Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Baseball- l 968 Baseballers Began Tough Season At North Phoenix Varsity baseball had several return- ing lettermen to add to the team's over- all experience. Returning pitchers were Dave McNeal, Mike Bingham, Pepper Smith and Jeff Lovin. These pitchers were backed up by iuniors Morris Forrey and Andy Hassler. Catchers for the team included seniors Ted Phillips and Mike Wilner. lnfielders were first basemen John Polaski and Tim Murphy and second basemen were Randy Hirshman and Jack Gardner. Returning letterman Art Allen was shortstop. Tim Walsh played third base while Jerry Carillo served as utility in- fielder. Harry Lodge, Bob Valenzuela and Danny Huggins played outfield. All three were returning lettermen. Other iuniors an the team were Todd Simmons, Keith Ridgeway, Gary Perkins and Bill Bavaro. Coach Wing looked forward to a good season and the divisional tournament. 5 L L A. it s A1 1 is L s COACH James Wing VARSITY BASEBALL SCHEDULE March 9 North Phoenix March 12 RiI1C0n March 15 Pueblo March 'I9 Amphi March 22 DOUBIUS March 23 Wes! Phoenix March 23 Phoenix Union March 26 Rihwh March 29 Pl-l9l9l0 Mg.-ch 30 Phoenix Central April 2 Sunnyside April 5 Tucson April 9 Catalina April to Dovsles April zo Amphi April 23 Salpoinie April 26 Sunnyside April 30 Tucson May 3 Catalina May 10 Salpointe Q 1 Y 1

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