Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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The CHARHIAN SPORTS Basketball Proves Most Successful Of ’41 Sports TRACK MEN Front Row (left to right): Robert Lipsey, Gerald Smith, Russell Bradley, Lynn Fowler. Stanley Burt. Harold Mayhew, Bruce Garlinghouse, Elwood Martin, James Mathews. Second Row: William Dunning. Richard Fullerton, Nyle Treloar, Robert Paton, Max Wilmore. Richard Hicks. Jack Snow. George Riddle. Duane Pitcher. Back Row: Edgar Rambeau. Ralph Vitale. Glenwood Britten. Jack Thornton. Jack Clever, Ralph Shaver, Robert Spotts. Jack Hicks. Coach Malcolm Gobel. ORIOLE FEATHERS ORIOLES CAPTURE REGIONAL HONORS; RUNNER-UP IN LEAGUE The Oriole capers rounded out their 40- 41 season by winning the Region al basketball title for the most suc- cessful year of basketball In Char- lotte’s history. Reginning their practice sessions in the gym with only two lettermen re- turning. Coach Malcolm Gobel started the stipe of training to combat the Everett basketeers to mark the en- trance of the 1940-41 season. Everett, a newcomer into the con- ference. had made a strong showing In football but the Orioles proved their worth in basketball by defeat- ing them 17-14. Still elated by thi« victory, the capers met with opposi- tion from a soeedv Grand Ledge five to be ousted by the score of 27-36. Evidently taking the defeat as a in- spiration. the Orioles stopped the Howell squad with a 39 to 13 victory and made a oulck follow-up by chal- lenging the Mason strategy to edge out on ton with a 16-15 thriller. Using these victories as u battering ram the Orioles started a winning streak that smashed the scoreboard of Eaton Ranids with a 24-23 mark-up and knocked the wind out of the Lekevlew capers with another “closer 21-19 in a three minute over- time. Returning a match with Grand I edge. the Orioles evened their loss made earlier in the season by a power house upset to tally up a 36 to 27 score. Still surging ahead with scoring, the capers mopped up the best part of the Everett quintet by handing them another crushing defeat of 45-14 in the return scrap held in the local gym. Motoring to Lakeview for a return game, the local boys’ winning streak of six was broken by a shocking upset of 31-25. To avenge the Lakeview defeat, the Orioles returned to their home floor to take a stab at the Hastings Saxons The game ended with Charlotte on the best end of the score. Again resuming their stride the Charlotte boys belted Eaton Rapids to the tune of 32-19 to win their seventh conference victory. Still continuing to hand out the de- feats. the cagers burst forth with a typhoon of speed and overwhelmed the Mason maroons by the score of 43-22. Playing a return game with a very different Howell team, the local boys bowed a mournful goodbye to the conference lead by a heartbreaking defeat of 29-21. This defeat left Grand Ix?dge In sole possession of the conference lead and dropped Char- lotte to second. Hastings, evidently spurned by the desire to clean up the smudge left by the Oriole’s victory earlier In the season, cut a close victory 23-21 and completed the Oriole schedule. Although somewhat downhearted by the two successive defeats the Charlotte basketball team prepared for the district preliminary tourna- ment. The team drawn by Charlotte was the strong Lakeview squad. With the playoffs held in the local gym. the home boys came on the floor an entirely different team with more timing and accuracy than they had even before displayed. Sweep- F. F. A. BASKETBALL By Melvin Shaver Charlotte's chapter of the Future Farmers of America won the county championship. Playing an eight game schedule with other county teams the local quintet had a perfect record winning eight and losing none. ing up the honors for the first half with an early lead of 21-15, the re- maining play was a complete walk away with the Oriole's never once seriously threatened. The game end- ed 41-33 to the delight of the Char- lotte fans. Since Eaton Rapids had defeated by a close score the strong Hastings squad. Charlotte played them for the district championship and with the same skilled ball-handling as display- ed in the Lakeview game, they em- erged district champions with a 43-18 victory. With district honors under their belt the victory eating Orioles went into