Michigan Technological University - Keweenawan Yearbook (Houghton, MI)

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1951—One of Tech’s oldest rivals— the U. of Minnesota 1949—Tech split a pair with the U. of Calif. California goalie made 120 saves in 2 games 1949—Freshman Doug Koski on 1947—A good save by Minnesota goalie a break-away 13

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pO Gy Giro) During the past thirty years, Michigan Tech athletics have made tremendous gains. In 1924 Tech competed in only the four major sports and only in hockey did they compete on a large scale. Today Tech participates with many colleges in ten major and minor sports. The completion of Sherman Gymnasium in 1948 and the installation of artificial ice at James R. Dee Stadium in 1953 brought the college’s athletic facilities up to a standard unequalled by many schools their same size. . The following pictures illustrate a few of the highlights in our major sports through the past thirty years. Hockey has been one of Tech’s top sports for many years. About 1926 Tech be- gan to fill their schedule with big time college competition, and they’ve been right in the thick of it ever since. In the past Tech has played with major universities throughout the nation. In 1951, Tech and six other schools formed the Midwest Hockey Conference. This Conference has produced the National champion ever since its conception so it is easy to see the caliber of competition that Tech teams meet annually. Tech hockey teams have produced many of the games stars. From the past come such names as John Croze, Ed. Maki, Villeneuve, and the popular three time captain, “Abbie” Maki. In more recent years All Americans Joe De- bastiani and Bob Monahan, along with speedy Ray Puro, have performed magnificently 1948—Albert “Abbie” Maki, for the Silver and Gold. To- 1952—Joe Debastiani Capt. 1946-’47-'48 day it’s Taylor and McGinn. Everyone’s Favorite | ie

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1948—One of many points during Tech's FOOTBALL Football is Tech’s oldest or- ganized varsity sport. It started with contests between classes and with high schools In the area. Tech didn’t carry ainy large schedules until the late 1930’s. In 1940 Tech completed its first really suc- cessful season with a five and one record. The 1940 team was the largest to that time. During the war years Tech aropped football for three seasons, resuming play with a 1943—The usual Houghton weather full schedule in 1946. In 1947, Allan J. Bovard took the helm and under his guidance Tech football entered a new era. In his second year, Mr. Bovard guided the team to the only undefeated, untied football season in the school’s history. Bovard coached teams have compiled the commendable record of 30 wins, 18 losses, and 3 ties, and have built up a good reputation for Tech sports throughout the mid- west. 1951—Surrounded! 1947—The cheering squad