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Field hockey: Ivy champs

Dartmouth field hockey coach Mary Corrigan Twyman felt prior to the 1984 season that her team was a dark horse for the Ivy title. By the time the season was over, the Big Green had ridden away with the championship.

Dartmouth actually shared the crown with Brown, with both teams finishing with 5-1 Ivy records. It was Dartmouth's second field hockey title since the league was formed in 1979.

"Kids who come to an Ivy school are choosing, in a sense, a superior education over a nationally-prominent field hockey program," Twyman said. "The Ivy pits those with similar philosophies against one another. Winning the championship really is the peak of achievement for these kids."

Three Dartmouth players were named to the all-Ivy team. Two of the senior tricaptains Beth Snell of Chappaqua, N.Y., and Sally Crane of Deerfield, I11. were selected to the first team, and junior Kelly Robertson of Avon, Conn., was picked for the second team. The all Ivy teams are chosen by vote of the Ivy League coaches. Snell, Dartmouth's "Most Valuable Player" in 1984, was one of the three members of the first team who was a unanimous choice. She is the first Dartmouth field hockey player ever to receive that honor.

Goalie Tori Parrott of Seattle, Wash., was the only other senior starter on this year's Big Green squad. She had an excellent season also, with four shutouts in 14 games and a 1.42 goals-against average. In the Ivy League, she had a .67 goals-against average, allowing only four goals in six games.

Twyman said winning the Ivy title was especially sweet for the seniors. "It was a reward for a lot of determination and dedication on their part."

With seven starters returning next season, Dartmouth should once again figure to be in the thick of the Ivy League race. Robertson and Nicki Demakis of Mattapoisett, Mass., are among six juniors returning. Demakis was the team's leading scorer in 1984 with four goals and four assists. Still, Twyman warns that there's no such thing as a sure bet in the Ivy League. "It's going to be difficult for us not to be a little complacent," she said. "We'll have to remind ourselves that on any given day any team in the League is strong enough to beat us."

"Good Enough for College Skiing"

It was the summer of 1982, and Dartmouth College ski coach John Morton just happened to be in his office the day prospective applicant Miles deChamps decided to stop by. The chance meeting between the two has turned out well for Dartmouth. "It has certainly been a bonus for us," Morton says. "I'm not sure how some of the other schools feel about it, though."

It took deChamps, who is from Stockholm, Sweden, only one season to establish himself as one of the country's best collegiate Alpine skiers. As a freshman last year, deChamps finished second in giant slalom and fifth in slalom at the NCAA championships, and he was selected Ski Racing Magazine's "College Skier of the Year."

The story of how he wound up at Dartmouth is an interesting one. DeChamps and his parents were vacationing in the United States that summer. Part of the trip was also devoted to looking at colleges for Miles to attend. A ski racing friend from Sweden was attending the University of Vermont, and the deChampses made a trip to Burlington. Afterwards, on their way south, they decided to stop in Hanover. They had heard about Dartmouth and its excellent skiing program.

They stopped by the ski team's office, and Morton has vivid memories of that first meeting with Miles. "He's a big, strong guy," Morton explains. "I initially assumed he was a cross-country skier." After chatting with the family for a while, Morton didn't have to see deChamps on a pair of skis to know that he was an excellent prospect. As a kid, deChamps had attended the same academy in Sweden as Ingemar Stenmark. Later, he spent two years on Sweden's national junior team.

Morton gave the family a tour of the campus, and it didn't take Miles long to decide where he wanted to go to college. "I could just tell by looking at the place that it was great," deChamps says. "I had imagined a school that was not too big and not too small. Dartmouth was the perfect place for me."

In Morton's six years at Dartmouth, deChamps is his first skier to hail from Sweden. While scholarship schools such as Vermont recruit heavily in Europe, Dartmouth concentrates on U.S. skiers. DeChamps is an excellent example of the impact a European skier can have on the U.S. collegiate circuit. He was never quite good enough to make it in the world of international skiing, but as a collegiate skier he is nearly unbeatable. "I'm good enough for college skiing, but not for the World Cup circuit," says deChamps.

Despite his success as a freshman, deChamps isn't tempted to try and make it on the international skiing scene again. "I'm an old man in this sport," he. says. "I've had my years already." DeChamps actually enjoys the change of pace that collegiate skiing offers. "It's much more of a team sport," he says. "It is a very relaxed atmosphere."

"It's deChamps's approach to the sport that has amazed Morton as much as his ability to maneuver down an icy slalom cdurse. "He loves to compete," Morton says. "He has a very healthy attitude about competition. It's not an obsession with him; he just really enjoys it."

As a sophomore this fall, deChamps resumed his soccer career. After being away from the sport for several years, deChamps worked his way into Dartmouth's starting lineup after only a few games. "He's really a game player," Dartmouth soccer coach Tom Griffith says. "He would do things in a game that you'd never see him do in practice."

Although English isn't his first language, deChamps has also proven to be just as capable in the classroom as he is on the ski slopes or the soccer field. And no matter where he is, deChamps plans to make the most of his opportunities. "I love Dartmouth," he says. "I'm going to do as much as I can while I'm here." So far, Miles deChamps has done just that.

Football wrap-up

Dartmouth 41, Columbia 9

The longest losing streak in Dartmouth football history came to an end when the Big Green got its first win of the season in impressive style.

