Page 3, THE PILOT, Wednesday, September 28, 1972, Gardner-Webb College
BULLDOG &
SPORTS m.
By CARROL GARRETT
After two rough road games, the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs return
to Spangler Stadium for their first home encounter of the 1972 cam
paign against the Guilford Quakers.
The Bulldogs went down in defeat to the handle of the Newberry
Indians 14-8 in their first outing of the season. GW traveled to Bir
mingham, Alabama to oppose Samford University last week. The re
sults of that game were not available at the time of this printing.
Head Coach George Litton was pleased with the play of his men '
against Newberry, despite loosing the ball five times from four fumbles
and an interception.
Quarterback Ray Hannon, the offensive leader for the Bulldogs,
completed six of 13 passes for 119 yards. The big play that'put the
Bulldogs on the scoreboard was a 67 yard pass to Ken Reid.
The running against the Indians was exceptional. Scott Thompson
and George Gilliam were the key key ball carriers along with Hannon.
The rushing yardage was 179 compared to 115 for Newberry. Also GW
went to the air for 119 yards compared to 78 for their opponents.
The defensive unit led by Co-captain Woody Fish, dampened (he
running attack of Newberry and held their star tailback, Don Garrick,
to 52 yards, the lowest of his career. Tremendous play by Arnold
Smith, George Foster, Richard Grissom, along with Fish put a stopper
in the Indian funning attack. Defensive back Rick Wofford displayed
an extra effort at his safety spot.
The Bulldogs will have, to give the extra effort against their
victory-hungry opponents if they expect to have a better season in
1972.
Competitive
Mens Sports
INTRAMURALS
Dr. Robert R. Blackburn, Di-
of Intramurals, has an ex
tremely bright outlook for G-W
rals this year. Dr. Black
burn stated, “We plan to offer a
wider range of activities this year
than ever before. We want to of
fer the activities the students
themselves want.”
This year’s Faculty Advisors are
William Freeman and Mrs. Lon
nie Prgctor, Butch R,eynolds and
Judy Bowen have been selected
as Student Co-ordinators. Equip
ment for any sport may be check
ed out this year by seeing the
Equipment Manager, Larry Law-
Soccer has been added to the
list of major team sports to be
played this year. Touch football,
volleyball, basketball and softball
will also be played. Another bitter
rivalry- is ^xpected (as always) in
girls flag football.
An extra has been added this
year with the co-operation of
Student Services. The champions
in ping-pong, bowling and bil
liards will be sent to compete in
the state finals.
Individual and team trophies
will be awarded to the overall
champions in both men and wom
en’s sports. The “Bulldog Spirit”
begins with Intramurals.
Voice Of The Bulldogs
The Gardner - Webb College
“Bulldog Band” got its start as
the Boiling Springs Community
Band, consisting of students ' from
elementary through College. They
were rather large and came com
plete with their own uniforms.
The band was under the direction
of its founder, Mr. J. Y. Hamrick,
a music instructor at the college.
After his untimely death in 1957,
the community band interest went
down and finally they disbanded.
There was no band until 1963
when Mr. Jerry Hill was acquired
as a music instructor. Dr. Hill
said, “I went to my first football
game in 1963 and was shocked
to hear that half-time entertain-
njent consisted of a record being
played over the public address
system. Needless to say the col
lege needed something better so
The band started that fall with '
18 members and numbers have
increased through the years in ex
cess of 35.
The band is continuing to grow
years. Spring Concerts were given
under the name of the “Wind
isight t(
t all
Bulldog Band members Arthur Mosley, Jerry Hll, and Davd Boan make
ready for the first game against Guilford.
■ athletic events.” It is hoped
that in the future the pep band,
when the college acquires a iull
time instrumental director, will
becofne the college's marching
band.
Instrumentation goes as follows;
three tubas, three baritone horns,
three trombones, six trumpets,
two flutes, two saxaphones, two
clarinets, two snare drumers, one
bass drummer, and two miscel
laneous percussionists.
The band needs more trumpets
and clarinets. Dr. Hill said, “We
have the instruments, we just
need someone to play them.”
In essence, “We are the Bull
dogs Bark” and we’re gonna bark
loud and long in support of the
Bulldogs, and we invite any and
everyone to help us. “riot for the
Sopliomore Scott TJiomp-
son (42) is one of the top
running backs for the ’Dogs
this year as proved in the
Newberry game.
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FRESHMAN CHEERING SQUAD
Cheerleading is a sport and
cheerleaders are at all sports
events to lead the fans in cheers
and incite enthusiasm through the
fans. Led this year by co-captains
Debbie Burns and Jim Swayney,
the cheerleaders expect a very ex
citing year in Bulldog sports.
Cheerleading to girls is like
football Or basketball to men—
they enjoy the sport. The GW men
cheerleaders include Doug Byers,
Leonard Houston, Jay Johnson,
Clarence Ash, Joe Speight, and
Gene Ligon.
Something new this year at
Gardner-Webb is to encourage
more school spirit from under
classman, is a freshman cheerlead
ing squad. The members are Pam
Evans, Sharon Stowe, Pam Fisher,
Mary Beth Bowser, Karen Mere
dith, and Billy McKay.
Other members of the regular
cheerleading squad are Patti Ep-
ley, Myra Botts, Shirley"Wolfe,
Susie Bahakel, Linda Albright,
and Carolyn. Vinson.
Ensemble” in order to give in
strumental students the widest
possible choices in music litera
ture. In order to continue a well-
rounded program, these concerts
will become a regular part of
band activity.
Present interim director. Dr.
Jerry Hill’ is optimistic that a
full time instrumental director
will be secured by the college.
“The purpose of the- Bulldog
Band (as it is called in the fall
lester) is to spur on school
Three Lettermen
Lead Golf Team
The 1972-73'Gardner-Webb golf
team is in full swing this year
under Head Coach G. W. Allen.
Coach Allen has three returning
lettermen: Mike Stewart, a senior
from Charlotte; John Kyle, a sen
ior from Rock Hill, S. C.; and
Jack Moore, a junior from Stan
ley.
Others returning from last
year’s squad include Bob Florence
and Kim Washburn both of whom
are sophomores.
This years team will have four
transfer students; Frank Howell
and John Kirkham, seniors from
Shelby; Leland Crim, a junior
from Greer, S. C.; and John Matt
son, a senior from Yorktown, Va.
John recently played in the U.S.
Amateur Tournament in Charlotte.
Freshmen on this year’s team
are Bill Sherman, Rodney Morrow,
Fred Eisenhower, and Don Cur-
Despite last season’s record of
6-7, Coach Allen is very optimis
tic about the oncoming year. He
is looking forward to a great sea
son consisting of 12-15 matches.
“The team’s first intercollegiate
competition will be on October
5-6 when they will participate in
the Etowah Collegiate Invitational
Golf Tournament,” said Allen.
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