Milton Academy - Yearbook (Milton, MA)

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Ford Save by Belmont STATISTICS Below, Mr. Koehler, Kinnicutt Parker and Bradlee Quarters Total Goal: Yearx on Played Points Shot Squad 32 41 1 4 3 32 340 2 M i 29 333 2 27 236 2 31 227 2 26 208 2M 29 196 1 30 195 2 28 192 1 27 136 1 19 133 1 14 1 15 M 19 91 1 22 87 1 21 86 2 17 75 2 15 72 1 16 57 1 17 31 2 4 20 3

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,., 1 ,,, Wflleatland and Coburn This year's season was marked by a grim determination to make up for last year's defeats. Leo Tyrrell was always there with encouragement and with a few breaks the team could have had a hne season. The team was often commended for its strong team spirit and desire. Captain Phil Alli- son led the team in scoring for the second year. He was hampered by the double-teaming tactics of several other teams, but was a good leader and a hard worker. john Coburn overcame a shooting complex and became a reliable scorer. His 21 points against Thayer was a personal high for john, and he was consistently among the leading scorers. john's fine outside shooting netted him a major- ity of his points. Fred Butler was the team's dependable rebounder. This team had little height but Fred made good use of his 6' 5 and gained many rebounds. Eight points against Belmont Hill was Fred's highest output. Another senior, Dave Wheatlzlnd, a newcomer to basketball, helped immense- ly. Dave was a hne rebounder also, and did extremely well for his first year. He consistently scored six or seven points a game and if he had played earlier, certainly would have become a truly great player. Captain-elect Todd Baker came into his own after showing promise last year. Todd hit in double figures many times and was invaluable as a rebounder. Despite being sidelined for several games by an injury, he was the third highest scorer on the team. Eric Fuller, although seeing lim- ited service, showed that he is a fine ball-handler and play-maker. Eric can be commended for his spirit and hustle throughout the year and should be a great help to next year's team. jim Armstrong although a third classman, often started and showed that he has a strong outside shot. His ten points against Nobles was his high. jim and Eric Fuller should form a good back-court combina- tion next year. Bill Hitzig showed promise during the season, but did not play too much. Bill chipped in with his two or three points a game and looked like a good rebounder for the future. Coach Leo Tyrrell is to be commended for his patience and conhdence in his team. There were many problems for Leo, but despite bad breaks the team bettered its 1958 record by four games and can be lauded for its great desire, spirit, and determination.