St Josephs Preparatory Seminary - Yearbook (Holy Trinity, AL)

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And Brother Henry, thecatcher, gave a really big 'shew'. But all eyes were onwilly who stood on the mound And the pitches that spedin, as his arm came around. The students couldn't believe what was before their eyes, Seeing Willy pitch caught them by surprise. They shrugged their shoulders and Shook their heads, Knowing they now had something to dread. They sang some songs and gave a few cheers - g They had to do something to quiet their fears! Soon all were ready for play to be- gin. The students now doubted that they would win. Both teams said a prayer before the game, Then onto thefield the Tigers came. First up was Ed Murphy, he stood at the plate. The pitch sped in. He swung - too late. He swung at the second and then at thirdg Everyone watched, not saying aword. Mike Keown was nextg he picked up a bat. Willy stood there and pulled at his cap. Mike looked at the first - then two more. Brother Henry's hand was sore to the core. Mill Booth was upnow, he's hit that ball - , He did hit two fouls and thatls about all. A As the next pitch came in, he swung away. 'You're outl' cried the ump. What else could he say? As the Cobras took the field in the bottom of the frame, They knew it'd take fight to stay in the game. Mill Booth played flrst,Mike Harvey at short: They had not quite expected a game of this sort. Ed Murphy on second, Bob Jackline at third: No one in the field had spoken a word. Butch Evans was in left, Charlie in right, John Kiernan in short field was playing it tight. In left stood Mike Keown, a man with an arm, But seeing Willy, hetoo took alarm. The backstop for theCobras was Art LaChapelle, Until he saw Willy he felt pretty well. Joe Shaffer, the oitcher for the mighty black snakes, Appeared to have a bad case of the shakes. He still had control on his fast ball and curve, But thepresence of Willy got on his nerves. The Tigers came up and went down one, two, three. The game would be a pitcher's duel as all could now see. The first five innings flew quickly by. At the end of the fifth, it was a 'goose-eggl tie. ln the sixth the Cobras had a team fresh and new, And that was the inning that the bottom fell through. Jim Gillintook over first Dlalfillll close in. Lowell Neuzil at third was deter- mined to win. Bill Murphy onsecond felt confident and sure. . On short was Cieslinsku who was ready for waf- Ted Haegele in left had an arm like a gun. Tom Molloy playing center was great on the run. In short field Maury Flood was on the alert. In right stood Val Ganter in his Cobra shirt. Dick ohrt was the pitcher in this inning of Fate. Brother Henry, the Tiger, was up at the plate.

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ate in November, the last Thurs- day morn, The students were merry, the Tigers forlorn. A few more hours and the game would begin: It seemed mighty sure that the Stu- dents would win. The rally was held on the previous night And the cheer rolled forth for the Cobras to fight. The floats were all finished, the signs were all madeg Everything was ready for the gala parade. For the past two days itdid nothing but rain. And itlooked like thework would all be in vain. But on the day of Thanksgiving the skies became clear, And the students then felt they had nothing to fear. As the fellows ate Breakfast in the long dining hall, A radio station broadcast thebrawl. 'The Cobras have a team that is full of power. And their spirit looks like a great ball of flre.' 'Look at the Tigers, you can tell at a glance These scared yellow cats haven't a ghost of a chance.' B t the Ti ers thought different, u 9 they weren't to be fooled: From their sleeves, Brother 'Ensley' they pulled. Willy Tambrello was this boy's real name, We called him 'Ensley' for the town of his fame. This guy could pitch, if you know h t I 9 nl :eawas omnea of the fastest that H.T. had seen. TURKEY BOWL So after breakfast, when the duties were done, They formed the parade to start off the fun. In front marched a group with signs galore, Behind them came theteam that would fight their little 'war'. Then came the rest with floats one and two: The first with a tiger in a big pot of stew. The second had a Cobra round the ti- ger's back, So WhM1h8 moved,the Cobra gave him a smack. So down to the field the parade did go. The students were ready to meet their foe. The field was raked and lined for the game, And it wasn't long till the faculty came. Their tails wagged -they wore their striped caps, And they cavorted around likea band of alley cats. When thestudents were finished with their warm-up'drills, The Tigers took the field for some pre-game spills. Brother Loughlan playing third, fell flat on his face, Then Father Norbert dropped theball out on second base. Father Vincent was onfirst with his broad tiger smile, Father Shaun stood onshort with his own crying towel. Father Brendan was incenter, Father Columban in right: Playing left was Father Killian packed full of fight. Father Terrence in short field with a look full of woe,

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Ed Koscinski was the catcher, the best that you'll find, He knew how to deal with a 'Cat' of this kind. Dick Ohrt pitched a curve. lt came in chest high. Brother hit it to left on a short line-drive fly. With Ted playing deep, it was a sure base hit. But Ted knew that Brother would take all he could get. So he ran in fast to grab it on the hop But'the ball dldn't bounce and Ted had to ston. Itkepton rolllngasTed gave chase, By now Brother Henry wasaround sec- ond base. At last he stopped it and hurled it to the plate. The peg was a beauty, - it was just too late. Brother Henry had scored, theTigers now led. The Cobras were downcast especially Ted. 7 9 The Cobras fought hard, but the Ti- gers weren't through, And two more singles put the snakes in a stew. Brother Loughlan was up. He glanced toward Ted. Then with one mighty smack hit the ball over his head. Three runs came across. The Cobras had to move. Butsadto saytheynever quite found the groove. Willy was still pitchin' for the big yellow cats: So the Cobras couldn't hit -not with two bats. ln theninth, the snakes got one run a fact which is true: when Ted Haegele doubled and Lowell Neuzil did too. But the game ended with the Tigers way out ahead. The Cobras felt lowg but not a tear was shed. They hadn't lost spirit which one cannot kill. For not like a game, it lasts and always will. O ff- EQ Q