FOOTBALL
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PRESS INFORMATION BOOK

1957
Gerald Wood

Carl DeFebo

Walter R. Blair
Coach

STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE
BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Prepared by

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE
Boyd F. Buckingham, Director·

Edward Watts

Kenneth Wood

STATE TEACHERS COWGE
Bloansburg
Pennsylvania
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19~? -FOOTBALL BROCHURE
President of the College ••••••••.•••• Dr. Harvey A. Andruss
Athletic Staff (Football)
Athletic Director ••••••••• Russell Houk, Lock Havens. T. C. 1 52
Head Football Coach ••••••• Walter R. Blair, West Chester s. T. c. '50
Assistant Coaches ••••••••• Harold s. Shelly, Ohio Northern 1 31
Russell Houk, Lock Haven S. T. c. '52
Student Coaches •••••••••• .-Charles Puc key
Albert Francis
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Student Manager ••••••••••• Lamar Freeland
Director of Publicity ••••• Boyd F. Buckingham, Bloomsburg s. T, c.•h3
Secretary ••••••••••••••••• Mrs. Anna H. Baker
Athletic Information
Colors ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Maroon and Gold
Nickname ••••••••••••••••••••••••• Huskies
Mascot ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Roongo III
Home Field ••••••••••••••••••••••• Mt. Olympus
Capacity ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3,000
College Infomation
Denomination •••••••••••••••• ~····Non-Denominational
Conducted by ••••••••••••••••••••• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Year Founded ••••••••••••••.•••••• 1839
Enrollment ••••••••••••••••••••••• 1200
Address •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Radio Facilities Are Available
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THE COACHES

Head Coach Walt Blair will hold the reins of the Husky grid
machine for the first time after serving two years as assistant coach
at Bloomsburg. Blair was an outstanding athlete at Northeast Iti.gh
School in Philadelphia, lettering in football, baseball, and basketball.
Military service in the Anny 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 careeer
in college competition under Coach Glenn Killinger. It was durin5 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, Je1I1Kintown, and Chambers-

burg High Schools.

His teams rolled up 30 victories, 13 losses, amd

1 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 prowness firsthand when Yohe served as backfield coach
at West Chester under Killinger.
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Coaching three intercollegiate sports keeps Harold Shelly busy
from 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 eight years,
he has never had a losing season. When the court season ends, Shelly
directs the destinies of the Husky track and field squad.
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Newcomer to the coaching staff is Russ Houk who piled up an
enviable record in football and wrestling while a student at Look
Haven S. T. C. For the past five years, Russ has turned out championship wrestling squads at South Williamsport and Muncy High Schools. In
addition to assisting with football, Houk will coach the Husky grapplers
and will serve as Athletic Director.
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Charles Puckey, former grid great under Coach Bob Redman at
Bloansburg, has returned to complete his degree. Sidelined because
of injuries sustained in military service, Puckey will handle the job
of coaching Bloomsburg 1 s JV squad.

