RAMS WIN CITY CROWN; BEAT Lions 34-0

1960

Gloucester Catholic High not only won the city championship by defeating Gloucester High 34-0 on Thanksgiving morning, but the Rams finished the season matching the second-best record in the history of the school.

The victory was Catholic\’s seventh in nine games, equaling the 7-2 mark recorded in 1953. An 8-1 log notched in 1955 is the best the Rams have ever posted.

Few people would contest the fact that when it is remembered that the Ram schedule this year was far tougher than that faced by either the 1953 or 1955 teams, the \’60 club rates the best in Catholic history.

By winning on Thanksgiving, Gloucester Catholic took a 7-6 lead in the city series.

More than 4000 fans sat in bright sunny weather to watch the Rams dominate the play most of the way. Only passes from Pete Raskis to Ron Middlcton, Dan Cassidy and Pete Pitzo enabled the Lions to move the ball at all.

The tough Catholic forward wall, featuring Bob Bender, Al Carelli, Hank Parker, John Pilkauskas, Jay Wolf, Tony Bertolino, Bill Savidge, Ed Ferry, Hugh Vogel, Bill Gross, and Rich Hancock, held Gloucester High to a net of 31 yards on the ground.

With halfbacks Jim Heverly and Tim McCarthy reduced to part-time operators by injury, fullback Ed Hlopak and sophomore halfback Dan O\’Brien carried the brunt of the Ram attack.

Hlopak chewed up 174 yards on the ground, scoring three touchdowns and two extra points. The teedees were from the one (twice) and the seven.

O\’Brien picked up 60 yards rushing, caught two passes and scored a touchdown (from the one) and an extra point.

The other touchdown came on a seven yard pass from Terry McCarthy to Henry Parker. Tim McCarthy also scored an extra point on a pass.

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Note: A series of articles about the history of the Gloucester Catholic vs. Gloucester High football games was published in a booklet released in 1993 entitled \”The Renewal of Friendship\”. This great history of the series was put together my members of the Gloucester High Alumni Association.

Unfortunately I don’t have the entire book. But over the next couple of weeks leading up to this year’s game on Thanksgiving Day I will post the articles and photo pages that are in my possession.

Artist drawing of front cover by Todd Whitten

~ Bill Cleary…………click on photo to enlarge

CATHOLIC HIGH TAKES LEAD IN CITY SERIES 8-7-1

1963

When Gloucester Catholic High defeated Gloucester High, 18-6 last week, the Rams took the lead in the City Series, 8-7-1. The victory was the eighth in the last 11 matches for G.C.H.S., Gloucester High having won the first five games. The Rams, who are fighting to capture the South Jersey Group B championship, impressed the large crowd with crisp tackling and powerful blocking.

Some of that blocking enabled Gary Garcznski to scoot 70 yards on the first play from scrimmage and give Gloucester Catholic a 6-0 lead. But Ted Loebel dashed 27 yards just two minutes later to enable the Lions to tie the score.

In the second half, however, the Rams asserted themselves. With Jim DiCicco and George Anastasia running well behind good blocking, the charges of Coach Joe Murphy stormed to two more touchdowns. Anastasia scored from the seven and from the two.

DiCicco was given the Memorial A.A. trophy as the most valuable player for his solid defensive work and hard running. Others who stood out were ends, Ray Sherry and Bud Shodder, and Center Woody Dooley.

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Link: Pennsylvania Game Commission – State Wildlife Management Agency: Release #123-08.

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today announced that 40 of the 45 licensed elk hunters harvested an elk during the season that was held Nov. 3-8. Additionally, of the 10 licensed elk hunters who participated in the September season, two harvested an elk.

\”Elk are one of North America’s premier big game animals,\” Roe said. \”Pennsylvania is privileged to offer this unique hunting opportunity, a product of successful wildlife management that helps to finance wildlife conservation and supports Pennsylvania’s rich hunting heritage. It’s an unparalleled experience for hunters, particularly those who can’t afford to go on an expensive one- or two-week guided elk hunt out West.\”

Along with extracting samples needed for disease testing, the agency also collected samples necessary to examine food preferences and habitat use by elk. Also, hunters collected liver samples that will be evaluated for mineral contents.

