San Francisco State University - Franciscan Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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SOCCER After an auspicious start. Coach Art Bridgnian ' s soccer team fell into a slump from which they never entirely recovered. The Gator seasonal record in the Northern California Soccer Association included two wins, seven defeats, and a tie. The Purple and Gold stunned a favored Stanford eleven in the season inaugural, 2-0. Captain Frank Verducci and aggressive Herb Anderson provided the offensive spark, while a superb defense held Ail-American Charlie Andrews and his highly regarded mates in check. The University of San Francisco, perennial N.C.S.A. champion, handed the Bridgman Hooters their first setback, blanking the locals 3-0. Before the Gators could recover they had absorbed defeats by California, Stanford, City College of San Francisco, and a second loss at the hands of the talented Uons. Herb Anderson kicked the only goal as the Gators shut out Santa Clara, whom they had previously tied, in the finale, 1-0. John Barrie, Verducci and Anderson were All-Conference selections. The latter was the top scorer with four goals, followed by Bob Quattrin with three. M.t 9. % 25

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UJ CO A highly successful winning season marked this year ' s JV Gator basketball team. Boasting a good first-line club and a strong bench reserve, the Gators were hard to beat. Among the more outstanding players were center Warren Hagberg, guard Ron Rosen- berg, guard George Kata) ' ama, and forwards Bob O ' Choulc. Dale Salsbury and Frank Verducci. Al Fioresi, an outstanding prep Catholic high school star while at Riordon in San Francisco, was promising in early season, but had to drop out because of financial obli- gations. Another good prospect, Stan Kroner, followed the same path. Other men on the team who played creditably were Chuck Hernandez, guard or forward; Bill Brudney, guard; and Don McQuaid, forward. Katayama was probably the most sensational player on the squad and was reported to be the best future varsity material. Rosenberg and O ' Choule may also crack the varsity lineup next season off this year ' s J ' performances. Ir

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CO w kV jii ' ii I BACK ROW. left to right: Coach Hal Harden. Maurice O ' Roke, Jack Blendinger. Dean Huttmann, Tod Fleming. Jim Duvall. Bob Northcutt. Mgr. Norm Cady. FRONT ROW: Ralph Estupinian, Vernon Richard, Larry Fagan. Jim Aiken. Wally Macomber. Jose Angel. In a twelve-meet schedule which was designed for a season of stiff competition, Coach Hal Hardin ' s young ssvim team met San Jose State, California JV ' s twice, Fresno State, Treasure Island twice. College of the Pacific, Oakland YMCA, Sacramento Jr. College, Sacramento Elks, and California Aggies. Members of the team were: Bob Northcutt, a two-year veteran in the sprints; Jose Angel, a one-year vet in the sprints and 220; Larr ' Soderman, a one-year vet in the 220 and backstroke; Wally Macomber, backstroke; Bob Pickens, backstroke; Vernon Richard, breast stroke; Ben Elkus, one-year vet in the sprints; Larry Fagan, diver; Todd Fleming, diver; Jim Duval, backstroke; Ralph Estupinian, freestyle; Jack Blcndiger, freestyle; Henry Black, freestyle; Pete McCann, backstroke, 440; Fred Cumming, distance and 440; Morris O ' Roke, freestyle; and Jim Lucas, breast stroke. The team was hampered by the loss of two-year veteran Norm Cady who was out at the beginning of the season with a sinus infection. Coach Harden had counted heavily on Cady to come through in the individual medley and freestyle. 9»v i,;- ! - ■ . .. 1 V li