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The view taken of a University in these dis-

courses is the following;: That it is a place of teaching universal knowledge. This implies that its

object is, on the one hand, intellectual, not moral,

and, on the other hand that it is the diffusion and extension of knowledge rather than the advance- imam- ment. John Henr\ Cardinal NeuiJinn. jj^ttfff i:. M' ;Ji'"" W will! •f!=?HM!'i!l! il I f- I: mnnii

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PUBLISHED 1948

Editor LEO C. INGLESBY

Associate Editors

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f L V A N 1 A It has been almost a century since Cardinal New- man delivered the lectures on education which sub-

sequently became known as the Idea of a University.

His views are as valid in our day as they were in his;

but though widely admired as theory, they were just

as widely neglected in educational practise. We have designed this yearbook to be a fresh statement of our

Catholic conviction that the essence of education in

the fullest sense of the term is in fact the cultivation of "the force, the steadiness, the comprehensiveness

and the versatility of the intellect, the command over our own powers, the instinctive just estimate of things

as they pass before us" which Newman understood

it to be. We are aware that the practical requirements of a^tnc^

our age have made intensive technical training, par-

ticularly in the fields of science and business, an es-

sential element of the modem educational program,

and that the techniques of such training should in-

evitably modify our thinking on the subject. But we

feel that in the course of this modification it has be-

come habitual with us to regard the cultivation of the

whole of human nature, as such and for its own sake,

as secondary to the cultivation of some single func-

tion of human nature, inquisitive or acquisitive. It is

against precisely this inversion of value that a careful

attention to Newman's ideas on education would be

able to protect us; and we hope that one effect of this

publication will be a stimulation of interest in those

ideas among Catholic students. In a world not yet freed from the chains of i

Baptist de La Salle began to bring education to the their completion of a century of devotion in behalf of masses held ignorant by law lest they rise up to wreak Catholic youth and in grateful appreciation for what havoc on a system that enslaved them. This was the they have accomplished for the Church of God in start of an educational process destined to stimulate America by keeping alive the ideals of their founder learning throughout the world. The group-teaching and of giving life to the lofty conception of educa- principle of St. John Baptist de La Salle made pos- tion fostered by Cardinal Newman, we respectfully sible the wider spread of ideas and truths, primary dedicate this book. weapons in the eternal war against injustice and ^lie C^xnlorer S^tail oppression. Co eaium9

he phenomenon of the ever-changing and the changeless existing side by side

in the same institution is nowhere more apparent than in schools. Through our univers-

ities and colleges pass legions of students^^eir minds grasping new ideas, their hearts

^^yP.-i rs. supporting new ideals; yet, here at La Salle, we can see the ever-changing and the &A^- changeless existing Together. Throughout Li Salle's eighty-n%e years, the growth of the

student body jind the expansion of the plivMcal plant manifest the dynamic aspect of our

college. Concnrrent with this is the unchangmg aspect: a Catholic Philosophy of a

Liberal Education.

The pictures on the following pages show how La Salle has expanded to fulfill its

declared aim of providing to thps^wl^-^ifciire it, .1 .oilge for Catholic higher education.

of the necessar)- facilities and buildings,

i!i tl>c storJB the a^er-c4»anging t.icet of La Salle. Cameras, however

wiTtin 3]OSG-'411!---.-tO ciptuft: the spirit of a iireraj education which has

%M^ ,^.,.:, ^\,^ ^leePas'tfle static — . |j^g5^ ei^hty-3\iq y^rs.^To..record that aspect of our

I U isti \<5 rrvuyz seajCou je^mSnts ^N'-hich ;^createithi> spirit and sustained it

-to^mi^^^^h. e teacT^ tjie cur^culum, and-th«

end in view. We 'faftDTj KaveV^V it possible to drop in on'clas'ses comduaed at the original site of La Sadli' s, we would be conscious of many similanties between the

The Christian Brother «4;pnductine the class^ —

clothed 5ay ar?||inspired with tht;.saiiie.|mr^ose, would

^« or J ^Pb** t<^be the immediate predecessor the Brother of today rather than separated^^

- ' p^Thali^yeats^ffoi)^%ia|i^yeai^*o 'ê!ê a liberal education,educatron, aêacheâ- needs ntorc than excellence of "^ Ir' •»« ^cbolafihip; m^^dtoôr rnB^têfmore than a specialist_ifl.iu*' field. He must have a

^ton^ptett»kno*ledt,'e';6l?^ie ?!%l*ire of rnan .andid arr integrated ^ucation himself. I"*' %< These'

hicl1«te.ue. lett out imrortant jBubjeas, that have put too much

stress ve prc^n^*all the subjects with no effort to integrate them

into an educatloi " e said tq be completely educated if Jie has no idJa'of

tions and duties hn Cfeator.' 6ai a man been educatea% his setlboP'

4» h A. cJLa ^atle

years are devoted solely to the mastery of one subject or the intense preparation for some

profession? Does a man have anything more than a grab-bag collection of subjects if

each subject is given as an entity unrelated to anything else? Obviously not.

To avoid the pitfalls of this pseudo-education, the Brothers at La Salle have alwayj

sought to include all of those subjects which' ilttnmnr«t«):»4ta m,^ i,f|m^|^ facets of th^

human personality. The litst of courses given can very neatly be summarized as thos

which will teach meriTiow to live and how to make a living.

The purpose of La Salle, the third integral of that trinity whence the spirit of a

liberal education springs, is anbther manifestation of constancy. Whether you look to

the charter issued in 1863 or to the 1947-48 handbook, you will tihd Catholic higher

education as the avowed purpose of the college. .To bring about the combined develop-

ment, of moral and intellectual powers, to cultivate intellectual excellence, to^emphasize

Christian morality as the vital force in character formation and sound citizenship —

these are the purposes to which the educator's labors are applied. As long as they

strive towafd these ends the spirit of a liberal education will survive at La Salle.

It IS indeed remarkable that such an elusive thing as this spirit has become the

.steadfast element at _ 'our college. This spirit must be inculcated in students even before

it is understood by them, and they o^tJgeeventually led to believe in it. The practical

demands of the day seem to be acting again.st it continuously, and diverse philo.sophies

discrediting it periodically.

In seeking a reason for this changelessness we arrive at two things intimately

connected with the colleges. The first is the teaching of the Church on the nature of

rfiah incorporated into a philosophy of education. The secortd is the religious order

tWHas labored at Xa Salle since its inception. As a reflection of the agelessness of

the Church and the constancy of its Catholic educators, the prevailing spirit at La Salle

c(mld<«be nothmg |)ut perpetual.

^^Wt w'^ld bd indeed vain wefe we to believe that La Salle was the perfect^ ihe S]\ WW faultless example of the Liberal Arts College. We are consciou&^^of its shortcomings;

we haje seffrt "Row the real differs from the ideal. Such a realization is not discouraging,

we are grotSl^hat in a world where integrated education has often disintegrated, La

so close ideal. hope that La Salle, on the eve of post-war » -1-1* •SalTe has come to the We \ ^expansioti and consolidation, will rededicate itself to the ideals and goals proper to the

Liberal Arts College. The hundred years of Christian Brothers' actiMtv in this city has been marked hv pro-^ress in both

spiritual and temporal worlds. In 1863, La Salle wa situated at Filbert and Juniper Streets, present site

of the Philadelphia Eveninj^ Bulletin newspaper. The years to follow saw a <;radual movement toward

the northern sections of the city and in 1877 La Salle took up residence in . . .

845 — THE CENTENARY OF THE ROTHERS OF

10 ... the Bouvier Mansion at Broad and Stiles, recently razed. The larger photographs depict the front

entrance of the present building at 20th Street and Olney Avenue, home of La Salle since 1927, and the

Quadrangle, scene of many graduation exercises an d other less formal activities.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOO LS IN AMERICA — 1945

11 McShain Hall, opened in 1941, included a mi'ch-nceded lounge and ^anie ri>om. Classrooms ac-

commodated the prep students from across the quad. During the post-war expansion period, McShain

was converted into a housinfj imit and the recreational activities were shifted in June, 1947, to . . .

1845 — THE CENTENARY OF THE BROTHERS OF

12 . . . Leonard Hall, a one-story building donated by the Government, revamped to contain a spacious

lounge, barber shop, book store, cafeteria, and administration offices. It has become the social and

some-time political center of the College besides an ideal spot to just sit and chat over a cup of coffee.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN AMERICA — 1945

13 When La Salle had a student hody of four hundred in the never-to-hc-returned-to ante-helium days, the Faculty House was a leisurely abode where students and faculty would meet in passin<; and discuss the finer points of education unhampered by the formalities of classroom dicta. Now the pace has quickened and the increased staff has been moved into every available space. Post-war pressure on hous-

ing has led to the creation of new units, among which is . . .

1845 — THE CENTENARY OF THE ROTHERS OF

14 ^^^P^^^^SL: ^"^1515^-%^ '^^ r§^*

. . . Benilde Hall, a two-story building which once saw service as part of an Ordinance Depot. This

building will house classrooms, faculty offices and a large reading room. Because of its ample space and

accommodations, Benilde Hall wall relieve conside ably the congestion in the College's main buildings

and provide a more comfortable atmosphere for all.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN AMERICA — 1945

15 Mr. Henry J. Sullivan, Division Enjjineer of the Federal Works Ajjency, and Brother G. Paul, President of the College, officially open Leonard Hall, new student Lounge buildin".

EVE^

THE

Doctor Max Jtirdan, center. Director of Religious Pro<;rams for the National Hroad- castin<>; System, receives the sixth annual Sig- num Fidei Medal, an a\\ard made by the Alumni of the Collcfje to tlic individual who has "contributed in a note\\*>rthy manner to the ad\ancemcnt of Christian principles."

Mr. J. Kemper Ryan, editor 4>f the Slcnidard and Times, presents the avvarcf to Docti>r Jordan as Brother G. Paul looks on. Max Sorenson, National Commander of the Catholic War Veterans, salutes as taps are played during services at the War Memorial on the campus during the Alumni Associa- tion's tenth annual Communion Breakfast. rs DF

YEAR

The Honorable James C. Crumlish receives the Doctor of Laws degree from Brother Emilian James (center), Provincial of the Baltimore District and former President of La Salle, as Doctor Joseph G. Cox, another recipient of the degree, looks on. m^m- BROTHER G. PAUL. President of the College

The College is fortunate in having as its chief executive so capable a man as Brother Paul. During the short time since he has assumed the office, the facilities of La Salle have been expanded to meet the greatlv increased enrollment. Quiet and good-humored, he has led the college forward in the most difficult period of its history.

Officers of ttie Cailege

BROTHER G. LEW IS. N'ice-Presidcnt of the College

As vice-president of La Salle, Brother Lewis shares with Brother Paul the administrative problems which continuallv burden the leaders of any large institution. Brother Lewis has proved his indispensahility as both vice-president and professor of mathematics. BROTHER E. STANISLAUS, Dean of the Colley;e

Perhaps no one has felt the current educational boom as much as Brother Stanislaus. The ever-present duties of the Dean of Studies would have overwhelmed anyone less competent and good-humored than Brother Stanislaus.

BROTHER G. JOSEPH, Registrar

Brother Joseph spends the greater part of the day in either the Physics laboratory or the Registrar's office. As registrar he supervises, among other things, the recording of marks and the issuing of transcripts for the professional schools and graduate schools to which La Salle students apply.

BROTHER E. JOHN, Bursar

The all-important business manage- ment of the College is in the hands of genial Brother John. The demanding v/ork of this office is exceptionally well done by Brother and his competent staff. REV. EDWARD J. CURRAN, College Historian

BROTHER G. THOMAS, F.S.C., Dean of Freshmen

ADMINIS

BROTHER E. JOSEPH, F.S.C., Librarian

The successful operation of a large institution such as La Salle depends greatly on an efficient administrative

staff that is continually at work behind

the scenes, relieving the executive office and student body of many duties which

otherwise would be theirs. Here at the College we have a group of men and women, who skilled in their respective

offices, devote themselves daily to the proficient execution of their duties. The end of the war in 1945 and the immediate increase of La Salle's enroll-

JOHN J. KtlJ.V ment presented problems so numerous Director of Public Relations that the existing administration, because DR. THOMAS F. McTEAR, College Physician REVEREND CHARLES GORMAN, Chaplain of the College

T R AT I D N

MARGARET M. KIELY, Assistant Registrar

of its small size, soon became inade- quate. Since that time almost every branch of the department has extended

its size to proportions never imagined in the years before the war. Now, with

its increases in numbers and facilities,

the administration is again prepared to meet, and has been meeting, the many

difficulties attending its work.

While at La Salle we have often received help either directly or indirectly from the members of the administration. We owe each of them a great debt, for

through their industry our years at the JOSEPH J. SPRISSLER, College have been made more pleasant. Comptroller BRO. G. PAUL, F.S.C., BRO. G. LEWIS, F.S.C.. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., LL.D. B.A., M.A., Sc.D. President of the Vice-President of College, the College Professor of Chemistry. Professor of Mathematics Chairman: Administra- Member: Administrative tive Covmcil, Com- Council. mittee on Collejie Policy.

BRO. E. FELIX, F.S.C., BRO. E. ABDON, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., F.S.C., B.A., M.A. D.F.A. Professor of German Professor of Education

ROLAND HOLROYD BRO. G. JOSEPH, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., F.S.C., B.A., M.A. Sc.D. Registrar, Professor of Biolofjy Professor of Physics. Member: Committee on Member: Committee on College Policy, Com- Admissions, Com- mittee on Library, mittee on Academic Committee on Rec- Standing and De- ommendations. grees.

BRO. D. THOMAS, BRO. E. STANISLAUS, F.S.C., B.A., M.A., F.S.C., B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Ph.D. Professor of Latin Dean of the College, and Greek Professor of Philosophy. Chairman: Committee on Academic Standing and Degrees. Member: Administrative CiHuicil, Committee on College Policy, Committee on Cur- riculum and Roster.

BRO. D. AUGUSTINE, BRO. F. NORBERT, F.S.C., B.A., M.A., B.A., M.B.A. F.S.C., Ph.D. Professor of Account- Professor of Sociology. ing Member: Committee on Chairman: Committee on Policy, Com- Recommendations College mittee on Academic (Non-Science). Standing and De- grees, Committee on Awards. .

REV. CHAS. GORMAN JAMES J. HENRY M.A. B.S., M.S. Chaplain of the College, Director of Athletics, Associate Professor Associate Professor of Sociology. of Finance. Member: Conimittee on Awards.

BRO. E. LOUIS, F.S.C., BRO. F. CHRISTOPHER, B.A., M.A. F.S.C., B.A., M.A., Associate Professor Ph.D. of Spanish. Associate Professor of Biology. Chairman: Committee on Recommendations. (Science). Member: Committee on Awards.

BRO. F. AZARIAS, JOSEPH F. FLUBACHER, F.S.C., B.A., M.A. B.A., M.A., Ed.D. Associate Professor Associate Professor of Education. of Economics. Chairman: Committee on Recommendations

( Non-Professional ) Member: Committee on Academic Standings and Degrees.

BRO. G. RAYMOND, BRO. G. THOMAS, F.S.C., B.A., M.A. F.S.C., B.A., M.S. Associate Professor Dean of Freshmen, of Chemistry. Assistant Professor Member: Committee on of Education. Recommendations. Member: Committee on Curriculum and Roster.

BRO. CLEMENTIAN, BRO. EDWARD OF MARY F.S.C., B.A., M.A. F.S.C., B.A., LL.M. Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of English. of Chemistry. BRO. F. FRANCIS, UGO DONINI, F.S.C., B.A., M.A. B.A., M.A.

Assistant Professor Visitinji Lecturer of Economics. in History.

BRO. E. PATRICK, JOHN GUISCHARD, F.S.C., B.A. B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of English. of French. Chairman: Committee on Member: Committee on Awards. College Policy, Con->- Member: Committee on mittee on Academic Recommendations. Standing and De- grees, Committee on Library.

BRO. D. VINCENT, BRO. D. JOHN F.S.C., B.A., M.A., F.S.C., B.A., Ph.D. Ph.D. Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of Physics. of Philosophy. Chairman: Committee on Member: Committee on Curriculum and Awards. Roster. Meniber: Committee on Recommendations.

C. RICHARD CLEARY CHARLES F. SMITH, B.A., M.A. B.A., M.D. Assistant Professor Instructor in of Political Science. Psychology.

ROBERT J. COURTNEY, CHARLES A. J. HALPIN, B.A., M.A. B.S., M.A. Instructor in Instructor in Economics. Political Science. CLAUDE E. KOCH, JAMES F. KENNEDY B.S. B.A. Instructor in English. Instructor in Biology.

JOHN J. KENNEDY, ALBERT J. CRAWFORD, B.E.E. B.A., LL.B. Instructor in Instructor in Mathematics. Business Law.

T. DANIEL J. McCAULEY, RICHARD HOAR, B.A., LL.B. B.A., M.A. Instructor in Instructor in Business Law. Sociology.

JOHN J. ROONEY, FRANCIS J. GUERIN, B.A., B.S. Instructor in Instructor in Chemistry. Accounting.

S. WALTER J. KAISER, HERBERT WEBER. B.S. B.A. Instructor in Instructor in History. Accounting. de DONALD J. BARRETT. PLACIDO MONTOLIU B.A., Ph.L. B.A. Instructor in Instructor in Spanish. Philosophy. Member Committee on Recommendations.

LEO F. FITTABILE, CHARLES V. KELLY, B.A., M.A. B.A. Instructor in English. Instructor in English.

JOSEPH M. CARRIO, JAMES L. MILLER, B.A.S. B.A.. M.A. Instructor in Spanish. Instructor in Mathematics.

TIMOTHY G. HAGENS, THEODORE L. LOWE, B.S.. M.S. B.A. Instructor in Instructor in German Chen'jistry. and French.

MICHAEL DeANGELIS, B.S. Instructor in Accounting. JAMES F. REILEY, THOMAS GAFFNEY, B.A. B.A., LL.B. Instructor in En"lish. Instructor in Business Law.

BRO. G. THOMAS, THOMAS J. RYAN, F.S.C., B.A., LL.M. B.A. Instructor in Instructor in Accounting. Accounting.

ROBERT A. GORSKl, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, B.A. B.A. Instructor in Instructor in Biology. Mathematics.

BOYLE, JOSEPH P. CONERTON, SAMUEL J. B.A. B.A. Instructor in English. Instructor m Enghsh.

GEORGE R. SWOYER, B.S. Instructor in Economics. NE CR

Within the short period of four months, the College lost two of its more important community members. Both educators of inestimable value, Brother E. Charles and Brother E. Pius each worked in a separate function. Brother Charles, by his nature, was a teacher, and spent most of his life in tlie classrooms of various colleses and hij;h schools of the Baltimore Province; Brother Pius, on the other hand, had great ability as an administrator, an ability which he exercised in some of the most prominent positions in this same pro\ ince. Both of these men were at La Salle for many years before their deaths, and their loss has been keenly felt by those who knew them.

Brother Charles succumbed to a heart attack on No- vember 3, 1947, having passed sixty-seven holy years in this life. During his fifty years in the order, he enhanced immeasurably the Brothers' long teaching tradition. A Doctor of Science in chemistry, he had a complete knowledge of his subject and an enthusiasm for it that instantly communi- cated itself to his students. Brother Charles' gift as a teacher was not limited to just a knowledge of chemistry, however. Appreciating the aid which wit and humor give to both the teacher and the student, he utilized these faculties in all of his lectures. Tlic result of such a combination of fine quali- ties was, as his many students will testify, a classroom experience rarely foimd in any college or university.

The last sixteen years of his life Brother Charles spent at La Salle as Professor in chemistry. In that time he helped prepare hundreds of men for medical and research careers, infusing in them the ageless spirit of science and impressing upon them the spiritual significance of science and life. Our loss at his death is compensated somewhat only by the beautiful memory he has left in the hearts of all of us. 1 L D G Y

Following a six weeks illness, Brother Pius, the former Provincial of the Baltimore Province, died of a heart attack on February 5, 1948, at the age of seventy-two. Three days before his death. Brother Pius celebrated what was perhaps the most important day of his life, his fiftieth anniversary as a Christian Brother. During the fifty years of his religious life, Brother Pius achieved distinction in the field of education through his hard work and comprehensive experience. He served in almost every function connected with the Baltimore Prov- ince, deriving from each both a knowledge of the intricacies necessarily associated with a vast educational system and an invaluable sense of the spirit of education. As a teacher in the high schools, he developed an innate love of young people, a characteristic which he retained throughout his later years and the one by which most of us remember him. While principal of Calvert Hall High School and later president of Rock Hill College, Brother Pius became familiar with the problems of administration. It was in such offices as these that he prepared himself for his appointment as head of the Baltimore Province. To this distinguished position he brought a superior background and an acute sense of the problems in the area, with the result that the period of his provincialship was one of extensive growth and development. It was during the nine years of Brother Pius' administration of the province that the main buildings of La Salle were erected. Brother Pius spent many years at the College since his retirement as Provincial in 1936, and in that time there have been few students who did not know him. Yet of that vast number who did know him, few realized that this humble, soft-spoken man had achieved so much in his lifetime. How- ever, such a realization v.-as unnecessary; for although ignorant of Brother Pius' brilliant accomplishments, none could fail to recognize their source, the greatness of his soul.

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DANIEL A. ABESSINIO, B.A. WILLIAM F. ALBRIGHT, B.S. JOSEPH S. ALTMAN, B.S. ALBERT E. AMOROSI, B.A. Preparation for Medicine Business Administration Accounting Chemistry

Intramural Softball 1; In- Pre-Mcdical Society 4. Podium Society 2, 3; Intra- Class Vice-President 1 ; Ac- tramural Football 4. mural Basketball I ; Intra- countinfi Club 4; Intramur-

mural Softball 2: Intramur- al Basketball 2, 3, 4; Intra- al Football 3. mural liHitbail 4; Dean's

List 1.

