College at Brockport - Saga Yearbook (Brockport, NY)

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Q 511 4... A , A. .. Top Row: E, Kcmrass, D. Vezzoni, Mr. Rockcostle, J. M:Guckin, A. Jonus Kneeling: l-l. Emmerson, J. McGuckin, G, Barry, J. l-lesslink CRUSS CUUNTRY New to the curriculum of athletics was Brockportis first cross country team. Beginning its history with an unclermanned squad the team concluded its first season with an envious record of three wins as against two defeats. Coach Rockcastles men traveled to Buffalo State for their first meet of the season. Though they were beaten 15 to 40 they gave an excellent account of themselves, drawing respectful praise from their conquerors. The following week saw the Brockport harriers looking much stronger as they lost their second engagement of the season in a closely contested meet on the Niagara University course. VVell known for its strong cross country teams, Niagara was very thankful for the 23 to 32 victory. After this meet the Brockport team was strengthened by the addition of two more excellent runners to its ranks. The addition of Emmerson and Hesslink to the team seemed to be the extra strength needed for the margin of victory. ln the only home meet of the season Brockport defeated a picked team of harriers from the University of Rochester, handily by a score of 18 to 37. Going on the road again, the varsity runners defeated a strong St. Bonaventure team on its home course by a well earned 19 to 36 score. The final meet of the season again brought together Brockport and the University of Rochester. Brockport repeated its previous win over the Bochesterians by defeat- ing them 18 to 37 on their home course. Coach Rockcastle and his able assistant Mr. Fulton were well pleased with the season's record. They are looking forward to starting next yearis season with a victory note, as all of this year's experienced runners will return. 11x i t r 86

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Top Row: L. Coppiello, J. McGuckin, J. Sorge, R. VonDeventer, J. Hovens, J. Moloney, Mr. Rockcastle, R. Yardley Kneeling: H. Emmerson, A. Jonus, H. Whatford, G. Barry, R, Mongonel TRACK AND FIELD Brockport officially broke into intercollegiate track and field competition for the first time in its history, boasting two Wins in its two competitive meets for the abbreviated season. The Brockport cindermen completely outclassed their opponents from the Genesee Junior College in a meet that saw the Golden Eagles soar to a 95 to 14 victory on the home field. Traveling to the University of Rochester the Golden Eagles again displayed their might by trouncing the well drilled Yellowjacket lunior Varsity squad 85 to 24. Because of the late entry into competition this season Brockport was unable to schedule meets with any other colleges. Coaches Stebbins and Rockcastle, however, are eagerly anticipating the new season with the promise of a Full schedule. Two of the Golden Eagles, cindermen brought laurels to Brockport by achieving outstanding recognition in the AAU Sectional Track and Eield 1Vleet held June 12, 1948 at the University of Rochester Field. Ken Davis shattered the previous AAU distance record for the discus throw with the record breaking heave of 135 feet. Placing second in the 100 yard dash against outstanding competition Joe Sorge broke 10 seconds, a feat that against ordinary competition would spell victory. Expected to return to mould a strong team for the coming season are Sorge, Hauswirth, Platania, VVhatford, llavens, Callabrcse, Barry, Emerson, lN 1cBride, Henry Brown, 'lim lXlcGuckin and Ken Davis. . 1 s.---'J' rs 87 , rx