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lOiNBORO STATE OOLLiai
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TALENTED NEWCOME_RS
VETS_ST4_EN_GTHE^ SCOT_ D I AMOND MEN
With the help of a southern trip that will hopefully give Edinboro State
dlairond
an equal start with the rest of Its competition. Fighting Scot head
mentor. Bill LaRosa, Is looking forward to a successful season of baseball
competItIon.
”We have better balance than we*ve had In quite a while and we^re a much
better defensive club,” commented LaRosa,
”lf our pitching comes through, we
should have a real good year,” continued the Scot mentor.
With eI even Iettermen forming the nucleus of his team, LaRosa should get
plenty of offensive help from a lineup that returns four of his five top sticks.
Leading the batting brigade Is sophomore outfielder Jim Sekel along with combin
ation catcher-first baseman Jeff Ellis, a junior who owns a pair of varsity
Sekel stroked at a .476 pace last season while Ellis pounded out a
.429 mark.
Centerflelder Dennis Runyan and team captain Denny Belcastro are also top
timber toters with Identical .333 averages a year ago. Joining the senior duo
IS sophomore shortstop Mike Basehart who finished at .500 In his brief stint
at the plate.
Still on hand to provide veteran services are pitcher Tom VanVolkenburg.
catcher Mike RopelewskI and outfielder Don Walker.
Expecting to help fill gaps In the lineup are first baseman Tom Klochak,
shortstop Bill Evans, third baseman Dave Bruno, outfielder Lee Adams, second
baseman Don Stewart and second sacker Mark Fuller. Also on tap are sophomore
backstopper Dale Cochran and freshman catcher Tim Cacchlon.
A quartet of veteran twlrlers form the core of LaRosa*s pitching staff.
Front liners returning to the mound are triple letter winner Bill Buies,
sophomore George Pakutz, VanVolkenburg and junior Doug Boyer.
Likewise battling
for starting nods are sophomores Tim Wheeler and Pat Wallace. All but Buies are
right handers.
”EIIIs, Sekel and Runyan will undoubtedly be our tophitters,” revealed
LaRosa.
”lf the rest of our guys could bat at least .250, we should be In
great shape.”
NEED MORE INFORMATION? Edinboro State’s 1976 basebalI guide has been designed
to assist members of the press In the coverage of Fighting Scot athletic events.
Press releases, photographs and statistics will be made available for your use
throughout the season.
If additional Information Is desired, please contact
the Sports Information Office. Paul Newman, Sports Information Director;
Edinboro State College, Edinboro, Pa. 16444; Office phone: (814) 732-2745; Home
phone: (814) 734-3735.
Guide Editor — Paul Newman
Managing Editor — Dennis Belcastro
Staff — Patti Loomis and Elaine Dzurko
Photography ~ Tom Blevins
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• LEAD 1N G-JH E_ESD .BASES A LL_ TEA M
- BILL LAROSA EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE
BASEBALL COACH -
In 1972, Bill LaRosa was
named to lead the Edlnboro State*s
baseball program as the Fighting
Scots* new diamond coach,
LaRosa, a Seward, Pa,, native
began his baseball career in
Johnstown where he played junior
league ball as a catcher in 1948
and 1949, As a result of his
outstanding play on the diamond,
he was chosen to represent Johns
town in the "AAA** Baseball Assoc
iation Tournament,
While serving for three years
with the United States Air Force,
he was attached to the Special
Services and played on the USAF
Championship Baseball Team, He
was voted the Most Valuable Player
of the European Tourney 'when the
team qualified for the World
Finals in Denver, Colorado,
Upon completion of his
mi IItary obIigations in 1953, he
signed with the Washington Senator:
for a sizable bonus.
Starting
with Class **B'* ball in the Piedmon'
League at Hagerstown, Maryland, he
moved up the ladder to **A'* play
in Hobbs, New Mexico, Along the ,
way, he spent stints with the
Erie Sailors in Class '*A” compet
ition at **AA'* at Charlotte, N.C.
After deciding to make his home permanently in Erie in 1954, LaRosa took a position
with Hayes Manufacturing where he is currently employed as a supervisor.
The Scot mentor also serves as a part-time scout for the Major League Baseball
Scouting System,
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In 1972, Coach LaRosa guided the Fighting Scots to the Pennsylvania State Conference
Baseball Championship with a 13-8 record,
LaRosa, his wife, Florence, and their children, Billy Joe (20), Raymond (16) and
Ralph (13) reside in Erie,
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VETERANS LEAD TALENTED INFJ.ELDERS
1976 FIGHTING SCOT INFIELD (L-R): Denny Belcastro, Mark Fuller, Bill Evans and Tom
VanVolkenburg. Not pictured: Mike Basehart, Dave Bruno, Don Stewart and Tom Klochak.
DENNY BELCASTRO - 3B, 5-10, 190 Lbs., Senior, Allquippa, Pa.
Captain of this year’s Scot squad, Denny has been a solid fixture at 3rd base since
his sophomore year...Among the offensive leaders last season while batting at a .333
cl Ip...Named to the Section 5 All-Star team In 1972 at Allquippa High...His hustling
style of play and aggressive bat make him a consistent player..."Bel Is” hit a grand
slam home run In his first collegiate time at bat...A speech communications major.
MARK FULLER - 2B, 6-1, 185 Lbs., Sophomore, New Florence, Pa.
A shortstop converted secondbaseman, Mark appeared In 7 games last Season as a
freshman...A good power hitter, but still needs to be more consistent...An AllConference selection In high school at Laurel Valley...A criminology major, Mark
appears to have the Inside track on becoming the Scots’ starting secondbaseman.