the preliminaries of the Region- al at Albion to qualify for the chance at the championship. Coldwater in the regional prelim- inary at Albion was the only team be- tween a chance at the regional title. The Charlotte cagers advanced to the finals by defeating Coldwater 37-23. Marshall, having gained entrance into the regional final by a thrilling overtime 24-26 victory over East Lan- sing. automatically was pitted against Charlotte. The favored Marshall boys were given a royal beating by the high scoring Oriole quintet 30-1S which gave C. 11. S. a feat never before ac- complished. the winning of the re- gional basketball title. Winning the regional put Charlotte in the line up for the quarter finals to be played in the Lansing Eastern gym. Playing against a strong Davi- son five the local lads made a fine showing. They lead all the way till the last five minutes when the Davi- son squad began to creep up point by point till they succeeded in taking the point lead and holding it till the gun. This 22-24 defeat marked the end of the 1940-41 basketball season, but this history making team has a very promising future since it only loses two of its first ten boys by gradua- tion. Dwight Haines and Byron Wal- ters. Lynn Fowler Starting In his sopho- more year, Lynn earned his letters In football and baseball. He won letters in three of the four major sporta; 3 in baseball. 2 in track, and 3 in football. He played quart- erback on the gridiron and ran the relay in track. Russell Steinman—Making a tine showing in baseball during his high school career. Russ gained lour letters. As a grilsman he was a strong man in the passing offense and earned one letter in his senior year. Lester Bisel—Coming from I ansing. Lei made a fine showing In foot- ball. but as a result of an injury early in the season was only able to gain one grid award. As a thin- clad he was able to throw the shot for two letters Carroll Stringham—Playing half back and end in the Orioles’ buckfleld Carroll ga tied two letters on the gridiron and received his trophy. Charles Briggs—Handicapped by a broken leg “Chuck'' was able to earn only cne letter as center for the football team in his senior year. Byron Walters—Earning letters in football for two seasons. “Bono continued his athletic activities by gaining an award in basketball and one in tennis. His name was ac- cepted as honorable mention for the A.l State Guard position. Cash Beechler. Jr.—Though earning thiee letters in football as half back. “Bud” kept up a very consistent record In the new sport, golf, in whl.h he earned three letters. Willis Wilcox—Willis began athletics in his sophomore year, winning two letters in football as tackle on the lirst string. George Howe Putting his efforts Iu- lo baseball. George was able to earn his award in his senior year. Lowell Shumaker Ixiwell. in his jun- ior and sophomore years, was able to gain two awards in basebull. Max Dowker—A constant baseball fan. Max was able to receive two letters in the sport in his junior and senior years. He also gave his services ns manager In his sophomore and freshman years. Robert Rolter Making the first string as guard. “Bob In his senior year gained his award. Dayton Fisher—A very consistant golfer with two letters to his credit. TRACK By Harold Mayhew Competing under the direction of Coach Malcolm Gobel. another suc- cessful season was completed with a few outstanding performances and a great promise for the future. There were only five lettermen returning, but many of the recruits made a splendid showing. Spring practice started early with the boys working out In the gym. The new athletic field was not finished in time to be of any value to the team. The Orioles had only one track meet at home. They played Eaton Rapids, at the fair grounds. April 28. Those returning from last year’s squad were Russell Bradley. Harold Mayhew. Lynn Fowler. Lester Bisel, and Gerald Smith. The first meet of the season came after spring vacation and found the team badly out of condition. They lost to a strong Ionia squad by a large score. On April 26 the Thinclads Journey- ed to Hastings to compete In the an- nual Hastings relays. Playing against such schools as East Lansing. Mt. Morris. St. Joseph. Holding. Fremont, and Hastings, the team picked up u total of 71 points. The only individuals to place were