny Brandon punt on his own 26- yard line and scampered 74 yards for the touchdown. Elon Upsets Indians Elon proved ;the week end's biggest upset by downing Newberry, 12-7. On the third play after the second half kick-off, Elon halfback broke through left tackle and cut back to his right and ran 62 yards for the TD. Elon fought off a late Newberry comeback and took the 12-7 win. The Catamounts of WCC pounded out a hard earned 10- 6 victory over non-cont. foe Emory & Henry of Bristol, Va., last Saturday night in Cul- lowhee's Memorial Stadium. Western Carolina scored the first time it got the ball at Van Stayton kicked a field goal from 15 yards out after amount drive stalled on the Wasps' 8-yard line. This margin held up through the third quarter befoi•. Catamounts- took advantage of a fumble by Harry Yost on the E&H 15-yard line and drove the rest of 'the way to pay dirt. All-Conference guard Joe Griesbaum recovered the fumble when Yost lost a high pitch- out from quarterback Randy Atkinson. Jimmy Braynt ripped off guard for two yards to the 13, and quarterback Ken Morgan called on freshman fullback Lew Bost and the 185-pound- er drove over right guard for five yards. Bost came right back to the same spot and got a first and1 goal on the one. From there fullback Larry Thomas drove over for the touchdown with 11 minutes to play. Van Stayton kicked the extra point to make it 10-0. The Wasps, playing in their own backyard most of the way, thanks to some booming punts by L. D. Hyde, finally put together a scoring march with three minutes remaining. The drive started on Emory's 49 and it took four plays. Big play was a 35-yard pass from freshman quarterback Ron Bales to fullback Bill Boling, which gave the Wasps a first down on the WCC five. Yost carried to the two and then came right back on an end Booster's Club Helps Out The Western Carolina Boosters Club, under the direction of Student Union Director Max Eury, has undertaken to provide refreshments for the visiting press, radio and scouting personnel at each home game of the Catamounts. Coach Gudger said, "There should be recognition of the fine job Max is doing. The Bosters Club is doing a fine job in this respect and should be commended very highly." This added attraction' for the WCC press box adds considerably to the enjoyment of the visiting newsmen and rival scouts. sweep to score the touchdown with 2:38 remaining. E&H went for the two-point conv, but Bruce Peterson broke up the pass play. Hyde Has Best Night L. D. Hyde had one of his best nights. The lanky junior, who takes time out from football to be student body president, punted six times. His first punt rolled dead on the E&H 24 in the second qi In the third he skyrocketed one 62 yards in the air and into the end zone. Later in the period, L. D. pushed E&H back to their 11 as he booted one out of bounds. With 1:15 left, Hyde put WCC hopes of winning a; its highest point as he punted from his own 19 to the visitors' 17. In two plays the Was; five yards; then Morgan intercepted an Atkinson pass and the Cats had their third victory of the season. Statistics E&H 8 92 106 15-6 1 4-34 1 35. E&H WCC WCC goal WCC — Thomas 1 -yard plunge (Stayton kick) E&H—Yost 2-yard run (pass failed) WCC First downs 13 Rushing ydg. 123 Passing ydg. 80 Passes 14-6 Passes intcptd. 2 Punts 6-40 Fumbles lost 0 Yds. penalized 44 0 0 0 6— 6 3 0 0 7—10 —Stayton 15-yard field HOMER RODGERS, SOPHOMORE END FROM NINETY Six, S. C, has proven his ability as a top notch ballplayer this year for the Catamounts. Homer, the tallest of the end brigade for Dan Robinson, has been a stalwart on defense for the Cats. Catamount Cagers Prepare For Season Randall Wins Pool Tourney Vance Randall was the winner of the pool tournament held in ihe boys' pool room Tuesday, November 7. Vance won a $5 gift certificate to be used in the College Shop. Participation in the tournaiment was very good. Schedules have been made for one or two more pool tournaments during this year. Several other tournaments have also been scheduled for this year. Season Tickets On Sale Now The Day Student organization is sponsoring the sale of season tickets for 'all Catamount home basketball games at a saving of $6.50. The season ticket costs $10, whereas guests purchasing tickets singly would have to pay $16.50. This service aids the Day Student oragnization as well as the athletic association. Any day student not having tickets to sell should see Joe Graham, day stduent president. Every day student is being urged to try to sell at least one season ticket. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket should contact a day student. ACE Gives Invitation The ACE held its second meeting of the year last Wednesday in Reynolds Parlor. After completing business matters, the club made plans for a project in McKee Training School in December. When these plans were settled the club presented a back to school party headed by Mrs. Annie K. Hoyle. All Elementary majors and any interested persons are extended an invitation to attend the next ACE meeting. Elementary majors are especially urged to join and support their professional organization. With football season drawing to a close, interest has shifted to basketball, and Coach Jim Gudger has been working his Catamounts of Western Carolina in preparation for the season opener December 2 against Piedmont College at Demorest, Ga. The veteran mentor, considered one of ithe South's most colorful small college coaches, has 11 candidates which form the nucleus of his Carolinas Conference club. Of this group, eight are sophomore and three juniors. Gudger admits he has a youthful club, but hesitates to say how much last year's playing experience will benefit When conference play begins. Plenty Of Height Height is no problem. The Cats will have three starters who stand 6-9, 6-8 and 6-6. The tallest of this group is Tommy "Tiny" Lavelle, a sophomore Who hails from Charleston, S. C. New Yorker Bill Gustafson stands 6-8 and Darrell Murray of Elwood, Ind., towers at 6-6. At present Gudger has utilized these three cagers, along with Danny Tharpe and Melvin Gibson, as his first unit. Tharpe, a soph who was Florida's top scorer and an All- State performer while a senior in Cocoa, Florida, High School, is a 6-footer. Gibson, the only junior in the first five, is a 6-3 native of Rockingham, N. C. Gudger was full of praise for 6-2 guard or forward Bill Benson of Plattsburg, N. Y. "At present he's our sixth man, but it's quite possible that he'll earn a starting berth, possibly even before the season opener." Seal Coming Back The Catamounts suffered a silght setback with the opening of school in September. Junior Gaston Seal, 6-4, of Middle- town, Ind., failed to return due to scholastic difficulty. He is expected to return winter quarter and will be eligible to com- BELK'S DEPT. STORE "The Home of Better Values" "Entire line of popular priced Clothes for all College Students" JU 6-2015 Sylva, N. C. H. J. Landis, Manager pete. Seal has been a starter two seasons, drawing a si berth in his first varsity game while a freshman at WCC. Bruce Peterson of Asheville, former Lee Edwards High athlete, is captain of the Catamount cagers. He is also ' co- captain of the football team and will be unable to join the basketball squad until the termination of football season. Another youthful candidate who has been showing up well in drills is Bill Home of Swannanoa. At 6-2, Home is a fast- moving guard with a good eye. He is a sophomore. All starters last season averaged in the double figures with Gibson finishing on top with a 15.2 average. Tharpe, a colorful player who terrorizes opponents wdth his sharp defense, finished with a 13.2 average. In the rebound department, Murray averaged 10.9 per game and Lavelle averaged 10.2. As a freshman-laden club which saw three or four freshmen in the lineup at all times, the Cats averaged over 30 rebounds per game. A coach who loves height and teaches the fast-moving, race horse type basketball, Gudger commented, "Our club gained considerable experience last year, and even though our record wasn't impressive, most of our games were separated by a seven- or eight-point spread." Holiday Tourney The first games in Reid Gym will be December 7 against Piedtmon. An' annual tournament during the Christmas season, tabbed the Western Carolina Holiday Tournament, will be reseumed this season after a one-year layoff. Entries in the three-night, round robin affair include Pfeiffer of the CC, Howard College of Birmingham, Ala., and Maryville College of Tennessee. Dates for the tourney are December 11, 12 and 13. LISTEN TO RADIO WWOO THE VOICE OF WESTERN CAROLINA COLLEGE Mounties Win, Stay On Top The speedy Appalachian Mountaineers kept title hopes alive Saturday as they rolled past the injury-riddled Guilford Quakers, 22-0, in a Carolinas Confi itch. The clubs locked in defensive battle for a half, but alter fori the winners were at the controls until the final whistle. The triumph gives the Apps an overall mark of seven wins -st one defeat and a league of 5-1. The Quak dropped seven straight without a victory. Gardiner Shines In the early moments of 'the period, Appalachian 64 yards in eight plays with halfback Don Gardiner going the final 13. A 28-yard from quarterback Eugene Styles to halfback BUI Church was the key play. The Mounties increased tlieir margin to 15-0 shortly alter intermission when Styles rifled a 43-yard scoring toss to Oval Jaynes, who made a superb running effort after hauling it In on the 30. Styles closed out the scoring for the day when he rolled into the end zone from one yard out midway of the fourth period. ASTC Guilford 0 7 8 7—22 0 0 0 0—0 VDiiB DIMES WILL DOIT AGAIN! rauo BIRTH DEFECTS ARTHRITIS S0...SAYYES TO THE NEW MARCH OF DIMES HEDDEN'S BARBER SHOP Sylva (Under Velt's) PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PROFESSIONAL DRUG STORE Nationally Advertised Drugs and Cosmetics HENSLEY & HOOPER RECAPPING New and Used Tires Snow and Mud Tires phone JU 6-2619 MEAD CORPORATION Sylva Division

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: 1961-11-10;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-27
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  • Pages: 4 pages
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