Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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In this series, freshman shortstop Glen Fourmaux starts one of Tulane ' s 53 double plays. 208

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The Tulane Baseball team came within a pitcher of capturing the double-elimination Metro Tournament, held on the FSU Seminole campus in Tallahasee, Florida. The fourth-seeded Wave moved into the finals via the winner ' s bracket by virtue of consecutive wins over Louisville, 5-1, top- seeded Virginia Tech, 14-12, and third-seeded Florida State, 6-2. Tulane ' s pitching staff, which struggled throughout the season, did a fine job up to the final day of competition. Facing Florida State on their home field. Wave pitchers could do little right as the I Seminoles, who reached the finals by way of the loser ' s bracket, I took the double-header and the Tourney. I Three Tulane players were named to the All-Tournament team: j pitcher Bill Kampen (for his outstanding performance in the 6-2 ( win over FSU), center fielder Karl Scheuermann (for his fielding and .462 batting average) and Bill Vogt (for his .545 average). Both J] Vogt and Scheuermann received the honor for the third time. Coach Joe BrockhofTs squad finished the season with a respect- able 37-25 record. Highlighting the regular season, the Wave broke third-ranked Hawaii ' s 18-game winning streak in Hawaii, 9-3. In general, Tulane seemed to peak against nationally ranked teams during the regular season, defeating such powers as seventh- ranked Nebraska, thirteenth-ranked Florida State, fifteenth- ranked Lamar and cross-town rival ni neteenth-ranked UNO. As if playing by the axiom " the best defense is a good offense, " the mean green demolished five team season records: runs (484), hits (643), doubles (110), triples (27) and home runs (63). In addi- tion, individual season records were shattered by John Olsen (runs — 62, doubles — 20, home runs — 15),byJohnZelenka(hits — 83, RBIs — 55) and by Bill Bogt (assists — 165). Pitcher Rodney Lenfant and All-Metro catcher Sam Dozier display the " thrill of victory " after the 14-12 win over top-seeded Virginia Tech. 7 1 I.ANK BA.SKBAI.1. 7 KAM — SITMNf . (left to right): Johnny Olscn, Glen ( ' ourmaux, Mike Klotz, Rodney Ixnfanl, John Zclcnka, Billy Hrapmann, Sam rx) ,]cr. Greg Barnos, iJjckic Went .; KNhHMNO: Mike Riley, .Scott Murphy, Paul Fitch, Billy Vogt, Mike Maack, Carlos Cambo, Brian Migliore, Reginclli, John Pcrret, Billy Kampen; .SIANDING: Karl .Scheuermann, Terry DafTm, Joe Morse, Steve Riley, Brian Shearman, Mike Rowe, Steve Ferrando, Mare Desjardins, Coach Joe Brockhoff. 207

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Captains Sam Dozier and John Olson with Coach Brockoff look over a new relief pitcher. First baseman Steve Riley, who also saw time as catcher and designated hitter, digs one out. Taking off from second, Reggie Reginelli led Tulane in stolen bases with 19. - . ; ' ' . 209