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

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JV, Frosh-Soph Junior Varsity, Frosli-Soph Sluggers Round i[ - m J jgu • Sophomore Cliff Bettinghouse is caught by Rick Meyers in a game of pickle during an after-school practice. Mike Krauss backs up the play, making sure he doesn ' t get away. This year ' s Junior Varsity baseball team, coached by Mr. Ron Veres, was made up of talented and highly spirited sophomores and juniors. The future Varsity horse-hiders were headed by returning letter- men Pat McArdle, Bill Hanson, Kevin Riley, Rick Meyers and Tom Greenwood. Engineering the team from the mound and behind the plate were pitchers Jay Ireland, Kevin Riley, Steve Strahm and catcher Buddy Kendrick. More important than the actual outcome of the sea.son was the attitude, determina- tion and fight displayed by the members of the squad both on and off the playing field. Safe is the decision of umpire Rick Fortunate as Rick Meyers slides into home plate, knocking the ball out of catcher Buddy Kendrick ' s mitt. I Coach Ron Veres shows skillful form as he knocks the ball around during an infield practice. ' 67- ' 68 J ' Baseball players are (front rowl J. Monta- gue, B. Arrasinith, M. Krauss, P. McArdle, R. Meyers, B. Kendrick; {top row I Coach ' cres, M. Pollom, K. Riley, R. Johnson, J. Ireland, C. Bettinghouse, C. Kiniber, S. Strahm, C. .■ llen. L

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Aviation ' s Varsity Basrhall team was faced with a major o erhaul this year in their attempt to im- prove on last year ' s record, which sent Falcons to the second round of the (UK playoffs. With only three returninc; lettermen, Jim Cau- dill, Jerry Anderson and Craig Kimher (Second Team-All Leau ue last year) from which to build the team, the horsehiders had to count heavily on last year ' s JV and Freshman baseball teams. Despite these odds, the Falcons pulled through with another fine season. Along with the needed direction of Coach Ken Wilson, the team put forth much effort. I ' ,ach individual did his best to keep up good sportsman.ship as well as play a competi- tive game. RANDY MOORE Left Field SAM BUNCH Right Field STEVE LINDSAY Catcher m 1 r-. ' i h JERRY ANDERSON, BILL KINUOLL Pitchers ALAN MOQUIN 3rd Base GARY HYATT Center Field CRAIG KIMBER Short Stop PAUL WESTPHAL 1st Base

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Up Talents; Prepare for Rugged Competition P Tlic Freshman Baseball team was composed of 12 players who ha c pro ed themselves in prcxious Pony League play. They played heads up ball and were able to score runs when needed. Their record would have been an excellent one except for a few costly mistakes. It would be difficult to pick out an outstanding player since all the boys have played well and did what they were asked to do. comment- ed Coach Browning, who was in charge of preparing the freshmen for future Varsity promotion. Coach Ollie Browning ' 67- ' 68 Frosh-Soph players are (first row) R. Boyle, D. Williams, B. Butcher; (second row) J. Banach. R. Bricker, C. Wheatrroft: (third row) E. Breedlove, D. Piper, B. Wolf, C. Mauck, D. Burkholder, A. Gonzales. Coach Browning shows an effective technique in bunting to his promising Freshman team. 99