BASKETBALL and WRESTLING Bill Swisher PRESS INFORMATION BOOK Norm Shutovich 1958 - 1959 Harold S. Shelly Basketball Coach Russel E. Houk Wrestling Coach STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA J Prepared by PUBLIC RELATIOl\S OFFICE Boyd F. Buckingham, Director Jim Garm!ln Bob Asby STATE TEACHPJlS CCUD Bloomsburg Penns,ivarda Sports Publicity Office 19$8-S9 BASKETBALL & WRFSTLINJ fflOCIItJB.E President ot the College••••••••••••••Dr. Harvey A. Amruss Athletic Statt (Basketball & Wrestlipg) Athletic Director••• .Russell Houk, Lock Havens. T. c. 1 $2 Head Basketball Coach.Harold s. Shelly, Ohio Northern '31 Assistant Coach. •••••• Norman L. Hilgar, Grove City College 149 Student ?tanagers......Pat Christott Robert Horgan William H:>rgan John Johnson Head Wrestling Ooach..Russell E. Houk,. Lock Havens. T. o. 1 $2 Student Mlnagers•• • •• .Ralph Wetzel Dean Mcrgan Richard Frey Director ot Publicity.Boyd F. Buckingham, BloOJllSburg S. T. 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Mr. Shelly, who came to Bloomsburg at the start ot the 1949-$0 college year, replaced Peter R. Wisher, \ho tutored Husky cage teams from 1946 to 1949. Before accepting the Wilmington College position, Coach Shelly was head basketball coach at Withrow High School in Cincinnati, lfhere his schoolboy clubs compiled brilliant records. In four years at the Cincinnati High lchool, his cage teams were runnersup for the city championship two years. Mr. Shelly also coached at Mil.tcrd (Ohio) High School where his basketball teams were considered outstanding. His Millard team reached the District title playoffs each of the six years he coached there, winning four county titles without losing a single game. In the other two years, Milford was runner-up for the county championship. He· is a graduate of otdo Northern University where he won letters in football, basketball.t and track. Shelly received his Master of Arts degree from the un1.versity of Michigan. His teaching experience includes twelve years of teaching in the public schools and fourteen years of college teaching and coaching. In addition to coaching basketball, Shelly does a toi>-notch job as trainer for the football squad, and, when spring rolls around, he will again coach the Husky track s:JUad. During the rast nine years at Bloomsburg, Shelly's squads have not had a losing season. Last year they won and lost 7, and barring unexpected injuries to key personnel, another good season appears to be in the making. In two of the past five seasons, Shelly-coached teams have had outstanding records, including the s. T. c. Conference Championship in 1953 with a 10-2 record. During. his tenl)re at the "Friendly College", his teams have won 96 contests and dropped 56. Hard--working and a.ffable, the big Husky mentor sets a high goal for his charges--a well-conditioned squad, drilled to execute fixed play pattenis, the fast break, and a man-for-man defense. Sports Publicity Office AS.3ISTANT COACH Norman L. Hilgar Before joining the college faculty in September 1956, Norman Hilger spent six yeazs coaching the Plum Township High School court squad. A native of Grove City and a graduate of the college there, Hilgar has become Shelly's right hand man, coaching the jayvees and helping develop the overall strategy during the season. Around the canpus, Hilgar, Assistant Professor of Business Education, has also become well-lmown for his ability wl th facts and figures in Accrunting classes. Sports Publicity Office BASKETBALL OU'JLOOK 