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Show Parsons Complete First Football Season in Six Years This year, for the first time in six years, Westminsters Parsons pulled their football paraphernalia out of the moth balls and played a full six-ga- me schedule. Everything from a football turf to the place tees took on that kicking new look in 1948. By well-sodd- ed mid-Septem- ber Coacli Pete Atkinson had a vague idea of the available manpower, but just how all this brain and brawn would develop into an eleven man team, along with some reserve strength, remainecKto be seen. The Parsons lost four and tied two games. The second oh the two ties was gained with the Dixie Flyers at St. George. Observers and players alike agreed that this tilt was one for the books. After falling behind by 18 points in the first quarter, the Parsons fought viciously in the final three quarters to gain tie. This was truly a final 18-on which to end the a high point season. However, a few weeks earlier the Parson had sent the Fylers limping home with a close victory, thanks to a safety and a single In this tussle the Parsons fought against such obstacles as a lineman, with similar beef on the opposite side of the scrimmage line from one end to the other. Westminster dropped the seasons opener to Snow' College, 25 to 6, but the game was played in a heavy rain which slowed both offenses considerably. Before the second half began, the new gridiron was sa quagmire. Fumbles were common to both teams and the aerial game was cut to a minimum. Snow was by far the bigger of the two teams and this advantage made the Badgers a difficult team to stop. The Parsons made several deep penetrations into enemy territory, but lost the ball on downs or by heartbreaking fumbles. In the return game with the Badgers at Ephraim, the parsons were whitewashed 25-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 snagged a touchdown pass. Ah, but wait, the touchdown maker was wearing a jersey similar in color to those worn by Westminster. A dressing room conference between officials and the two coaches after the game annulled the final touchdown, making the score 25-- 0 instead of 32-which the sipectators to be the final count. October 29th marked our fiA nal home encounter. herd of Branch Aggie Broncos came north to Salt 18 9-t- o-6 point-after-touchdo- 235-pou- nd Lake and handed the Purple and Gold a lacing. Several times during the battle Pete Atkinsons proteges rolled toward the promised land but couldnt muster enough power to push the pigskin over the final chalk mark. Midway in the last quarter, an intercepted pass and a gallop accounted for the lone Parson tally. Admittedly a season is not one that would merit an invitation to the Rose Bowl. Statistically speaking we were on the bottom rung of the ladder but definitely. But recall, if you will, what happened to the statisticians and Mr. Dewey a few weeks ago. No one on our campus can deny that this past season was success, even if it was painful at times for some squad members . . . Well done boys!! 20-to- -7 55-ya- W. A. A. rd News The Women Athletic Association. under the able sponsorship of Mrs. Wise, has had a very successful beginning this year. With the capable leadership of Faun Davis, president; Mickey Lang, vice president; Lydia Gerry, secretary; Jo Partridge, treasurer, and Zelpha Bosone, publicity, the Association has organized softball and basketball teams and the girls have had some very interesting and successful games. Among their social acitvities, W. A. A. sponsored the allschool Hay Ride, and will sponsor the spring formal, early in the spring. Both are girls date affairs and usually have very More news good attendance. later. Elderly Lady: Isnt it wonderful how these filling station people know where to set pumps and get gas. Keep your eyes open before marriage and afterwards keep them half shut. "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 their money. Thats what e n t h u s iastic Westminsters hoopsters are chanting as they 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 the treasury. In the past the oldtimers are kept hustling for money in the exchequer hasnt positions by an eager group of been valuable enough to tempt newcomers who show great the guardian. The sale of Coca promise.5 Cola at basketball games is beThe first test for the Parsons ing planned to help defray the comes December 7, when Moncost of letter sweaters for the tana State Teachers College inmembers of the vades the Westminster roost omnipotent W Club and it is for a two-gamighty joust. Our that hoped by the end of the are fast getting into shape boys and year our treasurer has not should be ready and waiting for changed his address because of the Teachers. grand larceny. The team is full of spirit and Another project of the Club talent, and with a little moral is the sale of season tickets for from the rest of the support the home basketball games. This school theyll go a long way up money is used to make neces- the path of basketball glory. on the sary improvements campus sweat shop. Last year, Some evening gowns make the money gained was instruthink a woman isnt kidyou mental in the securing of a large ding when she says, I havent scoreboard for the gym. a thing to wear. Meetings are held twice a month, usually in the home of our sponsor, the Coach. Of J course, the reason for this is the V coffee and donuts that usually follow the discussion. All in all, the W'Club is looking forward X to its most successful season in X , years. me I 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. Professional i Cleaners i! -- V DAY SERVICER fONE V V v fyy y y y - y y y y y y y y y Laundry Service X 1 1649 South 11th Phone East;!; ;!; 7-63- 92 Paid Political Advertisement. 0. Westminster Snack Bar Milk Depot i iiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiimimiiiiimmiiiiimiHiiiiimiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiimiiiimiiiin ix. 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