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1957 OUTLOOK
One of the most inexperienced squads since World War II will
represent Bloomsburg this year in the annual gridiron wars. Twenty
four of last year's squad are missing from the current roster due to
graduation, injury, withdrawal, or academic difficulty. Most noticeable
among the absentees are ends Bob Stroup, Dick Strine, and Bob Asby,~,
Harry Hughes, who won all-state recognition for the past several years
at tackle, will be sorely missed on the forward wall, and Joe Wascavag~
and Frank Kaminsky, bulwarks 'Of defense at guard, leave a gap that will
be hed to fill. Husky opponents should be relieved at the absence of
"Tanker" Joe Malczyk a.nd "Bo" Rainey, backfield stars noted for their
plunging and bru'lsing tactics in the last two years.
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The bulk of the work at end will fall on two jupiors, Stan
Covington and Morrie Schultz. Botha re lettermen but lack game experience. The number of reserve ends are 1:1,.mited and inexperienced. ·
Due to the graduation of Hughes and the possible shifting of
"Chick" DeFebo to center, the tackle spots will be wide open. Vying
for varsity berths are Tom Vaxmonsky, a senior; Paul Spahr, a junior;
Jack Chidester, Hank Orband, Roy Shifflet, and Bob Lesko, all sophomores. Lack of experience will be the greatest problem to overcome at
this spot.
The brightest spot on the line seems to be at the guard position
where a host of scrappy candidates will be contending for recognition.
This group will be led by Frank Pruseh, a senior and one of the stellar
performers in last season's line. Ken Wood, a junior and two year
understudy to Wascavage, should come into h:i.s own during the season.
Others to be ~eckoned with are Leo Mulhall, and Joe Johnston, juniors;
and sophomores Joe Panichello, Paul Manko, and Phil Lockcuff.
With the loss of first-stringer Woody Rhoads, due to a summer
injury, and the ""-estionable performance of previously injured George
Chaump and Bernie Zaborowski, Coach Blair hopes to solve the gap at
center with the conversion of veteran °Chick11 DeFebo, a senior, from
tackle to center. Reserve strength is questionable pending the successful shifting of Bill Thomas and Phil Lockcuff.
Among a number of pranising freshmen are Kenneth Hill, Bob Warren,
Gary Reddig, Ray Naylor, Ed Wojciekowski, Jim Conrad, Walter Fake, and
Gerald Hittle.

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THUMBNAIL SKETCHES - RETURNING Vl!!TERAR5
GEORGE CHAUMP Center - Senior - 21 - 5, 1011 - 180 - West Pittston, Penna. ,
One of the big question marks in the line-up this year as the
result of a knee injury early last season. Standout center for two
years prior to injury. His return to the line would be a big help to
the Huskies.
FRANK PRUSCH Guard - Senior - 20 - 5, 11" - 195 - Duryea, Penna.
-Former Duryea High School great. Winner of two varsity letters.
Key spark-plug in the forward wall. Noted for driving, slashing play.
Tough, well-built veteran.
THOMAS VAXMONSKY Tackle - Senior - 20 - 6 1 211 - 208 - Jenkins Township
For three years an understudy tackle to Harry Hughes, Tom now seems
ready to take his place as a stalwart in both offense and defense. Big
and rangy, Tom stands a good chance of being a stellar performer in the
line if he reaches his potential.

CARL DEFEBO Tackle - Senior - 21 - 6 1 111 - 220 - Berwick, Penna.
?or the past three years, 11 Chick11 has continued the same bruising
play that won him honors at Berwick High School. A three-letter winner,
Chick has given the Huskies a consistent, fired-up brand of football.
In spite of his weight, he has shown that he can go the full distance,
if necessary~
JOHN OUSTRICH Quarterback - Senior - 20 - 51 10" - 150 - Taylor, Penna.
The key to the Huskies' over-all success will rest on the shoulders
of this veteral signal caller. Returning for his second varsity assignment, John's spirited handling of the squad, his sharp passing, and his
football sense make him a definite asset in the gridiron picture.
JONAH GOOBIC Halfback - Senior - 22 - 5'1011 - 165 - Plains, PennaCoach Blair has high regard for this spunky halfback from Plains.
A fierce competitor, Jonah plays a hard-driving, scrappy brand of football.
Held in the shadows by former Husky greats, Goobic should display a brand
of ball which will delight Husky fans.
EDWARD WATTS

Halfback - Senior - 22 - 6• - 195 - Jenkintown, Penna.
good portion of the Husky running attack will be carried by Eddie
Watts, a former standout performer for Blair at Jenkintown High. The
two joined forces when Ed was a sophomore fledgling. Watts has developed
into a top-notch college back, picking up three varsity letters in the
gridiron sport and an equal number in track.
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GERALD~ Fullback - Senior - 21 - 61 - 185 - Mechanicsburg, Penna.
Barring injuries, this compactly-built speedster should provide
considerable punch to the Husky offense~ Despite the fact that he
played behind the great "Tanker" Malczyk for two years, Gerry showed
enough pranise to win two varsity letters,
MORITZ SCHULTZ End - Junior - 23 - 61 - 180 - Plains, Penna.
Florrie returned from riilitary ser,vice last year and quickly reaestablished himself as a fleet, pass-snaring end. Bull-dog determination and
desire have high lighted his past performances~