AMILCAR J. ARROYO, B.A. EDWARD R. BARBER, B.A. EDWARD M. BARR, B.A. JAMES D. BARRY, B.A. Liberal Arts Chemistry Economics Economics

I.R.C. 1, 2. 3; Harvest S.A.C. 1 ; Treasurer i>f Chairman of Dance Ct>m- Blue & Gold Committee 2,

I 1 ; \'ar- Dance Committee ; Dance Committee mittee 1 ; Blue «&. Gold Com- 3, Chairman 4; Collegian 1, MasLjue 3; Social Science sitv Basketball 1; Intramur- mittee 4; Explorer 4; Podi- 2; N.F.C.C.S. I; Harvest Club 4. al Basketball 2; Dean's List um Society 1, 2, 3; Presi- Dance Committee 1 ; Sopho- I, 2,4, 5. dent 4; Economics Club 4; more Cotillion Committee French Club 4; Dean's List 2; Junior Prom Committee 2, 3. 3; Scicial Science Club 3.

45 — THE CENTENARY OF THE ROTHERS OF

34 E. BEYER, B.A. WM. J. BINKOWSKI, B.A. SYDNEY BERKOWITZ, B.A. F. J. BERNHARDT, B.S. JOHN Education Biology Accounting Chemistry Committee 3; Dante Society 3, 4; Podium Blue & Gold Committee 4; Class Vice-President 4; Blue Blue & Gold Treasurer 3, Harvest Dance Committee &. Gold Committee 4; Fresh- Catholic Action Group 4; Society 1,2, 4; 1, Dean's List Dean's List 3, 4, 6. 4; Intramural Basketball 3, man Basketball; Varsity Collegian 2; 4; Varsity Basketball 2; Basketball 2, 3, Captain 4. 4, 7. Dean's List 7.

D. CANNON, B.A. THOMAS J. BLONG, B.S. CHARLES M. BOYLE, B.S. ANDREW J. CABRELLI, B.S. FRANK Accounting Business Administration Accounting Preparation for Law

Dean's List 7. Podium Society 2, 3, 4; Var- Intramural Softball 1,3; In- sity Track 1. tramural Football 4. Dean's

List 1, 2.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN AMERICA 19 4 5

35 EDWARD J. CARLIN, JR., B.A. JOHN F. CASEY, B.S. JOHN J. CASSIDY, B.S. NICHOLAS F. CATANIA, B.S. English Accounting Business Administration Accounting

Collegian 1, Managing Edi- Accounting Club 3, 4; I. A. Adoration Society 4; S.A.C. Accounting Club 4; Dean's tor 2, 3, 4; Explorer, Asso- U. C. C. S. 2, 3, 4; Dean's 2, 3; Dean's List 3. List 1,4,5,6. ciate Editor 4; Masque 1, 2. List 6.

F. J. CAVANAUGH, JR., B.A. POWELL S. CHANNELL, B.A. SIDNEY S. CHILNICK, B.S. GERARD C. CLAUSS, B.S. Education Preparation for Law Business Adniinistration Accounting

Collegian 2, 3. Explorer 4; Podium Society Freshman Basketball; Var- Accounting Club 3, 4; Po- 4; Social Science Club 4; sity Basketball 2, 3; Dean's dium Society 3, 4; Varsity Freshman Football; Varsity List 7. Golf 3, 4; Intramural Bas- Football 2; Intramural Soft- ketball 1, 2; Intramural ball 4; Intramural Football Bowling 3. 4; Intramural Basketball 4.

1845 — THE CENTENARY OF THE ROTHERS OF

36 ALOYSIUS E. COAN, B.S. WALTER J. COBB, B.A. CHARLES J. COCHRANE, B.A. JOHN L. CONNOLLY, B.S. Accounting Philosophy Biology Accounting

Accounting Club 3, 4; In- Dean's List 1, 5, 7. Dean's List 1. tramural Football 3.

JOHN T. CONNORS, B.A. WARREN J. CONOVER, B.S. CHARLES J. CONWAY, B.A. JOHN J. COONEY, B.S. Social Science Business Administration Chemistry Business Administration

Explorer 3, 4, Circulation Podium Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Manager; I. A. U. C. C. S. Intramural Football 3. 2, 3, 4; Social Science Club

4; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Foot- ball 3, 4; Dante Society 2, 3; I.R.C. 2, 3; Dean's List 1,3,5,6.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN AMERICA 19 4 5

37 JAMES F. CORCORAN, B.A. ;

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FRANXIS C. DEVIXE. B.S. JAMES J. DEVLIN, B.A. CHARLES B. DIETZLER, B.S. EDWARD G. DOLTON. B..A.. Accounting English Accounting Biology

Podium Society 3, 4; Ac- Explorer 4; Social Science Blue & Gold Committee 1 Pre-Medical Society 3, 4: counting Club 3, 4: Varsity Club 2; Podium Society 2, LR.C. 3; I.A.U.C.C.S. 2; Dean's List 3. Track 1: Dean's List 4. 3, 4; Intramural Football 1, Podium Society 4; Account- 2; Dean's List 2, 3, 4, 6. ing Club 4; Intramural Bas- ketball 3; Intramural Foot-

ball 3; Dean's List 1, 3.

MICHAEL J. DONOVAN', B.A. F. J. DOUGHERTV, B.A. H. J. DOUGHERTY, JR., B.S. J. T. DOUGHERTY, B.S. English Sociology Accounting Business Administration

Collegian 2; LR.C. 2; Po- Adoration Society 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Varsity Podium Society 2, 3, 4; In- dium Society 3, 4; Dante I.R.C. 1, 3, 4: N.F.C.C.S. Cre%y 3; Intramural Basket- tramural Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Society 3, 4- 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Foot- ball 3; Intramural Football Intramural Basketball 1, 2, ball 3, 4; Dean's List 1, 2, 4. 3, 4. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN AMERICA — 1945

39 FRANCIS C. DOYLE, B.S. ^i

ELLIS R. FELDMAN, B.A. JOHN J. FLEITZ, B.A. FRANCIS T. FOTI, B.A. HARVEY M. FREEDMAN, B.A. Biology Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Medicine

Podium Society 3, 4; Pre- Adoration Society 4; Blue Pre-Medical Society 4. Medical Society 3, 4. & Gold Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Harvest Dance Commit- tee 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Collegian 1, Editor 2, 3, 4; Explorer, As- sociate Editor 4; Intramural Basketball 3; Pre-Medical Society 4; Dean's List 3.

H. FRIESS, B.A. JOHN FRANCIS X. GALLAGHER, B.S. RICHARD A. GARSTKA, B.A. EDWARD J. GEISEL, B.A. Social Science Accounting Preparation for Medicine Biology

Blue & Gold Committee 4; Accounting Club 4; Dean's Intraniural Softball 1, Harvest Dance Committee List 1, 3, 4, 6. Dean's List 5.

1 ; Freshman Prom Com- mittee; Collegian 1, 2; Ex- plorer 4; I.R.C. 1; C.I.I.C. 1; Podium Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Tennis 2, 3; Intramural Football 4; Dean's List 4, 7.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN AMERICA — 1945

41 B.S. F. B.A. D.WID GOLD. B.A. HARRY J. GIBBONS, B.S. JAMES J. GILLIAN. THOMAS GLENNON. Accounting Accounting Education Education

Collegian 3; Explorer Sports I.R.C. 2; Social Science Editor 4; Podium Society 1, Club 3, 4; Podium Society

2, 3, 4; I.R.C. 3, 4; Varsity 3,4. Baseball 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 2; Intramural lootball 5; Accounting Club 4.

B.A. G. B.A. CHARLES F. GORDON, B.A. ANDREW J. GORNU.EV, B.S. WlLLLJiM A. (;RAHAM. HhNRV GRUBER, Chemistry .Accounting Preparation for Medicine Chemistry

Class Secretary 3, 4; S.A.C. I.R.C. 3, 4; Podium Society \'arsitv Baseball 3. Newtonian Society 3; 2; Blue & Gold Committee 4; Accounting Club 3, 4 Dean's List 1, 2, 3, 5, 6. 3; Harvest Dance Commit- Intramural Basketball 3, 4 tee 2; Junior Dance Com- Intramural Football 3; In mittee; ExpU>rer 4; Dean's tramural Softball 4; Dean's List 2, 3. List 2,4, T. 6.

45 — THE CENTENARY OF THE ROTHERS OF

42 JOSEPH R. GUERIN, B.A. H. WM. HANNUM, B.A. THOMAS J. HARE, B.A. THOMAS B. HARPER HI, B.A. Economics Education Economics Economics

Class Secretary 2; Harvest Dante Society 2, 3, 4; Po- Blue & Gold Committee 4; Adoration Society 4; Col- Dance Committee 2; Col- dium Society 2, 3, 4; Ex- Collegian 1; Explorer 3, 4; legian 2, 3, 4; LR.C. 2, 3, legian 2; Explorer 4; I.R.C. plorer 4; Dean's List 1, 2, Podium Society 1, 2, 3, 4; 4; N.F.C.C.S. 2, 3, National 2, 3, 4; Economics Club 3,4, 6. Economics Club Vice-Chair- Vice-President 4; Podium Chairman 4; I.A.U.C.C.S. man 3, 4; Intramurals 1,2; Society 2; N.S.A. 3, 4; In- 3; Intramurals 1; Dean's Dean's List 1, 2, 3. tramurals 2, 3, 4; Dean's List 1,3,5, 6, 7. List 2, 3,4, 5, 7.

JAMES T. HARRIS, B.A. JAMES B. HATTMAN, B.A. AUGUSTUS F. HAYDT, B.A. JOSEPH F. HOSEY, B.A. Economics Chemistry Preparation for Medicine English

Intercollegiate Interracial Harvest Dance Committee Dean's List 5. Explorer 4; Dean's List 4, 5.

Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Adora- 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; tion Society 4; LR.C. 1, 2, Dean's List 1, 4, 5, 7. 3, 4; Debating 1; Social Science Club 3, 4; Podium Society 2, 3, 4; N.S.A. 3, Regional President 4; Dean's List 3, 7.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN AMERICA — 1945

43 THOMAS W. HOWLIN, B.S. JOSEPH V. HUFFNAGLE, B.A. JOHN L. HUGHES, B.S. LEO C. INGLESBY, B.A. Business Administration Preparation for Medicine Accounting Economics

Adoration Society 3, 4; Ex- S.A.C. 1; Collegian 1, 2; Dean's List 6. S.A.C. 2; Freshman Dance plorer 3, 4; I.R.C. 2; Intra- Podium Society 2, 3, 4; Pre- Committee; Junior Dance murals 2, 3,4. Medical Society 3, Vice- Committee; I.A.U.C.C.S. 2, President 4; Explorer 4. President 3, 4; Collegian 1, 2, 3, 4; Explorer, Editor 4; I.R.C. 1; Intramurals 2; Dean's List 2, 4, 5, 7.

JOHN J. JACKIEWICZ, B.A. JOHN J. JARDINE, B.S. REGINALD F. JOHNSON, B.A. JOHN J. JORDAN, B.S. Preparation for Medicine Business Administration Chemistry Business Administration

Podium Society 1, 2, 3; Collegian 1,2; French Cluh Crew 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 1. 3,4.

1845 — THE CENTENARY OF THE ROTHERS OF

44 JOHN W. KEEGAN, B.S. FRANCIS B.S. J. KEHOE, DAVID F. KELLEHER, B.A. JAMES F. KELLEHER, B.A. Business Administration Business Administration Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Law I.R.C. 3; Accounting Club Pre-Medical Society Treas- Adoration Society 4; I.R.C. 3,4; Intramurals 3, 4. urer 4; Intramural Basket- I, 2, 3, 4; Podium Society ball 2, 3; Intramural Foot- 4; Doernenburg Society, ball 3. Secretary 4; Intramurals 2, 3.

THOMAS J. KELLEY, JR., B.A. JOHN P. KELLY, B.S. F. JOHN KENNEDY, B.S. JAMES J. KEUL, B.A. Preparation for Medicine Accounting Accounting Social Science Class Secretary 2; Class Freshman Dance Commit- Podium Society 1, 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 3; Junior Prom tee; Junior Prom Commit- Committee; Harvest Dance tee; Podium Society 2, 3, 4; Committee 4; Pre-Medical Varsity Basketball 1; Var- Society 4; Varsity Basket- sity Golf 2. ball I, 2.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN AMERICA — 19 4 5

45 ;

WILLIAM G. KLUTH, B.S. STEPHEN J. KOCHUT, B.A. BERTRAM KREGER, B.A. CHARLES J. KRIESSMAN, B.A. Accounting Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Medicine Physics

Pre-Medical Society 3, 4. Doernenburg Society 4; Pre- Collegian, Managing Editor Medical Society 4: Intra- 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Press mural Sports 4. Dance Committee 4; I.R.C. 3; Newtonian Society, Pres- ident 4; Dante Society 3; In- tramural Softball 4; Dean's List 4, 5, 6, 7.

EDWARD B. KWASNEY, B.S. CHESTER S. KWOKA, B.A. JOHN I. LAVELLE, B.A. ANTHONY J. LAVERY, B.A. Accounting Biology Preparation for Medicine Social Science

Freshman Basketball 1 Doernenburg Society 4. Collegian 4; I.R.C. 1, 2, I.R.C. 2, 3; Social Science Varsity Basketball 2, 3; In- 3, 4; Doernenburg Society, Club 3, 4; Podium Society tramural Softball 3; Intra- President 4. 2, 3, 4; Intramural Sports mural Football 4. 2. 3.4.

4 5 THE CENTENARY OF THE BROTHERS OF

46 ^ ;

HERMAN C. MANKIN, B.S. PATRICK J. MARTIN, B.A. DAVID V. MATTHEWS, B.S. HARRY C. McCANN, B.A. Accountinsi Education Accounting Preparation for Medicine

Collegian 1; I.R.C. 3, 4; Harvest Dance Conimittee Varsity Baseball 2, 4; Ac- Class Treasurer 1; Blue & Podium Society 2; Dante 1; Collegian, Sports Editor counting Club 4; Dean's Gold Committee 4; Col- 1; Masque 2; I.R.C. 1, 2, 3, Society 2; Intramural Sports List 7. legian 1 ; Snorts Editor 2 4; N.F.C.C.S. 3, 4; Podium ; Dean's List Harvest Dance Committee 1 7. Society 3; Explorer 4; Dante Catholic Pre- Society 3, 4; Catholic Ac- 1,2; Action 4; tion Group 3, 4; Varsity Medical Society 4; Doernen- Basketball 1; Dean's List 3, burg Society 1,2; Intramu- 5,6. ral Sports 3, 4.

JAMHS B. McCLOSKIiV, B.A. JOHN L. McCI.OSKEY, B.S. WILLIAM J. Mccracken, b.a. STACEY L. McDonnell, b.s. Preparation for Medicine Accounting Preparation for Medicine Business Administration

Varsity Track 1 ; Intramu- Class Treasurer 4; Podium S.A.C. 2; Collegian 1, 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Equestrian rals 1, 2,3,4. Society 3, 4; Accounting Podiimi Society 2, 3, 4; Club 3, 4; Podiiun Society Club President 4; Iniramu- Blue & Gold Committee 1, 4; Golf 2; Intramural rals 2, 3, 4; Dean's List 1, 2; Varsity Swimming 1, 2, Tennis 3, 4; Dean's List I, 2, 3, 4, 6. 3,4. 2, 3,4.

1845 — THE CENTENARY OF THE BROTHERS OF

48 JAMES P. Mcdonough, b.s. JAMES A. McGETTIGAN, B.A. THOMAS J. McGOUGH, B.S. JOSEPH P. McGOWAN, B.A. Accounting English Business Administration Preparation for Law

Accounting Club 3,4; \'ar- Dean's List 1, 2. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Podium Society 3, 4; Intra- sitv Tennis 2, 4; Intraniu- mural Basketball 2. rals 1, 2, 3, 4; Dean's List

1, 2.

McGRAXAGHAN, PAL L W. MclLVAINE, B.A. JOHN C. McLOONE, B.A. JOSEPH D. McMENAMIN, B.A. B.S. Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Medicine Business Administration Class Secretary 4; Blue &. Class \'ice-President 3; Ado- Catholic Action 3; Blue &. Dean's List 1. Gold Committee 4; Harvest ration Society 4; Blue & Gold Committee 1, 2; Har- Dance Committee 4; Ex- Gold Committee 1, 3, 4; vest Dance Committee 1,2; plorer 4; Junior Prom Com- Harvest Dance Committee Collegian 1, 2; E.xplorer mittee; Pre-Medical Society Chairman 3; Masque Treas- 4; French Club 1, 2; Pre- 4; Intramural Football 1; urer 3; Pre-Medical Society, Medical Society 3, 4; Dean's Freshman Dance Commit- President 4; Junior Prom List 4, 5. tee. Committee; S.A.C. 1; \^ar- sity Basketball Manager 2; Dean's List 5.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN AMERICA — 1945

49 D. McSTRAVlCK, B.S. H. HUGH JOHN McTEAR, B.A. DOMINIC E. MERCALDO, B.A. JOHN J. MERRICK, B.S. Accmintinj; Sociology Sociology Accounting

I.R.C. 1 ; Accounting; Cluh Podium Society 1; Social Accounting Club 4; Intra- 3,4. Science Club 2; Intramurals mural Softball 2, 3; Dean's

3. List 1.

WILLIAM G. MINSTER, B.A. DIODORO V. MINUTI, B.A. J. A. MLODZIANOWSKI, B.S. \VM. J. MONKHOUSE, B.A. Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Medicine Accounting Preparation for Law Podium Society 2; Treas- Pre-Medical Society 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Class President 1 ; Blue urer 3, 4; Pre-Medical So- Intramural Football 3. Varsity Baseball 3, 4; Cap- &. Gold Committee 3; ciety 4; I.A.U.C.C.S. 3, 4; tain 1, 2. Collegian Business Man- Explorer 4; Dean's List 4. ager I; Podium Society 3, 4; LA.U.C.C.S. 3, 4; Dean's List 4.

845 — THE CENTENARY OF THE BROTHERS OF

50 JOHN V. MONTAGUE, B.S. N. D. MONTEFUSCO, B.A. JOHN F. MOORE, B.A. THOMAS J. MORAN, B.A. Accounting History Preparation for Law Preparation for Medicine

Harvest Dance Committee l.R.C. 1; Podium Society Pre-Medical Society 3, 4.

1 ; Sophomore Cotillion 3, 4; Dante Society 2, 3; Committee. Dean's List 1, 2, 3, 6.

JAMES R. MULDOWNEY, B.A. CHARLES V. MURPHY, B.A. THOMAS E. MURRAY, B.A. FRANCIS J. N.ATH.ANS, B.A. Preparation for Law Chemistry Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Law

Collegian 1 ; Social Science Pre-Medical Society 3, 4; Class President 2; Collegian

Club, Corresponding Sec- Intramural Football 3. 1, Editor 2; Explorer, Asso- retary 3, President 4; Intra- ciate Editor 4; Dante So- mural Football 4; Dean's ciety 3, 4; l.R.C. 1, 2; In- List 2, 5, 6. tramurals 1; Dean's List 3, 4, 5, 7.

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51 .^^'

P. O'MALLEY, B.S. PAUL J. NEKORANIK, B.S. JOSEPH E. O'BRIEN, B.A. L. T. O'CONNOR. B.S. WILLIAM Accounting; Preparation for Law Accounting Business Administration

Accounting Club 4; Public Collegian 3, Sports Editor Accounting Club 4; Intra S.A.C. 1.

Speaking Club 1 ; Intramu- 4; Intramural Sports 3, 4. mural Softball 3. ral Basketball 1, 2, 3; Intra- mural Softball 1, 2; Dean's List 2.

B.A. THOMAS A. ONEILL, B.S. GEORGE R. PARSONS, B.A. CH.ARLES P. PERKINS, B.A. .A.NGELO J. PERRI, Accounting Preparation for Medicine Englisb Preparation for Meciicine

Accounting Club 3, 4: In- Podiimi Society 2, 3, 4; Pre- Podium Society 2, 3, 4: Blue &. Gold Dance Com- tramural Football 3. Medical Society 4. Dante Society 3, 4; Dean's mittee 3, 4; Collegian 1, List 2, 4, '5. 6, 7. 2, 3, Circulation Manager 4; Pre-Medical Society 4; Catbolic Action Chib 4; In- tramural Basketball 2, 3: Intramural Tennis 2, 3.

1845 — THE CENTENARY OF THE ROTHERS OF B.S. BERNARD F. RAFFERTV, B.A. FRANCIS P. RAUCH, B.S. EDWARD J. PERRI, B.A. KENNETH R. PFISTER, Preparation for Medicine Business Administration Preparation for Law Accounting

Blue & Gold Dance Com- Intramural Football 4. Collegian 1; I.R.C. 2; Var- I.R.C. 2, 3; E.xplorer 4: Po- mittee 3, 4; Harvest Dance sity Track 1, 2, 3, Captaiii dium Society 3; Accounting Committee 4; Collegian 1; 4; Intramural Basketball 2; Club 4; Intramural Basket- Intramural Basketball 3. Dean's List 5, 6. ball 2, 3; Intramural Base- ball 2, 3; Intramural Foot- ball 3.

B.A. JOHN J. ROBINSON, B.S. WILLIAM F. REIDY, B.S. ROBERT L. REILLY, B.S. HERBERT ROBBINS, Business Administration Business Administration Preparation for Medicine Accounting

Newtonian Society 3, 4; Collegian 1 ; Intramural

Dean's List 2, 3, 4. Softball 1 , 3 ; Intramural Basketball 3; Intramural Football 4; Dean's List 8.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN AMERICA — 1945

53 THOMAS W. ROGERS, B.A. JOSEPH M. ROMEO, B.A. CHARLES R. RUMSEY, B.A. LOUIS J. SABATINI, B.A. Preparation for Law Preparation for Medicine Social Science Preparation for Medicine

Adoration Society 4; Col- Pre-Medical Society 4. Collegian 2, 3; Explorer 4. Varsity Basketball 1; Pre- legian 2, 3, 4; I.R.C. 2, 3, 4; Medical Society 4; Dean's N.F.C.C.S. 2, 3, 4; N.S.A. List 3, 4. 2, 3, 4; Dean's List 3, 4, 5.

