Alfred State College - Statonian Yearbook (Alfred, NY)

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This yea1',S Pioneer grapplers compiled an impressive record of ' in 12 dual meets. After a heartbreaking 2 point loss early 1 1 wms son the Alfred Tech matmen roared back to finish the In the Sigh 9 straight victories. In the process of crushing nearly 32:39 foe, the wrestlers brought home the Empire State Conference Championship in this, -the first year of conference competition. In dual meet competition the team was spearheaded by Pete Obit C1231 and Burt Nagel fl45j, both completing undefeated Seasons with 12-0 records. Renzo Triburzi 11305, Lee DeRuyter 0523, John Overhoff Cl77j, and George Carter CUNLJ supplied the team balance so essential to a winning season. Freshmen John Gerhardt fl15l, Tom Raulli fl6Oj, Russ Bentley 61375, and Ron Bums C1671 finished the season with winning records. Their return next season will give Alfred a solid foundation on which to build. In conferences matches, the Pioneers won 43 of 54 bouts. Obit, Nagel, and DeRuyter were undefeated While Raulli, Carter, Triburzi, and Bentley suffered only one defeat. I am Very proud of th . 6 Y0UI1g men who made this ve t' - fylng Season possible The ry S9 ls I . - y Worked hard from st t t F 'sh build an Image and ere t . 1 ar. 0 1n1 to a e a sense of pride in wrestling at Alf d Tech- They HIC El dedicated group of athletes who put TEXIV1 I kqow will miss the 5f'311i0fS, but Alfred's loss will surely be eone S S9-IIL I must mention Russ Gridley, who for 2 years has been the best manager a coach could ask for. Those on the team who - . never wrestled a match were just as responsible for our success as the undefeated wrestler. On behalf of the wrestlers, I would like to thank everyone who SaVe.1lS 'fhelr Support and encouragement. In the future we will continue to strive for excellance in athletics, which has long been a part of Alfred's traditions. Stephen L. Babcock Varsity Wrestling Coach Varsity Wrestling 1968-1969 TEAM ROSTER Name Curriculum C70-YS Anderson, Schenley Automotive Specialist 1970 Arliss, Roger Agriculture 1969 'tBeaumont, John Automotive Specialist 1970 'FBentley, Russell Agriculture 1970 Besse, Robert Automotive Specialist 1970 'tBogart, David Measurement Science 1970 i'Burns, Ronald Automotive Specialist 1970 'Carter, George Food Service - 1969 ' Davis, John Design SL Drafting 1970 tDeRuyter, Lee Engineering 1969 'Gerhardt, John Agriculture 1970 Goodwin, Richard Land Development 1923 'Gridley, Russell Land Development 1370 Hall, Clarence George Engineering I t 1969 t Nagel, Bertram Al1tOm0tiVe Speclallst 1969 aobit, peter Building Construction i'Overhoff, John Design 84 Drafting 1 t'tRaulli, Thomas Construction Techno Ogy 1969 Tiburzi, Renzo t Lettermen Tri-Captains: Lee DeRuyter, Bert Nagel: and Team Manager: Russ Gridley Coach: Stephen L. Babcock Accounting John Overhoff

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WRESTLING 11521, 101' mgltlmb Gefhgidlf Bums U6 fetllm flext build. ln wflft. 0bir,N121'f Tibvfdiw ROW ONE: J. Gerhardt, P. Obit, J. Davis, C. Mullen, R. Bentley, B. Nagel - Co-Captain. ROW TWO: Coach Babcock, R. Arliss, G. Hall, G. Carter, R. Goodwin, L. DeRuyter - Co-Captain, J. Overhoff - Co-Captain, J. Beaumont, T. Raelli, R. Burns, D. Bogart, R. Gridley - Manager. A lfied Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Varsity Wrestling 1968-1969 DUAL MEET SUMMARY Score Opponent Score 24 WCanton Tech 11 41 'a Paul Smiths O 14 Corning Community 16 27 Geneseo State 10 32 Auburn 5 24 Williamsport CC CPa.j 17 29 tBroome Tech 10 36 MErie Tech 3 21 M'Hudson Valley CC 12 26 Delhi Tech 9 19 R.I.T. Frosh 14 34 'WErie Tech 3 Overall Record: 11 wins I loss MConference Record: 6 wins 0 losses Alfred Tech won the Empire State Conference Championship Dual meet point summary: Alfred 32 7 points vs Opponent 110 points 168

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CROSS COUNTRY ROW ONE V Herman, D. Bogard, J. Qualtrone. ROW TWO: Mr. Diemoz - Coachg R. Goodwrn P Haugh A Unger L Rosencranse A lfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Alfred Opponent Auburn C. C. Jefferson C. C. Niagara C. C. Erie Tech Broome Tech C. C. Genessee C. C. Monroe C. C. Hudson Valley C. C Jamestown C. C. Canton Tech 170