St George Academy - Crusader Yearbook (New York, NY)

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K yyti fl pong 'Two time champs George Holuka and John Bigono Ping Pong is the most popular activity carried on during the lunch periods. The students practice for the semi-annual Student Council sponsored Tournament, which was originated in 1948 by Mr. Stead. The two best players are chosen through a process of elimination and the finals are held in the presence of the entire school. The winner receives an award and his name is engraved on a large trophy which would become permanently his should he win first place in three successive play-offs. Squaring off Time off for Father Pat

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With the advent of the '51 season, St. George Academy, after a year of setbacks, became an able contender in the C.H.S.A.L. Although this was only the second season for the Crusaders, they placed fourth, with an average of .364. They ended the season with four games won seven lost and two tied, a record achieved under the experienced coaching of Mr. Peter Tynetski. The Crusaders' victories included a 12-8 win over Bishop DuBois, scores of ll-3 and 10-9 over St. Simon Stock, and a 13-ll triumph over St. Nicholas of Tolentine, the team that held second place in the league. Throughout the season, the initial sack was covered by slugging Bob Morelli, while Captain John Tashiro, another heavy stickman, ably handled short. Fancy fielding Jerry Dittrich held down the Hot Corner and newcomer Ted Jurek, the promising freshman,was second baseman and rounded out the infield. On the mound, we were rated among the best in the league, with fireballing Tom Roche, our ace starter, Red Doris, excellent clutch pitcher, and Tom Marzagalli, Ed O'Connell and Jack Dempsey rounding out the section. patrolling the outfield were hard-hitting Dick Pierini, dapper Jack Tobin and home-run hit- ting Dick DelPrior. The Crusaders were also well stocked with a long list of capable reserves. Many of these players will return next year. Thus it appears that St. George is well on its way to becoming a power in the baseball picture of the city in '52.

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Thomas Felle, John Daly,Robert Ceria, Ol JZ Ulinq L Rear: jerry Ika.1owych,Ihor Krawciw,John Thonges, Q N Francis Neglia 2nd Row: John Herbison,Eiwa.rd Lagomarsino,Pa.ul DeGeox'ge Front: Mr.Genise, Moderstor,Da.niel Doyle, joseph Messina and Richard O'Brien Rear:P. DeGeorge, Vice-Pres.g T. Felle ,Pres . :j.Messina, Sect . Front:J. Da1y,Treas. The Body Building Club was formed under the direction of Mr. Genise in the latter part of the school year and soon was claiming a membership of twenty muscle-men. The officers elected were, President Thomas Felleg Vice-president, Paul DeGeorgeg Secretary, John Dalyg and Treasurer, Joseph Messina.