~ FOOTBALL PRESS INFORMATION BOOK 1958 Oscar Snyder Paul Spahr Left to right: Donald Wright, Student Assistant, Russell Houk, Line Coach, Walter Blair, Head Coach, Harold Shelly, Trainer and Assistant Coach, Donald Heilman, Backfield Coach. STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Prepared by PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE Boyd F. Buckingham, Director -\.. LMoritz Schultz Stanley Covington STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE Pennsylvania Bloomsburg Sports Publicity Office ;;, 1958 FOOTBALL BROCHURE President. of the College ••••••••••••••••••••••• Dr. Harvey A. Andruss ~ t_h!.~ St~ (F ooth~) Athletic Director •••••••••••• Russell Houk, Lock Haven S. T. c. '52 Head Football Coach ..........Walter R. Blai::-," , West 'C hester S. T. c. 1 50 Assistant Coaches •••••••••••• Harold S ~ Shelly, Ohio Northern r 31 Russell Houk, Lock Haven S. T. 08 '52 Donald B ~ Heilmi,,.n, West Chester S. T. c. '59 Student Coaches •••••••••.•••• Albert Francie 1 60 Donald Wright 1 60 Student Managers ••••••••••••• Lamar Freeland '59 Gary Anderson t 60 Director of Publicity •••••••• Boyd F. Buckingham, Bloomsburg S. T. C. 1 43 Secretary ••••••••••••••••••••Mrs. Anna H. Baker Athletic Information Member •••••••••••••••••••• NCAA, PSTCAC Colors •••••••••••••••••••• Maroon and Gold Nickname ................... Huskies Mascot ••••••••••.••••••••• Roongo III Home Field •••••••••••••••• Mt. 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Military service in the Army during World War II ended a brief stay at Temple University. While in the service, Blair played football with the Eighth Armored Division and Camp Polk Teams. In September, 1946, he entered West Chester S. T. C. to begin an outstanding career in college com?etition under Coach Glenn Killinger. It was during this period that the Rams became one of the nation's small college gridiron powers. Blair played in three post-season bowl games, seeing service in both the line and backfield. An able and enthusiastic competitor, Blair used his know-how to good advantage while coaching at Neshaminy, Jenkintown, and Chambers.. burg High Schools. His teams rolled up 30 victories, 13 losses, and l tie. In the fall of 1955, Blair received a call to come to Bloomsburg as assistant coach. Jack Yohe, then head man of the Huskies, had observed Blair's prowess firsthand when Yohe served as backfield coach at West Chester under Killinger. ~ H } ..*2~Hf-~f-~* Coaching three intercollegiate sports keeps Harold Shelly busy fran September through May. A graduate of Ohio Northern University, Shelly acts as trainer, scout, and assistant coach during the football season. As head coach of Bloomsburg•s basketball squad for nine years, he has never had a losing season. When the court season ends, Shelly directs the destinies of the Husky track and field squad. ****°*****-lH~* This will be the second year at Bloomsburg for Russ Houk who piled up an enviable record in football and wrestling while a student at Lock Havens. T. c. For five years, Russ turned out championship wrestling squads at South Williamsport and Muncy High Schools,. In addition to assisting with football, Houk coaches the Husky grapplers and serves as Athletic Director. **}******~ Coach Blair is very happy to have a former college team and class mate, Don Heilman, to serJe as backfield coach with the Huskies. Heilman joineq the coach:i.ng staff this fall after 3 years at Downington and S years as Head Coach at the Alexis I. Du.Pont High School in Wilmington. He and Blair played for West Chester from 1946-1949 when Coach Killinger's Rams won 36 while losing only 3--a proud record for any team and coach. Boyd F. BuckinghamJ Director Sports Publicity Office 1958 OUTLOOK .. Lack of game experience, which proved so costly to the Maroon and Gold gridiron forces last year, will not be the major problem to face the Huskies in 1958. But a frank appraisal