Ia s Bisel. who won the shot put, and Harold Mayhew. who placed fourth in the high hurdles. The two mile relay team, composed of Gerald Smith. Bruce Garlinghouse. Elwood Martin, and Russell Bradley, took fourth in their event. There were four dual meets during the season. namely—Ionia. Eaton Rapids. Hastings, and PTast loosing. The team also entered the regional, state and conference meets. The Al- bion invitational meet was made op- tional as the coach was unable to at- tend. The team entered the con- ference meet with hopes of winning their fifth conference victory. Trackmen and the events they par- ticipate in are as follows: Russell Bradley, mile; Gerald Smith, half- mile; Lester Bisel. shot; Lynn Fow- ler, dashes, broad jump, and relay; Jack Hicks, dashes; Bruce Garling- hou?e. half-mile, and high jump: El- wood Martin, mile; Stanley Burt, low hurdles, and high jump: Bill Dun- ning. low hurdles; Robert Lipsey. dashes and relay; Philip Snyder. 440 yard dash; Glenwood Britten. 440 yard dash; Ralph Vitale, mile; Jack Clever, high Jump; llaroll Mayhew. hurdles and relay. Harold Mayhew Gaining two as a trackman. “Herky” also received an award for the new CHS. sport, cross country. Russell Bradley Making his athletic- entrance in his freshman year as a trackman. Russ was able to run down four awards duiing his high school years and also gain two awards for the cross-country. Robert Gunnison—Winning a letter in his sophomore. Junior, and senior year made his position at guard very well done. Pete Haines—Dwight held down a capable left end position for two letters in football, gained another C” In basketball, and two more in golf. Jack Morris Always on the job to do his part. Jack made one of the finest managers the school has ever had. He gave his services to both base- ball and basketball. — IS —

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FEATURE The CHARHIAN Mind Tbate jbata Conversation and Thought Before, During and After BEFORE SHE: (Let'a see. .Murtle said he had a darling crew cut and would l e wearing a sweater with a letter C. brown checked pants and—Oh. woe is me! I hope none of the other girls see me—That must be him and is he terrible. I hope mine of the other girls see me—his pants—she didn't say the check was like a horse blanket, or his sweater was too small. That hair. It looks like a cross between a porcupine and a moth-eaten Fuller brush. Just wait 'til I get my hands on Murtle.» Oh. hello, are you Hugo Haasenpfeffer? 1 knew you right away from Murtle's descrip- tion. But she didn't say you were so good- looking. HE: (Gee. I guess I really made a hit. But what a mess—Dick never said anything aliout her having bow-legs and buck teeth. He just raved aliout her slim ankles. And that hair—I could do better with some mat- tress stuffing and glue. Hope we don't meet the fellows.» All set? O.K. We're off. Where do you want to go? SHE: Murtle said something about the C Thea- ter but I'd rather Just go to Rerhen’s and Bowes. 1 don't gi there often with a date ah. 1 mean. ah. for u long time, tl don't think any of the kids were planning to go there tonight.» HE: That's a good idea. I'd rather do that than see a show, i What a relief. I know none of the fellows will lie in R. and B.'s tonight.) Here's me car. Hop in. SHE: Oh. your own car? How smooth. (Is this the car Murt said was so wonderful? Huh! This is the poorest excuse for a model T I've ever seen. Murt must never have seen a car newer than a 1927 model.) CHUG! CHUG! CHUG! DURING SHE: What? Oh. pardon me. I was thinking of something else. (Gee. none of the girls have come in yet. I sure hope they don't. This spook is sure a cheapskate Fine thing, he orders a coke for me and a banana split for himself without even asking what I want.) My. It was sweet of you to bring me here. HE: Oh. thanks. 