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

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ii . Frosh - Football X if--ev FROSH FOOTBALL ROSTER Right End: Lawernce Bruno, Micholos Bouchard, Philip LeZontierg Right Tackle: Lawernce Smith, Nicholas Renzig Right Guard: Micheal Curtin, Patrick Burns, Center: James Bond, Richard Baker: Left. Guard: Mario Biondo, Richard Ogden: Left Tackle: Albert Fiori, Robert Billand, Ernie Rallo: Left End: Ray Vorhees, Thomas Romig, Richard Knackg Quarter Back: Robert Plumpe Qcaptainj, Ter- rance Sweenyg Left Half Back: Dennis Merch- and, John Russman: Right Half Back: James West, Frank Munacog Full Back: Louis Bidoli, Thomas Eder: Safety Man, Quarter Back and Half Bggk: David Steffes, Coach: Mr. Mar- tilottag Managers: Byron Snowden and Richard Le Plae. The Freshmen Football team under the direction of Coach Martilotta finished the season with a record of 6 straight victories, producing the first undefeated Freshmen team in Friar history. The team was led by its great Quarterback, Capt. Bob Plumpe, the fine running of the fleet- footed half-back, Jim West and Denny Marchand, and the all around play of Dan Steffes, Larry Bruno Mario Biondo and Mike Iron Man Curtin, who played every minute of the first five games. The success of the team can be attributed to the tremendous team effort of the boys. This was the smallest squad in Friar history with a total of only 22 boys on the squad. Dan Steffes, who played safety man on defense, saved several games by his tackles, and when Q.B. Plumpe was injured, Dan, a half-back, took on the Q.B. job, and did a tremendous job in the last two games. Tom Eder, the full-back took over at center when needed, and Mario Biondo, middle guard on defense, also took over.at center and both boys did a good job. The squad was particularly noted for its fine defensive work, giving up a total of 13 points in the 6 games. This is a team that Austin can well be proud of. ........1 Q F: fe I... v 'i . 1 ,, 1' its 4? 5 if f 3, I

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Austin 7 vs. Salesian 13 September 22, 1958 In the Black and Whites' opening game they failed to get their offense going. The game was marked by costly fumbles that gave the Green Hornets a 13-0 lead at halftime. Our only marker came in the 3rd quarter with Debbaudt dropping on a fumble in the Salesian end zone. Austin 12 vs. Notre Dame 0 September 29, 1958 The Friars continued their victory string by beating back the Irish in a de- fensive battle. The Black and Whites' first score came with Stanley's plunge to give Austin a 6-0 halftime lead. In the third quarter Salkowski broke out for a final score. Austin 25 vs. U. of D. High 6 October 6, 1958 The Black and White turned in their best game of the year in completely dominating the game offensively and de- fensively. Smith hit for T.Ds in the 2nd and 3rd quarters to give us a lead at half- time. The junior Friars didn't stop there with Stanley going over in the 3rd quarter. Austin 6 vs. St. Joseph 13 October 13, 1958 Hard luck hit the junior Friars when they were edged by the hard charging Bluejays. Stewart's T.D. was not enough and Austin trailed 7-6 at halftime. Friar's drives in the second half were cut short by costly errors. Austin 0 vs. De La Salle 12 October 20, 1958 The slumping junior Friars dropped their 2nd game in a row. A leaky de- fense and punchless offense were Austin's downfall. Anew rebirth of spirit was forth coming after this game. Austin 14 vs. Assumption 13 October 23, 1958 In a traditionally hard fought game the fighting Friars with fine team effort made a complete comeback from the previous week. Stanley cracked the chalk line in the 2nd quarter for a T.D. twice for a 14-6 halftime lead. The Black and White rode out a late game attempt to rally. Austin 7 vs. Cathedral Central 13 October 27, 1958 In a heart breaker the Friars dropped their fourth game. With Salkowski hitting in the first quarter for only one score. The 7-7 halftime count extended late into the fourth quarter. With seven seconds left the Wildcats scored on a desperation pass for the winning margin. .aazv-.ir

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.CSD First row, left to right: Mario Biondo, Terrence Sweeny, Dennis Marchand, Nicholas Bouchard,Robert Plumpe fCaptain James Bond, Richard Ogden, john Russman, Philip LeZontierg Second row, left to right: Richard LeP1ae fManagerj, Mr. Louis Martilotta QCoachl, Ernie Rallo, Richard Baker, Patrick Burns, Daniel Steffes, Frank Munaco, Albert Fiori, Nicholas Renzi, Roy Vorhees, Byron Snowden fManagerj3 Third row, left to right: Father McDonnell, O.S.A., fAthletic Directorj, Louis Bidolli, James West, Thomas Eder, Richard Knack, Robert Billand, Thomas Romig, Lawerence Smith, Lawerence Bruno, Michael Curtin. Frosh Football Team Wins All ames AUSTIN 6 VS. NOTRE DAME 0 ln the opener, the Frosh blanketed Notre Dame 6-O. AUSTIN 6 VS. BENEDICTINE 0 Against the reserve team of Benedictine, the Little The lone touchdown came on a 20 yard pass from quarterback Plumpe to right end Bruno. AUSTIN 15 VS. DE LA SALLE 7 ln the second game against De La Salle, Jim West scored both touchdowns on 2 yard plunges, after long gains by West and Marchand had set up the touchdowns. Mario Biondo, the middle guard, made a safety tackling the De La Salle quarterback in the end zone for a 15-7 victory. AUSTIN 7 VS. U. OF D. 6 In the rain against the Cubs of U. of D., in which the Little Friars won 7-6, Jim West once again scored the touchdown on a 2 yard plunge, and Denny Marchand made the important extra point running around right end after a nice fake by Plumpe had fooled the defense. Friars kept their winning streak with a 6-0 victory, when with 65 seconds left in the game, quarterback Plumpe threw a 35 yard touchdown pass to Denny Marchand, who outfought the defending safety man for t.he ball. AUSTIN 25 VS. ST. PAUL 0 The Little Friars came through when they bested St. Paul's reserves 25-0. Once again, the scoring was start- ed by Jim West, when he ran around end for a 25 yard touchdown sprint. Larry Bnmo then picked up a fumble for a 30 yard scoring sprint. The final score was made by Dan Steffes, on a quarterback sneak of 3 yards. AUSTIN 6 VS. CATHOLIC CENTRAL 0 The final game of the year, played in a pouring rain put two undefeated teams against each other. The Little Friars , with 5 straight victories and Catholic Central, with a record of 8 straight victories. This was a hard fought game in which the Little Friars won 6-0. The winning score came on a 5 yard pitchout from quarterback Dan Steffes, to Denny Marchand, who ran around right end. Quarterback Steffes had completely fooled the opposition with a double fake before he pitched out to Marchand.