Oratory Preparatory School - Oratorian Yearbook (Summit, NJ)

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FOOTBALL The Oratory football team suffered one of the poorest seasons in years this last campaign with six setbacks and no victories. A comprehensive outlook cannot he obtained from the scores alone. We fielded a very light team with the backfield averaging around 150 pounds and the line a very light 157. The team also lacked experience but not fight. Coach Weber did well with the material he had on hand, On the first day of September practice six lettermen returned. They were Richard DePoortere, jim Cuddy, Henri Delan, Jim Farley, johnny Martin, and Vinny Grounard. These boys were to form the nucleus of the squad. Two weeks before the initial game the team held a scrimmage with Roselle Park's jayvees. Wife exhibited a good ground game but our passing left much to be ironed oit. ORATORY O f ST. BERNARTYS 25 When the preegame jitters had worn off, our scirlet clad opponents held a decided edge in the scoring column which could not be erased. Our formation, oi quick opening plays, worked well and we had many scoring opportunities but we lacked that extra punch. ORATORY 6 f HOLY TRINITY 21 This game provided our first touchdown through a line buck by halfback jack Denman late in the last period. But Trindell was lostflost on the opening kickoff when his ankle was injured. We came to life in the last half with johnny Martin and Clem Barbera tossing aerials to our ends Kirk, Cuddy, and Grounard. ORATORY O 4 DELBARTON 37 The Blue and Gold suffered an off day against our bitterest rival from Morristown. Bad passing and a poor ground offense plagued us. Our opponents frequently inter- cepted our aerials which led to many of the scores.

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ORATORY 6 - GOOD COUNSEL 26 We traveled to Newark's Schools Stadium next to meet the Gaels of 'Good Counsel. They exhibited too much power and experience and scored easily. johnny Martin scored for the Blue and Gold on the old quarterback sneak. Playing conditions were poor but we showed a hard fight throughout the fray. ORATORY 6 - PINGRY 39 Pingry had a field day scoring at will. Like the Good Counsel game we were outmatched. By this game our team was under attack of sprained ankles and broken noses. The Blue and Gold offered lots of fight to the Betseytowners and frequently caught them napping with tricky T formation plays. Our passing was good with Charlie Kirk and Grounard showing promise. jim Cuddy registered our only tally. ORATORY 6 - ST. LUIQES 38 Playing on a very sloppy field full of puddles and mud the Summit aggregation got off to a flying start but was hampered by the mud and a poor defense. Our backs were faster and shiftier than our opponents but could not get started. Our line turned in a good game. Frenchy Dejan, and john Lusardi were good along with Vic Paturzo, Leo Dougherty and others. jimmy Farley provided the best run of the season when he scored on a wide end sweep. On a dry field we are sure the score would have been in our favor. In summary our season we admit was poor, but at all times the team showed a fighting spirit which was overcome by our opponents depth and experience. The team is grateful to Coach Weber who spent so much time with them. Letters were presented to the following men: jim Farley, Charlie Kirk, johnny Martin, jim Cuddy, jack Denman, Henri Dejan, Vic Paturzo, john Lusardi, Leo Dougherty, Ed Velton, Ray Gadala, Clem Barbera and Bill McAuliffe. ' 19 s