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

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I R. FOOTBALL FRONT ROW: D. Collina, D. Carney, V. Calzonetti, J. Codispodi, D. Cherwaty, F. Grebenc U Slaney. SECOND ROW: L. Hargot, L. Loschiavo, J. Nowachy, J. Milne, R. Conndello P Villani B. Zapora, A. Lanza. THIRD ROW: R. Kawucha, D. Macilveen, J. Regan, J. Stock M Rissicki T. McPhail, E. Mlekus, L. Grebenc, TOP ROW: Fr. Howcroft, E. Engel, R. Morelli S Mamuza, C. Puchalski, P. Holland, R. Roskovick, J. Carey, Fr. Dwyer. You can't win them all . . . but the Baby Gaels really tried. Although they won only one game, they thrilled their supporters with spectacular wide-open play. This year, the juniors received the support they asked for. As they Came out on the field, any school song of the opposing team was drowned out by O SEE THAT BLUE AND WHITE WAY DOWN THE FIELD. Our congratulations are extended to the coaches of the junior team. Father Dwyer and Father Howcroft, indeed, deserve every praise that is given to them. To them, we take off our toupees, . . . oops, hats. This 'year a great number of players donned the blue and white Cathe- dral. With the eagerness and zeal of these new players, and the leadership of the pro's, the junior football team is top contender for the next year's titles. These players made up the junior team: ENDS: Chester Puchalski, Denis Macilveen, Mike Rissicki, John Cary. TACKLES: Steve Mamuza, Pat Holland, Bill Zapora, Bernie Morelli, Tom Brooks. GUARDS: Frank Grebenc, Ron Roskovick, Louis Grebenc, Vern Slaney, Joe Stock. CENTRES: Len Loschiavo, Danny Cherwaty. John Cary. Next page

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Football continued Next on the list was a confident and big Westdale squad. In a great defensive game the Fighting Irish, rolled to a 17 to 0 victory over the Green and Gold. Then rose the newly formed Hill Park squad. It was defeated in a spirited game by 21 to 7. The short schedule was over and the semi-finals began. Due to Cathedral's loss to Delta, the Blue and White had to play off with Central. This was a must game for Cathedral! -- They came through. -- 14 to O. Since Delta also defeated Westdale the stage was set for the final test. On November 12, a well organized and spirited team faced an over-confident and expe- rienced one. The game was close and hard-fought but at the end of the game the echoing cheer for the Blue told the simple story. The score -- 11 to 2 -- in our favour. The T. Eaton Trophy had come home to Cathedral. Three players made the All-Star team. Ted Carney was chosen as left halfback, Paul Hogan as right-guard and Joe Giedraitis as left-tackle. Ted scored most of the few touch- downs, running with great agility and speed. Paul and Joe were stalwarts on the offensive line, as well as being equally efficient defensively. They held the holes wide open and jeoparized the opposition's plays. Be-enforcing the line were Art Sebastion, Paul Keats, and Al Stanevi- cius. Paul also did the high averaged kicking, while Gary Billings converted Successfully. Ends, Al Healy and Ed Paprocki blocked well on offensive plays and Angelo Zizzo and Joe Tazzeo rushed and tackled well. The alert quarterbacking duties were shared by Basil Mercuri and A1 Healy. Mercuri fulfilled the running part and Healy completed the passing. Phil Fats Mazza plunged through the line. Bob Mahler caught passes and Joe Miniaci used his speed to run around the ends. Defensively, Bob Morely and Roy Holland consistently put the pressure on the opposing quarterback. In run-backs, Joe Ianuzzi and Paul Szep gained valuable yardage. The strong reserve was as follows -- Ken Morley, centre, John Grebenc, Paul Cummings, Frank Olsav, Joe the Jaw Stank were tacklesg John Fitzpatrick, Paul Chesla were Back- fielders. LEST WE FORGET -- credit is due to our managers, Ralph Gmell and Lou Jerebec. Also, due to injuries, Bob Lanza, Paul Folk, Bill Pigott and Mike Wilcox, were lost at crucial parts of the season. SPECIAL CREDIT must be given to Mr. Richard Tighe and assistant coach Mr. Don Dunn, for their perseverance during long practices and wearying games. Again, their dogged endurance rewarded itself with another CHAMPIONSHIP, Now we no longer have to tell Delta WHO WE ARE Brother! ----- Did they find out! Always A Fresh Stock The Largest , Assortment of Sporting Goods Zblly a605ClllaU0 in 1-lamilton Cigaz .stole MARTIN'S SPORTS CENTRE 4, I 25 King William St' 6 John St. North Hamilton JA. 2-8262

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Jr. Football Cont'd. Backs -- Jim Regan, Vince Calzonetti Paul Catena, Jim Codispodi, Bill Nowacki, Ralph Condello, John Milne, Dick Carney, Don Calena, Al Lanza, and Nick Mlekus. Managers -- Jim Zwolak, Randy Ko- wacha, Len Hargot. Well, that's the team, and of course we'll be looking for another write-up about them --- with the addition of another word --- Baby Gaels --- CHAMPIONS. Frank Grebenc. See Our New Store Bert Rymc1I's Everything in Music I9 Mary St.-Opposite Century Films ond Projectors for Rent HOUSE LEAGUE FO0TBALL The year 1958 was one of the most disappointing years for house-league foot- ball that I can remember. This distressing situation was mostly brought about by a lack of interest on the part of the students, especially the students of grades nine and ten. This year there were only six teams operating in each league as compared to seven in each league last year and these twelve teams had a hard time finding twelve players. The league was again under the direction of Father Valeriote who was assisted by Father Cote. A few of the higher grade students and a couple of junior football players had the difficult task of trying to officiate the league's hectic games. 'The equipment used by the players at the first of the season was far from good and a little change for the better came at the end of the interscholastic football schedule for we were fortunate enough to obtain the junior's equipment. The fan support was not up to expectations, but those who did were pleased with the general play and the roughness of the boys. One of our most enthusiastic supporters was Father Howcroft, one of the coaches of the school's junior foot- ball team, who came to the games seeking new talent but was more amazed by the players' tactics. Father Dwyer, the other coach of the junior football team, also made an appearance now and then. The schedule, which was constantly hampered by the elements, mainly rain and snow, was shortened quite a bit and the teams only played about four games apiece. This made it impossible to have champions declared for there was no time for playoffs and the early Christmas examinations did not keep any. The strongest teams in senior competitions were 9 - 1 and 10 - 1 combines and 9 - 2 and 10 - Zcombines. Both teams had players who showed a lot of promise Quality ond Service For Over 30 Yeors At Som Monson Sporting Goods ond Luggage Speciolists 71 King St. W, JA 7-4500 and who should be given a good look over by the football coaches. Of the six junior teams only one showed im- pressive play. This team was 9 and 10-4 combines who had some prom- ising young football players on its squad. On the whole house league foot- ball took a downhill step in its develop- ment but brighter things are looked for in the future and do not be surprised to find many house league graduates on next years junior or senior school foot- ball team. L. Doucet