St Josephs High School - Evergreen Yearbook (Metuchen, NJ)

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x Crossing home plate is Rich Wolff, breaking a fourth inning tie. Opposing catcher prepares the throw to second, after play at home is too late. This year's Freshman Baseball team shows some good potential as future Varsity players. Although their fielding could use some improvement, their spirit and determination keep the team going strong. We have been endowed with a balanced offensive attack which is essential to a successful season. The starting line-up consists of Bill Mizerak, play- ing first baseg Jeff Wenzel at secondg Steve Larkin, the hot corner at thirdg and the shortstop Jim Thompson. The outfield is covered by Col Campbell in leftg Mike Healy in centerg and jack Wolff in rightg catching is Bill Englehard. Also lending their support to the team are notable pitchers such as Al Szaroleta, Torn Dalton, and Rick Van Edsinger. Mister Lyons is convinced that he is coaching a very talented bunch of boys, and they proved just that by winning their opening game against South River. TOP ROW, left to right: Kevin Hurley, john Magyar, Jeff Kells, Al Szaroleta, Bill Mizerak, Colin Campbell, Marty Muchanic, Mike Healy. 2ND ROW: Dom Introcaso, john Dynof, Losing helmet after mighty swing is Kevin McWeeney, Steve Corcoran, Mike DiBenedetto, Tom Dalton, Tony Rinaldi, jim jeff Wenzel Thompson. BOTTOM ROW: Harry McLachlan, John Kuhn, Tom Manzo, Bill Rathjen, Tom Nugent, Jeff Wenzel, Bob Englehard, Rich Wolff. 173

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172 Falcons Seeking Second Straight County Championship Falcons joyfully gather after wznnzng thezr first ga ne of the season Marty Muchanic hits the ball to deep center field. Preparing to steal second is Frosh Marty Muchanic.

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1 1 2 1 Hustling down the first base line following a shot through the hole is jeff Cavico. High Hopes of Great Season Inspire . Falcons. Coming off a disappointing record in Freshman baseball, the J.V. baseball team has high hopes. As Freshmen, the pitching on the team was consistently good. The coach, Mister Tier, hopes that with the year of pitching under their belts, the starters, Carl Mondoro and Brian Molloy, will be even better this year. The key to this year's success will probably be the hitting. With the acquisition of a pitching machine improvements should be made. An indication of this improvement was a 15-3 drubbing given to C.B.A. early in the season. The only damper of the high hopes of this year occurred during the same C.B.A. game. Rick Jaglowski, catcher, suf- fered a broken finger while batting in the 10 run 2nd inning. With an all-around hitting increase, and a continuance of good pitching, the 1969 sea- son should be a good one for the J.V. 174 KNEELING: Frank Hruska, Brian Molloy, Don Lombardi, Gary Fulton, Steve Mizero. 2ND ROW: Mr. Tier, Jack Zimmerman, Don Lockwood, Jim Brislin, jeff Cavico, Kevin Englehard, Carl Mondoro, Gerry Kelis, Chris Hulcher. 3RD ROW: jeff Dorko, Gary Dalina, Bob Lyons, Wally Cullinane, Rick Muchangic, and Rick jaglowski. MISSING: Rich Driscoll.