Power Memorial Academy - Power Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Mm!! Although hampered in pre-season practice by rainy and frigid weather, Mr. Burns' aggressive nine came through admirably in their initial encounters. The Coach has pinned his hopes on the pitching staff composed of Paul Alpucci, Ed Cannon, Norman Kreiss, Bill McKeon, Ioe Moccia and Tom Orlando. As the season wore on, this group, sparked by Orlando and McKeon, steadied itself and proved its mettle. Featured in the further pastures are Tom O'Corman, jim Sheehy and Pranas Kizis. Alternating behind the plate are Pete Troy and Jim Dowling, with Sheehy held in reserve. Infield duties are divided among high-jumping Neil Abitabilo, popu- lar Art Torres on second, and Mike Norton, varsity slugger, on third. Not to be over- looked are jim Heydenreich and Vin O,Hara, both tricky ball-handlers. Not discouraged by their early starts against City Champions All Hallows, and St. Annis, the varsity has racked up a series of consecutive wins. With a promising Iunior Varsity, expertly coached by Mr. Liggio, under the wraps, hopes are bright QM for an even better ball club in the future. il W f . V Z A 5 fl + ,I . V, Pete Troy scampers home. THE 1955 VARSITY. Front Row: Vin O'Hara, Pranas Kizis, Tom O'Gorman, Bon Pryor, Art Torres, Joe Vitagliano, and Bob Benedetto. Back Bow: Coach Ed Burns, Norman Kreiss, Bill Williams, Pete Troy, Mike Norton, Bill McKeon, jim Sheehy, Bob Cordon and Ken Wendell. . WW -6-vw A .L V-W, . Varsity Keystone men, Mike Norton and Bob Benedetto, start game-ending 68 double-play as fans pour on field.

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K x Rod DeFrancesco Bowling Kllockwise at six o'clockJ Dick Far- ley, jack Gustafson, jim Barry, Kent Wel- don, john Schaefer, Ronald Codlewski, Ron- nie Valentine, Jim Menan, Tom DellAnno, Jerry Butler, Rodney DeFrancesco, john Hamilton, Marino Sandora, Bill Richmond, Tony DiCiacomo. Center: Jim Dowling, Mike Mouracade, Filip Cuza, Dick Pull, Vin LaBash, Steve Rolandelli. Rodney DeFrancisco, rolling a brilliant brand of tenpins through the entire season, sparked the team to this lofty pinnacle of success. Other Key men in this year's line-up were, Marino Sandora, a savage competitor and sparkling pin man along with Steve Rolandelli and Kenny Yusko. Augmenting and solidifying this illustrious line-up were such talented individuals as Dick Pull, Dennis Coe, john Cuff and Vin Lallash. In the regular competition of the season the Panthers, defeated such powerful teams as Holy Trinity, St. Michaels, St. Francis Prep, St. Leon- ard's and St. johns. ,Z K, , sm, Marino Sandora

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1, . ' N 4 v fry V . V if Y Bill McKeon ff 'jill A Nw. Varsity Pitcher M u 'R N N. 1 V Q .iir wsa ik N Catcher Jim Sheehy puts the tag on sliding All Hallows player. A ' :Q w i Ron Pryor sends one to the fence against St. Ann's. l 1 THE 1955 JUNIOR VARSITY. Front Row: Jim Lavelle, Bob Anczarki, Mike Fox, Ioe Matassa, John Gustavson, George Caroll. Back Row: Mr. V. L. Liggio, Coach, joe Flood, Joe Morgan, Frank Muller, John Burke, John Cleary, Bill Reddy. pr--f X xg., 1 69 ...s