Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception - Annual Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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GUCATHEDRAL COLLEGE The Prep H HE finest team to represent Cathedral in ten years. Such is the opinion held by many old-timers connected with Cathedral. And surely We haven't seen one to top this year's team in all our time here. Fast, aggressive deceptive, would hardly suffice to describe this year's quintet. They baffled opposing teams time and again and scored impossible baskets to the amaze- ment of all. The zone defense employed by the Prep was a powerful asset in checking the opponents offensive. lt broke up numerous scoring threats and at the same time set up fast-cutting plays which resulted in many baskets. The team possessed no individual top-notch player, but Was a smooth- clicking group that presented players skilled in every department of the game. Captain Vohs, at forward, stood out as the bulwark of the defense. His pow- erful aggressive spirit helped win many games. Under the basket, Ernie was at his best and any ball he laid his bands on was sure to remain in the posses- sion of Cathedral. One of the finest men to don a Cathedral uniform, Vohs Will be sorely missed next year. Wally Missbach, at guard, showed a brand of ball that is rarely seen around here. His clever ball-handling and fancy dribbling broke up many a l26

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A N N U A L l 9 3 6 0 0 of the court. His loose, shifty style made him a valuable man to the team and added to his effectiveness as a player, as the scoring will indicate. At the guard positions were limmy Heneghan and Tom McGlade. It was under limmy's direction that the team was run and he led the way by his brilliant play. A constant scorer and a dependable passer, he was at his best when the fight was the thickest. McGlade was easily the cog that made the team function. His more than effective guarding and his numerous long shots only served to insure victory for the College. Among the substitutes who gave a good account of themselves when they were inserted were Wiry Willie Lohman at center, Herman Krisch at guard and Matty McMahon at forward. Mike Elemin gand Louis Ferber rounded out the team and played well when called upon. The most notable victories of the College were at the expense of the Prep, which was a heavy favorite to win, Savage lunior Varsity and Poly Prep lunior Varsity. The game with the New York Stock Exchange, though a defeat, was a thriller all the way. Thanks are in order to Mr. Crane under whom we started. He generously gave the team the use of the court and the benefit of his advice at difficult times. Our manager, Eddie Haggerty, deserves the greatest praise for his untiring efforts to provide a formidable schedule for the team. lohn Donelon deserves a word of thanks for his work at the score-book. Finally to Ernie Vohs and Wally Misbach thanks is extended for their aid, and a word of gratitude to the referees of the past season who called them as they saw them. Interclass Basketball Tournament HIS year's inter-class tournament witnessed a vast improvement in the ability of the various teams. Almost every class was imbued with the for- ward fighting spirit ot the Prep. As a result the games, for the most part, were more closely fought and provided greater thrills for the onlookers than ever before. Particularly striking was the brand of basketball played by the lower classes. The Cradle of the Prep, this year's contest uncovered a few players who must certainly be considered as valuable material next year. ln the Senior division the race was hotly contested, but the experience of the well-organized Fourth year team, the champs of last year, was enough to return them again to the top of the Senior division. ln the lunior division, Second year overcame the spirited opposition of the other classes including a stubborn Third year team to head its particular division. With the playoff came a great surprise. The compact, smooth-working Senior champs were routed by a less experienced but more spirited Iunior team. And once again the banner of Class Champions is shifted from the upper classes to the lower group. 125

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A N N U A L l 9 3 6 0 ' game. Who can forget the St. Francis game when Wally dribbled through the Whole team and came up with a basket? His consistently good shooting was a source of Worry to opposing guards Who were set to Watch him. Re- member the St. lohn's game, when lerry O'Neill Went on a rampage to bury the enemy decisively. A fine center, lerry Was indispensable under the basket following long shots and preventing baskets. Artie Fitzgerald filled the other forward position and did an excellent job. 1-le was a dead shot from the center and most adept in Working the scoring plays. At the other guard posi- tion We find the little man limrny Gannon. An uncanny passer, limmy pos- sessed a sixth sense which enabled him to diagnose many rival plays. 1-lis floor Work was superb and at the most crucial times limmy came through with the necessary basket. Among the substitutes Who were particularly impressive were Dixie Walker, as aggressive a player as a team would Want. Danny O'Connell possesses an accurate eye, Which when coupled with some experience will render him a formidable threat next year. Rounding out the squad and serv- ing notably when called upon were Brabson, McCarren, Macek, Murdock, Comerford, and Mcl-lugh. H The Prep extends its appreciation and the entire student body offers con- gratulations to Mr. Crane for his untiring zeal in producing a championship team, the surprise of the league. Last We mention lohn Sherman, under Whose managership the team Went along to its enviable record of 22 victories against 7 defeats. Here's the record: Cathedral 26 St, Agnes 20 Cathedral 25 Brooklyn Prep Cathedral 34 St. Leonard's Academy 28 Cathedral 25 La Salle Academy Cathedral 25 De LaSalle Institute 15 Cathedral 34 St. Francis Cathedral 31 Cathedral Prep CN. YJ 22 Cathedral 13 St. Augustine's Cathedral Z0 Seminary ll Cathedral Z4 Loughlin Cathedral 15 La Salle Academy 19 Cathedral 32 St. Michae1's Cathedral 20 Loughlin ' 13 Cathedral 14 Adelphi Cathedral 31 St. Michaels 13 Cathedral 24 Holy Trinity Cathedral 34 Trinity 26 Cathedral 40 St. Leonard's Academy Cathedral 33 Dwight ll Cathedral 20 St. Iohn's Cathedral 28 Cathedral Prep CN. YJ 18 Cathedral 29 Brooklyn Prep Cathedral 15 St. Francis Xavier 22 Cathedral Z0 St. Francis Cathedral 25 Seminary 21 Cathedral 33 St. Augustine's Cathedral 22 St. Iohn's 18 Cathedral 20 College Cathedral 21 Cathedral CN. YJ 22 CK. of C. Tournamentj 1 127