DePaulia (DePaul University, Chicago, IL), 1927-12-08

              December 8, 1927 COOPERATE AND START RERICHA North Dakota Aggies Swamp Demons in Last Game Thanksgiving day saw the close of the most colorful, if not the most successful football season in the history of De Paul. The Blue Demons, unable to shake off the jinx that has pursued them throughout the season, dropped their final game to the North Dakota Aggies, 21-6 in a battle that was entirely decided by the "breaks." It would be wrong as well as unsportsmanlike to begrudge the North Dakota men the glory of winning the game by bewailing the tricks of Fate, but it must be admitted that stouter hearts than Dowling's would have wilted under such discouraging play. Taken all in all the game was well worth seeing, and provided plenty of thrills for the 4,000 spectators who hurried through the turkey dinners to be on hand for the game that meant the Swan Song for six of the greatest DePaul gridiron stars. Early in the first quarter, things looked dark for the Blue and Red when a North Dakota punt rolled to De Paul's one-yard line. Gaffney's punt from behind his goal line was partially blocked and only went to his own ten yard line. After three plays which netted six yards, GerginNorth Dakota halfback, took the ball over for the first touchdown. The kick was good and North Dakota led 7-0. Undaunted by this, Dowling's men came right back and after a series of forward passes and off a 1 smashes by Mclnerny and Gaffney, brought the ball to North Dakota's 3-yard line. North Dakota's line braced and held for three downs. On the next play Gaffney attempted to pass to Hussey over the goal line but Gergin inntercepted it and raced the full length of the field for another touchdown. The kick was good giving North Dakota a 14-0 lead. Date in the second quarter, in a desperate attempt to put over a touchdown before the half ended, the Blue Damons began a passing attack that bewildered the Aggies. Unluckily one of these passes nestled in the arms of Newgard, North Dakota end, who ran sixty yards for the third North Dakota touchdown. That ended the scoring for the Aggies but in the second half the Blue Demons put over a touchdown when Mclnerny carried it over after smashing off tackle for eight yards. A summary of the game reveals that De Paul had possession of the ball three-fourths of the time. North Dakota after getting the lead played smart conservative football, often punting on first down. The outcome of the games this year has only gone to pi'ove the saying that "A team is as strong as its substitutes." With a sqtiad of only twenty-four men and most of them back field men, Coach Anderson was unable to give his line men relief and it often happened that a swollen angle or bad shoulder would be doctored up before the game in order that eleven players could appear on the field. When and what we eat First period—-sandwich time. Second period—beverage time. Third period—dessert time. Fourth period—candy bar time. Homeward bound—toothpick time. Basketball Fakes Sport Spotlight Vets Work in Gym With the approach of cold weather and the termination of the football season sport fans are turning their attention to basketball prospects. Some of the larger schools have already issued their call for basketeers. According to present indications De Paul will start the season with six lettermen. These lads are all stars and they will give De Paul fans a real treat this winter. Practice to Start Soon In a few days, and on all days thereafter, all athletes with varsity basketball ambitions will be seen making their way to the Gym with their basketball uniforms tucked safely under their arms. At the gymnasium Coach Anderson, who will be in full charge of varsity basketball this year will put the men through rigid paces in an endeavor to turn out a winning five. Six Lettermen Back In the persons of Cunningham, Riley, Bordes, Phelan, Dea and Mclnerney, Coach Anderson will have six varsity lettermen from last year's team with which to work. Each one of these men has in the past provided the De Paul students and many sport-lovers of the city with many thrills. This year they will be counted upon to produce more of the thrills which make basketball the most popular winter sport in America. Freshmen Tossers Report With the football schedule over and the results noted and placed away on their respective shelf the freshmen athletic interests turns to basketball. Coach Jim Kelly is determined that his string of victories will not be broken by a mere change of sports and he claims that his basketball club will keep right on in the place set by the football team. Men Look Promising The aspirants for the freshmen basketball team turned out for their first practice of the year in the Auditorium on Monday. The number of candidates for this first appearance was not very large, as only twelve appeared on the floor to display their ability to Coach Kelly, but the attendance is expected to pick Up as practice goes "along. Moreover, there are several basketball men, and some of them prospective stars who have not as yet reported, together with several football men who are still nursing injuries from the strenuous football season. Frosh Display Ability Most of the practice period was given over to a little talk by Coach Kelly and the rest spent in shooting baskets. From the activity and ability displayed by some of the men present one could gather that the Frosh will be well represented this winter on the cage floor. ON WAITING Z. G. Y. Waiting is a boresome thing, A horrid, torrid time Spent thinking in vain, Trying to make a rime. But sweet is the moment When the awaited one does appear A grasp of the hand and a smile, The waiting is turned into good cheer. DEPAUL SPORTS CHOSEN '28 DEFEAT MARKS END OF SEASON Jack Phelan Has Enviable Record of Starting Every Game In looking over the past football season we find that there are a few of our players who might be classified among the group of "unsung heroes." Probably