University of San Francisco Athletics

At the beginning of spring practice when Coach George McGlynn suggested that the end of the regular season might find the USF Varsity nine with invitation to the NCAA Regionals, many regarded his statement as little more than a pre-season pipe dream, considering last year's rather mediocre 11-13 record. However, after having played about half their games, the Dons have gone a long way to making that "pipe dream" a reality. At the present time the league record stands at 4-0, the over-all record is 10-3, and the Dons are on a six-game winning streak. Moreover they boast of victories over Stanford, California, San Francisco State twice (last year's Far Western Conference Champions) and Santa Clara franked in the top ten this year).

On the mound this season, the Dons have their two big starters returning from last year: fireballing southpaw Jerry Eilers and curve-ball artist Mike Barnhart. Eilers' most impressive victory so far is a one-hitter against U.O.P. Barnhart, on the other hand, has to his credit, a shut-out victory over University of California. Jim Tonacis and Oive Lee have been Impressive in the limited action they have seen. Bill Bishop and Joe Feldeisen complete what seems to be a very fine staff.

Behind the plate the Dons are blessed with three experienced catchers: Bob Joyce, a real long-ball threat at the plate; Bill Courtney, a fine spray hitter; Ken Bogdan, a good defensive receiver (Ignatian).