JOHN G. SABOL, JR.. B.A. JOSEPH SAMOST, B.S. JOHN W. SANTRY, B.S. JOHN J. SCHAUB, B.A. JOSEPH F. SCHOLL, B..\. Accounting Accounting Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Medicine

Intramural Tennis 3; Class President 1 ; Sopho- Harvest Dance Committee Collegian, Assistant Manag- Dean's List 3, 5. more Dance Committee; Po- 3; Blue & Gold Committee ing Editor 1, Photography dium Society 3, 4; Varsity 3; Pre-Medical Society 3, 4. Editor 2; Doernenburg So- Basketball 1. cier\' 2.

GEORGE \V. SHAW, B.A. JOHN T. SHEEHAN, B.S. EDW.\RD J. SHEPPER, B.S. JOHN R. SMITH. B.A. Preparation for Law Accounting Chemistry Preparation For Medicine

Varsity Swiming 1, 2, 3, 4. Accounting Club 3, 4- Varsity Basketball 1, 3. Collegian 1, 2; Intramural Softball 3.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN AMERICA — 9 4 5

55 B.A. FRANCIS J. SPEISER, B.S. EARL L. STEIGERWALT, B.A. FRED A. STRASSER, PATRICK J. SWEENEY, B.A. Accoiintinj: Chemistry Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Medicine

Colk'jjian 3; Accountinjj Varsity Basketball 1, 3, 4. Pre-Medical Society 3, 4. Pre-Medical Society 3, 4.

Club 4; Dean's List 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

GEORGE A. THOMAS, B.S. f

EDWARD J. WALCZAK, B.S. JOHN M. WALSH, B.S. WILLIAM C. WIXTED, B.A. J. L. WOLSTENHOLME Accounting Accounting Chemistry Accounting

Podium Society 1 ; Harvest S.A.C. 1; Harvest Dance Class Treasurer 1 ; Fresh- Podium Society 2, 3, 4; Col- Committee; Dance Committee 1, 4; Committee 2, 3; Podium So- man Dance legian 3; Explorer 4; Ac- Blue tSt Gold Committee 2, Class President 3; Blue ciety 2; Intramurals 3. counting Club, Treasurer 4; 3, 4; Sophomore Dance &L Gold Committee 3, 4; Dean's List 1, 2, 3, 5,6. Committee; Junior Dance Junior Prom Committee Committee; Varsity Basket- Chairman; Chairman Har- ball Manager 1, 3; Varsity vest Dance 4; Explorer 4;

Track Manager 1 ; Intramu- Catholic Action 4; Adora- rals 3, 4; Varsity Baseball tion Society 4; Dean's List Manager 3, 4. 7.

JOSEPH T. WOODS, B.A. EDWARD J. ZNAIDUKAS, B.S. EDWARD A. ZULLL B.A. Preparation for Medicine Business Administration Preparation for Law

Class Secretary 1; Collegian Dean's List 1, 2, 3. Citizens Forum 1; Italian 1; Pre-Medical Society 4; Club 1; Dante Society 3, 4; Adoration Society 4; Intra- Dean's List 8. mural Football 3,4.

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WILLIAM S. WELDOX, B.S. JAMES c. McLaughlin, b.a. EUGENE J. GALLAGHER. B.A. JOSEPH C. ELVNN. B.A. Business Administration Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Medicine Preparation for Medicine Collegian Business Man- Debatin" 5: Radio Forum Blue (Si Gold Committee 1, Blue & Gold Committee 1 ager 1, 3; Podium Societx 2, 3, 4; S.A.C. Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; Collegian 1, 2, 3, 3; Doernenburg Society 1. Treasurer 2; Varsity Track 4; \'arsitv Ice Hockev 2. French Club 1 : Intramural 1; Intramural Sports 3. Softball 4.

EDWARD R. GILLERAN, B.A. HUGH J. McCABE, B.S. FRANCIS G. MAY, B.S. RAl PH J. FRIES, JR., B. Economics Business Administration .Accoiniting Accounting

Collegian 1 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4.

SUMMER TERM YALE P. GREEN, B.S. .Accounting Harvest Dance Committee 2, 3; Masque 1, 2, 3: Radio Forum 2, 3; Doeriienburg GRADUATES 1947 Society 2, 3; X'arsitv Track 2, 3.

.^i*^ik i GEORGE H. MULLAHY, B.S. FRANCIS J. McNULTY, B.A. THOMAS J. HICKEY, B.S. FRANCIS J. DIETZLER. B.S. Accounting Biology Accounting Accounting

Dante Society Secretary 3, Collegian 3; I. R.C. 3, 4- Harvest Dance Committee 4; I.A.U.C.C.S. 3, 4. 1; Accounting Club 1, 2.

JAMES PIE, B.A. JOSEPH P. RODRIGUEZ, B.S. JOSEPH SABATO, B.A. NflCHAEL W. FRANK, B.A. J. Accounting Preparation for Medicine Chemistry Si^cial Science

Intramurals 2, 3, 4- Collegian 3, Associate Edi- tor 4; I.R.C. 3, 4: Masque 1,2; Social Science Club 4.

-^wiC^'' The graduates on these two pages com-

FRANCIS L. MANFRED!, B.S. pleted their degree requirements in Septem- Accounting ber, 1947, and are included in the graduating 'nw Harvest Dance Committee class of 1948. 1, Chairman 2; Collegian 2, 3; I.R.C. 2, Chairman 3; Varsity Basketball 2. Junior class officers and representatives: T. Quindlen, F. Scully, treasurer; vice-president; J. Biehl, J. O'Neill, Eckert, Brother D. Vincent, moderator; J. Q. Harty, J. president; \V. Blankheld, W. Cassidy, secretary.

Sciuor cl.i^s officers: J. McCloskey, treasurer; R. Espinosa president; P. McUvaine, treasurer. Fred Bernhardt, vice- president, missing from picture.

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eVccU°'V oB'- \lieit W v,m\>e' .1 aiier Sophomore class officers: J. Cain, president; J. Warren, secretary. Missing from photo A. Croce, vice-president; W. Scanlon, treasurer.

Freshman class officers: E. Fitzgerald, president; Brother George Thomas, moderator; G. Curtis, treasurer; H. Con- very secretary.

For the first time in the history of the College the student body has formed an organization whereby the students govern themselves, of themselves. The present Student Council is the result of a planned process. The elections of student officers, the actual writing of the Constitution and the ratification have all followed in ordered sequence. Early in the Fall Semester the individual classes elected officers, after spirited campaigns were conducted by the candidates. Those who were elected had based their campaigns on the student government platform and began immediately to fulfill the election promises. During the Christmas Holidays a Constitutional Committee made up of the newly elected officers met on the Campus, and, as a result of these meetings, drafted a constitution which was submitted to faculty and the student body for ratification. After several amendments were suggested and added the final draft was presented to the students and ratified by an overwhelming majority. The Student Council, after an organizational meeting immediately following ratification, has now begun to function as the representative gov- erning head of the student body.

P';° »"* ^^^boaX^; ^eeks be "^ W served ^^ sbf f ^ ^,.ent ^c^^ .uo.s/t,Uned SECT^O^ ^-^S^. —

"1 ONE are the days ivhen a little Latin and

less Greek was sufficient . . . no class of

I society gains more of a specialized educa'

tion than the n\en of science ... to ac'

quire the vast an\onnt of technical information surrounding the studies of the physical order,

this is necessary . . . these past hundred years

have seen the men of science enthroned as high

priests of material progress and as such they

have taken their places as dutiful problem-

solvers, attempting to unravel some of the in-

tricacies into ivhich man is prone to ivonder . . . \\V years must be spent in arduous preparation

before any solid accomplishment can be shotvn

the scientific wan . . . many facts and more by iW

theories must be learned . . . the road to suc- M^*v

cess and achieven\ent is pit-failed uith grinding

study and frequent disappointment . . . gone

are the days ti'hen a little Latin and less Greek

tvas sufficient . . . in a world used to piston

speed, today's lifepace has been accelerated to

the click of a Geiger counter . . . this fast-mov-

ing age has reached the threshold of bound-

less Energy, a force tihose use alone demands

the utn\ost of human intelligence and skill . . .

to the scientific man ivc look for the ansivers

. . . before he can be certain of the simplest

solution he must test and con\pare and test

again and sit and ivait and prove . . . the quickly said words observation — classification — ;f

h\J>othe.si.s law are separated not by the space

of a breath but by long lab hours and further

study that knoxvs no time limits . . . gone are

the days u'hen a little Latin and less Greek was sufficient. ^ OTTVT

m'i

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\ i education a necessary THERE is in et'erv part ite call extra-curricula activities and

these are epitomized by the prevailing

spirit of Leonard Hall ... a microcosm of Dumbarton Oaks, the Bourse and Capitol

Hill ... ft is accepted that the social institu- tio7\s of college life are the breeding grounds for future giants of industrial and civil life . . . the Lounge offers the opening gambit to aspiring leaders of men ... no Magdalt'7i Commo7i

Room, the Hall combines tiventieth decor uith intellectual activity of a sort old to any atmos-

phere . . . since its opening the cafeteria has achieved a modern Johnsonesque tone remi- niscent of earlier coffee houses and the con- versation of men itho held universal aims and

ideals . . . the tabic talk presents as many pref- erences and prejudices, vieivs and counter- vieivs as there are facets to the personality of

individuals . . . during the intense class political campaigning, a note of Hyde Park uas in- jected into the stream of Hall activities . . . making fidl use of the public address facilities, the contending hucksters dumied the ears of

L. H. devotees ivith hourly exhortations of the merits of their candidates . . . eyecatching posters dominated the .strategic entrances and patron couldn't lift cup to lip iiithout being

reminded that Cain was Able . . . the tuo hundred capacity cafeteria on rainy days sees twice that niiniber elbowing ribs and slurping cokes

. . . crowded hatracks and over-burdened hangers testify that an epicurean atmosphere is not of prime consideration when things of importance are to be discussed.

SCHOOL is people . . . officers, fac-

ulty, non-professional people . . .

maintaining the delicate mechanism A "> of a college . . . ivindou's must he

Hashed and courses planned and laivns water-

ed and speeches made . . . there must be decision— holt' rna«\ students—hou' many pro- fessors—ho 11' many classes— hoii' much equipment . . . and thinking thinking thinking . . . ^.' and more decision—that on such a day examinations must he held and six days thereafter designated as holidays — and that chemistry

317 should he given this term so that professional school requirements he met for next

June ... a school is records . . . tests that meas-

ure a hook against the student . . . examinations that pace the amount of material still to he

taught . . . roster cards mechanically separating student from student and class from class

(sample dean-type prohlen\: if room 208 has thirty chairs hotv may fifty-two accounting

majors he accommodated?) . . . and credit

hours and quality points must he hurdled he-

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Catholic Action Group: F. Foti, J. McLoone, W. Wixted, R. Garritano, Mr. Barrett, Moderator, C Gordon, A. Perri, D. Aversa, P. Martin.

Students at prayer in the Colle<;e Chapel. Faculty members and student body assisting at the Mass of the Holy Ghost at Holy Child Church

The effect of the increase in student body number expressed itself not only by the revival of old organizations, but also by a renewed and more fervent interest in religious activities on the campus. The Mass of the Holy Ghost, celebrated at Holy Child Church, marked the school's annual policy of asking for Divine Blessing and spiritual guidance during the approaching school terms. All students attended, with Seniors and Faculty members resplendent in caps and gowns. A small group of students under the guidance of Mr. Donald Barrett, Philosophy professor, had organized, during the summer term, a Catholic Action Group. Impetus was derived mainly from the request made by the Holy Father in his Encyclical on Catholic Action. To this group belongs the credit of introducing First Friday Mass in the college chapel. Almost simultaneously with Catholic Action formation, the student body, realizing the need for spiritual action relative to the plea of Our Lady of Fatima, and the advocation of Msgr. Sheen, formed the LaSalle College Students Adoration Society. The ultimate goal of this devout group was to have the Society so well organized that in the near future the college might be privileged with the exposition of The Blessed Sacrament. The annual student retreat, which was restricted to Seniors this year, was held during Holy Week. Each of the lower classes observed days of recollection on successive Sundays during Lent.

Shrine of the Secred Heart in the quadrangle.

The outstanding social affair of the year, the annual Blue and Gold Ball, was held under the aegis of the Senior Class. The committee offered the spacious main ballroom of the Bellevue-Stratford as the setting for what will be remembered as one of the gala affairs of La Salle College.

Resplendent in formal attire, those in attendance danced to the delightful music of Joey Kearns and his orchestra. With the air of Goodnight Sweetheart lingering pleasantly in our memories, this truly en- joyable and unforgetable occasion brought to a climax the four year record of social successes for the Class of 1948.

Blue and Gold Ball Committee

Brother George Thomas, F.S.C., Moderator James D. Barry, General Chairman

Band Committee

Francis T. Foti, Chairman T. Quinn Harty Donald Biehl John Friess Patrick Martin Anthony Polcino Edward Grady

Publicity Committee Paul W. Mcllvaine, Chairman Edward Uhler William Cassidy Richard Espinosa Jesse Cain Charles Kriessman John Warren

Program Committee John C. McLoone, Chairman Ferdinand Morro Angelo Perri Eugene McLoone Edward Barr William Scanlon John Capriotti

Ticket Committee

Edward Perri, Chairman Harry McCann Edward Murphy John Schaub John Cullen James Gallagher Joseph Eckert George Eckert William Binkowski Frederick Bernhardt Thomas Ryan

Reception Committee William Wixted, Co-Chairman Charles Gordon, Co-Chairman

This smiling group of Juniors and their dates reflect the mood that prevailed at the dance.

Members of the committee, Paul Mcllvaine (standing) and John Warren, pictured with Bro. G. Thomas, moderator, prior to the dance.

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Seated, S. Berkovvitz, J. Schaub, W. Wixted, General Chairman, Brother George Thomas,

Moderator, P. Mcllvaine, J. McLoone, T. J. Kelley; standing, F. Foti, E. Perri, J. Fine, W. McHale, C. Gordon, E. Murphy, E. Mc- Loone, F. McGee, A. Polcino.

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Harvest Dance Queen Martha Mary Boss receives Maestro Harry Rotondi, '50, at the keyboard. the award from Chairman Bill Wixted. Harry Rotondi and his La Salle Men of Rhythm. Harvest Dance group consisting of R. O'Conner,

L. Hines, T. Howley, W. Groetsch, J. Rosania and their dates.

The social curricula had an auspicious beginning last November 7th, at the traditional Harvest Dance, which possessed the charm and tradition of previous years. Those who attended the favorite informal shuffle of all La Salle Men and their sweethearts saw Martha Mary Boss, Ventnor beauty, selected as the first "Harvest Queen" following the elimination of the other two finalists. An innovation to the yearly affair, the coronation shows prospects of highlighting the dance in the coming years. Arrayed in an autumnal splendor created by decorations of goblins, black cats, corn stalks and the like, the field house resounded to the festive offerings of Harry Rotondi, '50, and his La Salle Men of Rhythm. Familiar faces of alumni and friends were evident, but more noticeable was the student support which was the largest in the history of the dance. The attendance numbered some 500 couples. As in previous years the proceeds of the dance went into a fund for the maintenance of the Christian Brothers' Novitiate in Ammendale, Maryland. It was a crowning achievement for the efforts of senior Bill Wixted and his industrious committee.

Nancy Curtis, Ed Murphy and Denyse Kane purchase Harvest Dance decorations from a Bucks County farmer. 'm mi •/. ^^%_ ,« . - 1 d m

The Collegian Staff: front rou\ T. Roger s, \V. Hearney, A. Perri, E. Cotter, C. Kreiss- \V. man, Editor, Broujjh, R. Garritano, W. Dondero, J. Dunn, R. Ehlinger; second row, T. Harper, J. Fine, R. McMackin, R. Eisler, F. Scully, C. Daniels, W. Scanlan, R. Cavanaugh, C. Walker, L. McDonald, T. Fairbrother; third row, W. King, J. Ryan, H. Gibbons, J. Bresnan, F. Walton, J. Lavelle, F. Foti.

Last-minute copy preparations show Bob Eisler Collegian office, showing clockwise: B. Eisler, \\'. and Walt Brough talking it over while J. McHale, Brough, J. McHale, C. Kriessman, G. Cotter and T. Kehoe, J. Bresnan and C. Daniels put their stories J. Bresnan. intii tvpe. Jack Quinn, Gene Cotter and Tom Kehoe finish Part of the crowd at the Press Dance 'iven last some work in the old Collegian office. summer.

Change has been the keynote of the Collegian, 16 year old student publication ot La Salle. Under the editorship of senior Charles J. Kriessman, Jr., the Collegian made many alterations in its make-up policy and style during the 1947-48 term. Mr. John J. Kelly, Public Relations Director of the College, was appointed moderator in December, succeeding Brother E. Luke who was transferred to Baltimore, Md. With most of the former staff graduated, editor-in-chief Kriessman formed an almost entirely new organization with the nucleus being made up of Walter Brough, William Dondero, John Bresnan, Wil- liam Hearney, Thomas Kehoe, Ralph Garritano, Angelo Perri, Eugene Cotter and John Ryan. As in the past, the Collegian acted not only as a source of school news but also as a means of student expression and as a preparation for many men in the field of jovirnalism.

On the social side, the Collegian staff sponsored informal dances, luncheons and lectures. The An- nual Dinner of the staff was held in February.

Jack Bresnan looks on as Charley Kriessman, edi- Melvin K. Whiteleather, Bulletin correspondent, tor, makes Collegian CARE donation. was the principal speaker at the annual Collegian banquet. -v^

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Yearbook Staff: /roJit row, J. McLoone, W. Wixted, C. Gordon, L. Inglesby, editor, Bro. Norbert, Moderator, P. Mcllvaine, E. Carlin, F. Nathans, F. Foti, W. Groetsch; sccoJid row, F. Devine, L. Hines, T. Hare, J. Friess, J. Huffnagle, C. Daniels, J. McMena- min, F. Hajicrty, VV. Brough, P. Viola, J. Barry; thnd roir, F. Law, J. Rosania, E. Barr,

Ehrlich , E. Warren, McCloskey, Wolstenholme, J. Curry, W. Minster, H. Gibbons, E. J. J. J. Evans, F. Raucli, B. Krefijer.

Paul Mclhaine and Joe Guerin look over com- H. Gibbons, J. Wolstenholme and C". Daniels smile approvinsjly at the preliminary Explorer sports pleted copv of Explorer business letter with Bill Kin<; lav

It wasn't that its revival hadn't been thought of, discussed, and even acted upon in the years since 1943, because an office had been assigned for this activity during that period, but the idea of a yearbook couldn't quite seem to get started for some reason or other. However, the senior class of 1948 thought differently and acted. As a result, this 1948 "E.xplorer" exists. Men like Leo Inglesby, Ed Ehrlich, Frank Foti, Harry Gibbons, and others applied themselves to the task at hand and, with few words and plenty of hard work, turned out these pages. They had to plan, calculate, interview publishers, and meet copy and photography deadlines. Pictures of seniors, various groups and activities, random and campus shots had to be arranged and taken. So that they'd be able to meet these heavy expenses of printing, photography, engraving, and other items, each senior was asked to pledge at least ten dollars in patrons. Their efforts were rewarded not only by the immense personal satisfaction they experienced but also by the realization that they had set a precedent for classes that will follow by laying a foundation for the "Explorer" once more.

Harry Gibbons and Leo Inglesby join an informal A joint in the negative being. examined by Larry yearbook discussion at Rosemont's Press Conference. Cornell and Ed Ehrlich. Frojit row, T. Barry, W. Brough, C. Millevoi, J. Warren, J. Leary, President, T. Fairbrother, A. McCosker, W'. Graham, J. Conboy; second rou\ S. Ruzicka, J. Plick, W. Fairbrother, C. Kelly, Modera- tor, J. Beatty, W. Calhoun, J. Cain, G. Avery, W. Felte; third row, D. Yates, A. Gringeri, E. Kieser, F. Sweeney, W. Blankfield. J^ Jia'tque

Jesse Cain takes the role of admonisher to Marie Mary Gardner, Bob Valenti, Humbert Sweeney, Reinhardt in scene from Our Toii'Jt. Jesse Cain and Eileen O'Connor rehearse their lines for Owr Toii'n. 'C;5^i?it^

Jim Leary, Masque president, does a bit of im- Bill Graham congratulates Jim Leary on his elec- promptu choir leading at the Our Town rehearsal. tion as president as John Warren looks on.

Revived after wartime interruption, the Masque has rapidly become one of La Salle's outstanding activities. In its fifteen-year history, the society has produced plays of various moods. The accent at the turn of the decade was on musicals, Knickerbocker Holiday and Maytime remaining the two smash hits. Sun Up, a World War I melodrama, was the last pre-war offering. In the Fall of 1946 the Masque was reorganized under the leadership of James Leary, one of the very few remaining students active in the society before the war. Brother Christopher was the Modera- tor and with his valuable help the group produced Thornton Wilder's Our Town, which enjoyed great popularity. The Masque also brought forth O'Neill's Bound East for, Cardiff, a one-act play, both on and off the campus, and lent aid to Chestnut Hill College in two of its productions. The 1948 season opened with a one-act play, A Game of Chess, starring Donald Yates. Prepara- tions were extensive for the Spring play, State of the Union, by Lindsay and Crouse, which had just been released for amateur production. The Masque was happy to announce that the response to the Broadway success was even greater than that accorded to Our Town. Mr. Charles Kelly of our English Department is the Masque's moderator and State of the Union was directed by Miss Carmelita Manning, who directed Our Town also.

