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November, 1955 THE PILOT BULLDOGS WRAP UP SEASON WITH LEES-McRAE; TIE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SOPHOMORES SLAUGHTER LONGSHOTS and FLEM-FLAMS Gardner-Webb’s Bob Tobin pulling in a pass from Quarterback Robert Webb gains 40 yards before being pulled down from behind. BULLDOG REVIEW FOR '55 FOOTBALL SEASON The Bulldogs hang up their gear for the last time of the 1955 campaign after the Friday, November 18 game with Georgia Military Academy. This was a successful season for Coach Harris and the boys as they divided conference honors with Lees-McRae. A big help this year was the addition of Coach James Garrison, who played an important role in the Bulldog’s great season. In the curtain-raiser September 17, at Shelby, Gardner- Webb took on a tough Appalachian “B” team, bowing 12-6 after an unforgettable performance. The Mountaineers were deep in reserves, and this plus superior weight may have been the difference as Coach Norman Harris’ Bulldogs served notice they were off to the grid wars, and would be no patsy for any opponent. September 24 the Bulldogs fought a gamely-determined Mars Hill club tp a narrow decision, 14-7 at the Lions’ home field. With halfback J. T .Davis hitting his stride, and Jerry Hawkins playing inspired ball at center, the Bulldogs pulled this close one out of the fire. September 30 the Bulldogs traveled to Cullowhee for a non-conference encounter with the Western Carolina “B”. In a driving rain the Bulldogs managed to grind out a, 6-0 vic tory. On October 8 the local team returned home and responded kindly to a strong Hargrave team turning them back 19-6. October 15 the strong boys from Banner Elk came to town, and Gardner-Webb quickly responded with a 19-19 tie. In a clean, hard-fought battle they spoiled Gardner-Webb’s perfect record. On October 21 Coach Harris’ gridders took on a strong Elon “B” team. The Bulldogs struck quick for a six point lead which they never relinquished. Homecoming saw an inspired Mars Hill team come to town only to be blasted by eleven confident Bulldogs. Gardner-Webb was definitely up for this contest and carried off the victory 19-0. November 5 the Bulldogs made a return match to the Lees-McRae campus where they suffered their second defeat of the season on the home soil of the Bobcats. Injuries helped to account for the 26-7 score. For some this will be the final performance for Gardner- Webb. They are :Tommy Sheets and Scotty Frizzell, Co captains, Jerry Doby, Don Smith, Jerry Ballard, Don Poole, Allen Collins, Bill Gamble, James Williams, Jerry Hawkins, J. T. Davis, Don McCarson, Richard Goins and Bob Tobin. FRESHMAN, 14-7 IN FIELD DAY FOOTBALL EVENT Davis, Hawkins & Co. combin ed their talents to dump the Fresh man football team by a 14 to 7 score. The game was played in four ten minutes quarters. In the first quarter, the Fresh men received the kickoff, but three plays later Ballard interecepted a pass and put the Sophomores on the offensive. The Sophs could not pick up any yardage and had to kick. The Freshmen couldn’t do any better and kicked to McCarson who returned the ball to the Fresh men’s 45 yard line. Davis moved the ball to the Freshmen’s goal line, where Hawkins scored around left end. Sheets converted for the Sophs and the score stood at 7-0. In the second quarter, Webb pass ed to Crews for 15 yards; Crews picked up 8 on a run, but the Fresh men were stopped. The Sophs took over and Davis picked up 21, then 12, and 19 yards, Hawkins added 11, McCarson picked up 9, and Hawkins passed to McCarson out of the end zone and the score was nullified. Halftime stopped the Sophomores’ drive. The Sophomores scored again in the third quarter when Hawkins in tercepted a pass from Webb to put the Soph’s in possession of the ball. Hawkins moved the ball for 10 yards, then tossed to Fi'izzell for a beautiful catch which added 30 more yards. Davis then went across from 8 yards out. Sheets added the conversion and the Sophomores led 14 to 0. The fourth quarter proved fruitful for the Freshmen when they picked up their lone touchdown. The Fresh men pushed from about their own 45 yard line with consecutive runs by Webb and Isaacs. Webb con nected with Crews on a pass play which moved the ball to the Sopho mores’ 6 yard line. Isaacs then went through to score. Roberts added the extra point for the Freshmen and the game ended 14 to 7, Sopho- Just a by-line to add that both Imes played fine ball. Though this game was short, it was played hard and with determination. It will stack up against any game played this