WILLIAM EVANS - SS, 5-11, 170 Lbs., Junior, Pittsburgh, Pa.
A starter last year, Billy developed Into a very consistent fleider...Has a fluid
motion In the field with a strong and accurate throwing arm...A graduate of St. Marys
High School, Billy lettered three times In basketball, while receiving four varsity
letters In basebalI...An All-Conference Catholic Class B selection...An English major
with a focus In grimlnal justice.
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MORE ON THE
INFIELDERS
TOM VANVOLKENBURG ~ P/INF, 6-1, 195 Lbs., Senior, Erie, Pa.
Recent development of a change-up will help Tom become an effective hurler for
the Scots...Saw limited action on the mound last season due to arm problems...
Will be In the lineup every day, either pitching or playing the infield...A
graduate of Cathedral Prep, Tom collected six letters in baseball and basketball
...Named First Team All-City baseball team in 1972...Majoring in business
economics
MIKE BASEHART - SS, 6-0, 170 Lbs., Sophomore, Tonawanda, N.Y.
Last season, Mike showed excellent range and a good arm in the field...Developed
into a very consistent fleider...Led the team in hitting last season when he
batted .500 while seeing limited action...Captained the Kenmore East High team
in 1971...Has the ability to hit to the opposite field...An outstanding allaround athlete, Mike is the goalie for the ESC hockey team...A geology major.
DAVID BRUNO - 3B, 5-10, 155 Lbs., Sophomore, Erie, Pa.
A very good defensive ball player, Dave appeared in five games last season as a
reserve infieIder...Displays a strong throwing arm...Cited by his teammates at
Tech Memorial as Most Valuable Player in 1974...Dave was also named to the AllCity team 3 years In a row, while receiving a Golden Glove award in 1974...
Majoring in Geography.
DON STEWART - 2B, 5-9, 155 Lbs., Sophomore, Titusville, Pa.
Without any high school experience, Don worked hard during the spring to make
the team...Possesses a good glove...Has excellent speed and surprising power
for his size...Could possibly see plenty of action this season as a pinchrunner
...Donny is a secondary education-social studies major.
TOM KLOCHAK - IB, 6-2, 175 Lbs., Freshman, Erie, Pa.
A lefthanded hitter with line drive power, Tom has made the transition from
high school to college quite easl ly.. .Moves arouTid the first sack very good...
Possesses better than average speed...An All-City selection at Academy High,
Tom is pitted for reserve duty...Could possibly start at first base when the
season opens...Majoring in criminal justice.
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A GLANCE AT THE SCOT OUTFIELD
PICTURED AT LEFT - 1976 FIGHTING
SCOT OUTFIELD (L-R): Don Walker
Denny Runyan and Jim Sekel.
Not
pictured: • Lee Adams*
DON WALKER - CF-RF, 6-0,
Senior, Wilkinsburg, Pa.
180 Lbs
One of the Scots* eieven
returning letter winners from a
year ago, Don possesses excelien*
speed and a good throwing arm
which make him a fine defensive
outfieIder.•*Prob3bIy will start
this season in rightfield...
Nicknamed ”Fro” by his teammates
Don captained the 1971 baseball
team at Wilkinsburg High School.
A member of the ESC Wrestling
Team, Don is an elementary
education major.
DENNY RUNYAN - CF, 5-10, 175 Lbs
Senior, Springdale, Pa.
A consistent performer both
offensively and defensively,
Denny has been a starter for the
Scots the past three seasons...
Led the team in stolen bases
last year with four while
batting .333 with two home runs
ancf eight RBI *s...Named 2nd
Team All-State Pennsylvania
I Con ference Western DI vision
.T.A sociojogy-crlmlnaI justice
major, Denny enjoys hunting In
the off-season.
JIM SEKEL - LF, 6-0, 165 Lbs., Sophomore, Cambridge Springs,
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ATa freshman, Jim provided the Scots with a steady left handed hitter... Sekes led
the Scot sluggers last season with a torrid .476 batting average, while
nine of twelve games...An excellent leadoff batter...Has exceptional speed...Named to
the Alj-County All Star Team in 1974...An accounting major, Jim is also a member of the
Fighting. Scots junior varsity basketball team.
LEE ADAMS - OF, 5-10, 175 Lbs., Freshman , Penn Hi 11s. Paw
Lee possibly could break into the Scots* starting lineup this season...A fine defensive
outfielder who has the ability to play a ii three outfield positions...Played for
the A11-Section Team...A line drive hitter, Lee
Penn Hills High School and was named to
also possesses good running ability...A criminal justice major.
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V
THE TEAM BEHIND HOME PLATE
MIKE ROPELEWSKi - C/IB, 6-2,
197 Lbs., Sr., Natrona Hts., Pa.
An outstanding defensive ball
player, ”Rope” possesses a
strong throwing arm...Splits
playing time behind the plate,
as well as first base...Was a
member of the Highlands High
School baseball team which
captured the 1971 WPIAL Champ
ionship. . .Led the team In walks
...A three year letter winner,
Mike is a criminal justice major
...An excellent receiver and a
good handler of pitchers.
MIKE FOLGA - C, 5-9,
Sophomore, Erie, Pa.
170 Lbs.,
A transfer from Mercyhurst
College, Mike*s quickness and
versatility make him an excel
lent balIp layer...At Cathedral
Prep, "Scooter” was named to the
All-City All Star team in 1974
...A letterman last year at
Mercyhurst, Mike will provide
the Scots with an experienced
receiver next season...A
member of the Erie Rugby team
...An accounting/economics major
1976 FIGHTING SCOT CATCHERS (L-R): Mike RopelewsKi,
Mike Folga and Jeff Ellis. Not pictured:
Del Cochran
and Tim Cacchion.