the most prominent of these is Jack Phelan, our right guard, who played all but five minutes of the entire season. The interesting feature of this lies in the fact that Jack originally hoped to grace the Blue Demons' backfield this year when he reported for practice last spring. To be a slashing fullback was his ambition, but Fate seemed to have different views on the subject. An abundance of backfield men and a sorrowful shortage of linemen who made up the squad, forced Coach Anderson to look for men to play in the line. He wanted somebody "tough" and knew that Jack qualified. Eddie immediately started work in converting a former high school backfield star into a college lineman. It required time but his efforts were rewarded tenfold by Jack's wonderful work in all the games this year. Phelan's name is found in an All-star team picked by the athletic editors of the Loyola Newsr The team consists of the best men that faced the Loyola team during the season, and is quite a boost for an athlete that has only played one year of college football. SPORT SPASMS By Jack Wright Well, the N. D. Aggies (not Notre Dame) were a bit too strong for us on Turkey Day but I know one western team that didn't pan out so hot two days later. At the banquet held for him after the victory over Southern California, Knute Rockne was knocking them off pretty strong. He said that he was not coach on any day they lost and that his only duty was to blow up the ball. He also stated that he was glad that his wife was present to hear all the swell things said about him, whether she believed them or not. (No, I wasn't there.) Mickey Walker is now almost as popular as his cousin, Johnny Walker, but Mickey has been taking down better men than the cigarette could ever put out. A few old timers can't believe it's December already and have been playing golf with a brace of sweaters to help along their game. College football in 1927 is gone and only a few "pro" games remain to hold the interest of the fans. Students will turn their eyes to the basketball schedules. Society will clamor for the professional hockey games and the bowling fans will rocks the pins and toss the balls. The main event of the year is over and the prelims for next year's football have begun. Only a few are said to be sad and they are the men who have played their last game for their Alma Mater. To the men who fought so willingly for De Paul we extend our thanks and our best wishes in other battles on business gridirons. Many theirs be the greatest success. Athletes Take Major Roles in Sports Review In the interim between the football and basketball seasons Paul's very masculine he-men, members of the Varsity and Freshman squads have turned their colossal attention to the more elevated and less trying pursuit of tripping the light fantastic. The grace and charm of football suits is to be replaced by the dainty pink chiffon of the ballet dancer. Father Coupal explains that he has chosen these athletic heroes because they alone have the proper perspective and point of view to put across the highly technical athletic dances. For example in the Basketball dance, which is by far one of the most diverting features of the entire program, several of the Freshman football players appear. Paddy Driscoll is really the leader of this act although he refuses to admit it, modestly saying that to claim leadership of such an excellent ballet would be the height of conceit. George Kingsland and Stanton Smalling support their captain in this number as they did all season on the gridiron. Hypercritical persons who have seen the rehearsals have been forced to admit that the Frosh athletes are the last word in entertaining dancing. In the Skating dance, Doldowy and Baudendistel figure prominently while Marine and Byers of the Freshman squad help keep the audience pleasingly diverted. Kingsland and Smalling again give the public a treat in the Hockey dance. Toussaint-Weber Remember way back when we were caught eating in class, the teacher marched us to t1 -'raste basket? Some of the students have been seen eating in class, but this is to be excused because evening students very seldom have time to eat. Page Seven INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS CAPTAIN Teammates Elect Johnny Over Hussey and "Alex" John Rericha, stellar guard, was elected captain of the 1928 Blue Demon football team Saturday night at the annual Football dinner of the De Paul University Athletic Department at the De Paul grill. Rericha is a freshman in the law school and has been a member of the De Paul eleven for three years. Ever since his freshman year Johnny has played on the regular club at a guard position and has been one of the outstanding players of the team. During the past year although laid low by injuries, which kept him out of the last few games, his work at guard was sensational. 1 Varsity Monograms Awarded Sixteen members of the team were awarded varsity monograms. Six of the letter men are seniors, six juniors, and four are sophomores. Varsity letter winners: Captain Dowling, Captain-elect Rericha, Bradford. Baudendistel, Alexandroff, Finnegan, Vassel, Phelan, Vanderplas, Hussey, Gaffney, Doyle, Kelly, Mclnerney, Dollowy, Saggau. Numeral Winners Announced Twenty-one members of the freshmen squad were announced as winners of ffeshmen numerals. Freshmen numeral winners: Captain Driscoll, Gilbertson, Elterman, Baker, Morse, Dix, Upton, Cowhey, Watts, Schmidt, Smalling, Coulson, or s, O'Leary, Kingsland, Byers, Wulff, Marine, McGivern. Jablonski, Jones. Suggested Victory Song DE PAUL VICTORY SONG We will gather on your campus We will watch your hall of fame We will cheer for old DE PAUL Ne'er forgetting her good name. Chorus So whoop her up for old De Paul And cheer the team on high We'll whoop it up for old DEPAUL Her colors from the sky. The scarlet from the sunset, The blue from heaven's high, Fighting, on to VICTORY! Three cheers for varsity! RAH! RAH!! RAH!!! 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