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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1949
Page
3
University intramural softball entries count is low with about six teams so far. Deadline extended. rosters due soon. Three leagues begin tomorrow at 4, 5:30 and 7 pm. top two from each league advance to a three‑week season and playoff to crown all university champion.
Six former Kent State stars signed contracts to revitalize the Ravenna Vets of the Northeastern Ohio league. Led by Jim Coll and Hal Schoonover, the 1949 Kent State captains, they will debut Thursday night in Ravenna stadium at 8 30 against Alliance with Bob Speno starting and Schoonover catching.
Neal Nelson of Kent State was selected by Colgate players for their annual all opponent nine after the 1949 season. It marks the first time a Kent State athlete earned the honor for consistent batting and brilliant defense at third base.
Neal Nelson in his third year on the Kent State baseball team also played quarterback for three years on the football squad. A Euclid Shore high school graduate, he earned letters in football basketball and baseball. He belongs to Phi Gamma Theta, is married and resides in Euclid Ohio. Rutgers led opponents with three players followed by Penn State Holy Cross with two each. Kent State Syracuse and NYU had one apiece. Only Syracuse did not defeat Colgate this season.
All the men except Schoonover played in the Greater Akron Baseball Federation but resigned due to difficulties. Rumor says new acquisitions will push the Ravenna Vets to the league lead, as they had been near the top in prior years but slipped recently.
Vic Moore announces an intramural tennis event open to all enrolled and graduate students. entrants must register at the intramural office near the gym. the tournament will be elimination style with pairings set by the department. Jim Kline, former university graduate, noted for winning two titles, is linked to the tennis program. Further details will appear in the sport pages of the Stater.
Athletic Director Trevor Rees announces Kent State will play eight games next fall starting with home dates against Western Reserve and Mount Union. The schedule includes away trips to Ohio University in Athens on October 8 and Northern Illinois State at DeKalb on November 18, with a homecoming game versus Akron University on November 12.
The 1949 freshman football plan lists games coached by Clarence Bud Haerr. Oct 28 at Bowling Green. Nov 10 at Mt. Union. Nov 17 hosts Akron.
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