JEFF ELLIS - C/DH, 6-2, 195 Lbs., Junior, Erie, Pa.
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Jeff*s greatest asset is his ability to hit the long ball...Led the Scots In four offensive
departments...Hit safely in all of the Scots* twelve games last season...Pounded out a
.429 average with one home run and 15 runs batted in...While at Tech Memorial, Jeff waS
named Most Valuable Player in his senior year...An All-City selection In 1973^.Named to
the 2nd Team All-Pennsylvania Conference as a designated hitter...A liberal arts major.
DEL COCHRAN - C, 5-11, 185 Lbs., Sophomore, Girard, Ohio
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Del displays an accurate throwing arm which makes him a good defensive backstopper for the
Scots...An Al1-Conference Class B selection at Girard High under the tutorship of Felix
Carmel la... In the future may also see playing time at third base...Del is a general
education major.
TIM CACCHION - C, 6-1, 190 Lbs., Freshman, Erie, Pa.
One of the newcomers to this year*s team, Tim has the ability to hit the long ball...An
economics major, Cacchion played his high school baseball at Academy under Coach Ron
Severo...Wi 11 gain valuable experience as a backup catcher for the Fighting bcoTS.
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QUARTET OF VETERANS RETURN TO THE MOUND
1976 FIGHTING SCOT PITCHERS (Back row, L-R): Brian Gibson, Pat Wallace and Tim
Wheeler. Front row: George Pakutz, Doug Boyer and BUI Buies. Not pictured:
Russ Kuba and Alan Ashbaugh.
DOUG BOYER - P, 5-11, 195 Lbs., Junior, Springdale, Pa.
Doug saw action last year as a spot starter and long reliever for the Fighting Scots
••.Possesses a fine fastball with good siIder...Probably the best control pitcher
on the staff..iLed the Springdale American Legion team to the 1973 state champion
ship. . .Captain of the ESC soccer team, Doug Is a secondary education-social studies
major,
BILL BULES - P, 5-11, 175 Lbs., Senior, Erie, Pa.
The only southpaw starter on the Scot squad, Billy becomes stronger as the game
progresses...Very effective when he keeps the ball low.,.An excellent all-around
athlete. Bill won First Team All-City honors as a pitcher while at Cathedral Prep
...A mathematics major..,BiIly officiates basketball in the off-season.
TIM WHEELER - P, 6-5, 200 Lbs., Sophomore, Conneaut, Ohio
Tim possesses all the physical tools to become a big winner for the Scots...Lacks
experience...Captained Conneaut High School In 1974...A former ESC basketball
player...A speech communications major, Tim will see action as a reliever and
spot starter this season.
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"SUCCESS DEPENDS ON OUR PITCHING,” COMMENTS COACH
LAROSA
GEORGE PAKUTZ - P, 6-1, 185, Sophomore, Lyndora, Pa.
Nicknamed "Smoke” because of his overpowering fast ball, George has been tabbed
by Coach LaRosa as a starter this season...Has developed a curve and a change
which make him an effective pitcher...A dedicated ballplayer, George Is a former
Western Pennsylvania Legion All-Star...At Butler High was an All-Conference
selection...Majoring In business administration.
BRIAN GIBSON - P, 6-3, 185 Lbs., Sophomore, Wllkinsburg, Pa.
A transfer from Pitt-Johnstown, Brian Is Ineligible this season but will prove to
be an Important addition to the pitching staff next year...Most effective pitches
are his fast ball, slider and sinker ball...Voted Most Valuable Player by his
teammates at Wllkinsburg High School In 1974...Nicknamed ”Hoot,” Brian is a health
and physical education major.
PAT WALLACE - P, 6-1, 180 Lbs., Sophomore, Baldwin, Pa.
Chip's biggest asset Is his pinpoint contro1... Last season, Pat worked primarily
out of the bulI pen...Lettered In baseball and basketball at Baldwin High School
...Pat Is majoring In speech and hearing.
ALAN ASHBAUGH - P, 5-10, 165 Lbs., Junior, Vandergrift, Pa.
Al Possesses a vast array of off-speed and breaking pitches...Effective against
lefthanders with his side-arm motion...Also throws a screwball with success to
righthanders...Played his high school baseball at KIskI Area where he captained
the squad In 1973...Al Is majoring In geography.
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EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE
1976 BASEBALL ROSTER
NAME
POS.
Adams, Lee
Ashbaugh, Alan
*Boyer, Doug
*Basehart, Michael
+**Belcastro, Dennis
Bruno, David
*»*Bules, BUI
Cacchion, Tim
Cochran, Dale
**EI11s, Jeffrey
Evans, William
Fuller, Mark
HiIty, Bruce
Klochak, Tom
Kuba, Russel 1
*Pakutz, George
***Ropelewski, Mike
***Runyan, Dennis
*Sekel, James
,Stewart, Don
***VanVolkenburg, Tom
*Walker, Don
Wallace, Pat
Wheeler, Tim
*Letters
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6-2
5-11
6-1
6-3
6-2
6-4
6-1
6-2
5-10
6-0
5-9
6-1
6-0
6-1
6-5
170
165
195
170
190
155
175
190
185
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170
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200
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HEAD COACH ••
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Pittsburghp Pa.
Vandergrift, Pa.
Springdale, Pa.
Tonawanda, N.Y.
Al iquippa, Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Girard, 0.
Erie, Pa.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
New Florence, Pa.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Penn Hills, Pa.
Lyndora, Pa.
Natrona Heights, Pa.
Springdale, Pa.
Cambridge Springs, Pa
Titusvi1le. Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Wilkinsburg, Pa.
Baldwin, Pa.
Conneaut, 0.
