Overlea High School - Omega Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Shirley Keene demonstrates her hitting ability in a game against Dundalk. .l.V. SOFTBALL Falcons Opponents 24 Patapsco ........ 15 27 Parkville . . . . . 21 10 Kenwood .... . . . 7 . . P H H 8 A pre-game warm-up period gives 10 ern' 3 ' ' ' Catcher Barbara Thrasher an oppor- 7 Dundalk ....... . . . 8 tunigy 10 prggfige, 7 Deep Crook 18 Sparrows Point . 25 .. 7 Season Overlea fielded a girls, Junior Var- sity Softball team which combined en- thusiasm and ability. Hard practice under the direction of Coach Pat God- dard improved skills that gave the team a four-two season. The team became a smoothly func- tioning unit, capable of meeting the challenges presented by other teams. Their improvement reflected the indi- vidual efforts of the girls. The overall fielding ability proved to be a great credit toward the teamls performance. Shirley Keene led the thirteen sophomores and two juniors in hitting with an average of .750. With a year of competition behind them, the girls should adequately fill the shoes of the Varsity squad. saw .l.V. Softball players improved. The .lunior Varsity team completed a successful season. Team members included: Front Row: Brenda Schaffer, Kathy Krauch, Barbara Thrasher, Marie Ciordino, Winnie Robinson. Row 2: Burnadette Myers, Shirley Keene, Sharon Heasler, Kathy Barnes. Row 3: Kathy Shuler, Debbie Simpson, Ilene Hanlon, Mgr., Carol Allison, Janice Lawson, and Coach Pat Goddard. I45

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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

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VARSITY TRACK Falcons Opponents 10716 Woodlawn . . . . . . . 44 - Franklin . . . . . . . 25 LQ 104 Towson .... .... 4 4 Perry Hall ........ 27 1057K Edgewood .......... 8715 Sparrows Point .... 28 Parkville .......... 43521 The Falcon Varsity track and field team had an undefeated season. ln the first meet of the season against Sparrows Point, Park- ville and Edgewood the Falcons broke 9 school records and took 14 first places in a total of 17 events. Ending the season the Falcon trackmen finished third in the standings of the county championships and -lth in the district cham- pionships. Championship performances were turned in by Mike Langan in the pole vault, Dave Shultz in the 880 yard run and Syl- vester Smith in the long jump. First places were also turned in by the mile relay team of Sylvester Smith, Dave Shultz, Ceorfre D , Hill and John Gold, and the JA-0 relay team of Sylvester Smith, George Hill, Rich Gajdo- - sik and Bruce Hill. Mike Langan clears the bar on his way to a county championship in the pole vault. Darrell Bennett strides out for a second- place finish in the district championship hurdles. I46 Showing strength and good form, Bill Lawrences follows through on a long discus throw.