Part of the Our Town cast: front row, Ed Warren, Discussing highlights of Our Tou-n: Ted Barry, Mary Gardner, Bob Valenti, George Avery, Eileen Jim Bonner, Bob Valenti, Jim Leary and Miss Man- O'Connor, Jesse Cain; back roiv, Loretta Daly, Bill ning, directress. Graham, Marie Reinhardt. Front rou', J. McConnell, J. Waugh, F. Ferrick, P. Anibellas, C Walsh, C. PfefFerle, T. Quaid, J. Mclntyre, L. Kelly, S. McDonald, D.Mulgrew, A. Pedicone; second row, R. Garritano, W. Tennant, J. Gallagher, T. Vizzard, W. Sapanaro, T. Dent, J. Gaughan, president, J. Watson, J. Emore, D. Kane, W. Calhoun, L. McCormick, J. Jones; third roll', S. Ruzicka, W. Kenny, R. Weibler, Duffy, Wiest, Glee Club J. J. J. Greybok, H. Sweeney, W. Sieberlick, T. Fairbrother, W. Fairbrother, A. Alito.

A call was made during the Fall for all men interested in joining the Glee Club and returning it to its place of prominence in the College. With this announcement, the Club, inactive since 1940, made known its intention to take its place among the growing list of reorganized activities. Although the initial response was not too large, the men present unanimously agreed to begin work immediately even though a director had not yet been engaged. Through the able assistance of Tom Quaid and Joe Rodgers, who gave freely of their experience and knowledge of choral singing, the Glee Club was revived. A wise choice was made in the selection of Mr. Placido de Montoliu as director, his experience in directing choral groups extending far. Under his direction great strides were made during the year. In December, two programs were given by the Glee Club, one a Christmas recital, the other a program in conjunction with the Masque of La Salle and the Masque and Foil of Chestnut Hill College. Both performances were well received by the faculty and student body. In toto, it was an auspicious beginning for club president Joe Gaughan and his group, establishing them once more as one of the most active clubs on the campus.

Mr. DeMontoIiu, choral director, leads the Glee The Glee Club practicing in the Auditoriiuii for Club in Christmas rehearsals. the Christmas show. /T.

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Seated, R. McCarron, T. Kelioe, J. McGovern, P. Hardy, Mr. R. Courtney, Moderator, W. Lederer, T. Harris, President, R. McMackin, M. McDonnell;

standinfi, J. Quinn, J. Ritchie, T. Rafferty, B. Snyder, E. Barrett, H. Wiebler, T. Rogers, J. Lavelle, J. Kelleher, F. Dougherty. I.R.C.

As an alert discussion group the members of the International Relations Club have formulated a policy of actively informing themselves on current events through their mutual interest in international affairs. Throughout the year the I.R.C. has done much to further their worthy purpose, which is to mold an informed student opinion. By so doing they hope to aid in creating an intelligent and articulate student community, indoctrinated with the fundainental principles of relationships among men and gov- ernments. This is done that theirs may be a substantial contribution to the solution of the momentous probleins that will face them upon active entry into the political, social and economic life of the whole community. Under the able presidency of Ted Harris, who is also the Philadelphia Regional Chairman of the I.R.C, the club participated in a number of varied activities to further promulgate their policies apart from their campus debates. Among these activities was a monthly radio program, participation in the Foreign Policy Assembly each month, as well as the dispatching of delegates to a number of conferences throughout the country, making La Salle's I.R.C. a truly active and responsible member of this universal student organization.

Ted Harris, I.R.C. President. Tom Kehoe, Jack Lavelle, and Mr. Courtney leaving an I.R.C. meeting. Seated, P. Martin, T. Rogers, Brother D. Augustine, Moderator, T. Harper, T. Harris; standing, F. Dougherty, D. Espinosa, T. Kehoe. N.F.C.C.S.

Since the inception of the National Federation of Catholic College Students at La Salle, this organization has plaved an increasingly important part in the campus life of the students. Parallel with this is the fact that La Salle students have become more and more important in regional and national levels in their participation in the NFCCS, the only Catholic student organization officially approved by the Bishops of the United States. The school year of 1947-48 marks the 10th Anniversary of the federation and a year of unprecedented importance in its activities. At the annual Congress held at Toledo, Ohio, in April 1947, Tom Harper was elected National \ ice-President in charge of commissions. In his capacity as a national officer he has served on several executive committees this year. In June, Brother Augustine, F.S.C., campus moderator of the NFCCS, was named to the National Catholic Education Association's Advisory Committee to the NFCCS. La Salle men have also made many important contributions on a regional level. Tom Rogers, in addition to his duties as National Congress chairman, is the president of the Philadelphia region, which comprises the seven local Catholic colleges. The main project of the Philadelphia region this year has been the Students Relief Drive, to which students of La Salle contributed over six hundred dollars. Tom Rogers, Ted Harris, Tom Harper and Myles McDonnell in confab before the Madison Conven- Lillian McBride and Tom Rogers meet top NFCCS tion. official, Joan Christie (center). Seated, W. King, W. Walczak, J. Curran, J. Mul- downey. President; Mr. C. Halpin, Moderator; J. Nathans, L. Kelly, J. Kane, J. Kennedy; Standing, T. Glennon, J. Gallagher, H. Arton, R. Bridgeford, T. Walsh, Bresnan, W. Shelley, Maclntyre. Social Science J. J.

In January, 1947, Mr. Barrett and Mr. Halpin instituted the Social Science Club for the purpose of promoting greater interest in and broadening the student's outlook on subjects relative to this study. During the year the Constitution was drawn up and ratified to firmly establish this club activity as a permanent organization at La Salle. Since its institution a number of distinguished speakers, including leaders in the fields of labor, law, psychology, economics, social work and politics, have addressed the club. These speakers, representatives of their fields of the Social Sciences, presented to the club some practical insight into the problems which must be met by these authorities in some phase of society. In monthly meetings the club has had an opportunity to discuss the topics of the lectures and question the authorities for complete comprehen- sion of the problems proposed. In many instances, these representatives from the various levels of the Social Sciences have produced a definite incentive to the students to pursue with greater confidence some phase of this study which our misguided, materialistic world strongly needs for the sublimation of conditions in our society.

Louis F. Budenz, former editor of the DAILY Mr. Richard Hunter, National Health Foundation WORKER, now a professor of Economics at Ford- representative addresses the Social Science Club on ham University, addresses the Holy Angles' Forum. various aspects of mental hygiene. Si* #

Scutcd, J. Trainor, W. Steelman, C. Walker, G. Robertson, K. Lowe, T. Kehoe, \V. Coffey, C. Sullivan, R. Sorenson, P. Harjjrave; sUmdin}', R. Cavanau^h, E. Stemmler, T. Plick, P. Lankewich, R.

O'Schell, J. Connor, W. Jacob, D. O'Connor, T. Barry, D. Vates.

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Brother Stanislaus, Dean of the College, congratulates Kurt Lowe, President, as Tom Kehoe and Bill Kurt Lowe helps fit jerseys to orphans at St. John's, Coffey look on at Chapter investiture. West Philadelphia. Seated, J. Cullen, H. McCann, B. Kreger, J. Huffnagle, Brother Christopher, Moderator; J. McLoone, President; D. Abessinio, J. Lavelle, F. Law; second roiv, G. Parsons, P. Sweeney, F. Strausser, P. Viola, J. McMenamin, J. Schaub, E. Ehrlich, S. Berkowit:, J. Sabol, J. Jackwiewicz, S. Kochut, T. Kelley; third roiv, D. Minuti, D. Kelleher, C. Tribit, T. Moran, W. Minster, H. Freedman, P. Mcllvaine, C. Murphy,

J. Romeo, F. Foti.

Premedical Saciety

Reorganizing after a war-time period of inactivity, the Premedical Society once more offered membership to those students enrolled in the preparatory courses for Medicine, Dentistry, and other allied fields. Its purpose is to promote a better understanding of the nature, obligations, and aims of the medical profession. As a result, monthly meetings found prominent men in the field from the Phila- delphia area addressing the group. Numbered among those who spoke was Dr. Richard H. Chamberlain, professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, who lectured at great length on one of the greatest scourges of modern society, cancer. Talks were not restricted to professional men ho\vever, for very often members of the senior and junior class were called upon to give papers on different phases of medicine. The Premedical Society was fortunate in having Brother F. Christopher as moderator. He has been instructor, friend, and advisor to all the pre-meds, and it was due mainly to his interest that this group was reorganized.

Through the efforts of the Premedical Society, Brother Christopher, Moderator, and John Mc- a mobile unit from the Philadelphia Tuberculosis Loone, President, greet Doctor Joseph Appleton, and Health Association visits La Salle's campus for Dean of the University of Pennsylvania Dental x-rays of the student body. School at a meeting of the societv. First row, J. Hcrr, W. Kanigowski, J. Connor, J. Quinn, H. Hannum, C. Chair, T. Glennon, J. McGowan, D. Muljjrew, T. Quaid, W. Binkowski;

second row, L. Durkin, H. Taddei, F. Law, J. Curry, E. Barr, Director, Dr. J. Guischard, Moderator; L. Hines, J. Huffnagle, W. Minster, J. Kelleher, J. Rosania; third row, W. Felte, W. Albright, F. Rau

ch, P. Martin, W. Hodgeson, M. Gibbons, J. Wol- stenholme, G. Parsons, C. Conway, Keul, W. H Podium Society J. earney, W. Groetsch, R. Tully, J. Kennedy, P. Viola,

J. Gallagher, J. Kelly, J. Santry; to/) roiv, G. Clauss T. Hare, T. Comber, N. Lion, J. Friess, T. Fair- brother, J. Curran, W. Myszka, J. Longo, C. Tribi t, M. Donovan, J. Thompson, G. Eckert.

The Podium Society is dedicated to the belief that lovers of classical music at La Salle should have an opportunity to hear the best and to learn the story behind the great works. During the two-year presidency of Edward Barr, this idea has been followed closely with gratifying results. Working with operatic director Charles Perkins, symphonic director Frank Law and Doctor Guischard, the Society's moderator, Ed has produced several evening concerts as well as daytime programs. Aida, La Salle's social whirl has not been neglected by the Society, either. Last September a successful Balloon Dance, featuring many novel ideas, was held. Tlie Second Annual Christmas Party, which brought Santa Claus down from the Pole a week early, was held in Leonard Hall. The Hall was also the scene of the Second Annual Spring Party in April. The Society held its third banquet down town in May, winding up the academic and social season.

Ed Barr presents token of appreciation to Doctor Scene from the Podium Society's Christmas dance John A. Guischard at the Podium Society banquet. in Leonard Hall. '^'^m.

1. to r., B. Blow, Front row, 1. to r., J. Gallagher, T. Hare, C. Halpin, J. Guerin; Back row, J. Mooney, E. Murphy, E. Barr, E. Girone.

Economics Club Photo Club

The purpose of the Economics Club is to organ- The Photographic Society, under the direction ize that dissension which comes so freely wherever of Mr. James Kennedy, began operations last Jan- students of this important Social Science congre- uary by presenting a series of illustrated lectures, gate. slides and motion pictures, both color and black and white were used. In addition to this demon- One of the last of the pre-war activities to be strations were given by professionals in the use of resumed, the Economics Club has fast become a photographic equipment. center of attraction for those students desiring to put their economic principles to work on various During April, original prize winning prints topical questions. The moving force behind the from The Camera magazine were displayed in the club's organized discussions has been its earnest auditorium. Meanwhile, the Society's own print and informed moderator. Dr. Flubacher, whose contests aroused the interest of hundreds of stu- personal prestige has been responsible for securing dents and many notable local photographers. the participation of outstanding professional econ- omists in the club's program.

Front row, 1. to r., L. Cornell, J. Kane, D. Aversa, R. Krossman; Back row, 1. to r., T. Zarrilli,

J. Lynch. Staled, J. Conboy, J. Lederer, W. Brough, W. Felte, D. Yates, A. McCosker, J. Cain, T. Quaid: standing, R. Stacy, T. Barry, J. Ritchie, E. Kieser, J. Connor, T. Ogdcn, J. Warren.

Radio Workshop

The Radio VV^orkshop is a purely functional organization. From its inception in the Spring of 1947 its members have striven to create the best possible atmosphere for the development of radio savoir faire. With the return of the student body in the Fall, the Workshop went into public production over local stations. Most of its work was done at Station WIBG, which sponsors a Student Workshop series each year. Following a custom established when the radio opportunities offered La Salle were filled by the Masque, actresses for these programs were lent by Catholic colleges for girls in the Philadelphia area, including Immaculata College, Chestnut Hill College and Rosemont College. Two of Shakespeare's works were broadcast, Macbeth and The Taming of the Shreu'. Charles Dickens' fanciful tale. Keep My Memory Green, was given on Christmas Eve. Two later successes were The Rivals, by Sheridan, and Poe's Tell-tale Heart. Thus the Radio Workshop under the aegis of La Salle produced some of the finest drama adaptable to radio. In this one year, the Workshop has achieved a high standard of accomplishment. Under tiie continued direction of Donald Vates, it hopes to persevere in the same fashion. The Radio Workshop rehearsing an original radio play; at the microphone is Anthony Gringeri. Others At a broadcast tryout: M. McDonnell, A. Gringeri, are Don Yates, Larry Jackson, Joe Gaughn, and

R. Garritano, W. Brough, D. Yates and J. Beaty. George Floyd. THE NHWTONTAN SOCIETY: seated, \\ Folen, H. Hevl, L. Schmittinger, M. Gri:- zard. Brother D. John, Moderator; C. Kriessman, President; G. D'Ascenzo, A. Ciarlone,

C. McCain, J. Keers, L. Stallings; standing, R Stacy, J. Plick, E. Harris, J. Moflet, J. Dougherty, C. Heil, T. Kutzer, W. Malloy.

Newtonian Society N.S.A. The Newtonian Society gives its members an opportunity to discuss and to do practical work La Salle College was among the 356 leading in science. Under Brother D. John, Moderator, colleges and universities to send delegates to the and Charles J. Kriessman, President, the Society Constitutional Convention of the United States has held seminars and heard talks by members on National Student Association. Our delegates as- varied scientific topics. Also, members of the So- sumed an impressive leadership at the convention. ciety have constructed a six-inch telescope and Ted Harris was elected President of the Pennsyl- pvrolitic equipment. Field trips have been made, vania Region of NSA and has guided this region among them a visit to the RCA laboratories in through its first successful year of operation. Camden. The annual meeting with the Chestnut Hill College Science Club was the social highlight La Salle's ratification of the NSA Constitution of the vear. indicated the willingness of the students to con- tinue to contribute their part to the American student community.

N.S.A.: seated, J. Cain, T. Rogers, T. Harris, President; T. Harper, F. Scully; standing, F. Rauch, Brother D. Augustine, Moderator.

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THE RADIO CLUB: M. Gri:-ard, J. Moftet, C. McCain, V. Folen, President; \'. Pooletto, R. Stacv, R. O'Connor, Brother G. Joseph, Moderator.

Radio Club Accounting Society To familiari:e interested students with the rapid strides in the field of electronics and radio research, The Accounting Association of La Salle College, the was revived under the moderation Radio Ckib with Brother Norbert as its moderator, was organ- of \'incent of Brother G. Joseph and the direction ised early in the Fall semester of 1947. The As- ambitious projjram is being dilijjently J. Folen. An sociation evolved from student desire to acquaint pursued to accomplish this aim. themselves with operations of the field in which The members exchanjje informal instruction on they expect to pursue their livelihood. In order to radio fimdamentals, electrotiic equipment and expedite this aim, the Association secured speakers code, and are provided technical advice in the from the business world to address its members. various laboratories. It is their ultiniate aim to To further familiarise the students with the appli- establish, niaintain, and operate a college radio cations of text book material, the Association station. hoped to conduct tours through the accounting departments of many large firms in the city.

THE ACCOUNTING CLUB: /.out nnv, F. Ranch, L. O'Conner, J. McDonough, C. Dietzler, A. Gormley, Brother Norbert, Moderator; G. Thomas, J. Gillan, N. Lucas, J. Jesberger; .secoJid roit', G. Eckert, H. McStravick, J. Garvin, J. Casev, W. Fit:gerald, J. Santry, J. McCloskev, President; J. Thiel, J. Kelley, T. O'Neill, A. Coan, J. Sheehan, J. Keegan, L. McDonald, J. Huck, S. Duda, W. Drew, G. Schorn; third row, J. Gudijonis, W. Rvder, J. Stokes, G. Clauss, J. Hughes, J. Connelly, F. Doyle, J. Smith, J. Lynch, J. Duke, J. Maguire, J Bernctich, W. Kliith, F. Devine.

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Persistent snowstorms and lin^crinfi thaws that made bridle paths unusable prevented the Equestrian Society from participating in the sport of its choice throughout most of the riding season. When they did take up their saddles, the stag parties at Rock Hill Riding Academy and the long rides along the historic Wissa- hickon made the society's first year a successful one. Bill Felte was the Chairman and Brother Vincent was the Moderator.

Seated, W. Felte, T. Tent, C. Ball; standing,

J. Evans, Brother Vincent, J. Conner, B. Ten- nant, S. McDonnell, A. Romano, E. Stemmler, V. Miraglia.

Dante Society

The Dante Society, inaugurated in the Fall of 1946, has rapidly become a symbol of the high appreciation in aesthetic and cultural life found among the activities at La Salle. Although the society did not concern itself with extensive research into the more remote fields of poetry, it did hold weekly seminars at which the works of renowned modern poets were read to the members. Critical interpretations and compara- tive analyses of these readings took up most of the meeting time. Through these discussions the members were able to gain a better understanding and richer appreciation of the works of these contemporary masters.

Standing, T. Comber, F. Nathans, R. Espi- nosa, E. Zulli, B. Kuwaski, T. Robertson; seated, J. T. Connors, J. Connors, M. Donovan.

Doernenburg Society

In science, theory without practical applica- tion is useless. Similarly, in languages, vocabu- lary and grammatical rules unless put into practice, are soon forgotten. To afford the student the opportunity to get this experience in the German language, the Do'^rnenburg Society was reactivated during the Fall semester. Mr. Lowe, who recently joined the faculty, moderated the bi-weekly meetings of the organization, giving the members practical opportunities to use the language in extra-class sessions. Emphasis was placed on seminars relating to traditional Germanic cultural themes. Other interests included the reading of contemporary German language magazines and newspapers.

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La Salle College started Basketball when the boys from Broad and Stiles first put a team in competition. Because thev defeated their then neighborhood rivals, Saint Joseph's, twice, an otherwise fair season was considered a successful one. This was the beginning of the longest rivalry in the schools' history, and with the defeat of the Explorers by the Hawks in this year's thirty-si.xth meeting, the series now stands in St. Joseph's favor, 19 to 17.

In the ancient series La Salle defeated St. Joseph's regu- larly by decisive scores. In 1901 La Salle won 32 to 7 and 29 to 13. In 1902 they won again with the most decisive score of the series, 70 to 8. Some of the scores in the early games were unbelievablv low. In 1911 La Salle won 10 to 6. .After World War I, St. Joseph's started on their winning wavs when they commenced to defeat the Blue and Gold consistentlv, running streaks of five and seven games before La Salle could revive. After the 1923 game when St. Joseph's gave La Salle its worst defeat of the series, 44 to 9, the series was discontinued for eleven vears.

In 1930 when the Explorers moved to 20th and Olney, Jim Henrv was appointed coach and given fourteen uni- forms. He didn't have to eliminate anvone, for onlv fourteen candidates reported. It is interesting to note that there were more varsitv members this year than there were candidates then. In the middle of the 30's, La Salle put some of its greatest teams on the floor under the direction of Len Tan- seer, splitting double-headers at the Philadelphia .Arena with St. Joseph's and Temple. It was aboiu this time that La Salle added some of its friendliest ri\als to the schedule: Temple, Lovola and Scranton. Basketball had become self-supporting and the spectator demand was so great that the double- headers were transferred to the more spacious Convention Hall.

Then canie the Warl

Football, the only other major sport on the campus, was disciMitiniied, leaving onlv basketball to bring glorv to the 20th and Olnev Avenue School. The war vears were lean years. Plaving at home and at Convention Hall, La Salle netted a composite record during the war vears of less than .tOO. In 1944, when there was a total student bodv of SO. the situation became so severe that the authorities deemed it best for all concerned to withdraw froni intercollegiate competition, and the team finislied i>ut the season with an informal schedule. When the first of the \cterans started to return and the high school graduates were not subject to i i Selective Service, La Salle returned to the wooden ways, not conspicuously but determinedlv with a big time collegiate Coach — Charley McGlone schedule. They were laving the foundation for the 1946-47 Athletic Director — Jim Henry season. isk&MijmL

The 1946-47 basketball team, one of the {great- Temple in an overtime thriller, a victory largely est of all La Salle Collej;e quintets, won twenty due to Larry Foust's scoring spurt in the extra games and lost six. Besides being undefeated on period. their home court, the team established both a new season record of 1495 points and a single game The courtsters ran their string to eight straight record of 94 points, set against P.M.C. In this by wins over P.M.C, Loyola, Catholic U. and St. same encoimter Captain Bob Walters made an Joseph's. The triumph over the City-Liners gained individual scoring mark of 32 points. the basketeers a tie for the mythical city title. Led by Kostecka and Brown, Georgetown defeated La Victors over Boston College, Lock Haven and Salle in their next game, another overtime affair. Loyola in their first three starts, the Explorers dropped their first decision of the season to Seton The squad ended the regular season with vic- Hall. La Salle then defeated Scranton, Gettysburg tories over Lebanon Valley, Albright, Seton Hall, and the Alumni, before dropping a game to the St. Francis (Loretto) and St. Francis (N.Y.). The University of Utah, the team that went on to be- Seton Hall win avenged an earlier defeat in- come National Champions. Paced by All-Ameri- flicted by the quintet from Orange, N. J., which cans Ferrin and Gardner, the Utes finished strong was called by many one of the outstanding teams to win after trailing at the half-time. in the country.

After successive losses to Utah, Muhlenberg and Although not a member of the Conference, La Penn, the team ended a three-game losing streak Salle was invited to take part in the Middle At- with a stirring victory over North Carolina in a lantic States college play-offs. After defeating double overtime fray. Their confidence restored Swarthmore, the Explorers lost to Muhlenberg in by victories over Albright and Millersville in their the finals, their second loss of the season to the next two games, La Salle went on to outlast "Mules."