The largest antlered elk was taken by Susan Luse, of Aaronsburg, Centre County. She took a 799-pound, 7×7 on Nov. 3, in Covington Township, Clearfield County.

Those hunters rounding out the top five heaviest antlered elk harvested, were: William Kleppinger, of Quakertown, Bucks County, took a 653-pound, 7×7 on Nov. 3, in Bradford Township, Clearfield County; Tyler Rieder, of St. Marys, Elk County, took a 652-pound, 7×7 on Nov. 6, in Covington, Clearfield County; Darrel Maines, of North East, Erie County, took a 624-pound, 7×6 on Nov. 3, in Grove Township, Cameron County; and Kerry McAfoose, of Kittanning, Armstrong County, took a 591-pound, 7×7 on Nov. 4, in Benzette Township, Elk County.

The heaviest antlerless elk was taken by James Misti, of Lyndonville, New York, who harvested a 435-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 4, in West Keating, Clinton County.

Those hunters rounding out the top five heaviest antlerless elk harvested were: Leroy Byler, of Mercer, Mercer County, who harvested a 409-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 6, in Benezette Township, Elk County; Thomas Williams, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, who harvested a 406-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 4, in Benezette Township, Elk County; Bernard Cossack, of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, who harvested a 400-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 5, in Benezette Township, Elk County; George Laudeman, of Minersville, Schuylkill County, who harvested a 395-pound antlerless elk on Nov. 3, in Gibson Township, Cameron County.

For the September 2008 hunt, which was held September 1-27, two elk were harvested. Dale Schmidt, of Germansville, Lehigh County, and Cark Kemp, of Leechburg, Armstrong County, each harvested an antlerless elk.

For more information on elk in Pennsylvania, visit the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), choose \”Hunting,\” then click on the photograph of an elk.

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Link: – NJ.com.

With her defense providing little resistance at times, Sweeney faced 10 Red Bank shots in the first half. Sadly for the Rams, it was one of the weaker ones that found the net, as Francesca Yaccarine got control of the ball in a huge scramble in front of their net and grounded it home for just her second goal of the year. She has 19 assists.

Red Bank Catholic will get a meeting with St. John Vianney, a 3-2 winner over Paul VI, in the South A final. Gloucester Catholic, meanwhile, will not get a shot at a third state crown in four years.

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Gloucester Catholic senior Steve Bruno will be living out a dream that many other top athletes will experience today when he signs a college letter of intent.

Unlike many others, Bruno will still have to make decisions about his athletic future after he signs today (with Virginia on a baseball scholarship).

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Note: A series of articles about the history of the Gloucester Catholic vs. Gloucester High football games was published in a booklet released in 1993 entitled \”The Renewal of Friendship\”. This great history of the series was put together my members of the Gloucester High Alumni Association.

Unfortunately I don’t have the entire book. But over the next couple of weeks leading up to this year’s game on Thanksgiving Day I will post the articles and photo pages that are in my possession.

Artist drawing of front cover by Todd Whitten

~ Bill Cleary

Gloucester Rolls, 19-2 In \”Finale For McNally\”

1965

Jim McNally, vice-president of Gloucester High School has one an awful lot for the youth of Gloucester during his 32 years in the school system.

Well, Saturday the Gloucester football team did a little something for him.

With the inscription of \”finale for McNally\” taped across their jerseys, the Lions went out and clawed archrival Gloucester Catholic, 19-2, before 4,500 fans on the Gloucester High gridiron.

BRANDT OUTSTANDING

The game marked the last in a series which has to end because of schedule problems in the Tri-County Conference. With Merchantville entering the Tri-Co, Gloucester must schedule the Merchants and thus the \”money making\” game has to go.

Quarterback Jackie Brandt sparked the Lions victory with some outstanding running and pinpoint passing while Ed Liegrand and Joe Tomeo, together with their field general scored the touchdowns in Gloucester\’s eighth triumph in the 17 game series.

Coach Steve Shimkus, elated over the victory, had high praise for his entire team.

Jackie undoubtedly played the finest game of his career,\” Shimkus offered, \”but as it has been in most of our games, it was a good team effort by a fired-up group of fine football players.

MURPHY PRAISES GLOUCESTER

\”Make no mistakes, we beat a good football team today (Saturday) but we\’ll need a repeat performance to beat Pitman next week, \”Shimkus added.

