This Week in History: Football Team Meets Lock Haven Gidders in Second Campaign

The original photo included with the 1940 article (Credit: Stroud Courier)

Aliyah Williams

Editor-in-Chief

This story was published by the Stroud Courier on Oct. 4, 1940. 

Only critical style issues have been changed. 

The Warriors will seek their second victory in the season’s campaign tomorrow when they provide the opposition for the Lock Haven State Teachers on the latter’s home field. Coach Snavely has been putting the boys through intensive drills during the week in an effort to overcome the difficultures which prevailed in last Saturday’s tilt with Panzer. 

Strong Offense

The Warriors will have on the field a strong offensive aggregation, having smashed its way to four touchdowns against Panzer. Tommy Kearns, brilliant performer, will direct the attack from the quarterback post. Eddie Rushin will again be in the backfield, attempting to duplicated the feat of crossing the enemy line for two touchdowns. Both the line and the backfield has plenty of power. 

The home team is a formidable foe. On every occasion it has offered the stiffest competition. Last year, Lock Haven defeated the Warriors by a slim margin. 

Probable Lineup

Coach Snavely has not announced definitely which men will start, but the following lineup will probaby be used: Randon, LE; Richute, LT; Grantz, LG; Funk, C; Liberatore, RG; Seivers, RT; Havel, RE; Kearns, QB; E. Rushin, LHB; Zwirek, RHB; Izer, FB; with Dobra, Marcelli, Ritter, Dragon, Monowirz, Koval, Natele, Morgan, Hansen, Mitzel, Kist and McNamara getting into action. 

The ESU Warrior Football team just recently played Lock Haven on Sept. 23, winning the game 35-21, improving their record to 4-0. 

For students wanting to support ESU football, their next game will be on Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. against Millersville University.