William Paterson University - Pioneer Yearbook (Wayne, NJ)

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SOFTBALL njurles Hinder Seasonal Play With a large number of experi- enced players returning, 1976 looked to be a good year for the Women ' s Softball Team. The squad, coached by Carol Erikson. began with an excellent start, winning four of their first five contests. This display sent the Pioneers to the AIAW Softball Championship at Trenton where they were defeated in the opening round by Temple 16-0. The women rallied back to defeat hHofstra 8-5 in the first game of a doubleheader. The second saw Brockport eliminate WPC from further competition by a 13-2 win. Due to injuries to four of the five var- sity and JV pitchers, senior Cindy Gramlich pitched all three games in the tournament. Continuing prob- lems concerning facilities shared with the Wayne PAL Little League did not help the Pioneers either as they dropped their next four games. In their final decision, a very tired squad held on to beat Montclair 10- 9.

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Team Record 5-5 WPC Opponent 10 Wagner 8 23 Kean 8 5 Rutgers 1 3 18 Kings 13 19 Queens 10 9 Montclair 20 5 Delaware 24 9 Glassboro 1 1 4 Trenton 20 10 Montclair 9 ABOVfc: First baseman Paula Lasalandra awaits the throw from the outfield. FAR RIGHT ABOVE: Senior starter Cyndl Gram- lich delivers to the plate. FAR RIGHT BELOW: Paula Lasalandra tries to sacrifice the runner to second. © f f f - A KNEELING: Cyndl Gramlich. Paula Lasalandra, Enra InturissI Debbie Primavera Patt, Vasto. Maddy Moore. SITTING: Rosemarie Hirmann. Bonnie Garo Jan Raymond, Cheryl Merrit Diane Amoscato. FRONT: Coach Carol Erilcson.

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SPRING TENNIS Winning Ways Continue -yil TOP RIGHT: Trish Chapman returns the vol- ley Chris Evert style. RIGHT: Zaiene Corey displays her agility as she reaches to her right. TOP FAR RIGHT: Member of tennis squad warms up before match. FAR RIGHT: Jeanne Mertens demonstrates her backhand. 266