Dover High School - Doverian Yearbook (Dover, DE)

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eee —— VARSITY BASKETBALL. Kneeling: James Cluck (coach). Standing: Holenbeck (45), Rodney Thompson (53), Doug Ridley (35), Robert Bob Grimm (23), Jimmy Somerville (25), Robert Reed (31), Robert Sylvester (13), Donald Hess (21), Jeff Reed (11). Absent: Tyrone Baines. Featuring a dazzling “blitz’’ attack, the Senators accom- plished what the experts deemed almost impossible. While suffering from height deficiency, they ended the season with a winning record. Ranging from Rodney Thompson and Doug Ridley (6’1”) to Jeff Reed (5'4”), the heightless wonders tucked several upsets under their belts and set a few scoring records while they were at it. A typical ex- ample was the upset of Wicomico, a team that averaged 6 1”, in which Dover substituted speed for height to turn in a 46-38 victory. Jeff Reed set the scoring pace for the season with 177 points on a deadly one-hand set shot. The highlight of the season was the Senators scoring 106 points, the first time a Dover team ever reached over the 100 mark in one game. During the season, totals of 93 against Corpus Christi, 78 against Middletown, and 76 against Brown were registered. Future basketball hopes run high among the coaches, for many varsity lettermen are expected back next year. Among these are two juniors, Doug Ridley and Tyrone Baines, and three sophomores, Rodney Thompson, Jim Somerville and Bob Sylvester. Bill Godwin, David Jamison, John McClure and Jim Cal- houn showed strong promise on the junior varsity. The “blitz,” one of the Senator’s strongest pl ays, was demonstrated here as Bob Sylvester (12) grabbed the rebound from Smyrna’s Wayne Cole and prepared to pass to Don Hess, who started downcourt.

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D. H. S. RECORD Opp. Easton 69 Middletown 18 St. Andrews 28 Brown 72 Smyrna 45 Corpus Christi 27, Claymont 84 Wicomico 38 Wm. Penn 56 Smyrna 42 Havre De Grace 51 Corpus Christi 39 Havre De Grace 33 Brown 105 Claymont 53 Seaford 53 Wm. Penn 60 Middletown 39 Rodney Thompson, Dover’s surprising sophomore center, leaped high to dunk in two points for the Senators against William Penn. A good game all the way, Wilmington High eked out a 56-50 triumph. Bob Reed (30) was ready for the rebound in case Rodney had missed. DD ty: rel Asbitz Seni for Height JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL. Kneeling: Charles Klemstein (25), (mgr.). Standing: Bruce de Nagy (coach) Bill Godwin (23), Jim Calhoun Nolan Ray (5), Donald Artley (22), Edward Dennis (15), Carl Jones (12), Kenny Moore (21), David Jamison (14), John McClure GLiBy.

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VARSITY BASKETBALL. Front: Ruth Heite, Mary Lou Lobaccaro (co-captain), Barbara Miller (co-captain), Rosemary Hagey. Row 2: Joan Irwin, Claire Melton, Jean Crossley, Joan Bernegger. Row 3: Carol Cross (mgr.), Margaret Roper, Judie Davidson, Mildred Bussie, Judy Simpson (mgr.), Mrs. Watson (coach). agers Fh eyll ae with 10-0 Keeord The girls’ basketball team had an undefeated season. They were coached by Mrs. Watson and led by Co-captains Mary Lou Lobaccaro and Barbara Miller. High scorer of the season was Margaret Roper with 201 points. As an opener, Dover traveled to Sudlersville to win its first game. One of the most exciting games of the season was the Chestertown game. Having to play overtime, Dover won by a foul shot, making the score 34-33. Both of the Corpus Christi games were victories for Dover. The second meet- ing with Chestertown was a close and hard-fought game, but Dover won. The Saint James game was a well-played game with Dover winning again. Middletown, Newark, and Harrington were all wins for Dover. The junior var- sity had a good season with five wins and two losses. J. V. BASKETBALL. Front: B. Bradshaw, S. Williams, A. Sinclair (co-captain), B. Matthews, M. Parker. Row 2: M. Halpern (mgr.), S. Hynson, J. Hopkins, C. Sinclair, C. Dabson, G. Weller (mgr.), Mrs. Watson (coach).