Aviation High School - Talon Yearbook (Redondo Beach, CA)

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Vars ty Wrestling Inspired Grapplers Ambush Pioneer Title This is the fifth Aviation team to win the Pio- neer League Championship, rehitcd Coach Zcllrr. I must rank them ahead of past league champions, however, for their enthusiasm and inspiration. This was especially evident when the team defeated West Torrance, cinching the league title. The league rec- ord of 5 wins and no lo.s.ses was exceptionally note- worthy because 10 of the 13 starting grapplers did not wrestle on the Varsity team last ear. The boys ' lack of experience was successfully replenished by diligent practice and team spirit. The leading grapplers, who exhibited excep- tional skill and were chosen for the Aviation Hall of Fame, were Ludwig Chlup, Mike Mclntyre, and Steve Barchie. Affirmation of their wrestling su- periority was evident when the three boys were also crowned as Pioneer League Champions in their respective divisions. 1967-68 ' arsity Wrestling members are (first row) P. Stilli.uis, R. Boyle, Y. Shearin, T. McLaughlin, M. McMahon, M. Suitt, R. Baker; (second row) J. McMahon, S. Barchie, M. Mclntvre, J. Starkev, L. Chlup, B. Keith; (third row) M. Dodson, K. Bree, J. Peifer, R. Hull, Coach Zeller. Aiming fur a single-lee; takedown, an Aviation wrestler moves in un- der his opposition in a close match. With the score tied, each move is vital, and a slip may mean defeat.

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Cces are (knct-liiiR) D. Burkhoklcr, P. Pruitt, D. Rcyna, E. Irlzairy; i siaiuliim i : D. Hiiu- Gillispie, R. Rego, R. Osburn, M. Kidwell, J. Gibson, L. Oir, A. Gonzales. Cee player Dave Gillispie takes careful aim, kicks up his heels, puts the ball through the hoop. Cee, Dec B skethti I Gagers Eagerly Display Newly Learned Skills Finishing third in the Pioneer League, the Cee basketball cagers split their league games with a 5 and 5 record. Leading scorers were Jim Gibson and Don Burkholdcr. Dave Gillispie was another Falcon who was instrumental in many of the wins. Leading the Dee basketball team were top scorers Larry Johnson and Charlie Merrick. The most exciting game of the season was when the young cagers doubled the score on Begg Junior High. Most of the boys are eagerly looking forward to moving up to Cee basketball next year. Dees are (first row) B. Butcher, A. Kiser, G. Fischer, R. Murphy, B. Wolcott, M. Palmer; (second row) T. Chandler, L. Genneria, L. Johnson, C. Merrick, J. Cuburn, S. Goodin, M. Lust, Coach Browning. Ralph Rego ' s attempt at two points meets with tough opposition, while Cee teammates Alex Gonzales and Bill Arrasmith look on anxiously.

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Varsity Wrestlers admiringly look on while Mr. Robert Cardona and Coach Zeller proudly display the Pioneer League trophy which assured the Falcons a berth in GIF. Coach Joe Zeller shows his anxiety during one of the more tense matches of the season. 1 Scoreboard A iation Be cily Hills 27 26 Aviation Lawndale 41 14 Aviation Palos Verdes 23 20 Aviation West 30 19 Aviation El Segundo 41 11 Fighting determination is reflected on the grim faces of opposing grapplers (top right). Troy McLaughlin (cen- ter) slams his opponent onto the ma; while the obser ' ant referee e es the attempted pin carefully. Opponent fails to distract Falcon wrestler ' s headlock (bottom) even as he seem.s to enter a plea for mercy. y