James Madison High School - Log Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Setting: A freezing afternoon Time: Winterp the present lThe scene opens. Twenty to twenty-five boys are iogging around the school. The narrator approaches them.j Narrator: fDaring to ask one of the courageousl Why are you running dressed only in your long underwear in the middle of the winter? Runner: I love running. Oh? Because of the effort contributed by the team, winning has become sim- plified this year. Under the skillful guidance of Mr. Paul Zemachson, the coach, and Jill Leiber, the manager, the long-iohned runners realized their potential. Outdoor Captain Alan Silk, Captain Gary Bivens and Overall Co-Captain Steve Best supervised fine runners such as Gordon Unger, Marvin Moore and Ronnie Bivens. Trackmen such as John Vena, Marvin Galperin, Bruce Lingel, John Aives, Mitch Walker and Alan Mandel have improved and grown. Outdoor field events include the pole vault, shotput, high jump, long and triple iumps and hurdles. Jaime May and Andy Mann are hurdlersg Charles Silbergleith and Robert Pool are the shot putters. Lights fade as runners pass the narrator. ROBERT KATZ TRACK L ..--5 i Z 'R' x.. 1.41 I . 1 ' f' '-wx - ! iff S- I 1 K 1f.v ,

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BASEBALL There are many factors which contribute to the success of the James Madison High School baseball team. The main component of our accomplishments lies in Coach Pinsky. His knowledge of the game, and ability to bring out the most in his ball players, mentally and physically, have resulted in rewarding previous seasons. Frank Quadrino and Paul Litwak, the two captains, have added much to the squad. Their leadership has unquestionably been of maior significance in the conversion ofa group of athletes into a cohesive team. Defensively, Paul is an excellent catcher. His rifle arm, confidence, and control of the game gave a big lift to our pitchers. At bat, he is a rare power hitter who can hit for the average. Backing up Paul behind the plate are catchers Russell Friedman and John Silviano. Frank Quadrino, a talented shortstop, a great fielder, batter of over .400 in his junior year, and member of the all Brooklyn-Queens team, is obviously an asset to us. Agility, speed, a good arm, and a knowledge ofthe game are the attributes which a good infielder must possess. Because of Ronnie Resnick, Ed Kotler, Keith Pastuch, Howie Budowsky, Mitch Gordon, Rick Lehman, Stuart Hutchnecker, and Larry Rabinowitz, in- Helders,pHchersarent ahaidtoletthe opposHion hhthe ballonthe ground. As Coach Pinsky often says, Pitching in high school baseball is 75'Z,-902, of the game. Lefty Glenn Reimer, and righty Steve Klein are two significant reasons for a l97O Divi- sional Championship, and a hopefully productive season in 1971. Backing up Klein and Reimer on the mound were myself, Mark Zimmerman, Lonnie Ritzer, and Harold Greenberg. In addition, the team excelled in the outfield. Players who made significant contribu- tions were Vic Montano, Bobby Kartowski, Ronnie Bergstein and Rick Lehman. A successful team is one that works together. A combination of skill and morale, which our baseball team possesses, will make our season most memorable. JAY SCHACHNE

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