season. We want to add that Harold Long and Bill Bovender along with Coach Garrison did fine jobs refereeing, while due credit must go to the chain gang. The Sophomores now have ten points toward the Field Day events over that of the Freshmen. Four Bulldogs Make All-Conference CONGRATULATIONS DOBY, HAWKINS, DAVIS AND SHEETS. THAT'S ALL FOLKS With the football season coming to an end Gardner-Webb now turns its eyes to the basketball world. Judging from the optimism of the new coach, Mrs. Charles Haynes, the G-W girls basketball team could give plenty of trouble to its’ opponents. To quote Mrs. Haynes, “We plan to take all our games. The girls have a fine spirit. We’ll win them all.” Coach Haynes was not willing to name the six girls who will see the most action in making these optimisms facts. Sure to be in on the action are three regulars from last year’s fine team coached by Miss Saranan Morgan. Shelia Mayberry was a consistent point-getter on this team along with Donnis Philbeck. Peggy Redding saw action as a guard. To add to the group there is Ann Wheeler, a six-footer, followed by Kitty Logan, Frances Causby, Irva Smith, and Peggy McDowell in competition for the guard positions. Forwards include: Kay Swain, Jo Ann Thompson, Colleen Maynard, Janet Beam, Sarah Farrow, Patsy Greene and Patsy Fagan. A full schedule has not been worked out but the team should play several preliminary games to the male contests. several boys are still practicing foot ball Monday, October 24, saw a big turnout of prospects for the coming cage season. With a 20-game schedule just around the corner you can expect to see plenty of bearing down on the part of those who will fill the top spots. In an interview with Coach Harris he hinted that no posi tion was “sewed up.” You can feel sorry for the coach when you realize that there is only one six-footer in the crowd; how ever, this can be overcome by plenty of speed. All this plus the lact that all five starters were lost from last yearns squad doesn’t add up to a rosy future. Three lettermen are returning from last year: Jerry Camp, Scotty Frizzell, and Don Poole. Among other hopefuls are three boys who played plenty of ball for Shelby High; Ed Peeler, Doug Greer, and Tommy McCarver. Mark Stone, who was a starter two years ago, is back for another crack at the team. Any one of the following might be in there when the starting whistle is blown aaginst Wingate on December 3- Ronald Beam, Arnold Isaac, Kelly Kee, Jim Parks, Max Walk er, Bill Walker, Landrum Deal, James Huey, Bill Poole, Bobby Crew, Paul Roberts and William Stephens. PRONASTICATIONS DEPARTMENT We believe this year’s basketball teams will furnish plenty of excitement. We also predict that there would be a great exodus of golfers to Japan if they knew that the Japanese had girl caddies. Saw some of our hunters coming out of the woods the other day and each one was carrying a squirrel by the tail (Please don t read this Mr. Game Warden). Reminds us of the time when we used to get both pockets full of parched peanuts and take off to the woods on a Opossum hunt. LAST SHOTS AND FLAMS DEPARTMENT This is just to express appreciation to all the football players for the intestional fortitude they have shown this year While we re giving pats on the back we won’t leave out the the entire student body displayed the team spirit of the cheerleaders we’d win more games. Scotty and Mully were wise choices for the co-captains. What a home coming game! BULLDOG BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FALL REVIVAL In the fall of each year the Bap tist Student Union brings to the campus a well-known minister to conduct a week of revival services. During the week of December 5-9, the Rev. Jimmy Swinson will be on Gardner-Webb campus. He will have charge of the morning chapel services and also evening services in the E. B. Hamrick auditorium, which will replace the vesper pro gram. Much prayer is needed for a true revival, which must begin in the individual. In your daily meditation and devotional period pray epnestly for these services. Mr. Swinson is pastor of the Pleas ant Hill Baptist Church in Morgan- ton, iN. C. FEBRUARY 1955 - 56 TEAM Wingate Western Carolina Mars Hill Spartanburg Asheville-Biltmore Furman “B” North Greenville Brevard Lees-McRae Western Carolina ' Asheville-Biltmore High Point “B” Brevard Lees-McRae Spartanburg High Point “B” Wingate Mars Hill North Greenville Furman “B” Tournament PLACE AWAY AWAY HOME HOME HOME HOME AWAY HOME AWAY HOME AWAY HOME AWAY HOME AWAY AWAY HOME AWAY HOME AWAY
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