Bill LaRosa
(5 years, 32-■30-1)
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1976 BASEBALL SCHEDULE
April
April
April
April
April
April
April
Apr!I
April
April
May 3
May 5
May 9
HOMETOWN
SPRING TRIP TO VIRGINIA
at Eastern Mennonite (DH-l;00 p.m.)
at Madison College (DH-1;00 p.m.)
at Hampden-Sydney College (DH-l:00 p.m.)
at Washington & Lee University (DH-i;00 p.m.)
at Eastern Mennonite (DH-l;00 p.m.)
at Gannon (DH-l:00 p.m.)
at Si Ippery_Rock JDH-J :.Q0. p.m.)
LOCK HAVEN rOHd rOO p.m.)'
at Clarion (DH-l:0d p.m.)
CALIFORNIA (DH-I:00 p.m.)
INDIANA (DH-1;00 p.m.)
at Behrend (DH-2:00 p.m.)
at Mercyhurst (DH-I:00 p.m.)
1975 VARSITY BASEBALL STATISTICS
(12 Games)
NAME
Mike Basehart
Jim Sekel
Jeff Ellis
Dennis Runyan
John Osman
Denny Belcastro
Fred MIscImaro
..(3ary Laird
Dave Bruno
Tom VanVolkenberg
BI11 Evans
Mike Ropeiewski
Don Walker
Joe Oelsardc
Mark Fuller
Bob Hladio
Alan Ashbaugh
Jim LaBovIck
ESC TOTALS
OPPONENT’S TOTALS
POS
G
2B
3B
HR
2B
OF
C
CF
IB
3B
LF
RF
3B
2B
SS
C,1B
OF
RF
SS
OF
P
2B
4
9
12
12
3
10
9
8
5
12
11
12
7
9
7
2
3
2
12
12
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
14
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
6
4
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
3
5^
4
6
2
1
2
3
1
6
5
6
0
5
2
1
0
0
52
64
SO
HP
0
2
8
8
1
7
7
6
1
10
8
12
2
8
7
1
1
0
89
65
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
SAC
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
. 0
0
1
0
0
0
1
10
3
SB
RBI
M
0
1
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
8
11
4
6
15
8
2
4
2
4
0
2
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
52
45
8
21
35
36
6
24
25
19
9
37
26
34
7
18
11
2
1
1
320
325
3
8
5
8
2
2
4
2
1
6
5
4
1
3
1
0
0
0
55
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1975 RESULTS (5-7)
I
L
L
L
L
W
4
4
1
2
7
4
Lock Haven
Lock Haven
S11ppery Rock
Slippery Rock
Mercyhurst
Mercyhurst
9
5
4
5
10
3
L
W
W
W
L
W
0
10
4
8
2
9
CafIfornia
Oi 11fornIa
Behrend
Behrend
Gannon
Gannon
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3
4
0
2
7
2
H
AVC
4
10
15
12
2
7
7
5
2
8
5
5
1
2
1
0
0
0
86
82
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.333
.333
.292
.28C
.263
.222
.2ie
.192
.147
.143
.111
.091
.OOC
• OOC
.OOC
.267
.252
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VETS_ST4_EN_GTHE^ SCOT_ D I AMOND MEN
With the help of a southern trip that will hopefully give Edinboro State
dlairond
an equal start with the rest of Its competition. Fighting Scot head
mentor. Bill LaRosa, Is looking forward to a successful season of baseball
competItIon.
”We have better balance than we*ve had In quite a while and we^re a much
better defensive club,” commented LaRosa,
”lf our pitching comes through, we
should have a real good year,” continued the Scot mentor.
With eI even Iettermen forming the nucleus of his team, LaRosa should get
plenty of offensive help from a lineup that returns four of his five top sticks.
Leading the batting brigade Is sophomore outfielder Jim Sekel along with combin
ation catcher-first baseman Jeff Ellis, a junior who owns a pair of varsity
Sekel stroked at a .476 pace last season while Ellis pounded out a
.429 mark.
Centerflelder Dennis Runyan and team captain Denny Belcastro are also top
timber toters with Identical .333 averages a year ago. Joining the senior duo
IS sophomore shortstop Mike Basehart who finished at .500 In his brief stint
at the plate.
Still on hand to provide veteran services are pitcher Tom VanVolkenburg.
catcher Mike RopelewskI and outfielder Don Walker.
Expecting to help fill gaps In the lineup are first baseman Tom Klochak,
shortstop Bill Evans, third baseman Dave Bruno, outfielder Lee Adams, second
baseman Don Stewart and second sacker Mark Fuller. Also on tap are sophomore
backstopper Dale Cochran and freshman catcher Tim Cacchlon.
A quartet of veteran twlrlers form the core of LaRosa*s pitching staff.
Front liners returning to the mound are triple letter winner Bill Buies,
sophomore George Pakutz, VanVolkenburg and junior Doug Boyer.
Likewise battling
for starting nods are sophomores Tim Wheeler and Pat Wallace. All but Buies are
right handers.
”EIIIs, Sekel and Runyan will undoubtedly be our tophitters,” revealed
LaRosa.
”lf the rest of our guys could bat at least .250, we should be In
great shape.”
NEED MORE INFORMATION? Edinboro State’s 1976 basebalI guide has been designed
to assist members of the press In the coverage of Fighting Scot athletic events.
Press releases, photographs and statistics will be made available for your use
throughout the season.
If additional Information Is desired, please contact
the Sports Information Office. Paul Newman, Sports Information Director;
Edinboro State College, Edinboro, Pa. 16444; Office phone: (814) 732-2745; Home
phone: (814) 734-3735.
