Behrman High School - Bee Hive Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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TH f f f 1 5.955 H, J 330 BASKETBALL ' Although defeated all five times in the opening round of Riverside basket- ball during the past season, the spirited Behrman team came back ta the second round of play to win three games from their previous victors. They also added a non-league win to their record by defeating their new opponent, Holy Name of Mary. The Behrman record for fthe 1952 basketball season was 7 lost and 4 won. The 'scores of the games are listed below. Record First Round Second Round We ' They We They 42 Hahnville ' 62 43 Hahnville 40 48 Gretna 34 47 Gretna 34 33 Westwego 62 35 H. N. M. 32 35 Newman 57 48 Westwego . 61 40 Marrero 44 37 Newman 73 59 Marrero 45 In the opinion of the coaches, much credit is due Jim Martin, high scorer, David Hanrath, second high point man, Al Lovas, most improved ball player, Buz Clarkson-team player, and Billy Lake best defensive man. These were the key men around whom Coach Bonck built his team. This year the Behrman quintet Was, under the tutelage of head basketball coach, Jim Bonck. Coach Bonch, who deserves credit for the fine spirit of sports- manship and cooperation which he has built in his team, feels confident that next year's team will be one that is hard to beat. This year's basketball -squad, all of whom will return in September, were Martin Gould, Jerry Babineaux, Joe' LaBel1a, Glen Brupbacher, Fred Scioneaux, Herbert Ellenberg, Jim Martin, A1 Lovas, Buz Clarkson, David Hanrath, and Billy Lake. '--anna-me -r:,:::: 4.-z .,, --151W 13,3311 LA--f-:1. .4.A:-imp. -..any-1 . f .1,. L I

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1 f f f f JUNE I 952 The Bees ended their torrid season with a thrilling upset victory over the Westwego Spartans, in the annual K. C. Bowl. Although fthe Bees were beat- en by the Spartans earlier in the sea-son, their spirit and will to win carried them on to a stunning victory this time. The alertness of Rufus Campbell paid off as he picked up a Spartan fumble and galloped for the touchdown. The winliing extra point came as the result of a short spot pass from Bobby Keller to Big Jim Martin. in the end zone .Thevictory was due to the fine defensive play of Dom- ino, Danjean, Oser, Boyer, Martin, and Gould. Behrmakfs brilliant tackle, Nookyf' Danjean, received the outstanding player's award presented by the K. C. The Bees played this game especially for their regular-guy , Coach Sal, and decisioned the Spartans 7-6. , MBHS' JUNIOR FOOTBALL The Baby Bees football team under the guidance of Coach James Bonck, former Loyola basketball siar, wound up their last season by winning three and losing two of t-he games played The Baby Bees opened the season in' fine fashion by defeating a good Metairie Yellowjack B team 13-7. The next game pitted the Bees against an aggressive and experienced Nichols team. Tgame ended in a 12-6 victory for the Rebel eleven. A fast and deceptive St. Marks team handed the Bees their last set-back of the season by the tune of 13-6. In the next encounnter the Bees took the Newman Greenies 'with comparative ease, defeating them 31-6. The Bees ended ftheir season with an impressive 18-0 victory over Jefferson's Baby Wolves. - Coach Bonck was impressed with the spirit and ability of the entire team. He is sending to the varsity some fine prospecss such as Lynn Wattigney, Glen- dal Brupbacker, and Curtis Laughlin in the backfield as well as some hefty boys like Joe Christiana, Joe Daigle, Pat Landry, Jens Neilsen and Bobby Loetzerich in the line. Coach Bonch, even with the los-s of many key men, feels optimistic about the coming football season for the Junior team. ' H329

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1 ff 1-f -1 1 U 4 I 11 - -1 I -1-I . BAQSEBALL 4 we .4 . Fighting for experience, a highly spirited,,,Behrman squad.-fBl?91Ff?f1f,its 1952 baseball season with a convincing 12-5 win over Gretna High.lVLeadingv...ehe Bees' hitting attack was Lloyd Di Giovanni, the pitcher, with two hits for three times at bat. V - - - Behrman then journeyed to Marrero, where ,loe La Bella?s -fine --hurling- toppled the Mustangs by the score of 8 to 6. La Bella tamed the the Mustangsby striking out fifteen batters. - - '- -A On their second road trip Behrman' lost a heart-breaker to thej-Kenner Thunderbolts as Behrman failed to. score the tying run in the la-st inning when the' Bees had a rally started. The final score was 7 to 6g Gerald Casler collected two of Behrn'1an's seven hits to lead 'the Bees hitting attack. - Y- -- . - f V Leading an eleven, 'hit barrage against the A invading Slidell :Tigers were Charlie Sutherland and Gerald Casler with three hits each as the Bees defeated Slidell 9-2. Louie Bonneval held the Tigers down as he whiffed thirteen opposing batsmen. A ' ' A Newman was the next Flo invade Skelly Park, and they did it in an orderly fashion as they defeated the Bees '7' to 3. Behrman got only 5 hits,.wi'th Di- Giovanni getting 2 of them for the best Bee bid. at 'the plate. ' ' Invading the home ,-park next was the league-leading Westiivego Spartans. Di Giovanni threw a scare into the Spartans by-allowing only three hits, 'but the Bees collected only two hits themselves and were beaten 2-0. ' ' A ' - Already defeated 'twice in a row, Behrman lost to Metairieutomakev it three straight losses. Metairie's ace pitcher allowed only two hits: as. the Bees went down 5-3. Returning to the road, Behrman snapped their three game losing streak by coming back from behind in the eighth inning to beat Jefferson 5-3. A timely double by Kenneth Soulant drove in a run to break a tie in the eighth. Joe La Bella added to the-cause by driving a sharp single to right field fto score Soulant. La Bella also pitched a fine game against the wolves and got credit for the win. ' ' A v 1- A 'Continued on page 32 if