Troy High School - Gladiator Yearbook (Troy, MI)

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ae — Row 2: Coach Hill, K. Saunders, T. Preston, T. Kollin, B. Bernhardt, R. Samel, C. Malachowski. Row 1: R. Cinader, D. Killewald, P. Howcroft, T. Mitchell, M. Cullen, G. Weldon, D. Jeans. Row 2: Manager, R. Taylor; E. Morgans, D. Roat, M. Varajon, S. Piccalo, B. Fosmoen, Coach Nyquist. Row 1: J. Fifield, W. Figley, J. Gajowiak, W. Scobie, L. Valko, L. King, D. Tino. =a 274=

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coy sacra pans - J. Murdock, B. Benson, R. Kelly, S. Acton, R. Moore, F. Bailey, J. Acton, G. Burnard, R. Clippard, B. Swinson, G. Catto, R. Podulka. Center: VARSITY BASKETBALL Troy High’s 1st District and Regional Trophies were won due to the efforts of the 1954-55 team. They had an impressive 17-6 record for the most successful season Troy has had. They totaled 1218 points and held their opposi- tion to 1005 points. They had a 53 point per game average and held their opposition to a 43 point per game average. Troy is the first team to gain the State Finals since 1949 when Ferndale made it. Troy is the first Oakland B team out of SOC to ever make the finals. Varsity Scores Lake Orion 32 Troy 49 Shrine 47 Troy 28 Birmingham 35 Troy 32 Lakeview 61 Troy 56 Fitzgerald 41 Troy 48 Madison 72 Troy 61 Roseville 50 Troy ol Avondale Sit Troy 57 Clawson 22 Troy 83 Oxford 49 Troy 74 Roseville 04 Troy 30 Fitzgerald 38 Troy 48 Madison 47 Troy 69 Avondale 38 Troy 53 Lake Orion 43 Troy 63 Clawson 48 Troy ho s06e: S. Teeter, Mr. Goodwin, C. Malachowski. DISTRICT SCORES Utica 38 Troy St. Mary (Mt. Clemens) 37 Troy Warren 35 Troy REGIONAL SCORES St. Mary ae (Orchard Lake) 42 Troy Clarkston 34 Troy STATE QUARTER FINALS Flushing 46 Troy STATE SEMI-FINALS Buchanan 58 Troy STATE FINALS Didn’t quite make it. 52 57 37 54 44 50 47

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Sim Acton: Sim is a 5’-11’’ Sopho- more who was the answer to the fifth man on the starting team. Sim keeps very calm and cool under pressure as he proved in the State Tournaments. With his sharp passes and timely shots, he should be a major factor in the coming year. SF Ge i A : 1955 -- REGIONAL = “B ™ CHAMPIONS 4 — a | “™ , Jim Murdock: Although Jim is only 5’-5’’ he was an all important man on the team. The scrappy ‘‘Mighty Mite’’ was a sharp-shooting crowd pleaser. Jim had 268 points for an 11.2 average and patrolled his guard spot with great skill. Jim was onthe All-League team and 2nd SOC team; and will be greatly missed next year. Jack Acton: Jack, a Senior, was on the All-League team, all SOC team and was honorably mentioned on the - All-State team this year. This 6’-13”’ forward had 365 points for a 15.9 point per game average and set the SOC record and team rec- ord of 46 points for one game. His uncanny reach allowed him to f : out-rebound many boys taller than 1 he and block many shots. Jack’s excellent ball handling gained him a starting berth for 3 years on the = Varsity squad. Jack was a fine Cap- — tain and will be missed by all. —— } | a ul | Bill Benson: A 5’-9’’ Senior Guard, Bill was a steady man at his position. He had a nice set shot and stylish floor play. Bill played his best against Lake Orion. Floyd Bailey: Standing at 6’-2”’ Floyd played a fine brand of ball all season. His markmanship, with hook shots and his hustling rebound- ing was a vital part of this year’s Rex Moore: Senior forward, Rex Moore, who stands at 6’ supported the team excellently. His fine ball | handling and alertness was out- team. | standing in aiding Troy to the Sem- Finals. ee Bll g 3 ee ) ie 4 - 28 -