Cathedral High School - Orbit Yearbook (Hamilton, Ontario Canada)

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SENIOR BASKETBALL First Row fl. to r.J - J. Noon, R. Malar, J. Hughes, P. Chestly, B. Sullivan, M. R. Tighe. Second Row - J. Tazzeo, J. Maga, A. Healy, R. Murphy. R. Manngom. SENIOR BASKETBALL, 1957-58 The 1957-58 edition of the Cathedral Gaels suc- cessfully defended the city championship that their counterparts of the previous year had won. The big Blue also walked off with the McMaster Tourney and finished runner-up in the Catholic Basketball Tournament. The Gael men led by a pair of veterans, jim Magee and Bill Sullivan, who finished second and third respectively in league scoring. Newcomer John CHerbertD Hughes and Al Healey finished sixth and seventh in league scoring, while Bob Murphy rounded out the first string. The bench was inexperienced but they made up for it by their desire and spirit. The bench was made up of Bob Mahler, Paul Chesla, Roy Maringoni and Ioe Tazzeo. The Gaels started out on the right foot, edging Central 58-55 and Delta 62-59. Both were uphill last minute victories. The next victims were Hill Park 60-21 and Westdale 78-66. The second half of th season saw the Blue and White hand Delta and Hill Park convincing defeats by the scores of 71-54 The Orbit, 1957-1958 ' and 69-51. They clinched first place with a 79-76 heart-stopping victory over Westdale. In this game Bill Sullivan set a new C.H.S. scoring record by pot- ting 36 points. With the pressure off, Central managed to end the Gaels' winning streak with a 49-45 victory. ln the play-offs Central jumped into an early lead and defeated Cathedral 53-44 in the Hrst game. However, the Gaels, reinforced by juniors Ed Bordas, Walt Cherwaty and Mike Thomas, bounded back to tie the series with an 88-81 win. The deciding game at McMaster was the most exciting in many years. The Gaels squeezed out a 70-68 overtime win to again win the coveted CHML trophy. Thanks must go to the coach, Mr. Tighe, the managers, Messrs. Frank Cosentino and Torn Gal- lagher, who coached the team in the Mac Touma- ment. A fine season was topped off by Bill Sullivan and jim Maga being selected to the league all-star team. jim Cooper, 13-1. Page Thirty-one

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I-IUUSE LEAGUE SENIOR CHAMPS is X if , Xi FDUTBALL Senior Champs Top Row ll. to r.J - Ed Scime, Martin Murphy, Paul Grant, Mike Zimmerman, John Stainsby, Alex Mirich. Front Row - Frank Jakabffy, Paul Szep lcoachj, Anthony Giovinazzo, Don Crawford, Paul Folk, Larry MacDonald. This years House League Football schedule was greatly revised because of a shorter amount of time available and a greater number of teams. It took on the form of a tournament, only the victors proceed- ing into the next round. In the junior loop 9-5 and 10-5 Juniors, coached by C. Misale and A. Maniacci, met the 3's Junior Combines. The Misale crew did not break loose until the second half, scoring three touchdowns, and win- ning the game and championship 26-6. The out- standing player, and also high scorer, during the season was T. Healy. Junior Champs In the Senior circuit the 4'2 Combines under the coaching of R. Capito defeated the R. Cmell and R. Barlotti coached 9-5 and IO-5 Seniors l-O in the season's most thrilling game. Some players whose ability will help Father Dwyer and Mr. Tighe in future years were Ilakabffy, Condello and Healy. Father Valeriote is to be congratulated on his grand job of organizing this year's House League. Con- gratulations are also given to all oflicial coaches and players who made such a fine effort. Top Row ll. to r.J - Mike Callon, Don Middleton, Jim Sherring, Paul McKenna, Ron Smithson, Ray Rogers, Frank Bowley. Front Row - Jim Chisholm, John O'Donnell, Gord Kennedy, Tony Maniaci, Carmen Misale coacheslg Tony Russo, Tim Healy. Page Thirty I UN IOR CHAMPS The Orbit, 1957-1958

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JUNIOR BASKETBALL UNIDR BASKETBALL S22 459 D0 BLE CHAMPS First Row Cl. vo r.J - M. Mazza, V. Calzonetfi, B. Hughes, W. Cherwavy, M. Thomas, N. Noon. Second Row - Rev. K. Kennedy, W. Cantor, G. Paupst, E. Bordas, J. Henderson, P. Martin. This was a triumphal year for Cathedral in Junior Basketball. The Baby Gaels captured two champion- ships: The Colden Horseshoe Tournament and the CluniorD Hamilton junior City Championship. Their record was 23 wins and no losses. There were three veterans on the team. One was Captain Walter Cherwaty who led the team in scor- ing and was a valuable man on defence. Another was six foot six Ed. Borclas who played centre. The third veteran was Mike Thomas who played a guard posi- tion very capably. ' Up from the midgets this year were Bill Kanton, Joe Henderson and Vince Calzonetti. All three could be depended upon to fulfill their duty. Une player came up from the bantams. Five feet four Murray Mazza who showed many an opposing player that you don't have to be tall to play basketball. Three boys on this year's team had never played organized basketball before. They were Bob Hughes, Greg Paupst and Paul, Martin. Watching these boys play one could never believe that this was their first vear. . Last but not least by any means is the coach, Father Kennedy. Without his interest, instruction and in- spiration the team would not have had such a success- Page Thirty-two ful season. Congratulations, Father Kennedy, and the Baby Caels. Patrick Noon. Compliments of HAMILTCN MCTOR PRODUCTS LIMITED ir BUICK - CADILLAC - PONTIAC VAUXHALL T- G.M.C. DEALER 'A' T32 Main St. West The Orbit, 1957-1958