Cardinal Hayes High School - Cardinals Calendar Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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Dillon holds the ball high to protect against the close guarding of Stepinac. Going high off the floor, Dorch sinks a jump shot. A fast break and two points are registered to Del Salvio. Myles Dorch, saved the day for the Cards. Dorch sank four out of four free throws in the overtime to clinch the game for Hayes. This 68-67 thriller gave the Flying Redbirds second place in the final league standings behind All Hallows, who compiled a 10-1 record. Their only loss was to Hayes. The opening round of the G.H.S.A.A. playoffs saw the Cards facing St. Francis Prep. After a see- saw battle that saw the lead change several times, the Redbirds took charge and eventually won the game 59-54. Coach Bernie Gallagher stayed with his starting five throughout the entire game and this maneuver paid dividends when four of the Hayes quintet scored in double figures. Hayes next met Loughlin at Fordham. Myles Dorch provided the crowd with sufficient entertainment for the day, scoring 25 points in Hayes' 55-44 win. Enthusiasm was high as the Cards faced Stepinac in the semi- final round, but at the end of the first half Stepinac took a commanding 10-point lead. It was evident that the Cards faced a tough up hill battle, and battle they did. Hayesmen present at the N.Y.U. Gym roused the squad with their loud cheering and unfaltering support. The Cards quickly began to close the gap, only to have it widened by Stepinac. Yet they never gave up, as once again they came back even taking a short lived lead. But this effort snapped their strength and coupled with the loss of Dorch, Dillon and Griffin, the Cards fell behind never again to be on top. The final score read Stepinac 59-Hayes 55. This was a heart breaking loss for Bernie Gallagher, the Hayes squad, and their loyal followers. St. Helena provided the com- petition in a consolation game played at Fordham. St. Helena won 52-47. Dorch tallied 17 points and at the conclusion of the game was named to the C.H.S.A.A. All-City Five. Hayes, as a result of their playoff wins, gained fourth place in the city championships. Witli the regular season over, Hayes entered the annual Iona Invitational Tournament, and promptly spanked Regis 63-44, Dorch's 24 markers capturing scoring honors. The Redbirds continued their win- ning ways by crushing St. Nicholas of Tolentine 66-40. Once again Dorch delighted his followers Dillon makes sure before he sinks a short jump shot. l30 Del Salvio drives after taking 3 quick P355 f1'0m DillOU-

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Griffin and Domitrovits battle Frank Richichi of Stepinac D0l'Ch Sh0WS Peffelft form 215 he Sinks 21 lllmp Shot for a rebound. their hopes buoyed by this exciting win, the Cards met La Salle at Friedsam Gym. After a tough battle, the Cards gained the lead and an important victory. Dorch and Domitrovits, with 16 tallies each, led Hayes to a 62-59 win. At this point in the schedule the Redbirds took a breather as they played Riceis hapless five. Hayes took an early lead and was never in danger. Dorch's 21 points gave him top scoring plaudits, Domitrovits followed closely with 19 points. This contest ended league play for the Cards with a 7-5 won-lost record. The Redbirds then practiced for the future, still hoping that they had a future, on Xavier. The Cadets should have stayed in their barracks, as Hayes ran all over them, 76-46. joe Domitrovits scored 23 before he was taken out in the third quarter. An explanation of league action is necessary here to clarify Hayes, position in the standings. On February 5, All Hallows defeated St. Helena 70-63, and on February 11, a determined Power quintet invaded St. Helenals territory and dealt the Helenians a crushing blow as they defeated them by a single point. These losses by St. Helena coupled with Hayes' victories placed Power, Hayes, and St. Helena in a three way tie for second place. And so with a triple tie for second place, Cardinal Hayes played St. Helena on February 13 in the Mount St. Michael Gym, the site of an earlier overtime loss to the Helenians. But this time the action was reversed, as St. Helena led all the way only to be tied by Hayes in the waning moments of the game. The sharpshooting of Bill Griffin, who scored all of his 14 points in the second half, coupled with the board work and 28 tallies of 129 Domitrovits lets fly with his patented one-hand jump shot 1n the Playoffs. Ansboro and Myles Dorch battle for a rebound

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Domitrovits tries to narrow the margin between Hayes and Stepinac. with a 21-point performance. In the semi-final round, All Hallows eliminated the Cards by trounc- ing them 61-53. Dorch's 18 points and Dillon's 12 tallies went for naught in this losing cause. Playing St. Helena became quite a habit with the Varsity, as they once again faced the Helenamen in the consolation game for third place. St. Helena Wasted no time as they crushed the Cards 74-58. Dorch rank up 24 tallies for a tournament total of 87 points. These performances gained the big M-a berth on the tournaments All-Star Team. The Cardinalls Calendar extends its congratula- tions to the Varsity, to Coach Gallagher, and to Myles Dorch, on a fine season that brought honor to Hayes and Hayesmen alike. As this edition goes to press, Myles Dorch has been named to everyone's All-City squad. In addition, Mr. Gallagher has been selected by his fellow mentors as Coach of the Year honors in the Catholic News poll. 1 xx L 5 . ,W Dorch seems lost but his shot isn't, as it heads for the basket. Dorch tallies two of his 25 points against Loughlin. Xvltll the middle of the court unguarded, Dorch drives for an easy basket. A foul by Klink stops a scoring bid by Dorch.