San Leandro High School - Anchors Aweigh Yearbook (San Leandro, CA)

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Championship for J.V.'s 1973 was an exceptional year for baseball inhS.L.H.S. Not only did the Varsity win the A.C.A.L. championship, but below them the J.V.'s did the same. With a 17-5 total season record, the junior Pirates sat on the top of the league with the best. The team seemed to always win the big ones but falter when they were up against an inferior ball club. There was really no time this year for the J.V.'s to expand into a higher level of play, for they were spending most practice sessions learning needed fundamentals. Nevertheless, the basics got them to the top, along with such individuals as Ed Olivero, Jeff Mackey, Tim Dillon, Randy LaRocca, Mitch Fernandez, Jim Pimentel, and John Delfino. The team had great courage to accept the loss of catcher Jim Benterou, and this outstanding season is a fine dedication to him. Above righMRandy Johnson and Jeff Mann seem to be dissatisfied with the umpires call. BelowH'im Dillon unloads another one of his smokl'n' fastballs. Below IighUEd Oh'vero concentrates hard on what is coming up, Bottom Team PicturetTop row Kl. ta rJ, Coach Garcia, Kell Schmidt, Jeff Mackey, Rich Nelson, Dave Elliot, Ed Otivero, Jeff Mann, and Mitch Perry. Middte row H. to rJ, Mgr. John Crimmins, Randy Johnson, Tom St. Clair,Jim Pimentel, Dave Munoz, Tony Ouintong, Greg Fernandes, and Tim Dillon. Bottom row ll. to Al, John Vargas, Mike Medeiros, Kurt Armstrong, Randy LaRocca, Jim Benterou,John Delfino, and Mike Stewart Mgr. a mkawa3Ws-u mNs

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Amazing Comeback The 1973 Golf team predicted to finish second in league, was greatly reduced in size early in the season by injuries and transfers. The squad was determined to give Coach Hager a winning season in his final year, despite this. Therefore, the team was rebuilt around the school's three superstars: Tom McElhatton, Jeff Dennis, and Rich Jensen, An intensive recruiting program was started, and soon the team was defeating the league's best. With superb late season performances by Ron Massaglia, Ken Sparaco, and Len Winkler, the team made an amazing comeback in the A.C.A.L. finals. Although they failed to win it, the golfers turned in another admirable performance for San Leandro High School. LeftAleff Dennis puttin g for a birdie. AbovetTom McElhatton sharpens up on his putting. Above lerRich Jensen putts In, almost. Top Team PicturetFronl row KIA to rJ, Rich Jensen, Herbie Burns, Mike Hodges, Len Winkler, Ken Sparaco, and Tom McElhatton, Back row II. to rJ, Coach Hagar, Chuck Carlson, Mike DeHerrera, Ron Massagh'a, Harotd Schoenfeld, Barry Higashi, Gary Orr, Bob Panos,Jeff Dennis, 819 vs Carbanara, and Ste ve Raffo.

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Top Team PicturelTop row 0, to U, Coach Hull, Mark Brusco, Mark Ghigll'one, Ron Taylor, Don Kezar, John Acosta, Craig Bettencourl, Alan Ward, Keith Warwick! Jim Econome, Bill Manuel, Bab Beamon, Larry Nuenschwander, Ron Prettyman, Bottom row fl. t0 rJ, Greg Dix, Marc DeCoulode, Kent Hasel, Neal F0ng,Joe Morrison, Dan Thayer, Rod Herman, and David Flory. Tennis Team Takes Second Despite dire preseason predictions by various coaches, the Varsity Tennis team performed admirably, earning a 2nd place in league finals. Throughout the season the team showed flashes of brilliance, such as their 6-1 victory over top-rated Encinal. But after this they never quite put it all together until the A.C.A.L. Championships. There, spurred on by great matches from Greg Dix, Larry Nuenschwander, Ron Prettyman, Marc DeCoqude, Craig Bettencourt, and John Acosta, the Pirates Above;MammCoumdesewesand. H came closer than other S.L. teams in recent years to Aboven'ghtr.-.RonPrenymanrezurns. capturing the championship. But tennis is also an individual sport, and San Leandro had its superstars. Ron Prettyman and Larry Nuenschwander qualified for the North Coast doubles championships for the second straight year. At North Coast, M.V.P Greg Dix did equally as well in singles competition.