Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-08
BERGMAN IS GIVEN
SIGN TO GO AHEAD
Present Retrenchment for
Purpose of Building Sure
Foundation.
BY HI. C. BYRD.
.ATHOLIC UNIVERSITY is

panSlon that will involve not only
broader campus activities, but alsC
more extensive intercollegiate,
schedules. During the current
year the university has been re-
trenching somewhat, but only
temporarily, to meet unusual con-
ditionS and to make sure of plac-
ing its future on a sound founda-
ton. In other words, Catholic
University virtually is beginning
this year at the bottom and in
tends to rear a structure as sound
and as good as any in the country
While base ball will not be played this
Spring. it being entirely too late to ar.
range schedule. and the decision hav-
ing been reached last year to do away
with it temporarily. it is the intention
to resume the sport as soon as practi-
cable. In fact it is the intention not
only to resume base ball, but also to take
up other games, both for intramural
and intercollegiate purposes.
When asked the direct question as to
what he expected the future of Catho-
lie University to be in athletics, Dutch
Bergman. director of athletics, seemed
somewhat amused but at the same time
enthusiastic.
What do you think ought to be the
program of any big university?" was
Bergman'S answering question well,
that broad vision of system of intra-
mural athletics that will provide recre-
alton for all students, coupled with a
comprehensive program of intercol-
legiate sports, is what we are planning
for. We are beginning this year almost
below ground in building our founda-
ton and are proceeding in way that
we believe is sound and will produce
results. We do not expect to expand
more rapidly than our finances permit,
but are going ahead just as fast as we
possibly can.
"Our plans for the development of
athletics have the approval of Father
James H Ryan, rector of the university,
and he actively is aiding us in our ef-
forts. Some time ago he called me to
his ONCE and told me that he was more
than willing to support sound system
Of athletics and would give such a pro-
gram every possible aid. No man at the
head of a physical education and ath-
leticS department could ask for better
support, nor tor a more broad concept
Of what should be done than Father
Ryan has given me. He has closest of
all things to his heart the building of a
great Catholic University, and in CIV
ing his thought and time to the build
ing Of strong department of athletics
and physical education as a part of the
greater structure he envisages. It is a
pleasure to work for and with such a
real man as he is
1t is Bergman's feeling that Catholic
University must build up its foot ball
squad in order to produce greater reve-
nue. to help other sports. For that rea-
son he expects to have a long Spring
practice, and he does not feel that this
emphasis on foot ball than should be
laid. 1t viii not hurt to any extent
other sports and 1t forms part of the
general program to give all students op-
portunities for play competition.
Already G. U. Is starting on its broad
en1ng program in considerably enlarg-
ing its track schedule. Also Bergman
Is giving Coach Dorsey Grifhth Of the
track squad every opportunity to build
up big indoor meet.
To talk with Bergman is to realize
that he has intelligence and keeps both
feet on the ground. Incidentally, he
has courage to handle a situation once
he becomes cognizant of it, as was
shown by the way he simply told the
G. u. student body that no more cap
tainS would be elected until after stu
dent politics is eliminated. In Berg
man Catholic University has good
man to manage its sports; he will build
along sound constructive lines, and his
personality is such that there is not
much doubt he will make great strides
in creating for the Brokland institu-
ton the kind of intercollegiate rela-
tionships it desires.
CEoRGETowN and Catholic Uni
VI versity basket ball teams take trips
this week that carry them to
Western Pennsylvania. The Catholic
University fiye plays at Duqdesne Uni
Thursday. Georgetown meets West
Virginia Thursday, Duquesne Friday
and Carnegie Tech Saturday. Both
Georgetown and Catholic University
have games here tomorrow night, with
West Virginia at Georgetown and
Rider College at Catholic u.
In these games the Blue and Gray
and Brooklanders may have all they
want, and perhaps more, in the way OF
competition. West Virginia always is
strong in nearly all sports, while Du-
QueSne and Geneva are formidable OPP
ponents 1t is more than probable that
Duquesne will be set for Catholic u, as
the Brooklanders took the measure Of
the Pittsburgh quint when it was here
few weeks ago.
University of Virginia comes here this
week end for two gan1esI The Cava-
liers meet Maryland at College Park
Friday night and Catholic U. at Brook
land Saturday. Both games are likely
to be attractive. but the one at Mary
land is pretty sure to be a bang-up al
fair, as the only game lost by Mary
land so far this season to Southern
Conference team was dropped to Vir-
ginia at Charlottesville last Monday
night
In that game Maryland did not have
its full strength available, but 1t is ex'
pected that it will have Friday, and tn
result should be a great contest. Vlr'
pinia is coached by Gus TebeIl. gen
erahy regarded as one of the best bas
ket ball men in the East.
This will be Virginia's only visit her'
this Winter, with the exception OF TN
entries to be sent to the Catholic Uni
versity track meet March z.
NORTH CAROLINA also is to visi
IN here this week, being scheduled
for game with Maryland. AS
matter of fact, Maryland has its fulles
basket ball week of the year, with lou
games. 1t plays North Carolina o.
Tuesday, Washington College Wednes
day, Virginia Friday and Western
Maryland Saturday. All three OF thes
contests is sure to be difficult, with tn
possible exception of the one will
Western Maryland. North Carolina AM
Washington College have strong teams
the latter q i've that always has giveI
MARYLAND lot Of trouble and has beel
victor several times, while Virginia ha
defeated the Old Liners. Westerl
Maryland has not shown much strength
and under ordinary circumstance
should not be dificult. Whether or no
the three previously played hard game
will take the edge OF Maryland an