Overlea High School - Omega Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Jean Little demonstrates game-winning form at bat to the dismay of Falcon opponents. Varsity Softball team successfully defends their County championship. Regina Rodman, in the classic crouch, prepares to glove the pitch. Kathy Schmidt easily takes third base on a well-hit ball to center field. I43

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A Apprehension is the mark of concerned Coach, Donna Harrold, as Kathy Schmidt awaits the next pitch. VARSITY SOFTBALL Falcons Oppon ents 20 Patapsco ....... 2 19 Parkville . .. .. .. 0 18 Kenwood . . . .. .. 1 22 Perry Hall .. . . . .. 5 8 Dundalk ....... .... 1 13 Sparrows Point . . . . . . 3 For the third consecutive year, Overleais Var- sity Softball team has reigned as County Cham- pions. Under the expert guidance of Coach Donna Harrold, the team succeeded in defeating every opposing team throughout the season. One of the many factors contributing to the teamis success was the excellent pitching of Pat Smith, a three year veteran. Other members who have played varsity for three years are Kathy Schmidt, first baseman, Diane McNamara, short stop, and Marian Klein, third baseman and substitute pitcher. The team proved to be well-rounded with consistent hitting as well as superb fielding. The Varsity Softball team is the only team in 0verlea's history to take the County Championship three years in a row. Members are: Front Row: Marian Klein, Chris Veader, Jean Little, Kathy Schmidt, and Coach, Donna Harrold. Row 2: Mgr. Linda Hess, Barbara Zelenka, Regina Rodman, Barbara Dot, Pat Smith, Diane Mc- Namara, Kathy DeWitt, ,loy Chilcoat, and Mgr. Dianne Helm. Not pictured is Cleone Dayton. I42

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.l.V. BASEBALL Faleons Opponents lfl l'atups1'o .. ...... . 8 -lr Kvnwoml ... ... . 11 6 l'erry Hall ... ... 5 6 Dundalk .... . . . 7 9 Ut-ep Creek ..... .... 7 6 Spurrows Point . .. . . . . 3 Coach Joe Andreonels Junior Varsity Baseball team eornpleted a winning season. The members of the teanz were: Front Row: Tony Sudano, Dana Luncejord, Ron Nizer, Ted Shertzer, Dave Fisher, and Butch Raapulf. Row 2: Mgr. John Ufferman, Doug Corbett, Carroll Jaskulski, Steve Oates, and Tom Cole. Row 3: Mgr. Wayne Williams, Don Trudell, iphg Qlgrien, Sterling Ruby, Coach foe Anzlreone, Dale Polelynslri, and Mgr. George ' c ame . . . Baseball team amassed 4- record. Doug Corbett typifies the Falcons' aggressive pitching. The strong pitching and clutch hitting of the Junior Varsity Baseball team proved to be a winning combination. Sporting victories over such contenders as Perry Hall and Patapsco, the teamls -1-2 league record is indicative of their ability. The offense was sparked by the l A exceptional hitting and ability of Don Trudell, A 1 L '- ' V while pitchers Doug Corbett and Tony Suduno T- 'Li J T T 51 ff R constituted the bulk of the defensive strength. K , ,.,, -1 L v' , i A . - l-. L. An extra base hit brings Sterling Ruby racing home. I44