of the current situation reveals some weak spots and some problems which may, at times, cause the Husky gridiron machine to run at something less than high gear. Let's take a look •••••• The Huskies start the season against a Shippensburg squad which was undefeated last season, and before the 1958 campaign comes to an end, Coach Blair will have to pit his forces against two other squads who were undefeated in 1957--West Chester and Lock Haven--plus a powerful squad from Cortland State Teachers (New York) who downed the Huskies 42-0 last fall. In addition to what looks like a generally tough schedule (with 5 games at home and J away), Blair faces a problem common to all gridiron mentors--replacing stellar performers who have left because of graduation, academic difficulties, injuries, or financial difficulties. One of the biggest gaps was caused by the graduation of halfback Eddie Watts who had sparked the Husky running attack and was outstanding in the secondary defense. Eight lettermen, all starters, graduated in May, including George . Chaump, end; Tom Vaxmonsky, tackle; Frank Prusch, guard; Carl DeFebo, center; John Oustrich, quarterback; Jonah Goobic and Eddie Watts, half- · backs; Gerald Wood, fullback. Lost to the squad because of heavy academic sehedules, injuries, or withdrawal from college are Nick Volpetti, quarterback; Ed Blackburn, end; Don Wright, tackle; Leo Mulhall and Joe J ohceton, guards; Jim Blair, halfback; Ken Hill, end. The Bloomsburg coaching staff has been working hard on two other related problems which will be the key to a successful season. This includes the development of an aggressive defensive line along with a strong passing attack. And, like many of his fellow coaches, Blair can see the need for more experienced reserves on the line and in the backfield. It goes without saying that returning lettermen benefitted greatly by their game experience last year, and Blair is expecting to get some varsity starters and reserves from a good corps of last season's jayveee. On the line, big Stan Covington is back at end to snare passes, outdistance pursuers, and take care of punting assignm~nts. With him will be Morrie Schultz, speedy receiver from Plains, and Ed Galitsky, who is bigger, tougher, and faster this season. Sports Publicity Office 1958 Outlook - continued Jack Chidester, one of' the steadiest all-around performers during the past t1"10 years, will have as a running mate, Paul Spahr, big tackle from Collingdale, whose improved play has been highlighted by more aggressive and determined action. There seems to be plenty of reserve strength here with Hank Orband, Roy Shifflet, Dick Staber, and Barney Manko, backing up the starters. Mel Max, freshman tackle from Allentown, is living up to his high school press notices, and will probably see varsity action. Two lettermen from Mechanicsburg form the nucleus of the candidates for guard. Wood, a senior, who won 3 letters, has been especially effective on defense with his alert, heady, and spirited olay. Bob Warren, who has speed, finesse, and power looks more poised and experienced than he did last year. Strong but 1.nexperienced are Gary Allen and Joe Panichello; barring his proneness to injury, the latter may have his best year to date. Blair also expects to call on Bill Morris, Joe Enny, E'd Lockman, and Dan Piasta. Another of the brighter spots is the return of Woody Rhoads at center. Always a fast, scrappy, tough, and spirited contender, Rhoads missed last season because of an injury suffered during the previous summer. He'll get some relief from Fhil Lockcuff and Vince Raupers, the latter a promising candidate from Athens. Blair is counting on Bobby Rohm to handle most of the load Eddie Watts carried previously. Rohm is fast and has experience, and along with Joe Johnson, Walter Fake, and Bob Bottorf, constitutes a corps of speedy and tested ba11-carriers. Rohm may see some duty at fullback