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STANIEiY COVINGTON End - Junior - 20 - 6 1 311 - 198 - Neshaminy, Penna.
Tallest man on the squad; Stan uses his big hands and long legs to
good advantage. Picked up a lot of poise while earning his first varsit;y
letter last season.
PAUL SPAHR Tackle - Junior - 19 - 6 1 211 - 205 - Collingdale, Penna.
Paul used his height and weight to good advantage last year, winning
his first varsity letter competing against such formidable performers as
Hughes, DeFebo, and Vaxmonsky.
LEO MULHALL Guard - Junior - 25 - 5 1 9" - 180 - Shenandoah, Penna.
This scrappy, durable Irishman is back for another try after a bout
with a serious illness two 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 - Junior - 19 - 5' 1111 - 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
,two letters playing ttheads-up" ball.
OSCAR SNYDER Quarterback - Junior - 20 - 51 8n - 160 ... Sunbury, Penna,
-Oscar proved himself while playing at Sunbury under Jimmy Hinds,
former Husky grid-great. A sharp passer, Oscar already owns two letters,
and should earn another pair for his play-calling skill,
ROBERT BOTTORF Fullback - Junior - 24 - 51 911 - 185 - Bellef ont e, Penna.
Bob returned to Bloomsburg last season after his military service,
determined to continue the feats which had already brought him one
letter. ttF earless 11 Bob is a fast-charging, hard-hitting runner who never
seems to give up.
ROY SHIFFLET Tackle - Sophomore - 19 - 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 - Sophomore - 19 - 6 1 111 - 210 - Perkiomen Prep,Pa.,
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 should develop into an outstanding
Husky gridder.
ROBERT ROHM Halfback - Sophomore - 19 - 5, 1011 - 165 - Muncy, Penna,
A tough 1J1ah 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 last year.

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*Lettermen

FOCYrBALL SQUAD 1957-58

ENDS
*Covington, Stanley
*Schultz, Moritz
Fritz, Daniel
Blackburn, Edward
Galitsky, Edward
Elinsky, Stanley
Hill, Kenneth
Patynsky, Walter
Trocki, Joseph
Byrne, William

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AGE

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20

6•)rt
6'
5, 11"
6•
51 11ft
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23
20
19
19
19
20

26

198
180
170
170
17.5'
170
170
6'
5110" 192

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YEAR

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Soph.

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Fresh.
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HIGH SCHOOL

Neshaminy
Plains
Osceola Mills
So, Williamsport
Shenandoah
Kingston
Muncy
Shamokin
Edwardsville
Upper Moreland

TACKIES
*Vaxmonsky, Thomas
*DeFebo, Carl
ifSpahr, Paul
*Chidester, Jack
Orband, Henry
Shifflet, Roy
Lesko, Robert
Wright, Donald
Warren, Robert
Withers, Paul
Biddle, Dawson

20

21

19

19
19
19
19
22
17
18

6•211

208

6' l"

220
205

6 1 1"
6 1 1"
6•
6' 2"

210

6 1 2n

6•

51 111•
6 1 2"

Senior
II

Junior
Soph.