Guide Editor — Paul Newman
Managing Editor — Dennis Belcastro
Staff — Patti Loomis and Elaine Dzurko
Photography ~ Tom Blevins
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• LEAD 1N G-JH E_ESD .BASES A LL_ TEA M
- BILL LAROSA EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE
BASEBALL COACH -
In 1972, Bill LaRosa was
named to lead the Edlnboro State*s
baseball program as the Fighting
Scots* new diamond coach,
LaRosa, a Seward, Pa,, native
began his baseball career in
Johnstown where he played junior
league ball as a catcher in 1948
and 1949, As a result of his
outstanding play on the diamond,
he was chosen to represent Johns
town in the "AAA** Baseball Assoc
iation Tournament,
While serving for three years
with the United States Air Force,
he was attached to the Special
Services and played on the USAF
Championship Baseball Team, He
was voted the Most Valuable Player
of the European Tourney 'when the
team qualified for the World
Finals in Denver, Colorado,
Upon completion of his
mi IItary obIigations in 1953, he
signed with the Washington Senator:
for a sizable bonus.
Starting
with Class **B'* ball in the Piedmon'
League at Hagerstown, Maryland, he
moved up the ladder to **A'* play
in Hobbs, New Mexico, Along the ,
way, he spent stints with the
Erie Sailors in Class '*A” compet
ition at **AA'* at Charlotte, N.C.
After deciding to make his home permanently in Erie in 1954, LaRosa took a position
with Hayes Manufacturing where he is currently employed as a supervisor.
The Scot mentor also serves as a part-time scout for the Major League Baseball
Scouting System,
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In 1972, Coach LaRosa guided the Fighting Scots to the Pennsylvania State Conference
Baseball Championship with a 13-8 record,
LaRosa, his wife, Florence, and their children, Billy Joe (20), Raymond (16) and
Ralph (13) reside in Erie,
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VETERANS LEAD TALENTED INFJ.ELDERS
1976 FIGHTING SCOT INFIELD (L-R): Denny Belcastro, Mark Fuller, Bill Evans and Tom
VanVolkenburg. Not pictured: Mike Basehart, Dave Bruno, Don Stewart and Tom Klochak.
DENNY BELCASTRO - 3B, 5-10, 190 Lbs., Senior, Allquippa, Pa.
Captain of this year’s Scot squad, Denny has been a solid fixture at 3rd base since
his sophomore year...Among the offensive leaders last season while batting at a .333
cl Ip...Named to the Section 5 All-Star team In 1972 at Allquippa High...His hustling
style of play and aggressive bat make him a consistent player..."Bel Is” hit a grand
slam home run In his first collegiate time at bat...A speech communications major.
MARK FULLER - 2B, 6-1, 185 Lbs., Sophomore, New Florence, Pa.
A shortstop converted secondbaseman, Mark appeared In 7 games last Season as a
freshman...A good power hitter, but still needs to be more consistent...An AllConference selection In high school at Laurel Valley...A criminology major, Mark
appears to have the Inside track on becoming the Scots’ starting secondbaseman.
WILLIAM EVANS - SS, 5-11, 170 Lbs., Junior, Pittsburgh, Pa.
A starter last year, Billy developed Into a very consistent fleider...Has a fluid
motion In the field with a strong and accurate throwing arm...A graduate of St. Marys
High School, Billy lettered three times In basketball, while receiving four varsity
letters In basebalI...An All-Conference Catholic Class B selection...An English major
with a focus In grimlnal justice.
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MORE ON THE
INFIELDERS
TOM VANVOLKENBURG ~ P/INF, 6-1, 195 Lbs., Senior, Erie, Pa.
Recent development of a change-up will help Tom become an effective hurler for
the Scots...Saw limited action on the mound last season due to arm problems...
Will be In the lineup every day, either pitching or playing the infield...A
graduate of Cathedral Prep, Tom collected six letters in baseball and basketball
...Named First Team All-City baseball team in 1972...Majoring in business
economics
MIKE BASEHART - SS, 6-0, 170 Lbs., Sophomore, Tonawanda, N.Y.
Last season, Mike showed excellent range and a good arm in the field...Developed
into a very consistent fleider...Led the team in hitting last season when he
batted .500 while seeing limited action...Captained the Kenmore East High team
in 1971...Has the ability to hit to the opposite field...An outstanding allaround athlete, Mike is the goalie for the ESC hockey team...A geology major.
DAVID BRUNO - 3B, 5-10, 155 Lbs., Sophomore, Erie, Pa.
A very good defensive ball player, Dave appeared in five games last season as a
reserve infieIder...Displays a strong throwing arm...Cited by his teammates at
Tech Memorial as Most Valuable Player in 1974...Dave was also named to the AllCity team 3 years In a row, while receiving a Golden Glove award in 1974...
Majoring in Geography.
DON STEWART - 2B, 5-9, 155 Lbs., Sophomore, Titusville, Pa.
Without any high school experience, Don worked hard during the spring to make
the team...Possesses a good glove...Has excellent speed and surprising power
for his size...Could possibly see plenty of action this season as a pinchrunner
...Donny is a secondary education-social studies major.
TOM KLOCHAK - IB, 6-2, 175 Lbs., Freshman, Erie, Pa.
A lefthanded hitter with line drive power, Tom has made the transition from
high school to college quite easl ly.. .Moves arouTid the first sack very good...
Possesses better than average speed...An All-City selection at Academy High,
Tom is pitted for reserve duty...Could possibly start at first base when the
season opens...Majoring in criminal justice.
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A GLANCE AT THE SCOT OUTFIELD
PICTURED AT LEFT - 1976 FIGHTING
SCOT OUTFIELD (L-R): Don Walker
Denny Runyan and Jim Sekel.
