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It March.2,1963 Sports DeLotto deals with the frustration Senior's big season stalled by foot injury By Jack Bungart Sports Writer Her smiling face adorns the center of the cover of the media quide for the CSUF womeh's basketball team. She was coming off a bri-iant junior season that saw her clearly establish herself as the undisputed team leader for the Bulldogs. She was coming off a banner highlighted by a berth or the second team aH-NorPac conference team.. A school record 387 points, a 15-5 scoring average and 8.8 ' rebounds a game justified the selection. This was going to be the season for Patty DeLotto. In early December of last year, DeLotto was busy going about the process of fulfil¬ ling all that potential for her senior season when tbe 6-foot-2 center- forward felt something give in her foot. J "It happened during the Hayward tour- ' nament," remembers "'DeLotto,.' 1 was just going along,-having a pretty-good game, and then all of a sudden it started to hurt so bad." X-rays taken at first indicated that Patty only had a sprained foot. After she continued to play, it was discovered that a bone in. Patty's foot was broken, and the doctor had a bit of disturbing news for DeLotto. "When the doctor told me that I was out for the season, I practically went into shock," said DeLotto. "I thought, HI be back, I've got to be back." Without the services- of DeLotto, the Bulldogs promptly started the conference schedule in a tailspin, dropping' five of' their first six NorPac games.The result was a spot at the bottom of the standings'. Coach Bob Spencer gets a deep look in his eyes, speaking carefully when the sub- "I know what a frustrating "year this has been for Patty, thinking she was going to play and then fihdingbut otherwise," says Spencer. "But her attitude has been just great. I just wish 1 had'another year left to work with her." •Sitting on the bench or in the stands while her teamates slumped was a painful ftaamn Oaanrnajiuassy uoamgmn Patty DeLotto, an all -conference performer last season, was expected to contribute big things to the Lady Bulldogs this year. A ■y slowed her down, but tailed to knock her out ... ..„" -•'■., Sea DE LOTTO, page 11 njury slowed her down, but "tailed to knock herout . .. Women washed out, baseball moved - e--_-i_-k «»_♦_ u«t__■__*___ between the'Bulldogs and Loyola- diikid.'to begm with'a single g_rrie Wet grounds in Stockton made worse by Tuesday morning's rain forced postponement of Tuesday's Softball doubleheader between the Bulldogs and Pacific. The Bulldog soft ball team, which won its first two games in a sweep of San Francisco State last week, will have to make oplhe twmb_l. h was to be Fresno. Northern-Pacific Athletic CWerence title defense Dements of a different kind will. move this weekend's baseball series -between the'Bulldogs, and IJsyoia- Marymount from' Los' Angeles to •Fresno. . ' Reconstruction of Loyola s base- ' ball facility has created problems. Officials at bdth schools agreed to move the three-game series, sche- di__d;ti- begm with'_ single garrie Friday and cbhtinue'in a-double- header Saturday. to CSUF. Beiden Field. : ■ ' The Friday.garrie** scheduled for a 7:30.prm; start The Saturday patr .. wiB start at 1 p.m.'.. . ..' . CSUPSCHOOL OF IS NOW ACCEPTING APPUCATIONS FOR 100 NEW TRANSFERS FOR FALL 1983 • California residents only • Regular student status (not Extension) a GPA of 2iV4 or higher from School ol Engineering upon* APPLICATION DEADLINE _ April 18. rtW--- waned by ,2,1963 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL Now testing tor female traffic offic¬ ers. Salary $1,766-$2.206 per month. Age 20-31 years. No expe¬ rience required. Employment is not for 6 rnontha to 1 year away. New to the Los Angetoe or San Francisco areas. Transfers are available-by senority. For Informational flyers and applications, contact the CHP 'offiertovy°ur *•* <* P"00* 4M" ,M. 8:00 am toS.-OO pm. BIRTH LINE ^ FREE PREGNANCY TESTS Wed. & Saf. 9H2 noon I574 N. yoi\ Nasi Ave. FACULTY, Sf AFF, OR STUDENTS Do'you need a loan! Call 445-2225 WITHOUT FEAR Inteneive 30-hour Graduate Records Examination Prepara- tion Course. Covers all sections:, verbal, analytical quantitative. ORE test-taking techniques.' May 23-June 3 830 am—noon Cost $190.00 class size limited MirchiMW Ify Scorecard DeLotto process for DeLotto. "I know that I could have accomplished all my goals this season, but there was just no way to do rt," says DeLotto. "It was so depressing watching them and thinking what Td be doing in their situation." Before the Jan. 28 and 29 games at home with Washington and Washington State, DeLotto received some unexpected yet delightful news. She was going to be able to play