19S8-S9 Four lettermen, who had been a vital part of Coach Shelly's varsity squad for four years, were lost to this year's team as a result of graduation last year. And when a coach loses outstandl.ng men like guard Bobby Boyle, forward Jim OU.stave and center-forwards John Schaefer and Jim Snyder, it takes a lot of hustle, bustle, and talent to fill the gap. But the factor which may pave the way for a difficult and exciting campaign 1n the Teacher$ College Conference is the improve.. ment and balance of many of the 14 colleges. Millersville and Indiana have dominated the league for five years or more while West Chester, Bloomsburg, and Kutzto111 have been knocking at the door. This "'8l'J' reports are making the rounds that bther,-:. • .ehaliengers will be ready--Mqsfield, Slippery Rock, and California. The Huskies will have some talented members who have alreacvdemonstrated their proficiency in circuit competition. Bill Swisher, one of the league's top individual scorers, will be mt to bfealc a four year record at Bloansburg and will have John Mascioli and Al Francis as his running mates at guard. Mascioli won the plaudits of rans and teammates alike, last year, as the result of his speedy and aggressive play, and Francis may take Boyle-"s place as the play-maker. Norm Shutovich, who won his spurs last year will be back to play center, along with two promising freshmenDick Lloyd and Roland Fanner Who were high school standouts. Senior Ray Burger will probably' get the nod for a starting berth at forward, and Shelly will have to pick another regular frcm a group which includes Al Yaverski, Carl Janetka, Lloyd, and Farmer. The Huskiee, have what appears to be scme depth in bench strength, but most of these men hck extensive varsity experience. Big Stan Covinton could be a vital lud;or if he hits his potential, while Phil Houser, Jim Peck, and Carl Sweet are also clamoring for recognition. An interested observer might easily find himself quickly agreeing with Coach Shelly that a good ,.big man" would solve a lot or problems for the fast break offense, used by the Huskies, depends upon getting and keeping the ball. Sports Publicity Office !llHUMBNAIL SKE'roHES - BASKETBALL RAYMOND BURGER - Senior - Returned last season after a year's absence due to a knee injury, and did an able job filling in at the forward posi ticnJ does a good job with rebounds, but will be fighting several pranising freshmen for a starting berth. •1-ron his first varsity "B 0 last year. STANIEY COVINGTON - Senior letter-winner. Has good potential, but has not yet hit his peak. His height and sharp-shooting could be a big help to the squad. Participation in r ootball, along with foot trouble, will probably prevent Stan fran. getting into top shape -early in the season. CARL JANE'.IIA - Senior ... looking forward to winning his first letter during the current season. Will probably see action at the forward post. CARL SWEET - Senior - Will be driving hard for his first varsity letter after two years of jayvee canpetition. Has a good jump shbt--needs to improve finesse and speed to do a good job as a varsity reservist. BILL Slill!SHER - Senior - The only Bloomsburg Hifjl grad on the squad, Bill is well established as a college court star. While winning three letters as a guard, he has been among the top individual conference scorers for two years, and will probab)¥ break the four-year scoring record at the college. Bill currently holds the record for the most points scored in a single game at