Le Moyne College - Black Robe Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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V A I T Y 1955-56 Season's ' Record BJCYYIQE hloyne 78 hdoyne 73 hdoyne 68 Ddoyne 97 Ddoyne 95 hdoyne 86 hdoyne 93 hdoyne 94 Ddoyne 70 hdoyne 72 hdoyne 72 hdoyne 72 hloyne 55 hdoyne 92 hdoyne 72 hdoyne 96 Bdoyne 88 hloyne 78 hdoyne 90 hloyne 90 hdoyne 61 hdoyne 73 hloyne 82 Rear, L-Rg Mack, Hennessy, Bergen, Spaulding, Mowins, Scarborough, Hollen' back, T. Niland, Coach. Frontg Smolinski, Czajka, Kenyon, Cavellier, Dietz. Marking one of the most successful seasons in Le Moyne history, the Dolphins, under Tom Niland, boasted a fine 16 and 7 record for the 1955-56 campaign. The season was opened and concluded with victories over archrival, Siena. Verdicts were also taken from such top squads as St. Peter's, Boston College, and Sampson. The Green and Gold started their season with five straight victories before tasting defeat in the Quantico Tournament. In this holiday festival, the Dolphins copped the consolation title. The squad was unable to conquer such old foes as St. Bonaventure, Manhattan, and Niagara and were dumped by a flashy Steubenville quintet. However the Green and Gold showed themselves formidable opponents and can be justly proud of their success. Individually the Dolphins showed-fthat they - had members that could hold their own with anyone. Smashing the all-time scoring record and leading the Dolphins was Dick Kenyon. A The slender star dropped in 1380 points as OPPONENT l , a varsity performer and earned himself a place Siena . in Le Moyne athletic history. Following Kenyon St. Peter's was another record breaking scorer. Bob Dietz, St, Micheal'5 top point getter of the season, broke the three Oswego year scoring record as he totaled 1085 points Scranton for his career. The sparkplug of the Dolphins Quantico was diminutivelenny Mowins who, with Iona Kenyon, co-captained the Green and Gold Georgia Tchr's St. Bonaventure quintet. Mowins' hustle and defensive skill were vital factors in furthering the Le Moyne Cortland cause. Bill Phillips, who regained his eligi- Niagara bility at mid-year, came through with several Sampson Air Base good games and played an important role in Steubenville bringing home the successful season. Zeke Boston College Spaulding was the fifth senior to conclude his Manhattan varsity career. Not a prolific scorer, he proved Sf- Lawrence to be a capable and steadying influence on Clarkson other squad members. These five will long be Hobart remembered as an imporant part of Le Moyne Iona athletic histor Gannon College St. Bonaventure Cortland Siena y. Dan Cavellier and Bob Smolinski provided the height for the squad and Bob Canty showed well, in his performances. Ron Mack, Frank Bergen, Ed Czajka, Bob Scarborough and Bob Hollemback rounded out the squad and provided plenty of reserve strength. Tom Niland Director of Athletics