again. By no small matter of coincidence, the Bulldogs won both games, and they were in the thick of the NorPac playoff race until a loss to Pacific last week. Since returning, DeLotto has boosted heT scoring and rebounding averages back up to a more than respec¬ table 13.2 and 6_. The injury put me back, but it didn't ruin my season," says the 21-year old from Fresno. Tve had some good games Upon her return, there were a few minor difficutlities to wprk out with her teammates on the court. "When I came back, I wanted the ball," says DeLotto. They gotused to it after a while. I think they look for me now on the court, and I _ke that." DeLotto describes her style of play as "basic fundamentals, nothing very flashy," but there is one part of her game she likes best. "Scoring is my main thing, but Frn . also trying to work on other parts of my game," says the Central Union High School graduate. "I also try to be a leader, but coach says that there is no one single IM polo, softball deadlines soon Signup deadlines for. intramural softball and co-ed inner tube water, polo are - approaching; according to the CSUF ntramural-recreaction office, j Teams need to sign up and pay their $10 fee by, March 2 for water polo. The softball deadline is March 9. leader on the team." "Her improvement over the last year has been most satisfying," comments the man known as simply "coach." "Her strongest asset has become her shooting touch. She's really improved in this area." Being the "non-athletic type" as a youngs ter, Patty's beginning in basketball came about as the result of a rather typi¬ cal reason. "I was tall,", says DeLotto. "I wasn't all that athletic, but everybody kept saying, "you're tall, just gh_ H Sfifp. ' ' '— Luckily for CSUF, Patty <_d decide to give it a try, and the results have spoken for themselves. In high school, Patty let¬ tered in the sport three years, including being named most valuable player two of the years. "I wasn't a big starter in high school," explains DeLotto. "Whenlwasa senior, 1 thought This is it/1 didn't consider the honor of playing for a college team," CSUF more than considered Patty, and she became a Bulldog without any thoughts of attending any other schools. After all, there wasn*texac_y a flock of college recruiters knocking on Patty's door. So much for the wisdom of college bas¬ ketball recruiters. DeLotto became astakvart on the team immediately, although everything wasn't all roses at the beginning. When Patty beganstart^inhersopliornoreyear.the Bulldogs suffered through a dismal 4-20 season urftfer coach Diane lvBhitihovich. Although DeLotto politely refuses to lay any of the blame on her prior coach, she is more than happy to acknowledge her present coach's .role in the Bulldogs remarkable turnaround. Tve made up a tot in my game Since he came here," says DeLotto. "He is always getting the best out of everybody." Spencer is more than happy to return the compliments of his senior star. "I could not ask for a nicer young lady to work with," exclaims Spencer. "She is an excellent role model for her teammates as well as for other young ladies in the community." . DeUttohasenjcvedbeingapartofthe ren—rkable turnaround at Fresno, includ- rng the culmination of that reversal: cap¬ turing the Don-A-Deb Classic, and the victory over Stanford that came with it. She lists that accomplishement as her biggest thrill at CSUF. "IreallylikeithereiweaUgetalongwell and have a lot of fun," comments DeLotto. "Even the coach is a lot of fun too." Being a coach is a possibility in her life that Patty acknowledges, but doesn't par¬ ticular refish. "1 know ni want.to be a coach some day, but rt seems Hke you have to have a bit of a mean side to do that," explains DeLotto. 1 don't think Td fike having to tefl people what to do." Regarding her future, she says that she wo uld simply like to "get a job and make a lot of money." With the warm, confident smile on her face, one gets the feeing that nothing wffl stop DeLotto from attaining her goals on or off the court..Not even a simple foot injury. . SHE TELLS YOU HOW TO COPE Dr. Toni Grant Weekdays 1-3 PM Dr. Toni Grant is art expert in human behavior. The insight and inspiration she provides to others with . problems might well be tne solution to your own. If, not you can let her hear yours. Her direct down to earth style will ease your anxieties. She could be a one.-day vitamin to your mental health. KM J Radio I »__sad TULISMcCALLin"WOMENIHAVEKNOWN"Mon.Mar. 7 8 PM CD Lounge Tbe $2, CSUF students; $4, gen. admission ^UNIVEliSrrYLECTlTlfeSlEk m Its
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Title | 1983_03 The Daily Collegian March 1983 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1983 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
