Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

Page 26 text:

Led by Co-captains Bob Bates, “Scud” Beetle, and Bill Gorman, this squad also defeated Belmont in the finale of the Tech Tourney to become once again the champs of Eastern Massachusetts. Coach Erwin had another good club in ’46; but Rockland, who had defeated the AVamps twice during the season, beat B.H.S. in the sern-finals of the Tech Tourney, 32 to 28. Fran Mear arrived on the scene in 1947 and coached the Wamps to successful seasons in ’47 and ’48. Rus Johnston took over the duties in 1951. Sam Lawrence was the first baseball coach at the new Braintree High School, and he held this post until 1938. In 1934 Pat Cronin captained the team to a successful season, and first baseman Craig Paul’s heavy hitting in 1935 aided in establishing the prowess of B.ILS. baseball. From 1936 to 1938 the captains were Franny Rinaldi, Tommy Azzato, and Joe Moshella respectively. In 1911, with Herb Boardman doing the coaching, the B.H.S. baseball team wound up with a sensational record of fourteen wins and no losses and accepted an invitation to participate in the Eastern Massachusetts Baseball Tourney. They won the first two games but were defeated in the finals by Somerville. The 1942 season was marred by one loss to Quincy, and the team lost to Arlington in the semi-final of the Eastern Massachusetts Tourney. Coach Harold Hawkes’ Wampmen had an excellent season in 1911. They ended the year with ten wins and two defeats; and, par- ticipating in the Eastern Massachusetts Tourney, they were defeated by Newton in the first round. Bill Erwin took over the coaching duties in 1915; and the team had a seasonal record of six victories, five defeats, and one tie. Alton Perry coached the ’16 team and was succeeded in 1917 by Fran Mear. John Crowell became coach in 1950 and his first team had an impressive record of eight wins and five losses. The highi ' ght of spring sports at Braintree High is the track team, and many fine competitors have run for B.H.vS. Bay Chapman coached the track squad during the first years and was succeeded in 1931 by Walter Kane. Jack Morcom was captain of “Sugar” Kane’s first track squad, and he led the group to an impressive season. “Boo” Morcom, famous pole-vaulter, hit the B.H.S. spotlight in 1936 and shone here until 1937. The 1938 team had a three and one record in dual competition, and Bill Reed stood out in the mile. Dick Reed captained the 1939 team ; and in 1940, with Paul Toolin becoming head coach, the squad had a very successful season. Captain Bill Lavery led B.H.S. in 1911, and the 1912 seasonal record was four wins and one loss. During the war years, many of our excellent coaches were drawn into the conflict; and the track squad suffered the loss of Paul Toolin. But the men who carried on did a superb job, and much credit should be given. Bill Erwin handled the coaching duties in 1944, and the squad had a fairly successful season with captain Bill Aumen leading the way. Stan Laski coached the 1945 team and was followed in turn by Dave Ward and Paul Toolin, wh o returned in 1947 to guide the team to a fair record of two wins and three losses. In 1948, the W amps were undefeated and were a runner-up in Class C at the State Meet. B.H.S. won all its meets in 1949 and finished second to Brockton in the South Shore Meet. The 1950 season ended with a record of three wins and one defeat. In 1951 the team had an undefeated season, winning the South Shore championship and placing third in the State meet. Girls’ tennis really got underway in 1937; and the record compiled by that team, plus the impressive record of the 1938 girls, really proved that tennis was here to stay. Alice Daughraty has coached the girls with much skill and deserves a great deal of credit in turning out some fine tennis groups. Softball and Cheerleading have been under the capable direction of Alice Daughraty, and she has done an outstanding job. Softball is the bright spot for the girls in the spring, and their teams have completed many successful seasons. Braintree has always had the finest of cheerleaders to lead them in their cheers, and we should all be proud of them. Until 1911, coaches and faculty managers at B.H.S. were unpaid, and the job of faculty manager was handled by the principal and the coaches. From 1931 until 1931, Mr. Jones had the position of faculty manager and was succeeded by Mr. Chiesa, who held the position until 1910. Mr. Dysart was in charge until 1942 when Ervin Stuart took over the job. Since 1917, the duties of the faculty manager have been divided, Mr. illiam Foley in charge of game schedules, game details, and transportation; Mr. Edward Oakman as supervisor of equipment.

Page 28 text:

FOOTBALL Arigo LaTaiizi, Coach Allan ideii d ' he 1951 l“o()tl)all team of Braintree iligli School com[)iled an excellent record, winning six and losing I ' oin’. Sparked h co-captains .lolin Slaiison and Dick Brooks, the team contituied the winning streak started in 1919 to fifteen straight games before being defeated by a strong I ' aimton eleven. I ' he highlight of the .season was the W amp’s seven to six victory over favoied Milton in the Thanksgiving Day encounter. Seniors on the s.piad included Dick Brooks, ,lohn Slanson, Bob EBake, .lim (dies, Donny Dino. •lim Sullivan, Wally Olson. Klliot Whitten. Stan Westland, ,lim Hall, and liol) El awes. Coach E.,al ' anzi was al)ly assisted l)y Al Doucette and Etnss ■lohnston. CliOSS COI NTKY E’anl I’oolin. Coach Allan iden I ' he I95t edition of Coach E aiil I ' oolin’s cross country teams was led l)y new- comer Warren EEarding, and the long- winded runners were defeated only l)y Bockland. Braintree won li e and lost only one, and has won thirty-four of its iast thirty-six dual meets. Harding l)ecame the fifth consecutive Wamp limner to win the South Shore inter- scholastic meet as he paced his team to victory, and he copped top honors in the State meet as Efraintree finished in third place. Co-captains .lim .Stephen and Dick Donohue proved to he very consistent runners; other seniors included ,lohn ella, Ejeo I’almer. Itoh Callahue, and Dick Bachman. FEKLI) HOCKKY Alice 1;!. Daughraty, Coach Beverly Cassoli On the hockey field the girls had one of their most spirited seasons. They competed with outside schools, win- ning six, losing two, and tying two. I’he .Northeastern game was a rival one with strong competition, and proved to he very exciting Eiecause the B.fl..S. girls came from hehind after the half to win 3-2. To top off the season, the girls played the hoys’ Cl OSS Country team. The hoys afipeared on time and [irepared for t he kill; hut they were forlorn when the score remained 0-0. I ' he caiitain was Bita Magazii who spurred the Wamp girls to a successful season.