University of San Francisco - USF Don Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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Followers of local soccer fortunes have pretty much taken for granted the perennial championship teams turned out by the Hilltop University. During the last seven years, Green Gold elevens have won 67 games, tied 6 and lost only 4. In addition, the Dons have remained unbeaten in their last 56 conference games. The gentleman behind the Dons’ phenomenal record is Augustine P. Donoghue, affectionately called “Gus” by his friends. Donoghue was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and first learned the game of soccer at St. Aloysius Elementary School, a Jesuit institution at Garnet Hill, Glasgow. Gus came to San Francisco in 1925, matriculating at St. Ignatius High School and later USF, from which he received his B.A. degree in 1936. The University of California awarded Gus a Master’s Degree in 1937, and he received his Ph.D. from Stanford during the summer of 1953. Donoghue was a major factor in USF’s First Golden Era in soccer, 1932 through ’36, when the Dons copped five consecutive conference championships. Gus captained the Dons, and was named All-American in 1934, '35 and ’36, and was a member of the U. S. Olympic Team in his last year. Likeable Gus took over Hilltop coaching duties in 1941 and 1942, and worked for Uncle Sam the next four years, as a Lt. Commander in the U. S. Navy. Donoghue was an instructor and Assistant Professor of History at the University from 1941 to 1952, with time out for Navy service. Two of the many honors bestowed upon Donoghue were his appointment to chairman of the committee for the Far West Olympic soccer team trials, and the “Coach of the Year” award from the San Francisco Soccer Football Association in 1950. The latter presentation is made annually to the person who has contributed most to the game, and is truly significant of a coaching philosophy which has always placed clean competition and a true sense of value first and foremost. Also attesting to Donoghue’s rank as a coach is the All-America recognition which has been bestowed upon USF players twelve times in the past six years. Gus Donoughe’s present capacity at USF is Director of Admissions, a position discharged with a fine ability as that which has guided Don teams to the topmost position in Pacific Coast soccer. AUGUSTINE P. DONOGHUE Coach Oonoghuo and USF All-American Olufunmi Oiibogun. Soccer learn candidates listen attentitively to Coach Donoghue before one of Ihe prc-seoson drills.

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ALL AMERICANS BILL COX AND MANNY ORTIZ Climaxing brilliant four-year soccer careers, USF’s Bill Cox and Manny Ortiz were named by the Selection Cbmmittee of the National Soccer Coaches’ Association to the 1953 All-America First Team. This was a fitting honor for two men who have been instrumental in making USF the outstanding soccer power in the West. Both Cox and Ortiz won varsity letters during the past four seasons, and both made a habit of winning All-Conference laurels: Ortiz three times Cox twice. Each had the added distinction of contributing greatly to the Dons’ streak of 56 games without defeat in conference play. Neither Bill nor Manny have played in a losing game against a league opponent. Manny Ortiz sparked Hilltop elevens at halfback, and this past season led a potent Don offense from his right wing position. Opposing players and coaches were unanimous in their acclaim of the 28-year-old senior from Mexico City. Goalie Bill Cox proved himself a net-tender par excellent last season, when he allowed only one goal in ten conference games. The blond senior from San Francisco continued in impressive fashion this campaign, combining excellent leadership and playing ability. Along with Brian Pike, the Don’s stellar inside right who was chosen Honorable Mention All-America this year, Bill Cox and Manny Ortiz join Don All-Americans Nego-esco, Lee, Matute, Diaz and Osibogun in the USF Soccer Hall of Fame.

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B A S E B A L L From row, left to right—Bob Broghctio, Dick Bechelli, Buxx Co»-roxto, Ed Olmo, Chuck Falcone, Ray Arata. Second row—Louis Rivero, Chuck McGuigan, Bob Baylest, Jock Becker, Joe Arenivar, Don Costello, Bill Ferroggiaro, Len Hcinx, Coach John Dutch” Anderson. Third row—Jack Gallagher, Captain George Zucca, Joe Johnson, John Walsh, Dick Sanders, Jock Butler, Dick Lawless, Leo LaRocco, Paul Torrente, Del Rossi. Opponent Alumni Stanford California Santa Clara Alameda Naval Air Station Camp Pendelton S. F. State California Alameda Naval Air Station S. F. State San Jose State San Jose State Stanford S. F. State Wenatchee St. Mary’s S. F. State C. O. P. (2) Santa Clara Fort Ord St. Mary's S. F. Police San Jose State Veterans’ Home San Jose State Fort Ord JOHN DUTCH ANDERSON Coach GEORGE ZUCCA Captain 82