1 always do the best for my dates. (I wish I could say the same for her she hasn't said two words since we've been here, and the way she slopped up that coke—you'd think she hadn't been fed in a week. Oh well, no one I know has seen us—yet.) AFTER HE: Boy did I have fun! Say. you don't know the half of it (I hope). He was so good looking he was a cross between Robert Tay- lor. Clark Gable and Tyrone Power. He had a lieautlful convertible and gobs of money. I was hoping to see some of you girls, but 1 didn't. Say. Murtle. I want to talk to you .... Alone! IE: Boy fellas did I have a date with a‘ last night. What a looker. Good old Dick got me the date—Say by the way where is he. I'd like to see him . . Alone! BLANKETY-BLANK VERSE When you started this, you thought it was a poem, by now. you are mistaken Isn't It funny how people will continue to read something even when they know they're being fooled. Here’s To The Seniors The school year's over now for 1941. You'll miss the seniors, sadly, when they go. For we've had such very busy times, along with loads of fun. And we'll miss the many friends that we know. We'll miss your smile Lenora Friar and Katy Cooper's, too. Also the thundering buss of ('barley Lea. And the swing of Phillip's saxophone, so hot. so shrill, so blue Mid the trumpet (all of Hurold Muyhew. so free. The physic lab won't be the same with wise Dean Widrlf gone. The planes and saws will surely miss Bob D. The halls will seem so quiet without Rosie's and Phyllis' songs. And the cut-up. Daytan Fisher, gone to sea. Oh we'll miss our Dorothy Cochran and her flashing diamond. And the honk of Mary Helen's Chevrolet. Ever was she very glad to take her classmates for a ride And Shirley Johnson's Ford. too. knew the way. Now. those clever nimble lingers of fair Jerry will l e missed At the keytxmrd. so will Dorain H.'s too. And our artists. Stan and Marilyn, and lovely Maxine Rogers rhymes All will Ik remembered as we say adieu— Well off recall Russ Bradley and his winning big mile run And clever Doris Mason’s all A grades. The hair styles of Kenny Collins and Ruth Town sure have allure. And the memory of cute Donis Fletcher never fades. The friendliness of Don Fields and Louise Griffin And Norma Smith, so very, very shy. The business-like ability of Secretary Marilyn On- All will be remembered when we say Goodbye”. We'll think of Gordy Cameron whose baritone he toots. And of Richard Tharp and his little red pick-up. We recall sweet Arlene Stanke. who In the office works. And Harold Carman, the good looking A P store clerk. Byron Walters and his Peggy . Max Dowker and his bus. Max Hosmer and his rapid Model T . And busy Chuck Briggs who counts his papers every day. And the mayor. Russell Steinman. good old mayor Russ' . You're a high-grade class of seniors and your work superior You deserve the many honors you have won And we're wishing you. here and now. much hap- piness in life You splendid boys and girls of '41 ... . BUDGET Dr: Id like to have u quart of blood for a trunsfuslon. Can you give it? Stan Burt: I can only give you a pint. I gotta shave tomorrow. Could Be—Who Knows? Students returning to C. H. S. next fall will find the familiar faces of the class of '41 missing, but the members of the up and coming junior class will fit in the vacant spaces easily. Rosella McIntyre could ably fill the busy position of Arlene Stanke. Pat Beechler and Jane Mulhol- land may take the places of Mary Gregarek and Martha Snow as the only girls in the physics class. That electrical wizard. Dean Widrig. might return to find Don Grier operating his complicated appar- atus. The Iwnd will miss the clarinet playing of Phil Sherman and Ray Kroodsma. but Bruce Gar- linghouse could play loud enough for both of them. Have you been wondering who in school has the artistic ability of Marilyn Canfield, well It's Jean Curlson and Phyllis Cochran: more power to you girls. Ed. Hughes will probably be the one most honored to take over Bob Pittinger's duties in entertaining the study hall—but—here’s a puzzle. Who will be the one that will take over the position of Bono Walters? Isn't there anyone beg pardon) any man in this school with his ability—look around you—No? Oh well, only time will tell: perhaps he can never be replaced. Where oh whei'e will we ever find anyone to per- form the many duties Rosemary Parkhurst and Phyllis Andrew's fulfill by their good nature and willingness to sing on any program at any time. Well another Rosemary whose last name is Spag- nuolo has shown us that she can do it if she only will. We'll Ik depending on you. Rosey. A visit to Mr. Austin's advanced speech class would not find Currol Strlngluim's determined arguing, although Dick Sanders might be carrying on the tradition. And though this Is only a guess. It wouldn't Ik surprising to find Don Bottomley sleeping in