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

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a;, 7i f ur IthleticS Completing his seventh year as Acad¬ emy coach, Mr. Richard Scharf has es¬ tablished for himself the name of a cap¬ able coach, just as he earned the title of a good athlete while in college. In Dick’s four years here as a college student he earned eleven letters; in football, basket¬ ball and baseball. He has been referred to as the greatest halfback St. Joseph’s has ever produced. In his seven years here as a coach he has to his credit the best teams St. Joseph’s Academy has ever produced. The proof of his ability is found in the results. Dick does not con¬ tent himself with fashioning a fighting machine in the particular sport, but goes deeper. Because of the ideals he instilled, many of those he has trained are living fine Christian lives. It was this closeness and interest between coach and player that brought the athletes to give their all when he called upon them. Assistant coaches are often as impor¬ tant as the head coach. Mr. Fred Jones of Gary proved this by his capable aid to Dick Scharf for the past year. Gaining practical experience in college, “Butch,” as he is known to the students, served as a running mate with Mr. Scharf. In addi¬ tion to several monograms he was given the honor of “All Conference Tackle.” It was through his efforts, as well, that the Cubs were able to attain their present record, for it is to him they owe much helpful advice. Also assisting on the coaching staff during the football season was Mr. James Puett, an able lineman. Graduating from Butler as an All-State center for three consecutive years, Jim was a member of the Portsmouth, Ohio, professional team when it was a member of the national leagues. Page sixty-one

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Bottom row, left to right—F. Jones, assistant coach, G. Burton, R, Tonner, R. Worden, R, Nolan, J. Raster, Richard Scharf, coach. Second row—E. Walsh, R. Shaefer, J. Costin, L. Hess, R. Lamkin, L. Rossi, D. Thurin, R. Woodcock. Back row—R. Kempel, J. Briener, S. Dulack, G. Pacholski, A. Cantieri, G. Kinsella, W. Briody, E. Hartlage, D. Kasperan, J. O’Malley. Jootlaff In this, their second year of eleven man football, the Puma eleven proved that they were no longer Cubs, but fully developed Puma avengers. Sending his somewhat inexperienced team into the season, Coach Scharf pulled the boys out of the game with a glorious seasonal record. The Puma record was outstanding. In a seven game season, they won five games, lost one and tied another. Two crowning events proved highlights of the season. Probably the more meaningful of the two to the Cubs was the 13-0 victory over Rensselaer. However, winning the Northern Indiana Catholic Championship title gave the Pumas Midwestern fame. Thus, with a glorious football record, the Puma Cubs of St. Joseph’s Academy bow out of interscholastic competition. Page sixty-tliree