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Title | Mar 2, 1983 Pg. 10-11 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1983 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
Full-Text-Search | It March.2,1963 Sports DeLotto deals with the frustration Senior's big season stalled by foot injury By Jack Bungart Sports Writer Her smiling face adorns the center of the cover of the media quide for the CSUF womeh's basketball team. She was coming off a bri-iant junior season that saw her clearly establish herself as the undisputed team leader for the Bulldogs. She was coming off a banner highlighted by a berth or the second team aH-NorPac conference team.. A school record 387 points, a 15-5 scoring average and 8.8 ' rebounds a game justified the selection. This was going to be the season for Patty DeLotto. In early December of last year, DeLotto was busy going about the process of fulfil¬ ling all that potential for her senior season when tbe 6-foot-2 center- forward felt something give in her foot. J "It happened during the Hayward tour- ' nament," remembers "'DeLotto,.' 1 was just going along,-having a pretty-good game, and then all of a sudden it started to hurt so bad." X-rays taken at first indicated that Patty only had a sprained foot. After she continued to play, it was discovered that a bone in. Patty's foot was broken, and the doctor had a bit of disturbing news for DeLotto. "When the doctor told me that I was out for the season, I practically went into shock," said DeLotto. "I thought, HI be back, I've got to be back." Without the services- of DeLotto, the Bulldogs promptly started the conference schedule in a tailspin, dropping' five of' their first six NorPac games.The result was a spot at the bottom of the standings'. Coach Bob Spencer gets a deep look in his eyes, speaking carefully when the sub- "I know what a frustrating "year this has been for Patty, thinking she was going to play and then fihdingbut otherwise," says Spencer. "But her attitude has been just great. I just wish 1 had'another year left to work with her." •Sitting on the bench or in the stands while her teamates slumped was a painful ftaamn Oaanrnajiuassy uoamgmn Patty DeLotto, an all -conference performer last season, was expected to contribute big things to the Lady Bulldogs this year. A ■y slowed her down, but tailed to knock her out ... ..„" -•'■., Sea DE LOTTO, page 11 njury slowed her down, but "tailed to knock herout . .. Women washed out, baseball moved - e--_-i_-k «»_♦_ u«t__■__*___ between the'Bulldogs and Loyola- diikid.'to begm with'a single g_rrie Wet grounds in Stockton made worse by Tuesday morning's rain forced postponement of Tuesday's Softball doubleheader between the Bulldogs and Pacific. The Bulldog soft ball team, which won its first two games in a sweep of San Francisco State last week, will have to make oplhe twmb_l. h was to be Fresno. Northern-Pacific Athletic CWerence title defense Dements of a different kind will. move this weekend's baseball series -between the'Bulldogs, and IJsyoia- Marymount from' Los' Angeles to •Fresno. . ' Reconstruction of Loyola s base- ' ball facility has created problems. Officials at bdth schools agreed to move the three-game series, sche- di__d;ti- begm with'_ single garrie Friday and cbhtinue'in a-double- header Saturday. to CSUF. Beiden Field. : ■ ' The Friday.garrie** scheduled for a 7:30.prm; start The Saturday patr .. wiB start at 1 p.m.'.. . ..' . CSUPSCHOOL OF IS NOW ACCEPTING APPUCATIONS FOR 100 NEW TRANSFERS FOR FALL 1983 • California residents only • Regular student status (not Extension) a GPA of 2iV4 or higher from School ol Engineering upon* APPLICATION DEADLINE _ April 18. rtW--- waned by ,2,1963 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL Now testing tor female traffic offic¬ ers. Salary $1,766-$2.206 per month. Age 20-31 years. No expe¬ rience required. Employment is not for 6 rnontha to 1 year away. New to the Los Angetoe or San Francisco areas. Transfers are available-by senority. For Informational flyers and applications, contact the CHP 'offiertovy°ur *•* <* P"00* 4M" ,M. 8:00 am toS.