West Salem High School - Hi Lite Yearbook (West Salem, IL)

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OFTIhAFF» The Softball Team enjoyed a very successful season, winning six out of eight games. We lost to Browns and Lancaster. We had a good battery. Boewe did a good job on the mound, and Bratsch did likewise behind the plate. The rest of the positions were played by inexperienced boys but before the season ended they were coming along in good shape. Cash did a good job at third and Gentz took care of the initial sack. With Bratsch leading off and Cash in number 2 spot we usually had runners scori®g in the first inning. Freshmen who show good possibilities are Couch, Gillard, and Pix- ley who also pitches. Leading hitters were Boewe, Lemke, Bratsch, Cash, and Pixley. The outstanding feature of the season was at Keensburg when our first five batters to face Keensburg’s twirler touched him for five doubles. Softball games were also scheduled for this spring. Members of the squad are as follows: Back Row: Mr. Kennard, Willard Lemke, Jim Bennett, Gene Marks, Max Boewe, Richard Schwartzlose, Hubert Weber, Don Couch, and J. Clive Gillard. Front Row: Bob Gentz, Gene Smith, Charles Miller, Frank Pixley, and David Bratsch. Gr® '2 ® 2 ® The Girls Athletic Association has been an active organization for several years. The Fall Play Day was held at our school with G. A. A. members from eight different schools taking part. They were divided into eight groups each having the name of a state. After participating in several games the noon meal was served at the gym. The members of the G. A. A. have enjoyed many good times and we hope it will continue to be a part of our school.