Max Dowker's seat in civics. Even if the faculty does miss the helpful and plentiful advice of Stanley Burt, both Edd Simek and Uw- rence Hall are ready, willing, and able. Perhaps none of these prophecies seem true, but then, they laughed at Henry Ford when he dreamed of a horseless carriage. C. H. S. Coed Everyone knows her! The bell rings. The class disappears. When the dust clears our C. H. S. coed comes up for air. She Is rather modest, generally speaking. No one minds much w'hen she displays her knees from the front row In classroom—no one looks at them, that Is! If she smiles with praiseworthy reserve at the teacher's doubtful jokes. It may Ik because she's heurd them l efore. There is an open- faced charm al out her—she talks a great deal, and uses her mouth widely to do it. Her nose she pow’ders with some degree of constancy; the effect is often unique and fairly grotesque. After the bell, she hurries to her locker and chats with her partner, telling the latest gossip (and don't think she doesn't know it). Putting on her reversible, her scarf, and her boots she starts for that hang-out of all the l elch-squelching coke fiends. On the way our coed elbows herself through the rush, and squeezes through doorways, leaving behind a few gently mangled lx dies as she emerges with some knick-knack under each arm She is al- ways reprimanded for having things in her room, but she still insists on collecting a souvenir from each place she visits. Once at her destination she leaves her belongings where the lost and found can pick them up. She never has been seen with a man but one Is convinced she has knowledge of them. She talks about them, and it is great fun to listen because she is either making it up or knows very strange ones. It might be worth your while, fellows, to call on her some time, but keep track of your money and your Hi-Y pin. THE QUESTION Mr. Austin: You must economize! Think of the future. If your folks should die. where would you be? Pete Haines: I would lx here all right. The question Is where would they be? NO GAIN Wayne Terwilllger: She said she would be faithful to the end. Bud Beechler: Why. that sounds good!” Twig: Yes. but Im the quarterback.

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The CHARHIAN SPORTS Football Season s Record Shows 3 Wins and 6 Losses Reviewing the Charlotte Oriole's 1940 football season, the statistic. -1 show the results to be a total of three wins and six losses. Getting off to a good start, the Or ioles won their season's first game by soundly trouncing Lakeview 13-6. Lady Luck still followed them to Grand Ledge when the lads played for the first time under lights and chalk ed up another victory 7-2. With two wins to their credit, the Orioles played Mason’s strong- men to 1m defeated to the tune of 14-6 In one of the hardest battles of the entire football scramble. Char , lotto's lone score was made by a pass ( from the arm of Russell Steinman to j Lynn Fowler. After the Mason upset, the Orioles dug In their toes to attempt to stop Otsego, a newcomer, but their efforts were in vain for the Otsego grldders spurred by their little quarterback Mario marched to the Oriole pay tape five successive times to make the score at the gun stand 32-0. A record of two wins and two loss- es was soon changed when the pile driving “boys from Hastings’’ lashed out a 12-0 defeat. The wind changed for the defeat scarred” grldders when they handed Howell a 7-0 setback to make their second conference win of the season. The Orioles, playing football at its best, pushed the Highlanders all over the field and threatened to score several times. They did make their tally, as the passing of Steinman to Fowler paved the way to victory. Playing under lights for the second time during the season, the Orioles went into another losing slump at the hands of Marshall. 