Townsend Harris High School - Crimson Gold Yearbook (Flushing, NY)

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BASKETBALL TEAM THE BASKETBALL TEAM by Sidney K. Halpern Despite the loss of its entire varsity through graduation, this year ' s Crimson and Gold quintet has had one of the best seasons in its history, win- ning seven out of ten gannes. Led by Acting Cap- tain Ben Genad, the Basketeers defeated such for- midable opponents as Central Needle Trades, Co- lumbia Grammar twice, the C.C.N.Y. Freshmen and Sophomores, Franklin Prep, and the Alumni. The only losses were those to Benjamin Franklin, Roosevelt, and Morris. The highlight of the team ' s season came when Coach Olt entered Henry Lazarowitz in an inter-city basket-shooting contest. Lazarowitz finished in third place. This year ' s team produced no outstanding individual star, but functioned together to produce a winning combination. The effect of this on the student body was shown in the last part of the season, when Harrisites turned out en masse to see a victorious Harris basketball squad win its last five games. Manager Acting Captain Coach Sidney K. Halpern Ben|amin Genad Mr. Olt EIGHTY-FOUR

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THEY SHALL COME INTO THEIR OWN An Editorial Some six years ago, when Harris was moved from Convent Avenue to its present site, a noticeable athletic decadence set in. Previous to this, all the teams were coached by faculty members and met, with con- siderable success, powerful opponents. A glance back into the sports records of our school reveals the surprising fact that we often defeated such schools as De Witt Clinton in some major sports. But with the change in location came a sudden downfall. Hampered by a lack of practice space, our teams, although coached by members of the Hygiene Staff, were not able to keep up to P.S.A.L. standards. Gradually team after team was dropped from the league until now only the tennis and swimming teams remain in the competition. The result of this upheaval was a loss of interest in sports on the part of Harrisites. So alarming were conditions that Harris became equivalent to a laughing stock. Conditions remained the same until almost a year ago, when coaches and players came down to earth with the realization that a radical schedule adjustment was necessary. And so, an experiment was begun, and several other preparatory schools similar to Harris were included in our schedules. The results were so encouraging that these teams were made a permanent part of our schedules. Now, with most of the Harris teams turning in winning percentages, interest in Harris sports has once again arisen. It is with a fervent plea for the continuance of the present system of choosing opponents that we look forward to the time when Harris sports will come into their own once again. EIGHTY-THREE

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o ' ■ ' A ' ' i 1 11 1 ; I mmm : - - .wik-j J 9 x: WW TRACK TEAM THE TRACK TEAM by Murray Bogatin With very few veterans and no letter-nnen from last year ' s squad in its ranks, the track team has [completed a highly successful season. The team got off to a flying start by holding indoor practice dur- ing the winter months, which may account for its fine showing during the regular season. Under the leadership of Capt. Sidney New- mark, the team, although it set no records, con- quered many outstanding rivals. The few defeats which it did suffer were at the hands of teams which rank with the best in the city. From a group of raw recruits which would have caused many a man to despair. Coach Zasloff assembled a truly fine team. He deserves much of the credit for the excellent showing made by the squad, for it was through his able coaching and constant drilling that Harris has been rewarded with a team worthy of running for the Crimson and Gold. Captain Manager Coach Sidney Newnnark Murray Bogaftn Mr. Zasloff EIGHTY-FIVE