La Salle Academy - Maroon and White Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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. XXXXHIIII f TH ON AN TE Y GD MWIOV askaball , f-fx HE beardless youths of La Salle opened an auspicious season in the intramural X basketball series by leading the rest of the school in games won, a record that came as a result of spirited teamwork. Veterans, tried and true, the Juniors put their shoulders to the proverbial wheel and plugged away until the laurel wreath of success lay safely in their hands. The victories chalked up by the third yearers showed what persistent effort and concentration of will, will do. The Baby Seniors certainly did show the sportsmanship and fair play that is representative of a La Salle student. By virtue of a smashing success over their Senior rival, 44D, in the playoffs, 3eE esf tablished themselves school champions. The ability of 3eE is shown by this impressive victory over a more experienced and a clever foe. In their schedule the junior quintets encountered stiff opposition from several of the senior teams, but they successfully beat them. All the senior hoopsters could do was second, fourth, and seventh. These figures prove conclusively that the Juniors merit great praise and notable mention for their supreme efforts. The outstanding performances contributed to the melee were the teamwork of 3-E, and the individual work of McElroy and Poland. Eightyfsix

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x:xn111111,Wf7fQ! p X - I THE MAROONLLIAND wl-un-re JY- GD After going through the nervefwracking ninefgame schedule 2-G was found to be in the lead with 2-B and VE tied for second place. In the preliminary playoffs 2eG drew a bye with its dazzling superiority by downing 2-B in the final round and thus qualified for the Lower School Championship. ln this final contest 2fG again ran roughshod over its freshmen opponents, 1-H in two thrilling games. 2-G emerged victorious trouncing 1-H, 19-8, 15-6, leaving no doubt as to the Lower School Champions. Varsity material uncovered in the sophomore division was, Rossi Reed of Q.-D and Grady of 2eF. During the games perhaps no contest of greater interest was played than that between 2-D and 2sB. At the time of the contest, 2-B was undefeated and 2-D had yet to win its first encounter, but before the contest had fairly started 2-D jumped into the lead and increased it as the game progressed. ln desperation 2-B spurred and closed the gap but, nevertheless, the game went into three overtime periods before 2eB brought home the bacon. No individual stars shone in this division, but the teamfwork and splendid passing attack of 2-G was the shining star of the Sophs victories. La Salle has no fear of depletion in her basketball ranks with such stalwart underclassmen to fill in the gaps. Eighryffvc

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G Nlllllfiflf - X THE MAROONLIQIAND wi-an-re Y GD 3aSi'aia11 NLIKE the Ghislers Union of last year's team, this year's Senior tournament was won by the hard efforts and by much sweating of the brows of 4-D men. Going through a difficult ninefgame schedule the efforts of the Four Dee hoopsters culminated in success. The runnerfup in this division was 4-A, who led the league for the greater part of the season, but faltered and fell in their stride while in mid season form. The combination of Gaudet, McMahon, Delan, Greco and Macdonald, gave plenty of trouble to all the Juniorf Senior quintets. None of the Senior aggregations brought forth any individual stars, but the fine passf ing attack and teamwork of 4-D aided them materially in subduing their rivals. The notorious combination of Waldraff, Trubridy, O'Gonnor, Mahoney and Kane left no shadow of a doubt as to who the Senior champs should be. Although 3-D handled 4-D with ease, still it must be remembered that 4-D was burdened down with thoughts of graduation and other pleasant events. It is unnecessary to relate the advantages gained by such contests. As a result of class relations, friendships have been made and strengthened, a keen sense of rivalry has sprung up, appreciation of the ability of others has struck home, good support has been given the teams and school spirit has been elevated. Eightyfseven