Kiskiminetas Springs School - Kiski Yearbook (Saltsburg, PA)

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Wrestling FIRST ROXVW Holton, Hart, joe Lawson, Burt, Oliver, Milliman SECOND ROW!--f Benjamin, Danielsen, Courtney, Anderson, Pray THIRD ROW - f- Mgr, Katz, Blau. Writers, jaspext FOURTH ROW' Paikins, Roberts, Kinzer, C, lolinsron l7ll5Tll RLIW Coach Zeiglcr, Snyder, Ross, Kielaler, Blum, XVehlon Witli the excellent coaching of Mr. Zeigler coupled with the cooper' ation of those out for wrestling, Kislci had a team to be proud of. Although the wrestlers failed to register any victories throughout the season, a great amount of needed experience was gained. This experience will not be wasted as far as Kiski is concerned, since many boys from this year's team will return next year. lt is expected that these boys will form the foundation of a successful wrestling team in 1946. The wrestlers opened the season by losing to a powerful Greensburg tcam and then traveled to Blairsville, where they suffered their second defeat. In the first home match, the Black and Wliite put up a determined fight against a strong Conemaugh team but lost the decision by a close 9-7 score. Return matches with Blairsville and Conemaugh were staged and, although the wrestlers showed much improvement over previous matches, the experience of their opponents proved too much of an obstacle and Kiski continued its losing ways. In their second meeting with Greensburg, who had become one of the best wrestling teams in the state, the wrestlers again met defeat. The final match of the season was a highly spirited affair with Mercersburg Academy, but Kiski's valiant efforts were to no avail, as they again suffered defeat. First Team positions were held by Hart, joe Lawson, Burt, Oliver, Milliman, Benjamin, Leitch, Danielson, Courtney, Pray, 'laspert and Wfaters. lt can be truthfully said that everyone of these boys did as well as their strength, skill, and knowledge of wrestling would permit, and Kislci will always remember their fighting spirit. 40

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Hall-League Basketball FIRST ROVU-Copeland, l.unt, Bowers, Clark. Allvc.tsnn SECOND RIJW- Neleigh, Wurmh, Hnnsxikcl' The 1945 Hall-League Basketball Championship was won by the fast-moving, skyscrapers of Fair Hall, a team that was beaten only once throughout the season. The championship quartet consisted of Roger Clark and Lee Albertson at forwards, big jim Bowers at center, and Don Moore and Fred Lunt at guards, with Chuck Copeland, Nails Neleigh, Bob Wurmb, and Bus Honsaker making up a highly capable group of reserves. The rugged five from Towers provided the only outstanding compe- tition faced by the champions during the season, they being responsible for the single setback suffered by the towering boys from Fair. In games with Wilson, Reese, and Paradise, the champs experienced some anxious moments but their speed and height gave them the needed advantage when an unexpected situation had to be met. As has been typical of Hall-League floor games in the past, it was sometimes difficult to figure out what sport the boys were attempting to play. At times the insignificant spectator thought the game to be a combi- nation of basketball, football, soccer, and wrestling. However the rough and tumble moments in the games made them more enjoyable to all and, except for a few floor burns and bruises, nobody was seriously hurt. 39

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Baseball FIRST ROXV-Ramsey. Scott. Fetzer, Scholl SECOND RCJW- Bowers, Gray, Reid, Swenson, liverwine, Scliwaitz Tllllllg, Coach Muginot, Mgr. Mitchell, Mack, liveison, Anderson, Managers Sausc, Birchard, ar'ins As this Yearbook went to press Kiski's baseball season was in full swing. From all indications an extremely successful season was in store for the Black and White since a record of four wins against two defeats had already been compiled. Under the excellent guidance of Mr. F. L. Moginot, who knows practically all there is to know about the diamond sport and who has an exceptional talent for teaching the game to those willing to learn, it was highly probable that Kiski was to continue chalk- ing up a large majority of victories. The 1945 diamond team was one that was equally strong both de- fensively and offensively. The first base job was handled by Stan Schwartz, who was not an extremely smooth fielder but was constantly a menace to the opposing team when he stepped into the batter's box. At second base was Dick Scott, an excellent fielder who could make impossible fielding plays look easy. Co-captain Bill Reid, who was equally brilliant both at bat and in the field, held clown the shortstop position, while at third base we found Carl Fetzer, handling his position with outstanding skill. The outfield consisted of Bill Everson in left, Bill Ramsey in center, and jim Bowers in right. These three boys made up as tight a defensive out- field as could be found anywhere in high school and prep school base- ball circles and their hitting power brought fear to many an opposing 41