Columbia Preparatory School - Columbiad Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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BASKETBALL AGAIN, a Prep basketball team hit the hoop for a Catholic State Cham- pionship, went to the finals in the District and were winners of two- thirds of her games. For the first time in the history of the school the Preps traveled to Seattle. They were nosed out by the Seattle Preps the first night, but rallied to beat Lakeside the second night. After a successful road tour, the Preps came back to be the first Ore- gon school to beat Astoria High, who later took third place in the State Tournament. Other schools to fall before the mighty Crusaders were such teams as Hood River, Mount Angel, Estacada, Scappoose and Sandy. After making a name for themselves in the early part of the season, the tireless Preps battered their way through three straight games with St. Mary's of Beaverton, Mount Angel and St. Mary's of Eugene to capture the coveted Catholic State Title. The highlight of the season came when Paul O'Toole scored 30 points against Hood River to break all known records in Howard Hall. Outstanding for the season were Fred Hansen and Hugh Lacey who by their defensive playing enabled the Preps to go as far as they did. Other players who turned in grand performances were O'Toole, sensa- tional Juniorg Joe Lair, up and coming Sophomoreg and Este Morrison, a newcomer who is good under the backboard. Although the second team was small, they had plenty of speed and were seen in action many times. George Wright and Bob Leipzig with their fast playing gave much punch to the team's offense, John Boehmer was seen in action many times at a guard position. Jim Dillon and Bob Carter were always capable of playing good ball. Much credit should be given to Coach Fiene for making a team that could go through so tough a schedule.

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victory for the Preps. Their trip to W'hite Salmon proved disasterous, for the hoys of White Salmon conquered the Crusaders 20 to 0. The season wound up with victories over Hill llflilitary Academy and the powerful Scappoose team. The line this year was made up of the following men, Bob VVisnez and Paul O'Toole at ends, George Charters and Thomas Hollcraft at tackles, John Van Hoomissen and John Pienovi at guards, Allan Stein at center. The Little Horsemen were john Carroll at quarterback, Hugh Lacey and Paul Allen at the halves, and Fred Hansen at full. These are the man who this year carried Columbia! colors to great heights. VVe are proud of this 5ear's team and we salute those who have carried Columhizfs colors for the last time. lllay they never do anything to d rag those colors down. Lrlfey, fUlll'llI!0'ZUIl bnunrl Ilyllillif Hill

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Top Row: Jos. Lair, Paul 0'Toole. Middle Row: Este Morrison, Hugh Lacey, Fred Hansen. Bottom Row: Geo. Wright, Robt. Leipzig, John Boehmer, James Dillon