14-0. Through a series of line bucks and end runs the Marshall eleven was able to score two touchdowns in the second half to knock the wind out of any hopes the Orioles had of winning. With only three games to their credit the downcast Oriole squad set- tled down to make a final stab for a comeback and prepared to face their ancient rival Eaton Rapids, to re- trieve the little brown Jug. Coach Gobel made a general shake- up of the first string positions to fur ther the speed of the passing attack to combat the groundwork that Ea ton Rapids was relying on. As will be remembered, the day of the combat dawned with a heavy rain pouring In torrents. By gam time the local field was a pond of mud and water. All attempts to reach an agreement to cancel the game until a future date proved futile. At 3:0« o’clock the two teams met. but the kickoff was scarcely five minutes old till the torrents of rain forced the players to retire from the field only to resume again when the rain and blowing wind would permit. On a cut back. Seafort of Eaton Rapids plunged over for a score. The try for extra points failed making the score 6-0. Seemingly inspired by the present score. Higgins of the Maroons port aged the ball to the line making the score at the gun a 13-0 victory foi the islanders. With only one remaining game left, loosing Everett, before the 1940 sea- son would be officially closed, the grldders Journeyed to their oppon eta’ field only to be defeated by a swamping score of 20-6. BALL DIAMOND SQUAD Front Row (left to right): Charles Gordon, Lowell Shumaker, Jack Hicks, Leland Wendel, Calvin Fullerton, Russell Steinman, Ouane Nicol. Wayne Terwilliger, Lynn Fowler, George Howe. Second Row: Harry Stucky, Robert Hall, Kenneth Wooddell, Lloyd Wilmore. Loren Wilmore. Max Sutherland, Willard Mikesell, Junior Ross, Norman Wilmore, Robert Lipsey. Back Row: Coach Ken Brown, Russell Martin. Ivan Thomoson. Wayne Piter, Harold Satterley. Robert Sanders. Milton Backofen, Elden Dymond. Cross-Country Team Wins State Meet By Norman Wilmore After losing four dual meets to class A schools, the Charlotte har- riers finished second in the regional meet at Kalamazoo first In a dual meet with Hastings, and first at tho state cross-country meet at Ypsllantl. In their first appearance of the season at Bennett park, the local boys played host to Lansing Central and the visitors walked off with a 24- 31 victory. Russell Bradley and Ger- ald Smith finished second and third, respectively, in this meet. In their second meet, also run at home, the local team was under-scor- ed in a close meet and again went down to defeat 27-28. Bradley and Smith finished one and two. respec- tively. in this meet. The Orioles engaged Lansing East- ern in two straight meets and lost them, losing the first one at home 25-30 and going down to a 22-23 defeat in the return engagement at Lan sing. Bradley placed second In both contests. Then on October 28. the Orioles showed some good running and fin- ished second in the regional at Kala- mazoo; finishing only six point above Niles, which won the meet. Alma and Hastings finished third and rourth respectively. After defeating Hastings, the Or- ioles Journeyed to Ypsilanti. where Russell Bradley ran first among 52 starters to lead his team to the class B state cross-country championship. The local boys not only won the state championship, but they also gained revenge over Niles who defeat- ed them In the regional. The team was composed of Russell Bradley. Gerald Smith. Ralph Vitale. El wood Martin and Harold Mayhew and coached by Kenneth Brown. INTRAMURAL SPORTS Increasing in popularity with each year of existence. the intramural basketball teams took the limelight with the formation of six teams; namely. Weaver’s Wolverines. Wag- ner's Gophers. Cameron's Panthers. Stringham's Eagles. Fisher’s All Stars, and Howe's Fireballs. After a hard earned victory, which was hampered by only one loss, the Weaver Wolverines won the honors with a winning percent of 889. Fol- lowing a close second were the Cam- eron Panthers with a 778 total. GOLF Resuming their activities as links- men. the Charlotte golf team began practice on the local greens. With a general shake-up of the coaches In baseball and golf, the new coach to succeed Kenneth Brown Is Harlan McCall. With four lettermen returning, namely. Bud Beechler. Burleigh Well- man. Dayton Fisher, and Richard Reed, the prospects for the season look especially good. To play as a regular the players shot qualifying rounds. The boys who qualified were used in the matches played under the following schedule: April 23-----Lansing Central, here: April 30—Lansing Central. there; May 2—East Lansing, here: May 7— Alhion. there: May 12—Howell, here: May 17. regional golf tournament: May 20—Albion, here: May 22—East l ansing. there; May 