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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

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LMoritz Schultz

Stanley Covington

STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE
Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg
Sports Publicity Office
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1958 FOOTBALL BROCHURE

President. of the College ••••••••••••••••••••••• Dr. Harvey A. Andruss
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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. Olympus
Capacity •••••••••••••••••• 3,000
Press Table ••••••••••••••• Accornmodations for 10 persons
College Infomation
Denomination •••••••••••••• Non-Denorid.r:ational

Conducted by •••••••••••••• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Year Founded •••••••••••••• 1839
Enrollment •••••••••••••••• 1)50
Address ••••••••••••••••••• Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Radio Facilities Are Available
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THE COACHES

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Head Coach Walt Blair will hold the reins of the Husky grid
~chine for the second year after serving two years as assistant coach
at Bloomsburg. Blair was an outstanding athlete at Northeast High
School in Philadelphia, lettering in football, baseball, and basketball.
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.
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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.
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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

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ENDS
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~ -*Covington, Stanley
*Bchultz, Moritz
·Blackburn, Edward
*°alitsky, Edwari
*Elinsky, Stanley
'Thompson, Joseph
Cavolaski, Daniel
Martin, Robert H.
Miller, Wayne
Rishkofski, Joseph

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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

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YEAR

Senior

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Junior

"

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Soph.
ti

Fresh.
n

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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

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"
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Fresh.

"

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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

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5-10

175
185

185

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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.

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Boyertown
So. Williamsport

Hazleton
Athens
Sunbury

Football Squad - continued

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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

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5-8

150

6-0
6-0
5-10

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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

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"

Soph.
n

150

11

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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

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Fresh.
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Fresh.

So. Willia.11sport
Mahanoy Twp.
Muncy
Mee hanicsburg
Athens
Bristol
Bristol
Montgomery
Lewistown
West Pittston
Bellefonte
Athens
Edwa,.rdsville
!lfew Gumberland
Be. ·•wick
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Da·:w·ille

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NeWl)Ot't

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Sunlmry

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Dan11:i.lle

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S he1,c.ndoah
Shamokin Catholic

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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
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Colleges

!,!! American Honorable Mention

Edward Watts
Stanley Covington
Frank Prusch

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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

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Moritz Schultz

Stanler Covin~ton