Not
pictured: • Lee Adams*
DON WALKER - CF-RF, 6-0,
Senior, Wilkinsburg, Pa.
180 Lbs
One of the Scots* eieven
returning letter winners from a
year ago, Don possesses excelien*
speed and a good throwing arm
which make him a fine defensive
outfieIder.•*Prob3bIy will start
this season in rightfield...
Nicknamed ”Fro” by his teammates
Don captained the 1971 baseball
team at Wilkinsburg High School.
A member of the ESC Wrestling
Team, Don is an elementary
education major.
DENNY RUNYAN - CF, 5-10, 175 Lbs
Senior, Springdale, Pa.
A consistent performer both
offensively and defensively,
Denny has been a starter for the
Scots the past three seasons...
Led the team in stolen bases
last year with four while
batting .333 with two home runs
ancf eight RBI *s...Named 2nd
Team All-State Pennsylvania
I Con ference Western DI vision
.T.A sociojogy-crlmlnaI justice
major, Denny enjoys hunting In
the off-season.
JIM SEKEL - LF, 6-0, 165 Lbs., Sophomore, Cambridge Springs,
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ATa freshman, Jim provided the Scots with a steady left handed hitter... Sekes led
the Scot sluggers last season with a torrid .476 batting average, while
nine of twelve games...An excellent leadoff batter...Has exceptional speed...Named to
the Alj-County All Star Team in 1974...An accounting major, Jim is also a member of the
Fighting. Scots junior varsity basketball team.
LEE ADAMS - OF, 5-10, 175 Lbs., Freshman , Penn Hi 11s. Paw
Lee possibly could break into the Scots* starting lineup this season...A fine defensive
outfielder who has the ability to play a ii three outfield positions...Played for
the A11-Section Team...A line drive hitter, Lee
Penn Hills High School and was named to
also possesses good running ability...A criminal justice major.
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THE TEAM BEHIND HOME PLATE
MIKE ROPELEWSKi - C/IB, 6-2,
197 Lbs., Sr., Natrona Hts., Pa.
An outstanding defensive ball
player, ”Rope” possesses a
strong throwing arm...Splits
playing time behind the plate,
as well as first base...Was a
member of the Highlands High
School baseball team which
captured the 1971 WPIAL Champ
ionship. . .Led the team In walks
...A three year letter winner,
Mike is a criminal justice major
...An excellent receiver and a
good handler of pitchers.
MIKE FOLGA - C, 5-9,
Sophomore, Erie, Pa.
170 Lbs.,
A transfer from Mercyhurst
College, Mike*s quickness and
versatility make him an excel
lent balIp layer...At Cathedral
Prep, "Scooter” was named to the
All-City All Star team in 1974
...A letterman last year at
Mercyhurst, Mike will provide
the Scots with an experienced
receiver next season...A
member of the Erie Rugby team
...An accounting/economics major
1976 FIGHTING SCOT CATCHERS (L-R): Mike RopelewsKi,
Mike Folga and Jeff Ellis. Not pictured:
Del Cochran
and Tim Cacchion.
JEFF ELLIS - C/DH, 6-2, 195 Lbs., Junior, Erie, Pa.
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Jeff*s greatest asset is his ability to hit the long ball...Led the Scots In four offensive
departments...Hit safely in all of the Scots* twelve games last season...Pounded out a
.429 average with one home run and 15 runs batted in...While at Tech Memorial, Jeff waS
named Most Valuable Player in his senior year...An All-City selection In 1973^.Named to
the 2nd Team All-Pennsylvania Conference as a designated hitter...A liberal arts major.
DEL COCHRAN - C, 5-11, 185 Lbs., Sophomore, Girard, Ohio
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Del displays an accurate throwing arm which makes him a good defensive backstopper for the
Scots...An Al1-Conference Class B selection at Girard High under the tutorship of Felix
Carmel la... In the future may also see playing time at third base...Del is a general
education major.
TIM CACCHION - C, 6-1, 190 Lbs., Freshman, Erie, Pa.
One of the newcomers to this year*s team, Tim has the ability to hit the long ball...An
economics major, Cacchion played his high school baseball at Academy under Coach Ron
Severo...Wi 11 gain valuable experience as a backup catcher for the Fighting bcoTS.
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QUARTET OF VETERANS RETURN TO THE MOUND
1976 FIGHTING SCOT PITCHERS (Back row, L-R): Brian Gibson, Pat Wallace and Tim
Wheeler. Front row: George Pakutz, Doug Boyer and BUI Buies. Not pictured:
Russ Kuba and Alan Ashbaugh.
DOUG BOYER - P, 5-11, 195 Lbs., Junior, Springdale, Pa.
Doug saw action last year as a spot starter and long reliever for the Fighting Scots
••.Possesses a fine fastball with good siIder...Probably the best control pitcher
on the staff..iLed the Springdale American Legion team to the 1973 state champion
ship. . .Captain of the ESC soccer team, Doug Is a secondary education-social studies
major,
BILL BULES - P, 5-11, 175 Lbs., Senior, Erie, Pa.
The only southpaw starter on the Scot squad, Billy becomes stronger as the game
progresses...Very effective when he keeps the ball low.,.An excellent all-around
athlete. Bill won First Team All-City honors as a pitcher while at Cathedral Prep
...A mathematics major..,BiIly officiates basketball in the off-season.
TIM WHEELER - P, 6-5, 200 Lbs., Sophomore, Conneaut, Ohio
Tim possesses all the physical tools to become a big winner for the Scots...Lacks
experience...Captained Conneaut High School In 1974...A former ESC basketball
player...A speech communications major, Tim will see action as a reliever and
spot starter this season.
