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

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PREP BASEBALL LTHOUGH Cathedral has never won a baseball championship and doesn't expect to do so this year, the Blue and White is out there showing that old fight and prepared to seriously threaten the pennant hopes of the more powerful clubs. The experience and ability to remain cool under fire gained by many of the returning veterans of last year's team and the stellar play of promising rookies bid fair to give Cathedral a strong, well-rounded club, dangerous at all times. Our veteran infield is a smooth, fast-fielding and hard-hitting unit. At first base, we have Frank Mel Ott who cavorts about the initial sack with the finesse of a veteran, and wields a powerful bat at the plate. At second base we find Henry Phillips fielding his position flawlessly and coming through time and again with that badly-needed hit. Captain Ioe Cleary is the other half of the keystone combination. Ioe's ability to gobble up sizzling grounders plus his heady play and natural hitting leaves nothing to be desired. Covering the hot corner is big Ed McGuinness, whose long drives have sent many an enemy outfielder running. Ed's strong arm whips the ball across the diamond like a bullet and cuts down a great percentage of runners at the plate. Behind the plate the team is well fortified in Pete Arcario, who is one of the best catchers in the league. Pete is renowned for his hustle and incessant chatter, and swings a heavy bat. He will probably be assisted by man- mountain Iohn McDade. The outfield does not appear to be settled at present. Patroling the acres in left field we find Peanuts Tavella, a newcomer to the team whose good hitting, speed of foot, and capable fielding seem to have clinched his present position. T The centerfield post is held alternately by Nick Russo and Iimmie Heffernan. No matter which one gets-the nod, we can be sure that he will perform nobly. Iohn McGann, who is fast becoming a good hitter, takes care of the garden in right field. This year's Blue and White club seems to have a capable pitching staff in the persons of Dom DiNapoli, Pat O'Connor, Bill Boylan, Iohn Gribbon and Alex Sledzaus. The only veteran is Dom who performed nobly last year. Pat's chief asset is his fastebreaking curve and sinking knuckle ball. Buzz Boylan a rookie from Second Year, surprised everyone this year with his exceptional control and good baseball sense and undoubtedly will rise to fame in future years. Iohn Gribbon, a big husky fellow, is developing fast along with our promising southpaw, Alex Sledzaus. Rounding out the squad, we have Ioe Ryan and Vincent LaRocca who assist in the outfield, and George Kleinmeier, a promising rookie infielder. There you have the Prep Baseball Team as it will probably take the field. Undoubtedly there will be a few changes, but in the main the club will be somewhat as we have outlined above. GEORGE GILDERSLEEVE, '42, CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ANNUAL

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Y A.. I ' . Y T ROBERT F. MILDE, '42 SEPTEMBER MONDAY 8. Ot all the sad words ot tongue or pens, The saddest are these-school opens. tWith apoliges to Whittierl Monsignor McHugh celebrates Mass and addresses a word ot welcome to the student body. Fr. Stolz is welcomed to the taculty. TUESDAY 9. As schedules are given out and books ordered, the students realize that vacation is finally over and serious work must now begin. FRIDAY 12. Freshmen are amazed as they see groups ot intellectual giants roaming the corridors, but they are assured when they learn that they are only the members of the College Department, returning to their old haunts. The first assembly is held, as the officials of the school, including Fr. Kowalski, the Spiritual Director, give short talks. MONDAY 15. Fr. Kowalski, succeeding Fr. Phundstein, who has lett the Col- lege to assume the pastorate of St. Iohn's in Riverhead, begins the Mon- day devotions ior the College Department, consisting of a sermon and Benediction ot the most Blessed Sacrament. OCTOBER FRIDAY 3. The Spiritual Director of the League of the Sacred Heart, Fr. Wein- lich, commences the First Friday Devotions. MONDAY 6. The members of the student body welcome a new addition to the faculty, Fr. Rogers. Coach Crane posts notice that the selection ot the Prep will begin today. WEDNESDAY 8. The Annual Activities Assembly is held today, and the students learn something about Tl-IE GARGOYLE, the Literature Com- mittee, and team spirit. MONDAY 13. Although the holiday falls on a Sunday this year, there is no need tor lamentation, because schools close today as Americans ob- serve the 449th anniversary ot Columbus' discovery. SATURDAY 18. The college team begins practice with great hope for a good team. CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ANNUAL