As usual, a vast array of out of town stars found their way to the Home on the Hill. Heading the list from Visalia is Don Rice, whose chief bid for fame rests on his running ability. As a passing note we might mention that he is Tom's brother. Also from same hamlet is John Cavalero, a pile driving fullback.
A native of Stockton, he was a member of the Block Club. He joined the Marines following graduating in Philosophy.Â
Cavalero place-kicked the little white pellet through the uprights to deadlock the score. With five minutes remaining, and a tie seemingly inevitable, Keith Bridwell, a smart, cagey wing man in any league, pounced on Nauman's fumble, giving the Dons possession on the Jaysee 18. Again Cavalero, with the aid of elusive Billy Russo, crashed his way to "greener pastures" and victory. As before, it was Cavalero whose place-kick split the uprights for the fourteenth point. Promising Squad Johnny Cavalero, yearling fullback, was the outstanding ball toter of the heated fracas. His continual driving and slashing offensive rushes were greatly responsible for the Don Babes' victory. At this writing he looms the most probable successor to Al Braga, as a driving runner, and team spark-plug on the freshman squad. After seeing the '39 edition of the USF Frosh in action, varsity mentor "Duke" Malley looked more than pleased. A broad smile flashed across his mustached countenance when he exclaimed: "That Cavalero is a dandy (TheFoghorn).
