The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1962-09-14
SPORTS of TIMES
Ohio Catholic
grid outlook
BY LOU FABRO
Times Sports Editor

The 1862 college football season gets under way this
weekend with two Ohio Catholic colleges-Havier Of Gin
cinnati and Dayton-among the early grid starters. Both
play Saturday. A third Ohio Catholic college, John Carroll,
of Cleveland, launches its campaign on Oct. 6.
Last year, Xavier posted a Ga record as Coach Ed
Doherty closed his career at the Musketeer school. John
Carroll came through with a So mark and finished second
in the Presidents Athletic Conference. Dayton, meanwhile,
suffered through its fourth consecutive losing season and
wound up with a 2S record.
BY ODD COINCIDENCE, Dayton's first 1862 oppon-
ent-Kent State-also stumbled through a % season last
year, the same as the Flyers. And Xavieris opening day
riyal-Miam of Ohio-natched the Musketeers' ga record
last season.
Looking ahead to the coming campaign, indications
are that John Carroll viii equal or improve upon last years
record; Dayton is likely to make a better showing; Xavier,
If its backfield shapes up, should match its 1861 record.
Checking over the three teams quickly:
Flyers have a good supply of letter
men for every position except halfback-and they're not
exactly hurting at this spot either.
Lettermen lost from last years squad include a tackle,
guard and center, two fullbacks, two halfbacks and two
quarterbacks. There are four returning lettermen at end,
the same number at tackle and at guard; each of the other
positions-fullback halfback and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. two
lettermen.
in addition to his lettermen strength, Coach Stan
Zajdel expects substantial help from last years freshman
team, considered the schools strongest in five years.
Key man in the Dayton offense is senior halfback
Andy Timura who has been drawing pro scouts TO Flyer
games. Timura has been Daytons leading ground gamer
for the past two seasons even though he has missed five
games in that span because of injuries. The swift, 200
pound halfback averages five yards a carry.
GUARD BOB DONLEY, a graduate of Columbus St.
Charles, is counted upon to anchor Daytons offensive line.
The 202-pound junior also is expected to give the defense
a good deal Of strength in his l~inebacker spot. Donley is
the first teams defensive signal caller.
~AAVIER-Th Musketeers will tackle their 1862
schedule with a good veteran line and a rebuilt backfeld.
Looking at the backfield first, Xavier lost three vet
terans who started every game last year. The three-full-
back Tom Clark, halfback Larry Cox and quarterback Try
Et1er-not only excelled on offense but were outstanding
in defense as well. Each also had won three letters.
Although there are lettermen and newcomers available
TO fill the backield slots, the Musketeers are expected to
suffer somewhat through the loss Of experience.
The line, however, is strong. Top returnees who are
being counted upon by new Coach Ed Bles include 1922
pound Dick Buechler of Dublin and 900 pound Jim Thrush
OF Lancaster. Thrush already has been drafted by the Green
Bay Packers which is an indication of his ability.
JOHN CARR0LL-The Blue Streaks, who came within
q touchdown of winning the Presidents Athletic Conference
title last year, have % lettermen on the 1862 roster. Re-
turnees include four players who won AlI-PAC honors.
Despite this apparent strength, John Carroll is likely
Allegheny also is we'll stocked with veterans. Western Re-
year, also has a veteran-studded team.
Carroll Coach John Ray, who has been working with
so candidates, lists eight returning regulars on his defen-
sive team and seven on the offensive squad.
It's noteworthy, considering the number of returning
starters, that John CAROLS defense was ranked second in
the nation among small colleges last year. The Blue Streaks
held opponents TO an average of 374 yards on the ground
and a total Of 100 yards per game for a new school record.