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"SUCCESS DEPENDS ON OUR PITCHING,” COMMENTS COACH
LAROSA
GEORGE PAKUTZ - P, 6-1, 185, Sophomore, Lyndora, Pa.
Nicknamed "Smoke” because of his overpowering fast ball, George has been tabbed
by Coach LaRosa as a starter this season...Has developed a curve and a change
which make him an effective pitcher...A dedicated ballplayer, George Is a former
Western Pennsylvania Legion All-Star...At Butler High was an All-Conference
selection...Majoring In business administration.
BRIAN GIBSON - P, 6-3, 185 Lbs., Sophomore, Wllkinsburg, Pa.
A transfer from Pitt-Johnstown, Brian Is Ineligible this season but will prove to
be an Important addition to the pitching staff next year...Most effective pitches
are his fast ball, slider and sinker ball...Voted Most Valuable Player by his
teammates at Wllkinsburg High School In 1974...Nicknamed ”Hoot,” Brian is a health
and physical education major.
PAT WALLACE - P, 6-1, 180 Lbs., Sophomore, Baldwin, Pa.
Chip's biggest asset Is his pinpoint contro1... Last season, Pat worked primarily
out of the bulI pen...Lettered In baseball and basketball at Baldwin High School
...Pat Is majoring In speech and hearing.
ALAN ASHBAUGH - P, 5-10, 165 Lbs., Junior, Vandergrift, Pa.
Al Possesses a vast array of off-speed and breaking pitches...Effective against
lefthanders with his side-arm motion...Also throws a screwball with success to
righthanders...Played his high school baseball at KIskI Area where he captained
the squad In 1973...Al Is majoring In geography.
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Pittsburghp Pa.
Vandergrift, Pa.
Springdale, Pa.
Tonawanda, N.Y.
Al iquippa, Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Girard, 0.
Erie, Pa.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
New Florence, Pa.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Penn Hills, Pa.
Lyndora, Pa.
Natrona Heights, Pa.
Springdale, Pa.
Cambridge Springs, Pa
Titusvi1le. Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Wilkinsburg, Pa.
Baldwin, Pa.
Conneaut, 0.
Bill LaRosa
(5 years, 32-■30-1)
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1976 BASEBALL SCHEDULE
April
April
April
April
April
April
April
Apr!I
April
April
May 3
May 5
May 9
HOMETOWN
SPRING TRIP TO VIRGINIA
at Eastern Mennonite (DH-l;00 p.m.)
at Madison College (DH-1;00 p.m.)
at Hampden-Sydney College (DH-l:00 p.m.)
at Washington & Lee University (DH-i;00 p.m.)
at Eastern Mennonite (DH-l;00 p.m.)
at Gannon (DH-l:00 p.m.)
at Si Ippery_Rock JDH-J :.Q0. p.m.)
LOCK HAVEN rOHd rOO p.m.)'
at Clarion (DH-l:0d p.m.)
CALIFORNIA (DH-I:00 p.m.)
INDIANA (DH-1;00 p.m.)
at Behrend (DH-2:00 p.m.)
at Mercyhurst (DH-I:00 p.m.)
1975 VARSITY BASEBALL STATISTICS
(12 Games)
NAME
Mike Basehart
Jim Sekel
Jeff Ellis
Dennis Runyan
John Osman
Denny Belcastro
Fred MIscImaro
..(3ary Laird
Dave Bruno
Tom VanVolkenberg
BI11 Evans
Mike Ropeiewski
Don Walker
Joe Oelsardc
Mark Fuller
Bob Hladio
Alan Ashbaugh
Jim LaBovIck
ESC TOTALS
OPPONENT’S TOTALS
POS
G
2B
3B
HR
2B
OF
C
CF
IB
3B
LF
RF
3B
2B
SS
C,1B
OF
RF
SS
OF
P
2B
4
9
12
12
3
10
9
8
5
12
11
12
7
9
7
2
3
2
12
12
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
14
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
6
4
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
3
5^
4
6
2
1
2
3
1
6
5
6
0
5
2
1
0
0
52
64
SO
HP
0
2
8
8
1
7
7
6
1
10
8
12
2
8
7
1
1
0
89
65
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
SAC
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
. 0
0
1
0
0
0
1
10
3
SB
RBI
M
0
1
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
8
11
4
6
15
8
2
4
2
4
0
2
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
52
45
8
21
35
36
6
24
25
19
9
37
26
34
7
18
11
2
1
1
320
325
3
8
5
8
2
2
4
2
1
6
5
4
1
3
1
0
0
0
55
54
1975 RESULTS (5-7)
I
L
L
L
L
W
4
4
1
2
7
4
Lock Haven
Lock Haven
S11ppery Rock
Slippery Rock
Mercyhurst
Mercyhurst
9
5
4
5
10
3
L
W
W
W
L
W
0
10
4
8
2
9
CafIfornia
Oi 11fornIa
Behrend
Behrend
Gannon
Gannon
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3
4
0
2
7
2
H
AVC
4
10
15
12
2
7
7
5
2
8
5
5
1
2
1
0
0
0
86
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' Route 6N West, Edinboro, Pa.
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NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA
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Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Abersold
Dave Adams
Dave Adams
Jody Adams
Mrs. Mary Adams
Neida Adams
Eru AgatuccI
Frank Agatucci
Nancy Agatucci
Barbara Albert
Mrs. G. Almasy
C.D. Anderson
Anthony Antonucci
Anita k Arrington
Mrs. Audrey Arrington
Carla Arrington
Carmon Arrington
Karen Arrington
Lori Arrington
Michael Arrington
Phillip W. Arrington
Phillip Arrington
Jack Baker
Rob Barbato
Ed Barret
Betty Basilone
Frank Basilone
Frank Basilone, Jr.
