Millvale High School - Millvalean Yearbook (Millvale, PA)

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PAUL KNAUER Elbie was one of the mainstays of the varsity team for four years. His shots from the middle of the floor often proved exciting, bringing the crowd to their feet! Paul was missed by the team the latter part of this season when he was forced to drop out due to a knee injury. Next year's team will greatly miss Pauls services. JOSEPH PUSATERI Joe was called by his teammates the work-horse , because of his untiring effort. For this reason other teams constantly kept an eye on him, trying to out' guess his moves. Having played two years of varsity basketball, joe will be one of the missing links in next year's team. ROBERT RAKERS Hobe, one of the robust members of the squad, was always an asset to the team. His onefhand shots from the corner and also his accurate foul shooting made 'him an indispensable member of the team. Hobe's enthusiasm will cer' tainfy put a spark into next year's playing. ROBERT PFUND Playing his second season on the varsity, Scorp was ideal in both defensive and offensive work. His swiftness on the court, which was a decided help to his own team, often baffled his opponents. Bob's teamfwork and unceasing en' deavor definitely played a vital part in the season's outcome. FRANK BINDER Although Frank was not very tall compared to the other members of the squad, he was one of the stalwarts of the team. Always getting the ball off the banking board, he did his best throughout the whole season. Frank has had only one year of varsity basketball, but in that time he has shown promising results. JACK AUFMAN Jack, the smallest player on the team, displayed flashy tactics which bewildered his opponents. His shot from the middle of the floor that 'beat Etna will be remembered in basketball history. Although Jack was 'a newfcomer of this year's team, he proved his versatility in countless games. BASKETBALL SUBSTITUTES The reserves of the basketball team proved their weight in gold, for they were more than helpful whenever their services were needed. They were a great aid in building up the skill of the Varsity Team, for by practicing with them, thcze boys then displayed some tricky opposition. They were: Otto Hempel, Mitchell Georgalas, Larry Funk, John Kachmar, Robert Kremer, and Robert Riley. HATS OFF TO OUR MANAGERS! Although joe Wellinger and Fred Blosat are only pint size, they helped the football team in a big way. Indispensable in time of need, these little warriors aided the Chieftains on to victory. The wrestling team owes a great deal of its success to their able manager, Bill Kunde. On hand when injuries hampered any member of the team, he administered skillful aid. His loyalty to the team played a vital part in their outcome. Such willing assistance as Bob Funk and Fred Blosat gave to our basketball team is rare indeed! Their ine enthusiasm and cofoperative nature was valued highly by all the members of the team. Pa 3 : Seventy-four

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BASKETBALL SEASON Under the new guidance of Kirk Tallman, the Chieftains experienced a moderately good season. Their record showed a card of nine wins and eight losses, also finishing in a tie for third place with Aspinwall in our section. An outstanding fact of Millvale's record was that they were the only team to defeat Sharpshurg who won Section XVIII laurels. Millvale was in the 'gthick of the race until they lost a couple of tough games to Etna and Aspinwall. Better luck next year, hoys! TEAM'S RECORD a Millvale f West View Millvale 27 f Aspinwall 29 Millvale f Allegheny Millvale 22 f Sharpshurg '71 Millvale f f Hampton Millvale J7 f Hampton 21 Millvale f f Sharpshurg Millvzile 34 f f Etna 32 Millvale Central Catholic Millvale 46 f f Oakniont 49 Millvale fffff Etna Millvale 54 f Shaler 39 Millvale Keystone Army Millvale 27 f f f Aspinwall 29 Millvale f f f Shaler Millvale 30 Central Catholic 44 Millvale f West View Millvale 375 Opponents 542 INDIVIDUAL SCORING RECORD Williziiii Rakers f f f 202 Joseph Pusateri f f 51 Rohert Rakers f f f 128 Paul Knauer f f 48 Frank Binder fffff 73 Rohert Pfund f 37 jack Aufman f - f - 37 BASKHVBALL LIi'l'I'ERMEN WILLIAM RAKERS Bill, a dead shot from any part of the floor, played four years of varsity baskethall, bringing fear to all his opponents. Bill hrought Millvale high honor hy gaining the sectional scoring title with 111 points and also setting a new individual scoring record with 202 points. His outstanding feats have showered him with praise. Page Seventy-three

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VVRESTLING The wrestling season closed this year with four wins to our credit, three losses, and one tie, an admirable record for any team. Under the capable and willing leadership of Coach Robert Howard, our wrestling warriors put the name, Millvale High, on the map of athletics. These boys, from big', Frank Munson to 'llittlem Shorty Wellinger, contained champion material. Although the sport is comparatively new, the foregone record shows a bright future for the wrestling YCKIIH. Millvale 4 Canonsburg 12 Millvale 10 Dormont Millvale 11 West View 12 Millvale 16 Oakmont Millvale 7 Shadyside 4 Millvale 6 West View Millvale 8 Carnegie 8 Millvale 9 Carnegie INDIVIDUAL SCORES Harry 'Munson f f 13 Floyd Hubstenberger - 9 Frank Munson f f 12 Anthony Meyers f 8 john Breitenbaugh f 9 john Stout f f 7 VVRESTLING SUBS'l'l'l'U'l'ES Substitutes have been found for sugar, silk, and butter, but no substitutes can top those of our wrestling team. Always ready to help in any way, these boys displayed keen exhibitions. Charles Ness, jack Cavanaugh, joseph Wellinger, William Snook, Jimmy Weber, Robert Goetz, Melvin Cohen, jimmy Ulrich, jim Cavanaugh, Robert Young, Wade Bender, joseph Petti, Robert Smeresky, Robert Anderson, and Don Wenncr. Page Seventy-five