Oratory Preparatory School - Oratorian Yearbook (Summit, NJ)

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BASKETBALL The Oratory Basketball Squad, aided by Coach Welver and valuable experience, enjoyed a suc- cessful season this year compiling an 8 and 14 record for the campaign. Captained by Bud Trin- dell, the Blue and Gold got off to a poor start the first fe '.14' gamer, but suddenly found itself when it boasted a five-game winning streak at the expense of some very good quintets. Pingry of lilizabeth managed to snap this streak by the slim margin of three markers. We suffered three such defeats by less than three points. In spite of the bad luck the team looked good frequently, whether in defeat or victory. Donny Busch led in the scoring department compiling 250 points, counting tournament honors, and twice hit the twenties. Bud Trindell special- ized with his set shot, ranking as second in the scoring. Ray Gadala, the shortest man on the team, paralyzed many opponents with his deft dribbling and shooting. Jim Cuddy who worked off the pivot as center, added height under the boards and frequently scored on his over-the-head set shot. jim Farley, the only junior, rounded out the starting five. His rebound work proved valuable. Our reserves were equally dependable. Charlie Kirk looked good often, along with johnny Martin, jack Denman, and Frenchy Dejan, Due to limited space a complete review of the season would be impossible. But the high- lights of the season should be brought out. 58 Vifhen the regular season was completed everyone waited anxiously for news from the Catholic Schools Athletic Association officials Concerning tournament hopes. The good news arrived and we went into the quarterffinals of the class D section, skipping the first round be- cause of our superior record. We met St. Bon- aventure of Paterson at St. Benedicts Gymnasium in Newark. St. Bonaventure had previously knocked off Delbarton in the opening round. The Bons exhibited very good shooting eyes, es- pecially from the foul line, and won 51 to 40, despite the individual efforts of Busch and Gad- ala who netted 27 for their team. Despite this decisive defeat the Blue and Gold must have rendered a good account of itself to be invited to compete in the tourney. Everyone remembers the night we toppled Delbarton for our first win, We have enjoyed a friendly but heated rivalry with the lads from Morristown for quite a length of time, and this victory and the one that followed repaid a debt we owed from the gridiron season. Coach Weber was certainly proud and the team promised him more victories. The second fray with College High School provided a thriller which we lost in sudden death. Charlie Kirk was almost the hero on his crucial foul shot which put us in the lead with seconds to go. But the Ponies tied it up with their own free throw and eventually won. We lost the second Sacred Heart game in the last few seconds. Everyone remembers that,

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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

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especially 'lim Cuddy, who was high scorer for his only time this year, and it had to be in a losing effort. He came close often but the time he was high scorer we had to lose. All recall how well Bud Trindell played in the first Bayley game when he led the team with 18 markers. That was a close loss also. But Don Busch and Ray Galada made up for it in winning efforts when Busch hit for 22 against Delbarton and 21 in a close defeat against ringry. Ray G,zdala's push shots netted him 21 against XVardlaw. There are many memories which every grad- uating member of the squad will never forget, The thrill it was to win and to know you played a good game-the happy nervousness you felt when you dribbled out onto the court for your school a--- the center jump and the game was on - Omfwry Ojvffmrfiffzz 28 .e.. St. Mary's H. S. QPat.j ..-- 41 25 .,,.,, Roselle Park H. S. ..e..e 59 -45 -,- -- Delbarton Prep -H -- 41 JS -. ,..... St. Bernards --- -- 39 43 .,..., Sacred Heart H. S, .,..., 49 39 -e Stevens Hoboken Academy -- 42 38 ,,,,,, Holy Trinity H. S. ...... 25 13 , ,.,,- Pingry Prep ......,, 60 59 ..,... Sacred Heart H. S. ,,,,., 41 42 1- Stevens Hoboken Academy -- 31 -ill ,,..,, Delbarton Prep ...... 34 the strategy planned in the locker room Y the yell of your school pals when you or one of your mates dunked one M- also the bitter must mix with the sweet when you drop a close game or when your man makes you look sick. These are all the thrills the high school athlete feels and will remember. Well all remember how Mr. Weber watched nervously our every move but most of all we'll remember the time he put in for the benefit of the team. The graduating Seniors wish him success next year and hope that that season will be better yet. Letters were presented to the following men: Captain Bud Trindell, Don Busch, Ray Gadala, jim Cuddy, jim Farley, Charlie Kirk, johnny Martin and jack Denman. Ommrj Opjmajfjfnz 53 ...... Holy Trinity H. S. ...A.f 31 -16 --- -M St. Bernards ...ee e-- 36 Ji? -, es- Wfardlaw Prep --- -, 30 44 ss ..,,, Pingry Prep .....,.. 47 52 ..,, St. Luke's High School .,., -12 29 .ee. Montclair College High .... 414 45 .....,.. Vlfardlaw Prep .,...... 5-l '43 .,.. Hayley High School .,,. 49 Si .,.. St. Luke's High School ee.. 71 Z7 ,.,... Bayley High School e,,... 50 37 .,,. Montclair College High .... 39 1 59