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ATHLETICS
Through . . physical education and systematized athletics the body is brought to that higher development in which muscular co-ordination and sound health be­ come the faithful allies of an alert mind."
C. Digby Wardlaw
The Wardlaw Press Board, 1917
VARSITY SOCCER
This year's Varsity Soccer team had one of its best
seasons in recent years. The squad compiled a record of six wins, four losses, and one tie, and was successfully led by its captain, LeRoy Gunzelman, and high scorer Gary Taylor. One of the best games of its schedule was played against a well-seasoned Springfield Regional team, considered by many to be one of the strongest in this area. It was a hard-fought battle, and required an overtime period before Regional won by a one point margin. Coach Ralph Harris' 1961 eleven should be even better, since very few players will be lost by the June graduation.
VARSITY BASKETBALL
The Varsity Basketball squad had only mediocre suc­
cess during the 1960 competitions, ending its season
with a record of five wins and nine losses. This tally, how- - ever, does not give a true picture of the team's rea potential; several games were lost by the slim margin
of four or five points. Coach Robert Victor's squad should have more success next year, as he will have nearly three-fourths of this year's team returning, along with several promising boys from the "J.V." roster, who will be eligible to play on the varsity level.
SQUASH
Added to the winter athletic calendar this year was
Squash, with nine boys turning out, under the competent coaching of Mr. Ralph Harris. In spite of the fact that only three of the players had had any previous experi­ ence with this game, excellent progress was made, and after only three weeks of practice. Coach Harris and Captain Robert Hellerson were able to schedule four competitive matches.
The first encounter was with Pingry, which Wardlaw lost 3 to 2. Next the squad traveled to Heightstown to play Peddie, but again Wardlaw was unsuccessful, losing 4 to 1. A strong Chestnut Hill Academy group was Ward- law's third foe. Playing at our home court, the Plainfield Country Club, the visitors triumphed 4 to 1. Coach Harris' limited schedule ended well, however, as Wardlaw defeated Peddie by a score of 3 to 2 in a return match on the Maroon's home court.
VARSITY BASEBALL
The 1960 Varsity Baseball team should enjoy an even
better season than it did last year. Since most of the 1959 squad has returned, this year's "ball club" will profit by having experienced players. There are also several excellent prospects from last year's Junior Var­ sity squad who have a good chance of making the line­ up. Coach Michael Blazo, a seasoned veteran of the professional baseball wars, is very optimistic about his team's chances; in fact, he is hoping for an undefeated season.
JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER
The Junior Varsity Soccer team did not enjoy the
same success as did their varsity counterparts during the 1960 schedule. The "J.V.'s" finished their season with five wins, three losses, and one tie. One should remem­ ber, however, that the main purpose of the Junior Var­ sity team is not entirely to win games, but rather to pre­ pare boys for Mr. Harris' varsity. The experience given the newcomers, plus the support of the seasoned veter­ ans, will probably bring success to next year's squad.
JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL
The Junior Varsity Basketball aggregation was also unfortunate in its efforts at a winning season; however, several boys showed definite promise of becoming fine basketball players, and it is these aspirants that should be able to rise to the varsity team next year, and give
a good account of themselves.
JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL
The 1960 Junior Varsity Baseball team is confident of a successful season. Several hopeful candidates coming up from Mr. Breene's Junior team, coupled with the boys of last year's squad, should form the nucleus around which Coach Robert Vietor should be able to build a winning "J.V." baseball team.
SPRING SPORTS . . . 1959
Until this year, it has been impossible for the editors
of this annual to have the current year's baseball teams represented in the yearbook. In the past, it has been the policy to hold over the baseball section until the following year. Because the 1960 Maroon and Gold Is doing away with this practice, it is essential to include both the 1959 and 1960 write-ups In this section of the annual.
VARSITY BASEBALL
The 1959 Varsity Baseball team enjoyed one of its
best seasons in recent years. Coach Michael Blazo showed considerable skill during his first year as varsity head coach, when his squad compiled a record of eight wins, and two losses. Almost all of this team will be returning in 1960 and will form an experienced core around which Coach Blazo will mold a well-drilled var­ sity nine.
JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL
The 1959 Junior Varsity Baseball squad was unable to
emulate Coach Blazo's Varsity, either in action or results. Its brief season ended with a one win, four loss total, which was somewhat of a letdown from their winning performance during the 1958 schedule. Coaches Robert Vietor and Robert Fulton were very optimistic in looking forward to 1960, as very few of their "regulars" were graduated.
TENNIS
Last year's tennis players did not enter into any com­
petitive play, other than intramural clashes. Coach Thomas Roberts felt that his 1959 group was not experi­ enced enough for interscholastic contests and tourna­ ments. However, he attempted to ground his players thoroughly in the fundamentals of tennis, with the ex­ pectation that the coming year might bring forth a ten­ nis team ready for outside competition.
The past athletic year did not produce as many vic­ tories as we of Wardlaw would have liked, but remem­ bering that winning the game is not all—that playing the game well is just as important—we feel that Wardlaw's teams have profited by this athletic competition leading to the essential".. . BALANCE OF BODY AND MIND...".