Placer College - Phoenix Yearbook (Auburn, CA)

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George Goto Charlie Hawkins Bill Kolak Pictured left, Bill Kolak was given the hon- or of being captain by his teammates, who re- cognized his ability and l driving force to keep the team in the ball game. i E lx ,R , X x, :V T Coach Harry Aronson CASABA CHAMPS Placer College put forth the classiest basketball team in its history this year. They proved their exceptional ability by taking the state cham- pionship at Modesto in January and copping the Northern .Division of the N.C..T.C.C. Playing a tough schedule, Aronson's cagers, captained by veteran guard Bill Kolak, recorded 33 wins and 7 losses. They scored a total of 1875 points, while the combined opponents tallied 1432. Additional highlights of the season were the personal honors involved. Lanky .Tim Sugrue, who racked up a total of 579 points, took scoring honors. Sugrue was selected on the first all-Northern Division J. C. team. He was also selected on all tournament teams at Modesto and the Region II, held in Sacramento. George Goto, credited with 338 points for the season, was selected on the second team All-Northern J. C. Division. He won the respect of many during his play at the Modesto Tournament, at this time he not only secured a place on the all-tourney team, but was voted the out- standing player of the entire tournament. Dick Alvari scored 377 points. He was selected on the first All- Northern Division J. C. team. The usual starting five were: Charlie Hawkins and George Goto, Forwardsg Jim Sugrue, Center, Bill Kolak and Dick Alvari, Guards. ' . 5 - Y I .9 . Dick Alvari Jim Sugrue Fred Besana

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Spartans at work CAGE Placer College Placer College Placer College Placer College Placer College Placer College Placer College Placer College Placer College Placer College Placer College Placer College Placer College Placer College CONFERENCE RECORD Santa Rosa J. C. Marin J. C. Vallejo J. C. Napa J. C. Sacramento J. C. Grant Tech Santa Rosa J. C. Marin J. C. Vallejo J. C. Napa J. C. Sacramento J. C. Grant Tech Yuba J. C. Yuba J. C. Against Santa Rosa 1 P- H-qi 4 rv 1-. s V' .f n I Q P, .I Manager Lera 'CJ Primo Santini .v 'r -f.. I Larry Brewer Tony Kosinski Bob Jackson Ron Leineke