220
210

II

215

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20,
19.5'

185

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Fresh.
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Jenkins Township
Berwick
Collingdale
Perkioman Prep.
Fish\:urne Military
Williamsport
Mahanoy Township
Kingston
Mechanicsburg
Collingswood, N. J.
Northwnberland

GUARDS
*Prusch, Frank
Johnston, Joseph
Mulhall, Leo
-IIWood, Kenneth
Manko, Paul
Morris, William
Panichello, Joseph
Lockcuff, Philip
DeBoard, Philip
Noll, Donald
Reddig, Gary

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20
20
25
19
19
19
19
19

17

17
22

51 11.. 195
5, 11" 180
5'9" 180
,, 1111 185
6t
230
185
6'
, 1 1on
205
5, 9" 185
511111 171
5, 11" 170
6•
200

Senior
Junior

5, 10'' 180
6 1 211 180
5, 10" 175
6•
185
5, 1111 175
5,1111 165

Senior

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Soph.
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Fresh.
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Duryea
Sunbury
Shenandoah Catholic .
Mechanicsburg
Hazleton
Duryea
Cheltenham
So, Williamsport
New Cumberland
Northumberland
Ephrata

CENTERS
Chaump, George
Zaborowski, Bernard
*Rhoads, Woodrow
Thomas, William
Lovecchio, Anthony
Naylor, Raymond
F el.lln, -Eugene

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21
20

19
18
17

It

Junior
Soph.
Fresh.
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It

West Pittston
Newport Twp,
Boyertown
Forty-Fort
Northwest Joint
Bristol
Hazleton

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QUARTFRBACKS

*°ustrich, John
*Snyder, Oscar
Oronka, Joseph
Wojciekowski, Edward
Cino, Joseph
Conrad, James
Winder, Jamee
White Roger

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20
20
19
23

17
18
18

5110"
5, 8"
5111n
5'11"
5, 7"
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Senior
.Junior
Soph.

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160

165
175

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Fresh.

150

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186

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5, ll" 155

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Taylor

Sunbury
Nanticoke
Coal Township
Clark-Summit-Abingt
So. Williamsport
Montgomery
Sayre

HAIFBACKS
22
22
20

Goobic, Jonah
*Watts, Edward
Fisher, Gary

Suntheimer, Frank
Blair, James
Gerber, David
*Rohm, Robert
Volpetti, Nicholas
Fake, Walter
Haulman, Larry

21
19
19
19
19

17
17
17
17

Hugo, Stanley
Johnson, John
Bergerstock, Donald 18
21
Hittle, Gerald
Gruber, Glenn
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5, 10" 165

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6•

195
5, 10" 157
5, 8"
160
5, 8" 150
5'9" 170
51 10" 165
5, 11" 170
5, 7" 150
5, 8" 165
5'11" 147
5,811 150
5'9" 155
5,an 177
51 8'' 170

Junior
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Soph.
11

Plains
Jenkintown
Bloomsburg
Hatboro
So. Williamsport
Mahanoy Township

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Muncy

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West Pittston
Mechanicsburg
Chambersburg
Athens
Bristol
Montgomery
Berwick
Highspire

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FULLBACKS
*Wood, Gerald
*Bottorf, Robert
Sweet, Carl
Natishan, Jerome
DeWald, Richard
Baney, Harvey

21
24

19
21

20
17

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61 l"
5'11"
5' l 6•

185

Mechanicsburg
Bellefonte
Athens
Edwardsville
Montoursville
New Cumberland

Senior
Junior
Soph.

185
200

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175

F.resh.
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170

FOOTBALL SCHEDUIE 1957-58

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Varsitz

JV

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Fri. Sept. 27 Stevens Trade A
Thurs. Oct-. 10 Lycoming C. H
Thurs. Oct,. 24 Lock HavenSTC H

Mansfield STC

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A
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2 California STC
9 West Chester STC

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Sat. Sept. 14 Lycoming College

Pre-Season Scrimmage
*Sat. Sept. 21
Sat. Sept. 28
Sat. Oct,
5
*Sat. Oct. 12
*Sat.
Sat.
*Sat.
Eat.

Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.

Lock Haven STC (N)
Delaware State
Cortland STC

19 Shippensburg STC
26 King' s College

* Conference Games

School
Thurs. Oct. 31 Lycoming C.

Homecoming

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