Centennial Gym. He also hopes to repeat as one of the top individual scorers among small colleges in the na.tim. AL FRANCIS - Junior • Clever ball haooler; smart back court man; stua'.ent of the game. Compensates fer lack of height with speed, skill, and determination. A good "basketball quarterback"• good JOHN MASCIOLI - Junior - Lettered in his freshman year; a fast, c1e'ver guard with an excellent jump shot. Could be just what the doctor ordered as Bill SWi.sher' s running mate at guard. Needs to improve his man-to-man defensive wort. JAMES PECK • Junior - A varsity candidate at guard after two years of play w1 th the jayvees. Shows flashes of steady play, and w1 th more experience will be pushing veteran plqers for a starting berth. Sports Publicity Otfioe Basketball Thumbnail Sketches Cont' AL YAVERSKI • Junior - Played jayvee ball last year after transrerring fran Richmond University. A rugged rebounder and a good short jump shot, he may see a lot of action at forward. NORMAN SHUTOVICH .. Sophomore - Alternates at center and forwards w!!Icl"oniost of his wor~ at center this season; an excellmt jumper-has good hands for tipping. Became a veteran before his freshman year was half-canpleted. Excellent outlook for his next three years of college ball. ROLAND FARMER .. Freshman - rangy, 6t .3n center or forward; is a goodrebounder and has a good tap.-t.ough'lunder the boards. Has finesse-with seasoning, he Will see a lot of action in his initial appearance in college oanpeti tion. DICK LI.OID - Freshman .. Shows great praitise in his first bid far a varsity letter. Works at center or forward posl.tions. Cser ball handler--is showing the vvidence of excellent high school training. Will be causing the veterans plenty of concern for their starting roles. Sports ''Uhlici ty Office PASKLTBALL SQUAD 19~8-59 Name Year ~f.! Hto ',~t, ' Angotti., John 18 6-o 178 Frr,shman Rurger, Ray 21 6-2 Conrad, James Covington, Stan Farmer, Roland fi'olPy, Thomas 18 21 18 lR 6=1 6=2 170 180 210 176 Sophomore Senior F'Ehman 19 6-3 24 19 18 18 ?l 18 19 5=9 Fox, Carolus I-'rancisj Albert 1Harlsky s Tom PousPr, Philip Hur,o, Stanley Janetka., Carl Lloyd, Dick Mascioli, Joh:n James Perialas, Pete Peckll Shutovieh, Norman Stanitski, Carl Stanitski, Conrad Stokes, f.dward Strauser, \·!illiam Sweet, Carl Swisher, 1·lilliam To<,hey, Frank 1-;et,zel, Ronald Yaverski, Alfred Fa.:·ace, Joe MANAGEHS Pat Christoff Robert Morgan l:illiam Morgan John Johnson 20 19 19 19 19 19 18 ?O 23 20 21 ?O 21 6=3 6=it lR() lQO 160 170 170 Semopr Freshman Sophomore Junior Freshman 6=2 6~?. 'J=ll 6=1 150 200 6-2 17S 5..,10 6=0 175 Junior Juni.or 150 Sophomore Sophomor€ Senior F'reshman 5=11 180 Freshman 6=2 195 6=7 6=4 225 5=11 215 155 Sophomore• Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore 6-1 175 Freihman 6=1 205 Senior 6=0 15h 180 160 Senior Freshman 6-2 5=10 6-2 5=7 1R5 155 !?i[h School Sto RoseCarbondale Tokyo (Japan) South 1•~illhm,soort Neshaminy Haddon Heif3hts, ~,': 0 Mee h:::inicsbnrq .~. "1-:ene upper Moreland Upper Darby Kingston !oyertown Mto 0 leasant, Del. Hazleton Shamokin Shamokin Luzerne ,,iestmoreland .Athens 11oomsburg 1 ,est Phila. Cath. Junior Sunbury Duryea Fresh Hazleton Sophomore N. J. Basil-:ushore Mechanicsburg .:>ottsville '. Cooper J9 Strv Sports Publicity Office BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 19SB-59 JV Varsit7 Dec. 3 Kutztown STC Dec. 1.3 Cheyney STC Dec. 16 King' s College Jan. 8 Kutzt~wn STC Jan. 10 Cheyney STC Wed. Mon. Wed. Thu.rs. Sat. Thurs. Thurs. Wed. Thurs. Sat. Wed• ,; Fri. Wed. Sat. Wed. Fri. Sat. Wed• Jan. Jan. J·an. