Southeastern Massachusetts University - Scrimshaw Yearbook (North Dartmouth, MA)

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Womens Field Hockey Whether at home on the SMU field or away playing an opponent, the Women's Field Hockey Team brought pride to the University. Winning nine games, losing one, and tieing one, this was the best year yet for the girls. Coach Barb Carriero along with co-captains Barb Donnellan and Claire- Maire Butler led the team against some tough competition. The tie came against Wheaton College in what was the best game all year. Worcester State and Boston College also put up some decent competition but couldnlt quite come up with ties SMU winning those two 2-0 and 2-l respectively. The only loss was the last game of the season verses the University of Rhode Island. URI took SMU completely by surprise winning 2-1. The only Corsair goal came with five minutes to play by Sue Rose. The lady Corsairs did go to the Northeast College Field Hockey Tournament. A three day event, SMU beat Eastern Conneticutt, tied University of Vermont Chosts of the tourneyj and lost to Williams. Five players were chosen for the All-Star Team: Claire-Maire Butler the only senior playing defense: Mary McCarthy high scorer in regular season play with 16 goals, Mary Mello a sophomore forward, Sally Darlington freshman winger, and the goalie Lisa Drouin her second straight year on the all-star list. Lisa was the only one of the five to go on and travel to Pennsylvania for the pre-olympic try-outs. Field Hockey is a grueling sport played with 20 minute halfs and no time- outs Conly for injuriesj. Eleven players are equipped with rounded curve sticks, and ankle pads. Running up and down the field, the girls must be in top shape for the very first game. The field is the same size as a football field, without the end-zone. The gamy has been compared to soccer, hockey, football, lacrosse and rugby. But field hockey has a spirit all its own. Only women and schoolgirls play the game. And it is safe to say that men will probably never be seen on a field hockey field. k-x-x-x-xr-xxx:-xr-:ir-x-k-x-1-rarwifi-f-x-ka-:fx-x-x-xiriri-kat-kara:-x-x:fr-xi:-k-k-x-k-xii-xvfwxfarr-xr i l 4 A 1 '. time? -A 4 .' r ' ' X A ., , K , L 5 , .. .U.y.,3'4iL,,,,g,i.4 M, ' ' 'I .-'51, 'gf ,s '--. . -- A' . w ,., - .dh ' A :gh 'Q 5,1 I . N . M .g9,,LG,e: .. c - ., , f -rv N K ' ,f 1 'J-, W ' ' 3. 4, A .4 v ,W K , Q M Q . xx , W, .inwgxld 2 M .ifx,,.1:1?,.a1 , ' ew-dw . ',Lf1-Q,-2' 5?-5 52? kg . If A g. Ke Q. X .1 W . N ' g , 1 JK? . -225: sig. X 6, Q .YL ' , ' ,. ' 1 .Ml Q W 'eQf ,!l ,' gi -2. A K, . 1 :azz -Q '-'Quakers :lf . -f -f - K. N Q f S' S23 Ear-- Nr1- L, gl .. . r- '- - X.: Q-,.3fJ..:-5-W xg K SXT. ' r- ' if-' ?fNl?l?. SFU ' ' - , - if A 5-A :asf 55,1 ' V Q' , 5 ' ' .5 'emi' 'Es if . ,. .--- . V pb A .,. -T. A X 1 .rl , W 'swim ' uf: I - 'l if-Si? it s wat A N ,+ .Q-1 i ei 1' N r , lsflgss, A .ft v Y xg- .I - A K- V - - . ,,', : g! .1 't - ' . . at. F xml-ss-v f ,t W..-.ri .. . -rr . . .- l - A A.. v-N. ii-Q-kv er Q t 1,5-:H-1 rr I:-f-'. K-5' r ' -' 'efrr' 'X it W ' .D 'S-I' V1 .me X bb 3 s. K In r . 555 we golf ' www, H Yi RWR3 - r . X , 1' X' IX- in if' td? 'sag l' wr' H 'L 5' 1 . ss. i' . . - p 3 I . g '

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Q-512 N 'Ht' Cros s Countr Barry Merril1's late season heroics, Mike Murphyls constant bout with the pain of tCl'ldOI1itiS, and a dissapointing l8th place Nationals finish all linger in the minds of those who followed the up and down fortunes of the SMU harriers over the 1976 season. It was the year of the underclassmen, as a group of talented young freshmen, a couple of enterprising sophomores, and two very cagey juniors led the runners to a sparkling 13-2 record. One of the highlights was a thrilling nail-biter over nationally ranked Marist College in the SMU Invitational. Mike Murphy ran the first of three crucial races despite a knee that kept him wincing. After overwhelming the weak competition at the Tri-State Invitational Classic in Worcester, the harriers trained their eyes Cand legsj on the Codfish Bowl, one of New Englands most prestigious meets. Responding to the pressure of 'csecond seasonw running, Freshman Merrill picked up where he left off at the Tri-State's, with a remarkable 14th place finish. Ironically, the toughest meet, competition-wise, of the year was the New England Championships. Entries included division l schools UMass, Providence, and Northeastern. SMU held its own, finishing 13th in a field of 34 schools. Merrill distinguished himself again, placing 44th. What happened at the Nationals in Cleveland, Ohio no one may ever know. With hopes high from a string of good efforts, the Corsairs stumbled to an 18th place finish, a far cry from l975,s 5th place finish. The light at the end of the tunnel was Coach Bob Dowd's contribution to SMU cross country. He raised his ten-year career record to 106-26. Ultimately, the season proved a testing ground for the new faces. Merril, Murphy, George Itz, Dan Doyle, Brian Ellis, Dave Maguire, Duncan Warden, Kevin Childs, and John Spinney will all return in 1977 with high hopes and valuable experience under their belts.

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i ki k'k'k'k'k'ki k'k'ki'i'ttiiitiiiiiiiiiitiiiittki 'kitttt Soccer On a blustery day in Mid-November, the saga of the 1976 SMU soccer team came to an ignoble end, at the hands Cor feetl of the Brandeis Judges, 2-0. But like Camelot, it was nice while it lasted. The season ended in the opening round of the NCAA Division lll Regional Soccer Tournament. The Corsairs, with a 12-1 record, came into the game with a number two ranking in New England, and thus, had the home field advantage. It made no difference that day, however, as the spectacular goaltending of Brandeis, Murray Greenberg stopped the favored Blue and Gold in their tracks. All seasons must end, however, SMU's simply ended a bit sooner then planned. On their way to the tournament, the Corsairs ran up a string of accomplishments their successors will have a tough job following, much less besting. After a season-opening loss to Tufts, l-O, the coach John Barrett led his men to 12 straight wins, tops in New England last year. Immersed in that streak was another, for six consecutive games, the goaltending duo of Randy Sharrow and Peter Carlin 'was not scored upon once Cironically, both of the SMU losses were by shutoutsl. , A fifth straight Colonial Conference title went into the books last year, as well as the fact that the Corsairs not only were undefeated, but also unscored-upon in conference play. SMU's tourney bid was the first in the school's history, and the loss to Brandeis marked the first time since October 28, 1972 that the Corsair booters had been beaten in North Dartmouth, a streak of 35 games. Individually, Bruce Botelho shattered Ameico Aruajo's career scoring record. The senior co-captain finished his brilliant tenure at SMU with a four-year total of 95 goals. This season also marked the farewell of defensive genius Joe Hummel, as well as Bob Lundgren and John Sousa, but everyone else from the 12-2 combine will be back. E Looking ahead, the sights are optimistic for another powerhouse 'in 1977. Looking back? As a old non-Oscar-winning comedian once said, Thanks for the memories?