-OO pm. BIRTH LINE ^ FREE PREGNANCY TESTS Wed. & Saf. 9H2 noon I574 N. yoi\ Nasi Ave. FACULTY, Sf AFF, OR STUDENTS Do'you need a loan! Call 445-2225 WITHOUT FEAR Inteneive 30-hour Graduate Records Examination Prepara- tion Course. Covers all sections:, verbal, analytical quantitative. ORE test-taking techniques.' May 23-June 3 830 am—noon Cost $190.00 class size limited MirchiMW Ify Scorecard DeLotto process for DeLotto. "I know that I could have accomplished all my goals this season, but there was just no way to do rt," says DeLotto. "It was so depressing watching them and thinking what Td be doing in their situation." Before the Jan. 28 and 29 games at home with Washington and Washington State, DeLotto received some unexpected yet delightful news. She was going to be able to play again. By no small matter of coincidence, the Bulldogs won both games, and they were in the thick of the NorPac playoff race until a loss to Pacific last week. Since returning, DeLotto has boosted heT scoring and rebounding averages back up to a more than respec¬ table 13.2 and 6_. The injury put me back, but it didn't ruin my season," says the 21-year old from Fresno. Tve had some good games Upon her return, there were a few minor difficutlities to wprk out with her teammates on the court. "When I came back, I wanted the ball," says DeLotto. They gotused to it after a while. I think they look for me now on the court, and I _ke that." DeLotto describes her style of play as "basic fundamentals, nothing very flashy," but there is one part of her game she likes best. "Scoring is my main thing, but Frn . also trying to work on other parts of my game," says the Central Union High School graduate. "I also try to be a leader, but coach says that there is no one single IM polo, softball deadlines soon Signup deadlines for. intramural softball and co-ed inner tube water, polo are - approaching; according to the CSUF ntramural-recreaction office, j Teams need to sign up and pay their $10 fee by, March 2 for water polo. The softball deadline is March 9. leader on the team." "Her improvement over the last year has been most satisfying," comments the man known as simply "coach." "Her strongest asset has become her shooting touch. She's really improved in this area." Being the "non-athletic type" as a youngs ter, Patty's beginning in basketball came about as the result of a rather typi¬ cal reason. "I was tall,", says DeLotto. "I wasn't all that athletic, but everybody kept saying, "you're tall, just gh_ H Sfifp. ' ' '— Luckily for CSUF, Patty <_d decide to give it a try, and the results have spoken for themselves. In high school, Patty let¬ tered in the sport three years, including being named most valuable player two of the years. "I wasn't a big starter in high school," explains DeLotto. "Whenlwasa senior, 1 thought This is it/1 didn't consider the honor of playing for a college team," CSUF more than considered Patty, and she became a Bulldog without any thoughts of attending any other schools. After all, there wasn*texac_y a flock of college recruiters knocking on Patty's door. So much for the wisdom of college bas¬ ketball recruiters. DeLotto became astakvart on the team immediately, although everything wasn't all roses at the beginning. When Patty beganstart^inhersopliornoreyear.the Bulldogs suffered through a dismal 4-20 season urftfer coach Diane lvBhitihovich. Although DeLotto politely refuses to lay any of the blame on her prior coach, she is more than happy to acknowledge her present coach's .role in the Bulldogs remarkable turnaround. Tve made up a tot in my game Since he came here," says DeLotto. "He is always getting the best out of everybody." Spencer is more than happy to return the compliments of his senior star. "I could not ask for a nicer young lady to work with," exclaims Spencer. "She is an excellent role model for her teammates as well as for other young ladies in the community." . DeUttohasenjcvedbeingapartofthe ren—rkable turnaround at Fresno, includ- rng the culmination of that reversal: cap¬ turing the Don-A-Deb Classic, and the victory over Stanford that came with it. She lists that accomplishement as her biggest thrill at CSUF. "IreallylikeithereiweaUgetalongwell and have a lot of fun," comments DeLotto. "Even the coach is a lot of fun too." Being a coach is a possibility in her life that Patty acknowledges, but doesn't par¬ ticular refish. "1 know ni want.to be a coach some day, but rt seems Hke you have to have a bit of a mean side to do that," explains DeLotto. 1 don't think Td fike having to tefl people what to do." Regarding her future, she says that she wo uld simply like to "get a job and make a lot of money." With the warm, confident smile on her face, one gets the feeing that nothing wffl stop DeLotto from attaining her goals on or off the court..Not even a simple foot injury. . SHE TELLS YOU HOW TO COPE Dr. Toni Grant Weekdays 1-3 PM Dr. Toni Grant is art expert in human behavior. The insight and inspiration she provides to others with . problems might well be tne solution to your own. If, not you can let her hear yours. Her direct down to earth style will ease your anxieties. She could be a one.-day vitamin to your mental health. KM J Radio I »__sad TULISMcCALLin"WOMENIHAVEKNOWN"Mon.Mar. 7 8 PM CD Lounge Tbe $2, CSUF students; $4, gen. admission ^UNIVEliSrrYLECTlTlfeSlEk m Its |