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October, 1953 STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE NEWS LETTER Page Five PIRATES TROUNCE SAVANNAH 42-0 The Elizabeth City “Pirates” were all out to cop their second straight championship as they walloped the Savannah State “eleven” to a score of 42-0. Under the leadership of coach “Bob White.” The Pirates looked very promising as they turned in a mag nificent performance, both defensively and offensively. James Greer showed old fomi as he tore across for two tallies during the game. Paul (Kit) Martin, halfback tal lied for two touchdowns to further heighten the “Pirates’ ” margin. Not to be out-done, Ra>Tiiond Reddrick scored two touchdowns on brilliant runs. Oscar Blakey, speedy fullback, did much in setting up the various touchdowns with tricky runs. He went into the end zone to receive a pass from “Billy Hodge”, which ac counted for the seventh tally. Turning in wonderful performances were, captain Earl Thomas, John Cashwell, Dewey Clark, James Will iams, Billy Gist, Santiago Burrell, William “Bill” Liggins, “Ike” Gordy, Nathaniel Moon, John Sharpe, Fred Palmer, E, Green, William “Cat” Andrews, Robert “Loco” Reed. These, and more, are the boys who represented our school and who will represent our school through the sea son. All eyes are on the “Pirates”, won dering if they will attain the champ ionship this year. Well, no one can foretell the future, but keep your eyes on the “Pirates”. —Godfrey GLOBE OF SPORTS S. T. C. 1953 FOOTBALL SQUAD The New York Yankees won their fifth straight world series in the sixth game of the ‘53 contest against the Brooklyn Dodgers with a single by Billy Martin in the last of the ninth inning which scored Bauer. With the hit, Billy (The Kid) tied the All-time record for most hits in a series. Once everybody was wondering whether James “Junior” Gilliam would be able to work under pressure. Is it impossible for you to express your opinion about it now? — Jackie Rob inson and Roy Campanella All-Star teams will play in the South soon. — The Brooklyn Dodgers are counting on Don Newcombe’s return for their 54 baseball season. — Notre Dame remains at the top of AP poll after two wins. — Kid Gavilan will defend his welterweight title against Johnny Bratton November 6. Front Row; Left to Right: Joe Ward, \^'hitake^, Palmer, Reed, Miller, Reddrick, Taylor, Hodge, Godfrey, Moon. Second Row: Sparrow, Burke, Bryant, Burrell, Blakey, Co-Captain Greer, Co-Captain Thomas, Clarke, Williams, Gordy, Cashwell. Third Row: Coach Caldw'ell, Green, E. Brown, Sharpe, Liggins, D. Brown, Miales, Martin, Camen, Gist, Overton, Andrews, Coach \'aughan and Coach W'hite. WHO MAKE THE TOUCHDOWNS Many times we are asked and are asking the questions, “Who made the touchdowns?” Well, in the eyesight of the fan, tlie ends and backs are most highly praised. Now, let us really go into the facts and find out just how touchdowns are made and why. In order to execute a play, there are certain men who must block; if these blocks are carried out to perfection, the backs are able to get across the line of scrimmage and into the second ary, and finally the end zones. Backs are made, or should I say, backs score because some lineman or blocker has executed his duty. There fore, Indirectly, linemen score touch downs by throwing key blocks, and backs score directly by their skill in running and setting up their blocking. Whenever a quarterback or any other back passes a ball, linemen must block. It is mostly the linemen who stop the opposing team s attack. The linemen, along with defensive and offensive signal callers, are respons ible for the winning or losing of a game. —Godfrey THE 1953 SQUAD What are the chances of the “Pir ates* ” winning their second straight championship? This is the question being asked and discussed around and about. Well, the Pirates look good this year. They have added a little more strength to both offensive and defen sive attacks. Returning to their old positions in good condition are Greer, Thomas, Cashwell, Burrell, Williams, Clark, Encis Brown, Darius Brown, Miales, Miller, Andrews, Walston, Ward, Blakey, Riddick, Martin, Ligg ins and Godfrey. The last three were ineligible to play last year, but are seeing action this year. New faces on the squad are: Hodge, Reid, Palmer, Bryant, Pruden, Taylor, Burke and Sparrow. New Linemen are: Gardy, Moon, Gist, Camen, Over ton and Sharpe. the men who will re- SPORTS CORNER By A1 Marbley Most of you are aware of the suc cessful season the athletic department had last year under an almost new coaching staff. This same staff is back with us this year. .After working with a group of 33 men over a period of time, Coach White and his assistants have produc ed what should be a well-rounded football squad for the S.T.C. ’53 grid iron season. There were a few replace ments to be made, due to the loss of graduates of ‘53 and calls from the amied forces. This problem has been solved by the incoming freshmen and returning lettermen. It is more than pleasing to hear people over the State complimenting tlie “Pirates” on last year’s appearance. Even here on the campus, students in small groups are talking about the results of the past year’s activities, and tliey are also voicing their opinions a- bout expected outcomes. Have you for once sat down and wondered how the boys are able to perform - carr>ing our their jobs and duties, winning tlie im portant and unimportant games? A- long with the coaching staff, you are the force that plays an important role in the Won and Lost colunm. The Pirates are out to gain another year of fame and popularity for tlieir brilliant performances. In order to accomplish this aim, they must stop Li\ingston College, Morristown Col lege, Fayetteville State Teachers Col lege and Norfolk State College. —A1 Marbley JAMES GREER and EARL THOMAS Co-Captains, 1953 PIRATES _ President Williams Speaks at Vespers President S. D. Williams was the Vesper Speaker for Sunday, October 18. Emphasizing the meaning of “Prayer” and its importance in every day life he made an interesting pre sentation to an attentive audience of students, visitors and faculty. The College Choir in its first public pr2ryro:thr;;d:;:; thir sea- ; program of the year rendered beau- son. Championship in their objective, so keep a close eye on the “Pirates for 1953. ' tiful selections including “\\'ith All the Powers of Heart and Tongue” and “In Heavenly Love Abiding”. Maze’s Sports Angle Hi Girls ! ! ! Your sport editor has returned this year with the hope that all of you have an interest in athletics and will be an asset to the institution. A hearty welcome is extended to all Freshmen! Sports have an appeal for almost everyone. Next to the weather, people probably talk more about sports .than any other topic. They talk about the coming game, and after it is over, they talk about what happened at the game. Almost any pleasant activity whose main purpose is to exercise the body is called a sport. Sports are more than amusement; they represent accomplishments for which a person must apply himself Many friendships are formed through sports because the ability of people to get along with each other receives one of the greatest tests. But, perhaps the most important one is the quah- ties that develop in making a person a pleasant, well-adapted human being. Last year, Coach White revived in tramural sports. I think many improv ed their individual skills, and I hope those who did not participate will come out this year. I hope the fresh men will participate in the intra- nniral program. Congratulations to the 1953-1954 football team! Until next month ! ! —Mazor Slade Jackson
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