Austin Catholic High School - Magistro Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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rw J. I Y' r 7 , . N - f 9 , 1 is ' J-Q1 --7585 60 .1 -as j Gary Ruprich 142i shows the high- jumping player 143, of Roseville how to take a rebound while Bill Fitz- gerald f40J waits to assist himif necessary. AUSTIN 53 vs NOTRE DAME 47 FEB. 3 In a non-league game a tumout of 1,200 at Harper Woods gym saw Austin take a 26-17 halftime lead and in attempting to coast home find themselves on the short end of a 44- 43 score with less than five minutes to go. At this stage, however, Gary Ruprich promptly sank two crucial baskets to put the Friars out in front of the I.rish to stay. Gary was high with 18. AUSTIN 77 vs SAIESIAN 54 FEB. 6 The regular season was finished in grand style with a easy win over the Homets. The Friars held a corn- fortable lead throughout the game, al- though, the Homets again showed that they will be a power a year or so from now by scoring 50 points. Dave Miller put in his best performance of the year with 26 points. AUSTIN 55 vs HOLY REDHIMER 61 FEB. 15 Redeermers tall and talented Lions ended the fighting Friars hopes for a defense of its city title in the first round. Good shooting and fine de- fense held down the Lions to produce a 31-24 halftime lead. But in the third quarter the Redeermerpress, accurate shooting, and superior re- bounding began to take affect even with Pine 's 23. A very poor showing at the foul line may have been the difference. AUSTIN 68 vs ALL SAINTS 49 FEB. 17 A overconfident Friar team left the court at halftime very strmned at holding only 28-29 edge. At the be- ginning of the third quarter the team jelled and went on to win by 20. ln this game Pine again had to take up the scoring slack left by Dave and Gary with a season high oi 34. Bill Fitz- gerald also played a good game with 16 and almost half of the rebounding. AUSTIN vs ST THOMAS FEB. 21 In a game marred by fouls the fighting Friars took a impressive win from the Irish. The Black and White were unable to make a complete breakout until the 3rdquarter due to the Arbor's accuracy on the foul line. This game featured well balanced scor- ing lead by Gary Ruprich 's 19,Pine's15- AUSTIN 66 vs UTICA L9 MAR. 4 Little opposition was encountered as the Friars used up half of their free pass to the regionals. After the lst quarter reserves saw regular action in running up a 2Opoint halftime lead which was padded to 36 points at the buuer. AUSTIN 63 vs ROSEVILIE 34 MAR. 6 The Black and White put on a poor demonstration while stumbling by a hapless foe. With Austin controlling the boards, and hitting on fast breaks, the Chiefs couldn't prevent the Friars coasting to a 30-15 halftime lead. A rugged Dave Miller finished with 19 points, while Torn Pine picked up 10. AUSTIN S2 vs NOTRE DAME 28 MAR. 11 The fighting Friar-s earned a spot inthe regional finals with a convincing triumph over the never-say-die Irish. The Black and White turned in a sharp defensive effort, holding N.D. to a meager eight field goals. Good re- bounding and effective scoring was supplied by Pine, Fitzgerald, Rnprich, and Miller. AUSTIN S4 vs EAST DETROIT 55 MAR. 13 Austin H.igh's reign as Michigan's Class A basketball champion has ended. After fighting back from a 12 point deficitto a 3 point margin at halftime the Friars didn 't getthe breaks in the last half having the ball stolen in the last second for the winning basket. The never-say-die Black and White were sparked by Dave Miller's 19. But alas, the stolen ball was decisive in the he artb re aking loss. in t R4 5 . 1941, L' ' Q9 ye Q. if ' ,,....- o gui' A fine turnout of Austin students display what the newspaper termed their white shirted legion , at a typical home game. Detroit News Photo ' gif' 4 Mg., . ? i N'-. 10 ' nv 'T S.

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First row, left to right, Dennis Marchand Q31, Thomas Berschbackf51, Daniel Steffes 181, james West 1131, Robert Hitt, 171, Frank Munaco 171, Thomas Engel 141. Second low left to right, Mr. Martilotta Qcoach1, Robert Plumpe 1101, Refvo Stratton Q181, Russell Van Houten Q141, Gerald Garner Q191, Robert Billand QI71, Thomas Eder 1141, Michael Sullivan 1111, Lawrence Bruno 151, Lawrence Green f91. Freshman Basketball Austin 37 vs. Cathedral Central 14 Austin 50 vs. St. Joseph 4 Austin 50 vs. DeLaSalle 44 Austin 60 vs. Salesian 10 Austin 36 Vs. Catholic Cen- tral 44 Austin 38 vs. Notre Dame 27 Austin 37 vs. U. of D. 39 Austin 54 vs Austin 39 vs Austin 42 vs. tral 38 Austin 50 vs St. Joseph 24 DeLaSalle 37 Catholic Cen- Servite 38 Austin 62 vs. Salesian 30 Austin 52 vs. Notre Dame 42 Austin 25 VS. U. of D. 41 Right, Robert Billand 1171 goes up for the jump ball, as james West 1131, Frank Munaco Q61 and Dennis Marchand Q31 look on. Below, Cheers! Cheers! and more cheers! ring out in the fresh- man lockerrrom after another one of their victories. , via Thomas Cusack, Austin Frosh basketball manager.