Coach Harv Christensen's varsity nine this year faced its most ambitious schedule in years. Included on the list were California (twice), Stanford, Santa Claro, San Jose State, and a host of strong service teams.
Paul Torrente started at first base, Lorin Scola handled second, John Olcese covered third, and George Zucca mopped up in shortstop territory. The outfielders included Dick Arnoldy in left field, the power swinging Joe Arenivar in the center yard, and Bob Castagnetto over in the right lot. Besides Arenivar, the other two outfielders are also in the "slugger" classification, and were counted upon during the season to bring in the vital runs on base.
The pitching corps was made up of a formidable crew: Dick Lawless, Ed Olmo, Andy Conway, John Walsh, and Don Rebholtz. Dan Moriarty and Dick Bechelli were the back-stops. The infielders were backed up by more than adequate replacements: Jerry Donovan, Len Heinz, Bob Vigo, and Pete Nossardi.
Last year's coach, Bill Cunningham, acted as advisory coach this year (TheDon).
USF's lone run was scored in the seventh frame when catcher Dan Moriarty drew a base on balls, advanced to second on an infield out by left fielder Dick Arnoldy, and scored on a single to left by Bob Castagnetto (TheFoghorn).
