Owen J Roberts High School - Torch Yearbook (Pottstown, PA)

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C834 I First row, left fo righf-J. Huy, B. Stahl, G. Kirby, ll. lVl1'Cru1lrlcn. ll. Siivklcr, J. Myers l El Second rou'-S. Torak, G. Spohn, R. Bell, ll. Moore. M. llirink, J. Flillmrl, M. lil'llll0SSl'Q' Third mu'-Mr, L. Buvkwaller. coach, J. Creswell, iilziiiziger, J. Lullr. 'l'. 'l'uylu'r, J. Sluullir I4 f f , . . ,xplgygrg Miller, E. Arner, P. lleinforil, manager. G. Louglnn, lll1lllllLf6'l'. 0806611 After having finished a very successful season last year the prospects for this year's team look even ihetter. The season got off to a slow start because of persistent rains which made it impossible to conduct p1'actices. Most of our pre-season practice took place in the gym. When the first game rolled around, we were in fairly good shape. The team's pitching was highlighted by the experience of Gary Sipohn, Jim fHuckJ Staufifer, and Dennis McCrudden. Other positions were held by experienced and capable players also. Thus far, we have attained a record of dubious achievement with two wins and three losses. Because of the rainy weather, we have had three games postponed, which we undoubtedly would have won! ? Our first game was played against Spring-Ford in weather usually associated with Eskimos and polar bears. The fielding and batting were not quite up to par, and in the rather loosely-played contest Owen J. came out on top with a 7-6 score. A much better brand of baseball was played in a return match, but a big 5-run inning midway in the contest clinched the game for Spring-Ford, 6-C. In a game with Plymouth-Whiteimarsh at Kenilworth, the Owen J. hitters finally got their batting eyes adjusted and bombed three P.-W. pitchers, emerging with an 11-7 victory. A second game, played at Plymouth Meeting, saw P.-W. bounce back to a 5-3 victory in a series of misplays by the Owen J. aggregation.

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uick s flue CQF'l':o.iv-i 1 To elose the 1958 season the female VVildeats skill and almility the girls had developed during the winning streak was inereased to four games as they The outlook for next year's varsity squad is graduation, so hoth girls and eoaeh are hoping for w GRADUATION CL AIMS ONLY TWO took on the Whippetettes of Downingtown. The season stayed with them to the very last. Their gained a G0-51 victory over the Whippetettes. very promising. Only one player will he lost through a perfect season in '59, Best of luck, Kittens! ISA AI1l,l'IN, the lone senior on our varsity Kittens, played four years as a trusty forward. Her tezunmates will romem.lier her for her unique hook shots. Captain Isa Allen is liest known, however, for her sense of humor and ability to have fun at almost any time. Hl41l.l'IN BICKEI, served the team as manager for three years. The ,ioli of manager is not easy and contains no glory. Helen possessed the spirit of service needed to fill this v position. Pottsgrove Vollegeville-T Spri ng- Ford lloyertown Sehwenksville Pottstown li. Faldwell 1. Allen V21 'Sl' M M A RY OF SEASON Roberts Opponents 54 28 Coatesville 513 431 Downingtown 455 89 4311 74 Total 551 42 631 311 Points per game 1217 131 INIDIVIIDUAI. VARSITY SCORING D. Walters 88 G. Anderson 31 ery necessary Roberts Opponents 55 471 130 51 471 4119 58.87 52.37 IJ. Cisarik 24

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The first league game, with Collegeville-Trappo, was a real heartbreaker. In the bottom of the tenth inning, Collegeville-Trappe squeaked across a run to take home a 5-4 victory. Again, the per- formance bv Owen J. left something to be desired, but we look for better days in the future. The boys have shown fine spirit and determination to win throughout the season, and the pro- spects for next year's team look equally good. Keep up the good work. SUMMARY OF THE SEASON Roberts Opponents Roberts Opponents Spring-Ford 7 6 Spring-Ford 0 6 Collegeville-Trappe 4 5 Plymouth-Whitemarsh 3 5 Plymouth-Whitemarsh 11 7 Pottsgrovo Collegeville-Trappe 9 2 Schwenksville Pottsgrove 3 1 The Senior Players Include- JIM HUY, an excellent first baseman and a powerhouse at the plate, is a very capable leader and respected by his teamates. He will be missed next year. BARRY STAHL is a second baseman that surprised everyone. A second year veteran, he is also a threat at the plate. His famous saying is You're out of it. GARY KIRBY, determined to play ball, has shown vast improvement in his relief work. He displays much interest and ability and keeps the team's spirit high. GARY Spoun .To NN Fmrmm- IDDY Mveas O-RONRLD 'BELL Q Bnxrw Sm su. Bull Ygn Dsmvls S?.,...,. .5513 Qccmfu Bob fsfloo-re Tom -l-mqlov GDRCHI I' i I-okh LQQMT Nl-r. Bucltwall-ev MARK l-lnwucssey Ifvlvs millev fvlawmqevezz MIL H. . L Goa- Lou lfm P ll R 'lr .1 Gm' KW' M er ex.,,...,.x Amee 'pal S-X-1-ielnl wr