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

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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

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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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lst Row L. to R. Vanderbrook, Cavanaugh, O'Dea, Giardina, Wahlig, Carnes 2nd Row L, to R. Frising, Budleman, Costello, Ruiss, Brother Lewis, Walsh, Pettit and should be dynamite next year and we are hoping Willie McManus will knock off a few more no-hitters. Mr. Cuneen has the congratulations of the class of '48 for his ceaseless labor- ings with the team and Ken Hughey, that umpire-baiter third base coach, has our good luck and best wishes upon his return to the pro ranks with the St. Louis organization. Hyde-Met, Handball Champ and Coach, Mr. Cuneen HYDE WINS HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Henry Hyde, red-headed sophomore, took C.H.S.A.A. handball singles title with comparative ease in May, by the score of 21-14. Mowing down all competition, he beat boys from schools with large enrollments, such as Loughlin and St. Michae1's high schools. As De La Salle's only entry, he showed himself very well and should be congratulated for a fine performance. Good work, Henry! Here's to two more titles! 1948 75