University of San Francisco Athletics

Even though graduation and professional contracts stole several members of the team which almost received an independent bid to the NCAA Regionals, the USF varsity team drew praise from all who watched. With help from J.C. transfer Bill Barnes, and a group of outstanding men from last year's freshman team, the Don nine worked itself in to a well-knit group. The most outstanding players of these freshmen were Bob Pindroh, who played for Grand Junction, Colorado, last summer, power-hitting third baseman Nick Willard, and flashy second baseman Rich Kuhle. 

Returning from last year's squad were such solid performers as Larry Marrietti, Jim Beasley, Skip Schafer, Dave Gonsalves, Gene Cervanta, and Joe Gill. Tops on the pitching staff were Frank Burch, Carl Boyer, Mike Green, and Joe Gualco. They were helped by Roger strack up from the Frosh. The loss of captains Larry Marrietti, and Jim Beasley, pitchers Frank Burch and Mike Green, and outfielder Ed Subica, will definitely be felt. But the men to watch next year are Joe Gualco, Carl Boyer, Bob Pindroh, Rick Kuhta, Nick Willard, and Gene Cervanta. Coach McGlynn has excellent material on his team (TheDon).