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

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,sgiillllluinwf - Z -f THEWROON ANDWITE K GD X ,. M 11 io I pf VS tl? GS L.Q Cl I ' HE old Bard of Avon was indeed right when he penned the oftfquoted line, that all the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players. After all we trip our pathways through life merely to make way for those who are following. As it is in life, so is it in sports. To sustain a high standard in sports, the coach must prepare for the teams in years to come. 'As his firstfstring men depart he must have others to replace them. This is the function of the Junior Varsity Club. lt acts as a distinct unit. It has its own coach, a separate schedule, and regular practice sessions. From the cream of this crop, come the prospective players of next year's varsity's team. ln past years the Junior Varsity Club has done creditable work. This year under the snappy direction of Coach Bleiler it enhanced the records of previous years. After much difficulty a schedule was arranged that embraced the junior Varsities of other High Schools and neighborhood clubs. The competition throughout was keen and gave the team a great deal of experience that should stand them in good stead for the years to come. Cf the fifteen games played, the Junior Varsity won nine and lost six. Cutstanding in the junior Varsity were: De Coste, Semper, Cuglielmo, Reilly, Cardillo, Nugent and Smith. In the Midget Division of the Junior Varsity Club five games were played without a single defeat. Promif nent among the midgets were: Belknap, Coffey, Whitef side, Bourdon, McCullough, Sheehan and McElroy. As the years go on we fear no decrease in basketball material for these are ready to replace those who are ready to leave. l Eighnyfeighr

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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

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iflmffw, Y, .,Qiq,x'Xll1itJ1a1,,0j,,, V THE MAROONTIAN DiW1!TE W CBD ,X lf LMJC K EW there are who will forget the remarkable march of last year's Maroon and White sextet to the playfoff with Cranston High for the State Title. For years all hopes of such success were but the stuff of which dreams are made. ln the mind of jack Cronin, the coach, and in the hearts of his plucky squad, there must have been always the thrill that would eventually be theirs if the heights were reached. Last year their aspirations were realized and those of us who saw our courageous hockey squad rise from the depths will not forget the thrill with which they favored us. ' The squad of last year was composed of seasoned veterans. They had been under fire often and knew the game. Graduation destined them for other places, and Coach Cronin was faced with the problem of rebuilding the team that would uphold the record of last year. With but two veterans, Gaffney and Pyne, Jack began his work. In a short time he had organized a sextet fair enough to do battle with the best of them. A season of sixteen games, left them winning seven, tying four and losing five. The team made the playfoffs and were finally forced to play a team which failed to qualify. As usual it proved our nemesis. In the allfstate selections the newspapers selected the following boys from Coach Cronin's squad, Gormley, Pyne, Gaffney and Murray. No one is prouder of her hockey team than La Salle. lt came near the top after a hard season. In every game in which the squad played, they gave all that their plucky hearts had. Next year Jack Cronin and La Salle will miss the 'CSwede Gaffney, Pyne and Murray, but Jack will not be dismayed, helll hit the line again. Eightyfnine