because of his speed; this means that Johnson, a shifty speed merchant from Bristol, Fake, a fast and hard drivingoack from Mechanicsburg, and Joe Rishkorsid, a big hard running freshman back from Hanover Township will do a good deal of the ball-carrying at the halfback positions. Carl Sweet, big fullback from Athens, may be the dark horse in a running attack. Ozzie Snyder, a senior, looks like the number one signal-caller. This is his year, after playing understudy, to come into his own. Blair is counting on Snyder's throwing arm to develop an effective aerial attack, and the wiry little quarterback has given evidence of being able to fill the bill. In addition, Snyder has shown more polish in handling the job of directing the Husky forces on the field, and the same can be said for Jim Conrad, who was able to pick up a little game experience last year. The addition of another regular member to the coaching staff figured large in the total picture. Blair is counting on Don Heilman to give that little "extra touch" to the backfield which should make a difference in both offense and defense while Harold Shelly and Russ Houk are concentrating on the line. The secondary defense was a thorny probl€!11 in the 1957 picture, a..11d Blair commented rec ,:m tly that Heilman' s work with the backfield had brought about some improvement in the situation. In a brief, overall manner, it could be said that the makeup of the squad shows a better degree of balance than during the previous season, and this may prove the making of the smooth, well-coordinated team Blair has been working for for two years. Sports Publicity Office Boyd F. Buckingham, Director THUMBNAIL SKETCHFS - RETURNING VETERANS MORITZ SCHULTZ F,nd • Senior • 24 - 6• .. 180 - Plains, Penna. Morrie returned from military service two years ago and quickly re-established himself as a. fleet, pass-snaring end. Bull-dog determination and desire have high lighted his past performances. End STANLEY COVINGTON - Senior - 21 - 6t3n - 198 - Langhorne, Penna. Tallest man 9n the squad; Stan uses his big hands and long legs to good advantage. Gained more poise while earning his second varsity letter last season. Ranked 5th in punting among the nation's small colleges last year. PAUL SPAHR Tackle - Senior - 20 - 6'211 - 205 - Collingdale, Penna. Paul used his height and weight to good advantage last year, wirming his second varsity letter competing against such formidable performers as DeFebo and Vaxmonsky. Guard - Senior - 26 - 5' 9" ... 180 - Shenandoah, Penna. This scrappy, durable Irishman is back for another try after a LEO MULHALL - bout with a serious illness three years ago. A service veteran, Leo is one of the older members of the squad. A spirited but steady player, he uses his stocky frame to good advantage. KENNETH WOOD Guard - Senior - 20 - 5' 11" - 185 - Mechanicsburg, Penna. Younger of the Wood brothers, both of whom were outstanding in high school gridiron play, Ken is a solid, hard-hitting lineman who copped three letters playing "heads-up" ball. Although he won't be opening holes for brother Gerald this season, he' 11 be a mainstay on the line. Quarterback - Senior - 21 - 5'8" - 160 - Sunbury, Penna .. Oscar proved himself while playing at Sunbury under Jimmy Hinds, former Husky grid.great. A sharp passer, Oscar already owns three letters, and should earn another one for his play-calling skill. He will probably succeed John Oustrich as the number one signal caller for the Huskies. OOCAR SNYDER ROBERT BOTTORF Fullback - Senior .. 25 - 5'9" - 185 - Bellefonte, Pa. Bob returned to Bloomsburg two years ago after his military service, determined to continue theafeats which had alreadylrought him one letter. 