James G. Basilone
Jim Basilone
Kathy Basilone
Tim Basilone
Steve Bass
Stanley Beard
Carol Anne Bednar
Edward L. Bednar, Sr.
Victor Bienio
Bern Ie BlIlotte
Donald BiIlotte
Karen BiIlotte
Rod BiIlotte
Mrs. Walter Bleakley
Anna Bock
Helen Bock
John Bock
Stefan Bock
Wally and Sharon Bock
Bob*s Barber Shop
Dorothy Baehn
R.T. Bohme
W.G. Boyer
Mrs. Brown
Barbara Bruno
Cindy Bruno
Leo Bruno
Shirley Bruno
Bucky,Jon,Jlm,Tom,Chip
Bud^s Barber Shop
Peggy Burkett
Michael Butler
Geri Cacchione
Jon Cacchione
Joseph Cacchione
Mavis Cacchione
RachaeI Cacchione
Rachel Cacchione
Thomas Cacchione, Sr.
Tim Cacchione
Tom Cacchione, Jr.
Mrs. S. Caldarelli
Diane Capone
Michael P. Carney
T.O. Carson
Mrs. Marian Cartney
Michael E. Cartney
Steve Cendroski
Mr. and Mrs. Cendroski
Bruce Ceniti
Grace Chao
Chester’s Market
Maryann Chimenti
Ralph H. Churchel
Donald Clausnltzer
Jerry Cline
L.. Clugston
Jean Condon
Wi11iam Confer
Sue Cooney
Barb Costolo
Jeffrey Cox
Jan Crompton
Kim Crompton
Paul Crompton
Tim Crompton
Jim Cristello
Lori Cristello
Jacqueline CristwelI
Dave Damico
Dean G. Damin
Tom Danias
Rev. Thomas Dansak
Mrs. Dasta
Mrs. Rosemarie Dasta
Mike Dellefennie
John DeSantis
Beverly Dixon
John Driscoll
Mrs. Dolores Dutkosky
George Dye
Sand Edgar
Shirley Emanuele
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J acob son Etzwe Her
Sharon Evans
Farmers Pride, Inc.
Farmers Pride Poultry
Paul Felinczak
Michael Ferraro
Brenda Ferritto
Willis Frazier
Deborah Founish
Lenny Gallo
Stanpo Gencheff
Magdalena Gencheff
Jeff GiIberti
Gene Glaha
Dave Giusti
Carl Gustafson
Kathern Hamder
RonaId Hamder
Sandy Hamder
Todd Hand
Pete Haras in
Rene Hayes
Lary Hershelman
Michael Hladlo, Sr.
Tom Hogan
W.G. Hoidubay
Mrs. Ann Hoshak
Joseph Hoshak
Mrs. R.D. Hoskin
Helen Hudachek
J.E. Hudachek
E. Hughes
Mrs. Hughes
David M. Huzlnec
Vincent Jacob
Jims Sports Center
Mrs. Paul Johnson
Loce Jones
Beverly Kacpura
Gerald Kacpura
Elizabeth Keaton
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Dorothy King
Drew Klaus
Ann.a Marie Klochak
Carol Klochak
David G. Klochak
John P. Klochak
Leonard G. Klochak
Natalie Klochak
Nick Klochak
Tom Klochak
Jesse Knapenberger
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Rich Kb Ison
Mrs. Edward J. Kondrak
John Kookogey
Marcia Kookogey
Mary Lou. Kookogey
Mrs. John Krestes
Carol Kuchta
Gary J. Kuchta
Bernice Kuzio
John Kuzio
Rich iula
Deb Labovick
Don Labovick
Ida Labovick
Larry Labovick
Pat Labovick
.Rena Labovick
Anna Llhiu
Jim Linsted
Michael Lista
Carl Lohse
Mary Lorson
Chuck Marcel 1ino
Dave Marino
M.M. McConnel1
Charles McLarrel1
J.W. McMarlin
Frank McSteen
Dave Matteo
Don Mieke 1Ic
Rick Mi eke 1ic
L. Missick
Lois Moore
Helen Moran
Suzanne Moyer
WiMiam Murray
Sam Nelman
Mr, and Mrs, Martin Niebauer
Elva Novel 11
Jim Nove11 i
Jim O'Nei11
S. 0*Neill
Mr, Ron Opsatnik
Edward Osesky
Jack Osman
Mrs. jane Osman
Mike Osman
Nellie Osman
Catherine Pakutz
George G. Pakutz
Harry Pakutz
Harry L. Pakutz
John Pakutz
Julia Pakutz
Michael Pakutz
Nick Pakutz
Stanley Pakutz
Wallace Pakutz
Mark Papich
Andrew S. Pavlik
Mary Pavlik
Nancy Pav1ik
Joe Perpich
Earl PIfer
Mrs. Joe Pirollo
Vicky Piroilo
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Cheryl Pristera
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Quimby Family
Bonnie Rauch
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Regner
Mrs. Glenna Renaidi, Jr.
Samuel Renaidi, Jr.
Dave Rhodes
Ronald Robson
Val Rocco
Mrs. Clara Rodgers
Joe Rodio
Tom Rojeck
Rossel1i T.V.
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James Ruehmiing
Karl R. Schendel
W. Schleicher
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Jeannine Selfridge
Jud and Donna Shaffer
Sandi and Sherry Shaffer
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Jack Shiaham
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Michael Smigielski
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Jim Stitt
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June Tady
J.H. Thompson
Bob ThralIs
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John Tucker
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Geno Vaiicenti
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Judy Warhoia
Rose Warhoia
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George Williams
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John J. Yonushonis
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