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb• Feb. Feb. Feb• Mar. 15 Shippensburg STC 17 Mansfield STC 28 Millersville STC King's College 7 Lycoming College 11 Lock Haven STC 1.3 Lycoming College 18 Millersville STC 21 Mansfield STC 25 Shippensburg STC 27 West Chester STC 28 4 Lock Haven STC s H A fl A H A A H A A H H A H H A A Kutztown STC Cheyney STC H A K'utztown STC Cheyney STC A H Millersville STC King's College Lycoming College Lock Haven STC Lycoming College H A A H H Mansf'ield STC Milton H H Bucknell Lock Haven STC A A BASKETBALL RECORD 19S7-S8 Dec. 4 Bloansburg STC Dec. 6 Bloomsburg STC Dec. 12 Bloomsburg STC Jan. 9 Bloomsburg STC Jan. 15 Bloomsburg STC Jan. 18 Bloansburg STC Jan. 29 Bloomsburg STC Bloomsburg STC Febe Feb. 8 Bloomsburg STC Feb. 12 Bloomsburg STC Feb. 14 Bloansburg STC Feb. 15 Bloomsburg STC Feb• 22 Bloomsburg S TC Feb. 26 Bloomsburg STC Feb• 28 Bloomsburg S TC Mar. 1 Bloomsburg STC Mar. 4 Bloemaburg STC s 77 8.3 83 64 77 84 71 81 90 81 82 67 7S 79 81 98 79 Kutztown STC Shippensburg STC King's College Cheyney STC Kutztown STC Mansfield STC Millersville STC Lock Haven STC Shippensburg STC Lock Haven STC King's College Lycoming College Mansfield STC Lye oming College West Chester STC Cheyney STC Millersville STC 80 95 92 62 63 83 95 75 75 69 72 79 67 71 92 92 96 Seasonts Record - Won 10 Lost 7 - Conference Record - Won 8 Lost S Sports Publicity 0.f'f1ce HEAD WRFSTLIW COACH Russell E. Houk, a native· of Ellwood City, and an outstaming coach of high school gra.pplers1 . joined the college faculty in • Septeni>er, 19$71 as head wrest.ung coach, assistant football coach, and athletic directer. Houk replaced Walter Blair who became Dean of Men and Head Football Coach. A- stellar performer on the Lincoln High School gridiron squad at Ellwood CityI Houk served 'Id.th both the Merchant Marine and the ArIQ' during World War II. A.t"ter his discharge I he entered Duke University, later trans.ferred to Lock Havens. T • C,. He had an~ outstanding record in both football and wrestling at Look Haven, serving as captain during his senior~. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Lock Haven in May, 1952. In 19$2 1 he joined the faculty of South Williamsport High. School, and compiled an amatd.ng record as head wrestling coach. But his greatest successes came during three years at Muney' High dlere his squads won thirty-seven meets and lost only six. Several of his schoolboy wrestlers won district honors am three of them captured first or secom places in the state ch,aq>ionship meets. He was awarded his Master of Science degree in Education in 1957 at Buclmell University. In his first year as head wrestling coach, Houk compiled a record of five ans and two losses--the latter at the hands of strong squads from Millersville and Lock Haven. Sports Publicity Office WRESTLI:tn - 1958-59 OUTLOOK In his first year or college coaching, Russell Houk led his charges to S victories and 2 defeats against good canpeti tion both in conference and non-conference meets. Although Houk ts is not the type to be easily stampeded, he is unwilling to sa:y more at the manent than nwe should have a good team, but probably not an outstanding team because of the inexperience of quite a few members of the squad." A close look at the squad reveals several reasons for optimism. Only 2 varsity grappiers-George O'Connell and Frank Prusch,..