St Stanislaus High School - Stan Em Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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roncos ad .500 Season From the last week of November till the first weeks of April, the halls of S. S. Hi resound to the thumping feet of the basket-ballers. The hard- wood court takes a steady beating while the boys prepare for their annual quest of the East Side Title. Coach Frank Watta primes his charges be- fore every contest doling out bits of strategy for future use. There on the practice court new offen- sive and defensive formations are tested before being put to use against East Side opposition. Facing such fine quintets as the Shamrocks, Blue Jays, and Pilots, the Broncos have to keep a fine playing edge in order to stay among the leaders. When the season finally comes to an end the Broncos hang up their shoes and close their lock- ers on the hardwood season, some till next No- vember, others for all time in high school compe- tition. Leff to right: Fr. A. Nieckorz, M. Kopuf, C. Moi, J. Sobczcxk, E. Formonczyk, L. Tom- por, A. Nawrocki, R. Miekosz, F. Todrzynski, R. Szydlowski, R. Swiencicki, E. Bankey, Coach F. Wctta. Page 104

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Page 106 Cezgers Const BRONCOS RIP TEUTONS The Broncos opened the 1947-1948 season by defeating St. Anthony's quintet 31-19. The returning lettermen were Sen- iors Cass Maj, Frank Tadrzynski, Dick Miekosz, John Sobczak, Bob Szydlowski and Bob Swiencicki. SEMINARIANS SUCCUMB In a non-league encounter the Red and White turned back a fighting quintet at Sacred Heart Seminary High 36-33. STANNIES QUINTET NOSED OUT The first loss of the season came from the hands of an experienced and defend- ing champion St. joseph five 30-33. The Blue Jays protected their slight lead in the final seconds of the game to edge out the Broncos. GREYHOUNDS WIN The following week, the Bronco five traveled to Hamtramck and were subdued by the St. Ladislaus Greyhounds 43-39. SHAMROCKS TOPPLE BRONCOS The Catholic Central Shamrocks used their height to advantage as they trounced the Broncos 33-47. WARRIORS EDGE BRONCOS Another addition to the list of losses came from the St. Catherine Warriors who upset the Broncos 37-36. The lead changed hands several times in the last few minutes. The Warriors, however, managed to hold the slim one-point lead. PILOTS SOAR OVER STANNIES A week later the Broncos met their rival foe. De LaSalle, and were drubbed 35-47. I. Broncos scramble to get the ball's pos- session. 2. Officials miss rule infraction as Frank Tadrzynski desperately attempts to score. 3. Overcoming all obstacles to get rebound, Dick Miekosz tips ball to ci team-mate.