'tr'earless" Bob is/!'ast-charging, hard-hitting runner who never seems to give up. - Center .. Senior - 21 - 5'1011 - 175 - Boyertown, Pa. Woody was out of action for the entire 1957 season because of an industrial accident suffered at home during the summer. A good contender, Woody hopes to regain the form which made him a starter during his sophomore year. WOODROW RHOAIS CARL SWEET Fullback - Junior - 20 - 6• 111 - 200 - Athens, Penna. Carl looks every inch the big, tough, plunging type of man who should be at the fullback spot. With a little more experience and a lot of determination, Carl could be a vital part of the Husky attack. Sports Publicity Office Thumbnail Sketches - Continued ROY SHIFFIET Tackle .. Junior - 20 - 6 1 - 210 - Williamsport, Penna. Much improved over last year, Shifflet should be a big help in the line. Played outstanding ball at Williamsport High and seems to have hit his stride this year in college competition. Big, tough, and fast for all his 210 pounds. JACK CHIDESTER Tackle - Junior - 20 - 61 111 - 210 - Belmont Hills, Penna. Jack was one of the mainstays on the Perkiomen Prep squad and battled his way to a varsity letter in his freshman year at Bloomsburg. Steady, dependable, and tough, Jack has developed into an outstanding Husky gridder. ROBERT ROHM Halfback - Junior - 20 - 51 10'' - 165 .. Muncy, Penna. A tough man in both wrestling and football, Bob has the indomitable spirit needed for a ball-carrier. His alertness, speed, and wiry physique made him one of two freshmen to win a varsity letter during his freshman year, and he earned a second letter last season. RICHARD STABER Tackle - Junior - 20 - 61 111 - 205 - Conyngham, Penna. Dick gave a good account of himself with the jayvees last season and figures to be one of the outstanding candidates for a starting berth at tackle. His weight should help to anchor an otherwise light Husky line. PHILIP LOCKCUFF Center - Junior - 20 - 51 10" - 175 - South Williamsport. In the background for two seasons, Phil will be making his weight felt in a determined bid for the center slot. A hustler, Phil is a tough and steady contender. JOSEPH PANICHELLO Guard - Junior - 20 - $ 1 9" ... 205 - Glenside, Penna. If Joe can avoid the injury jinx, he should prove a definite asset to the Husky defense. Brother of a former Husky great, Joe is determined to match the outstanding play of his brother, John. EDWARD GALITSKY End - J~ioi - 20 - 51 11" - 175 - Shenandoah, Penna. "Silent Ed" Galitskz/ @onsistently steady ball player on both offense and defense. Ed does not make a flashy impression on the spectator, but he has demonstrated his ability to keep opponents off balance. STANLEY E.LINSKY End - Junior - 20 - 51 1111 - 170 - Kingston, Penna. One of the leading candidates at end this year, Stan has steadily shown promise of becoming an outstanding college wingman. With an opportunity as a starter, Stan will be a tough man right from the beginning of the season. HENRY ORBAND Tackle - Junior - 20 - 61 111 - 220 - Jessup, Penna. - B i g Hank could solve one of the key problems in the Husky football picture by capably filling one of the tackle slots. Has the physical ability; needs experience. DAVID GERBER Halfback - Junior - 20 - 5'9" .. 170 -' Pottstown, Penna. -Dave should fulfill, this year, the promise he has shown as a member of the jayvees during the past two seasons. Fairly speedy, Dave is a driving type of runner. Came along fast during latter part of last year. Boyd F .. Buckingham, Director Sports Publicity Office FOOTBALL SQUAD 1958-$9 - ENDS ~ ~ -*Covington, Stanley *Bchultz, Moritz ·Blackburn, Edward *°alitsky, Edwari *Elinsky, Stanley 'Thompson, Joseph Cavolaski, Daniel Martin, Robert H. Miller, Wayne Rishkofski, Joseph - - -wr. AGE HT. 21 6-3 24 20 20 20 6-0 6-0 18 5-11 5-11 5-11 20 18 6-1 21 5-11 6-1 20 5-11 198 180 170 175 170 150 185 185 185 190 - YEAR Senior " Junior " " Soph. ti Fresh. n " - HIGH SCHOOL Neshaminy Plains So. Williamsport Shenandoah Kingston Shamokin Mahanoy Twp. Coal Township Bloomsburg Hanover Twp. TACKIFS ~ a h r , Paul V *Chidester, Jack *Orband, Henry *Shifflet, Roy ~Manlco, Paul Staber, Richard Max, Melvin Steger, Michael Campbell, James 20 20 20 20 20 20 6-2 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-0 18 6-1 6-1 18 18 6-2 6-1 26 20 20 20 18 5-9 205 210 230 210 230 205 185 210 210 Senior Junior 180 Senior " " " " Fresh. " " Collingdale Perld omen Prep. Fishburne Mili.A. Williamsport Hazleton West Hazleton Allentown New Cumberland Canton GUARDS ~ *Mulhall, Leo *Wood, Kenneth Morris, William *Panichello, Joseph *Warren, Robert Enney., Joseph Allen, Gary Lockman., Edward Piasta, Daniel 17 18 20 18 5-11 185 Junior 5-10 185 205 195 Soph. Fresh. 