1947,48 VARSITY

Frojit roll'; Sunderman, Connor, McCann. Second row: Greenberg, Comerford, Kane, Bernhardt (Capt.), Tompkins, Colman. Third row. Foust, Steigerwalt, Brophy, Stewart, Adair, Fox, Gallagher (not in picture).

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La Salle's 1947-8 Explorers found their \\ay through the uncharted wastes of a 23-game schedule to the National Invitation Tournament and the highest national ranking of any Blue and Gold quintet in the history of the court sport at 20th and Olney. With a few treks to points on the eastern seaboard and midwest and seven appearances at Convention Hall on the slate, this year's hoopsters had drawn some of the most varied and unpredictable opposition in the 42-year annals of La Salle basketball. Opening the season in high gear and showing themselves to advantage in the clutch, the campus favorites early displayed a court presence that had their partisans doing some swishful thinking. This looked like the club to banish the long familiar "next year" from the College halls, and it did. It won 20 of its scheduled tussles and raised eyebrows throughout the east. Charley McGlone returned to Olnev Heights for his second season as head coach, and found himself with eight lettermen, four of whom had been regulars during the previous campaign, and six promising soph prospects up from the freshman squad. Seniors Fred Bernhardt and Earl Steiger- walt and Junior Hank Greenberg were the only non-sophomore members of the team. In Larry Foust, Ace McCann, Hank Greenberg and Inky Gal- lagher, McGlone had a quartet that had started most of the 1946-7 games, while Bernhardt, Stew Tompkins, Bill Stuart and Steigerwalt had acquired much helpful seasoning. Foust's towering frame measured nine inches above the six-foot mark, a handy altitude for pivot work and scrimmaging under the hoops. McCann stood only five feet, eight inches above his sneakers, but this did not handicap him in living up to such newspaper descriptions as wizard of the hard- wood and court magician. Greenberg promised to bag an important share of the points and serve as a steadying influence on the attack. Gallagher even iniproved upon his defensive tactics of the previous year, also acquiring a habit of dunking two-pointers from under the basket. Bernhardt, who had been selected as floor general by his mates, moved into the vacancy in the starting five. Stuart began the season as Foust's relief, and Tompkins was groomed to provide set shots from the outside on urgent occasions. According to McGlone's scheme, Dick Adair, Frank Comerford, Walt Colman, Paul Sunderman, Bill Connors, Jack Fox, John Brophy and Jack Kane were to be worked into the system gradually. All had been recruited from the previous year's frosh quintet, with the exception of Fox, a sizeable sophomore without college experience. Three of this group later played key roles in the top games of the season.

More than a month of practice sessions in the field house had removed many of the "bugs" from the team's floor game when the Explorers highlighted the Thanksgiving holiday with a 71-35 conquest of the Alumni.

'Inky" Gallagher

"Hank" Greenberg

'Ace" McCann

I red Ik-rnhardt (C'apt.) Millersville State Teachers provided the first collejjiate opposition, but not enough of it, for La Salle gained the decision, 63-47. After the regulars had romped to a 19-8 lead, the upstate aggregation crept back to trail by only 23-17 at the half. A fast and furious third session netted the home courtmen a 44-27 edge, as Foust made himself useful under the baskets and on the pivot for 20 markers. McGlone continued screening his reserves, who gained savoir faire with each appearance. Loyola's Baltimore Greyhounds, long-standing foes, arrived on the compus to test the Explorers in the next contest, a fray marked by heated action and equally heated debate over a scoring technicality in the waning moments. The visitors eventually became victim number three, by a 64-62 tally, but not before the game had been delayed for more than 10 minutes by the officials, scorekeepers, and contesting coaches. La Salle's book show ed the score to be snarled at 62, with little more than a minute on the clock. The scoreboard, Loyola's book and unofficial tabulations of several sports writers credited the Greyhounds with a 63-62 advantage. The home book's count prevailed, and the clubs resumed action. Foust located the hoop in the final 30 seconds to register the decisive points, sending his evening's total to 25. The lead had changed hands eight times, and the score had been tied six. Moravian's five dogged the home basketeers with ecjual stubbornness through the first half of their outing in the field house, suffering only a 30-28 deficit as the squads left the floor. Foust and Greenberg cut loose with a 12-point flurry as the third period started, and La Salle was on the way to its fourth straight, 79-58. Although substitutes were used liberally, Foust and McCann bagged respective readings of 16 and 12 counters, the former outreaching enemy retrievers under the standards, and the latter generating the sparks of a slick attack.

The Razorbacks of Arkansas and the strain of their first Convention Hall date faced the Explorers in the following tussle. La Salle triumphed, 69-58. Students, alumni and faculty, who had watched the "Hall jitters" plague the early-season efforts of former Blue and Gold quintets, had their fears dispelled after eight minutes of play. McGIone's passers gradually punctured the visitor's defense, and owned a 31-27 lead at the end of the first 20 minutes. Despite the efforts of George Kok, Razorbacks' giant pivot man, who looped in 23 markers in all. La Salle flooded the strings with 24 points while the visitors were scoring five in the third period, Foust aban- doned his usual pivot spot and moved to the side of the court as a decoy. This move opened the center lane, and the Arkansas defense was riddled by the driving dribblers from Olney Heights. The invaders from the South- west tapped their reserve energy for a couple of scoring outbursts, but Foust garnered most of his 20 points in the second half, and the Explorers reached the finish 1 1 tallies to the good.

A 77-43 frolic at the expense of Lebanon Valley at Annville closed the pre-Christmas activity. However, Captain Bernhardt sustained a wrist fracture, and was lost to the team for a month. La Salle quickly grabbed the edge, moved to a 42-16 margin after two stanzas, and inflated the bulge in the remaining periods. The reserves served more duty than the starters, and the foul lines were well-used during the spirited action.

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Frank Comerford

Larrv Foust With six triumphs already on the ledser, the All-Amcrican Arnie Ferrin and \'ern Gardner Explorers entered a phase of the campaign that led a seething group of Utes into the civic audi- promised to label them as either top-flight or simply torium for a New Year's Night engagement. Hav- good. Adherents waited with fingers crossed as ing been trimmed by St. John's two nights earlier, Southern California's Trojans and Utah's \aunted L'tah cra\ed atonement at the displeasure of the Utes made ready for a holiday sally into the Hall. Olney Heights cagers, who refused to be impressed. While the Blue and Gold's rating appeared cer- After 40 minutes of dangerous sniping by Gardner tain to soar if the Westerners could be repulsed, and Ferrin, La Salle had branded its eighth con- defeat meant relegation to the background among secutive victim, 52-46. Although Foust dropped the major squads in the East. scoring laurels to Gardner, 17 to 20, Greenberg, Comerford and McCann again cut enough pro- Southern Cal arrived at the Hall boards with- ductive capers to ease the strain. Larry did break out the services of star center Alex Hannum, but the game open in the final minutes, however, a troublesome Trojan named Bill Sharman flashed heaving five markers into the nets. Not until the more than enough scoring punch to compensate second period could the Explorers move encour- the La Salle faithful for any disappointment. The agingly in front. Leads of 19-15 and 25-21 pre- host quintet reached the final horn with a 61-48 ceded the 29-25 insurance posted at halftime. The victory, having satisfied the galleries that previous Utes were stymied in the third period, La Salle newspaper copy had not been fiction. The Explorers racing to 36-26 and 44-27, but the visitors slashed traded shots with the Pacific Coast Conference the latter figure to 45-43 and set the scene for club for several minutes, then slipped away on a Foust's finishing touches. Off in his shooting, Fer- 13-point streak for a 31-18 margin at the half, as rin displayed his artistry on the floor while rolling Comerford and Adair clicked like veterans in in 10 counters. McGlone's dazzling passing onslaught. Sharman rallied his mates early in the third period, and The replacement problem, accentuated by the they pared the home combination's edge to 37-30. loss of Bernhardt, apparentlv had been solved. McCann, Greenberg and Comerford retaliated Comerford and Colman proved themselves steady, with eight hasty tallies. Their antics on close-in heady substitutes who could move at McCann's scoring plays left onlookers flabbergasted as the break-neck pace, and Adair's entry into the line- Los Angeles basketeers faded from contention. up allowed the fans to rest while Larry rested. Only in the final minutes did the losers dent the Lafayette's Leopards loomed as an unpredict- comfortable lead.

Loyola (63-62) Foust (14) Comerford (11) Adair (6). All home games were televised. Alumni (71-35) Sunderman (10) Brophy (5) Millersville (63-47) Gallagher (19) Adair (6). Tompkins (16). able foe in the ensuin« tilt, but Adair and Foust quarters. Refusing to be subdued, the Tommies dissolved a 38-38 deadlock late in the contest to continually moved within easy reach. La Salle give the Explorers a 43-39 win at Easton. Green- found the spark to close in a rush for a 27-30 ad- berg remained in the lineup with a batch of both- vantage. Once on the floor for the third chapter, ersome boils. The loosers kept within easy reach McGlone's charges swamped the hoops and out- throu<;hout the first two periods. Ahead, 21-19, distanced the Scranton five for a 73-48 triumph. as the teams returned for the second half, La Salle McCann registered 20 tallies, Foust 14, as the en- stepped off to its best margin at 31-25. The Leo- tire squad saw action. pards battled to the wire, pulling abreast at 38, Georgetown's Hoyas beckoned from the Na- increasing the in and pressure on McGlone's men tional Capitol, and La Salle entrained for its the last five minutes. twelfth conquest, a 48-35 decision that added The campus suddenly became alive with the prestige. Dominating the early activity for a 14-2 realization that the team had turned back nine gap, the Explorers staged one of their snappiest opponents in a row and advanced to the upper performances of the season and stood on the long brackets of sectional ranking. The University of end of a 30-13 count at the half. Georgetown took Virginia's Cavaliers had the next crack at the Blue advantage of a lull in La Salle scoring to climb to and Gold's string, in a fracas at the Hall. Eventu- 34-26 as play was resumed. McCann, who had ally overcome, 67-59, the visitors remained very dumped in all of the visitors' second-half markers much in the running at the 10-minute mark, but up to that point, deposited four more; La Salle Greenberg appeared and instigated a return to form clung to this margin, then turned on the power that left the Cavaliers lagging, 26-11, and, at the at the end. The Ace netted 15 points for his eve- intermission, 27-19. The home crew broke away ning's work, lifting the club over a tough barrier. to 50-33 in the second-half action, and the re- Bernhardt, playing with a well-taped wrist, reserves entered to send the score to 63-43. Virginia turned to the fold. Foust continued as Bobb's closed the encounter with a 10-point barrage. closest opponent in the district scoring scamper. While continuing his defensive role, Gallagher Intra-city operations began for the Explorers headed the point-production with 17. The first against Temple's Owls, who carried an under-the- figures on the district scoring race showed Foust hoop worry known as Wally Hatkevitch. While running second, behind Temple's Nelson Bobb. McGlone and his band had moved through 12 Back at the field house for a meeting with foes without damage, the Owls occasioned exten- Scranton's Tommies, the Explorers encountered sive plotting and priming at 20th and Olney. Nel- more than the expected resistance in the opening son Bobb and Eddie Lerner rated as fit company

Moravian (79-58) Greenberg (20) Gallagher (19). Arkansas (69-59) Gallagher (19).

j^fc^ \^^ for the most adroit hoopsters in the La Salle esti- offense was clearly indicated during the struggle, mate. This pair had to be held in check if the Blue for the Texans enjoyed a scoring burst during and Gold were to cop number 13. A battle of the each of his absences. His departures caused radi- inside against the outside in offensive techniques cal changes in the scoring, 15-7 to 18-23 and 47-35 seemed evident, and it took place. Early leads of to 53-50. 6-1 and 7-5 were overcome by the Templars, who Foust forged to the top of the heap among the became the first quintet to hold a halftime advan- district's marksmen after his work in the 68-30 o\er the Explorers, a 23-21 reading. The per- tage setback handed Albright. The Lions did not match sistent Owls refused to yield until late in the final the Explorer's pace after the opening minutes, and session, when Foust sparked a drive that wrested they were in arrears to the extent of 28-12 at the control. La Salle pulled to 45-47 and spurted to half. Larry fashioned a new scoring norm for the 50-47. At this point Lerner connected with a pair field house, sinking 15 tallies in as many minutes of long stabs, and a foul put Temple on even terms. of play during the first half, and 19 more in 12 Warned by the crowd, Bobb authored a long set minutes of the second half. He thus erased Bobby shot as the clock threatened to end the fray. The Walters' mark of 32, which had been recorded heave missed, but Hatkevitch snared the rebound against Pennsylvania Military College during the and nestled it into the strings for a 54-52 Temple 1946-7 season. victory. Since the shot and the end of the game were so nearly concurrent, the validity of the field La Salle's time-honored meeting with St. goal was confirmecl by the timekeeper. While the Joseph's Hawks assumed much greater significance, ruling did not win universal acceptance among for the Blue and Gold still courted top-ranking in excited La Salle fans, the Blue and Gold quintet the East. While the Hawks were not so highly re- had been struck from the list of the undefeated. garded as Temple, they had gained poise steadily The Bobb-McCann duel, long awaited by the spec- after a slow start. In addition, their roster included tators, ended with each feeding 10 points into his Sophomore Paul Senesky and a few unpredictables. team's total and contributing heavily to his club's The Hawks caught a little of the Temple spirit general play. and maintained it through one added session for 70-65 victory. Facing its oldest rival for the 36th Te.xas Wesleyan's touring streak-snappers stood time. La Salle lagged 1-6, led 13-9, fell back to next in the path. Despite Easy Parham's feat of 20-13, and was short at the half, 27-33. St. Joe setting a new Palestra scoring mark with his 32 matched every scoring outbreak of the Explorers points. La Salle finished on the ci>mforting end of in the second half, and Foust and Gallagher had a 69-66 tabulation. Foust's role in the Explorer's

Lebanon Valley (61-48) Adair (6) Stewart (12) Bernhardt (7) McCann (8). Southern California (61-48) Greenberg (20) Southern California (61-48) Comerford (11) Comerford (11) Adair (6). Adair (6) Gallagher (19) McCann (8). Utah (54-46) Greenberg (20) Tompkins (16).

[J L^^ U to team for five late points to force the overtime. Senesky racked up five of his 29 markers in the extra interlude, providing all of the final differ- ence. Tom Frein picked the occasion to win recognition on the Hawks squad with 14 points, as Hank Dudek and Al Goukas experienced one of their better evenings. Gallagher and Bernhardt chipped in 11 apiece, Foust treating the Hall patrons to a 22 point performance.

A return engagement with Loyola in Baltimore caused a bit of apprehension among the Explorers' addicts, for the Greyhounds recalled only too clearly the circumstances of their defeat in Philadel- phia. Foust's height and the manner in which he employed it under the baskets helped the visitors to a 74-58 conquest. After a 3-3 jam the victors sped to a 43-30 halftime reading, then checked every rally by the home club in the third and fourth periods. Foust patrolled the areas beneath the hoops and found time to connect for 27 points. Gallagher and McCann also made healthy contributions to the final figure.

The first of a brace of contests with St. Francis' Brooklyn Terriers drew La Salle supports to the Hall. Apparently loping home with ease, the hosts finally settled for a 53-52 decision on Foust's pen- alty toss in the last fraction of a second. In command, 32-24, at the intermission, the Explorers maintained a similar margin until the fourth stanza. Terrier Tom Gallagher then dispatched seven of his 10 points in the final six minutes, putting his club on even terms with 18 seconds to go. Foust, who had amassed 17 markers during the evening, received a free throw. He swished it through to avert an overtime period.

Anxious to trip an adversary which had never lost to a La Salle squad, the Blue and Gold courtmen invaded Pennsylvania's Palestra. Despite the disturbing efforts of Greer Heindel and Herb Lyon, McGlone's marauders subdued the Quakers 55-43. Unable to shake the Red and Blue in the early action, the Explorers reached the half with a 26- 24 edge. A similar pattern of third-quarter play found the score at 35-33, but La Salle came up with 16 quick points. The resultant 51-37 advantage withstood the late sorties of the Quakers.

Muhlenberg's Mules demanded the club's attention in the next outing. Convinced that they must redeem themselves for the two city series reverses, the Explorers advanced on Allentown to tangle with another club whose sights were trained on post-season activity. In gaining the 74-68 verdict that observers agreed won them their bid to the National Invitation Tourney, the Olney Heights hoopsters had to turn Rover Boys in three extra sessions. Spotting the Mules eight points at the intermission, 21-29, La Salle had to hustle to tie the home five at the end of the regulation time, 50-50. Muhlenberg appeared "in" with 57-54 lead as the first overtime drew to a close. However, Ace McCann dunked a shot as the horn sounded, and cashed in on a foul chance. La Salle held the edge in the second extension, but the Mules roared back for a tie at 63, as Danny Mackin and Dick McGee came to the rescue. Gallagher, who had Utah (52-46) All-Americans Gardner tallied but three points at that stage, bagged three (with patch on leg) and Ferrin (facing field goals and a foul in the final five minutes. Most camera) battle Gallagher (19) for ball. of the regulars had been sent back to the bench Foust (14) Comerford (11). on personals when the issue reached the decision. Virginia (67-59) Stewart (12) Adair (6) McGlone and company proceeded to impress Greenberg (20).

Scranton (73-48) McCann (S) Stewart (12) Comerford (11). 1

tournament officials with a 59-50 reverse of the Terriers in La Salle's only scheduled exhibition at Madison Square Garden. While the victors easily controlled the first-half scrimmaging, 35-20, Tom Gallagher repeated his tactics of the first meeting. By scoring 12 of his 18 tallies in the second half, he moved his club to within 43-39. Adair and McCann reeled off a pair of two-pointers that snapped the club out of a slump at this juncture, and the Gothamites were held at a safer distance during the closing action.

Tourney expectations received a severe jolt when the squad received a clawing in the home en- virons of Cincinnati's Bearcats, 55-47. Ace Mc- Cann sustained a neck injury in a train accident en route to the Ohio metropolis, and he was unable to answer the call at game time. At first in- effective, La Salle trailed by a 5-13 reading, then battled back to a 25-24 edge at the half. Cincy evened matters at 28 in the third stanza, and dominated the play for several minutes. Although the Explorers bridged the gap to 47-51 before the finish, the Bearcats ended the threat with two floor shots.

While adherents debated post-season possibili- ties, McGlone led his basketeers to Gettysburg for the close of the regular campaign. The Bullets held their own in the opening period, but La Salle worked a 17-14 lead into a 34-25 buffer as the clubs left the floor. While Greenberg enjoyed his most productive evening of the season, registering 19 points, Foust sent 20 into the strings and set a new season's scoring mark of 386 for the college, which bettered Bob Walters' 1945 record by 2 points.

McGlone, so highly dependent upon the play of sophomores during the campaign, was himself a sophomore among college coaches. In 1942 he captained La Salle's quintet, winning nomination to the all-city team. In the fall of 1946 he returned to the campus and began building the club, which had advanced to nation-wide prominence by the middle of his second season. His efforts, ranging from scouting missions at distant points to practice drills, paid off with a record of 40 successes and only nine trimmings over the two-year span.

SEASON RECORD

L.S.

Texas Wesleyan (69-66) Bernhardt (7) Foust (14). Temple (52-54) Hatkevitch (10) Gal- lagher (19) Bobb (4) McCann (8) Bern- hardt (7) Adair (6).

Pennsylvania (55-43) McCann (8) Novak (11) Penn's captain. ,

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NATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT

The La Salle College Explor- ers finished their season by dropping a 68-61 verdict to Western Kentucky in the opening round of the eleventh annual National Invitation Tournament at Madi- son Square Garden, New York. The defeat brought the Ex- plorers' season record to 20 wins and 4 losses, the finest mark in the history of the school. It also marked the first NT.T. appearance of a Philadelphia team since the Temple Owls captured the National Championship in 1938.

The McGIonemen lost the game, but they did not lose any of their prestige in this Garden appearance. Thrown against the team seeded number one in the tournament and which boasted an over-all season record of 27 wins and 1 loss, the Explorers battled every minute of the game and without a doubt proved that they were worthy of their selection to play in the National In- vitation Tournament.

Receiving the telegram from the Invitation Committee in New York Fred Bernhardt; Jack Maguire, manager; Larry Foust, and Jim Henry. OMmdiiJQMMB

During the past winter, the followers of sports were the 220 yard freestyle, the 200 yard breast- throughout the country waited anxiously for the stroke and the 100 yard breaststroke. Joe's habit selection of the recipient of the James E. Sullivan of scoring swimming records, which he is unwill- Memorial Trophy. The deciding poll is conducted ing and, it would seem, unable to shake off, has each year by the Amateur Athletic Union, through continued into his college competition. In last its six hundred appointed authorities, to pick "the year's Eastern Intercollegiate Individual Cham- amateur athlete who, by performance, example pionship meet at Yale, he won first place in the and good influence, did the most to advance the individual medley, and established his second Na- cause of good sportsmanship through the year." tional Intercollegiate record in the 200 yard breaststroke. From there he went directly to Seattle for Never before had a La Salle student been in the the National Collegiate Amateur Athletic meet, in running for so great an athletic honor as the Sul- which he won these same two events. The A.A.U. livan Award, the winners of which include sucii Championships called Joe next to Columbus, Ohio, outstanding sportsmen as Bobby Jones, Glenn and again he ruled the individual medley and the Cunningham, Gil Dodds and Doc Blanchard. 200 yard breaststroke. In this same season Joe When the final standings for 1947 were an- travelled to Tyler, Texas, and in the A.A.U. out- nounced, Joe Verdeur had been voted the number door meet there claimed the 200 meter breast- four amateur athlete of the United States. at We stroke event by setting a new record and walked La Salle had already voted our greatest athlete Joe away with the 300 meter individual medley. of the year, anci it was gratifying to see our choice somewhat confirmed by the rest of the country. The United States Olympic Team is relying Verdeur, pictured above holding his trophy, liea\ily on Joe Verdeur in its forthcoming inter- started his career at North Catholic, where he be- national competition. So great is tlie ct>nfidence gan making headlines as a Sophomore under the placed in him, in fact, that experts have given him able instruction of Joe Kirk, who is now the Col- three positions on the AU-American team: the lege's swimming coach. Among the many Catholic breaststroke, the individual medlev and the med- High School League records which Joe smashed ley relay.