-were lost by graduation, and the nwuber of "hopefuls" has been increased from 30 to 37.., This includes all tan members who participated in the Teachers College Championship Meet which terminated the season. Among them are Jim Garman; two-time winner in the 123 pound bracket; Bob Rehm, who -was runner-up at 157 pounds; Stan Elinsky, who placed third at 191; Dick Rimple, fourth place winner at 130 pounds. With the addition of several good-looking freshman prospects, the Husky matmen should be hard to beat in the lightweight divisions, but strength needs to bed eveloped among the newcomers in the heavier weight classes. In order to improve last year's record, Houlc will have to topple Lock Haven and Millei-sville, perenially two of the top powers in the conference. In addition, the Huskies have added 'bio newcomers to the schedule--Cortland Teachers, New York, and Waynesburg College-and both are well-known in intercollegiate grappling circles for producing good teams. This could 'he the tou~est schedule Bloomsburg has faced since the sport was revived in the 1954-55 season. Along With Garman, Rimple, Rohm, Asby and Elinsky, several of the newcaners are bound to cause plenty of trouble to Bloomsburg opponents in the years ahead. Among them are Dale Sullivan, a 't1ransfer student who "sat out" last year; Maynard Aungst, freshman, 'll:ieno·Jschool state eh.amp who can wrestJ.e at 115 or 123; Gary Allen, freslunan, whose experience and performance in high school heavy.. weight bouts should stand the Huskies in good stead• A bright spot for the future is the good looking crop of jayvees who will have a chance to sh:Jw their stuff in at least four jayvee meets. Sports Publicity Office I THUMBNAIL SKETCHES • WRESTLING JAME'S GARMAN - Senior fran Sunbury• WQ'l the Teaebers Colle~ Wrestling Championship at 123 pounds for the past 2 years. He will be going tor the 3rd crOlffl • Won 7, lost none last season in du.al meets. ROBEiT ASBY • Senior fran South Williamsport - good leg wrest;ler will wrest!'e either 157 or 167 and should do an outstanding job. Won 5- lost 2, last year. RCl3ERT ROHM - Junior f'rom Muncy - eame in second in ~hampionm!p meet in the 157 pound class last year. dependable boy-makes far mistakes- good condition weight the past year and should be wrestling 167 or Won 7 lost none in 1957-58. the s. T• c. A very has gained 177 this season. RICHARD RIMPLE - Junior from Forty Fort - placed fourth in the Teacliera Tournament and third in the Four •I" Tournament. Knows more wrestling than anyone on the squad. Won i - lost none in dual season last year. STAN ELINSKY ... Junior from Kingstown - wrestled 191 last season - third place in Teachers Tournament • strong and fast 1 he should improve with experience. HENRY ORBAND - Jubior from Jessup - Wrestled heavyweight last year - had no previous experience - outstanding football tackle should improve as the season progresses. BILL STEVENSON - Sophomcre fran Upper Darby - wrestled 137 for us in his weight class. last year. Will press other members DALE SUILIVAN - Sophomore frm Hughesville - very strong• uses legs - shouid do an outstanding jx>b. PEiE VALA.NI.A - Senior rrc:m Nanticoke - ver:, dependable ... had leg Iii3iry last year - should be pressing ror position at 123 •or 1.30. BOB WARREN - Sophanore from Mechanicsburg .. outstanding guard on the foat;ball squad. Ver1 strong, he should make a good ~eavyweight. Sports Publicity Office Thumbnail Sketches ... Cont' GARY ALLEN • treshnan tran. Muncy - strcng and fast • came in second in State High School Tournament • should help our heavy. weight problem.. MAYNARD AUNGST - freshman tran. Look Haven - two time state champien wen 58 ai t of S9 matches in high school. Should help our light- weights. TQ,f OORANT .. l'reshman fran. Shamokin - rumel'-up in state last year itl.