Senior tailback Lorenzo Chambers rambled for 183 yards and four touchdowns to lead the way over the winless Lions. The four touchdowns equaled the second-highest single-game total in College history. His 183 yards was the fourth-best in Dartmouth history and only 21 yards short of the all-time mark set by Tom Spangenberg '64 in 1962.

Dartmouth 27, Brown 11

The Big Green registered its second straight victory and played its best game of the season down in Providence.

Chambers rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries, while senior quarterback Mike Caraviello passed for 234 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore Ernie Torain, playing his first game as a tailback, gained 87 yards on 19 carries while alternating with Chambers.

Princeton 21, Dartmouth 17

The season-ending loss left Dartmouth with a 2-7 overall record and a 25 mark in the Ivy League. The last time the Big Green went 2-7 was 1954, when its star wide receiver was College President David McLaughlin '54.

A bright spot was the running of Torain, who started at fullback after playing tailback the week before. Torain, who lives in Harrisburg, Pa., was out most of his freshman year with a knee injury. He moved up to the varsity late during this season and had his finest game against Princeton, rushing for 99 yards.

Football awards

The football coaching staff has announced the 1984 recipients of the various Dartmouth gridiron awards. They are:

The Coach Bob Blackman Trophy: Presented to that member of the varsity football team who has been selected by the football coaching staff as the player who has contributed most to the success of the team. Through the gift of L.G. Balfour of Attleboro, Mass. Awarded to senior tailback Lorenzo Chambers.

The Jake Crouthamel Award: Presented to that member of the varsity football team who is a member of the junior or sophomore class and who, by vote of the coaching staff, has made the most significant contribution to the success of the team. The award is a wristwatch and is through the gift of Kenneth T. Young '4B of Worthington, Ohio. Awarded to junior tight end Doug Keare.

The Kenneth T. Young Award: Presented to that member of the varsity football team who is a member of the junior or sophomore class and who, by vote of the coaching staff, has made the most significant contribution to the success of the team. The award is a wristwatch and is through the gift of Young '48. Awarded to junior linebacker Peter Kortebein.

The Lester R. Godwin Award: Presented to the senior football squad member who, through extraordinary perseverance, has risen above personal disadvantage vantage to contribute measurably to the team. Through the gift of Lester R. Godwin '30 of Winchester, Mass., an active alumnus and past president of the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Eastern Massachusetts. Awarded to senior tight end Paul DiSilvestro.

The Manners Makyth Man Award: Presented to that member of the varsity football team, who, in the judgment of his teammates, has best conducted him- self to the advantage of the College and displayed good manners in the sense of William Wykeham's phrase, "Manners Makyth Man." Through the gift of the late Charles G. Milham '06 and his wife, Mrs. Alma Milham of Hanover. Awarded to senior linebacker Peter Wade.

The Earl Hamilton Varsity Award: Presented to the senior football player who has displayed the sincere friendliness and sense of humor plus an appreciation of the outdoors that were the late Earl Hamilton's characteristics. Hamilton coached Dartmouth's freshman team from 1955 to 1965 and was varsity backfield coach from 1966 until his death in 1968. The award is an Orvis fishing rod and engraved case. Through monies contributed to the Earl P. Hamilton Memorial Fund. Awarded to senior nose guard Joe Koniszewski.

The Doten Award: Presented to the sophomore on each of the offensive and defensive units who has made a signif- icant contribution to the success of the varsity football team, through the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin F. Doten. Awarded to running back Ernie Torain and linebacker John Fuhrman.

The Gordon T. Bennett Award: Presented to that member of the varsity football team who has been selected by the football coaching staff as the outstanding offensive or defensive lineman who has exemplified the high degree of performance, sportsmanship, and character exhibited by Gordon T. Bennett '37. Awarded to offensive tackle Slade Schuster.

Further on football

Juniors Len Fontes and Rob Brown have been elected co-captains of the 1985 Dartmouth football team by their teammates. "It's probably the greatest day I've ever had as an athlete/' said Fontes after receiving the news. A linebacker from Strongsville, Ohio, Fontes became a starter during his sophomore year. He comes from a defensive-minded family. His dad, Len, is a defensive backfield coach with the NFL's New York Giants, and his uncle, Wayne, is defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brown, a fullback, will be the offensive team captain. He was Dartmouth's fourth leading rusher in 1983, with 107 yards on 30 carries.

In other football news, offensive tackle Slade Schuster of Faribault, Minn., announced that he plans to return for another season. Schuster is a member of the class of '85, but he still has one year of eligibility remaining. Schuster, 6'4" and 275 pounds, is a two-year starter. He was injured in the second game of the 1983 season and sat out the rest of the year following knee surgery. Under NCAA rules, he can return for one more season since he missed most of his junior year. With Schuster's return, Dartmouth's entire starting offensive line will be back for the 1985 season.

Junior halfback Allyson Hutton will be oneof seven starters returning next year fromthe 1984 Ivy League championship fieldhockey team.

Miles deCamps, a sophomore from Stockholm, Sweden, has established himself as one ofthis country's best collegiate Alpine skiers in just one season.

Juniors Len Fotes, left, and Rob Brown, right, were named by their football teammates toco-captain the 1985 Big Green squad.

Sophomore Ernie , Torain, wearing number 43, carried the ball for 99 yards in the final gameof the season, a 21-17 loss at Princeton. Torain, who has played at both fullback and tailback,moved up to the varsity late this season.