St Josephs Academy - Twin Towers Yearbook (Collegeville, IN)

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Left to right: J. Tripple, B. Hummel, J. Gehring, J. Thieme, STUDENT MANAGERS Student managers are the mules of scholastic athletics. They work long and hard, yet receive little notice. From polishing balls, tidying dressing rooms, and rubbing out “Charley horses” they derive little personal bene¬ fit. All the players’ “gripes” are, sooner or later, confided to these pa¬ tient listeners. Perhaps it is fate that gives some fellows the ability to endure all this for the mere love of sports; perhaps it is the thought of the coveted monogram that keeps them working quietly and efficiently, but whatever it is, they are to be admired. Bob Hummel was our senior manager this year. Much credit is due Bob. He acquitted himself of his responsibilities with thoroughness and excel¬ lence—this despite the many other campus activities in which he was en¬ gaged. Bob was ably seconded in his multitude of athletic duties by James Thieme, junior, Jim Gehring, sophomore, and Jim Tripple, freshman. Page seventy-six

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S. J. A. 0—Oxford 6 The Cubs third trip to the diamond re¬ sulted in another defeat. Hitting was still the gremlin in the works with only Serewicz and Ritter maintaining respect¬ able a verages. S. J. A. 0—Jefferson 8 Having found the weaknesses in the Academy squad in their first encounter, the Bronchos from Lafayette again pro¬ ceeded to humiliate in the return en¬ gagement. The hard-hitting Jeff nine kept the game in complete control all the way. S. J. A. 4—Morgan Park 8 The team that had whitewashed St. Joe the year before by the disgusting score of 16-0, once again held the upper hand, but this time the Cubs made a much better showing. Rain, the scourge of spring baseball, decreed that this de¬ feat would mark the closing game for the Academy nine. The season’s record of one victory and four defeats was very unimpressive. 1946 SEASON This year’s baseball squad is just be¬ ing assembled as TWIN TOWERS goes to press. Last year’s rather poor record is, by no means, an indication of what to expect this season, for Coach Scharf has available nearly every starting man from the previous season, including an able pitching staff. Returning lettermen are: Pitchers, Tex Ritter and Chuck Mc¬ Dermott ; catcher, Lee Hess; first base- man, Tony Serewicz; second baseman. Bob Doud; third baseman, Don Mclnnis; shortstop. Con Fecher; and, centerfield- er, Don Kasperan. These men with a full year of regular play behind them should assure Academy rooters a much better brand of ball. Likewise, the un¬ precedented number of new men on the roster this spring should provide ample substitutes. There will be plenty of com¬ petition for almost every position on the team. The Academy waits expectantly for bigger and better things in baseball. ' 4 ir ' ir V 4 ’ • - - I ' L..., ' ' Vrf ' ■ j mm .1 .m • f.-. t l i: ■ 1 1 111111 1 5 J ,, ' VSii

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Page seventy-seven