Mundelein Cathedral High School - Phoenix Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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il I A few points of strategy are discussed by Coach Shaunessy and the members of the squad as they rest between periods. Dom Faraci demonstrates the art of sure tackling as he sends Richie Barnes sprawling with a bone-crush- ing tackle during Pirates practice session at Lake Shore Park. It was hustle and hardwork such as this, that contributed immensely to the success ol the Pi- rates on the gridiron. Time out!" to restore their lost energy lor the big Sf cond halt is taken by team mates Dom Faraci, Dick Bozek and Bob Bernatski. Tasty, tempting oranges really hit the spot after a grueling first period work-

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Q .. .. ,w-.,f, . hm, W i. r,hS H1 5 , 35s , s V: With grim determination on his face and the ball nestled safely under his arm, halfback Richie Barnes scampers around left end in an effort to pick up the necessary first down yardage for the Pirates. The ac- tion took place during the Fenwick game which the Pirates lost by a score of 20 to 6. Quarterback Ray Gaast sinks back to pass, but is swarmed upon by a host of Lake Geneva Cadets loe- fore he can find an open receiver, to whom he can pitch the pigskin. The play took place in the final stage of the game when the Pirates were trailing by 7 points. Unable to wrestle free, Phil Rodgers is caught in a trap of oncharging linemen as he endeavors to gain a few yards in the Mendel game. Page 50 Ray Gaast boldy blocks one of Northwestern's fight- ing Cadets and tumbles him to the turf in the shadow of his own goal posts. The Pirates managed to snap their spell of sixes on this beautiful autum-colored campus as they battled the Cadets to a 13 to 13 dead- lock. ?,.,,..-nal

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Page 52 I 5 1 Good ball handling and abounding baskets made the Lights a team to tear. From leit are, Phil Kannaby, Mike Cassettari, Bob Pacione, Dan Brannigan, Ron Scarpaci, lay Herrera, Bill Wedge, lim Ramirez, Dennis Calderisi, Richie Barnes, and Ierry Ryan. High spirited spectators cheered with Wild excitement many times during the basketball season as the Pirate Cagers ran into the Win- ning spotlight. In return, the players' untaltering fighting spirit pro- Height combined with skill add up to smooth sailing for the Pirates Ed Parsons, Phil Rodgers, Iay Emerich, Bob Novak, Norb Lewakowski, Dick Bozek, Coach Bernie McCauley, lim Schiltz, and Ray Gaast. tNot photo- graphedl Tom Harrity, Tom Casey, Bill Brannigan, Ken Cyzen, Tony Castelvecchi, and Rich Greco. vided thrilling moments for the students faithful in attending the games regardless of difiicuties in transportation or Weather.