6-.o 5-11 5-9 192 ti II· 5-10 5-10 6-0 175 n 195 " 5-10 175 185 185 " Shenandoah Oath. Mechanicsburg Duryea Cheltenham Mechanicsburg West Shore Muncy Hazleton Edwardsville CENTERS / * Rhoads, Woodrow Lookcuff, Philip Fellin, Eugene Raupers., Vince Shipe, Jere *Lettemen 21 20 23 17 18 5-9 5-11 175 6-1 185 159 6-0 Senior Junior Soph. Fresh. " Boyertown So. Williamsport Hazleton Athens Sunbury Football Squad - continued Sports Publicity Office guARTERBACKS / *6nyder, Oscar Adams, Edward 'lronka, Joseph Cino, Joseph Conrad, James McCracken, John Frey, Fred Oravitz, Robert 21 23 20 18 19 20 18 17 5... a 5-11 5..11 5-7 160 Senior 170 165 150 Junior Soph. n 186 175 16, Fresh. 5-9 146 " 5-8 150 6-0 6-0 5-10 " ti Sunbury Tamaqua Nanticoke Clarks S"wnmi t So. Williamsport New Brunswick, U.J. Tunkhannock Shenandoah Cath. HAIFBACKS Blair, James Gerber, David *Rohm, Robert Fake, Walter Hugo, Stanley *Johnson, John Naylor, Ray Bergerstoc~i Donald Baker, Clyde Montanye, Melvin FULL.BACKS v *~orf, Robert v ' Sweet, Carl Natishan, Jerome Baney, Harvey Hittle, Gerald Bloskcy, Jack Stout, David Smith, Bruce Berggi::,stock, Wayne Oravitz, Ge:i."ald Higgens, William 20 20 20 18 18 18 18 19 17 18 5-9 5-10 5-7 5-11 5-8 5-11 5-9 170 165 150 147 Junior " " Soph. n 150 11 " 5-8 165 155 150 5-9 165 25 5-9 Senior Junior 22 18 185 200 180 6-o 170 Soph. 5--8 177 160 185 165 195 It 20 22 21 18 6-1 5-11 5-7 5-11 18 20 16 5-10 17 5-10 5...11 5-10 155 145 " Fresh. ti " Fresh. So. Willia.11sport Mahanoy Twp. Muncy Mee hanicsburg Athens Bristol Bristol Montgomery Lewistown West Pittston Bellefonte Athens Edwa,.rdsville !lfew Gumberland Be. ·•wick . Da·:w·ille ft NeWl)Ot't n· Sunlmry It Dan11:i.lle 11 S he1,c.ndoah Shamokin Catholic It Boyd F. Buckingham, Director Sports Publicity Office 1957 RECORD - Won 2 - Lost 5 Opponent Bloomsburg 6 0 12 33 19 26 7 Lock Haven ~TC Delaware State College Cortland STC Mansfield STC Shippensburg STC King's College California STC West Chester STC 13 13 42 6 20 12 13 Away Away Away Away Homecoming Home (cancelled) Home Home All State Teachers Colleges Second~ Edward- , Watts Carl DeFebo Honorable Mention - Stanley Covington John Oust rich Moritz Schultz ~ Colleges !,!! American Honorable Mention Edward Watts Stanley Covington Frank Prusch ****'l**'?***~H'rlH~ 1958 SCHEDULE Varsity ~aturday Sept. 20 Saturday Sept. 27 -*8aturday Oct. 4 Saturday Oct. 11 Saturday Oct. 18 ~aturday Oct. 25 *Saturday NOT. l -!!Friday Nov. 7 *Saturday Nov. 15 *Conference Games Shippensburg STC Home Kings College (night) Away Mansfield STC Homecoming Cortland STC Home Open Millersville STC East Stroudsburg STC West Chester STC (night) Lock Haven STC Home Away Away Home Jayvee Friday Friday Thursday Friday Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. 26 Stevens Trade School {night) 10 East Stroudsburg STC 16 Lycoming College 31 Bucknell University (night) Away Away Home Away Sc·:immage Saturday Sept. 13 Lycoming College Home FOOTBALL PRESS INFORMATION BOOK 1958 Oscar Snyder Paul Spahr Left to right: Donald Wright, Student Assistant, Russell Houk, Line Coach, Walter Blair, Head Coach, Harold Shelly, Trainer and Assistant Coach, Donald Heilman, Backfield Coach. STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Prepared by PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE Boyd F. Buckingham, Director .\: Moritz Schultz Stanler Covin~ton