~6 pounds - another outstanding lightweight. DON K'ER - senior fran. Danville - second year of wrestling President of Senior Class • A student - well developed - a great can.petitor. CHA.mES RIEGEL - junior from Sunbury - did not wrestle last year, Good high school backgroun4 ... it his timing returns., he will help the squad. SpO?'ts Publicity Office WRm1'Lim SQUAD 195'8-59 -Name Allen, Gary Asby, Robert Aungst, Hlynard Baker, Clyde Burke, James Creneti, Francia Cunningham, Rollin Davidheiser, Ronald Davis, Daniel Davia, James Elinsld., Stan Fake, Walter Garman, James Gorant, Tom Hutteman, Beau Kerr, Don Kocher, Jay Laubach, Larry Litavic., Andy Mu:., Melvin Morris, Todd Moser, Warren H>ss., Wayne • Orband, Hank Riegel, Charles Rinple, Richard Robb, William Rohm, Bob SlatkyI Edward Stevenson, Bill Sullivan., Dale Valania, Pete Warren, Bob Williams, James Withers, Paul Wright., Don Wright, Jerry - !e Ht1 wt. 18 21,. S,.8 6-J. 190 16 18 19 18 20 18 18 18 20 S-6 125 S-8 S-7 150 S-7 175 6-o 18S 5...9 S...7 S-6 19 21 5-9 S-10 18 22 S-6 18 18 5-9 5-7 S-9 6..o 18 18 S-10 .s-10 21 22 s-10 6-2 6-o 18 20 18 20 18 19 20 21 19 20 19 23 18 ]$0 150 6-o 5..10 S...10 19 19 18 175 S-8 5..9 s-10 5-9 s-10 S-6 5-6 S-10 s-10 6...2 6-1. 6-0 165 150 l4S 155 l4S 135 160 165 16o 145 12s 20S 180 160 16o 20S 185 150 135 180 160 148 140 us 20S lSS 205 200 140 - Year Hijh School Hmcy South Williamsport Freshman Lock Haven Freshman Lewistown Freshman Malverne, N. Y. Freshman Wm. Tennent Sophomore Lewistown Freshman Pottstown Freshman Forty Fort Freshman Bristol Kingston Junior Sophomore Mechanicsburg Sunbury Senior Shamokin Freshman Sophomore Iselin1 N. J. Danville Senior Freshman Benton Freshman Benton Sophomore Freel.am Freshman Allentown Freshman Forty Fart Freshman Gilbertsville Freshman Shickshinny Junior Jessup Sunbury Junior Forty Fort Junior Freshman Lock Haven Muncy Junior Freshman Duryea ·Sophomore Upper Darby Sophomore Hughesville Senior Nanticoke Sophomore Mechanicsburg Sophomcre Shamokin Sophomore Collingewood.6 )t. _J.... Kingston Junior Forty Fcrt Freshnan Freshman Senior ---\G '1; ,~ J Sports Publicity Office ' SCHEDULE 1 WRES!'LIOO Varsity Dec. 6 Sat. Cortlard. State A Mon. & Tues. Dec. 29-30 Wilkes College To-urn.A Sat. Jan.. 10 Shippensburg s.T.c. A Wed. Jan. 14 I,ycoming College H Sat. Jan. 17 Millersville s.T.c. H Thur. Jan. 29 Lock Haven s.T.c. H Wed. Feb. 4 East Stroudsburg S.T.C. A Sat. Feb. 7 Indiana S.T.C. A Thur. Feb. 12 Lincoln University H Fri. Feb. 20 West Chester s.T.c. H Sat. Feb. 28 Waynesburg College A Fri. & Sat. Mar. 6-7 S.T.O. Tournament H Fri. & Sat. Mar. 13-14 Four "In Tournament A Thur.-Fri • ..Sat.Mar.26-27-28 Nat•l. Collegiate Tournament A Jan. 8 Jan. 18 Jan. 29 Feb. S Feba 8 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 s.T.c. 27 11 Bloomsburg S.T.C. Bloomsburg S.T.c. 24 16 BlOOlllSburg S.T.C. 21 Bloomsburg S.T.C. Bloomsburg BlooJ1JSburg s.T.C. Bloomsburg S.T .c. 11 :n Seasons Record - Won Shippensburg s.T.c. Millersville s.T.c. H Lock Haven s.T.C. H East Stroudsburg s.T.c. A Indiana s.T.c. A Lincoln University H A A S Lycoming College Lost 2 STC Wrestling C~ionship - 3rd place 1.23 130 157 191 James Garman Richard Rin4>le Robert Rohm Stan Elinsld. 1st 4th 2m 3rd 13 15 16 7 11 3 11