American High School - Anahuac Yearbook (Mexico City, Mexico)

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Goalie Johannes Schiefer Tsacher looks-relieved as Patrick Aguilar has just a goalward ball. Opponent goalie prepares to boot ball out of his territory. The first official game of the season was played on the AHS field against Tepeyac on Tuesday, March 5. Although the Bears do- minated the Friars, controlling the ball the majority of the time, they were unable to clinch their drives with scores. Roberto Calvo netted the only Bear goal of the day. while Tepeyac capitalized on the posession of the ball and the Bears' first game jitters for their two goals. Visiting the CUM turf on March 8, the Bears lost a technical 0-1 decision. Arriving five minutes late, due to transportation, the referees awarded the one point victory to the 1967 champions, CUM. Utilizing the occasion, the teams scrimmaged for thirty minu- tes, and the Bears faired well, con- sidering expectations. On Tuesday, March 12, the potent Colegio Mexico invaded the AHS Columbia goalie smothers goal tending Bear kick. Forward Roberto Calvo advances into enemy territory, Raul Nava and Tepeyac forward bump knees tor ball control. maneuvering for one of his goals of the season. Halfback Eitan Tsacher argues over the referee's decision. 309

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OCCER Coach 3 WINS 5 LOSSES Thanks to the enthusiastic sup- port of members by underclassman, the scope and activities of the AHS soccer team were greatly expanded during the 1968 season, and a similar development can be anti- cipated for 1969. The team consists of five Freshmen, seven Sopho- mores, five Juniors, and one Senior. ln preparation for the League season, the Bears warmed up with several practice games against Mr. Contreras competitive non-League school. The 1-4 pre-season record is a reflection of the experimentation with positions and experience which led to the 3-3 regular season and a place in the League finals. The four losses were to Don Bosco I1-51, Columbia I1-31, graduates of Prepa 8 10-21, and Modern Ame- rican IO-1l. The only victory was the fourth game 3-0 decision over Prepa 8 which indicated the Bear MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH A.H.S A.H.S. A.H.S A.H.S A.H.S A.H.S progress. T PEYAC 1. U. M. COLEGIO MEXICO P TRIA P EVOC. 6 UMARRAGA SECOND ROW: Raul Nava, John Gaither, Raul Garza, Alex 2 1 1 2 0 1 1 Q m2?15,t.A - . , A-y,Mggt,s..f gif.: ' WS E349 P T 't- tl.i1?-vilfiafffs X - 'fm .1 'fi r, Patrick Aguilar, Johannes Schiefer, Robert Calvo, Rolf Olsen. FIRST ROW: Felix Speer, Steve Davidoff, Bill Margolis, Tsacher. MISSING: Bruno Krakowski, Leopoldo Kram, Alfredo La 308 , Leslie Smith, Larry Wellman. co Solis, Luis Ramirez, Aake Ericsson Eita

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l l l l l l u A ' - t r is t t ' . Carlos Ramirezdtakes ball ou o ear erri ory, as Haul Garda Luis Ramlrez and Roberto Calvo move moves UP to ai - , in to intercept misplaced enemy boot. Goalie Patrick Aguilar, moves to kick the ball out of scoring range. Smug opponents return to the field after half time relaxation L5'lU , ..., c, ,., , ,,,- .. . ' gr .v .V i -fixes!-ff'-...v-X f A, .- ,.,, 6, -Hd.. IVA' . 1, -3 a5,,.,:. , ....t, . ,.. i W- sa .N ' 2. f-Lt.,,t . , fl:--ff i at ' . , ..,-- -'lwriq-atffi 1, -ai grounds only to be set back and give the Bears their first Victory by a 2-1 score. Junior Alfredo La Mont was responsible for both AHS goals. In the first half hel comple- tely outmaneuvered thel Mexico to place a beautiful kick inlthe nets. A passing combination oflforwards La Mont and Margolis accounted for the first half point.l Roberto Calvo deposited the one lAHS goal Eetgiveen the posts in the second a . , With a 2-3 record, the AHS went into their last game, lon March 26, against Zumarraga playing for a position in the League finals. Only a Bear victory could assure them of accompanying Colegio Mexico, CUM, and Tepe' ac in the playoffs. With Zumarragla sharing similar stakes, the gamye proved to be quite tense, heated, and at times contested. However, the Bears triumphed in the clutch with a 3-2 score. La Mont accounted for two of the goals and lCalvo for the third. I . , N- :-.. ' A - ....g,, Q ,,.., ,A . , ,,.. E Y l an 1, K in . . ' Johannes Schiefer makes attempt to assure the O on the score 1 board. I I 5 Roberto Calvo and Raul Garza climax passing drive with Calvo's well-placed goal. 'Y l,.- :H-.rv ' -n . .-,. - . ,',...' Uolegio Mexico halfback finds himself in a bevv of Bears.