Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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First Row: G. Rice, D. Nottebart, B. Kinneen, E. Kinneen, R. Sykes, Captain; P. Glennon, A. Busa, R. Blume, P. Harding. Second Row: Coach Abel, R. Marsan, G. Moloy, C. Dymsza, R. Nottebart, S. Hauser, R. Schmidt, G. Flanagan, W. Connor, A. Carpenter. Third Row: W. Karabats, S. Stuart, W. Hooper, D. Chisholm, J. Marsh, F. Butler, G. Richards, R. Figenbaum. ... BUYS BASKETBALL Despite the handicap of inexperience, the 1952-1953 boys’ basketball team retained its spirit of fair play, good sportsmanship, and drive throughout the whole season. The ten boys who played alternately on the first string were equally matched in skill and participation. Captain Russ Sykes, Bernie Kineen, Eddie Kineen, Don Nottebart, Steve Hauser, Paul Glennon, Phil Harding, Gardner Rice, Ronnie Blume, and Tony Busa all contributed their best to make the season a success. Coach Abel spirited the boys to many near victories and his team never lost a game by more than five points. Student managers Bill Karabats and Alden Carpenter were always on hand to help the boys in any way possible, and credit also goes to the members of the student body who avidly supported the team at home and away games. Lex Opp. ' 56- 53 Dec. 12 Matignon Here 45 - 50 Dec. 19 At Watertown 48-51 Jet. 2 Wakefield Here 60 - 59 Jan. 6 Reading Here 41-43 Jan. 13 At Belmont 47-53 Jan. 16 Stoneham Here 78 - 40 Jan. 20 Melrose Here 52 - 61 Janwezs At Winchester Below Left: R. Sykes, Captain; E. Kinneen, P. Glennon; 55-56 Jan. ah at bas det BI Gani Pp 44-48 Jan. 3 eading A. Busa, D. Nottebart, R. Blume, G. Rice, P. 61-33 Feb. 3 Concord Here Harding, S. Hauser. 48-52 Feb. 6 Belmont Here 54-49 Feb. 10 At Stoneham Below Right: Phil Harding, Gardner Rice, Paul Glennon 74-29 pep. a po abtie Here all compete for a rebound. : Feb. 27 At Matignon Mar. 6 At Punchard Non-League games.

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Lexington ... Lexington ... Lexington ... Lexington ... Lexington ... Lexington... Lexington... Reading Belmont Melrose ..... Concord Wellesley Winchester. . . Arlington.... GIRLS BAShETBALL... This year’s girls’ basketball team overcame the handicap of inexperience and emerged a strong team with five wins and two losses. Above Left: Janie Martin shooting a ‘‘’swisher’ . . . while guards Marcia Polley and Nancy Oldford attempt to block her. Above Right: S. Crowley, G. Frith, M. Polley, B. Chaffee, S. Powers, N. Oldford G. Sheldon, J. Martin. In her third year on the varsity team, Marcia Polley played an excellent, speedy game, and Susan Powers was another scrappy defense player. Janice Martin, another third year varsity veteran, and Beverly Chaffee, a new senior who showed continuous skill, played on the high scoring first string team. Team managers Joanne Wilson and Camille Maguire were ever ready to help the girls in any way, and Coach Leavitt produced a basketball team made up of speedy, capable, and quick thinking girls who played their games with an enthusiasm and intensity to be admired. First Row: S. Powers, N. Oldford, M. Polley, S. Crowley, Coach Leavitt, G. Frith, B. Chaffee, J. Martin, G. Sheldon, B. Borngesser. Second Row: C. Maguire, J. Capatosto, M. Clements, D. Smith, M. Pomposo, B. MacDonald, E. Doherty, M. Frith, E. Cross, A. Holmes, P. Russell, P. Mather, J. Wilson. Third Row: J. Lynah, P. Wildes, J. Hultman, J. Miller, B. Steele, R. Whalen, S. Burke, S. Phelps, J. Knights, A. Donnelly, K. McCormack.

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First Rew: W. Johnston, A. Wilson, G. Royal, J. Second Row: R. Albertine, D. Deloury, D. Bullock, W. Whiting, J. M. Andolina, R. Murray, A. Burri, J. Augustine. Between the halves .. . (Front: W. Johnston, R. Tyler. Rear: L. Stevens, J. Hicks, J. Marques, A. Wilson) Marques, L. Stevens, R. Tyler, J. Hicks. Dowd, R. Bettencourt, R. Carmichael, HOCKEY... | Our 1952-1953 contribution to the Eastern Massachusetts League was generally considered a significant threat. Lexington finished in the third place, despite infrequent practices. The boys on the forward line, Bill Johnston, Dick Tyler, and Alan Wilson, did an outstanding job, backed up by the able line of Bill Whiting, Dave Deloury, and Ronnie Bettencourt. The defensemen, three of the league’s largest, Les Stevens, Jack Hicks, and George Royal, were very seldom pushed around. This trio, plus the brilliant work of all-star goalie ‘‘Junior’’ Marques, was all but invincible. Coach Tom Moon, one of the league’s finest, piloted the team throughout a successful season. As an ex-hockey star himself, he injected much of his spirit and ability into this squad of experienced and enthusiastic hockey players. Lexington .. 3 Malden .... 0 Lexington .. 0 Brookline .. 1 Lexington .. 1 Wakefield. . 2 Lexington .. 1 Natick easel Lexington .. | Dedham ... 1 Lexington .. 4 Somerville .. 0 Lexington .. 8 Hudson 2 Play-offs Lexington .. 1 Natick ....3 Lexjngton .. 0 Brookline .. 1 Lexington .. 3 Wakefield. . 1 Left: Johnny-on-the-spot ably assisted by George and Billy. . . (J. Marques, G. Royal, W. Whiting)