Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Watching intensely from the side, Senior Steve Howard waits lo get in the game. While waiting his turn to bat, Faulkner checks out equipment. lunior Kurt Davis gets ready to take a swing at the ball. 148- VARSITY BASEBALL me ,ft wwe me Senior Reagan Burch takes a swing while members ofthe team watch with Concerned interest, hoping he Connects,

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www 1 1 f at pm mzrawm Using his own special style, junior Pitcher Dean Faulkner winds up. Bishop takes off for first base. ttriguing actions by the team cause Coach Ronnie Redman to concentrate intently. With a careful eye, Ahrens throws a pitch. Baseball Team members irightj were Top row: I. McGinnis, K. Davis, B. Col- , quitt, E. Womack, 1. Shannon, R. Redman. Middle row: B. Dawson, I. Miller, R. Ahrens, G. Pennington, M. Weir, 5. Howard. Bottom row: D. Price, R. Burch, D. Fualkner, I. Sikora, 5. Lawerance. VARSITY BASEBALL -147

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Compiling the second most successful record tion, Senior jerry Miller comes upto bat. I I : r Burch gives it everything he's got. As january fell upon the hardballers, more work vvas to be done on the field. Working on individual skills was of major concern as the tryouts and the season approached. February found the field a beautiful shade of green and an official Varsity Team made up of 17 players. The season opened on March 1 and at that time, Ronnie Redman felt that if his team could remain over 500 up until district play, that could win the race for16-4A title. The team did just that as they compiled a 6-5-1 record in pre-district competition and secured a second place finish in the Conroe tournament. After losing their first four district contests, the team fought back hard to vvin their next six ball games. This left them in third place in round one and undefeated in the second round. The Mustangs ended their hopes in the middle of the race for district. When it was all over they stood 5-5 in two rounds of playing and a disappointing two games out of first place. The record of 14-13-1 was the second most successful record in the school history. Their 8 and 8 district record tied the record of the 1963 team who were the only district champs in Memorials history. Three year Ietterman Greg Pennington vvas voted the outstanding player in the 16-4A District and was placed on the first All-District team. lim McGinnis was selected as the first team utility infielder. Also representing the school were john Shannon as second team outfielder and john Bishop who received Honorable Mention. Sophomore Ed Womac takes his turn at bat. VARSITY BASEBALL - 149