St Marys College - Dial Yearbook (St Marys, KS)

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Gerald Morkisey. It was a matter of some speculation whether Jerry would be able to keep up the fast pace he set on the High School team, but a few games sufficed to show that he was even better as a college player. Like Bush he could hit from all angles. Exceptional speed and brilliant floor work, together with his swishing ability made him one of the most feared men on the team. MORkiSKY Paul Cooney. Paul amply lived up to the expectations of those who saw him play with Topeka Catholic High School last year, lie excelled during the first two games. A broken foot kept him out of the game for several weeks and lie had difficulty in getting back in form again. A fast man. he was always a thorn in the side of the opponents. Pan! should have a great record next season. COONEY Thomas Brennan. After a good start in the early weeks. 'Torn lost his stride and took quite a while to get it back. I Iowever, his good work during the first part of the season and his ability to come through in the pinches, easily earned him a letter. Although not so dependable as some in hitting the basket, he dropped through a good many thrillers during the course of the season. 11RENXAX One Hundred Forty-nine

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C.REYE Joseph Gkbve. Though guard is Joe’s position lie was shifted to center and came through in great style. Ilis size made it easy for him to get the tip. which he generally did. Joe never really found his basket eye. but in spite of it he managed to count a good many points before the season was over. The low scoring of opposing centers i ample testimony of his defensive work. John Ryan. Johnny struggled without much success last year to gain a position of forward. When the big shake-up of the team took place he was changed to guard and took to it like a fish to water. Besides being an excellent defensive man he was an important cog in the offensive, garnering his share of the points with regularity and increasing his effectiveness with every game. William Me Nary. Although a new man on the basketball squad, Bill quickly annexed one of the guard positions and held it throughout the season. I le always managed to keep his man well checked. Bill’s specialty was taking the ball off the back-board. At this job he was unexcelled. Bill always had a knack of hitting the basket and could be relied on for a few every game. One Hundred Forty-eight M. .VARY RYAN

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THigl) School asK tball SCIIKDU.K Opponents St. Mary’s 11 Emmet t 12 36 Havensville ..... 77 30 T peka 12 31 Manhattan 14 31 Junction City 15 35 Topeka 15 31 T 'iH-ka • 30 Wichita ... 23 15 Junction City 13 31 Totals 135 270 NOTHHR successful High School basketball season has been written into the annals of St. .Mary's. The 10 2« season was a success in more ways than one. Successful in point of schedule, successful in point of reputation gained, it was more successful in its work of development of material for St. Mary's varsities in years to come. When Coach McGinlcv called practice he was laced with the task of practically rebuilding a team that had numbered among its men in recent years, such stars as Gerald Morrissey, and lot Xadeau. Clem Hoffmans. George Smith and Kill Kelley, all members of this season’s College varsity. With Captain Schilling and Chamberlain as a nucleus, the task was somewhat lightened by the wealth of material that answered the call. Some forty men reported for practice, among them Titus and Fox, Junior Stars of last year. McMindes. Smith. Coles and DeMars. all tried material. After several weeks of practice Coach McGinlcv shaped his team, and the finished product found Captain Shilling and Chamberlain at the forward positions. Titus at center, and McMindes and Fox at guards. The squad was rich in reserve material and several men were ready to take the floor at any time. The regular schedule was a clean record for the Irish throughout. Kmmett was the first victim of the local court. Topeka Catholic High followed and was turned back in nice fashion. The Irish could shoot, and the defensive play was improving each game. So tight was the defense in the Topeka game, that it was well in the second half before the Topeka outfit counted a field goal. Havensville was dropped in the third straight win for the locals. Junction City with a clean slate ran against a snag in taking on the Little Saint outfit and had their record broken for them, in the Irish’s fourth win. Manhattan Catholic dropped in and out for the fifth victory and the second defeat administered to Topeka Catholic ended the regular season, with six consecutive victories to the credit of Coach McGiiliey's j r iteges. The Kansas Catholic High School Tourney was the crowning point of the local’s success, and, while they did not win the meet they made such a remarkable showing that their efforts cannot be called unsuccessful. Topeka was the first On, Hundred Fifty