St Martins High School - Samahi Yearbook (Lacey, WA)

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Roy Beneflel-guard. A second year letter man, Rom- pin' Roy was the mainstay in the Ranger line. Captain of this year's eleven, he displayed his Rompingness when he intercepted an O'Dea pass and 'romped' 87 yards against the Irish. A senior, Roy is a natural and will be missed in next year's line. Ray Schmalz-back. Playing his second year as full- back for the Rangers, Ray proved to be the workhorse of the ball club. He did the majority of the ball-pack- ing, calling plays and backed up the line on defense. A graduate, Ray will be sorely missed in September. Art Miller-center. This chunky ever smiling lad was one of the hardest fighting fellows on the squad. He did a bang up job, backing up the line and was a true team man. Art left school in December to back up the Navy. Mike Thornton-back. Another two-striper and signal barker Little Mike contributed much to the Ranger aerial attack and is a good open-field runner. The Monk is a junior and will be slated for plenty action next fall. Phll Downey-guard. A 200-pound sophomore, 'Flip' played his second season as a first string guard. A shifty lad for his weight, he was always a welcome chunk of humanity looming up in front of his offense to cut down would be tacklers. A California product, Phil will don football gear for the Rangers come Fall. Tom Mallonw-end. Tom was another ,switch around playing back on defense and end on offense. Called on to do the kicking, he kept the Rangers out of the clinches in most of the games. Tom is a junior and has all it takes to be a standout next year. Tom Gaffney-end. Atlas had a tough time finding his stride in early season training but picked it up in later games. A handy man to have around, Tom is a junior and will be a valuable asset in next year's campaign. Ben Goldenberger-back. Big Ben played his first year of varsity ball for the Rangers and was another hard hitting back. Coach Contris had a tough time try- ing to find an end who could hang onto Goldie's bullet passes. A junior, Ben will be back to form part of the nucleus for next year's squad. Joe Dawson-back. A triple-threat back, the little red- head came out of the Aberdeen game with a broken col- lar bone. He saw action against Lakeside and displayed his early season form in no uncertain manner, averag- ing 40 yards on kicks, completing 7 out of 7 aerials, and packing the ball for large gains. Joe is a sophomore and will be back next year. Otto Fink-back. Only a freshman, Otto played defen- sive end and offensive halfback. He was a bearcat on de- fense and a good broken-field runner. He will be very helpful to the Rangers in coming grid seasons. Mike Fitzpatrick-back. A transfer from Clallam Bay, the little Irishman was the hardest tackler and blocker on the team. Opposing backs made it a point to steer clear of big Mike's booming tackles. Mike is a Senior and will soon be hitting for Uncle Sam. Earl Baer-tackle. The Bear really hit his stride a- gainst Bellarmine and was a fifth man in the Lion back- field all afternoon. Playing his first year of varsity ball he earned the respect of all opposition. Earl in a junior and is expected to see much action next year. Bill Kruger-tackle. 'Hans' was one of the hardest charging boys in the line. Bill will be a definite asset to next year's eleven. Wes Tuma-tackle. In his first year the big Montanan displayed such fight and willingness that he gave all first stringers a fast run for what they had. A tough de- fensive tackle, Wes is a good prospect for a first team berth next Fall. Ron MacMillan-tackle. A freshman, Mac stands 6'-2 and played a hard game for the Rangers. Keep an eye on this man in the next few years. He has what it takes and a little experience will bring it out. Bill Wisniewski-tackle. Walrus Willie , the heaviest man on the Ranger eleven, plugged up many a hole ex- pected to be open by the offense. Only a sophomore, Bill will be back for a couple more seasons. Karl Hoffman-end. This lanky freshman showed great potentialities in the wing position, knowing where to be at the right time.

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Front row-left to right: Tom Gaffney, Karl Hoffmai, Mike Thornton, Bill Kruger, Mike Fitzpatrick, Lawrence Courtney, Roy Benefiel, Phil Downey, George Lawson, Wesley Tuma, Art Miller and Kenny Mallory. Back row: Ben Goldenberger, Tom Mallon, Otto Fink, Bill Wiesniewski, Bob Aigner, Ron Mc- Millan, Warren Jackson, Earl Baer, Julius Schwartz, Dick Twardowski, Jerry Lamm and Joe Dawson. Ray Schmalz was missing when picture was taken. SEASON SUMMARY September ZSOHABERDEEN 41, S.M.H.S. 0 - The Prep Rangers got off to a tough start against a superior Aberdeen eleven. Hopes were blasted when several would-be first string players were ruled ineligible. The boys played a hard game. Blue note: nurses of St. Peter's Hospital took care of redhead quarterback Joe Dawson-a cracked collarbone. October 6a-BELLARMINE 13, S.M.H.S. 0 -- Although the local Tacoma boys re- presenting the Red and White shown in spirit and determination, the Bells satisfied their revenge for losses to the Preps in preceding years. It seems that the Rangers left their touchdowns at home. October 13 -SHELTON -0, S.M.H.S. O -- Improving both offensively and defen- sively, the scrappy Rangers battled a smooth-running Shelton High School eleven to a scoreless tie on the St. Martin's gridiron. October 19fO'DEA 27, S.M.H.S. 7 - Intercepting a pass, Roy Benefiel romped 85 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. The St. Martin's Preps led over the mighty O'Dea team for three quarters, but because of little reserve strength the Rang- ers were stormed under by a powerful offensive in the fourth quarter. November 11fLAKESIDE 14, S.M.H.S. 0 f On St. Martin's day, the Prep Rangers wound up the pigskin season with the Lakeside Lions from Seattle in a game played on the home gridiron. In spite of terrific offensives, the touchdowns wouldn't rome. After the game a banquet was given in the refectory in honor of the day and also as a tribute to the football men. INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL The intramural football league blossomed out in full bloom this year under the able direction of Father Leonard Feeney, O.S.B., athletic director. A fine spirit of competition featured the play throughout the season, and everyonefwin, lose or draw ff -had a great time in the games. The Bombers under the flag of captain Bill Boyle, won the pennant by going through the entire season unscathed. Members of the team were awarded the coveted league letters at the annual football banquet on December 16th. The Bombers had such notables as Al Bell and Ray Ewing, the dynamic pass-catching due. Defensively they were led by such men as Ed Nieland, Leo Champoux and Benny Schwab. Second place in the league went to Boback's Boilermakers, under the leadership of little Freddie himself. He was aided by Don Fraser, John Brobeck, and fleet-footed Louie De Luca. The leagues are a very important part of the St. Martin's athletic program. They are a training ground for future varsity players. Many of the athletic 'greats' of St. Martin's have had their start in the leagues. Our thanks to Father Martin Toner, O.S.B., and to Jack Harvey for their valuable assistance as officials at the gmes.