Alfred State College - Statonian Yearbook (Alfred, NY)

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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

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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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ROSTER Bogart, David FI Goodwin, Richard Fr Haugh, Paul Fr Herman, Vince Fr Koltz, Thomas Fr Quattrone, Joseph Sf, Rosencranse, Loren Sr, Unger, Allen Fr . The 1968 Cross Country team ended its season with a third place finish at the Empire State Conference meet held in conjunction with the Region III meet at Cobleskill. At this meet the harriers avenged regular season defeats at Broome Technical and Hudson Valley Community Colleges. With all but two meets on away courses, the team got off to a slow start, posting a two win eight lost regular season record. The team's main strength was its balance. This especially was demonstrated at the Broome Tech meet. Although defeated by one point, Alfred had eight runners across the finish line before Broome's fifth man. Senior captain Joe Quattrone paced the team by coming across the finish line ahead of his teammates on tive occasions. He also was the second Alfred runner at three meets and was third at one other. Joe was the only Alfred Tech harrier to win individual meet honors during the season. Running in a snowstorm Quattrone outdistanced everyone in the Canton Tech meet winning in the excellent time of 18:47. Running close on the heels of Quattrone were Freshmen Dave Bogart, Allen Unger and Vince Herman. Bogart took team honors at four meets, was second once and third three times. Unger came in before his teammates at one meet while finishing second six times and third at three meets. Vince Herman consistently was the fourth Alfred runner across the line. Paul Haugh and Loren Rosencrance unually vied for the fifth pos1t10n with Freshmen Dick Goodwin and Tom Koltz coming on strong tO challenge the front runners. Barring unforseen circumstances Alfred Tech's cross country team should have a good nucleus back for the 1969 season and will be lookmg to improve on its 1968 season record. Ca.. .l Q . 9 171