La Salle Academy - La Sallite Yearbook (New York, NY)

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OUTDOOR TRACK The season of 1948 on the cinder paths revealed many promising stars and also brought quite a few medals to De La Salle trackmen. The crowning triumph of the season was a moral one, for when Frank Smith and Bob Callahan turned in 2:91 and 2:08 half miles, respectively, in the C.H.S.A.A. championships, they fin- ished Sth and 7th, At the Penn Relays we showed well in all the events in which we ran and would have carried off medals, if not plaques, had not Bob Callahan trip- ped at the start. As it were, we finished a very close 4th. Joe Saggese won the 220 yard dash at the De La Salle meet with Bruce McCon- nachie, sopohomore flash, finishing second and Willie', Williamson literally walked away with the half mile run. The team, hard hit by injuries to Cox and Smith, must be given praise and congratulations for turning in a most successful season. When one realizes its size with squads coming from other schools, it must be admitted that the D.L.S. harriers of '48 did a swell job. Again, congratulations to Mr. Alnwyck for his fine coaching.

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1848 VARSITY TRACK TEAM Kneeling, l, to ax: Robert Harnmerton, Albert Churcher, John Brassil, Peter Liptrot. Standing, l, to r.: Walter Buckley, George Eberle, Frank Smith, Bruce McConnachie, joseph Saggese, Robert Williamson, Donald Gitlitz, Donald Cox. 72 FRESHMAN TRACK TEAM L. to r.: Daniel Cullahan, Robert Howe, Kevin O'Dea, Robert Callahan, Robert Costello, INDOOR SEASON De La Salle in the '47-'48 indoor season boasted one of the best mile relay teams in the city. They placed in the money at most meets, even qualifying for the night time running at the major sporting club meets at the Garden. Leading off, Don Cox provided that good hold on a strategic position so essential n relay racing, Bruce McConnachie, sophomore speedster, usually held the position and Willie Williamson gained a bit till our anchor man, the one and only Frank Smith, poured it on. Frank is going to take advantage of a scholarship offered him by St. john's University for track, and we would like to wish him all the luck in the world. He's a swell guy and deserves such a break. joe Saggese, Smith, Williamson and Don Cox wind up their high high school track careers this year and very successful careers they are! Callahan, Bruce McConnachie, Buckley and Eberle will be expected to carry on De La Salle's great track tradition. The outstanding members of the team and their specialties are: Frank Smith-half mile and mile, Williamson-440 and half mile, Cox-220 and 100 yard dashes, McConnachie-220 yard dash and Callahan -mostly anything. Bob has proven himself one of the best all around runners to come to De La Salle since lohn Quigley with the exception, of course, of Frank Smith who was slowed down this season because of ill- ness. Track remained to be the top sport at De La Salle and the boys did a swell job in carrying on the school's glorious tradition in the art of foot racing. Congratula- tions to Mr. Alynwyck and the track team.

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1848 i l , l lst Row L. to R. Smith, Heilferty, G. Keenan, Brady, O'l-lare, Mgr., Campins, Mgr. 2nd Row L.. to R, Mr, Cuneen, Mgr, Cordial, Thompson, Dragowitz, Cassidy, McManus, Somrna, Sullivan BASEBALL Another sport which did not fare so well in '48 was the favorite pastime. The team, amassing 7 losses against 2 wins, was plagued by bad breaks galore. How- ever prospects were unfurled. Willie McManus who is considered a 5rd baseman, took to the mound an pitched a no-hitter. Gil Brady, a freshman, sparked the team from first base and Mel Sommna, a pitcher, shifted to the outfield, gave a good fielding show and led the team in batting. Jack Cassidy wound up a most successful four years behind the bat and will hang up his shin guards and mask only to take them from the hook up at Manhattan. Good luck, Jack! Andy Cordial, joe Smith, and Hank Hielferty, three fourths of the infield, also wound up successful careers and a problem will be presented as to their replacement. Look for Gil Brady, Willie McManus, Mel Somma, jim Crowley, Myles Keenan and Charlie Dragowitz to garner new baseball laurels for D.L.S. next year. Gil boasted'a 7 game hitting streak 74 MY- CUUCEU Willis SffHf'SflV with pitcher Kneeling, G. Keenan, lst Row lvlclvlanus, Dragowitz Mclvlanus and catcher Cassidy 2nd ROW Camping, M, Keenan