Decatur Catholic High School - Tattler Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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BOB BO BOLINGER Bob, a four year man, is leaving a vacancy in the Commodore lineup which will be hard to fill. Bo has played great ball for his team and we shall miss him not a little. LEO PUSS HACKMAN Puss, a sophomore and a regular, played the pivot position. He proved a great threat on both offense and defense. We are expecting you to lead th?team on to victory next year, Puss. Don't disappoint us! VINCE GITSIE TANVAS Gitsie, a junior, had his tough luck this season wearing his arm in a cast. Let's see you burn that old net off the goal next year, Vince. We'll be watching for you and your accuracy. NORB STORE HESS Norb. a junior, did some real playing on the team, proving a great help in the pinclxes. I-Iere's wishing you luck for the future in basketball! Full speed ahead, Store ! h BILL WHOOPEE ROOP Bill, a junior, was small but mighty. He did his share towards many of the Commo- dore victories. accomplishing feats which a man of larger stature could not always perform. Here's luck to you for next year's work, Wl1oopee ! cm

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,-s L4 aeafllr F- na 06 N239 REVEREND RATHER ALVIN Father Alvin led us through a great season. We are deeply thankful for the time and effort he expended in our behalf. We appreciate his generous cooperation and the spiritual help given us. In behalf of the team, we, the sport editors, wish him a prosperous and successful basketball season next year, and all the years to come. Here's to our greatest friend,-Father Alvin! CQACH SHORTY LAURENT Coach Laurent who has coached the Commodores for many years, guided the team 'through a very successful season. Their record this vear has been one of the best in the section. We hope to see you back next season, Shorty, and wish you all the luck in the world. ART BAITER BAKER Art, a senior who occupied the forward position, showed splendid scoring ability and was a great man on defense. Baiter played four vears on the varsity, -and he will be greatly missed. In the state tournev, he won the outstanding honor of being chosen all state forward, together with a beautiful trophy. ROBE RT SHIRLEY HESS Shirley,,' a senior, played the forward position, doing excellent work on defense and even better on offense. Hessie came through many tight spots. His work won for him a place in the all state' team, as well as a beautiful trophy in the state tourney. SIMEON D HAIN D, a junior, was a great defensive player, who' surprised the fans by his alertness and ability to snatch the ball from the opponents. Sim has one more year to play for D. C. H. S., and great things are expected of him. C237

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CS'.i.if..1. .5 COMMODORES 17 NEW HAVEN 16 The Commodores won their first game of the season by scoring a thriller in nosing out the New Haven Bull- dogs 17-16. The score at the half was 10-14 against the Commies. Baker was high scorer with 9 points. COMMODORES 25 KIRKLAND 24 The Commies opened their home season by edging out a one point decision over their rivals, Kirkland, 25-24. The game was closely played with Kirkland ahead at the half 14-13. Hess garnered 9 points to lead the attack. COMMODORES 20 ANDERSON 23 The Commodores met their iirst defeat of the season by dropping a close decision to the State Champs, 20-23. The Commies led throughout the first half 13-6. The scoring was well divided. COMMODORES 37 CELINA 17 Ther Commies had little dithculty in defeating the Celina team by a score of 37-17. Commodores led through- out the game with the score 15-5 at the half. Baker was high with 16 points. COMMODORES 34 MICHIGAN CITY 25 By a third quarter rally the Commies won over Michigan City with a score of 34-25. The game was evenly played during the first half with Michigan City leading 13-8. Bolinger was high scorer with 15 points. COMMODORES 42 ST. ROSE OF LIMA 27 The Commies, showing their best offensive play of the season, defeated the strong team of St. Rose of Lima, 42- 27. The first half was a seesaw affair with the Commies ahead 20-19. Baker, Hess, and Bolinger led the scoring with 14, ll, and 10 point respectively. COMMODORES 28 HUNTINGTON 19 Commodores continued their winning streak in defeating Huntington 28-19. The Commies were in front throughout the entire game leading 13-14 at the half. Baker was leading scorer with 12 points. COMMODORES 48 ST. PAUL'S, MARION 10 The Commies had little difhculty in deafting Marion 48-10. From the opening minute of play the Commies had the game well in hand and were leading 20-4 at the half. Bolinger was leading scorer with 11 points. COMMODORES 21 ST. JOE, RENSSELAER 25 The Commodores, after leading most of the way lost to St. Joe 25-21. The score at the half was 12-6 in the Commie's favor. Baker was high scorer with 14 points. COMMODORES, 22 ST. JOHN, DELPHOS, 31 The Commodores with a badly crippled team put up a desperate fight in an effort to win but were beaten by the Delphos team 31-22. The game was close through the e ntire 32 minutes. Hackman led the scoring with 7 points. C301