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Show Parsons Complete First Football Season in Six Years This year, for the first time in Lake and handed the Purple and six years, Westminsters Par- Gold a lacing. sons 'pulled their football paraSeveral times during the batphernalia out of the moth balls tle Pete Atkinsons proteges rolled toward the promised land and played a full but couldnt muster enough schedule. power to push the pigskin over a from the final chalk mark. Midway Everything football turf to the place in the last quarter, an interceptees took on that ted pass and a kicking gallop new look in 1948. By for the lone Parson accounted Coach Pete Atkin- tally. son had a vague idea of the Admittedly a available manpower, but just season is not one that how all this brain and brawn would merit an invitation to the would develop into an eleven Rose Bowl. Statistically speakman team, along with some re- ing we were on the bottom rung serve strength, remainecFto be of the ladder but definitely. seen. But recall, if you will, what hapThe Parsons lost four and tied pened to the statisticians and two games. The second of, the Mr. Dewey a few weeks ago. No two ties was gained with the one on our campus can deny Dixie Flyers at St. George. Ob- that this past season was sucservers and players alike agreed cess, even if it was painful at' that this tilt was one for the times for some squad members books. After falling behind by . . . Well done boys!! 18 points in the first quarter, the Parsons fought viciously in the final three quarters to gain tie. This was truly a final 18-a high point on which to end the The Women Athletic Associaseason. tion. under the able sponsorship However, a few weeks earlier of Mrs. Wise, has had a very the Parson had sent the Fylers successful beginning this year. With the capable leadership of limping home with a close and to a Faun Davis, president; Mickey safety victory, thanks a single Lang, vice president; Lydia In this tussle the Parsons fought Gerry, secretary; Jo Partridge, a treasurer, and Zelpha Bosone, against such obstacles as similar with lineman, publicity, the Association has orof side on the beef opposite ganized softball and basketball had the scrimmage line from one teams and the girls have sucsome very interesting and end to the other. Westminster dropped the sea- cessful games. sons opener to Snow' College, Among their social acitvities, 25 to 6, but the game was played W. A. A. sponsored the allIn a heavy rain which slowed school Hay Ride, and will sponboth offenses considerably. Be- sor the spring formal, early in fore the second half began, the the spring. Both are girls date new gridiron was sa quagmire. affairs and usually have very More news Fumbles were common to both good attendance. was teams and the aerial game later. cut to a minimum. wonElderly Lady: Isnt itstation Snow was by far the bigger of derful these how filling the two teams and this advan- people know where to set tage made the Badgers a diffi- pumps and get gas. cult team to stop. The Parsons made several deep penetrations Keep your eyes open before into enemy territory, but lost marriage afterwards keep the ball on downs or by heart- them half and shut. breaking fumbles. In the return game vith the Badgers at Ephraim, the ..Parsons were whitewashed 25-- 0. Here again, weight and experience took their toll on the Parsons. Perhaps the most interesting incident to come out of the game was the muchdebated last t.d. scored by the Badgers. It seems that Coach Jim Williams of the Snowmen made a substitution late in the game. As fate would have it, this member of Snows shock troop corps promptly Hamburgers snagged a touchdown pass. Ah, Sandwiches but wait, the touchdown maker was wearing a jersey similar in Ice Cream color to those worn by Westminster. A dressing room conference between officials and Candies Malts the two coaches after the game annulled the final touchdown, making the score 25-- 0 instead of 32-which the spectators to be the final count. October 29th marked our fi- A nal home encounter. Dial Branch of herd Aggie Broncos came north to Salt 20-to- six-ga- -7 me well-sodd- ed 55-ya- rd mid-Septem- ber W. A. A. News 18 9-t- o-6 point-after-touchdo- wn. 235-pou- nd "W" Club News Basketball '49 The W Club is an organization made up of all those glamorous he men whose girl friends wear a large gold letter on a gay purple sweater. The Club was organized to help push athletics at Westminster College. The members are those 'gallant souls who have won a coveted W for participation in intercollegiate competitive sports. Under the Clubs president, energetic Bill Zogg, a program has been initiated to appropriate a few simoleons to adorn We may not be conference champions but well sure give the the boys a run for their Thats what their money. e n t h u s iastic Westminsters are chanting as they hoopsters work out the kinks and wrinkles in their casaba form. Headed by returning lettermen. George Dimas, Keith Bennion, Paul Brown, Bill Zogg Howard Richardson, and Bill Bleazard, the Parsons are looking forward to a very successful season. The oldtimers are kept hustling for positions by an eager group of newcomers who show great promise. The first test for the Parsons comes December 7, when Montana State Teachers College invades the Westminster roost for a two-gajoust. Our boys are fast getting into shape and should be ready and waiting for the Teachers. The team is full of spirit and talent, and with a little moral support from the rest of the school theyll go a long way up the path of basketball glory. the treasury. changed his address because of grand larceny. Another project of the Club is the sale of season tickets for the home basketball games. This money is used to make neces on the sary improvements Last sweat year, shop. campus the money gained was instru mental in the securing of a large scoreboard for the gym. Meetings art held twice a month, usually in the home of our sponsor, the Coach. Of course, the reason for this is the coffee and donuts that usually follow the discussion. All in all, the WClub is looking forward to its most successful season in , years. Football Lettermen The men qualifying for letters in football are as follows: Urban Gebo, Paul Brown, Bill Zogg, Jack Fowles, Howard Richardson, Jack Harmston, Bill Galbreath, Frank Klekas Fred Benton, Bruce Lamus, Alex Eliopulos, Kenny Rash, Harry Scarborough, Clayton Ek, Davie Steel, Sam Anton, Dick Dahle, Dewey Hillman, Swede Hansen, Kay Palmer, Byron Burmester, Gus Klekas, and George Dimas. : gowns make evening you think a woman isnt kidding when she says, I havent a thing to wear. i.XXXXXX"X"X-XX-X- X V V Professional Cleaners IV I ? I I 0NE DAY SERVICE! ? Laundry Service V V V V V V V YN Y Y Y Y Y Y Y :1649 South lltli Phone 7-63- East;:; 92 v.w. s v- V.V.. .. v. SAVS vs av vHs s yM t V 'VA ' : vw. s Paramoiifs Milk Depot iiimiiHimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinmiimiiimiiiimMmmiimiMHiiniiimiiimiiimmmmtinip DAIRY PRODUCTS ICE CREAM MALTS FOUNTAIN DRINKS WESTMINSTER SPECIALS tmiiimiiimiiiiiiiimimiimnmiiummiiimtimimimmmimmiiiimninmiiiiiimiimiii big,-burl-y Phone 29 East n S be-liv- ed 1647 South 11th Some Paid Political Advertisement. Snack Bar After the sixth grade father finds it easier doing mothers dishes than juniors home work me has not year our treasurer Westminster 0, In the past the money in the exchequer hasnt been valuable enough to tempt the guardian. The sale of Coca Cola at basketball games is being planned to help defray the cost of letter sweaters for the omnipotent members of the Club and it is W mighty the end of the that by, hoped Paramount . X v.ww. , y f tf fA f ivwiwwi1. . 'V.AVj. a -VSsi.V: y. ' 6-08- 00 17th South, 11th East h |
