A B Davis High School - Maroon and White Yearbook (Mount Vernon, NY)

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f7 5 7' I rf , . F . I . t. i 'E ' Y H ' YC? f H... 532 ' .,... . . gf. ,, ,f.,.. V 4 - A ? '7'f v,?45f Vis if t ,' Q ,V ,Z ,Q- i 7, ' ' . N ,. une ts Qui Qlfll' .gjfaglnate Deuce - My add, - Game , Thanks to the assis- tance of Mr. jewell these scores were once again shouted by members of the Davis TENNIS CLUB. This organization had been absent from the Hilltop for many years, but was revived 'once again. Unfortunately, the Davis courts were not in play- ing condition, so that the members were forced to play at the California Road and Memorial Field courts, Although there were no lack Kramers or Donald Budges in the tennis club, there were many promising players. Among them was Donald Ross, the president of the group, who was defeated last year in the finals of the Mount Vernon junior Championship Tournament. Tennis is a wonderful sport for the development of both the mind and the body and is also an excellent teacher of sportsmanship and fair Page fifty-four play. The tennis club has and will continue to offer Davisites the chance to participate in a sport of international renown, Another athletic activity was revived at Davis this year when Coach Oswald reorganized the GYM TEAM. Perhaps, when you were in junior high school, you re- member the exhibitions of these muscular athletes. Last term the boys started to do their stunts once more and continued to de- velop their biceps to the extent of giving Charles Atlas some close competition. Of course, it is hard to tell whether the boys went through those daily workouts just to build their bodies or for the ul- timate aim of attracting those charming bobby-soxers at the Hilltop. This year's team was built around four veterans, Sylvester Washington, Bill Cunnington, Teddy Dunham, and Ralph Tre- monte. Other members of the squad were Bobby Olsen, Keldon Tenaglier, Ray Hayes, Lou Hack- ett, and Tom Walsh. These Davis- ites drilled mainly on the parallel bars and in acrobatics. ln addition to old routines, the Earl planned out many new Ones, TENNIS CLUB lTopl Row l : W. Pastore, D. Ross, H. Schrim- mer, K, Shindlerg Row 2: P. Brown, S. Wollman, F. Bernard, R. Schneider, Mr. jewell

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A continuous Rat-tat-tat-tat echoed from the boys' gym every afternoon as members of the PUNCHING BAB CLUB tried to expand their muscles. Under the expert direction of Mr. Childs, this group speedily learned the art of self-defense. Daily practice on the punching bag developed sturdy bodies, perfect timing, and coordination. The bulging, rip- pling muscles of those super-men brought admiring glances and sighs from the feminine set. If you want a treat in store for you, be present when Mr. Childs gets into action on that bag. A few well timed punches and you think you are witnessing a sleight of hand performance, first you see the bag and then you don't. lt flies with the speed of lightning. Gne of the outstanding club members was Walter Fluegel, the president, who may soon be a match for joe Louis. You'd better get into practice, joe, if you vvant to hold that title. If perseverance gets us places, vve mustn't fail to mention K WHAT A W PUNCH! FENCING CLUB lTopl Row -l : A. Berman, B. l-lassell, S. Berk- owitz, j. Borenstein, L. Bonus, Row 2: N. Ullman, C. Baer, P. Warshaw, S. Doshay, G. Lupo, Mr. Kurtz, Row 3: j. Lieberman, j. Marchesi, F. Lang, L. Hoar PUNCHING BAG CLUB KLowerl Mr, Childs, R. Siegel, E. Freedman, D, Ross, W. Fluegel, j. Mercanti, l-l. Ham- mer the other avid biceps builders Steve Wollman, joseph Mercante, Robert Schweitzer, l-larvey Hammer and Ramsey Siegel, who fought for second honors in biceps expansion. lt is rumored their arm muscles developed as much as one tenth of an inch a year. 'lEn guardel This cry was followed by the clashing of cold steel as the FENClNG CLUB went into action after a year's ab- sence from Davis. Although no blood was ever shed in their duels, these swordsmen probably imagined themselves as gal- lant cavaliers. At least it sounded that way from the din they created. Besides the regular foils the club had some long cav- alry swords, but most of the members found them too heavy to use. The weaker sex was very active in the club. Perhaps the girls were using this sport as a last resort to lose weight. Last year the club disbanded due to a slight accident. This year, however, it was reorganized and the musketeers really got into the swing of things. Page fifty-thrce

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lme Qui .l The shriek of a whistle, the kick-off, the tram- ple of cleats, Smash, smeared on the five-yard line. This was a familiar sight to enthusiastic football fans this last season. Although the losses were many, we can still look back with pride at a FOOTBALL SQUAD that was magnificent in de- feat. Of course, we will always remember our lone victory over Gorton and that thrilling l 3-l 3 tie with Port Chester, this year's WIAA Champs. A new face became familiar at the Hilltop last football season when the beloved Russ Doyle, coach of the Maroon for many years, retired, and a new figure, likeable, skillful and clever Bill El- der, took his place. All year Coach Elder shifted the positions of the players always trying to find the right combination. Although he found that combination, we still didn't win. l-lowever, the outlook is really bright for next year since only one member of this year's varsity squad left Davis. Since the squads of many of our most dan- gerous rivals are losing key men now, we should have a first rate team next year. The Davis gridmen may not be the best of foot- ball players, but they certainly are good judges of beauty. For the Football Queen of l946, they chose gorgeous Pat Foley, whose picture beauti- fies this page considerably. FOOTBALL SCORES Sept. Mamaroneck Davis Home Oct. Roosevelt ..... Davis Home Oct. Gorton ......... Davis Away Oct. Yonkers ....... Davis Home Oct. Pelham ,,...,,.,,,A.,,, 7 Davis Away Nov Port Chester Davis Home Nov. New Rochelle Davis Home Nov Edison ......,....,,,.,.. 26 Davis Away FOOTBALL SQUAD lTopl Row l: P. De Cew, R. Bartels, l, Severino, R. Buehler, l. Schroeder, R. Wellem, A. Carideo, Row Z: F. Schroeffel, W. Petrucci, R. Gottesman, l. Meyers, L. l-lackett, C. Ehret, T. Waters, Coach Elder, Row 3: Mr, lewell, A. Daniello, l-l. Ross, N. Moccio, D. Mitchell, H. Boone, P, Le Cascio, l-l, Schrimmer, Trainer: F. Di Marzo, Row 4: T. Galletta, Man- ager: R. Auerbach Page fifty-five