Milford High School - Spartan Yearbook (Milford, NH)

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SOFTBALL Unollicial equipment issued to the girls' softball team this year in- cluded swim HDS and a Farmers' Al- manac. After repeatedly washed out tryouts, the team was finally selected and opened the softball season against Salem in the rain. After los- ing gracefully, slipping in the mud, the team splashed on to the game with Timberlane - yup, more rain. At Wilton it poured. With damp jackets and undampened spirits the Milford girls have carried out a dif- ficult season. T ENNI5 Kneeling: N. Saracenog N. Miti- guyg H. Weimontg J. Ansaldog J. Hurleyg D. Lathrop. Standing: Miss Jenkins, coachg M. Mangoldg L. Zahng K. Hofstetterg H. Coang B. Jonesg M. Kendall. Practice begins with nourishment from the neighborhood super- market and rigorous exercises led by that girl from Plymouth. Before a ball flies, sunhats go on and sweaters come off. Daph leads the pack with patched pants and a winning serve while HC yells from the base line, Love all! While struggling to maneuver a freeze pop and tennis racket simultaneously, the members wonder out loud what to do about a pair of white shorts for upcoming matches. So, the girls' tennis team, led by Daphne Lathrop, in its third season prepared for matches with Manchester West, Immaculata and the state meet at Bishop Brady. Seated: M. Milesg S. Hallg L. Laquerreg R. Scottg G. Roberts. Second Row: Mrs Magoon, coachg G. Gordong B. Contig J. Nobleg W. Caswellg S. White.

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Kneeling: D. Knowlton, W. Babineg R. Laneg R. Brown. Standing: XV. Chartierg D. Ledouxg K. Oleng V. Thibeaultg T. Bishopg M. Mahoney. Kneeling: A. Ashford, E. Bjork. Stamling: Coach Hardwickg J. Cavanaugh. BASEBALL Thi: it the spot where Dick Lane got his bit! Richard Lane, come over here. Yes, skin on skin is the sign for a steal, but, next time, make sure the pitcher has the ball. Coach Hardwick continued to gesticulate wildly, pulling at the sleeves of his blue windbreaker, pacing impatiently in his perennially pressed pair of gray sweat pants. He sneaked an occasional approving glance as Olen waited out a walk and Chartier made up for his two errors in the last inning with a single. Milford's mentor furrowed his brow, wondering whether to have Ledoux punt. With eleven veterans returning, Milfordls diamond squad was rated as a threatening power in the I Division this year. A few bungled plays and disappointing losses did nothing to diminish the enthusiasm of the eager team. Outstanding batting and promising young prospects highlighted this season at the national pastime in Keyes field. Standing: J. Clarkeg K. Garnhamg D. Garnhamg W. Broderick.

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EWUUX W'bo0p.v! Mixed! A sometimes irritating ride to Camp Tevya be- gins Milford's daily tennis practice. After posts are set in, nets raised and balls distributed, the team splits up. Highlights include obscene cries prompted by wired balls or ball-bound forest walks. A racy drive home climaxes the day's rou- tine court activities. Later, dropping rakes, shovels and brooms, the Kneeling: G. Eatong G. Stithamg R. Porterg S. Mar- shall, D. Nelligang T. Kendall. Standing: S. Lath- ropg A. Shetharg D. Heatong T. Hoadleyg J. Sheth- arg Mr. Lary, Coach. members could be seen preparing the community courts for another season of intensive play. With last year's top three men returning, Coach Lary concentrated on rebuilding the lower ranks for next year's team. Donald Heaton, Alan Shethar and Steven Lathrop led the team through a twelve match schedule as Milford vied for its second straight state championship. I f Kneeling: M. Ciardellig R. Smithg K. Murphyg D. Cookg M. Cahill. Sta-nding.- Mr. Farhm, coach, C. Des- maraisg L. Streeterg M. Murphy, L. Streeterg R. Kokkog D. Largyg S. Young. Divots and water-bound balls flew to the cry of Fore! as the Spartan golf team clubbed along the spongy links of the Amherst Country Club in early spring. Lost balls were frequent along the infamous river hole, and strokes doubled along the tree-lined number six. As the season pro- gressed, the whiffs and topsl' steadily decreased GOLF lVhoops! Missedf' and the team settled down to serious competition. For the second year, Mr. Farhm coached a fast- improving young team that threatens to become a contender in the state-wide competition. With the encouragement of the Amherst Country Club, golf promises to become a popular sport at Mil- ford Area School.