Catholic High coach Joe Murphy, obviously disappointed, had nothing but praise for the victors.

\”They stopped us cold,\” Murphy stated,\” they did a real good job and I hope they can go all the way. An important factor was that they always seemed able to make the big third down play.\”

Gloucester had a statistical edge in all departments, 16-10 in first downs, 218-208 in the ground yardage and 58-24 in the air as Brandt connected on for of seven passes. DRIVES 80 YARDS

Gloucester took the opening kickoff 80 yards in 14 plays for a touchdown. Running by Brandt. Dave Light, Tomeo and Liebrand sparked the march which ended on a 21 yard run by Liebrand. Brandt added the PAT.

Jim Hagan recovered a Catholic fumble on the Rams\’ 30 early in the third period and the Lions drove for their second score. Brandt raced over from the eight after Light\’s running had gained 17 yards in the drive.

Catholic gained a safety when Gloucester downed the ball in the end zone rather than risk a punt early in the fourth period. This happened after Gloucester held Catholic on the one yard line.

Jim Conroy\’s pass interception set up Gloucester\’s final TD. Taking over on the 21, the Lions sent Tomeo over from the six on the fifth play.

TO BE CONTINUED……………

In the fast-paced world in which we live, it becomes all too easy for many to take our American way of life for granted. Folks just don\’t stop to think about the sacrifice that it takes to maintain our democracy.

We\’re free to worship where we chose and we enjoy the right to elect those who represent us in our governing bodies. We can shop where we please and travel as we wish. We are free to pursue our occupational goals and the education necessary to achieve those goals. We enjoy the rights of free speech and assembly and many other freedoms too numerous to list.

Our Freedoms, however, are priceless and are only secured by the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. These individuals willingly take up arms to protect our great nation and its people from all threats. They face challenges on a daily basis that the majority of Americans could never imagine and it is only fitting that we take a little of our precious time to thank them.

This Veterans Day, numerous ceremonies will be held throughout New Jersey recognizing the men and women who have served as members of our military forces. Local Posts of the American Legion will be sponsoring many of those services and I would like to encourage our fellow citizens of New Jersey to attend such a service as a visible display of their appreciation for the men and women who have contributed so much to ensure that we may continue to exercise the many freedoms that our Constitution provides.

Richard Zalinkanskas,

NJ American Legion Commander

 

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GOLDSCHMIDT

Shelley Anne

On November 10, 2008. Age 40. Of Atco. Beloved mother of Frederick James Goldschmidt and Tyler Alexander Goldschmidt. Loving daughter of James E. (Rosaire) Goldschmidt and Juneanne Harvey. Dear sister of Kerry J. (Michael) DePietropolo, Christine (Richard) Rezer, Jamie E. Grochowski and Kelli J. Grochowski. Step-sister of Danielle (Stephen) Branco-Bonamassa. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Shelley was a graduate of Gloucester High School class of 1987. She was a loving mother who truly cherished her family.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Friday morning from 10 to 11:30 am at Saint Mary\’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 am in the church. Interment New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

There will be no evening viewing. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly requests memorial donations to NAMI New Jersey: 1562 US Highway 130, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-3004. Please write in memo: Shelley Anne Goldschmidt. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142.

Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Shelley Anne Goldschmidt.

 

Thomas C. Strandwitz, age 66 of Woodbury Heights, passed away Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 at home after a long and courageous battle with ALS. Tom had been a resident of Woodbury Heights for 41 years and a summer resident of Ocean City for 36 years.

He was the beloved Principal of Oakview Elementary School in West Deptford Township for 30 years. During that time and after retirement, he served as the Coordinator of the Teacher Mentoring Program and Co-coordinator of the Math Program for the Penn Literacy Network at the University of Pennsylvania. His contributions to the education of children was immense and his life\’s work.

He was husband to Donna (nee Barton) for 43 years. He is survived by daughter, Donna L. Strandwitz-Ganter and her husband Mark of Alexandria, VA, son, Thomas C. Strandwitz Jr. and his wife Rebecca of Austin, TX, 5 grandchildren, Jacqueline, Christian, Thomas III, William and Henry, and sister, Linda Panzer and her husband Peter of Greenville, DE.

Funeral services were held at the Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, Mantua Avenue. & Lenape Trail, Wenonah.

Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com