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Joe Verdeur receiving Trenton Times ^vimminc Trophy from James Kearney, Jr. publisher. Courtesy Trenton Times.

During the tank maneuvers of the past season, in Philadelphia. This feat cut his time by 0.4 of a Verdeur set about compressing the world's record second. In the same meet he established a new he had set in the 200-yard breaststroke, at the reading for the Philadelphia district's 220-yard same time revising the best times for several pools freestylers, finishing in 2:11.2. in other events. Touring extensively for his im- mersions, the Kirk protege first tied the national February 10 brought an opportunity to better intercollegiate record for the 220-yard freestyle at the Middle Atlantic A.A.U. 100-yard backstroke Yale's New Haven spa, January 21. Ten days record by 1.7 seconds with his 1:02.6. The 200- later he altered Ohio State's pool mark for the meter breaststroke was his next target, and the 200-yard breaststroke. His 2:18.6 finish shaved Explorer tankman completed the distance in 2:32 2.8 seconds from the former standard. or 3 seconds below the best previous timing, at

Verdeur 's sole loss in dual competition was to Yale's Swimming Carnival, February 14. Verdeur's Bill Smith, of Ohio State. Smith, another world's next was a triune record, for he posted 3:22.8 in record holder, applied the setback at Columbus the 300-yard individual medley relay heat at Har- in the January 3 1 engagement. While the La Salle vard, March 20, lowering the American, Inter- swimmer periodically slashed his world's mark, national and meet readings. The husky Blue and he was not attended by the three official timers Gold splasher enhanced his Olympic attractiveness required for recognition. The necessary conditions by reducing the world's figure for the 200-yard were met, however, as he reduced his time to breaststroke to 2:14.7 in the N.C.A.A. swimoflfs 2:16.0 against Michigan's Wolverines February 3 at Michigan's Ann Arbor pool March 27.

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PAST RECORDS Joe's next shining feat came when La Salle triumphed over St. Peter's College of Jersey City, Winning nine dual meets last season, the La N. J., 56-18. In the two hundred yard breaststroke Salle mermen extended their undefeated streak to Verdeur bettered his own mark with a sensational sixteen straight triumphs, covering a two-year 2:17.6. In the 300 yard medley relay he unoffi- period of competition. cially broke the hundred yard mark in 1:00.4 while swimming the breaststroke leg. Manned to full strength, the Explorers romped over their opponents last year and went on to cap- Not to be outdone, the rest of the La Salle men ture the Eastern Catholic Intercollegiate title at swam to successive pool records over nearly every Scranton, Pa. They ran up eighty-eight points, opponent they met. Against Loyola of Baltimore, while their closest opponent, Seton Hall, obtained the mermen broke six records out of a possible only forty. This capped a successful season high- seven, and against Lafayette they set four records lighted uith world records by Joe Verdeur and while downing them 63-12. The University of many pool records set by various members of the Delaware saw four of their pool records sink while squad. falling in defeat at the hands of the Kirkmen, 55- The record-breaking performances started early 20. in the season when Verdeur went all out and broke the world 200-yard breaststroke record against The most decisive victory for the La Salle squad Pennsylvania. His triumph paced the Blue and was against Loyola University with the score of Gold to a decisive victory over the highly-touted 68-7, the highest possible score in swimming com- Quakers, 44-31. petition.

Standing: Morrison, Mgr. Doherty, Verdeur, Jones, McCracken, Richards, Furlong, Coach Joe Kirk.

Front Row : W'ahl, Kellv, Gehlliaus, Flack, Lentzch, Geisz. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 1947-48 SEASON

Entering; this season with a nationally recognised squad and an undefeated streak of two seasons, Joe Kirk, coach of the La Salle natators, found a schedule which was undeniably one of the toughest confronting any college or university in the nation. Leading the list were the big three: Michigan, Ohio State and Yale. Never before have these universities been on the schedule of any one school in any one season. Ohio State was the defending National Intercollegiate and Na- tional A.A.U. indoor and outdoor champion. Yale had a streak of twenty-seven consecutive victories, and Michigan was stocked with the best material in the country, hailing such stars as Harry Holiday, Dick Weinberg, Bob Sohl and Matt Mann IIL

La Salle's mainstay was world record holder, Joe Verdeur, who is a sophomore and has two more years of eligibility. Joe holds three world records in the breaststroke at distances of two hundred yards, two hundred and twenty yards, and two hundred meters. He also holds numerous national collegiate and A.A.U. titles. Kirk could also boast of such stand-outs as Jack Lumsden and Frank Wahl in the sprints; Henry Lentzch, Paul Zvigaitus and Bill McCracken in the distance; George Shaw, Ed Richards and Chick Webb in the backstrokes. Hank Furlong, a notable fifty yard relay man, and the divers Paul Flack and Marty Gehlhaus complete Kirk's array of talent. Aside from the above-mentioned were Jimmy Jones, Jim Doherty and Ed Geis;, all of whom were outstanding performers prior to leaving school in February. Jones is co-holder of the world record for the one himdred and fifty meter medley relay in which he was teamed with Frank Harter and Don DeForrest, both of University of Pennsylvania fame. In this past season he was a double winner in the meet against Yale at New Haven, Connecticut, taking both the fifty and the hundred yard freestyle races. Lumsden has been a standout swimmer during his past two seasons at La Salle, triumphing in the hundred yard freestyle against the best competition. Two of his standout performances were wins in his specialty against formidable foes from Ohio State and Michigan. After swimming in the Eastern Intercollegiate Championships, Jack's college career came to an end along with Shaw and Mc- Cracken, he will be lost to the team after June. With all but the above three returning, next year's prospects look very bright. Coming up from the Freshman squad are a number of swimmers who have proved themselves to be great performers. This group includes Bob Reagan, Francis Dev- lin, Chuck Garvey, Al Rhodes and Moe Sweeney. Next year's schedule will be a difficult one, but Joe Kirk feels that his present squad and the newcomers from the Freshman team w ill be a combination hard to beat.

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SUMMARY OF 1947-48 SEASON January 21, 194S LA SALLE. 24; YALE V., 51

Jann«)\ \0, 194S Yale added La Salle to its long list of vic-

LA SALLE, 50; AMERICAN I ., N tories without too much trouble. It was Yale's twenty-seventh straight win, while the Ex- Starting off 1 948 with two undefeated plorers suffered their first defeat in two seasons behind them, the mermen swamped years. American L'niversity, 50-8. In each event La Salle took first and second place. Joe \'er- V'erdeur highlighted the evening uith a deur set a new pool record in the 200 yard record-shattering performance in the 440 breaststroke with 2:20.0 performance. The yard freestyle, which bettered Jack Medica's relay team also set a pool record in the 300 earlier mark. yard medley. January 24, 1948 January 17, 1948 LA SALLE, 50; SETON HALL, 24 LA SALLE. 56; LOYOLA V., 19 Claiming their third victory in four starts, Featuring victories by Henry Lentich in the La Salle mermen downed a fast Seton the 220 yard and 440 yard freestyle, the Ex- Hall team from East Orange, N. 50-24. plorers defeated the Greyhounds of Baltimore J., Due to a lack of manpower, members of both 56-19 at \'alley Forge General Hospital. Ed squads saw double duty. It was necessary for Geisz, his ankle taped, turned in a commend- Army buses to journey down from Valley able performance in the 200 yard breast- Forge during the bli::ard to pick up the teams. stroke, although he failed to overtake Loyola's Bomberger.

Breaststrokcrs: Jones, V'erdeur Coach Kirk gives Breaststroker Geis: his first lesson January 31, 194S LA SALLE, 20; OHIO STATE, 55

Suffering their second defeat in two years, the Explorers were defeated by the Buckeyes to the tunc of 55-20. It was only through the efforts of Joe Verdeur and Jack Lumsden that La Salle was able to score.

Verdeur, after a loss in the 200 yard freestyle to record holder Billy Smith, set a new Ohio State pool record in the breaststroke with a fast 2:18.6. This performance bettered the old mark held by Michigan's Bob Sohl. In the other La Salle victory Lumsden finished with a sprint to touch out Bill Zemer of State in the 100 yard freestyle. It was during this meet that the team began to feel the loss of Jimmy Jones.

Trinborn of Michigan who placed second to team- Backstrokers (reading down) Webb, McCracken, mate Evans. and Shaw.

February 3, 1948 — La Salle 20, Michigan 55

With two world record breaking performances by Joe Verdeur and Michigan's Bob Sohl, La Salle dropped its 3rd meet in six starts, this time to Michigan University, 20-55.

Sohl and Verdeur matched wits in the 200 yd. breaststroke with Joe finally emerging victorious, shattering his own world mark with a 2:16.0 performance. Throughout the event he was pushed by Sohl, who broke the 50 yd. mark while on his way with :28.8. In the 100 yd. freestyle Lumsden edged out Michigan's Bill Hagan for the third La Salle Victory.

Ill February 5, 194)i LA SALLE, 45; SCRANTON U., 30 The Explorer's under-manned squad won seven of the nine events to defeat Scranton University 45-30, at the \'alley Forge Gen- eral Hospital pool. It was the mermen's fifth victory and Scranton's fourth loss in eight meets. George Shaw turned in a dual performance, winning the 220 yd. and 440 yd. freestyle events. Jack Lumsden took the 100 yd. freestyle and placed second in the 50. Ver- deur, while in reserve, coasted to a triumph in his specialty, the 200 yd. breaststroke.

February 11, 1948 LA SALLE, 37; L?NIVERSITY OF PA., 3S Featuring nip and tuck contests, the U. of P. capitalized on the breaks to edge out the Explorers 38-37 in Hutchinson pool. Penn clinched the meet by taking first and third places in the 440 yd. freestyle when Jim O'Donnell defeated Hank Lentzch of La Salle. The turning point in the meet came when Jack Lumsden, ahead in the 100 yd. sprint, missed a turn, giving the opposition eight points. The surprise of the evening hit when the Quakers' Don DeForest was edged out by Joe Verdeur, giving La Salle a victory in the 400 yd. freestyle relay. Verdeur turned in the outstanding time of :51.0 for his anchor leg in the relay.

Fcbruarv 14, 194S LA SALLE, 38; ST. PETER'S, 27

With Joe Verdeur in New Haven, Con- necticut, breaking his own 200 meter world record, Jack Lumsden and Bill McCracken stole the spotlight at Jersey City by winning the 200 yd. freestyle and 150 yd. breaststroke respectively.

February 21, 1 948 LA SALLE, 46; C. C. N. V., 29

Winning all but two events, the boys from Olney Heights snapped the Violets' undefeated record of five straight \\ ith a 46-29 victory at the Valley Forge General Hospital pool. Lumsden was the outstanding performer, capturing the 50 and 100 vd. freestyle events, while \'erdeur captured his favorite contest handilv in 2:27.9, and also swam on the winning medlcv along with Chick Webb and Paul Z\igaites. Paul Flack, showing mid- season form, triumphed i>\cr leam-mate Marty Gehlhaus in the di\ing e\ent.

March 6, 1948 LA SALLE, 45; L'NIV. OF DELA\\'ARE, 30 With an easy 45-30 victory over the Uni- versity of Delaware, the Blue and Gold natators closed its dual meet seastin. Hank Lentrch was the onl\ double winner of the meet, featuring triimiphs in the 220 and 440 vd. freestyle events. Bodie Grier was the noteworthy Coaches Joe Kirk ul La Salle and Matl performer for Delaware in his victory over Mann of Michigan. Gehlhaus and Flack of La Salle in the 3 meter After the 50 yd. freestyle Weinberg (1st) diving event. Grier and the freestyle relay Holiday (2nd) both of Michigan. team gained the two lone Delaware victories. Michigan team congratulates Verdeur after breaking world's 200 yd breaststroke. Holiday, Sohl, Verdeur, Weinberg, Stein (in rear). BatnelraU

This team was to be responsible for the establishment of For many years baseball at La Salle Col- permanent baseball at La College varsity activity. lege existed mainly in the minds of the stu- Salle as a major The dents and the administration, until, in the squad realized the importance of its en- spring of 1946, a small group of students deavors, and at the end of the season it was voiced the desire to inaugurate that sport as readily seen that La Salle had the necessary a permanent activity. foundation on which to build a strong and progressive squad in the future years. The feeling grew to such proportions that as prominent the administration, which also felt the need In 1947 baseball became and to expand the College's sports activities, took as important as other major varsity sports. in securing the note of the students' wishes and offered as- The College was fortunate sistance. During the summer of 1946, base- coaching services of William Haeflner, former ball made a bid for a permanent place on the big league catcher for the Pittsbubrgh Pirates College athletic program. and one-time coach of Haverford College and Drexel Institute. Coach Haeffner and his as- Limited by the few colleges in session dur- sistant, Robert Donnelly, had been late in ing the summer. La Salle had to prepare a receiving their appointments, and had only schedule made up primarily of strong service a short time in which to build a presentable and hospital teams. Under the coaching of team. However, with the pick of the men Joe Kirk, present head coach of La Salle's from the preceding season's team, the coach- stellar swimniing team, the baseball team ing staff worked fast to make the best of a made a splendid showing in its first year of difficult situation. From the returning men organization. three pitchers, two outfielders, two infielders

Front Row: Walzak, Mgr., Smith, Pascucci, Lista, Williams, Duke, Stallings, Hanson, Lutek, Mlodzianowski, Daniels, Miller, Hogan.

Rear: Fitzgerald, Trainer; Tracey, Schmittinger, Trendler, Shepper, Nelson, H. O'Donnell, V. O'Donnell, Gibbons, B. Heaffner, Coach; Donnelly, Fitzgerald, Asst. Mgr. 0^

Gibbons catching, Ergby of Swarthmor e hitting, Denton on deck.

and one catcher were salvaged. The pitchers ized baseball team at La Salle College. They were Sid Duke, North CathoHc High athlete had the material which hard work could de- and Navy veteran, Ed Shepper of La Salle velop into a team worthy to represent La Salle High and the Navy, and Tom Cassidy, an- on the diamond. Though Coach Haeffner other representative from North Catholic and was compelled to build his team around his an Army veteran. Harry Gibbons, another 1946 men, the turn-out at the initial prac-

graduate of North Catholic and a member tice showed an encouraging number of fine

of the Army Air Corps, was the only catcher players. These the coach thinned out till only

that Coach HaeflFner could rely on. The out- those of the strongest caliber were left. fielders were Joe Williams from Central High La Salle's team was then molded into a and hard-hitting Dom Pascucci of West Cath- compact squad of twenty-two players. The olic. Recalled from the 1946 team were the coaches worked hardest with the pitchers and two infielders, Murph Mlodiianowski of La catchers. Besides the returning pitchers, the Salle High and Brud Daniels of West Catho- pitching staff included Leon Stallings w-ho lic. played at Haddonfield Memorial High and With these seasoned players, the coaching later saw service in the Army; Dick Adair staff proceeded to form the first formal organ- of the 1946 Northeast Public High team which was runner-up in the city's baseball High, Chester, Pa. Shortstop was held down championship and lost only the final game of by team captain Mlodzianowski, a veteran the play-off at Shibe Park, and Steve Tracy, a performer of the 1946 season. Although third Navy man, with a record outstanding since base was constantly being changed, for the his days at North Catholic. Experienced and major part of the year Joe Lutek, the team's successful catchers included Harry O'Don- long hitter, held the position. Also working nell, also of North Catholic, and Tom Ma- on the hot corner was Frank Hanson, of guire, whose enthusiastic hitting drew much Camden Catholic via the Army Air Corps. attention during the latter part of the season. The outfielders included the team's most The infield positions were the most highly consistent and stable players. Each player

contested of all. Each spot was well repre- saw a considerable amount of action during sented by candidates. However, after the the season and those men were responsible smoke had cleared, the infield positions found for much of the success of the team's high

Brud Daniels and Walter Nelson at first base. fielding percentage. Covering the outfield Second base was well taken care of by Harry grass we saw Al Lista, who was one of the Miller, who was respected for his fine fielding most dangerous men at the plate and prob- and hard hitting during the entire season. ably one of the best outfielders on the squad.

Harry was a letter winner from St. James Al came to La Salle along with Tom Maguire

Swarthmore—H. O'Donnell grounds out. St. Joseph's—Lutek slides safely home. —

from Girard College. Jack Hogan, a fast and furious player, came through many times to pull the players' hopes a little higher. Joe Williams, a Central High star, was the team's most consistent hitter. Dom Pascucci, infielder during the 1946 campaign, was converted to an outfielder with creditable results. Dom was a hard hitting batsman and held the highest number of extra base hits of the 1947 team. Vince O'Donnell and Joe Trendler rounded out the outfield.

The fifteen game schedule that confronted the 1946 team represented the city's best, as well as teams of equal ability from nearby colleges. It was a real test for the Ex- plorers in their first year of formal organization. This schedule included strong nines like West Chester State Teachers' College, that handed La Salle a 1-0 no-hit, ninth inning defeat. This was La Salle's first loss after two straight wins. Conquering St. Joseph's, they then travelled to Swarthmore to set the Quakers down in a surprise win.

The E.xplorers nine, anxious to avenge the defeat that West Chester had given them, played a splendid 11 -inning game against Ursinus, both on the field and at bat. At the final out of the game La Salle held the edge 6-2.

After this win froni Ursinus, the College fell into a slump that resulted in the club's losing seven consecutive games. A loss to Albright 9-2 was followed by the dropping of a highly contested game to the University of Pennsyl- vania, 5-2. From the Pennsylvania game La Salle bowed to Loyola, Scranton, West Chester and Temple. It wasn't until the Explorers met with Lovola again that they came into the win column. Bolstered by their win over Loyola, they humbled the Scranton nine with a score of 7-5.

In the filial ganie of the season. La Salle suffered an extra-inning defeat at the hands of St. Joseph's College. The fifteen game schedule was not completed; both games with Drexel Institute were postponed. Plans to make the games up never materialized. Ultimately the baseball team plaved a total of thirteen games, winning five and losing eight.

During the latter part of February this year. Coach Haeffner began his work once more. He gathered his pitchers and catchers together and put them through the pre-season paces. The remainder of the team was called in during the early part of March for a preliminary workout. All of the 1947 team returned except Dom Pascucci and Ed Shepper who were graduated. With these returning men and the new additions, who came out in large numbers. Coach Haeffner had the team that served so \\c\\ in the 1947 season.

Looking to the future we can see La Salle standing high

on the list of college baseball teams. The good foundation laid in these first few years will enable the Explorers to build

Lrsinii> Mill(.r Iniiuiii.;. ever higher in the success of the coming years.

Ursinus— Liitek out at first.

Loyola—Lista slides back to third. jiack

A look at La Salle's track record shows us Last spring began well for the Explorers that our cindermen of the past have left form- with a 79-47 victory over Drexel. Bill Fitz- idable challenges to our present and future gerald, Frisby Euell, Lew Woyce, Bill Fielder, trackmen. But after 1942, track was another Jim Tuppeny and Carl Sharer garnered firsts; war casualty at La Salle, and it was not re- Woyce was the only double winner, taking vived until 1946. Now the Explorers are on the 220 and the broad jump. This event the threshold of their third postwar season, showed us strong in the sprints and field and despite the weather and the poor condi- events but weak in the distances. tion of the track, the largest number of can- Two days later the team motored to St. didates in our history of the sport turned out Joseph's where the Hawks prevailed, 88V2- on March 15th for the first outdoor drill 37V2. But even in that short space of time, under Coach Bill Devlin. Our roster for '48 the team had shown general improvements; includes last year's familiar names: Euell, Woyce again took two firsts, the century and Rafferty, Keashon, Harris, Dunn, Constant, the broad jump, and Jim Tuppeny won the Sharer, Tuppeny, Holloway, Clark, Fitzgerald pole vault to score La Salle's only other first and others. place.

Top Row—R. Shirk, J. Bernadettes, A. Rostien, J. Keashon, Kelly, L. Woyce, W. Fit-gerald. 2nd Row—P. Fitzgerald (trainer), B. R. Zensk (manager), David, Powell, C. Harris, B. Yough, T. Callaghan, R. Brown, G. Avery, J. Mooney, M. Gehlhaus, J. Tuppeny, W. Devlin (coach).

3rd Roil'—Markman, J. Warder, F. Euell, H. Heil, C. Sharer, J. Dunn, D. Clark, G. Constant, R. Dober, J. Waugh, P. Kelly.

4th Row—C. Halloway, R. Garritano, J. Audette, T. Fairbrother, B. Rafferty, R. Schultz, W. Snyder, L. Rush, Hendricks. The mile relay team of Euell, Constant, Rafferty and Harris entered the Penn Relays and placed fourth in college competition. Jim Tuppeny and Lew Woyce placed well in the pole vault and broad jump respectively. The Swarthmore Neighborhood Meet provided an excellent opportunity for an improved Explorer squad to prove its mettle. Frisby Euell was outstanding, breaking two La Salle records in the quarter and half mile events. Bill Fitzgerald captured the 220 low hurdles, and Tim Callahan won the hundred.

The Middle Atlantic Athletic Association meet at Rutgers was another big day for La Salle. Bill Fitzgerald and Jim Tuppeny set two more Explorer marks, Bill taking the 220 lows in :24.8 and Jim clearing the bar at 12 feet, 6 inches.

The team reacted favorably to indoor conditions at the Washington Evening Star Games on Janu- ary 3 by winning the mile medley relay in D. C. Gene Durkin, Lew Woyce, Clarence Harris and Frisby Euell turned the trick in 3:35.7, Euell running a dazzling 1:47 last quarter. The mile relay team of Jim Keashon, Woyce, Harris and Euell took second place with a creditable 3:28. This meet marked the debut of Gene Durkin, a freshman who holds the Camden Board of Education Meet's 50 yard mark of :05.5. He and Tuppeny are expected to be primed for spring competition. Gus Constant should see some duty in the distances, and the rest should line up about the same as last season.

MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES MEET

Dober rounding turn in 440. Finish of the 100 yd. dash, Callahan takes first. LA SALLE TRACK RECORDS

100 yards Elmer Brown— 10 seconds 220 yards Elmer Brown—22 seconds 440 yards Frisby Euell—51.1 seconds 880 yards Frisby Euell—2 min. 4 seconds

1 mile Tom Farley i min. 40.5 seconds

2 mile Tom Farley— 10 min. 4.2 seconds 120 high hurdles Joe Swoyer— 15.1 seconds 220 low hurdles Bill Fitzgerald—24.8 seconds

Shot put Bob Rudolph—43 feet 4^/4 in.

Dim Montero 1 3 feet 4% in.

Discus throw Phil Looby— 143 feet 5'/4 in. Javelin throw Harry Williams—185 feet 5'/2 in.

High jump Paul Malseed 6 feet

Phil Looby—6 feet Jack Hunt—6 feet Broad jump John O'Neill—22 feet 2^4 in. Pole vault Jim Tuppeny— 12 feet 6 in.

MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES MEET

Tuppenv clears 12 ft. 3 ins. Heil places in qualification round.

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Rowing, now marking its second consecutive Last season the crew was coached by John B. year as a varsity sport, hopes during the coming (Jack) Kelly, Sr. and Charles Mcllvaine, both season to establish itself as a traditional sport former Olympic champions who have been turn- among the various athletic activities bringing fame ing out championship crews at La Salle High for to La Salle College. After experiencing the usual the past three years. Mr. Kelly has been appointed difficulties of a first year, the general outlook looms Coach of Olympic Scullers by the U. S. Olympic much brighter for this second season. Committee. Both he and Mr. Mcllvaine will be busy coaching the Vesper Boat Club crews for the A large turnout greeted the new^ coach, Jack Olympics, so Mr. Bratten has assumed the coach- Bratten, a member of Penn A. C.'s big world ing duties this year. championship eight in 1930 and former St. Joseph's Prep mentor. The majority of last year's After about a month of conditioning on the varsity and J. \ . crew have returned and should machines the 1947 sweepswingers took to the be strengthened with the addition of some mem- water around the middle of March from the Ves-

bers of La Salle High School's championship crews per Boat Club. The J. V. crew was boated from of last year and other new candidates from the the newly renovated Public Boat House. In their

student body. The aspiring oarsmen started work- maiden effort on April 26th the varsity and J. V.'s outs on the rowing machines in the field house fell victims to the experienced Tiger eights on Lake

tower on March 15th and after about ten days of Carnegie at Princeton, N. J. Profiting by the ex- conditioning moved down to the Malta Boat Club perience gained at Princeton, the Explorers' var- on the Schuylkill River. Interest in the sport has sity almost upset the Indians at Dartmouth on increased rapidly and competition for seats in the May 8th as part of Dartmouth's Spring Festival boats should be keen. This year's schedule will at Hanover, N. H. The La Salle crew got off to a include some of the stronger college crews of the bad start and, although they pulled up almost East, including opponents from last year. even several times, they finally succumbed to the

First spring workout. —

ran'iy Indian's powerful spring and finished a La Salle in the single sculls championship at the length behind. After these two defeats the crew Royal Canadian Henley Regatta at St. Catherine's, finally hit the win column with a length and a half Ontario, Canada, on July 23rd, 1947. Bill took victory over the Engineers from Drexel Tech in second in his heat and third in the final out of a an added feature of the annual Stotesbury Cup field of eight. On December 6th, rowing on the Regatta on May 19th. The J. V. boat finished a rough Housatonic Derby River at Derby, Connec- mere length behind the Drexel varsity. Each mem- ticut, he took third to Yale's Harry Payne Whitney ber of the Blue and Gold varsity received a spe- and Bob Perew in a special intercollegiate singles cial gold medal for his efforts in this race. A week race. This year Bill will concentrate on the single later in the final race of the season La Salle's in- sculls and hopes to represent La Salle in several spired J. V. crew lost by three feet to the big var- races against scullers from Yale, St. Joseph's Col- sity from Manhattan College. The race, staged in lege, and possibly Villanova and Penn. a driving rain over the 1 1/4 mile course on the Schuylkill, was closely contested all the way with A strong J. V. crew promises to emerge after no open water separating the three crews at the the eight berths on the varsity have been selected finish. The La Salle varsity's sprint fell short and from the large turnous. No schedule has been com- they trailed Manhattan by a little less than a pleted but it is expected that the second crew will length. have their quota of formidable opponents during the coming season. Their showing in the Manhat- The following were awarded varsity letters for tan race should prove that some of them will be 1947: Bow Al Esconde; 2 — —Glen Robertson; 3 rowing in the varsity crew this year. Robert Bond; 4—William Scanlon; 5 —James 6 Members of last Sharkey; —Joseph Cannon; 7—William Coffey; year's J. V. crew were the fol- stroke—William McMullen; Cox'n—Thomas Nol- lowing: Bow—Richard Mooney; 2—John Quinn; an. 3—Paul Leonard; 4—John Protevi; 5 —Daniel Conlin; 6—Gerald Watson; 7 James Dougherty; In addition to rowing — in the varsity eight dur- stroke—Francis Cosgrove; Cox'n—William De- ing the regular season. Bill Scanlon represented laney.

Standing: McMullen, Watson, Quinn, Protevi, Mooney, Scanlon. Kneeliing: Dougherty, Bond, Robertson, Cosgrove, Delaney. (L. to R.): W'm. Groetsch, Stacey McDonnell, Gerard Clauss, Lancelot Law rcnce.

A new era of sports was ushered into LamThe linksmen were fortunate in acquiring Salle in the Spring of 1947 with the revival Whitemarsh Valley Country Club and Mel- of many pre-war activities. One of the most rose Country Club as home courses. These promising of these activities was Golf. Even courses presented as genuine a challenge as before the rays of the March sun had erased any in this district. Whitemarsh V'alley, long the lingering snow, preparations were in the and liberally splattered with sandtraps, calls making for the organization of a fast-stepping for tremendous power and trap-avoiding skill. team. Under the able direction and super- Melrose, on the other hand, is compact, but vision of Coach Robert E. Courtney and Man- extremely difficult with its "doglegs," woods ager Joseph Carroll, '47, an outstanding nine and roughs. Together they offer every pos- match schedule was arranged for the links- sible combination of treachery to be found on men. a golf course. The candidates were instructed to submit, The first match of the season, with Temple, on a specified date, the results of two rounds was held at Whitemarsh on .April 15. From of golf to be played at the Juniata course. It the outset, the highly-touted Owls showed the was not an uncommon sight to see numerous finesse and poise acquired through long e-\- La Salle hopefuls, bedecked in cumbersome perience. Since the Explorer squad was sorely sweaters and jackets, making their way over in need of this one phase of competition, they the rock-like fairways and sno\\-filled sand- entered the contest with a decided handicap. traps. In spite of these iinfa\orable condi- The competent Templar linksmen took all tions, a team to represent the Hilltoppers was the matches and registered a 9 to shutout. finally selected. Gerard Clauss, John Moore, However, for a first appearance, the La Salle John Cahill, Stacey McDonnell, Lance Law- sextette gave the Temple players enough rence, Bill Groetsch, Bill Albright and Frank trouble to show that with experience they Matejik were the eight men who finally quali- \\ould give trouble. fied for a berth on the squad. Drexel Institute of Technology was the next opponent on the difficult schedule. Slam- Groetsch, Lancelot T. Lawrence, Stacey L. min* Lance Lawrence, playing on the Paxon McDonnell and John E. Moore. Hollow Course in Media, made it a good fight All six of these veterans returned to the for the Blue and Gold men as he downed fairway battle under the La Salle banner for Marple of Drexel early in the day, but the the 1948 season. However, newcomers also experienced Dragons came roaring back to put in an appearance, with one of the most cop the remaining matches and take the hon- promising being Jim Finegan who turned in ors by an 8 to 1 count. an excellent card at the 1947 Philadelphia The University of Pennsylvania brought Caddies Tournament. With the veterans pres- their seasoned veterans against a hopeful La ent and the new talent making a promising Salle aggregation and won a 9 to victory early season showing, the present squad as they dazzled the Explorers with profes- should do excellent work. sional driving and precise putting. For the 1948 season, which is still in prog- Even with an experienced squad, the next ress, the La Salle team faces sixteen top-notch two matches of the season with a terrific matches. Included on the schedule again are Swarthmore team and a polished Princeton the Temple Owls, the Dragons of Drexel, the sextette could have been the morale breakers Garnet of Swarthmore, the Engineers of Le- of any college schedule; the two high ranking high, the Coalcrackers of Scranton (twice) college linksmen swept past the Blue and and the Quakers of the University of Penn- Gold battlers impassively. Swarthmore was sylvania (twice). met on the beautiful Rolling Green course, With the experience gathered from last while the Explorers met the Tigers on their season, golf appears to have come into its own ground. own on the La Salle campus. However, just Undaunted after a string of defeats, and as the La Salle men improve, so does the knowing that victory was soon forthcoming, competition. With local teams such as Vil- the Hilltopper squad journeyed to the Essex linova and St. Joseph's on the schedule, inter- County Club at East Orange, New Jersey, est should be high. Another game that will to meet Stevens Institute of Technology, of attract attention is with the Naval Academy Newark. Spirit was high after the four-hour Plebes team which boasts one of the best rec- trip into the sandy territory, and the victory- ords in the nation. hungry Explorers found the proper inspira- In the second year of its existence, the Blue tions along the rolling Jersey fairways to out- and Gold team has done well to hold its own point the Stevens linksmen by a 5V2 to 3V2 on the fairways and on the greens. With the count. John Cahill made one of the most continued improvement that has taken place spectacular shots of the year as he holed out in a single year, one fact is evident: the La from 60 yards off the green. Long distance Salle linksmen are rapidly taking their place putting by Lawrence and Groetsch helped among the golf teams in the area, and it will clinch the first La Salle victory. not be in the too distant future when they will Lehigh University, of Bethlehem, took the be a team to be feared in intercollegiate circles. measure of the Explorers at the Saucon Val- ley Country Club, but the La Salle team had the pleasure of playing on a course ranked Coach Robert Courtney. with the best in the country, and against a team rated high in intercollegiate circles. The most spectacular contest of the season was played against Scranton University in a driving mist and rain, with occasional hail adding to the difficulties. With the elements against both teams, and with Lance Lawrence carding a dynamic 76 in spite of it all, the La Salle squad fought to a well-deserved stalemate against the highly favored Up- staters. The final score of the match, which was played at Whitemarsh, was 4V2 to 4^2. Bill Groetsch won his match at an early stage while John Moore, Gerard Clauss, John Cahill and Ed Murphy played extremely well in either winning or losing by a slight margin over their touted opponents. In a return match with the Stevens Insti- tute, the Melrose course and a confident La Salle squad combined to hand the Jersey golfers their second setback by a 5 to 4 score. Groetsch, Clauss, Cahill, Lawrence and Mc- Donnell took advantage of the home course and made the visitors' plans for revenge a disappointment. Thus the first season of golf at La Salle closed with the records standing at two wins, one tie and six losses. Considering the fact that the team was a 1947 innovation on the sporting scene, the Blue and Gold swingsters did a fine job. Lettermen for the 1947 season were: John J. Cahill, Gerard C. Clauss, William J. Jmi'i

In an effort to regain the once prominent St. Joe's swung the axe first, administering position held by La Salle in collegiate tennis a 6-3 set-back. Journeying up to Reading the circles, the popular court sport was returned Explorers found Albright unhospitable to the last spring. Earlv in March, Dan Gallagher, time of 6-1. Swarthmore, leading team in the former La Salle luminarv, issued a call for Middle States Conference, completely out- candidates. classed our squad. Answering the mentor's request for players The racket-mer> rebounded with fight only were many former high school and service to drop three heartbreakers by the same score, stars. Bob Gorski, winner of last year's intra- 5-4. Ursinus came down from CoUegeville mural cup, was formerly with Trenton Catho- and took the first. Philadelphia School of lic and the U. S. Army. Jack Maguire and Ed Pharmacy also found La Salle tough but beat- Murowski were Navy standouts and Little able. The loss to St. Joe's, our arch-rival, was Explorers. Jim McCrossin came by way of the toughest. The team had hoped that a win Staunton Military Academy, where he was a might serve as balm for the losses suffered all three-letter man. Joe "Admiral" News cap- season. But with the score at 4-4 Bob Gorski tained the 1944 tennis team at Admiral Far- and Ed Murowski, who had already done ragut Academy. Herb Picus and Joe Foster their stint in singles matches, dropped the were doubles champions at Andover Acad- final match to Bob Appel and Mike Dolan, emy in 1943. Chick Webb's arrival on the who were still fresh, losing 6-8, 6-4, 6-8. courts was rv^tarded by his stellar activity on the swimming team. Frank Lux was manager. While we did not have a winning team at The abundant rainfall of 1947 was a de- La Salle, we did have a fighting team. We cided disaclvantage to the team. The lack of might well he proud of these gentlemen and indoor practice facilities took its toll as the the good \\W\ thev have fostered by their Blue and Gold dropped six straight matches. high brand of sportsmanship.

J. Harper, ass't mgr., J. Morowski, J. Maguire, J. Foster, J. McCossen. ^^^^3^ Ji^-^tp" -aL, ^ intramural (/^adhetbati

Answering intramural director Joe Kirk's call for an intramural basketball league, some twenty-seven various odd-named outfits applied for recognition. Such a huge response necessitated not one league but the formation of four separate leagues — the Red, Blue, Green, and Gold. In the Red division: No- namers, Ramblers, Calvert Reservists, Travel- ers, Cindermen, Tadpole Terrors, Seagram's Five. Blue division: Epicureans, B. B. Bud- dies, Exploiters, Bombers, Inebriates, Jani- torials, Stallings. Green division: Toads, Pancho's Poodles, Pancho's Peons, Panthers, Hornets, Neanderthals, Pillrollers. Gold division: Walsh's What Not, Phagocytes, Fifo Five, Steamrollers, Podium Society (last year's champions), and W'hippets.

Each division will hold its own playoffs to determine its respective champion, who, in turn, will meet the other divisions' kings in the grand playoff to name La Salle's intramural championship five.

Last year's champions, the Podium Society, appears to be somewhat of an underdog this year. TTie first four outings resulted in crush- ing defeats. At present the Red division is a battle between the Ramblers and Calvert Re- servists. The Epicureans appear to be dominating the Blue league with five straight wins. Pancho's Poodles and the Toads are the hottest units in the Green division. Both fives have run up score advantages which often total more than forty points. Battling furiously for the Gold league's lead are Walsh's What Not and the Phagocytes. Each squad has posted a slate of four consecutive triumphs. Running close behind these two quintets is Fifo Five.

Out of this furv of basketball wizardrv one successful squad will earn the title and the La Salle monogramed jackets. If the present razzle-da::le pace is maintained manv high- spirited closely-contested games will have to be played before a champion five will emerge.

Last year's champs. The Podium Society: L. to R., Henzel, Eberly, Gallagher, Maguire, O'Donnel, Josephs.

Official opening. Charlev Dunn and Al Bando:, referee Garvey.

Fifo Five: Bandoz, Cullcn, Bovlc, Wil- liams, Duke, Gibbons. ^ntramuful S^oPtbutt

Durinfj the summer term La Salle added soft-ball to its already flourishing intramural schedule. Although many students had re- cessed for the summer, there was enough student interest to field eighteen teams. Due to the large number of teams it was decided to have two leagues, with the respective league champions meeting in a three game playoff. All games were played on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons on the large athletic field behind Leonard Hall. Two games were played simultaneously, both soft-ball diamonds being used. Officials were provided for each game by the Athletic Director, Mr. Henry. The league was handled efficiently; forfeits were non-existent.

Both leagues were well-balanced, Wally's All Stars being the pride of "A" League. In "B" League two teams with outstanding records met in the final scheduled league game. Coyle's Recoilers, a team composed chiefly of juniors, took the field in this game as a slight favorite over the Re-Boppers, an all-Sophomore nine. The Re-Boppers sur- prised the onlookers with a very well played game both offensively and defensively, and turned back the Recoilers handily to take their league title. The Recoilers used two pitchers, Coyle and McCloskey. Channell, Jack McCloskey, Powers, and Howlin each played a great defensive game, but the Re- Boppers' power could not be matched.

The play-off was arranged and Wally's All Stars were favored on the strength of their twelve straight victories in "A" League. How- ever, the Re-Boppers, continuing in their underdog role, played remarkably well throughout the series, and with the great pitching of Smith and the fielding and hitting of Trendler, the All Stars were never within striking distance. The Re-Boppers found the pitching of Wally to their liking and drove him and his successors from the mound in rapid fashion. The All Stars' infield looked great even in defeat with McCabe, Murphy, and Matthews playing stellar roles. The Re- Boppers team consisted of Smith, McGovern, Cain, Borsuk, Sheridan, Trendler, Wenner, Starr, Begley, DiSandro, Luecke, Hardy, Eisler and Labedziewicz.

The Re-Boppers, champions in the first official intramural soft-ball play-off at La Salle, were awarded the customary jackets, emblematic of a championship intramural team.

Thiel of Hucksters slides safely under Mc- eldowney.

Kramer of the Reporters drives in another run.

Reilly pops to short.

Wally rounding third. ^nlranmral football

On the wings of fall are carried the many signs giving notice of the coming of football. The sound of punted pigskins and signal call- ing, amid the enthusiastic veils of the spec- tators, never fails to arouse those interests made latent by a summer of ease. The campus of La Salle this year became the site for many football games in which teams of the six-mati \arietv tested their knowledge and skill. Through the excellent co-operation of the faculty and student body, a league consisting of twenty-three teams was formed. Each team was allowed twelve playing niemhers and a non-playing manager.

.\s the season progressed, it \\as evident that a nimiber of the teams had men of previous football knowledge. This gave support to the contention that bitterlv contested battles were necessarv to determine the victors.

Each team had its own original attack, with only a few holding to the principles of straight football. One could see spread for- mations, flankers, single and double wings, and even modifications of the T-formation in almost all the line-ups. The league was so formed that teams suffering two losses would be eliminated. Mem- bers of the winning teams would then be the recipients of Blue and Gold jackets, an em- blem of good sportsmanship and interest in the activities of our school. These jackets would be presented by the faculty to the winning team at the season's end. Some of the teams in the league displayed great form and abilitv in winning hard fought games. The Hornets, led bv the passing of Mc- Closkev and Covle, fronted a formidable attack and a defense hard to fathom. Two lone points were all that could be scored all season agaitist this senior aggregation. The Sparrows, Monaco's pride and joy, proved to be a dangerous threat to all in the league and ended up in the final play-offs. Another team that deserves mention for its fine brand of football is the Neural Im- pulses, who were ably led bv the running and passing of Dondero. The Gabo Giants were also in the running, due primarilv to the speed of their backfield aces, Doughertv and Shepper, who gave the opposition many anxious moments.

Garritano of the Tracksters slicing off tackle. Moran rounding end for the Tracksters. The Posies, undefeated champs, standing

1. to r., D. Tracy, C. Chair, R. Rogers, D. Warbucks; Kneeling: H. Charles, K. Walsh, H. Gibson, O. Gznech.

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Because of the great demand for more intramural sports during the past winter, bowling was made part of La Salle's inter- class athletic program when a league of ten teams was formed. The purpose of the league, as in all intramural sports, was to provide athletic recreation for the general student body and to develop in all the participants an interest in a sport which can be actively and healthfully followed in future years. The enthusiasm with which this program has been met is in itself a tribute to the spirit of La Salle men.

In order to increase and enliven the competition, John Thiel, who led the organization of the bowling league, divided the teams in the league into two even groups. At the end of the season the leaders of these groups com- peted in a play-off for the league title. An- other measure which added to the competition was a system of handicapping by which both "old hands" and "beginners" were placed on an equal level.

Since intramural sports are opened to every student, there was no standard of excellence which the competitors were required to meet. Hence many of the bowlers did not meet with championship requirements. With the advance of the season, however, nearly all the men had raised their average, and in some cases record scores were posted. The honor roll of the bowling league took the form of the Two Hundred Club, which was composed of those players who had reached the two hundred mark in their games. This outstanding group included Rainere, Znaidukas, Al- bright, Moross, Geiger and Huck. Besides these alley-men of excellence, there were those whose games, though not brilliant, were con- sistently good. These men were the backbone of the clubs, and without their steady bowling, the keen competition would have been lacking.

The student body of La Salle owes much to those men whose initiative and interest resulted in the formation and the success of the bowling league. They filled a deplorable gap in the College's intramural activities by introducing a sport which has already taken a firm hold on the students' interest and which will grow to be one of the most important on-the-campus sports.

Fleming, Schulti, McCullough, Geiger, standing and Maicher, Lynch, McDonald, and Denihee kneeling.

Rainieri bowls as teammates Luxemburger, Pepper, and Boyle look on.

Howlin bowling. In background are Clauss, Albright, Znaidukas, Thomas, Lindinger, Huck, and Moross. Acknowledgments

The Explorer has been helped immeasurably in the preparation of this book by the kindness and co-operation of many friends, and any success that this publication may enjoy is due in larj^e part to their interest and work. We wish to thank all of theni connected with the book and especially the following:

Brother G. Paul, F.S.C., and Brother E. Stanislaus, F.S.C., whose interest in our work to a large extent made possible the success of our project.

Brother E. Francis, F.S.C., and Brother D. Thomas, F.S.C., for their many helpful criticisms.

Miss Anne McCarthy of Zamsky Studios; Mr. R. Paul Gagnon of the American Press; and Mr. Burt Flounders of the Basil Smith System whose help and suggestions made considerably lighter the task of publishing this book.

