First row: Quinn, C. Linardos Second row: G. Linardos, Shafer, Sitarz, Boland Third row: F. Anderson, McKelvie, Coach Oosting, Reiche, Carter, Nirenstein
The Coast Guard Academy, one of the top New England fives, was simply too good for us and had an easy time of it, winning 52-28. We threw up a lot of shots that hit in and around the basket but failed to go through . It is interesting to note that of the 12 games, four were overtime matches, three of which were in the first half of the schedule. Seven of our defeats were by seven or less points. All of which adds up to the fact that we had a team of scrappers. Not once did any of our men quit. This was particularly evident in the Coast Guard game when we were forced to concede experience, height and depth in material, but gamely hung on until the end. George Linardos was our high point man for the season, but Ed "Jigger" Sitarz had the best point per game average. He and Bob Boland made a big difference in the
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squad when they came at the beginning of the new semester. Don McKelvie was the most improved player we had over the course of the season. You would have to search a long time to find a better rebound man than big Mike Shafer. He, incidentally, was elected captain after the last game. George Linardos will serve in that capacity next year. The squad included Al Dubovick, Mike Shafer, Karl Reiche, Don McKelvie, Ed Sitarz, Bob Boland, Dino Linardos, Doug Carter, Ray Winter, George Linardos, and Al Nevins. Frank Anderson and Moe Nirenstein served as managers. With only Alex Dubovick and Mike Shafer scheduled to become members of the alumni, Coach Ray Oosting can look forward to a bright basketball picture.