Harrisburg Catholic High School - Pridwen Yearbook (Harrisburg, PA)

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L ft to Right, Lower Row: Edward Palmer, Frank Sinkovitz, Thomas Easton, John Mueller, Eugene Filippelli, Basil Russ, Edward Trees. Upper Row: John Culp, Ivo DiMartile, Sebastion Natale, Martin Pavelie, Robert Slough, Frank Wass, Joseph Bruno, Charles Stefanie, Coach Ralph Farina after touchdown. Catholic High managed to keep the score from running away by stopping them at 26eO. DeLone Catholic, on October 18, felt the full force of Harrisburg's springing back to the sweet tune of 38-O from its recent defeat. lt was parade after parade led by Benny Russ, Mueller, Trees, and John Sansone. Result-our fifth win. The boys from Altoona came equipped with a strong passing attack, but the Crusaders allowed them to complete only six out of twenty passes. The line of the home eleven was largely responsible for the sweeping victory of 46e7. November 2 was another gold star day for C. H. S. Lebanon squelched the boys right and left during the entire game, but Benny Russ got one across anyway. A score of 6-0 completed the Crusaders' seventh victory. Frank Sinkovitz, captain, was largely responsible for the November 11 victory over Coal Town- ship High School, 13-7, by placing the ball in easy scoring position after a spectacular interception and run. Mueller also shared honors with Sinkovitz by galloping 70 yards to pile up his second touchdown. Well, .we finished our season in the snow at Middletown on Thanksgiving Day. This team proved irrepressible for the first half, But at last Harrisburg got its stride, and Eddie Trees streaked away for two touchdowns and Benny Russ for one to subdue them, 18-O. With only one defeat this season, the Crusaders made an excellent record in both sportsmanship and sports. A high sense of loyalty, an unconquerable spirit, and the superior leadership of Frank Sinkovitz have welded a powerful team. Next year, Coach Farina is looking for another group of recruits to be trained to play football the Farina style. We can rest assured that with the spirit of the Crusaders, the leadership of Eddie Trees, and the guiding hands of Ralph Farina, our reputation in athletic superiority will rise to still greater heights in the sports world. PAGE 67

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fpotts y pigslin atade Leflrio Rligbl, Lower Row: Rudolph Tezak, Edward Breach, John Sinkovitz, James Powers, John Trephan, John Russ, Roger Hoflon, Luigi ata e. Upper Row: Austin Dougherty, John Sansone, Rudolph Lutzc, Frank Tate, Marlin Hicks, Samuel Pease, Herman Egresilz. HE football training started out this year with a line turnout of sixty boys for early squad work. With his ability to recognize outstanding qualities and with his watchful, experienced eye, Coach Ralph Farina made the best use of this material, as the seasonis record proved. This year's team was powerful in every respect. The line, under the guidance of its reliable captain, Frank Sinkovitz, was flawless in coordination and teamwork. The backheld, a speedy crew with one hundred percent drive and spirit, proved their worth tremendously as the season progressed. It was with this set of fellows that Ralph Farina started and continued through the schedule which charted only one loss. The boys opened the season on McDevitt Field with a victory over Mauch Chunk Catholic High by the score of 25fO. Although our team was superior, especially in aerial work, nevertheless the Mauch Chunk eleven gave the locals a battle in scrimmaging. At last!!! For the first time in the eight years of competition between the two schools, the Crusaders, on September 20, hnally reduced the mighty Penn Tiger to a kitten. It was in the very last play of the game that Johnny Russ snagged a pass over the goal and chalked up the Crusaders' only victory over them with a score of 6fO. Displaying unusual power, the Crusaders marched on to an 18eO win over Hershey lndustrial School, September 26, for the third consecutive victory. Russ, Easton, and Tezak took all scoring honors in this game, with a touchdown apiece. Hershey was a light team and not quite strong enough. On October 4, Hve thousand people saw C. H. S.'s goal invaded for the first time this season when Lewistown managed to sneak over for a score, but Catholic held them for the rest of the game. Brilliant playing, led by Ben Russ and Eddie Trees, accounted for our touchdowns and a 1947 victory. Here's the fly in the soup. . . On October 12, the .lohn Harris Crimson Tide absolutely drowned the Crusaders. Nine thousand fans saw Pletz of Harris prowl all over the place to score touchdown PAGE 66

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PAGE 68 A part of our cheering section at the .lohn Harris game. The hand, under the direction of Mr. llarolcl G. Yeagley, was an important factor in making this season a winning one. Coach Ralph Farino Criglvlj talks over the season's prospects with Assistant Coaches, Alfred Pease Qccnterj and Joseph Set- tino. Frank Sinlxovitz, a senior, congratulates Edward Trees, who will succeed him as captain ofthe football team. The Fighting Eight! Letter- men of the senior class flcjfl to rigbtj, Sansone, Easton, Tucci Zlogar, Sinkovitz, Dihlartile, Mueller, Breach. T-E-A-N1 T-E-A-M TEAM! TEAM! TEAM! Pep personified are our faith- ful eheerleaders, Cleft to rightj Colleen Canning, Julia Corish, llonora Breneman, Nlary Con- jar, and Mary .lane Boschelli. ls it any wonder our team was tops in all games but one?