Miss Jean Dietrick whose interest and scholarship aided us in the realization of what inspiration we might originally have had.

Mr. James Kcul of the Eastman Kodak Company.

Mr. Joseph Scholl for his assistance in securing the photo- graph on pages two and three.

Mr. Thomas Hickey for the quantity and quality of his favors to us.

Mr. John Kelly and the Collegian Staff.

Brother F. Norbert, F.S.C., the moderator of the Explorer, to whom we, the StaflF, owe a debt of kindness that we shall remember whenever we leaf through these pages.

130 Distinguished Patrons

Right Reverend Monsignor Francis J. Furey Albert M. Greenfield John McShain Austin Meehan

William J. Morrow Roman Catholic High School

For their kind and generous support of the 1948 Explorer, the Senior Class most sincerely thanks its distinguished patrons, and to those members of our loyal Alumni who have evidenced a continuing interest in the things of La Salle, we extend our sincere appreciation.

Alumni Patrons

Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas McNally '04

'17 '21 Rev. James J. Brogan Dr. James A. Lehman Rev. Joseph E. Budnaik '33 Alvin F. Loomis '38 Rev. Fenton Fitzpatrick '91 Leo W. McCormick '20

Dr. Ralph F. Boccella '44 Henry J. McCullough '36 '26 '34 Francis J. Braceland Clay F. McHenry Thomas Breen '41 Charles A. McHugh '39 Theodore S. Byrne '44 Daniel P. MeKenna '16 Alexander A. Calomeni '43 Joseph McLaughlin '44 Peter L. Campbell '23 Dr. Mario Monticelli '43 Dr. Anthony F. Caravelli '38 Edward Murray '46 T. Peter Clancey '96 Joseph E. Murray '83 Martin A. Clark '33 Dr. Charles W. Naulty '01

John A. Clement, Jr. '39 Dr. Sidney Orr '43 Joseph C. Close '00 Dr. Nicholas A. Policaporo '38 Robert E. Comey '36 Aloysius V. Rafferty '27 Charles B. Costello '99 Joseph P. Rhein '45 William Costello "47 Daniel L. Rodden '41 '03 Dr. John J. Courtney '37 Dr. Charles H. Sanderson '24 Albert J. Crawford, Jr. '36 Dr. William V. Scanlan, '24 '34 Raymond J. Dawson Dr. Charles Schraeder Alfonso A. Di Giovanni '18 Dr. Edward V. Stanton '33 Dr. John D. Donnelly '10 Arthur Steinberg '43 Albert V. Fratis '24 Herbert Sussman '34 Joseph P. Gaffney '00 Dr. Bernard A. Tomassetti '42

James F. Hammill '47 Joseph Wilson, Jr. '47 Joseph Homa '40 Harry A. Wolfington '17 '42 Albert Jannett '43 Dr. John J. Wydrynski Dr. Louis S. Kaplan '34 Dr. AllanZellis'37 Mathias M. Kratochwell '37 M. A. Rufe Estate

131 Patrons

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Abessinio Mr. John Coscia Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Abessinio Mr. and Mrs. John Coyle Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Abrurretti Mr. and Mrs. William Coyle, Jr. Miss Eva Marie Adair Mr. and Mrs. William Coyle, Sr.

Mr. William F. Albright, Jr. Mrs. Anna Coyle Mr. and \frs. Wm. F. Albright, Sr. Mrs. James M. Coyle Mr. and Mrs. Alvar Akers Mrs. Estella Curran Miss Bernadine Akers Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Cullen Mrs. Maria Toro Vda. Arroyo Miss Rosemary Curran

Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Barber, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Curry Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Barber, Sr. Mrs. Jeannette Curtis Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Barber Mrs. Sarah M. Cushman Mr. Leo Barbetta Mrs. M. D'Agostino Dr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Barr Mr. George Day Mr. Eugene A. Barr Mr. Jimmy Del Vecchio Mrs. Eugene A. Barr Miss Angcline De Marco Mrs. Margaret Barr Mr. and Mrs. Michael De Marco Mr. Donald N. Barrett Messrs. Dan'l & Dennis Dougherty Mr. and Atrs. Harry P. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Devine Mr. Charles H. Beyer Miss Emilie M. Devlin

\tr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Beyer Mrs. Emilie J. Devlin

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bianchini Mr. James J. Devlin Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bianchini Mr. and Mrs. John Dinda

Mr. and Mrs. Vito Bianchini Mr. Michael J. Donovan Mr. Joseph S. Binkowski Mr. and Mrs. Michael Donovan

Mrs. Julia Binkowski Mr. Henry J. Dougherty

Mr. Hamilton J. Branagan Mrs. Henry J. Dougherty Mr. Dave Brooks Miss Mary Jane Dougherty Mr. D. Bruno Mr. and Mrs. William S. Drew, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Bucco Miss Patricia DriscoU

Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Butterworth II Miss Mary J. Duffy Mr. James Call Miss Ann P. Dugan Mr. Harry O. Carr Mr. and Mrs. John Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Carrio Mrs. Ellen W. Dunn

Mr. and Mrs. J. Catania Mr. and Mrs. James J. Durming Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cerbo Mr. Paul Elisii Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chcro Mr. George P. Eckert Class of 1949 Mr. Joseph C. Eckert, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clauss Mr. C. Fedeschi Miss Margurite Clauss Mr. George Ferry Mrs. Catherine Coan Mr. and Mrs. Walter Filamor Mrs. Ceciclia F. Collins Mr. Lawrence S. File Mr. and Mrs. William Cooney Mr. and Mrs. Giacomo Foti Mr. John T. Connors Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Foti Mr. and Mrs. Robert Connors Mr. and Mrs. John S. Fleit:

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Connors, Jr. Dr. Joseph Joseph Flubacher Mr. and Mrs. Emido Costantini Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Friess Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conwav Dr. and Mrs. Gregory F. Froio

132 Patrons

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fulmer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Howlin, Sr. Mr. John Gallagher J. Mrs. Thomas Howlin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gamber Miss Elizabeth Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garoyan Mr. Lewis Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Gibbons Mrs. Emma B. Inglesby Mrs. John Gasior Mr. Thomas V. Inglesby Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey F. Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Intille Mr. Michael GHckman Miss Sally Ann Intille Mr. Nathan Goodheart Mr. Anthony Inverso Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Albin J. Jackiewicz Miss Anne Gorman Miss Leona J. Jackeiwicz, R.N. Mr. C. A. Gorman Miss Anna M. Judge Mrs. Gertrude Gorman Mr. Francis A. Kehoe Miss Mary E. Gorman Miss Eileen Kennedy Mr. Andrew Gormley Mr. Joseph Kircher Mrs. Andrew Gormley Mr. Joseph Kirk Miss Anne Gormley Miss Loretta Klein Mr. Hugh Gorniley Mr. and Mrs. C. Kriessman Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Greene Mr. John Laezza Mr. William Groetsch Mrs. Marie E. Law Mr. Henry G. Gruber Mr. John Leahy Mr. and Mrs. Harvey A. Gruber Mr. and Mrs. William J. Lefferts Mr. Frank Guerin Miss Mary A. Long Miss Jane Guerin Mr. and Mrs. Frank Longo Mrs. John J. Guerin Mr. Barney Lucas Miss \Iargaret Guerin Miss Catherine Lucas Miss Ruth Guerin Mrs. Catherine Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Howard Guinan Mr. William Lucas Miss Mary Guinan Mrs. William Lucas Dr. John A. Guishard Mr. and Mrs. John Lucki Mr. John Haley J. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Maioriello Mr. Lawrence Haley Mr. and Mrs. G. May Mr. S. La Monte Hallman Mr. H. Carl McCann Miss Mary F. Hanrahan Mr. and Mrs. H. McCann Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hare Mrs. Margaret McCann Mr. Timothy G. Hagens Mr. and Mrs. Wm. V. McCarthy- Mr. Harry C. Haufler Mr. James B. McCloskey Mr. and Mrs. Francis X. Hedges Miss Mary McCloskey Mr. and Mrs. John Hendrickson Miss Veronica McCuUey Mr. James J. Henry Mrs. Alva J. McDowell Mrs. S. Hering Miss Bridget McFadden Mrs. Mary T. Hills Miss Rose McFadden Mr. William E. Hills Mr. McGinnity Mr. and Mrs. Micheal W. Hoey Mr. and \lrs. Owen J. McGowan Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holden Mr. Frank C. J. McGurk Mr. and Mrs. William Hoover Mr. and Mrs. Neal J. Mcllvaine Mr. Mark Howlin Mrs. Albert F. Meade

133 Patrons

Mr. and Mrs. E. Gordon Melrath Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Reilly Mr. John Merrick Mrs. Robert L. Reilly Miss Virginia Michenko Mrs. Frank Ritter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Millard Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Robertson Mr. Joseph Miller Miss Nancy Robinson Dr. and Mrs. \V. L. Minster Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gerard Roche Mr. D. Minuti Mr. and Mrs. A. Rodriguez Mrs. G. Minuti Mrs. Margaret Rodriguez Mrs. Louis Minuti Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Romano Mr. Louis Minuti Miss Darlene E. Romeo Mr. G. Minuti Misses Eileen and Beth Romeo

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Monkhouse Mr. and Mrs. Frank Romeo

Dr. and Mrs. W. L Morrey Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Romeo Mr. and Mrs. Major Morris Mr. John Rooney

Miss Delia Agnes Muldowney Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ryan Mr. John D. Muldowney Miss Jeannine Sabatini Mr. John Joseph Muldowney Dr. John G. Sabol Mr. William Joseph Muldowney Mr. Sam Segal Mr. and Mrs. George H. Mullahy Mrs. John Sheehan

Mr. George H. Mullahy, Jr. Mr. Edward J. Shepper Rev. Thomas F. Mullahy Mr. Englebert Smith Mr. and Mrs. Francis Mullarkey Mr. and Mrs. Frank Speiser

Mr. and Mrs. William B. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Sprissler Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Murphy Mrs. R. H. Stallings

Mr. and Mrs. Pat Nasuti Rev. Henry J. Steinhagen

Mr. Paul J. Nekoranik Mrs. Teresa M. Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Newell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Obert Thome Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Nolan Mr. Frank Tondorf Mrs. Mary Nugent Mrs. S. Tribit Mr. and Mrs. L. T. O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Tribit Mr. Lawrence T. O'Connor, Jr. Miss Patricia Tye, R.N. Mrs. George Ohl Mr. T. A. Vallee

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Abbott's Dairies, Inc. 23rd Ward Democratic Club Milk and Ice Cream 1539 Overington Street Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. George W. Ader Horace Dixon Electrical Appliances 49th and Pine Streets 4647 N. 5th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. D. E. Duffey and Sons—Coal Ambrose-Augusterfer Corp. 24th and Sedgley Avenue 247 E. Ashmead St. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Duplicating Machines & Paper Co. The Atlas Iron and Steel Co., Inc. 1505 Race Street 1522-30 N. Delaware Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Ell and Ess Diner Au-Com On-Inn Ogontz and Olney Avenue Olney Avenue and Elkins Street Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. The Engel Dairy Co. Terminal Bar Tioga and "K" Streets Broad and Olney Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Essig's Pretzel Bakery William W. Bates 441 W. Girard Avenue Funeral Director Philadelphia, Pa. 5000 Jackson Street Finnaren and Haley, Inc. Philadelphia, Pa. 60th and Thompson Streets Bil-Rich Watch Service & Jewelers Philadelphia, Pa. 6325 Frankford Avenue Haywood Wakefield Co. Philadelphia, Pa. 3442 W. Queen Lane Carmela's Lingerie Shop Philadelphia, Pa. 426 W. Girard Avenue Charles D. Heavey Philadelphia, Pa. 35 th and Ridge Avenue Carney-Berman Philadelphia, Pa. 1 100 Shackamaxon Street Henry's Grocery Store Philadelphia, Pa. 431 W. Girard Avenue James V. Catania and Sons Piiiladelphia, Pa. Woodlyn, Pa. Incarnation Catholic Club Chew Hardware 425 W. Lindley Avenue Chew and Chelten Streets Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Irish War Veterans Post 23 The College Barber Shop 712 S. 52nd Street Leonard Hall Philadelphia, Pa.

The Continental Chemical Co. Joe's Varsity Store 2750 Grand Avenue 2160 Olney Avenue Cleveland, Ohio Philadelphia, Pa. F. T. Gallagher, Representative 7212 Tulip Street John P. Kelly Philadelphia, Pa. Electrical Appliances 2031 E. Chelten Avenue Cooney Brothers, Inc. Philadelphia, Pa. Plumbing and Heating Supplies Fifth and Dauphin Streets C. Kracoflf, Tailor Philadelphia, Pa. Woodstock and Chew Streets Philadelphia, Pa. Cortney's Clothing Store John Lehn Wholesale Distributor Edward Darby and Son — J. Overhill Avenue 1517 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Joseph Lembo, Northern Democratic Association J. Jr. Blue Ribbon Distributing Co. 1226 N. 8th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Bert Kreger, Furniture, Jewelry L. G. Balfour Company Linton's Lunch J. E. Caldwell and Company Commercial Patrons

The Astor Shop—Flowers Mrs. A. Reagan Leonard Hall Luncheonette 1822 S. 58th Street Philadelphia, Pa. The Peter Reilly Co. May's Laundry Publishers and Booksellers Philadelphia, Pa. 131 N. 13th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Melrath Supply and Gasket Co. Tiojja and Memphis Streets R. W. Re.\ford Ink Co. Philadelphia, Pa. 115 N. Camac Street Philadelphia, Pa. Metronome Music Shop 5628 Chew Avenue J. F. Riley and H. G. Metzler Philadelphia, Pa. Motor Tuning, Repairing Chew and Olney Avenue Mitchell and Ness Philadelphia, Pa. Sportin<; Goods 1312-16 Arch Street The Roxborough Company Philadelphia, Pa. 363 Price Street Philadelphia, Pa. Monday Night Bridge Club Philadelphia, Pa. Charles Salinger Roofing and Heating Slipcovers Richard Mooney— 1 110 Ridge Avenue 625 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Sam's Clothing Store Mt. Airy Distributors Philadelphia, Pa. 28 E. Mt. Airy Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. Frank Santo Barber Shop Camac and Olney Avenue Delicatessen Moyer's Philadelphia, Pa. 72nd and Andrews Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. The Scientific Equipment Co. 3527-29-31 Lancaster Avenue John C. MuUer, Inc.—Roofing Philadelphia, Pa. 709 N. 63rd Street Philadelphia, Pa. Schaum Publishing Co. A. T. McCIane—Flowers 611 Broadway Philadelphia, Pa. New York, N. Y.

William 1. McLaughlin and Co. Joseph A. Severino ' Philadelphia, Pa. Plumbing and Heating 1721-23 Passyunk Avenue William J. McMonigal Philadelphia, Pa. Phunbing and Heating 5727 Chester Avenue N. Tilli and Sons Philadelphia, Pa. 1 7th and Federal Streets Philadelphia, Pa. Neibauer Bus Company 1520 Farragut Avenue Tri Ple.\ Shoe Store Bristol, Pa. 5548 N. 5th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Nick's Shoe Service 4128 nibridge Street Theodore C. Ulmer, Inc. Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Hardware Richmond and E. Columbia Ave. Paper Manufacturers Company Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. United Glass Joseph M. Patterst>n and Co. and Top Works Fuel Oil 105 7 Haddon Avenue Camden, N. 2 1 3 S. Broad Street J. Philadelphia, Pa. William H. Walters and Sons Penguin Cafe Plumbing 413 E. Penn Street 1310-12-14 Carlisle Street Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Petroleiun Heat and Power Co. Wistar Luncheonette 810 N. Broad Street 5637 C^gontz Avenue Philadelpiiia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Transportation Co. W J Z Jewelers 1405 Locust Street 809 E. Chclten Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Senior Register

Daniel A. Abessinio 409 W. 8th St., Wilmington, Del. William F. Albright, Jr 4607 Greene St., 44 Joseph S. Altman 104 Cottman St., Cheltenham, Pa. Albert E. Amororsi 2211 Woodstock St., 45 Amilcar J. Arroyo 5610 N. Camac St., 41 Edward R. Barber 816 Passmore St. Edward M. Barr 6237 Jefferson St., 31 James D. Barry 27 E. Upsal St., 19 Sidney Berkowitz 2561 S. Shields St., 42 Frederick J. Bernhardt 3006 IJnruh St., 24 John E. Beyer 2224 S. Bucknell St., 45 Wm. J. Binkowski 120 W. Ingraham Ave., Trenton, N. J. Thomas J. Blong 721 W. Fishers Ave., 20 Charles M. Boyle 5226 N. Fairhill St., 20 Andrew J. Cabrelli, Jr 109 N. 62nd St., 39 Frank D. Cannon, Jr 5113 N. Broad St., 41 Edward J. Carlin 1864 E. Tulpehocken St., 38 John F. Casey 2411 W. Oakdale St., 32 John J. Cassidy 831 E. Cornivall St., 34 Nicholas F. Catania 104 Grant Ave., Woodlyn, Pa. Francis J. Cavanaugh 2438 N. Broad St., 32 Powell S. Channell 5137 N. Sydenham St., 41 Sidney S. Chilnick 4737 N. Marshall St., 20 Gerard C. Clauss 6327 Shelhorne St., 11 Aloysius E. Coan 6003 Reinhart St., 42 Walter J. Cobb 57 W. Seymour St., 44 Charles S. Cochrane 4828 N. 11th St., 41 John L. Connolly 315 W. Lindley Ave., 20 John T. Connors 600 S. 49th St., 43 Warren J. Conover 1226 W. Tucker St., 33 Charles J. Conway 44I4 Sansom St., 4 John J. Cooney 5525 Boyer St., 38 James F. Corcoran 548 E. Rosalie St., 20 Andrew J. Corea 505 Benson St., Camden, N. J. James M. Coyle 2257 Jackson St., 45 William D. F. Coyle 1450 N. Hobart St., 31 John A. Cullin 46OI Griscom St., 24 James F. Curran 504 Elm Ave., Jenkintoum, Pa. Joseph T. Curry 1927 Independence Ave., 38 George W. Curtis 434 Liberty St., Camden, N. J. Francis C. Devine 94O Bridge St., 24 James J. Devlin 424 W. School Lane, 44 Charles B. Dietzler 2715 W. Somerset St., 32 Francis J. Dietzler 72OI Hilltop Rd., Upper Darby Edward G. Dolton 22 Edgemere Ave., Trenton, N. j. Michael Donovan J. 216 E. Johnston St., 44 Frederick Dougherty J. 1711 S. 58th St., 43 Henry J. Dougherty 1421 Fishers Ave., 41 T. James Dougherty 7127 Boyer St., 19 Francis C. Doyle 2123 Pine St., 3 William S. Drew 532 W. Elkins Ave., 20 V. DriscoU Joseph 5141 Fairhill St., 20 Charles Dunne J. 5017 N. I2tK St., 41 Charles M. Durning 623 E. Stafford St., 44

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Edward W. Ehrlich 5128 Market St., 39 Richard D. Espinosa 5001 Chester Ave., 43 Francis A. Eigo 917 Cedar St., Camden, N. J. Anthony F. Faia 5704 Vine St., 39 Ellis R. Feldman 2230 Fairmount Ave., 31 John J. Fleitz 533 Cumberland St., Gloucester, N. J. Joseph C. Flynn 419 White Horse Pike, Audubon, N. J. Francis T. Foti 1915 S. Mole St., 45 Michael W. Frank 3447 N. Ormes St., 34 Harvey M. Freedman 5916 Warrington Ave., 43 John H. Freiss 1916 Medary Ave., 41 Ralph J. Fries, Jr 207 Copley Rd., Upper Darby, Pa. Eugene J. Gallagher 3412 N. 19th St., 40 Francis X. Gallagher 6940 Ditman St., 38 Richard A. Garstka 4533 E. Thompson St., 31 Edward J. Geisel 1302 Chelten Ave., 26 Edw. R. Gilleran 128 N. Cambridge Ave., Ventnor, N. J. Harry J. Gibbons 3673 Frankford Ave., 34 James J. Gillan 2643 N. 23rd St., 32 T. F. Glennon 112 Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park, Pa. David Gold 1962 N. 29th St., 21 Charles F. Gordon 3814 N. 6th St., 46 Andrew J. Gormley 5329 Addison St. William A. Graham 5433 Catherine St., 43 Yale P. Green 1420 W. Sparks St., 41 Henry G. Gruber 17 Park Ave., Willow Grove, Pa. Joseph R. Guerin 2214 S. Broad St., 45 Howard L, Hannum 5309 Magnolia St., 44 Thomas J. Hare 7241 N. 18th St., 26 Thomas B. Harper, III 50 W. Willoiv Grove Ave., 18 James T. Harris 5824 Haverford Ave. James B. Hattman 2138 Bellevue St., 40 Augustus F. Haydt 6845 Ogontz Ave., 38 Thomas J. Hickey 215 S. 14th St., Allentoum, Pa. Joseph F. Hosey 408 E. Somerset St., 34 Thomas W. Howlin 1923 E. Chelten Ave., 38 Joseph V. Huffnagle 112 Cambridge Rd., Westmont, N. J. John L. Hughes 4834 Germantoivn Ave., 44 Leo C. Inglesby 2654 S. Bonnafon St., 42 John J. Jackiewicz 1224 Frankford Ave., 25 John J. Jardine 1318 N. Robinson St., 31 Reginald F. Johnson 108 E. 9th St., Chester, Pa. John J. Jordan 2046 W. Estatigh St., 40 John W. Keegan 2940 N. Taney St., 32 Francis T. Kehoe R. D. 1, Langhorne, Pa. David F. ICelleher 2144 S. Front St., 48 T. F, Kelleher 607 Washington St., Wilmington, Del. Thomas J. Kelley 6234 Ludlow St., 39 Tohn P. Kelly 2031 E. Chelten Ave., 38 John F. Kennedy 1325 E. Upsal St., 38 James J. Keul 3818 Sansom St., 4 William G. Kluth 3302 Cottman St., 24 Stephen J, Kochut 4705 Leiper St., 2 Bertram Kreger 2604 Germantoivn Ave., 33

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