Midwood High School - Epilog Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Losing close ones seemed to be a habit of Midwood's five, as New Utrecht won by two points in the start of the second go-around. But all habits can be broken, and Lafayette found that out in overtime as the Blue and White racked up a sparkling 47-46 upset win. A following loss to Fort Hamilton seemed to take the incentive out of the Mid-five, as they split the next four, edging Manual and Grady, and bowing to Erasmus and Lincoln. The combined deficits of both losing games totalled four points. On March 3, however, they all faded into insignilicance. Before a crowd which may have been the largest in Midwood history, the Blue and White upset Madison 57-52. This Madison squad had won fourteen out of fifteen, but when the two teams took the floor records were meaningless. The win was Midwood's greatest athletic achievement of the season. Among the seniors on this year's squad, Richie Weisglass proved a smart, smooth performer and placed sixth in his division in scoring. He also garnered honorable men- tion on the All-City team. Lenny Schupak and Ioel Wilentz were Hrst stringers also. lim Sydio, Al Fasoulas, Murray Iskin, Bart Tayer, and Harold Plotka proved to be valuable substitutes. The baseball team cannot be judged, as we go to press before the regular season has gotten under way. However, the Mid-nine was impressive in copping its first three exhibi- tion games. Some of the minor sports which didn't rate the headlines, provided as avid competi- tion as the major sports. Soccer led the parade of lesser-known athletics, and although the team's record wasn't impressive, the boys learned a great deal about this sport which is growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. Many close games marked the season, and with the added experience the team should do better next year. The rifle team has been traditionally good in Midwood and this year's squad was no exception. The Nimrods steadily improved throughout the season and went on their win- ning way. A high of 857 points was reached against Jamaica. During the extra-curricular curtailment, three tracksters continued to represent Midwood as part of a team. When activities were resumed, these three formed the nucleus of the varsity track team. Adverse conditions kept the team from full practice and partici- pation in meets. However, for his fine sportsmanship, ability, and loyalty, senior Donny Warren should be commended. The gym team, paced by Ioe Slack, won the only meet they participated in. Such spring athletics as the tennis team and golf team promise further feathers for Midwood's athletic cap. In our senior year we saw a change in Midwood's attitude toward athletics. We know it will stay that way. W BILL CARR e' 1' -sl V ,,- r - H 'g . f , fs, , Q 5, 0 .5 .0 'Y XJ ll l A Z0 th 'T ,s A - ,,.l ' a mp. ' W .Ziff ' ll? y ,a13l'!EEr'17w'ffff i,.,. f 7 X, . ' Wa ' ':. I7 liz' 55,4 V , :-if i-in X!4f':l - -1' ' ' ij? f Iii? N Zi' 1 'pq - - 111, 0 , ' 'lllllllll ... .-. ---' ' wh ,n nu. I n 'U K .350 ffl? CTM -'-' ' ' HT.: . ' V Elbven