Riverside High School - Pathfinder Yearbook (Ellwood City, PA)

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You're out! Second baseman Frank Dec covers first on a would-be bunt single . . . MI0 A fggfsli . . . as eager bench-warmers look on. Ron Sabatino playing the role of Mighty Casey tries in vain to start a late inning rally. What's wrong with you Szabo? Mr. Gregor Drew Szabo.

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Our team's section championship hinged on several important factors, the most important of these being a will to win, Throughout the season the Panthers used this facility to pull ahead and take a lead in the late innings of play. VVith the pitching of Ron Sabatino, Dale Grove, and Bob Doak, we were able to establish a respect for Riverside pitchers by many teams. As the season progressed it became apparent that our team would be right on top of the section and it wasn't a surprise when we found the road to the Section 6 championship. Among the bright spots of the season was the hitting of the team. On top was Larry Boyer with a .414 average. Next in line was Drew Szabo with .364 and coming in third was Sam DeCaria with .333. The team's coach helped foster all of these items in addition to giving inspiration and encouragement. The entire com- munity took pride in the ability of our boys and in the fine manner in which they displayed a keen spirit of competition without losing an unwavering respect for sportsmanship. Fast ball. Larry notches another strike- Theft on the basepaths. Ron Sabatino Drew connects for a round-tipper. out. Larry Boyer-1963 All-Star -1963 All-Star selection. Drew Szabo-1963 All-Star selection. selection. 'Tve got it!', Yogi behind the plate for the Panthers. George Yovich- 1963 All-Star selection. Safe! Sam steals home on a close play. Kenny Anderson, Sam DeCaria.

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Row 1: Sam Thompson, Matt McKelvey, Jack Coates, Bob Zahn, Alex George, Dave Rhoades, Paul Oliastro, John Patter- son, Alan Koch, Tom Dwyer, Ken DeFonde, Dick Remler, manager, Dick Fortney, manager. Row 2: William Lennox, coach, Bob Reagle, Andy Durco, John Graham, Dave Powell, Ron Heller, Gary Hart, Denny Vinroe, Ron Dwyer, Alan VARSITY TRACK The face helps in the jump, typical Riverside effort. Ken De- Fonde. Dambach, Chuck Bernd, Wally Walker, Iim Boots, Bob Bel- sick, Frank Brenner, manager. Row 3: Michael Carlson, assistant coach, Denny Rader, Ralph Nye, Jim Coffey, Roy McKelvey, George Frisk, Chuck Allison, Ernie Reese, Mike Shingleton, Gary Deemer, John Swesey, Dick Meyers, Marty Pavlovic, Dale Garen, Ted Parks, Bill Contino. , wg v wg? I Riverside 67 Beaver 51 Riverside 76 Laurel 19 Riverside 5634 Union 6234 Riverside 94 Mohawk 24 Riverside 7734 Rochester 405 Riverside 56 Shenango 62 Midland Invitational 3rd Mercer Invitational 4th W.P.I.A.L. 6th UUUP . . . and over, as Jack Coates clears the high jump bar to place in the event.