Jesuit High School - Speculum Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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84:5 v- -. .. -ef-. ' i -um PITCHER GREG JANSEN hurls the ball from the mound. L HK -. - f . ' p1'f'zf'1If'-T11 ' Q.- ' ' . '4 - g f -fre -11.9 Li. , ' ' .- ' I 0 . 'i 1 1 A' + F,fi'iJ ' , ' . '-'1'-:- .4 v - 5'5- uf' 3215, 'N MK.: 5' 1. 'ul - ' if l' FIRST BASEMAN Bill Koenig stretches for an under-thrown ball. DON GRAFF takes a hefty swing as cat- cher Pat McLean anticipates a strike. 118 1 1 ,, i i 1969 BASEBALL TEAM. First row: P son, J. Scholze, R. Kerbs, M. Leary, T. f :-El' 'ii' 'i ' 'K '

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,F iw y it r . F 2 2 ii 'stun ,i whim i. FFT i ir 7 vi'i .,. . '.-fs' l e V F : . V fl.,- Closses Compete for First As Intramural Gomes Begin Bad weather and a host of conflicts hampered the intra- mural program this year. When game after game was can- celed, many students lost almost all interest in the program. Since the J.V., varsity, and frosh basketball teams all prac- ticed after school, the time allotted to intramural was confined to Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Flagging players rushed up and down the court, often flying in a tangled mass onto the floor. Whistles blew as over- anxious players collided. The other team took the ball and started another wild dash down the court. Classmates cheered on their peers as the game neared the final seconds. Racing down the court, a hotshot ripped the cords from thirty feet. The whistle blew, ending the game. The intramural program was a project of the Student Coun- cil, spearheaded by Vice President Bill Carter in its early stages and continued by George Sanders, second-term vice president. According to Sanders, his duties consisted of an- nouncing the games ahead of time, seeing to it that varsity ball players were on hand to referee, getting scorers, and making arrangements for the championship games. Mr. Terry Ennis was the faculty supervisor who made sure the games got under way each day. Plans were made to ex- tend the program to volleyball, baseball, and soccer. NICK KIES and Jim Stempel watch team- mate Mike O'DonneII execute a stylish hook. FRESHMAN intramural players produce enthusiasm in a hard fought game

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B Powell D Posedel B Ratliffe MP O Donnell J Zimel K Royal Second row: F. Christian- SHORT-STOP Pat Leary fieldsahit ball. ean Thrrd row Coach Terry Enms G Jansen D Graff P Leary B Koenig P Hass,J. Negratti. Seven Returning Letlermen Boost Baseball Expectations In his second year as varsity baseball coach, Mr. Terry Ennis predicted a successful season. Last year's team, which fin- ished with six wins and eight losses, was a building team com- posed largely of underclassmen. With seven returning letter- men and many eager newcomers, this year's team promises to be one of Jesuit's strongest. The batting combination of Don Graff, Phil Hass, Ralph Kerbs, Bill Koenig, Pat Leary, and Pat McClean, a total of 12 years' varsity experience, was strong enough to worry any opposing pitcher. The pitching staff, with returning pitchers Greg Jansen, Dave Posedel, Mitch Leary, and Jeff Zimel re- ceived needed support from new turnouts. The defensive team had seven starters returning with many new players anxious to fill the gaps. The infielders, including Pat Jame- son, Pat Leary, Bill Koenig, and Ralph Kerbs, have had the experience necessary to form a smooth working unit. Coach Ennis, assisted by new J.V. Coach Mr. David Schindler, S.J., was intent on getting his team ready by starting practice sessions early this year, and the team members this year had the desire to make the team a winning one. The team opened the season in late March with a 5-4 victory over Lewis and Clark College freshmen.