St Vincent High School - Shamrock Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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JIM HALLINAN TONY ZELLER PAUL SLAVEN Tackle Center Halfback Hail, The Conquering Heroes THE GREATEST NUMBER OF sENIoRs to don the green and white in many years, led the fighting Irishw to the best schoolboy record in the city. Coach Eddie Wentz's charges were led by co- captain and quarterback Louie Baldacci, who did the passing and signal calling. Louie gained All4City first team for his outstanding perform- ance throughout the season. Paul Slaven and Chuck Albanese, the mercury merchants of the backfield with their breakaway running, tied for scoring honors. Jerry Stitz, known well for his bone-crushing running, completed the backfield. On the frontline Jim Hallinan and Chick Kor- manik, a couple of strong tackles, opened gap- ing holes in the opposing line for the backfield. Dick Gauthier and Chuck Skidmore operated nicely from the guard positions. Chester Beke- leski proved one of the best centers in the dis- trict and received All-City recognition. Tony Zeller's booming kickofs put the enemy in the hole at the start of every game. Co-captain John Raub and Don Eisenhut, two glue-fingered ends, held down the flank position. On defense Red Hubbard kept the enemy from completing many passes while Don May and Jim Kline filled up the holes with jarring tackles. These spirited seniors inspired their teammates and were re- warded for their hard work with one of the best seasons in Irish history. DON MAY JERRY STITZ DON EISICNHUT Tackle Fullback End

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Autumn Winds Sin .. . . ST. VINCENT 31 - KENMORE 0 The Irish gridders opened their season on the right foot by whipping an undermanned Kenmore eleven. In twenty-five seconds the Irish drew first blood and stayed in com- mand the whole game. ROUGH ROAD AHEAD ST. VINCENT 14 - EAST 12 Capitalizing on the winged shoes of Paul Slaven, who scored both touchdowns, and the golden toe of Louie Baldacci, who kicked the extra points, the Irish edged a powerful and highly-favored East team. ST. VINCENT 0 -- ERIE PREP 23 The Irish took on the strong Pennsylvania Club, but from the start the out-sized Saints were not in the game. Erie was the only team to hold the Saints scoreless, 'twas sweet revenge for them. ST. VINCENT 41 - SPRINGFIELD TWP. 14 Everybody went into the act as the Saints rolled over a small and outclassed Spring- field team. This game produced for the Irish the highest total score of the season. ST. VINCENT 14 - CANTON CATHOLIC 0 After a scoreless first half, St. V. solved the stubborn Canton defense and punched across two touchdowns while holding the visitors scoreless. Chuck Alhanese was bril- liant on offense. COMIN' THROUGH