Missouri State University - Ozarko Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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,-5. , fs Upper Left: Rod Towe prepares for a double play as Randy Magers runs over to help. Upper Right: Rod Towe swings for a hit. Lower Left: Pitcher Andy Newton looks for the signal as first baseman Gus Henry gets ready for the play. Lower Right: Bob McCulloch awaits his pitch.

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Bruin Baseball Our ultimate goal in 1975 will be the same as it is yearly, this being to win the MIAA conference, said head coach Bill Rowe. The Bears fell one game short in 1974 with an 8-4 record. There are several gaps that need to be filled due to graduation. The biggest holes are at shortstop and catcher. Another area that has to be strengthened and was the Bruins biggest down- fall in 1974 was consistency from starting pitch- ers. SMSU has several pitchers returning and has strengthened its pitching staff with the addi- tion of both pitchers from junior colleges and enteringfreshmen. Three of the main guns back this year are out- fielder Bob Blakley, and infielders Bob McCulloch and Rod Towe. Blakley was an All-Conference first team selection as well as All-District and All- American, as he had a phenomenal freshman year by hitting .440 and cracking out 8 home runs. McCulloch who hit .343 in 1974, is another All-Conference first team selection and was moved to second base this season. Towe was a second team All-Conference selection and hit .369 with 4 home runs. Other returning starters are first baseman Gus Henry, and outfielders Curt Wimberley and Larry Plaster. Bob Blakley exhibits batting form which produced eight home runs in his 1974 season. Front Row: Leroy Eggert, Harold Beasley, Bobby McCulloch, Randy Towe, Karl Loughary, Terry Kasper, Mike Hill. 2nd Row: Chuck Filtz, Bob Blakley. Stean Thornton, Kent Holt, Keith Hadler, David Realmuto, Lyndall Magers, Andy Newton, Tom Emery, Curt Wimberley. 3rd Row: Coach Bill Rowe, Randy Winston, Curt Rogers, Terry Hough, David Oatman, Sam Miller, Mike Weber, Wade Palmer, Steve Becker, Larry Plaser.

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Another outstandin season in scope for tracksters The 1975 track team could be one ofthe best in many years. This year's team is very strong from the 880 yard dash on up with numerous All- American possibilities. Tom Hamilton was the state champion in the long jump last year while Mark Daye was the state runner-up in the triple jump. The Bears also have three fine pole vault- ers in Randy Stock, Jeff Davis, and Paul Quinn. SMSU has several excellent distance men in John Prasuhn, Dan Dwyer, Ron DeClue, Rick Garver, Mike Werner, Gary Vipperman, John Tideman, and Darrell Upson. With a good year, the Bears have a tremendous chance of finishing in the top five in the NCAA. Right, Steve Dorshorst demonstrates his triple jump ability. -,sr Front Kneeling - Coach Chuck Hunsaker, First Row - Jim Weld Dave Thornberry Ron DeClue Steve Dorshorst Dan Dwyer Calvin Brovs John Persune, Tim Kuhlman, Tom Hamilton. Second Row - Randy Stock Jeff Davis Paul Quinn Steve Murphy Tim Mayonie Mike Wei l ner, Ray Pritchett, Brent Portee, John Tideman. Third Row- Bob Bissell Jeff Davis Ron Thomas Randy Allison Gary Vipperman Rick Cal lison, Howie Orndoff, Phil Perkins. Fourth Row- Jack Carter, Tom Murphy Mike McKouIe w