Yeshiva University - Masmid Yearbook (New York, NY)

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BASKETBALL Faced with the toughest schedule in Yeshiva history, that in- cluded such teams as St. John ' s, Brooklyn, L. I. U., Pratt Institute, Cathedral College, and Queens, the Mighty Mites finished the season with a satisfactory record of nine wins in fifteen games. The acquisition of Mike Pincus as head mentor in place of Red Sarachek, who left for duty with the Red Cross, and the sound advice of Pee Wee Friedman helped greatly in molding the Quints into formidable squad. The great work of the Blue and White in the face of top-notch competition caused the New York Times to remark on its sports page, . . . . Ye:-hiva is a team which has made good considering the size of the school. The outstanding player and driving force on the squad was Stanley Doppelt with a season ' s total of 151 points. His play elicited the praise of both Joe Lapchik, coach of St. John ' s, and Nat Holman of City College. Al Steinberg, a newcomer to Yeshiva, displayed out- standing talent on the defense. The two freshmen, solid Bedo Schorfstein and lanky Marv Fredman added the needed height on the squad. Fredman is especially deserving of praise for his fight and scoring ability that netted him a cool 144 points for the season. The fast and tricky Red Kalb and the old standby Sammy Rosenbloom made themselves felt often when they were most needed. Fat Friedman with his unnerving set shot, and scrappy little Hy Pomerantz rounded out the squad. Here a few words must be said in praise of the great job that Athletic Manager Samuel Waldman has done this year. His untiring and unselfish efforts on behalf of the school have earned the plaudits of both the basketball squad and the student body. SEASON ' S RESULTS Yeshiva 82— J. T. S 20 Yeshiva 34— N. Y. U. Arts 24 Yeshiva 46 — Webb 31 Yeshiva 49— Cathedral 51 Yeshiva 42— Columbia N. 38 Yeshiva 45 — Drew U 75 Yeshiva 63 — Ft. To+ten 46 Yeshiva 47— L I. U 67 Yeshiva 63— N. Y. U. Com 27 Yeshiva 53 — Cathedral 49 Yeshiva 50— Pratt Inst 51 Yeshiva 44 — Alumni 29 Yeshiva 54 — Queens 48 Yeshiva 36 — 5t. Johns 61 Yeshiva 45 — Brooklyn 51 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Doppelt .. ., Fredman ... Kalb Steinberg ... Scharfstein ., Rosenbloom Friedman .... Susskind Pomerantz .. Lieb Beinhorn .... Totals 753 151 144 I 13 110 105 54 52 16 13 6 2 661 Eighty-five

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The initiation of the largest class to enter Yeshiva College into the pitter-patter of basketball rotativity presaged durable accomplishnnent. In the course of the four year cycle the present senior team achieved stability formed through a core of seven mainstays. The finis of every school year coincided with but one outcome, intra- mural champions. So remarkable was this precedent of twenty consecutive victories that the loss of the final game of their career served to accentuate the potency of the preceding encounters rather than implying strategic vul- nerability. This record is the first of its kind in the history of Yeshiva College and cannot be superseded by others for at least four years. The Freshman team was led by Sol Kaplan, now serving in the Sea Bees. The Sophomore year added six foot two Jack Green who, with Irv Fredman, served as the team ' s center of gravity until the final whistle. The 44 ' s were guided in the Sophomore and Junior years by Red Landa, an exponent of great basketball. The Junior semes- ters also brought Manny Lifshitz from Detroit into the fold and together with Sid Steiman, Jimmy Gordon, and senior captain Aaron Abelow shaped the team that made history. Eighty-six