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

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Z ! ! lfirxf muy lcff fo right-Nl. l'iersol. S. Prnncliick. P. Stzinsnn. Fl. Fzlusl. xf Ollf I ll S1'1'lHIflI'UII I,,V Sh-cb. J. Plusk. H. lxIRll'Slll2lllll. F. Pac-bik. YY. flrziylon, J, Slepllens. J. Bronson. 3 Nlr. N. lllhlosm. concli. H-,J CSAOOHII-lg Tlzirff Hill'-J. l'luf'l4e, l'. Kulp. H. llinlon. ll. Reigner. H. Ke-ini, l'. Kidman, ll. llissinier. li. KlK'llll. J. lrew. 'l'. ,ca1vei'. unlor gqlglz Qasfzetlvczll The junior high boys made a fiine record for themselves in the 1958 basketball season. lVl1'. Victor Diiliosia, with his excellent coaching and guidance, led the Roberts yearlings to finish with a 7-4 log. The boys faced keen competition as they battled against highly rated teams. Peter Stanson was top scorer forthe varsity with 91 points. Bruce Marsland and Gary Kline were the other high scorers with 815 and G5 points respectively. The youngest of the Wildcat basketballers, the junior varsity, terminated their season with a record of five wins and six losses. VARSITY LOG Opponents Roberts Opponents Robeits Boyertown 22 19 Collegeville-Trappe 49 Exeter 40 31 Pottsgrove 25 Boyei-town 14 18 Collegeville-Trappe 26 Daniel Boone 738 10 Twin Valley 43 Pottsgrove 19 32 Daniel Boone 13 Twin Valley 20 40

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J First mir, left fu righf-D. Gentile, S. Sands, l'. VYise, VV. llartmuier, F. Keim, W. Cressnnm, J P CHI Evans, R. Gorniann. R. Murray. J U Sevmid ron'-B, Frees, YV. Marslanel. G. Harvey, l'. Baker. II. Tyson, I.. lluzzurd, D. Savage Cgfpyfng V AJ. Bauer. Y I Third mu'-Mr. S. lxnies, coach. H. Stewart, nmnager, ll. Ayres, D. flmppic. G. Lloyd, ll. Slrl H-ruCAnIen B. Styer, S. Cressnian, Mr. S. Springer, voacli. I'ClC'2 The thinclads of Owen J. Roberts this year posted a very respectable record, an improvement of 100W over the previous year. The track team, after onlv two years' existance, amassed a total of 164554 points in its first five meets as compared to only 74 in 1957. Coach Springer was well pleased with his cindermen, who gave many of the top area schools a real scare. In the first meet, a triangular contest, Roberts was bettered by Pottstown, but outplaced Daniel Boone by 2 points. It was in this event that Frank Keim ran his best mile in 4.57, though losing the event. Also at Pottstown Bill Cressman threw his best javelin, 151 feet, and Jim Bauer let fly with the discuss 119.2 feet. In the second meet, a relay conference, Roberts came through victoriously over Octorora, Avon Grove, Oxford, and Unionville and was beaten only by Kennett Square. At Boyertown, the Wildcats slumped slightly, losing by 28 points. The boys really burned the cinderpits at Phoenixville, dropping by only 10 points. The meet with a highly talented West Chester team went down as a loss. Here Dave Frees ran his 55.9 quarter mile and Stanley Sands pole-vaulted 9 feet. The track team of 1958 rounded out the season with the Venske Relays and the Champion- ships. Via graduation Coach Springer will lose lettermen Jim Bauer C100 yd., 220 yd., discusi, Frank Keim fmile, half-milej, Stanley Sands flow hurdles, pole vaultj, Bill Cressman fjavelinj, Pete Wise thigh jump, high hurdlesj, and Bob Murray fshot putj. Despite this loss, the Wildcats have a strong second team, which will certainly shine next year. SEASON'S LOG INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Roberts Opponents 100 yd. J. Bauer 10.9 Tl'i2HUIL1lai' meet: 220 yd. J. Bauer 23.0 g3ffjfQLW'l 30 60 440 yd. D. Freese 55.9 Daniel Boone 28 88? yd- F' Keim 2-17 Mi e F. Keim 4.57 Ch 11- t R -l s: 122,233 Sffuzzil 25 Low hurdles S. Sands 14.2 Roberts 15 Javelin W. Cressman 151 Avon. llrove 13 Discuss J. Bauer 110 2 gitgglfglld Shot put R. Murray 32 Unionviue Pole vault S. Satnds 0 Boyertown 40 68 Hlgh Jlfmp P' Wlse 5 0 ,, Phoenixville 53 63 Broad Jump B. Frei-BS 18 18 West Chester 2693 9026 High hurdles P. Wise 16.7

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. Firxt rozr, Icfi In riylzf-D. Crew, l', Kulp. 'l'. Leaver. ll. lVlol'sluml. J. Plusk. ll. Vonncr. 'll lin CSQJOITSIHIIYFICJ D. lil-igncr. gl'f'l1lI!Il'0lI K funn W liruicr Nl l'i4rsol D Cisik D Bllllll ll llilboln I llollmi UQUIA ATfzirrI rowllii. Vrlliliiosia. coaclrl iciigiil. li. Tor-biii.. lllllllillIf'l'SI' J. licrlinfii l'. Bur i Kll'2lj'lUIl. J. Leister, R. llillzurn. R. Spoll. li. Fry. l'. Slilllhllll. G. Kline: W. Kocur. J. 1 1 Illk'llHlg6I'5l. -UfLl.OI' K BClSC'1JCll! For the first time since thc jointure was formed, Owen J. Roberts has put on the field a junior high baseball team. Under the fine coaching of Mr. DiGiosia, the team has had an outstanding record thus far with five victories and one defeat. The players have demonstrated the type of spirit and co- operation which is essential for a winning team. Among the boys who have seen action this year is Pete Barth, a ninth grade boy who has been verv effective on the pitching mound. We hope to see Pete on the varsity pitching staff next year. Another up-and-coming player is Pete Stanson, who has held down the catching duties of the team. He is reliable and shows fine competitive spirit. Mervin Piersol, an eighth grade boy, has done an out- standing job on first base and is the best hitter on the team. Jack Plask holds down second base, while Barry Fry holds down third base. Both boys are good ball players. On short stop is Gary Kline, a ninth grade boy who plays his position well, is dependable and a good hitter. In center field we find Barrv Yocom, a boy with good potential, who has already displayed his fine fielding. Bruce Marsland holds down left field with determinationg he is known for his ways of getting on base. Last of all, in right field is Dave Hillborn, a seventh grader, who should be one of the outstanding players next season. Besides the fine starting players we have the unsung heroes of the reserves, among whom are Bob Hillborn, Karl Creasy, and Denis Banes. These boys will see action next year. In addition we have a crop of seventh graders coming up: Tommy Leaver, David Hillborn, Dave Cisik and Don Crew. The boys have shown fine spirit and determination to win throughout the season, and the pro- spects for next year's team look equallv good. Keep up the good work. SUMMARY OF THE SEASON Roberts Opponents Roberts Opponents Pottstown 1 11 Collegeville-Trappe 10 3 Spring-Ford 9 4 Pottsgrove 9 2 Collegeville-Trappe 10 2 Boyertown West Chester 9 8 Pottsgrove