29—Howell, there. G. A. A. by Shirley Johnson The Girls' Athletic Association or- ganized for the purpose of creating good sportsmanship, better skill, and better use of leisure time by activity. Membership requlrments are that each girl must attend two-thirds of the business and social meetings. Dues must be paid: each member must participate in one main sport each semester: earn at least 50 points each semester; and show good sports manship at all times. Activities of the organization con-: slat of Intramural tournaments, which Includes baseball, basketball, and softball. Intramural winners in soccer base- ball were: Ninth grade girls, co- captalncd by Florence Pitcher and Esther Jones; volley ball, ninth grades, captained by Kathleen Burch- field; basketball, combination team of tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades, girls, captained by Juliette Stucky. Tennis Has New Courts With the finest array of equipment at their disposal, the C.H.S. tennis1 team prepared to fill their schedule. Arnold Koch, tennis coach and advis- er lined up four matches, two with Mason and two with East Lansing. With some new material out for practice the team consists of Bud Beechler. Byron Walters. Ned Walters. Bruce Garlinghouse. Robert Wagner and Art Steward. The team made use of the new cement courts at the athletic field. 19 — BASEBALL By Norman Wilmore With grim determination to defend their Capitol Circuit League baseball title, the Charlotte Orioles got off to a rousing start by downing both the Grand I edge and Howell nines. Then Lady Luck took a detour and the locals fell to the Eaton Rapids nine at the Island city. The Orioles began practice early in April on the softball diamond under their new coach. Kenneth Brown, with a formal Oriole star. Bob I add. doing an excellent job of assisting. Vacancies were left by the graduation of seven of last year’s stars, including Jack Mate. Jim Spaniolo and others. Only four regulars remained from last year’s champs to help defend the title. These four regulars were: Catcher. Russell Steinman: shortstop, Wayne Terwilliger; second baseman. Lynn Fowler; pitcher-outfielder. Le- land Wendel. After less than two weeks practice. George Howe, a senior, had displayed enough action around first base to win himself a starting Job In the first three games. Sophomore Charles Gordon earned himself the third base assignment by his creditable work around the hot corners. I owell I efty Shumaker got the call as the regular left fielder and also pitcher by his great defensive play. He is always a threat with the willow. Ed. Hughes and Duane Nicol play- ed creditable games In the other out- fielder positions. On April 22. the Orioles journeyed to Grand Ledge, where they defeated the Comets in an eight inning struggle 5-2. Gordon led the hitting attack with two hits in four times at bat. Is e Wendel gained his first vic- tory of the season by holding the op- position to five hits and striking out eight. Lee won his own ball game In the extra Inning by singling and driving In the third run. Three days later, the local nine played host to an aggressive Howell team and finally emerged with a 5-4 decision after trailing for the first five innings of the game. With the visitors leading 4-2. Russell Steinman. the Orioles scrappy catcher, stepped up to the plate in the sixth inning with the bases loaded and greeted Howell's relief pitcher. Francis, with a lusty double to deep center to clear the bases and give Charlotte the de- cision. Ia fty’’ Shumaker started for the victors and pitched a fine brand of ball, but due to five miscues by his teammates, he had to lie relieved In the second inning by the Orioles’ ace hurler. Leland Wendel. Wendel was the winning pitcher and relief pitcher Francis was the loser April 30. Charlotte invaded the Ea- ton Rapids nine and received a 5-4 setback. The locals seemed headed for their third straight victory until a south- paw. Warren Biddle, came in during the fourth inning to stop the Oriole attack. Terwilliger and Shumaker lead the Oriole batters with two hits each and Huggon did the heavy hit- ting for the Cardinals. Wendel went the route for Char- lotte and was the losing pitcher. Wendel and Shumaker will un- doubtedly be the backbone of the mound staff with Terwilliger and Clever likely to sec action on the hill.